《The Clan Master Can't possibly Be A Mortal》 Chapter 1: The Strongest Sect Leader System Chapter 1: The Strongest Sect Leader System Trantor: 549690339 ¡°` In the Shenzhou Continent, where exceptional people and spiritualnds abound, within the Southern Domain of the Mystique Kingdom, lies a One-Star city known as Whitefloat City. Nestled among a range of mountains fifteen miles from the city outskirts are numerous martial arts sects. Misty Peak. In an old walled courtyard suffering from years of neglect, Ye Feng, the new Sect Leader of the Misty Sect, stood in front of a water vat, staring at the handsome face reflected on the water¡¯s surface, unable to understand one thing. ¡°I¡¯m so handsome, why am I this unlucky?¡± It had already been a month since he had arrived in the Shenzhou Continent. During this time, Ye Feng had experienced far too many things. First, he was inexplicably picked up off the roadside by the Old Sect Leader of the Misty Sect, who then imed that Ye Feng was his long-lost martial brother. Soon after, the Old Sect Leader passed away due to the exhaustion of his lifespan, leaving behind only five disciples for Ye Feng, as the Sect Master Uncle, to manage in his stead. But a sect could not be left without a leader for even a single day. With no other choice, Ye Feng, being the highest in seniority, took up the Sect Leader¡¯s Seal, bing the Sect Master Uncle of the Misty Sect. Without an awakened System, without cultivation and without a crisis for the time being; apart from his good looks, Ye Feng had nothing to his name. ¡°Just muddle along, I guess!¡± Ye Feng sighed, shifting his gaze away from the water and looking at the four disciples seated on grass mats. Originally, there were five disciples in the Misty Sect. Half a month before the Old Sect Leader¡¯s demise, the youngest, Fifth Disciple Shu Hongyu, left the sect to gain experience and had not returned since. Now, only Senior Disciple Shi Lei, Second Disciple Huo Yunjie, Third Disciple Li Jiaojiao, and Fourth Disciple Xiao Fangu were left, still eagerly awaiting in the sect. ¡°The Old Sect Leader once said that the senior disciples had mediocre talents, and only the Fourth Disciple, Xiao Fangu, possessed the highest talent, reaching the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement at the mere age of fifteen,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. Since the Old Sect Leader¡¯s passing, the sect¡¯s supplies had dwindled and they were soon to face a harsh and realistic problem: their livelihood. Bang! Suddenly, the dpidated gate of the Misty Sect was kicked apart, adding to the sect¡¯s already dire poverty. ¡°Where are the people of the Misty Sect?¡± A sidemouthed youth donned in a red robe stepped across the threshold, arrogantly scanning the room, and finally, casting a derisive look at Ye Feng, he tossed an iron token that embedded itself deeply into the floor tiles. ¡°Ye Feng, this is our Scarlet Serpent Sect¡¯s battle invitation. In three days¡¯ time, be prepared to hand over the Sect Territory Deed, hahaha!¡± The sidemouthed youthughed unrestrained. ¡°A battle invitation?¡± Ye Feng was startled, ¡°Why should we ept it? Can¡¯t we just refuse?¡± The sidemouthed youth scoffed, ¡°You wish to refuse? Every sect must ept a challenge once a year. Our Sect Leader has checked; your Misty Sect hasn¡¯t faced a challenge this year. If you don¡¯t ept, then just wait for the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to disband you!¡± ¡°Is that really the case?¡± Ye Feng was taken aback and looked at his disciples. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, it¡¯s true,¡± ¡°We haven¡¯t faced a challenge yet this year, so we can only ept the Scarlet Serpent Sect¡¯s challenge. But they have over a dozen disciples, utterly overwhelming us; it seems we cannot safeguard our sect this time.¡± Senior Disciple Shi Lei and Third Disciple Li Jiaojiao said gloomily. ¡°Heh, get ready to move out in three days then!¡± The sidemouthed youth from the Scarlet Serpent Sect, stillughing wildly, made his way towards the exit, striding without a hint of recognition or kinship. After the opponent departed, Ye Feng looked at the four disciples before him and asked, ¡°Is the Scarlet Serpent Sect really that strong?¡± ¡°Very strong!¡± Senior Disciple Shi Lei nodded gravely. Second Disciple Huo Yunjie furrowed his brows and said, ¡°The one who delivered the battle invitation just now was the Scarlet Serpent Sect¡¯s prodigy ¡®Si Taijian¡¯. He¡¯s at the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement,parable to our Fourth Brother. It is said that the Scarlet Serpent Sect also has three disciples at the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement, not weaker than myself.¡± Third Disciple Li Jiaojiao spoke in a panic, ¡°I and Senior Brother are only at the Third Layer of Qi Refinement, we stand no chance in a fight.¡± Upon hearing this, Ye Feng immediately knew the Misty Sect was going to lose. ¡°` He thought for a moment and asked, ¡°Since we can¡¯t refuse a challenge, we must respond. Junior sect members, what are the usual rules for a sect challenge?¡± Senior Disciple Shi Lei answered, ¡°Usually it¡¯s a best of five matches, needing a three-win majority, and the battles must be fought by disciples. With junior sister not here, we¡¯re down to four people, so we already lost one match before we even start.¡± ¡°That bad?¡± Ye Feng was speechless. ¡°It¡¯s still fine, our fourth junior brother is a fifthyer Qi Refinement genius¡ªhe can take one match. The rest of us just need to win two out of three to be victorious,¡± Second Disciple Huo Yunjie stepped forward. ¡°I¡¯m also a seasoned fourthyer Qi Refinement cultivator, aiming to secure a victory.¡± After speaking, Huo Yunjie turned to the always silent fourth junior brother Xiao Fangu, saying, ¡°Junior brother Xiao, if you and I each win a match, the pressure on senior brother and third junior sister will be much less.¡± Ye Feng, Shi Lei, and Li Jiaojiao, upon hearing Huo Yunjie¡¯s words, all turned their gaze toward the silent Xiao Fangu, as if seeing a hope for victory in him. At this time, fourth junior brother Xiao Fangu lifted his head, revealing a handsome but indifferent face. He looked at Ye Feng and said, ¡°I have been favored by an elder from One-Star Qingyun Sect and am leaving Misty Sect today. Look after yourselves.¡± After speaking, Xiao Fangu tossed his Disciple Identity Token aside as if it were trash and left Misty Sect¡¯s dpidated courtyard. Ye Feng and the remaining three disciples were stunned. ¡°I just saw a glimmer of hope, and you turn traitor?¡± Ye Feng watched Xiao Fangu¡¯s indifferent retreating figure, his mouth twitching. ¡°Fourth junior brother, don¡¯t leave!¡± ¡°Xiao Fangu,e back!¡± The remaining three disciples quickly got up and shouted, rushing after him, but Xiao Fangu¡¯s figure was nowhere to be seen. The man had already taken Misty Sect¡¯s only Flying Sword and fled far away, never to be found again. This made the already impoverished Misty Sect even poorer. Ye Feng, now the Sect Leader, stood in the deste wind, no longer seeing a trace of hope in his eyes. A five-match, three-win system, and with two people gone, they had already lost two matches without even fighting. Now, Misty Sect was left with only average talents Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao. If they lost just one match, they would have to hand over the Sect Territory Deed. By then, Misty Sect would exist in name only. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, what should we do?¡± Li Jiaojiao was on the verge of tears from urgency. With just the three of them, how could they possibly win all three matches? Without a turn of events, Misty Sect would be finished. ¡°Sect Leader, do you have any countermeasures?¡± Huo Yunjie and Shi Lei asked with distressed expressions. ¡°I need some quiet¡¡± Ye Feng shook his head and paced back and forth in the courtyard for a long time, but was still at a loss for ideas. Seeing this, theplexions of the three disciples grew even worse. ¡°Ding, suitable host detected, initiating preliminary binding¡ Bindingplete, ¡®Strongest Sect Leader System¡¯ at your service. Pleasemunicate with the System via thoughts when needed.¡± Just then, Ye Feng heard a strange voice. He nced at the other three disciples and saw that they apparently hadn¡¯t heard it. Right, the System! Ye Feng realized the key point, and excitedly thought, ¡°System, is that really you?¡± ¡°Greetings, respected host. I am the ¡®Strongest Sect Leader System,¡¯ dedicated to creating the strongest Sect Leader in history. Detection of already existing sect ¡®Misty Sect¡¯ has triggered binding, which is now irreversible.¡± The System¡¯s voice echoed in Ye Feng¡¯s mind again. The next moment. In Ye Feng¡¯s vision, a dozen lines of pale blue text appeared. [Sect Leader: Ye Feng (Qi Refinement Seventh Layer)] [Sect: Misty Sect (Lower Rank)] [Sect Prestige: 5] [Sect Disciples: Shi Lei (Qi Refinement Third Layer, First Grade Spell ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡±, Beginner), Huo Yunjie (Qi Refinement Fourth Layer, First Grade Spell ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±, on the verge of Beginner), Li Jiaojiao (Qi Refinement Third Layer, First Grade Spell ¡°Wind Spirit Steps¡±, Beginner)] [Probation Period Task: Recruit ten disciples within seven days. If the task ispleted, the System will be permanently bound and a neer gift package will be awarded; failing will result in unbinding of the System. Progress as follows: Outer Sect Disciples 3/3, Registered Disciples 0/7, Completion 50%] Looking at the text before his eyes, Ye Feng was overwhelmed with excitement. It had finallye, the System was really here! [PS: New book release, a light-hearted narrative with a Sect Leader System theme, hope all readers enjoy] Chapter 2 - 2 Spell Instant Perfection Chapter 2 Spell Instant Perfection Trantor: 549690339 Ye Feng looked at the cultivation level introduction behind his name and fell into deep thought. ¡°System, am I not a mortal? When did I be Qi Refinement Seventh Layer?¡± Ye Feng wondered to himself. ¡°Ding, congrattions to the host for discovering a key point. As a Sect Leader, you will obtain a cultivation level equal to the total sum of your disciples¡¯ cultivation levels. Currently, there are two disciples at Qi Refining Third Layer and one at the Fourth Layer, which together is indeed equivalent to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer,¡± the System exined. In the Shenzhou Continent, the known realms of cultivation are: Gazing Breath, Qi Refinement, Element Gathering, Spirit Sea, Divine Origin, Void Break, Ancient Saint. Ancient Saints are aloof and rare, with their realm¡¯s subdivisions being little known to most. The Gazing Breath Realm is just the foundational stage; strictly speaking, one is only considered a cultivator upon entering the Qi Refining Realm. The five realms of Qi Refinement, Element Gathering, Spirit Sea, Divine Origin, and Void Break each have nine grades. Within these five realms, each advancement increases the total amount of spiritual energy in the body by one third. Hence, the energy of a Qi Refining Ninth Grade at the peak is roughly equivalent to that of ten cultivators at the First Grade of Qi Refinement. Ye Feng had some understanding of the division in cultivation. After the System¡¯s exnation, he knew that he indeed possessed the cultivation level of Qi Refinement Seventh Layer. But the problem was, no matter how much Ye Feng tried toprehend his own body, he was never able to utilize his cultivation, and his physical condition did not change at all; he was still just a mortal. ¡°System, where is my cultivation?¡± Ye Feng asked with a puzzled look. The System did not respond. ¡°It seems I can only explore this on my own,¡± Ye Feng said, his brows slightly furrowed. The other three disciples just happened to see Ye Feng furrowing his brows and grew tense, thinking another mishap had urred. ¡°Sect Master Uncle is frowning; does it mean that even he has no n?¡± Li Jiaojiao said worriedly. ¡°If even the Sect Leader has no n, then we are even more at a loss,¡± the Senior Disciple Shi Lei sighed with a look of concern. Huo Yunjie remained silent, but his face looked even more troubled. When Ye Feng heard the two of them talking, he lifted his head and said, ¡°I will continue thinking of a n; you should also try to think of one or make other preparations, such as improving your own strength.¡± Through the System, Ye Feng knew that each of the three disciples had cultivated a spell, but after so long, they had not even reached the Beginner¡¯s level, which was really weak. Thinking this, Ye Feng subconsciously added, ¡°Ultimately, the uing battle is still apetition of strength. Without sufficient mastery, how can you win the contest? Have you mastered your spells yet? Shouldn¡¯t you be cultivating right now?¡± Upon hearing this, the three disciples also realized that strength was indeed the most crucial factor and quickly began cultivating their spells in the courtyard. The Second Disciple, Huo Yunjie, had the highest cultivation level and was the most diligent. He came from a noble family but had to run away from home due to certain events. In the wilderness, he faced an attack by demonic beasts and was saved by the Old Sect Leader, which is why he stayed at the Misty Sect to cultivate. Even though the Misty Sect faced a crisis, Huo Yunjie stayed, steadfast and loyal. Because of his diligence, he managed to cultivate up to the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining at the age of fifteen. Due to his hard work, Huo Yunjie was making fast progress in the First Grade Spell ¡°Fiery Cloud Palm¡± and was close to reaching the initial stage. ¡°The Old Sect Leader saved my life; now that his Misty Sect is facing a crisis, even if I¡¯m not powerful, I must still try my hardest.¡± ¡°Within three days, ¡®Fiery Cloud Palm¡¯ must reach the Beginner stage!¡± ¡°Even if I¡¯m defeated, I must lose gracefully and not disgrace the Old Sect Leader!¡± Huo Yunjie thought to himself, his gaze more determined than ever, his moves bing more practiced, and he could feel the energy in his palms surging, growing hotter. It¡¯s close, very close! Seizing the moment, Huo Yunjie continued his rigorous cultivation. The Senior Disciple, Shi Lei, and the Third Disciple, Li Jiaojiao, also worked hard at their cultivation. Shi Lei, an orphan raised by the Old Sect Leader, was a simple and honest man with a staunch loyalty. He was practicing the ¡°Iron Shield Technique.¡± Despite being somewhat clumsy, he was also working hard, diligently following the Old Sect Leader¡¯s initial guidance to the letter. The only female disciple, Li Jiaojiao, was practicing the First Grade Spell ¡°Wind Spirit Step,¡± runningps around the courtyard like the wind. Even though her clothes were drenched with sweat, she did not stop, but instead gritted her teeth and persevered, hoping to master the technique as soon as possible. Li Jiaojiao came from a small mountain vige. Her parents were alive and well, and she had a little sister still full of childish innocence. As the only person from the vige discovered to have talent for cultivation, she carried the hopes of all the vigers and did not want to fail or see her parents and fellow vigers with faces full of disappointment. Ye Feng lifted his head. Looking at the three disciples working hard at their cultivation, he felt moved, clenching his fists tightly. ¡°The disciples are working so hard; how can I fall behind? But this Dog System doesn¡¯t seem to offer any substantial help. As a mere mortal, how can I be of aid?¡± Chi chi! At that moment, Huo Yunjie¡¯s hands became scorching hot, like glowing red iron, even heating the surrounding air. Crack! Huo Yunjie pped a wooden post next to him, burning it to charcoal before it crumbled apart. ¡°My ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± has reached the beginner level!¡± Huo Yunjie was thrilled, looking at his red-hot palms filled with excitement. Palms hot as iron, able to break wooden posts, this was the sign of mastering the beginner level of ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±. ¡°Eh, it really reached the beginner level.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened in amazement, silently admiring the spell of a cultivator. A casual palm strike shattered a wooden post as thick as a water bucket. How envious and eager he was to learn! Suddenly, Ye Feng discovered some strange new memories had appeared in his mind. These were the details of the first-grade spell ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±. He felt he had an extremely deep understanding of this spell and was sure that, if he could utilize his cultivation level, he could easily perform a ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± at the perfect stage. ¡°System, what¡¯s going on?¡± Ye Feng felt certain that this matter was rted to the system. ¡°Ding, congrattions to the host for uncovering a hidden feature. As a Sect Leader, whenever any of your sect disciples achieves the beginner level or higher in any spell, you can instantly master it at the max level, and you¡¯ll haveprehension far beyond ordinary people.¡± The system finally spoke. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened in shock. This passive ability seemed really strong! If he could get through this crisis, with more disciples in the future and a variety of spells being practiced, wouldn¡¯t he be able to master countless spells at the perfect stage? But then, remembering that he, though having cultivation level, couldn¡¯t perform spells like a mortal, Ye Feng¡¯s face turned gloomy. In the Shenzhou Continent, spells are divided into nine grades, with the first grade being the lowest and the ninth the highest. Each spell, ording to the level of proficiency, is ssified into the following four stages: Beginner, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, and Perfection. The higher the proficiency, the stronger the power. Normally, cultivators at the fourth or fifthyer of Qi Refining Realm can only reach the beginner level; by the fifth or sixthyer, they may achieve minor aplishments; and only Sect Leader level senior cultivators at the seventhyer can reach major achievements. As for perfection, it was not so easily attained. Upon hearing that Huo Yunjie¡¯s ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± had reached beginner level, Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao were overjoyed. ¡°With your cultivation level, Second Brother, using the beginner-level ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± should be enough to secure a victory,¡± said Li Jiaojiao, pausing to catch her breath. ¡°I need to work even harder!¡± Shi Lei, upon seeing Huo Yunjie¡¯s ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± reach the beginner level, felt a surge of motivation and prepared to continue his own cultivation. ¡°It¡¯s just the beginner level,¡± Huo Yunjie shook his head, his expression still grave. At the Qi Refining Realm¡¯s third or fourthyer, one could generally bring a first-grade spell to the beginner stage. To ensure a solid victory, he knew he needed to reach at least the minor achievement level in ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s just the beginner level,¡± Ye Feng then spoke up. Upon hearing that, Huo Yunjie felt slightly ufortable. All their fellow disciples were diligently cultivating, while Sect Leader Ye Feng was the only one sitting idle, doing nothing. ¡°Yes, indeed! But now, the beginner level is already the highest achievement in our Misty Sect,¡± Huo Yunjie said, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice. ¡°Who told you the beginner level was the highest our Misty Sect could achieve?¡± Ye Feng stood up and said. He took a small twig and pointed to a few spots on Huo Yunjie¡¯s arms, saying, ¡°Here, here, and here, do you feel some blockage when circting your energy?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s heart filled with confusion. How could Sect Master Uncle, a mere mortal, see these issues? ¡°Reverse the flow of energy at these points and increase the speed of your energy gathering by one-fifth, then see what effect it has.¡± Ye Feng, not minding Huo Yunjie¡¯s puzzled expression, continued leisurely. After hesitating, Huo Yunjie decided to try it, seeing the calmness in Ye Feng¡¯s eyes. Whoosh! This time, Huo Yunjie felt his hands instantly be scorching hot, and a wisp of me emerged from his palms. With a gentle p down, An entire wooden post was burnt to ashes. ¡°Minor¡ Minor Achievement?¡± Huo Yunjie looked at his own hands in disbelief, then his eyes widened as he turned to Ye Feng. ¡°Just a pointer from Sect Master Uncle, and my ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± reached Minor Achievement?¡± Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao were also left agape in astonishment, looking back at Ye Feng as if they had seen a ghost. Chapter 3: The Challenge of the Scarlet Serpent Sect Chapter 3: The Challenge of the Scarlet Serpent Sect Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Sect Master Uncle, how¡ how did you do it?¡± Huo Yunjie quickly withdrew the mes from his hands and respectfully asked Ye Feng, with the slight dissatisfaction he had felt towards Ye Feng earlier nowpletely dissipated. Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao also stared at Ye Feng, eager to know what was going on. Ye Feng himself was also panicked. After all, he couldn¡¯t feel his own cultivation level, and only had a deep understanding of the ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±. Although he knew pointing out a few of Huo Yunjie¡¯s mistakes could be effective, Ye Feng had never expected the results to be this good. Just one try had taken him from beginner to minor achievement. Now, Ye Feng was sure that as long as Huo Yunjie did as he said, within three days, ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± could reach perfection, and he could easily defeat disciples of the same level. Facing the doubts of the three disciples, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes flickered, and he lied: ¡°I have a deep understanding of spells and know various types, so naturally, I can point out your errors. But you must first practice the spell to beginner level before I will teach you. Because only by reaching the beginner level can you prove that you are fated with that spell.¡± This was the best exnation Ye Feng coulde up with at the moment. Only when the disciples had practiced the spell to the beginner level could he instantly max it out. That way, he could then, in turn, give guidance to the disciples. By saying this, he could not only stimte the disciples¡¯ enthusiasm for practicing spells, but also cover up his lie. ¡°Really¡ really?¡± All three disciples widened their eyes. No wonder Sect Master Uncle had asked them to practice spells before. Now they realized that Ye Feng was waiting for them to reach the beginner level before giving guidance. ¡°Of course it¡¯s true, not just ¡®Fire Cloud Palm¡¯, but also ¡®Wind Spirit Steps¡¯ and ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯. I can guide you in these as well, but you must reach beginner level first.¡± Ye Feng lied calmly. He looked at Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao and said, ¡°You two hasten your learning of the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ and ¡®Wind Spirit Step¡¯ to beginner level.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao nodded excitedly and began to cultivate even harder. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, thank you!¡± Huo Yunjie solemnly knelt in front of Ye Feng, bowing his head three times, which startled Ye Feng. ¡°Since you chose to stay at the sect during its time of crisis, I, of course, won¡¯t let you down. Continue to practice ¡®Fire Cloud Palm¡¯ and strive for perfection within three days,¡± Ye Feng said, patting Huo Yunjie¡¯s shoulder with high hopes for him. If it weren¡¯t for this youngster advancing ¡®Fire Cloud Palm¡¯ to beginner level, he wouldn¡¯t have known the System had such a tricky feature. ¡°Perfection in three days?¡± Huo Yunjie was stunned. Reaching perfection in a first-grade spell required countless arduous practices and was typically achieved by senior cultivators at the ninthyer of Qi Refinement. ¡°Just do as I told you.¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°Yes, I will do my best,¡± Huo Yunjie responded, though still somewhat shocked, he immediately took action. He voiced the problems he encountered during his practice, and Ye Feng exined them based on his understanding, pointing out the issues in detail. Through this process, Huo Yunjie¡¯s progress was swift. Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao were still cultivating hard. After witnessing Ye Feng¡¯s astonishing abilities, they cultivated with even more vigor and motivation. At dusk. Huo Yunjie, after a day of hard cultivation, stretched out his hand covered in mes and easily shattered a wooden post. ¡°Major achievement!¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s heart shook. In just one day, he had advanced from beginner to major achievement¡ªhe had really done it! But this sess was not his alone; it was because he had received guidance from Sect Master Uncle Ye Feng. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I¡¯ve seeded,¡± Huo Yunjie said excitedly. ¡°Achieving major achievement in one day is quite good,¡± Ye Feng nodded. But then he thought about not letting Huo Yunjie be too arrogant. Ye Feng¡¯s smiling face instantly turned serious as he said, ¡°However, you can be stronger. Only by reaching perfection before the battle can you ensure a one hundred percent chance of victory.¡± The genius disciple from Scarlet Serpent Sect, Si Taijian, who was at the fifthyer of Qi Refinement, was very powerful. Originally, Xiao Fangu, the fourth disciple, was supposed to fight him, but who would have known that Xiao Fangu would betray the Misty Sect. Therefore, Ye Feng had no choice but to arrange for Huo Yunjie to confront Si Taijian. But Huo Yunjie was only at the fourthyer of Qi Refinement, and Si Taijian was already at the fifthyer. Only by mastering his spell to a major achievement would he stand a chance to win. To cultivate to perfection was to secure a sure win. ¡°Winning all three battles, this pressure is no small matter!¡± Ye Feng muttered to himself. Huo Yunjie¡¯s ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± had achieved major achievement, but even if he could reach perfection within three days, he could only ensure victory in one battle. What about the remaining Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao, who hadn¡¯t even reached beginner level? What to do? Should they also cultivate the ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±? This idea seemed not bad! Just as Ye Feng was about to speak, he discovered that anotherplete first-grade spell, the ¡°Wind Spirit Steps,¡± had appeared in his mind, and its proficiency had directly reached perfection. ¡°Has Li Jiaojiao also reached beginner level?¡± Ye Feng looked at the courtyard with surprise and saw Li Jiaojiao¡¯s feet creating wind, her entire being enshrouded in a soft glow, making her as light as a swallow and able to scurry along walls and be nimble as a monkey, very difficult to catch. This was the sign of reaching beginner level in the spell ¡°Wind Spirit Step.¡± The next moment. Ye Feng found yet another spell¡¯s memory added to his mind; it was the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± that Shi Lei was diligently practicing. Shi Lei stretched out both hands, holding a half-transparent dark shield half a meter wide and a meter high, as thick as a fist, which at first nce, indeed resembled an iron shield. ¡°Shi Lei¡¯s ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ has also reached beginner level!¡± Ye Feng felt like blessings hade in pairs. ¡°Now that you all have reached beginner level, very good! Next, let me personally guide you.¡± Ye Feng was in an excellent mood. Having three spells is much better than just one. He decided to first let his three disciples master their primary spell to major achievement and even perfection. Then, they would cultivate the other two spells as a backup, ensuring nothing goes wrong. The three disciples had average aptitude, but average didn¡¯t mean stupid. They had normal intelligence and understanding, and under Ye Feng¡¯s guidance, the speed of their progress was also quite fast. Afterward, Ye Feng stayed up all night to give pointers, so tired that his eyes were lifeless and his dark circles had be significantly heavier. The three disciples under him, on the other hand, became more and more spirited as they trained. In the blink of an eye, the appointed day had arrived. On this day. Ye Feng finally sumbed to his fatigue from the consecutive all-nighters and fell asleep on the steps. Outside the gate, a series of rustling footsteps could be heard, apanied by many disordered voices. ¡°Disciples of the Misty Sect, aren¡¯t you going to roll out here quickly?¡± The envoy from the Scarlet Serpent Sect, the crooked-mouthed youth Si Taijian, led a dozen youngsters in red robes into the yard and, seeing the sleeping Ye Feng, immediately showed a contemptuous look. ¡°He really is as carefree as a dead pig in front of boiling water.¡± Si Taijian scoffed. ¡°The time hasn¡¯t arrived yet, what¡¯s your hurry?¡± Senior Disciple Shi Lei stopped Si Taijian. ¡°It makes no difference whether you lose sooner orter, does it?¡± Si Taijianughed disdainfully. The aura of the fifthyer of Qi Refinement unfolded from him like a strong wind sweeping the surroundings, raising a thick cloud of dust. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Ye Feng was sleeping soundly, but was awakened by the dust. Upon clearly seeing the disciples of the Scarlet Serpent Sect led by Si Taijian, Ye Feng realized that the battle between the two sects was about to begin. He jolted awake and got up. Chapter 4: The First Battle, Turnaround Chapter 4: The First Battle, Turnaround Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Sect Master Uncle, please rest a bit more, we can handle the rest,¡± Shi Lei returned to Ye Feng¡¯s side, shielding him from the dust and dirt. Shi Lei was stocky, not very tall but quite robust, like a wall standing in front, giving a sense of inexplicable safety. ¡°Do not be disrespectful to our Sect Master Uncle!¡± Li Jiaojiao and Huo Yunjie also gathered around. The three major disciples stood side by side in front of him, shielding Ye Feng from the imposing presence of the Scarlet Serpent Sect disciples. Looking at the somewhat immature figures of his disciples, Ye Feng was suddenly moved. ¡°True feelings are seen in times of adversity; these three staying behind really have true affection for the Misty Sect, much better than the rebellious Xiao Fangu, the fourth disciple,¡± Ye Feng criticized in his mind. He secretly made a decision that once the Misty Sect overcame this crisis, any disciples he recruited in the future must be loyal. ¡°You¡¯re quite loyal to a Sect Leader whocks even cultivation, but it¡¯s a pity that you¡¯ll soon have to pack up and leave,¡± Si Taijian, with his arms crossed, sneered. Shi Lei and the other two disciples really wanted to rush up and give Si Taijian a good beating but were stopped by a gesture from Ye Feng. ¡°Now is not the time,¡± Ye Feng said, ¡°wait until we¡¯re on the stage, then beat him severely.¡± ¡°Oh, beat him severely, did I hear that right?¡± Si Taijian and the dozen or so Scarlet Serpent Sect disciples beside him burst into loudughter, as if they had heard the most amusing joke in the world. ¡°Where are the Sect Leaders of the Scarlet Serpent Sect and the Misty Sect?¡± At this moment, a deep voice came from outside the door, and everyone turned their heads to see three men in distinctive silver robes approaching. The foremost person was a middle-aged man who looked to be around fifty, with a shiny bald head and a slightly corpulent build. ¡°Greetings to Steward Zhou.¡± The Scarlet Serpent Sect disciples immediately wiped the sneers from their faces and switched into obsequious mode. This ¡°Steward Zhou¡± was no simple character. He was the steward from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Whitefloat City, at the peak of the Qi Refinement Ninth Layer, responsible for overseeing sect conflicts and had the authority to reim Sect Territory Deeds. For sects around Whitefloat City, Steward Zhou was an insurmountable mountain. ¡°Steward Zhou, it¡¯s been a long while; you seem to have slimmed down,¡± A hoarse voice came from the Scarlet Serpent Sect disciples¡¯ rear, followed by the appearance of a red-haired elder in a wheelchair. This person was the Sect Leader of the Scarlet Serpent Sect, Zhao Dajiang. On hearing that he had slimmed down, a smile appeared on ¡°Steward Zhou¡¯s¡± face: ¡°Let¡¯s skip the pleasantries. How prepared are both Sect Leaders for the uing conflict between your sects?¡± ¡°Do we need to prepare to fight the Misty Sect?¡± Zhao Dajiang said with a sullen smile. Steward Zhou nced at him but said nothing. Even though he did not say so outwardly, he also believed the Misty Sect had no chance of winning. Upon entering, he noticed that the cultivation levels of Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao were very average. As for Ye Feng, the Sect Master, he was just a mortal who had not even reached the Gazing Breath Realm. The most crucial point was, there were only three disciples. Losing any match would mean defeat. As for the legendary ¡°Let Two Chase Three¡±, Steward Zhou found it utterly unrealistic. To him, overseeing this sect conflict was merely a waste of time. ¡°The stage is ready; both parties should prepare briefly beforeing up for thepetition,¡± Steward Zhou dropped ament and left the dpidated courtyard of the Misty Sect. ¡°Just you wait and see!¡± Si Taijian mockingly looked at Ye Feng and his group, making a throat-slitting gesture before leaving the courtyard as well. ¡°Sect Master, we¡¡± Huo Yunjie stared at the retreating figures of Si Taijian and his group, speaking in a grave tone. But before he could finish, Ye Feng interrupted him with a wave of his hand: ¡°Stick to the n.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The three disciples nodded. Afterward, Ye Feng took them out of the Misty Sect¡¯s courtyard and onto a piece of open ground in front of the sect. A square stage had been constructed here out of timber, surrounded by dozens of onlookers dressed in various styles, all disciples from other nearby sects eager to watch the excitement. ¡°Wow, the Misty Sect only has three disciples. With a best-of-five format, they have to win every match to im victory!¡± ¡°Winning is harder than ascending to the heavens,¡± ¡°Look, that guy without any cultivation is the Sect Leader of the Misty Sect, said to be the Old Sect Leader¡¯s junior brother.¡± ¡°Misty Sect has really fallen on hard times to let a mortal be Sect Leader.¡± ¡°¡¡± None of the disciples from various sects had high hopes when they saw Ye Feng and his three disciples. ¡°Ahem!¡± At that moment, Steward Zhou stepped onto the stage, ¡°Scarlet Serpent Sect has issued a sect challenge to Misty Sect. The battle begins today, and we will use a best-of-five system. The loser will leave behind their Sect Territory Deed. Now, please have the participating disciples from both sectse forward.¡± No sooner had the words been uttered, Si Taijian and four Scarlet Serpent Sect disciples leaped onto the stage, each revealing their cultivation levels. One at the fifthyer of Qi Refinement, three at the fourth, and one at the third. ¡°Si Taijian truly lives up to being the number one prodigy of the Scarlet Serpent Sect, having already reached the fifthyer of Qi Refinement.¡± ¡°The others aren¡¯t bad either.¡± Disciples from various sects murmured among themselves. ¡°Go on up!¡± Ye Feng, disregarding the voices of the disciples from the other sects, instructed. The three disciples nodded, making their way steadily up onto the stage one step at a time, each emitting their cultivation aura. One at the fourthyer of Qi Refinement, and two at the third. ¡°Hahaha¡¡± Disciples from all sectsughed. An average of one minor realm lower, and three against five, how could they fight? ¡°Since Misty Sect has only three disciples, they will concede two matches firsthand. Please have Scarlet Serpent Sect select two winners to leave the stage,¡± Steward Zhou said, looking at the five Scarlet Serpent Sect disciples. Si Taijian instructed a disciple at the thirdyer and another at the fourthyer of Qi Refinement, ¡°You two, get down.¡± Both descended immediately, leaving Si Taijian and two disciples at the fourthyer. ¡°As the challenged party, the Misty Sect disciples will decide the order of appearance and opponents. Now, let the first battle begin,¡± Steward Zhou announced the rules, then jumped down from the stage. ¡°I¡¯m the eldest brother; let me take the first battle.¡± Shi Lei stepped forward, gesturing towards a lean Scarlet Serpent Sect disciple at the fourthyer of Qi Refinement, ¡°I choose you.¡± As his words fell, the remaining four swiftly turned and jumped off the stage, without any hesitation. On the stage, only Shi Lei and his opponent were left. ¡°Kid, you dare to challenge me, Bu Fen, you¡¯ve got some guts!¡± Bu Fen smirked, his hands moving vigorously, grasping a sphere of mes in each. The surrounding temperature rose rapidly, and the air twisted continuously. Even at a distance, the withered grass near the stage seemed on the verge ofbusting. ¡°That¡¯s the Scarlet Serpent Sect¡¯s First Grade Spell, ¡°me Serpent Technique¡±. Seeing the quality of those mes, it¡¯s clear that he¡¯s made it to Beginner level, nearly reaching Minor Achievement,¡± a disciple from a certain sect eximed. ¡°Die!¡± Bu Fen from the Scarlet Serpent Sect alternated swinging his hands, sending out scorching me serpents that struck at Shi Lei like swift arrows. But to everyone¡¯s surprise, Shi Lei emitted a soft glow around his body, and a breeze formed under his feet as he adeptly executed the Beginner-level ¡°Wind Spirit Steps¡±, avoiding the imminent danger. ¡°Hahaha¡¡± ¡°The eldest disciple of the esteemed Misty Sect, though robust in appearance, has actually cultivated a spell specialized for running away¡ Huh, what is he doing?¡± Just as the other disciples were about to mock him, they saw Shi Lei suddenly change direction, charging straight at Scarlet Serpent Sect¡¯s Bu Fen. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Bu Fen sped up his movements, his fire serpents flying out incessantly. But in the next instant, Shi Lei¡¯s speed surged by two-thirds, swiftly conjuring a dark, thick light shield in front of him. Bang! Bu Fen from the Scarlet Serpent Sect felt as though he had collided with a wall; countless ribs snapped, and he was sent flying out like a kite with its string cut, crashing heavily beyond the tform. ¡°Hiss!¡± Seeing this, the crowd collectively drew in a sharp breath in unison. Chapter 5: Consecutive Victories Shock All Parties Chapter 5: Consecutive Victories Shock All Parties Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Major Achievement in spells¡ how is that possible?¡± Si Taijian was the first to blurt it out. Steward Zhou, who had been preparing to sleep soundly, was startled and widened his eyes, ¡°Both ¡®Wind Spirit Step¡¯ and ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ have reached Major Achievement?¡± Even Zhao Dajiang, the Sect Leader of Scarlet Serpent Sect, exaggeratedly stood up from his wheelchair. Major Achievement for a First Grade Spell? Under normal circumstances, this is something that Qi Refinement practitioners of the Seventh Layer could achieve. Even for a genius, it would require reaching the Fifth or Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement. But now, a Third Layer Qi Refinement cultivator has trained two First Grade spells to Major Achievement ¨C could this person be a freak of nature? A shock ran through the hearts of people from various factions. Looking at the honest and straightforward Shi Lei, four words suddenly popped into their minds: pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger. ¡°Ouch!¡± At that moment, Bu Fen who had been seriously injured by the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ let out a wail of pain. He felt as if he was falling apart, trembling as he extended a finger to point at Shi Lei on the stage, with a restrained face he said: ¡°I was careless just now, I didn¡¯t dodge!¡± He cursed Shi Lei internally for looking honest and straightforward, but actually being so treacherous and cunning, only disying the beginner level of ¡®Wind Spirit Step¡¯ at the start to feign weakness. Then, revealing his true strength, his speed soared, and he used the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ to charge over, scoring a sneak attack. ¡°Misty Sect, youck martial virtue. It¡¯s one thing to have strength, but to actually y tactics, is this really good?¡± Bu Fen became more and more angry as he spoke, spat out a mouthful of blood, and then his head tilted, and he fainted. ¡°Simply disgraceful!¡± Zhao Dajiang, the Sect Leader of Scarlet Serpent Sect, was furious, waved hisrge sleeve, and scolded his disciples, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to quickly get him out of here!¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Two disciples hurriedly dragged Bu Fen away, pressed his acupoint with their bare hands, kneel on the ground, and begged him not to die. Steward Zhou, who was hosting, coughed once, stretched out his arms, and announced loudly: ¡°Congrattions to Misty Sect for winning the first match.¡± Although he was shocked as well, facts were facts, and everyone had seen it with their own eyes, there could be no fakery. ¡°Big brother is mighty!¡± Huo Yunjie and Li Jiaojiao cheered. Seeing this, Ye Feng finally let out a breath of relief. As an honest and straightforward person like Shi Lei would certainly not think of the strategy to ¡°feign weakness to the enemy and strike a sudden blow to win¡±, this was all the tactic arranged by Ye Feng in advance. Initially, even Ye Feng was quite nervous. But seeing the n seed so well, he gained even more confidence for the uing two matches. Upon hearing he had won, Shi Lei felt as if he was in a dream. ¡°It¡¯s really useful to have tactics arranged by the Sect Master Uncle.¡± Shi Lei excitedly jumped off the stage and gave a fist salute to Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I won.¡± ¡°Not bad, but you¡¯ve only won the first match, it¡¯s far from a time to be happy,¡± Ye Feng said, patting Shi Lei¡¯s shoulder. Other Sect Leaders eyed Shi Lei as if looking at a piece of jadeite, shouting to him: ¡°This little friend, we observe that you have extraordinary bones and are a cultivation prodigy. If you no longer wish to stay in Misty Sect, our Sect¡¯s doors are always open to you.¡± ¡°Join our Sect and we¡¯ll give you a wife!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll give you two!¡± ¡°Not just a wife, we¡¯re willing to give a child too.¡± ¡°We¡¯re different; we¡¯ll give you Sunshine Pig Farm!¡± The Sect Leaders of various factions argued with red faces. The other disciples heard this, and their faces became odd, secretly thinking that when they joined a Sect, not having a wife was one thing, but why did they also have to pay an entrance fee? ¡°Thank you, Sect Leaders, for your kindness, but in life I am a person of Misty Sect, and in death, I will be a ghost of Misty Sect; I will not join another,¡± Shi Lei gave a fist salute to everyone. ¡°That¡¯s a pity,¡± the various Sect Leaders said regretfully. In their view, Shi Lei staying in Misty Sect was truly a case of a pearl covered in dust, such a waste! ¡°Why are you so pleased? It¡¯s a best of five battles, and you think you have won by just winning one?¡± The Scarlet Serpent Sect¡¯s genius, Si Taijian, could not hold back any longer and said discontentedly. Steward Zhou also realized this and announced, ¡°Next, we will proceed with the second match. A Misty Sect disciple, please ascend to the stage and select your opponent.¡± ¡°Jiaojiao, go up. Remember what I told you,¡± Ye Feng whispered. ¡°Yes, Sect Master Uncle.¡± Li Jiaojiao nodded. Although she was but a young girl from a mountain vige and only in her teens, she had already grown tall and graceful, with an air of poise and confidence. Key was her innocent face which, upon ascending to the stage, immediately attracted the attention of male disciples from various sects. ¡°Sister Jiaojiao, we support you!¡± ¡°Forget about the Misty Sect, I¡¯ll steal spirit stones to take care of you.¡± The disciples from various sects shouted. Li Jiaojiao¡¯s pretty face blushed, making her even more beautiful, and she shyly pointed at a mottled face disciple beside Si Taijian, saying, ¡°This battle¡¯s opponent, I choose him.¡± Upon hearing this, the mottled face disciple immediately released the aura of the fourthyer of Qi Refinement, revealing a ferocious smile, ¡°What¡¯s the use of being pretty? For a cultivator, what matters is strength.¡± ¡°Be careful, don¡¯t take this lightly.¡± At that moment, Si Taijian lowered his voice to remind. The mottled face disciple nodded, jumped onto the stage, and faced Li Jiaojiao from about ten meters away. ¡°Begin.¡± Steward Zhou stood with his hands behind his back as he announced. This time, he was no longer sleepy, but spirited, eager to see whether the Misty Sect could pull off another miracle. ¡°Die!¡± mes ignited around the mottled face disciple. ¡°It¡¯s still the First-Grade Spell ¡®me Serpent Technique,¡¯ and he¡¯s been at the beginner stage for quite a while,¡± said a disciple from a certain sect. Before the words were even finished, five me Serpents, forming a pincer attack, lunged at Li Jiaojiao from different directions, showing no mercy. If Li Jiaojiao were hit, she would be either severely injured or killed. Whoosh! A breeze formed under Li Jiaojiao¡¯s feet and her entire body was enveloped in a gentle light. With a light tap on the stage, she executed a beautiful backflip, evading the encircling me Serpents. Then, to the astonishment of the audience, shended quickly, taking steps with residual images trailing behind her. In just an instant, Li Jiaojiao had circled behind the mottled face disciple. ¡°Trying to ambush? No way!¡± The mottled face disciple had been on guard and quickly turned around. His hands lit up with a dark gold glow, disying the beginner¡¯s stage of the First-Grade Spell ¡®Vajra Palm,¡¯ and swiftly aimed a strike at Li Jiaojiao. But there was a ng, The ¡®Vajra Palm,¡¯ capable of splitting gold and iron, was blocked by a dark shield of light. That was none other than the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ disyed by Li Jiaojiao. ¡°You know this spell, too?¡± The mottled face disciple was stunned. He had reached the secondyer, yet his opponent was not only on the sameyer but appeared more formidable than he had anticipated. ¡°I know more than just this.¡± Li Jiaojiao suddenly extended her zing hot right hand and struck the mottled face disciple¡¯s chest, making his robe burst apart and sending his scorched body tumbling outside the stage. ¡°She even knows ¡®Fire Cloud Palm¡¯!¡± The crowd below was dumbfounded. Steward Zhou¡¯s eyes widened more than a pair of bronze bells, eximing in shock, ¡°¡®Wind Spirit Steps¡¯ at major achievement, ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ at major achievement, ¡®Fire Cloud Palm¡¯ just at beginner level¡ Could this young girl also be a genius?¡± ¡°This annoys me as well!¡± Zhao Dajiang, the Sect Leader of the Scarlet Serpent Sect, was so frustrated that the corners of his mouth kept twitching, and he stood up from his wheelchair once more. ¡°When did Misty Sect¡¯s disciples be such monsters?¡± Si Taijian also found it incredibly unbelievable. He looked towards Huo Yunjie, who stood calmly beside Ye Feng, and suddenly felt a heavy pressure. Chapter 6 - 6 Let Two Chase Three, A Miracle is Born Chapter 6 Let Two Chase Three, A Miracle is Born Trantor: 549690339 ¡°This battle is won by Misty Sect,¡± Steward Zhou cast a nce at the mottled face disciple who looked as if he had just returned from coal mining; seeing him stiff all over, the disciple was likely to be bedridden for at least half a month, so Steward Zhou dered the result directly. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I won!¡± Li Jiaojiao excitedly threw herself into Ye Feng¡¯s arms, causing the male disciples from various sects to brim with envy and jealousy. They really wanted to say three words: Why him! An unworthy sect leader with no cultivation level, other than being a bit more handsome, what made him better than themselves? ¡°Misty Sect, don¡¯t celebrate too early. ording to the best of five rounds system, you¡¯ve only won two battles. In this final battle, I will let you know what being formidable is,¡± Si Taijian leapt up and heavily stomped onto the stage, causing it to ¡®crack¡¯ and dent with the impact. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I¡¯m going,¡± Huo Yunjie shed his robe and leapt onto the stage. He could be considered one with starry eyes and sword-like eyebrows, dignified in appearance, and moreover, he stood at a towering height of 1.85 meters, the tallest member of Misty Sect. ¡°Wow! Huo Yunjie from Misty Sect is quite handsome too, we sisters are in luck,¡± Came the cries from a sectposed entirely of young women, who kept throwing coquettish nces toward the stage. ¡°What¡¯s the use of being handsome? In a while, I¡¯ll have the whole Misty Sect packing up and leaving!¡± Si Taijian sneered crookedly. Huo Yunjie remained silent, extended his hand forward with palm face down, already disying the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± at Minor Achievement stage. This was the final battle; there was no need to hide his true power. And after the previous two surprise attacks, Si Taijian, the genius, was surely well-guarded against them, and using the same tactics would surely be ineffective. So Huo Yunjie decided to follow the brand-new tactics arranged by Ye Feng. One word: Charge! Seeing this, Si Taijian chuckled and said, ¡°Minor Achievement stage of the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡±¡ I don¡¯t believe you aren¡¯t hiding something, let me guess; your ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± has reached Major Achievement, hasn¡¯t it?¡± But he wasn¡¯t panicked, instead he reached out and grasped a long spear condensed from mes. ¡°It¡¯s a First Grade Spell, the ¡°Fire Spear Technique¡±, and he¡¯s actually cultivated it to Major Achievement!¡± ¡°Misty Sect¡¯s Huo Yunjie is probably no match for him.¡± ¡°This is the deciding battle for which side will stay or leave; Si Taijian won¡¯t hold back. Even if Huo Yunjie¡¯s spells are strong, his cultivation level is still weaker.¡± The disciples from various sects discussed amongst themselves. They didn¡¯t favor Huo Yunjie, even though he was the only cultivator of Misty Sect who had reached the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement. ¡°You guessed it,¡± Upon hearing Si Taijian¡¯s words, Huo Yunjie¡¯s hand trembled slightly as the dark shield before him became more solid. This was the hallmark of the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± reaching Major Achievement. ¡°How on earth do the disciples of Misty Sect cultivate? Every one of them has at least one spell at Major Achievement stage, it¡¯s simply monstrous!¡± ¡°I had no idea until I saw it today, but now I¡¯m truly shocked at how formidable the little-known Misty Sect is.¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± reaching Major Achievement once again sparked lively discussions among the disciples from various sects. ¡°It really is at Major Achievement!¡± ¡°However, it shouldn¡¯t be just that. Have you also reached at least Minor Achievement with the ¡°Wind Spirit Steps¡± and ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±?¡± Si Taijian said, his voice grim. He stood holding the fire spear, notunching an attack, but lowered his posture, akin to a hunting leopard about to pounce, with even a flicker of firelight in his eyes. Upon hearing this, the discussions among the crowd gradually quieted down. They could hardly believe that the disciples of Misty Sect were such prodigies, having cultivated First Grade Spells to Major Achievement. Leaving cultivation levels aside, in this respect, they wereparable to the sect leaders of the lower-rank sects. Listening to Si Taijian¡¯s guessing, Huo Yunjie didn¡¯t deny it. His left hand held the light shield, his right hand ignited with mes, his body was wrapped in a soft glow, and whirlwinds appeared around his legs. ¡°He really has trained three spells to Major Achievement, that¡¯s just twisted!¡± ¡°Is this really a disciple at the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement?¡± ¡°I feel like he coulde to our sect to be an Elder of Passing Power, specifically teaching disciples how to cultivate spells.¡± The disciples from various sects burst into heated discussions. Steward Zhou stared wide-eyed: ¡°This disciple really is a talent, he could easily join other sects, even as a direct disciple, not just stay in Misty Sect.¡± Watching this scene, Si Taijian¡¯s eyes narrowed: ¡°All three spells at Major Achievement!¡± ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up and finish him off,¡± Under the stage, an impatient urging voice came from Zhao Dajiang, the Sect Leader of the Scarlet Serpent Sect. Si Taijian shouted loudly as he thrust out the me Spear, which had reached Major Achievement. With his Qi Refinement Fifth Layer cultivation level, even if Huo Yunjie had brought the Iron Shield Technique to Major Achievement, he couldn¡¯t block it. But Huo Yunjie wasn¡¯t foolish. He didn¡¯t try to forcefully resist, but instead used the Wind Spirit Step at Major Achievement to dodge, then repelled the me Spear with the Iron Shield Technique, and finally, his burning palm struck towards Si Taijian¡¯s chest. The entire process was executed in one go, giving Si Taijian no chance to react. But Si Taijian wasn¡¯t easy to deal with. He held the me Spear and spun in ce, forming a shield that with a ¡°bang¡± repelled Huo Yunjie¡¯s palm. Both were knocked back, but they continued to fight. Huo Yunjie nimble executed three Major Achievement Spells, sessfully dragging out the fight with Si Taijian. ¡°Huo Yunjie can actually hold his own against Si Taijian, this is incredible!¡± The disciples of various sects eximed. In the nearby mountains, there were over a dozen sects, and although the most famous was not the Scarlet Serpent Sect, many people knew Si Taijian from the Scarlet Serpent Sect. This person had long reached Qi Refinement Fifth Layer, was unruly and untamed, and was considered the top among the younger generation in the nearby regions. Even looking at the whole Whitefloat City, he was considered a genius. But now, this genius could only fight to a standstill against Huo Yunjie who was one cultivation level lower. This left everyone feeling incredibly surprised. ¡°The Misty Sect is going to lose,¡± sighed a Sect Leader from a certain sect. Zhao Dajiang, the Sect Leader of the Scarlet Serpent Sect,ughed with triumph. Steward Zhou, in charge of hosting, also shook his head slightly. Clearly, none of them had high hopes for Huo Yunjie. ¡°Why is this?¡± A certain disciple asked, mustering up the courage. ¡°Huo Yunjie is only at Qi Refinement Fourth Layer, inherently at a disadvantage. Now he is simultaneously casting three spells, and although it seems like he can contain Si Taijian, the consumption is too great; he won¡¯tst long,¡± exined the Sect Leader from before. ¡°So that¡¯s the reason!¡± The disciples from various sects suddenly understood. They noticed that Si Taijian¡¯s breathing was even, while Huo Yunjie¡¯s face had already turned slightly pale. Clearly, Huo Yunjie couldn¡¯t hold on much longer! ¡°The Second Senior Brother seems not to be the match; what should we do?¡± Li Jiaojiao was so anxious she was almost crying. ¡°Second Junior Brother, you can¡¯t give up!¡± Shi Lei clenched his fists, wishing he could get on stage to help. Ye Feng watched the battle on the stage and also sensed the bad turn, but now, everything depended on Huo Yunjie¡¯s own performance; others could not help. Looking around, he saw that many disciples from other sects were also cheering and shouting for Huo Yunjie. It seemed that the Misty Sect wasn¡¯t entirely without support. Suddenly, Ye Feng noticed that the Sect¡¯s reputation began to rise, from the initial ¡°5¡± to ¡°7,¡± and kept increasing until it surpassed ¡°10.¡± And right at that moment. Huo Yunjie¡¯s aura suddenly increased by one-third. He had a breakthrough! He advanced on the spot to Qi Refinement Fifth Layer. Although the quantity of spiritual energy in his Qi Sea had not increased, his strength had improved by a third. Huo Yunjie no longer concealed his strength. He dropped the Iron Shield Technique and Wind Spirit Step and used the remaining spiritual energy to cast the Fiery Cloud Palm at the Perfect Stage. In front of him appeared a palm imprint made of mes, as tall as half a person. ¡°A Spell at Perfection?¡± Si Taijian was shocked, hastily using the Fire Spear Technique to defend, but he felt as if he had been hit by a scorching wall, and was thrown off the stage with intense pain. Around him, many mes were scattered. Those were the remnants of the Fire Spear Technique bursting and flying out. ¡°The Misty Sect¡ won?¡± All who witnessed this scene were dumbfounded. Chapter 7 - 7 The Wonders of Sect Prestige Chapter 7 The Wonders of Sect Prestige Trantor: 549690339 Even Ye Feng was stunned. He didn¡¯t know why Huo Yunjie had a breakthrough. [Sect Prestige: 15] At that moment, Ye Feng fell into deep thought as these words emerged in his line of sight. Sect Prestige began to slowly rise from the moment Huo Yunjie restrained Si Taijian and had people from various sects cheering for him. And when the Sect Prestige broke through 10, Huo Yunjie¡¯s cultivation level also broke through. This led Ye Feng to have many bold spections. Can Prestige Points lead disciples to a breakthrough? Or did it mean that Prestige Points could make the Sect more famous and lucky, or something else? Ye Feng¡¯s mind was filled with questions. ¡°Ding, Sect Prestige Value represents the degree of the Sect¡¯s fame and is also a symbol of the Sect¡¯s fortune. When a person acknowledges the Sect you belong to, Sect Prestige Value +1. The higher the Prestige Value, the stronger and more famous the Sect¡¯s fortune bes, and the more fortune is distributed among the disciples,¡± the System chimed in out of the blue, nearly startling Ye Feng. But after hearing the exnation, he finally understood. ¡°If Prestige Value represents fortune, then perhaps when the Prestige Value broke through 10, it was like crossing a threshold, which is why Huo Yunjie¡¯s cultivation bottleneck loosened and he made a breakthrough to Qi Refinement Level Five on the spot,¡± he thought. ¡°It seems I have to work hard to make the Misty Sect more widely acknowledged, constantly increase the Sect Prestige, and ensure the disciples are as though endowed with luck empowerment, making their cultivation much easier.¡± Ye Feng sorted through the information about Sect Prestige in his mind. At this time, after a brief moment of shock, the crowd burst into an uproar. ¡°Huo Yunjie actually has an on-the-spot breakthrough to Qi Refinement Level Five, and he even disyed a Perfect Stage ¡¸Fiery Cloud Palm¡¹, it¡¯s just terrifying!¡± ¡°How could his luck be so good? If he hadn¡¯t had an on-the-spot breakthrough, he¡¯d surely have lost by now.¡± ¡°It seems that the Misty Sect¡¯s destiny is far from over.¡± All the Sect Leaders murmured hurriedly. ¡°Are all three disciples of the Misty Sect monsters?¡± Steward Zhou was also stunned in ce. He had practiced many spells, and had mastered several to the Perfection Stage. But he was at the Peak of Qi Refinement Level Nine, just one step away from entering the Element Gathering Realm, a veteran Cultivator. In contrast, Huo Yunjie had merely broken through to Qi Refinement Level Five. ¡°This Sect has secrets!¡± Steward Zhou looked meaningfully at Ye Feng, ¡°However, based on the current performance, the disciples of the Misty Sect are merely proficient in their spells, while their cultivation levels are still quite ordinary.¡± As a steward of Whitefloat City, he was worldly and knowledgeable. He had even heard of prodigies who broke through to Qi Refinement Level Nine in their teens, so he was only surprised for a moment. On the other side. Scarlet Serpent Sect Leader Zhao Dajiang was furious. ¡°It¡¯s bad enough to have an on-the-spot breakthrough, but to be able to perfect their spells? I seriously suspect they are cheating!¡± Zhao Dajiang was so angry he mmed his wheelchair and stood up, cursing furiously. ¡°Are you doubting this steward?¡± Steward Zhou swept his gaze around, releasing the immense presence of a cultivator at the peak of Qi Refinement Level Nine, rendering Zhao Dajiang, who was only at Qi Refinement Level Seven,pletely overwhelmed. ¡°No, not at all.¡± Zhao Dajiang, realizing his slip, and worried about being resented by Steward Zhou, promptly apologized. Steward Zhou snorted and looked at Si Taijian, whoy motionless on the ground, confirming his defeat, and then announced: ¡°The third battle is won by Huo Yunjie of the Misty Sect. The final result of this sh between the two Sects is two defeats and three victories for the Misty Sect, securing the overall victory.¡± As he said this, Steward Zhou extended his hand to Zhao Dajiang, ¡°Sect Leader Zhao, hand over your Sect¡¯s Territory Deed.¡± Zhao Dajiang¡¯s face was ashen. He dared not refuse, as to do so meant opposing Whitefloat City, and no good end woulde from it. ¡°Take it!¡± With a livid face, Zhao Dajiang handed over a document to Steward Zhou, and without even taking his wheelchair, flew away on his sword. ¡°So the Sect Leader of the Scarlet Serpent Sect isn¡¯t really a cripple!¡± Ye Feng suddenly realized. ¡°Zhao Dajiang certainly isn¡¯t a cripple, sitting in a wheelchair is just for show.¡± Steward Zhou came over and handed the territory deed of the Scarlet Serpent Sect to Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Master Ye, this item now belongs to you.¡± Ye Feng took the deed but seemed somewhat troubled. The location of the Scarlet Serpent Sect¡¯s territory was several miles away from here, inconvenient to use once obtained. ¡°If Sect Master Ye does not need the territory deed of the Scarlet Serpent Sect, you can let the City Lord¡¯s Mansion reim it. Aspensation, they can give you 100 lower-grade spirit stones and ten bottles of ¡®Spirit Eye Liquid¡¯.¡± Steward Zhou, seeing the hesitation on Ye Feng¡¯s face, added. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I¡ I won.¡± At that moment, Huo Yunjie finally stepped down from the arena. His face was slightly pale due to his previous exertion. Ye Feng looked at the three disciples, Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao, then at Steward Zhou, and said: ¡°The right to decide what to do with this sect territory deed, I choose to give to the three disciples. After all, they have earned it through their own hard struggles.¡± Upon hearing this, the three disciples were touched. The disciples from the other sects looked on with envy. The territory deed of a sect is one of the most important things for a sect. The fact that Ye Feng was willing to entrust the disciples with the right to decide what to do with the deed showed his trust and the high regard he had for his disciples, making everyone else extremely envious. Steward Zhou was also taken aback, but he was not opposed to the idea. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, we don¡¯t have the qualifications to decide something so important.¡± The three disciples shook their heads repeatedly. Ye Feng, with dark circles under his eyes, red at them: ¡°I am the Sect Master. If I say you decide, then hurry up and decide.¡± The disciples, hearing this, felt even more moved. After a brief discussion, they unanimously decided to exchange the territory deed for the cultivation resources that Steward Zhou had promised. ¡°These items are yours now.¡± Steward Zhou took back the territory deed of the Scarlet Serpent Sect and left a wooden chest on the ground before stepping onto a flying sword with his two attendants and departing through the sky. ¡°Sect Master Ye, I hope your sect prospers,¡± called Steward Zhou¡¯s voice from afar, echoing through the mountains. ¡°Congrattions, Sect Master Ye.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, when you have time, let¡¯s have our disciples exchange knowledge.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, need a wife? A friend of mine has a daughter about your age, she¡¯s just a bit heavy, but only around 300 pounds¡¡± The other sect leaders came forward to offer their congrattions, all with amiable smiles on their faces. Although they didn¡¯t know how Misty Sect¡¯s disciples managed to perfect their spells, nevertheless, Misty Sect had made a name for itself, and many leaders thought it necessary to maintain good rtions with Ye Feng. ¡°Thank you for your kindness. Our sect has affairs to attend to; please excuse us from seeing you out,¡± Ye Feng said, sping his hands towards everyone, eager to put to use the newly acquired spirit stones and Spirit Eye Liquids. ¡°Till next time, Sect Master Ye,¡± responded the various sect leaders, understanding that Ye Feng was seeing them off. They sped their hands in return and left with their disciples. During this time, Ye Feng noticed that the sect¡¯s prestige value continued to increase, having surpassed 20. This meant that more than 20 people recognized Misty Sect, showing that among the leaders who had left, indeed quite a few genuinely acknowledged Misty Sect, while many were just being polite on the surface. ¡°At the beginning, there were only four of us in the sect, and our prestige value was 5. So, who exactly contributed the extra points?¡± Ye Feng thought of their fifth disciple, Shu Hongyu, whom he had only met once. She imed to be out for training and had not returned yet. ¡°If Shu Hongyu still acknowledges Misty Sect, she mighte back in the future,¡± Ye Feng mused. ¡°Wow!¡± Just then, Ye Feng heard the exmation of the three disciples. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw that the chest on the ground was opened. Inside, there was a pile of neatly stacked square jade stones, shining with spiritual energy and quite tempting. Chapter 8 - 8 The Fame of the Misty Sect Chapter 8 The Fame of the Misty Sect Trantor: 549690339 These glowing gemstones are lower-grade spirit stones that store natural spiritual energy. Each contains a significant amount of spiritual energy, enough to fill the depleted Qi Sea of a Qi Refining First Layer practitioner. The rest are ten small cylindrical ceramic bottles, two inches tall and one inch in diameter. ¡°Are these the spirit stones and Spirit Eye Liquid?¡± Ye Feng muttered softly to himself. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, with the Spirit Eye Liquid, you can begin cultivating,¡± Li Jiaojiao said, picking up a bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid with an expression full of joy on her pretty face. ¡°Oh?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Spirit Eye Liquid can set me on the path of cultivation? Then, how do I use it?¡± ¡°To enter the foundational stage of cultivation, the ¡®Gazing Breath Realm,¡¯ one must continually use Spirit Eye Liquid to wash the eyes, allowing them to see the spiritual energy of this world. Only then can one draw the energy into the body and step into the Qi Refining Realm,¡± Li Jiaojiao exined. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is!¡± Ye Feng suddenly understood. No wonder he felt the scenery around him was simr to his previous life¡¯s view, with greener mountains, bluer waters, and more beautiful people, yet he could not see the existence of spiritual energy. It turned out he had not yet washed his eyes! ¡°How many bottles of Spirit Eye Liquid are needed to enter the Gazing Breath Realm?¡± Ye Feng quickly asked. He was excited, with a premonition that he was about to embark on the road of cultivation. ¡°Generally speaking, less than half a bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid is enough. Those with poorer aptitude might need a whole bottle,¡± Li Jiaojiao said, like a considerate little assistant, patiently rifying for Ye Feng. Huo Yunjie and Shi Lei¡¯s eyes were wide with excitement as they stared at the one hundred lower-grade spirit stones inside the box. They had never seen so many spirit stones in their lives until now. For a moment, they were both somewhat dumbfounded. ¡°Ahem! Wealth should not be unted; let¡¯s quickly move this wooden box back to the sect,¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°Yes.¡± Shi Lei picked up the wooden box, handling it even more carefully than if it were his own wife, and ced it in the rundown Sect Leader Hall. ¡°Today, all my disciples have worked hard. Take some spirit stones and practice well, especially Yun Jie. First, consolidate your cultivation level,¡± Ye Feng said, patting Huo Yunjie on the shoulder. Huo Yunjie was the only one among the three disciples who had mastered the ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± to perfection, and he had put in the most effort. He deserved a reward. ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader!¡± Huo Yunjie carefully took three spirit stones. As for Li Jiaojiao and Shi Lei, they exchanged nces and, in silent agreement, each only took two. Although they had fended off the challenge from the Scarlet Serpent Sect and could develop smoothly for theing year, Ye Feng was nheless faced with another issue. The system assessment task! He must recruit ten disciples within seven days, and three days had already passed. Time was tight. ¡°ording to the system, someone of Shi Lei¡¯s cultivation level in the Qi Refining Realm would count as an Outer Sect Disciple.¡± ¡°So, what exactly is a Registered Disciple?¡± ¡°A regr person? Or must they also wash their eyes and enter the Gazing Breath Realm to count? Or is it that regardless of cultivation level, everything follows the system¡¯s standards?¡± Ye Feng looked down at the ten bottles of Spirit Eye Liquid in the wooden box, pondering such thoughts. After a moment¡¯s thought, Ye Feng asked, ¡°Where can we recruit disciples more quickly?¡± The three disciples looked at each other and then pointed towards the main urban area of Whitefloat City, a dozen or so miles away, saying: ¡°The main city has the most people; obviously, it¡¯s the quickest ce to recruit disciples, but our Misty Sect is just a lower-rank sect, and we were very poor before, so no one there would join us.¡± ¡°Is it really that bad?¡± Ye Feng was speechless, ¡°Then, how did we use to recruit disciples?¡± ¡°Before, the Old Sect Leader would go door to door in nearby viges and only then might recruit one or two disciples. But they thought they couldn¡¯t even get enough to eat here, so they ran away,¡± Shi Lei said. Hearing this, Ye Feng was at a loss for words. A sect this impoverished truly leaves one speechless. Ye Feng pointed to the spirit stones and Spirit Eye Liquid in the wooden box, ¡°We used to be poor, but now, we have money!¡± However, aware of the importance of not unting wealth, Ye Feng expressed his concern, ¡°But now that we¡¯re so rich, won¡¯t we attract plundering from other sects?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Sect Master Uncle. The Old Sect Leader had bought the sect territory deed from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. They will uphold justice for us,¡± Li Jiaojiao said. ¡°So, having a Sect Territory Deed is like paying protection money,¡± Ye Feng realized suddenly. In the following time, the three disciples shared many more things with Ye Feng. Among the information, Ye Feng learned that all sects within the boundaries of Whitefloat City, as long as they purchased a Sect Territory Deed, would receive protection from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The cultivation resources of the sects wouldn¡¯t be dared to be stolen, otherwise, it would mean opposing the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Whitefloat City. Of course, thefts did ur now and then. Small frictions between disciples weren¡¯t unheard of either. But no one dared to openly rob a sect that had a Sect Territory Deed. Therefore, when leaving their sects, the leaders liked to carry their treasures with them to prevent theft if left behind. Having learned this, Ye Feng nodded his head, sat on a wooden case, and said: ¡°You¡¯ve all worked hard today. First, use the Spirit Stones to cultivate and recover well. Tomorrow, we¡¯ll go to Whitefloat City to recruit disciples, and, incidentally, buy some food to bring back.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The three disciples nodded in agreement. They were just in the Qi Refining Realm, and Sect Leader Ye Feng was even just a mortal, without the ability to subsist without food, thus they needed to eat. ¡ Whitefloat City¡¯s main urban area. ¡°Have you heard? Misty Sect, just a dozen or so miles east of the city, actually defeated the Scarlet Serpent Sect. Moreover, their disciples have all cultivated their spells to Major Achievement, even to Perfection.¡± ¡°What? Perfection?¡± ¡°You heard right; apparently, those disciples are only at the Third or Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement, and one of them had a breakthrough to the Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement right then and there, defeating Si Taijian in front of everyone.¡± ¡°Impossible, right?¡± The topic slowly gained traction in the streets and alleys. As the disciples from various sects who watched the battle entered Whitefloat City, the news spread even faster. In half a day¡¯s time, half the city had heard about it, revealing expressions of disbelief. Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement, First Grade Spell to Perfection¡ Is that even possible? Ny-nine percent of people expressed disbelief. ¡°Mom, I want to join Misty Sect!¡± A teenager of about ten years of age said to his mother. ¡°What are you joining for? Misty Sect is practically out of food supplies, are you going to be a beggar?¡± The woman said disdainfully. ¡°I heard they traded Scarlet Serpent Sect¡¯s Sect Territory Deed for a hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones and ten bottles of Spirit Eye Liquid, they¡¯re not poor now¡±, an old man from across the street interjected. The woman¡¯s eyes bulged, and she immediately shooed her child out of the house: ¡°Go join Misty Sect!¡± Simr scenes urred asionally in Whitefloat City. In the blink of an eye, evening came. Within a narrow alley. A figure wearing a ck dress and a ck veil hat stood quietly in ce, listening to the conversations of the people, and whispered softly: ¡°Misty Sect¡ I¡¯ve finally found it.¡± She turned gracefully, her dress fluttering in the wind, and quickly left Whitefloat City. Then, stepping on a streak of sword light, she flew towards Misty Peak, a dozen or so miles east of the city. Misty Sect. The three disciples had already restored their spiritual energy, and their cultivation levels had improved somewhat. ¡°With Spirit Stones for cultivation, progress is indeed swifter; in a few more days, I could break through to the Fourth Layer,¡± Li Jiaojiao said. ¡°Me too,¡± Shi Lei nodded and added. ¡°I have stabilized my cultivation level; perhaps in half a month¡¯s time, I could potentially reach the Peak of the Fifth Layer,¡± Huo Yunjie also opened his eyes and shared his cultivation progress. Ye Feng, hearing this, nodded with satisfaction. For the better part of the day, he hadn¡¯t been idle either, but opened a bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid and began wiping his eyes continuously with a clean towel soaked in it. However, there were no effects yet. Whoosh! At that moment, a streak of sword lightnded outside the door. ¡°Is this Misty Sect?¡± The cool voice from outside drew the attention of everyone in Misty Sect. Chapter 9: Registered Disciple, Mo Ying Chapter 9: Registered Disciple, Mo Ying Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Who¡¯s outside?¡± Ye Feng held the wooden box and looked outside. A slim figure stood on the empty ground outside the door, dressed in a ck long dress, with a ck veiled hat covering her face, making her true features invisible. Ye Feng could tell that this was a young woman, probably around sixteen years old. He could sense an extremely strong presence from the woman in the ck dress, like a whirlwind, her cultivation level should be much stronger than Huo Yunjie¡¯s. ¡°This person has a mysterious background; we must act cautiously. Most importantly, we have to protect the spirit stones.¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, please hide behind us.¡± ¡°Leave this person to us to deal with.¡± Three disciples quickly positioned themselves in front of Ye Feng. They had a feeling that this woman was up to no good and feared she might make a move against the Sect Master Uncle. ¡°I want to join the Misty Sect.¡± At this moment, the young woman spoke up, and the four people, including Ye Feng, were all stunned on the spot. Join the Misty Sect? That sounded somewhat off, didn¡¯t it? Wasn¡¯t she here to steal something? Ye Feng and his three fellow disciples were filled with confusion, originally thinking a fierce battle awaited them. Instead, a new disciple appeared! Ye Feng sized up the woman in the ck dress and asked, ¡°Do you really want to join the Misty Sect?¡± ¡°Are you the Sect Leader of the Misty Sect?¡± The woman in the ck dress assessed Ye Feng, and noticing he had no cultivation level,bined with the rumors heard in Whitefloat City, she guessed his identity. ¡°Yes, I am,¡± Ye Feng replied. ng! The woman in the ck dress threw down an iron box. ¡°Inside are one hundred lower-grade spirit stones, consider it the entry fee for joining the Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± The three disciples gasped in astonishment. Ye Feng, with a look of suspicion, used a branch to pry open the iron box and saw that it was neatly filled with spirit stones emitting a soft glow. Exactly one hundred, no more, no less. ¡°I can¡¯t let you join.¡± Yet Ye Feng shook his head. ¡°Too little?¡± The woman in the ck dress asked in surprise. Ye Feng waved his hand: ¡°Your background is unclear, and you might bring danger to our Misty Sect; we cannot ept you.¡± Even though he had no cultivation, he was, after all, a time-traveler, wasn¡¯t he! Typically, those who are willing to pay the entry fee to join the most inferior sect like Misty Sect are people burdened with blood vengeance, seeking refuge here. Ye Feng would rather not take those one hundred spirit stones than let her cause trouble for the Misty Sect. Upon hearing this, the woman in the ck dress took off her veiled hat. A face appeared before everyone, causing Ye Feng and the others to take a deep breath. What did this face look like? If you saw it in the dark, just recognizing the contours, you would think it was an oval face with well-proportioned features, quite pretty. But¡ The skin of this face was another story. It appeared as if it had been eroded by poison or scalded by raging mes. Anyway, it was somewhat frightening. ¡°Ugly, isn¡¯t it?¡± The woman in the ck dress emotionlessly put her veiled hat back on, ¡°I can see Sect Master Ye¡¯s concern, but my background is clean, without any blood feud, and I won¡¯t bring any disaster to the sect.¡± Ye Feng: ¡°¡¡± He really wanted to say, how do I know whether you will bring danger to the Misty Sect? But upon thinking that despite such disfigurement she had still bravely shown them her true face, it meant she hade with sincerity. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s take her into the sect and see if there is any progress in the assessment period tasks. If there is, it means she meets the recruitment requirements of sect disciples.¡± Ye Feng thought of this point. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, why don¡¯t you just ept this sister! She looks rather pitiful,¡± said Li Jiaojiao, tugging at the corner of Ye Feng¡¯s clothes. ¡°Yeah!¡± Shi Lei agreed as well. Huo Yunjie didn¡¯t speak, but his gaze toward the woman in the ck dress held no disgust or aversion. Clearly, he had no objections either. ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s proceed with the registration.¡± Ye Feng nodded, instructing Shi Lei to fetch a thick ancient tome, spread it open, and ce it on the table. This was the Book of Names for the Misty Sect. Each page recorded the name, birth date, root bone quality, background, and other information of a disciple, sealed with the Sect Leader¡¯s seal. Ye Feng flipped to the 99th page. The previous 98 pages were filled with names, but most disciples had run off, leaving only three remaining. ¡°Name, birth date, root bone, cultivation level, and background, report them all.¡± Ye Feng, holding a pen, looked up and asked. ¡°My name is Mo Ying, eighteen years old, upper-grade root bone, Qi Refinement¡ fiveyers, no known rtives.¡± Mo Ying¡¯s voice was slightly cold, but if one listened carefully, it was quite pleasant. ¡°Upper-grade root bone!¡± Li Jiaojiao, Huo Yunjie, and Shi Lei were all stunned. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that within Whitefloat City, there are only a few with upper-grade root bones, and they have all been sent to the external Star-Level Sects. Sister Mo Ying, why didn¡¯t you go?¡± Li Jiaojiao pressed on with her question. ¡°Xiao Fangu managed to join Qingyun Sect, a One-Star Sect, with just a middle-rank root bone, if you were to go outside, you could at least be a core disciple of a One-Star Sect.¡± Huo Yunjie also said. Mo Ying shook her head, ¡°Star-Level Sects care a lot about appearance, and I am too ugly; no one wants to ept me. Of course, I don¡¯t want to go either.¡± As Ye Feng wrote, he listened. Upon hearing that Mo Ying had an upper-grade root bone, his hand trembled, and he almost wrote the wrong character. Root bone refers to one¡¯s aptitude for cultivation. Usually ssified as: Lower Grade, Middle Grade, Upper Grade, Supreme Grade, Divine Grade, Sacred Grade, with the speed of cultivation increasing ordingly. In Whitefloat City, the strongest root bone one coulde across was the Upper Grade. As for the other types of root bones, they were at least present in Star-Level Sects. Thump! Ye Feng quickly finished writing Mo Ying¡¯s introduction, deftly took out the Sect Leader¡¯s Seal, warmed it with his breath, and pressed down forcefully to leave a big red seal. ¡°Our sect ranks disciples ording to the order they joined, not by age or strength. Thus, from today onward, you are the fourth disciple of Misty Sect,¡± Ye Feng said to Mo Ying as he put away the Book of Names and the Sect Leader¡¯s seal. ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader.¡± Mo Ying bowed slightly, giving a fist and palm salute. ¡°Ding, registered disciple ¡®Mo Ying¡¯ received, upper-grade root bone, Qi Refinement sevenyers, has mastered the First Grade Spell ¡®Backstab¡¯ and ¡®Streaming Light Sword Qi¡¯, both to the Perfect Stage.¡± The System¡¯s sudden notification said. Ye Feng jumped at the alert, now aware that Mo Ying had underreported her cultivation level, her true level reaching Qi Refinement sevenyers, on par with the Sect Leaders of lower-rank Sects. With the induction of a new registered disciple, the progress bar for the assessment period task finally moved from the previous 50% up to 57%. ¡°Based on this pace, six more registered disciples, and the task will bepleted,¡± Ye Feng anticipated internally. Soon, Ye Feng found that memories of the First Grade Spells ¡®Backstab¡¯ and ¡®Streaming Light Sword Qi¡¯ had appeared in his mind, both reaching the Perfect Stage. Although he was temporarily unable to cast spells, he was a true ¡°verbal king.¡± Even a dimwit, following his instructions, could learn them. ¡°Receiving new disciples is indeed great!¡± Ye Feng, looking at the four disciples standing in front of the gate, showed a fatherly, kind smile. Looking at the sinking sun in the west, he said, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, time for us to eat.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll cook.¡± Li Jiaojiao hurriedly ran to the backyard. But quickly, she came running back with an empty wooden basin, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, it¡¯s terrible! Our rice has run out, and the vegetables we had have spoiled.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s hand trembled, nearly dropping the chest of Spirit Stones on the ground. Gurgle gurgle¡ Everyone¡¯s stomach growled appropriately. ¡°Let me go down the mountain to buy some food!¡± Shi Lei was about to set off. Ye Feng quickly stopped him, worriedly saying, ¡°It¡¯s almost night, it¡¯s dangerous for you to go down the mountain alone.¡± The mountains surrounding Whitefloat City were continuous, and asionally gued by Demonic Beasts, hence it was not very safe. ¡°I will take you to Whitefloat City.¡± Mo Ying drew out a sharp sword, flicked it with her finger, causing it to expand in the breeze, turning it into a one-foot-wide, ten-foot-long tform, floating half a foot above the ground. ¡°It¡¯s the Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact ¡®Breeze-riding Sword¡¯!¡± Huo Yunjie eximed. Chapter 10: Conflict at the Night Market Chapter 10: Conflict at the Night Market Trantor: 549690339 ¡°In retrospect, our Misty Sect once possessed a lower-grade spiritual artifact, the ¡®Xuan Ye Flying Sword,¡¯ but it¡¯s such a shame that Xiao Fangu took it with him when he left. It¡¯s infuriating!¡± Huo Yunjie said helplessly. It was acquired by the Old Sect Leader after spending a great deal of spirit stones, and it was the only spiritual artifact of the Misty Sect. And just like that, it was gone. Shi Lei was also very displeased and said, ¡°After that boy betrayed us, he joined the Qingyun Sect, a one-star sect, which holds a higher status than the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Whitefloat City. With just us, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be possible to get it back.¡± ¡°There will be a chance to get it back in the future,¡± Ye Feng pointed at Mo Ying¡¯s Breeze-riding Sword, ¡°Let¡¯s go, enter the city together.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The four disciples jumped onto the flying sword. Mo Ying and Li Jiaojiao stood in front, Ye Feng stood in the middle, while Huo Yunjie and Shi Lei stood at the back. Hum! The flying sword let out a tremor. It bore the pressure it should not have at this age, carrying five people toward Whitefloat City, which was more than a dozen miles away. Ye Feng had no idea. Just after they left Misty Peak, a fluffy white figure darted into the dpidated grand hall. It sniffed around the hall for a while as if returning to the embrace of a mother, then sprawled out beneath a table and deeply fell into a slumber. ¡ In the high skies. The Breeze-riding Sword carried the five people as it flew. This was not Ye Feng¡¯s first time flying. When he was first brought back by the Old Sect Leader, he had arrived at the Misty Sect on the ¡°Xuan Ye Flying Sword.¡± Once Ye Feng stood on the flying sword, he found his feet sticking to it firmly, stable and without any worry of falling off. Whoosh! The flying sword was incredibly fast. In less than half the time it takes to drink a small cup of tea, the group had alreadynded at the east city gate and walked inside. Ye Feng exchanged a lower-grade spirit stone for ten strings of copper coins, a total of ten thousand coins. In Shenzhou Continent, you can exchange spirit stones for gold, silver, or copper coins at any time, but the reverse is not always true and depends on the willingness of those who possess spirit stones. Now Ye Feng was about to faint from hunger, he couldn¡¯t care less, which is why he had reluctantly used a spirit stone. Normally, even ten taels of gold might not be enough to get a spirit stone. They found a nearby restaurant to solve the problem of hunger, then visited a few rice shops and vegetable markets to buy enough food tost the Misty Sect for half a month. ¡°It¡¯s about time to go back; we need toe over tomorrow morning to recruit disciples,¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, we rarelye down the mountain, let¡¯s stroll around the night market before going back!¡± Li Jiaojiao, looking at thenterns hanging on both sides of the street, disyed the natural love of a girl for shopping. It was already evening by this time. The main city of Whitefloat City, with a radius of thirty miles, had a total poption of over eight hundred thousand, and the nightlife was prosperous, indeed suitable for a night market stroll. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng furrowed his brows tightly. He always felt that staying any longer in Whitefloat City at such a time would definitely lead to trouble. Perhaps to prove Ye Feng¡¯s hunch, ahead on the street, a group of about a dozen people dressed in ck disciple uniforms were walking towards them. The person in the lead had a twisted mouth and a somewhat darkplexion. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Si Taijian saw Ye Feng, Huo Yunjie, and their entourage, his nose crooked with anger. ¡°Weren¡¯t you heavily injured by the ¡®Fiery Cloud Palm¡¯? How did you recover so quickly?¡± Shi Lei blurted out unconsciously. ¡°You dare to speak!¡± Si Taijian trembled all over with rage. The news of his defeat had spread all over the city, leaving him with no face to show. Now Shi Lei was bringing up the very topic that enraged him the most. ¡°Eh, your clothes¡ those are the disciple uniforms of the middle-rank Heixuan Gate!¡± Huo Yunjie, with his sharp eyes, was the first to recognize them. After countless years of evolution, the hierarchy of sect rankings had long be institutionalized. From low to high, they were divided into three main ranks: lower rank, middle rank, and high rank. Above the sects were the star-level sects,posed of five levels. Standing at the peak of Shenzhou¡¯s power structures were those immortal holynds that had surpassed the five-star sects. In Whitefloat City, there were hundreds of sects, but not a single star-level sect, the highest being only three high-rank sects. Below those were middle-rank sects like the Heixuan Gate, with more than a dozen, where each sect leader was at the ninth level of Qi Refinement, collectively possessing great strength. ¡°If you recognize these clothes, you should know what this means, right?¡± Si Taijian patted his chest, as arrogantly as ever. The Scarlet Serpent Sect, having lost their Sect Territory Deed, had no choice but to move away. But just then, Sect Master Zhao Dajiang received an invitation and led the entire Scarlet Serpent Sect to join the Middle Rank Heixuan Gate, assisting in its push to be a High Ranked Sect. As a Middle Rank Sect, Heixuan Gate had abundant financial resources. Its Sect Leader took out a ¡°Lower Grade Healing Qi Pill¡± and allowed Si Taijian to recover most of his injuries within half a day. Tonight, Si Taijian nned to wander the streets to clear his mind. But he did not expect to encounter Ye Feng here. A surge of rage suddenly swelled in his heart. ¡°Surround them!¡± With a wave of hisrge hand, more than a dozen Qi Refining Realm disciples immediately encircled the group from Misty Sect. ¡°Bad luck!¡± Ye Feng was speechless. ording to the rules of Whitefloat City, flying with swords was forbidden within the city; otherwise, he really wanted to just take off on his flying sword and escape. ¡°Do you want to break the rules?¡± Huo Yun Jie stepped forward, pointing at Si Taijian, ¡°This is the main city area, do you dare to start a fight here?¡± ¡°As long as we don¡¯t aim for vital parts and don¡¯t steal anything, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion might not care if disciples have a fight,¡± Si Taijian said with a nefarious smile, clearly an old hand at navigating these situations unafraid. He waved hisrge hand again, and more than a dozen disciples began to cast spells, ready to strike. ¡°Protect the Sect Master Uncle!¡± Shi Lei immediately performed a fully mastered ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± and stood in front as the first line of defense. Li Jiaojiao and Huo Yun Jie stood on either side. In the back was Mo Ying, who carried a flying sword on her back. She did not take action but watched the unified front of the four people ahead of her, unable toprehend their bond. Does such a strong rtionship really exist in this world? Mo Ying did not understand. But upon remembering the person who had sent her to the Misty Sect, Mo Ying hesitated for a moment, then still prepared to intervene. ¡°Lie down nicely now and let us give you a beating; that way, your injuries might be lighter,¡± Si Taijian said smugly. Can¡¯t win one-on-one, but a group fight should do, right? He remembered something and added in a low voice, ¡°Don¡¯t hit the Sect Leader of Misty Sect, or things will getplicated; hitting the others is fine.¡± With a ¡°swoosh¡± sound, Li Jiaojiao, Huo Yun Jie, and Shi Lei immediately stood back to back, leaving Ye Feng out to the side. ¡°What about the protection we promised?¡± A twitch appeared at the corner of Ye Feng¡¯s mouth. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, don¡¯t worry, they wouldn¡¯t dare touch you; otherwise, they¡¯ll be severely punished by the City Lord¡¯s Mansion,¡± Shi Lei said seriously. Seeing this scene, Mo Ying rolled her eyes. However, she felt that a sect like this was more interesting and grounded, and, as the person who sent her had said, very suitable for her. ¡°Attack together!¡± At Si Taijian¡¯smand, more than a dozen people rushed forward, some casting ¡°Fire Spear Technique¡± and others ¡°Long Fire Serpent Technique¡±, with an overwhelming momentum. ¡°It seems we three won¡¯t be able to hold them off!¡± Shi Lei had a tingling sensation on his scalp. Huo Yun Jie and Li Jiaojiao also had solemn expressions, considering whether to fight desperately. ¡°So annoying!¡± Just when Huo Yun Jie and his group thought they were about to be beaten down, a cool and slightly impatient voice came from behind, startling everyone. ng! A flying sword, radiating dazzling spiritual light, traced a beautiful arc across the sky. Wherever it passed, Si Taijian and his dozen or so men were sent flying by the sword qi, their robes bursting open, falling in heaps. ¡°My clothes!¡± Si Taijian found his clothes torn to shreds by the sword qi, hanging tattered on his frame. With the wind blowing, he felt a chill all over his body. He widened his eyes and looked at Mo Ying, who stood behind Ye Feng. He noticed her forming a sword-fighting seal with her hand and saw a flying sword slowly circling around her. ¡°Sword¡ sword cultivator?¡± Si Taijian was shocked and, no longer caring about teaching Huo Yun Jie a lesson, quickly covered his vital parts and ran away as fast as he could. ¡°Run!¡± The others hurriedly scrambled away. Thud thud thud¡ Just then, a rapid tter of horse hooves approached from afar, drawing the attention of everyone present. Chapter 11 - 11 Crisis Awareness Chapter 11 Crisis Awareness Trantor: 549690339 Si Taijian¡¯s expression changed upon seeing the group of ck-armored middle-aged men on horseback, and he stopped in his tracks. ¡°They are the ck Armored Guards affiliated with the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± ¡°It is said that each ck Armored Guard is a martial practitioner raised from childhood by the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, with ordinary aptitude but great loyalty.¡± ¡°They endure rigorous training for two to three decades, and only those who reach at least the fifth level of Qi Refinement are enlisted into the ck Armored Guards, having all undergone trials of blood and fire, and possessing considerable strength.¡± ¡°The ck Armored Guards usually take charge of maintaining the order of the main city. Now they appear with such aggression, could it be because of Si Taijian¡¯s private conflict with the Misty Sect?¡± ¡°Look, the one leading them seems to be Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai of the ck Armored Guard. It is said that this man has an iron hand, and even many Sect Leaders of the middle-ranked sects show him respect.¡± Bystanders near the street made way, moving to the sides and then started discussing in hushed tones. The whole street suddenly seemed much emptier. It just so happened that Si Taijian and the disciples from the former Scarlet Serpent Sect were seen by this group of ck Armored Guards. The leading Deputy Commander Zhou reined in his horse, the animal¡¯s neighs echoing thunderously in the air. This man was in his forties, with a cross-shaped sword scar on his left cheek, radiating the aura of the ninth level of Qi Refinement. His cold gaze swept across, and the whole street instantly fell silent. ¡°Deputy Commander Zhou, we are wronged!¡± Si Taijian¡¯s eyes darted and he quickly cried out to the leading Deputy Commander Zhou as if he were the victim. ¡°Who are you, and what has happened?¡± Deputy Commander Zhou asked in a deep voice. Feeling oppressed by his scrutiny, Si Taijian quickly said: ¡°We are disciples from the Heixuan Gate, just strolling through the night market when, unexpectedly, we were cornered by people from the Misty Sect. They humiliated us on the street, we beg Deputy Commander Zhou for justice!¡± Upon hearing this, Ye Feng and Huo Yunjie and the others couldn¡¯t suppress their anger. It was clearly Si Taijian who had provoked the trouble, yet now he was ying the role of the user, his treachery apparent. ¡°Oh? The Misty Sect?¡± Deputy Commander Zhou looked at Ye Feng and his group with surprise. Then, he turned to Si Taijian and sneered, ¡°Are you saying that the ten-plus of you could not ovee the five from the Misty Sect?¡± These words resounded prickly to Si Taijian, and he felt an ominous sense arise within him. ¡°This¡¡± Just as Si Taijian was about to exin, he saw another figure on horseback approaching from a distance. The rider was a shiny-headed man with a slightly plump figure, none other than Steward Zhou, who presided over the conflict between the two sects. He looked at Deputy Commander Zhou and asked, ¡°Younger brother, why are you still here?¡± ¡°I was stopped by a group iming to be disciples from Heixuan Gate,¡± replied Deputy Commander Zhou, pointing at Si Taijian, who was shivering in the wind. ¡°So it¡¯s them.¡± Steward Zhou nced at Si Taijian and then looked at Ye Feng¡¯s group in the distance, easily guessing what had probably happened. It was simply that Si Taijian wouldn¡¯t relent and was seeking revenge on the street. However, the fact that Si Taijian¡¯s group was beaten to such a pitiful state was indeed curious. Thinking this, Steward Zhou¡¯s gaze settled on Mo Ying standing behind Ye Feng, and he could sense the sharp aura emanating from her. ¡°A Qi Refinement seventh-level sword cultivator who deliberately conceals her strength, the Misty Sect truly harbors hidden dragons and crouching tigers.¡± Steward Zhou grew increasingly interested in the Misty Sect. He said to Deputy Commander Zhou, ¡°Go ahead with your departure; I will handle this situation.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Deputy Commander Zhou, not wanting to waste time, immediately rode off. Ye Feng noticed that Deputy Commander Zhou¡¯s troop of horsemen was heading towards the eastern part of the city. ¡°What kind of mission could it be that requires leaving the cityte at night?¡± Ye Feng was full of questions, yet knew it wasn¡¯t his ce to ask and merely grumbled in his mind. After watching Deputy Commander Zhou and his troop of ck Armored Guards leave, Steward Zhou¡¯s smile gradually faded, and he turned to Si Taijian with a stern look, speaking in displeasure: ¡°You instigated trouble and yet got swept aside by a single person, now even daring to y the user? You have brought shame upon Heixuan Gate; now get out of my sight!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± Si Taijian appearedpliant on the surface, but inside he was cursing up a storm as he hurriedly led his fellow disciples away. ¡°Sect Master Ye, you weren¡¯t scared just now, were you?¡± It was only then that Steward Zhou turned to Ye Feng and added, ¡°I was drinking tea in the restaurant nearby and saw the whole thing. Your sect truly is teeming with talent, even having sword cultivators.¡± ¡°Steward Zhou overpraises me.¡± Ye Feng finally understood why Steward Zhou was here, and with a cupped fist salute, he spoke. With Si Taijian scolded away by Steward Zhou, Ye Feng felt he also owed thetter a favor. However, the biggest credit for the night still belonged to Mo Ying. Without her, Huo Yunjie and the others would definitely have been beaten ck and blue. ¡°Oh, the person just now is my younger brother, Zhou Jiacai, who serves as the deputymander of the ck Armored Guard. And I am Zhou Jiaqian. Should Sect Master Ye have any confusion regarding the sect¡¯s operations, you may inquire with me.¡± After finishing his statement, Zhou Jiaqian left behind an identity token for contact and then rode off. Ye Feng hadn¡¯t even had a chance to thank him when the other man had already disappeared at the end of the street, heading toward the east of the city as well. ¡°Why are they all going to the east side of the city¡ Could there be some danger there? If we go back now, won¡¯t we run into it?¡± Ye Feng thought anxiously. ¡°Hey, that¡¯s strange! Howe I feel like I can predict dangers that might ur in the future?¡± Ye Feng suddenly realized something was amiss. ¡°Ding, as the Sect Leader, you possess Sect Crisis Awareness, which allows you to foresee possible crises that may ur within the sect, and it is up to you to decide how to deal with them.¡± The System popped up to exin. Ye Feng curled his lip, realizing the System had many functions, but they must be triggered one by one. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, shall we head back now?¡± Li Jiaojiao timidly asked, having lost the mood for the night market after Si Taijian¡¯s disruption. ¡°It¡¯s rare for us to be out, how can we return without enjoying the market? Besides, there are so many beauties at the night market, not taking a few more nces would be a huge loss,¡± Ye Feng replied solemnly, talking nonsense. If it weren¡¯t for predicting danger, he would surely want to go back to sleep right now, but he couldn¡¯t openly discuss the System, so he had to use this reason instead. The mention of seeing beauties made Huo Yunjie and Shi Lei so happy they almost jumped for joy. ¡°Pah! So indecent.¡± Mo Ying put away her Flying Sword and crossed her arms, though she didn¡¯t object. Both men and women like to see beauties, and the women enjoy it just as much, if not more. The Misty Sect quickly came to a consensus, and with a formation of three in the front and two at the back, they began strolling through the night market. ¡ Ten miles east of Whitefloat City. A marsnd. With a ¡°bang,¡± Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai was sent flying by a shadow, his chest armor breaking apart. Lying beside him in disarray were many ck Armored Guards, all of whom had suffered heavy injuries. ¡°Roar!¡± A low growl emanated from the darkness, sending shivers down the spines of Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai and his men. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, little brother!¡± Just then, Steward Zhou Jiaqian arrived on horseback, his hands forming seals, and with spiritual light blossoming behind him coalescing into a bowl-shaped barrier, he mmed it into the depths of the marsnd, eliciting a cry of pain. This was immediately followed by an angry roar. ¡°My ¡®Spiritual Light Shield¡¯ can only hold for ten breaths, retreat now while you can,¡± Steward Zhou Jiaqian yelled out. ¡°Retreat!¡± Knowing better than to take risks, Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai immediately led the severely wounded ck Armored Guards to retreat. Chapter 12: The Legendary Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast Chapter 12: The Legendary Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast Trantor: 549690339 ¡°` Boom! Just as Zhou Jiaqian and Zhou Jiacai, the brothers, escaped the swamp, the monster in the dark tore through the ¡°Spiritual Light Shield¡± and leaped onto an exposed rock. Bathed in moonlight, it finally revealed its figure. The monster wasn¡¯trge, only a little over a meter long, with white fur on top and ck underneath, and a body of solid muscle. If Ye Feng had been here, upon seeing the appearance of this monster, he would have taken a sharp intake of breath. Because, it was a honey badger! Known by the nickname ¡°Brother thead,¡± it would challenge the heavens, the earth, and the air itself, with thick skin and strong flesh, fearing nothing. Every day, if it wasn¡¯t fighting, it was on its way to a fight. This Brother thead, having grown up in the cultivation world, was small in stature, but its ws and sharp teeth were incredibly tough; a single swipe was enough to shatter a thousand-pound boulder. It looked up at the sky and let out a roar imbued with a sense of ¡°I¡¯m the boss.¡± ¡ Whitefloat City, the night market. Ye Feng was eating skewers at a street stall with his disciples. ¡°I¡¯m so full!