My disciples are all villains.

The five brothers watched in confusion as Xia Changqiu walked over with a smile on his face.

Meng Changdong hurriedly explained, "This is the Monastery Master of the Thousand Willow Monastery, Xia Changqiu. He is a friend of the Pavilion Master."

"I heard that five experts have joined the Evil Sky Pavilion so I came to greet them," Xia Changqiu said.

Due to the manner Meng Changdong had introduced Xia Changqiu with grand-sound titles, Sun Mu instinctively sensed Xia Changqiu's aura.

'Nine leaves?'

Nevertheless, Sun Mu and the others still cupped their fists at Xia Changqiu to greet him.

Xia Changqiu smiled and said, "Guardian Meng's introductions are slightly too vague. Let me explain on behalf of Guardian Meng."

"..."

Sun Mu cleared his throat before he waved his hand and said, "I'm sorry. We, five brothers, have something to do so we'll take our leave first."

"Alright," Xia Changqiu said with a regretful expression on his face, "If you have time, I'll explain everything to you next time."

"Thank you."

Sun Mu turned to Meng Changdong and said, "Guardian Meng, please lead us to the Sky Martial Academy."

"Alright." Meng Changdong made a gesture of invitation before leading the five brothers to the Sky Martial Academy.

Xia Changqiu watched the group leave with a helpless expression on his face. He shook his head, "If you don't listen to me, you'll definitely be at a disadvantage later…"

Then, he looked at the sky before cursing, "Why the hell is the weather so abnormal?"

…

A month later.

The bad weather lasted for a month before it gradually grew better.

In the Sky Martial Academy.

Si Wuya looked at the map he drew on the left and the ancient goatskin map on the right.

"Jiangdong Circuit has sent news that the sea has flooded a village ten miles away. However, there's no need to worry since the villagers have been relocated."

"We've sent people to investigate Jiannan Circuit, and there's no civilian living there. However, there's also a flood there…"

Si Wuya frowned. "Is there any news from the Evil Sky Pavilion?"

"The situation in Great Yan is relatively fine. There hasn't been any flooding. However, there's an influx of seawater into the Black Water Mystic Cave in the area north of the Heavenly Moat near the Endless Ocean."

Si Wuya stroked his chin as paced back and forth, lost in his thoughts.

At this time, Sun Mu led his four brothers over. He cupped his fists together and said, "The balance is broken."

Si Wuya smiled, "How do you know?"

Sun Mu said, "I know. There are relevant records in the history books in the green lotus domain. A long time ago, something like that happened as well. Due to the imbalance, the lands were in chaos. Mountains were turned into ravines while moats became peaks. Everything, including the sun and the moon, was turned upside down."

Zhan Jin added, "The imbalance happened more than 30,000 years ago. Mr. Seven, do you know what the imbalance represents?"

"Please speak," Si Wuya said humbly.

"First, in order to maintain the balance, the fierce beasts will migrate in large numbers. Second, the era of divide and isolation will come to an end as mighty figures from the nine domains fight for benefits," Zhang Jin said.

Si Wuya fell deep into his thoughts.

Sun Mu smiled and said, "However, this isn't an entirely bad thing. As the saying goes, 'Heroes emerge during troubled times'. We can seize this chance when things are chaotic to enter the Unknown Land to look for treasures. There are also chances we'll encounter fierce beasts killing each other in the chaos. If we're lucky, it won't be surprising for us to obtain beast kings' life hearts."

After staying in the Sky Martial Academy for a month, the five brothers have grown bored. Perhaps, they had gotten used to staying in the dangerous Unknown Land where they lived their lives on the edge, they were not used to being so comfortable all of a sudden. The most important thing was that due to their recent idleness, they did not make much progress in their cultivation.

In the cultivation world, the strong preyed on the weak. It was important to continue growing stronger. Perhaps, this was where their sense of crisis came from.

Then, as though they had rehearsed this beforehand, the five brothers said in unison, "We request the Evil Sky Pavilion to lead us lead a group of men into the Unknown Land."

