Shi Lang appeared in the wild north mountains and stretched his body as he said, "Let''s go to the War Maiden Sect first and then we will leave for the martial council."


    Hou Bing sat on his shoulder without any intention of flying, and Allure said, "I shall open the way."


    Shi Lang shrugged, he was intending to travel on his own, but Allure was stronger than him so it was better for him. Allure waved her hand and a void portal appeared in the void. Shi Lang moved through first, followed by Shi Lang and Hou Bing.


    They appeared at the gates of the War Maiden sect, where the disciples had already raised their weapons against Allure. As soon as Shi Lang appeared they lowered the weapons and bowed to him, "Greetings, Teacher Shi."


    Shi Lang nodded with a smile and said, "So, it turns out Xiao Ran and Da Ran also have to take the guard duty now? Good."


    The two girls were named simr so Shi Lang used to call them Xiao Ran and Da Ran for convenience. They smiled embarrassedly, as they used to look down on the guard duty and then they met Shi Lang who taught them of its importance.


    They said, "Sect Mistress went into seclusionst week, she will not being out any sooner, Elder Ying is managing the sect."


    Shi Lang nodded and said, "Next time, do not tell me any of this information. It is sect secret. Okay?"


    The two girls realized their foolishness and nodded. The duty of a guard was only to inform the sect administration when someone came, and to alert in case of an attack. They apologized and Shi Lang climbed the icy stairs leading to the sect with Allure behind him.


    He came to find Ying Yu who was directing some elders. He stood at a distance and did not disturb her. Hou Bing said, "Hmm, they all seem very remarkable."


    Shi Lang nodded and said, "They are. This is the biggest solely female cultivator sect. They all are hardened by trials of war and battles. None of the people here are herbivorous by nature expect the disciples below Immortal Soldier level."


    Hou Bing nodded, she did not say anything. Soon, Ying Yu walked over, and said, "Sorry for the dy Brother Shi, I was busy."


    Shi Lang shook his head and said, "You are thinking too much, Elder Ying, I only came to inform you that I am back from the northern ranges and wanted to see Amy on the way back."


    Ying Yu sighed and said, "She was reaching the peak of her realm and could not suppress it anymore, so, Grand elder suggested that she goes into seclusion."


    Shi Lang nodded and said, "It is a good thing, but when shees out, please inform me. I would like to be here during her tribtion."


    Ying Yu smiled and after a small talk, Shi Lang took off. Allure asked, "To the capital city?"


    Shi Lang nodded, and the legendary beast waved her hand to open another void tunnel. Shi Lang jumped in without hesitation. Allure would not betray him because she was afraid of Hou Bing. It was not just the bloodline suppression but also Hou Bing was hiding her real skills. She was the master of Time, one move and she could end Allure.


    Thetter obviously knew that and thus maintained an obedient image.


    The people traveled thousands of miles in a blink of an eye thanks to Allure. Shi Lang appeared at the front gate of the Martial Council. The guards were alerted, it was prohibited to use the void travel inside the city. They all raised their weapons and Shi Lang said, "I am the champion of the Heavenly Dragon Army, I havee back to see the esteemed high chairs."


    His voice was sonorous enough for the people to hear it inside the building. Allure appeared behind him and her gaze acted as a deterrent to the guards. Shi Lang gazed at her and said, "Wake them up."


    Allure nodded and released a shred of her aura. The next moment, Lao Xu, Old man Yanshu, and Sovereign Amethyst appeared in the void. They all spotted Shi Lang, and were surprised, Old Man Yanshu asked, "Junior Ace, you are here? Is everything alright? Did you not find the secret realm?"


    Shi Lang rolled his eyes and said, "Elder Yanshu, can we go inside and talk? Or do you want me to exin everything to the world?"


    The old man chuckled and nodded as they invited him inside. Amethyst was gazing at the blue bird on Shi Lang''s shoulder, but she did not say anything. She could sense that something was odd about this bird. Not because it was acting extraordinarily, but because it was twitching and moving its head just like a normal bird.