¡± Shi Lei patted his belly, then gazed at the various ssical beauties passing by on the road and felt content. Sitting next to him, Huo Yunjie felt the same. Li Jiaojiao, on the other hand, kept silent, her head down, busy cutting grilled meat for Ye Feng. Although Mo Ying was eating, she threaded the skewers from underneath her ck veil to her mouth. She had never revealed her true face in town and ate very little. At that moment, Ye Feng realized the sense of danger had lessened a lot, and they could start their journey back to the Misty Sect. He pped his hands and, using a few dozen copper coins, paid for the skewers. He said to everyone, ¡°After feasting and drinking to our heart¡¯s content, it¡¯s time to go back. We¡¯lle again early tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± The disciples wiped their hands clean and followed Ye Feng out of the city before flying away on their swords. A momentter. The group arrived at Misty Sect. Seeing the open gates, Ye Feng was at a loss for words. Ever since Si Taijian kicked down the gate with one foot, they hadn¡¯t bothered to close it anymore; it was very convenient. But this meant the Misty Sect was wide open, which made it easy for all sorts of strange things to barge in. ¡°Eh, there¡¯s demon qi!¡± As soon as they stepped into the courtyard, Mo Ying, with her keen senses, scanned the area and pointed under the table in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, ¡°There¡¯s a Lower Rank Demon Soldier Level fox demon, equivalent to the third level of Qi Refinement.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the demon?¡± The timid Li Jiaojiao was startled and immediately executed the Fire Cloud Palm; a small me lit up in her palm, illuminating the surroundings. ¡°Ah! Such a cute Little White Fox.¡± Upon seeing the Little White Fox lying asleep under the table, Li Jiaojiao actually wanted to grab it and stroke its soft, snow-white fur. ¡°A Lower Rank Demon Soldier Level, that¡¯s not simple at all!¡± Ye Feng said in surprise. On the Shenzhou Continent, monsters have their own ranks of cultivation: Demon Soldiers, Demon Generals, Demon Kings¡ Demon Soldiers correspond to the Qi Refining Realm. Such creatures generally possessed low-level spiritual intelligence, especially the likes of the white fox, which were even more clever. ¡°Ah! Now I remember, could this be that old white fox¡¯s cub?¡± Shi Lei recalled an incident from years past, his eyes widening in realization. The others all looked over. Shi Lei hurriedly exined, ¡°Several years ago, the Old Sect Leader and I went down the mountain to catch demons, and we saved a pregnant white fox. This Little White Fox might be its cub and could have followed its scent here.¡± Li Jiaojiao added, ¡°When I was little, my mother told me that demons are sentient. If someone saves them, once they grow up and transform, they wille back to return the favor.¡± ¡°That does seem to be the belief. In Whitefloat City, I¡¯ve heard storytellers ry the tale of ¡®The Grateful Fire Fox.''¡± Huo Yunjie seemed lost in memories, ¡°It¡¯s said that a schr saved a fox, andter that fox transformed into a red-haired beauty, married the schr, and they had several beautiful daughters.¡± Mo Ying didn¡¯t say anything. She stood there prettily, her face hidden behind the ck veil, so no one could tell her expression. The disciples spoke excitedly amongst themselves, causing Ye Feng to curl his lips. Mythical tales? Do you think I haven¡¯t heard them? Xu Xian, Dong Yong, Ning Caichen¡ªnone of those guys were simple characters. ¡°` The previous two¡¯s objects were a white snake and an immortal fairy, which were quite eptable. But the third one, nicknamed ¡°Wraith Knight,¡± might scare them silly if they ever found out. However, Ye Feng onlyined inwardly. Clearing his throat, he said, ¡°We can discuss these matterster. The urgent task at hand is to determine whether the Little White Fox bears any ill will towards us. If not, we can keep it.¡± Lower rank Demon Soldiers are equivalent to the third level of Qi Refinement. Keeping it in the sect may allow us to nurture it into a Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast, but I wonder if the system has this function. Ye Feng thought to himself. ¡°Ding, as the Sect Leader, you can establish a ¡®Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯ for your sect. However, since you¡¯re still in your assessment period, the Spirit Beast Pavilion cannot be opened yet.¡± The system suddenly emitted a notification sound. Ye Feng¡¯s mouth twitched as he thought to himself that this damn system always pops up unexpectedly ¨C is it trying to scare him to death so it can conveniently find a new host and continue its scare tactics? ¡°Since the Spirit Beast Pavilion isn¡¯t open yet, let¡¯s focus onpleting the assessment period tasks.¡± Ye Feng nned ordingly. By now, Li Jiaojiao had picked up the Little White Fox, who opened itsrge watery eyes and looked around at everyone. Then it fell asleep again. ¡°Yo! It doesn¡¯t seem to be afraid of strangers.¡± Ye Feng eximed in surprise. ¡°If the Little White Fox truly is the offspring of the old white fox saved by the Old Sect Leader, then it must have inherited the memories of the previous generation of the Fox n and feels a sense of familiarity with the aura here.¡± After a long silence, Mo Ying finally spoke, ¡°Perhaps, the old white fox has passed away, leaving only this Little White Fox, which has followed the scent to find this ce.¡± On hearing this, Ye Feng felt it made a lot of sense. Monsters have a strong memory inheritance. When he first crossed over to the Shenzhou Continent, he already knew such introductions. Therefore, monsters are famously vengeful. If possible, do not offend them, especially not the adorably clumsy beasts like Brother thead. ¡°Since the Little White Fox isn¡¯t afraid of strangers, let¡¯s keep it and see if we can train it into a Mountain Guardian Spirit Beastter on.¡± Ye Feng announced his decision. ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Li Jiaojiao was delighted as she stroked the Little White Fox¡¯s fur, ¡°From now on, let¡¯s just call it ¡®Xiao Bai¡¯.¡± Xiao Bai, what a in name! Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help but feel an urge toin but kept it to himself, not wanting to hurt his disciple¡¯s feelings. ¡°Let¡¯s rest for now. We have to go to Whitefloat City to recruit new disciples early tomorrow.¡± After speaking, Ye Feng sat on the chest filled with Spirit Stones, took out the bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid that he hadn¡¯t finished, and continued to wipe his eyes with it, attempting to open his Spirit Eyes and advance to the Gazing Breath Realm. But as the bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid was almost used up, Ye Feng realized that it had no effect. ¡°Could it be a substandard product?¡± Ye Feng looked at the small bottle with a strange expression. ¡°The poorer the talent, the more Spirit Eye Liquid is consumed when opening Spirit Eyes.¡± Mo Ying, who was sitting nearby cultivating, suddenly spoke up. Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, ¡°My talent as the Sect Leader can¡¯t be that bad, can it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not necessarily ack of talent. It might also be that your eyes have seen too many unclean things, which is why they require a lot of Spirit Eye Liquid to cleanse.¡± Mo Ying added anotherment. Ye Feng, even more puzzled, thought to himself. Unclean things he had seen? Impossible! It¡¯s just a few hundred; is that too many? Besides, it should be the mind that¡¯s impure, not the eyes, right? The more Ye Feng thought about it, the more confused he became. Yeying, seeing him with a look of life¡¯s frustrations on his face, couldn¡¯t help but let her red lips curve slightly behind her veil as she thought to herself: ¡°This Sect Leader is quite interesting.¡± She fell silent again, forming hand seals and quietly circting her cultivation technique, aiming for a higher realm. Ye Feng refused to take it lying down. He used up the entire bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid until he was so sleepy his eyes wouldn¡¯t stay open and then, reluctantly, he went to sleep. Chapter 13: This Young Master Long Qitian Chapter 13: This Young Master Long Qitian Trantor: 549690339 The next morning dawned. Ye Feng opened his eyes. At that moment, he felt the entire world turn into a kaleidoscope of colors, strikingly bizarre, which made him jump in fright. ¡°Mom, I¡¯ve seen a ghost!¡± His shout rmed the entire Misty Sect. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Senior Disciple Shi Lei asked anxiously, while Huo Yunjie and Li Jiaojiao also looked over with concern. ¡°I think I¡¯ve gone blind.¡± Ye Feng stared with wide eyes at Shi Lei standing in front of him, noticing the various colors of light flowing over his body, extremely dazzling. ¡°Blind?¡± Shi Lei waved his hand in front of Ye Feng¡¯s face. ¡°If I weren¡¯t blind, why would I see only light on your body, like some rainbow-colored gourd doll.¡± Ye Feng wore a look of distress. Not only had he not achieved sess in cultivation, but now his eyes seemed to have gone blind before anything else¡ªit was just too miserable. ¡°Congrattions, Sect Master Uncle, you¡¯ve awakened your Spirit Eyes!¡± The disciples were not only unfazed, but they also burst with joy upon hearing this. Mo Ying also finished her cultivation and looked at Ye Feng with surprise. ¡°To awaken the Spirit Eyes in one night, this talent, it must be at least a Middle Grade aptitude, right?¡± She, with an Upper Grade aptitude, had also spent a full six hours to seed after washing her eyes with the Spirit Eye Liquid, and Ye Feng seeded in just one night, not much slower than her. ¡°What, I¡¯ve awakened the Spirit Eyes?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s worries vanished, reced by a face full of joy. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, let me teach you how to use the Spirit Eyes. First, you need to learn to control your eyes with your intention until you can smoothly switch between Spirit Eyes and normal vision. There are many details to this, so listen to me closely¡¡± Shi Lei spoke seriously. With his help, Ye Feng quickly mastered the switching of Spirit Eyes. With just a thought, Ye Feng could see the flowing colors of light in the world. It was nature¡¯s spiritual energy, in constant motion. Anything that contained spiritual energy would have nowhere to hide under the scrutiny of Spirit Eyes. For example, if Ye Feng used his Spirit Eyes on the Little White Fox, he could see the flow of spiritual energy within its body. Without using the Spirit Eyes, the scenes he saw with his eyes would be the same as usual, though his vision was clearly much better than before. He could see every leg of an ant ten meters away with crystal rity. ¡°So this is what it¡¯s like to be a cultivator!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s expression became graduallyical. He activated his Spirit Eyes to look at himself and then fell into thought. There was no spiritual energy on his body at all! ¡°I¡¯m supposed to have cultivation, aren¡¯t I? So why is there no spiritual energy?¡± Ye Feng was baffled. He hurriedly opened the system panel to look at the first line. [Sect Leader: Ye Feng (Qi Refinement Nine Peaks+)] This cultivation level was the sum of his disciples Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, Li Jiaojiao, and Mo Ying, with an additional ¡°+¡± sign at the end. This indicated that his cultivation was a bit higher than the regr Qi Refinement Nine Peaks. However, even after awakening his Spirit Eyes, Ye Feng still couldn¡¯t feel his own cultivation level. He couldn¡¯t even see it. ¡°Dog System, what¡¯s the deal?¡± Ye Feng was getting a bit angry. No cultivation would have been fine, but to indicate ¡°Qi Refinement Nine Peaks+¡± next to his name on the system¡ªwasn¡¯t this misleading? Fortunately, he had awakened his Spirit Eyes, and it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to cultivate on his own in the future. Ye Feng gathered his thoughts and with a grand wave announced, ¡°Let¡¯s go, we¡¯re heading to Whitefloat City to recruit new disciples.¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, what about Xiao Bai?¡± Li Jiaojiao pointed to the Little White Fox in her arms, dozing so peacefully that even their conversation hadn¡¯t disturbed it; it had even found a morefortable position to sleep in. ¡°Bring it along!¡± ¡ A ¡°swoosh¡± sound. The flying sword, bearing an even heavier pressure, slowly rose into the air, heading toward Whitefloat City. In mid-air. Ye Feng nced back at Misty Peak with his Spirit Eyes and saw a colorful Spiritual Energy Vortex on the summit, with the density of spiritual energy several times higher than in other ces. This was the legendary ¡°blessednd¡±. Of course, it was only the most basic level, and most lower-rank sects chose such ces for their sites. Half an hourter. In Whitefloat City, on a vast za. This was the ¡°Hundred Sects za,¡± specially built by the City Lord¡¯s Mansion for various sects. There were hundreds of vacant tables and chairs, and when sects needed to recruit new members, they usually did so here. Although it was still early, there were already people from more than a dozen sects gathered around. Ye Feng erected two bamboo poles and tied a white cloth banner between them with the words ¡°Spell Teaching Guaranteed¡± written on it, immediately attracting the attention of disciples from the various sects. ¡°Yo, isn¡¯t this the Misty Sect that defeated the Scarlet Serpent Sect yesterday? Spell teaching guaranteed? Teach me!¡± A male disciple, as fat as a pig, swaggered over, pointing at the words on the banner. ¡°You don¡¯t meet the entry requirements of our sect,¡± Ye Feng nced at the fat one and said. Using his Spirit Eyes, he saw the density of spiritual energy on the person and determined that this was a thirdyer Qi Refinement cultivator who could be a registered disciple if he was epted. But, just when he had that thought, he received a System notification: ¡°Already belongs to a sect, does not meet the requirements.¡± That¡¯s why Ye Feng said what he did. ¡°Psh, I¡¯m a disciple of a middle-rank sect. Why would I join your minor lower-rank sect? As for this guaranteed spell teaching, it must be a scam, right?¡± The fat disciple narrowed his eyes into slits, speaking with ill intent. Ye Feng looked at the fat disciple and asked, ¡°Do you know what the difference is between you and everyone else?¡± The fat disciple was taken aback, ¡°What difference?¡± ¡°The difference is that by standing in front of us, you block more people¡¯s view than anyone else. So please move aside and don¡¯t interfere with our recruitment of new disciples.¡± With a ¡°snap,¡± Ye Feng ced the Sect Leader¡¯s Seal on the table. Seeing this, the fat disciple immediately shut his mouth and left. Though Ye Feng was the leader of a lower-rank sect, he was also under the protection of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. A thirdyer Qi Refinement cultivator like the fat one couldn¡¯t afford to offend him. ¡°Shi Lei, advertise.¡± At that moment, Ye Feng instructed. Shi Lei stood next to the table, his hands cupped around his mouth like a megaphone, and shouted loudly: ¡°Don¡¯t miss out passing by, join the Misty Sect and receive a bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid upon entry, guaranteed spell teaching. Limited spots avable, firste first serve, until fully redeemed!¡± As soon as the voice rang out, many turned their heads to look. ¡°Spirit Eye Liquid as a gift?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go check it out!¡± Many passersby were attracted. ¡°Is it true that you get Spirit Eye Liquid for joining Misty Sect?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it a scam?¡± ¡°How can a lower-rank sect have so much Spirit Eye Liquid?¡± Most people were there just to watch the excitement. ¡°Misty Sect defeated the Scarlet Serpent Sect and exchanged a Sect Territory Deed for one hundred Spirit Stones and ten bottles of Spirit Eye Liquid. They¡¯re quite wealthy right now!¡± At that moment, a middle-aged passerby spoke up. He had witnessed the challenge between Misty Sect and Scarlet Serpent Sect with his own eyes and knew many of the ¡°truths.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Many mortals who had not yet reached the Gazing Breath Realm had their eyes light up and quickly formed a long queue. ¡°Misty Sect? Not a bad name, this young master is quite interested.¡± A frivolous young man¡¯s voice came over, causing everyone to look in his direction. They saw a young nobleman approach, a young woman on each arm. Behind him followed two middle-aged guards with knives at the fifthyer of Qi Refinement, looking very fierce. Chapter 14 - 14 I’ve never heard such a request Chapter 14 I¡¯ve never heard such a request Trantor: 549690339 ¡°It¡¯s Long Qitian, the Young Master of the Long Family!¡± ¡°They say he reached the Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement at sixteen, a real prodigy, yet he¡¯s never joined a sect.¡± ¡°But the Long Family¡¯s ancestor is at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, and the whole family is equivalent to a middle-rank sect; why would they need to join another?¡± ¡°But didn¡¯t he im he wanted to join the Misty Sect?¡± ¡°Obviously, he¡¯s got his eyes on the two female disciples of the Misty Sect. He really has no taste!¡± Everyone in line scattered, no one daring to be within ten meters. But the whispers had already spread. Ye Feng, hearing thesements, immediately noticed Long Qitian eyeing Li Jiaojiao and Mo Ying, a gleam in his eyes. Li Jiaojiao was refreshingly beautiful, far surpassing themon, tawdry women by Long Qitian¡¯s side. As for Mo Ying, even though she wore a ck veil and hat, her figure was graceful, and she carried an air of aloofness. It wasn¡¯t just Long Qitian; even Ye Feng, without considering their faces, thought their figures were perfect. With a ¡°smack,¡± Long Qitian pped five lower grade spirit stones on the table and arrogantly said, ¡°From today on, I am the senior brother of the Misty Sect. Everyone else should greet me upon seeing me, especially these two pretty junior sisters, who will have to attend to my daily needs.¡± Ye Feng looked at Long Qitian as one would look at an idiot. He would never ept someone with impure motives into his sect. ¡°Malicious intentions, poor character, does not meet requirements.¡± At that moment, even the System gave a prompt. Ye Feng found himself in agreement with the Dog System for the first time, simultaneously rejecting Long Qitian. So, Ye Feng pointed at the five spirit stones on the table and said seriously, ¡°I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re Long Qitian, Long Aotian, or Zhao Ritian, our Misty Sect is not interested. Go where it¡¯s cool and stay there.¡± ¡°You dare to refuse me?¡± Long Qitian¡¯s eyes widened in anger. Seeing this, Ye Feng thought to himself that the Cultivation World indeed nevercked such foolhardy antagonists. But he wasn¡¯t worried about Long Qitian seeking revenge, after all, he was the Sect Leader of a formal sect under the protection of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. If he feared the younger generation of a family, how could he establish a foothold? ¡°Haven¡¯t you ever been refused?¡± Ye Feng lifted an eyelid, pointing to a stinking ditch in the distance, ¡°By the way, it¡¯s cooler over there.¡± ¡°In Whitefloat City, no one has ever dared refuse this Young Master. You¡¯re the first!¡± Long Qitian shoved the two in women from his embrace onto the ground with both hands. He took a step forward, his fist already raised. Yet, his punch stopped just a foot above Ye Feng¡¯s head, as the two guards behind him intervened. ¡°Young Master, this is the Sect Leader of the Misty Sect, you can¡¯t strike him; causing a scene that reaches the City Lord¡¯s Mansion would be hard to settle,¡± one guard said sternly. ¡°Exactly,¡± added the other guard. Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, ¡°It seems these two guards aren¡¯t here to protect you but to prevent you from offending someone untouchable.¡± ¡°Nonsense, a mere lower-rank sect leader, is someone Long Qitian can¡¯t offend?¡± Long Qitian shrugged off the guards¡¯ hands, pointing at Ye Feng¡¯s nose, ¡°Do you really think I wouldn¡¯t dare to hit you?¡± ¡°Then go ahead and hit me!¡± Ye Feng spread his arms, utterly indifferent. If Long Qitian really hit him, he would immediately fall to the ground and wouldn¡¯t get up without a hundred spirit stones. ¡°In the early stages of our sect¡¯s foundation, I, as the Sect Leader, must strive for the sect¡¯s welfare,¡± Ye Feng nned in his heart, looking forward to Long Qitian¡¯s attack. Upon hearing Ye Feng¡¯s words, Long Qitian¡¯s hand was raised in anger, but the thought of his family¡¯s dividends being docked till next year made him withdraw it. Seeing Long Qitian hold back, Shi Lei and the other Misty Sect disciples, who were ready to act, also breathed a sigh of relief. However, for the sake of his own pride, Long Qitian came up with a cunning move and pointed to his own nose, smirking at Ye Feng, ¡°I won¡¯t hit you, but do you dare to hit me? I¡¯ll be standing right here;e on and give it a try!¡± In Long Qitian¡¯s view, Ye Feng wouldn¡¯t possibly hit him, and that would leave them at a draw. This way, he could save face. At that suggestion, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes bulged. Good heavens! Who would make such an absurd request? Bang! A solid straight punch hit Long Qitian on the nose, and blood sprayed out. Long Qitian staggered back two steps, stupefied. Everyone else was stunned, too. Ye Feng really dared to hit him? ¡°Everyone heard it, it was Long Qitian who asked this Sect Master to hit him. I, Ye, have lived for twenty years, but I¡¯ve never heard such a bizarre request,¡± Ye Feng said, spreading his hands. Long Qitian wiped off the blood from his nose, shaking with fury as he pointed at Ye Feng and cursed: ¡°You¡ you hit me?¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Ye Feng didn¡¯t care whether it was a question or a request. He shouted loudly and charged forward. Straight punches, hooks, White Crane Spreads Wings, Illusory Step Bright Palm, Bow Stance Kick, Turn Back and Draw¡ A sequence of long fist techniquester, Long Qitian was left battered and swollen-nosed, copsing onto the ground. Theyer of bruising was merely superficial, but he was utterly confused. Long Qitian simply couldn¡¯t believe Ye Feng dared to hit him, especially with such enthusiasm, delivering a relentless series of fifteen moves. The onlookers were dumbfounded as well. ¡°Sect Master Ye, please stop!¡± Two guards from the Long Family immediately stood in front of Ye Feng, ¡°Just now, our Young Master was rude to Sect Master Ye. You have hit him already. How about we let this pass?¡± Ye Feng felt a bit unsatisfied, ¡°How about this? Let the Young Master hit me back, then justpensate me with ten Lower Grade Spirit Stones¡ hey, don¡¯t go, five will do!¡± ¡°We take our leave!¡± The two guards twitched and hastily propped Long Qitian up, dragging him away from the Hundred Sects za. ¡°Ye Feng, I will remember today¡¯s incident¡ mmm mmm mmm!¡± Before Long Qitian could finish his sentence, a strange noise came out, as if his mouth were stuffed with stinky socks. ¡°Why do the Long Family¡¯s guards seem a bit afraid of me?¡± Ye Feng watched the direction where Long Qitian and his group disappeared, feeling a strange sensation in his heart. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, you really dared to hit him?¡± Li Jiaojiao and the other disciples finally snapped back to reality. Standing not too far away, Mo Ying stared at Ye Feng, her eyes filled with surprise behind the ck veil. ¡°Isn¡¯t this guy a mere mortal? When he was throwing punches just now, his physique seemed very strong, almost giving me the impression of a peak Ninth Layer Qi Refinement¡ Could it be an illusion?¡± wondered Mo Ying to herself. Once a cultivator entered the Qi Refining Realm, the Spiritual Energy would circte day and night within their meridians, nurturing their flesh. The higher the cultivation level and the older the age, the longer the body would be tempered, and the stronger it would be. Don¡¯t judge some old cultivators by their skinny appearance; their strength can be shockingly powerful. That¡¯s the benefit of being nourished by Spiritual Energy. ¡°Ahem! About what just happened, no need for panic, everyone. We from the Misty Sect are very reasonable in our dealings, honest to both young and old, weing those with aspiration to join us,¡± Ye Feng went back to his seat and started to invite people around to sign up. After what had just happened, many were looking at Ye Feng with new respect, but considering the Long Family might hold a grudge against the Misty Sect, they merely watched and didn¡¯t dare to join. This scene made Ye Feng a bit anxious. ¡ Long Family Main Hall. ¡°Dad, look, this is all the work of Ye Feng, the Sect Master of the Misty Sect. It¡¯s really bad,¡± Long Qitian knelt on the ground, sobbing to the mature andposed middle-aged man sitting in the main seat. This man was Long Qitian¡¯s father, Long Zhenchuan. Patriarch of the Whitefloat City Long Family, at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement. Long Zhenchuan nced at Long Qitian and said: ¡°Hmm, it does look pretty bad. If you¡¯de back a bitter, you would already be healed.¡± Long Qitian: ¡°¡¡± He really wanted to ask if he was picked up from a remote mountain crevice. Otherwise, how could his own father say such a thing? ¡°The Misty Sect has been mentioned by Steward Zhou Jiaqian and is considered part of the Zhou Family¡¯s faction. For now, our Long Family should not provoke them. Alright, you can leave now!¡± With a wave of his hand, Long Zhenchuan created a gust of wind, and Long Qitian was suddenly blown outside the Main Hall. ¡°You two,e here!¡± Long Zhenchuan put down his teacup and called out. His voice was authoritative and somewhat gloomy. The two guards hurriedly entered, kneeling on the ground, not daring to even breathe too loudly. Chapter 15: Recruiting Registered Disciples Chapter 15: Recruiting Registered Disciples Trantor: 549690339 ¡°My son was beaten to this state by Ye Feng with his bare hands?¡± Long Zhenchuan looked at the two guards and asked. ¡°Yes.¡± The two guards dared not conceal anything. ¡°Tell me the details.¡± ¡°Sect Leader Ye Feng had no spiritual energy fluctuations on his body, nor did he use any sneaky tricks. He simply used a set of strange martial arts moves, and our young master was unable to fight back at all.¡± ¡°What martial arts?¡± Long Zhenchuan asked curiously. The two guards nced at each other with odd expressions and said, ¡°We only heard Sect Master Ye call out ¡®White Crane Spreads Wings, Illusory Step Bright Palm, Bow Stance Kick, Turn Back and Draw¡¯ and other strange names for the moves.¡± Long Zhenchuan: ¡°Illusory Step Bright Palm?¡± He frowned slightly and waved the two guards off. ¡°Alright, you may go.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± After the two guards had left, Long Zhenchuan narrowed his eyes. ¡°To have beaten my son, who is at the fifth level of Qi Refinement, to such a state with just his flesh body strength, Ye Feng must have an extremely strong physique, at least equal to mine, which indicates that his cultivation level is also far from simple.¡± ¡°Those disciples from the Misty Sect have all practiced their spells to Major Achievement and Perfection, they must have been guided by an expert.¡± ¡°And this expert must be Ye Feng.¡± ¡°Misty Sect¡ has hidden its capabilities well enough!¡± In Long Zhenchuan¡¯s view, Ye Feng must have taken some elixirs to perfectly conceal the spiritual energy fluctuations in his body. As for the purpose of doing this, he could not guess. But Long Zhenchuan knew one thing. People like Ye Feng are very dangerous! Moreover, the season when monsters rampage was approaching, and it was not wise for the Long Family to make an enemy of the Misty Sect with unclear strength, so as to avoid additional losses. Thus, Long Zhenchuan issued an order in the Long Family: ¡°Pass down mymand, when you see people from the Misty Sect, try to avoid them as much as possible, do not engage in conflict, and certainly do not be their enemy.¡± The order quickly spread throughout the Long Family. In a secluded courtyard of the Long Family. A youth with silver hair and blue eyes, upon hearing the news, ran into an exquisitely arranged bedroom and said to a woman in her thirties who was cutting paper, ¡°Mother, I heard that the Misty Sect is very powerful, and even the Long Family is wary of them, so I want to join that sect.¡± The woman raised her head, revealing a slightly pale but exceptionally beautiful face. She smiled bitterly and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t it good to stay in the Long Family?¡± The silver-haired youth clenched his fists. ¡°But my uncle won¡¯t let me cultivate. How then can I find out about my origins?¡± ¡°Your uncle forbids you from cultivating to protect you, and besides, it¡¯s better not to know about your origins.¡± The woman bowed her head and continued cutting paper. The silver-haired youth bit his lip and quietly left the bedroom. His name was Long Tianxing, and he took his mother¡¯s surname. As for who his father was, no one in the entire Long Family knew except his mother. Long Tianxing really wanted to cultivate and then leave Whitefloat City to see the bustling world outside and, by the way, clear up his own origins. But his uncle, Long Zhenchuan, wouldn¡¯t let him cultivate. Although it was safe in the Long Family, Long Tianxing didn¡¯t want to live a boring life without freedom like a ¡°canary in a cage.¡± ¡°The world is so big, I want to see it!¡± Long Tianxing put on a cloak and, with the wall-climbing skills he had developed from a young age, easily scaled the wall and left the Long Familypound, which was not very strictly guarded. ¡ Hundred Sects za. Ye Feng sat in the sun. An hour had passed, and still, no one had joined the Misty Sect, leaving him with a worried expression on his face. It had been four days already. In three more days, the assessment period would end. He had to recruit six more Registered Disciples within the time limit, or else he would fail the assessment period task. ¡°I want to join the Misty Sect.¡± At that moment, a somewhat immature voice could be heard. Ye Feng, delighted, raised his head and, along with those around him, looked towards the short figure draped in a cloak. ¡°This kid seems to be under one meter fifty, right?¡± Ye Feng, sitting on the chair, had to lift his head to meet the gaze of the person speaking to him, which showed that the person was quite short. However, joining a sect wasn¡¯t about height. With that thought, Ye Feng activated his Spirit Eyes and sized up the Cloak Man, noticing that the person¡¯s heart had a natural fluctuation of Spiritual Energy and a good physique; their innate talent likely wasn¡¯t bad either. Moreover, the System did not give a ¡°does not meet the requirements¡± prompt, indicating that this person, as he had guessed, was suitable to be a Registered Disciple. ¡°Name, date of birth, innate talent, cultivation level, and background, report them all.¡± Ye Feng took out the Book of Names and watched the Cloak Man intently, noticing that the guy was deliberately keeping his head down, not daring to let others see his face. However, he could still vaguely make out that this was a handsome boy with tender skin. ¡°Hm, looks quite shy¡¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. ¡°My name is Long Tian Xing, thirteen years old, innate talent? I don¡¯t know how much, I have no cultivation level yet, and Ie from the Long Family.¡± The disguised Long Tian Xing said weakly. ¡°Someone from the Long Family!¡± The eyes of the people around widened a bit. Had the Long Family sent an undercover agent right after Long Qitian got beaten up by Ye Feng? But this undercover agent¡¯s skills were just too poor, weren¡¯t they? Who would reveal their own family name as soon as they arrived? ¡°You are from the Long Family? What is your rtionship with Long Qitian?¡± Ye Feng was also surprised; a few disciples also looked at Long Tian Xing with odd expressions. ¡°Long Qitian is my cousin.¡± Long Tian Xing, afraid that Ye Feng wouldn¡¯t ept him, was very anxious and voiced out in a thin, mosquito-like voice that even he could barely hear. But soon after, with a ¡°thump,¡± Ye Feng had already stamped the book with a seal. ¡°I am Sect Leader Ye Feng, from today onwards, you are the sixth disciple of our Misty Sect. Those are your senior brothers and sisters, Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, Li Jiaojiao, Mo Ying.¡± Ye Feng stood up and, pointing to the group starting with Shi Lei beside him, gave a brief introduction. Fifth disciple Shu Hongyu was out on a training excursion, and although Ye Feng didn¡¯t know the specifics, he decided to keep a spot for her after some thought. ¡°The Sect Leader really wants to ept me?¡± Long Tian Xing looked up excitedly. But because he raised his head too quickly and because the wind was strong in the za, the hood on his head was lifted, revealing silver hair and blue eyes. ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°It¡¯s that nephew from the Long Family!¡± ¡°I heard he isn¡¯t of the Human Race, but the child of Long Zhenchuan¡¯s younger sister and a man from a Foreign n.¡± ¡°They say the head of the Long Family, Long Zhenchuan, forbid Long Tian Xing from cultivating because he was worried he¡¯d cause trouble.¡± ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought that he¡¯d actually join the Misty Sect, isn¡¯t he afraid his great uncle will spank him so hard his bum blossoms flowers?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? If Long Zhenchuan dares to spank him, I¡¯m sure Long Tian Xing would definitely get a haircut in the first month of the lunar year.¡± ¡°¡¡± Exmations came from the crowd. There was a nonstop buzz of conversation. ¡°Foreign n member!¡± Mo Ying looked at Long Tian Xing, her brow slightly furrowed. On her way to Whitefloat City, she did encounter a woman from a Foreign n, and they had sparred to a draw. Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao all widened their eyes in surprise, but there was no disgust or rejection in their eyes, just pure curiosity. Long Tian Xing was indeed very adorable. He had long silver hair casually tied up with a red ribbon adorned with a butterfly knot. His blue eyes were crystal clear, like a deep blueke. But at this moment, his beautiful eyes were filled with panic as people saw his foreign appearance. ¡°Don¡¯t look!¡± He hurriedly put on his hood, covered his eyes with his hands, and anxiously peeked through his fingers at the expressions of others. Chapter 16 - 16 Give them a harsh one Chapter 16 Give them a harsh one Trantor: 549690339 The truth is always unexpected. Long Tianxing noticed that Ye Feng was looking at him with no disdain in his eyes, but rather a sense of appreciation. ¡°You little rascal, with your red lips and white teeth, your skin is even better than a girl¡¯s, what have you been eating to grow up like this?¡± Ye Feng pinched Long Tianxing¡¯s face, finding it even smoother than a boiled egg. Could a boy actually look like this? It is said that a boy alone in the outside world should protect himself, and now it seems there is much sense in these words. ¡°Why are you just standing there foolishly, go and get to know your senior brothers and sisters.¡± Ye Feng reminded him. Long Tianxing looked at Ye Feng, overjoyed, ¡°Sect Leader, you don¡¯t despise me?¡± ¡°Why should I?¡± Ye Feng asked in return. Besides his silver hair and blue pupils, Long Tianxing¡¯s facial features and appearance were no different from an ordinary person. More importantly, how could he despise a disciple he had finally found? ¡°Sixth junior brother,e over here!¡± At this moment, Shi Lei waved to Long Tianxing; as the eldest senior brother, he knew how to look after a new beginner. ¡°Okay.¡± Long Tianxing walked over nervously, introduced himself to Shi Lei and a few others, and got to know them. Not far away. Someone saw this scene and hurried back to the Long Family to report the news. Meanwhile, in a teahouse near Hundred Sects za, over a dozen young men and women were drinking tea. ¡°Eh, a foreigner from the Long Family!¡± A young man in ck sitting by the window saw this and suddenly spoke louder, drawing the attention of everyone in the teahouse. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s the foreigner from the Long Family. Heard his name is Long Tianxing, just over ten years old, born to his mother and a member of the Foreign n.¡± ¡°Throughout these years, demon creatures have been invading Whitefloat City frequently. He is not of our kind; who knows if he might be a spy for the Demon Race?¡± A male disciple wearing the uniform of Heixuan Gate squinted his eyes and spoke maliciously. The young man next to him in a white robeughed and said: ¡°Brother Li, I know you at Heixuan Gate have been displeased with Misty Sect because of the Scarlet Serpent Sect affair. Today, why not use the fact that the Long Family¡¯s foreigner has been recruited to stir up some trouble?¡± ¡°Great idea!¡± The disciple from Heixuan Gate, surnamed Li, lit up. ¡°Let¡¯s go, take a look.¡± The disciples from various sects in the teahouse all set into action. On Hundred Sects za. Ye Feng was waiting for the system to tally up. ¡°Ding, registered disciple ¡®Long Tianxing¡¯ received, middle-grade talent, mortal, possessing the growth-type talent ¡®Blue Spirit Eyes¡¯.¡± With the system¡¯s voice, Ye Feng saw the progress bar for the assessment period jump to ¡°64%¡±. ¡°Just five more registered disciples toplete the mission, and three and a half days left, hopefully, there¡¯s enough time.¡± ¡°However, Long Tianxing actually has the growth-type talent ¡®Blue Spirit Eyes¡¯. Although I don¡¯t know what it is, it must be impressive.¡± ¡°And he has a middle-grade talent; his potential is quite good.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve really stumbled upon a treasure this time!¡± Thinking this, Ye Feng was in a great mood. He decided to continue recruiting disciples there and to return to Misty Sect in the evening, so that Long Tianxing could use Spirit Eye Liquid to wash his eyes and embark on the path of cultivation as soon as possible. ¡°Misty Sect is recruiting a member of the Demon Race as a disciple; their intentions must be questioned. Do you wish to make enemies with the entire Whitefloat City?¡± A discordant voice slowly drifted over. Ye Feng looked up to see more than a dozen young men and women, dressed in the attire of various sects, arriving side by side. The leading young man in ck had a robust aura and had reached the Qi Refinement fifthyer. ¡°It¡¯s people from Heixuan Gate and Xuenyun Sect!¡± ¡°My goodness! Both are middle-rank sects, with dozens of disciples in each; not just anyone can afford to provoke them.¡± ¡°The one in ck seems to be the second disciple of Heixuan Gate, Li Hanshao, also considered a talent.¡± The onlookers knew a lot. Even without asking, these people had already revealed the identities of the neers. ¡°This must be Sect Master Ye! Long Tianxing is of the Demon Race; are you certain you want to recruit him into your sect?¡± Li Hanshao said loudly. Ye Feng sized up Li Hanshao and asked, ¡°Have you eaten today?¡± Li Hanshao was taken aback, ¡°Not yet! But what does whether I¡¯ve eaten or not have to do with Sect Master Ye?¡± ¡°Who I take as a disciple of the sect is none of your business, is it?¡± Ye Feng shot back. Li Hanshao was momentarily at a loss for words. A young man dressed in a white robe stepped forward and said with a holier-than-thou tone, looking down at Ye Feng: ¡°Recruiting disciples for the sect should not concern us, but Sect Master Ye should not ept a member of the Foreign n as an apprentice. Who knows if this person is a spy for the Demon Foxes?¡± He was Wu De, the Second Disciple of the Xuenyun Sect. Although Ye Feng was the Sect Leader of a Lower Rank sect, and most people feared him, Wu De was not the slightest bit afraid. He, too, was at the fifth level of Qi Refinement, just two steps away from equaling the Cultivation Level of an ordinary Sect Leader from a Lower Rank sect. Why should he fear this mortal Sect Leader, Ye Feng? ¡°Long Tianxing is a spy for the Demon Foxes?¡± The onlookers¡¯ faces changed drastically. Around Whitefloat City lies a continuous range of mountains harboring numerous Demon Foxes, which annually converge on set times to infiltrate Whitefloat City and cause unrest, keeping the residents on edge. Therefore, the people in the city harbor a deep dislike for Demon Foxes. Upon hearing that Long Tianxing might be a spy for the Demon Foxes, the onlookers all looked at him warily. Long Tianxing, stared at by numerous unusual gazes, quickly lowered his head. He was very worried. What if Ye Feng kicked him out of the Misty Sect? Wouldn¡¯t that mean he¡¯d lose his sect? This thought deeply hurt Long Tianxing. Ye Feng looked at the downcast Long Tianxing, then at the disciples of the three major sects who were closing in menacingly, and felt a surge of anger. Is it easy for me to ept a disciple? Day by day, all they do is cause trouble! ¡°Eh, you even have a Demon Fox here! This is a genuinely dangerous creature!¡± Li Hanshao, the second disciple of the Heixuan Gate, pointed at the Little White Fox in Li Jiaojiao¡¯s arms, feigning fear as he retreated three steps. ¡°Xiao Bai is so cute, where¡¯s the danger?¡± Li Jiaojiao, too, felt somewhat aggrieved, pouting her lips. ¡°What nonsense! This is our Misty Sect¡¯s Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast, very sensible. Xiao Bai, be a good girl, give them a fierce one.¡± Ye Feng picked up the Little White Fox, lifted her over his head. Little White Fox blinked her innocentrge eyes, as if understanding what was expected of her, she symbolically bared her teeth at the disciples of Heixuan Gate and Xuenyun Sect, showing off her fierce little milk teeth. ¡°Wow, so cute!¡± Someone in the crowd eximed with emotion. Immediately after, the disciples of the Heixuan Gate and Xuenyun Sect couldn¡¯t keep theirposure. Such an adorable White Fox indeed did not seem threatening. So, they shifted their focus and pointed at Long Tianxing, saying, ¡°He is from the Foreign n, an outsider with a heart different to ours. We advise Sect Master Ye to be careful and must kick him out¡¡± ¡°Enough! Illusory Step Bright Palm.¡± Ye Feng could no longer tolerate these disciples who were deliberately making trouble. He started with an opening move, and then came a sweeping palm. ¡°Tch! A mere mortal, I won¡¯t even look at you; you can¡¯t even hit me¡ Agh!¡± Li Hanshao deliberately stepped forward, intending to bump into Ye Feng¡¯s palm and knock him down with his chest. But before he could finish speaking, he felt like he had been hit by a wild ox. With a wail, he was sent flying five or six meters away. ¡°Hiss!¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes widened in shock. A mortal with not the slightest fluctuation of Spiritual Energy had actually sent the physically strong Li Hanshao flying so far! ¡°Eh!¡± Ye Feng finally realized he was unusually strong. But he didn¡¯t know why. ¡°System, why have I be stronger?¡± Ye Feng quickly asked in his mind. ¡°The host is at the Peak of the ninth level of Qi Refinement, naturally strong.¡± The System exined coldly, then it became silent again. Ye Feng: ¡°¡¡± He was speechless, clearly unable to feel any Cultivation Level, but why did the System always say so. Could it be that all the Cultivation Level had been invested in his strength? Otherwise, how could he have sent someone flying five or six meters with just a palm strike¡ Could it be that Li Hanshao from Heixuan Gate had done it on purpose, aiming to extort Spirit Stones from him? Realizing this, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes suddenly widened. Chapter 17: You’re not leaving yet? Illusory Step Bright Palm! Chapter 17: You¡¯re not leaving yet? Illusory Step Bright Palm! Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Ouch!¡± Li Hanshao fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood, feeling a burning pain in his chest, nearly grinning all the way to the underworld. He got up with the help of several disciples around him, tremblingly pointing at Ye Feng, ¡°You¡ You dare to assault me, be careful I¡¯ll go to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to file aint against you.¡± ¡°It was you who ran into it, my palm couldn¡¯t have hit you originally¡ But, since you¡¯re going to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, then scram!¡± Ye Feng, upon hearing that Li Hanshao was not extorting Spirit Stones, felt a sense of relief and couldn¡¯t wait for the man to disappear. Even if people from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion came, he wasn¡¯t afraid. After all, he was recruiting disciples in the city but was obstructed by Li Hanshao and his group, so a proper retaliation was warranted. Even Ye Feng didn¡¯t expect that with a p, Li Hanshao would actually vomit blood. ¡°You¡ you just wait!¡± Li Hanshao trembled with rage. ¡°Still not scramming? Illusory Step Bright Palm¡¡± Ye Feng made the starting posture. Li Hanshao, still terrified, turned and fled, soon followed by a dozen disciples, marching imposingly towards the direction of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, they¡¯ve called for people, what should we do?¡± Li Jiaojiao picked up Little White Fox, looking quite worried. ¡°Recruiting disciples and being obstructed, can we tolerate such a thing? Onees, one gets hit; twoe, a pair gets hit.¡± Ye Feng felt that, as a Sect Master, sometimes he had to be more decisive and assertive. There is a limit to tolerance; when it¡¯s breached, there is no need to endure any longer. ¡°Such a formidable physique, a p from him could probably punch through a stone wall, couldn¡¯t it?¡± Mo Ying looked at Ye Feng¡¯s slightly towering silhouette, thinking this guy was really something, not just a mortal. Long Tianxing, watching Ye Feng repel an enemy with a palm, had his eyes wide open, face filled with admiration. This strength, these moves, how I wish to learn them! He grew even more eager to cultivate. Moreover, Long Tianxing also thought joining Misty Sect was a very correct decision. The surrounding onlookers were also stunned. ¡°Sect Master Ye is really amazing, first he hit Long Qitian, then he hit Li Hanshao from Heixuan Gate, making many enemies. It seems best not to join in.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± ¡°We should just watch the drama and enjoy the show.¡± The crowd whispered among themselves. Ye Feng¡¯s mouth twitched. It seemed that he inadvertently raised the difficulty of recruiting disciples again. Sigh! Recruiting disciples is so hard. At that moment, in a tasteful private room on the third floor of the teahouse near Hundred Sects za, ¡°Miss, the maid has found out that since Ye Feng became the Sect Master, the spells of a few disciples in the sect have shown explosive breakthroughs.¡± ¡°That means Sect Master Ye must have a high understanding of spells, perhaps he can lend me a hand.¡± ¡°Does the miss want to see him?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡ Ye Feng sat back down in his seat. Five disciples stood behind him, having be somewhat more acquainted with each other after the recent event. However, despite Ye Feng¡¯s eager anticipation, the next disciple still did not appear. ¡°Look, a beauty!¡± ¡°Shh! Keep your voice down, that¡¯s the Jia Family¡¯s second-youngdy, a sixyer Qi Refinement genius; you mustn¡¯t speak carelessly.¡± ¡°The Jia Family with deeper foundations than the Long Family?¡± ¡°Yes, that Jia Family, said to have three Qi Refinement ninthyer senior cultivators in residence, ranking in the top five among all the prominent families in Whitefloat City.¡± Suddenly, amotion arose among the onlookers. Ye Feng looked up to see three figures approaching from afar, the lead woman tall and slender, dressed in a pink gown with her hair done up in a Flight hairstyle, her eyes as serene as autumn waters. Beautiful, truly beautiful! Every smile and every nce were mesmerizing. ¡°Sect Master Ye, I am Jia Yn, I¡¯ve heard of your unique insights into spells, and I¡¯vee to ask you for guidance specifically,¡± she said. The second miss of the Jia Family brought with her waves of fragrant breeze, her voice soft and gentle, making it hard for one to resist feeling favorably towards her. Ye Feng, however, was slightly taken aback. Uniquely insightful towards spells? Could it be that the battle between the Misty Sect and the Scarlet Serpent Sect had spread so widely already? Moreover, someone had actually guessed that he had a profound understanding of spells. Although somewhat surprised, Ye Feng did not deny it but humbly responded, ¡°I just have some personal understanding of spells, hardly worth mentioning.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye is being modest. I wonder if you would be willing to assist me in cultivating a spell. Regardless of sess or failure, I will offer you a reward.¡± Jia Yn stated her purpose without beating around the bush. Hearing her intentions, Ye Feng felt somewhat embarrassed. If it just happened to be a spell that he knew, teaching it and earning some money for the sect¡¯s living expenses was certainly possible. But from Jia Yn¡¯s tone, it seemed that the spell was likely unfamiliar to him; he probably didn¡¯t know it. Therefore, Ye Feng coughed and said, ¡°Money is irrelevant; the main issue is that I typically only teach the disciples of the Sect.¡± Jia Yn looked somewhat disappointed but did not back down, continuing to say: ¡°Sect Master Ye, there¡¯s no need to reject so hastily. The spell I wish to cultivate is a Second Grade Spell. Sadly, it¡¯s an iplete manuscript, and despite months of hard practice, I¡¯m still stuck at the beginner stage.¡± As soon as these words came out, the entire ce was shocked. ¡°Se¡ Second Grade Spell?¡± ¡°That¡¯s an extremely precious spell, usually in the hands of Qi Refinement Ninth Level or even Element Gathering Realm powerhouses. Who would have thought that the second miss actually has one.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t the second miss say? It¡¯s only an iplete manuscript, and she¡¯s only cultivated it to the beginner level. Its power is probably equivalent at best to a spell of Minor Achievement in the First Grade.¡± The crowd of onlookers burst into a lively discussion. Even Ye Feng took a deep breath. A Second Grade Spell, he wanted it too! Especially after hearing that Jia Yn had already reached the beginner stage, he immediately thought of recruiting her into the Misty Sect. ¡°Ten Lower Grade Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°As long as Sect Master Ye is willing to give me some guidance, I can offer this amount. If I can cultivate it to Minor Achievement, I¡¯ll give twenty more.¡± Jia Yn extended her delicate and jade-like hand, making a gesture simr to ¡°scissors.¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not that I¡¯m unwilling to guide you, but Miss Jia must join our Misty Sect.¡± Ye Feng pondered for a moment before saying meaningfully. Before Jia Yn could speak, Ye Feng continued, ¡°If Miss Jia joins the Misty Sect, I can make your spell reach Minor Achievement today.¡± Ye Feng began to boast. However, he didn¡¯t ovemit. After all, it was only an iplete manuscript, and he wasn¡¯t certain that he could instantly master it to the fullest upon Jia Yn¡¯s entry into the sect. If it didn¡¯t work out, it could be a huge blunder. ¡°Are these words true?¡± Jia Yn asked with wide, almond-shaped eyes. ¡°Of course,¡± Ye Feng nodded seriously. The onlookers were seriously engrossed in the scene, while Long Tianxing and Mo Ying were somewhat skeptical. Only Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao were watching with excitement. ¡°Sect Master Uncle is about to make a move!¡± The three disciples were very expectant. Seeing Jia Yn¡¯s doubtful expression, Ye Feng added, ¡°Miss Jia can first join the Misty Sect, and if I can¡¯t teach you, then you can leave, how about that?¡± At this critical moment, Ye Feng decided to take a bet. If he could publicly teach the second miss of the Jia Family, it would surely bring a good number of Prestige Points for the Misty Sect, along with a free advertisement. Afterward, would he still need to worry about recruiting disciples? ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give it a try,¡± Miss Jia agreed without saying another word. ¡°Pfft, speaking big without shame!¡± Just at that moment, a discordant voice came from not far away, capturing the attention of the entire audience. Chapter 18: Sect Master Ye, the Great Master of Magic Chapter 18: Sect Master Ye, the Great Master of Magic Trantor: 549690339 Because of Jia Yn¡¯s arrival, disciples from other sects at the Hundred Sects za had already gathered around. Now, as they heard that loud voice, everyone turned to look in the direction of the sound. They saw Li Hanshao from the Heixuan Gate rushing over, with a dozen disciples following behind him. Further back was an old man in a silver robe, with a Qi Refinement level of sevenyers. The cuffs of his robe were embroidered with the golden characters for ¡°Whitefloat,¡± symbolizing the identity of a Steward from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The words that had just been spoken were not his, but those of Li Hanshao, the Heixuan Gate¡¯s second disciple, standing at the forefront. ¡°He really did call people over!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened as he saw the steward with a sevenyer Qi Refinement level. ¡°In the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, a sevenyer Qi Refinement level is enough to hold the position of steward. Since this one has just reached sevenyer Qi Refinement, he must be a new steward eager to prove himself, which could be disadvantageous for us!¡± Huo Yunjie reminded in a low voice from the side. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s expression turned grave. ¡°Miss Jia, this man must be a fraudster; you must not believe his bragging!¡± Only when he approached did Li Hanshao speak to Jia Yn, with a fawning smile on his face. Jia Yn¡¯s expression remained unchanged at Li Hanshao¡¯s words, but inside she felt a bit repulsed. She enjoyed drinking tea in teahouses, so many young admirers also started gathering in teahouses, deliberately trying to catch her attention. However, Jia Yn, who was practicing incognito, was solely focused on breakthroughs in her cultivation and had no interest in these matters. ¡°I heard that Sect Master Ye physically attacked someone, is this true? I am Qiu Daming, a steward of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, and I will handle this matter fairly,¡± said the old man at that moment. ¡°I didn¡¯t hit him; he ran into me himself.¡± Ye Feng immediately denied the usation. ¡°Yes, we all saw it. Sect Master Uncle didn¡¯t hit Li Hanshao; he ran into him himself and then flew backward.¡± Shi Lei and other disciples quickly expressed their support. ¡°I was in the teahouse on the third floor just now and saw it too. The truth is indeed so. Although Sect Master Ye did make a move, he could not have hit Li Hanshao by reason. I think there must be some misunderstanding here.¡± Even Jia Yn stepped forward to speak for Ye Feng, causing a collective jaw-drop. ¡°Miss Jia, you!¡± Li Hanshao red with eyes wide in anger, unable to believe that the person he had been trying to please was speaking up for his enemy¡ªit was infuriating! Qiu Daming, the steward, stroked his beard and nced at Jia Yn, saying, ¡°It seems that it is indeed so.¡± The power of the Jia Family far surpassed that of the Heixuan Gate, which stood behind Li Hanshao. Moreover, Jia Yn was the precious daughter of the Jia Family¡¯s leader; Qiu Daming knew very well who he should assist. ¡°Even if that is the case, Ye Feng boasts that he can teach Miss Jia to cultivate spells, but he¡¯s just a mortal¡ªhow is that possible?¡± Li Hanshao, seizing an opportunity, quickly shouted. Ye Feng gave him a disdainful look: ¡°This is a matter between Miss Jia and me, and we don¡¯t need others to worry about it.¡± Qiu Daming stroked his beard and remained silent. Ye Feng was right; teaching Jia Yn spells, even if it was a deception, did not concern others. Nevertheless, he decided to wait and see. As for Li Hanshao, he could no longer muster a smile and didn¡¯t know how to respond, so he abruptly turned away, standing aside and saying: ¡°I want to see how you, a swindler, are going to help Miss Jia cultivate spells. When you failter, I will surely have your Misty Sect¡¯s reputation dragged through the mud in Whitefloat City!¡± Ye Feng couldn¡¯t be bothered with the clownish Li Hanshao and instead turned to look at Jia Yn, saying: ¡°Miss Jia, to be safe, please first demonstrate that iplete Second-Grade Spell on the spot, so I, the sect leader, can observe and ascertain whether I can teach you.¡± By doing this, he could mask the existence of the system. After teaching her, Ye Feng could also im it was due to his strong observational and inferential abilities. In any case, it was all about bluffing! ¡°Okay.¡± Jia Yn did not hesitate. Her jade feet lightly tapped the ground, resembling a pink begonia flowernding in the open square, as she began forming hand seals. ¡°Everyone watch carefully.¡± Humm! Countless petals appeared out of thin air, floating above Jia Yn, slowly rotating; each one looked beautiful, yet concealed a deadly threat. Everyone was amazed when they saw it. ¡°It¡¯s a group attack spell, and each petal is like a sharp de of Qi, very powerful.¡± Even Qiu Daming, the steward, showed a look of envy. Even though he was a steward of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, he was not qualified to practice the second-grade spells of the mansion. ¡°Change!¡± Jia Yn altered her hand signs, and the countless petals above her fell, forming a hemispherical shield around her that could block all kinds of attacks. ¡°This spell is called ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡±. When perfected, it integrates offense and defense, but s, it¡¯s only a fragment. Sect Master Ye, what do you think?¡± Jia Yn asked. She dispersed the hand signs, and the pink petals around her quickly fell to the ground, vanishing without a trace shortly afterward. ¡°It¡¯s teachable,¡± Ye Feng responded, ¡°But it¡¯s the same as before, learn the basics first, then I will teach.¡± As soon as these words came out, the crowd was stunned. He can teach after just one look? That¡¯s a bit too fake, isn¡¯t it! Li Hanshaoughed heartily, ¡°Keep pretending, keep it up!¡± Qiu Daming said nothing, with the look of someone enjoying a show. ¡°Fine, I will join the Misty Sect, but if Sect Master Ye fails to teach me, I will leave today. If he seeds, for this lifetime, I will only belong to the Misty Sect.¡± Jia Yn said, withdrawing her spell. ¡°Give me your name, birth date, root bone quality, cultivation level, and background,¡± Ye Feng asked as he unfolded the Book of Namespetently. ¡°Jia Yn, seventeen years old, middle-grade root bone, at the peak of the sixth level of Qi Refinement, from the Jia family on the south street of Whitefloat City.¡± Jia Yn promptly shared her personal information. Ye Feng wrote quickly and stamped it with the Sect Leader¡¯s Seal. ¡°Ding. Registered disciple ¡®Jia Yn¡¯ received, middle-grade root bone, at the peak of the sixth level of Qi Refinement, possesses a first-grade spell ¡°Spiritual Flying de¡± and ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡±, both at major achievement; also possesses a second-grade spell ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡± at beginner level.¡± Momentster, Ye Feng heard the prompt from the system, and the knowledge about these three spells rapidly emerged in his mind, achieving perfection directly. ¡°To perfect even an iplete scroll, truly terrifying!¡± Ye Feng was greatly shaken inside. ¡°Hmph, I want to see how you¡¯re going to teach,¡± Li Hanshao said with a confident ¡°I¡¯ve got you pinned¡± expression. Ye Feng remained silent. He took out an ordinary sheet of xuan paper, drew a diagram on it, marked it, and then finally handed it over to Jia Yn. ¡°Still putting on an act¡¡± Li Hanshao scoffed. At that moment, Jia Yn, holding the paper, widened her eyes after seeing the content. This reaction made Li Hanshao¡¯s expression stiffen with the realization that something was amiss. ¡°So this is the way to cultivate it; it seems I¡¯ve been practicing hundreds of times in vain!¡± Jia Yn trembled with excitement. The next instant, as if she had obtained a supreme treasure, she carefully put away the still-wet sheet of xuan paper and moved to an open space of the za. She extended her right index finger and traced a strange array pattern in mid-air, then proceeded to cast the spell almost the same way as before. With a ¡°hum,¡± Countless pink petals appeared around her, each one bearing the array pattern she had drawn earlier, twinkling with a bright light. ¡°Converge, change!¡± Jia Ynmanded in a low voice, and the surrounding petals astonishingly transformed ording to her will¡ªalternately bing birds, a spirit snake, or turning into sharp swords; it was indeed marvelous. Even a fool could see that her ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡± had made a leap-like improvement. ¡°This¡ this is impossible!¡± Li Hanshao was so scared that he retreated again and again until he fell to the ground with a thud. Chapter 19 - 19 Long Zhenchuan’s Overture Chapter 19 Long Zhenchuan¡¯s Overture Trantor: 549690339 ¡°` Whoosh! A gust of wind filled the air. Jia Yn¡¯s side was suddenly nked by countless petals that reached in front of Li Hanshao and ovepped into a pink palm as big as a table. ¡°You¡¯ve provoked our Sect Leader of the Misty Sect over and over again, this is intolerable!¡± Jia Yn scolded in a delicate voice. To everyone¡¯s surprise, the petal-formed pink palm grabbed Li Hanshao¡¯s cor and, like an eagle snatching a chick, tossed him away. ¡°Ouch!¡± Li Hanshao managed only a pathetic scream beforending in a stinky ditch beside the za. ¡°Brother Li!¡± The disciples from Heixuan Gate and Xuenyun Sect hurried over, pulling up the stinking Li Hanshao. But Li Hanshao smelled so foul that the disciples couldn¡¯t help but let go, and he fell back in, swallowing several mouthfuls of dirty water. ¡°Pfft!¡± All the onlookers burst intoughter. Ye Feng struggled to hold back hisughter, but ultimately couldn¡¯t resist and let out a carefree chuckle. At the same time, he saw through the system panel that the task progress bar for the assessment period had risen to ¡°71%¡±, and hisughter grew even louder and more jovial. ¡°Ye Feng, you¡ glug glug!¡± Li Hanshao, hearing theughter, jumped out of the gutter in a rage, about to curse, but he gulped down several more mouthfuls of filthy water, gagging as if he was drowning in Grinning Springs. ¡°Second Senior Brother, let¡¯s go.¡± The disciple from Heixuan Gate quickly took off his belt, looped it around Li Hanshao¡¯s neck, and pulled him out before they staggered away from the Hundred Sects za in an embarrassing retreat. ¡°Disciple Jia Yn greets the Sect Leader.¡± At this moment, this gracefuldy of eminent birth bowed respectfully before Ye Feng. It was only then that everyone woke from their daze. Ye Feng had indeed taught Jia Yn, and no, he hadn¡¯t ruined her; it was actually terrifying. ¡°To teach with just one look, Sect Leader Ye is truly a Great Master of Magic!¡± ¡°I suddenly want to join the Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Sect Leader Ye, take my knee!¡± The surrounding onlookers spoke one after another. ¡°Sect Leader Ye is truly divine, an eye-opener for this steward indeed. You are worthy of the person specifically named by Steward Zhou Jiaqian; I am impressed,¡± Steward Qiu Daming sped his hands towards Ye Feng, then nced at Jia Yn before turning to leave. This news was important; he must report to the Deputy City Lord as soon as possible to draw attention. Meanwhile, Ye Feng discovered another good thing. As more cultivators began recognizing the Misty Sect, the Sect¡¯s Prestige Value had already risen to 50. At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t take many days to reach 100. Ye Feng looked at Jia Yn and said, ¡°From today onwards, you shall be the Seventh Disciple of our Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Yes, Sect Leader,¡± Jia Yn nodded. ¡°Miss, now that you¡¯ve joined the Misty Sect, whatever shall we do?¡± the two maids following Jia Yn said with worried faces. If the master learned they had not taken good care of the young miss, they feared they might have their legs broken once they got home. ¡°Seeing as they have cultivation levels, why not take them in as Registered Disciples of our Misty Sect as well?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes shed as he was the first to speak up. He had just used his Spirit Eyes to see that both maids possessed a Qi Refinement at the second level. Taking them in as Registered Disciples was certainly an option. ¡°Have you not thanked the Sect Leader yet?¡± Jia Yn reproached lightly. Only then did the two maids kneel down to pay their respects, each reporting their own situations. ¡°` Ye Feng hurriedly wrote down their information in the Book of Names, his face brimming with delight. ¡°Ding, registered disciple ¡®Xia He¡¯ received, lower-grade root bone, Qi Refinement level two, possesses a First Grade Spell ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡±, about to begin.¡± ¡°Ding, registered disciple ¡®Qiu Ju¡¯ received, lower-grade root bone, Qi Refinement level two, possesses a First Grade Spell ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡±, about to begin.¡± After receiving the system¡¯s message, Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected Xia He and Qiu Ju to both have decent cultivation levels, and their root bones were not bad either. ¡°Truly the maids of noble families, they must have been carefully selected; they are not inferior to ordinary sect disciples.¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. At this moment, he noticed that the progress bar for the assessment task had risen to ¡°85%¡±. With just two more registered disciples, he should be able toplete the task. p, p, p¡ A series of loud apuse came from afar. ¡°Another visitor?¡± The onlookers turned towards the sound. They saw a dignified middle-aged man, apanied by a slightly haggard but beautiful woman, followed by more than a dozen cultivators, walking over with firm steps. ¡°It¡¯s my uncle, and my mother.¡± Long Tianxing pointed at the neers, his face filled with worry, fearing he would be taken back by his uncle. ¡°No wonder my nephew climbed over the walls to join the Misty Sect. It¡¯s because of Sect Master Ye, the Great Master of Magic. My apologies for the oversight.¡± Long Zhenchuan walked over, with an air of dragon-like stride and tiger-like poise. He carried an aura of authority thates from being inmand for a long time, which made Long Tianxing a bit frightened. ¡°Miss Jia, I didn¡¯t expect to see you here too. How has your esteemed father been recently?¡± Long Zhenchuan looked at Jia Yn and inquired, managing to be smooth and considerate in his dealings. ¡°My father has been very welltely, thank you for your concern, Uncle Long.¡± Jia Yn nodded slightly as she spoke. Her father had already reached the Qi Refinement ninth level and had a well-known reputation, thus she, as his daughter, was also known by many. ¡°Xing Er,e back with me!¡± Long Yuxin, Long Tianxing¡¯s mother, beckoned to him. ¡°I have already joined the Misty Sect and I want to follow the Sect Leader to cultivate.¡± Long Tianxing clenched his teeth and spoke. ¡°Let him go! Actually, joining the Misty Sect is a good thing, and he can get guidance from Sect Master Ye.¡± But then Long Zhenchuan spoke unexpectedly, voicing a surprisingly approving opinion. Even Ye Feng found it unexpected. He had just given Long Qitian a beating, and instead of seeking retribution, Long Zhenchuan actually agreed to Long Tianxing joining the Misty Sect. Something about this was odd. Upon hearing that Long Zhenchuan agreed to his joining the Misty Sect, Long Tianxing was overjoyed and said, ¡°Thank you so much, Uncle!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, my son previously offended you, and I hope you won¡¯t take it to heart.¡± Long Zhenchuan then said something else that surprised everyone. ¡°It¡¯s all in the past.¡± Ye Feng replied with a thick skin. After all, it was he who had beaten Long Qitian, and now Long Zhenchuan was initiating a courteous gesture, leaving him with no room to object. ¡°I wonder if my unworthy son could be epted into your esteemed sect?¡± Long Zhenchuan spoke boldly, causing a stir. Ye Feng listened and guessed the reason. ¡°It seems that Long Zhenchuan must have already been nearby, witnessing my personal teaching of Jia Yn. That¡¯s why his attitude has changed¡ However, I am also a man of principles; troublemakers like Long Qitian cannot be epted into our sect.¡± A realization dawned on Ye Feng, clear as daylight to him. Shi Lei, Li Jiaojiao, and Mo Ying all looked to Ye Feng, waiting for his decision. They had met Long Qitian and had taken an instant dislike to him, subconsciously hoping Ye Feng would refuse. Ye Feng waved his hand dismissively and said, ¡°Your noble son has no fate with our Misty Sect; we do not ept.¡± As his words fell, silence enveloped the gathering. ¡°Sect Master Ye actually rejected Long Zhenchuan?¡± The bystanders were stunned, their mouths agape with shock as they beheld an unexpected turn. Chapter 20 - 20 The Shock of Jia Family’s Upper Echelons Chapter 20 The Shock of Jia Family¡¯s Upper Echelons Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Not admitted?¡± Long Zhenchuan furrowed his brows slightly, his voice deepened, and the atmosphere grew somewhat tense, conveying an immense pressure. ¡°Uncle Long, deciding who to recruit and who to reject should be our Sect Master¡¯s prerogative, shouldn¡¯t it?¡± Jia Yn stepped forward, slowly releasing her Qi Refinement sixthyer aura. Shi Lei, Mo Ying, Huo Yunjie, Li Jiaojiao, and other disciples also stood in the front, creating a stance that made it clear no one should interfere with the internal decisions of Misty Sect. ¡°Hahaha, Miss Jia is right, indeed, this is Sect Master Ye¡¯s freedom.¡± Long Zhenchuan burst intoughter. He walked over to the table and ced a small wooden box the size of a palm down, saying amicably: ¡°Sect Master Ye, these fifty lower-grade spirit stones are my nephew¡¯s entry fee.¡± Saying so, Long Zhenchuan leaned close to Ye Feng and whispered, ¡°Tian Xing¡¯s background is not simple. Before he breaks through to Qi Refinement seventhyer, make sure not to let him leave a three-hundred-mile radius around Whitefloat City.¡± After speaking, Long Zhenchuan patted Ye Feng¡¯s shoulder and left with Long Yuxin, not looking back. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± ¡°I thought it was going toe to blows!¡± ¡°How could ite to blows? With the second Miss Jia joining their Sect, Long Zhenchuan wouldn¡¯t dare to offend them, right?¡± The spectators whispered among themselves. Not far away. The disciples from other Sects immediately left to report today¡¯s events back to their Sects. The second Miss Jia, Jia Yn joining Misty Sect was already big news, but with even Long Zhenchuan making concessions, the matter became even more significant. Of course, none of that was the main point. The truly shocking fact was that Ye Feng had, after only one look, been able to guide Jia Yn, advancing her cultivation of ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡± to an incredibly high stage. This fact was undeniable. In just a moment, Ye Feng found that the Sect Prestige Points had exceeded 70, and they were still increasing. ¡°Sect Master, I need to return home first to discuss my entry with my father. I¡¯ll be back at the Sect tomorrow,¡± Jia Yn bowed to Ye Feng. ¡°Do you know the way?¡± ¡°Of course, Disciple knows the way to Misty Peak in the east of the city.¡± ¡°Good, we¡¯re looking forward to your arrival.¡± Ye Feng bid farewell to Jia Yn, Xia He, and Qiu Ju, then he sat back down with a relieved expression. Just two more Registered Disciples, and the assessment period task would bepleted. Ye Feng was really looking forward to the System¡¯s beginner gift pack. ¡°Sect Master Ye, are you still epting disciples? I can clean toilets and carry water.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, I can cook.¡± ¡°I can pour tea and water.¡± ¡°I specialize in washing undergarments!¡± At that moment, various voices emerged from the spectators on the square, full of excitement, and a long line even started forming in front of the table. Ye Feng¡¯s eyes lit up. It was like people were offering pillows to someone sleepy. In such a long line of people, picking any two Registered Disciples who looked pleasant enough shouldn¡¯t be difficult. Therefore, Ye Feng spread open the Book of Names, looking expectantly at the young man at the front of the line. However, before he could speak, Ye Feng heard a prompt from the System: ¡°Entry motive impure, does not meet requirements,¡± which almost made him bite his tongue. Disciples not recognized by the System, even if a hundred were recruited, would be of no use and would notplete the assessment period task. And, after hearing the System¡¯s prompt, Ye Feng also thought of many things. ¡°These people did not join earlier; their attitude only changed after seeing Long Zhenchuan¡¯s reaction and Jia Yn joining. They are all fence-sitters.¡± ¡°To put it bluntly, they might betray the Sect in the future like Xiao Fangu. Taking them in would be a hidden risk.¡± Ye Feng sorted out his thoughts and understood that the System was also looking out for the foundation of the Sect. So he looked at the first young man in line and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but you do not meet the entry requirements of Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Why?¡± The young man¡¯s face changed dramatically, as if he were in mourning. His original intention was to join the Misty Sect so he could see Jia Yn every day, licking her boots relentlessly, possibly bing the Jia family¡¯s son-inw one fine day. However, Ye Feng had unexpectedly deprived him of the chance to be a sycophant, which was totally unexpected. ¡°There is no why, next,¡± Ye Feng waved his hand dismissively, looking at the next person. ¡°Hehe, out of my way!¡± The second person in line hurriedly pushed the one in front aside, looking at Ye Feng expectantly, about to say something. ¡°You aren¡¯t suitable either, next.¡± ¡°What?¡± In less than half the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Ye Feng rejected the applications of over a hundred people. Most of these people were rejected for ¡°having impure motives for joining,¡± others were turned away for various reasons. Finally, Ye Feng looked at the empty square with a speechless expression, thinking to himself, ¡°It seems none of these people meet the criteria after all; recruiting disciples is indeed hard.¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, why didn¡¯t you ept those people?¡± At this moment, Li Jiaojiao asked. Ye Feng coughed and thought to himself that he clearly couldn¡¯t say those people were eliminated by the ¡°System.¡± After a moment of thought, Ye Feng exined earnestly, ¡°Those people had impure motives for joining. epting them would only bring harm to our Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s face showed a sudden understanding. Mo Ying looked at Ye Feng, nodding secretly to herself, ¡°The Sect Master really has good judgement, able to discern at a nce those with impure intentions. It seems he wants to build a Sect that is truly unique and solid as iron.¡± The group waited in the square for half the day. In the end, they were so hungry they could eat a horse, yet they still failed to recruit thest two Registered Disciples. ¡ Jia Family Mansion, Council Hall. A middle-aged man with long ck beard slightly plump, sat on the main seat discussing some matters with several elders. This man was indeed Jia Yn¡¯s father, Jia Li¡¯an. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m back!¡± Jia Yn¡¯s voice was loud. ¡°Ah, my precious daughter is back.¡± Jia Li¡¯an picked up his teacup and took a light sip. But the next moment, a shocking scene unfolded before him and the several elders. Jia Yn was seen stepping on a two-meter wide pink bird, gliding gracefully through the grand entrance and into the Council Hall. Upon a closer look, Jia Li¡¯an realized that the bird was actually made up of countless ovepped pink petals, which looked very familiar. ¡°Pff!¡± Jia Li¡¯an was so shocked that he spat out his tea, stammering, ¡°You¡ your ¡®Falling Blossoms in Profusion¡¯ has reached Major Achievement?¡± ¡°Just a bit shy of Major Achievement, but it should be very soon,¡± Jia Yn said with a slightly smug smile. With a thought, the bird at her feet scattered into countless petals and quickly vanished, while shended steadily on the ground. ¡°How did you manage this?¡± Jia Li¡¯an immediately put down his teacup, asking excitedly, while the several elders were also gaping in astonishment, wide enough to fit a fist. They were all elders of the Jia Family, truly high-ranking members of the family, and they all knew about ¡®Falling Blossoms in Profusion,¡¯ the Second-Grade Spell passed down through the family. Unfortunately, the spell was iplete. Even they could only achieve beginner level. But now, a seventeen-year-old girl had managed to almost reach Major Achievement, how could they not be shocked? ¡°Sect Master Ye from Misty Sect taught me, and before he did, he only saw me cast it once,¡± Jia Yn revealed the reason. ¡°If he could teach you to this extent after just one viewing, could this Sect Master Ye be a divine being?¡± Jia Li¡¯an and the several elders were visibly astonished. Chapter 21 - 21 Brother Flathead Takes on Heaven and Earth Chapter 21 Brother thead Takes on Heaven and Earth Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Whether Sect Master Ye is a divine being or not, I¡¯m not sure, but he is absolutely top-notch when ites to teaching spells.¡± With her hands forming seals, countless pink petals materialized around Jia Yn, which under her control, ovepped into various shapes with great flexibility. ¡°Indeed, she¡¯s approaching major achievement!¡± Jia Li¡¯an was once again astonished. ¡°Right, the Misty Sect¡ Could it be the lesser sect located over a dozen miles east of the city on Misty Peak?¡± ¡°Precisely,¡± Jia Yn nodded. Jia Li¡¯an and the several elders exchanged incredulous looks. ¡°It is said that Sect Master Ye is the Old Sect Leader¡¯s junior brother who vanished many years ago; outside rumors imed this person had no cultivation level. Unexpectedly, he excels in teaching spells. Daughter, lead the way, your father will personally pay a visit!¡± Having said this, Jia Li¡¯an prepared to act. ¡°Father, there¡¯s no hurry today. I¡¯ll be reporting to Misty Peak tomorrow, and if you happen to be free, you cane along,¡± Jia Yn suggested. ¡°Reporting¡ Report what exactly?¡± Jia Li¡¯an suddenly felt an ominous sense that his prized cabbage had been ruined by a pig. ¡°I have already joined the Misty Sect. Starting from tomorrow, of course, I will be cultivating at Misty Peak,¡± confessed Jia Yn. Jia Yn knew some things couldn¡¯t be kept secret, besides, she hade back to announce this very news. ¡°How¡ How could you join such a lower-ranked sect?¡±mented Jia Li¡¯an, the corner of his mouth twitching. As the head of the Jia Family, a ninth-level Qi Refinement expert, he was well aware of all the forces surrounding Whitefloat City, and of course, he knew the situation of the Misty Sect. To his knowledge, the Misty Sect was nearly disbanded. A lower-ranked sect that had developed over so many years was so poor they couldn¡¯t even afford to fix their gate, and many disciples had fled out of hunger. For his cherished daughter to cultivate in such a sect ¨C wouldn¡¯t that be suffering? ¡°Sect Master Ye Feng is certainly no ordinary person; as a spell master, why can¡¯t I join the Misty Sect?¡± Jia Yn cajoled. ¡°You will be the death of me!¡± Jia Li¡¯an huffed. But then, he considered that since Ye Feng had been able to teach the ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡±, he probably wasn¡¯t a swindler. Thus, he amended his approach. ¡°Given the circumstances, we shall visit in person tomorrow. If the Misty Sect isn¡¯t to my liking, you must quit the Misty Sect,¡± he said. ¡°I won¡¯t quit!¡± Jia Yn huffed, stepping onto a bird-shaped formation of petals and lightly flew away from the Council Hall. ¡°Daughter,e back!¡± Jia Li¡¯an quickly followed after her, leaving the elders exchanging nces. ¡ Hundred Sects za. Sect Master Ye and hispanions clutched their stomachs, all feeling hungry, and upon seeing the scorching midday sun, they began to entertain the thought of returning home. ¡°Pack up, pack up.¡± Unable to bear it any longer, Ye Feng, apanied by Shi Lei and the others, found a restaurant to satiate their hunger and thirst. After leaving the city, they flew directly back to Misty Peak on their swords. There were over a dozen miles from the eastern city gate to Misty Peak, with a swamp in between. At this moment, the sun zed in the sky. The weight of six people plus a little white fox on the Breeze-riding Sword was so heavy that it could only fly at a leisurely pace, casting a slowly moving shadow over the ground. In the marsnd, on a patch of open rock, Brother thead, basking in the sun, noticed something briefly covered the sun. Although it was just a moment, he sensed it and opened his eyes in anger. Looking up, it just so happened to see Ye Feng and the group flying above. ¡°Roar!¡± Brother thead, enraged, chased after them through the dense forest. Ye Feng and his group remained unaware of Brother thead below and continued flying at their leisurely pace. Shortly after, theynded on the peak. ¡°Look, this is our Misty Sect¡¯s mountain gate. Doesn¡¯t it have an imposing presence?¡± Ye Feng stood at the front, speaking with drama and passion. Long Tianxing looked at the dpidated walls and the courtyard that was in ruins, even the gate was kicked to pieces andy in the bushes, and his face immediately took on a bizarre expression. ¡°Yes¡ yes, indeed! How imposing.¡± Long Tianxing praised with a conscience that was less than clear. ¡°Cough cough! Now that we have Spirit Stones, in due time we will begin a full renovation of the Sect, and by then, everyone will have a fine bedroom of their own.¡± Ye Feng pped his chest in assurance. Currently, Misty Sect had a total of more than two hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones, surpassing the amount when the Sect was founded. With just ten of them, they could be exchanged for ten taels of gold, enough to refurbish the entire Misty Sect. ¡°Ah¡ okay!¡± Long Tianxing didn¡¯t mean to disparage it but felt that the entrance of Misty Sect was somewhat shabby, quite a bit different from what he imagined. ¡°Let¡¯s go inside and settle down for now!¡± Ye Feng suggested. But before he had finished speaking, the Little White Fox lying in Li Jiaojiao¡¯s arms suddenly woke up with a start, baring its teeth and snarling down the path, with its fur standing on end and a ferocious look on its face. ¡°There¡¯s a strong demonic aura approaching!¡± Mo Ying, with the highest cultivation level, quickly sensed the anomaly and pointed down the mountain road. The group walked over. They saw a wild beast, over a meter long with white fur on top and ck underneath, climbing rapidly up the mountain. ¡°Roar!¡± Brother thead roared angrily at the people at the peak, with an air of ¡°I¡¯m gonna tear you apart.¡± ¡°Good heavens! It¡¯s actually Brother thead.¡± Ye Feng was taken aback. Legend had it that these creatures feared neither heaven nor earth and never held a grudge overnight, always settling their scores on the same day they were wronged. ¡°But we didn¡¯t provoke it!¡± Ye Feng scratched his head, looking perplexed. ¡°Everyone, be careful. That¡¯s a high-rank Demon Soldier Level mysterious demonic beast of unknown origin; it might be capable of going toe to toe with a Ninth Level Qi Refinement cultivator.¡± Mo Ying pinched a spell and prepared forbat. If it were a human cultivator at the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement, even wielding a lower-grade Spiritual Artifact like the Breeze-riding Sword, she would not dare to confront it. But as it was just a demonic beast, a fight was possible. Lower-rank demonic beasts rarely used spells and relied on brute strength and physical advantages inbat, which made them rather inflexible. ¡°A demonic beast attacking our Sect entrance?¡± Long Tianxing didn¡¯t know what to say. This was his first day as a beginner, and he had already encountered a ¡°Sect crisis¡±¡ªtruly an indescribable situation. ¡°Wow wow!¡± Brother thead kept howling with a face full of hatred, as if it held deep grudges against Ye Feng and his group. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, what should we do?¡± Li Jiaojiao eximed in rm. She constantly soothed the Little White Fox in her arms, hoping it wouldn¡¯t be frightened. ¡°The demonic beast is approaching fiercely; everyone, get ready forbat.¡± Ye Feng picked up a broken gate nk from the ground, ready to use it as a weapon. Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, Li Jiaojiao, and Mo Ying all lined up at the forefront, beginning to cast their spells. Soon, Brother thead charged at them. Without a word, it pounced towards Shi Lei, the closest one. With a ¡°crack,¡± the Iron Shield Technique Shi Lei had cast was torn apart by its sharp ws. An explosive force erupted, throwing Shi Lei into the air, leaving him seeing stars. ¡°Big brother!¡± Li Jiaojiao and Huo Yunjie cried out in shock, quickly using the Iron Shield Technique to intercept, but they too were knocked flying with a swipe of the paw. ¡°That ferocious?¡± Ye Feng was stunned and thought to himself that the opponent was truly worthy of being Brother thead¡ªfierce against the heavens, the earth, and even the air itself. Chapter 22: Going Up for a Sliding Tackle Chapter 22: Going Up for a Sliding Tackle Trantor: 549690339 ¡°` ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi!¡± At the critical moment, Mo Ying made her move. With a sword incantation in her hand, her Breeze-riding Sword dragged a dazzling trail of Sword Qi as it shed down. There was a ng, and Brother thead actually rose upright, catching the Flying Sword with his front paws, sparks flying everywhere. Even though he was knocked back several meters, he did not fall. ¡°What powerful ws!¡± Mo Ying was shocked. The demonic beast had great strength, and its ws were as firm as a Spiritual Artifact, impossible to sever. ¡°Roar!¡± Brother thead, enraged by Mo Ying¡¯s action, threw the Breeze-riding Sword away. Dragged by its momentum, Mo Ying tumbled to the ground. Unstoppable, Brother thead pounced toward Ye Feng and Long Tianxing, who were still standing. His ferocious demeanor seemed to say: I¡¯ll take you all down! ¡°Sect Leader, be careful!¡± The others quickly shouted in warning. ¡°Sect Leader, run!¡± Long Tianxing was trembling so much he was about to grab Ye Feng and flee together. ¡°How dare you harm my disciples, take my wooden board!¡± Seeing his disciples beaten and scattered, Ye Feng¡¯s anger rose. Not only did he not run, but he readied himself to attack. Holding an old wooden door, he swung it like ying tennis, and with the board shattering on impact, sent Brother thead flying dozens of meters away, rolling down the mountain. ¡°Ah¡ what!¡± All the disciples were stunned at the sight. ¡°Eh! Am I really that fierce?¡± Ye Feng was also taken aback. Ever since today¡¯s ¡°punching Long Qitian, hand-chopping Li Hanshao,¡± he knew his strength was formidable. That was why Ye Feng dared to make a move. However, he didn¡¯t expect his strength to be this immense, to send Brother thead flying dozens of meters with a wooden board. He just didn¡¯t know if his opponent was dead or not. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, how¡ How are you so powerful?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you a mortal? How could you have flung that beast so far away?¡± Shi Lei, Li Jiaojiao, and Huo Yunjie crowded around him, eyes wide, scrutinizing Ye Feng closely. ¡°Cough cough, I¡¯m just a bit stronger,¡± Ye Feng didn¡¯t know how to exin. He couldn¡¯t just say that his Cultivation Level was now ¡°Qi Refinement Nine Peaks+,¡± but he was unable to use his cultivation, could he? ¡°Perhaps, the System has bugged out and added the cultivation to my physical strength,¡± Ye Feng came up with this idea again. ¡°Sect Leader is mighty!¡± Long Tianxing rushed over, his handsome eyes full of admiration. Mo Ying retracted her Breeze-riding Sword, her face hidden behind the veil, filled with astonishment. ¡°This Sect Leader¡ His strength seems even greater. It seems he has been ying the role of a mortal, but he had to expose some of his true power in order to save us,¡± Mo Ying thought to herself. ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t worry. If that demonic beastes back, leave it to me to deal with,¡± Ye Feng, amidst the disciples¡¯ adtion, felt not pride but a deeper sense of ¡°dull pain.¡± Currently, his Cultivation Level was still ¡°Qi Refinement Nine Peaks+.¡± If he could use his cultivation base, he might be able to sweep through Sect Leaders of middle-rank Sects. But now, he was just a bit stronger. As for spells, he still couldn¡¯t cast them. ¡°Luckily, I¡¯ve washed my eyes and activated the Spirit Eyes. Tonight, I will try to cultivate the Basic Cultivation Technique again,¡± Ye Feng began nning. ¡°Roar!¡± But before long, Brother thead, who had tumbled down the mountain, charged back up, roaring as he lunged at Ye Feng again. ¡°He¡¯s not dead yet!¡± ¡°` Ye Feng kicked with a single swift move. Bang! Brother thead came fast and left just as quickly, flying backward for dozens of meters in the blink of an eye, no one knew where he had crashed. ¡°This!¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s eyes widened in shock, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, that demonic beast has a very hard body all over. Are your feet okay after kicking it?¡± Even if Ye Feng were strong, he was still flesh and blood. The demonic beast¡¯s skin was as hard as ironstone. Wouldn¡¯t his foot break from kicking it? Not just Li Jiaojiao, Shi Lei and Huo Yunjie also looked over worriedly. ¡°Ah?¡± Ye Feng then realized the problem. But when he moved his toes, he found no pain or itch; it seemed like there were no injuries. ¡°The strength of my body has increased too?¡± Ye Feng was quite surprised in his heart. It seemed like a system bug had indeed urred, transferring the strength that should have been added to his cultivation level to his physical body. ¡°Roar!¡± Momentster, a disgruntled roar came from the bottom of the mountain as Brother thead quickly climbed up again, staring intently at Ye Feng, puzzled as to why this seemingly weak human youth could send it flying. ¡°Coming again?¡± Seeing Brother thead¡¯s indomitable spirit, Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help butugh, and he slid in with a tackle. Once more, Brother thead tumbled down the mountain. ¡°You all settle down in the sect; leave this area to me,¡± Ye Feng waved at the disciples and stood with his hands on his hips at the entrance of the downhill path. When Brother thead charged up, Ye Feng went in with a flying kick. After repeating this a dozen times, Brother thead finally lost his energy, not daring to climb up again for quite some time. Ye Feng heaved a sigh of relief and walked back to Misty Sect. By now, Long Tianxing had been settled down, temporarily sharing a room with Shi Lei and Huo Yunjie. Mo Ying was rooming with Li Jiaojiao. As the Sect Leader, Ye Feng naturally stayed in his Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall honestly, using a few small treasure boxes filled with spirit stones as pillows to prevent theft. With Brother thead¡¯s disturbance gone, Li Jiaojiao began to cook food in the kitchen using the grains they had bought the day before. As a girl from a small mountain vige, Li Jiaojiao had done household chores every day since she was young. Her cooking skills were definitely among the best in Misty Sect. After eating, Ye Feng took out a bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid and ced it in front of Long Tianxing, saying, ¡°Tian Xing, this is Spirit Eye Liquid. It is used to wipe your eyes to expedite the opening of Spirit Eyes.¡± Opening Spirit Eyes meant entering the foundational realm of cultivation, the Gazing Breath Realm. Practitioners of this realm can¡¯t cast spells yet, but they can see the spiritual energy between heaven and earth; that¡¯s why it¡¯s called ¡°Gazing Breath.¡± Ye Feng was currently at this realm. Strictly speaking, someone at the Gazing Breath Realm was still a mortal. Some real geniuses are born with ¡°Spirit Eyes¡± and can see nature¡¯s spiritual energy. As long as they get a cultivation technique, they can start cultivating. ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader. But I¡¯ve been able to see nature¡¯s spiritual energy since I was young, so there¡¯s no need for me to use the Spirit Eye Liquid,¡± Long Tianxing shook his head and said. Ye Feng was startled for a moment. But quickly, he remembered that Long Tianxing possessed ¡°Blue Spirit Eyes,¡± which counted as Spirit Eyes. ¡°Born with Spirit Eyes?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the mark of a legendary genius!¡± ¡°I even heard that having natural Spirit Eyes increases your cultivation speed.¡± Hearing Long Tianxing¡¯s words, the other disciples all looked over in surprise. After all, Long Tianxing was a shy boy, and feeling the stares from his senior brothers and sisters, he embarrassingly lowered his head. ¡°Since you¡¯ve already opened your Spirit Eyes, then let¡¯s start with cultivating a Cultivation Technique!¡± Ye Feng awkwardly put the Spirit Eye Liquid away and, after rummaging through the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, he pulled out an old, era-filled book andid it t on the table. Chapter 23 - 23 Basic Cultivation Technique 《Five Qi Dynasty Yuan》 Chapter 23 Basic Cultivation Technique ¡¶Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡· Trantor: 549690339 ¡°This is the Misty Sect¡¯s defining cultivation technique.¡± Ye Feng looked at the ancient tome with a solemn expression and slowly spoke. Then, he noticed something odd about the text. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, it¡¯s upside down.¡± Li Jiaojiao whispered a reminder. ¡°Ahem!¡± Ye Feng subtly corrected the orientation and finally saw the ancient characters on the cover. Basic Cultivation Technique: ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±. Long Tianxing blinked and said with a strange expression, ¡°Sect Leader, I remember ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± is a basic cultivation technique used throughout the Shenzhou Continent, how did it be our sect¡¯s defining technique?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s face stiffened. Of course, he had no idea that ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± was amoner¡¯s basic cultivation technique. After all, the Old Sect Leader had said before his seated meditation led to passing that it was the Misty Sect¡¯s defining technique and that he must take good care of it. But who knew, the Old Sect Leader had been so unscrupulous, deceiving him even on his deathbed. ¡°It¡¯s quite normal for Sect Master Uncle not to know this, after all, no one has told you before,¡± Li Jiaojiao stood up and exined at this moment. Hearing her exnation, Ye Feng quickly asked, ¡°Speaking of which, what are the categories of cultivation techniques?¡± Upon hearing this, Long Tianxing¡¯s face stiffened. The Sect Leader himself didn¡¯t know the categories of cultivation techniques, so how could he teach his own disciples? But recalling that Ye Feng was a master in the teaching of spells, how could he not understand the ssification of cultivation techniques? ¡°I understand now, the Sect Leader is pretending not to know so as to test his disciples¡¯ earnestness in their cultivation,¡± Long Tianxing figured. Then Li Jiaojiao earnestly began to exin, ¡°¡±Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± is a cultivation technique developed by numerous Ancient Saints of the Shenzhou Continent, including the methods of cultivation from the Qi Refining Realm to the peak of the Void Break Realm.¡± ¡°This technique allows one to cultivate the spiritual energies of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, eventually undergoing the ¡®Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡¯ at the peak of the Void Break Realm to instantly be a Saint.¡± ¡°Thus, it is a technique that can cultivate up to the level of an Ancient Saint. As for how to cultivate after bing a Saint, that we do not know.¡± ¡°Due to the wide dissemination and ease of cultivation of ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±, and because it¡¯s suitable for our constitutions, it has been categorized as a basic cultivation technique.¡± ¡°Nowadays, every cultivator practices this technique.¡± ¡°However, while cultivating the basic technique ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±, one can also practice auxiliary techniques to be stronger.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that the Liuyun Sect, a thousand miles from Whitefloat City, has their own auxiliary technique, the Liuyun Technique. Once cultivated, it not only allows the spiritual energy within one¡¯s body to flow more smoothly but also provides other amplifying effects.¡± ¡°Of course, auxiliary techniques are something only major sects possess. A sect like ours only has the basic technique ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±.¡± Li Jiaojiao, true to being a meticulous girl, spoke in great detail, enlightening Ye Feng like a sudden epiphany. ¡°So there¡¯s so much to consider with cultivation techniques.¡± Ye Feng suddenly nodded in realization, thinking, ¡°So it seems that ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± is like the main textbook for students, which everyone studies, whereas auxiliary techniques are like guidebooks that can make oneself stronger if studied.¡± After hearing this, Long Tianxing felt as if he had pushed open another door of mystery and his desire to cultivate deepened. ¡°At least a Star-Level Sect could have control of such auxiliary techniques, and within the entire Whitefloat City, probably only the City Lord would possess one!¡± Mo Ying said with her arms crossed, still appearing somewhat aloof. ¡°The Old Sect Leader once said that our City Lord indeed possesses an auxiliary technique that can drastically increase hisbat power, easily overpowering cultivators of the same level. In the entire Whitefloat City, he is the strongest within the Element Gathering Realm,¡± Shi Lei joined in. ¡°If only we could get our hands on an auxiliary technique,¡± Huo Yunjie mused longingly. ¡°With the current strength of our Misty Sect, if we had an auxiliary technique, it would probably lead to our extermination if word got out,¡± Mo Ying dashed everyone¡¯s hopes with her reality check. At her words, everyone else felt a chill. ¡°This is what they call ¡®a man is not guilty of his possessions, but having a treasure brings trouble¡¯,¡± Ye Feng sighed, ¡°Enough talk, let¡¯s start cultivating!¡± He flipped through the ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± and eximed softly, ¡°This cultivation technique is actually divided into five major volumes: Qi Refining, Element Gathering, Spirit Sea, Divine Origin, and Void Break, and right now only the first volume is avable.¡± ¡°Cultivation techniques require spirit stones to purchase, and our Misty Sect is too poor; the Old Sect Leader could only afford the first volume,¡± said Li Jiaojiao. Ye Feng asked, ¡°Where can I buy the subsequent volumes of the technique?¡± Li Jiaojiao thought for a moment and then said, ¡°They are for sale at the trade associations in Whitefloat City; it is said that you need more than one thousand pieces to buy the second volume of ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±.¡± ¡°That expensive?¡± Ye Feng was taken aback. He had thought that having two or three hundred spirit stones made the Misty Sect rtively wealthy; it turned out they couldn¡¯t even afford the second volume of the technique. ¡°Cultivate diligently and find opportunities to earn spirit stones in the future to develop the sect, otherwise we¡¯ll be so poor that we can¡¯t even afford cultivation techniques.¡± Ye Feng muttered to himself. Next, Mo Ying and the other disciples returned to their rooms to cultivate on their own. Ye Feng and Long Tianxing stayed in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, studying the ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± together, understanding the recorded routes of technique cirction, key points of cultivation, and so on. This ancient tome marked some of the Old Sect Leader¡¯s cultivation experiences, which they could follow for practice. Sometimes, walking the path of those before you is more convenient. ¡°Sect Leader, I will begin cultivating now,¡± Long Tianxing took just an incense stick¡¯s time to finish and memorize the entire content of the first volume, then sat cross-legged on the ground, with his palms facing upward, using his Spirit Eyes to gaze at the sky. Ye Feng activated his Spirit Eyes, intending to observe how Long Tianxing cultivated first. As Long Tianxing began to cultivate, a vortex of spiritual energy at the mountain peak started to separate five-colored spiritual energy, drawing it bit by bit into his body. Under Ye Feng¡¯s watchful eye, this aura circted several times in Long Tianxing¡¯s meridians before finally entering the Qi Sea and condensing into a small whirl of energy. ¡°Sect Leader, I¡¯ve reached the first level of Qi Refining,¡± Long Tianxing opened his eyes and eximed with delight. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s great!¡± Ye Feng said joyfully. After that, he began to cultivate in earnest. However, after half an hour, Ye Feng felt somewhat autistic. He had tried many times, but the surrounding spiritual energy remained motionless, beyond absorption, as if it was from a different world. With no choice, Ye Feng could only ask in his mind, ¡°System, why can¡¯t I cultivate?¡± ¡°The host is already at ¡®Qi Refining Ninth Level Peak +,¡¯ and as long as the disciples¡¯ cultivation levels increase, the host¡¯s cultivation level can also increase without the need to re-cultivate,¡± the System replied. Hearing this, Ye Feng was at a loss for words. He realized that his inability to cultivate was purely the fault of the damned System, insisting that he already had a cultivation level. But the problem was, he couldn¡¯t feel it at all! ¡°Am I destined to not live past a hundred years?¡± Ye Feng sighed deeply in his heart. ¡°Roar!¡± At that moment, a roar came from outside the door. Ye Feng was in a foul mood, but when he heard the noise, he rushed out of the door and saw Brother thead standing upright, charging at him with an angry face. Ye Feng smiled and went straight for a sliding tackle. Chapter 24 - 24 The Big Brother Who Descends from the Sky Chapter 24 The Big Brother Who Descends from the Sky Trantor: 549690339 Brother thead was dumbfounded. It would never have imagined that its opponent would start with a sliding tackle, sending it flying into the air. Then, Ye Feng bent his knees and waist, using all his strength to leap up, punching Brother thead with the force of his charge and sending it shooting up dozens of meters into the sky. When it fell back down, Ye Feng repeated his previous actions, punching Brother thead up into the air over and over again. In the end, Brother thead saw stars andy sprawled on the ground in all directions. However, its life force was still very stable; it was simply knocked unconscious and wouldn¡¯t die anytime soon. ¡°It¡¯s not dead yet?¡± Ye Feng was speechless. It¡¯s no wonder everyone says not to mess with Brother thead, firstly because this kind of creature fears neither heaven nor earth, and secondly because their vitality is so tenacious that they are tough to kill. Left with no choice, Ye Feng grabbed Brother thead by the tail and tossed it more than a hundred meters away, into a river at the base of the mountain, to be carried downstream. ¡°Now that¡¯s much better.¡± Ye Feng washed his hands clean, went back to the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, and fell fast asleep. He waspletely unaware of a figure sitting cross-legged on the roof, shocked behind the ck veil on her face. Mo Ying could not sleep. So she went up to the roof to enjoy the cool air, just in time to witness the entire process of Ye Feng beating Brother thead. ¡°Isn¡¯t his physique way too strong?¡± ¡°Could he be the one-in-a-million body cultivator?¡± ¡°To beat a High-rank Demon Soldier Level demon beast, on par with the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, to such a state, has his physical strength reached the Element Gathering Realm already?¡± ¡°If the Sect Leader has the strengthparable to someone in the Element Gathering Realm, it would be enough to establish a High Ranked Sect¡¡± Mo Ying thought about it and couldn¡¯t calm her mood. She realized that the Misty Sect was anything but simple. ¡°No wonder that youngdy asked me toe here in hiding; it seems she knows some secrets.