Si Wuya shook his head. "We'll talk about this later."

"Why?"

"Why?"

"Why?"

"Why?"

"Why?"

"Just as you said, due to the imbalance, chaos has begun its descent on the lands. It's true that we can obtain many treasures from the Unknown Land, but it comes with a high risk. I don't like doing things unless I'm absolutely confident," Si Wuya said with a smile.

"..."

"Until further notice, stay in the Sky Martial Academy and don't leave without permission," Si Wuya said.

"Understood."

The five brothers could only bow.

After they left, they headed to the semi-circular pool in Sky Martial Academy. When they arrived by the pool, they sighed in unison.

"As expected, he doesn't dare to go to the Unknown Land."

"All of their cultivation bases are weak. It's not surprising they don't dare to go."

"Pavilion Master is using us as bodyguards."

"Cheap bodyguards…" the remaining two brothers echoed each other's words.

Sun Mu looked at the sky and said, "If we continue to say, I have a feeling something bad will happen…"

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

Suddenly, Zhan Jin pointed at the distant sky and exclaimed, "The green lotus domain's runic passage!"

Under the dark clouds, a flash of green light shone above the mountains and rivers.

This likely meant that due to the imbalance, the green lotus cultivators had begun to make a move.

Chaos had officially descended.

…

In the green lotus domain.

In the lush and verdant backyard of a training hall near the back of a mountain.

An 850-foot avatar suddenly appeared in the sky and disappeared just as quickly.

A scholar-like man said with a smile, "Congratulations, Young Master. Not only did you successfully recover your ninth Birth Chart, but you've also activated your tenth Birth Chart with Venerable Master Qin's help."

Qin Moshang was in a good mood. He said, "I heard that the imbalance started a month ago?"

"That's right."

"The heavens are really helping me. Does this mean that I can go over and no longer have to abide by the bullsh*t rules of the balance?" Qin Moshang asked.

"Young master, although you have activated your tenth Birth Chart, you're still far from being a Venerable Master. I suggest we stay here and wait for further instructions from Venerable Master Qin," the Confucian scholar said.

Bang!

Qin Moshang smashed his fist on a table and said, "Even my father isn't so strict with me, and yet, you keep stopping me from seeking revenge. If I don't get my revenge, it'll form a knot in my heart and affect my future cultivation…"

"It's true that the imbalance provides a good chance to cross over, but Young Master, you only have ten Birth Charts…" the Confucian scholar said.

"Don't worry. I have ghost servants helping me. I only want my revenge. After I get what I want, I'll return immediately. I won't cause any trouble. You must keep this matter a secret, understand?"

"Young Master…"

"Enough!" Qin Moshang raised his voice and said, "Venerable Master Qin told you to teach me, but he didn't say you can control me, right? If something feels amiss, I'll give up and return immediately. This should be fine, right?"

Finally, the Confucian scholar could only acquiesce to Qin Moshang's demand. "In that case, just to be safe, I'll accompany you there."

Qin Moshang was overjoyed. He went forward and patted the Confucian scholar's shoulder, saying, "You're truly my brother!"

…

In a white palace.

For the first time, the two orbs of light that resembled the sun and the moon did not circle the palace.

A woman with long hair to ankles suddenly flashed over. She was dressed in long white robes that trailed on the ground. Her body was slim and her fingers were long and slender. All in all, she had an extraordinary air about her.

When she appeared, the Sun, Moon, and Star Wheel flew to her side.

A female attendant hurried over from afar. She bowed and said, "I apologize for making you wait, master. I've investigated the matter. No Venerable Master has appeared. The Sacred Hall speculated that the imbalance might be caused by an ancient fierce beast passing through the Endless Ocean."

"Xiao Lan."

"What are your instructions, master?"

"If something happens, go to the White Tower Council on my behalf. This is the order token. If nothing happens, continue to observe," the woman said before she waved her hand.

The order token flew into Xiao Lan's hand.

"Understood," Xiao Lan said before she left.