    After reaching inside the meeting chamber, she asked, "Ace, who is this on your shoulder?"


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    Shi Lang smiled and said, "This is Hou Bing, she is a me sparrow."


    Hou Bing had told him not to say anything about her real identity. Amethyst narrowed her gaze and Shi Lang said, "I found her near the secret realm entrance and she was the one who helped me discover it as well. So, I asked her to follow me."


    The old men nodded, but Amethyst raised her palm toward the sparrow. Shi Lang moved his shoulder and Hou Bing flew over quickly andnded in Amethyst''s palm. Thedy observed the little bird with great curiosity, while the bird reciprocated her gaze.


    Allure was uneasy and even wanted to smack Amethyst into a puddle of meat. How dare this human treat a Holy beast as if she was a normal sparrow? How dare she?


    However, Hou Bing hadmanded her to not move at all. Allure could only close her eyes, Amethyst noticed this and asked, "What is wrong withdy Allure?"


    While she asked this, she was stroking the neck of the phoenix with the back of her finger. Shi Lang gulped and said, "That, Allure does not like when humans y with spirit beasts. She is very sensitive to it."


    Amethyst realized what was going on and said, "Pardon me, Ace, did you contract this bird?"


    Shi Lang nodded and said, "Well, this bird contracted me as an equal. So, she is the boss."


    The people were surprised and Amethyst sighed as she said, "You are lucky, this one is very peculiar. I do not know why but I sense that she has a deep understanding of Dao."


    The Terran shook his head and said, "Senior Amethyst, I have the herbs, and I can proceed to make the pill now."


    The topic was changed and the bird suddenly flew back to Shi Lang exploiting Amethyst''s shock. Lao Xu asked, "Did you really find them?"


    Shi Lang nodded and said, "Elder, I have more reasons to say the truth than all of youbined."


    Yanshu said, "We are not doubting you, just pleasantly surprised. I will message Healing Hands, she should be here."


    The people nodded, and Yanshu messaged Elder Healing Hands and the rest of the people from the martial council. Shi Lang sat silently. The people arrived quickly and began to mor. The Terran did not say anything but as soon as Healing Hands arrived, one person said, "Elder Healing Hands, you should refine the pill."


    After this many other people followed the chant, they all wanted Healing Hands to refine the pill. Shi Lang opened his eyes and gazed at them coldly but they were all Immortal Sovereigns and they were not afraid of an Immortal Emperor.


    Healing Hands scoffed and said, "Do you even know how much work and effort, Ace has put into this? How dare you say such things?"


    The people fell quiet but someone said, "Elder, we are not discrediting him. But he is young, and his realm is not as high as yours. His understandings are also questionable. How can we trust him for this? Please refine the pill."


    Healing Hands was enraged and wanted to scold this guy but Allure snorted. Her snort was like thunder in the hearts of the people. She said, "Do you even know what he is capable of or do you humans love the politics and power dynamic games so much that you would spew shit out of your mouth?"


    Her voice was calm, but her gaze sent shivers down their spines. Allure was the most beautiful woman they had scene but her ferocity made them all look weak before her.


    Someone stammered as he questioned, "What are his qualifications?"


    Shi Lang looked at Healing Hands, whomunicated with him using her spiritual sense, "I will give out a pill and tell them that you refined it."


    Shi Lang shook his head and took out a few bottles from his own space ring and tossed them to Healing Hands. He said, "You can appraise my skills."


    Healing Hands was surprised but she noticed that the man before her went back to meditation and Hou Bing moved to his head. Allure raised her chin and said, "Check it, and tell these ignorant fools to fuck off."


    Healing Hands, opened a bottle and poured out a few pills. Her pupils shrank in shock as she eximed, "Tribtion Level."


    She checked the other bottles too, every pill in her hand was a tribtion level pill. The people also saw it and were stunned. Lao Xu asked, "Did he refine them all?"


    He was shivering at this moment, and Healing Hands said, "Yes."


    BOOM!


    Shi Lang stood up from his spot and gazed at all the people as he said, "Now, if you are all done, can we go ahead to refine the pill?"