¡± Mo Ying frowned slightly, leaped off the rooftop, and silently returned to her bedroom. The next morning dawned. Ye Feng stretchedzily and opened his eyes. Since he had given Brother thead a beatingst night, it dared not attack the whole night, allowing Ye Feng to sleep well. After getting up, Ye Feng went to the courtyard. Shi Lei and Huo Yunjie were already practicing their spells, aiming to perfect ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±, ¡°Wind Spirit Step¡±, and ¡°Iron Shield Technique.¡± Li Jiaojiao was busy in the kitchen. Mo Ying sat cross-legged on the roof, forming a sword gesture with her hand, controlling the Breeze-riding Sword with her own breath, and practicing the First Grade Spell ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡±. The Little White Foxy on the table, still sleeping soundly. ¡°Sect Leader, good morning!¡± Long Tianxing, carrying a bucket of water, walked from the backyard and greeted Ye Feng with a bright smile upon seeing him. ¡°You all got up pretty early!¡± Ye Feng nodded and walked toward the backyard. Misty Peak was about seven hundred meters tall. The summit was roughly a few dozen meters in diameter with fairly t terrain. In the backyard, there was a rock protruding several meters with a spring underneath that satisfied the daily water needs of the Misty Sect. After washing up, Ye Feng realized breakfast wasn¡¯t ready yet. He walked outside the door, looking down below. To the west about a dozen milesy the bustling Whitefloat City. Starting from the eastern city gate, a winding stone path passed right through the base of Misty Peak and led to other cities. ¡°Living high up does make for a broader view.¡± Ye Feng did some light exercise and was about to go back to eat breakfast when he noticed a fight seemed to be taking ce on the stone path at the foot of the mountain. After activating his Spirit Eyes, Ye Feng¡¯s vision became very good. With just one nce, he could see it was a pack of wolf-like demonic beasts attacking a convoy. It appeared to be a merchant group traveling from other cities to Whitefloat City. ¡°Come and have a look!¡± Ye Feng called out. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, what¡¯s wrong?¡± The others were startled by Ye Feng¡¯s call and hurriedly ran out, looking in the direction Ye Feng was pointing. ¡°It¡¯s demon beasts!¡± Mo Ying channeled spiritual energy into her eyes, greatly enhancing her vision to see the battle at the foot of the mountain clearly. ¡°There are five demonic beasts in total, all Netherworld Wolves, with four at the Middle-Rank Demon Soldier Level, equivalent to the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement, and one at the High-rank Demon Soldier Level, with unclear specific strength,¡± ¡°As for that merchant convoy, there are about fifteen people, with five of them severely injured and lying on the ground, the rest are resisting, and the strongest one is at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement but has been injured.¡± Mo Ying immediately reported the situation. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, should we go and save them?¡± Li Jiaojiao hastily asked. The other disciples all looked towards Ye Feng with an anxious gaze that seemed to say, Sect Leader, save them! Ye Feng was caught in a dilemma. He wasn¡¯t sure whether the merchant convoy was worth saving. After all, you can¡¯t judge a person¡¯s heart by their face; who knows if they were good or bad. He wouldn¡¯t forget the story of The Farmer and the Viper. But before Ye Feng could think further, he heard the relentless roar of Brother theading from the path up the mountain. The next moment, Brother thead leaped onto Misty Peak, stood upright, and charged angrily towards the group. The disciples were immediately startled. ¡°Such a tenacious life force!¡± Mo Ying was the most surprised. She had seen Ye Feng beat up Brother thead many times. If it were any other High-rank Demon Soldier Level Monster Beast, it would have been dead by now. Yet, Brother thead was still full of vigor. ¡°You dare toe back?¡± Ye Feng was utterly speechless, ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t panic, watch me teach it a lesson!¡± He charged forward in a sprint. Brother thead had learned his lesson and feared another sliding tackle from Ye Feng, so it immediatelyy prone on the ground. Seeing this, Ye Feng leaped over Brother thead, grabbed its tail, and spun it around like a windmill in mid-air for over a dozen revolutions before throwing it with all his might. By coincidence, the ce where Brother theadnded was exactly the spot where the merchant convoy was located. ¡°That was a mistake!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened. At this moment, on the ground. Five wolf-like demonic beasts were surrounding the merchant convoy of just over a dozen people, their eyes filled with ferocity. ¡°Everyone form a circle and protect the injured,¡± a burly man with an injured left armmanded while holding a chipped long knife, gasping for breath with tiger-like vignce in his eyes. This man was Wang Dachui, the captain of the convoy¡¯s guard squad. Behind him were two horse-drawn carriages, from the front one came the sound of hurried breathing. Clearly, there were people sitting inside. ¡°Brother Dachui, these are Netherworld Wolves, fierce and brutal, I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be able to hold them off much longer,¡± a young man covered in wounds said weakly. ¡°Whitefloat City is only tens of miles away from here, and there are quite a few cultivation sects around. As long as we hold on, there is definitely still hope!¡± Captain Wang Dachui roared. ¡°Defense circle!¡± Wang Dachui shouted. The remaining ten guards with fighting strength quickly circted their spiritual energy and congealed a semi-transparent rock wall in front of them, forming a defense circle. At a distance of ten meters away from them was the encirclement of the five Netherworld Wolves. The leader, radiating ghostly light and cold light in its eyes, opened its mouth full of sharp teeth. ¡°Woo-woo!¡± The alpha wolf howled, and one of the thinner Netherworld Wolves leaped up, about to jump onto the roof of the carriage at the center of the defense circle. But at that moment, a sudden change urred! A ck and white figure descended from the sky,nding perfectly on the Netherworld Wolf that had leaped up. Bang! A muffled sound. Brother thead made a grand entrance, sitting on the Netherworld Wolf and causing it to convulse and spit out blood. This unexpected turn of events shocked everyone present and also subdued the remaining four Netherworld Wolves. Chapter 25: The Mighty Sect Master Ye Chapter 25: The Mighty Sect Master Ye Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Woo-ao!¡± The Netherworld Wolf that had been severely injured by a heavynding still had a trace of fighting strength, waving its ws and scratching at Brother thead¡¯s body, but only managing to remove some fur. Although Brother thead wasn¡¯t injured, he was now enraged. ¡°Wah-ho!¡± Brother thead stood erect and, with a wave of his ws, tore the mid-rank Demon Soldier Level Netherworld Wolf to shreds in a matter of moments. This scene scared the onlookers half to death. They had thought the Netherworld Wolf was tough enough, but now a more terrifying big brother had dropped from the sky. Was this the end? The faces of the merchant caravan were ashen. ¡°Woo-ao!¡± The lead wolf, seeing its underling killed, was filled with resentment. However, upon getting a clear view of Brother thead¡¯s appearance, it was terrified to the point of ttening its tail against the ground, crawling backwards in a retreat that was exceptionallyical. The other Netherworld Wolves also retreated promptly. Brother thead couldn¡¯t be bothered with those Netherworld Wolves, who were once defeated by him, instead ring at the people from the merchant caravan with hatred. In his view, these people looked too simr to Ye Feng, who had roughed him up, and must, therefore, be his aplices. Consequently, he stood upright and pounced at them. ¡°Run for your lives!¡± The people didn¡¯t have the courage to fight. This was a High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast in its prime. Though it looked unfamiliar, itsbat prowess was terrifying, enough to sweep through their entire merchant caravan. ¡°You demon, cease your rampage!¡± At this moment, a booming voice came from the sky. Whoosh! A longsword carrying two figures descended rapidly. One of them leapt off, delivering a flying kick in mid-air. The previously fierce Brother thead was kicked and sent flying, crashing through several trees before being buried under the copsing timber. Ye Fengnded on the ground, creating two deep footprints. ¡°Sect Master, the demon beast is attacking again.¡± Mo Ying, standing on the Breeze-riding Sword, pointed to the distance and reminded him. Brother thead emerged, pushing aside the trees that covered him, charging furiously back into the fray. Ye Feng, not the least bit intimidated, approached and beat Brother thead until he was dizzy, then threw him into a nearby river, letting him float downstream. ¡°Hiss!¡± The people of the merchant caravan who had witnessed the entire process were already dumbstruck. Creak! The sound of the carriage door opening rang out, and three people hastily jumped out, kneeling before Ye Feng and speaking in unison: ¡°Thank you for saving our lives, kind stranger!¡± Ye Feng turned to look and saw a middle-aged man with a goatee, apanied by two children around the age of twelve, a boy and a girl, looking very much alike, like a pair of dragon-phoenix twins. ¡°We thank the elder for saving our lives!¡± The guards also knelt on one knee, paying their respects. If it weren¡¯t for this young man¡¯s intervention, they all feared they would have perished right there. ¡°Please stand, everyone. There¡¯s no need for formalities. Let¡¯s speak on our feet.¡± Ye Feng couldn¡¯t be certain of the origins of these people, but having ¡°Crisis Awareness,¡± he didn¡¯t detect any immediate danger to his sect, so he assumed these people wouldn¡¯t pose a threat to himself or his sect, and his demeanor softened considerably. ¡°We are a merchant caravan from Beacon Fire City, on our way to seek refuge in Whitefloat City, but we encountered Netherworld Wolves encircling us on the road. If not for the kind stranger¡¯s help, our Ouyang Family would have faced extinction,¡± said the goateed middle-aged merchant, still visibly shaken. Mo Yingnded on the ground, retracting the Breeze-riding Sword, and asked with a strange expression, ¡°The Beacon Fire City 200 li from here?¡± ¡°Indeed!¡± The goateed merchant nodded, still looking frightened, ¡°Beacon Fire City has been unsettledtely. For the safety of these two children, we had no choice but to move our entire family, but who knew the road would be just as perilous.¡± Out of curiosity, Ye Feng asked, ¡°What happened in Beacon Fire City?¡± He had heard of the ce, a regr city with about a hundred thousand people. ¡°Naturally, it¡¯s the work of demons causing trouble.¡± The middle-aged merchant sighed and began to recount the tale. From his introduction, Ye Feng and Mo Ying learned that the bearded merchant was named ¡°Ouyang Hao,¡± who had previously conducted business in Beacon Fire City, with a son and a daughter named ¡°Ouyang Feng¡± and ¡°Ouyang Yu¡± respectively. At first, Beacon Fire City had been quite safe. But recently, there had been frequent monster disturbances within the city, causing panic among its residents, with almost everyone who could moving away. Ouyang Hao¡¯s wife¡¯s family was conveniently located in Whitefloat City, and as she was residing there at the time, Ouyang Hao decided to bring his entire family over to seek refuge. On the journey thus far, relying on the protection of the guard squad leader ¡°Wang Dachui,¡± an Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement cultivator, and his dozen or so guards, they had managed without incident. However, Ouyang Hao had not expected that they would be ambushed by a Netherworld Wolf just a dozen miles away from Whitefloat City. Upon understanding the whole story, Ye Feng had an epiphany. ¡°May I know the name of my benefactor, and from which sect you hail?¡± asked Ouyang Hao. ¡°Ye Feng, Sect Leader of Misty Sect.¡± Ye Feng casually stood with his hands sped behind his back, doing his best to appear like a senior expert. Misty Sect? Never heard of it! Still, this seemingly mortal benefactor had the strength to defeat a High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast, which meant his sect must be formidable. Ouyang Hao thought of many things, hurriedly pushing his two children in front of him and pleading, ¡°Sect Master Ye, these two are my only children, both quite clever and sensible, and they have both been found to have Lower Grade root bones. Might they have the honor of joining your sect?¡± At these words, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened in shock. He had been so focused on rescuing them that he had almost forgotten about the discipleship request task that was yet to bepleted, and he just needed two more people. If he epted Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, he would have the ten disciples needed. The newbie gift pack was also soon to be his! With this thought, Ye Feng happily agreed, ¡°It¡¯s possible.¡± ¡°Hurry and pay your respects to the Sect Leader.¡± Upon hearing Ye Feng¡¯s consent, Ouyang Hao quickly urged his children. ¡°We¡¯ve seen the Sect Leader,¡± said Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, who were even younger than Long Tianxing, appearing quite well-behaved. ¡°Sect Leader, someone ising.¡± Mo Ying suddenly pointed in the direction of Whitefloat City and spoke up. On the stone-paved road, two figures were approaching on horseback. One of them sported a shining bald head¡ªit was none other than Steward Zhou Jiaqian. The other was Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai. ¡°Brother-inw, you¡¯ve finally arrived. Was the road safe?¡± Zhou Jiaqian called out before he had even arrived. Afterward, he noticed Ye Feng and Mo Ying and could not help but be taken aback. Approaching, Zhou Jiaqian and Zhou Jiacai saw the tattered remains of the Netherworld Wolf on the ground, their eyes widening as they asked in concern, ¡°Brother-inw, did you face danger?¡± Ouyang Hao, seeing the Zhou Family Brothers, finally let out a sigh of relief and said, ¡°Haha! Yes, we did run into danger earlier, but fortunately, Sect Master Yu of Misty Sect stepped in and repelled the monster, otherwise, you might not have seen me.¡± ¡°Repelled the monster? Sect Master Ye?¡± Upon hearing this, the Zhou Family Brothers exchanged looks, both feeling incredulous. Ye Feng stood to the side, his expression somewhat peculiar. It was only now that he realized Ouyang Hao¡¯s wife was the sister of the Zhou Family Brothers. ¡°Roar!¡± Just at that moment, a familiar roar echoed. ¡°No good, it¡¯s that demon beast!¡± The Zhou Family Brothers¡¯ faces suddenly changed, bracing themselves as if facing a great enemy. They knew that voice all too well. Just two nights ago, even with the brothersbining forces, they were no match for that demon beast. However, Ouyang Hao, standing nearby, was not the least bit frightened, confidently stating, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my two brothers-inw, it¡¯s only that High-rank Demon Soldier Level beast from earlier. With Sect Master Ye here, it will certainly be defeated.¡± Hearing this, the Zhou Family Brothers suddenly felt as if their minds were having trouble keeping up. Chapter 26: Newbie Gift Pack 26 Chapter 26: Newbie Gift Pack "Roar!" Brother thead tore through the bushes by the side of the road, leapt onto the path, stood upright, and, roaring, pounced toward Ye Feng. The Zhou Family Brothers initially thought Brother thead was charging at them, but upon closer inspection, they realized that theirpanion Ye Feng was the object of its enmity! "This guy, really relentless." Ye Feng swiftly stepped forward, easily dodging Brother thead''s sharp ws, and then kicked it dozens of meters away, right into a deep pit. It fell into an underground river and was swept away, unable to return for quite some time. "How... how is that possible?" The Zhou Family Brothers stood dumbfounded. Ye Feng is just a mortal, isn''t he? How could he possibly have such quick reflexes, effortlessly evading the attack of that demonic beast? What''s even more terrifying is that Ye Feng actually kicked it dozens of meters away with a single kick! Is that the strength of a mortal? The two brothers of the Zhou Family dropped their jaws, as if they had seen a ghost. "True to form, our benefactor kicked away a high-rank demon soldier level beast with one move. My two children training in your Misty Sect will definitely stand out in the future," Ouyang Hao said, his face full of excitement and anticipation. "My two nephews joined the Misty Sect?" Steward Zhou Jiaqian was bbergasted. He had corresponded with Ouyang Hao earlier, saying that once they arrived at Whitefloat City, he would introduce his two nephews to a high-ranked sect. But Ouyang Hao had actually let these two nephews join the Misty Sect! "What, is that a problem?" Ouyang Hao noticed that Zhou Jiaqian''s expression was a bit off and asked curiously. "Of course not, it''s entirely up to my brother-inw," said Steward Zhou Jiaqian, nodding repeatedly. If it had been before, he definitely wouldn''t have been happy about his nephews joining a low-ranked sect like Misty Sect. Especially after watching Ye Feng effortlessly deal with Brother thead, Zhou Jiaqian''s view of Misty Sect hadpletely changed. His nephews joining here didn''t seem any worse than them entering a high-ranked sect. "Let''s not talk about that for now. Sect Master Ye saved our Ouyang family, so he should be invited into the city for a feast as thanks," said Ouyang Hao as he patted his chest with a "I''m treating" stance. "There''s no need for a feast; I need to first take them back to the sect for registration," Ye Feng said, pointing at Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, looking somewhat anxious. Seeing that the assessment period task was about to bepleted, where would he have time for a feast? It would be more prudent to first register their information and receive the neer''s gift package. "How about this, Sect Master Ye? You first take the two nephews back to Misty Peak for registration, and I will escort my brother-inw back to the city. Tonight, I will host a banquet on behalf of the Zhou Family for the entire Misty Sect. Someone wille to fetch your sect''s members this afternoon," suggested Steward Zhou Jiaqian, offering apromise. "I have no problem with that." Since it was in the evening and there was no time conflict, Ye Feng readily agreed. "Alright then," nodded Ouyang Hao. "In that case, I shall take my leave first," said Ye Feng, bowing to everyone, then leaped onto the Breeze-riding Sword released by Mo Ying, taking Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu with him as they soared into the sky, quickly vanishing from sight. "Brother-inw, let''s head back to the city! Big sis has been fretful these past few days, wanting to see you," said Zhou Jiaqian. "First, tend to the wounded, and then we''ll set off!" Ouyang Hao, considerate of his subordinates, ordered a brief respite on the spot before embarking. ... Atop Misty Peak. Li Jiaojiao stood on the edge of the cliff, looking out expectantly. Seeing Ye Feng and Mo Ying return, her eyes lit up and she asked curiously, "Sect Master Uncle, you''ve finally returned. Who are these two little brothers and little sister?" Ye Feng spoke happily, "These are Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu. From now on, they will be the tenth and eleventh disciples of our sect." He hastily pulled the siblings to the Sect Leader''s Great Hall, took out the Book of Names, and registered them with the utmost speed. As the Sect Leader''s Seal was stamped down, a strange sensation washed over his heart. "Ding, received registered disciple ''Ouyang Feng,'' lower grade spiritual roots, currently without cultivation." "Ding, received registered disciple ''Ouyang Yu,'' lower grade spiritual roots, currently without cultivation." The System''s promotion sound chimed in. Ye Feng found that the progress bar for the assessment period task rose to "99%" but did not reach one hundred percent. Just as he was at his wit''s end, he heard the System''s voice again. "Congrattions to the host for recruiting ten disciples within seven days, including three Outer Sect Disciples and seven Registered Disciples, with the highest cultivation among them having reached the seventhyer of Qi Refinement, exceeding the task requirements." As the voice faded, the progress bar instantly hit "100%." "Congrattions to the host forpleting the assessment period task, the System is now permanently bound and cannot be changed!" "Ding, identity updated, congrattions to the host for bing the owner of the ''Strongest Sect Leader System''." "The newbie gift pack will now be settled, and since the host has exceeded the task requirements, the quality of the gift pack has been improved, please check the rewards carefully!" As the System''s voice sounded again, Ye Feng was pleasantly surprised to find several lines of light blue text appearing before his eyes. [Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills¡Á10] [Sect Storage Space¡Á10 cubic meters] [First Grade Spell"All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception"] [Auxiliary Cultivation Method"The Second Qi Sea - Upper Volume"] [Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Spirit Origin Clock] A total of five rewards. Ye Feng became excited and said to the other disciples, "You guys show the two junior brothers and sisters around to get familiar with the surroundings; I have some matters to attend to." Having said that, he closed the door of the Sect Leader''s Great Hall. After some exploration, Ye Feng discovered that as soon as his consciousness touched those words in his line of sight, corresponding information immediately flowed to him. [Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pill: An elixir used to enhance cultivation, suitable for use in the Qi Refining Realm.] "So it''s an elixir for increasing one''s cultivation, looks to be quite good." Ye Feng was somewhat pleased. With an excited heart, Ye Feng opened the introduction to "The Second Qi Sea - Upper Volume." The string of text slowly unfolded before his eyes. Comment In the Shenzhou Continent, elixirs and cultivation levels corresponded to each other, and they were named: Qi Pill, Origin Pill, Spirit Pill, Divine Elixir, Void Pill, and Saint Pill, and each grade was further divided into Lower Grade, Middle Grade, Upper Grade, and Supreme Grade. Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills were the lowest grade elixir, but the price was not cheap, as one pill could sell for at least five Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Ye Feng continued to read on. [Sect Storage Space: System attached, absolutely hidden and secure, items can be stored or retrieved at any time, with an initial space of ten cubic meters.] Seeing this, Ye Feng realized he could connect with apletely enclosed dimensional space, which wasn''t veryrge, with its length, width, and height measuring 2 meters, 2 meters, and 2.5 meters respectively, for a total volume of exactly 10 cubic meters. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om "It seems this is the Sect Storage Space, alsomonly known as the System Space," Ye Feng said to himself. His consciousness peered into the Sect Storage Space and found that it contained ten thumb-sized white pills¡ªclearly the Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills. Besides that, there were two ancient texts and an ancient bronze clock the size of a teacup. "The rest must be the First Grade Spell ''All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception,'' the Auxiliary Cultivation Method ''The Second Qi Sea - Upper Volume,'' and the Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Spirit Origin Clock," Ye Feng deduced quietly to himself. Suddenly, he widened his eyes, his focus entirely on the ancient book titled "The Second Qi Sea - Upper Volume." "Wait a second! It''s actually an auxiliary cultivation method, not a spell; I misread it just now," Ye Feng gasped. If it truly were an auxiliary cultivation method, then the value of the newbie gift pack was frightening indeed. It was said that an auxiliary cultivation method started at a minimum of one thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones and were so valuable they were virtually impossible to buy. With an excited heart, Ye Feng opened the introduction to "The Second Qi Sea - Upper Volume." Chapter 27: Jia Lians Visit 27 Chapter 27: Jia Li''an''s Visit Ye Feng saw the introduction. ["The Second Qi Sea - Upper Volume": An auxiliary cultivation method created by a mysterious person. After cultivation, it creates an auxiliary Qi Sea above the original one, allowing the practitioner to store more spiritual energy than other cultivators of the same level...] There was a long string of introduction following that, and Ye Feng read every word until he finally rubbed his temples. "It turns out to be an auxiliary cultivation method that increases capacity, it seems not very powerful." "But, having more spiritual energy storage allows casting more spells, sustaining longer in battle." "Moreover, after cultivating the Second Qi Sea, it doesn''t make the cultivation bottleneck harder. Overall, this auxiliary cultivation method is pretty good." "However, the ''Second Qi Sea'' I have now is only the Upper Volume. Once cultivated, it will allow the Second Qi Sea to expand to one-third of the capacity of my own Qi Sea, which is equivalent to a small increase in realm." "Based on the introduction above, this auxiliary cultivation method is divided into upper, middle, and lower volumes. If cultivated to the lower volume, the capacity of the Second Qi Sea can be equal to the original Qi Sea. In total, that would double the overall capacity of the Qi Sea, which is quite impressive." Ye Feng digested this information, his eyes shining with anticipation to acquire theplete "Second Qi Sea" to further expand his Qi Sea capacity. Next, Ye Feng looked at the spell called "All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception." ["All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception": A First Grade Spell rted to perception. Once cultivated, it releases spiritual energy outward, like a spherical film expanding outwards, mapping the scenes encountered into the mind...] The introduction to this spell wasn''t too long, just a few hundred characters, which Ye Feng read swiftly. "With the cultivation level of Qi Refinement First Grade when casting this spell, I can perceive everything within a radius of ten meters, even through walls, which is quite remarkable." "The higher the proficiency, the more detailed the perception." "As for the range of perception, it can increase with the advancement of cultivation level." Ye Feng processed the introduction of this spell, thinking to himself that it was truly a premium product from the system. Ultimately, he focused his attention on the Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Spirit Origin Clock. With a mere thought. The Spirit Origin Clock appeared in the palm of Ye Feng. It looked ancient, as if made from bronze, only as tall as a teacup, and not very heavy. Somehow, Ye Feng found he had formed a special connection with the Spirit Origin Clock, as if he could control it at will, which felt very strange to him. [Spirit Origin Clock: Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, can suppress any existence below the Element Gathering Realm. Engraved with a "Spirit Attracting Formation," it can automatically absorb nature''s spiritual energy to replenish its losses] [Bound to: Ye Feng] [Note: Has the "Trustee" function, where the bound user can temporarily designate a "trustee" to use this item] After digesting the information about the Spirit Origin Clock, Ye Feng was pleasantly surprised. He had always been troubled by his inability to use his cultivation, to the extent that he couldn''t even use a Flying Sword. But now it was different. Even if he couldn''t wield his own cultivation, he could still activate the Spirit Origin Clock. Following that, Ye Feng began to familiarize himself with operating this Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact. Outside the Sect Leader''s Great Hall. Shi Lei was walking through the grounds of the Misty Sect with Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, introducing the people and things around them, and the group gradually became more familiar. At this moment, ten miles away. Jia Li''an and Jia Yn left the eastern city gate. "My daughter, today I will thoroughly inspect the Misty Sect. If it does not satisfy me, you must withdraw." Jia Li''an spoke sternly. He took out a bamboo leaf-shaped spiritual artifact from his robe and ced it on the ground. It quickly swelled into a huge bamboo leaf one meter wide and seven meters long, floating half a foot above the ground. "It''s the Lower Grade Flying Spirit Artifact ''Bamboo Leaf Boat''; are these people from the Jia Family who are cultivators?" "It is said that the Bamboo Leaf Boat costs one hundred and fifty Lower Grade Spirit Stones, beyond the means ofmon folks." "Although it''s a bit green, I would like to try it out too!" Under the admiring gazes of onlookers, Jia Li''an, along with Jia Yn, Xia He, and Qiu Ju, boarded the Bamboo Leaf Boat and smoothly flew toward Misty Peak. ... Misty Peak. Ye Feng opened the door to the Sect Leader''s Great Hall. He had learned how to use the Spirit Origin Clock, and at the same time, absorbed the cultivation methods of "The Second Qi Sea - Upper Volume" and "All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception". As for the cultivation techniques and spells that were system rewards, he could understand them at first nce, but was useless when he tried to learn them. Even so, with the knowledge in his mind, teaching his sect''s disciples to cultivate posed no difficulty whatsoever. p p p! Ye Feng stood in the courtyard, pped his hands, and summoned all the disciples of the sect. "Second Qi Sea" is an auxiliary cultivation method, too important to teach now, must wait until the Sect is stronger, otherwise, it could bring about a cmity that would lead to the sect''s destruction. Whereas "All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception" is just a First Grade Spell, which could be directly taught to the disciples without worrying about safety. "Sect Master Uncle, what''s the matter?" Li Jiaojiao was the first to run out, followed closely by the other disciples, curiously looking at Ye Feng. "I have here..." Ye Feng was just about to take out the ancient book that recorded "All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception" when he heard a strong and deep voiceing from outside. "Sect Master Ye, I am Jia Li''an, head of the Jia Family,ing to pay a visit with my daughter Jia Yn." No sooner had the voice fallen than Ye Feng saw a huge bamboo leaf descend from the sky andnd on the empty space outside the gate. "Even Jia Yn''s father hase?" Ye Feng was surprised and led the disciples out the gate, seeing the four people standing outside. "This must be Sect Master Ye! Truly young and talented. I am Yu Lan''s father, Jia Li''an." Jia Li''anplimented Ye Feng upon seeing him. But in his heart, he secretly thought: Ye Feng is just as the rumors say, merely a mortal. It seems my daughter cannot stay here, lest it dy her future. "So you are the head of the Jia Family, what an honor to meet you!" Ye Feng''s response was somewhat perfunctory. It wasn''t that he had anything against Jia Li''an, but he heard the familiar roar of defianceing up the mountain, which gave him a faint sense of pain. Brother thead hade again to take a beating... "A High-rank Demon Soldier Level demon beast has descended!" Jia Li''an felt a powerful demonic aura approaching from behind and immediately conjured a hemispherical shield with a diameter of three meters around him, protecting himself and Jia Yn, Xia He, and Qiu Ju. "Given the strength of Misty Sect, they definitely can''t beat a High-rank Demon Soldier Level beast. Soon, Ye Feng will surely beg for my help. Then, I can use this as an excuse to say that Misty Sect can''t ensure my daughter''s safety, and have her leave Misty Sect." In the span of a few breaths, Jia Li''an had already concocted a clever n. The next moment, Brother thead arrived! It was the same old move, standing upright, charging at Ye Feng with bared fangs and ws. Where it passed, the knee-high grass was pressed down by the powerful demonic aura, showing how furious Brother thead was. "Such a strong demonic aura!" Jia Li''an''s eyes flickered, feeling that he could only go fifty-fifty against Brother thead. He was somewhat worried and was about to tell Ye Feng to flee. But when he turned around, Jia Li''an saw Ye Feng and the disciples of Misty Sect looking impatient, not afraid in the slightest. What kind of expression is that? Jia Li''an was confused. Ye Feng saw the look on Jia Li''an''s face and his actions and thought he was afraid, so he calmly said: "Head of the Jia Family, no need to worry, this demon beast is not strong, I can kick it away with one foot." With that, Ye Feng stepped forward and delivered a kick. Brother thead rolled down the mountain for the nth time, and no one knew if he woulde back like Grey Wolf next time. "This!" n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Jia Li''an watched the scene, and his eyes nearly popped out, his hand forming gestures trembling. Chapter Chapter 28 Change of Attitude 28 Chapter 28 Change of Attitude After kicking the pitiful Brother thead down the mountain, Ye Feng turned around, a sunny expression on his face as he looked at Jia Li''an and said: "It''s all settled now, the Jia Family head can retract the shield, keeping it up all the time, what a waste of spiritual power!" Upon hearing this, Jia Li''an''s mouth twitched. It seemed his action of deploying the shield was mistaken by Ye Feng for fear, which was embarrassingly humiliating! But recalling how Ye Feng dealt with Brother thead, Jia Li''an''splexion changed abruptly, and he thought to himself: "Ye Feng''s movements seemed effortless, yet he precisely avoided the demonic beast''s attack, his physique so strong he could crush a high-rank demon soldier¡ªtruly terrifying!" "It turns out, I was the one who misjudged." "It seems that my daughter staying in the Misty Sect is also a very good choice." With that thought, Jia Li''an was secretly relieved that he hadn''t yet mentioned anything about his daughter leaving the Misty Sect. As long as he didn''t say it, it was as if the matter didn''t exist. Therefore, Jia Li''an immediately withdrew the shield and cupped his hands towards Ye Feng, saying: "Sect Master Ye is indeed as powerful as the rumors say. It''s a fortunate thing for my daughter to have joined the Misty Sect." Upon hearing this, Jia Yn blinked with an odd expression and said, "Dad, I remember beforeing here, you were telling me to leave the Misty Sect!" Jia Li''an red and said, "Nonsense!" Perhaps feeling somewhat guilty, Jia Li''an pointed towards Whitefloat City and said: "It was your grandfather who said that. In truth, as a father, I''ve always supported your joining the Misty Sect, otherwise why would I personallye to visit today?" "What?" Jia Yn was stunned by Jia Li''an''s buck-passing tactic and didn''t know what to say for a moment. Seeing the father and daughter staring at each other with wide eyes, Ye Feng could guess the reason, but he just smiled and didn''t expose it. "Now that everyone''s here, let''s enter and have a chat!" Ye Feng suddenly spoke up. Seizing the opportunity, Jia Li''an no longer "contended" with Jia Yn and followed the flow into the Misty Sect. Bang! Although the gate had been kicked to ruins, some nks were still connected to the frame. Just as Jia Li''an stepped over the threshold, a rotten nk happened to fall down, hitting him on the head. Despite being at the ninth level of Qi Refinement and having a strong physique, Jia Li''an wasn''t hurt but ended up covered in dust. "This gate..." Only then did Jia Li''an realize that the grand entrance to the Misty Sect was gone, and even the courtyard inside was dpidated,parable to a broken-down roadside temple. Ye Feng''s face filled with embarrassment, and he coughed and said, "The Jia Family head need not worry, these past few days, I''ve been busy recruiting new disciples. In time, the courtyard will be renovated, ensuring every disciple has their own bedroom." "It''s no trouble at all, the harsher the environment, the better to temper one''s will. My daughter training here will surely elerate her cultivation progress." Jia Li''an spoke against his conscience. If it weren''t for Ye Feng demonstrating his astonishing power, Jia Li''an would have run off with Jia Yn without a second word upon seeing such rundown surroundings. "Does your sect have a water source at the mountaintop?" Jia Li''an asked at this moment. "The Jia Family head need not worry, we do have a water source here, and it flows throughout the year." Ye Feng led the group around the Sect Leader''s Great Hall to the backyard. In the center, there was a rock several meters high with a spring eye right below, forming a pond-like body of water about a foot deep, conveniently providing water. As for the surroundings, they were encircled by dpidated thatched huts, except for one that was abination kitchen andtrine; the rest served as the disciples'' bedrooms. "This environment..." Jia Li''an was at a loss for words. In his view, the Misty Sect''s ramshackle buildings weren''t much different from an average farmer''s courtyard. At most, the difference was that a farmer''s courtyard is on t ground while the Misty Sect is located at the mountaintop. "The water is indeed cool and sweet, but I have no idea where ites from..." 16:29 Jia Li''an scooped up some water from the spring''s eye with his hands and took a sip, finding it quite satisfactory¡ªa small constion. Ye Feng nced at the time and noticed it was almost noon. He then said, "It''s gettingte. Let''s all sit down and have a meal!" "Oh, there''s really no need!" Jia Li''an shook his head repeatedly. He was ustomed to exotic delicacies, even the greens he ate were soaked in Spiritual Spring water, how could he possibly enjoy the simple meals of the Misty Sect. But then Jia Li''an had a second thought, changed his mind, and said, "Still, let''s have a taste!" After all, just one bite should be swallowable. Jia Li''an silently mused. Before long, Li Jiaojiao had finished preparing the meal, setting a table in the Sect Leader''s Great Hall. "Huh, this tastes pretty good!" Jia Li''an took a bite of the greens and found that they were not bad, perhaps because they were washed with the water from the backyard spring. "The environment here is a bitcking, but the food is alright. It won''t be too hard for my daughter to stay here. The main thing is, she can learn skills from Sect Master Ye," Jia Li''an thought to himself. The thought that Ye Feng could even teach an iplete "Falling Blooms in Profusion" spell made Jia Li''an quite eager. He asked, "Sect Master Ye, I heard you could teach the iplete Second-Grade Spell "Falling Blooms in Profusion", could you perhaps teach me as well?" Seeing Ye Feng''s hesitation, Jia Li''an switched to "money-spending mode" and said: "It won''t be a free lesson. As long as Sect Master Ye teaches me, the Jia Family will cover the renovation costs for the Misty Sect." Jia Li''an had already estimated that renovating the Misty Sect would cost about ten Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Even if it were several times more, the Jia Family could afford it. Ye Feng and all the disciples looked at Jia Li''an in surprise, even Jia Yn found it unbelievable. After some thought, Ye Feng said, "There''s no need for the Jia Family Head to spend the money, but I do have one condition." "Please, speak freely!" "I want to be able to teach the "Falling Blooms in Profusion" spell to the disciples of the Misty Sect as well." Jia Li''an hesitated for a moment, then said: "To tell you the truth, although "Falling Blooms in Profusion" is a spell passed down by our Jia Family, it is an iplete version and cannot be practiced to the point of Minor Achievement. Sect Master Ye, with your extraordinary insight, has deduced the remaining parts, so of course, you can teach it freely. Moreover, for this, I owe you my thanks!" "I see." Ye Feng showed a look of sudden realization. He had asked this only because he didn''t want the disciples of the Misty Sect to be targeted by members of the Jia Family when they used "Falling Blooms in Profusion" in the future. Now that even the head of the Jia Family felt it was fine, Ye Feng had no concerns. After the meal. Ye Feng drew a new diagram of the meridian cirction and pointed at several areas, saying: "Yesterday was too hasty, I missed a few key points. Now that they have been filled in, follow this for cultivation, and reaching Major Achievement won''t be a problem, but to reach Perfection, you''ll still need to wait for me to ponder on it further." Ye Feng didn''t want to reveal too much, so he didn''t draw it all out. "Thank you, Sect Master Ye. Tomorrow I will send craftsmen to the Misty Sect to assist you with the renovation, farewell!" Having obtained a moreplete meridian cirction diagram, Jia Li''an lost all interest in lingering for food. He stepped onto his Bamboo Leaf Boat, and in the blink of an eye, he was out of sight. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om "Dad!" Jia Yn rolled her eyes in frustration as Jia Li''an simply ran off. But she soon cheered up. Because atst, she could officially stay and cultivate at the Misty Sect. Ye Feng, on the other hand, was looking at the Bamboo Leaf Boat with a face full of envy. Chapter 29: Iron Claw Dragon Eagle, Danger in the Skies 29 Chapter 29: Iron w Dragon Eagle, Danger in the Skies "This is a Lower Grade Flying Spirit Artifact ''Bamboo Leaf Boat,'' priced at one hundred and fifty Lower Grade Spirit Stones," Mo Ying said out of the blue, seeing the expression on Ye Feng''s face. "That expensive!" Ye Feng''s eyes widened in shock. "The price for a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact is over one hundred Spirit Stones and isn''t cheap," Mo Ying exined. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng looked at Mo Ying as if he had discovered a new world, widening his eyes in surprise. He remembered that when Mo Ying had joined the Misty Sect, she first paid a hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones as the beginner''s fee. Moreover, Mo Ying also had a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Breeze-riding Sword; she was quite wealthy! "Don''t look at me; I''m broke now." How could Mo Ying not guess what Ye Feng was thinking? She crossed her arms, turned around, and jumped onto the roof to start cultivating. "Who was that just now?" At that moment, Jia Yn pointed to the rooftop and asked. "Her name is Mo Ying; she is your fourth senior sister," Ye Feng said, pointing at the others, introducing them one by one. Before long, Jia Yn, Xia He, and Qiu Ju had started to integrate into the Misty Sect. The current Misty Sect was too rundown, and although the peak had a total area of ten acres, the built area was rtively small and couldn''t amodate that many people. Therefore, the six female disciples¡ªJia Yn, Xia He, Qiu Ju, Mo Ying, Li Jiaojiao, and Ouyang Yu¡ªhad to squeeze in together for the time being. As for Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, Long Tianxing, and Ouyang Feng, even though they were also squished into one room, it was much more spacious. "It looks like I need to finish the design drawing today, re-n the sect and leave some vacantnd." Thinking this, Ye Feng jumped onto the rooftop. Mo Ying was coincidentally sitting cross-legged there and, startled by the sudden presence of someone beside her, instantly drew her sword. "What are you doing?" Ye Feng asked innocently, hearing the grating sound of the sword being drawn and looking at Mo Ying, as well as the Breeze-riding Sword she was holding. Realizing that she had overreacted, Mo Ying''s face turned embarrassed, but thankfully, the ck veil hid it, and Ye Feng couldn''t see. She quickly said, "I am getting ready to practice sword techniques." "That''s perfect, take me for a ride," Ye Feng pointed down, "I am nning to draw a map of the peak and re-n a bit; I need to rise above to see the terrain." "Oh." Mo Ying tossed her sword, making it levitate above the rooftop, and brought Ye Feng aboard, gradually flying to a spot several dozen meters above the peak. "Truly worthy of the Sword Control Technique!" Long Tianxing, standing in the courtyard, looked up at Ye Feng and Mo Ying with envy. "This is indeed the Sword Control Technique, and it''s a Major Achievement." Jia Yn came over, looking at the two in the sky, and said softly. "Seventh junior sister, can I learn it?" Long Tianxing asked with hope. Upon hearing this title, Jia Yn nearlyughed out loud, "I joined the sect after you; you should call me junior sister." Long Tianxing scratched his head, thinking to himself that she was several years older than him; how could he dare call her junior sister? "Sure, junior sister." Although Long Tianxing was reluctant, he was honest, and added, "Then how should I cultivate the Sword Control Technique?" Jia Yn, looking at the sky, exined: "Actually, the Sword Control Technique is just a general term. As long as you cultivate any spell rted to swords, you can fly with a sword, but it consumes a lot of Spiritual Energy." Long Tianxing showed a sudden realization and asked, "What if I don''t have the relevant spells or a flying sword?" "Then you''re out of luck," Jia Yn said. "But what if I want to fly?" Long Tianxing asked. Jia Yn smiled sweetly, "There are many ways to fly, aside from the Sword Control Technique; you can also ride on Flying Spirit Artifacts or use a Flight Spell." As she said this, Jia Yn made hand seals and cast a nearly Major Achievement ''Falling Petals in Profusion,'' causing countless beautiful pink petals to appear, rapidly forming into a bird with a two-meter wingspan. Jia Yn hopped onto the bird''s back and, shing Long Tianxing a charming smile, said, "This is a Flight Spell. However, it drains a lot of Spiritual Power, so it''s only suitable for short-distance flight." As soon as she finished speaking, she had already flown up into the sky. "So awesome!" Long Tianxing watched Jia Yn soaring into the sky, her blue pupils filled with envy. In mid-air. Ye Feng was holding a piece of paper and a pen, carefully drawing a map of the top of Misty Peak. His movements were fast, by the time Jia Yn reached mid-air, he had already finished drawing. Ye Feng was startled to see Jia Yn high in the air and loudly reminded her: "Your "Falling Blooms in Profusion" Spell isn''t yet fully mastered. There are ws. Although you can fly, it consumes Spiritual Energy very quickly. It''s too dangerous high up there;e back quickly." Jia Ynughed and said, "No problem, I can hold on." Suddenly, a gust of wind blew from a distance. The map in Ye Feng''s hands was torn by the wind, half of it was left in his hands, while the other half flew away into the distance. "Sect Leader, don''t worry, I''ll get it back for you." Jia Yn controlled the petal bird to chase after it, and it wasn''t long before she caught the other half of the map and was about to return. But at that moment, Mo Ying sensed a demonic aura approaching from the sky and eximed in rm: "Danger!" Just as her voice fell, Mo Ying spotted a giant eagle with a wingspan of five meters pping towards them. She used her Spirit Eyes and eximed in surprise: "It''s a Middle-Rank Demon Soldier Level ''Iron w Dragon Eagle;'' hurry back to the peak!" But her warning was already toote. The Iron w Dragon Eagle closed the distance to Jia Yn in an instant. Its huge and sharp ws easily tore through the petal bird. At the same time, the burst of energy caused Jia Yn to whimper, her mouth bleeding from the impact. She couldn''t continue to use "Falling Blooms in Profusion", and her figure, uncontroble, began to fall from a height of over seven hundred meters. "Quick, save her!" Mo Ying, without a word, moved quickly. She used her Flying Sword to carry Ye Feng, speeding through the sky towards Jia Yn. "Ah, this is bad!" Long Tianxing saw this scene and let out a shriek. "It''s the Iron w Dragon Eagle!" Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and the other disciples also burst out of their rooms just in time to see the Iron w Dragon Eagle return, diving towards Jia Yn. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Xia He, Qiu Ju, and the others had already been frightened into a panic, their eyes filled with worry and fear. "Monster, how dare you attack a Disciple of the Misty Sect!" Ye Feng patted Mo Ying''s shoulder, jumped from the Breeze-riding Sword, mounted the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, and punched it, sending it howling in pain and falling towards the ground. "Save Jia Yn first!" Ye Feng shouted, stopping Mo Ying who was about to rush to his aid. Hearing this, Mo Ying decisively sped up, caught the falling Jia Yn, and turned back, only to see that Ye Feng had already grabbed onto the neck of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, plummeting down with it. "Sect Leader, be careful!" The disciples, seeing this ordeal, felt their hearts leap to their throats. Falling from such a height could be fatal unless one was as lucky as Brother thead. "Fourth Senior Sister, quickly save the Sect Leader!" Jia Yn coughed up a mouthful of blood, frantically speaking to Mo Ying. At this moment, the wind was very strong. Mo Ying''s veil was lifted by the wind, revealing a face as if corroded by poison fumes, giving Jia Yn quite a shock. Although Mo Ying heard the exmations beside her, she ignored them, instead speeding up her drop and chasing after Ye Feng, who was falling rapidly with the Iron w Dragon Eagle. Chapter 30 A Flying Mount 30 Chapter 30 A Flying Mount "Don''t worry about me!" Ye Feng firmly gripped the Iron w Dragon Eagle''s neck with his legs and found that he had actually knocked the creature unconscious with a single punch, which was why it couldn''t keep flying. "Wake up!" Ye Feng pried open the Iron w Dragon Eagle''s eyelids and blew into its eyes repeatedly, trying to wake it up. Momentster, the Iron w Dragon Eagle realized it was plummeting towards the ground at a high speed, its pupils dted in shock, and it began to p its wings frantically, taking to the skies once more. "Whew!" The disciples all breathed a sigh of relief at the sight. Although they had witnessed Ye Feng''s formidable strength, they couldn''t guarantee that he woulde out unscathed if he fell from such a height. However, they noticed another problem. "Look, the Iron w Dragon Eagle is flying away from Whitefloat City. If it reaches those dangerous areas, we could encounter Demon Generals as powerful as those in the Element Gathering Realm!" Shi Lei pointed towards the distant skies, his face filled with concern. "Junior Sister Mo Ying has gone after it. She should make it in time." Huo Yunjie pointed to the sky, and as everyone looked, they saw Mo Ying, with Jia Yn, still in shock, flying after the Iron w Dragon Eagle on her sword at increased speed. At that moment, Ye Feng mped his legs tighter, and the Iron w Dragon Eagle, in pain, flew even faster. "Mo Ying, take Jia Yn back!" Without panicking, Ye Feng called back to Mo Ying who was chasing them, and then stopped worrying about her. Mo Ying, watching Ye Feng''s actions, guessed what he had in mind and turned direction to fly towards the peak of Misty Peak. "Fourth Senior Sister, aren''t we going to save Sect Master?" Jia Yn asked worriedly. "He wants to tame the Iron w Dragon Eagle." Upon saying this, Mo Ying remained silent and quickly brought Jia Yn to the peak of Misty Peak. "What about Sect Master?" Seeing that Mo Ying had returned but didn''t set off again, the other disciples grew anxious. "He should be fine," Mo Ying murmured. When Ye Feng had told her to return, she clearly saw the calmness in his eyes, indicating he was quite confident, which is why she felt safe returning to Misty Peak. At that moment, high up in the sky. Ye Feng rode on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, using one hand to grab its head as if it were a rudder, steering it in whatever direction he wanted to go. His strength was so immense that even the Iron w Dragon Eagle couldn''t resist and had to obedientlyply. If it didn''t, Ye Feng would tap on the eagle''s head with his finger, sending a buzzing through its skull,pelling it to obey. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om The mountain peaks nearby were dotted with the buildings of other Lower Rank sects. Disciples from these sects looked up just in time to see the Iron w Dragon Eagle pass overhead and were startled, fearing that their sects were about to face a cmity. But to their astonishment, they saw a somewhat familiar young man riding on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle! "It''s Sect Master Ye from the Misty Sect." "Sect Master Ye is riding an Iron w Dragon Eagle!" "Sect Master Ye has tamed an Iron w Dragon Eagle and is now flying over our sect. Is he showing off?" "He seems a bit anxious. Could he be riding the Iron w Dragon Eagle to a blind date?" "Wait! Don''t you think it''s strange? How could Sect Master Ye with no cultivation level possibly ride an Iron w Dragon Eagle?" "He must be Sect Master Ye''s twin brother!" The disciples from various sects gossiped and spread different versions of the story, each more outrageous than thest. Ye Feng was unaware of the other disciples'' shock. At that moment, he had the Iron w Dragon Eaglepletely subdued. As soon as it attempted to rebel, Ye Feng would pull out a teacup-sized Lower Grade spiritual artifact, the Spirit Origin Clock. Its formidable aura frightened the Iron w Dragon Eagle so much that it dared not act rashly. "Screech!" After circling in the high sky for half an hour, the Iron w Dragon Eagle finally submittedpletely, realizing it couldn''t escape and emitting a cry that symbolized submission. "Go there, then stop," Ye Feng pointed at Misty Peak and said. The Iron w Dragon Eagle couldn''t understand humannguage but seemed to roughly understand Ye Feng''s gesture andnded on Misty Peak. The strong wind kicked up thick dust. But the disciples paid no mind to their stinging eyes and quickly ran over, to find the Iron w Dragon Eagle alreadypliant, which was utterly astonishing to them. "Screech!" The Iron w Dragon Eaglended on the ground, burying its head in the grass, and a fist-sized virtual image of the Iron w Dragon Eagle appeared above its head, aqua-colored with a hint of green. Huo Yunjie pointed at the tiny virtual image of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, and exined, worried that Ye Feng wouldn''t know: "Sect Master Uncle, the Iron w Dragon Eagle has submitted. Just drip your blood on its soul body, and you will be able to bond with it permanently." Hearing this, Ye Feng''s eyes lit up. If Huo Yunjie hadn''t said anything, he really wouldn''t have known such a method to bond existed. "Give me a dagger." Ye Feng stretched out his hand. "Sect Leader, I have one." Jia Yn stepped forward, running her slender hand over the gemstone on her waist and gripped a sharp dagger, handing it to Ye Feng. "It''s a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact ''Storage Belt''." The disciples looked on enviously. "Thanks." Ye Feng took the dagger and sliced across the pad of his finger, feeling only a prick of pain, but leaving only a white mark. "Sect Leader''s skin is too tough, ordinary mundane des can''t cut through," saw Mo Ying step forward, holding the glowing Breeze-riding Sword, and quickly sliced across the tip of Ye Feng''s finger. Then, Ye Feng, akin to squeezing toothpaste, finally eked out a drop of fresh blood, which fell onto the soul body of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. With a strange feeling washing over him, Ye Feng realized he had formed a special connection with the Iron w Dragon Eagle. No matter how far it ran, he could sense it faintly and even call it to him from a distance. 13:24 Moreover, it seemed he could understand the meaning behind the Iron w Dragon Eagle''s cries. "So this is how a Demonic Beast is bonded," Ye Feng patted the Iron w Dragon Eagle''s head, instructing it to retract its soul body. The Iron w Dragon Eagle reimed its majesty, folding its wings and standing over three meters tall with its head held high, like a statue full of grandeur. Just then, Little White Fox jumped down from Li Jiaojiao''s shoulder and hopped in front of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, pointing at it with its chubby paw, then at itself, chattering away iprehensibly. However, Ye Feng quickly received the Iron w Dragon Eagle''s transmission and understood Little White Fox''s meaning. "I, Xiao Bai, am the boss of the Demonic Beasts here, and you, the new big dummy, can only be second inmand." That was what Little White Fox was trying to convey. After sending this message to Ye Feng, the Iron w Dragon Eagle lifted its head, looking down on Little White Fox disdainfully as if saying: "Where did this little squirte from? Go y in the mud!" This action immediately set Little White Fox on edge, baring its teeth and hopping furiously in ce. "Roar!" At that moment, the persistent Brother thead came knocking once more... Upon hearing this, Little White Fox was scared into leaping back onto Li Jiaojiao''s shoulder, shivering with fear. Seeing this, the Iron w Dragon Eagle''s face showed a human-like contempt as it looked toward Brother thead, who had just climbed to the peak and was rearing up, rushing toward everyone. "Screech!" The Iron w Dragon Eagle saw that Brother thead was so small in size and assumed it would be easy to bully, immediately letting out a sharp cry and pounced. Their mighty silhouette seemed to say: "Everyone, no need to lift a finger; let me, the Iron w Dragon Eagle, handle this ''poseur''!" Chapter 31: First Trial of the Spirit Origin Clock, Going to the Banquet at the Zhou Family Chapter 31: First Trial of the Spirit Origin Clock, Going to the Banquet at the Zhou Family ¡. Trantor: 549690339 The Iron w Dragon Eagle rushed forward! At this moment, Brother thead looked quite bedraggled, drenched and appearing very weak, without emanating a powerful demonic aura. In the eyes of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, one swipe of its w would be enough to take down ten Brother theads. But dreams are perfect, reality is painful. As soon as the Iron w Dragon Eagle charged forward, it was sent flying by an angry Brother thead, losing who knows how many feathers and shrieking miserably mid-air. ¡°That¡¯s what you get for messing around ¡± Ye Feng curled his lips, watching as Brother thead pounced toward him and calmly took out the Spirit Origin Clock. With a ¡°ding¡± sound. The Spirit Origin Clock shone with emerald light, quickly expanding to two meters in height and easily enveloping Brother thead before shrinking to the size of a teacup and flying back into the palm of Ye Feng¡¯s hand, where it quietly remained motionless. ¡°It¡¯s a lower-grade spiritual artifact!¡± Mo Ying revealed a look of astonishment. Everyone else also found it odd; how could Ye Feng, appearing to have no cultivation, wield a spiritual artifact? Ye Feng nced at the Spirit Origin Clock and discovered that Brother thead, trapped inside, had actually curled up into a ball, falling into a state of slumber. It would wake up only after being released. Ye Feng thought to himself: ¡°Truly a spiritual artifact from the System; its effect is really good. Now that Brother thead is sealed, it might have some unexpected uses in the future.¡± He turned back, looking at the shocked crowd, and exined, ¡°This is our Misty Sect¡¯s treasured spiritual artifact ¡®Spirit Origin Clock,¡¯ a lower-grade spiritual artifact that can seal any being below the Element Gathering Realm.¡± ¡°Of course, it was also left by the Old Sect Leader,¡± Ye Feng added. He had already figured it out. In the future, whenever something inexplicable appeared, he would just say it was left by the Old Sect Leader. After all, ¡°there¡¯s no evidence of the dead,¡± and he could say whatever he wanted. ¡°It turns out our Misty Sect is not poor after all,¡± Shi Lei expressed his surprise. Huo Yunjie said thoughtfully, ¡°Perhaps our Misty Sect only looks poor, but in fact, the Old Sect Leader spent all the hard-earned spirit stones buying elixirs and spiritual artifacts.¡± The others also felt that this was probably the case. At this time, Ye Feng ced the Spirit Origin Clock into the Sect Storage Space, once again causing astonishment and attention among the crowd. ¡°Actually, the Sect Leader Brother also left me a storage spiritual artifact; it¡¯s just very concealed, you can¡¯t see it,¡± Ye Feng spoke with a nonchnt face. After hearing this, the disciples had strange expressions but chose to believe him. ¡°Sect Leader, here is the other half of the blueprint.¡± Finally finding an opportunity, Jia Yn took out the crumpled blueprint and respectfully handed it to Ye Feng. Ye Feng looked at her and cautioned, ¡°Your ¡®Falling Blooms in Profusion¡¯ hasn¡¯t been mastered fully; do not take risks in the future.¡± Jia Yn stuck her tongue out, almost as if talking to herself, ¡°But if I hadn¡¯t encountered the Iron w Dragon Eagle, with my spiritual power, I could have returned smoothly.¡± Ye Feng rolled his eyes and said, ¡°Alright, everyone disperse! We still have to attend the banquet at the Zhou Family in Whitefloat City tonight, get ready.¡± Ye Feng waved his hand, dismissing the disciples. He went over to the Iron w Dragon Eagle and had a conversation with it, only then learning that the creature was close to fainting from hunger. It had mistakenly attacked the flying bird made of pink petals, thinking it was prey. Atop the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. Mo Ying sat cross-legged by herself. ¡°Fourth Senior Sister, thank you for today!¡± Jia Yn tip-toed along the ridge of the roof and sat down beside Mo Ying, softly expressing her gratitude. ¡°We are all from the same sect; it¡¯s only natural to save you,¡± Mo Ying replied while making sword gestures, not very interested in entertaining Jia Yn¡¯s conversation. ¡°Fourth Senior Sister, this ointment is very effective maybe it can help you,¡± Jia Yn said, taking a jade vial emitting a faint scent of medicinal herbs from her storage belt. Mo Ying gave her a nce, her voice cold, ¡°Ordinary medicine won¡¯t cure my face.¡± Jia Yn lightly pressed her lips together and said, ¡°Fourth Senior Sister, whatever form you need, I can ask someone to help you find it. After all, you saved me, and I will definitely help you with anything I can.¡± ¡°I appreciate your kindness.¡± Mo Ying hopped down from the roof and returned to her room to rest. No one noticed that when her back was turned to Jia Yn, the corners of her mouth involuntarily lifted slightly, showing that she was indeed touched. In the blink of an eye, it was afternoon. Ye Feng, riding on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, circled around Misty Peak for a long time, hunting several wild boars in the nearby mountains to feed the Iron w Dragon Eagle, honing his beast-taming skills. At the same time, Ye Feng also gave the Iron w Dragon Eagle a very affectionate name: Lao Tie! ¡°Lao Tie, let¡¯s go back,¡± Ye Feng said. Upon receiving themand, the Iron w Dragon Eagle quicklynded on the summit of Misty Peak. At that moment, it looked towards the distance and cried out. ¡°Someone¡¯sing?¡± Ye Feng could interpret Lao Tie¡¯s intent and, looking in the direction of Whitefloat City, saw Steward Zhou Jiaqian sitting on a floating dark green bamboo raft, flying towards Misty Peak. It wasn¡¯t long before Zhou Jiaqian arrived nearby. Seeing the Iron w Dragon Eagle standing next to Ye Feng, he widened his eyes in surprise. Zhou Jiaqian could tell that the Iron w Dragon Eagle had been tamed and became a flying mount for the Misty Sect. And such a mount, generally, was possessed only by high-ranked sects, which made him envious. ¡°Sect Master Ye, is this your sect¡¯s flying mount? It looks really majestic!¡± Zhou Jiaqian parked his bamboo raft on the grass at the peak¡¯s top and asked with a look of amazement. ¡°Yes, it is,¡± Ye Feng did not hide the fact. ¡°It¡¯s no wonder you¡¯re Sect Master Ye, being able to subdue such a rare flying mount. In the whole of Whitefloat City, such mounts are few and far between,¡± Zhou Jiaqian praised. ¡°You tter me,¡± Ye Feng called out to the courtyard, ¡°Disciples of the Misty Sect, let¡¯s go, we¡¯re eating at the Zhou Family.¡± The disciples were already ready, they left the house, greeted Steward Zhou Jiaqian, and all stood on the Lower Grade Spirit Artifact, ¡®Flying Bamboo Raft¡¯.¡± ¡°Lao Tie, guard the house!¡± Ye Feng patted the Iron w Dragon Eagle and then jumped onto the Flying Bamboo Raft. Although riding the Iron w Dragon Eagle into the city would be quite impressive, Ye Feng did not want to show off just yet. Steward Zhou Jiaqian, noticing Jia Yn, Xia He, Qiu Ju, and others, praised, ¡°As expected of Sect Master Ye, even managing to recruit a genius from the Jia Family. I am impressed.¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Ye Feng justughed, saying nothing. Whitefloat City, Zhou Family residence. This was an imposing mansion located next to a spacious street on the east side of the city. As Ye Feng and his group arrived at the gate, they found that many people had already gathered there. ¡°Dad, Mom!¡± As soon as Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yunded, they rushed towards their parents. ¡°Feng¡¯er, Yu¡¯er!¡± Next to Ouyang Hao, a woman dressed in mature and dignified clothes reached out and embraced Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, her eyes already glistening with tears. In recent times, demonic creatures caused trouble. ¡°Zhou Shiyu¡± had been constantly worried about her children. If it weren¡¯t for her two younger brothers having other tasks, she would have even wanted them to go to Beacon Fire City to fetch people. Fortunately, now all was safe and sound. ¡°This must be Sect Master Ye? Thank you for saving our lives,¡± Zhou Shiyu said, holding Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu and bowing to express her gratitude to Ye Feng. Chapter 32 - 32 First Stage Task Chapter 32: First Stage Task ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Lady Ouyang, you¡¯re too kind. I simply did what came naturally,¡± Ye Feng responded with a polite demeanor. At that moment, the tall and imposing Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai approached. He had changed into his regr attire, giving the impression of a muscr and formidable man. ¡°Sect Master Ye, please take a seat!¡± Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai stood beside the main entrance, gesturing with his hand towards the inside of the house. In a grand banquet hall. Over twenty people were seated around arge table, including eleven from the Misty Sect, as well as the Zhou Family Brothers, Ouyang Hao, Zhou Shiyu, Patriarch Zhou, the Old Madam, and others, creating a lively atmosphere. Ye Feng looked around and noticed that both Patriarch Zhou and the Old Madam were cultivators. Moreover, Patriarch Zhou¡¯s cultivation level had reached Qi Refinement¡¯s seventh level, which was quite strong. However, the strongest in the Zhou Family were indeed Zhou Jiaqian and Zhou Jiacai, both at the Qi Refinement ninth level, cing them among the top figures in all of Whitefloat City. ¡°The Zhou Family is one of the top ten noble families in Whitefloat City, and their status is even higher due to the brothers serving in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion,¡± Ye Feng mused internally. At this point, Patriarch Zhou raised his cup and invited Ye Feng, saying: ¡°Thanks to Sect Master Ye¡¯s assistance, otherwise my son-inw and two grandchildren would have been in grave danger. Let me toast to you.¡± ¡°Patriarch Zhou is too polite!¡± Ye Feng also raised his cup and took a sip. ¡°Not only does the Misty Sect have several geniuses who have brought spells to Major Achievement and Perfection, but it also has a prodigy like Miss Jia from the Jia Family. The sect truly abounds in talent, and with such potential, it¡¯s definitely on track to develop into a high ranked sect and enjoy many more benefits.¡± Zhou Jiaqian, somewhat inebriated, began to divulge some information. With a glint in his eye, Ye Feng asked, ¡°What are the benefits of bing a high ranked sect?¡± ¡°Of course, there are benefits,¡± Zhou Jiaqian nodded. ¡°Once a sect is upgraded in rank, it can purchase higher quality cultivationnds to elerate cultivation speed. Moreover, a high ranked sect has a lofty status of its own and has the potential to be promoted to a star-level sect.¡± ¡°I see,¡± Ye Feng understood. If the Misty Sect remained a lower rank sect, even if it had the funds, it wouldn¡¯t be able to purchase higher grade cultivationnds. ¡°What are the promotion requirements?¡± Ye Feng asked curiously. Zhou Jiaqian exined: ¡°As long as the sect leader has reached the Qi Refinement seventh-level and possesses threeplete First Grade Spells, one can apply for a lower rank sect.¡± ¡°If the sect leader reaches the Qi Refinement ninth-level and has five First Grade Spells, then an application can be made for a middle rank sect.¡± ¡°As for high ranked sects, it¡¯s not as easy. Firstly, the sect leader must achieve the Element Gathering Realm first level. Secondly, there must be one Second-Grade Spell, ten First Grade Spells, and at least three Spiritual Artifacts.¡± ¡°Of course, once you be a high ranked sect, you can practically walk sideways in our Whitefloat City, just a step below the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in terms of power.¡± ¡°As for star-level sects above that, it¡¯s very difficult, and the promotion requirements are even moreplex, involving the number of spiritual artifacts and spiritual beasts, among other things.¡± Not only Ye Feng but also the disciples of the Misty Sect gained rity on the conditions for sect promotion. Ye Feng, having heard some special terms in Zhou Jiaqian¡¯s introduction, such as ¡°Qi Refinement seventh-level,¡± asked curiously: ¡°Just now Steward Zhou mentioned that the sect leader needs to reach a certain level, but didn¡¯t mention cultivation level specifically. Does that have a special meaning?¡± ¡°The Shenzhou Continent has many cultivation systems, in addition to the mainstream Qi Refinement, there¡¯s also Body Refinement and Spirit Refining. Although they¡¯re not mainstream, if one can achieve the corresponding strength, they can also meet the conditions for sect promotion,¡± Zhou Jiaqian said with a smile, as if he had expected Ye Feng to ask this question. Everyone else¡¯s eyes turned towards Ye Feng. In their view, Ye Feng was likely one of the legendary ¡°Body Refinement¡± cultivators. Yet, being so young and already powerful enough to crush high-rank demon soldiers and monsters, his talent was truly fearsome. ¡°I see, I understand now!¡± Ye Feng realized, ignoring the expressions on everyone¡¯s faces. ¡°Ding, relevant information detected, Sect Leader¡¯s first stage task activated.¡± At this moment, Ye Feng heard the System¡¯s voice echo in his mind. Immediately after, he saw several lines of text appear in his field of vision. [Sect Leader¡¯s First Stage Task: Lead the sect to ascend to a High Ranked Sect] [Task Deadline: Six months] [Task Reward: Miniature World Remodeling¡Á1, Miniature Sect Protection Array¡Á1, ¡°The Second Qi Sea, Middle Volume¡±, Consolidating Origin Pill¡Á10, Special Small Gift Pack¡Á1] Upon seeing the main quest, Ye Feng muttered to himself, ¡°System, what happens if I can¡¯tplete the task? Will there be any punishment?¡± ¡°Task failure will result in no reward and no punishment, but if the same task is failed more than twice consecutively, there will be no further system tasks. Does the Master need to add a punishment mechanism to constantly whip oneself into action?¡± asked the System. ¡°No need!¡± Ye Feng hastily refused. Sheesh! He didn¡¯t want to get tortured, so why would he add a punishment mechanism for no reason? Was he looking to get smacked? However, the pressure of upgrading the sect to a High Ranked Sect in six months was no small matter. After all, someone at the Element Gathering Realm Level One was worth ten at the peak of the ninth Qi Refinementyer, and that was not something easy to achieve. Otherwise, High Ranked Sects wouldn¡¯t be so powerful. As for the Star-Level Sects above the High Ranked Sects, they were even more terrifying. ¡°Ah! A demonic beast is causing chaos ¡± Just as everyone was about to finish their meal, screams from many people, as well as the dull sound of objects being smashed, came from the street outside the Zhou Family Courtyard. ¡°There¡¯s a demonic beast, everyone be careful!¡± The Zhou Family Brothers immediately stood up, releasing the aura of Ninth Grade Qi Refinement, like a storm being born. The Little White Fox that had been lying on Li Jiaojiao¡¯s legs also let out a low growl, seemingly wary of the demon beast outside. ¡°Let¡¯s go out and check!¡± Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai immediately took out a sharp broadsword, flickering with spiritual light. It was a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact that, with the infusion of spiritual power, emitted a de glow that could cause a painful sting on the skin and easily split metal and iron. The group quickly left the banquet hall and went outside. ¡°Roar!¡± An angry roar spread throughout the Zhou Family Courtyard, and a dozen family guards were knocked to the ground, wailing everywhere. In the center of the courtyard stood a strange humanoid creature, shrouded in a grey mist-like demonic qi, with its eyes emitting a frightening green light. The gate of the Zhou Family Courtyard behind it had already been torn to shreds, and one could vaguely see that there were also many people lying on the street outside, with their life and death unknown. ¡°It¡¯s the Centennial Tree Demon from the swamp to the east of the city!¡± ¡°How dare it enter the city to kill?¡± When the Zhou Family Brothers saw this demonic beast, a look of shock appeared in their eyes. In that swamp to the east of the city, besides Brother thead, there were a few seasoned demonic beasts that were about the level of Ninth Grade Qi Refinement. This Centennial Tree Demon was one of them. ¡°Could it be that the Tree Demon has learned of our movements?¡± said Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai in a grave voice. The Zhou brothers had received orders from the Deputy City Lord to eliminate a few seasoned demonic beasts in the swamp to the east of the city. But they had no idea that they¡¯d hardly engaged with Brother thead before they were badly beaten, and the task was subsequently put on hold. ¡°Roar!¡± When the Centennial Tree Demon saw the Zhou Family Brothers, a murderous intent appeared in its eyes, and with a wave of its hands, more than a dozen tendrils as tough as metal iron stabbed towards them. Chapter 33 - 33 Siege on the Centennial Tree Demon Chapter 33: Siege on the Centennial Tree Demon ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Spirit Light Barrier!¡± Steward Zhou Jiaqian formed seals with both hands, using his spiritual power to condense a bowl-shaped barrier in front of him, acting like a heavy stone wall. A dozen or so vines pierced the surface of the barrier, emitting a ¡°tingling and nging¡± explosion. But the Tree Demon wasn¡¯t foolish, it maneuvered its vines around the barrier, continuing to stab towards everyone present. ¡°Challenging us all on your own, how audacious!¡± Seeing this, Ye Feng reached out and easily grabbed several vines that were heading toward Misty Sect disciples. ¡°Earthsplitter sh!¡± At that moment, Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai leaped up, holding the Spiritual de Longsword with both hands. His arm muscles bulged as he swung down with all his might. A five-meter-long de aura hit the ground, sessfully cutting off the Centennial Tree Demon¡¯s vines. However, the Tree Demon was not injured and, provoked by everyone¡¯s interference, its body swelled to five meters high, with both hands transforming into massive wooden hammers, smashing down on the crowd. ¡°Quick, dodge!¡± Everyone hastily retreated. ¡°The Tree Demon should be afraid of fire, use fire attacks!¡± Mo Ying spoke rationally and then, she cast the spell ¡°Glittering Sword Qi,¡± controlling the sword to cut down. ¡°Fiery Cloud Palm!¡± Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao acted simultaneously, exerting their full force to unleash this spell, creating a ze of fiery mes. ¡°Falling Petals in Profusion!¡± Jia Yn formed seals with her hands, and countless petals, sharp as des, also flew towards the Centennial Tree Demon. The others joined in the attack as well. Two Qi Refinement ninth level, a few Qi Refinement seventh level, plus the Guard Squad members like Wang Dachui who arrived upon hearing the news, dozens of spells were released at the same time. Even though the Centennial Tree Demon was strong, it was still sted away by everyone¡¯s spells, its body cracked open, crashing through the brick wall of the Zhou Family Courtyard andnding on the street. Ye Feng and the others pursued, only to find the Centennial Tree Demon lying in the rubble, motionless, most likely dead. The crowd looked around. On the street, many injured peopley scattered, some were members of the ck Armored Guard, others were passersby. Just now, it was they who had mounted the first line of defense, but s, they had been heavily injured, and some had even fallen. ¡°Strange, how could this Tree Demon bypass our Whitefloat City¡¯s defenses and appear here?¡± Ouyang Hao wore an expression of worry and confusion. Whitefloat City was a One-Star city with strict security. If someone could so easily breach the defenses, then this ce was no longer safe. ¡°Look over here!¡± Long Tianxing waved to the others and pointed to a pit beside the street, ¡°I¡¯ve found residual spiritual energy patterns here that are very close to the aura of the Tree Demon.¡± The rest quickly activated their Spirit Eyes. Observing the newly dug pit, they indeed saw faint traces of spiritual energy, which must have been left just recently. ¡°Worthy of the Blue Spirit Eyes, your observation is meticulous,¡± Ye Feng said, looking at Long Tianxing with an appreciative gaze. He walked over, pointing at the roadside trees on both sides of the street, ¡°Steward Zhou, these trees surrounding us wouldn¡¯t happen to all have been transnted from outside the city, would they?¡± Zhou Jiaqian was taken aback. How would he know such trivial matters? ¡°I remember now! These trees were only nted here this morning. I heard they were going to nt more trees on both sides of the road to beautify the streets,¡± the Old Madam Zhou recalled, ¡°I got up early this morning, and while taking a walk with the maid, I happened to see a group of strangers nting trees. I asked them casually and only now do I remember.¡± Hearing this, everyone¡¯s expression changed. ¡°Could it be a coincidence?¡± Zhou Jiaqian muttered. Ye Feng looked around, deep in thought. ¡°The Centennial Tree Demon was dug up and then transported here, and it did not awaken until now without being discovered by anyone during the process¡ªI¡¯m afraid there¡¯s something fishy going on.¡± ¡°The Tree Demon arrived in town this morning, at that time, no one knew that our Misty Sect woulde to the Zhou Family.¡± ¡°So, if this is not a coincidence, it must be a conspiracy against the Zhou Family.¡± ¡°Our Misty Sect seems to have been caught up in it by ident.¡± Thinking of this, Ye Feng secretly worried for the Zhou Family. He felt that this was most likely a scheme. As for who was behind it, that remained unknown. Crack! Suddenly, the Centennial Tree Demon that had fallen to the ground made a sound of wood breaking¡ªit actually stood up again. Arge amount of wood fell from its surface, revealing a half-human height of grey demonic fog that churned incessantly. ¡°It¡¯s the soul body of the Tree Demon.¡± ¡°Be careful not to let it possess you!¡± The Zhou Family Brothers each made a statement, unleashing their strongest auras, ready to block the soul body of the Tree Demon. Thud! The Tree Demon¡¯s soul body ignited with a strange me, and suddenly, the people on the entire street felt as if they were being watched by a fearsome beast, their scalps tingling instantly. This was the Tree Demon¡¯s soul body selecting its possession target! In the next moment, the Tree Demon¡¯s soul body moved. It flew straight toward the Little White Fox in Li Jiaojiao¡¯s arms, attempting to possess it. ¡°Don¡¯t let the Tree Demon¡¯s soul body touch you; otherwise, your own soul will also be injured,¡± Zhou Jiaqian loudly reminded. ¡°Ah!¡± The Little White Fox, targeted by the Tree Demon¡¯s soul body, exploded with fur on the spot and huddled trembling in Li Jiaojiao¡¯s arms. ¡°Dare to mess with the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast of our Misty Sect, are you looking for a beating?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s figure dashed forward, stood in front, and with a push of his hand, he summoned the Spirit Origin Clock, which expanded to two meters in height. With a ¡°ng,¡± he trapped the soul body of the Tree Demon inside. Because of the special sealing function of the Spirit Origin Clock, the Tree Demon¡¯s soul body quickly fell asleep, turning into a special me that hovered beside the contracted form of Brother thead. Ye Feng beckoned, retrieving the Spirit Origin Clock. ¡°What kind of Spiritual Artifact is this? It can even capture the soul body of a Centennial Tree Demon,¡± Zhou Jiaqian said with a shocked face. ¡°This is our Misty Sect¡¯s sect-guarding Spiritual Artifact; its power is decent,¡± Ye Feng said. Hearing this, Zhou Jiaqian scratched his head. He had heard before that the Misty Sect was very poor. Now it seemed that all those were rumors. How could a very poor sect possess such a special Spiritual Artifact? However, Zhou Jiaqian didn¡¯t think too much about it and sped his hands toward Ye Feng, saying, ¡°Thanks to Sect Master Ye for taking action just now. Otherwise, once the Tree Demon¡¯s soul body possessed someone or escaped, our Zhou Family would surely be severely punished by the Deputy City Lord.¡± ¡°No need to be polite.¡± Ye Feng looked up at the bright moon in the sky, then around, and felt there were no other Tree Demons, so he said, ¡°It¡¯s also gettingte; we should return to the sect.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhou Jiaqian nodded his head. With the attack from the Centennial Tree Demon tonight, he and Zhou Jiacai had many matters to deal with, such as reporting the situation to the Deputy City Lord and investigating those who nted the trees; they could no longer afford to continue entertaining the guests. ¡°Farewell!¡± Ye Feng led the Misty Sect disciples away, soon departing through the East City Gate. An hourter. Ye Fengy on the roof of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, basking in the cool night air, his hands under his head, ready to sleep. ¡°Ding, detected that the Sect Prestige Value has exceeded 100, side mission activated.¡± The System¡¯s notification suddenly rang in Ye Feng¡¯s mind, startling him. ¡°Damn it! Is this Dog System trying to scare me to death?¡± Ye Feng rolled his eyes, but then he saw several lines of faint blue text appear in his line of sight. [Side Mission: Raise the Sect Prestige Value to 1000] [Mission Deadline: One Month] [Mission Reward: The Sect receives a slight Fate Blessing, all living beings¡¯ cultivation speed increases by one-third, breakthrough difficulties decrease by one-third; Small Gift Pack ¡Á 1] Chapter 34: Side Quest, Spirit Beast Pavilion Chapter 34: Side Quest, Spirit Beast Pavilion ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Luck Empowerment!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes nearly popped out of his head. The Sect Leader¡¯s first phase task was to elevate the sect to a High-ranked Sect within six months, which couldn¡¯t be done in a short time. However, the just-appeared side quest was quite good, as it could grant Luck Empowerment to the sect, significantly speeding up the disciples¡¯ cultivation rate. The faster the disciples broke through, the quicker he could acquire powerparable to that of the Element Gathering Realm, which greatly facilitated the first phase task. It was a must-do. ¡°Ding, the Sect Prestige Value has broken through 100; the Spirit Beast Pavilion is now open.¡± Another notification from the system sounded. Ye Feng was momentarily stunned, then blinked. ¡°That¡¯s right, the Spirit Beast Pavilion!¡± He suddenly remembered that since he was still in his assessment period, he couldn¡¯t open the Spirit Beast Pavilion yet. Only now did Ye Feng realize that opening the Spirit Beast Pavilion required not only the passing of the assessment period but also for the Sect Prestige to exceed one hundred. ¡°The prestige was over seventy previously, and now it has suddenly exceeded one hundred. It must be rted to subduing the Tree Demon tonight,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. Meanwhile, at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Whitefloat City. Zhou Jiaqian and Zhou Jiacai stood in a magnificent hall, with the body of the Centennial Tree Demonid out on the floor. A middle-aged man in luxurious clothing stood with his back to the Zhou Family Brothers, gazing at a painting on the wall. After a moment, a hoarse voice emanated: ¡°This Centennial Tree Demon was stunned by a spell and had its aura concealed before being secretly transported near the Zhou Family¡¯s residence, ready to assassinate you tonight, but the mission failed.¡± Hearing this, the Zhou Family Brothers¡¯ eyes widened. They couldn¡¯t figure out who would go to such lengths against them, even to the point of stunning the Tree Demon. Moreover, whoever could stun a Centennial Tree Demonparable to the ninthyer of Qi Refinement, how strong must the person behind the scenes be? To kill them, the Zhou Family Brothers, did it really need to be thisplicated? ¡°Who moved against you, I have some guesses, but I¡¯m not sure yet,¡± the middle-aged man murmured softly, as if wary of something. The Zhou Family Brothers could sense the man¡¯s concern and felt a chill in their hearts. This was the Deputy City Lord of Whitefloat City, with cultivation at the first level of the Element Gathering Realm. Who else could he be wary of, if not the Sect Leaders of those three High Ranked Sects? Could it be that the High Ranked Sects were moving against the Zhou Family? But that didn¡¯t make sense! The Zhou Family seemed to have never offended the three great High Ranked Sects, so why would they do this? This matter was truly baffling! At this point, the Deputy City Lord spoke again, ¡°Demonic creatures are causing trouble, and the City Lord is in seclusion. We¡¯re short-handed, let this matter go for now. You can head back ¡± ¡°Oh, right, the Misty Sect An interesting sect. When I have some free time, I want to meet them,¡± he added. ¡°Yes.¡± Zhou Jiaqian and Zhou Jiacai picked up the Tree Demon¡¯s body and left the grand hall of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Ye Feng, unaware of the events at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, was now exploring the newly opened Spirit Beast Pavilion, getting acquainted with some of its functions. ¡°The Spirit Beast Pavilion requires Prestige Points to progressively unlock, and at the current stage, with the Sect Prestige Value at 100, only the first function of the Spirit Beast Pavilion is avable.¡± ¡°This function is for taming.¡± ¡°Any monster beasts caught alive by our Misty Sect can be transformed into Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts with the assistance of the Spirit Beast Pavilion.¡± Ye Feng digested the information about the Spirit Beast Pavilion. At the present stage, the Spirit Beast Pavilion was only in a virtual state, having a title without an actual building like the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. ¡°System, can any Demon Beast, regardless of its cultivation level, be transformed into a Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast once captured by our Misty Sect?¡± Ye Feng asked internally. ¡°Yes, but there is a limit to the number of spiritual beasts in the Spirit Beast Pavilion, which can be increased by raising Prestige Points,¡± the System exined. Immediately following, a few lines of pale blue text appeared within Ye Feng¡¯s vision. [Spirit Beast Pavilion: Tier 1] [Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts: 2/3; a Lower Rank Demon Soldier Level juvenile Little White Fox with the talents of forewarning and charm; a Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level Iron w Dragon Eagle with the talents of flight, keen eyesight, and sharp ws] [Note: Prestige Points breakthrough 1000, opening the second phase of the Spirit Beast Pavilion, adding all-new functions] [Remark: The spiritual beasts of the Spirit Beast Pavilion can all provide the Sect Leader with an additional cultivation level boost] Seeing this information, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes brightened. Recruiting spiritual beasts, much like recruiting disciples, could bring him enhancements. ¡°Little White and Lao Tie are already part of the Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯s spiritual beasts?¡± Ye Feng revisited the information of the Spirit Beast Pavilion, confused. ¡°Little White Fox regards the Misty Sect as its home and was taken in the moment the Spirit Beast Pavilion was opened. The Iron w Dragon Eagle is its master¡¯s spiritual beast, so it automatically entered the Spirit Beast Pavilion,¡± exined the System. Ye Feng showed a look of realization and asked, ¡°Right, the Spirit Beast Pavilion can still take in one more spiritual beast, so can Brother thead be considered?¡± He took out the Spirit Origin Clock and looked at Brother thead curled up inside, somewhat tempted. Brother thead was a High-rank Demon Soldier Level demon beast; if taken into the Spirit Beast Pavilion, it could bring him a huge boost. ¡°Detection of High-rank Demon Soldier Level demon beast ¡®Mutated Honey Badger¡¯, would you like to take it into the Spirit Beast Pavilion?¡± At that moment, the System¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Take it in!¡± Ye Feng did not hesitate. The next moment, Ye Feng sensed a mysterious and profound aura flow from his body into the Spirit Origin Clock, gradually merging into Brother thead¡¯s form. ¡°The third Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast ¡®Mutated Honey Badger¡¯ has been recorded, with the talents of endurance, toughness, holding grudges, and digging.¡± A momentter, the System announced. ¡°Holding grudges is also a talent ¡± Ye Feng curled his lip and mocked in his mind, ¡°By that logic, ¡®stinginess¡¯ could be considered a talent too.¡± The System did not reply to this. Ye Feng jumped down to the clearing, took Brother thead out of the Spirit Origin Clock, and tossed him onto the grass. ¡°Wowow!¡± As soon as Brother thead appeared, it started going wild, biting off the grass within a three-meter radius and showing a fierce expression. Then, it saw Ye Feng standing by and paused; after sniffing at his feet, ity down on the ground and fell sound asleep. ¡°It really has been tamed.¡± Ye Feng suddenly felt a little sense of loss; without Brother thead¡¯s challenges, he was somewhat unustomed. Atop the roof of a thatched hut. Mo Ying sat cross-legged, taking a sharp intake of breath upon seeing Brother thead¡¯s appearance. However, what followed left her astonished; Brother thead no longer attacked Ye Feng buty down on the ground to sleep, as if it had been tamed. ¡°Does he have an innate talent for taming beasts?¡± Mo Ying blinked, finding it unbelievable, ¡°Perhaps, that demonic beast was subdued by force?¡± That was the only exnation she could muster. At this moment, Ye Feng just so happened to turn around, locking eyes with Mo Ying on the rooftop. The evening breeze at the mountain¡¯s peak blew incessantly. The light gauze in front of Mo Ying was lifted by the wind as gentle as a woman, revealing the lower half of her face. There were no signs of decay on this face; on the contrary, it was snow-white and wless, stunning to behold. Ye Feng was taken aback. Mo Ying suddenly realized something was amiss; her delicate hands moved quickly to cover her face with her broad ck sleeves and leaped off the roof, vanishing in the blink of an eye. All that was left on the roof was the rustling of the thatched grass in the wind. Chapter 35 - 35 The Effects of a Lower Grade Cultivation Pill Chapter 35: The Effects of a Lower Grade Cultivation Pill ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Strange, is it an illusion?¡± Ye Feng scratched his head, a bit puzzled. Although Mo Ying moved quickly and it was night with weak lighting, he still had his Spirit Eyes activated, which meant his vision was far superior to that of an ordinary person. He had clearly seen that the lower half of Mo Ying¡¯s face differed greatly from before, as if all the signs of corrosion had vanished. As for the contours of the face, they seemed about the same. ¡°What¡¯s there to hide?¡± Ye Feng scratched his head, feeling a bit strange. If her face had healed, shouldn¡¯t she be happy? If he were Mo Ying and his originally unsightly face suddenly improved, he would definitely show it off boldly rather than skulk around, acting like a thief. Ye Feng didn¡¯t think much of it anymore and instead looked at the Spirit Origin Clock, considering how to deal with the Tree Demon Soul Body trapped inside. But after thinking about it for a long time, he temporarily couldn¡¯te up with a way to dispose of the soul body and could only consult the system, ¡°Is there a way to process the soul body?¡± ¡°The soul body can be used in alchemy and artifact refining, but it requires the cooperation of an alchemist and an artifact refiner,¡± the system finished speaking and fell silent. ¡°Looks like there¡¯s no way to deal with the soul body for now.¡± Ye Feng could only postpone this matter. A thatched hut in the Misty Sect. Mo Ying appeared in this ce. She hurriedly took out a mirror and looked at her own snow-white, wless face, gently stroking it with her hands, and kept gazing at it untilte into the night. However, as soon as it was past midnight, strange patterns instantly crept across her cheeks, and her whole face quickly returned to the state that appeared to be corroded by poison fog. ¡°Sigh!¡± Mo Ying put away the mirror andy by the window, looking boredly at the deep blue sky. The next morning. Senior Disciple Shi Lei got up early. As the Senior Disciple, he needed to set an example. After washing up in the backyard, he prepared to go to the open space in front of the courtyard to cultivate. However, the moment he crossed the threshold, before his front foot hadpletely touched the ground, it was as if he stepped on something odd, and with a reflexive kick of his back foot, he jumped over it. While midair, Shi Lei looked back and saw that Brother thead was lying on the ground. ¡°I actually stepped on it!¡± Shi Lei gasped and then fell to the ground, with several foxtails in his mouth, appearing quite embarrassed. ¡°Wow!¡± Brother thead had been lying outside the door asleep and was suddenly stepped on by someone, immediately rising to prepare for a fight. Shi Lei, lying in the grass, was scared half to death. He was ready to crawl forward, nning to get up and run away once he got some distance. But before he moved, he noticed that Brother thead had already jumped in front of him, staring at him eye to eye. ¡°Mother!¡± Shi Lei was so scared that he instantly used the ¡°Iron Shield Technique,¡± ready to put up a fight to the death. However, to his amazement, Brother thead just looked at him for a while, sniffed, then went to the door,y down with his front paws under his chin, and fell asleep. ¡°What what¡¯s going on?¡± Shi Lei¡¯s eyes widened, and he lifted his head, only to find that Ye Feng was sitting nearby, facing the morning breeze and watching the sunrise. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, the demonic beast has been tamed by me and has officially be the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast of our Misty Sect. You can call it Brother thead!¡± Ye Feng said calmly. ¡°Tamed?¡± Shi Lei removed his shield, astonished. ¡°Yes, indeed tamed by me. As long as it¡¯s someone from our Misty Sect, Brother thead can recognize them by their scent,¡± Ye Feng exined. The Spiritual Beasts and the disciples of the Misty Sect were all recognized by the system, so Brother thead could identify their scents and wouldn¡¯t make a mistake. At this time, other disciples gradually woke up. Shi Lei, fearing that Brother thead might frighten them, hurriedly went over to exin. Soon, all the disciples gathered at the entrance, looking at Brother thead sleepingfortably and found that although he seemed fierce, up close, he also appeared rather cute. But, no one dared to touch him with their hands. ¡°Early in the morning, you all should cultivate well, striving for an early promotion in cultivation level,¡± Ye Feng urged when he saw them all gaping at Brother thead. ¡°Yes.¡± The disciples followed suit, lining up in a single file, sitting cross-legged on both sides of Ye Feng, beginning their cultivation. The spiritual energy was most abundant in the morning. Of course, the effects of cultivation were the best too. Seeing them all cultivating earnestly, Ye Feng thought for a moment, then took out a white Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pill. This was one of the rewards from the assessment period task, exactly ten pills, averaging to one pill per person, but he wasn¡¯t sure about the efficacy of the pills. However, since it was a System product, it should be quite good. So, Ye Feng handed a pill to Senior Disciple Shi Lei, saying, ¡°This is Misty Sect¡¯s elixir for enhancing cultivation. You try it first.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Shi Lei was dumbfounded. Taste an elixir? This couldn¡¯t be an expired elixir, could it? Shi Lei¡¯s eyes widened, but seeing the expectant look on Ye Feng¡¯s face, he could only toss the elixir into his mouth, finding it somewhat sweet, soft, like he was eating candy. The next moment, the rich medicinal power dispersed within his body. Shi Lei felt an extremefort throughout his body and immediately started refining it, realizing the flow of spiritual energy in his body¡¯s meridians was a hundredfold faster than usual, continuously broadening his meridians. In the Qi Refining Realm, increasing the minor realms involved constantly widening the meridians to break through one¡¯s limits and thereby expand the Qi Sea. Shi Lei felt his cultivation level soar as if on a Flying Sword, with a single session of cultivation equivalent to a usual month¡¯s worth of progression. Whoosh! Like the sound of waves washing over sand, the noise came from Shi Lei¡¯s meridians, his Qi Sea suddenly grew by a third, and he actually broke through the bottleneck, stepping into the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining Realm. Moreover, he found he not only broke through his cultivation level but had also advanced deep into the Fourth Layer. ¡°The senior brother has made a breakthrough!¡± The other disciples were disturbed by the sound of the breakthrough, opened their eyes one after another, and saw Shi Lei rapidly absorbing spiritual energy until it filled his Qi Sea. ¡°With just a Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pill, I¡¯ve made a breakthrough in one realm, Sect Master Uncle, this elixir¡¯s effect is too good!¡± Shi Lei looked at Ye Feng excitedly. ¡°The Sect Leader has elixirs?¡± The disciples looked at Ye Feng with surprise. ¡°Cough actually, these are left by the Old Sect Leader, there are ten pills in total, just enough for one per person.¡± Ye Feng spread his hands open, revealing nine Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills in his palm. Under Ye Feng¡¯s distribution, each person took one pill, examining it carefully. Jia Yn asked in amazement, ¡°This elixir is pure and wless white, surely it¡¯s the legendary full potency pill, it must be very expensive, right?¡± The elixirs sold in Whitefloat City mostly contained some impurities; although they were nearly as effective as full potency pills, they ultimately weren¡¯t as perfect. In Jia Yn¡¯s view, it must have been concocted by a master alchemist. ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that, anyway, these are all left by the Old Sect Leader, you all better use them quick!¡± Ye Feng continued to urge. After the disciples improved their cultivation levels, his strength increased as well, of course, he didn¡¯t want them to waste time. ¡°Many thanks, Sect Leader!¡± Apart from Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, who had not yet entered the stage of Qi Refining, the other disciples quickly swallowed the elixirs, sat cross-legged on the ground, and obtained the effect of increasing their cultivation speed for half an hour. Long Tianxing stepped from the firstyer to the thirdyer of Qi Refining Realm, Xia He and Qiu Ju both rose from the secondyer to the peak of the thirdyer. Li Jiaojiao advanced to the fourthyer. Huo Yunjie was still in cultivation, and the breakthrough to the sixthyer of Qi Refining Realm seemed very near; in his opinion, once half an hour was up, he would definitely advance. ¡°This is Spirit Eye Liquid for you two, use it to cleanse your eyes, striving to open your Spirit Eyes early,¡± Ye Feng handed two bottles of Spirit Eye Liquid to Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, advising them. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master Uncle.¡± The two youngsters quickly expressed their gratitude. Chapter 36: New Sect Planning Chapter 36: New Sect nning ¡. Trantor: 549690339 Upon obtaining the Spirit Eye Liquid, Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu took out small handkerchiefs and, following Ye Feng¡¯s guidance, wiped their eyes to find them cool and icy. Seeing that everyone was seriously cultivating, Ye Feng didn¡¯t disturb them. He let Brother thead and the Iron w Dragon Eagle act as protectors for the sect disciples and quietly made his way to the kitchen. ¡°Today¡¯s breakfast needs to be full of vitality!¡± Donning an apron, Ye Feng took on the role of head chef. Feeling the improvement in his strength, he happily hummed a tune. ¡°Let¡¯s row the oars, the little boat pushes through the waves ¡± Amidst the melodious singing, Ye Feng heated up the wok, made sunny-side-up eggs for his disciples, and then cooked a pot of noodles. An hourter, around the worn dining table. The sect disciples gathered around, staring at the sunny-side-up eggs that were either strangely shaped or burned, their eyes filled with amusement. As for the noodles, some were soft, others were hard, and some even clumped together, looking unappetizing. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, please allow me to handle the cooking in the future,¡± Li Jiaojiao said timidly. ¡°Alright ¡± Ye Feng scratched his head embarrassedly, realizing just how terrible his cooking skills were! However, when he opened the system panel and saw the sect disciple information, he couldn¡¯t help but feel ecstatic. [Sect Master: Ye Feng (Qi Refinement Ninth Layer Peak+)] [Sect: Misty Sect (Lower Rank)] [Sect Prestige: 113] [Sect Disciples: Shi Lei (Qi Refinement Fourth Layer), Huo Yunjie (Qi Refinement Sixth Layer), Li Jiaojiao (Qi Refinement Fourth Layer), Mo Ying (Qi Refinement Seventh Layer), Long Tian Xing (Qi Refinement Third Layer Peak), Jia Yn (Qi Refinement Sixth Layer Peak), Xia He (Qi Refinement Third Layer Peak), Qiu Ju (Qi Refinement Third Layer Peak), Ouyang Feng (Mortal), Ouyang Yu (Mortal)] ¡°After taking a Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pill, half of the disciples have made breakthroughs. It seems that in the future, we¡¯ll need to obtain more elixirs.¡± Ye Feng thought after checking the information, finally realizing the importance of ¡°spending money.¡± And with the disciples¡¯ cultivation levels improved, Ye Feng felt that he too had be much stronger. ¡°I should be able to take on four Brother theads now,¡± Ye Feng mused to himself. Poor Brother thead was unaware that he had be a new unit of measurement. ¡°Junior brothers and sisters, let¡¯s have breakfast first!¡± Though it was hard to swallow, Shi Lei took the lead and started eating. ¡°Eat!¡± The disciples were already hungry and immediately began. Seeing them eat in such a messy way, Ye Feng helplessly facepalmed and then took out an ancient tome, cing it on the table. ¡°After you¡¯re full, cultivate this spell,¡± Ye Feng said. The disciples were surprised when they saw the cover of the ancient tome: ¡°A First Grade Spell ¡°All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡±?¡± ¡°This is a sensory-type spell left by the Old Sect Leader. I was nning to teach it to you once you reached the beginner level, but I¡¯m feeling generous today, so I¡¯ll teach it now,¡± Ye Feng exined the function of the spell, eliciting surprise from everyone. ¡°At Qi Refinement First Layer, you can perceive everything within a ten-meter radius, isn¡¯t that miraculous?¡± Li Jiaojiao eximed in surprise. Ye Feng knew the disciples were unfamiliar with the unit of ¡°meters,¡± so he converted it to ¡°zhang¡± for them. ¡°This spell can be very effective in special environments,¡± Mo Ying also realized the extraordinariness of the spell. The other disciples, no longer in the mood for food, quickly turned to the ancient book, which was only nine pages long, and studied the text and meridian diagrams. Because this was a spell rewarded by the system, the disciples didn¡¯t need to cultivate it themselves, for he had already mastered it to the Perfect Stage, so he began to exin it immediately. Hearing this, the disciples were as if they had received enlightening guidance. The most talented Mo Ying soon began cultivation, followed by Jia Yn and Huo Yunjie, who quickly reached the Beginner stage. ¡°Screech!¡± At that moment, Ye Feng heard the call of the Iron w Dragon Eagle and said, ¡°Someone ising.¡± He put away the ancient tome and walked out into the courtyard. He saw Jia Li¡¯an, the father of Jia Yn, piloting the Bamboo Leaf Boat, flying toward Misty Peak with five middle-aged and elderly men dressed like craftsmen. ¡°Sect Master Ye, I have brought you some craftsmen.¡± From a distance, Jia Li¡¯an shouted towards Ye Feng, and then he saw Iron w Dragon Eagle and Brother thead standing by Ye Feng¡¯s side, which frightened him so much that he almost fell from the Bamboo Leaf Boat. ¡°The Jia Family Patriarch need not panic; they have been subdued and have be the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts of our Misty Sect.¡± Fearing that the Jia Family Patriarch would take flight, Ye Feng quickly reassured him. Jia Li¡¯an, still doubtful, carefullynded the boat on the grassy peak, but Brother thead rushed over, causing him to quickly form a hand seal and make the Bamboo Leaf Boat take off again. ¡°Brother thead, that¡¯s a guest,e back!¡± Only to hear Ye Feng call out, and Brother thead sulked back, feeling frustrated at not getting into a fight for the day. Seeing this, Jia Li¡¯an was convinced Brother thead had been subdued, his eyes filled with shock. He brought the Bamboo Leaf Boat back down and brought the five craftsmen, each at the Qi Refinement Second Layer, before Ye Feng. ¡°These are our Jia Family craftsmen who can help Sect Master Ye renovate or even rebuild the Misty Sect. All expenses will be covered by our Jia Family,¡± said Jia Li¡¯an with a show of ¡°nouveau riche¡± demeanor. ¡°Dad, why did youe?¡± asked Jia Yn excitedly, waving her hand upon seeing her father. Jia Li¡¯an scanned Jia Yn with Spirit Eyes and noticed that her Spiritual Energy fluctuation had increased a lot, reaching the Peak of Qi Refinement Sixth Layer, and he was so astonished that his eyes widened. ¡°It seems that leaving my daughter at Misty Sect was a good choice; at least her cultivation has improved rapidly,¡± Jia Li¡¯an thought to himself. He pointed to the five craftsmen and said, ¡°I¡¯ve brought these experienced craftsmen over to help with the renovations or reconstruction of the Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Thank you, Dad!¡± Jia Yn was overjoyed. The support from her family for the sect she had joined made her feel a sense of joy and contentment. ¡°All right, I¡¯ve been quite busytely, so I¡¯ll head back first. Practice well at Misty Sect,¡± said Jia Li¡¯an, then looking at Brother thead who was still staring at him, quickly hopped onto the Bamboo Leaf Boat and flew away. ¡°We¡¯ve met Sect Master Ye, and we¡¯ve met the young mistress,¡± said the craftsmen as they greeted Ye Feng and Jia Yn. Pointing to an old man with gray hair, Jia Yn introduced, ¡°Sect Master, this is Master Li, the Jia Family¡¯s carpenter. He designed and built the entire Jia Familypound. He will surely build our Misty Sect well.¡± ¡°Good to meet you, Master Li,¡± said Ye Feng. ¡°Greetings to you, Sect Master Ye,¡± replied Master Li. The two quickly became acquainted. Ye Fengid out the architectural n of Misty Peak he had drawn the day before on the table for Master Li to study. As a ¡°master builder¡± with decades of experience, Master Li quickly sketched a draft that catered to Ye Feng¡¯s needs and was appropriate to the local conditions. In just half a day, Master Li had estimated the materials needed, his calctions creating a thick stack of paper. ¡°To have such talent on the Shenzhou Continent, in the modern age, Master Li would have undoubtedly been a chief civil engineer!¡± thought Ye Feng, his eyes wide as he watched. ¡°Sect Master Ye, we are still missing one type of material!¡± said Master Li as he put down his drawing pen and spoke to Ye Feng. Chapter 37: Bizarre Events, the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull Chapter 37: Bizarre Events, the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°What are we missing?¡± Ye Feng asked curiously. Master Li said, ¡°Most of the construction materials can be bought in the city today and transported here tomorrow. But we¡¯re still missing the main beams, which need to be transported from a logging site twenty miles from Whitefloat City.¡± ¡°Where is that?¡± Ye Feng inquired. ¡°Just over there, not too far away,¡± Master Li turned and pointed toward a stretch of mountains and forests in the distance. Ye Feng looked and realized it was to the southeast of Misty Sect, which was also about ten miles away. So, Ye Feng suggested, ¡°How about this, Master Li and I go to the logging site to cut the wood, and everyone else goes to the city to buy the rest of the construction materials.¡± ¡°That n is workable, and it will be quick,¡± Master Li nodded in agreement. After lunch, they set off. Master Li asked the other four craftsmen to return to Whitefloat City to buy materials and to hire some additional help. For safety, Ye Feng had Shi Lei and Huo Yunjie apany them as escorts. On the other side, Ye Feng rode on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, behind him was Master Li, trembling with fear, desperately clinging to a handful of feathers, afraid of falling off. Behind them were Mo Ying, Jia Yn, and Long Tianxing, flying with their swords. Initially, Ye Feng didn¡¯t want them toe along, but Jia Yn had rarely ¡°escaped¡± from Whitefloat City and wanted to look around, so she followed along. Brother thead and the others were left in charge of guarding Misty Peak. Before long, Ye Feng and his groupnded near a small vige that housed about a hundred people. ¡°This ce is called ¡®Lin Vige¡¯. Originally, it was uninhabited, but because a logging site was developed here, someone had to watch over the forest. Over time, it grew into a small vige,¡± Master Li exined. ¡°I see,¡± Ye Feng nodded. The group quickly arrived at Lin Vige. However, Ye Feng noticed that every house was locked up tight, with only one person fetching water from the well at the vige entrance. Seeing people approaching, the person¡¯s first reaction was to grab his bucket and run. ¡°Xiao Zhang, it¡¯s me!¡± Master Li quickly called out. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s Master Li, we thought those demons hade back!¡± The young man carrying the bucket finally breathed a sigh of relief and shouted toward Lin Vige, ¡°Folks, don¡¯t be scared, Master Li from Whitefloat City hase.¡± ¡°What, a master hase?¡± ¡°Aiyah, we¡¯ve finally made it through.¡± ¡°Please save the children!¡± The vigers came out one after another and gathered at the entrance, all muttering strange things under their breath. Some people saw the Iron w Dragon Eagle standing at the vige entrance and were so frightened that they sat on the ground, but they gradually calmed down after Master Li¡¯s exnation. ¡°Were there demonic beasts attacking Lin Vige?¡± inquired Ye Feng. ¡°This is Sect Master Ye from Misty Sect, and the others are disciples from Misty Sect, all with cultivation levels above mine. That eagle there is Sect Master Ye¡¯s mount,¡± Master Li quickly introduced everyone. Although Master Li¡¯s talent was not strong, he had worked diligently for the Jia Family all his life, and as an exception, he had received some Spirit Eye Liquid and a few Spirit Stones, which advanced his Qi Refinement to the second level. It might sound weak, but to the vigers of Lin Vige, he was an Immortal Master. Now hearing that Ye Feng was the stronger Sect Master of the Misty Sect with an impressive eagle mount, they were immediately filled with amazement and respect. They had heard that those who could be sect leaders were strong figures among ¡°Immortal Masters¡±, and maybe they could help Lin Vige get through the catastrophe. ¡°Sect Master Ye, please save our Lin Vige!¡± the vigers pleaded. ¡°What exactly happened?¡± Ye Feng asked. Although he did not know if he could help, he was willing to try; perhaps it might even improve the sect¡¯s Prestige Points. ¡°The children¡¯s father went up the mountain to chop firewood and has not returned to this day.¡± ¡°Last night, a monster broke into the vige and abducted several young adults, it was terrifying!¡± The vigers were all talking at once. Soon, Ye Feng and his group figured out the situation, realizing that a monster had been lurking near Lin Vige, specifically targeting young adults. It even brazenly kidnapped people in the vigest night. ¡°Use ¡®All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡¯ to carefully check, there might be some clues left on the road,¡± Ye Feng pondered for a moment before immediately arranging action. Master Li and the Iron w Dragon Eagle stayed in Lin Vige to stabilize the morale and protect the ce. Ye Feng, Mo Ying, Jia Yn, and Long Tianxing all used their Spirit Eyes to search around the vige and indeed found a trail of irregr footprints with lingering traces of Spiritual Energy. ¡°Chase after it.¡± Ye Feng led the way, Mo Ying guarded the rear. They chased through the mountains and forests for half an hour, arriving at a valley and facing a waterfall, where the traces suddenly ended. ¡°Sect Master, what should we do?¡± Jia Yn asked. ¡°Scout the area behind that waterfall, there might be some clues,¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°Let me do it!¡± Mo Ying approached the waterfall, casting the spell ¡®All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡¯. With her Qi Refinement Seventh Level cultivation, she could explore an area with a radius of about seventeen meters. ¡°There¡¯s a cave behind the waterfall, it¡¯s very deep, but it has the most residual Spiritual Energy.¡± A momentter, Mo Ying opened her eyes and reported. ¡°I¡¯ll take the lead.¡± Ye Feng took out the Spirit Origin Clock, leapt up with ease, and passed through the waterfall to appear on the other side. ¡°Follow me in!¡± With a swing of her sword, Mo Ying split the waterfall, causing it to briefly stop flowing, and Long Tianxing and Jia Yn quickly followed. The cave was somewhat dark. Therefore, Ye Feng asked, ¡°Who knows ¡®Fire Cloud Palm¡¯? Light the way.¡± Upon hearing this, the three disciples all shook their heads vigorously. ¡°It seems we can only rely on Spirit Eyes.¡± Ye Feng walked ahead, using the faint green light from the Spirit Origin Clock to navigate through the cave, eventually arriving at a damp space that glowed with a ghostly light. On the groundy five young adults, enveloped in spiritual light, with red auras flowing from their bodies to a strange two-meter-tall demonic beast with a bull head and a human body, making it stronger. ¡°It¡¯s a Lower Rank Demon Soldier Level ¡®Soul-Devouring Demon Bull¡¯, which specializes in growing stronger by devouring blood essence. Judging by the aura it emits, it¡¯s on the verge of breaking through to the Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level Monster Beast,¡± Mo Ying said after just one nce at the dark figure. ¡°Roar!¡± When the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull saw someone intruding, fear shed in its eyes, and it turned to flee. ng! A sh of sword light swept past, and Mo Ying heavily wounded the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull, which then copsed to the ground. ¡°Let me seal it!¡± Jia Yn used a Major Achievement First Grade Spell ¡®Binding Spirit Rope¡¯, throwing out a five-colored rope to tightly bind the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull. ¡°Haha, sorted!¡± Jia Yn pped her hands in a self-congratting manner and said. ¡°Tian Xing, save the people,¡± Ye Feng stated. Long Tianxing rushed forward to check the pulses of the five men lying on the ground and after a moment said, ¡°They¡¯re still breathing but are all severely weakened. They should recover after some time of recuperation.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back!¡± Ye Feng dered, lifting the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull bound by the ¡®Binding Spirit Rope¡¯ and carrying the unconscious young men on his back, then head back the same way they came. However, once they left the cave behind the waterfall, they found two familiar figures standing in the clearing outside the waterfall. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± A red-haired old man in a wheelchair saw Ye Feng, his eyes widened with a look of resentment as he spoke. The other, a young man with a twisted mouth d in ck, seeing the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull carried by Ye Feng, instantly showed a sh of cold intent in his eyes. Chapter 38: The Conspiracy of the Scarlet Serpent Sect Chapter 38: The Conspiracy of the Scarlet Serpent Sect ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Eh, it¡¯s actually you guys.¡± Ye Feng looked at the two men, his eyes filled with surprise. He didn¡¯t expect to encounter Zhao Dajiang, the Sect Leader of the Scarlet Serpent Sect, and the young man with a crooked mouth, Si Taijian, in this ce. ¡°Moo!¡± The seriously injured Soul-Devouring Demon Bull saw Zhao Dajiang, its eyes conveying a sense of intimacy, and it bellowed pathetically as if to say: Master, save me! Seeing this, Ye Feng suddenly realized, ¡°So the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull was cultivated by your Scarlet Serpent Sect to harm people.¡± ¡°Nonsense!¡± Zhao Dajiang¡¯s first reaction was to deny the usation. However, Si Taijian sneered and said, ¡°Sect Leader, there are only four people from the Misty Sect here, and none of them have a cultivation level as high as yours. Why not just finish it once and for all heh heh!¡± Zhao Dajiang¡¯s eyes showed a strange light as he immediately used Spirit Eyes to size up Ye Feng and hispanions. Since Mo Ying was very good at concealing her cultivation level, Zhao Dajiang thought she was only at the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement, about the same as Jia Yn. As for Ye Feng, in Zhao Dajiang¡¯s view, he was just a mortal, and although it was unclear why he could carry several people and had considerable strength, he definitely couldn¡¯t withstand a spell. ¡°Ye Feng, your bad luck is to me for discovering my n. It seems that I have no choice but to silence you today.¡± The smile on Zhao Dajiang¡¯s face gradually turned ferocious. Of course, he knew about the incident at the Zhou Family but didn¡¯t understand the particrs, nor did he know that Ye Feng could fight four Brother theads and possessed the terrifying ¡°Power of Siping.¡± At this moment, his attention was all on Jia Yn and Mo Ying. ¡°Disciple, go cripple the limbs of Ye Feng and that foreigner from the Long Family, and after your master deals with those two female disciples, we¡¯ll have our fun with them,¡± Zhao Dajiang said with a malevolent smile. ¡°Master, don¡¯t be too heavy-handed; I still want to discuss an interesting matter with Miss Jia afterward!¡± Si Taijian chuckled. ¡°What¡¯s the rush? We¡¯ll each have one,¡± said Zhao Dajiang, revealing a sinister smile. ¡°Master, you¡¯re over eighty; can you still handle it?¡± ¡°Your master is still full of vigour!¡± After saying that, Zhao Dajiang drew a red spirit sword, his aura continuously rising until he reached the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement. Until now, he had been hiding his true cultivation level, and only today did he reveal his sharp fangs. With a ¡°ng,¡± Zhao Dajiang swung his sword towards Jia Yn, his speed so fast that he stirred up a biting sword wind midair. Again, a ¡°ng.¡± Mo Ying exhibited the cultivation of the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement and blocked Zhao Dajiang¡¯s spirit sword with her Breeze-riding Sword. ¡°Oh, such a young age, yet already a Sect Leader-level cultivator at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement. Impressive!¡± Zhao Dajiang¡¯s expression changed. But he was as steady as an old dog; with his right hand forming a sword gesture, he drove the spirit sword towards Mo Ying, and with his left hand, he cast the Major Achievement First Grade Spell ¡°me Spear,¡± aiming at Jia Yn. ¡°des, pierce!¡± As Jia Yn retreated, she formed hand seals and executed the Major Achievement First Grade Spell ¡°Spiritual Flying de.¡± A glowing disc a half meter in diameter appeared in front of her, with des continuously shooting out from its surface, barely blocking the assault. ¡°These two little girls are a bit troublesome!¡± Zhao Dajiang¡¯s gaze sharpened as he found himself being held back by the two women, realizing it would take at least ten rounds to win. ¡°Master, take it easy and let me first cripple Ye Feng and that foreigner from the Long Family,¡± Si Taijian said, retracting his gaze and casting ¡°Fire Spear Technique.¡± With a leap, he aimed to flip Ye Feng. ¡°Tian Xing, look after the injured,¡± Ye Feng said as he tossed the five vigers, who were in a deepa, to Long Tianxing. With a swift movement, he easily dodged Si Taijian¡¯s lunge and then executed a move called ¡°Grandson Crippling Kick.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Si Taijian screamed, then abruptly went silent, his body curling up into a bow. He rolled on the ground covered in leaves, his entire face contorted. ¡°Disciple!¡± Zhao Dajiang did not anticipate this and let his guard down. ¡°Perfect opportunity!¡± Mo Ying controlled her sword and flew forward, severing the hand that Zhao Dajiang used to control the sword, causing him so much pain that even the ¡°me Spear¡± dissipated. Jia Yn immediately changed her spell, casting an almost fully mastered ¡°Falling Petals in Profusion¡± which swept over Zhao Dajiang with countless sharp petals, just nicking his neck open. ¡°How how is this possible!¡± Zhao Dajiang fell straight to the ground, never imagining he could be in by a female disciple of the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement and another at the peak of the Sixth Layer. ¡°Ugh!¡± Seeing Zhao Dajiang¡¯s eyes still wide open in death, Jia Yn vomited on the spot, while Mo Ying patted her back withposure, evidently used to the sight. Long Tianxing also felt nauseated, but being a boy, he quickly recovered to normal. Noticing Zhao Dajiang¡¯s demise, Ye Feng¡¯s expression shifted subtly, then he turned to look at Si Taijian writhing on the ground, thinking to himself that the man truly lived up to his name. However, such a person did not deserve sympathy. ¡°Moo!¡± The Soul-Devouring Demon Bull, seeing Zhao Dajiang fall, bellowed in grief and fury, but Ye Feng silenced it with a punch, its eyes still brimming with rage. Ye Feng didn¡¯t want to kill the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull just yet. Leaving it to the vigers to kill would likely be more impactful than doing the deed himself. ¡°Si Taijian, you raised the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull to harm people; you got what you deserved,¡± Ye Feng said, approaching Si Taijian, looking down at him. ¡°Ye Feng so you¡¯ve been hiding your strength this deeply!¡± Si Taijian was drenched in sweat, ring at Ye Feng with resentful eyes, his lips trembling incessantly. ¡°Sect Leader, how should we deal with this man?¡± Mo Ying came over, arms crossed, looking down coldly at Si Taijian on the ground. After vomiting, Jia Yn had already felt much better. ¡°Just kill me, Lord Demon General will avenge us! By then, not just your Misty Sect, even Whitefloat City will be destroyed, hahaha ¡± Si Taijianughed hideously. ¡°Demon General!¡± Ye Feng and the others exchanged nces, each disying a look of shock. The Demon General corresponded to the Element Gathering Realm. If Si Taijian really conspired with a Demon General, not only would Misty Sect be in danger but Whitefloat City as well. ¡°Scared, aren¡¯t you? We are but the vanguard of Lord Demon General, and there are many sympathizers hidden in Whitefloat City. I am not afraid to tell you because I want you to live in fear every day from now on!¡± Si Taijianughed out loud, his eyes full of madness. After pondering for a moment, Ye Feng suddenly asked, ¡°Does the Demon General know about our Misty Sect?¡± At these words, Si Taijian was taken aback. Ye Feng immediately smiled, ¡°It seems that in the eyes of your Demon General, our Misty Sect is insignificant, so for now we won¡¯t be in danger.¡± ¡°You!¡± Si Taijian hadn¡¯t expected Ye Feng to be so calm, and was astonished, eyes bulging. That was a Demon General, for heaven¡¯s sake! An existenceparable to the Element Gathering Realm, and Ye Feng wasn¡¯t scared? Ye Feng suddenly asked again, ¡°Do you have anyst words?¡± Si Taijian widened his eyes, ¡°Spare me!¡± ¡°Spare your ass!¡± With a sweeping kick from Ye Feng, Si Taijian was driven into the dirt, dead beyond any doubt. Looking at the corpses of Zhao Dajiang and Si Taijian, Ye Feng¡¯s expression grew somber: ¡°There are actually undercover agents in Whitefloat City Is it Heixuan Gate? Or maybe someone else? And who exactly was behind the Centennial Tree Demon attacking the Zhou Family?¡± Ye Feng felt as if a fogy before him. He shook his head, deciding not to think about it for the time being, and prepared to burn Zhao Dajiang and Si Taijian down to ashes. But just then, rustling sounds came from the surrounding woods. ¡°There¡¯s demonic energy!¡± Mo Ying instantly became vignt. Long Tianxing surveyed the area, spotting manyrge figures filled with colorful spiritual energy in the forest. ¡°They must be the subordinates of that Demon General,¡± Ye Feng said gravely. Chapter 39: Surrounded, Sword Combat Technique Chapter 39: Surrounded, Sword Combat Technique ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Gather the wounded in the center, and just focus on protecting yourselves; leave the rest to me, the Sect Leader,¡± Ye Feng took out the Spirit Origin Clock, ready for the impending threat. Mo Ying immediately cast the ¡°All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception,¡± scanning the area within a dozen meters radius to prevent any surprise attacks. With a rustling sound, seven Tree Demons rushed out from the bushes, each with a humanoid shape, three to five meters tall, covered with vines. Their movement was loud, making it hard for them not to be noticed. The strongest among them exuded an aura not inferior to that of a Centennial Tree Demon, having reached the High-rank Demon Soldier Level. The other six Tree Demons were uniformly Middle-Rank Demon Soldiers, all stronger than Jia Yn. ¡°Sect Leader, can we win?¡± Jia Yn asked worriedly. ¡°If we truly can¡¯t win, we¡¯ll take off on our swords immediately. As for these people we might not be able to look after them,¡± Mo Ying said, ncing at the five vigers who were deeply unconscious on the ground. If they insisted on not leaving, they might all die. By escaping with some of their number, at least they could preserve a fighting force and spread the word about what happened here. But then they heard Ye Feng say, ¡°If I can battle four Brother theads, why can¡¯t I defeat a mere seven Tree Demons?¡± The disciples paused for a moment upon hearing this. Right! The Sect Leader was strong, and with a few of them, it seemed there was no pressure in facing seven Tree Demons. ¡°Hiss!¡± The roughly three-meter-tall Tree Demon Leader emitted a strange sound as the air temperature around them plummeted suddenly, transitioning from the sweltering summer heat into a bitter cold winter. This was the signal for attack! All six Middle-Rank Demon Soldiers swung their arms, turning them into dozens of vineshes as tough as steel, whistling through the air. ¡°Falling Petals in Profusion!¡± Jia Yn quickly made a hand seal, summoning countless pink petals in the sky, forming a bowl-shaped shield around them. Being a Second-Grade Spell and close to Major Achievement, its power was nearly at the Perfection Stage of a First-Grade Spell, so its defense was quite formidable. The vines struck against it, most bouncing off, while those that didn¡¯t were cut by Mo Ying with her Flying Sword, failing to harm them. Whoosh! At that moment, Ye Feng leaped forward, without any fluctuation of Spiritual Energy on his body, yet his speed was even faster than when using ¡°Wind Spirit Steps.¡± Crack! Ye Feng erged the Spirit Origin Clock to the size of a fist and, with ease, smashed a Middle-Rank Demon Soldier Tree Demon with it, treating it like a rock. Seeing this, the other Tree Demons¡¯ eyes filled with fear. A mortal, so powerful? This thought popped into their minds, but before they could dwell on it, Ye Fengunched his second attack, shattering another Tree Demon. ¡°Hiss!¡± The Tree Demon Leader, realizing this man was rather formidable, immediately ordered a surround tactic, whereas it swelled up to five meters tall, its arms weaving rapidly into two immense wooden mallets, pounding down with heavy force. But it had underestimated Ye Feng. Ye Fengnded on the ground, grabbed a vine, and swung like Tarzan up into a tree, dodging the Tree Demon Leader¡¯s strike. Then, he erged the Spirit Origin Clock to two meters high and smashed down with all his might. Dong! Like the sound of a tolling bell, the Tree Demon Leader was crushed, its body exploding, silenced. The eyes of the other Tree Demons narrowed to the size of pinholes, evidently terrified to the extreme. ¡°Poor Tree Demons, can¡¯t even gasp in shock, not to mention not knowing how to say ¡®holy shit,¡¯¡± Ye Feng watched the few Tree Demons that were frantically fleeing and muttered to himself. Not even knowing how to shout ¡°holy shit,¡± how pitiful! Thinking this, Ye Feng bent a tree with force,unched himself, and with one punch each, pierced through the remaining Tree Demons. In no time, they ally on the ground, lifeless. ¡°All clear!¡± Ye Feng patted his hands together and retracted the Spirit Origin Clock. However, as Ye Feng looked at Long Tianxing and hispanions in the distance, he didn¡¯t see admiration on their faces; instead, he noticed they were continuously waving their hands as if they were shouting something. This scene seemed somewhat familiar to Ye Feng. ¡°There¡¯s trouble behind me!¡± Ye Feng suddenly became alert and turned around to throw a punch. He was not like those foolish teammates often seen in movies, who remain oblivious despite everyone else¡¯s frantic warnings. Sure enough, as Ye Feng turned around, he saw a monster about two meters tall, resembling a huge rooster with a crocodile¡¯s head, lunging at him. His punchnded squarely on the monster¡¯s throat. ¡°Gobble gobble gobble ¡± The monster was sent flying backward, breaking a tree before crashing to the ground. Its two sharp ws iled wildly, easily shredding the surrounding trees. ¡°These ws!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened. If he were to be caught by those ws, not a single piece of fabric on him would remain intact. ¡°It¡¯s a Lower Rank Demon Soldier-level ¡®Croc-Chicken Beast,¡¯ with ws that are fine materials for refining. These demonic beasts usually live in groups. The appearance of one indicates that many more are nearby.¡± Mo Ying immediately cautioned. Ye Feng instantly became vignt, indeed hearing the sound of chicken cries rapidly approaching from all around. Thud thud thud The dense sound of footsteps grew closer. Before long, Ye Feng and his group were surrounded by more than a dozen Croc-Chicken Beasts. Since the Croc-Chicken Beasts had eyes on either side of their heads, they looked at people in a manner simr to ordinary chickens¡ªtheir heads moving from side to side, which appeared particrlyical. ¡°Gobble gobble gobble!¡± A Middle Rank Demon Soldier-level Croc-Chicken Beast with a fiery red body let out a piercing scream,manding the other beasts to maintain a circr formation as they swooped towards Ye Feng and the others. ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi!¡± Mo Ying finally found the opportunity to make a move, forming a sword gesture with her hand and spinning it in mid-air. The Breeze-riding Sword swiftly struck out, spinning in the air as well. Everywhere it passed, the heads of the Croc-Chicken Beasts were sliced off. They continued to run forward several steps before copsing to the ground with a thunderous fall, neatly dead. In the end, only the Middle Rank Demon Soldier-level Croc-Chicken Beast leader was left, staring down Ye Feng and hispanions. ¡°Gobble gobble gobble!¡± The Croc-Chicken Beast leader took off running wildly. But with a flick of Mo Ying¡¯s finger, the Breeze-riding Sword elerated and cleaved it in two. Since then, whether it was Tree Demons or Croc-Chicken Beasts, they were all dealt with by Ye Feng and hispanions. ¡°Senior Sister Mo, that move was incredible! How did you control the Flying Sword to circle around?¡± Long Tianxing¡¯s face was full of admiration. ¡°Every practitioner of the Sword Control Technique is connected to their Flying Sword by an invisible stream of energy, like a rope. I controlled the sword to spin rapidly through that stream, creating a circr cutting effect.¡± Mo Ying paused, ¡°I¡¯ve named this method of controlling the Flying Sword Sword Combat Technique!¡± ¡°That¡¯s awesome!¡± Long Tianxing admired her even more. Jia Yn thought it was magical and felt like learning it too, but it was not the right moment to ask. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened suddenly. Sword Combat Technique? He wondered if it was really a technique for fighting with guns! If it were, it would truly be terrifying. After today¡¯s incident, Ye Feng believed that Mo Ying was unmistakably talented and might one day create an entirely new Sword Control Technique, astounding all around. However, recalling that this ce was perilous, Ye Feng quickly urged: ¡°We shouldn¡¯t stay here long; we need to withdraw quickly!¡± Chapter 40 - 40 The Soaring of Sect Prestige Value Chapter 40 The Soaring of Sect Prestige Value ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°This ce is at least ten miles from Lin Vige; it indeed belongs to a more dangerous area, and we really need to retreat quickly,¡± Mo Ying looked at the downed Croc-Chicken Beasts, ¡°It¡¯s just a pity that we can¡¯t take so many materials with us.¡± ¡°My storage belt is a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, and its space isn¡¯t veryrge, but it can barely amodate one Croc-Chicken Beast,¡± Jia Yn patted her belt and said. ¡°There¡¯s no need to fit the entire Croc-Chicken Beast. Only the sharp ws of this kind of Demonic Beast are excellent Refining Materials, which can be exchanged for Spirit Stones at special ces,¡± Mo Ying said. After speaking, she controlled her Flying Sword to chop off all the ws of more than a dozen Croc-Chicken Beasts, but when piled up, the volume was still somewhatrge. ¡°It seems not all of them will fit,¡± Jia Yn shook her head helplessly. ¡°My storage space is quiterge, and I can fit them,¡± Ye Feng stepped forward, his hand moving over the pile of ws, and they immediately vanished from sight. ¡°A Middle Grade storage Spiritual Artifact?¡± Mo Ying¡¯s gaze flickered slightly. She pointed at the fallen Tree Demon on the ground and said, ¡°The wooden heart of the Tree Demon is also good material. We should make haste and take it, too.¡± Ye Feng split open the body of a Tree Demon and found a heart-shaped wooden heart in the trunk, as big as an apple, firm in texture, and containing dense Spiritual Energy. Mo Ying, Jia Yn, and Long Tianxing also went to work, and soon they had collected all of the wooden hearts. In the end, Ye Feng picked up Zhao Dajiang¡¯s Spirit Sword and threw it into the System Space, then found three ancient tomes on his body, which were the First Grade Spells ¡°Vajra Palm¡±, ¡°me Serpent Technique¡±, and ¡°Fire Spear Technique¡±. Besides, there were more than a dozen Lower Grade Spirit Stones, as well as a small vial of dark red elixir. The above were all the spoils of this battle. ¡°Deal with the scene, then make a getaway,¡± Ye Feng said as he put everything into the System Space. ¡°Is there a need to deal with it?¡± Jia Yn asked. Ye Feng nodded, ¡°It is best to erase any traces at the scene, leaving no chance for anyone to trace them.¡± If Si Taijian wasn¡¯t lying, then Scarlet Serpent Sect had betrayed Whitefloat City, bing theckeys of that Demon General. The Croc-Chicken Beasts and Tree Demons were most likely subordinates of that Demon General; otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be such a coincidence for them to appear here. Therefore, they can¡¯t leave any traces behind to avoid being traced back to them. ¡°I have some!¡± Mo Ying produced a small vial, ¡°Inside is some special Spiritual Liquid that is highly mmable and explosive, which can incinerate the corpses of these Demonic Beasts.¡± The others did not expect Mo Ying to carry such a thing with her, all staring with wide-eyed surprise. ¡°We can¡¯t dy any longer.¡± Ye Feng looked around. Although it was very quiet, he had a premonition that if they lingered a bit longer, they might encounter danger. Thus, they quickly piled up all the remains, including the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull, which they chopped up and tossed in. With Mo Ying pouring out an entire vial of Spiritual Liquid and striking a spark to ignite it, the roaring mes quickly burned, and soon all that remained was a charred area. As for Ye Feng and his group, they had already made their escape. Shortly after. A pair of cold eyes emerged from the dense forest, looking at the charred remains with a cold gleam in their eyes. ¡°Damn it, who killed the pieces of Lord Demon General and the two squads? If I find you, I will grind your bones to dust!¡± The owner of those cold eyes roared and quickly disappeared into the forest. Ye Feng finally returned to Lin Vige. They flew on their swords for a while to avoid leaving traces on their way back and then ran swiftly to the vige, so it took them half an hour. ¡°Look, the Immortal Envoys from Misty Sect have returned, ah, and my child hase back too.¡± ¡°My old darling hase back!¡± ¡°Daddy!¡± The expectant vigers of Lin Vige at the entrance cheered excitedly when they saw Ye Feng and Long Tianxing carrying five unconscious youths. Master Li was sitting in front of a pile of wood, next to the Iron w Dragon Eagle who was resting with eyes closed. Seeing them return, Master Li¡¯s mood lightened. ¡°Fellow vigers, we have rescued the people, and as for the troublemaking monsters, they have been in in the battle and will no longer disturb our vige,¡± he announced. Ye Feng addressed the entire vige. In fact, he wanted to bring back the Soul-Devouring Demon Bull to make his case more convincing. But doing so could lead the other demonic beasts here by the scent and harm the vigers of Lin Vige. However, when Ye Feng handed over the five unconscious vigers to their families, he found that his Sect Prestige Value was soaring like a rocket. 123, 129, 141 Before long, the Sect Prestige Value had broken through to over 220. ¡°So it works like this too!¡± Ye Feng was pleasantly surprised. He had thought that he needed to y demons publicly to gain Prestige Points but saving people turned out to be enough. Thus, with good intentions, he advised, ¡°Although that demon has been in, there could still be other demonic beasts in the vicinity. For safety¡¯s sake, I suggest that those who can move, should do so!¡± Upon hearing this, the vigers immediately began to discuss among themselves. ¡°We¡¯ve been here for generations, where could we possibly move?¡± ¡°How about moving close to the Misty Sect?¡± ¡°Hmm, living closer to the Immortal Master does seem like a good idea.¡± Ye Feng did not listen to the vigers¡¯ discussion. Instead, he met up with Master Li. ¡°Sect Master Ye, these thirty-two logs are the main beams I have just selected,¡± Master Li pointed at the pile of logs behind him. ¡°Good, let¡¯s head back quickly then!¡± Ye Feng nced at the sky and realized it was gettingte. Before long. The Iron w Dragon Eagle soared into the sky with tworge bundles of logs, while Ye Feng and Master Li, along with others, stood on flying swords, returning to Misty Peak at the fastest speed. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, you¡¯re finally back,¡± Li Jiaojiao hurriedly brought over some freshly cooked porridge to help them restore their strength. Standing by the cliff, Ye Feng saw Shi Lei and Huo Yunjie justing out of the east city gate, heading back to the Misty Sect. ¡°It looks like this procurement went smoothly.¡± A hundred miles away. An underground cave. ¡°Lord Demon General, those two pawns from the Scarlet Serpent Sect have been killed, and the two squads under yourmand havepletely fallen.¡± A cold voice reported the situation. ¡°To achieve this before you arrived means that the opponent has strength beyond the peak of Qi Refinement Ninth Level,parable to yours,¡± the voice of the hidden Demon General said unhurriedly, deep and resonant. ¡°Comparable to me?¡± The owner of the cold voice felt somewhat incredulous, stepping out from the dark shadows, revealing its true form. It was a young man with a cold countenance. He wore grey animal hide clothing, and a closer look revealed a wolf tail behind him and two fluffy wolf ears. This was a Netherworld Wolf! He had begun transforming but hadn¡¯t fully seeded yet; his strength was between the peak of Qi Refinement Ninth Level and the firstyer of the Element Gathering Realm. Among the Demon Race, this was called a ¡°Preparatory Demon General.¡± But among human cultivators, it¡¯s rare to see those in this transitional stage. Normally, after reaching the peak of Qi Refinement Ninth Level, human cultivators would go into reclusive meditation until they broke through their bottleneck to be the firstyer of the Element Gathering Realm. But the Demon Race was somewhat special. Even without fully transforming into human form, they could move about freely, continue their transformation, and exert strength between the peak of Qi Refinement Ninth Level and the firstyer of the Element Gathering Realm. A half-transformed Preparatory Demon General could often contend against several cultivators at the peak of the Qi Refinement Ninth Level. Chapter 41 - 41 Guidance in the Night Chapter 41 Guidance in the Night ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Lord Demon General, how could there possibly be a human with strengthparable to mine near Whitefloat City?¡± the Preparatory Demon General, Netherworld Wolf, asked incredulously. ¡°It¡¯s not impossible,¡± the Demon General said. The Netherworld Wolf frowned, ¡°How could it be possible?¡± The Demon General fell silent for a moment, then spected, ¡°Generally speaking, human cultivators often fail when they attempt to break through to the Element Gathering Realm, but at the very least, it causes some ergement of their meridians and Qi Sea, considerably increasing their strength.¡± ¡°After failing to break through, most of them cannot continue to advance to the next realm, so they choose toe out of seclusion.¡± ¡°Their strength is not inferior to yours, but after striking too often, it can lead to the contraction of their meridians, and their Qi Sea gradually shrinks back down to the pinnacle of the ninth level of Qi Refining.¡± ¡°So, such people rarely take action, unless their lifespan is nearing its end, and they have nothing left to fear.¡± ¡°I suspect that the one you encountered is an old fellow from a High Ranked Sect who has been in secluded cultivation for years, with not much of his lifespan remaining, knowing that breaking through to Element Gathering Realm is hopeless and thus hase out of seclusion.¡± The Demon General¡¯s narrative made the Netherworld Wolf realize with a start that, aside from those in the Element Gathering Realm, there were indeed many formidable individuals within the human race. ¡°Lord Demon General, the pawn from the Scarlet Serpent Sect is dead, how should we proceed with our n?¡± Netherworld Wolf asked. The Demon General pondered for a moment, ¡°I have nted quite a few pawns in Whitefloat City, but they all have their missions and cannot be reassigned for the time being¡ In that case, you take care of it.¡± ¡°And what about you, my lord?¡± ¡°I have not yet recovered from my injuries, so it¡¯s inconvenient for me to take action. You will oversee the future ns, do not disappoint me.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± A momentter, Netherworld Wolf left the cave. From beginning to end, that ¡°Lord Demon General¡± never showed his true face, remaining hidden in the darkness. Ye Feng was unaware of the goings-on within the underground cave. At this moment, he was helping Master Li with wood ning. Ye Feng possessed immense strength and worked with high efficiency, and by dusk, dozens of main beams were processed. As long as the rest of the materials were brought over tomorrow, construction could officially begin on the brand-new Misty Sect. As for Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and the others who had gone into the city to procure supplies, they would stay in the city tonight and return to the Misty Sect together with the materials the next day. ¡°Sect Master Ye, it¡¯s gettingte, I¡¯m going to head back and rest. I¡¯ll be over early tomorrow morning,¡± Master Li said as he followed the path down the mountain toward Whitefloat City. At this time, many people were making their way to the city on the stone road, so there was no need to worry about danger. That night. After dinner, Ye Feng and the others sat on the grass in front of the gate, where the tform built for the sect challenge had been dismantled into piles of wood. ¡°Sect Master, it seems like something¡¯s wrong with our eyes¡¡± At this moment, the youngest ones, Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, were rubbing their eyes with panicked expressions on their young faces. ¡°Did you see things in bright colors?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t panic, you¡¯ve opened your Spirit Eyes and have be preparatory cultivators in the Gazing Breath Realm,¡± Ye Feng said with experience. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Can we start cultivating then?¡± Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu asked eagerly. Ye Feng nodded slightly, ¡°Of course, but as you¡¯ve just opened your Spirit Eyes, you should rest well first. You can start proper cultivation tomorrow.¡± As long as Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu entered the Qi Refining Realm, his strength would improve once again. ¡°Okay.¡± The two disciplesy on the grass, looking up at the star-filled sky, too excited to sleep. ¡°Yu Lan, your ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡± hasn¡¯t reached Major Achievement yet. I¡¯ve spent some time recently and deduced theplete meridian cirction diagram. If you cultivate ording to this, you should be able to reach Perfection. If there¡¯s anything you don¡¯t understand, just ask me directly.¡± Ye Feng quickly sketched a diagram and handed it to Jia Yn. By the candlelight, Jia Yn examined the meridian flow diagram, her pretty face filled with surprise and delight. She began to cultivate attentively under Ye Feng¡¯s guidance and made rapid progress. Mo Ying sat near the cliff¡¯s edge, fingers forming sword seals, controlling her Breeze-riding Sword to circle in the air as she rigorously practiced her First Grade Spell, ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡±. She had always felt she had entered a dead end, which was why she had not achieved Perfection. Watching Ye Feng giving instructions to Jia Yn, Mo Ying pondered for a moment before asking, ¡°Sect Master, my First Grade Spell, ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡±, remains imperfect. I wonder if you could give me some guidance?¡± ¡°I can,¡± Ye Feng nodded. This straightforward reply took Mo Ying aback. The next moment, Mo Ying stood up, ready to demonstrate ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡±. However, Ye Feng waved his hand and said, ¡°I¡¯ve seen you perform ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡± many times. It¡¯s already thoroughly familiar to me. Just tell me if you have felt anything unusual during your cultivation.¡± Mo Ying looked surprised. She wasn¡¯t sure about Ye Feng¡¯s abilities, but she still said, ¡°When controlling the sword, I always feel that I can¡¯t achieve Man-Sword Unity. My mind often gets disordered, preventing me from reaching Perfection.¡± Ye Feng thought for a while and, drawing from his memory of ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡±, he said meaningfully, ¡°Immerse your body and mind in nature, let go of your heartpletely, listen carefully to the call of the wind, the sword¡¯s heart, and the messages conveyed by the chirping insects and tweeting birds. Then you will feel it.¡± Upon hearing this, Mo Ying was somewhat puzzled. But after another thought, she wondered if she had been too impatient. Could this be the reason why her ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡± had never achieved Perfection? With this in mind, Mo Ying ced her Flying Sword on her knees, closed her eyes, and carefully sensed everything around her. The chirping of insects. The soft whisper of the wind. The cold of the sword. As Mo Ying continued to immerse herself in her surroundings, she found her body and mind gradually sinking into nature, the impetuousness in her heart surprisingly being suppressed. At that moment, she found her thoughts suddenly clear, and with a sudden flick of her finger in one direction, the Breeze-riding Sword ¡°whooshed¡± out, splitting a mosquito ten meters away into two halves. ¡°Oh!¡± Ye Feng witnessed the swift thrust of the Flying Sword and its rapid retraction, as quick as a sh of light, moving freely, his eyes instantly revealing a look of astonishment. This was the sign of Perfection in ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡±. ¡°Sect Master, I¡ I¡¯ve achieved Perfection!¡± Mo Ying sheathed her sword, and although she tried to conceal her emotions, Ye Feng still heard surprise in her voice. ¡°Wow, that was fast!¡± Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao both eximed in surprise. Xia He and Qiu Ju, who were cultivating, also showed a look of amazement. As former maids of the Jia Residence, they were aware of how difficult it was to reach Perfection in a spell. But in the Misty Sect, it seemed that achieving Perfection in a spell wasn¡¯t that difficult. ¡°It¡¯s truly fortunate for us to have joined the Misty Sect with the young mistress,¡± Xia He and Qiu Ju thought to themselves as they exchanged nces. Finally, the two women stole a nce at Ye Feng and thought how formidable the Sect Master was, his casual guidance leading to the Perfection of a spell, and importantly¡ he was very handsome too! ¡°You¡¯ve achieved Perfection in your spell, good job!¡± Ye Feng had not anticipated that Mo Ying would have such a high level ofprehension, and in such a short time, she had achieved Perfection. He looked at the sky, feeling it was gettingte, and said, ¡°It¡¯s about time now. Don¡¯t stay up toote, or you¡¯ll lose your hair.¡± Having said that, Ye Fengy down on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle and fell into a deep sleep. Chapter 42 - .... ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Staying upte, losing hair?¡± Jia Yn drew in a deep breath, grabbed her lush hair with both hands, and said with a face full of terror, ¡°No way!¡± Xia He and Qiu Ju were so scared they fell asleep right where they were. Li Jiaojiao blinked innocently, then using Little White Fox as a pillow, she too fell asleep. Ouyang Feng, Ouyang Yu, and Long Tianxing, being slightly younger, couldn¡¯t stay awake and soon fell asleep as well. In the end, only Mo Ying and the Iron w Dragon Eagle were left, staring at each other as though they had an agreement that ¡°if the moon doesn¡¯t sleep, I won¡¯t sleep, whoever sleeps is a turtle.¡± Under the night sky, the moonlight was like water. A white cloud drifted across the azure sky. A white shadow popped its head out from among the clouds, surveying the mountain range below. Suddenly, the mysterious figure noticed the Iron w Dragon Eagle standing on the peak of Misty Peak, then saw Brother thead sleeping on the grass in front of the gate, and upon noticing Mo Ying and the other human cultivators, its eyes filled with astonishment. As for Little White Fox, it couldn¡¯t be seen because Li Jiaojiao was using it as a pillow. Momentster, the white shadow headed off into the distance, and before long, it shrank its body and came to a halt before a cold-looking young man with wolf ears. This person was the Netherworld Wolf in mid-transformation. ¡°Reporting to the Little Wolf General, I have discovered a sect on a mountain peak that has tamed the troublesome creature from the eastern city swamp,¡± the white shadow reported what it had seen and heard. It had no physical form, resembling a white mist in the shape of a flying bird. Upon hearing this, Little Wolf General narrowed his eyes slightly and said, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know why that troublesome creature was tamed, we can perhaps start with this sect.¡± As he spoke, Little Wolf General looked at the mist in the shape of a bird and said, ¡°Shape-shifting Beast, you are most suited for disguise. You will be responsible for approaching the mountain and turn the warriors of our race who are there, understand?¡± The Shape-shifting Beast blinked and asked, ¡°Little Wolf General, what about you?¡± ¡°My demon aura is too strong, and I am in the Transformation Stage, which I cannot conceal well enough to approach Whitefloat City closely.¡± With that, Little Wolf General vanished into the jungle. ¡°But¡ I¡¯m scared!¡± the Shape-shifting Beast wanted to say something more, but its voice faded away. Seeing that Little Wolf General had disappeared without a trace, it realized it had no choice but to carry out this dreadful plot of subversion. ¡°I want to be human, change, change, change!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast chanted an odd chant, its form shifted constantly, and it indeed turned into a human form. Moreover, it pulled out a cloak from nowhere, perfectly covering its body and concealing its demon aura without a trace. At first nce, there was no apparent difference between it and a human. In thetter part of the night. The Shape-shifting Beast stealthily climbed up Misty Peak, only to find Mo Ying practicing her sword in the wee hours, her figure now here, now there, like a specter, quite terrifying. ¡°Oh my! This person is a bit ruthless, it¡¯s not the right time to approach.¡± The Shape-shifting Beast immediately started chanting, ¡°I want to be an ant, change, change, change!¡± Having said that, it rapidly shrunk its form and turned into arge white ant, lurking on the edge of the cliff. The next morning. Ye Feng got up early and went to the edge of the cliff to practice a set of martial arts, to limber up his limbs. He identally kicked a stone out, which happened to hit the Shape-shifting Beast that was lurking on the edge of the cliff. ¡°Have I been discovered?¡± ¡°Could it be that this person who seems tock cultivation actually possesses an extremely sensitive perception and is a master?¡± ¡°No, this can¡¯t be possible!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast was so frightened that it was trembling all over. However, the thought of facing severe punishment from the Little Wolf General if it failed toplete its mission left it no choice but to continue climbing back to the summit of Misty Peak. Before long, Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, Master Li, and their party finally arrived from Whitefloat City, followed by more than a dozen horse-drawn carriages loaded with arge amount of processed materials. As long as they were moved to Misty Peak, they could be assembled on-site, which was convenient and time-saving. ¡°Let¡¯s go, help with the work.¡± Ye Feng, along with the Iron w Dragon Eagle and others, made several trips back and forth and finally moved all the materials to the top of the peak, cing them on the open ground. ¡°True cultivators indeed; they move things so quickly. If it was left to us, it might have taken all day,¡± Master Li remarked. The others looked at the mighty Iron w Dragon Eagle with envy on their faces. The Shape-shifting Beast, hiding in a tree, watched this scene and said bitterly, ¡°Damn it, the noble Iron w Dragon Eagle is actually doing hardbor, the Demon Race shouldn¡¯t be ves!¡± At that moment, Master Li pointed to the other four craftsmen and then to the ten new helpers, and said to Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Master Ye, these are all temporary workers. With their help, we should be able toy the foundations today.¡± ¡°If there¡¯s anything that needs help, our sect¡¯s disciples will also give their full support,¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°How could we dare to trouble your sect¡¯s disciples to make a move¡¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright, this is also a form of cultivation!¡± Ye Feng gestured, immediately having the sect¡¯s disciples help without anyone beingzy. Everyone first moved everything out of the thatched cottages except for the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, and as Mo Ying struck with a sword, the cottages all copsed. The Iron w Dragon Eagle directly grabbed and cleared the debris to the open ground. Then, Master Li led the helpers to build ording to the n, and with the assistance of Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and other disciples, theyid the foundation in just half a day. ¡°Right, the lower half of these main pirs has to be buried underground, and to prevent rotting, we must scorch the surface with fire,¡± Master Li said. ¡°You¡¯re talking about charring; I know about it.¡± Ye Feng waved his hand, letting Shi Lei cast the Fire Cloud Palm, swiftly brushing over the surface of the main pirs, instantaneously carbonizing the outeryer. Master Li and the other craftsmen saw this and all gave a thumbs up: ¡°So, spells can be used in this way.¡± They all began to entertain the idea of cultivating fire-based spells. Thus, with the joint efforts of dozens of people, by that evening, they had erected a row of buildings on the peak forming an ¡®inverted¡¯ shape when viewed from above, totaling fifteen rooms. ¡°We¡¯ve finished a week¡¯s worth of work in just one day!¡± Master Li stood in the backyard, astonished. This was the fastest construction he had ever seen in his life. ¡°Tomorrow we¡¯ll renovate the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall and ry the floor tiles, build a fence, and that should about do it,¡± Ye Feng said, standing on the roof. At this time, the Shape-shifting Beast had transformed into a cicada, lying on the treetop, morosely thinking to itself, ¡°What should I do, there¡¯s no chance to get close to the Iron w Dragon Eagle and that troublesome guy!¡± With no other options, it could only continue to wait. The next day, Ye Feng and the others got up early and continued to help with the renovations. They renovated the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, ryed the floor tiles, built a one-meter-high wooden railing around the edge of the cliff on the peak, and nted various flowers and herbs. In just three days, Misty Sect had beenpletely transformed. ¡°We finally have our own rooms!¡± Li Jiaojiao, holding the Little White Fox, ran into a room that was three meters wide and five meters long. It was notrge, but it looked brand new and clean, which brightened up her eyes. The other disciples also found their own rooms, with a gleam of light in their eyes. Chapter 43 - 43 The Shape-shifting Beast Appears, Heading to Beacon Fire City Chapter 43 The Shape-shifting Beast Appears, Heading to Beacon Fire City ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Although there¡¯s no furniture yet, the size of the room is still decent, just right for one person.¡± Ye Feng stood in the small courtyard shaped like the Chinese character for ¡®concave,¡¯ looking at the numbers on each room door, his face betraying a sense of satisfaction. Fifteen rooms, from ¡°Room Zero¡± to ¡°Room Fourteen.¡± Room Zero was Ye Feng¡¯s, positioned on the central axis. ¡°Room One¡± to ¡°Room Eleven¡± were other disciples¡¯ rooms. Except for the one that belonged to the fifth disciple, Shu Hongyu, which was empty, the rest were upied. The remaining three rooms were left vacant for now. To make it more elegant, Master Li builttrines and a kitchen on either side of the courtyard, as well as auxiliary rooms like a woodshed. Afterward, Master Li cleared away the debris and constructed quite a bit of furniture on-site, finallypleting the project smoothly. Now, the building area on the top of Misty Peak reached one-third. For the remaining space, Ye Feng nned to save it for future construction of facilities like the Martial Arts Ground and Spirit Beast Pavilion. ¡°Having your own room is indeed wonderful!¡± Ye Feng arrived at the door of his ¡°Room Zero.¡± This room wasn¡¯t the first one, but rather it was located on the central axis of the ¡®concave¡¯ shape, exactly in the middle, with Room Seven and Room Eight on either side, which meant it was between Jia Yn and Xia He. ¡°Sect Master Ye, the construction here is basicallyplete. From now on, I¡¯ll bring some gardeners over to nt spirit flowers and exotic grasses for the Misty Sect every now and then,¡± Master Li said. ¡°Thank you very much, Master Li.¡± Ye Feng watched Master Li and his people leave, then returned to the newly refurbished Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, feeling refreshed and in high spirits. Suddenly, he remembered the spoils of war he had obtained near the timber camp in the woods. Those items had to be dealt with secretly; he couldn¡¯t use them himself, or it would be like ying with fire. So, he called for Mo Ying. ¡°How can we deal with these items covertly?¡± Ye Feng took out Zhao Dajiang¡¯s Spirit Sword, waved it in front of Mo Ying, and then stowed it away. Mo Ying thought for a moment and said, ¡°There¡¯s an underground market in Beacon Fire City where you can sell the spoils. Moreover, they don¡¯t care about our identities, they only care about the goods, not the people.¡± Ye Feng looked at Mo Ying intently, thinking to himself that she was truly an ¡°experienced driver,¡± knowing exactly what to do. ¡°It¡¯s better to dispose of these things as soon as possible.¡± Ye Feng said. Zhao Dajiang¡¯s Spirit Sword was good, but once it was used, it could easily attract attention from those with ulterior motives. Mo Ying nced at the sky outside: ¡°It¡¯s alreadyte; we can only go tomorrow morning at the earliest.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Ye Feng nodded. The two of them were unaware that, a few dozen meters away at the edge of a cliff, a white giant ant was crouching. ¡°I¡¯ve waited three days for those mortals to leave, still not sure when the right opportunity wille.¡± The Shape-shifting Beast was anxious. But when it recalled the experience of being kicked down by Ye Feng while he was stretching a few days earlier, it felt that this Sect Leader was no simple matter. So, it dared not get too close. The next morning, before dawn. The sky had yet to brighten when Ye Feng and Mo Ying stepped onto the Breeze-riding Sword, heading for Beacon Fire City to the east. Originally, Ye Feng had nned to ride the Iron w Dragon Eagle over, as going back and forth four hundred miles relying solely on Mo Ying¡¯s sword flying would be too exhausting. But the Iron w Dragon Eagle was too conspicuous a target. In the end, for safety, Ye Feng and Mo Ying chose to fly on the sword, hoping to make the round trip within the same day. ¡°Hey, those two have gone, my opportunity has arrived.¡± The Shape-shifting Beast, constantly watching the Misty Sect, realized that the most enigmatic Ye Feng had finally left the premises, and its eyes lit up with anticipation. On the way. Ye Feng noticed that the speed of the flying sword had increased significantly; it was probably because there were only two people standing on it. ¡°Given this speed, we should be able to reach Beacon Fire City within an hour,¡± Mo Ying said as she stood at the front, pinching a sword technique with her right hand. ¡°The speed¡¯s pretty good!¡± Ye Feng praised. This speed was roughly ten meters per second, which was indeed fast, and the key advantage was that it took a straight line, which saved trouble. ¡°But this is under ideal conditions; with my current spiritual power, I can¡¯t fly continuously for an hour,¡± Mo Ying¡¯s words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Ye Feng. ¡°How much spiritual power do you need to replenish?¡± Ye Feng asked, producing five lower-grade spirit stones in his palm. Ye Feng did not want to dy too much on the road, and even if it meant consuming a few spirit stones, it was worth it. Anyway, he wouldn¡¯t lose out after selling the materials. ¡°Flying two hundred li would require three lower-grade spirit stones,¡± Mo Ying took only three stones, then fell silent. ¡°Three spirit stones for a hundred kilometers¡¯ fuel?¡± Ye Fengined internally as he put away the remaining two spirit stones. For the rest of the journey, Mo Ying continuously controlled the flying sword to maintain a steady speed, while Ye Feng, utterly bored, looked around restlessly. After flying fifty li, Mo Ying would take out a lower-grade spirit stone to replenish the expended energy. Atop Misty Peak. At this moment, convinced that Ye Feng would not return any time soon, the Shape-shifting Beast silently recited an incantation and transformed into a white mosquito, flying to the ear of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. Buzzing! The Iron w Dragon Eagle, resting with eyes closed, suddenly heard the annoying sound of a mosquito by its ear. Thus, with a ¡°p,¡± it pped its wings and swatted away the mosquito-that-was-actually-the-Shape-shifting Beast, sending it flying to an unknown corner. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast flew back, transforming into an ant, nning to climb to the ear of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. But before it could climb up, the Iron w Dragon Eagle felt a tickle, shook its wings, and the Shape-shifting Beast was swatted away again. ¡°I don¡¯t believe this!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast was persistent. However, it could not approach the Iron w Dragon Eagle no matter what kind of insect it transformed into. For a moment, its face was almost green with frustration. Meanwhile, after expending three lower-grade spirit stones, Ye Feng and Mo Ying finallynded in front of an ancient city built entirely with reddish-ck stone bricks. This was Beacon Fire City. Recent demonic beast disturbances had reduced the city¡¯s poption from over a hundred thousand to merely a hundred thousand. The pedestrians in the city were sparse, like frost-stricken eggnts, wilted. Ye Feng and Mo Ying changed into ck coats and donned ck veiled hats before walking into the city. Mo Ying, knowing her way around, took Ye Feng to a rundown grocery store and through a secret passageway into a gloomy underground corridor. Various stalls lined both sides of the corridor, selling all kinds of demonic beast materials, as well as elixirs, spirit grasses, and more. Every stall owner was dressed simrly to Ye Feng, their true faces obscured. Mo Ying did not linger in the corridor but led Ye Feng into a shop named ¡°Wuxuan Pavilion.¡± ¡°Hey, we have guests. Are you here to buy or sell?¡± a fat man wrapped in a cloak came out and asked the two of them. Ye Feng noticed that there seemed to be ayer of spiritual energy on the surface of the fat man¡¯s cloak. When observed with Spirit Eyes, it disyed a variety of colors, making it impossible to discern their cultivation level. At that moment, Ye Feng saw that Mo Ying seemed to be looking at him, so he said, ¡°Let¡¯s sell first, and if you have anything good here, I might buy.¡± ¡°Alrighty!¡± The owner of Wuxuan Pavilion chuckled, closed the door, and said, ¡°You two can show me what you want to sell now.¡± Chapter 44 - 44 Wuxuan Pavilion, Being Followed Chapter 44 Wuxuan Pavilion, Being Followed ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Bang.¡± Ye Feng threw all the Croc-Chicken Beast ws onto the wooden table, causing the surface to bend under the weight. ¡°All Croc-Chicken Beast ws, eh? One pair of Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level, fourteen pairs of Lower Rank Demon Soldier Level, let me do the math¡ A pair of Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level ws for five Spirit Stones, a pair of Lower Rank Demon Soldier Level ws for two Spirit Stones, totaling thirty-three Spirit Stones.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion took out an abacus, calcted on the spot, and then announced the result. Hearing the amount of over thirty Spirit Stones, Ye Feng felt a bit surprised and said, ¡°Not bad.¡± Having said that, he ced the seven Tree Demon Cores on the table, each emitting a faint green Spiritual Light. ¡°Six Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level Tree Demon Cores, one High-Rank Demon Soldier Level Tree Demon Core¡ Tsk, that¡¯s no small sum!¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion had a somewhatical smile, ¡°The High-Rank Demon Soldier Level core for thirty Spirit Stones, the Middle Rank for ten Spirit Stones, totaling ny Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°The price difference with the Croc-Chicken ws is that much?¡± Ye Feng was astonished. A pair of Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level Croc-Chicken ws was only worth five Spirit Stones, but a Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level Tree Demon Core was valued at ten Spirit Stones. ¡°Of course, different materials have different values.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilionughed heartily, ¡°My esteemed guest, do you have anything else you wish to sell?¡± Having a single day¡¯s transaction surpass a hundred Spirit Stones was considered a big deal for the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion; therefore, his attitude towards Ye Feng had improved a lot. ¡°ng.¡± Ye Feng tossed Zhao Dajiang¡¯s Spirit Sword on the table and ced a small bottle of dark red elixirs next to it, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll sell all of these to you.¡± The Spirit Sword and elixirs were obtained from Zhao Dajiang, and he didn¡¯t dare use them; it was safer to exchange them all for Spirit Stones. ¡°This is the Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact ¡®Fire Spirit Flying Sword,¡¯ originally priced at one hundred and eighty Lower Grade Spirit Stones. It¡¯s difficult for most people to fully unleash its power, so as it¡¯s a buyback, I can only offer you one hundred and fifty.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion quickly offered a price. ¡°Alright then!¡± Ye Feng nodded. It was ¡°hot merchandise¡± anyway; it was normal for the price to be a bit lower. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion picked up the bottle of elixirs, sniffed and inspected it before finally stating, ¡°These are Lower Grade Fire Spirit Qi Pills. Taking them can enhance the power of fire-based spells. There are seven pills in total, fourteen Spirit Stones for all.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll sell just that much,¡± Ye Feng said, feeling that the price was quite good. ¡°Two hundred and eighty-seven Lower Grade Spirit Stones in total, I will give you two Middle Grade Spirit Stones and eighty-seven Lower Grade Spirit Stones.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion ced a small cloth bag on the table. Ye Feng opened it and saw inside two Spirit Stones emitting an aura a hundred times more intense than the Lower Grade Spirit Stones, indeed rare Middle Grade Spirit Stones. ¡°Gentlemen, what would you like to buy?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion asked. ¡°What treasures do you have here?¡± Ye Feng inquired. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion smiled, lifted the ck cloth behind him, revealing a two-meter-tall shelf filled with various items. Spiritual Artifacts, talisman papers, elixirs, materials, Spirit Grass, puppets, etc., were all arrayed in a dazzling array, more than three hundred items. ¡°Don¡¯t you have any formations?¡± Ye Feng remembered the Sect Leader¡¯s first phase task reward, which included ¡°Miniature Sect Protection Array ¡Á1,¡± and since the Misty Sect didn¡¯t have a formation, he casually asked. The next moment, Ye Feng distinctly felt a look of surprise from both Mo Ying and the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion. ¡°Haha, my esteemed guest sure knows how to joke. Even the most inferior Miniature Formation costs five hundred Spirit Stones, and we don¡¯t have such stock in the underground market. You have to visit a proper shop to buy one,¡± the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion shook his head. ¡°Then let¡¯s go for some elixirs!¡± Ye Feng browsed the shelves for a while and chose a bottle of ten ¡°Lower Grade Healing Qi Pills.¡± The store owner gave him a 10% discount, totaling forty-five Spirit Stones. Afterward, Ye Feng spent another fifty Spirit Stones to purchase a bottle of ten ¡°Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills.¡± Before leaving, Ye Feng gritted his teeth and spent one hundred and fifty lower-grade Spirit Stones to buy a defensive spiritual artifact named ¡°Mysterious Turtle Shield.¡± The store owner boasted that it was made from the shell of a Mysterious Turtle that had cultivated for three hundred years, and below the Element Gathering Realm, hardly anyone could break it with a single strike. From then on, the newly acquired Spirit Stones dwindled to only forty-two, causing Ye Feng a bit of financial pain. ¡°Time to slip away.¡± Ye Feng packed up the two bottles of elixirs and the Mysterious Turtle Shield, which had shrunk to the size of a palm, ready to make a run for it with Mo Ying. He had a feeling that if he didn¡¯t leave now, he might end up spending all his money today. ¡°Minus the Spirit Stones used for replenishing Mo Ying¡¯s spiritual power on the way, I¡¯ve only earned a bit over thirty Spirit Stones this time, how frustrating!¡± Ye Feng grumbled inwardly. But before leaving, Ye Feng blinked and turned back to ask, ¡°Can you ept soul bodies here?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion was taken aback, ¡°I can¡¯t take them here, but there is a customer who said he wants to. How about this, in seven days, I arrange for a few people to meet here?¡± ¡°What about the price?¡± Ye Feng asked. If the price was mediocre, he wouldn¡¯t consider selling the soul body of the Centennial Tree Demon. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion inquired, ¡°What level of soul body?¡± ¡°High-rank Demon Soldier Level,¡± Ye Feng said. He intentionally revealed some information but wasn¡¯t worried about the store owner spreading it around, as these kinds of stores generally had a reputation to uphold, otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t be able to keep doing business. The eyes of the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion brightened, ¡°Above one hundred Spirit Stones. For specifics, we¡¯d have to wait until our esteemed customer and another discuss it. Of course, I promise the price won¡¯t be lower than this, but the store will take a 10% introduction fee, deducted from the other esteemed customer.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Ye Feng nodded slightly. Before long, he and Mo Ying had left the underground corridor and were walking on the streets of Beacon Fire City. ¡°Sect Leader, have you noticed that earning Spirit Stones is hard, but spending them is very easy?¡± Mo Ying suddenly asked. Ye Feng was taken aback and nodded, ¡°Indeed!¡± He had fought hard just once, and with great difficulty had his spoils of war sold for over two hundred Spirit Stones, only to find himself left with a few dozen in no time. The speed of spending money was heart-wrenching! However, Ye Feng suddenly realized something and asked, ¡°You¡¯re so familiar with the underground market; the beginner¡¯s fee you paid earlier, wasn¡¯t it from ying Demonic Beasts in the wilderness and then trading them at the Wuxuange Pavilion?¡± ¡°Hmm,¡± Mo Ying confirmed with a sound. ¡°I knew it! There¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch; to make ends meet, one has to really put in the effort.¡± Resting his head in his hand, Ye Feng walked and muttered softly to himself. Hearing this, Mo Ying couldn¡¯t help but want tough. Unbeknownst to the two of them, after they left Beacon Fire City, several men in ck followed them out. On the Breeze-riding Sword. Ye Feng handed five Spirit Stones to Mo Ying, saying, ¡°Here, your travel expenses.¡± Mo Ying was somewhat speechless, ¡°I¡¯m a disciple of the Misty Sect, escorting the Sect Leader, how could I dare to ask for travel expenses?¡± ¡°Take it!¡± Ye Feng urged, ¡°Once I earn more money, every disciple will be able to receive five Spirit Stones each month¡ no, I want to be a conscientious boss, giving you double pay, hence double the happiness!¡± Mo Ying didn¡¯t know why, but she felt likeughing at his odd and amusing words. Chapter 45 - 45 Battle of the Demon General, Xieguang Stronghold Leader Chapter 45 Battle of the Demon General, Xieguang Stronghold Leader ¡. Trantor: 549690339 However, the warm moments were always fleeting. Just as Ye Feng and Mo Ying left Beacon Fire City by thirty miles, in a dense forest below, suddenly two strong demonic auras shot up into the sky. The violent currents surged towards them, and Mo Ying quickly controlled the flying sword to change direction, narrowly avoiding the ambush. Crash! The towering trees, several tens of meters high, fell in a ring pattern to the surrounding area, spreading to dozens of meters away in an instant, with a deafening noise. Ye Feng and Mo Ying stood on the flying sword, looking down from a hundred meters in the air, only to see two huge figures emerge in the center of the copsing trees, locked in fiercebat. One was a dual-winged giant crocodile, easily over a dozen meters in length, but too cumbersome to actually fly. The other was a fanged mad pig shaped demonic beast, three meters tall and brawny like an elephant, with two sharp, arc-shaped tusks three meters long, capable of flipping the giant crocodile with a single thrust. ¡°They¡¯re demon general level demonic beasts!¡± Mo Ying¡¯s face was grave. Ye Feng might not have been able to discern their specific cultivation level, but he judged that each could easily beat up a hundred Brother theads. ¡°Too strong. Is this the might of a demon generalparable to the Element Gathering Realm? Truly terrifying! Even if I encountered them, I would have to turn and flee,¡± Ye Feng eximed in shock. ¡°Those are the fanged mad pig and the dual-winged giant crocodile, quite notorious around these parts. It¡¯s said that they¡¯ve both reached the peak of the demon general level. They rarely show themselves; who would have thought we¡¯d run into them today?¡± Mo Ying¡¯s face was already pale, although Ye Feng couldn¡¯t see it. She immediately steered the flying sword to take a detour. ¡°Roar!¡± Just then, the fanged mad pig retreated dozens of meters, then sprinted again, breaking one of the giant crocodile¡¯s teeth and hurling it like a sword toward Ye Feng and Mo Ying in the sky. ¡°Be careful!¡± Ye Feng pushed Mo Ying out of the way, blocking the half-foot long sharp tooth with his hands, feeling as though he had been hit by a dozen wild bulls, falling from the flying sword. ¡°Sect Leader!¡± Mo Ying quickly controlled the flying sword to chase after him, catching Ye Feng, then flew at high speed, skimming the treetops, and quickly moved away from thebat zone of the two peak demon generals. Dozens of miles away. By the bank of a river roughly a few hundred meters wide. This was Fenhuo River, one of the tributaries of the Southern River Basin, flowing from west to east, passing Beacon Fire City. Following the riverbank west for over a hundred miles, then flying south for several dozen miles, one would return to Misty Peak. ¡°Just as expected from the sharp tooth of the dual-winged giant crocodile, it¡¯s incredibly hard. It should fetch a good price,¡± Ye Feng tapped on the sharp tooth, then put it away, noticing that Mo Ying was using spirit stones to recover her energy. ¡°Someone¡¯sing!¡± Suddenly, Mo Ying sensed the presence of other cultivators and immediately pinched the spell, readying herself for battle. In such a deste wilderness, the possibility of someone approaching with intent to rob and kill was the highest. ¡°Hehehe, we¡¯ve finally caught up.¡± Five sturdy figures dressed in ck surrounded them, four at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement, and one at the Eighth Layer. The speaker was the masked burly man at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, holding a very unique spiritual artifact, a disk with five des floating above it. ¡°Big brother, it seems to be just a mortal and a great beauty around the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement,¡± said a masked man with a rooster¡¯sb haircut,ughing. Gazing at Mo Ying¡¯s proud figure, he thought it wouldn¡¯t matter even if she was ugly. Hearing his words, Ye Feng thought to himself that Mo Ying¡¯s method of concealing her cultivation level was quite impressive, having fooled these men. ¡°Surround them!¡± At that moment, the leader with the tray at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement waved his hand, and the five des on the disk artifact instantly shot out, encircling Ye Feng and Mo Ying in a ring. In this situation, even if they were to fly away with their swords, they would not be faster than these five des. ¡°It¡¯s the lower-grade spiritual artifact ¡®Mother-Child Five Connected des,¡¯ a set of linked artifacts that move freely and are extremely dangerous,¡± Mo Ying recognized the set of spiritual artifacts and hurriedly warned them. She couldn¡¯t be sure if Ye Feng could withstand these artifacts that were adept at breaking through defenses, after all, thest time she wielded the Breeze-riding Sword, she had been able to cut Ye Feng¡¯s finger. ¡°Oh, this little beauty knows quite a bit,¡± the man with the mohawk said,ughing while holding a dagger that was a lower-grade spiritual artifact. The rest of the men also revealed their spiritual artifacts, a show of force that even a cultivator at the ninthyer of Qi Refinement might not be able to withstand. However, Ye Feng did not panic. These people mistook him for a mortal, and he could use this to his advantage. ¡°Big brother, should we wait for the stronghold master?¡± At that moment, the man with the mohawk asked in a low voice. ¡°No need to wait. Let¡¯s destroy this little beauty¡¯s Qi Sea first. By the time he arrives, this little beauty will no longer belong to just us brothers,¡± said the burly man referred to as ¡°big brother.¡± He immediately activated the Mother-Child Five Connected des. Five ring des swept through the air, aiming at Mo Ying¡¯s Qi Sea and limbs. A ¡°ng¡± sounded. The bandits saw the unassuming mortal throw a green object that instantly expanded into a huge green copper bell, sting away the five des. ¡°How can a mortal use spiritual artifacts?¡± All five bandits showed disbelief on their faces. What shocked them even more was that Ye Feng instantly crossed the distance of ten meters, and with one punch, he sent the man called ¡°big brother¡± flying. ng! Mo Ying didn¡¯t hesitate either, utilizing a perfected first-grade spell ¡°Glittering Sword Qi,¡± she controlled the Breeze-riding Sword to pierce through the body of the bandit with the mohawk. After that, she used the major achievement level first-grade spell ¡°Backstab,¡± turning into a ck smoke, and in the next instant, she appeared behind the third bandit, catching the nearby Breeze-riding Sword and shing fiercely. A tearing sound! The third bandit died on the spot. The remaining two men were petrified, just as they were about to make a move, their big brother, second brother, and third brother were already down. This gave them the heart-pounding sensation of being robbed instead. ¡°Run!¡± ¡°Find the stronghold master to avenge us!¡± The two remaining men fled, but Ye Feng had already thrown the Spirit Origin Clock, crushing one of the bandits to death. As for the other, Mo Ying decapitated him with her sword. And so, all five banditsy dead. With his previous experience near the lumber yard, Ye Feng quickly looted the bodies, taking all their spiritual artifacts, but apart from that, there was nothing else, which somewhat frustrated him. ¡°When bandits go out to loot, besides the weapons they use, they do not carry much else,¡± exined Mo Ying, as if she were a knowledgeable NPC in a newbie vige. ¡°No wonder they¡¯re so poor!¡± Ye Feng eximed in realization. However, obtaining five lower-grade spiritual artifacts was quite a nice haul. But the thought of an opposing ¡°stronghold master¡± made Ye Feng¡¯s head begin to ache. Just as they were about to burn the bodies of the five bandits, they noticed a middle-aged man emerging above the forest, with high cheekbones and sunken eyes. This person exuded a peak ninthyer Qi Refinement aura, d in a ck armor with a sword in one hand and a de in the other,vishly owning three lower-grade spiritual artifacts. He plunged down towards Ye Feng and Mo Ying, gritting his teeth and saying, ¡°Dare to kill the brothers of Xieguang Stronghold, you¡¯re asking for death!¡± Chapter 46 - 46 Sect Master Ye is the Real Man Chapter 46 Sect Master Ye is the Real Man ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Stop!¡± Above the Fenhuo River, a loud shout suddenly rang out, filled with strong fluctuations of spiritual energy. Everyone turned toward the source of the sound, only to see a flying boat that was ten meters long and three meters wide, its entirety shimmering with spiritual light, floating more than three meters above the surface of the water and speeding towards them. Wherever it passed, even the river water surged into waves. Standing at the prow were three young cultivators dressed in cloud-white long robes, two men and one woman. They made no attempt to conceal their robust auras. Qi Refinement Ninth Level! All of them were holding a lower-grade spirit sword in their hands, their eyes bright and their spines erect ¨C they were unmistakably sect disciples. ¡°Xieguang Stronghold Leader, your stronghold has just been ttened by the three of us, brothers and sister. Surrender now!¡± shouted the youth in the lead, with his starry eyes and sword-like eyebrows. ¡°ttened Xieguang Stronghold?¡± The Xieguang Stronghold Leader¡¯s eyes bulged, realizing that the flying boat hade exactly from Xieguang Mountain on the opposite side of the river. Could it be that, in the short time he was away, his entire stronghold had been destroyed? Shaking with anger, the Xieguang Stronghold Leader saw that these three were not to be trifled with, their approach fierce, and he turned and vanished into the dense forest, disappearing from sight. ¡°As the green hillsst and the clear waters flow, you all wait for me!¡± A voice filled with resentment echoed continuously in the forest, causing the three sect disciples to show faces full of anger as they shouted loudly, ¡°Don¡¯t think of escaping!¡± Upon seeing this, Ye Feng¡¯s expression turned ugly, and he felt somewhat frustrated. He clearly could have joined forces with Mo Ying to take down the Xieguang Stronghold Leader at the peak of Qi Refinement Ninth Level and then smoothly im three lower-grade spiritual artifacts. However, with a single shout from these three, the Xieguang Stronghold Leader ran away without looking back. Ye Feng felt incredibly vexed! Soon, the three sect disciples had arrived at the riverbank on the flying boat. The leader shed a white token engraved with the words ¡°Liuyun¡± and said: ¡°You two need not worry. We are Liuyun Inner Sect Disciples. My name is Xin Guangxuan, this is my junior brother Dong Qiang, and junior sister Pang Haiyun. The one just now was the Xieguang Stronghold Leader, and we have driven him away.¡± Had he not mentioned it, it would have been fine, but the words ¡°driven away¡± made Ye Feng feel even more frustrated. He was about to berate Xin Guangxuan and his twopanions furiously when he suddenly noticed the ¡°Liuyun¡± on the token ¨C wasn¡¯t this from the Liuyun Sect thousands of miles away? That was a one-star sect on par with the Qingyun Sect, inhabited by numerous powerful beings at the Element Gathering Realm. A bit too strong to be provoked for the time being! Moreover, Xin Guangxuan hade with the intention of rescuing them, initially out of kindness, so Ye Feng could only silently curse his bad luck. Besides, the Xieguang Stronghold Leader had only run away; they might encounter him again in the future. Thinking this, Ye Feng gave a perfunctory bow and said, somewhat listlessly, ¡°So, you are disciples from the Liuyun Sect. Thanks for just now.¡± Boom! At that moment, a loud bursting sound apanied by someone¡¯s muffled groan came from a distance. ¡°That sounds like the Third Elder!¡± eximed Xin Guangxuan, looking in the direction of the noise as he gripped his sword tightly. But before anyone could react, they saw an old figure with white hair and beard flying rapidly through the air and crashing down onto the sandy shore of the river like a meteor. ¡°It¡¯s the Third Elder!¡± The three Liuyun Sect disciples hurried over to help up the old man, whose face was as pale as death. ¡°It¡¯s the Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect, at the second level of Element Gathering,¡± whispered Mo Ying, standing beside Ye Feng. ¡°You know even this?¡± Ye Feng said, surprised. At this time, the Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect extended his hand, pointing weakly into the depths of the forest, and said, ¡°The Fanged Mad Pig is battling with the Dual-winged Giant Crocodile, it¡¯s dangerous, quick¡ get away!¡± After speaking, the Third Elder fell unconscious. ¡°Elder, don¡¯t die on us!¡± the small-eyed male disciple named ¡°Dong Qiang¡± vigorously shook the Third Elder, preparing to pinch his philtrum in hopes of reviving him. ¡°Hey, stop shaking him! If you keep going, you might shake the life out of the Elder,¡± warned the round-faced, explosively curvy female disciple ¡°Pang Haiyun,¡± promptly pulling Dong Qiang away. The mostposed and steady Xin Guangxuan immediately took out a dark red elixir and administered it to the Third Elder, whose breathing gradually stabilized, but he remained unconscious. Unbeknownst to them, a shadow was slowly approaching underwater, twenty meters away from the shore. Mo Ying and Ye Feng stood to one side, debating whether they should leave immediately, for if the Fanged Mad Pig and the Dual-winged Giant Crocodile were to fight their way over, they would be in trouble. Ssh! Suddenly, a shadow burst from the water, lunging to bite the Liuyun Sect¡¯s Third Elder, while a strong surge of demonic energy unleashed, overwhelming everyone present with a formidable sense of oppression. ¡°It¡¯s a ck Patterned Serpent Demon!¡± ¡°Looks like it¡¯s at the peak of the High-rank Demon Soldier Level.¡± ¡°No, it seems to have reached the Transformation Stage; its power is far beyond the peak of the ninthyer of Qi Refinement.¡± The three Liuyun Sect disciples, well-trained, brandished their spirit swords and shed at the ck Patterned Serpent Demon. ¡°Measly three at the peak of Qi Refinement, scatter!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon scoffed, transforming into a half-snake, half-human form with a tail tougher than fine steel, and with a sweeping blow, it sent Xin Guangxuan and the other two disciples flying. Afterwards, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon eyed the unconscious Liuyun Sect¡¯s Third Elder, licking its lips involuntarily. That was a beingparable to a Demon General, a strong practitioner of the Human Race at the Element Gathering Realm that had been heavily wounded in the fierce battle between the Fanged Mad Pig and the Dual-winged Giant Crocodile, yet whose vitality remained robust. Devouring him would allow it to ascend smoothly to the status of a Demon General! With this thought, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon bit toward the Liuyun Sect¡¯s Third Elder, meanwhile, its long tail swept out, trying to crush the obstructing Ye Feng and Mo Ying. ¡°Be careful!¡± Xin Guangxuan, lying at a distance, shouted a warning, his hands forming seals,manding his flying sword to lunge at high speed, only to be deflected by the ck Patterned Serpent Demon. ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± Xin Guangxuan¡¯s pupils contracted, thinking that Ye Feng and Mo Ying would be crushed by the Snake Demon. But the next moment, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon found itself stuck less than half a meter from the Liuyun Sect¡¯s Third Elder, inexplicably unable to move forward. It abruptly turned only to realize that its tail had been caught by Ye Feng, the mortal. ¡°You practice Body Cultivation? Then I shall devour you first!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon suddenly spun around, its hands transforming into serpent heads, biting at Ye Feng¡¯s shoulder. ng! At that moment, Mo Ying, Xin Guangxuan, and the others simultaneously maneuvered their spirit swords to strike the ck Patterned Serpent Demon, only to produce a few sparks. ¡°It¡¯s so hard!¡± Xin Guangxuan could hardly believe it. He had practiced the Sect¡¯s Auxiliary Cultivation Method, the ¡°Liuyun Technique,¡± and his power exceeded that of ordinary peak Qi Refinement practitioners. Moreover, this strike was stronger than before, yet it couldn¡¯t even break through the ck Patterned Serpent Demon¡¯s defense. Thump! At this moment, Ye Feng had already started smashing the ck Patterned Serpent Demon against the ground; his actions were fast and fierce, with no trace of mercy. In moments, the area was littered with dozens ofrge pits. Yet, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon was only dazed, not at all injured. ¡°This¡ this strong?¡± ¡°So, even if we hadn¡¯t made a move, this man could have taken care of the Xieguang Stronghold Leader!¡± ¡°Is this the power of Body Cultivation?¡± Xin Guangxuan and the other three disciples¡¯ eyes widened, and the female disciple Pang Haiyun¡¯s face turned red, deeming Ye Feng to be a true man. ¡°I want you dead!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon, consumed by rage from being pounded, reverted to its Serpent Demon form, releasing a terrifying demonic energy that burst forth like a storm, causing sand and dust to whirl wildly around them. Chapter 47 - 47 Liuyun Sect Disciple Chapter 47 Liuyun Sect Disciple ¡. Trantor: 549690339 As the strong wind and sand swept across, Mo Ying and the others were forced to retreat over a dozen steps. The Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect even rolled on the ground a few times, spilling more thoroughly after hitting his forehead on a passing reef. ¡°Elder!¡± Three disciples leaped forward, helped the Third Elder up, and quickly formed hand seals, releasing a Spirit Light Shield in front to block the wind and sand. On the other side, the intense battle between Ye Feng and the ck Patterned Serpent Demon had reached its climax. ¡°Hiss!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon exhaled a noxious breath, trying to suffocate Ye Feng to death, then constrict his body attempting to strangle him. But at the critical moment, Ye Feng summoned the Spirit Origin Clock, and with a ¡°dong¡±, smashed the ck Patterned Serpent Demon¡¯s head, causing it to bleed and finally breaking its defense. ¡°Such a powerful Spiritual Artifact!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon eximed in shock. ¡°Great opportunity!¡± Mo Ying controlled the Breeze-riding Sword, stabbing it into the wound of the ck Patterned Serpent Demon. Xin Guangxuan, Dong Qiang, and Pang Haiyun, the three Sect Disciples, also reacted swiftly, thrusting their three Spirit Swords into the demon¡¯s wound simultaneously. ¡°Damn it!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon swept the four swords away with its tail, shook its body, and escaped onto the river surface, blood flowing from its head, looking ghastly. ¡°It¡¯s still not dead?¡± Dong Qiang stared, his small eyes filled with astonishment. ¡°Although the outer skin of the ck Patterned Serpent Demon is breached, its bones are still very solid, Lower Grade Flying Swords simply cannot prate them,¡± Xin Guangxuan said gravely. ¡°I have memorized your scents, wait until I ascend to Demon General, I will make sure you pay!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon transformed into a humanoid form with a serpent¡¯s tail, left behind a fierce threat, and immediately dived into the water, disappearing without a trace. Xin Guangxuan and the others heaved a sigh of relief, looking gratefully at Ye Feng as they sped their hands and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist, thank you for just now.¡± After speaking, their faces turned somewhat red. Especially when recalling how he had told Ye Feng not to worry about the Xieguang Stronghold Leader in his presence previously, he felt extremely awkward and wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into. ¡°Cough cough, it was nothing!¡± Ye Feng waved his hand dismissively. Roar! Suddenly, from the depths of the dense forest several miles away from the shore, the roar of the Dual-winged Giant Crocodile and the Fanged Mad Pig sounded, vibrating everyone¡¯s eardrums. ¡°Fellow Daoist, we are heading to Whitefloat City in the west. If it¡¯s on your way, perhaps you¡¯d like to board our flying boat?¡± Xin Guangxuan offered an invitation to Ye Feng. Ye Feng was about to refuse, but he noticed that due to the previous battle, his ck veil bamboo hat had been shattered, revealing his face to the Liuyun Sect disciples. There was no longer a need to hide his identity. More importantly, taking the flying boat would also save him a few Spirit Stones in travel expenses! ¡°We are also heading to Whitefloat City, it¡¯s on our way.¡± Ye Feng jumped onto the flying boat, while Mo Ying followed silently without a word. Whoosh! The flying boat avoided the battle range of the two Peak Demon Generals and flew towards Whitefloat City at the fastest speed. Ye Feng discovered that the speed of the flying boat was much faster than when standing on a Flying Sword. The key was being able to sit and drink teafortably. After some conversation, Ye Feng learned that the Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect had received an invitation to bring Xin Guangxuan and the other three Inner Sect Disciples to Whitefloat City to attend the Demon ying Conference. Upon arriving at Beacon Fire City, the Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect had then sent Xin Guangxuan and the others to eliminate nearby evil forces to practice their skills, hence their involvement in destroying Xieguang Stronghold¡¯s mountain head. As for the Third Elder, he was injured and fell into unconsciousness in an attempt to profit from a battle between the Fanged Mad Pig and the Dual-winged Giant Crocodile by sneaking up on them. ¡°By the way, I forgot to ask for your esteemed name and the Sect you hail from,¡± Xin Guangxuan asked with sped hands. ¡°Ye Feng, Sect Master of the Misty Sect, and this is Mo Ying, my fourth Disciple,¡± Ye Feng replied. ¡°So, you¡¯re Sect Master Ye, my apologies for the oversight.¡± After speaking, Xin Guangxuan and the other two Liuyun Sect disciples exchanged nces, finding themselves also puzzled. To the trio from the Liuyun Sect, Ye Feng¡¯s strength seemed so formidable he must belong to a High Ranked Sect, but they recalled there wasn¡¯t a high ranked Sect called ¡°Misty Sect¡± around Whitefloat City. Could it be a recent addition? The three of them could only think this way. At this moment, Ye Feng recalled the ¡°Rebel¡± Xiao Fangu, who had taken the Xuan Ye Flying Sword from the Misty Sect when he left. Ye Feng had always remembered this incident, and thus he asked, ¡°Do the three of you know about Qingyun Sect?¡± ¡°Of course, we know it. Qingyun Sect is a One-star Sect located deep in the Qingyun Mountain Range. It¡¯s said that their auxiliary cultivation method is the ¡®Green Cloud Sword Technique,¡¯ specializing in Sword Qi, which gives them a very highbat power,¡± Pang Haiyun exined proactively, her voice as gentle as she was. ¡°Oh, I see!¡± Ye Feng suddenly understood. He figured out why Xiao Fangu had taken the Xuan Ye Flying Sword and fled¡ªafter all, the Sect Leader of Qingyun Sect specialized in Sword Dao, and not having a sword would not do. However, this was by no means a justification for Xiao Fangu to take away what rightly belonged to the Misty Sect¡¯s property! ¡°When my strength is about right, I¡¯ll go and take back the Xuan Ye Flying Sword,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. Pang Haiyun asked with a smile, ¡°Is there anything else you would like to ask, Sect Master Ye?¡± ¡°How strong is the Qingyun Sect?¡± Ye Feng inquired. ¡°It is said that they have nine Great Elders, all in the Element Gathering Realm, and their real-person Sect Master has reached the sixth level of the Element Gathering Realm. He is considered a top-tier power in our Southern River Basin,¡± Pang Haiyun said. Ten Element Gathering Realm¡quite fierce! Ye Feng¡¯s heart shuddered. Nevertheless, the Sect Master of Qingyun Sect was only at the sixth level of the Element Gathering Realm¡ªon the level of forty or so Brother theads, not as strong as the Fanged Mad Pig or the Dual-winged Giant Crocodile. Thinking of this, Ye Feng felt confident again. Then, Ye Feng continued with his indirect questioning, garnering a lot of information. For instance, to be promoted to a Star-Level Sect, besides the Sect Leader having to reach the third level of the Element Gathering Realm, a certain number of Spiritual Artifacts were required, as well as foundational infrastructures such as an Alchemy Pavilion, Artifact-refining Pavilion, Spirit Beast Pavilion, and Sect Protection Array. It could be said that a One-star Sect was thoroughly equipped in every aspect, vastly surpassing that of a High Ranked Sect, and the two were hardlyparable. After more than half an hour. The flying boatnded at the peak of Misty Peak. ¡°Is this the Misty Sect?¡± Xin Guangxuan looked at the que hanging on the gate with ¡°Misty Sect¡± threerge characters on it, noticing an old, willow leaf-shaped mark in the lower right corner of the name. A Lower Rank Sect! A Sect led by a Sect Leader capable of contending with a ¡°half-transformed¡± ck Patterned Serpent Demon was merely considered Lower Rank? Xin Guangxuan and the other two disciples were stunned. In their view, the Misty Sect should at least be a High Ranked Sect, if not a Top Middle Rank Sect. Yet, it turned out to be Lower Rank! However, the three disciples felt no disdain in their hearts, as Ye Feng was their lifesaver. ¡°The Sect Leader has returned!¡± At this time, Li Jiaojiao came running out with Long Tianxing, her eyes full of surprise upon seeing the magnificent flying boat. ¡°These are disciples from Liuyun Sect. The one lying down is their Third Elder, who fell into unconsciousness due to certain events,¡± Ye Feng introduced to his disciples. ¡°The One-star Sect Liuyun Sect!¡± The disciples of Misty Sect showed astonishment in their eyes. At this moment, the Shape-shifting Beast hidden far away, transformed into arge white ant, looked frustrated. It had tried countless methods, but each time it got close to the Iron w Dragon Eagle, it got swatted away by a wing. Now, seeing the Third Elder of Liuyun Sect lying unconscious on the flying boat, the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s face suddenly changed. ¡°He¡¯s an Element Gathering Realm cultivator; I must hurry back to inform others,¡± the Shape-shifting Beast immediately turned into a small white bird and flew away into the distance. Chapter 48 - 48 You Are the Chosen One Chapter 48 You Are the Chosen One ¡. Trantor: 549690339 Ye Feng had not noticed the Shape-shifting Beast but was looking in the direction of Whitefloat City when he saw a familiar bald figure approaching on a Flying Bamboo Raft and eximed in surprise, ¡°Why has Steward Zhou Jiaqiane?¡± When Xin Guangxuan heard the voice, he also looked over and immediately waved to Zhou Jiaqian, saying, ¡°Steward Zhou, long time no see!¡± This scene made Ye Feng¡¯s expression freeze for a moment. From a distance, Zhou Jiaqian saw the flying vessel and was initially stunned, thinking to himself when had the Misty Sect be so wealthy to buy a flying vessel priced over six hundred Spirit Stones. The next moment, upon hearing Xin Guangxuan¡¯s voice, Zhou Jiaqian touched his bald head and muttered, ¡°So it¡¯s the people from Liuyun Sect that have arrived¡ But why would they be at Misty Sect?¡± Zhou Jiaqian sped up and soon arrived at the summit of Misty Peak. On seeing the renovated Misty Sect, he first praised them, then turned to Xin Guangxuan and bowed with sped hands, ¡°As expected of a talented disciple from the Sect, you have surpassed me after three years of separation.¡± Xin Guangxuan smiled, ¡°Steward Zhou is being modest. How can Ipare with you?¡± ¡°You two know each other?¡± Ye Feng asked. Zhou Jiaqian nodded, ¡°Three years ago, the Third Elder of Liuyun Sect came to Whitefloat City with five disciples, and Xin Guangxuan was among them. However, at that time he was only at the third level of Qi Refinement, but after three years, he¡¯s nearly reaching the Element Gathering Realm.¡± Xin Guangxuan just smiled and stayed quiet. ¡°Right, if you¡¯re here, where is the leading Third Elder?¡± Zhou Jiaqian looked around and only upon catching a glimpse in the corner of his eye did he see the Liuyun Sect Third Elder lying on the flying vessel, causing his eyes to widen in shock, ¡°What happened to the Third Elder?¡± ¡°On the way here, we encountered a Fanged Mad Pig and a Dual-winged Giant Crocodile, and the Elder was unfortunately caught in the midst of it and suffered serious injuries,¡± Xin Guangxuan exined with an odd expression. In fact, he knew the truth. The Third Elder was not unfortunate to be caught in the midst, but tried to take advantage of the chaos. Not only did he fail to get anything out of it, but he was also seriously injured by two Peak Demon Generals; he likely wouldn¡¯t be able to use his Peak powers for a while. ¡°Oh¡¡± Zhou Jiaqian was somewhat skeptical, ¡°Anyway, why have youe to Sect Master Ye¡¯s ce?¡± Upon hearing this, Xin Guangxuan promptly recounted the incident with the ck Patterned Serpent Demon. Having heard that Ye Feng managed to fight on par with a Demi-transformed Demon Beast, Zhou Jiaqian was dumbfounded. That was a Demi-transformed Demon Beast, incredibly powerful; normally, it would take several cultivators at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refinement to contend with it. Yet, Ye Feng was enough by himself. Such strength was truly frightening! Before long, Zhou Jiaqian remembered his mission and hurriedly said to Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Master Ye, the Deputy City Lord requests your presence.¡± ¡°The Deputy City Lord wants to see me?¡± Ye Feng was somewhat surprised. ¡°Yes,¡± Zhou Jiaqian nodded, turned to Xin Guangxuan, and said, ¡°Right, since the Third Elder has already arrived, it¡¯s best to quickly take him to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion for the Deputy City Lord to personally take care of him!¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Xin Guangxuan said. A momentter. A group of people took the flying vessel towards Whitefloat City. This time, Ye Feng noticed that the flying vessel did not stop in front of the east city gate but flew over the wall andnded directly in front of the grand and imposingplex at the city center. On the que above the door, the three characters ¡°City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡± were particrly eye-catching, and in the lower right corner of the text, there was a golden starburst symbol. This was the symbol of a One-star Sect. As soon as they entered the grand hall, Ye Feng saw a person in ornate garments facing away from them. On bended knee, Zhou Jiaqian reported respectfully, ¡°Your Honor Deputy City Lord, Sect Master Ye from Misty Sect, the Third Elder of Liuyun Sect, and Xin Guangxuan along with other Liuyun Inner Sect Disciples have all arrived.¡± ¡°Oh? Cousin Three has arrived?¡± The Deputy City Lord turned around, revealing his true face. This was a middle-aged man with a dignified face and grizzled temples, emitting an aura of long-held authority,manding respect without anger. Especially those eyes, as sharp as knives. However, his voice was very hoarse, as if he had contracted some strange illness. Upon seeing the Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect lying on the stretcher, the Deputy City Lord furrowed his thick eyebrows and hurried forward to check, confirming that the Third Elder was only unconscious and not in life-threatening danger, he then asked in a deep voice, ¡°What happened?¡± A pressure belonging to the Element Gathering Realm spread out, and even Ye Feng felt a tremendous pressure. ¡°The Deputy City Lord could definitely take on ten Brother theads!¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. Xin Guangxuan quickly clenched his fists in greeting and said, ¡°Today, as I passed by the Fuyun Gloomy Forest on the south bank of the Fenhuo River, I encountered a Fanged Mad Pig and a Dual-winged Giant Crocodile¡¡± Hepromised his conscience a bit, optimizing the story somewhat, of course, he also mentioned Ye Feng¡¯s act of saving people. Hearing this, the Deputy City Lord looked at Ye Feng in surprise, ¡°I¡¯d thought that Sect Master Ye was only unique in his teaching of spells, but to think you are a body cultivator¡ No, your physique is different from that of a body cultivator!¡± Before the Deputy City Lord could finish speaking, Ye Feng felt as if he was being scanned from head to toe by a scanner, and a term quickly popped into his mind. Spiritual Sense! This was a special power that could be born from the Element Gathering Realm, akin to the spell ¡°All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡± in their unique ways. When a cultivator ascended to the Divine Origin Realm, the Spiritual Sense could transform into even stronger Divine Sense, allowing one to easily control a sword to kill enemies from thousands of miles away. ¡°You have a mortal body¡ but how can a mortal body possess such immense strength?¡± The Deputy City Lord hadpleted his scouting of Ye Feng with Spiritual Sense and discovered that he indeed had a mortal body, his eyes immediately filling with doubt. ¡°Cough cough!¡± At this moment, the sleeping Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect coughed a few times and finally woke up. ¡°A mortal body cannot possess such formidable strength, perhaps, he is the Chosen One,¡± the Third Elder said as he sat up straight with the support of Pang Haiyun. He was indeed unconscious, but that only meant his body couldn¡¯t move; his Spiritual Sense was still able to detect everything happening around him, and naturally, he remembered how Ye Feng had repelled the ck Patterned Serpent Demon. ¡°Chosen One?¡± Upon hearing this, everyone else showed surprised expressions, finding the term too unfamiliar. ¡°The so-called Chosen One is a special being blessed with the Power of Heaven and Earth. Even without any cultivation level, they can exert strength far beyond that of an ordinary person. From my observations, Sect Master Ye is very simr to the rumored Chosen Ones,¡± the Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect said weakly. Chosen One? I¡¯m definitely not that! Ye Fengined inwardly. It was because of a System bug that all the strength was added to his body, and he had nothing to do with the Chosen Ones at all! ¡°What? It turns out I am the Chosen One! No wonder I suddenly mastered such formidable strength. This is indeed miraculous,¡± Ye Feng eximed in astonishment. Although he keptining to himself, he chose to pretend he was the Chosen One. After all, he had no cultivation and he wasn¡¯t a body cultivator either, yet he possessed such domineering power, which was bound to draw attention; using ¡°Chosen One¡± as cover couldn¡¯t be better. ¡°Hmm, Sect Master Ye is very likely the Chosen One,¡± the Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect nodded. ¡°Third Cousin, why would the Chosen One appear?¡± the Deputy City Lord asked with confusion. Zhou Jiaqian, Xin Guangxuan, and others all pricked up their ears, wanting to understand why the Chosen One appeared and what their mission might be. Even Ye Feng showed a look of curiosity¡ªhe wasn¡¯t pretending to be interested; he was genuinely intrigued. Chapter 49: Drillmaster of the Black Armored Guard, Gift of Thanks from the Third Elder Chapter 49: Drillmaster of the ck Armored Guard, Gift of Thanks from the Third Elder ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°The causes for the Chosen One are numerous, and the most controversial theory is that the Heavenly Dao selects the person.¡± The Third Elder paused, ¡°But this notion simply doesn¡¯t hold water because the Heavenly Dao is the epitome of impartiality. How could it possibly pick and choose among all living beings?¡± The others heard this and nodded in agreement. The Third Elder continued, ¡°The most usible exnation is that when a powerful being falls in a certain region, their indomitable spirit lingers in the world, leaving their will for a destined sessor to inherit.¡± Upon hearing this, the others felt that this theory was more reasonable and credible. When Ye Feng heard this, he was taken aback. ¡°This sounds somewhat simr to the strength umtion of the Dog System. It must be a coincidence, right?¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. At that moment, everyone turned their gaze towards Ye Feng. The Deputy City Lord then said, ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s the unreconciled heroic spirits of those who have fallen in battle over the years in Whitefloat City, whose powers remain in the world and have atst chosen Sect Master Ye.¡± After resting a bit, the Third Elder was able to stand and said, ¡°Now, just in time for the Demonying Convention, these resolute spirits have chosen Sect Master Ye at this critical juncture. This signifies that Sect Master Ye will y a pivotal role at the Demonying Convention.¡± Upon hearing this, Ye Feng felt doubtful. He was not the Chosen One, thus had no connection with the Demonying Convention whatsoever. But he couldn¡¯t well argue against it, so he just asked, ¡°I heard from Steward Zhou earlier that the Deputy City Lord wanted to meet with me. Is it rted to the Demonying Convention? And, by the way, what is the Demonying Convention?¡± ¡°Word has it that Sect Master Ye is a Great Master of Magic in teaching spells, hence I called you here to discuss a potential coboration.¡± The Deputy City Lord took a seat and continued, ¡°As for the Demonying Convention, it is a grand festival, counted within the Southern River Basin as a major event that is rare even in a decade.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s expression shifted slightly. The Southern Domain, loosely referred to as the Southern River Basin, is named after the ¡°Southern River,¡± the lifeline of the Mystique Kingdom, which spans 50,000 li from east to west, and 30,000 li from north to south. The region is vast and abundant with resources. The fact that the Demonying Convention was considered a major event in the Southern Domain implied that it was truly grand. But now, Ye Feng was more curious about the ¡°coboration¡± mentioned by the Deputy City Lord and inquired, ¡°What kind of cooperation is the Deputy City Lord referring to?¡± ¡°Have you heard of the ck Armored Guard?¡± The Deputy City Lord asked with a smile barely concealing a smirk, ¡°I¡¯d like to invite you to be the spell instructing master for the ck Armored Guard, specifically to guide them in spell cultivation.¡± Ye Feng was taken aback upon hearing this. Although he was jokingly called a ¡°Great Master of Magic,¡± he actually knew only nine spells, and definitely couldn¡¯t teach exclusive spells like ¡°All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡± to outsiders. The Deputy City Lord kept speaking: ¡°One hundred lower-rank Spirit Stones a month. In addition, Sect Master Ye can freely browse the First Grade Spells in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, and you don¡¯t even have toe every day. As long as the ck Armored Guard truly improves, it won¡¯t be a problem if Sect Master Ye shows up just once a month.¡± Isn¡¯t this like having a flexible work arrangement with a fixed sry? This thought popped into Ye Feng¡¯s head. He was somewhat tempted, not by the one hundred Spirit Stones, but by the chance to browse the First Grade Spells in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, which contained significant value. More importantly, after teaching the ck Armored Guard, the Sect¡¯s Prestige Value should increase substantially. Somewhat interested, Ye Feng asked, ¡°What kind of spells do I need to teach? Is there a specific requirement?¡± ¡°Defense, offense, and movement.¡± The Deputy City Lord replied, ¡°Any of these three types will do.¡± ¡°I am willing to teach, but I won¡¯t do it indefinitely. Perhaps I will focus on teaching just once a month,¡± Ye Fengid out his personal terms. ¡°That¡¯s eptable,¡± the Deputy City Lord agreed readily. Noticing that dusk was approaching, he added, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. Let¡¯s have a banquet at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. As for the specifics of instructing the ck Armored Guard, Deputy Commander Zhou will follow up with Sect Master Yeter.¡± A momentter, at the dining hall of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Ye Feng, the Deputy City Lord, Steward Zhou, Deputy Commander Zhou, the three elders of Liuyun Sect, Xin Guangxuan, and three other disciples gathered around a table, enjoying the unique delicacies of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°All of these are lower-ranked Demon Soldier Level wild boar and beef, along with some vegetables cultivated with Spiritual Liquid. Is this the living standard of an Element Gathering Realm powerhouse?¡± Ye Feng looked at the dishes on the table and really wanted to prepare a simr feast for the disciples of the Misty Sect. ¡°This time, we owe our lives to Sect Master Ye. Otherwise, I would have been buried in the belly of a snake by now,¡± said the third elder of Liuyun Sect, raising his cup in gratitude. Afterward, he ced a small wooden box and a cloud-white token on the table: ¡°This is a lower-grade Consolidating Origin Pill and our sect¡¯s Guest Elder Token, my gifts of appreciation to Sect Master Ye. Additionally, I can grant Sect Master Ye a request, as long as it is within my power to do so.¡± ¡°Consolidating Origin Pill!¡± Xin Guangxuan, Steward Zhou, Deputy Commander Zhou, and other cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Refinement looked on with envy. ¡°When you¡¯re breaking through to the Element Gathering Realm, the Consolidating Origin Pill is a great aid. A single elixir is worth more than a hundred Spirit Stones!¡± said Xin Guangxuan. Ye Feng nced at the Consolidating Origin Pill and remembered that the reward for the first stage of the Sect Leader¡¯s mission seemed to include ten lower-grade Consolidating Origin Pills¡ªwasn¡¯t that worth thousands of Spirit Stones? ¡°You¡¯re too kind, Third Elder!¡± Although excited inside, Ye Feng still collected the Consolidating Origin Pill and the Guest Elder Token with feigned calmness. The Third Elder was the Deputy City Lord¡¯s cousin, thus the Deputy City Lord didn¡¯t skimp either, presenting Ye Feng with a bottle containing five middle-grade Cultivation Qi Pills. For the remainder of the meal, the atmosphere at the table was very harmonious. As the third elder of Liuyun Sect talked about the Beast Hunting Conference, Ye Feng listened on the side, gathering quite a bit of information. The so-called Beast Hunting Conference is an event hosted by a Spirit Sea Realm Commandery Prince from the Southern River Basin, happening once every ten years for the main conference and once every three years for the smaller gatherings. This year coincided with both the smaller and the main conference, making it a particrly grand asion. However, the location of the decennial Beast Hunting Conference wasn¡¯t in Whitefloat City but in County King City. As for the smaller gatherings, they were generally hosted in each One-Star City to select the sects with excellent performance, ultimately rmended by the City Lord to attend the main event in County King City. This time, the third elder of Liuyun Sect was the host of Whitefloat City¡¯s Beast Hunting Conference. As for how things would unfold after, it remained a secret, not revealed by the Third Elder at the table. By the time Ye Feng left the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, it was already night, and Whitefloat City seemed very lively. Ye Feng walked along the streets. Originally, Xin Guangxuan was supposed to apany Ye Feng back to Misty Peak, but to buy some treats for the disciples, Ye Feng went to the street alone, nning to buy some goods before returning to the Misty Sect via flying boat. On the street. Ye Feng gazed at the dazzling array of goods, took out two strings of copper coins, and bought over a dozen kinds of delicacies his disciples loved the most¡ªroastmb legs,mb spine, spicy strips, among others¡ªthen bought a few sets of clothes, before taking a shortcut back to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. He had arranged to meet Xin Guangxuan at the gate of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. But just as Ye Feng reached a less crowded alley, he felt something off, as if someone were following him, invoking a sense of difort. ¡°Am I being watched?¡± Ye Feng inwardly felt uneasy and quickened his pace. At this time, in a cave hundreds of miles away from Whitefloat City, the Little Wolf General looked at a white bird pping its wings as it flew in, and his expression showed a hint of surprise. Chapter 50: The Chase Under the Night, Paper Warrior General Chapter 50: The Chase Under the Night, Paper Warrior General ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Little Wolf General, something terrible has happened!¡± the Shape-shifting Beast had just entered the cave when it immediately began to shout in panic. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to go and sway those Spiritual Beasts?¡± Little Wolf General¡¯s face showed some displeasure. The Shape-shifting Beast shivered and said, ¡°I was originally working on swaying the Spiritual Beasts of the Misty Sect, but then, I saw an Element Gathering Realm powerhouse from the Human Race.¡± ¡°What!¡± Little Wolf General struggled to maintain hisposure. The Element Gathering Realm? Could it be that Lord Demon General¡¯s n had been discovered? ¡°Little Wolf General need not worry, that Element Gathering Realm powerhouse is gravely injured and unconscious. Even if he wakes up, it will take quite a while before he can exert his full strength,¡± the Shape-shifting Beast quickly added. ¡°Did you find out what he¡¯s all about?¡± Little Wolf General asked. Not daring to conceal anything, the Shape-shifting Beast divulged the information it had gathered: ¡°It¡¯s the Third Elder of the Liuyun Sect, along with three Inner Sect Disciples at the ninth level of Qi Refinement. They¡¯re all tough to handle.¡± ¡°Liuyun Sect¡ It seems they¡¯vee for the Demon ying Conference, which will definitely affect Lord Demon General¡¯s n,¡± Little Wolf General¡¯s expression turned gloomy. ¡°You continue to lurk around the Misty Sect. Report back immediately if there¡¯s any important news.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The Shape-shifting Beast turned around and flew towards Misty Peak. Inside Whitefloat City. Ye Feng was walking down a deserted street. Just now, after perceiving he was being tracked by something, Ye Feng used ¡°Crisis Awareness¡± to foresee a bit and realized there didn¡¯t seem to be any disaster befalling the Misty Sect, so he calmed down. Moreover, with his exceptional skills and bravery, he deliberately came to this abandoned street, nning to lure out his stalker. ¡°Giggle, giggle¡¡± The moment Ye Feng reached the middle of the street, seductive, flirtatiousughter that made one¡¯s body tingle sounded around him. A warm breeze blew in, carrying the scent of a woman, even the surroundings began to change. The previously dim street was suddenly lined with blossoming peach trees. At the end of the street, several sultry jezebels were slowly approaching, their bodies swaying sensuously. ¡°My lord,e here!¡± One of the women, wearing a Fox Face Mask, plucked at her pipa, pouring out her affection towards Ye Feng. ¡°Demon Fox?¡± Ye Feng blinked. ¡°Oh, how can you be so rude to call me by my title, my lord! You should call me Xiao Tiantian¡¡± the Demon Fox giggled. ¡°To hell with Lady Niu!¡± Ye Feng leaped up, aiming a p at those sultry jezebels. His palm passed right through them, a ¡°bang¡± shattered the pavement beneath, and the peach trees and beauties all dissipated as if they were merely illusions. Following his instincts, Ye Feng looked towards a corner to see a shivering, red-haired fox. ¡°Awooo!¡± The Demon Fox turned and leaped onto a rooftop, fleeing rapidly. Ye Feng also noticed several more odd little demon creatures appearing and running away with the Demon Fox. ¡°Ah, so it¡¯s a group act.¡± Ye Feng chased after them. Before long, the creatures rushed into an ancient, deserted bookstore and then vanished. Ye Feng discovered that the bookstore was in disrepair, only a few cluttered bookshelves remained, holding many old texts that were mostly illegible, uncared for who knows how long. Whoosh! Suddenly, the sound of rapid page flipping echoed in the bookstore. Ye Feng surveyed his surroundings and saw five pieces of paper flying out from the ancient books, encircling him. Ye Feng focused his gaze and discovered that each piece of paper depicted a warrior in armor, holding a small axe in each hand. ¡°Paper Warrior General, transform!¡± A coy voice echoed from all directions. Following that, five streams of spiritual energy poured into the five pieces of paper. The warriors inside suddenly grew in size, bursting through and igniting the paper. Snap! Five paper warrior generals, one foot tall,nded on the ground and swung their little axes at Ye Feng. ¡°What¡¯s this rubbish, only a foot tall? Are they going to jump up and chop at my knees?¡± Ye Feng blinked. Hearing the name ¡°Paper Warrior General,¡± Ye Feng had thought this was a spell capable of summoning Element Gathering Realm powerhouses. But those paper warrior generals turned out to be so tiny and appeared fragile. Ding! Ye Feng stretched out a finger and pressed it against the head of one paper warrior general. It iled its double-ded axe wildly but couldn¡¯t touch him. ¡°Our spiritual energy isn¡¯t sufficient. A single Paper Warrior General is too weak¨Cquick,bine!¡± ¡°Alright, alright.¡± A flurry of hurried conversations erupted around the bookstore, sounding like several little brats. ¡°War Generals,bine!¡± The next moment, a few little demons chanted an incantation. Ye Feng watched with interest as the five paper warrior generals stacked up like Arhats, and then a puff of white fog emerged from beneath their feet, obscuring the view. When the white fog dissipated, Ye Feng saw a paper warrior general standing before him, one meter tall and looking much more robust than before, seemingly with the cultivation level of the Qi Refinement sixthyer peak. ¡°Ha ha ha, our Paper Warrior General hasbined, unmatched in power. You¡¯re in for it now!¡± The little demons¡¯ triumphantughter came from around the bookstore. ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Ye Feng chuckled. Facing the descending axe of the paper warrior general, he simply extended two fingers and easily pinched it. ¡°Ah, that¡¯s impossible!¡± The little demons eximed in shock, but Ye Feng shook his head and, with a flick of his wrist, shattered the paper warrior general to pieces, which then dissipated into mist. ¡°This spell is somewhat interesting,¡± Ye Feng narrowed his eyes and turned to look around. He spotted a red fox tail under a bookshelf and pulled it out. ¡°Eek eek eek¡¡± The red-haired fox dangled in midair, showing a human-like expression of terror, with its four little paws iling as if running. ¡°Do you intend to swipe away the air around to suffocate me?¡± Ye Feng joked. ¡°Great Immortal, spare my life, I can warm your bed for you,¡± the little red-haired fox pleaded urgently, squeezing out two tears and looking pitifully adorable. Using his Spirit Eyes, Ye Feng checked and found that the little fox¡¯s cultivation was average, at most a middle-rank Demon Soldier. Surprisingly, it could speak humannguage, which was quite strange. ¡°Where are your aplices?¡± Ye Feng shook the little fox. Thump thump thump¡ A rapid session of footsteps sounded, and four petite figures appeared. A Haba Dog, arge toad, a pumpkin-shaped demon beast with hands and feet, and a chubby little pig, none taller than a foot. ¡°Great Immortal, please spare our big sister,¡± the four little demonsy on the ground, incessantly kowtowing, all able to speak humannguage, astonishing Ye Feng. ¡°You all are merely lower-rank and middle-rank Demon Soldiers, with the strongest among you barely at the Qi Refinement fourthyer level. Why can you all speak humannguage?¡± Ye Feng squatted down, pinched the little pig¡¯s ear, and asked. ¡°We, the Whitefloat Five Immortals, were born able to speak!¡± said the little pig, its voice adorably milky. ¡°Wait a minute, Whitefloat Five Immortals?¡± Ye Feng was tickled, ¡°None of you have reached the Element Gathering Realm, yet you dare to call yourselves immortals? By the way, where did you get that spell you used just now?¡± Chapter 51 - 51 Whitefloat Five Immortals, and the Person Behind the Scenes Chapter 51 Whitefloat Five Immortals, and the Person Behind the Scenes ¡. Trantor: 549690339 The five little monsters looked at one another. Ultimately, the Haba Dog asked, ¡°Great Immortal, if we tell you the spell, can you spare our little lives of Whitefloat Five Immortals?¡± ¡°That will depend on whether the results are satisfying,¡± Ye Feng¡¯s smile gradually turned sly. The Whitefloat Five Immortals immediately looked distressed. ¡°The spell doesn¡¯t have a specific grade, it¡¯s a secret technique named ¡°Paper Warrior¡±, we learned it in this bookstore,¡± the Red-haired Fox, as the boss, took the initiative to confess. ¡°Where¡¯s the ancient tome?¡± Ye Feng asked. He wanted to take the ¡°Paper Warrior¡± ancient tome back to the Misty Sect, so once the disciples reached Beginner level, he could instantaneouslyprehend it to the Perfect Stage. ¡°We burned it ourselves.¡± The Red-haired Fox hurriedly added, fearing Ye Feng wouldn¡¯t believe her, ¡°The secret technique was originally in fragments, and after we mastered it, the fragments burned themselves.¡± ¡°Yes, yes!¡± The other little monsters nodded repeatedly. Seeing that they didn¡¯t seem to be lying, Ye Feng was somewhat speechless. Without the ancient tome, how could he have his disciples practice? ¡°Right, if I recruit these little monsters into the Spirit Beast Pavilion, can Iprehend the spells they master?¡± Ye Feng quickly inquired with the System. ¡°When a spiritual beast or disciple has minor achievement in a certain spell, the Sect Leader can benefit,¡± the System exined. Hearing this, Ye Feng calmed down and looked at the Whitefloat Five Immortals, ¡°Why were you guys following me just now?¡± The five little monsters were about to speak, but their stomachs rumbled loudly instead. ¡°Aha, I get it now!¡± Ye Feng took out a fragrant roastedmb leg from the System Space and swayed it back and forth in front of the Whitefloat Five Immortals, causing their eyes to follow and their saliva to flow onto the ground. ¡°Great Immortal, give us a bite to eat, please!¡± ¡°Yes, if we weren¡¯t starving, we wouldn¡¯t have listened to the strategist andunched an illusion attack on you.¡± ¡°Woof woof!¡± Whitefloat Five Immortals were already defeated by hunger, each confessing and showing human-like expressions of embarrassment, fear, and helplessness on their faces. ¡°You have a strategist? Who is it?¡± Ye Feng was surprised, feeling that the Whitefloat Five Immortals were quite organized. Of course, the coordination they showed earlier was also telling; no wonder they had managed to hide in Whitefloat City for so long. ¡°That one!¡± All four little monsters pointed at the innocent-looking Haba Dog who, for the sake of therge and fragrant roastedmb leg, was directly sold out by them. ¡°Pfft¡ Dog Head Strategist?¡± Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help but burst outughing, ¡°Alright then, this roastedmb leg is for you guys.¡± With that, Ye Feng let go. The bigmb leg fell down, and the Whitefloat Five Immortals immediately caught the leg, which was almost as big as themselves, their eyes filled with surprise. ¡°Having eaten my food, you are now my monsters. From now on, you¡¯ll mix with me. Do you agree?¡± Ye Feng inquired. ¡°Can we eat roastedmb legs every day?¡± the Red-haired Fox blinked her watery big eyes and asked. ¡°I want to eat buns,¡± the Dog Head Strategist raised a paw. ¡°I want to y with pretty sisters,¡± the little fat pig swished its short tail and grunted. ¡°Croak croak croak,¡± the Big Toad croaked three times. ¡°I want a patch of vegetable garden to nt myself in, to grow quickly,¡± said the Pumpkin Monster. Listening to the Whitefloat Five Immortals¡¯ increasingly oundish requests, Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help but lean back tactically, his eyes narrowing slightly, thinking to himself that if they kept making such bizarre demands, he would soon stew them in a pot. ¡°Agreed.¡± However, for the secret technique ¡°Paper Warrior General,¡± Ye Feng agreed to the request of the Whitefloat Five Immortals. Watching them gather to feast on roastedmb legs, Ye Feng simply took out buns, pickled vegetables,mb spines, roasted meat, and more, setting up a table and enjoying the meal thoroughly. Seizing the opportunity, Ye Feng inquired about the origins of the Whitefloat Five Immortals. It turned out that ever since they had gained sentience, they had been living in this deserted old street, fought a few battles among themselves, found no victor, then had sworn brotherhood under the moon and proimed themselves the Whitefloat Five Immortals. Since the Whitefloat Five Immortals could speak the human tongue and had learned ¡°Paper Warrior General,¡± they would frequently dress thebined Paper Warrior Generals in clothes and have it go out to the streets pretending to be a child to deceive others for food and drinks. In this way, the Whitefloat Five Immortals survived to this day. Until this night, when they saw Ye Feng buying all sorts of delicious foods, they developed ¡°evil intentions,¡± leading to the events that followed. ¡°Alright, you¡¯re all full now. I¡¯ll temporarily store you in a spiritual artifact and release you when I return to the Misty Sect,¡± said Ye Feng as he took out the Spirit Origin Clock and collected all of the Whitefloat Five Immortals into it. Next, he rummaged through the bookstore but found nothing of value, so he performed a dramatic escape through the door, only dropping the door nk once he reached the street. It was nearing midnight, the moonlight as serene as water. The surrounding silence made Ye Feng a bit uneasy. Resting his hands behind his head, he prepared to head toward the City Lord¡¯s Mansion but noticed another shadow on the ground. Ye Feng¡¯s pupils contracted as he looked up at the rooftop. A figure in ck stood on the ridge of the roof, arms crossed, with only a pair of sharp, knife-like eyes revealed. Ye Feng asked, ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Hand over those little monsters, and I¡¯ll spare your life,¡± the figure in ck replied hoarsely, evidently disguising their voice to avoid being recognized. ¡°They are mine,¡± Ye Feng stated. ¡°Then prepare to die!¡± The figure in ck leaped down, pulling out their gleaming longsword from their waist, and unleashed a bright de light that stretched for five meters. ¡°It¡¯s the Ground sh!¡± Ye Feng recognized this First Grade Spell that had reached the Perfect Stage. He remembered that a few days ago at the Zhou family banquet, Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai had used this spell, cleaving the vines of the Centennial Tree Demon with its immense power. ¡°Are you Zhou Jiacai?¡± Ye Feng eximed, his feet stamping hard on the ground as he dodged the strike. Boom! The ground was split open by a trench half a meter deep, with stones flying everywhere. Taking the opportunity, Ye Feng stomped on the ground again and shot up like a flying sword, tore off the ck-clothed person¡¯s mask, and saw apletely unfamiliar face. ¡°You¡¯re not Zhou Jiacai¡who exactly are you?¡± Ye Feng, hovering in midair, spun around sharply and pointed at the figure in ck, demanding an answer. But the figure in ck did not respond, instead jumping to a higher ce and unleashing another ¡°Ground sh.¡± As Ye Feng was in the air with nowhere to leverage himself, he could only cross his arms in front to block the approaching de light, which cut into his arms and threw him to the ground with force. A cut appeared on Ye Feng¡¯s arm, and although it bled, it didn¡¯t even slice through the true skin. Perhaps if he fought a bit longer with the ck-clothed person, the wound might even heal on its own. ¡°How is this possible?¡± The ck-clothed person was shocked, as the scenario they imagined of Ye Feng being split in half by a single strike did not ur, leaving only a superficial injury. ¡°Now¡¯s my chance!¡± Ye Feng had waited for this moment and quickly hurled the teacup-sized Spirit Origin Clock. The ck-clothed person couldn¡¯t dodge in time and had to use the Spirit de Longsword to block, then was sent flying and let out the sound of bones breaking. The ck-clothed person tumbled to the ground, didn¡¯t even care for their chipped Spirit de Longsword, and ran off, stumbling and rolling. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡± Ye Feng wasn¡¯t about to leave lingering troubles, so he picked up the Spirit Origin Clock and gave chase. Chapter 52: Battle of the Heixuan Gate, the Four Spirits Sword Array Chapter 52: Battle of the Heixuan Gate, the Four Spirits Sword Array ¡. Trantor: 549690339 Under the cover of night. The figure in ck performed a body-movement spell. It looked as though he was running close to the rooftops, but in fact, his feet were off the ground, and he moved very quickly,parable to the ¡°Wind Spirit Steps.¡± Ye Feng, unable to cast spells, could only run across the rooftops, causing tiles to asionally fall off. Fortunately, all the people in the area were asleep, and even if tiles fell, the people inside the houses assumed it was just a cat passing by and didn¡¯t pay much attention. ¡°Damn it, who is this guy, and why is he so terrifying, like a humanoid demonic beast, with relentless strength?¡± The figure in ck looked back and, seeing Ye Feng getting closer and faster, his face paled with fear, and he hurriedly sped up. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about escaping!¡± Ye Feng shouted. Seeing a brick on the rooftop, Ye Feng swept his feet, kicking it to burst into pieces, which flew towards the figure in ck. But the reaction of the figure in ck was swift, as if he had a sh step; he suddenly turned midair, pushed out his palm, and emitted a two-meter-tall semi-transparent dark gold palm print, blocking the brick fragments and using the force to fly out more than ten meters. ¡°Hah!¡± Ye Feng watched as the figure dressed in ck got further away from him, not expecting the opponent to be so slick; he quickly sped up to chase after him. The pursuit went on for half a quarter of an hour. Eventually, Ye Feng followed the figure to a forest near the southern part of the city. Although still within the city¡¯s borders, there were noticeably fewer buildings here, far less bustling than the city center. The figure in ck darted through a wide-open gate and disappeared. Ye Feng followed closely and came to a stop in front of the gate. ¡°Heixuan Gate!¡± Ye Feng frowned slightly at the sign above the door. Could it be that this person has colluded with Heixuan Gate, since he has so brazenly fled inside? With many questions in mind, Ye Feng stepped through the gate, only to find the front courtyard empty. ¡°Where is everyone?¡± Ye Feng remained vignt, noticing that Heixuan Gate covered arge area, divided into front courtyard, inner court, and back courtyard, spanning more than ten acres. However, he couldn¡¯t find anyone in either the front courtyard or the inner court. Only when Ye Feng reached the back courtyard did he discover the ground peppered with the bodies of more than thirty individuals dressed in the ck disciple uniform of Heixuan Gate¡ªall of them disciples, and all already lifeless and cold. ¡°Hehehe, chasing me? Then die!¡± A cold, hoarse voice came from all around, making it impossible to pinpoint its exact location. The next moment, the disciples lying on the ground lept up, their bodies rapidly expanding into two-meter-tall wolf creatures, emitting a strong demonic aura. Their eyes glowed green, their hands transformed into ws tougher than fine iron, and they pounced toward Ye Feng like arrows leaving a bow. ¡°Resurrected from the dead, or are these puppet transformations?¡± Ye Feng frowned deeply and threw a punch at the oing wolf creature, sending it flying backward to crash into several other wolf creatures. The defense of the wolf creatures was not strong; they couldn¡¯t withstand a punch from Ye Feng. After a few exchanges, they all fell to the ground, gradually crumbling into ashes. ¡°Although I don¡¯t know who you are, I will make sure you die today!¡± The chilling, hoarse voice sounded again, its exact location still a mystery. Ye Feng looked around, ready to make his escape, only to find four glowing gs flying from a distance,nding in the four corners of the back courtyard. Hum¡ On the ground and in the air, numerous intricate, ancient characters and lines appeared, intertwining to create a barrier of formation. Ye Feng leapt up, punched the barrier, and though it produced a thunderous noise and violently twisted, he couldn¡¯t break through it. ¡°This is the ¡®Four Spirits Sword Array¡¯, a miniature formation capable of eradicating anyone below the Element Gathering Realm. Let¡¯s see if you can avoid death,¡± the hoarse voice taunted once more. ng! Under the night sky, suddenly the sound of swords nging erupted, and Ye Feng lifted his head to see a Spiritual Artifact longsword with a nicked edge descending from the sky, shing out a blinding arc of light. Ye Feng leapt up, pped his hands together, and trapped the longsword between them, rendering it unable to escape no matter how much it struggled. But then with a ¡°ng,¡± a sharp dagger stabbed towards the back of Ye Feng¡¯s head from behind, its speed surpassing the reaction limits of a typical Qi Refinement Ninth Stage cultivator. Luckily, Ye Feng¡¯s sense of danger was highly acute. His right hand seized the Spiritual Artifact longsword while his left hand executed a ¡°Turn Back and Draw,¡± grasping the iing Spirit de dagger. ¡°How is that possible?¡± The person in ck operating the ¡°Four Spirits Sword Array¡± from the shadows was dumbstruck. He could tell that Ye Feng was strong, but he was also certain that Ye Feng couldn¡¯t withstand the formation, yet who could have know, that this freak would catch the des barehanded. It was terrifying! ¡°Although I don¡¯t know where you¡¯re hiding, I do know ¡®one force can subdue ten techniques,¡¯¡± Ye Feng, driven to anger, summoned a two-meter-tall Spirit Origin Clock. mping it between his legs, he hurled it with all his might, smashing it into the formation¡¯s defensive shield with a thunderous roar. Crack! The protective shield of the formation cracked, the Formation gs ced at the four corners of the courtyard snapped in two, and the Spiritual Artifact longsword and dagger lost their guidance , bing powerless. And at this moment, Ye Feng who was midair just so happened to spot the person in ck hiding outside the courtyard. ¡°Caught you!¡± Ye Feng hurled the longsword and dagger in his hands, severing the ck-clothed person¡¯s legs. ¡°Ah!¡± The ck-d figure cried out in pain, pulled out a glowing beast skin Talisman from his chest, pped it on the ground, and then his whole body tunneled into the earth, disappearing in the blink of an eye. ¡°Dammit!¡± Ye Feng had just reached nearby when he stomped on the ground, causing arge depression to form. Unfortunately, the person in ck had already gotten away. ¡°Look, it seems a great battle happened at Heixuan Gate, let¡¯s go check it out!¡± ¡°Go check it out? Are you tired of living?¡± Themotion of the battle had already attracted the attention of the people around, and a squad of ck Armored Guards approached upon hearing the news, however, the person leading them was not Vice Commander Zhou Jiacai. ¡°This ce is not safe to stay for long!¡± Ye Feng quickly picked up the short sword and nicked longsword from the ground, as well as the four gs of Heixuan Gate¡¯s backyard, getting ready to take off. At that moment, beneath the ashes of a Heixuan Gate disciple that had been burned to dust, Ye Feng discovered a square metal piece with strange patterns. He picked it up on impulse, leaped over the wall, and quickly vanished into the evening light. Shortly after. A squad of ck Armored Guards arrived at Heixuan Gate. The leader was a Qi Refinement Ninth Stage deputymander with sideburns, his eyes sharp as knives, directing his men to surround Heixuan Gate and investigate everything here. ¡°Who the devil dares to cause trouble at our Heixuan Gate¡ Eh, where¡¯s the Sect Leader, and my brothers?¡± Half a quarter of an hourter, a young voice rose in front of Heixuan Gate. The person speaking was Li Hanshao, who had just returned from drinking at Gon, gaping at the total chaos at Heixuan Gate, and wondering if he had walked into the wrong ce. ¡°Are you a disciple of Heixuan Gate, Li Hanshao?¡± The sideburned deputymander approached and asked. Seeing the serious expression on the other person¡¯s face, Li Hanshao had a bad feeling and asked, ¡°Vice Commander Zhang, what has happened to our Heixuan Gate?¡± Vice Commander Zhang patted Li Hanshao¡¯s shoulder, ¡°After investigation, Heixuan Gate has been controlled by a demonic beast. Except for the Sect Leader who has disappeared, all other disciples have been ¡®demon-wolf-ized,¡¯ and moreover, they have been eradicated by a mysterious powerful being.¡± ¡°What¡what did you say?¡± Li Hanshao felt as if he had been struck by thunder and could notugh anymore. Chapter 53: Shrouded in Mysteries, Distributing Elixirs Chapter 53: Shrouded in Mysteries, Distributing Elixirs ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Vice Commander Zhang, are you saying that, apart from the missing Sect Leader, all dozens of our Heixuan Gate members have perished, leaving me as the sole survivor?¡± Li Hanshao took some time to sort out the events that had unfolded before him, then finally asked the soul-searching question. ¡°Correct, and moreover, we have reason to suspect that your Heixuan Gate Sect Leader colluded with the Demon Race, causing the death of the other disciples. Young man, bear the sorrow and move on.¡± Vice Commander Zhang patted Li Hanshao¡¯s shoulder again, left four ck Armored Guards to keep watch over Heixuan Gate, and led the others to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to report overnight. The destruction of a middle-rank sect was something he, as the Deputy Commander of the southern district of the city, could not take lightly. Ye Feng ran all the way and finally returned to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion by midnight. Xin Guangxuan was meditating on the flying boat when he heard the noise. He looked at Ye Feng, whose clothes were in disarray, and asked in a hushed voice, ¡°Sect Master Ye, why are you returning sote? You haven¡¯t been out enjoying yourself in Gon, have you?¡± ¡°Pah pah pah!¡± Ye Feng waved his hands dismissively, his face reddening, ¡°Do I look like that kind of person?¡± ¡°Well¡ that¡¯s hard to say,¡± Xin Guangxuan shook his head. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng pursed his lips, thinking to himself that although Xin Guangxuan appeared dignified, he was somewhat frivolous. However, it was precisely for this reason that Ye Feng found him to be friend material. Double-faced people were what he liked the least. Someone like Xin Guangxuan, who could banter openly, was actually not bad. ¡°Sect Master Ye, let me give you a ride!¡± Xin Guangxuan suddenly became serious and made a series of hand gestures, causing the flying boat to lift off. Ye Feng didn¡¯t hesitate and jumped onto the flying boat. After tonight¡¯s battle, Ye Feng was even more worried about the safety of the Misty Sect disciples. Soon, Ye Feng returned to the peak of Misty Peak and found Mo Ying standing guard alone on the rooftop. When Mo Ying saw Ye Feng return, she jumped down from the rooftop and went back to her room number four to rest. ¡°Tsk tsk, it seems that your sect disciples care a lot about Sect Master Ye, waiting bitterly until thete hours,¡± Xin Guangxuan said to Ye Feng with a teasing nce. ¡°Go away!¡± Ye Feng ¡°shooed¡± Xin Guangxuan away, took a bath in the bathhouse to wash off the dust, and then returned to his room to ce his spoils of war on the ground. A long saber, a short sword, and several gs with their poles broken in the middle, all of them were lower-grade spiritual artifacts. ¡°Although there was some danger tonight, the gain was substantial. Adding the five spiritual artifacts obtained from ying five bandits by Fenhuo River, once sold, they will fetch at least a thousand spirit stones.¡± At the thought, Ye Feng was so excited that he couldn¡¯t sleep all night. Whitefloat City, a hidden underground chamber. The man in ck with both legs severedy on the ground, clutching his wounds, continuously howling in pain. An elder stood beside the man in ck, frowning his sparse white eyebrows, musing, ¡°Not even trapped by the Four Spirits Sword Array, and his physique is extremely strong¡ sounds a lot like the man Little Wolf General mentioned, doesn¡¯t it?¡± The man in ck swallowed a pain-relieving elixir and said, ¡°His physique is indeed terrifying, but whether he is the person Little Wolf General mentioned, I am not certain.¡± ¡°Never mind who that person is for now. Tonight, due to the absence of those five little demons¡¯ spirit blood, the blood sacrifice has failed, and we cannot refine the ¡®Blood Spirit Pill¡¯ required by Lord Demon General. You¡¯d better think about how to exin it to Little Wolf General!¡± After saying this, the elder with white eyebrows left. ¡°It was about to seed, then out of nowherees this ruthless person?¡± The man in ck red in the direction where the elder with white eyebrows had left, his face full of frustration as he roared angrily. City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Vice Commander Zhang knelt on one knee, reporting the situation seriously to the Deputy City Lord inside the room: ¡°Heixuan Gate¡¯s Sect Leader set up a formation, and all disciples, other than Li Hanshao, were sacrificed in blood. However, it seems that the formation was broken by a mysterious person.¡± ¡°Furthermore, the Heixuan Gate Sect Leader¡¯s legs were severed, and he is most likely crippled. However, I believe there¡¯s still someone behind the scenes hiding within the city.¡± After finishing, Vice Commander Zhang lowered his head in silence. The Deputy City Lord¡¯s hoarse voice soon came from the room, ¡°Thoroughly investigate this matter, and report immediately if there is any news!¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Vice Commander Zhang hesitated for a moment, ¡°Deputy City Lord, Heixuan Gate is down to itsst heir, what should we do?¡± ¡°I, the City Lord, will arrange for someone to handle it¡ªgo back now!¡± ¡°This subordinate understands, I take my leave.¡± Atop Misty Peak. The Shape-shifting Beast had been pretending to be a giant white ant nearby, surveilling the entire Misty Sect. The following morning. Before daybreak, Ye Feng had already gotten up and stood in the backyard shouting loudly, ¡°Gather at the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall!¡± Soon after, ten disciples walked into the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, taking their seats, each of them bleary-eyed. ¡°Tap tap,¡± two sounds. Ye Feng ced two jade vials on the table. ¡°Here are fifteen Cultivation Qi Pills, ten of lower grade and five of middle grade, all for you to enhance your cultivation levels. Each person gets one lower grade pill, and the middle grade pills will temporarily be given to the top five disciples with the highest cultivation.¡± ¡°Also, I have a lower grade defense Spiritual Artifact, the Mysterious Turtle Shield, if anyone¡¯s interested?¡± Ye Feng added, cing the Mysterious Turtle Shield he had purchased from Wuxuan Pavilion on the table. The disciples sat in their chairs, listening to Ye Feng¡¯s words. Apart from Mo Ying, everyone else looked up in surprise, eyes filled with amazement. So many elixirs, and even a lower grade Spiritual Artifact¡ªcould it be another legacy left by the Old Sect Leader? Ye Feng saw the strange expressions on the disciples¡¯ faces and said, ¡°Stop guessing¡ªthe lower grade Cultivation Qi Pills and the Mysterious Turtle Shield were bought by me and Mo Ying from Beacon Fire City yesterday. The middle grade Qi Pills were a gift from the Deputy City Lord.¡± Upon hearing this, the disciples¡¯ eyes lit up. ¡°So, our Misty Sect has money now!¡± Shi Lei said with a look of happiness. ¡°With the help of the Cultivation Qi Pills, I can reach the fifth level of Qi Refinement today,¡± Li Jiaojiao said joyfully. The other disciples were also very happy. Long Tianxing blinked and said, ¡°Sect Leader, when you and our Fourth Senior Sister left yesterday, could it be that you went to sell those things in Beacon Fire City?¡± ¡°What things?¡± the other disciples asked, puzzled. Ye Feng looked around, seeing that there were no outsiders, he exined, ¡°In fact, some indescribable things happened near the timber yard in Lin Vige that day¡¡± Ye Feng lowered his voice and recounted eliminating Zhao Dajiang, the Tree Demon, and the Croc-Chicken Beast. The disciples listened in astonishment, finally understanding that the sect had stumbled upon a fortune. They also conceived of a way to earn Spirit Stones from this affair. That was: ying demons! ¡°Alright, hurry and cultivate with the elixirs. In the future, I will surely take you out to¡ oh no, I mean for training!¡± Ye Feng misspoke and swiftly corrected himself. Outside the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. The Shape-shifting Beast, now a moth, came to the side of Brother thead, who was lying by the door, attempting to turn him. But in the next moment, Brother thead sneezed, sending the Shape-shifting Beast flying dozens of meters away. As a result, the Shape-shifting Beast just happened to miss the entirety of the conversation inside the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. While the disciples were diligently cultivating, Ye Feng stood by them like a bodyguard, acting as their protector. The stronger his disciples were, the stronger he was. Therefore, helping his disciples improve their cultivation levels was, aside from system tasks, the most important thing for Ye Feng. Chapter 54: The Power of Five Elements, The Second Qi Sea Chapter 54: The Power of Five Elements, The Second Qi Sea ¡. Trantor: 549690339 Each person received a Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pill. There were only five Middle Grade Cultivation Qi Pills, which for now, only the disciples with the highest cultivation levels¡ªMo Ying, Jia Yn, Huo Yunjie, Shi Lei, and Li Jiaojiao¡ªhad each obtained one. Starting from before dawn, the ten disciples simultaneously consumed a Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pill, maintaining a cultivation posture with their palms, soles, and crown pointing towards the sky. With her eyes closed, Jia Yn felt the increased cultivation speed brought by the elixir and also noticed a w, saying, ¡°The Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills bought in Beacon Fire City are not of the same quality as the ones left by the Old Sect Leader, having only ny-nine percent purity and causing a buildup of some impurities in the body.¡± Mo Ying said, ¡°During cultivation, a small amount of impurities can be expelled through breathing.¡± After speaking, Mo Ying entered a state of cultivation. Because of the presence of small impurities, each Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pill purchased from Wuxuan Pavilion could only sustain the disciples at a ny-nine times faster cultivation speed for half an hour. By this calction, a single pill was equivalent to saving more than ten days of arduous cultivation. Ssh! After three attempts, Jia Yn sessfully broke through her bottleneck and stepped into the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement. Long Tianxing, Xia He, and Qiu Ju, after six attempts at breaking through their respective bottlenecks, all advanced from the peak of the Third Layer of Qi Refinement to the Fourth Layer. Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, having already consumed the Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills produced by the system after entering the Gazing Breath Realm and reaching the Second Layer of Qi Refinement, now smoothly transitioned into the Third Layer upon consuming the elixirs from Wuxuan Pavilion. As disciples with only Lower Grade roots, the siblings¡¯ natural cultivation speed was already slow, and even after each consuming two Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills, they could only reach the Third Layer of Qi Refinement. If it had been disciples with higher aptitude, they could have leapt directly into the Fourth Layer. As for Mo Ying, Jia Yn, Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao, after refining a Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pill, they each consumed a Middle Grade Cultivation Qi Pill with double the efficacy and continued to cultivate until noon before stopping. As the disciples made their breakthroughs, Ye Feng felt his own strength increasing as well and was overjoyed. He quickly opened the information on the cultivation levels of the sect¡¯s disciples. [Sect Disciples 10/10: Shi Lei (Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement), Huo Yunjie (Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement), Li Jiaojiao (Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement), Mo Ying (Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement), Long Tianxing (Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement), Jia Yn (Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement ¨C Peak), Xia He (Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement), Qiu Ju (Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement), Ouyang Feng (Third Layer of Qi Refinement), Ouyang Yu (Third Layer of Qi Refinement)] ¡°Each person has improved by at least oneyer, very good!¡± Ye Feng was delighted, feeling as if he had gained the strength ¡°of a in,¡± now capable of taking on five Brother theads. ¡°Once the Sect Prestige Value exceeds a thousand and the sub-quest ispleted, the limit on the number of spiritual beasts in the Spirit Beast Pavilion should increase a lot. When that timees and I incorporate Whitefloat Five Immortals into the Spirit Beast Pavilion, my strength will surge once more,¡± Ye Feng nned in his heart. At that moment, Ye Feng thought of something and asked in his mind, ¡°System, when can I recruit more disciples?¡± ¡°After bing a High Ranked Sect, you can increase the limit on the number of sect disciples,¡± exined the system. ¡°Isn¡¯t it possible after upgrading to a Middle Rank Sect?¡± Ye Feng was somewhat puzzled. However, the system didn¡¯t answer. Ye Feng didn¡¯t press further and instead looked at the ten disciples who were consolidating their cultivation. He felt very pleased and brought out the delicious food he had bought the previous night in Whitefloat City, warmed it up, and ced it on the dining table. Watching the disciples eat with relish, Ye Feng smiled contentedly, ¡°Although my cooking skills arecking, I can spend money to buy food! This is the advantage of spending to win.¡± After lunch, Ye Feng handed over the Mysterious Turtle Shield to the senior disciple, Shi Lei. Originally, it was meant for Huo Yunjie, but Yun Jie did not wish to be a ¡°meat shield,¡± so Ye Feng had no choice but to bestow the Mysterious Turtle Shield upon the senior disciple, Shi Lei. Shi Lei channeled his spiritual power throughout the Mysterious Turtle Shield in aplete circuit and left his mark on it. Unless someone wiped off the spiritual energy mark inside the Mysterious Turtle Shield in front of Shi Lei, he could flexibly control the Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact. ¡°Without any new Cultivation Qi Pills for now, how should I go about enhancing the disciples¡¯ strength?¡± Ye Feng pondered, then took out thest gift package from the neer¡¯s gift pack. Auxiliary Cultivation Method: ¡°The Second Qi Sea, Upper Volume¡±. In the past, he was worried that after his disciples cultivated this auxiliary cultivation method, it would attract the coveting of powerful forces from the outside world, so he did not bring it out. But now, things are different. Ye Feng had the ¡°Power of the Five ins¡±, and even if he wasn¡¯t an opponent of someone in the Element Gathering Realm, he could still contend with them, and not be utterly powerless to resist. Moreover, after the disciples cultivated ¡°The Second Qi Sea, Upper Volume¡±, it might bring him additional amplification. With this thought, Ye Feng once again gathered all the disciples in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. ¡°Smack¡± goes the sound. Ye Feng pped the ancient tome onto the table and said, ¡°Actually, the reason why the Old Sect Leader brought me back is very important, and that is¡ I have an auxiliary cultivation method!¡± ¡°Oh, an auxiliary cultivation method¡¡± The disciples casually responded at first, but then their minds were filled with the words ¡°auxiliary cultivation method,¡± as if struck by lightning, and they instantly crowded around the table, eyes wide, staring at the ancient tome. ¡°The auxiliary cultivation method ¡°The Second Qi Sea, Upper Volume¡±, upon sessful cultivation, grants an auxiliary Qi Sea which has a capacity one-third that of your own Qi Sea.¡± Li Jiaojiao read the introduction on the first page, and everyone else, upon hearing this, was so surprised that their mouths gaped open. ¡°Is this true?¡± Jia Yn, holding the ancient tome, quickly flipped to thest page, ¡°It really is an auxiliary cultivation method!¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, can we really cultivate it?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked with an expectant look on her face. ¡°This is indeed for you to cultivate, but you must absolutely not reveal this to anyone, including your closest kin. Understand?¡± Ye Feng admonished with a serious face. Even High Ranked Sects with Element Gathering Realm experts might not possess auxiliary cultivation methods, so they had to be cautious to avoid attracting the attention of some with ulterior motives. Whitefloat City could handle open robbery, but it couldn¡¯t suppress underhanded schemes. ¡°Sect Leader, rest assured, without your permission, I won¡¯t even tell my mother,¡± Long Tianxing was the first to speak. ¡°I won¡¯t tell either.¡± ¡°Nor will I!¡± The other disciples expressed their stance one after another. Seeing this, Ye Feng inwardly nodded his head. Everyone present was a disciple recognized by the system, with loyalty that could be trusted, so he did not need to worry about them betraying him like Xiao Fangu. ¡°I have already mastered this auxiliary cultivation method by heart. To save time, next, I will personally guide you.¡± Ye Feng turned the ancient tome to the first page and, like a serious teacher, began to exin the key points of practicing this method to the disciples. With Ye Feng¡¯s help, the disciples began cultivating, and their progress was swift. Once everything was on the right track, Ye Feng put away the ancient tome and stood aside to protect the disciples as they cultivated. ¡°I¡¯ve seeded!¡± At dusk, Mo Ying was the first to finish her cultivation, her eyes sparkling with light. ¡°As expected of an Upper Grade root bone, that was fast!¡± Ye Feng praised. ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader, for bestowing upon me the auxiliary cultivation method.¡± Mo Ying bowed to Ye Feng in gratitude. If Ye Feng did not trust her, how could he possibly allow her to cultivate such a precious auxiliary cultivation method? Thinking of this, Mo Ying felt inexplicably moved, and her sense of belonging to the Misty Sect deepened. Chapter 55: The Unfortunate Shape-shifting Beast, Zhou Jiacai Pays a Visit Chapter 55: The Unfortunate Shape-shifting Beast, Zhou Jiacai Pays a Visit ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°How do you feel?¡± Ye Feng asked Mo Ying, curious about the actual changes since she had mastered the auxiliary cultivation method. After examining her Qi Sea internally, Mo Ying replied after a moment: ¡°There¡¯s a new disc-shaped Qi Vortex on top of my main Qi Sea, it¡¯s one third the size of the main Qi Sea. The Qi of the main Qi Sea will be exhausted before the Second Qi Sea¡¯s Qi starts to be consumed.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng nodded, observed Mo Ying with his Spirit Eyes, and found that the intensity of her spiritual light was no different from before she practiced ¡°Second Qi Sea¡±. This meant that ¡°Second Qi Sea¡± came with a concealment effect, no need to fear others discovering the existence of the Second Qi Sea, thus greatly reducing the risk of exposing this cultivation technique. ¡°Not bad at all, truly worthy of being a System-produced auxiliary cultivation method,¡± Ye Feng silently praised. At this moment, the other disciples were still cultivating. Seeing this, Ye Feng took out the cooked dishes he boughtst night, reheated them, set them on the dining table, and propped his chin with his hands, restlessly waiting for his disciples toe and eat. Meanwhile, at the peak of Misty Peak. The Shape-shifting Beast turned into a human form, donned a cloak, and floated half a foot above the ground towards the newly built log-colored gate of the Misty Sect. ¡°I refuse to believe that in human form I can¡¯t get close to Misty Sect¡¯s few Spiritual Beasts,¡± the Shape-shifting Beast muttered to itself in frustration. ¡°Rawr!¡± Brother thead, posed as an Entrance Guardian at the door, spotted the disguised Shape-shifting Beast and thought this person was suspicious, obviously here to pick a fight, as his eyes immediately lit up with anticipation. Ever since Ye Feng had taken him in as the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast for Misty Sect, he had no chance to fight and was close to rusting away from all the sleeping. Now, seeing the Shape-shifting Beast, Brother thead sprang up, excitedly waved his paws, and pounced. ¡°You beast, I am a guest, how dare you attack me!¡± the Shape-shifting Beast panicked inside yet shouted loudly, trying to appear as a hermit expert, ¡°Hey, don¡¯t bite, are you a dog or something?¡± However, Brother thead was not listening to the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s words, and immediately bit down. The Shape-shifting Beast, frightened, flew into the air, so it only got the hem of the cloak bitten, but that was also a part of its body, and the bite hurt like a drilling pain. Regardless, Brother thead exuded a powerful demon aura that suppressed the Shape-shifting Beast, preventing it from turning into mist to escape. Thus, the Shape-shifting Beast could only run back and forth on the grass, trying to shake off Brother thead, but the faster it ran, the more violently it was torn, causing it to howl in agony. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Hearing the screams, Ye Feng quickly ran outside and saw Brother thead dragging a mysterious person in a ck cloak by the hem of their garment, running back and forth across the grass at the peak. ¡°It¡¯s just a piece of hem, why scream so miserably?¡± Ye Feng was clueless. Upon seeing someone approaching, the Shape-shifting Beast urgently cried out, ¡°Quick, pull it off me!¡± ¡°Hold on!¡± Ye Feng stepped forward, grabbed Brother thead¡¯s hind legs, and pulled hard. ¡°Rrip¡± went the cloth. The hem of the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s cloak was torn apart, and ity on the ground howling as if it had lost a piece of flesh. ¡°It¡¯s just a tore hem, is it worth being this distressed about?¡± Ye Feng curled his lip. To Ye Feng, the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s reaction seemed like the cloaked person was so poor that they felt the pain of losing flesh when a piece of their cloak was torn. As for the Shape-shifting Beast, hearing Ye Feng¡¯s words, felt like it took a hundred times the hit in its heart. ¡°Damn it, that¡¯s an extension of my body, what do you know!¡± the Shape-shifting Beastined in its mind, but it dared not to say it out loud. Ye Feng patted Brother thead, signalling him to hold back, and then asked the Shape-shifting Beast, ¡°Who are you, and what are you doing here?¡± ¡°I¡¡± The Shape-shifting Beast rubbed its cloak¡¯s hem painfully. ¡°I am the leader of the Five-Colors City Heirobe Association, here to pay a visit. However, it seems Misty Sect does not understand how to treat guests properly, so I will take my leave!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast dared not stay any longer. Otherwise, it might very well expose itself. Having said that, the Shape-shifting Beast turned and ran, and momentster disappeared into the bushes on the mountain, vanishing without a trace. ¡°What the heck?¡± Ye Feng watched the direction in which the Shape-shifting Beast had disappeared,pletely baffled. Five-Colors City? Ye Feng took out the map he had purchasedst night in Whitefloat City and found that Five-Colors City was located fifty miles to the southeast of Whitefloat City, about the same size as Beacon Fire City. As for the ¡°ck Robe Association¡±, Ye Feng had never heard of it before. ¡°They probably heard that I¡¯m not too bad at teaching spells, so they¡¯vee to ask for guidance, I guess?¡± Ye Feng didn¡¯t take it seriously, put away the map, and prepared to head back to the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. ¡°Wow-hoo!¡± Brother thead shouted. Through the Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯s connection, Ye Feng knew that Brother thead was eager for a fight, so he said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.¡± Hearing this, Brother theady down bored in front of the door, resting his chin on his two front paws, and fell asleep. Ye Feng nced at the sky and found that the dusk at Misty Peak was beautiful; with the afterglow of the setting sun scattering down, the mountaintop seemed to be painted with a reddish hue, which was rather aesthetically pleasing. That night. The disciples were still diligently practicing ¡°Second Qi Sea¡±. Since this auxiliary cultivation method only had the upper volume avable for now, and with Ye Feng personally instructing them, the disciples progressed quickly and had all mastered it before bedtime. However, besides feeling that his power had be more enduring, Ye Feng did not notice any other amplifying effects. The next morning. Ye Feng got up early, ready to greet the morning glow with a set of Taiji, but he found that Xin Guangxuan was piloting a flying boat,ing over with Zhou Jiacai. ¡°Sect Master Ye, if you¡¯re free today, how about apanying me to the ck Armored Guard¡¯s camp?¡± Zhou Jiacai stated his purpose before evennding. Ye Feng noticed that Zhou Jiacai was standing upright, both legs intact, and his build also differed greatly from the ck-clothed man from that day, which confirmed that he was not the ck-clothed man, so he asked: ¡°I happen to be free today, but may I venture to ask, how many in Whitefloat City can use ¡°Ground sh¡± at the ninth level of Qi Refinement?¡± Zhou Jiacai and Xin Guangxuan were both taken aback, not understanding why Ye Feng suddenly asked this. Despite the confusion, Zhou Jiacai answered: ¡°To my knowledge, everyone who uses a sword likes to practice ¡°Ground sh¡±. As for those in Whitefloat City who fit the description you mentioned, it seems to be just the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate, and a few Elders of the Tyrant de Sect.¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Ye Feng nodded, specting that the ck-clothed man was most likely the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate. But Ye Feng didn¡¯t understand why the man would wipe out all the disciples of Heixuan Gate. They were his own disciples, after all! Could it be that he didn¡¯t feel any heartache? ¡°I almost forgot to mention, the night beforest, Heixuan Gate was wiped out except for a single survivor. It¡¯s said that the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate was the main culprit, and moreover, that night there also appeared a mysterious strong man who severed the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate¡¯s legs and thwarted his scheming plot,¡± Zhou Jiacai spoke and then, suddenly looking at Ye Feng with widened eyes. Xin Guangxuan also turned to look. ¡°Sect Master Ye, are you that mysterious person who acted?¡± Zhou Jiacai suddenly asked in a serious tone. That particr night, Ye Feng happened to be in Whitefloat City, and his strength matched up as well. Coupled with the sudden inquiry from Ye Feng, it wasn¡¯t difficult to specte. ¡°Cough cough¡ this has nothing to do with me!¡± Ye Feng quickly denied. Chapter 56 - 56 I Want to Beat You All Chapter 56 I Want to Beat You All ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Sect Master Ye, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion is currently offering a reward of one hundred Spirit Stones for the leader of Heixuan Gate! So, there¡¯s no point in hiding anything,¡± Zhou Jiacai said with an ¡°I understand you¡± expression. ¡°No, I really am not the mysterious person,¡± Ye Feng insisted, dead set against admitting it. In Ye Feng¡¯s view, once this matter got out, even if he wasn¡¯t afraid, it could bring danger to the Misty Sect; it was better to keep a low profile. ¡°Sect Master Ye wants to keep a low profile, I understand,¡± Xin Guangxuan said with a smile. Zhou Jiacai grinned, ¡°Actually, I can understand too. After all, as the saying goes, ¡®a man fears getting famous just like a pig fears getting fat¡¯. By the way, Sect Master Ye, please board the flying vessel.¡± In the center of Whitefloat City. A mysterious courtyard, enwalled by ten-meter-high walls and stretching six hundred meters in length and five hundred meters in width,y there. This ce was the grand camp of the ck Armored Guard. All the ck Armored Guards in Whitefloat City trained here, and every day, the sounds of shouting and killing that resonated loudly and clearly could be heard by passersby. In front of a Martial Arts Ground that was approximately a hundred meters long and wide. Ye Feng, Zhou Jiacai, and Xin Guangxuan stood on a high tform, looking down at the three hundred plus ck Armored Guards below. This was just a part of the ck Armored Guard; the rest were stationed in the city¡¯s four major districts¡ªeast, south, west, north¡ªtotaling over a thousand whenbined. ¡°This is Sect Master Ye Feng of the Misty Sect, responsible for guiding your cultivation in spells,¡± Zhou Jiacai announced loudly, his voice amplified by spiritual energy, even more effective than a loudspeaker. However, some of the Qi Refinement level seven squad leaders of the ck Armored Guard showed impatience, and some even openly mocked him. ¡°Pfft, what kind of joke is this!¡± ¡°I heard the Misty Sect is nothing but a Lower Rank Sect and their Sect Master is merely a mortal, what good can he do?¡± ¡°Exactly, the ck Armored Guard camp is no ce for him. Just go home and hug your wife, hahaha!¡± Hearing these mocking voices, Ye Feng had a strange look on his face. Zhou Jiacai leaned in and whispered to Ye Feng: ¡°Sect Master Ye, these are the stooges I told you about before. How about it, their acting is quite up to the standard, right?¡± Ye Feng nodded, ¡°Indeed, not bad.¡± On the way here, Zhou Jiacai had already told Ye Feng that he would select a few squad leaders from the ck Armored Guard in advance to act as stooges to set the mood. Despite being prepared, Ye Feng was still startled by the acting skills of these ck Armored Guard squad leaders. Their eyes bulging with anger, they spat their words with force as if they bore a grudge against him. But truth be told, their acting was quite good indeed. ¡°Sect Master Ye, it¡¯s time for your performance,¡± Xin Guangxuan said, winking at Ye Feng, which gave him goosebumps¡ªthis guy seemed so solemn, but turned out to be rather cheeky inside. With that in mind, Ye Feng stepped forward and said aloud, ¡°Even though I am but a mortal, it doesn¡¯t mean I cannot teach you.¡± ¡°Pfft, I don¡¯t buy it!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye better hurry home and hug your wife.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t have a wife, we can serve as your father-inw.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± The jeering continued. The other ck Armored Guards were also stirred up a bit, joining in theughter, thinking Ye Feng was there foric relief. Or perhaps he had been invited by Deputy Commander Zhou Jiacai to serve as a mascot. ¡°Silence! How dare you speak to Sect Master Ye like that? He is a capable man, and you should not be so presumptuous!¡± Zhou Jiacai added fuel to the fire at the right moment. ¡°Deputy Commander, we respect you, but that doesn¡¯t mean we need a mortal to teach us,¡± one of the Qi Refinement level seven squad leaders, tasked with setting the mood, said with a grave voice. ¡°Yes, please teach us yourself, Deputy Commander!¡± ¡°I want to learn the ¡®Ground sh¡¯!¡± The ordinary soldiers among the ck Armored Guard began to chime in as well. ¡°Since the Deputy Commander says Sect Master Ye is capable, then dare youpete with us?¡± A squad leader, seeing the opportunity was ripe, stepped forward and challenged. ¡°Why not!¡± Ye Feng leaped down from the five-meter-high tform. The moment hended, the floor tiles under his feet shattered, sending a sweeping breath outward. ¡°Oops!¡± The squad leaders responsible for acting immediately clutched their chests and flew backwards, falling to the ground while continuously saying things like ¡°Sect Master Ye is so strong.¡± ¡°Uh¡¡± Ye Feng twitched the corner of his mouth. They¡¯d been acting so well just a moment ago; now why had they be so exaggerated! Still, Ye Feng stepped forward, pointing at the ck Armored Guards present and said, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, you¡¯re not convinced?¡± ¡°You ambushed us just now, it doesn¡¯t count!¡± an actor immediately retorted. ¡°That¡¯s right, we¡¯re not convinced!¡± Other ck Armored Guards also shouted in unison. Those recruited into the ck Armored Guards were all real men with big guts, and immediately, dozens of them surrounded Ye Feng, ring at him. ¡°How will you be convinced?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°Fight until we¡¯re convinced!¡± an actor shouted. Upon hearing these words, the other ck Armored Guards were immediately confused. Fight until convinced? No, I didn¡¯t say that, the squad leader did! Ye Feng didn¡¯t care about that; heughed out loud and said, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll beat all of you!¡± With that, Ye Feng sent a palm strike in the air towards the actor. ¡°Ah!¡± Before getting hit, that actor was already flying backwards, quickly took out a tomato, bit into it, and squeezed out a few strands of ¡°blood.¡± ¡°The squad leader is injured.¡± ¡°That¡¯s clearly tomato juice¡ mmph!¡± Anyone who knew the truth was immediately muzzled. ¡°Everyone together, teach this guy a lesson.¡± An actor shouted loudly, with an intimidating aura. Other ck Armored Guards, not knowing the truth, saw their squad leader injured and surrounded Ye Feng in a threeyer deep ring. However, they were no match for Ye Feng, each being sent flying with a punch. On the high tform. Xin Guangxuan and Zhou Jiacai watched Ye Feng sweeping the field, punching ck Armored Guards with no pressure, and couldn¡¯t help but click their tongues in wonder. ¡°Truly worthy of being the chosen one, he is indeed impressive.¡± Xin Guangxuan sighed, noticing more and more ck Armored Guards rushing towards Ye Feng, only to be quickly sent flying. Before long, all three hundred ck Armored Guards wereying on the ground, moaning continuously. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve been quite measured with my blows; they¡¯ll be fine after lying down for a while.¡± Ye Feng jumped onto the high tform and said to Zhou Jiacai. ¡°Sect Master Ye, how did the actors I arranged perform?¡± Zhou Jiacai asked, as if seeking credit. Ye Feng nced around and noticed the several Qi Refinement Stage Seven squad leadersfortably eating tomatoes in the corner. Seeing Zhou Jiacai and Ye Feng looking over, the squad leaders quickly stuffed the tomatoes into their mouths andy on the ground, rolling their eyes back, pretending to be dead. Ye Feng looked on, bemused. Zhou Jiacai wore an awkward smile, ¡°After all, they¡¯re not professionally trained actors, so the acting might be a bit exaggerated. I hope Sect Master Ye can forgive us.¡± Ye Feng was about to say something, but then noticed that the Sect Prestige Value had risen from the previous two hundred to nearly three hundred. It seemed that dozens of ck Armored Guards had been convinced. ¡°Three hundred ck Armored Guards, and currently only a few dozen respect the Misty Sect, which means the effort isn¡¯t enough; I need to stoke the fire,¡± Ye Feng thought privately. ¡°Everyone, get up!¡± At that moment, Zhou Jiacai shouted. The ck Armored Guards on the ground rubbed the ces they were hit, feeling sore all over, and were secretly amazed. ¡°Isn¡¯t the Sect Leader of the Misty Sect just a mortal, why is he so fierce?¡± ¡°Look, the squad leader¡¯s eyes are rolled back; he was beaten so badly¡ huh, why is there tomato skin at the corner of his mouth?¡± ¡°Are you blind? Those are pieces of internal organs.¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± ¡°No wonder the Deputy Commander invited Sect Master Ye over, he indeed has some skills. It¡¯s just not clear how well he does with spells.¡± The ck Armored Guards discussed among themselves. Ye Feng, Zhou Jiacai, and Xin Guangxuan, all with good hearing, listened to the ck Armored Guards¡¯ conversation and knew the time was right. Zhou Jiacai stepped forward and announced loudly: ¡°Sect Master Ye is unparalleled in teaching spells. Next, he will provide guidance for you.¡± Chapter 57 - 57 The Wonderful Use of Prestige Points Chapter 57 The Wonderful Use of Prestige Points ¡. Trantor: 549690339 The ck Armored Guard remained silent in ce, whether they were truly convinced or just pretending, after being utterly defeated by Ye Feng. Seeing this, Ye Feng jumped down from the high tform. With a ¡°crack¡±, the floor tiles beneath his feet were crushed again. Zhou Jiacai opened his mouth, wanting to say something but then thought better of it. ¡°What kinds of spells do you usually practice?¡± Ye Feng asked as he walked among the crowd with his hands sped behind his back. An actor hurriedly raised his hand, pretending to be weak, and said, ¡°Sect Master Ye, the spells we practice include ¡®Heavy Step¡¯, ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯¡ and more than a dozen other First-Grade Spells, each different.¡± More than three hundred ck Armored Guards, each of them had practiced at least three spells, including at least one for defense, attack, or movement. Upon hearing that the ck Armored Guard practiced the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes lit up and he said, ¡°Today, this Sect Leader is in a good mood, so I¡¯ll give you some pointers on the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯. All those who practice it,e over.¡± After being beaten up, the ck Armored Guards dared not disobey, and quickly, over a hundred practitioners of ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ gathered around. ¡°So many?¡± Ye Feng was somewhat surprised, thinking to himself that the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ was indeed amon spell with too many practitioners, but this suited his intentions perfectly. Ye Feng pointed to a Qi Refinement fifth-grade ck Armored Guard with a big beard and asked, ¡°How well have you mastered the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯?¡± ¡°Minor Achievement stage,¡± the big-bearded guard replied. He was at the fifth grade of Qi Refinement, and cultivators at this stage could generally only achieve Minor Achievement in their spells, with those of high talent potentially reaching Major Achievement. ¡°Perform it once, and then this Sect Leader will guide you. I guarantee you¡¯ll reach Major Achievement by today,¡± Ye Feng said. The crowd was skeptical. After pondering for a moment, the big-bearded ck Armored Guard stood in an open space, hands forming seals, and condensed an illusory dark shield. ¡°The Spirit Shield is quite solid, close to Major Achievement, but there are many ws, such as here, here, and here,¡± Ye Feng pointed out the big-bearded ck Armored Guard¡¯s mistakes on the spot with a section of green bamboo taken from the System Space. ¡°It sounds usible, but is it actually effective?¡± The surrounding ck Armored Guardsmented in their hearts. The big-bearded ck Armored Guard hesitated, then realized that what Ye Feng had mentioned were the very issues he had encountered while practicing the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯. His eyes filled with surprise, he quickly followed the instructions. Hum! Half a tea timeter, the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ performed by the big-bearded ck Armored Guard had solidified considerably, astonishingly reaching the Major Achievement stage. The other ck Armored Guards widened their mouths in shock. Those who had mentally criticized Ye Feng as spouting nonsense were left dumbfounded as they realized that Sect Master Ye indeed had some real skills. Sect Prestige Value +3. Sect Prestige Value +7. Ye Feng discovered that by teaching the big-bearded ck Armored Guard, he had gained dozens of Sect Prestige Points in just about ten seconds. Before long, the previously almost three hundred Prestige Points had reached 340 and were still climbing. ¡°Already nearly a hundred ck Armored Guards recognize the Misty Sect. Good, there¡¯s still room for almost two hundred more to be persuaded,¡± Ye Feng thought with great pleasure. He pointed to another ck Armored Guard who had trained in the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯, ¡°You too, perform the ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯, and then I will guide you.¡± ¡°Yes, thank you, Sect Master Ye.¡± That ck Armored Guard was overjoyed and hurriedly followed suit. Time flew by, and soon it was nearly noon. Ye Feng had continuously guided over thirty ck Armored Guards, helping them to elevate their ¡®Iron Shield Technique¡¯ from Beginner to Minor Achievement, or from Minor Achievement to Major Achievement, drawing amazement from the other guards. After the beating they had previously received from Ye Feng, and after such maniption, over sixty percent of the ck Armored Guard now recognized Ye Feng, enabling the Sect Prestige Value to sessfully break through 500. ¡°Ding, congrattions to the Misty Sect for breaking through 500 prestige points, unlocking the ¡®Prestige Point Exchange Feature.¡¯ Please check the rted information for details,¡± the System¡¯s voice rang out. Ye Feng was momentarily stunned, then soon saw several lines of blue text appearing in his field of vision. [Sect Prestige Value: 507] [Remaining Exchangeable Amount: 507] [Exchange Description: Consuming Sect Prestige Value can instantly bring a spell to the Perfect Stage; First Grade Spell 50 points, Second-Grade Spell 100 points¡] Understanding the meaning behind these words, Ye Feng was still somewhat puzzled. ¡°System, I now have 507 prestige points. If I use them all up, toplete the mission of breaking through a thousand prestige points, do I need to umte another thousand, or just 493 points?¡± Ye Feng asked the System. ¡°You only need 493 points.¡± After saying this, the System fell silent again. Hearing this, Ye Feng had no further questions and could confidently consume the Sect Prestige Value. However, each First Grade Spell required the expenditure of 50 prestige points, which was indeed quite costly. Ye Feng felt that, if possible, it was better to let the disciples reach the Beginner level so he could directlyprehend the spells to the Perfect Stage. For spells that even the Sect Disciples found difficult toprehend, or when time was pressing, it was more cost-effective to use Sect Prestige Value to achieve understanding. Having understood this, Ye Feng became very interested in the Scripture Pavilion of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. As for the ck Armored Guards, he had taught dozens of them just this morning, which was already a considerable effort. Moreover, he had reaped arge amount of prestige points, so it was time to make a getaway. ordingly, Ye Feng stepped onto the high tform and said, ¡°Gentlemen, let¡¯s leave it at that for today. We shall meet again next time.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, don¡¯t go, I still haven¡¯t had the chance to ask for your guidance!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, let me treat you to a meal!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, I have an unmarried daughter.¡± The ck Armored Guards were reluctant to see him go. Even thest of the ck Armored Guards who hadn¡¯t acknowledged Ye Feng suddenly felt like they were missing out on a billion-dor opportunity. However, Ye Feng turned a deaf ear to everyone¡¯s words and, along with Zhou Jiacai and Xin Guangxuan, jumped onto a flying boat and left the ck Armored Guard camp. ¡°Sect Master Ye is really incredible. This noon, Zhou would like to invite you and Fellow Daoist Xin Guangxuan to a meal,¡± Zhou Jiacai said, patting his chest. ¡°Haha, aren¡¯t afraid I¡¯ll eat you out of house and home?¡± Ye Feng joked. ¡°You¡¯re joking, Sect Master Ye. I am the Deputy Commander; my monthly stipend is not low. Moreover, our Zhou Family is itself a noble family of Whitefloat City. We can certainly afford a meal,¡± Zhou Jiacai said earnestly. A momentter, the three stopped in front of a five-story building named ¡°Famous Cuisine Building.¡± They found a private room on the fourth floor and chatted while eating. Zhou Jiacai and Xin Guangxuan both expressed their admiration for Ye Feng¡¯s mastery of spells, and they asked for guidance on the spot. ¡°Perhaps I am the chosen one, inheriting some will of my ancestors. Somehow I just understand some spells without really knowing how; it¡¯s indeed strange!¡± Ye Feng casually brushed off their inquiries. After the meal, the three prepared to visit the Scripture Pavilion at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. But at that moment, on the street, there appeared a group of cultivators riding fierce tigers and carrying long swords, looking impressive as they passed by the front of Famous Cuisine Building. Ye Feng, who was standing in front of the building, looked up and made eye contact with the white-browed, white-haired, burly old man leading the group. In that instant, Ye Feng distinctly saw surprise and murderous intent in the old man¡¯s eyes, but their gazes swiftly moved apart. By the time Ye Feng came to his senses, he found the white-browed elder had already disappeared with his tiger mount at the end of the street. Chapter 58: The Scripture Pavilion of the City Lord’s Mansion, Myriad Commerce Alliance Chapter 58: The Scripture Pavilion of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Myriad Commerce Alliance ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Who is that?¡± asked Ye Feng. Zhou Jiacai frowned slightly and said, ¡°That¡¯s a tough character, I don¡¯t know the exact name, only that the person is the Great Elder of the ¡®Tyrant de Sect,¡¯ one of the three high-ranked sects in Whitefloat City, whose cultivation level has already reached the peak of the ninthyer of Qi Refinement.¡± Even Xin Guangxuan said, ¡°This white-browed elder is indeed a tough figure, with a strong aura. Even as a sect disciple, I might not be a match for him.¡± Upon hearing this, both Ye Feng and Zhou Jiacai were taken aback. ¡°The elder once attempted to break through to the Element Gathering Realm but seems to have failed, expanding his meridians and Qi Sea in the process. He has cultivated for a long time, must possess many spells of the Perfect Stage, and is very strong,¡± exined Xin Guangxuan. ¡°Moreover, he has a mount.¡± Zhou Jiacai nodded, ¡°That mount is called the ¡®Mighty Fierce Tiger¡¯ and is at the high-rank Demon Soldier level. It¡¯s said the Tyrant de Sect suffered great losses to capture this tiger for their Great Elder.¡± Ye Feng touched his chin and said, ¡°The peak of the ninthyer of Qi Refinement plus a fierce tiger as a mount, indeed very strong!¡± In Ye Feng¡¯s view, that was at least the standard of three Brother theads, nearly sixty percent as powerful as him. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the Scripture Pavilion and, while we¡¯re at it, settle Sect Master Ye¡¯s sry for this month,¡± Zhou Jiacai said. ¡°I couldn¡¯t ask for more!¡± Ye Fengughed. During lunch, Ye Feng had negotiated with Zhou Jiacai to teach at the ck Armored Guard headquarters for one or half a day each month, with the sry settled the same day at one hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones. Tyrant de Sect. The Great Elder, with a long de on his back, stood before the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate. Pointing to the portrait on the table, he spoke with a somber gaze, ¡°Today on the street, I believe I encountered the man you described.¡± If Ye Feng were here, he would notice the person in the portrait resembled him by about eighty percent, albeit drawn a bit uglily. ¡°Who is he?¡± the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate clenched his fists. After checking, the Tyrant de Grand Elder said, ¡°This person is Ye Feng, the Sect Leader of the lower-ranked Misty Sect, just a mere mortal.¡± ¡°Impossible!¡± the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate pped the table in anger, ¡°A person who could break the Four Spirits Sword Array, and you¡¯re telling me he¡¯s a mortal?¡± ¡°We can only say that he has hidden himself very well and that¡ Ye Feng has close ties with the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and Liuyun Sect, so we can¡¯t openly move against him for the time being,¡± said the Tyrant de Grand Elder, his voice grave. ¡°What about Lord Demon General¡¯s n?¡± asked the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate. ¡°The n has changed, and you are no longer suitable to stay in the city. Tonight, I will send someone to take you out,¡± said the Tyrant de Grand Elder. ¡°What about my leg?¡± the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate quickly asked. A sinister smile crossed the Tyrant de Grand Elder¡¯s face, ¡°Why the rush? Once you leave the city, someone will provide you with a pair of legs that are even more powerful, guaranteed to your satisfaction.¡± The Scripture Pavilion of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion is vast. Built from giant stones, it has three levels, but Ye Feng, Zhou Jiacai, and Xin Guangxuan were only allowed into the first level. There were many First Grade Spells, as well as plenty of ancient tomes on formations, elixirs, and spiritual beasts, but each book was locked within a secretpartment in the massive stones, making it inconvenient to search for them. ¡°Hehehe, Deputy Commander Zhou, who are these two?¡± a little old man with his hands behind his back approached, moving as silently as a ghost, startling Ye Feng and Xin Guangxuan. ¡°This is Elder Liu, the Pavilion Master of the Scripture Pavilion and the top expert in Whitefloat City below the Element Gathering Realm,¡± Zhou Jiacai introduced. Ye Feng sized up ¡°Elder Liu.¡± This is a spiritully vigorous old man, with sparse hair but bright, prating eyes that shone like two beacons, the most attention-grabbing features being the golden dentures in his mouth. From Elder Liu, Ye Feng sensed an aura stronger than that of the Tyrant de Grand Elder, strong enough to defeat five Brother theads. ¡°Elder Liu is quite potent, able to match me,¡± Ye Feng mused to himself. Zhou Jiacai pointed to Ye Feng and Xin Guangxuan, introducing them, ¡°Elder Liu, these two are Sect Master Ye Feng from Misty Sect and Inner Sect Disciple Xin Guangxuan from Liuyun Sect. Sect Master Ye hase here specifically to borrow spells.¡± ¡°Which one would you like?¡± Elder Liu ced an ancient tome on the table, spreading it out for Ye Feng to see. Ye Feng noticed that the ancient tome listed the names and brief descriptions of all the spells in the Scripture Pavilion, though the exact locations were not marked. After some browsing, Ye Feng selected three First Grade Spells that were extremely suitable for the current stage of Misty Sect disciples, named ¡°Mystic Shell Shield¡±, ¡°Earth Escape¡±, and ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±. ¡°Once you have made your choice, just register here,¡± Elder Liu said as he brought out a registry book, ¡°Remember, you must return them within a month or you¡¯ll have to purchase them for a hundred spirit stones each.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you, Elder Liu,¡± Ye Feng nodded. A momentter, the three of them left the Scripture Pavilion. On the way, Ye Feng asked curiously, ¡°Both being One-Star Forces, in your opinion, Xin Dao You, which has the moreprehensive Scripture Pavilion, Whitefloat City or your honored sect?¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s much moreplete at Liuyun Sect,¡± Zhou Jiacai answered before Xin Guangxuan could speak. After thinking for a moment, Xin Guangxuan nodded, ¡°Indeed it is.¡± Upon hearing this, Ye Feng immediately developed a strong curiosity about Liuyun Sect¡¯s Scripture Pavilion. In the afternoon, Zhou Jiacai handed a hundred lower-grade spirit stones to Ye Feng, then quickly returned to the ck Armored Guard headquarters. Xin Guangxuan went with Ye Feng to a shop called ¡°Myriad Commerce Alliance,¡± preparing to buy some elixirs. ¡°What would the esteemed guests like to purchase?¡± A long-legged beauty sashayed over, offering a slight smile that revealed her dimpled cheeks. ¡°Lower-grade Cultivation Qi Pills,¡± said Ye Feng. The reception maid was taken aback. She didn¡¯t possess cultivation, but her Spirit Eyes were open, and she could see that Ye Feng had no cultivation. She had assumed the wealthy customer would be Xin Guangxuan, yet to her surprise, it was the mortal who spoke up first. ¡°Sect Master Ye, eating too many Cultivation Qi Pills isn¡¯t good for cultivation; it tends to umte impurities in the body,¡± Xin Guangxuan advised. ¡°Of course, you can buy ¡®Body Tempering Qi Pills¡¯ to remove those impurities.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyebrows rose. He remembered that when he gave elixirs to the disciples before, Jia Yn hadined about the purity being only ny-nine percent, but Mo Ying had also mentioned that the impurities could be expelled automatically. ¡°Can¡¯t I expel the impurities myself?¡± Ye Feng asked. Xin Guangxuan hesitated, then exined, ¡°Of course you can, but if you consume too many elixirs in a short time, and you can¡¯t get rid of them all at once, impurities will umte, affecting your foundation.¡± At this, the reception maid finally found an opportunity to interject, speaking softly, ¡°You can use ¡®Body Tempering Qi Pills¡¯ to eliminate bodily impurities. A single pill is priced at thirty lower-grade spirit stones.¡± ¡°Pfft¡ That expensive?¡± Ye Feng was dumbfounded. The ws of a pair of lower-ranked Demon Soldier-level Croc-Chicken Beasts cost only two spirit stones, meaning it would take killing fifteen Croc-Chicken Beasts to afford just one Body Tempering Qi Pill. ¡°Body Tempering Qi Pills are specialized in removing impurities. With fewer impurities, cultivation speed can increase, and it even helps in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks better. Its value is even higher than that of Upper Grade Cultivation Qi Pills, hence the higher price,¡± the reception maid exined with a smile. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll buy one to try it out,¡± Ye Feng muttered. Chapter 59: Ye Feng’s Frustration, Puppet Beast Chapter 59: Ye Feng¡¯s Frustration, Puppet Beast ¡. Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Esteemed guest, Body-Tempering Qi Pills are sold in vials of five and cannot be sold individually,¡± the reception maid said. ¡°In other words, if I want to buy Body-Tempering Qi Pills, I need to pay at least a hundred and fifty lower-grade Spirit Stones?¡± Ye Feng pped his forehead, feeling that the Myriad Commerce Alliance¡¯s practice was really trapping him! A pill for thirty Spirit Stones apiece was already a high price, and by all ounts, they could be sold separately, but they insisted on bundling them together for sale, which was quite overbearing. Thinking about this, Ye Feng felt that the Wuxuan Pavilion in Beacon Fire City was more reliable. Moreover, through this incident, Ye Feng also realized that cultivating was not easy. Factoring in the needs for Cultivation Qi Pills and Body-Tempering Qi Pills, breaking through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement would require at least three hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones, equivalent to hunting down hundreds of lower-rank Demon Soldier-Level Croc-Chicken Beasts. This would consume a huge amount of time! Moreover, this was without ounting for the expenses for Spirit Eye Liquid, cultivation techniques, spells, spiritual artifacts, and other aspects. Altogether, the cultivation resources needed to train a ninth level Qi Refinement practitioner were indeed numerous and not easy toe by. ¡°No wonder there are so few high-level cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm; even fewer move on to the Element Gathering Realm. Each one of them requires a massive pile of cultivation resources to progress,¡± Ye Feng muttered to himself. At that moment, the reception maid asked, ¡°Esteemed guest, do you still need to purchase Body-Tempering Qi Pills?¡± Xin Guangxuan also spoke up, ¡°Sect Master Ye, it¡¯s good to have Body-Tempering Qi Pills on hand, but generally, they¡¯re only needed after reaching the seventh level of Qi Refinement. After all, there¡¯s less umtion of impurities in the early stages.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng raised his eyebrows. Currently, most of the Misty Sect disciples were at the fourth or fifth level of Qi Refinement, and there was no need for them to use Body-Tempering Pills. Thus, Ye Feng said to the reception maid, ¡°I don¡¯t need the Body-Tempering Qi Pills for now. Give me two vials of lower-grade Cultivation Qi Pills.¡± If it weren¡¯t for Xin Guangxuan, a Sect disciple by his side advising him, he might have impulsively purchased the Body-Tempering Qi Pills in a moment of rashness. ¡°Very well, please wait a moment, esteemed guest.¡± The reception maid turned and left, taking out two jade vials from an exquisitely carved cab, each containing ten lower-grade Cultivation Qi Pills for a total of one hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones. Ye Feng paid the money and walked out of the Myriad Commerce Alliance with a gloomy face, alongside Xin Guangxuan. ¡°Sect Master Ye, do you feel that earning money is hard, but spending it is very easy?¡± Xin Guangxuan chuckled. ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Feng nodded in agreement, feeling that these words were very familiar; it seemed that Mo Ying had said something simr before. ¡°Indeed, earning Spirit Stones is quite difficult. The fastest way is by ying demonic beasts and selling the materials at a low price. However, while it¡¯s fast, it alsoes with great danger,¡± Xin Guangxuan said as they walked. Ye Feng remarked, ¡°Looks like you often do this as well.¡± Xin Guangxuan smiled, ¡°Of course, as Sect disciples, we often go out for field training, battling with various demonic beasts. However, the casualties are also high.¡± With that, Xin Guangxuan rolled up his sleeve to reveal three shocking w marks on his arm. ¡°These are just minor issues. Compared to those fallenrades, I¡¯m lucky.¡± Xin Guangxuan let his sleeve fall back into ce with a light sigh. Ye Feng understood this all too well. Not to overlook how prosperously the Misty Sect was faring now, but that was because he had the help of the System, with strengthparable to a Demi-transformed Demon Beast, which allowed him to lead his disciples in ying demons and umting cultivation resources. If it were any other Sect, facing a Brother thead would mean the extinction of the entire Sect, let alone continuing to cultivate. The two continued walking down the street. Suddenly, Ye Feng felt a premonition of imminent danger. ¡°Be careful!¡± Xin Guangxuan also sensed the danger and quickly formed a spell with his hands, condensing a swath of clouds and mist in front of them. Rip! A ck arrow pierced through the air from afar, creating a whirlwind that swept up bystanders on both sides of the street, demonstrating its formidable power. Xin Guangxuan urgently pushed out the umted clouds and mists, transforming them into a shield in front of the arrow. ¡°Crack¡± went the sound. The cloud and mist shield shattered instantly, the arrow¡¯s power halved, but it continued to lunge forward, caught midflight by Ye Feng¡¯s raised hand, halting it half a foot away from Xin Guangxuan¡¯s forehead. ¡°That was close!¡± Xin Guangxuan was drenched in cold sweat, knowing he would have been a goner had Ye Feng not stepped in. ¡°Someone¡¯s trying to assassinate you?¡± Ye Feng asked, puzzled. ¡°I¡¯m not sure either,¡± Xin Guangxuan repeatedly shook his head. Whoosh! At that moment, a second arrow shot towards them. This time, the target was not Xin Guangxuan but Ye Feng! ¡°An assassination in broad daylight, how audacious!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes turned cold as he charged forward, holding the arrow in his hand, challenging the iing arrow tip to tip. With a ¡°ng¡± he deflected it, sending it back along its path, ¡°crack,¡± impaling the ambusher. ¡°Go after them!¡± Ye Feng took the lead with Xin Guangxuan close behind. Nearby pedestrians had already been scared into lying t on the ground, trembling. A hundred meters away. Ye Feng and Xin Guangxuan stared at the odd thing pinned to the ground by an arrow, lost in thought. It was a puppet, shaped like a small calf yet capable of firing terrifying arrows from its mouth, three in total, each with the power to assassinate someone at the ninth level of Qi Refinement. However, before it could fire its third arrow, it was nailed to the ground by the redirected arrow from Ye Feng and rendered inoperative. ¡°This is a high-level puppet forged by the One-Star ¡®Hundred Artifacts Sect,¡¯ powered by a middle grade Spirit Stone. Few below the Element Gathering Realm can withstand it,¡± said Xin Guangxuan in a grave voice. ¡°The Hundred Artifacts Sect is trying to assassinate us?¡± Ye Feng widened his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s unlikely. The Hundred Artifacts Sect mainly forges various spiritual artifacts and sells them, staying out of the disputes among the major sects. This was probably bought by some insidious person to assassinate us,¡± exined Xin Guangxuan. ¡°Could it be him?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s first thought was of the Great Elder from the Tyrant de Sect they had passed by the day before. He also felt it was unlikely that the Hundred Artifacts Sect would target him out of the blue; most likely, it was the Great Elder from the Tyrant de Sect who had made the move. ¡°However, Sect Master Ye really is fierce, disabling the puppet with one move. You should know, such a puppet artifact could fetch at least three hundred lower grade Spirit Stones, and its defense is quite formidable,¡± said Xin Guangxuan. ¡°A puppet worth three hundred Spirit Stones?¡± Ye Feng was astounded, feeling it was a bit of a pity and wondered if it could be repaired for reuse. ¡°However, the mastermind truly is generous to use such an item for an assassination attempt on us.¡± Xin Guangxuan spected, ¡°The mastermind must have thought that this puppet could take us down. They just underestimated Sect Master Ye¡¯s strength.¡± Ye Feng stowed the puppet into his System Space and said, ¡°Regardless, it has now fallen into my hands.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, I¡¯ve finally found you.¡± At that moment, a familiar voice came from a distance. Ye Feng followed the sound and saw Big Baldy Zhou Jiaqian hovering more than three feet above the ground, floating over at a speed of ten meters per second. ¡°Eh! Floating in the air.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s face showed surprise. Xin Guangxuan lowered his voice to exin, ¡°It¡¯s a First Grade Spell known as ¡°Light Body Technique¡±, not actual flight.¡± ¡°A spell?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes lit up, eager to find the ancient texts documenting this spell and bring it back for the Misty Sect disciples to cultivate. Chapter 60: City Lord’s Mansion Council Hall, Demon-Slaying Assembly Chapter 60: City Lord¡¯s Mansion Council Hall, Demon-ying Assembly Trantor:549690339 Flight! That had always been Ye Feng¡¯s dream. Although he couldn¡¯t fly at present, when he encountered a spell that could let his disciples soar through the skies, his first thought was naturally to acquire it and have his disciples practice it. ¡°This spell makes the body lighter, and afterwards, by repelling against the earth¡¯s energy field, one can fly through the air. Moreover, it consumes much less spiritual energy than sword flying, but the downside is that it¡¯s slower,¡± exined Xin Guangxuan in a low voice, noticing Ye Feng¡¯s interest in the ¡°Light Body Technique¡±. At that moment, Zhou Jiaqian had alreadynded on the ground and bowed towards Ye Feng and Xin Guangxuan, ¡°The triennial Demon-ying Conference of Whitefloat City is about tomence, and I urge you both to make haste to the Council Hall in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± ¡°So soon?¡± Ye Feng was surprised. ¡°I just received the news myself and have been promptly notifying the Sect Leaders. You two, I will continue to inform the others. Farewell!¡± With that said, Zhou Jiaqian executed the ¡°Light Body Technique¡± and flew off toward other ces, leaving Ye Feng and Xin Guangxuan behind. At this moment, within a secluded courtyard, the Tyrant de Sect¡¯s Great Elder mmed his fists down on the table. ¡°Damn it! This Ye Feng is terrifyingly powerful, even destroying a high-level puppet. Once the Little Wolf General learns of this, I¡¯ll surely be skinned alive at least threeyers.¡± At the thought, the Tyrant de Sect¡¯s Great Elder clenched his teeth. The ¡°Arrow Bull Puppet¡± belonged to the Little Wolf General; it was temporarily ced with him for emergency use. Initially, the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect only intended to assassinate Xin Guangxuan and Ye Feng, to induce panic and draw the fury of the Liuyun Sect, so that the pressure would primarily fall on the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Whitefloat City. In doing so, the Great Elder could take the opportunity to cause some trouble. Even if the assassination attempt failed, the Arrow Bull Puppet could have easily escaped. But he had never anticipated that Ye Feng would be so fierce as to reverse the direction of the arrows, immediately disabling the Arrow Bull Puppet, leaving no chance for it to dodge. ¡°The Demon-ying Conference is about to begin, and Ye Feng will definitely leave Whitefloat City. At that time¡ hehehe!¡± The Tyrant de Grand Elder¡¯s smile grew increasingly twisted as he stared out of the doorway. Ye Feng and Xin Guangxuan had arrived at the entrance of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. A squad leader of the ck Armored Guard, with a cultivation of Qi Refinement Seventh Layer, came forward and respectfully said to the two men: ¡°Sect Master Ye, Brother Xin, please follow me!¡± Ye Feng recognized the ck Armored Guard. This morning, this man was one of those actors, though his performance was quite exaggerated, the final effect was still quite satisfactory. ¡°Thank you.¡± Ye Feng smiled at the man. Momentster, the two were led by the ck Armored Guard to a grand hall, where they were arranged to sit in the front row of seats. At that time, the other seats were filled with many cultivators, all at least of Qi Refinement Seventh Layer and Sect Leader level or senior cultivators from lower rank sects, adding up to several dozen people. Seeing Ye Feng, who had no apparent cultivation, sitting in the first row, many Sect Leaders showed surprised expressions, but dared not say much. As time passed, more and more people arrived at the Council Hall. Seeing Ye Feng seated in the first row, they all disyed the same expression of surprise, but thinking the seats were arranged by the ck Armored Guards of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, they didn¡¯t dare to raise objections. Among the crowd, Ye Feng also spotted Long Zhenchuan the head of the Long Family, Jia Li¡¯an the patriarch of the Jia Family, and elder members of the Zhou Family, among others. ¡°So, the noble families of Whitefloat City are considered a type of sect power as well,¡± Ye Feng mused to himself. Dong dong dong¡ At that moment, a series of footsteps approached. All present immediately stood up and looked towards the source of the sound, only to see the Deputy City Lord and Elder Lu Shanyue of Liuyun Sect walking in front with three Element Gathering Realm experts following behind them. Ye Feng guessed that these three must be the Sect Leaders of the three great high-ranked Sects in Whitefloat City. The five Element Gathering Realm experts took their seats on the high tform. The Deputy City Lord scanned the entire hall, and seeing that most people had arrived, he waved his hand to indicate everyone to be seated, and his hoarse voice echoed: ¡°Today, I have called you all here for the triennial Monster-Hunting Assembly. As before, Elder Lu Shanyue of Liuyun Sect will preside over the event.¡± Elder Lu Shanyue of Liuyun Sect stood up and said: ¡°I am Elder Lu Shanyue of Liuyun Sect, and I believe most of the people here recognize me, so I won¡¯t waste time with pleasantries.¡± ¡°This Monster-Hunting Assembly coincides with the once-a-decade grand event at County King City. Consequently, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion will nominate the best-performing Sect or noble family to attend the grand event in County King City.¡± ¡°Besides, the other rules remain unchanged.¡± ¡°Starting tomorrow, we will undertake a month-long campaign of monster ying. Points will be awarded based on the number and grade of monsters in, and the top-ranked force will be nominated.¡± ¡°Furthermore, both the Deputy City Lord and I will provide additional rewards to the top three ranks, including but not limited to Lower Grade Consolidating Origin Pills, Second-Grade Spells, and Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts; the specific amounts will depend on the circumstances.¡± Hearing this, everyone present showed excitement on their faces. Although the top ranks of the past Monster-Hunting Assemblies were usually dominated by the three high-ranked Sects, there were exceptional cases of middle-rank Sects making it into the top three. For the sake of the rewards, the Sect Leaders decided to immediately prepare upon returning and set out with their disciples to y monsters the very next day. ¡°In addition, I, the City Lord, solemnly dere that the monster ying campaign targets only those harmful monsters. Should anyone dare to harm any spiritual beasts that often help themon people, do not me the City Lord¡¯s Mansion for severe punishment!¡± The Deputy City Lord used the power of his cultivation to issue a deafening promation that even made the faces of the three high-ranked Sect Leaders change. Afterward, Elder Lu Shanyue of Liuyun Sect reiterated a dozen more rules, and only then did everyone disperse. ¡°Sect Master Ye, please wait a moment!¡± The Deputy City Lord called out to Ye Feng. ¡°Does the Deputy City Lord have any additional instructions?¡± asked Ye Feng. The Deputy City Lord pointed at the three high-ranked Sect Leaders and introduced, ¡°These three are the Sect Leaders of Tyrant de Sect, Feathers Sect, and Nishang Pce. Sect Master Ye could benefit from seeking their advice.¡± ¡°Greetings to the three Sect Leaders!¡± Ye Feng greeted the three Sect Leaders. The Tyrant de Sect Leader was a middle-aged man standing at two meters and thirty centimeters tall, with long flowing hair, wearing only a pair of spacious knee-length pants, revealing a body full of bulging muscles like a walking titan, and carrying a two-meter-long heavy de on his back. He looked very intimidating. The Sect Leader of Feathers Sect was an old man with a smile on his face, wearing a white robe, and appearing quite approachable. As for the Pce Master of Nishang Pce, she was a middle-aged woman with peach-like cheeks exuding a charming allure. When she looked at Ye Feng, she couldn¡¯t help but lick her lips and said: ¡°What a handsome Sect Master Ye. When you have time, you shoulde to Nishang Pce in the west of the city to discuss deeply the path of cultivation with me!¡± After saying this, the Nishang Pce Master winked. Ye Feng opened his mouth, not sure what to say. In that moment, he felt the Nishang Pce Master was the most dangerous of the three Sect Leaders. So, Ye Feng responded with a few casual remarks, then bid farewell to the Deputy City Lord and the three Elders, and left the hall with Xin Guangxuan. ¡°Sect Master Ye¡¯s gaze towards me was a bit off,¡± said the Tyrant de Sect Leader with arms crossed and a deep voice. ¡°Perhaps he thinks you look like a giant mountain gori and got scared,¡± the Nishang Pce Master said with a yfulugh. ¡°Nonsense!¡± The Tyrant de Sect Leader stomped the ground, shaking the entire hall three times, but the Nishang Pce Master had already fluttered her sleeves and flew out the door gracefully. Chapter 61: The Foundation of a Disciple is Very Important Chapter 61: The Foundation of a Disciple is Very Important ¡°This woman¡ Could it be that she¡¯s taken a fancy to Sect Master Ye and wants to make him her thirty-ninth Dual Cultivation Companion?¡± the Feathers Sect Leader said with squinted eyes, sounding rtively young. ¡°She wouldn¡¯t dare to act recklessly.¡± Having said that, the Deputy City Lord waved his hand, indicating they could leave, and headed towards the back hall. ¡°I¡¯m off.¡± Walking out of the Council Hall of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, the Tyrant de Sect Leader, carrying a two-meter-long heavy de on his back, produced the feeling of an earthquake with each step he took. The Feathers Sect Leader smiled and cupped his hands toward Elder Lu Shanyue of the Liuyun Sect, signaling his departure from the Council Hall of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion as well. Outside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Ye Feng leaped onto Xin Guangxuan¡¯s flying boat, preparing to leave, but at that moment, a fragrant breeze wafted from behind, prompting a hair-raising sensation. ¡°Sect Master Ye, it¡¯s not quite dinner time yet¡ªare you so eager to leave?¡± The Nishang Pce Master appeared on the flying boat, her eyes like two deep abysses, looking at Ye Feng. ¡°Does the Nishang Pce Master need something?¡± Ye Feng asked, feeling somewhat uneasy, as this woman got too close as soon as they met, and he didn¡¯t believe for a second that she had no ulterior motives. With a step forward, Xin Guangxuan said, ¡°Nishang Pce Master, Sect Master Ye is the lifesaving benefactor of our Third Elder, so please don¡¯t cause trouble.¡± Although he knew he was nothing in front of a powerful Being of the Element Gathering Realm like the Nishang Pce Master, Xin Guangxuan still took Ye Feng¡¯s side. ¡°It seems both of you have misunderstood something. I¡¯vee with the intention of cooperation,¡± said the Nishang Pce Master as she ced a jade token engraved with the word ¡°Nishang¡± into Ye Feng¡¯spel, continuing: ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that Sect Master Ye is a Great Master of Magic. When you have time,e to our Nishang Pce in the west of the city to teach my good-for-nothing disciples. Oh, and by the way, we have over three hundred disciples in Nishang Pce¡ªall of them beautiful girls!¡± After giving Ye Feng a coquettish smile, the Nishang Pce Master drifted away like a nimble bird. ¡°Teach disciples? Yeah right, as if I believe that!¡± Ye Feng mentally sneered and picked up the jade token, thinking of discarding it, but after pondering for a moment, he decided to keep it in his System Space. Whoosh! The flying boat darted across the sky, returning Ye Feng to the Misty Sect. Under the cover of night. Ye Feng gathered all the disciples and said, ¡°Starting tomorrow, we¡¯ll conduct a month-long Demonic Beast ying Conference, and we¡¯ll need to travel to other territories to exterminate the rogue demonic beasts.¡± Long Tianxing immediately got excited, ¡°That¡¯s great, we finally don¡¯t have to keep cooped up in the Sect anymore.¡± Jia Yn gave Long Tianxing a stern look and said, ¡°The Demonic Beast ying Conference can be very dangerous, like the time we encountered arge number of demonic beasts surrounding us in the forests near Lin Vige.¡± ¡°But we have the Sect Master!¡± Long Tianxing said. Ye Feng tapped on Long Tianxing¡¯s forehead and said, ¡°You can¡¯t rely on me for everything. If you do, it will create dependency. During this Demonic Beast ying Conference, I will personally lead but will have you all go first to gain some experience.¡± ¡°My defense is high, let me take the forefront.¡± Shi Lei held up his Mysterious Turtle Shield, speaking earnestly. ¡°Xia He and Qiu Ju can only use ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡± for now, so we can only help by binding the limbs of the demonic beasts,¡± Xia He said. Ouyang Yu and Ouyang Feng spoke up, ¡°Sect Master, we haven¡¯t started practicing Spells yet!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t rush.¡± Ye Feng took out the three Spell tomes of First Grade Spell that he had borrowed from the Scripture Pavilion of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion: ¡°Mystic Shell Shield¡±, ¡°Earth Escape¡±, and ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±, and said: ¡°Shi Lei, start cultivating ¡°Mystic Shell Shield¡±. This Spell can work together with your Mysterious Turtle Shield to maximize defense. ¡°Earth Escape¡± belongs to the category of movement techniques, and everyone needs to learn it.¡± ¡°The doctrine of our Misty Sect is simple: if you can fight, you fight; if you can¡¯t, you run immediately.¡± ¡°Right, thest spell, ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±, belongs to long-range attack spells, and everyone who can learn it should.¡± After speaking, Ye Feng took out the two bottles of Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills he had bought today and said, ¡°Before practicing the spell, everyone should take two Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills to boost their cultivation levels.¡± Mo Ying lifted her head and looked at Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Master, these elixirs all contain impurities. It¡¯s not suitable to absorb too much in a short period of time; otherwise, the impurities can¡¯t be fully expelled.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, when the timees, I¡¯ll use the Body Tempering Qi Pill to purify everyone¡¯s physical body. Each person gets one, and the effect will definitely be good,¡± Ye Feng said, waving his hand dismissively. In the System Space, there are still spiritual artifacts worth one to two thousand spirit stones. Once all sold, there would be enough spirit stones to buy the Body Tempering Qi Pills. Ye Feng¡¯s words left Mo Ying astonished. One Body Tempering Qi Pill per person? That would be at least three hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones! But then she thought about the spiritual artifacts that Ye Feng had from the five big bandits of the Xieguang Stronghold, it seemed that he wasn¡¯t short on spirit stones, so she didn¡¯t say anything more. In the subsequent time, the disciples started to refine the elixirs, and their cultivation levels increased rapidly, but they also umted a small amount of impurities in their bodies. They needed to take Body Tempering Qi Pills to eliminate the impurities and, at the same time, firm up their foundations. An hourter. The disciples ended their cultivation. Ye Feng opened the system panel and saw the current cultivation levels of the disciples, his eyes revealing a surprise. [Sect Disciples 10/10: Shi Lei (Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement), Huo Yunjie (Peak of Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement), Li Jiaojiao (Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement), Mo Ying (Peak of Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement), Long Tianxing (Peak of Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement), Jia Yn (Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement), Xia He (Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement), Qiu Ju (Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement), Ouyang Feng (Peak of Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement), Ouyang Yu (Peak of Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement)] ¡°The effectiveness of the Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills is this poor?¡± Ye Feng muttered to himself, somewhat disappointed. Although this improvement had allowed him to reach the ¡°Power of the Six Bnces,¡± it was still significantly lower than Ye Feng¡¯s expectations. ¡°Ding, detection of Sect Disciples¡¯ insufficiently stable foundations. Please, Sect Master, purify the impurities for the disciples to ensure a solid foundation for their cultivation,¡± the System¡¯s notification sounded at that moment. Ye Feng¡¯s heart tightened, ¡°It seems I can¡¯t recklessly consume more Cultivation Qi Pills. In a few days will be the seven-day appointment. Then I¡¯ll go to Wuxuan Pavilion to trade the Tree Demon Soul Body and sell the spiritual artifacts to exchange them for Body Tempering Qi Pills.¡± Securing the Sect Disciples is fundamental. Through tonight¡¯s events, Ye Feng realized his mistake and also understood the importance of the Body Tempering Qi Pills. ¡°Sect Master, I found that my foundation is a bit shaky. I can¡¯t take more Cultivation Qi Pills, or else the impurities will keep umting, and reaching the next cultivation level will be very difficult,¡± said Jia Yn. ¡°I¡¯ve felt it too,¡± Huo Yunjie added. Ye Feng felt some self-me and said, ¡°I was too hasty. After a while, I will refine the Body Tempering Qi Pills for you all to purge the impurities in your bodies, ensuring your foundations are not damaged.¡± Luckily, this was only a minor issue ¨C as long as they temporarily stopped taking Cultivation Qi Pills, their foundations would not grow more unstable. In a few days, when they bought the Body Tempering Qi Pills and let the disciples take them, they couldpletely consolidate their foundations. ¡°It seems that from now on, I must always have Body Tempering Qi Pills in reserve,¡± Ye Feng reminded himself. ¡°Everyone, begin practicing the spells!¡± Ye Feng spread out the ancient texts of three spells, ¡°Mystic Shell Shield¡±, ¡°Earth Escape¡±, and ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±. To avoid wasting time, Ye Feng grit his teeth and chose to spend money. ¡°Ding, 150 Prestige Points consumed. Congrattions, Sect Master, you haveprehended the spells ¡°Mystic Shell Shield¡±, ¡°Earth Escape¡±, and ¡°Vitality Bullet¡± to the Perfect Stage! Remaining exchangeable Prestige Points are 357,¡± announced the System. Following that, Ye Feng discovered arge surge of memories flooding in, causing a chill throughout his body as he instantly mastered these three spells. Chapter 62 - 62 Five-Colors City, Shale Catfish Monster Chapter 62 Five-Colors City, Shale Catfish Monster ¡°Sect Master Uncle, all these three spells are unfamiliar to us. Do we need to train each of them to a Beginner level before you will personally instruct us?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked. ¡°We are pressed for time on this asion, so no need,¡± Ye Feng waved a hand, ¡°The Demon ying Conference has officially begun, and we must save time.¡± Having said that, Ye Feng personally began to instruct them. In the time that followed, most disciples were cultivating the three spells, ¡°Mystic Shell Shield¡±, ¡°Earth Escape¡±, and ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±. Taking advantage of breaks in their cultivation, Ye Feng also gave pointers to Jia Yn, helping her to raise her ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡± from Major Achievement Peak to Perfection. Then, Ye Feng instructed Xia He and Qiu Ju, helping them to achieve Minor Achievement with the First Grade Spell ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡±. The remaining disciples, besides the mandatory training in ¡°Earth Escape¡± and ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±, also chose one or two auxiliary spells to cultivate. In the blink of an eye, a night had passed. The disciples of the Misty Sect had at least cultivated ¡°Earth Escape¡± and ¡°Vitality Bullet¡± to the level of Minor Achievement, greatly enhancing their strength. The next morning. After breakfast, everyone gathered in front of the Misty Sect. Ye Feng raised his arm and said, ¡°Brother thead stays home, everyone else, follow me.¡± Hearing that he had to stay behind, Brother thead looked unhappy. ¡°Out of the entire Misty Sect, you are the strongest next to me, so you must stay home. This is a heavy responsibility. Do it well, andter I will take you to fight!¡± Ye Feng stood on the grass with a sly smile, coaxing. The simple-minded Brother thead took it seriously, promptly standing up and patting his chest with his paws as if to say: Good, make sure to call me when it¡¯s time to fight! ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± At Ye Feng¡¯smand, he jumped onto the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. Shi Lei activated a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Mysterious Turtle Shield, causing it to expand to two meters in length and width. The Iron w Dragon Eagle grabbed two sides of it with its sharp ws, leaving just enough room in the middle for Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, Long Tianxing, and Ouyang Feng to sit on. Mo Ying rode the Breeze-riding Sword with Li Jiaojiao, who was holding the Little White Fox, as well as Jia Yn, Xia He, Qiu Ju, and Ouyang Yu following behind. The eleven-person group flew at a speed of fifteen meters per second leaving the summit of Misty Peak, heading towards Five-Colors City in the southeast direction. Five-Colors City is located fifty miles southeast of Whitefloat City,parable in size to Beacon Fire City. It¡¯s only a bit over thirty miles from Misty Peak and can be reached in less than two quarters of an hour. Perched nearly a kilometer above ground, the disciples found the view expansive and felt exhrated. ¡°We can finally go out and y demons again!¡± Long Tianxing clenched his fists in excitement. ¡°Hey, look, the people from Lin Vige seem to be relocating to the base of Misty Peak,¡± Jia Yn pointed to the ground and said to everyone. ¡°It seems so!¡± Ye Feng looked down and noticed that in just a few days, the vigers of Lin Vige indeed had moved and resettled near the river a few hundred meters from the base of Misty Peak. Ye Feng wasn¡¯t too concerned about that matter. The group maintained their speed and soon arrived at the outskirts of Five-Colors City,nding on the ground. ¡°Sect Leader, why have wee to Five-Colors City?¡± Jia Yn asked, puzzled. Ye Feng dismounted from the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle and exined, ¡°Five-Colors City is a small city with a poption of over a hundred thousand. To its southwest lies the hundreds of miles long Nanlu Mountain Range, and to the northeast is the Fuyun Gloomy Forest spanning over a hundred miles. This ce is rich in resources, with several Spirit Mines currently being excavated, but it is also home to many Demonic Beasts. Naturally, it¡¯s an excellent ce for ying demons.¡± Long Tianxing realized, ¡°So that¡¯s why!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s take a look inside the city,¡± Ye Feng took out the Sect Leader¡¯s Seal, held it in his hand, and led the way. Passersby in Five-Colors City saw the Sect Leader¡¯s Seal and couldn¡¯t help but show respect. ¡°A willow leaf-shaped insignia¡ Lower Rank Sect?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be silly, have you ever seen a lower rank sect that has several Qi Refinement seventh or eighth level cultivators? They must have forgotten to upgrade to a middle rank sect.¡± For most people, let alone a high ranked sect, even the weakest lower rank sect is not something they can afford to provoke. ¡°Look at these people, the men are as handsome as jade, the women unparalleled in beauty, and they even have flying mounts behind them¡ªtruly worthy of being sect disciples!¡± ¡°Stop brown-nosing, and get moving on the bricks.¡± The passersby pointed andmented on Ye Feng and hispanions. ¡°Cough cough, everyone listen to me!¡± Ye Feng walked into the center of the city, cleared his throat, ¡°I am the Sect Leader of the Misty Sect, leading my sect¡¯s disciples to y demons. Does anyone know where nearby there might be monsters causing trouble?¡± After speaking, Ye Feng took out one hundred copper coins and shook them in the air, attracting the excited gazes of the crowd. ¡°I know, there is an ancient well to the south of the city, and every night it emits woeful cries. Many people have gone down it and never returned, no one knows what kind of monster is hiding at the bottom of it.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, it¡¯s so scary!¡± After getting the information, Ye Feng left the one hundred copper coins with those people and led his disciples to the south of the city with great urgency. This ce was an abandoned mansion that covered more than ten acres and had been turned into an orchard. The ancient well was in the center of the orchard. Jia Yn looked around at the destion andmented, ¡°Where are there any monsters here?¡± Long Tianxing activated his Blue Spirit Eyes and discovered that many demonic auras were rising from the well, eximing in surprise, ¡°The aura inside is very strong, I estimate that at least a demon of the middle rank Demon Soldier Level is hiding in there.¡± ¡°You stay here, I will go down with Tian Xing and Yun Jie.¡± Ye Feng approached the edge of the ancient well, saw that the bottom was long dried up, and was the first to jump in. Long Tianxing and Huo Yunjie quickly performed the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± and followed by jumping down. The bottom of the ancient well was vast, with a dry tunnel high enough for a person on the side leading to other ces, where from a distance, many skeletons could be seen in the cave. ¡°This monster is harmful, we can¡¯t let it get away,¡± Ye Feng ventured into the tunnel. ¡°Roar!¡± Just at that moment, a roar came from the tunnel, rapidly transforming into a mouth made of hard rock, snapping shut on Ye Feng at lightning speed. ¡°Sect Leader, be careful!¡± Long Tianxing and Huo Yunjie immediately called out a warning. Boom! Ye Feng punched and shattered the rock mouth, grabbing a piece of rock, pushing off the ground with his legs, and pulling a massive figure out of the well, tossing it casually onto the ground with a thunderous boom. ¡°What kind of monster is this?¡± Huo Yunjie and Long Tianxing jumped out of the nearly copsed dry well and, along with the other disciples, looked at the beast. It was five meters long, resembling a giant catfish, with rock scales covering its body, bulky in form, and now with its jaw shattered, it rolled around on the ground. ¡°It seems to be a middle rank Demon Soldier Level variant ¡®Shale Catfish Monster,¡¯ capable of devouring all living beings in its vicinity, very ferocious, with the downside of being immobile,¡± Mo Ying said. ¡°Look, the Immortal Masters from the Misty Sect have captured a monster!¡± ¡°My word, such a huge catfish, won¡¯t fit in one pot, you would need over a hundred barbecue grills.¡± ¡°Merchant Zhang, you can finally rest in peace!¡± The citizens of Five-Colors City heard the loud noise, all turned to look, and upon discovering the struggling Shale Catfish Monster, became indignant. ¡°It¡¯s actually a demon of the middle rank Demon Soldier Level and sorge in size, no wonder those few cultivators never came out after descending the well,¡± an old man at the third level of Qi Refinement sighed. As the surrounding citizens became aroused, Ye Feng discovered with surprise that his Sect Prestige Value was increasing. Chapter 63: Slaying Demons, Five Elements Spirit Bead Chapter 63: ying Demons, Five Elements Spirit Bead Trantor: 549690339 Feeling his Prestige Points steadily rising, Ye Feng was very happy. ¡°Killing demons and umting Prestige Points at the same time, it¡¯s simply wonderful!¡± Thinking this, Ye Feng punched the head of the Shale Catfish Monster, causing its bones to burst and its strength to fade. He then said to the disciples, ¡°Check if there are any other lurking demonic beasts.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Mo Ying and others immediately began to search the orchard. Some low-level Qi Refinement practitioners, upon seeing Ye Feng effortlessly burst the rock-hard scales with a punch, widened their eyes in amazement. ¡°Isn¡¯t the Sect Leader of the Misty Sect a mortal?¡± ¡°No, he must be a Body Cultivator.¡± ¡°No wonder!¡± Before long, the disciples had searched the orchard and confirmed that there was no second demon. Upon hearing the news, Ye Feng grabbed the Shale Catfish Monster by its tail and dragged it to an open area nearby. More and more townsfolk witnessed this scene and gave Mo Ying and her group a thumbs-up. In a short span of time, the Sect Prestige Value rose from 507 to 648, which delighted Ye Feng immensely. ¡°Everybody, don¡¯t worry. The demon that was causing trouble in the dry well has been dealt with by us; you can now freely enter and exit that orchard,¡± Ye Feng announced to the people around him. ¡°Thank you, Immortal Masters of the Misty Sect!¡± The townsfolk in the vicinity expressed their gratitude one after another. Soon after, Ye Feng dealt a killing blow to the Shale Catfish Monster, harvested its valuable materials, and divided the remaining half among the citizens of Five-Colors City, earning several dozen more Prestige Points, pushing the total to 700. Thest part naturally became food for the Iron w Dragon Eagle. ¡°Old sir, are there any other ces nearby in need of demon extermination?¡± Ye Feng inquired of an old man missing a front tooth. ¡°There¡¯s a bamboo forest five miles to the east of the city, and a quarry three miles outside the southern city gate¡¡± The old man listed several ces. At that moment, a portly man with a horseshoe mustache interjected, ¡°I heard that a new Spirit Mine has emerged in the Nanlu Mountain Range, but demonic beasts are lurking there. Many Immortal Masters went but were all driven away.¡± ¡°A Spirit Mine?¡± Ye Feng and the other disciples exchanged looks, all seeing the surprise and joy in each other¡¯s eyes. A Spirit Mine could include Spirit Stone mines, material mines, etc. Every Spirit Mine was worth its weight in gold, and gaining even a little from it could sustain an entire sect for a long period. ¡°The Spirit Mine can wait; first, let¡¯s deal with the monsters causing chaos around Five-Colors City. Afterwards, we¡¯ll gather in the city center,¡± Ye Feng began toy out the n while the disciples listened attentively. In the following hour, the ten disciples of the Misty Sect were split into three groups. Mo Ying, with Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao, headed to the bamboo forest five miles east of Five-Colors City to y a Green Serpent Demon that devoured passersby. Huo Yunjie took Long Tianxing, Ouyang Feng, and Ouyang Yu to the quarry three miles outside the southern city gate to kill a pig demon that was rampaging about. Jia Yn, with Xia He and Qiu Ju, went to the river four miles north of the city to eliminate a water demon causing trouble. As for Ye Feng, he went alone to the abandoned Gon in the northwest direction of Five-Colors City. After sitting there for a while, he suddenly sensed a fragrant breeze behind him and promptly turned around to strike with a punch. Bang! A woman dressed in a red skirt, floating above the ground, was knocked back several meters. Her mature and enchanting face was full of astonishment. ¡°No wonder even the Deputy City Lord has rmended Sect Master Ye to me. It turns out you are a one-in-a-million Body Cultivator,¡± the woman in the red skirt said with an alluring smile. ¡°Nishang Pce Master¡ what are you doing here?¡± Ye Feng, upon recognizing the neer, was taken aback. He had heard this abandoned Gon was haunted by a female demon¡ªelusive and usually not even a ninth level Qi Refiner could handle her. Therefore, Ye Feng thought it best to station himself here as the handsome representative of Misty Sect and lure out the cautious female demon. Just now, a fragrant breeze had drifted from behind him, and Ye Feng naturally assumed the Gon Snake Demon had appeared, so he turned and struck. Unexpectedly, his opponent turned out to be the Nishang Pce Master! Ye Feng found that behind the Nishang Pce Master, there were two middle-aged women with well-maintained appearances holding wooden staffs, and behind them were dozens of young women dressed in red skirts. Each one had fair skin, beautiful faces and long legs, with a red plum mark on their foreheads, adding a touch more charm. ¡°Indeed a group of stunning beauties!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes lit up, he thought to himself. He had previously heard the Nishang Pce Master boast about having hundreds of beautiful disciples, and he had thought it was an exaggeration, but now, he was a believer. The Nishang Pce Master gave a slight smile and said, ¡°I heard there was a demon causing trouble here, so I personally led my disciples to eliminate the demon, but I did not expect to find Sect Master Ye here as well.¡± ¡°Does a ninth-level Qi Refining female demon really require such grand preparations?¡± Ye Feng mused, sensing that the Nishang Pce Master had another agenda. Roaring winds! A dark cloud appeared out of nowhere above Five-Colors City, obscuring the noon sun, and the area where the Gon Ruins were located suddenly turned gloomy, as if something terrifying was about to be born. ¡°Form up!¡± The Nishang Pce Master pointed at the sky andmanded. The two middle-aged women with staffs immediately dispersed, each standing at the south and north sides of the Gon Ruins, thirty meters apart. The other dozens of female disciples also started moving into position, standing in various locations while continuously forming hand seals. To Ye Feng¡¯s surprise, everyone except for the Nishang Pce Master began emanating bright light andplex luminous patterns, forming a semi-spherical light barrier with a radius of a hundred meters that covered the Gon Ruins. ¡°Truant disciple, won¡¯t you show yourself?¡± The Nishang Pce Master suddenly scolded. At her voice, the winds and clouds shifted, the ground started to fracture, and numerous streams of ck qi emerged from the cracks, materializing into a red-clothed woman with disheveled long hair. ¡°This person is actually a disciple from Nishang Pce?¡± Ye Feng stood in the middle of the formation,pletely dumbfounded. ¡°Hahaha!¡± The red-clothed woman suddenly burst intoughter, ¡°Pce Master, I only took the Five Elements Spirit Bead. Was there a need to mobilize everyone, including two Elders and all my junior sisters, to capture me?¡± ¡°Hand over the Five Elements Spirit Bead, and I can spare your life,¡± the Nishang Pce Master waved her sleeve grandly and said. ¡°Pce Master, I have already refined the Five Elements Spirit Bead; it¡¯s impossible to return it to you. And¡ with this item of Middle Grade spiritual grade, I might not necessarily be weaker than you!¡± The red-clothed woman opened her mouth and spat out a thumb-sized red treasure bead, emitting a heavy aura that even Ye Feng could feel putting him under great pressure. ¡°Is this a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes shed. Spiritual Artifacts were categorized as Lower Grade, Middle Grade, Upper Grade, and Supreme Grade, and designed for use in the Qi Refining Realm, Element Gathering Realm, and Spirit Sea Realm respectively. Typically, a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact belonged to those qualified in the Element Gathering Realm, far surpassing the power of Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts, containing much more mysterious abilities. ¡°You actually used the Five Elements Spirit Bead to devour the souls of so many innocent beings; you¡¯re courting death!¡± the Nishang Pce Master bellowed angrily, her almond eyes ring as she loudly ordered, ¡°Disciples of Nishang Pce, heed mymand and subdue this transgressor!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The female disciples of Nishang Pce responded in unison, their delicate voices carrying far and wide, attracting the attention of the entire city. Outside the city to the east, north, and south, Mo Ying, Huo Yunjie, Jia Yn, and the other disciples had already in the rampaging demons and turned back to see themotion at the city center. ¡°This is bad, the Sect Leader seems to be there!¡± ¡°Could it be that people from other Sects have made a move against the Sect Leader?¡± ¡°Hurry, we must go to assist!¡± The disciples¡¯ heartbeats quickened as they rushed back towards themotion. Chapter 64 - 64 Unexpected Results Chapter 64 Unexpected Results Trantor: 549690339 Center of Five-Colors City. Ye Feng stood erect where he was, neither running nor making a move. Clearly, the Nishang Pce Master came with great fanfare to capture the traitorous woman in red and retrieve the Middle-Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Five Elements Spirit Bead. As for him, he was just an outsider. Therefore, Ye Feng stood there calmly, quietly watching the internal strife of Nishang Pce. As for leaving, it wasn¡¯t possible for the time being. After all, he was within the great formation of Nishang Pce, and to run he would have to break the formation, but doing so would mean going against Nishang Pce. Whoosh! At this moment, with the eruption of the formation, a strong suppressive force swept out, condensing into a giant hand in mid-air and reaching for the woman in red. ¡°Pce Master, you can¡¯t even unleash the true power of the Five Elements Spirit Bead. What¡¯s wrong with letting me use it?¡± The woman in redughed loudly, her hands forming a spell, as the Five Elements Spirit Bead shone with dazzling light, forming a three-meter diameter red shield around her. No matter how much the formation¡¯s suppressive force increased, the woman in red was unshakable like a mountain. She suddenly raised her head, her waist-length hair flung back behind her, revealing a beautiful yet pale face. Even without makeup, she was naturally beautiful. ¡°Such a beautiful girl, and yet she¡¯s a traitor,¡± Ye Feng watched the woman in red and felt a bit of pity. ¡°The Five Elements Spirit Bead is the heirloom treasure of our Nishang Pce, nurtured by generations of Pce Masters. How could you, a mere Disciple, hope to control it?¡± The Nishang Pce Master shouted loudly, her displeased gaze turning to the Disciples executing the formation, ¡°Didn¡¯t you eat? Use your strength!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The Nishang Pce Disciples switched to one-handed spells and took out a fragment with the other, tossing it into the air to piece together a white jade disc. In an instant, it emitted countless des of light, striking the shield of the Five Elements Spirit Bead, causing it to twist vehemently. The woman in red endured tremendous pressure, her hands¡¯ veins bulging, and her robepletely shattered. Just then, with a ¡°crack¡± sound, the shield of the Five Elements Spirit Bead finally shattered, and the woman in red spat blood as she was flung backward,nding precisely in front of Ye Feng. In that moment, their eyes locked. From the eyes of the woman in red, Ye Feng saw a session of expressions¡ªresentment, astonishment, surprise, and mockery¡ªand he immediately sensed something was amiss. ¡°Damn it, I suspect she¡¯s going to involve me!¡± Ye Feng quickly stepped back. ¡°I can¡¯t keep the Five Elements Spirit Bead for myself, but Nishang Pce, you shouldn¡¯t dream of having it either!¡± The woman in red roared, suddenly pointing at her own forehead, touching a drop of purple blood, then quickly writing a strange symbol on the surface of the Five Elements Spirit Bead and tossing it towards Ye Feng. ¡°Soul Transfer Curse!¡± The Nishang Pce Master¡¯s face changed dramatically, pointing with one finger, her True Yuan condensed into a ray of light that shed out, ending the life of the woman in red. But the Five Elements Spirit Bead had already struck Ye Feng¡¯s forehead, then slid down, caught by his hand. ¡°I actually zoned out just now.¡± Ye Feng looked at the Five Elements Spirit Bead in his palm, full of cracks, realizing that as it struck his forehead, he had momentarily zoned out, which was why he hadn¡¯t dodged. As for now, Ye Feng felt he had formed a special connection with the Five Elements Spirit Bead, as if he had be its master. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Nishang Pce Master looked at the already lifeless woman in red and then at the Five Elements Spirit Bead in Ye Feng¡¯s hand, seething with anger. ¡°What just happened?¡± Ye Feng asked, and by the way, he handed over the Five Elements Spirit Bead to the Nishang Pce Master. The Nishang Pce Master¡¯s face looked a bit unsightly, and she didn¡¯t ept the Five Elements Spirit Bead. She said, ¡°This renegade has cast the ¡®Soul Transfer Curse,¡¯ transferring the ownership of the Five Elements Spirit Bead to you. Unless you die, no one else can take the Five Elements Spirit Bead away.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Ye Feng was startled and, worried that the Nishang Pce Master might ¡°kill for treasure,¡± almost threw the Five Elements Spirit Bead away. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, are you alright?¡± At that moment, Li Jiaojiao¡¯s shout came from a distance. Ye Feng and the others looked in the direction of the voice, only to see Mo Ying, Li Jiaojiao, Huo Yunjie, and another ten disciples return, each holding a demon bound by a Binding Spirit Rope. Clearly, the disciples hadpleted their task. Seeing Ye Feng standing within the formation surrounded by Nishang Pce people, looking as though he was under attack, a look of concern immediately appeared on the disciples¡¯ faces. ¡°Do not attack our Sect Master Uncle!¡± Without another word, Shi Lei activated the Mysterious Turtle Shield, positioning himself at the forefront. ng! Mo Ying did not speak, but her Flying Sword was already unsheathed. The rest of the disciples all cast spells, ready to fight with Nishang Pce to the death. The disciples of Nishang Pce changed their expressions slightly and all turned to stare at the disciples of Misty Sect. The atmosphere between both sides instantly escted to a point where tensions were incredibly high. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to dismantle the formation? Could it be that you wish to attack Sect Master Ye of Misty Sect?¡± The Nishang Pce Master then loudly reprimanded, which surprised not only her own disciples but also Ye Feng and the Misty Sect disciples. ¡°Yes, Pce Master.¡± Although puzzled, the two Elders of Nishang Pce and the numerous female disciples still dismantled the formation and stood in two lines behind the Nishang Pce Master, slightly bowing their heads. ¡°The Pce Master doesn¡¯t n to kill me for the treasure?¡± Ye Feng asked with a frown. ¡°What are you talking about, Sect Master Ye? How could I kill you?¡± the Nishang Pce Masterughed. ¡°Though the Five Elements Spirit Bead is our Nishang Pce¡¯s treasure, it¡¯s only worth two thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones. It¡¯s not worth it to be enemies with Sect Master Ye over this.¡± ¡°Two thousand Spirit Stones?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s hand holding the Five Elements Spirit Bead couldn¡¯t help but tremble, thinking that the item indeed was a hot potato. ¡°However, after all, it is our Nishang Pce¡¯s treasure. If Sect Master Ye just takes it away, I won¡¯t be able to exin it to our ancestors,¡± suddenly said the Nishang Pce Master. ¡°Misty Sect is too poor to pay two thousand Spirit Stones right now,¡± Ye Feng quickly shook his head. The Nishang Pce Master shook her head and said: ¡°I don¡¯tck those Spirit Stones; as long as Sect Master Ye serves as our Nishang Pce¡¯s Elders of Passing Power, specifically instructing our disciples, we can write off this debt.¡± As these words were spoken, the entire ce was filled with surprise. Especially the Elders and disciples of Nishang Pce, all of whom raised their heads with a puzzled look at Ye Feng. Can a mortal teach spells? However, this was the Pce Master¡¯s decision, and they dared not oppose it; they didn¡¯t even dare to breathe loudly. ¡°I think it would be better to just buy the Five Elements Spirit Bead with two thousand Spirit Stones!¡± Ye Feng did not want to create more trouble. The Nishang Pce Master put away the smile on her face and said: ¡°There¡¯s no need for Sect Master Ye to refuse in a hurry. The so-called Elders of Passing Power is just a nominal position, it won¡¯t restrict your freedom. I hope Sect Master Ye will consider it carefully. Whenever you make up your mind, juste to Nishang Pce to find me.¡± Having said that, the Nishang Pce Master waved her sleeves, and a Red Silk flew out, expanding to three meters in width and fifteen meters in length, carrying the Elders and disciples of Nishang Pce as they gracefully left. ¡°It¡¯s over just like that?¡± Shi Lei, carrying the turtle-shell-like Mysterious Turtle Shield, gaped, watching the people from Nishang Pce depart into the distance. The other disciples were all prepared for a fierce fight and ready for severe injuries, but surprisingly, no fight actually broke out. Chapter 65: Prestige Points Break a Thousand, Small Gift Pack Chapter 65: Prestige Points Break a Thousand, Small Gift Pack Trantor: 549690339 ¡°I also find it strange,¡± Ye Feng murmured softly. If it were a more ferocious sect, upon discovering that their sect¡¯s treasure had fallen into someone else¡¯s hands, they would have taken direct action long ago, not wasted so much time talking. ¡°Sect Leader, could our sect possibly have some kind of background that Nishang Pce is wary of?¡± asked Ouyang Feng, the youngest. Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Ouyang Feng. Ouyang Feng quickly exined, ¡°My father told me that a force is only respected when it bes powerful or has a powerful background.¡± He and his sister, Ouyang Yu, came from a merchant family and were exposed to such matters from a young age, so they were quite knowledgeable. Ye Feng looked at the Five Elements Spirit Bead in his palm and said, ¡°Perhaps, the Nishang Pce Master is wary of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and the Liuyun Sect. As for valuing my ability to teach spells, that may be the case, but it should only be secondary. Regardless, now that the Five Elements Spirit Bead is in my hands, I must visit Nishang Pce in the future.¡± The disciples nodded to themselves upon hearing this. In the sky. The Nishang Pce group stood on a drifting Red Silk, flying towards Whitefloat City at a speed twice that of ordinary lower-grade flying spiritual artifacts. An Elder from the Qi Refinement ninth level who couldn¡¯t contain himself asked, ¡°Pce Master, that¡¯s our pce¡¯s treasured relic. Why not take it back? After all, Misty Sect is nothing but a lower-rank sect, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Misty Sect¡¯s leader, Ye Feng, happens to be the lifesaver of Elder Lu Shanyue from Liuyun Sect and a favorite in the eyes of the Deputy City Lord. Can you afford to offend him?¡± Nishang Pce¡¯s Pce Master nced sideways at that Elder, her voice calm, yet it sent shivers through the others. ¡°It is rumored that Elder Lu Shanyue of Liuyun Sect has reached the second level of the Element Gathering Realm, with remarkable strength. How could Ye Feng from Misty Sect, a mortal with no cultivation, possibly be his lifesaver?¡± All the Elders and disciples of Nishang Pce present had this doubt. ¡°Ye Feng cannot be a mortal. I suspect he is a powerful body cultivator. Back in Five-Colors City, he was able to punch me back several steps. If a real fight broke out, you all might be defeated before you could even set up the formation,¡± stated the Nishang Pce Master gravely. ¡°But even if he is a once-in-a-million strong body cultivator, how could he possibly teach his disciples to cultivate spells?¡± asked an Elder. ¡°If you knew someone from the ck Armored Guard Camp, you could simply ask them instead of questioning me about everything,¡± Nishang Pce¡¯s Pce Master snorted coldly. The fact that the distinguished Elders of Nishang Pce didn¡¯t even know this much information displeased the Pce Master greatly. ¡°This subordinate acknowledges the mistake,¡± the Elder quickly bowed his head. In the center of Five-Colors City. Ye Feng held the Five Elements Spirit Bead, discovering that although he was its owner, he couldn¡¯t unleash its power due to theck of spiritual energy. ¡°Two thousand spirit stones wasted on loneliness.¡± Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help but feel exasperated and turned to look at the other disciples, noticing they had brought back three sizable demonic beasts, all senior middle-rank Demon Soldiers, equivalent to the Qi Refinement sixth level. ¡°You¡¯ve all done a good job on the mission. Let¡¯s head over to the nearby Five-Colors Square,¡± Ye Feng put away the Five Elements Spirit Bead and said to the disciples. ¡°Sect Leader, what about her?¡± Jia Yn pointed at the woman in red lying on the ruins. The Master of Nishang Pce had killed the woman in red and then ignored her, leaving her lying there. ¡°Bury her,¡± said Ye Feng. Mo Ying flicked her finger, and a flying sword struck the center of the ruins, swiftly digging a two-meter-deep pit into which they buried the woman in red. After this was done, Ye Feng led the disciples a few hundred meters away to Five-Colors Square and ced the three fallen demonic beasts on the ground. A ten-meter-long Green Serpent Demon. A ck pig demon covered in spikes. A strange fish with sharp ws. Thousands of people surrounded them, looking alternately shocked and angry at the three in beasts. ¡°The citizens of Five-Colors City need not panic. The three disturbing demonic beasts from several miles to the east, south, and north of the city have been dealt with by our Misty Sect disciples. You no longer need to fear attacks from them when you pass by,¡± Ye Feng announced to the crowd at the right time. ¡°Truly worthy of an Immortal Master, who first solved the problem of the Great Demon in the dry well, and now the demonic beasts outside the city; it¡¯s like a deity descending to earth!¡± An old man was overwhelmed with gratitude. ¡°Thank you, cultivators from the Misty Sect!¡± ¡°Please, take this pig¡¯s leg we¡¯re offering.¡± ¡°Immortal Master, my child has the potential for cultivation, please take him with you!¡± The people of Five-Colors City kept expressing their thanks. Sect Prestige Value +2. Sect Prestige Value +3. Ye Feng noticed that the Prestige Points kept rising, and soon they had increased from 700 to 800. Yet, Ye Feng wasn¡¯t too excited. ¡°There are thousands of people around, and only a little over a hundred truly acknowledge the Misty Sect. This shows that ying demons isn¡¯t enough; I must add more fuel to the fire,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. He pointed at three demonic beasts and said, ¡°The meat of these three demons is quite good. Later, save some for everyone to make soup.¡± ¡°Thank you, Immortal Master!¡± In an instant, dozens of Prestige Points were credited. To this, Ye Feng could only sigh that these people must be foodies! ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, don¡¯t worry. If there are any more demons in Five-Colors City, our Misty Sect will undeniably stand up and fight without hesitation,¡± Ye Feng proimed from the high tform. In the blink of an eye, another wave of Prestige Points. By now, the Prestige Points had risen to 900. ¡°I¡¯m about to break a thousand, I need to step up the effort!¡± Ye Feng thought, feeling that there was still room for development (and fleecing) in Five-Colors City. So, Ye Feng spread his arms and announced, ¡°Everyone, the hides of these demonic beasts are too tough for you to process, so let our Misty Sect handle it. We will also make soup right here for everyone to strengthen up.¡± ¡°Thank you so much!¡± ¡°The cultivators from Misty Sect are truly immortals descended to earth, all of them handsome men and beautiful women, always caring for themon folk. It¡¯s truly a blessing for our Five-Colors City!¡± The thousands gathered around were electrified, and soon, at least a thousand people were lined up in queue, waiting to have soup. ¡°Sect Leader, are we really doing this?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked in a quiet voice. ¡°Keep the materials we can use, convenient for future exchanges at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The rest can be used to make soup,¡± Ye Feng looked at the sky and saw it was afternoon, ¡°Anyway, the time is about right, just in time to have dinner here.¡± The disciples immediately got busy. Shi Lei and Huo Yunjie set up a big iron pot and used the Fire Cloud Palm to heat the water in the pot. Mo Ying was in charge of cutting. Li Jiaojiao, Xia He, and Qiu Ju took care of sorting. Long Tianxing activated his Blue Spirit Eyes to check for any overlooked materials that could be utilized, and as for everyone else, they did whatever they could. Half an hourter. A big pot of soup was ready. It contained a broth of green serpent demon, swine demon, and water demon flesh, and the aroma spread out, detectable even from hundreds of meters away. The people of Five-Colors City brought their own bowls and chopsticks, each person got a bowl of soup, and after drinking it, they felt rejuvenated, as if they had taken a powerful tonic. In just a short time, Ye Feng noticed the Prestige Points, which had been stuck at 965, skyrocketing to 1123, and they were still on the rise,pleting the sideline task rted to Prestige Points. ¡°Ding, congrattions on the Sect¡¯s Prestige Value breaking a thousand, the second phase of the Spirit Beast Pavilion is now open, the sideline mission ispleted beyond expectations, beginning to settle rewards,¡± the System¡¯s notification sound timely rang out. Ye Feng¡¯s eyes sparkled, as he sat on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, full of anticipation while waiting. Chapter 66 - 66 Award Distribution, Spirit Beast Pavilion Second Stage Chapter 66 Award Distribution, Spirit Beast Pavilion Second Stage Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Ding, settlementplete, received a small gift package ¡Á1, the Sect gained a trace of Luck Empowerment, all living beings¡¯ cultivation speed increases by one-third, and the difficulty of breaking through decreases by one-third.¡± ¡°Due to the Sect Leader exceeding the task requirements, the small gift package reward is doubled, would you like to open it now?¡± The System issued a query. ¡°Open it!¡± Ye Feng could no longer contain his excitement. ¡°Small gift package opened, received Body Tempering Qi Pills ¡Á10, Purified Green Lotus Spirit Seed ¡Á1, Sect Storage Space ¡Á5 cubic meters.¡± As soon as the system notification ended, Ye Feng discovered that the System Space had expanded from the original 10 cubic meters to 15 cubic meters, and he also gained two bottles of elixirs and a verdant green lotus seed. These were the rewards for the sub-mission. ¡°Body Tempering Qi Pills!¡± Ye Feng almost couldn¡¯t help butugh heartily. He had originally nned to earn enough money by moving bricks and then go to the Myriad Commerce Alliance to buy ten Body Tempering Qi Pills, but now, the mission reward had given them directly, and the purity was definitely 100%, which was much better than those found outside. ¡°Tonight I will distribute the Body Tempering Qi Pills to the disciples for refining.¡± Ye Feng focused on the second reward item, ¡°Purified Green Lotus¡ What is this?¡± [Name: Purified Green Lotus] [Function: Purifies objects within a ten-meter radius, such as filtering impurities from elixirs when ced in the pond where the Purified Green Lotus grows] [nting Method: ce in a pond] Ye Feng opened the introduction about the Purified Green Lotus and saw these lines of text, with his eyes gradually lighting up. ¡°Fourth Senior Sister, have you noticed that we¡¯ve undergone a strange change, like¡ it¡¯s be faster and easier to cultivate?¡± Jia Yn asked Mo Ying. ¡°It seems like it.¡± Mo Ying paused, tapping her chin lightly. ¡°I feel it too,¡± Huo Yunjie said. Then, all the disciples looked up at Ye Feng, who was sitting on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle with shining eyes, gazing at the sky at a 45-degree angle, his smile increasingly smug. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, do you know what¡¯s going on?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked, holding the Little White Fox. ¡°No need to make a fuss over this; I will exin it to you all tonight,¡± Ye Feng said, waving his hand. ¡°So it really has something to do with the Sect Leader?¡± The disciples were very surprised. Mo Ying looked at therge pot nearby, then back at Ye Feng, as if guessing something. At dusk. After Ye Feng and his group had eaten their fill, they returned to the Misty Sect the same way they came. When Ye Feng leaped down from the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, he saw Brother thead leaning against the door frame, his eyes filled with mncholy as he gazed at the outside world. Another day without a fight! Brother thead felt very displeased. However, Brother thead soon smelled the enticing scent of the demonic beast bones that Ye Feng had brought back for him and stood up excitedly. ¡°You¡¯ve done well guarding the home, eat up!¡± Ye Feng tenderly stroked Brother thead and spoke kindly. Hungry for a whole day, Brother thead, seeing the food, forgot all his grievances and jumped into therge pot, devouring the meal voraciously. As for the others, they all returned to the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. ¡°First of all, we achieved a great deal today, having in four middle-rank Demon Soldiers; everyone has worked hard. Therefore, these ten Body Tempering Qi Pills, take them and refine them, remove the impurities from your body, and solidify your Cultivation Level foundation.¡± Saying so, Ye Feng took out two jade vials. The other disciples were immediately surprised. ¡°I happened to visit the Myriad Commerce Alliance when I was strolling around Whitefloat City and bought these Body Tempering Qi Pills.¡± Without waiting for the disciples to ask, Ye Feng found a random excuse to exin. ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader.¡± The disciples took the Body Tempering Qi Pills, each receiving one. Seeing this, Ye Feng continued to speak: ¡°As for why you suddenly feel that cultivation has be easier, it¡¯s because of doing good deeds. As cultivators, if you do good deeds often, and diligently, you can receive fate¡¯s blessing from nature¡¯s spiritual energy, bringing boundless fortune, making cultivation naturally easier.¡± Although Ye Feng himself didn¡¯t know whether this was true or false, he figured it was fine as long as he kept them convinced. After all, he was the Sect Leader, what he said goes. ¡°So doing good deeds has this effect too,¡± Jia Yn blinked, half believing and half doubting. Mo Ying remained silent but seemed to think that what Ye Feng said made sense. The other disciples whispered amongst themselves but nobody objected. In their eyes, whatever Ye Feng said was right. The Sect Leader¡¯s word isw above anything else! Seeing that the disciples harbored no doubts, Ye Feng chuckled inwardly and said, ¡°Alright, continue your cultivation, I¡¯ll protect thew for you outside.¡± With that, Ye Feng ran out of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. Now that his Prestige Points had surpassed a thousand, the second phase of the Spirit Beast Pavilion unlocked, and Ye Feng couldn¡¯t wait to im the Whitefloat Five Immortals in the Spirit Origin Clock as Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts, so he hurried to the backyard. Before opening the Spirit Beast Pavilion, Ye Feng had another task to do. He took out a green lotus seed and with a ¡°plop¡± dropped it into the pool beneath the boulder. ¡°Purifying Green Lotus¡ I wonder if it has any use.¡± No sooner had the seed entered the water than it emitted a gentle green light, rapidly absorbing nature¡¯s spiritual energy from the vortex above and growing at a speed visible to the naked eye. It quickly took root in the pool and sprouted three lotus leaves the size of palms. ¡°Growing so fast, has it eaten Steroids?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s mouth dropped open in astonishment. Standing by the pool, he noticed the air had be even purer, and each breath felt as though it could extend his life. Even the water in the pool, under the effect of the Purifying Green Lotus, became sweeter and more delicious. When Ye Feng opened his Spirit Eyes to look, he saw traces of spiritual energy mixed in the water, almost reaching the level of a Spiritual Spring. ¡°System, is the effect of the Purifying Green Lotus really that strong?¡± Ye Feng asked inwardly. ¡°The Purifying Green Lotus is a supreme treasure of nature, currently in its juvenile phase. Once it matures, it can transform the pool into a true Spiritual Spring,¡± the System exined. ¡°I¡¯ve struck it rich!¡± Ye Feng eximed joyously. He returned to his room, closed the door, and opened the detailed information about the Spirit Beast Pavilion. [Spirit Beast Pavilion: Level Two] [Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts: 3/8] [Spirit Beast Pavilion Promotion Exnation: Breakthrough 10,000 Prestige Points to unlock the third phase of the Spirit Beast Pavilion, adding new features] [Feature One: Strength umtion; the spiritual beasts in the Spirit Beast Pavilion can provide the Sect Leader with an additional increase in cultivation level] [Feature Two: Scouting; gain names, types, uses, talents, weaknesses, etc., of various demonic beasts] Seeing this, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes lit up. The max number of spiritual beasts had increased from three in the first phase to now eight, perfect for taking the Whitefloat Five Immortals into the Spirit Beast Pavilion. As for the newly unlocked features, he was surprised to find an ability simr to the ¡°Eye of Insight¡± that could peer through the various aspects of demonic beasts. It didn¡¯t seem very powerful at a nce, but it was highly practical. Moreover, with a demonic beast extermination operation nearing, this feature would undoubtedly y a significant role. ¡°If I encounter the ck Patterned Serpent Demon now, with the Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯s features, I could find its weakness and strike a fatal blow.¡± Ye Feng murmured. Then, he took out the Spirit Origin Clock and released the Whitefloat Five Immortals. Chapter 67: Misty Eight Immortals, The Wonderful Use of New Features Chapter 67: Misty Eight Immortals, The Wonderful Use of New Features Trantor: 549690339 The Spirit Origin Clock had sealing capabilities. Therefore, after the Whitefloat Five Immortals were released, they stilly on the ground, fast asleep,pletely unaware of what had happened. At that moment, the voice of the System chimed in: ¡°Detection of a middle-rank Demon Soldier level monster beast ¡®Red-haired Fox,¡¯ as well as lower-rank Demon Soldier level monster beasts ¡®Haba Dog,¡¯ ¡®Mutated Pumpkin,¡¯ ¡®Big Golden Toad,¡¯ ¡®Pocket Pig.¡¯ Do you wish to include them in the Spirit Beast Pavilion?¡± ¡°Include them!¡± Ye Feng immediately agreed. The next moment, a mysterious aura flowed out of Ye Feng and split into five parts, each merging into one of the Whitefloat Five Immortals. Afterward, Ye Feng discovered that he had gained a new memory in his mind. It was theprehension of the secret technique ¡°Paper Warrior¡±, which had reached Perfection, and everything was wless. ¡°Finally got my hands on this secret technique.¡± Joy was written all over Ye Feng¡¯s face. A so-called secret technique, although it also belonged to the category of spells, its power was unpredictable and couldn¡¯t be clearly categorized, so it could only be summarized as ¡°secret technique.¡± In Ye Feng¡¯s view, ¡°Paper Warrior¡± should be at least equivalent to a Second-Grade Spell, or perhaps even more. Acquiring it was a gain. As the Whitefloat Five Immortals joined the Spirit Beast Pavilion, Ye Feng felt as if he had gained the strength of an Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, which was not even ¡°the power of a t surface,¡± hardly making a big impact. ¡°Now, I¡¯m roughly the equivalent of seven Brother theads. I need to reach at least the power of ten ts to be able to confront the Element Gathering Realm directly.¡± Ye Feng stood up, ¡°It seems that in addition to upgrading my disciples¡¯ cultivation levels, I also need to enhance the strength of the spiritual beasts in the Spirit Beast Pavilion.¡± Even though the Spirit Beast Pavilion had reached the second stage, Ye Feng realized that for the time being, there was no way to quickly enhance the strength of the spiritual beasts. So, Ye Feng asked in his mind, ¡°System, how should the ranks of the spiritual beasts be upgraded?¡± ¡°Spiritual beasts can strengthen themselves by devouring powerful monster beasts or by consuming spirit beast pills of the corresponding rank.¡± With that, the System grew silent. ¡°Spirit Beast Pills¡ Looks like I have to ask someone about it,¡± Ye Feng paced back and forth in his room. Soon, he thought of someone. Xin Guangxuan! ¡°That guy is a Sect Disciple, he must know about Spirit Beast Pills, and if not, heading to the swindling Myriad Commerce Alliance to ask will do.¡± Ye Feng crouched down and patted the Whitefloat Five Immortals. ¡°Woof woof!¡± The Dog Head Strategist was the first to wake up, barking twice, and the other four little demons also woke up, looking around in surprise. ¡°Great Immortal, where is this?¡± The Red-haired Fox asked cautiously, curling up its body. For some reason, it felt much closer to Ye Feng. ¡°This is Misty Sect. From now on, you will be the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts of our Misty Sect. Come, I¡¯ll take you out to meet everyone else.¡± Ye Feng opened the door and walked into the courtyard. Under the night sky, the moonlight was like water. The Whitefloat Five Immortals lined up behind Ye Feng, and were quickly attracted by the fragrance in the courtyard, their eyes soon fixated on the Purifying Green Lotus in the pond, rapidly gathering around it. ¡°Great Immortal, may we drink the water?¡± asked the Red-haired Fox. ¡°Drink as much as you like.¡± It was just water, after all. How could Ye Feng refuse? The Whitefloat Five Immortals¡¯ eyes shone bright, each disying their own divine skills as they drank¡ªtheir methods all different, some scooping water with ws, some using leaves to pour it over their heads, and some burying their faces in the water, gulping it down. ¡°Wah-hoo!¡± It was then that Brother thead smelled the presence of the Whitefloat Five Immortals, stood upright, and ran over, followed by Little White Fox and the Iron w Dragon Eagle. ¡°They are¡¡± Ye Feng was about to introduce Whitefloat Five Immortals, but he realized he didn¡¯t know their names and had to switch to saying, ¡°They¡¯re our own people.¡± Upon hearing this, Brother thead knew that the chance to fight had once again slipped by, a look of disappointment appearing in his eyes. Coupled with the fact that, as fellow residents of the Spirit Beast Pavilion, there was a connection between them, all it could do was look at the Purifying Green Lotus, excitedly circling around the pond. ¡°This is a heaven and earth spiritual object of our Misty Sect, called the Purifying Green Lotus. You must guard it well and not lose it,¡± Ye Feng tapped Brother thead on the head, admonishing him. ¡°Woah!¡± Brother thead stood upright, raising its ws as if to say: With me here, let alone people, not even flies and mosquitoes will think about getting close. Then, Brother thead stopped acting as the Entrance Guardian andy down by the edge of the pond, keeping the Purifying Green Lotus within sight at all times. Looking at the simple-minded yet diligent Brother thead, Ye Feng smiled with satisfaction. Since the disciples were still refining the Body Tempering Qi Pills, Ye Feng didn¡¯t go to disturb them but looked at the eight spiritual beasts of the Spirit Beast Pavilion instead. Brother thead, Iron w Dragon Eagle, and Little White Fox already had names, but the Whitefloat Five Immortals didn¡¯t yet. So, Ye Feng looked at the Whitefloat Five Immortals and said, ¡°Do you have names? If not, I¡¯ll name you.¡± ¡°Great Immortal, we of the Whitefloat Five Immortals already have names. I am Fox Da Hong, and the other four are called Dog Er Ha, Pig San Pang, Toad Si Chu, and Pumpkin Wu Gua,¡± said the red-haired fox, first pointing to itself, then at the other four little demon creatures, speaking with a serious face. ¡°These names¡¡± A twitch formed at the corner of Ye Feng¡¯s mouth. Though these names were a bit quirky, they were usable after all, so Ye Feng said no more about it. That night, the moon shone bright and stars were sparse. Ye Feng sat on the rooftop of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, protecting the disciples. As for the Whitefloat Five Immortals, they had already mixed in with the other three spiritual beasts, dubbing themselves the ¡°Misty Eight Immortals.¡± Brother thead naturally assumed the role of the boss. Iron w Dragon Eagle was the second-inmand, Little White Fox was the third, followed by the ranking of Whitefloat Five Immortals. Ye Feng didn¡¯t pay much attention to this. He was unaware that, at the cliff a few dozen meters away from the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall,y a white ant the size of a thumb. ¡°The Misty Sect has actually produced five naturally born spiritual beasts, their blood could be used for a blood sacrifice, refined into Blood Spirit Pills, no¡ I must immediately report this information to Little Wolf General.¡± The Shape-shifting Beast leaped forth like a ball rolling down the hill, then transformed into a white rabbit, hopping and bouncing towards the depths of Fuyun Gloomy Forest. Rooftop of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. Ye Feng, bored out of his mind, used a new function of the Spirit Beast Pavilion to scan the flora and fauna within sight, finding that aside from the Misty Eight Immortals and the Purifying Green Lotus, no other data could be read. This meant that only nine spiritual beasts existed on the summit of Misty Peak. Suddenly, Ye Feng looked at the river at the foot of the mountain and noticed several light spots in the riverbed, with several lines of blue text popping up in his view. [Steel-toothed Fish Monster: Lower Rank Demon Soldier Level] [Spotted Swordfish: Lower Rank Demon Soldier Level] ¡°Huh, it seems I¡¯ve discovered a bug!¡± Ye Feng shifted his gaze and found that within the Fuyun Gloomy Forest, numerous light spots had appeared, spewing out an overwhelming flood of messages. ¡°So it turns out, the second phase of the Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯s functions can also be used like this. This is an incredible tool for finding demonic beasts!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s breathing grew more rapid. With this function, the demon-ying operation would be much easier. Furthermore, it could be used to find heaven and earth spiritual medicine that might be missed by the naked eye, serving as a powerful auxiliary method to boost the foundation of the sect. Chapter 68: Spirit Light Talisman, Heading to Nanlu Mountain Range Chapter 68: Spirit Light Talisman, Heading to Nanlu Mountain Range Trantor: 549690339 Under the night sky. Ye Feng repeatedly scanned the surroundings of Misty Peak, and within a ten-mile radius, he¡¯d found at least a hundred demonic beasts, most of them of lower-ranked demon soldiers. Since he couldn¡¯t distinguish whether they were malevolent or benign, Ye Feng refrained from taking action. Moreover, he needed to protect his disciples and it was inappropriate to leave them. In the gloomy Fuyun forest. A rabbit, transformed by the Shape-shifting Beast, hopped into an underground cavern and found the Little Wolf General cultivating there. It reported everything it had seen and heard. ¡°What did you say? There are five naturally-born spiritual beasts on Misty Peak¡ I get it now. The person who thwarted the Heixuan Gate¡¯s blood sacrifice n a few days ago must be the Misty Sect¡¯s Sect Leader. Those five spiritual beasts must have been saved by him!¡± With some deduction, the Little Wolf General guessed the truth. ¡°Lord Little Wolf General, what should we do next? Launch a group attack on Misty Peak?¡± the Shape-shifting Beast inquired. ¡°Foolish! Misty Sect is only a dozen miles from Whitefloat City. Who knows if those from the Element Gathering Realm in the city will suddenlysh out?¡± the Little Wolf General sneered. ¡°However, Blood de has sent me a message, iming that the Demon ying Conference in Whitefloat City has already started. We can make our move when the Sect Leader of Misty Sect travels to a ce further from Whitefloat City.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The Shape-shifting Beast nodded its head. ¡°Heh heh heh! Just a few more Blood Spirit Pills, and I canplete my transformation, ascending to a true Demon General.¡± Inside the cavern, the cold voice of the Little Wolf General filled the air. The next morning. Ye Fengy on the roof of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, with his hands behind his head, a stalk of grass in his mouth, gazing at the sun rising slowly from behind the distant serrated mountains. A gentle breeze blew, leaving him feeling refreshed all over. ¡°Ding, the foundation of the disciples has been fully consolidated. Reward: one ¡®Spirit Light Talisman¡¯ of lower grade. Please continue your efforts, Sect Leader, to reach new heights!¡± The system notification suddenly sounded. Ye Feng blinked, sat up straight, and with just a thought, he caught a two-inch-wide, five-inch-long earth-colored talisman paper, written with many intricate symbols and miniature formations in dark red paint. [Name: Spirit Light Talisman] [Grade: Lower Grade] [Effect: Imprinted with a plethora of miniature formation symbols, it is a single-use consumable. Upon activation, it provides a miniature shield that can withstand any attack below the Element Gathering Realm for the duration of one hour.] Upon reading the information of the Spirit Light Talisman and initially not giving it much thought, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened when he saw that it could withstand any attack below the Element Gathering Realm. ¡°This is something good!¡± Ye Feng joyfully pocketed the Spirit Light Talisman and leapt to the ground, where he saw the disciples emerging from the great hall, their foundations now solidified. ¡°Good morning, Sect Leader!¡± The disciples all bowed in unison. ¡°Good!¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°Next, I¡¯ll introduce you to the new Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts, the Whitefloat Five Immortals, and our Misty Sect¡¯s treasured artifact.¡± The disciples looked at each other in perplexity. Ye Feng led them to the backyard, where for the first time they saw the Purifying Green Lotus in the pond, as well as the Whitefloat Five Immortals, Brother thead, and other Guardian Spirit Beasts surrounding it. ¡°Wow! A little piggy, should we steam or braise it?¡± ¡°Ah ya, there¡¯s a toad, I¡¯m so scared!¡± ¡°This little dog is so cute, should the spices include star anise, sugarcane, or Huangpi leaves?¡± The disciples gathered around, pointing at the Whitefloat Five Immortals and nearly drooling, frightening them into shivering. ¡°Brothers and sisters, please don¡¯t kill us!¡± The Whitefloat Five Immortals quickly knelt down to beg for mercy, startling the disciples, who all took three steps back¡ªexcept for Mo Ying, who did not move. ¡°Lower Rank Demon Soldiers can speak, these are natural spiritual beasts with spirit blood. In terms of value, they can be several times more valuable than ordinary demonic beasts,¡± Mo Ying advanced instead of retreating, pointing at the Whitefloat Five Immortals as she spoke. Ye Feng¡¯s gaze flickered slightly, and he thought to himself that Mo Ying truly was like a beginner vige NPC in a game, knowing everything. ¡°The Whitefloat Five Immortals were found by me in Whitefloat City, and I brought them back to Misty Peak on the way, now they serve as the mountain guardian spiritual beasts. Starting from today, I, the Sect Leader, will establish the Spirit Beast Pavilion, whose main members will be Brother thead, Lao Tie, Xiao Bai, Fox Da Hong, Dog Er Ha, Pig San Pang, Toad Si Chu, and Pumpkin Wu Gua,¡± Ye Feng pointed at the eight spiritual beasts present and introduced them. ¡°Pfft!¡± When the disciples heard about the formation of the Spirit Beast Pavilion, they were a little excited and expectant, but the moment they heard names like ¡°Fox Da Hong¡± and ¡°Dog Er Ha,¡± they couldn¡¯t hold back and burst outughing on the spot. The Whitefloat Five Immortals were puzzled and did not know what everyone wasughing at. Li Jiaojiao pointed at the Purifying Green Lotus in the pond, a look of surprise across her delicate face, and asked, ¡°Huh! When did a Blue Lotus grow in the pond, Sect Master Uncle, is this the sect¡¯s treasure you spoke of?¡± Ye Feng nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s correct, this is the sect¡¯s treasure ¡®Purifying Green Lotus,¡¯ capable of purifying many impurities. If you pay close attention, you¡¯ll be able to notice it for yourselves.¡± The disciples gathered around it. Shi Lei scooped up and drank a mouthful of water, finding it sweeter than before and containing traces of spiritual energy. If he weren¡¯t afraid of bursting from fullness, he would have wanted to rely on drinking this water every day for his cultivation. ¡°The air around the Purifying Green Lotus has be more ethereal, and it even gathers nature¡¯s spiritual energy,¡± Mo Ying said at this time. She had just used her Spirit Eyes to look around and found that, in addition to the spiritual energy vortex above, there seemed to be a trend of a new vortex forming around the Purifying Green Lotus. Once sessful, the concentration of spiritual energy on Misty Peak could be increased to twice what it was before, which could help increase the speed of cultivation. The other disciples also discovered the benefits of the Purifying Green Lotus. ¡°Sect Leader, I think we can build a small pavilion here to cover up the Purifying Green Lotus to protect it,¡± Huo Yunjie, who was rather meticulous, suggested, considering the potential threat. ¡°Yes!¡± The other disciples also came to the same realization. Ye Feng nodded and said, ¡°You make a good point. In a while, I will ask Master Li to build it. For now, Brother thead will be sufficient to guard it.¡± Afterward, the disciples sat around the Purifying Green Lotus to cultivate and found that the effects were indeed much better than usual. It wasn¡¯t until after breakfast that Ye Feng led his disciples to Five-Colors City, leaving Brother thead behind to stand guard alone. Brother thead stood up on its hind legs, watching as Ye Feng and his group gradually disappeared into the distance, feeling that something was amiss. Why was it the only one left to stand guard again while the others got to go out and have fun? ¡°Humph!¡± Brother thead let out a dissatisfied noise andy down beside the pond, taking a look at the Purifying Green Lotus, which made it feel a bit better. In the sky. The Shape-shifting Beast transformed into a cloud, noticing the existence of the Purifying Green Lotus and seeing Ye Feng leaving with the Whitefloat Five Immortals. It quickly transmitted the information to the Little Wolf General a hundred li away. By the time Ye Feng and his disciples arrived at Five-Colors City, it was already noon and the streets were filled with many people. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s the Immortal Masters from the Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Greetings to the Immortal Masters!¡± The city residents all greeted them warmly. Ye Feng and his disciples waved back and then asked someone for directions to find the approximate location of the new Spirit Mine in the Nanlu Mountain Range before flying over there. Meanwhile, Ye Feng checked his Prestige Points and found that they had exceeded 1500. The continuous effect from the soup he made yesterday seemed quite good. Among the thousands of people, there were always a few hundred who were ¡°touched¡± and genuinely approved of the Misty Sect. Moreover, as time passed, the Prestige Points would continue to rise slowly, which put Ye Feng in a cheerful mood. ¡°Five-Colors City has a poption of more than a hundred thousand and still has great potential for development,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself as he and his disciples entered the Nanlu Mountain Range. Unbeknownst to him, a pair of cold and watchful eyes stared at him from a hidden corner, brimming with murderous intent. Chapter 69: The Confused Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate Chapter 69: The Confused Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Ye Feng, you just wait for me!¡± The person hidden in the dense forest hissed through clenched teeth. After speaking, he lowered his head to look at his thick and strong legs, revealing an abnormal smile. The Nanlu mountain range extends from northwest to southeast, spanning dozens of miles in width and stretching for hundreds of miles, filled with mystical fog that makes flying difficult. Left with no choice, the group could only slow down. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, listen. Ahead there¡¯s a roaring sound of rushing water. The people from Five-Colors City said that the spirit mine seems to be within a few miles of a waterfall,¡± Shi Lei pointed ahead and said. Ye Feng observed the surroundings and discovered that the entire Nanlu mountain range was filled with fog, making even the ¡®Scouting¡¯ feature of the second stage of the Spirit Beast Pavilion practically useless with visibility less than thirty meters. For the sake of safety, Ye Feng said, ¡°Let¡¯s walk on foot.¡± ¡°Great Immortal, we can scout ahead!¡± At that moment, Fox Da Hong sprang up, waving frantically at Ye Feng. Ye Feng was startled, ¡°What kind of scouting method?¡± Fox Da Hong stood up like a human, its little paws constantly forming seals, then pointed towards the sky, and spiritual energy surged from the tips of its paws, forming a paper in mid-air, from which a one-foot tall war general emerged. ¡°Go on patrol!¡± Fox Da Hongmanded. The paper warrior general blinked, waving two small axes and with short steps ventured into the fog. ¡°Great Immortal, look, we can obtain the vision of the paper warrior general!¡± Fox Da Hong blew into the air, producing a light screen the size of a desk and disying the vision of the paper warrior general. ¡°The paper warrior general has this function too?¡± Ye Feng sat on the ground, cracking sunflower seeds while watching the light screen. After he had taken the Whitefloat Five Immortals into the Spirit Beast Pavilion, he had mastered this spell to the Perfect Stage, but had never heard about acquiring vision! ¡°This isn¡¯t a function of the ¡°Paper Warrior¡±, it¡¯s my own talent! I can ce a strand of thought into an object to gain vision of the surroundings, but the control range can¡¯t exceed three hundred zhang,¡± Fox Da Hong said with a giggle, covering its mouth. Because it had stopped maintaining the sealing gesture, causing the spell to interrupt, the paper warrior general froze in ce. Fox Da Hong looked embarrassed, quickly formed seals again, and continued to control the paper warrior general to scout the area. ¡°This spell is quite good; can we learn it?¡± Ouyang Yu, who was sitting next to Fox Da Hong, asked. ¡°They¡¯ve only practiced this secret technique to a Minor Achievement stage, they can¡¯t teach you. If you want to learn, I¡¯ll teach youter,¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°Yah!¡± At that moment, the little white fox that was lying on Li Jiaojiao¡¯s shoulder stood on end, pointing towards a distant location. ¡°Xiao Bai has signaled an rm, there¡¯s danger approaching,¡± Li Jiaojiao quickly warned. Seeing this, Mo Ying immediately used ¡°All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡± to scout the surroundings, and after a moment, her gaze sharpened, ¡°There are strong opponents nearby, everyone be careful!¡± Ye Feng put away the sunflower seeds and stood up. A Spirit Origin Clock appeared in his palm as he prepared to face the oing battle. A ¡°crack¡± sound came from a distance. In the light screen produced by Fox Da Hong, one could clearly see a hefty ck pig leg descending from the sky, crushing the paper warrior general to bits. ¡°Great Immortal, there¡¯s a formidable enemy!¡± The light screen from Fox Da Hong shattered, and with a terrified look, it reported the situation to Ye Feng. ¡°Understood,¡± Ye Feng nodded slightly, ¡°Be on guard!¡± The Misty Sect disciples formed a circle, strictly defending the perimeter. ¡°Hehehe!¡± An arrogant and familiar hoarse voice came from afar, followed by the heavy and muffled sound of a beast treading on the earth, as a figure approximately two meters tall tore through the fog and came into everyone¡¯s line of sight. This person wore a ck cloak that concealed their true face, holding a ck square shield in the left hand and a heavy saber in the right hand, exuding a cold aura of killing intent. Wherever they passed, the weeds bent low, as if in fear. ¡°Ye Feng, this is the day you die!¡± The neer let out a hoarse, chilling voice. Ye Feng blinked, ¡°Do I know you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s only been a few days, and you damn well don¡¯t recognize the sect leader?¡± The neer tore off the cloak, revealing his true face. What a freak! Except for his face, his body was wrapped in ck scales, and the most exaggerated part was that he actually had a pair of one-meter-long pig legs, but they reflected a cold metallic sheen, clearly a pair of fake legs. ¡°Heixuan Gate sect leader?¡± Ye Feng finally recognized the other person when he saw that face. ¡°Correct, it is indeed the sect leader!¡± The Heixuan Gate sect leader let out a ferociousugh, ¡°Surprised, aren¡¯t you? With the help of Little Wolf General, the sect leader has attached Puppet Long Legs and put on Demi-Transformed Demon Beast Scale Armor. Plus the Puppet Army surrounding us, I¡¯ll make sure you have no ce to be buried!¡± No sooner had his voice fallen than a dozen wolf-shaped puppets emerged from the mist, each two meters long, with fierce teeth and red glinting eyes. ¡°Attack, grind them to dust!¡± The Heixuan Gate sect leader didn¡¯t waste any words and immediately ordered the attack. ¡°Vitality Bullet!¡± Ye Feng immediately said. The disciples of the Misty Sect, who were standing in a circle, immediately formed hand seals with one hand. A cyclone gathered in their palms and then they ¡°bang¡±unched a fist-sized high-pressure, high-speed air cannon. Boom! Boom! Boom! The Puppet Wild Wolves hadn¡¯t even closed in before they were blown away by the Vitality Bullets, crashing to the ground, but they quickly got up again to continue their assault. ¡°Sword Combat Technique!¡± Seizing the opportunity, Mo Ying had already drawn her sword from its sheath. Leveraging the spell ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡± to wield her swordbat technique, a cold sword light shed by, and the seven Puppet Wild Wolves closest to the group were cut in half at the waist. ¡°Falling Petals in Profusion!¡± ¡°Vitality Bullet!¡± ¡°Spirit Disc Flying de!¡± ¡°Fiery Cloud Palm!¡± Jia Yn, Huo Yunjie, Shi Lei, and other disciples all unleashed their strongest powers. In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen Puppet Wild Wolves,parable to Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level Monster Beasts, were smashed to scrap, scattered across the ground. ¡°How is this possible!¡± The Heixuan Gate sect leader¡¯s pupils shrank, ¡°Wait, how can your cultivation levels be so high?¡± Only then did the disciples of the Misty Sect reveal their full cultivation auras. Two at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, one at the seventh, two at the sixth, and the rest at least at the peak of the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement ¨C a fact that truly startled the Heixuan Gate sect leader. ¡°How could a lower rank sect have such a lineup?¡± The Heixuan Gate sect leader eximed in shock; he had thought that with the attack of more than a dozen Puppet Wild Wolves, he could create mayhem among the Misty Sect disciples and disrupt Ye Feng¡¯s formation. Then, he could take advantage of the chaos. But what happened was that Ye Feng didn¡¯t even blink, and his disciples had already quickly and neatly dealt with all the Puppet Wild Wolves. Ye Feng, holding the Spirit Origin Clock, stepped forward, his gaze resting on the Heixuan Gate sect leader¡¯s legs, ¡°Why would you put on a pair of big pig legs?¡± ¡°These are puppet legs!¡± the Heixuan Gate sect leader said angrily. ¡°Aren¡¯t they just pig legs?¡± Ye Feng blinked. ¡°Shut your mouth! These are not pig legs¡ Dammit, you dareunch a sneak attack, this is against the martial code of honor!¡± The Heixuan Gate sect leader was about to explode in anger, but then he saw Ye Feng suddenly hurl the Spirit Origin Clock at him, whistling through the air with a hair-raising sound. ng! The Heixuan Gate sect leader hastily raised his left hand, which held a ck shield to block, only to find the Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact dented inward, and the sheer force of the impact sent him stumbling back more than ten meters, his legs plowing two half-foot deep grooves in the ground. ¡°Eh, not dead?¡± Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. Chapter 70: The New Spirit Mine Dispute, Earth Frenzied Lizard Chapter 70: The New Spirit Mine Dispute, Earth Frenzied Lizard Trantor: 549690339 Just now, Ye Feng had intentionally spoken to the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate for two reasons: one was to divert the opponent¡¯s attention, and the other was to covertly build up his strength. Although the strike wasn¡¯t his full power, it still carried at least seventy percent of his strength. However, it only managed to dent the ck shield. ¡°Cough cough cough!¡± At this moment, the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate coughed violently, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. With a ¡°crack¡± sound, the shield in his hand finally shattered. ¡°To shatter a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact with one strike, this power¡ flee!¡± Theplexion of the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate changed drastically. Just then, through the cracks of the shattered shield, he saw Ye Feng¡¯s rapidly approaching fist and hurriedly dodged, filled with shock and fear. Whoosh! The Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate¡¯srge pig-like legs began to exert force, and he ran even faster than before, leaving several afterimages in his wake. ¡°This speed¡¡± Ye Feng¡¯s punch missed its target. He watched as the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate darted into the fog and disappeared after a few leaps. The other disciples also opened their mouths in surprise. ¡°So these puppet pig legs were not meant for fighting, but for fleeing!¡± Li Jiaojiaomented in a low voice. Ye Feng hadn¡¯t expected the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate¡¯s pig legs to be so powerful; that speed was even faster than a fully mastered Wind Spirit Step. At that time, Mo Ying asked, ¡°Sect Leader, what do we do now?¡± Ye Feng nced at the scattered Puppet Wild Wolves on the ground. ¡°Gather any usable materials.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The disciples began to collect them. Once the materials were gathered and stored in the System Space, Ye Feng led his disciples cautiously towards the Spirit Mine. In a dense forest enveloped by fog. The Sect Leader of Heixuan Gatey on the ground panting heavily, his tongue hanging out like a dog that had run hundreds of miles. The Tyrant de Grand Elder held a long de beside a mighty tiger, eyeing the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate, and demanded, ¡°Where is the Puppet Wolf Squad?¡± Upon hearing this, the face of the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate changed. The squad, purchased specifically for attacking the Spirit Mine and temporarily under hismand, was hijacked by him in a vengeance-fueled n to ambush Ye Feng. He had thought he could swallow the whole Misty Sect and take all the glory for himself. But to his dismay, he had failed! Should Little Wolf General find out, he would surely be skinned alive! ¡°I was ambushed by the Misty Sect!¡± The Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate wore a serious expression as he started his deceit, ¡°You have no idea, the battle was tragic. Even my Heixuan Shield was shattered; if I hadn¡¯t desperately fled, you wouldn¡¯t see me anymore.¡± The Tyrant de Grand Elder furrowed his white brows, feeling that the matter was not simple. After a brief thought, he cursed in a low voice, ¡°Well, well, so it was you who led the Puppet Wolf Squad to surround and attack the Misty Sect. But instead of seizing the chicken, you lost the rice. Now that we¡¯ve lost the Puppet Wolf Squad, we¡¯ll definitely be at a disadvantage in the fight for the Spirit Mine. When Little Wolf General pins the me on us, it will be more than you can handle!¡± Hearing this, the Tyrant de Grand Elder was so furious he felt like chopping the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate with his de. ¡°I didn¡¯t, don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡± the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate immediately retorted. The mouth of the Tyrant de Grand Elder twitched, but thinking of the importance of Little Wolf General¡¯s n, he suppressed his rage and said, ¡°From now on, act ording to my instructions. If you dare to mess up again, don¡¯t me my de for chopping at your pig head!¡± With those words, the Tyrant de Grand Elder raised his long de high, unleashing a powerful aura that even dissipated the nearby mist. ¡°I will definitely obey!¡± The survival instinct of the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate surged wildly as he kneeled, begging for mercy and kowtowing. The Tyrant de Grand Elder was hardly pacified but ultimately sheathed his de. ¡°Squeak, squeak!¡± At that moment, a ck rat scurried over and jumped onto the Grand Elder¡¯s palm, chittering at him excitedly. ¡°Good, not only the Misty Sect but also Feathers Sect, Falling Mountain Sect, and several other sects have arrived at the Spirit Mine. Our n canmence,¡± the Tyrant de Grand Elderughed heartily. Miles away. Ye Feng and hispanions reached a mountain valley where the mist was thin and visibility stretched for over a thousand meters. Beneath a cliff of rock, there was arge cave whose destination was unknown, surrounded by over a hundred people from various sects, including high-ranked sects like the Feathers Sect and middle-ranked sects like the Falling Mountain Sect, among a dozen others. ¡°Huh, the Misty Sect has arrived too.¡± ¡°A lower-ranked sect, so what if they¡¯re here?¡± ¡°No matter whoes, we from the Feathers Sect must take the lion¡¯s share of the Spirit Mine.¡± The disciples from the various sects discussed among themselves upon seeing Ye Feng and his group. Ye Feng couldn¡¯t care less about thesements and nced around, realizing there were no familiar faces. He then sat down with his disciples, took out various kinds of food, and began replenishing their strength. The other sects saw this scene and their expressions turned weird. At such a time, they still felt like eating? ¡°Lao Tie, you go back to the sect and wait,¡± Ye Feng patted the Iron w Dragon Eagle, which nodded and soared into the sky. The Spirit Mine was underground and the Iron w Dragon Eagle was a Flying Spirit Beast, unsuitable for entering. Waiting outside could be dangerous, so returning to the sect was the best choice. ¡°Yo, there are so many people?¡± At this moment, the Tyrant de Grand Elder rode on a Mighty Fierce Tiger, apanied by over a dozen disciples from the Tyrant de Sect, each at least at the fifth level of Qi Refinement, and their presence instantly overshadowed the other sects. Ye Feng nced at the Tyrant de Grand Elder and noticed the man was looking straight ahead as if he did not notice anyone else¡¯s presence. ¡°The time is almost up. The High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast, the ¡®Earth Frenzied Lizard¡¯ guarding the Spirit Mine, should being out to hunt for food soon. We will ambush itter, and thenpete for the Spirit Mine based on our abilities,¡± spoke the Great Elder from the Feathers Sect, dressed in a green robe, appearing kind and friendly, and exuding the aura of a ninth-level Qi Refinement Peak cultivator. The Great Elder from the Feathers Sect had not yet attempted to break through to the Element Gathering Realm. He had been umting his strength, and was rumored to be one of the highly regarded cultivators in Whitefloat City most likely to make a breakthrough. Inparison to the Tyrant de Grand Elder, who had failed in his advancement, the words of the Feathers Sect¡¯s Grand Elder carried more weight. ¡°All right, then we¡¯ll follow the Feathers Sect Great Elder¡¯s n.¡± None of the other sects objected. The Tyrant de Grand Elder had long been brewing his own ns and was not interested in causing unnecessaryplications, remaining silent throughout. Everyone quickly scattered and hid in the nearby dense forests. ¡°Sect Leader, how much longer do we have to wait?¡± In the bushes, Xia He, obscured by shrubbery, felt her neck itch and quickly lowered her voice to ask. ¡°Don¡¯t rush, just keep waiting! Andter, when we attack the Earth Frenzied Lizard, we¡¯ll just go through the motions,¡± Ye Feng instructed seriously. ¡°What¡¯s ¡®going through the motions¡¯?¡± asked Ouyang Yu, the youngest among them. ¡°Don¡¯t you know how to swim? ¡®Going through the motions¡¯ means making it look like you¡¯re making a big effort, but actually doing as little as possible. This way, we can conserve our strength forter,¡± Ye Feng exined. ¡°Oh, I got it!¡± The disciples nodded one after another. They waited for half an hour. Not until the sun began to tilt westward did they hear a ¡°thump, thump, thump¡± of heavy footstepsing from the cave, like a herd of massive elephants in stampede, shaking the ground itself. ¡°It¡¯sing!¡± Ye Feng focused his attention. A ck lizard, over ten meters in length, crawled out of the cave, covered in scales asrge as bowls and with spikes on its tail. A dark red horn grew on its head, making it look imposing. This was the Earth Frenzied Lizard! A High-rank Demon Soldier Level Peak Demon Beast. As it emerged from the cave, it cautiously flicked its tongue in all directions before continuing forward. ¡°Attack!¡± At that moment, the Great Elder of the Feathers Sect shouted. Numerous beams of light surged from the bushes, mming into the rock wall, causing a massive copse of boulders that instantly blocked the cave entrance, cutting off the Earth Frenzied Lizard¡¯s retreat. ¡°Charge, y the Earth Frenzied Lizard!¡± The others burst out of the bushes, unleashing waves of formidable energy. Chapter 71: Everyone Slacking Off, A Sudden Incident Chapter 71: Everyone cking Off, A Sudden Incident Trantor: 549690339 The battle was imminent! ¡°Disciples of the Misty Sect, prepare your Vitality Bullets and bombard with all your might!¡± Ye Feng bellowed, appearing exceptionally earnest. The disciples knew this was the signal for ¡°going through the motions,¡± so they all unleashed Vitality Bullets, creating a series of air cannons with a mighty roar, but when striking the Earth Frenzied Lizard, not a single scale was knocked off. ¡°Aim for its eyes, not the back.¡± ¡°Watch the back row!¡± ¡°Look, it¡¯s exposed its rear, attack!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s face turned red from shouting, and he even heaved a huge rock and smashed it towards the beast to show he was working hard indeed. People from other sects, upon hearing the sky-shaking roar from the Misty Sect and seeing how earnest they looked, immediately thought to themselves how foolish they were for not conserving strength. That¡¯s right! All the sects were merely going through the motions as well. They were all shrewd, understanding the importance of conserving strength. However, what the disciples of the other sects didn¡¯t know was that the Misty Sect was the champion at going through the motions in the entire field! Because their output relied solely on shouting! The Tyrant de Grand Elder spotted Ye Feng shouting himself red and the Misty Sect disciples equally straining, and he thought disdainfully: ¡°Indeed a bunch of fools. Once you¡¯ve exhausted yourselves enough and entered the cave, we¡¯ll torture you slowly.¡± Boom! Finally, the Earth Frenzied Lizard toppled under the ¡°minimal effort¡± siege of the hundreds of cultivators, its life force slowly fading. It was indeed at the level of a High-rank Demon Soldier, but even with hundreds of cultivators holding back, the force was still terrifying. Only those in the Element Gathering Realm could remain unharmed in such a confrontation. ¡°Hahaha, with the Earth Frenzied Lizard taken care of, the biggest threat beneath the cave is gone, we can move the rocks and enter,¡±ughed the Great Elder of the Feathers Sect. ¡°Right, how shall we divide the Earth Frenzied Lizard?¡± ¡°Its scales are extremely tough, it can be made into superior armor, we can¡¯t waste it.¡± Two sect leaders from middle-rank sects hastily spoke up. The Great Elder of the Feathers Sect pondered for a moment and then said: ¡°This time, everyone has exerted effort, especially the Misty Sect, which deserves praise. So, how about we distribute the Earth Frenzied Lizard¡¯s scales, ws, teeth, and other useful materials ording to the number of people?¡± For everyone present,pared to the Spirit Mine, the Earth Frenzied Lizard was just a minor bonus and not worth wasting too much time on, so they agreed. In less than the time it takes an incense stick to burn, the Earth Frenzied Lizard waspletely divvied up, with the Misty Sect receiving an entire w and ten scales for ¡°exerting the most effort.¡± At that moment, the rocks blocking the cave entrance were also cleared. People swarmed in, fearing they would miss out on the Spirit Mines. The cave wasrge and spacious inside, the narrowest part still 10 meters wide and 5 meters high; the environment was fairly dry, with wind blowing through as if connected to a lengthy air vent. A hundred or so people from a dozen sects entered. Some had glowing palms, some had shining bald heads, others were radiant all over, and still, others lit torches, brightening the path. Ye Feng led his disciples, walking at the very end. But unfortunately, the Tyrant de Grand Elder was walking alone right behind them, keeping pace side by side with them, which made Ye Feng a bit ufortable. As for the disciples of the Tyrant de Sect, they were moving ahead at the front with the Feathers Sect. Once everyone was inside the cave, a dark shadow appeared at the entrance, letting out a sinister chuckle. ¡°When you¡¯ve all reached the deepest part, you¡¯ll know what despair is, hahaha!¡± The cave had no branches and continued to wind downwards, taking everyone about three hundred meters underground. Suddenly, the way ahead opened up. Before their eyesy an enormous underground chamber, about ten meters high and several dozen meters wide, extending for hundreds of meters. The rocks and ground of this chamber glittered with spiritual light, illuminating the entire space. ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Jade Ore.¡± ¡°There¡¯s zing Gold here too.¡± ¡°I have quite a bit of Spirit Copper Mine here.¡± ¡°The Sect Leader spotted a small amount of lower grade Spirit Stones.¡± Over a hundred cultivators arrived at this ce and recognized the Spirit Mines around them, all of which were rare materials suitable for refining lower grade Spiritual Artifacts. ¡°The entire Spirit Mine is worth at least three thousand lower grade Spirit Stones. Even if divided evenly, each sect can make a substantial profit.¡± ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up and start mining!¡± The people from various sects scattered in all directions, seizing the opportunity to mine as much as possible before it was all gone. Boom! But just at that moment, the ceiling of the cavern where the Spirit Mine was located suddenly copsed. Countless giant rocks weighing tens of thousands of pounds fell, followed by streams of quicksand and cold, wet mud. Fortunately, everyone present was a cultivator with incredibly quick reflexes. They all narrowly dodged, sparing themselves from the eternal embarrassment of ¡°cultivators crushed to death by falling rocks.¡± ¡°Run for the exit!¡± The Feathers Sect Grand Elder shouted urgently, flying over first. ng! A heavy de suddenly shed out from a dark corner, casting a bright ten-meter-long de light. The Feathers Sect Grand Elder hurriedly formed a hand seal with one hand, channeling the Protective Spirit Light. Then, he threw a round shield that grew as big as a table, blocking it in front of him. ng! A massive sound exploded, almost piercing everyone¡¯s eardrums. The Feathers Sect Grand Elder found his shield being cleaved open, his eyelids twitching, but the de light was stopped, and he breathed a sigh of relief. However, just then, there was a sudden ¡°thud!¡± He looked down to find a heavy de piercing through his chest. He quickly turned his head to see a two-meter-tall giant stepping on a pair of puppet pig¡¯s legs, his face full of scorn. ¡°So much for the Feathers Sect Grand Elder,¡± sneered the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate. With a horizontal swipe of the de, the Feathers Sect Grand Elder was split in two, his life and path extinguished, causing the pupils of the other cultivators who were trying to escape to dte abruptly. At that moment, the Tyrant de Grand Elder appeared, riding a Mighty Fierce Tiger anding out of the shadowy corner, holding a long de high. It was his full-powered strike that forced the Feathers Sect Grand Elder to defend with all his might. As for the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate, he was responsible for the backstab. The two coordinated seamlessly, instantly taking down the Feathers Sect Grand Elder, a Qi Refinement ninthyer peak expert who had cultivated arduously for many years. ¡°The Great Elder has fallen!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Tyrant de Grand Elder and the mysterious person!¡± ¡°Bullshit mysterious person, that¡¯s the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate!¡± ¡°We¡¯re finished, it looks like the Tyrant de Grand Elder is also an undercover agent for the Demon Race. We¡¯re trapped a hundred meters underground, in grave danger!¡± The cultivators from each sect wore faces of horror. Through the whole ordeal, Ye Feng remained very calm, while the other disciples had already disappeared without a trace. Above ground. Mo Ying, Shi Lei, and ten other disciples all appeared. At the moment of crisis, Ye Feng had them immediately perform the First Grade Spell ¡°Earth Escape¡± to hide within the earth, thus avoiding the danger. Li Jiaojiao asked, ¡°Big brother, what should we do next?¡± Shi Lei pointed to the entrance of the cavern that had once again been blocked with rocks and said, ¡°Look, the entrance to the cavern has been sealed again. Let¡¯s break it from the outside to allow others to escape.¡± ¡°Woooo!¡± At that moment, several Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level Netherworld Wolves leaped out from the bushes, attacking upon sight of Mo Ying and the other disciples. ¡°Vitality Bullet!¡± All the disciples performed the ranged Spell simultaneously, sting to death these Netherworld Wolves that were as good as delivering themselves to their doom. At this moment, three hundred meters underground. The entire underground cavern had copsed, and many cultivators were buried beneath the rubble, their fate unknown. As for Ye Feng, since he had been at the back of the group all along, he was the first to jump into the tunnel and wasn¡¯t buried under the rocks. By his side, there were a dozen other lucky disciples from various sects. Chapter 72: Sect Master Ye’s Invincible Might Chapter 72: Sect Master Ye¡¯s Invincible Might Trantor: 549690339 ¡°It seems there are still some people who didn¡¯t get buried, might as well take care of them on the way!¡± The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect scanned Ye Feng¡¯s group with a detached gaze, issuing a low and chilly voice. Upon hearing this, the disciples of various sects felt their hair stand on end. At this stage, other people had been buried under giant rocks, quicksand, and soil¡ªeven if their lives weren¡¯t in danger, they wouldn¡¯t be able to escape anytime soon. With just these dozen or so little shrimps, they wouldn¡¯t even suffice to fill the gap between the Great Elder¡¯s teeth! ¡°It¡¯s over, we¡¯re done for!¡± ¡°No! I think we can still save ourselves, after all, we still have Sect Master Ye from the Misty Sect, right?¡± ¡°Crap! Sect Master Ye is just a mortal, more like a mascot. The fact he¡¯s still alive at this point is just good luck, relying on him is less realistic than buying a coffin right now.¡± The disciples from all the major sects were on the verge of tears. Facing the entrance guardian-like Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect and the fearsome puppet-transformed leader of Heixuan Gate, everyone felt they had no hope of survival. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, the leader of Heixuan Gate, holding a heavy de, seemed to ignore them, and with a solemn expression, he looked at Ye Feng and said in a deep voice, ¡°Ye Feng, you are indeed still alive!¡± The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect just sneered and said, ¡°So what if Ye Feng is alive? The other disciples of the Misty Sect are buried; once we join forces to deal with him, we¡¯ll kill all the buried cultivators on the spot and activate the Blood Sacrifice Array.¡± ¡°Good!¡± The leader of Heixuan Gate nodded in agreement. Listening to the dialogue between the two, the dozen or so cultivators were dumbfounded. Two senior cultivators at the peak of Qi Refinement Nine Heavy were actually nning to join forces against Ye Feng, a mere mortal? Did we hear that correctly? Everyone¡¯s brain seemed to hit a snag. ¡°Kill!¡± At that moment, the two powerhouses made their move. ¡°Earthsplitter sh!¡± The leader of Heixuan Gate and the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect simultaneously executed this First Grade Spell that had reached Perfection, sending two ten-meter-long brilliant de lights intersecting towards Ye Feng. In an instant, the temperature in the tunnel plummeted. Even as mere onlookers, the dozen or so cultivators felt a chill run through their bodies, and the thought of taking action was extinguished. Whoosh! Ye Feng hurriedly performed the Nine Heavens Thunder Kick, leaping to the top of the tunnel and grabbing tightly onto the rock, pressing himself firmly against the ceiling. As for the de lights, they missed their target, slicing open two intersecting trenches in the ground, startling the dozen or so cultivators with flying debris. ¡°Leaping three zhang high in an instant, Sect Master Ye is definitely not a mortal!¡± ¡°He is one in ten thousand, a Body Cultivator!¡± ¡°It seems we really might be saved after all!¡± The crowd was overjoyed. Roar! Just then, the hidden Mighty Fierce Tiger roared deafeningly, its agile body leaping into mid-air, its jaws snapping at Ye Feng. ¡°Bring it on!¡± Ye Feng was not rmed but delighted. ng! The two-meter-tall Spirit Origin Clock suddenly crashed down, and just as the Mighty Fierce Tiger managed to leap into mid-air, attempting to twist its body to dodge, it was still a fraction too slow and was heavily smashed on the head. ¡°Woo-ao¡¡± With a mournful howl, the Mighty Fierce Tiger fell to the ground, barely clinging to life, struggling a few times before dying on the spot. ¡°He killed the Mighty Fierce Tiger with one blow?¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye is too fierce!¡± The eyes of those dozen or so cultivators shone brightly. In an instant, Ye Feng found that his Prestige Points had increased by fifteen, but with a great battle underway, he couldn¡¯t care less about Prestige Points. He lunged forward, catching the Spirit Origin Clock, and smashed it towards the leader of Heixuan Gate. ¡°You dare kill my mount!¡± The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect roared angrily, instantly appearing beside the leader of Heixuan Gate, and together with him, they swung their des, striking the Spirit Origin Clock with a ¡°ng.¡± However, both of them were so numbed by the terrifying force that they retreated several meters, and even their broadsword and heavy de were dented from the impact. ¡°My hundred-pound heavy de!¡± The leader of the Heixuan Gate was in agony. That was the weapon he had recently started using and it had felt so right in his grasp, but after just one hit, it now had a nick and its spirit greatly diminished. ¡°Let¡¯s pull back and exhaust him with an array,¡± the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect thought of retreating, ready to escape from the entrance. ¡°The entrance has been sealed by me,¡± the leader of the Heixuan Gate suddenly said. ¡°Are you dumb or what?¡± the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect red with rage. ¡°I sealed it to cut off our escape route, but who the hell knew that we would be the clowns!¡± the leader of the Heixuan Gate shouted. The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect was speechless. He felt that he must have done something wrong in hisst life, otherwise, why would he end up with such a dim-witted teammate as the Heixuan Gate leader. Boom! Ye Feng once again lifted the Spirit Origin Clock, shrinking it to the size of a teacup andunched it at the fastest speed. The leader of the Heixuan Gate hastily raised his heavy de to defend. But against Ye Feng¡¯s strike that nearly equaled the ¡°Power of Seven Bnces,¡± the heavy de was smashed in half, and the Spirit Origin Clock, carrying fragments of the shattered de, continued its assault, pinning the leader of the Heixuan Gate against the rock wall. This executioner who had blood-sacrificed his whole Heixuan Gate ultimately fell here, three hundred meters underground. ¡°No!¡± The eyes of the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect turned bloodshot. He fiercely stabbed his broadsword into the ground and swallowed a red elixir, his hair wildly flying while his whole aura was unleashed. His muscles explosively grew, and his body sprouted grey wolf fur, turning him into the image of a towering werewolf. ¡°I will kill you!¡± The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect raised his broadsword and aimed a chop at Ye Feng¡¯s head. ¡°Sect Master Ye, be careful!¡± The cultivators, who had already be avid fans of Ye Feng, quickly alerted him, their eyes filled with concern. Without the Spirit Origin Clock at hand, Ye Feng could only take out the nicked broadsword he obtained from the Heixuan Gate from the System Space and block with it in front of him. ng! Ye Feng realized that the power of the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect had unexpectedly surged to five times that of Brother thead, not much less than his own. ¡°Sect Master Ye, this seems to be ¡®Half-Demonic Transformation,¡¯ a method by which a member of the Human Race bes half demon. It can make one as powerful as a Demi-transformed Demon Beast, and the defense is remarkably strong as well,¡± a young girl cultivator dressed in red quickly warned. ¡°Oh, thanks for that!¡± Ye Feng suddenly understood, and with a powerful jolt, he threw off the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect. Holding the nicked broadsword, he kept swinging, but all his attacks were blocked by his opponent. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to take the ¡®Demonic Transformation Elixir¡¯ so soon, it was all your doing!¡± The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect was like a humanoid beast, only capable of brute-force attacks. Ye Feng¡¯s gaze sharpened as he grasped the key. He nced at the Spirit Origin Clockying behind the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect, leaped into the air above him, and as he passed over the Great Elder, he brought the broadsword shing down, which the Great Elder deflected with a horizontal strike. ¡°Pathetic tricks¡ huh?¡± The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect was about to scoff when he suddenly realized that Ye Feng hadnded behind him and picked up the indestructible Spirit Origin Clock. ¡°Seal!¡± Ye Feng erged the Spirit Origin Clock to two meters in height and covered the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect from above at lightning-fast speed, trapping him inside. Within the Spirit Origin Clock. The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect kept striking, but he couldn¡¯t breach the defense, and what¡¯s more, a strange sealing force descended, making him feel sleepy. He was about to sumb to slumber. But just then, the Spirit Origin Clock suddenly sprang upwards, allowing the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect to see the scene before him again. Before he could rejoice, however, a chilling sensation overcame him. At this moment. Ye Feng and the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect passed by each other. Apanied by a glint of bright de light, the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect sensed impending doom, pressing his hands to his neck only to feel a burning heat. ¡°So¡ so powerful!¡± The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect clutched his throat, his pupils starting to dte. Chapter 73 - 73 On the Importance of Last Hitting, Twin Monsters Attack Chapter 73: On the Importance of Last Hitting, Twin Monsters Attack Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Won?¡± The dozen or so cultivators were delighted. Pat-da! At that moment, Ye Feng had alreadynded on the ground, maintaining the action of holding the sword with one hand, the tip of the sword pointing towards the ground, blood flowing down the de, dripping onto the earth drop by drop. Although the sound was not loud, in this 300-meter-deep tunnel, it was like thunder, shocking and stirring the heart. Boom! Just then, several figures burst through the boulders fallen from the spirit mine and leaped into the tunnel, finally escaping their predicament. ¡°Haha, we made it out!¡± ¡°Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect, and Sect Master of Heixuan Gate, you two traitors who have sided with the Demon Race, now let us finish you off¡ eh?¡± These dozen or so people saw Ye Feng standing with his sword, noticed the blood dripping from its tip, and then saw the motionless body of the Sect Master of Heixuan Gate not far away, their pupils constricting. Thud! At this moment, the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect could not hold on any longer, his body falling to the ground, still in a half-demonic transformation. ¡°Dead¡ dead?¡± The dozen or so people with dust-covered faces said in astonishment, staring at the scene before them as if in a dream. After the copse of the spirit mine, nearly a hundred people were crushed under the boulders, with most still trapped and currently unable toe out. These dozen or so individuals were all sect leaders from lower and middle-rank sects with cultivation levels above the seventh level of Qi Refinement, so they managed to escape first and nned to gang up on the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect and the Sect Master of Heixuan Gate. As they escaped, each sect leader had already thought through their strategies on how to besiege their targets. But now, they found that reality was different from what they had envisaged. The Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect and the Sect Master of Heixuan Gate were actually dead! ¡°What did we miss?¡± The recently freed sect leaders hastily asked. The Sect Leader of the Falling Mountain Sect from among these middle-rank sects searched for their beloved daughter among the disciples and quickly asked, ¡°My daughter, what happened before?¡± The girl in red who was called upon pointed at Ye Feng, saying with an admiring face, ¡°Dad, it was Sect Master Ye of the Misty Sect! He alone dealt with the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect and the Sect Master of Heixuan Gate.¡± Upon hearing this, the dozen or so sect leaders all widened their eyes, staring at Ye Feng as if they had seen a ghost, eximing in unison, ¡°Sect Master Ye, a mere mortal, how could that be possible?¡± At this time, Ye Feng slowly stood up, wiped the blood off the de, and stored it in his System Space. ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, the fallen Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect sprung back to life, his eyes blood-red, he lifted his longsword ready to strike, shouting at the same time, ¡°Ye Feng, even if I die, I will not let you go!¡± This moment frightened everyone present. Even Ye Feng was so surprised that his eyes widened. ying dead? However, Ye Feng was not afraid. Even if the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect came back to life, he could kill him again. As for those dozen or so sect leaders, their eyes were filled with rage. Upon hearing the Great Elder¡¯s words, they were certain it had indeed been Ye Feng who killed the Sect Master of Heixuan Gate and the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect! This news was simply too shocking! But as they saw the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect swinging his sword at Ye Feng, the pupils of the sect leaders present constricted, ready to intervene. Pu-chi! Suddenly, the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect stopped in his tracks, looked down at the sword thrust through his chest, his body trembling, trying to look back, but the sword swept sideways, bisecting him. This time, the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect was truly dead. ¡°Sect Master, you forgot to deliver the finishing blow.¡± From the darkness, the voice of Mo Ying could be heard. The next moment, all ten disciples of the Misty Sect gathered, with Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao extending their hands, casting ¡°Fiery Cloud Palm¡± to illuminate the vicinity. ¡°Indeed, I actually forgot to finish him off!¡± Ye Feng said, realizing suddenly. Watching all the disciples arrive, Ye Feng knew they had breached the entrance, then he picked up the Spirit Origin Clock and, without caring whether the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate was dead or not, smashed it directly onto him. The already stone-cold Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate: ¡°¡¡± If he had still been alive, the first thing he would have wanted to say was, ¡°Ye Feng, there is something I am not sure whether I should say or not!¡± Although Ye Feng did not know why the Sect Leader of Tyrant de Sect hade back to life, this scene had effectively shut all the other sect leaders¡¯ mouths. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master Ye, for your assistance. We are deeply grateful.¡± The attitudes of the various sect leaders changed drastically as they hurriedly expressed their thanks. They looked at the disciples of the Misty Sect, mistaking their luck for avoiding being crushed when the Spirit Mine cavern copsed, without realizing that they had used ¡°Earth Escape¡± to reach the surface. To everyone¡¯s gratitude, Ye Feng looked at his prestige points continuing to rise, feeling joy in his heart, but his expression remained calm as he waved his hand and said to everyone: ¡°Don¡¯t mention it, we from Misty Sect just acted as the situation called for¡ By the way, aren¡¯t the rest of you going to rescue people?¡± ¡°Ah! I recall now, I still have nine disciples trapped under the rubble.¡± ¡°I have eight disciples!¡± ¡°My disciples, your master is here to save you!¡± The sect leaders suddenly realized the problem and quickly cast spells to move the fallen rocks and dig out the trapped cultivators. Half an incense stickter. Everyone had been freed from the trap. Although some disciples, with their lower cultivation levels, had been seriously injured, they ultimately held onto their lives. And Ye Feng took advantage of this moment toplete his looting, taking away anything useful found on the bodies of the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate and the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect, naturally including the Mighty Fierce Tiger who had been killed by the Spirit Origin Clock. Due to the disaster, the sects temporarilycked the strength to mine the Spirit Mine further and, fearing a secondary copse of the mine tunnel, hurriedly returned to the surface, standing near the entrance of the cave. ¡°Who would have thought that the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect would turn out to be a traitor!¡± The Sect Leader of the Falling Mountain Sect looked at the dozen or so Tyrant de Sect disciples lying on the ground, barely alive, and frowned. When the people were dug out from the ruins, everyone found that the Tyrant de Sect disciples were all weak, clearly drugged by the Great Elder of their own sect. ¡°Luckily we had Sect Master Ye turn the tide. We owe him a lot for this one,¡± the Sect Leader of the Falling Mountain Sect said again. ¡°Indeed!¡± The others concurred. At this time, Mo Ying asked, ¡°Sect Master, should we return to our sect now, or stay to mine?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back for now¡¡± Ye Feng said. He intentionally said so, but in fact he nned to dispatch his disciples to use ¡°Earth Escape¡± to go three hundred meters underground and empty out the Spirit Mine. However, before Ye Feng could finish speaking, everyone suddenly noticed twelve white mists shooting into the sky in the distance and, after describing a perfect parab in mid-air, theynded around the valley. Upon closer inspection, they discovered those were twelve two-meter-tall Formation gs, engraved withplex patterns. ¡°This is bad, that seems to be a Killing Array!¡± The expression of the Falling Mountain Sect Leader changed dramatically. Hum! The twelve Formation gs released a storm, apanied by an earthy yellow light that shot into the sky, meeting in mid-air to form a dome-shaped barrier about three hundred meters in diameter, trapping everyone within it. ¡°To think those two pawns would be so useless. At the crucial moment, this Little Wolf General has to take matters into his own hands,¡± A chilly voice suddenly came from the depths of the fog. The crowd followed the voice and saw a tall young man with a robust physique pacing towards them. Noticing the Little Wolf General¡¯s wolf ears and tail, everyone realized they were facing a powerful Demi-transformed Demon Beast and immediately felt an immense oppressive force. ¡°A Half-transformed Demon Wolf!¡± The Sect Leader of the Falling Mountain Sect eximed rmingly, causing a panic throughout the crowd. With a cold and indifferent face, the Little Wolf General scanned the crowd and said in a chilling tone, ¡°For killing my pawns, this Wolf General wants your lives!¡± ¡°The lives of others I¡¯ll leave to you, but that boy must be handed over to me!¡± suddenly, another cold voice interjected. Chapter 74 - 74 Blue Blade, The Power of Talisman Paper Chapter 74: Blue de, The Power of Talisman Paper Trantor: 549690339 Ye Feng and Mo Ying exchanged a nce before they both looked towards the source of the noise, only to see a demi-transformed demon beast with the body of a human and the tail of a snake tearing through the fog to stand beside Little Wolf General. ¡°It¡¯s the ck Patterned Serpent Demon!¡± Ye Feng frowned and whispered. All of a sudden, two demi-transformed demon beasts had arrived, and there was also a very powerful-looking Killing Array. Today was likely to be extremely dangerous. ¡°Another demi-transformed demon beast!¡± ¡°Oh, my God!¡± ¡°We¡¯re done for!¡± The members of the various sects felt like they had fallen into an icy pit, their bodies turned cold, and their eyes were filled with despair at the bleak reality. Why would this happen? We¡¯re just here to mine, aren¡¯t we? Is it necessary for the Demon Race to go to such lengths? The crowd wore expressions of sorrow and pain. Watching the expressions on their faces, Little Wolf General sneered, ¡°I can give you the life of that youngster, but I¡¯ll take the lion¡¯s share of the credit.¡± ¡°Agreed,¡± the ck Patterned Serpent Demon nodded. After hearing the conversation between the two, Ye Feng¡¯s expression darkened, ¡°Take the lion¡¯s share of the credit? It seems there¡¯s an even stronger existence behind them, could it be the mastermind Demon General?¡± Looking at the surrounding Killing Array, Ye Feng guessed that such an item would be very expensive; it was unlikely that the two demi-transformed demon beasts could afford it, so it must have been provided by the Demon General backing them. At this moment, the sect masters of several middle-rank sects, including the Falling Mountain Sect, stepped forward together, their bodies bursting with spirit light, their faces determined: ¡°Demons, are you really looking for mutual destruction?¡± They were all at the ninth level of Qi Refinement, and if it really came to a battle for their lives, they might not be afraid of demi-transformed demon beasts. Even if they couldn¡¯t win, they could fight to the death and severely injure their opponents. Mockingly, Little Wolf General said, ¡°Mutual destruction? You think too highly of yourselves. In my eyes, you¡¯re nothing but small shrimps, unworthy of being called fish.¡± Upon hearing this, everyone¡¯s faces flushed with anger. We¡¯re not even worthy of being called fish? It was then that Little Wolf General took out two cracked ck tokens ¨C they were the soul tokens of Heixuan Gate Sect Leader and the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect ¨C and said to Ye Feng: ¡°You¡¯re the one who killed those two fools, aren¡¯t you?¡± Ye Feng smiled, ¡°You guess.¡± ¡°Guess your stars!¡± Little Wolf General angrily threw down the soul tokens. The ck Patterned Serpent Demon¡¯s slit pupils glinted coldly as she stared fixedly at Ye Feng, holding in her hand a half meter long Blue de. She licked her lips and said, ¡°Boy, I have brought with me the treasure of my race¡¯s inheritance. I will cut you into pieces, then take you to Fenhuo River to feed the fish!¡± Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, ¡°A defeated soldier, and yet you dare speak of bravery?¡± Upon hearing this, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon was immediately enraged, grabbing the Blue de and shing towards Ye Feng. ¡°Get out of the way!¡± Ye Feng charged forward and struck with the Spirit Origin Clock, which was met with a ng from the ck Patterned Serpent Demon¡¯s de and bounced back, with a de mark surprisingly appearing on its surface. ¡°What kind of lousy de is this, so sharp?¡± Ye Feng was shocked. Seeing her Blue de¡¯s edge roll, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon was even more astonished and said in disbelief, ¡°My Blue de can even split lower-grade Spiritual Artifacts, but now it¡¯s rolled?¡± She stared at the Spirit Origin Clock, her eyes suddenly clouded with greed. ¡°What a powerful Spiritual Artifact,¡± Little Wolf General was surprised and immediately took out a Small Colored g about half a foot tall and sprayed it with demonic energy. ¡°ck Patterned Serpent Demon, stop ying. I¡¯ll directly activate the great Formation and y everyone,¡± said Little Wolf General, then immediately retreated to outside the Formation and waved the Core Formation g. In an instant, fierce winds rose. Members of the various sects were blown about in disarray. But it was far from over, as many rocky tendrils emerged from the ground,unching an attack on everyone present. ¡°Quick, dodge!¡± The Sect Master of Falling Mountain Sect pulled out a Spirit Sword and shed, severing the attacking stone tendrils, but soon realized that the stone tendrils could not bepletely cut and urgently called for everyone to dodge. ¡°I¡¯m going to attack the Formation barrier!¡± A ninth level Qi Refinement sect master formed hand seals and thrust his Spirit Sword heavily against the barrier, only to be repelled. ¡°Foolish, this is a semipleted small Formation. No one below the Element Gathering Realm can break it,¡± Little Wolf General sneered. At that moment, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon, holding the Blue de, came to the outside of the Formation, watching with Little Wolf General as the crowd struggled to defend against the Formation¡¯s assault. ¡°Wait until their strength is almost depleted before you go in and reap,¡± Little Wolf General said to the ck Patterned Serpent Demon. ¡°Sure, I love nothing more than to watch them fall under my de in agony,¡± the ck Patterned Serpent Demon said with a cruel smile. At that moment, within the Misty Sect¡¯s camp. All the disciples formed a circle, standing on countless petals released by Jia Yn¡¯s spell ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion,¡± to prevent the stone tentacles fromunching a surprise attack from below. ¡°Sect Master, even ¡®Earth Escape¡¯ is no match for this formation.¡± Mo Ying said gravely. Just now, they had attempted to use ¡°Earth Escape¡± to flee but found themselves unable to meld into the earth. Ye Feng shattered several stone tentacles lunging at him with a punch, his expression growing increasingly grave as he scanned the area and saw many sect disciples impaled by the stone tentacles, a sight too horrible to endure. ¡°Kid, savor the fear before death!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demonughed wildly. The Little Wolf General also revealed a cold smile, waving the Core Formation g, as several stone tentacles thicker than a water barrel transformed into giant serpents, biting towards Ye Feng and the others. At this moment, all disciples of the Misty Sect felt terror. ¡°Think you can kill me? You¡¯re still too weak.¡± But then, Ye Feng extended a hand, pinching a dull yellow talisman paper, two inches wide and five inches long, between his index and middle finger and tossed it into the air. This was the Spirit Light Talisman, a reward from the System! The talisman paper flew up to mid-air, its light rapidly blossoming, with dull yellow lightning stretching out in all directions, forming a semi-spherical shield with a diameter of twenty meters that enveloped Ye Feng and his disciples. Those stone serpents,parable to the peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, bit the shield but were repelled. ¡°What kind of shield is this?¡± The Little Wolf General¡¯s face changed, having thought he could easily destroy the Misty Sect, only to find that Ye Feng still had such a means at his disposal. ¡°We¡¯re saved!¡± The disciples eximed joyfully. Seeing Ye Feng¡¯s shield, cultivators from other sects hurried over, pressing against the shield and calling out loudly for help. That¡¯s when the ck Patterned Serpent Demon suggested, ¡°Attack from underground!¡± ¡°Good n!¡± The Little Wolf General waved the Core Formation g, and several stone serpents burrowed underground, circled around, and bit towards everyone on the surface. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, they¡¯reing from below, what do we do?¡± Jia Yn heard the conversation between the Little Wolf General and the ck Patterned Serpent Demon, turned pale with fright, and disregarding her dignified image, she kept jumping on the spot. ¡°Don¡¯t panic!¡± Ye Feng said calmly. Thud, thud, thud! The next moment, a dull yellow light shield appeared beneath everyone¡¯s feet, no matter how furiously the stone serpents tore and bit, they could not break through. Seeing this, the disciples rejoiced. Jia Yn breathed a sigh of relief, patting her proud front and exhaling deeply, while behind her, Xia He and Qiu Ju continuously patted her back, trying to calm her down. ¡°If you have any more tricks, bring them on!¡± Ye Feng waved his hand with confidence, not greatly harmed and extremely provocative, angering the Little Wolf General until his face was slightly contorted. ¡°Sect Master Ye, save us!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, as long as you save us, we can mine for the Misty Sect after this crisis is over!¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing to give a hundred Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, I can catch you ten wives!¡± The leaders of various sects, seeing the strength of the Misty Sect¡¯s shield, shouted themselves hoarse as if they had found a lifeline. Seeing this, the disciples, except for Mo Ying who was unmoved, were after all young and kind-hearted, so they all looked at Ye Feng with pleading eyes. ¡°Alright,e on in!¡± With a thought from Ye Feng, the cultivators who had been outside the shield passed through it and copsed on the ground inside, their faces filled with relief and fear. In an instant, all the surviving members from the other sects crowded in, totaling over seventy. As for the others, they had already been strangled by the stone tentacles before the shield was even activated. ¡°This infuriates me!¡± The Little Wolf General furiously threw the Core Formation g on the ground, trembling with rage, while the face of the ck Patterned Serpent Demon also looked somewhat unsightly. Chapter 75: Disturbance of the Five Elements Spirit Bead, Possession by Heroic Spirits Chapter 75: Disturbance of the Five Elements Spirit Bead, Possession by Heroic Spirits Trantor: 549690339 Despite all calctions, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon and the Little Wolf General could never have imagined that Ye Feng would possess a Spirit Light Talisman, this powerful defensive talisman paper that even the ¡°Mini Earth Element ughter Array¡± couldn¡¯t break. ¡°Finally, we are saved!¡± ¡°As long as we wait, reinforcement should arrive.¡± ¡°What if there are no reinforcements?¡± People from various sects started discussing among themselves, but the conversation quickly turned silent, and all eyes were on Ye Feng. ¡°Rest assured, everyone. This Spirit Light Talisman canst for three days and three nights. Its effects are longsting, so let¡¯s sit down and drink a cup of tea to calm our nerves.¡± With a calm face, Ye Feng sat cross-legged on the ground, took out a small tea table from the System Space, poured himself a cup of tea, and sipped it while giving the Little Wolf General a provocative look, which drew thetter¡¯s angry gaze. ¡°It canst for three days and three nights?¡± ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye is truly durable.¡± The cultivators from the various sects breathed a sigh of relief. Hearing this, Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help but feel that something was wrong, but he didn¡¯t want to say much since they were in peril. In reality, the Spirit Light Talisman would onlyst for one hour. The so-called three days and three nights were nothing but a ruse created by Ye Feng to calm people¡¯s hearts. Despite his calm appearance, he was internally panicking. He was considering what they should do if no reinforcements arrived after one hour. Wouldn¡¯t they all be doomed? ¡°Luckily, the Spirit Light Talisman¡¯s shield is big enough to protect everyone inside. Even if reinforcements don¡¯t arrive after one hour, we could gather the strength of dozens and try to break out,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. This was one reason he was willing to save others. If he didn¡¯t allow the people from various sects into the shield, they would all die under the attack of the Killing Array in no time. In that case, after an hour, the eleven people from the Misty Sect alone would definitely not be able to break through the encirclement. Another point was, Ye Feng thought that saving people would definitely allow him to harvest a wave of Prestige Points. Thinking of this, Ye Feng indeed found his Prestige Points had soared by several dozen, indicating that almost everyone present was recognizing the Misty Sect, which brought him some joy. ¡°Kid, if you have the guts,e out and fight!¡± The Little Wolf General picked up the Core Formation g and started to challenge. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe over here?¡± Ye Feng beckoned the Little Wolf General with his finger, then gave him a thumbs up, and resolutely pointed down to the ground. ¡°Let me go in and chop him down!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon entered the Mini Earth Element ughter Array, brandishing the Blue de viciously against the shield of the Spirit Light Talisman; finding the des all bent, he withdrew with a pained expression. ¡°What do we do next?¡± the ck Patterned Serpent Demon asked. ¡°The longer this drags on, the more disadvantageous it is for us. If the Element Gathering Realm practitioners from Whitefloat City notice and rush here personally, just the two of us might have no choice but to flee for our lives,¡± the Little Wolf General said darkly. Meanwhile, Ye Feng was leisurely drinking tea with the sect leaders from various sects, and when he noticed the Little Wolf General looking over, he quickly gestured with his hand, as if to say: Come on, break in! Seeing this, the Little Wolf General angrily stomped on the ground, causing the earth to cave in and a web of fine cracks to spread out. At this moment, within the shield of the Spirit Light Talisman. The disciples from various sects stood in the back, Ye Feng sat in the center, and a dozen sect leaders encircled him with looks of respect. Since they were temporarily safe, some began treating their wounds while others discussed their next moves. It was then the Sect Leader of Falling Mountain Sect praised, ¡°Sect Master Ye is so young yet possesses such divine strength. To y the Great Elder of Tyrant de Sect and the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate, truly he is a blessing for the cultivationmunity of Whitefloat City!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, why do you appear to have no cultivation, and yet you¡¯re not a body cultivator, but still hold such terrifying power?¡± ¡°This situation, it¡¯s a lot like that of the Chosen One from the legends!¡± The sect leaders from other sects joined in the conversation. Ye Feng chuckled awkwardly, ¡°That¡¯s right. Actually, I am indeed the Chosen One, which is why I have many mysterious abilities at my disposal.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The crowd collectively leaned back in tactical disbelief. Chosen One! Although many people did not know what it meant, just by hearing the name, they felt that this must be a favorite of the heavens, with boundless prospects. ¡°Bullshit Child of Destiny, once I tear open your defense shield, I will make all of you into a Blood Spirit Pill for sacrifice!¡± Little Wolf General continued to wave the Core Formation g, while countless giant rock serpents surged from underground, tearing at the Spirit Light Talisman¡¯s shield. At that moment, Ye Feng stretched out his hand, and above his palm hovered the Five Elements Spirit Bead, riddled with cracks. Ever since the woman in red used the ¡°Soul Transfer Curse¡± to strike him, forcing him to be the master of the Five Elements Spirit Bead, Ye Feng had been tossing this treasure bead in the corner of System Space, out of sight, out of mind. Just moments ago, he sensed something unusual about the Five Elements Spirit Bead, so he took it out. ¡°Eh, how does this thing look so much like the Nishang Pce¡¯s treasure, the Five Elements Spirit Bead?¡± someone asked. Ye Feng: ¡°This is the Five Elements Spirit Bead.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± The crowd¡¯s thoughts hardly caught up. How could Nishang Pce¡¯s treasured bead be in Ye Feng¡¯s hands, and moreover, covered in cracks? Could it be that¡ Ye Feng had fought with the Nishang Pce Master and snatched the Five Elements Spirit Bead? ¡°I get it! It turns out Sect Master Ye is the son of the Nishang Pce Master,¡± guessed the Falling Mountain Sect Leader with a serious expression. A corner of Ye Feng¡¯s mouth twitched, rendering him somewhat speechless. However, Ye Feng did not have the leisure to bicker with everyone, because he discovered that the Five Elements Spirit Bead had unexpectedly risen into the air, its surface blooming with dazzling, multicolored light. It absorbed many special breaths from the Power of Heaven and Earth, and the cracks on its surface healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. Meanwhile. In the center of Five-Colors City, underneath the Gon Ruins. The fallen woman in red suddenly opened her eyes, dug through the rubble on top of her with her hands, and climbed out, covered in mud. She stood on the ruins, raised her head, and looked towards the sky. The heavy rain poured down, drenching her like a drowned rat, her hair disheveled, her face as pale as snow, scaring passers-by into scurrying away in panic. ¡°I have been reborn¡ but why?¡± The woman in red gazed at the unending dark clouds in the sky, her face filled with bewilderment and helplessness. She took off her shoes, leapt up, and in a few bounds, disappeared into the veil of rain. Deep within the Nanlu Mountain Range. Ye Feng found that the Five Elements Spirit Bead emitted a smooth luster,nded in his palm, and ryed a mysterious aura to him, giving him the strange sensation that his body had been extended. ¡°What a miraculous power!¡± Ye Feng inwardly marveled, stretched out his hand, and the teacup on the table was lifted by an invisible breath and steadilynded in his palm. Everyone who saw this scene froze. Before this, although Ye Feng had shown great strength, it was merely brute force. But now, he could move objects through the air. This was definitely within the realm of spells! ¡°Could it be, this is the power of the Chosen One? Truly enviable!¡± the Falling Mountain Sect Leader almost dissociated with envy. ¡°Can Sect Master Uncle use spells now?¡± Shi Lei eximed in surprise. ¡°I¡¯ve heard others say this seems to be the power of the Chosen One. It looks ordinary, but it can wield the power of spells,¡± Huo Yunjie mused. ¡°No! This is called Heroic Spirit Power, a type of the Power of Heaven and Earth, even more mysterious than spells,¡± Mo Ying stated. Hearing the conversations of the people around, Ye Feng was also confused. So, he inquired in his heart: ¡°System, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°This is the power of Heroic Spirits, fully bestowed upon the Five Elements Spirit Bead. Since you, Sect Master, are the sole master of the Five Elements Spirit Bead, you can naturally control the Heroic Spirit Power with ease,¡± the System exined. ¡°So, I¡¯ve unwittingly be the Chosen One?¡± Ye Feng was baffled. Chapter 76: Fighting Two with One, Unrivaled Ferocity Chapter 76: Fighting Two with One, Unrivaled Ferocity Trantor: 549690339 Previously, Ye Feng only wanted to use the identity of the ¡°Chosen One¡± to confuse others, but who would have thought that now the pretense had be real. He quickly opened the system panel. A pale blue text soon appeared in his vision: [Sect Master: Ye Feng (Qi Refinement Nine Layers Peak+, obtained the Heroic Spirit Power equivalent to a hundred years of cultivation, which is akin to mastering the nearly infinite Power of Heaven and Earth of the Element Gathering Realm First Layer)] [Sect: Misty Sect (Lower Rank)] [Sect Reputation: 1601] Ye Feng couldn¡¯t be bothered to read the text that followed, instead focusing on the long description after his name. ¡°No wonder I can take objects from afar, it turns out I have obtained the Heroic Spirit Power equivalent to a hundred years of cultivation,manding a small amount of the Power of Heaven and Earth, reaching a level infinitely close to the Element Gathering Realm.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s breathing began to hasten, ¡°Plus my own strength, doesn¡¯t that mean I can challenge those in the Element Gathering Realm?¡± Although he felt that the increase in strength was a bit too rapid, Ye Feng, on second thought, felt that it was totally normal. After all, he was the Chosen One! Moreover, the Heroic Spirit Power was housed in the Five Elements Spirit Bead, which was a middle-grade Spiritual Artifact in itself, and not weak in power. Under the red-dressed woman¡¯s maniption, it could block the attacks of therge formation deployed by dozens of Nishang Pce¡¯s disciples. If the Nishang Pce Master hadn¡¯t struck out in anger, the red-dressed woman would have escaped with the Five Elements Spirit Bead long ago. Therefore, even without the boost from Heroic Spirit Power, just by harnessing the power of the Five Elements Spirit Bead, one could be invincible below the Element Gathering Realm. ¡°At this stage, with many powers added to my own, breaking through this Mini Earth Element ughter Array shouldn¡¯t be hard, right?¡± Thinking this, Ye Feng put away the Five Elements Spirit Bead, and finding that the Heroic Spirit Power was still within him and had not dissipated, he was relieved. ¡°Fellow friends, stop guessing wildly!¡± ¡°I am neither the son of the Nishang Pce Master nor her Dual Cultivation Companion, but a Nishang Pce¡¯s Elder of Passing Power.¡± ¡°As for why I have the Five Elements Spirit Bead, that is a secret between me and the Nishang Pce Master.¡± ¡°Moreover, I¡¯ve found that my strength has suddenly increased substantially, probably because the Heroic Spirits have bestowed new will upon me, to y demons and restore peace and tranquility to Whitefloat City!¡± Suddenly standing up, Ye Feng clenched his fists, as if delivering a speech, his voice resonant and emphatic, actually giving people goosebumps. The next moment. In the admiring gazes of everyone, Ye Feng stepped out of the range of the Spirit Light Talisman¡¯s shield, and with a punch, burst a giant rock serpent. ¡°His strength seems to have increased a lot,¡± the ck Patterned Serpent Demon¡¯splexion turned grim. ¡°What¡¯s there to panic about? We have the Mini Earth Element ughter Array. Even if it¡¯s only a prototype, who below the Element Gathering Realm can break it?¡± The Little Wolf General, with a cold face, kept waving the Core Formation g. All the giant rock snakes rushed toward Ye Feng, causing a massive tremor, rolling dust, and sweeping energy currents, extremely dangerous. But Ye Feng burst the rushing rock snakes with a single punch! Like an invincible war god, he strode steadily to the shield, took out a long knife with a notch from the System Space, leapt up, using all his strength and the Power of Heaven and Earth vested in him, and abruptly chopped down. Rip! The shield of the Earth Origin Killing Formation was shed with a dazzling brilliance, then cracked down the middle, forming a crevice about ten meters high and one meter wide. Ye Feng jumped out, the boulder beneath his feet suddenly shattered into powder, as if a Demon God was descending. ¡°Retreat, quickly!¡± The Little Wolf General, terrified, turned tail and ran. Breaking even a prototype of the Mini Earth Element ughter Array indicated that Ye Feng possessed the power of the Element Gathering Realm. Not run? Waiting for death? The ck Patterned Serpent Demon also fled. However, it was somewhat overly confident, holding the Blue de, turned, and shed towards Ye Feng¡¯s neck. But with a ng, Ye Feng caught the Blue de between his palms, bent it forcefully, scaring the ck Patterned Serpent Demon¡¯s face green. Crrrack! Ye Feng snatched the Blue de and chopped off the tail of the ck Patterned Serpent Demon, frightening it into immediately spitting out a mouthful of blood. Its body became enveloped in a red glow and its speed soared by several times, vanishing into the mist in the blink of an eye andpletely disappearing from sight. ¡°My ancestors!¡± Terrified by the scene, the Little Wolf General scrambled away, tumbling and crawling in his haste. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going?¡± Ye Feng flung the Blue de, cutting off the right hand of the fleeing Little Wolf General, causing the Core Formation g to fall to the ground. ¡°Blood Escape Technique!¡± The Little Wolf General spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, covering himself in a red glow, swiftly increasing his speed, and instantly vanishing from view. ¡°To think that two big fish got away, what a pity.¡± Ye Feng gave chase for a while, only to find that the escape speed of the Little Wolf General and the ck Patterned Serpent Demon was too fast for him to catch up, so he could only helplessly turn back. However, when Ye Feng picked up the Formation g that had fallen on the ground, he couldn¡¯t help but let a cunning smile spread across his face. This was the Core Formation g controlling the Mini Earth Element ughter Array. It didn¡¯t matter who initially possessed it, because now, it was his, and this sense of ¡°Whitefloat¡± (to prevent river crab) brought him great joy. ¡°Sect Master Ye, you actually defeated those two Demi-transformed Demon Beasts, you are truly brave and fierce!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye is invincible!¡± ¡°Please let us out!¡± The Sect Leaders from various sects saw the Core Formation g in Ye Feng¡¯s hand, and then the arm of the Little Wolf General thaty on the ground, as well as the still-wriggling partial tail of the ck Patterned Serpent Demon, all of them swallowing nervously. Standing in front of the barrier with the Core Formation g in hand, Ye Feng suddenly became serious, sending chills down everyone¡¯s spine. ¡°Is Sect Master Ye going to take action against all of us?¡± ¡°But there are disciples from the Misty Sect inside! They say a tiger would not eat its cubs, a master wouldn¡¯t kill his disciples, how could he do this?¡± The Sect Leaders were shocked, their inner turmoil was dramatic. ¡°I¡ I don¡¯t know how to use the Formation g!¡± Finally, Ye Feng spoke up, his face brimming with embarrassment. Upon hearing this, everyone nearly copsed to the ground. Big brother! If you don¡¯t know how to use it, how are we going to get out? Everyone present was speechless. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, everyone. Although I don¡¯t know how to use it, I can have my disciple operate it, then dismantle the grand array to let you all out,¡± Ye Feng said, pping his forehead as he thought of a good idea. Everyone rolled their eyes. Big brother, you and the Core Formation g are outside, while we¡¯re inside, how will we control the array? Before the thought was fully formed in everyone¡¯s minds, Ye Feng had already taken out the notched long knife and cut a slit in the shield, then walked in calmly. The Sect Leaders: Only then did they remember that Ye Feng was incredibly powerful and that tearing through the formation to get in didn¡¯t seem to be a problem for him. Such an approach was simple and brutal. Ye Feng entered within the shield of the Spirit Light Talisman, handed the Core Formation g to Mo Ying, who had the highest cultivation level and most knowledge, and said: ¡°You control the array.¡± Mo Ying never expected Ye Feng to trust her so much, to simply entrust her with a formation worth thousands of Spirit Stones, and she felt warmth in her heart. ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡± Mo Ying lightly tapped her chin and channeled her spiritual energy into the Core Formation g for a round, gaining control. After that, Mo Ying waved the Core Formation g repeatedly, and the barrier of the Mini Earth Element ughter Array turned into a burst of spirit light and dissipated, as the twelve Formation gs flew up one after another, piling in front of Ye Feng. The Killing Array was dismantled, and everyone finally regained their freedom. Chapter 77: The Ownership of the Spirit Mine, a World of its Own (Happy New Year) Chapter 77: The Ownership of the Spirit Mine, a World of its Own (Happy New Year) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Thank you, Sect Master Ye!¡± All the cultivators from various sects bowed respectfully to Ye Feng. If it hadn¡¯t been for Ye Feng¡¯s brave intervention today, their cultivation careers would havee to an abrupt end, and their hearts were now filled with gratitude. ¡°Sect Master Ye, thank you for saving our lives. Here are one hundred lower grade spirit stones, I hope you will ept them.¡± ¡°I have fifty spirit stones here as well.¡± ¡°This Sect Leader has a bottle of Lower Grade Cultivation Qi Pills.¡± The dozen or so Sect Leaders in attendance all took out the valuable possessions they had on them as a token of gratitude for Ye Feng saving their lives. Ye Feng wasn¡¯t pretentious and dly epted them. ¡°Our Falling Mountain Sect will no longerpete for this spirit mine, we concede it to Sect Master Ye and the Misty Sect.¡± ¡°The Feathers Sect won¡¯tpete either.¡± ¡°After this crisis, I¡¯ve realized the horrors of cultivation. Fearing that I might not have descendants to carry on, when I return, I will find a match and marry a wife to calm my nerves.¡± ¡°Farewell, everyone!¡± Having sustained various injuries, the members of the sects were in a hurry to return and recuperate, and they quickly left the valley. ¡°Everyone, I won¡¯t see you off,¡± Sect Master Ye said. Ye Feng waved his hand at the crowd. Long Tianxing, seeing everyone else had left, jumped three feet high with excitement and said to Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Leader, the spirit mine is all ours now!¡± Ye Feng walked over, ced his hand on Long Tianxing¡¯s head, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t get carried away. Oh, and since I can¡¯t cast spells, you will use ¡®¡±Earth Escape¡±¡® to delve into the ruins and try to clear out the spirit mine before the end of the day.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The disciples nodded in agreement. Afterward, Ye Feng collected all the formation gs, cleaned up the battlefield, and then led his disciples back into the tunnel, descending once again three hundred meters below the surface. However, the cavern containing the spirit mine had been sealed off due to the copse of the ruins, and Ye Feng couldn¡¯t enter. ¡°Let me go first!¡± Shi Lei was the first to step forward, taking out the Mysterious Turtle Shield given to him by Ye Feng and patting Long Tianxing¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Junior Brother Long, you have better eyesight,e with me!¡± ¡°You got it!¡± Long Tianxing, lively and restless by nature, was only too eager toply. Soon, the two of them used the First Grade Spell ¡®¡±Earth Escape¡±¡®, blending into the surroundings like a sack of salt dissolving in ake. ¡°Let¡¯s go in too!¡± Mo Ying said. Hearing this, the other disciples all nodded their heads. Though Mo Ying was only the fourth disciple, she was the strongest among the top ten disciples of the Misty Sect, and the others were willing to follow her lead. They all used ¡®¡±Earth Escape¡±¡® to enter the ruins without dy. Even the Whitefloat Five Immortals and the Little White Fox began to move the debris, digging out some of the nearby ore. Two hours passed. Ye Feng looked at the pile of ore on the ground amounting to five cubic meters, worth at least three thousand lower grade spirit stones, and his smile gradually turned ecstatic, as if he had received a long-awaited New Year¡¯s gift. ¡°Is everything moved out?¡± Ye Feng asked the disciples. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I¡¯ve made a new discovery!¡± Just then, Long Tianxing and Shi Lei came out of the ruins, excitedly saying. ¡°What did you find?¡± asked Ye Feng. Long Tianxing pointed to his eyes and said, ¡°Just now, big brother and I found a narrow crevice at the deepest part of the cave. There¡¯s winding from it, and it¡¯s emitting a bright spiritual energy light. There must be something inside.¡± At this moment, Huo Yunjie stepped forward: ¡°Sect Master Uncle, let me join them and explore further!¡± ¡°Alright, but be careful,¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll be fine,¡± Huo Yunjie raised his fist confidently. ¡°Wait a moment!¡± Mo Ying called out to Huo Yunjie, ¡°Let Fox Da Hong send out the Paper Warrior General to scout ahead, and the rest of us will follow behind. That would be safer.¡± Upon hearing this, everyone felt it made sense. ¡°Leave it to me.¡± Fox Da Hong, upon hearing there was a use for him, immediately got excited, stood upright, formed hand seals with both hands, blew out Spiritual Energy, and transformed it into a Paper Warrior General. Huo Yunjie seized the Paper Warrior General and used the ¡°Earth Escape¡± to prate into the ruins, exploring continuously under the leadership of Long Tianxing and Shi Lei. In the passageway. Ye Feng and the other disciples gathered in front of the light screen created by Fox Da Hong, watching through the perspective of the Paper Warrior General. They discovered it was a very narrow crevice, just wide enough for a person to squeeze through sideways. As they delved deeper, light actually began to stream from the crevice, and it wasn¡¯t dark. Shortly, the Paper Warrior General arrived at another cavern. The space inside was unexpectedly broad, the inner space shaped like a gourd. The four walls were made of rock, preventing the use of ¡°Earth Escape¡± to get through. In the center was a three-meter-wide pool with a one-foot-high Stone Bamboo Shoot growing in it, emitting a rich glow, which surprisingly converged to form a Spiritual Energy Vortex. ¡°It¡¯s a Mini Jade Bamboo Shoot, a kind of heavenly earth Spiritual Object. Its function is simr to a Spiritual Energy Vortex, capable of creating a blessednd for cultivation,¡± exined Mo Ying, again showcasing her advantage of extensive knowledge. ¡°Once you have confirmed there¡¯s no danger, dig it out and bring it back,¡± Ye Feng said. Fox Da Hong nodded, controlling the Paper Warrior General to circle the pool. Finding no danger, he then waved to signal for Huo Yunjie and the others toe in and excavate the Jade Bamboo Shoot. At that moment, Shi Lei looked up and spotted a bucket-thick passage directly above the pool, going straight up, and said, ¡°No wonder there¡¯s airflow; there¡¯s a venttion hole above us.¡± Suddenly, a shadow appeared at the venttion hole, quickly plunging towards Shi Lei and the others. ¡°Be careful!¡± Shi Lei stepped forward to shield the front, formed a hand seal with one hand, and erged the Mysterious Turtle Shield to block the passage. Thud! The shadow crashed down with a dull sound, the Mysterious Turtle Shield unable to stop it, and was knocked to the ground. Only then did the shadow reveal its true form. It was a three-meter-long centipede! Its shell was actually white but shed with a strange metallic luster, giving off an impression of being indestructible. ¡°This appearance¡ It¡¯s a High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast, the ¡®White-shelled Centipede¡¯, possessing potent venom. Even Cultivators might not withstand it. Its defense is very strong, fortunately, apart from its venom, its other offensive capabilities are not so powerful,¡± Mo Ying, who was closely watching the light screen, immediately warned upon seeing the White-shelled Centipede. However, Fox Da Hong could not transmit the voice there, causing Ye Feng and the others to worry. In front of the pool. Shi Lei picked up the Mysterious Turtle Shield, stood in the forefront, and urged Long Tianxing, who was holding the Jade Bamboo Shoot, ¡°You go back first, Yun Jie and I will hold it off for a while¡ Ah!¡± Before Shi Lei could finish his words, he found himself seized by the shoulder and thrown into the crevice by Huo Yunjie. The next moment, Long Tianxing also got tossed into the crevice by Huo Yunjie. ¡°I¡¯m the strongest here, you guys retreat first, I¡¯ll hold it off for a while!¡± Huo Yunjie erupted with the aura of his Qi Refinement¡¯s seventhyer at its peak, using his left hand to cast ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± and his right to cast ¡°Fiery Cloud Palm¡±, blocking the rocky crevice. Long Tianxing and Shi Lei wanted to go back to help, but then they thought, if they went back, it would waste the opportunity Huo Yunjie had created. So, they sped up climbing through the crevice and then used ¡°Earth Escape¡± to merge into the ground. At this time, the White-shelled Centipedended on the rocky edge of the pool, emitting a creepy sound. Its bodypressed like a spring and then leapt towards Huo Yunjie in an instant. ¡°Get away!¡± Huo Yunjie used his shield to knock the White-shelled Centipede flying and then jumped into the crevice, striking the rock wall so that severalrge rocks fell, blocking most of the entrance to the crevice. ¡°That was close!¡± Huo Yunjie quickly crawled towards the other end of the crevice with dirt in the ruins, as he couldn¡¯t use ¡°Earth Escape¡± to get away otherwise. But just as he reached the end, about to enter the dirt, the White-shelled Centipede broke through the rocks blocking the path and swiftly crawled over, biting onto Huo Yunjie¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Ah!¡± Agonizing pain surged through Huo Yunjie¡¯s body, clouding his consciousness yet, with the fierce determination honed from years of grueling cultivation, he clenched his teeth and persisted, moving through the soil at the fastest speed possible. [Happy New Year, may all go well with you] Chapter 78: Protective Ye Feng, The Theory of Formations Chapter 78: Protective Ye Feng, The Theory of Formations Trantor: 549690339 The white-shelled centipede caught wind of Huo Yunjie¡¯s scent and, tearing through the soil, it darted through the ruins like an arrow. At this moment, in front of the passageway. Ye Feng and hispanions could see what was happening around the pool through the light screen and knew it was Huo Yunjie who had volunteered to cover their retreat. However, they didn¡¯t know what happened afterward. All they saw was Huo Yunjie pping the rock face, using a boulder to block the path, and then, the white-shelled centipede went mad, shattering the paper warrior general, and the screen went ck. ¡°Oh my, that scared me to death!¡± Just then, Long Tianxing and Shi Lei leapt out from the ruins, with Long Tianxing clutching a foot-long jade bamboo shoot, making the spiritual energy around them much denser as they passed. Soon, Huo Yunjie also escaped from the ruins. But, as soon as he ran up to Ye Feng, Huo Yunjie felt his consciousness blur, and he knelt on one knee, nearly falling down. ¡°Yun Jie, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Ye Feng immediately supported him, and his hand happened to grab his shoulder, noticing it was somewhat wet. ¡°He was bitten by a white-shelled centipede,¡± Mo Ying pointed to the spot Ye Feng was holding. Upon closer inspection, everyone immediately noticed a pair of small puncture wounds, with the surrounding area red and swollen, still bleeding. Boom! At that moment, the white-shelled centipede burst through a rock in front of the ruins and lunged at everyone. ¡°How dare you attack my disciple!¡± Ye Feng burst with rage. He extended his hand towards the white-shelled centipede from a distance, making a grabbing motion in the air, and the centipede was immediately caught mid-air by an invisible hand, struggling in vain to break free. ¡°Die!¡± With anger surging and a low growl, Ye Feng exerted all his strength. With a ¡°crack,¡± the white-shelled centipede¡¯s exoskeleton shattered, its insides spilling out. ¡°Such a potent power of Heaven and Earth, he has truly reached the standard of the Element Gathering Realm first level¡ My Sect Leader has unexpectedly enhanced his own strength out of concern for the safety of his disciples in the sect, how miraculous!¡± In silence, Mo Ying watched the scene unfold, marveling inwardly. ¡°Sect Leader,e quick and look at Second Senior Brother!¡± Then, Ye Feng heard Jia Yn¡¯s voice and came back to his senses, noticing he was sweating profusely all over, but he didn¡¯t care about himself and quickly tore open the clothes on Huo Yunjie¡¯s shoulder to see the wound surrounded by a swollen, purplish-red area. ¡°We must let out the poisoned blood first!¡± Ye Feng hung Huo Yunjie upside down, cut around the wound with a clean dagger, and drained a lot of dark poisoned blood. Then, he thought of something and immediately took out a bottle of water from the System Space for cleaning Huo Yunjie¡¯s wound. This water came from the pool at the summit of Misty Peak, containing a part of the Purifying Green Lotus¡¯s cleansing power, which, after washing the wound, slowly reduced the swelling and redness. ¡°Ouch, it hurts so much!¡± Huo Yunjie finally regained consciousness, and realizing he was being hung upside down by Ye Feng, he was so frightened that he jolted and fell to the ground. ¡°It¡¯s okay now.¡± Ye Feng breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Huo Yunjie was at the peak of the seventh Qi Refinement level, and if he had run his qi to expel the venom right after being bitten by the white-shelled centipede, he wouldn¡¯t have fallen unconscious. But at the time, the situation was dire, and there was no chance to heal if they didn¡¯t run, right? ¡°Now that the danger is gone, let¡¯s take the useful parts of the white-shelled centipede with us and head back!¡± Ye Feng said. Half an hourter. The group returned to Five-Colors City and caught sight of the Iron w Dragon Eagle circling nearby; they quickly boarded it and headed back to the Misty Sect. That night, the disciples were all cultivating. Ye Fengid out the loot from the Nanlu Mountain Range in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall and began to take inventory. Spirit Mines worth around three thousand Spirit Stones. Materials from several Puppet Wild Wolves. Gifts of gratitude for saving their lives from the various major sects. A Mini Earth Element ughter Array in its semi-finished state. In addition, there were some demonic beasts that had been killed, which were now cooked and distributed to Brother thead, the Iron w Dragon Eagles, and other Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts. Due to not fighting for many days, and also because of the good food, Brother thead had clearly gained weight, leaning against the pool with a listless expression as if reminiscing about his brawling youth. Ye Feng noticed that after Brother thead and the other spiritual beasts ate the flesh and blood of the demonic beasts, their cultivation level had obviously improved quite a bit, showing that this method was quite effective, and perhaps not much worse than consuming Spirit Beast Pills. ¡°Mo Ying, do you know where we can process Spirit Mines?¡± Ye Feng raised his head and happened to see Mo Ying walking by with a towel and a change of clothes, so he asked. ¡°Spirit Mines are not purely raw materials; they are very impure and usually require specialized artifact refiners to refine and categorize them first. As for where to find artifact refiners, in the entire Southern River Basin, the Hundred Artifacts Sect is naturally the number one choice,¡± Mo Ying patiently exined. Upon hearing the name of the Hundred Artifacts Sect, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes twinkled. In the System Space, there was a broken Arrow Bull Puppet, precisely made by the Hundred Artifacts Sect. If he could find an artifact refiner from the Hundred Artifacts Sect, they should be able to help refine these Spirit Mines. ¡°By the way, if the Sect is upgraded, will it unlock the Artifact-refining Pavilion?¡± Ye Feng suddenly thought to himself. ¡°Does the Sect Leader have any other matters?¡± Mo Ying flung the towel in her hand, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I am going to take a bath.¡± ¡°There¡¯s one thing. If we set up the Mini Earth Element ughter Array as a Sect Protection Array, do you think it¡¯s appropriate?¡± Ye Feng inquired. Annoyance shed in Mo Ying¡¯s eyes, hidden behind her ck veil, as she replied, ¡°Killing Arrays and Sect Protection Arrays are not the same thing.¡± ¡°How so?¡± Ye Feng asked, like a curious child. Pointing at the formation gs on the ground, Mo Ying said: ¡°A Killing Array usually traps people within it and then activates powerful techniques to annihte them, like the Mini Earth Element ughter Array, whose main function is for killing.¡± ¡°A Sect Protection Array is typically a defensive formation, creating a stronger shield that can effectively protect the Sect within the array. A Sect Protection Array also possesses offensive capabilities, but they are generally used against those attacking from outside the formation.¡± Having said this, Mo Ying turned and walked into the bathroom, adding, ¡°Besides, formations are usually powered by Spirit Stones. Our Misty Sect is rather poor, so it¡¯s not suitable for us to activate a full-time Sect Protection Array.¡± Bang! Mo Ying closed the wooden door, followed by the sound of the water running. Ye Feng stroked his chin, thoughtfully. Then, he picked up one of the formation gs from the Mini Earth Element ughter Array and saw three slots on it; two were empty, and thest one had a Middle Grade Spirit Stone that was nearly depleted. ¡°Twelve main formation gs, when fully loaded, require thirty-six Middle Grade Spirit Stones, which is equivalent to three thousand six hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Even a High Ranked Sect can¡¯t withstand such consumption, can they?¡± Ye Feng was speechless. However, for the sake of the Sect¡¯s safety and until hepleted the task of upgrading to a High Ranked Sect and received the System reward of ¡°Miniature Sect Protection Array ¡Á 1,¡± Ye Feng still decided to utilize the Mini Earth Element ughter Array as a temporary measure. A momentter. Ye Feng packed up everything. There was still some time left before his ¡°Seven-Day Promise¡± with the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion, so Ye Feng decided he would deal with his current tasks before heading to Beacon Fire City. On the rooftop. Ye Feng activated his Spirit Eyes and looked toward the backyard. Ever since his return, Huo Yunjie had been ¡°lying down as if dead,¡± the other disciples were also cultivating, and as for the Jade Bamboo Shoot, it had already been nted in the pool, nestled closely next to the Purifying Blue Lotus. This led to the spiritual energy of the Misty Sect bing very rich, hardly inferior to the blessednds where High Ranked Sects were located. ¡°I believe that with more and more spiritual objects, our Misty Sect won¡¯t need to move locations, and we can have a cultivation effect simr to that of a Spirit Vein,¡± Ye Feng envisioned for the future. The next moment, as he heard the sound of water, he subconsciously nced in the direction of the bathroom. Then, with his Spirit Eyes activated, Ye Feng¡¯s gaze prated the wooden walls, seeing the silhouette of a perfect body filled with spiritual energy radiance beyond, and also, it seemed the person was looking back at him. At that moment, it was as if the two were making eye contact through the wooden wall. ¡°Holy shit, this is a misunderstanding!¡± Ye Feng was so shocked that he fell straight off the roof. Chapter 79: Sect Master Uncle, I Want to Go Home for a Blind Date (Extra) Chapter 79: Sect Master Uncle, I Want to Go Home for a Blind Date (Extra) Trantor: 549690339 Bang! Ye Feng fell to the ground, his top facing the earth, legs and back against the wall, feeling profoundly wronged. ¡°My head!¡± He swore, he truly hadn¡¯t done it on purpose! The scene he stumbled upon just now was purely idental! He wasn¡¯t sure whether Mo Ying had caught him staring, but if she had, wouldn¡¯t that be unbearably awkward? Thinking of this, Ye Feng was filled with regret. He hadn¡¯t known before that Spirit Eyes also had an X-ray-like function¡ Of course, this function only worked on cultivators with spiritual energy in their bodies, which made it all the more embarrassing. At that moment, the bathroom door opened. Mo Ying walked out just in time to see Ye Feng with his top to the ground and feet in the air in a bizarre pose. ¡°Is Sect Leader practicing Iron Head Skill?¡± Mo Ying, holding a towel, asked. She was still wearing her ck gauze hat and did not reveal her true face, but since Ye Feng was essentially looking upside down at her, he could see half of Mo Ying¡¯s face under the ck gauze. What he saw looked as if it had been corroded, but as he got used to it, Ye Feng thought it wasn¡¯t a big deal. He quickly got up, pointed at the bright moon above, and said, ¡°Look, the moon is so big and round.¡± Mo Ying looked up to see the crescent moon with a suspicious expression. This is a full moon? What kind of vision does the Sect Leader have? Sheined inwardly, then looked down only to find that Ye Feng had disappeared from the spot. ¡°How strange.¡± Mo Ying shook her head and went back to her room. Inside the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, Ye Feng was patting his chest, his heart pounding. The next morning. Ye Feng got up early. He found that Li Jiaojiao was also up, busy in the kitchen with the Little White Fox standing on the stove, squinting as it basked in the warmth, utterly content. ¡°Good morning, Sect Master Uncle. I¡¯m making breakfast for the fellow disciples.¡± Li Jiaojiao, who was washing pots with Spirit Pool Water, saw Ye Feng approaching and hurriedly greeted him. ¡°Why are you up so early, doing breakfast instead of cultivating?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°Making breakfast is also a way of cultivating!¡± Li Jiaojiao said. Ye Feng was taken aback and asked, ¡°Who said that?¡± Li Jiaojiao suddenly became very serious, gazing at the sky and said, ¡°When the Old Sect Leader was alive, the moment he brought me to Misty Peak, he took my hand and said, ¡®Jiaojiao, you are the flower of the vige, you shouldn¡¯t normally have to cook and clean, but you might not realize, this too is a form of cultivation¡¯.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s face was full of ck lines. The Old Sect Leader must have been talking nonsense, misleading the innocent girl so she would happily do the cooking and cleaning every day¡ At this moment, Li Jiaojiao continued, ¡°At that time, the Old Sect Leader told me that while cooking, constantly sensing the harmony of various ingredients can lead to the creation of a culinary path, making food that is greatly beneficial to cultivators¡ I remember, this profession is called ¡®Spirit Chef¡¯.¡± ¡°So, I want to be a Spirit Chef!¡± Li Jiaojiao raised her small hand holding the pot scrubber, unfazed by the dirty water sshing onto her face, full of determination. Watching her spirit, Ye Feng chose not to speak further. Although he didn¡¯t know whether the profession of ¡°Spirit Chef¡± existed in the world, if Li Jiaojiao could truly venture down this path and achieve something, as the Sect Leader, Ye Feng would certainly find it gratifying. Even though Ye Feng suspected this might just be the Old Sect Leader bamboozling Li Jiaojiao, he still chose to support her. When a person is passionate about something, even if it¡¯s an unknown path, there is still a chance to forge something great. ¡°Work hard, and I¡¯ll wait for the day you be a Spirit Chef.¡± Ye Feng said, extending his hand, wanting to pat Li Jiaojiao on the shoulder as a gesture of encouragement, but because Li Jiaojiao was quite petite, about five feet two, and Ye Feng was tall, his hand could only rest on the top of her head. This sudden ¡°head-pat kill¡± instantly made Li Jiaojiao¡¯s eyes widen as she looked up at Ye Feng, her heartbeat suddenly quickening. ¡°Sect Master Uncle¡¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s voice came from outside the kitchen. Ye Feng withdrew his hand and casually picked up a bowl of water as he walked out of the kitchen,pletely unaware that Li Jiaojiao had lowered her head, her face already as red as the setting sun. Outside the kitchen. Ye Feng saw Huo Yunjie dressed in a new outfit, looking very clean, with a letter in his hand, so he asked, ¡°Dressed so handsomely, and even shaved, don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s for a blind date?¡± After speaking, Ye Feng took a gulp of Spiritual Water, ready to rinse his mouth. Huo Yunjie said in surprise, ¡°Sect Master Uncle really predicts like a deity, I just received a letter from my mother, telling me to go back for a blind date.¡± Pfft! Ye Feng spurted the mouthwash out on the spot. ¡°Really a blind date?¡± ¡°Yes, didn¡¯t you already predict it, Sect Leader?¡± Huo Yunjie was confused. Ye Feng had just been calm a moment ago, why did he seem so surprised now? ¡°Recently, it¡¯s not very peaceful around Whitefloat City, be sure to pay attention to safety when you go home,¡± Ye Feng agreed. However, he took a Spirit Sword out from the System Space and handed it to Huo Yunjie, saying, ¡°It¡¯s for temporary use, traveling with a sword will make you much faster.¡± Back when he was at Fenhuo River, Ye Feng had eradicated five bandits from Xieguang Stronghold and had seized five Spiritual Artifacts, including a Spirit Sword. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master Uncle¡ But I haven¡¯t cultivated any sword-rted spells and can¡¯t travel with a sword.¡± ¡°That¡¯s easy, I¡¯ll pass on Mo Ying¡¯s First Grade Spell ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi¡± to you right now. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve asked her, and she said it¡¯s a spell that can be shared within the Sect,¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master Uncle!¡± Huo Yunjie said gratefully. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s your home?¡± Ye Feng asked again. ¡°Sect Leader, my home is in Beacon Fire City,¡± Huo Yunjie replied. ¡°Ah! Your home is actually in Beacon Fire City? Why haven¡¯t you ever mentioned it before?¡± Ye Feng eximed, his mouth gaping in surprise. Huo Yunjie showed a bitter smile, ¡°Sect Master Uncle doesn¡¯t know, although my family is a noble one, the situation is a bitplex. It¡¯s hard to exin in a few words, so it¡¯s better left unmentioned!¡± Ye Feng didn¡¯t say anything more. In the following time, he personally taught the ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi¡±, and Huo Yunjie, being diligent, achieved Minor Achievement within half an hour. After breakfast, Huo Yunjie refined the Spirit Sword, bade farewell to his fellow Sect brothers, and was ready to go home. ¡°Big brother, I want to go too!¡± Long Tianxing, like a hyperactive Husky, ran over excitedly, ¡°I have good eyesight. I can sit by your side and help you screen the candidates during your blind date.¡± Shi Leiughed slyly by the side, ¡°Yun Jie, I haven¡¯t been on a blind date yet either, I¡¯d also like to take this opportunity to learn.¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s face was immediately filled with helplessness. ¡°Go together, the three of you brothers can look out for each other, and that would give me peace of mind,¡± Ye Feng finished speaking and took out ten Lower Grade Spirit Stones, stuffing them into Huo Yunjie¡¯s hand, ¡°Also, how can you go on a blind date without bringing some money?¡± After speaking, Ye Feng hung a string of Copper Coins around Huo Yunjie¡¯s neck. Ye Feng thought for a moment and then added, ¡°Oh, and bring some food, so you won¡¯t get hungry on the road.¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, it¡¯s enough, really, no need for so much!¡± Huo Yunjie felt defeated by Ye Feng, thinking he was even more nagging than his own mother, and immediately piloted the Spirit Sword, carrying Shi Lei and Long Tianxing as if fleeing for their lives away from Misty Peak. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t rush, take some eggs too!¡± Ye Feng hurriedly waved and shouted. Huo Yunjie jerked, almost falling off the Spirit Sword, and quickly sped up. But since the Spirit Sword could not erge like Mo Ying¡¯s Breeze-riding Sword, the three brothers had to squeeze together on a sword just over a meter long, which looked ratherical. When Ye Feng came out of the kitchen with a basket of eggs, he found that Huo Yunjie and the others had long since disappeared without a trace, leaving him to return sullenly. Chapter 80 - 80 Beacon Fire City Huo Residence, A Stunning Palm Chapter 80: Beacon Fire City Huo Residence, A Stunning Palm Trantor: 549690339 Not long after. Ye Feng found Mo Ying and handed her arge pile of Formation gs, saying, ¡°I need you to set up the Mini Earth Element ughter Array to temporarily act as our Misty Sect¡¯s Sect Protection Array.¡± ¡°Is the Sect Leader sure about this?¡± Mo Ying frowned slightly, ¡°Even if we only activate the shield of the array and run it at the lowest consumption, in one month, the Middle Grade Spirit Stones embedded in the Formation gs will be depleted.¡± ¡°Sure and certain,¡± Ye Feng gave his response. Even though the existing Middle Grade Spirit Stones would run out within a month, it wasn¡¯t much to worry about for the sake of the sect¡¯s safety. ¡°Alright, leave it to me!¡± Mo Ying picked up the Core Formation g, infused her Spiritual Energy into it, waved it lightly, and twelverge gs swiftly flew up. They were inserted at intervals of thirty meters along the edge of Misty Peak¡¯s cliffs, emitting Spiritual Light to form an irregr bowl-shaped shield that turned upside down, enveloping the Misty Sect within it. If not under attack, the shield¡¯s consumption was small, and it could hold for a month without issues. If faced with an external assault, that would be another matter. ¡°You will temporarily be in charge of the Formation gs.¡± Having said that, Ye Feng leapt up to the roof of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall and began his tedious day. As for Mo Ying, holding the Core Formation g, she hadn¡¯t expected the Sect Leader to trust her so much, to entrust her with the control of the vitally important Sect Protection Array. Her heart warmed once again. Fuyun Gloomy Forest. Three close friends rode on Spirit Swords, flying towards Beacon Fire City at a speed of ten meters per second. ¡°I¡¯ve noticed that the Spiritual Energy consumption is a bit fast, could it be because you guys are too heavy?¡± Huo Yunjie held a Spirit Stone, replenishing Spiritual Energy while saying so. Shi Lei scratched his head, ¡°Maybe I ate too much for breakfast!¡± Long Tianxing, ¡°Senior Brother Second, it¡¯s my fault, I should have taken care of a big business before we left.¡± Huo Yunjie, He really had the urge to throw Long Tianxing and Shi Lei off! An hour and a halfter. The three finally arrived at Beacon Fire City, and entered arge estate in the east of the city named ¡°Huo Residence.¡± ¡°What arge estate, it¡¯s almost like my uncle¡¯s ce. So, Senior Brother Second¡¯s family background is also this good,¡± Long Tianxing said, pointing to the impressive gate of Huo Residence. Shi Lei, noting the two willow leaf-shaped symbols behind the words ¡°Huo Residence,¡± expressed his surprise, ¡°So Yunjie¡¯s family is a Middle Rank sect-level family, but why did you join the Misty Sect?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a bitplicated.¡± Huo Yunjie stored his Spirit Sword away, and sighed. At that moment, two Qi Refinement Layer Three guards stationed at the gate saw Huo Yunjie and their expressions changed, but the next moment, they still bowed and said, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯ve finally returned. The Madam personally instructed that as soon as you returned, you should find her in the backyard¡ And these two gentlemen are?¡± Huo Yunjie said, ¡°These two are my sect brothers.¡± ¡°So they are disciples of the Misty Sect.¡± The guards looked at each other, feeling a bit strange. Hadn¡¯t they heard that the Misty Sect was nearly bankrupt? How did they still have two disciples who seemed pretty decent? Especially Long Tianxing, with his silver hair and blue pupils, he looked somewhat exotic, making them involuntarily take a step back. ¡°I¡¯ll go see my mother first.¡± Huo Yunjie walked ahead leading the way into the familiar yet somewhat strange Huo Residence, feeling a mix of emotions. Thump, thump, thump! A series of footsteps approached. Huo Yunjie looked in the direction of the sound and coincidently saw a lean young boy running towards him. Their eyes met, and both involuntarily showed joy. ¡°Big brother, you¡¯ve finallye back!¡± The young boy ran over, his eyes brimming with excitement. Huo Yunjie patted the boy on the shoulder, ¡°Yun Hao, you¡¯ve gotten taller, and your cultivation has reached the Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement. You truly deserve to be the genius who has been epted into a High Ranked Sect, ¡®Yunhua Sect,¡¯ under the tutge of an Element Gathering Realm Great Elder.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, Junior Brother Long, this is my brother ¡®Huo Yunhao,¡¯ a disciple under the tutge of the Yunhua Sect¡¯s Element Gathering Realm Great Elder,¡± Huo Yunjie turned and introduced him to Shi Lei and Long Tianxing. ¡°So it¡¯s the virtuous younger brother!¡± Shi Lei nodded in greeting. Long Tianxing also said, ¡°You truly are the brother of Second Senior Brother, having reached the Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement as well.¡± Huo Yunhao nced at Shi Lei and Long Tianxing, a shock rising in his heart. Because, he realized that he could not see through their cultivation levels! Even Huo Yunjie¡¯s cultivation level was beyond his perception. ¡°Big brother, why can¡¯t I see through your cultivation levels?¡± Huo Yunhao asked in surprise, ¡°You couldn¡¯t have had a fortuitous encounter and are now close to the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement, could you?¡± Upon hearing Huo Yunhao mention cultivation levels, Huo Yunjie was filled with emotion. He was, after all, of a Lower Grade constitution and had a special background not weed in the Huo Residence. Unable to keep pace with his brother, who had a Middle Grade constitution, he would, based on his usual rate of cultivation, be at most at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement. Even if he cultivated until old age, it would be impossible for him to ascend to the Element Gathering Realm. But ever since Ye Feng took charge of the Misty Sect, Huo Yunjie experienced earth-shattering changes, and in less than a month, he reached the peak of the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement. With such a cultivation level, even ced in front of the old master of the Huo Residence who did not wee him, it would be sufficient to attract attention. However, Huo Yunjie disdained the other¡¯s regard. As he was about to speak, a loud shout interrupted him. ¡°You little rascal, you dare toe back?¡± An imposing figure with the stride of a dragon and the steps of a tiger approached. This person was a middle-aged man dressed in brocade, wearing a round hat, his beard tough as steel needles, as if a fierce general from the battlefield. ¡°Dad, how can you talk to big brother like that!¡± Huo Yunhao immediately blocked the front. The Huo Residence¡¯s old master, ¡°Huo Daxiong,¡± sneered and said, ¡°Yunhao, how many times has Dad told you, this little rascal shares a mother but not a father with you, he may be your big brother, but he¡¯s not my child¡ And furthermore, joining a mere Lower Rank Sect, truly bringing disgrace on our Huo Residence. I want to see just what progress he could have made after a few months of absence!¡± Huo Daxiong unleashed the aura of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, instantly stepping past Huo Yunhao, and his hand struck towards Huo Yunjie. ¡°Senior and junior brothers, no need to take action, let me handle this.¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s eyes turned cold, he charged forward, shing palms with Huo Daxiong midair, unleashing a staggering momentum. Bang! Huo Yunjie staggered back three steps, his breathing steady.Y0u can read sh0rt, t0uching, and r0mantic st0ries ab0ut c0uples, as well as children¡¯s st0ries f0r free 0n sitest0rys . c0m Huo Daxiong retreated five steps, causing the ground to dent beneath him, his eyes filled with disbelief. ¡°The peak of the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement¡ How could a Lower Rank Sect possibly allow you to make such swift breakthroughs?¡± Huo Daxiong was shocked. Just now, he had only used the strength of the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement, intending to suppress Huo Yunjie a bit, to make him submit, but who would have thought that Huo Yunjie would burst forth with all his power, numbing his arm. ¡°Big brother, you¡¯re incredible!¡± Huo Yunhao had always admired his big brother, thinking him capable of enduring hardships and possessing perseverance. Now, seeing Huo Yunjie actually overpower Huo Daxiong, he was nearly bowled over. ¡°Uncle, the Misty Sect isn¡¯t as simple as you imagine,¡± Huo Yunjie withdrew his hand and said gravely. At the age of two, his biological father fell, and his mother, with him in tow, remarried into the Huo Residence. Because he was not Huo Daxiong¡¯s own son, he always suffered disdain, and hence, he addressed Huo Daxiong merely as ¡°uncle.¡± ¡°Damn Huo Daxiong, you dare to rough up my Jie, then don¡¯t me your old mother for jabbing you!¡± A sharp voice rang out, shaking the entire Huo Residence, and everybody knew, thedy of the house was on a rampage again! Shi Lei and Long Tianxing, who had been watching the drama, looked towards the source of the voice and saw a beautiful woman lifting her skirt with one hand and holding a pair of scissors in the other, charging over with fiery haste. Her speed and posture were a match for Brother thead. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t bother with him,¡± Huo Yunjie quickly stopped the woman. ¡°My child, you finally came back. Oh my, you¡¯ve gotten so thin, and look at that frame, not robust enough. You¡¯ve gone from one pack to a six-pack, how will any matchmaking prospects fancy you now? ording to me, you should eat more and gain some flesh. At least weigh two hundred pounds to be considered standard¡¡± Upon seeing Huo Yunjie, the woman immediately dropped the scissors, coincidentally sticking them into the foot of the Huo Residence¡¯s old master, Huo Daxiong, and then she took Yunjie¡¯s face in her hands, chattering non-stop. ¡°Here we go again¡¡± Huo Yunjie couldn¡¯t stand his overly nagging mother and quickly changed the subject, asking, ¡°Mom, you called me back, it¡¯s not really to arrange a marriage for me, is it?¡± Chapter 81: Huo Yunjie’s Blind Date Story Chapter 81: Huo Yunjie¡¯s Blind Date Story Trantor: 549690339 ¡°What? Just because it¡¯s not a matchmaking meeting, I can¡¯t have you brought back?¡± the woman asked with her hands on her hips, a dissatisfied look on her face. Huo Yunjie hastily said, ¡°No, I didn¡¯t mean that.¡± At this moment, Huo Daxiong, not far away, pulled out the scissors stuck in his boot and said in a deep voice: ¡°This matchmaking meeting is with the young miss of the Lin Family from Beacon Fire City, who is also a talented disciple of the Yunhua Sect, and could be considered Yun Hao¡¯s senior sister. In the past, someone like you wouldn¡¯t have caught the eye of Miss Lin, but now¡ with Qi Refinement at the Peak of the seventh level and an extremely high sess rate.¡± Initially, Huo Daxiong had little faith in Huo Yunjie. After all, a person who had entered a lower-ranked sect at his age would do well to have reached the fourth or fifth level of Qi Refinement. But who could have known that Huo Yunjie, as if he had taken Immortal Elixirs and Wondrous Medicines, had soared to the Peak of the seventh level of Qi Refinement in just a few short months, surpassing even Miss Lin, and would even be considered a core disciple in a high-ranked sect. With this in mind, the chances of the Huo Residence arranging a wedding alliance with the Lin Family became very high. As the lord of the Huo Residence, Huo Daxiong was the greatest beneficiary. Thinking of this, his heart swelled with joy, and looking at Huo Yunjie, he even found his face somewhat more pleasing to the eye. Upon hearing this, Huo Yunjie furrowed his brow. Over the years, Huo Daxiong had always wanted Huo Yunjie to marry into one of the other aristocratic families of Beacon Fire City, and Huo Yunjie¡¯s mother had also agreed, especially this year when Huo Yunjie had already attended nine matchmaking meetings, which truly depleted his patience. ¡°Second Senior Brother, what is the Yunhua Sect?¡± Long Tianxing leaned in and whispered to Huo Yunjie. Huo Yunjie turned his head and said, ¡°The Yunhua Sect is a high-ranked sect located over a hundred miles away from Beacon Fire City, upying a mountain range of more than ten square miles. In addition to having over a thousand disciples, the sect is also home to several Element Gathering Realm powerhouses.¡± After thinking for a moment, Huo Yunjie added, ¡°Oh right, the people around here are all cultivators, and their six senses are very sharp. You don¡¯t need to deliberately lower your voice when talking because whether you whisper or speak normally, they can hear you.¡± After hearing thetter part, Long Tianxing¡¯s face turned embarrassed. ¡°Indeed! The Yunhua Sect is the strongest high-ranked sect in this area. It¡¯s just that it hasn¡¯t been promoted to a One-Star Sect yet because certain conditions have not been met, but in reality, it is no weaker than a One-Star Sect. My son Yun Hao is endowed with a natural gift and was fortunate to join the Yunhua Sect.¡± Huo Daxiong said proudly, as if he was the one who had joined the Yunhua Sect. After a pause, Huo Daxiong continued, ¡°Thedy my son Yun Jie is meeting for the matchmaking is a direct disciple of an Elder of the Yunhua Sect with Qi Refinement at the seventh level. If this match is sessful, our Huo Residence will be able to maintain a closer rtionship with the Yunhua Sect.¡± Huo Daxiong initially wanted to say ¡°little bastard¡± but as soon as he uttered the word ¡°little,¡± he caught sight of Huo Yunjie¡¯s mother raising a pair of scissors with survival instinct kicking in, he immediately corrected himself. After hearing all this, Huo Yunjie coldly sneered, ¡°Women will only slow down my cultivation speed.¡± He greatly disliked being ordered about by Huo Daxiong. Firstly, he was not Huo Daxiong¡¯s biological son. Moreover, when he was younger, Huo Daxiong either beat or scolded him, leading to a frosty rtionship. If it weren¡¯t for not being strong enough on his own and concern for his mother, Huo Yunjie would have flown far away long ago. ¡°I think you¡¯ve grown too bold!¡± Huo Daxiong said angrily, stomping and breaking a floor tile. Huo Yunjie¡¯s mother immediately dropped the scissors and pulled out a shiny kitchen knife from behind her back, ¡°Huo Daxiong, shut your mouth! Get back to your training room right now! Yun Jie,e with mom to meet Miss Lin.¡± Although Huo Daxiong was quite arrogant, he was under strict control by his wife. Facing the woman brandishing a knife, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and leave with a flick of his sleeve. Zhuyu Teahouse. The most famous teahouse in Beacon Fire City. Inside the luxurious private room on the third floor, a tea table was set in the center with a man and a woman sitting on either side. The man, of course, was Huo Yunjie. The woman was dressed in a white gown, her long hair flowing loose with a red string tied in a butterfly knot at the back, giving her a simple and elegant appearance. However, Huo Yunjie was preupied with drinking tea, oblivious to the beautiful Miss Lin sitting in front of him. There was only one thought in his mind: Women, will only slow down my cultivation speed! Thedy also drank her tea in silence. In this regard, the two shared a surprising tacit understanding. Outside the private room. Shi Lei, Long Tianxing, Huo Yunhao, the mother of Huo Yunjie, and several women clung to the bamboo mat curtain, secretly watching. ¡°My goodness, why don¡¯t they talk? They just know to drink tea. Could it be that affection can be brewed through tea-drinking?¡± ¡°If one could brew affection from drinking tea, that would be nice indeed!¡± ¡°This matchmaking process is truly a bit awkward.¡± The crowd whispered among themselves. Inside the private room. The youngdy from the Lin Family took the lead in putting down her teacup and said, ¡°Lin Yuyan, direct disciple of an elder from the Yunhua Sect, seventhyer of Qi Refinement, possesses nine First Grade Spells and one Second-Grade Spell, all of which have reached Major Achievement. My intention is in cultivation, not in the matters of personal affections.¡± Huo Yunjieughed, put down his teacup, and said, ¡°Huo Yunjie, second disciple of the Misty Sect from Whitefloat City, at the peak of the seventhyer of Qi Refinement, several First Grade Spells have reached Perfection. Women will only slow down my pace in cultivation.¡± The youngdy, Lin Yuyan, was slightly moved. She had thought that today¡¯s matchmaking partner would be a simpleton, but to her surprise, he was a handsome young man whose cultivation level was above hers and even more impressive was that his Spells were all at Perfection. The only w was that he liked to boast. However, Lin Yuyan had her mind not set on romantic entanglements. Even though she found Huo Yunjie to be quite agreeable, she had no intention of agreeing to this marriage alliance. ¡°It seems, Fellow Daoist Lin, that we¡¯vee to an understanding. After another cup of tea, it would be time for us to return to our respective homes.¡± Huo Yunjieughed. Truth be told, Lin Yuyan left a good first impression on him, her makeup was light, giving her an appearance of elegance and purity, and she also seemed very clean and tidy. The only thing was, he was intent on cultivation. ¡°All right.¡± Lin Yuyan picked up the teapot, only to find it empty and then called out, ¡°Another pot of tea, please.¡± The crowd outside the window was dumbfounded. The two had been drinking tea for a long while and then suddenly, they had a brief exchange, and it was over? Although they were a bit confused by what they heard, they could pretty much discern that this matchmaking session hade to nothing, and they were scratching their heads in urgency. At this moment, a maid carrying a teapot walked into the private room, ready to pour tea for the two of them. Long Tianxing nced at the maid and suddenly felt a sting in his eyes. He quickly channeled spiritual energy into his eyes and saw a strange ck human face phantom hovering above the maid¡¯s head. ¡°Something¡¯s amiss!¡± Long Tianxing pointed at the maid and shouted. Huo Yunjie and Lin Yuyan, upon hearing the warning, both looked up at the maid and noticed that her eyes were pupil-less, just white. ¡°Not good, this woman has been struck by the Soul Controlling Art!¡± Lin Yuyan suddenly thought of something. And at that moment, the maid violently smashed the teapot towards Lin Yuyan and flicked a silver talisman from her sleeve that went flying towards her in an instant. Busy dodging the teapot, Lin Yuyan failed to notice the oing attack and was struck by the ¡°Stabilizing Talisman¡± on her forehead, her body instantly rendered immobile. She couldn¡¯t muster any of her mana. ng! Another dagger sprang from the maid¡¯s sleeve, wrapped in ck energy, stabbing towards Lin Yuyan¡¯s vital areas. ¡°Do you think I do not exist?¡± Huo Yunjie angrily threw his teacup and with a move of the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡±, he shielded the front, knocking the maid flying out and crashing through the third-floor window to the ground below. Afterward, he reached out and removed the silver talisman from Lin Yuyan¡¯s forehead, restoring her ability to move. ¡°That is someone from the Soul Seizing Sect, quick, after her!¡± Lin Yuyan suddenly unsheathed her Spirit Sword and leaped out through the window. Chapter 82: Capturing the Mastermind, Lin Yuyan’s Transformation Chapter 82: Capturing the Mastermind, Lin Yuyan¡¯s Transformation Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Big Brother, Second Brother, do we give chase?¡± Long Tianxing hurriedly asked. ¡°Of course, we chase. The Soul Seizing Sect is infamously notorious around Beacon Fire City; none of their members are good news.¡± Huo Yunjie nodded, then turned to Huo Yunhao and said, ¡°Yunhao, you stay behind to protect Mother; we will be back shortly.¡± Having spoken, Huo Yunjie, along with Shi Lei and Long Tianxing, burst through the window andnded on the ground from the third floor. ¡°Not so fast!¡± At that moment, Lin Yuyan had already drawn her sword and was quickly pursuing the maid who was attempting to flee. ¡°We should give chase, too.¡± Huo Yunjie didn¡¯t hesitate and prepared to ride his sword after her. ¡°Second Brother, hold on, I¡¯ve found something!¡± Long Tianxing, who had activated his Blue Spirit Eyes, stopped Huo Yunjie; he had noticed a subtle ck line on the body of the maid, leading in the opposite direction of her escape. ¡°Big Brother, Second Brother, the mastermind is very sly, actually going in the opposite direction.¡± Long Tianxing followed the ck line and pointed towards its source. Huo Yunjie and Shi Lei, aware of Long Tianxing¡¯s exceptional eyes that could see things unseen by ordinary Spirit Eyes, quickly followed the direction he indicated. A few hundred meters away. Lin Yuyan finally caught up with the controlled maid, pinched a sword spell and tapped her on the back, causing her to copse limply on the ground. Then, a puff of ck qi burst out from the top of the maid¡¯s head and formed a ck human face in mid-air, which cackled sinisterly, ¡°Lin Yuyan, you chased the wrong way, hahaha¡ uh oh!¡± Before the voice could finish, the ck human face exploded. Five hundred meters away. Inside a dpidated wooden hut. There sat a young man at a desk, his face covered with bizarre ck lines,ughing smugly. In front of him was a screen of light showing the scene where Lin Yuyan was. Bang! Suddenly, the door shattered. Huo Yunjie, Shi Lei, and Long Tianxing descended like divine warriors, scaring the young man until his face turned ck. Long Tianxing pointed at the ck-faced youngster and dered, ¡°Brothers, he is the mastermind!¡± ¡°Gentlemen, aren¡¯t you entering the wrong door?¡± Before he finished speaking, the ck-faced young man had already turned to run away. ¡°Fiery Cloud Palm!¡± ¡°Vitality Bullet!¡± ¡°Iron Shield Art!¡± The three of them struck simultaneously, and in an instant, they had beaten the young man at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement so badly he spat white foam and convulsed all over. ¡°Tie him up, take him away,¡± Huo Yunjie said. Long Tianxing immediately used the ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡±, tying up the ck-faced youth with a rope of spiritual energy and striding confidently towards the Zhuyu Teahouse. In the sky. Lin Yuyan rode her sword over and, from a distance, saw the scene of Huo Yunjie and the others thrashing the ck-faced young man; her heart was struck with rm. ¡°How did they precisely locate the caster of the ¡°Soul Control Technique¡±? What kind of method is this?¡± Lin Yuyan murmured to herself, her eyes filled with astonishment. She suddenly realized she had underestimated the Misty Sect. Moreover, when Huo Yunjie used the ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±, he could actually make his entire palm ignite with scorching mes; that was clearly a sign of perfection! ¡°So, Huo Yunjie wasn¡¯t bragging; he truly perfected his spell to the Perfect Stage. The other two from the Misty Sect actually have Sixth Layer and Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement cultivation levels respectively, with all their spells at least achieving Major Achievement.¡± The more Lin Yuyan thought about it, the more shocked she became. Is this really just a Lower Rank Sect? Could the Misty Sect, which has cultivated disciples like Huo Yunjie, Shi Lei, and Long Tianxing, at least be high-ranked?! With these doubts in her heart, Lin Yuyan joined Huo Yunjie and the others at the underside of Zhuyu Teahouse and finally saw the bound ck-faced youth. ¡°Who are you, and why are you trying to assassinate me?¡± Lin Yuyan, who looked gentle but was decisive in action, immediately kicked the ck-faced young man in the abdomen. ¡°Wow!¡± The dark-faced youth spat out foam, ¡°Lin Yuyan¡ you actually called for help, how dishonorable in martial conduct!¡± ng! A sharp sword was pressed against the dark-faced youth¡¯s neck. Lin Yuyan exerted a little pressure, and blood began to seep out. The dark-faced youth swallowed hard, ¡°I am Jiang Dachao, a direct disciple of Souhun Zhenren from the Soul Seizing Sect, sent to assassinate the geniuses of other sects, and you¡¯re one of them.¡± After speaking, Jiang Dachao looked at Huo Yunjie and the other two with dread, his face filled with sorrow and indignation, ¡°But who knew, you actually got help from a Star-Level Sect.¡± ¡°We¡¯re not from a Star-Level Sect,¡± Huo Yunjie said. Jiang Dachao was startled, ¡°Impossible, such astonishing methods, if not from a Star-Level Sect, then from where?¡± ¡°They are disciples of the Misty Sect, a lower-ranked sect,¡± Lin Yuyan said. ¡°Pfft, hahaha! You don¡¯t have to lie like that, do you? A trio withplementary spells for attack, defense, and entrapment; with a Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement leading, and Fifth and Sixth Layers assisting from the sides ¨C capable of capturing even an Eighth Layer alive, that¡¯s the standard configuration for an outbound team from a Star-Level Sect. You think I wouldn¡¯t know?¡± Jiang Dachao¡¯s smile turned wretched, ¡°You¡¯re just masquerading as a lower-ranked sect to humiliate me, that¡¯s all!¡± Upon hearing this, Huo Yunjie, Shi Lei, and Long Tianxing exchanged nces, thinking Jiang Dachao was being too melodramatic. ¡°Thank you for your help!¡± Lin Yuyan didn¡¯t want to waste words with Jiang Dachao and sheathed her sword, then bowed to Huo Yunjie. Remembering how, back in the teahouse, Huo Yunjie stood in front of her wielding the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡±, she suddenly realized that having a man take care of her didn¡¯t seem too bad. Especially since he was stronger than herself. But Lin Yuyan¡¯s mind only nced over this thought, and it didn¡¯t mean that she was love-struck with Huo Yunjie at first sight, but rather, she felt goodwill towards him and considered him a potentially good friend. ¡°No need to be courteous, Daoist Lin,¡± Huo Yunjie nodded, then nced at Jiang Dachao, ¡°What should we do with this man?¡± ¡°This man ims to be on a mission to assassinate talented disciples from various sects. I¡¯m afraid that the Soul Seizing Sect Leader, Souhun Zhenren, is plotting something. I suggest we cripple his cultivation, then I¡¯ll take him back to the sect for the Sect Master to interrogate and investigate. What do you think?¡± Lin Yuyan proposed. ¡°No, please!¡± Upon hearing his cultivation might be crippled, Jiang Dachao¡¯s face turned a ghastlybination of ck and green. ¡°You can take him away, but first, give us a lick,¡± Huo Yunjie recalled Ye Feng¡¯s reminder and said so. ¡°Lick?¡± Lin Yuyan blinked, thinking the term sounded novel. ¡°Let me do it!¡± Long Tianxing rolled up his sleeves and started patting Jiang Dachao, turning thetter¡¯s face a mix of ck, green, and white, who then screamed, ¡°Stop that, I¡¯m not into that sort of thing!¡± Seeing this, Lin Yuyan shivered and secretly wondered if Huo Yunjie and his group were in that kind of rtionship. p! Huo Yunjie gave Jiang Dachao a p, saying, ¡°What¡¯s going on in your head, do we look like those kinds of people to you?¡± ¡°Found it!¡± At that moment, Long Tianxing pulled out a bag of Spirit Stones and an ancient book from Jiang Dachao¡¯s hidden pocket. ¡°So this is called ¡®licking the bag¡¯¡ I see now!¡± Lin Yuyan mumbled to herself, as if having an epiphany. ¡°Daoist Lin, we¡¯ll leave this person to you,¡± Huo Yunjie said. ¡°Mm, thank you!¡± Lin Yuyan pierced her sword down, crippling Jiang Dachao¡¯s Qi Sea, and then dragged him by the cor towards the Lin Residence. After walking just a few steps, she turned back and gave Huo Yunjie a charming smile, ¡°Thank you for today, I¡¯d like¡ to invite you to a meal.¡± ¡°Some other day,¡± Huo Yunjie replied. ¡°Alright!¡± After Lin Yuyan had left, Huo Yunjie and his twopanions gathered around to examine the ancient book titled ¡°Soul Control Technique¡±, a Second-Grade Spell which turned out to be merely iplete fragments, unable to be practiced to perfection. ¡°Even though it¡¯s only fragments, our Sect Master Uncle can surely perfect it. After all, he is a Great Master of Magic!¡± Shi Lei said excitedly. Chapter 83: Soul Seizing Sect, Secret Plans (Additional Chapter) Chapter 83: Soul Seizing Sect, Secret ns (Additional Chapter) Trantor: 549690339 Huo Yunjie and Long Tianxing nodded upon hearing this. Although they hadn¡¯t managed to bring a Dao Companion back this trip, acquiring a Second-Grade Spell for Whitefloat was quite exhrating. ¡°Right, there are also the Spirit Stones.¡± Long Tianxing quickly opened his Spirit Stone pouch and found that it contained over twenty Lower Grade Spirit Stones, each shining and glittering like beautiful jade. ¡°We¡¯ve even earned back our travel expenses!¡± The three disciples looked at each other, smiles gradually twisting on their faces. Huo Yunjie suddenly remembered something and took out a silver talisman from within his clothes, saying, ¡°This seems to be the Lower Grade ¡®Stabilizing Talisman¡¯. Below the Element Gathering Realm, as long as it¡¯s stuck on the forehead, it can immobilize a person.¡± It was used by Jiang Dachao when he wielded the ¡°Soul Control Technique¡± to force the maid to attempt to assassinate Lin Yuyan. After Huo Yunjie removed the talisman paper, he had been secretly keeping it. ¡°The Stabilizing Talisman, it¡¯s really quite a find! We must hurry back to Misty Peak and hand over these treasures to the Sect Master Uncle,¡± Shi Lei couldn¡¯t hide his joy. ¡°Is the Stabilizing Talisman really that powerful?¡± asked Long Tianxing, scratching his head curiously. Huo Yunjie exined, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s powerful. Like I said, no one below the Element Gathering Realm can resist it. The only downside is that it has to be applied at close range, which is a great limitation.¡± ¡°By the way, Second Senior Brother, what is the Soul Seizing Sect?¡± Long Tianxing voiced his curiosity. Huo Yunjie¡¯s face darkened slightly as he spoke solemnly, ¡°The Soul Seizing Sect is a demonic sect, not recognized by the orthodox sects. It is rumored to have practitioners at the Element Gathering Realm level stationed within and is not weaker than the High Ranked Sects. The members of this sect are infamous for their unscrupulous deeds, killing people and refining their souls, utterly abhorrent.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t be, are there really sects that are so cruel?¡± Long Tianxing felt a chill running down his spine. Huo Yunjie patted his shoulder and said, ¡°Junior Brother Long, you are still too young. The Cultivation World isplex and intertwined, not as simple as you imagine.¡± ¡°So, the world outside is this dangerous,¡± Long Tianxing felt some pressure. Shi Lei showed a simple smile as he said, ¡°Junior Brother Long, you needn¡¯t worry. All schemes and tricks are like bubbles before absolute strength. What we need to do is to cultivate diligently. With strength, we can stand firm anywhere.¡± ¡°Hmm!¡± Long Tianxing nodded firmly. He had always wanted to know his origin, but his Maternal Uncle Long Zhenchuan and his mother had not permitted him to travel far. Even after arriving at the Misty Sect, Ye Feng had also warned him not to leave within a three-hundred-mile radius of Whitefloat City until his Qi Refinement reached the seventh level. Having traveled to Beacon Fire City, Long Tianxing now realized how dangerous andplex the outside was. He thought it was best to heed the Sect Leader and the elders¡¯ advice: wait until he was strong enough before venturing far. ¡°Big brother, are you guys alright?¡± At this moment, Huo Yunhao ran down from the Zhuyu Teahouse, apanied by a worried-looking Huo Yunjie¡¯s mother. ¡°We¡¯re fine, the person behind the disturbance has been caught, and now we¡¯ve handed him over to our friend Lin for handling,¡± Huo Yunjie said. Huo Yunjie¡¯s mother ¡°Xue Shn¡± quickly inquired, ¡°Which friend Lin? Is it Miss Lin Yuyan from the Lin Family? Right, where is she?¡± ¡°Miss Lin Yuyan has already returned home,¡± Huo Yunjie said. Huo Yunhao immediately started gossiping, ¡°Big brother, how did the matchmaking go?¡± ¡°No match,¡± Huo Yunjie shook his head, his words painting a look of disappointment on Xue Shn¡¯s face. But then, they heard Long Tianxing say, ¡°Just now Miss Lin Yuyan invited our Second Senior Brother to dinner, but Senior Brother suggested another day.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Xue Shn¡¯s eyes lit up as she already had her grandson¡¯s name and the school he would attend all figured out. ¡°Mother, let¡¯s talk about the matchmakingter. We¡¯ve stumbled upon an urgent matter and must rush back to Misty Peak¡ Oh, here are five Spirit Stones. Your cultivation talent is not very good, so keep these and cultivate well. Make sure to stay healthy and happy every day. I¡¯lle to see you again when I have the time,¡± Huo Yunjie stuffed five Spirit Stones into Xue Shn¡¯s hands and patted Huo Yunhao¡¯s shoulder before mounting his sword and soaring into the sky. ¡°Goodbye, Aunt!¡± Long Tianxing and Shi Lei waved their hands, jumped onto their Spirit Swords, and ascended with Huo Yunjie, disappearing quickly from everyone¡¯s sight. ¡°You little rascal, get back here!¡± Only then did Xue Shn realize her eldest son had run off again, anger prompting her to throw the Spirit Stones in her hand after him. ¡°Mother, those are Spirit Stones, don¡¯t throw them!¡± Huo Yunhao¡¯s eyelid twitched, and he dove forward to catch the Spirit Stones with great care. ¡°Ah, those are Spirit Stones? I thought your brother was fooling me with some jade!¡± Xue Shn realized they were indeed Spirit Stones, instantly regretting her action. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Fengy on the rooftop at an angle, propping his head with his left hand, his legs crossed at the ankle, while with his right hand he wielded the power of the Heroic Spirits to control a dagger, making it thrust rapidly through the air in ordance with his thoughts, just as if he were employing a Sword Control Technique. On another rooftop. Mo Ying held a single hand in an incantation gesture, controlling the Breeze-riding Sword topete with Ye Feng¡¯s dagger, producing brilliant sparks upon collision. On the ground. The other disciples looked up, watching the battle intently. ¡°The Sect Leader¡¯s Sword Control Technique is so impressive. In just half a day¡¯s time, he can alreadypletely suppress Senior Sister Mo,¡± Ouyang Feng said, clenching his fists with longing. ¡°That¡¯s not the Sword Control Technique, Sect Master Uncle doesn¡¯t have cultivation. What he¡¯s using now is an intangible power called the Heroic Spirit Power, which is a kind of Power of Heaven and Earth. It can control not only swords and knives but all things,¡± Jia Yn exined. After saying this, she executed ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion,¡± and numerous petals converged into a keen-edged sword that she shed upwards, yelling, ¡°Sect Leader, Senior Sister Mo, let me be your sparring partner.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Ye Feng nodded in agreement. Today was really too boring. Thus, Ye Feng started to familiarize himself with the power of the Heroic Spirits. With Mo Ying¡¯s assistance, he gradually mastered how to wield this power. He even learned the ¡°Sword Combat Technique,¡± which truly surprised Mo Ying. She secretly thought Ye Feng¡¯sprehension was terrifyingly astonishing, truly demon-like! Ye Feng felt that if he encountered the ck Patterned Serpent Demon and Little Wolf General now, these two demons would definitely have no chance to escape. Above the gloomy forests of Fuyun. Three sworn brothers advanced on their flying swords. Unbeknownst to them, from within a dense forest below, two cold gazes watched them. ¡°Little Wolf General, it seems to be just the three of them. Why not let me make a move?¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon said, dissatisfied. ¡°Foolish! Ye Feng of Misty Sect is surely hiding nearby; these three are most likely bait. If you go out there, you¡¯re seeking death,¡± Little Wolf General said darkly. He looked down at his severed arm, grinding his teeth with hatred, ¡°Ye Feng, for the arm you took, I will make sure to grind you into dust!¡± Hearing the name Ye Feng, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon also showed a face full of resentment. ncing at its partially severed tail, its anger intensified, ¡°Ye Feng is too strong. Only Lord Demon General himself can handle him.¡± After a moment of thought, Little Wolf General said, ¡°Last night Lord Demon General sent a message, saying he hase out of seclusion and is going to discuss important matters with Souhun Zhenren today. We must simply wait for the good news.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, where is the Shape-shifting Beast?¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon asked. ¡°That disloyal dog, upon finding out I wasn¡¯t a match for Ye Feng, betrayed us on the spot. Now it¡¯s anyone¡¯s guess where it ran off to,¡± Little Wolf General said, suddenly irritated, wishing he could beat the Shape-shifting Beast to a pulp. ¡°That guy!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon gnashed its teeth in anger. Misty Peak. ¡°Sect Leader, we¡¯re back!¡± Long Tianxing and his twopanions returned on their swords. From afar, they had seen the Mini Earth Element ughter Array and mistook it for an invasion by the Demon Race, which greatly rmed them. Once they looked more closely, they realized there seemed to be no issue and called out loudly. ¡°You¡¯re back so soon?¡± Ye Feng was somewhat surprised. Logically, after a matchmaking meeting, shouldn¡¯t they immediately enter their bridal chamber? Was the matchmaking a letdown again? He had thought that Misty Sect would finally see someone break their single status and was ready to celebrate, yet there they were, still a bunch of single dogs. Pitiful! When Mo Ying saw Huo Yunjie and the others return, she immediately waved the Core Formation g to allow them passage. ¡°Sect Leader, we¡¯ve brought back a surprise!¡± Huo Yunjie could scarcely contain himself and said excitedly. ¡°Oh, what surprise?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes sparkled. Chapter 84: The Continuous Rise of Prestige Points Chapter 84: The Continuous Rise of Prestige Points Trantor: 549690339 In Ye Feng¡¯s view, could the thing that excited Huo Yunjie so much be that his blind date was sessful? If a wedding banquet was held on Misty Peak, with congrattions from all the major sects, it seems they could make a fortune just from the gift money! ¡°We¡¯re rich, we¡¯re rich!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s smile gradually became moreical. Seeing Ye Feng¡¯s expression, Huo Yunjie paused for a moment and said, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, it¡¯s not much, and it doesn¡¯t exactly mean we¡¯re rich. Let¡¯s open it in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall!¡± ¡°Open it?¡± Ye Feng blinked, silently realizing he might have misunderstood. The surprise Huo Yunjie referred to was likely unrted to any matchmaking, his smile slowly turning stiff. A momentter. Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. Three items were ced on the table. A small bag of Spirit Stones, an ancient text, and a talisman. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, these are twenty Spirit Stones, the remnant volume of a Second-Grade Spell ¡°Soul Control Technique¡±, and a Lower-Grade Stabilizing Talisman. These three items are our surprise gift to you,¡± Huo Yunjie said with a smile, pointing at the items on the table. Long Tianxing followed with teasing, ¡°Sect Leader, are you surprised?¡± Ye Feng sat in the main seat, at a loss for words. He was supposed to go on a blind date, but where¡¯s the match? Surprised, of course he was surprised! With this thought, Ye Feng covered his face with his hand and asked, ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s a surprise. By the way, how did Yunjie¡¯s blind date go?¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, my blind date, of course, went cold again!¡± Huo Yunjie said, as if it were obvious. Ye Feng was on the verge of tears, ¡°Nine blind dates, all of them went cold, are you immune to matchmaking or what?¡± Huo Yunjie scratched his head, ¡°Immune? Is that the physique that blocks all chances? I¡¯ve never heard of it before.¡± ¡°Neither have I.¡± Even Mo Ying, who was well-read, frowned slightly, finding the term too unfamiliar. Finding that his disciples were seriously discussing this so-called immunity, Ye Feng felt even more helpless, but he was toozy to exin and changed the subject, ¡°How did youe by these three things?¡± ¡°I¡¯m familiar with the process, let me tell everyone in detail.¡± Long Tianxing jumped in eagerly. He danced around, narrating everything from their departure to their return, and by the end of his tale, he was parched and quickly drank a bowl of water, still eager to continue. Ye Feng hurriedly told Long Tianxing to sit down and stop showing off. By this time, everyone finally learned of the trio¡¯s experiences today. Picking up the ¡°Soul Control Technique¡± from the table, Ye Feng said, ¡°So that¡¯s what happened, the Soul Seizing Sect¡ that must be a tricky power to deal with.¡± After the trip through the Nanlu Mountain Range, he could be considered as formally entering the ranks of the Element Gathering Realm, but he still had only enough power to defend himself. After all, there were quite a few in the Element Gathering Realm around them. The appearance of this power called the Soul Seizing Sect, which specializes in targeting the talents of various sects for assassination, gave Ye Feng an ominous feeling, and he asked, ¡°Mo Ying, do you know of the Soul Seizing Sect?¡± Mo Ying nodded and said, ¡°The Soul Seizing Sect belongs to the evil sects. It is said that in the past, several Star-Level Sects organized a siege against them. In the end, Souhun Zhenren still managed to escape. He vanished for a while, and I didn¡¯t expect them to resurface.¡± This time not only Ye Feng, but the others also showed grave expressions. ¡°Recently, there have been troubles with the Demon Race, and now the Soul Seizing Sect appears; things are getting more dangerous. But fortunately, we have the Sect Protection Array, and we¡¯re close to Whitefloat City, so we are safe for now,¡± Ye Feng said, ncing at the Mini Earth Element ughter Array and heaving a slight sigh of relief. ¡°Sect Leader, even though this ¡°Soul Control Technique¡± is only a remnant volume, it is very powerful, and it somewhat resembles Fox Da Hong¡¯s talent. Do you think you canplete it?¡± Shi Lei asked at this point. ¡°Of course,¡± Ye Feng nodded, and everyone showed admiration. Ye Feng felt somewhat fortunate. Thank goodness the Dog System had the Prestige Point Exchange Feature, which allowed the use of Prestige Points to gain an understanding of spells. Otherwise, he could only bluff the disciples into practicing up to beginner level before unlocking it. ¡°System, open the Prestige Points data,¡± Ye Feng murmured to himself. The next moment, the following text appeared in his vision. [Sect Prestige Value: 2001] [Remaining Exchangeable Amount: 1851] [Exchange Instructions: Spend Sect Prestige Value to instantly master a spell to the Perfection stage; First-Grade Spell requires 50 points, Second-Grade Spell requires 100 points¡] Seeing that the Prestige Points had reached 2000, several hundred more than before, Ye Feng was taken aback. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Ye Feng was a bit confused. Upon reflection, he understood: It must be because of his saving those people from various sects at Nanlu Mountain Range yesterday. They spread the word, and therefore, his Prestige Points surged by several hundred in one day. It seems that doing good deeds or sensational things is indeed a good choice! ¡°System, I want to exchange 100 Prestige Points toprehend the partial volume of ¡°Soul Control Technique¡±,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. ¡°Ding, 100 Prestige Points spent, 1751 points remaining for exchange,¡± the System sent out a notification sound. Soon, Ye Feng felt as if he was being filled with divine insight. When he looked at the partial volume of the ¡°Soul Control Technique¡± again, his eyes were bright, as if he were a true Great Master of Magic. ¡°Actually, this ¡°Soul Control Technique¡± is quite straightforward. As the Sect Leader, I¡¯ll teach you how to cultivate it now.¡± ¡°First of all, this spell is supportive. Once mastered, you can extend a wisp of will to control any soul or spirit weaker than your own, making them carry out yourmands. It¡¯s exceptionally effective for scouting enemies, assassinations, and infiltration.¡± ¡°The downside is that the control distance is limited and is rted to one¡¯s cultivation level and soul strength. Under normal circumstances, those at the ninthyer of Qi Refinement can reach up to three hundred zhang.¡± Ye Feng took out a charcoal pencil and began to draw meridian diagrams on a white stone te that had been specifically delivered, then he started teaching. The disciples, looking at the diagrams and notes on the te, tried to cultivate the spell, and soon found they were able to condense a wisp of will that could explore independently of the body. The most cultivated among them, Mo Ying, found that her will could spread over nearly half of Misty Peak. However, the scope of her vision was notrge, just about ten zhang in radius. She could attach her will to passing insects, birds, snakes, and rodents, controlling their actions and obtaining their field of vision. ¡°What a miraculous spell.¡± After opening her eyes, Mo Ying first marveled at the spell¡¯s wonder; then, as she looked toward Ye Feng again, it was as if she were seeing a grandmaster. ¡°My Sect Leader is truly an anomaly. In the time it takes for half a cup of tea to steep, he deduced theplete version of a Second-Grade Spell. Perhaps he is the reincarnation of a powerful being. I just wonder if he will discover the secret within me¡¡± Even though she was somewhat apprehensive, Mo Ying still felt that joining the Misty Sect was the right decision. Over a hundred li away from Beacon Fire City. Herey a stretch of mountains extending across several tens of li. In the area spanning over ten li around the main peak, ¡°Yunhua Peak,¡± there was a cultivation sect. Yunhua Sect! At this moment, in the Sect Master¡¯s Grand Hall. ¡°Sect Master, that¡¯s what happened,¡± Lin Yuyan stood within the grand hall, finally finishing her report of the events that had taken ce in Beacon Fire City. At the main seat. Dressed in beautiful garments, the Sect Master of Yunhua Sect, ¡°Yunhua Zhenren,¡± frowned slightly. He exchanged nces with several Element Gathering Realm Elders sitting around, all seeing the worry in each other¡¯s eyes. ¡°The reappearance of the Soul Seizing Sect is not a good omen,¡± the Great Elder said gravely. ¡°Indeed! And relying solely on our Yunhua Sect, we are definitely no match for Souhun Zhenren. We must take precautions early,¡± the Second Elder also spoke. Yunhua Zhenren nodded and said, ¡°Souhun Zhenren¡¯s cultivation level had already reached the Fourth Layer of Element Gathering, not to be underestimated. Now that he has emerged after a period of silence, no one knows to what realm he has achieved. We must inform the other sects to raise their vignce.¡± Yunhua Zhenren looked at Jiang Dachao kneeling beside Lin Yuyan and changed the topic, ¡°Yu Yan has merit for this mission, and should be rewarded¡ Also, the person who caught Jiang Dachao, the direct disciple of Souhun Zhenren, is he really from the Misty Sect of Whitefloat City?¡± Upon hearing this, everyone present turned their gaze towards Lin Yuyan. Chapter 85: Lu Shanyue and the Deputy City Lord’s Decision Chapter 85: Lu Shanyue and the Deputy City Lord¡¯s Decision Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Sect Master, Elders, everything Yu Yan said is true, it was indeed the work of Misty Sect¡¯s disciples¡ Among them, one is the marriage prospect Yu Yan mentioned,¡± said Lin Yuyan, her pretty face turning red at the end. ¡°Oh?¡± The seated Elders became restless. If what Lin Yuyan said was true, then Misty Sect was certainly no ordinary minor sect. This setup would not be surprising for a middle to high-ranked sect. More importantly, Lin Yuyan¡¯s marriage prospect actually had a Qi Refinement level at the peak of the seventh stage, which indeed could make a good match. Of course, they would have to see for themselves to determine the truth of the matter. With this thought, Yunhua Zhenren waved hisrge sleeve and said, ¡°How about this, tomorrow the Fourth Elder will personally lead a team of disciples to visit Misty Sect, im it¡¯s just a stop along the way, and afterwards, they can make a trip to Whitefloat City to pass on the news of the emergence of the Soul Seizing Sect to the Deputy City Lord.¡± A woman in a modestly elegant long dress stood up and bowed, saying, ¡°Yuzhi obeys the order!¡± Misty Sect. Ye Feng looked at his disciples who were diligently cultivating and felt very gratified, then he picked up the Lower-Grade Stabilizing Talisman, studied it for a moment, and realized that he had no spiritual energy to activate it and had to put it away for now. He walked to the edge of the cliff and looked in the direction of Beacon Fire City. ¡°Tomorrow will be the seventh day; it¡¯s time to go to Wuxuan Pavilion for the trade.¡± City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Whitefloat City. Elder Lu Shanyue of Liuyun Sect and the Deputy City Lord were sitting opposite each other, with a low tea table in between. ¡°Yesterday in the Nanlu Mountain Range, Misty Sect surely made quite an impression,¡± said the Deputy City Lord, his face expressionless. Lu Shanyueughed and said, ¡°Sect Master Ye is the Chosen One; he can now show the strength of the first level of Element Gathering Realm. It¡¯s okay for them to stand out asionally and make a name for Misty Sect.¡± The Deputy City Lord said, ¡°A man dreads fame as a pig dreads fatness; too much fame isn¡¯t always a good thing.¡± Lu Shanyue, however, shook his head and said, ¡°Normally, it¡¯s better to stay low-key, but Sect Master Ye is the Chosen One; having the people¡¯s hearts makes him strong, being high-profile is actually a good thing. Speaking of which, Misty Sect should be close to bing a High Ranked Sect with Sect Master Ye, right?¡± The Deputy City Lord paused slightly and then said, ¡°So be it, tomorrow I will send several stewards to assess the situation.¡± Suddenly, the two stopped talking. Because Xin Guangxuan had walked in. Lu Shanyue put down his teacup, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Third Elder, there is a Sword Transmission from the Sect Master,¡± Xin Guangxuan offered up a small Flying Sword with respect. Lu Shanyue took the Flying Sword, pinched the sword spell and tapped it lightly a few times, and the Flying Sword immediately burst out with a rosy glow, turning into the upper body of an elderly phantom in mid-air and emitting an authoritative voice: ¡°Third Elder, be advised, the Soul Seizing Sect has appeared again, and many talented disciples from various sects have been assassinated; we must take extra precautions!¡± Having said that, the glow vanished, and the previous vision disappeared as if it were an illusion. ¡°Soul Seizing Sect!¡± Both the Deputy City Lord and Lu Shanyue¡¯s expressions darkened. Although everyone mors against the Soul Seizing Sect, its Sect Leader, Souhun Zhenren, has a formidable reputation; previously, both Whitefloat City and Liuyun Sect were involved in the siege against him but unfortunately let him slip away. ¡°With the reappearance of the Soul Seizing Sect, it shows that Souhun Zhenren¡¯s strength hasrgely recovered; this is going to be troublesome,¡± said Lu Shanyue. ¡°We must dispatch more personnel and bolster our defenses.¡± ¡°What about the Demon-ying Conference?¡± asked the Deputy City Lord. Lu Shanyue stroked his beard: ¡°Of course, it should proceed. We can add a rule that ying Soul Seizing Sect disciples will earn double the pointspared to ying demonic beasts of the same level. Discovering the whereabouts of Souhun Zhenren will likewise be rewarded with arge number of points.¡± The Deputy City Lord smiled and said, ¡°Good idea!¡± Soon, this news spread throughout the city. After leaving the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Xin Guangxuan immediately flew on his sword towards Misty Peak, and soon he beheld the great protective shield. ¡°Using a Mini Earth Element ughter Array as the Sect Protection Array, such extravagance!¡± Xin Guangxuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He had heard about the exploits of the Misty Sect in the Nanlu Mountain Range and knew that Ye Feng had single-handedly turned the tide, repelling two Demi-transformed Demon Beasts and confiscating the half-finished Mini Earth Element ughter Array. But this was indeed the first time he had seen someone use a Killing Array as a Sect Protection Array, and to have it activated at all times to boot. One word: Extravagant! Soon, Xin Guangxuan arrived outside the shield. Since Ye Feng had left an entrance on the stairway up the mountain, Xin Guangxuan walked straight in and cupped his hands towards Ye Feng on the rooftop, ¡°Sect Master Ye, I have something important to discuss with you.¡± ¡°Oh, if it isn¡¯t Brother Xin, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Ye Feng jumped down from the rooftop and asked. ¡°I¡¯ve just received news that people from the Soul Seizing Sect have appeared, you all must be very careful!¡± Xin Guangxuan immediately conveyed his reason foring. ¡°The Soul Seizing Sect, we are aware of them!¡± Ye Feng said, startling Xin Guangxuan. Seeing his expression, Ye Feng briefly exined the disciples¡¯ experiences in Beacon Fire City. Upon hearing that Huo Yunjie and the others had captured Jiang Dachao, a personal disciple of Souhun Zhenren from the Soul Seizing Sect, Xin Guangxuan gasped, ¡°This is not good. If Souhun Zhenren learns of this matter, Misty Sect will also be a target.¡± Ye Feng thought it over and realized that might indeed be the case, but he felt that with the protection of the great array, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem, so he said, ¡°No worries, I have the Mini Earth Element ughter Array shielding us.¡± Xin Guangxuan covered his face with his hand: ¡°This great array is only half-finished; it can¡¯t stop someone from the Element Gathering Realm¡ Oh right, I heard the Deputy City Lord will send someone tomorrow to assess your sect for High Ranked Sect promotion.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Ye Feng remembered that one of the conditions for promotion to High Ranked Sect was that the Sect Leader must have reached the first level of the Element Gathering Realm. In addition, the sect must possess one Second-Grade Spell, ten First Grade Spells, and at least three Spiritual Artifacts. At this stage, it appeared that Misty Sect met all the conditions. Xin Guangxuan chuckled, ¡°It seems like Misty Sect meets the conditions, so congrattions in advance on Misty Sect¡¯s promotion. Remember, Sect Master Ye, you¡¯ll have to invite me for drinks, and perhaps we can go ¡®sightseeing¡¯ at that kind of ce.¡± With that, Xin Guangxuan winked at Ye Feng. Ye Feng was stunned, ¡°What kind of ce?¡± ¡°That kind of ce!¡± Xin Guangxuan gestured with his hands in the air. Ye Feng instantly understood and looked at Xin Guangxuan with a ¡°you¡¯re really too cheeky¡± expression. In the time that followed, after Xin Guangxuan mentioned that killing Soul Seizing Sect disciples would earn double points, he had a cup of tea in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall and then promptly flew away on his sword. ¡°Even Whitefloat City is aware of the Soul Seizing Sect¡¯s emergence. The news sure spreads fast!¡± Ye Feng looked towards the direction of Whitefloat City, murmuring to himself. That day, Ye Feng began to inspect the sect. He had intended to hide the Purifying Green Lotus and the Jade Bamboo Shoot, but then thought that since Misty Sect was on the brink of bing a High Ranked Sect, it didn¡¯t matter if others knew about them. After all, every High Ranked Sect was bound to have simr Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, so it was nothing unusual. Ye Fengter gathered the disciples and informed them of the uing assessment for the sect so as to prepare them. Learning that their sect might be promoted to a High Ranked Sect, the disciples excitedly jumped up and down on the spot. In order to ensure a smooth assessment, Ye Feng consulted Mo Ying to understand the details of the assessment and ascertain anything that might be missing, leaving no stone unturned. Next morning at dawn. After breakfast, Ye Feng changed into a clean and tidy white robe and, with a flick of his finger, a Spirit Sword soared into the air. He stepped onto the sword, slowly ascending, as if he were practicing the art of sword flying. The white robe fluttered with a sound, adding a touch of the aura of a superior being. This wasn¡¯t because Ye Feng had mastered the Sword Control Technique, but rather because he could control the Spirit Sword with his Heroic Spirit Power to hover, and then step on it to achieve flight. However, Ye Feng also discovered a rather painful problem: Heroic Spirit Power couldn¡¯t make him fly directly. No matter how often he tried, he couldn¡¯t manage to hover in midair on his own. He could only use the sword as a means to leave the ground and, even then, his current speed of flight wasn¡¯t particrly fast. Regarding this, Ye Feng felt there must be a correct way to unlock this ability that he hadn¡¯t figured out yet. At that moment, Mo Ying reminded him, ¡°Sect Leader, someone ising.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s heart leaped with joy, and he looked in the direction Mo Ying was pointing, only to be puzzled, ¡°Eh! Why are theying from the direction of Beacon Fire City?¡± Chapter 86 - 86 High Ranked Sect Assessment (Added) Chapter 86: High Ranked Sect Assessment (Added) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°It seems it¡¯s not the evaluation team from the sects of Whitefloat City,¡± Mo Ying became alert, already holding the Core Formation g in her hand, ready to control the formation at any moment. At this time, Huo Yunjie looked toward the neers and spotted a familiar figure among them. ¡°It¡¯s Lin Yuyan.¡± As soon as this statement was made, Ye Feng and the others were full of confusion. Lin Yuyan? Wasn¡¯t she the talented disciple from Yunhua Sect, what sudden visit is this? Could it be that the matchmaking was unsessful, and, feeling unhappy, she specifically came to pick a fight? High up in the distance. Yunhua Sect¡¯s Fourth Elder Liu Yuzhi stood with her hands behind her back on an enormous banana leaf, with three disciples standing behind her, each boasting a Qi Refinement of the seventhyer. Seeing the protective formation shield at the summit of Misty Peak from afar, Liu Yuzhi couldn¡¯t help but grow suspicious, ¡°Yu Yan, are you sure this is Misty Sect? How could a lower-ranked sect possibly have a Sect Protection Array?¡± ¡°Responding to my master, the address I acquired from the Huo Residence is indeed this ce,¡± Lin Yuyan said respectfully. After joining Yunhua Sect, Lin Yuyan had been taken in by Fourth Elder Liu Yuzhi and was highly regarded. Hearing this, Liu Yuzhi tapped her chin lightly, ¡°Then let¡¯s go take a look.¡± A momentter. The gigantic banana leaf hovered above the summit of Misty Peak. Liu Yuzhi and the people of Yunhua Sect watched Ye Feng, who was hovering on his sword, and found that this person, with his clothes fluttering and handsome appearance, had no spiritual energy fluctuations around him, yet he could soar with his sword, which was quite extraordinary. ¡°What a unique presence!¡± Liu Yuzhi felt a chill in her heart, ¡°Even I can¡¯t detect this person¡¯s cultivation level. Could it be that he¡¯s a stronger individual of the Element Gathering Realm, at the second or thirdyer?¡± With this thought, Liu Yuzhi immediately cupped her hands and said, ¡°I am Liu Yuzhi, the Fourth Elder from Yunhua Sect, here with three disciples of the sect to pay a visit to the Misty Sect.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s an Elder from Yunhua Sect, I am Ye Feng, the Sect Leader of Misty Sect. Pleasee in!¡± With that, Ye Feng waved hisrge sleeve. Mo Ying understood and promptly opened the shield, allowing Liu Yuzhi and her group to enter, where they stood in the open space before the main gate. ¡°Brother Huo, we meet again,¡± Lin Yuyan said as she greeted Huo Yunjie. ¡°Fortunate indeed,¡± Huo Yunjie nodded. The rest eyed each other. Liu Yuzhi, with the highest cultivation level and possessing Spiritual Sense, could even without trying deliberately discern the cultivation levels of Misty Sect¡¯s top ten disciples. ¡°Although there are few disciples in the Misty Sect, each one is at least at the peak of the fourthyer in Qi Refinement, with three above the seventhyer¡ªindeed remarkable. Moreover, they have a Sect Protection Array, which, although not very impressive, means that overall, it should at least be at the level of a high-ranked sect,¡± Liu Yuzhi analyzed in her mind. ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly, a roar full of excitement came from the backyard. The next moment, Brother thead, apanied by the other seven Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts, charged forward with an imposing momentum, causing the Yunhua Sect disciples¡¯plexions to drastically change. ¡°These are guests, they¡¯re not here to fight!¡± Ye Feng quickly waved his hands at Brother thead. Upon hearing they couldn¡¯t fight, Brother thead¡¯s vigor deted, he stood upright, waving his paws haphazardly as if to say: If we¡¯re not fighting, what are you here for? After roaring, he dejectedly trotted back to the backyard. ¡°These are the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts of your sect? They look very mighty, truly enviable,¡± Liu Yuzhi said, her voice containing a hint of surprise. She could tell that these eight spirit beasts were strong, and for Misty Sect to have tamed so many of them, it couldn¡¯t be simple. ¡°They are just ordinary spirit beasts, Elder Yu Yan tters us too much,¡± Ye Feng waved his hand dismissively. Just as he was about to speak further, he saw Steward Zhou Jiaqian leading a team towards Misty Peak, his face breaking into a delighted smile, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, the sect evaluation team has arrived.¡± The people of Yunhua Sect, upon hearing this, finally looked up at the sect sign and noticed that Misty Sect only had a willow leaf emblem, confirming the rumors that it was indeed a lower rank sect. ¡°A lower rank sect that possesses the foundation of a high ranked sect, and this surrounding nature¡¯s spiritual energy is also very rich. Plus, they have a Sect Leader whose cultivation level even I can¡¯t see through, truly not simple,¡± Liu Yuzhi thought secretly. ¡°Moreover, they are clearly very strong, so why have they only now applied for the recognition as a high ranked sect?¡± Soon enough, Zhou Jiaqian arrived at the peak, apanied by five stewards of the Qi Refinement Seventh Layer. ¡°Sect Master Ye, we are here under the Deputy City Lord¡¯s orders to conduct the high ranked sect evaluation for Misty Sect. Is your sect convenient for assessment today?¡± Zhou Jiaqian asked with a glowing face. After speaking, he noticed Liu Yuzhi to the side and greeted her with a bow, ¡°So it¡¯s the Fourth Elder of Yunhua Sect, what a pleasure to meet you!¡± ¡°Steward Zhou, long time no see,¡± Liu Yuzhi nodded in greeting. Witnessing that even the people from Whitefloat City¡¯s City Lord¡¯s Mansion were so polite to Ye Feng, the disciples of Yunhua Sect were shocked once again. At that moment, Ye Feng said, ¡°It¡¯s no trouble, the sect evaluation and certification can be carried out today.¡± Just by bing a high ranked sect, not to mention other advantages, just a Miniature Sect Protection Array alone would definitely be a defensive weapon for Misty Sect. Therefore, Ye Feng didn¡¯t care whether there were outsiders watching or not. In a word: Just do it! ¡°Very well, we will start the evaluation for Misty Sect then,¡± Steward Zhou said with a smile on his face. Seeing that Liu Yuzhi had more to say but stopped herself, Ye Feng said, ¡°Please wait a moment for our guests from Yunhua Sect.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Sect Master Ye, we¡¯re just here to watch and won¡¯t disturb anything,¡± Liu Yuzhi said with a wave of her hand, signaling the Yunhua Sect disciples to step back a distance, ready to take the opportunity to observe. Steward Zhou then took out a document and read, ¡°Today¡¯s evaluation is for the lower rank sect Misty Sect, which has been established for thirty years. The founding Sect Leader has passed away, and the current Sect Leader is the Old Sect Leader¡¯s junior brother Ye Feng, who currently has ten disciples and eight mountain guardian spirit beasts.¡± This information was sent to them the day before by Huo Yunjie as per Ye Feng¡¯s instructions, as a pre-assessment review. Steward Zhou continued, ¡°The sect evaluation has three parts: Sect Leader¡¯s strength, the grade and quantity of spells, and spiritual artifacts. This morning, the Deputy City Lord personally stated that Sect Master Ye of Misty Sect is the Chosen One, so the Sect Leader¡¯s strength part is directly passed!¡± Upon hearing this, the disciples of Misty Sect were first stunned, then they all jumped up excitedly. ¡°The Chosen One!¡± The disciples of Yunhua Sect all widened their eyes in shock. ¡°No wonder I couldn¡¯t discern Ye Feng¡¯s cultivation level; it turns out he is the rare Chosen One, even rarer than those in the Element Gathering Realm!¡± Liu Yuzhi¡¯s mind was in turmoil. She remembered that the Southern River Basin hadn¡¯t seen a Chosen One for thousands of years. If Ye Feng really was the Chosen One, the significance of this fact was as momentous as the reappearance of the Soul Seizing Sect. Steward Zhou went on to say, ¡°The second part, the detection of spells; as long as Misty Sect possesses tenplete ancient tomes of First Grade Spells and one Second-Grade Spell, or masters the same number and grade of spells, it will be considered a pass for the assessment.¡± Ye Feng immediately extended his arms and ordered, ¡°Disciples of Misty Sect, heed mymand and show your skills!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The ten disciples positioned themselves separately. In the next moment, they began to cast their spells. ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±, ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡±, ¡°Wind Spirit Steps¡±, ¡°Backstab¡±, ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi¡±, ¡°Spiritual Flying de¡±, ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡±, ¡°Mystic Shell Shield¡±, ¡°Earth Escape¡±, ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±. Except for ¡°All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡±, all the other First Grade Spells were used, and each was performed to at least a Major Achievement level! ¡°Such a high level of proficiency, is this really a lower rank sect?¡± Liu Yuzhi and the three disciples from Yunhua Sect were once again astonished. They had personally witnessed disciples from star-level sects; although there were geniuses among them, there were also mediocre ones. On average, Misty Sect¡¯s standard could leave other sects far behind. ¡°Sect Master Ye truly deserves to be a Great Master of Magic, the number of spells your disciples have mastered is vast, and all are performed to Major Achievement, too impressive,¡± Steward Zhou praised. The other five stewards also nodded, indicating they had never seen such a powerful lower rank sect. Such a sect, even without the special favor of the Deputy City Lord, could easily rise to a high ranked sect. Chapter 87: The First Sect to Skip a Grade Chapter 87: The First Sect to Skip a Grade Trantor: 549690339 ¡°The disciples of the Misty Sect are formidable. There¡¯s no question they¡¯ll be promoted to a high-ranked sect,¡± a steward from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion said. ¡°Absolutely, our visit this time is just a formality,¡± another steward muttered. ¡°After all, which sect with a chosen one wouldn¡¯t be granted the promotion to high rank?¡± At that moment, Steward Zhou nodded and spoke, ¡°The Misty Sect has already mastered ten first-grade spells. Next up is the assessment for the second-grade spells. Please begin!¡± ¡°Let me do it.¡± Jia Yn stepped forward, her hands forming seals, her body radiating a spiritual light that transformed into countless pink petals. Under the astonished gazes of the onlookers, the petals interwove to form a bird carrying Jia Yn aloft. She soared high in the sky, circling gracefully. The petal wings pped, giving one the impression they could cleave through mountains. ¡°Isn¡¯t that the second-grade spell ¡®Falling Blooms in Profusion¡¯?¡± Liu Yuzhi rubbed her eyes and confirmed after repeated careful observation that the spell Jia Yn performed was indeed a perfected version of ¡®Falling Blooms in Profusion.¡¯ She was greatly shaken by this revtion. She had heard of this spell. Legend had it that a fairy created these iplete scrolls and stated that only someone destined could perfect ¡®Falling Blooms in Profusion.¡¯ ¡°Could it be that this female disciple is the fairy¡¯s destined individual?¡± Liu Yuzhi spected but did not voice it aloud. Whoosh! Jia Yn descended from the sky, petals scattering around her, making her appear like a fluttering fairy as she asked, ¡°Steward Zhou, how was that?¡± ¡°The second assessment, passed!¡± Steward Zhou immediately provided the appraisal result. ¡°Next is the quantity assessment of spiritual artifacts, which the Misty Sect is exempted from.¡± Not only Ye Feng and the Misty Sect¡¯s disciples found it unexpected at this announcement, but members from the Yunhua Sect and others were also so astonished that their mouths fell open. Exempted¡ why? Seeing the confusion on everyone¡¯s faces, Steward Zhou exined, ¡°The Misty Sect has a Mini Earth Element ughter Array, which despite being a half-finished product, is already valued far beyond three lower-grade spiritual artifacts. There¡¯s no need to waste time on appraisals.¡± After a pause, Steward Zhou announced loudly, ¡°Following this evaluation, the Misty Sect is granted a direct promotion from a lower-rank sect to a high-ranked sect, effective tomorrow. Congrattions to the Misty Sect on bing the fourth high-ranked sect of Whitefloat City.¡± At his words, there was silence all around. ¡°We¡¯re being promoted to a high-ranked sect just like that?¡± The Misty Sect disciples still couldn¡¯t believe it; it felt like a dream. The conditions for a Sect¡¯s promotion to high rank are actually not simple. Having an Element Gathering Realm, mastering eleven spells, and possessing three lower-grade spiritual artifacts ¨C thest two requirements are manageable as most middle-rank sects could achieve them. Even some of the ancient lower-rank sects could umte the necessary resources. However, it was the requirement of having an Element Gathering Realm presiding over the sect that barred ny-nine percent of sects, marking the toughest barrier to cross. And it was only because the Misty Sect had Ye Feng, an exceptionally talented individual, that they could achieve this promotion so quickly. Realizing this, the Misty Sect¡¯s disciples quickly suppressed the smiles on their faces, not daring to be arrogant. At that moment, Ye Feng stood rooted to the spot. For, just as Steward Zhou dered the Misty Sect had passed the assessment, the ¡®Dog System¡¯ also broadcast a prompt. ¡°Ding, congrattions to the Sect Leader onpleting the first stage mission. Rewards include one Miniature World Remodeling, one Miniature Sect Protection Array, ¡®The Second Qi Sea ¨C Middle Volume,¡¯ ten Consolidating Origin Pills, and one Special Small Gift Pack. Please continue to strive hard, Sect Leader, and aim to be the strongest Sect Leader in history!¡± After speaking, the system went silent. As for the rewards, they were sent directly to the System Space, waiting for Ye Feng¡¯s retrieval. Liu Yuzhi and Lin Yuyan and others stood nearby, bearing witness as the Misty Sect achieved the leap to be a brand-new high-ranked sect. ¡°Master, isn¡¯t the Misty Sect the first sect in the entire Southern River Basin to achieve such a leap in rank?¡± Lin Yuyan asked quietly. Liu Yuzhi nodded slightly, ¡°You¡¯re not wrong. In the Southern River Basin, sect promotions usually follow due process. Only the Misty Sect has been promoted directly from lower to high rank¡ However, even though it¡¯sbelled as a high-ranked sect, it¡¯s still just the beginning for a sect.¡± Lin Yuyan and the other two Yunhua Sect disciples all deeply agreed. After reaching the status of a high-ranked sect, the disparity in overall standards between sects is significant. Take the Misty Sect and Yunhua Sect, for example. Whether it¡¯s the number of disciples, the number of practitioners in the Element Gathering Realm, or foundational infrastructure, Yunhua Sect is far ahead of Misty Sect. Even among high-ranked sects, the gaps can often be huge. After announcing the promotion of Misty Sect to a high-ranked sect, Steward Zhou noticed that Ye Feng seemed to be stunned, so he cleared his throat and asked, ¡°Sect Master Ye, we have taken down the sect¡¯s que. We will deliver a brand-new one tomorrow, and the entire city will be notified of this event. What do you think?¡± Ye Feng came back to his senses and said, ¡°That¡¯s fine, thank you.¡± ¡°Then we shall take our leave now.¡± Steward Zhou immediately took down the que of Misty Sect and greeted Liu Yuzhi before leading the other five stewards away, using the ¡°Light Body Technique. At the summit of Misty Peak, only the Misty Sect disciples and Liu Yuzhi¡¯s group remained. ¡°Congrattions on your sect¡¯s elevation to high rank. I will personallye to offer congrattions when the title is conferred tomorrow. As for now, we have urgent matters to attend to and must take our leave,¡± said Liu Yuzhi abruptly, leaving her three disciples utterly puzzled. Although Ye Feng also found it a bit strange, he did not insist on them staying. Not long after. Liu Yuzhi led her disciples flying towards Whitefloat City. On the way, Lin Yuyan asked with confusion, ¡°Master, why didn¡¯t we stay at Misty Sect a bit longer?¡± Liu Yuzhi shook her head. ¡°We must first convey the news of the emergence of the Soul Seizing Sect to the Deputy City Lord of Whitefloat City, and because Misty Sect will be conferred the status of a high-ranked sect tomorrow, we must return to our sect today to inform our Sect Master of this matter.¡± ¡°Are we going toe over to offer congrattions tomorrow?¡± Lin Yuyan understood. ¡°Yes, whenever a high-ranked sect is established, neighboring sects and even greater sectse to congratte. The purpose is to befriend the Element Gathering Realm expert residing in that sect. Disciples, do you understand the reasoning behind this?¡± Liu Yuzhi said with profound meaning. ¡°Thank you for the teachings, Master.¡± Lin Yuyan and the other two sect members quickly expressed their gratitude. At the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Whitefloat City. Liu Yuzhi sat in the guest seat and exined her purpose. The Deputy City Lord smiled and said, ¡°Thank you, Elder Yuzhi, for making the trip personally. Yesterday, the Sect Leader of the Liuyun Sect already sent the message with a flying sword, instructing us to be on high alert.¡± ¡°Even the Sect Leader of the Liuyun Sect has been alerted?¡± Liu Yuzhi felt a chill in her heart. ¡°It seems that this matter is more serious than I imagined.¡± ¡°Indeed, this situation is more serious than ever before. Unfortunately, the City Lord is in seclusion, and it¡¯s unknown when he wille out. Only he is capable of fighting Souhun Zhenren in our Whitefloat City,¡± said the Deputy City Lord solemnly. Liu Yuzhi also realized the gravity of the situation. ¡°Do not panic, there will be countermeasures.¡± At that moment, Elder Lu Shanyue of Liuyun Sect emerged from behind a folding screen with a smile on his face. Upon seeing him, Liu Yuzhi immediately got up with a look of surprise, ¡°Elder Lu, what brings you here?¡± ¡°I was sent on a mission, and because of urgent tasks, I could not detour to visit Yunhua Sect,¡± said Lu Shanyue, stroking his beard with a smile. ¡°Cousin Lu, you two know each other?¡± the Deputy City Lord asked in confusion. Lu Shanyue nodded, ¡°Decades ago, I was injured while adventuring in the outside world, and it was Yuzhi who saved me.¡± ¡°So there was such an incident,¡± the Deputy City Lord realized. At the summit of Misty Peak. Ye Feng washed his hands clean with spiritual water and secluded himself in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall to check the rewards from this mission. Chapter 88: Reward Unlocked, Transformation of Heaven and Earth Chapter 88: Reward Unlocked, Transformation of Heaven and Earth Trantor: 549690339 ¡°System, open the Sect Storage Space,¡± Ye Feng ordered silently. The next moment, five rays of light appeared on the table. ¡°There are a total of five rewards, which are: Miniature World Remodeling¡Á1, Miniature Sect Protection Array¡Á1, ¡°The Second Qi Sea ¨C Middle Volume¡±, Consolidating Origin Pill¡Á10, Special Small Gift Pack¡Á1. Let¡¯s start with the first one.¡± Ye Feng murmured to himself. He stretched out his hand and touched one of the light spheres on the table, and immediately several lines of text appeared in his view. [World Remodeling: Miniature] [Usage Count: 1] [Function: It can remodel the terrain andndscape of a region to nurture a Miniature Spirit Vein, ensuring that the area within a hundred meters bes a blessednd for cultivation.] After reading the introduction, Ye Feng¡¯s mouth dropped open and he said, ¡°So it¡¯s terrain remodeling, and it can even nurture a Miniature Spirit Vein; this seems to be even better than Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures like Purifying Green Lotus and Jade Bamboo Shoot!¡± Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are often products that apany Spirit Veins. With a Spirit Vein, one can continuously nurture Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Once Ye Feng remodels Misty Peak, the growth rate of Purifying Green Lotus and Jade Bamboo Shoot will also speed up. ¡°Next is the Miniature Sect Protection Array!¡± Ye Feng reached out and touched the second light sphere, and text immediately appeared in his line of sight. [Name: Five Elements Continuous Array] [Grade: Miniature] [Function: Aposite formation made up of the power of the Five Elements¡ªmetal, wood, water, fire, and earth¡ªconstantly changing and difficult to decipher. Only a forceful attack can break through. It has multiple functions such as illusion, shield, and Five Elements trap and kill.] [Note: This formation has been improved by the system. Only the first use requires the insertion of five Middle Grade Spirit Stones to activate the array. Afterwards, the formation can absorb the spiritual energy of nature and store it in the central hub of the array, eliminating the need to rece the Spirit Stones.] As Ye Feng finished reading about the Five Elements Continuous Array and marveled at the excellence of the formation, he noticed that the light sphere in his hand began to expand and finally became a five-colored checkerboard-like disc. Corresponding to the Five Elements, there was a slot for embedding Middle Grade Spirit Stones. Ye Feng did not rush to use it but instead touched the third light sphere, turning it into an ancient tome titled ¡°The Second Qi Sea ¨C Middle Volume¡±. ¡°Finally, I got the middle volume. Once the disciples cultivate this, the capacity of their Qi Sea can be two-thirds more than others at the same level.¡± As he spoke, Ye Feng touched the fourth light sphere, turning it into a Jade Vial containing ten Consolidating Origin Pills, all of Lower Grade. ¡°With these Consolidating Origin Pills, the disciples¡¯ sess rate in breaking through to the Element Gathering Realm will be much higher,¡± Ye Feng said with a slight upward curve of his lips. He moved his hand to touch thest light sphere. ¡°Let¡¯s see what treasures are inside the Special Small Gift Pack,¡± Ye Feng said, full of anticipation. Buzz! Thest light sphere trembled and dropped several items. ¡°Ding, you have opened the Special Small Gift Pack and received a Lower Grade Spirit Sword, Cold Light Sword¡Á1, Lower Grade Storage Rings¡Á3, Jade Spirit Grass Seeds that have a one-hundred percent survival rate¡Á100, Special Cooking Utensils¡Á1,¡± Ye Feng heard the notification sound in his mind while looking at the new items that had appeared on the table. With a whoosh, he sharply inhaled. ¡°System, you call this a small gift pack?¡± Ye Fengined. ¡°Sect Leader, youpleted the first stage of the task ahead of time, so the reward for the small gift pack has been doubled,¡± the system exined. Ye Feng thought to himself that it was indeed the case and asked, ¡°By the way, are there no new tasks?¡± The system remained silent. ¡°It seems that right now I only have the Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯s Prestige Points task. Once the Prestige Points exceed 10,000 and the third stage of the Spirit Beast Pavilion is unlocked, new features will be added,¡± Ye Feng murmured to himself. He then began to take an inventory of what he received in the small gift pack. ¡°Who should I give the Lower Grade Spirit Sword, Cold Light Sword to? That¡¯s right, Huo Yunjie also uses a sword; I¡¯ll give it to him!¡± ¡°There are three Lower Grade Storage Rings, each with a storage space of 3 cubic meters, which is not bad. They can be given to Shi Lei, Mo Ying, Jia Yn¡ No, Jia Yn has a Storage Belt, so it should go to Long Tianxing.¡± ¡°Jade Spirit Grass seeds with a hundred percent survival rate, watered with special Spiritual Liquid, can elerate growth and are perfect for nting in the backyard. I¡¯ll have Jia Yn lead Xia He, Qiu Ju, Ouyang Feng, and Ouyang Yu to take care of them. Perhaps we can even start creating a nascent Spiritual Medicine Garden.¡± ¡°A set of special cooking utensils¡ this seems tailor-made for Li Jiaojiao. I¡¯ll give it to her!¡± Ye Feng quickly had all these rewards allocated clearly. An hourter. Mo Ying stood on the grass, effortlessly facing thebined attack of Jia Yn and Huo Yunjie alone. Jia Yn used ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡±, turning countless petals into a pink flower sword shing down, but Mo Ying cleaved through them with Sword Qi. Huo Yunjie executed the ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi¡±, wielding the Spirit Sword lent by Ye Feng, repeatedly striking, but still parried by Mo Ying. ng! The Breeze-riding Sword suddenly elerated, hovering three inches in front of Jia Yn¡¯s forehead. With just a thrust, it could end her life. Jia Yn patted her chest, shaken: ¡°Let¡¯s stop, Senior Sister Mo is too formidable. Even with the two of us teaming up, we¡¯re no match.¡± Huo Yunjie also sheathed his Spirit Sword, saying, ¡°Indeed, Junior Sister Mo¡¯s Sword Control Technique is too strong, numbers alone are no match for her.¡± Boom! Just then, Misty Peak suddenly shook. All ten disciples and eight Spiritual Beasts were rmed and ran to the clearing, only to find that even the Mini Earth Element ughter Array had been broken, all Formation gs returning on their own,nding in front of Mo Ying. As for the bottom of the mountain, boulders flew up, crashing towards the peak. ¡°Not good, get out of the way!¡± The disciples, hearts leaping to their throats upon seeing the boulders, but in the next moment, they saw Ye Feng step onto a Flying Sword and rise into the air, issuing a convincing voice: ¡°Don¡¯t panic, it¡¯s a small problem.¡± Then, as the boulders neared the peak, they automatically shattered, blending into the cliffs at the top of the peak. Some uneven ces also quickly smoothed out as if stroked by an invisible hand. By the riverside at the foot of the mountain. The recently relocated vigers of Lin Vige looked up to see dozens of boulders rising into the sky, then scattering as they neared the top of Misty Peak, transforming the topography of the peak. ¡°It¡¯s a miracle!¡± ¡°Nonsense! This isn¡¯t a miracle, this is the Immortal Masters of the Misty Sect disying their divine skills, remodeling thend.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that a miracle then?¡± The vigers of Lin Vige debated, looking back up at the peak with awe in their eyes. At that moment, at the top of Misty Peak. The disciples climbed onto rooftops, discovering that the previously uneven peak had now be t, with the top transformed into a regr circle with a diameter of two hundred meters, significantly erging the main body of Misty Peak itself. Ye Feng hung high in the sky, looking down. The top of Misty Peak had now be a tform two hundred meters in diameter, with its usable area increased several times over! Gurgle! But it didn¡¯t end there. The disciples noticed the several-meter-tall rock in the backyard beginning to extend, as if a Divine Dragon was roaring towards the sky. The pool also becamerger and deeper, emitting water rich with Spiritual Energy, forming a Spiritual Energy Vortex that covered the entire peak, speeding up the growth of the Purifying Green Lotus and Jade Bamboo Shoots, like the pearl in the mouth of a Divine Dragon. ¡°This pool has actually be a real Spiritual Spring!¡± The most knowledgeable Mo Ying was the first to exim in surprise, drawing the attention of all the disciples. [The book goes live tomorrow at noon. Please subscribe!] Chapter 91: Disciple of Hundred Artifacts Sect, Zheng Yaoshou (Third Update) Chapter 91: Disciple of Hundred Artifacts Sect, Zheng Yaoshou (Third Update) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Esteemed Guest, you might need to wait for a while. Would you like some tea?¡± the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion asked with a smile. Ye Feng put away the Tree Demon Soul Body and dumped a pile of unwanted items on the counter. ¡°No need for tea, I n to sell these. What do you think about the prices?¡± These items were primarily Spiritual Artifacts and Demonic Beast materials. Some were from the Xieguang Stronghold Leader and his subordinates, and others were Ye Feng¡¯s loot from Heixuan Gate that night. The rest were spoils from the battles in the Nanlu Mountain Range, which included treasures from the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect and the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate, gifts from various sects, and all sorts of misceneous things. ¡°This is a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact ¡®Mother-Child Five Connected des¡¯. Its power is impressive, with a selling price of two hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Are you sure you want to sell it?¡± ¡°Oh! Are these the ws of an Earth Frenzied Lizard? They¡¯re worth at least ten Spirit Stones each, and with so many scales, worth at least one Spirit Stone each.¡± ¡°Eh! The quality of these Spiritual Artifacts is quite good, with a selling price between one hundred and two hundred Spirit Stones each. Esteemed Guest, did you raid a High Ranked Sect?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion rambled on. Ye Feng gave him a stare and said, ¡°Just give me the total in Spirit Stones. If the price is right, I might consider selling everything.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion chuckled and took out a small abacus to calcte. He then said, ¡°A total of one thousand three hundred forty. I¡¯ll round it up to one thousand four hundred for you. How¡¯s that?¡± ¡°I can ept, but the transaction must be in Middle Grade Spirit Stones,¡± Ye Feng said, stating his condition. ¡°Alright then, fourteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones for you.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion ced the Spirit Stones on the table, grinning from ear to ear. With a bit of refurbishing, he could resell Ye Feng¡¯s items and make at least a five Stone profit in Middle Grade Spirit Stones. Thinking of this, he grinned even wider, looking at Ye Feng as if he were surveying a money tree. Seeing that the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion easily took out fourteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones, Ye Feng silentlymented on the man¡¯s substantial wealth. However, Ye Feng wasn¡¯t a bandit and had no intention of looting. After taking the Middle Grade Spirit Stones, he asked, ¡°Do you have any Spirit Medicine Seeds here?¡± Having decided to let Jia Yn establish a Spiritual Medicine Garden, of course, Ye Feng would provide the utmost support, but what¡¯s the point of a garden without seeds? So, the seeds must be bought! ¡°Spirit Seeds? Of course, we have them. What type do you need?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion asked with a beaming face. ¡°What types do you have?¡± Ye Feng countered. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion took out ten wooden boxes from the shelf andid them out in a line on the table, introducing them: ¡°This is a Spirit Consolidating Flower, drinking tea made from it can consolidate the spirit and quietly bring one into a state of rapid cultivation, five Spirit Seeds for one Lower Grade Spirit Stone.¡± ¡°This is Vitality Grass, consuming it can condense one¡¯s life force. It¡¯s suitable for Body Cultivation, and most effective for Spiritual Beasts. Ten Spirit Seeds for one Lower Grade Spirit Stone.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion listed his treasures, introducing each of the ten types of seeds, and then asked, ¡°Esteemed Guest, do you intend to purchase all of them?¡± Ye Feng asked, ¡°How long do these Spirit Seedsst?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion was stunned, ¡°What¡¯s a shelf life?¡± Ye Feng paused and then said, ¡°You can think of it as how long these Spirit Seeds can be kept before they can still ensure germination.¡± ¡°Definitely no problem for ten years and, as for the survival rate, I¡¯m afraid only seventy percent, I wouldn¡¯t dare im higher,¡± the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion said. ¡°Only seventy percent¡¡± Ye Feng was disappointed. ¡°I can give you a thirty percent discount!¡± the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion quickly offered. ¡°Fine, give me one hundred of each type.¡± Ye Feng, now possessing fourteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones and flush with cash, couldn¡¯t resist the urge to shop. After that, he bought some lower-grade Cultivation Qi Pills and rummaged through the shelves, spending a total of four middle-grade Spirit Stones. Not until then did heavy footsteps finally echo from behind, as if arge fat man was walking. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Esteemed guest, the person who wants to purchase a soul body has arrived.¡± ¡°Cousin, I¡¯m here, is there really someone willing to sell a High-rank Demon Soldier Level soul body?¡± A voice that seemed familiar to Ye Feng rang out. The next moment, the shop dimmed. Ye Feng turned around and saw a big fat man at the door, cloaked in ck and wearing arge hat, who must have weighed at least three hundred pounds, as it was he who blocked the light from the passage. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion pointed at Ye Feng and introduced him, ¡°Big cousin, this is the esteemed guest I was telling you about.¡± The three hundred pound fat man looked at Ye Feng, his pupils constricted, and the next moment, he eagerly took off his dark veil and cap, eximing, ¡°Sect Master Ye, it¡¯s me!¡± Ye Feng was taken aback. He had just found the fat man a bit familiar, and now he realized the man was the same person he had inadvertently saved when he had just killed the Xieguang Stronghold Leader. ¡°No, I am not, you have the wrong person,¡± Ye Feng, eager to conceal his identity, immediately began a set of denials. ¡°Sect Master Ye, the dark veil you are wearing is made of ordinary cloth, we can see your face clearly. You must use a veil woven from Spirit Silkworm Thread to block others¡¯ prying eyes,¡± the portly young man hurriedly exined. Touching his face, Ye Feng felt foolish and could only take off his veil and cap, saying, ¡°So you are the one who wants to buy the soul body. Alright then, how shall we discuss the price?¡± With that said, Ye Feng released the Tree Demon Soul Body. The portly youth examined it for a moment, and the joy on his face grew even thicker, ¡°Sect Master Ye, you are my lifesaver. I am willing to pay double the price for this soul body, three hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones. What do you think?¡± ¡°Agreed,¡± Ye Feng had not expected he could sell it for so much and immediately consented. The two exchanged the money and the soul body,pleting the transaction smoothly. Zheng Yaoshou, who had put the Tree Demon Soul Body into a jade gourd, asked, ¡°Sect Master Ye, my name is Zheng Yaoshou, a disciple of the Hundred Artifacts Sect. You have saved my life, and I would like to invite you for a mealter. What do you think?¡± ¡°You¡¯re a disciple of the Hundred Artifacts Sect?¡± Ye Feng asked, surprised. He had been worried about how to refine the Spirit Mine worth three thousand Spirit Stones, but the moment he heard about Zheng Yaoshou¡¯s background, his interest was piqued. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion said, ¡°My big cousin is a genius disciple of the Hundred Artifacts Sect. Although he only has the cultivation level of the seventh stage of Qi Refinement, he is capable of crafting puppets that can match the power of the ninth stage at the peak. His skill in artifact crafting is also very high. It¡¯s just a pity that his family was cursed, turning them all as fat as pigs.¡± Upon hearing this, Zheng Yaoshou rolled his eyes and said, ¡°It¡¯s all because my dad was too flirty. Why did he have to mess with a female demon? s! It¡¯s an unfortunate shame that even my wife, who was once as beautiful as a flower, also became fat.¡± ¡°Pfft!¡± Ye Feng almost burst intoughter, never expecting that such an absurd curse existed in the world, making an entire family be very fat. If slimming medicine was effective, wouldn¡¯t it sell like crazy? At this moment, Zheng Yaoshou gave Ye Feng a cupped-hand salute, ¡°Sect Master Ye, what do you think about that meal then?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s skip the meal, just having some tea and a chat will be fine,¡± Ye Feng waved his hand and took out the Arrow Bull Puppet he had disabled, ¡°Since you are a disciple of the Hundred Artifacts Sect, can you fix this?¡± ¡°The Arrow Bull Puppet!¡± Both Zheng Yaoshou and the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion were surprised. Zheng Yaoshou hurried forward to pick up the Arrow Bull Puppet, skillfully opening a secretpartment and finding the number ¡°19¡± inscribed within, his eyes bulging out, ¡°Sect Master Ye, I made this!¡± Chapter 92: The Agreement, The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion’s Surprise Chapter 92: The Agreement, The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion¡¯s Surprise Trantor: 549690339 Ye Feng¡¯s gaze sharpened, ¡°Are you sure this was crafted by you?¡± Zheng Yaoshou pointed at the number ¡°neen¡± and said with certainty, ¡°In the Hundred Artifacts Sect, every Artifact Refiner has their own corresponding number, and mine happens to be ¡®neen¡¯.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion was skeptical, ¡°That¡¯s not right! I remember the Arrow Bull Puppet was sold to a weird-speaking Cloak Man. How did it end up in Sect Master Ye¡¯s hands?¡± ¡°What kind of person?¡± Ye Feng pressed on. After thinking for a moment, the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion described the person¡¯s appearance in detail, giving Ye Feng a sense of familiarity. ¡°Did that person say anything about being the Leader of the Five-Colors City ck Robe Association or something like that?¡± Ye Feng continued to inquire. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion shook his head, ¡°We who do underground business wouldn¡¯t delve into the other party¡¯s origins, so I didn¡¯t ask.¡± Ye Feng felt a bit disappointed, ¡°Is that so?¡± He fell into deep thought. Previously, a strange Cloak Man had visited Misty Peak and Brother thead had bitten onto the hem of his garment, he seemed in pain as if a chunk of his flesh had been bitten off, very much like the person described by the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion. Ye Feng felt these two persons were likely to be one and the same. However, these were just his spections for the time being. With that thought, Ye Feng asked Zheng Yaoshou, ¡°Let¡¯s not worry about the origin of the Arrow Bull Puppet for now. Can you fix it?¡± Zheng Yaoshou patted his chest, sending his body fat trembling, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, although I¡¯ve gotten fatter, I¡¯m still quite agile. Judging by the extent of the damage here, I can fix it in half an hour.¡± ¡°That quick?¡± Ye Feng had thought it would take ten days or at least half a month! Zheng Yaoshouughed, ¡°I have spare parts. Just rece the damaged areas, do some repairs, and of course it will be quick.¡± ¡°How much will it cost?¡± Ye Feng was more concerned with this issue. If it were too expensive, it would be better to sell the Arrow Bull Puppet and exchange it for some Spirit Stones. ¡°Sect Master Ye is my life-saving benefactor. The first job is free. I will cover all the costs,¡± Zheng Yaoshouughed. Ye Feng was overjoyed inside, but on the surface, he showed an awkward expression, ¡°Isn¡¯t that a bit too much?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion shrugged his shoulders, ¡°Sect Master Ye might not know, but my big cousin is an Artifact Refiner and is quite wealthy on his own, he isn¡¯tcking this bit of money.¡± Zheng Yaoshou red, ¡°Nonsense! My money didn¡¯t just blow in with the wind. Besides, I still need to save money for dieting!¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion immediately covered his mouth and snickered. Ye Feng stood by, at a loss for words. Zheng Yaoshou took out a variety of professional tools and began disassembling the Arrow Bull Puppet with practiced ease, recing the broken parts and repairing them with a focused expression, wordless, aplete contrast from his usual self. Less than half an hourter, with a ¡°click¡± sound, Zheng Yaoshou had reassembled the Arrow Bull Puppet. It was almost indistinguishable from a new one. ¡°As expected from an Artifact Refiner, impressive!¡± Ye Feng praised. Zheng Yaoshou put away his tools and scratched his head, ¡°Sect Master Ye, would you like some more tea?¡± Dodging the tea offer, Ye Feng took out a piece of Spirit Mine, ¡°Can you refine these Spirit Mines for me?¡± ¡°Eh, this is me Gold Mine, which can be used to forge dual-property Gold-Fire Spiritual Artifacts. Unfortunately, I¡¯m only at the Qi Refining Realm and need the Sect¡¯s underground fire to melt and refine these ores,¡± Zheng Yaoshou said with a look of difficulty. Ye Feng realized, ¡°You mean to say, you can¡¯t currently smelt these ores yourself and must return to the Hundred Artifacts Sect to do so?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Zheng Yaoshou nodded. Ye Feng¡¯s expression immediately fell. Although Zheng Yaoshou seemed like a nice person, it was just their first day of acquaintance. For Ye Feng to take out Spirit Mines worth thousands of Spirit Stones and hand them over to Zheng Yaoshou to take back to the Hundred Artifacts Sect was obviously not possible. Moreover, tomorrow was the joyous day of the Misty Sect¡¯s advancement to a High Ranked Sect, and Ye Feng could not leave. Then it hit him, ¡°I¡¯ve got it!¡± Ye Feng snapped his fingers. He took out different kinds of Spirit Mines, a piece of each type, roughly the size of a fist, ced them on the table in a line. ¡°This is Jade Ore, me Gold, Spirit Copper Mine¡ more than ten types of materials in total, enough to refine the raw materials for a set of Lower-Grade Spiritual Artifacts,¡± Zheng Yaoshou said. Ye Feng pointed at the spirit mines, ¡°Can you refine all of these for me? We can negotiate a good price.¡± ¡°These materials aren¡¯t much. If I take them back to the sect and use the earth fire for forging, I can refine them all in a day, and it doesn¡¯t require any cost,¡± Zheng Yaoshou shook his head and said. ¡°Does that mean it¡¯s free?¡± Ye Feng was surprised. Zheng Yaoshou nodded, saying, ¡°Just need to melt them at high temperature first, then cast a few special spells for purification. For an artifact refiner, this is the most basic step, and the cost is negligible. However, to forge them into spiritual artifacts, I would need to charge an extra processing fee.¡± ¡°Okay, then please help me refine these spirit mines first. There will be a lot more spirit mines needing refiningter on,¡± Ye Feng stated his intentions. If the refinement was sessful, he would find time to visit the Hundred Artifacts Sect in the future, where he could have all the spirit mines refined and also broaden his disciples¡¯ horizons. ¡°No problem.¡± Zheng Yaoshou nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll be back in Beacon Fire City in seven days, and I¡¯ll contact Sect Master Ye then.¡± ¡°Seven days¡ Could it be that your home is also in Beacon Fire City?¡± Ye Feng asked thoughtfully. ¡°My family is the ¡®Zheng Family¡¯ among the many noble families in Beacon Fire City. Every once in a while, I would go back home with my daopanion to have a look,¡± Zheng Yaoshou said. ¡°Today just happens to be the day I returned; who knew I would encounter the Xieguang Stronghold Leader. Fortunately, I met Sect Master Ye. Otherwise, my three hundred pounds of fat would have been gone.¡± Upon hearing this, Ye Feng understood everything. Not long after. Ye Feng, holding a paper crane for message transmission, left Wuxuan Pavilion. After he disappeared, the Store Owner of Wuxuange Pavilion asked, ¡°Big cousin, did Sect Master Ye really kill the Xieguang Stronghold Leader in one strike?¡± ¡°Yes, Sect Master Ye is very strong. But I remember that Misty Sect is not a high-ranked sect, right?¡± Zheng Yaoshou said with a puzzled face. The Store Owner of Wuxuange Pavilion also furrowed his brows. The next moment, a person dressed in ck entered Wuxuan Pavilion like a ghost, kneeled on one knee, and handed a letter to the owner. After reading the content of the letter, the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Sect Master Ye is actually the Chosen One,parable to the first level of Element Gathering Realm, and moreover, tomorrow is the day Misty Sect is promoted to a high-ranked sect!¡± At the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Whitefloat City. Jia Yn, like a student thirsty for knowledge, sat upright in the grand hall next to the Scripture Pavilion, sipping spiritual tea and reading. The Scripture Pavilion of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion was open to the public. Of course, even just sitting here reading, one has to pay a spirit stone every three days. For the average person, this was quite extravagant, but for cultivators of the middle and upper tiers of Qi Refinement, it wasn¡¯t considered expensive. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is; growing spiritual medicine requires so much preparation!¡± Jia Yn was taking notes in her notebook while reading the book. When thirsty, she would take a sip of spiritual tea to moisten her throat. Looking out of the window, it was already dusk, and Jia Yn was ready to go back to her sect. She nned to continue reading and studying after the sect¡¯s promotion celebration had ended. ¡°Are you leaving already, without reading a bit more?¡± Elder Liu, the Pavilion Master of the Scripture Pavilion, came over with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte; I need to go back to the sect for cultivation,¡± Jia Yn said with a smile. As the daughter of the Jia Family¡¯s head, she had visited the Scripture Pavilion several times when she was a child. Because she was well-behaved and sensible from a young age¡ªof course, mainly because she was pretty¡ªshe was much beloved by Elder Liu. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you just go ahead and read. I can give you a discount,¡± Elder Liuughed. ¡°Then, thank you Elder Liu. Goodbye!¡± Jia Yn waved her hand and then left the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. After Jia Yn had walked a few streets, a slightly gloomy voice came from behind her. ¡°Miss Jia, it seems we are fated to meet again!¡± Chapter 91: Disciple of Hundred Artifacts Sect, Zheng Yaoshou (Third Update) Chapter 91: Disciple of Hundred Artifacts Sect, Zheng Yaoshou (Third Update) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Esteemed Guest, you might need to wait for a while. Would you like some tea?¡± the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion asked with a smile. Ye Feng put away the Tree Demon Soul Body and dumped a pile of unwanted items on the counter. ¡°No need for tea, I n to sell these. What do you think about the prices?¡± These items were primarily Spiritual Artifacts and Demonic Beast materials. Some were from the Xieguang Stronghold Leader and his subordinates, and others were Ye Feng¡¯s loot from Heixuan Gate that night. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om The rest were spoils from the battles in the Nanlu Mountain Range, which included treasures from the Great Elder of the Tyrant de Sect and the Sect Leader of Heixuan Gate, gifts from various sects, and all sorts of misceneous things. ¡°This is a Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact ¡®Mother-Child Five Connected des¡¯. Its power is impressive, with a selling price of two hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Are you sure you want to sell it?¡± ¡°Oh! Are these the ws of an Earth Frenzied Lizard? They¡¯re worth at least ten Spirit Stones each, and with so many scales, worth at least one Spirit Stone each.¡± ¡°Eh! The quality of these Spiritual Artifacts is quite good, with a selling price between one hundred and two hundred Spirit Stones each. Esteemed Guest, did you raid a High Ranked Sect?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion rambled on. Ye Feng gave him a stare and said, ¡°Just give me the total in Spirit Stones. If the price is right, I might consider selling everything.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion chuckled and took out a small abacus to calcte. He then said, ¡°A total of one thousand three hundred forty. I¡¯ll round it up to one thousand four hundred for you. How¡¯s that?¡± ¡°I can ept, but the transaction must be in Middle Grade Spirit Stones,¡± Ye Feng said, stating his condition. ¡°Alright then, fourteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones for you.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion ced the Spirit Stones on the table, grinning from ear to ear. With a bit of refurbishing, he could resell Ye Feng¡¯s items and make at least a five Stone profit in Middle Grade Spirit Stones. Thinking of this, he grinned even wider, looking at Ye Feng as if he were surveying a money tree. Seeing that the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion easily took out fourteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones, Ye Feng silentlymented on the man¡¯s substantial wealth. However, Ye Feng wasn¡¯t a bandit and had no intention of looting. After taking the Middle Grade Spirit Stones, he asked, ¡°Do you have any Spirit Medicine Seeds here?¡± Having decided to let Jia Yn establish a Spiritual Medicine Garden, of course, Ye Feng would provide the utmost support, but what¡¯s the point of a garden without seeds? So, the seeds must be bought! ¡°Spirit Seeds? Of course, we have them. What type do you need?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion asked with a beaming face. ¡°What types do you have?¡± Ye Feng countered. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion took out ten wooden boxes from the shelf andid them out in a line on the table, introducing them: ¡°This is a Spirit Consolidating Flower, drinking tea made from it can consolidate the spirit and quietly bring one into a state of rapid cultivation, five Spirit Seeds for one Lower Grade Spirit Stone.¡± ¡°This is Vitality Grass, consuming it can condense one¡¯s life force. It¡¯s suitable for Body Cultivation, and most effective for Spiritual Beasts. Ten Spirit Seeds for one Lower Grade Spirit Stone.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion listed his treasures, introducing each of the ten types of seeds, and then asked, ¡°Esteemed Guest, do you intend to purchase all of them?¡± Ye Feng asked, ¡°How long do these Spirit Seedsst?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion was stunned, ¡°What¡¯s a shelf life?¡± Ye Feng paused and then said, ¡°You can think of it as how long these Spirit Seeds can be kept before they can still ensure germination.¡± ¡°Definitely no problem for ten years and, as for the survival rate, I¡¯m afraid only seventy percent, I wouldn¡¯t dare im higher,¡± the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion said. ¡°Only seventy percent¡¡± Ye Feng was disappointed. ¡°I can give you a thirty percent discount!¡± the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion quickly offered. ¡°Fine, give me one hundred of each type.¡± Ye Feng, now possessing fourteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones and flush with cash, couldn¡¯t resist the urge to shop. After that, he bought some lower-grade Cultivation Qi Pills and rummaged through the shelves, spending a total of four middle-grade Spirit Stones. Not until then did heavy footsteps finally echo from behind, as if arge fat man was walking. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Esteemed guest, the person who wants to purchase a soul body has arrived.¡± ¡°Cousin, I¡¯m here, is there really someone willing to sell a High-rank Demon Soldier Level soul body?¡± A voice that seemed familiar to Ye Feng rang out. The next moment, the shop dimmed. Ye Feng turned around and saw a big fat man at the door, cloaked in ck and wearing arge hat, who must have weighed at least three hundred pounds, as it was he who blocked the light from the passage. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion pointed at Ye Feng and introduced him, ¡°Big cousin, this is the esteemed guest I was telling you about.¡± The three hundred pound fat man looked at Ye Feng, his pupils constricted, and the next moment, he eagerly took off his dark veil and cap, eximing, ¡°Sect Master Ye, it¡¯s me!¡± Ye Feng was taken aback. He had just found the fat man a bit familiar, and now he realized the man was the same person he had inadvertently saved when he had just killed the Xieguang Stronghold Leader. ¡°No, I am not, you have the wrong person,¡± Ye Feng, eager to conceal his identity, immediately began a set of denials. ¡°Sect Master Ye, the dark veil you are wearing is made of ordinary cloth, we can see your face clearly. You must use a veil woven from Spirit Silkworm Thread to block others¡¯ prying eyes,¡± the portly young man hurriedly exined. Touching his face, Ye Feng felt foolish and could only take off his veil and cap, saying, ¡°So you are the one who wants to buy the soul body. Alright then, how shall we discuss the price?¡± With that said, Ye Feng released the Tree Demon Soul Body. The portly youth examined it for a moment, and the joy on his face grew even thicker, ¡°Sect Master Ye, you are my lifesaver. I am willing to pay double the price for this soul body, three hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones. What do you think?¡± ¡°Agreed,¡± Ye Feng had not expected he could sell it for so much and immediately consented. The two exchanged the money and the soul body,pleting the transaction smoothly. Zheng Yaoshou, who had put the Tree Demon Soul Body into a jade gourd, asked, ¡°Sect Master Ye, my name is Zheng Yaoshou, a disciple of the Hundred Artifacts Sect. You have saved my life, and I would like to invite you for a mealter. What do you think?¡± ¡°You¡¯re a disciple of the Hundred Artifacts Sect?¡± Ye Feng asked, surprised. He had been worried about how to refine the Spirit Mine worth three thousand Spirit Stones, but the moment he heard about Zheng Yaoshou¡¯s background, his interest was piqued. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion said, ¡°My big cousin is a genius disciple of the Hundred Artifacts Sect. Although he only has the cultivation level of the seventh stage of Qi Refinement, he is capable of crafting puppets that can match the power of the ninth stage at the peak. His skill in artifact crafting is also very high. It¡¯s just a pity that his family was cursed, turning them all as fat as pigs.¡± Upon hearing this, Zheng Yaoshou rolled his eyes and said, ¡°It¡¯s all because my dad was too flirty. Why did he have to mess with a female demon? s! It¡¯s an unfortunate shame that even my wife, who was once as beautiful as a flower, also became fat.¡± ¡°Pfft!¡± Ye Feng almost burst intoughter, never expecting that such an absurd curse existed in the world, making an entire family be very fat. If slimming medicine was effective, wouldn¡¯t it sell like crazy? At this moment, Zheng Yaoshou gave Ye Feng a cupped-hand salute, ¡°Sect Master Ye, what do you think about that meal then?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s skip the meal, just having some tea and a chat will be fine,¡± Ye Feng waved his hand and took out the Arrow Bull Puppet he had disabled, ¡°Since you are a disciple of the Hundred Artifacts Sect, can you fix this?¡± ¡°The Arrow Bull Puppet!¡± Both Zheng Yaoshou and the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion were surprised. Zheng Yaoshou hurried forward to pick up the Arrow Bull Puppet, skillfully opening a secretpartment and finding the number ¡°19¡± inscribed within, his eyes bulging out, ¡°Sect Master Ye, I made this!¡± Chapter 92: The Agreement, The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion’s Surprise Chapter 92: The Agreement, The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion¡¯s Surprise Trantor: 549690339 Ye Feng¡¯s gaze sharpened, ¡°Are you sure this was crafted by you?¡± Zheng Yaoshou pointed at the number ¡°neen¡± and said with certainty, ¡°In the Hundred Artifacts Sect, every Artifact Refiner has their own corresponding number, and mine happens to be ¡®neen¡¯.¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion was skeptical, ¡°That¡¯s not right! I remember the Arrow Bull Puppet was sold to a weird-speaking Cloak Man. How did it end up in Sect Master Ye¡¯s hands?¡± ¡°What kind of person?¡± Ye Feng pressed on. After thinking for a moment, the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion described the person¡¯s appearance in detail, giving Ye Feng a sense of familiarity. ¡°Did that person say anything about being the Leader of the Five-Colors City ck Robe Association or something like that?¡± Ye Feng continued to inquire. The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion shook his head, ¡°We who do underground business wouldn¡¯t delve into the other party¡¯s origins, so I didn¡¯t ask.¡± Ye Feng felt a bit disappointed, ¡°Is that so?¡± He fell into deep thought. Previously, a strange Cloak Man had visited Misty Peak and Brother thead had bitten onto the hem of his garment, he seemed in pain as if a chunk of his flesh had been bitten off, very much like the person described by the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion. Ye Feng felt these two persons were likely to be one and the same. However, these were just his spections for the time being. With that thought, Ye Feng asked Zheng Yaoshou, ¡°Let¡¯s not worry about the origin of the Arrow Bull Puppet for now. Can you fix it?¡± Zheng Yaoshou patted his chest, sending his body fat trembling, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, although I¡¯ve gotten fatter, I¡¯m still quite agile. Judging by the extent of the damage here, I can fix it in half an hour.¡± ¡°That quick?¡± Ye Feng had thought it would take ten days or at least half a month! Zheng Yaoshouughed, ¡°I have spare parts. Just rece the damaged areas, do some repairs, and of course it will be quick.¡± ¡°How much will it cost?¡± Ye Feng was more concerned with this issue. If it were too expensive, it would be better to sell the Arrow Bull Puppet and exchange it for some Spirit Stones. ¡°Sect Master Ye is my life-saving benefactor. The first job is free. I will cover all the costs,¡± Zheng Yaoshouughed. Ye Feng was overjoyed inside, but on the surface, he showed an awkward expression, ¡°Isn¡¯t that a bit too much?¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion shrugged his shoulders, ¡°Sect Master Ye might not know, but my big cousin is an Artifact Refiner and is quite wealthy on his own, he isn¡¯tcking this bit of money.¡± Zheng Yaoshou red, ¡°Nonsense! My money didn¡¯t just blow in with the wind. Besides, I still need to save money for dieting!¡± The Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion immediately covered his mouth and snickered. Ye Feng stood by, at a loss for words. Zheng Yaoshou took out a variety of professional tools and began disassembling the Arrow Bull Puppet with practiced ease, recing the broken parts and repairing them with a focused expression, wordless, aplete contrast from his usual self. Less than half an hourter, with a ¡°click¡± sound, Zheng Yaoshou had reassembled the Arrow Bull Puppet. It was almost indistinguishable from a new one. ¡°As expected from an Artifact Refiner, impressive!¡± Ye Feng praised. Zheng Yaoshou put away his tools and scratched his head, ¡°Sect Master Ye, would you like some more tea?¡± Dodging the tea offer, Ye Feng took out a piece of Spirit Mine, ¡°Can you refine these Spirit Mines for me?¡± ¡°Eh, this is me Gold Mine, which can be used to forge dual-property Gold-Fire Spiritual Artifacts. Unfortunately, I¡¯m only at the Qi Refining Realm and need the Sect¡¯s underground fire to melt and refine these ores,¡± Zheng Yaoshou said with a look of difficulty. Ye Feng realized, ¡°You mean to say, you can¡¯t currently smelt these ores yourself and must return to the Hundred Artifacts Sect to do so?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Zheng Yaoshou nodded. Ye Feng¡¯s expression immediately fell. Although Zheng Yaoshou seemed like a nice person, it was just their first day of acquaintance. For Ye Feng to take out Spirit Mines worth thousands of Spirit Stones and hand them over to Zheng Yaoshou to take back to the Hundred Artifacts Sect was obviously not possible. Moreover, tomorrow was the joyous day of the Misty Sect¡¯s advancement to a High Ranked Sect, and Ye Feng could not leave. Then it hit him, ¡°I¡¯ve got it!¡± Ye Feng snapped his fingers. He took out different kinds of Spirit Mines, a piece of each type, roughly the size of a fist, ced them on the table in a line. ¡°This is Jade Ore, me Gold, Spirit Copper Mine¡ more than ten types of materials in total, enough to refine the raw materials for a set of Lower-Grade Spiritual Artifacts,¡± Zheng Yaoshou said. Ye Feng pointed at the spirit mines, ¡°Can you refine all of these for me? We can negotiate a good price.¡± ¡°These materials aren¡¯t much. If I take them back to the sect and use the earth fire for forging, I can refine them all in a day, and it doesn¡¯t require any cost,¡± Zheng Yaoshou shook his head and said. ¡°Does that mean it¡¯s free?¡± Ye Feng was surprised. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Zheng Yaoshou nodded, saying, ¡°Just need to melt them at high temperature first, then cast a few special spells for purification. For an artifact refiner, this is the most basic step, and the cost is negligible. However, to forge them into spiritual artifacts, I would need to charge an extra processing fee.¡± ¡°Okay, then please help me refine these spirit mines first. There will be a lot more spirit mines needing refiningter on,¡± Ye Feng stated his intentions. If the refinement was sessful, he would find time to visit the Hundred Artifacts Sect in the future, where he could have all the spirit mines refined and also broaden his disciples¡¯ horizons. ¡°No problem.¡± Zheng Yaoshou nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll be back in Beacon Fire City in seven days, and I¡¯ll contact Sect Master Ye then.¡± ¡°Seven days¡ Could it be that your home is also in Beacon Fire City?¡± Ye Feng asked thoughtfully. ¡°My family is the ¡®Zheng Family¡¯ among the many noble families in Beacon Fire City. Every once in a while, I would go back home with my daopanion to have a look,¡± Zheng Yaoshou said. ¡°Today just happens to be the day I returned; who knew I would encounter the Xieguang Stronghold Leader. Fortunately, I met Sect Master Ye. Otherwise, my three hundred pounds of fat would have been gone.¡± Upon hearing this, Ye Feng understood everything. Not long after. Ye Feng, holding a paper crane for message transmission, left Wuxuan Pavilion. After he disappeared, the Store Owner of Wuxuange Pavilion asked, ¡°Big cousin, did Sect Master Ye really kill the Xieguang Stronghold Leader in one strike?¡± ¡°Yes, Sect Master Ye is very strong. But I remember that Misty Sect is not a high-ranked sect, right?¡± Zheng Yaoshou said with a puzzled face. The Store Owner of Wuxuange Pavilion also furrowed his brows. The next moment, a person dressed in ck entered Wuxuan Pavilion like a ghost, kneeled on one knee, and handed a letter to the owner. After reading the content of the letter, the Store Owner of Wuxuan Pavilion¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Sect Master Ye is actually the Chosen One,parable to the first level of Element Gathering Realm, and moreover, tomorrow is the day Misty Sect is promoted to a high-ranked sect!¡± At the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Whitefloat City. Jia Yn, like a student thirsty for knowledge, sat upright in the grand hall next to the Scripture Pavilion, sipping spiritual tea and reading. The Scripture Pavilion of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion was open to the public. Of course, even just sitting here reading, one has to pay a spirit stone every three days. For the average person, this was quite extravagant, but for cultivators of the middle and upper tiers of Qi Refinement, it wasn¡¯t considered expensive. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is; growing spiritual medicine requires so much preparation!¡± Jia Yn was taking notes in her notebook while reading the book. When thirsty, she would take a sip of spiritual tea to moisten her throat. Looking out of the window, it was already dusk, and Jia Yn was ready to go back to her sect. She nned to continue reading and studying after the sect¡¯s promotion celebration had ended. ¡°Are you leaving already, without reading a bit more?¡± Elder Liu, the Pavilion Master of the Scripture Pavilion, came over with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte; I need to go back to the sect for cultivation,¡± Jia Yn said with a smile. As the daughter of the Jia Family¡¯s head, she had visited the Scripture Pavilion several times when she was a child. Because she was well-behaved and sensible from a young age¡ªof course, mainly because she was pretty¡ªshe was much beloved by Elder Liu. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you just go ahead and read. I can give you a discount,¡± Elder Liuughed. ¡°Then, thank you Elder Liu. Goodbye!¡± Jia Yn waved her hand and then left the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. After Jia Yn had walked a few streets, a slightly gloomy voice came from behind her. ¡°Miss Jia, it seems we are fated to meet again!¡± Chapter 93: Jia Yulan’s Encounter, Rescue in the Night Chapter 93: Jia Yn¡¯s Encounter, Rescue in the Night Trantor: 549690339 Jia Yn frowned slightly and looked back. She saw Li Hanshao with disheveled hair, his eyes full of bloodshot vessels, nked by two women from Gon, smiling wickedly at her. It was he who had been calling out just now. ¡°Li Hanshao, it¡¯s you!¡± Jia Yn¡¯s brows knit together slightly. She had already heard about the annihtion of Heixuan Gate and knew that Li Hanshao was the sect¡¯s sole survivor, reduced to being a loose cultivator now. As for Heixuan Gate, it had already been expelled a few days ago, and the deed to the sect¡¯snd had been reimed by the City Lord¡¯s Mansion; as for more detailed information, Jia Yn was unaware. Li Hanshao, looking at Jia Yn, licked his lips, forcefully pushed away the women from Gon beside him, and sneered: ¡°Miss Jia, you¡¯ve chosen your cards well, transforming from a lower rank sect disciple to a disciple of a high ranked sect overnight. Should I congratte you on your sess?¡± Listening to these ambiguous words, Jia Yn¡¯s beautiful brows furrowed slightly, but remembering that she was in Whitefloat City, she held back from taking action. But in the next instant, Li Hanshao suddenly lunged over, attempting to hold Jia Yn, hehe chuckling, ¡°I want to see just how much you¡¯ve improved after joining Misty Sect!¡± ¡°Pervert, get lost!¡± Jia Yn¡¯s face turned cold, and with a light tap of her foot on the ground, she had already gained some distance from him, then extended her slender fingers tounch ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±. Bang! Even though Li Hanshao had reached the peak of the Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement, facing Jia Yn who had advanced to the Eighth Layer, he had no ability to resist at all. After a muffled sound, he was sent flying by the Vitality Bullet, his clothes bursting apart. ¡°Wow!¡± Li Hanshao fell t on his back on the ground, forming a ¡°big¡± shape, frightening the two women from Gon so much that they shivered on the spot. Passersby further away also noticed this scene and realizing Jia Yn had reached the Eighth Layer, all opened their mouths in shock. ¡°If you dare to be so brazen again next time, it won¡¯t just be a simple lesson.¡± Jia Yn hummed lightly, withdrew her hand, and as she identally caught a glimpse of Li Hanshao¡¯s condition, her pretty face flushed red, and she quickly left the scene flustered. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and she decided to walk home to calm her nerves with a meal. ¡°Refinement¡ Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, how is this possible?¡± Li Hanshaoy on the ground, his eyes widening as he stared nkly at the sky, looking as if he had seen a ghost. Last time they met, Jia Yn was at the peak of the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement. In such a short time, she had actually reached the Eighth Layer, and moreover, her foundation was solid without any sense of instability. ¡°Hey, this is indecent!¡± The onlookers gathered not far away, pointing and murmuring at Li Hanshao. ¡°Ah! My clothes.¡± Li Hanshao finally noticed his tattered clothes, and as the wind blew, he felt a chilled sense of exposure, immediately cursing, ¡°Jia Yn, you wait for me!¡± Jia Yn returned to the Jia Residence. ¡°Oh, my precious daughter is back! I¡¯ve already ordered dinner to be prepared, and several uncles from the family will being over too. Huh! Your cultivation level¡ Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement?¡± Jia Li¡¯an, the head of the Jia Family, used his Spirit Eyes, originally wanting to see if Jia Yn had advanced to the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement. But what a surprise! Eighth Layer! Jia Li¡¯an immediately checked Jia Yn¡¯s pulse and, finding that her foundation was profound, he quickly asked, ¡°Did you take a Cultivation Qi Pill, and then a Body Tempering Qi Pill after that?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jia Yn nodded her head. ¡°Did Sect Master Ye give them to you?¡± Jia Li¡¯an asked hastily. Jia Yn nodded again, ¡°Some time ago, Sect Master Ye gave us quite a few Cultivation Qi Pills, which made our foundations unstable, but soon after, he also gave each of us a Body Tempering Qi Pill to consolidate our cultivation.¡± ¡°One for each person?¡± Jia Li¡¯an immediately took a sharp breath in surprise. A Body Tempering Qi Pill for thirty lower grade Spirit Stones, even the Jia Family had only one bottle, treasured and hidden away like a precious jewel. However, within the Misty Sect, such elixirs were distributed one per person! ¡°Dad, rest assured, I¡¯m doing very well in the Misty Sect. The Sect Leader is about to establish a Spiritual Medicine Garden, and I¡¯m the person in charge,¡± Jia Yn said with a hint of pride. ¡°My goodness!¡± Jia Li¡¯an felt like he was dreaming. In the past, he thought it unwise for his daughter to join the Misty Sect, but now, it smelled great to him! ¡°My lord, there¡¯s important news!¡± An elderly man rushed into the hall, frically holding a letter from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°What is it?¡± Jia Li¡¯an took the letter and his eyes widened instantly, ¡°Daughter, has the Misty Sect passed the High Ranked Sect assessment?¡± ¡°Yes, I was just about to tell you!¡± Jia Yn nodded. ¡°Hahaha, heaven helps the Jia Family! Spread the word, say that my daughter, Jia Yn, has advanced to the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, and we will celebrate tonight. Moreover, with the Misty Sect¡¯s elevation to High Ranked, we must go with generous gifts to offer our congrattions!¡± Jia Li¡¯an¡¯s heartyughter spread throughout the entire Jia Residence, quickly causing a sensation. Jia Yn immediately covered her face with her hands, feeling embarrassed. That¡¯s how her father was, treating her like a treasure. Any little news had to be unted, which often made her feel very embarrassed. Soon, the Jia Family¡¯s banquet began. Arge number of guests sat around, casting envious nces at Jia Yn, who had reached the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, especially upon hearing that the Misty Sect would soon rise to High Ranked, they felt envy enough to cry. Sitting in the seat of honor, Jia Li¡¯an looked at the envious expressions of the crowd, feeling extremely pleased, andughed loudly, ¡°It¡¯s still my doing, having such a good daughter, hahaha!¡± Jia Yn, meanwhile, was extremely embarrassed, her face full of awkward smiles. At the end of the banquet, Jia Yn immediately packed lots of delicious food in her Storage Belt, then left the Jia Residence and hurried to the East City Gate on a road bathed in moonlight like water. Not long after. In the vicinity of a quiet alley. Jia Yn sensed a fluctuation of Spiritual Energy and subconsciously looked into the alley, where she found a raggedly dressed woman squatting on the ground, her hands faintly glowing, nurturing a nt that had been trampled to death. To Jia Yn¡¯s amazement, the nt quickly revived with vigorous vitality and stood erect. ¡°What an amazing talent, just the kind of person our Spiritual Medicine Garden needs!¡± Jia Yn thought joyfully. Plop! After the mysterious woman revived the wildgrass, she herself copsed on the ground, fainting, revealing a delicate figure that even Jia Yn envied. At that moment, voices of discussion came from the other end of the alley. ¡°That damn woman is fierce, not letting anyone touch her, even bit off a customer¡¯s ear, and ran away from the Gon. I wonder if she can be found.¡± ¡°If she can¡¯t be found, why don¡¯t we just grab someone else to take back?¡± ¡°Hey, look, she¡¯s here!¡± A few rowdy-looking youths entered the alley intending to kidnap the mysterious woman but then saw Jia Yn standing at the end of the alley. Because the moon was obscured by clouds, making the alley dim, the young men could only see Jia Yn¡¯s graceful figure, which immediately aroused them, and they swallowed hard. ¡°Supreme¡ Supreme grade indeed!¡± ¡°Heh heh, take her back, she¡¯ll surely be the top attraction of our Gon.¡± Hearing these frivolous words, Jia Yn stretched out her hand. N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°If I weren¡¯t a cultivator, I¡¯m afraid my life would bepletely ruined in the hands of you beasts tonight. You¡ deserve to die!¡± After saying this coldly, Jia Ynunched several Vitality Bullets. When the moon peeked out from the clouds again, illuminating the alley, there were only a few charred corpses left. Chapter 94: There is Yan Ruyu Within the Chapter 94: There is Yan Ruyu Within the Book (Thanks to Xiaoqi for the Alliance Hierarch reward!!!) Trantor: 549690339 Under the nket of night. Jia Yn, carrying an unconscious mysterious woman, stepped onto a pink petal-like flying bird and rushed toward Misty Peak. Ever since she cultivated ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡± to Perfection, and then started on The Second Qi Sea, Middle Volume, her Qi Sea¡¯s capacity was far beyond her peers. She could fly continuously for at least a hundred li without running out of energy midway. Soon, she arrived at Misty Peak. It was the beginning of the Hai hour, around nine o¡¯clock in the evening. Disciples had just finished their cultivation of The Second Qi Sea, Middle Volume, and were walking out of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall when they happened to see Jia Yn. ¡°Seventh junior sister, who is this?¡± Shi Lei noticed Jia Yn cradling a ragged stranger who was deeply asleep and asked. ¡°Here¡¯s what happened¡¡± After Jia Yn exined the situation, everyone learned about the close call the woman had and couldn¡¯t help but clench their fists, cursing the establishment of Gon. ¡°What happened?¡± Ye Feng walked over from the back courtyard. He had returned to Misty Peak that afternoon and, finding Jia Yn still not back, temporarily stored the spiritual medicine seeds in the System Space. ¡°Yu Lan, weren¡¯t you at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s Scripture Pavilion reading? How did you end up bringing back a girl too? Could this be the ¡®Yan Ruyu in the book¡¯ from the legends?¡± Ye Feng joked. Jia Yn recounted her encounter with the woman once more. Ye Feng¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing about the girl¡¯s talent of regenerating grass, ¡°I¡¯ve decided, let¡¯s make her a disciple of Misty Sect!¡± n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Really?¡± Jia Yn was delighted. Ye Feng nodded, ¡°A sect can¡¯t just consist of a few of us, right? Of course, we should continue to take in disciples. However, Misty Sect doesn¡¯t care about numbers. What¡¯s most important is character, talent and root bonee second.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go clean her up and change her into clean clothes. We¡¯ll talk when she wakes up,¡± Jia Yn said, holding the mysterious woman and preparing to head to the guest room. ¡°Cough cough cough¡¡± The mysterious woman suddenly coughed, her long eyshes trembling as she opened her bright, clear eyes, instinctively trying to resist. But when the woman caught sight of Ye Feng, she felt a deep sense of familiarity and closeness from her soul as if there was some bond between them. She asked weakly, ¡°Where is this?¡± ¡°This is Misty Peak, the stronghold of our Misty Sect. You¡¯ll be safe here,¡± Jia Yn replied. The woman weakly asked, ¡°Why am I here?¡± ¡°You were unconscious in the alley, and I rescued you,¡± Jia Yn didn¡¯t mention the people from Gon. ¡°Water¡ I¡¯m so thirsty,¡± the woman suddenly said. Jia Yn quickly helped the woman to the side of the Spiritual Spring. The woman took a sip of the Spirit Spring Water and her paleplexion immediately turned rosy. She seemed to regain some strength, gulping down the water voraciously, astounding the onlookers. After a while, the woman stood up, patted her still t stomach, and said with satisfaction, ¡°That was filling!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen anyone get full just by drinking water!¡± Ouyang Yu watched the woman in amazement, broadening his horizons. At this moment, although the woman¡¯s clothes were still tattered, she looked very spirited, exuding a unique beauty. The crowd took this opportunity to get a clear look at the woman¡¯s face. Her individual features might not be considered beautiful, butbined into one face, the look was quite appealing. If Jia Yn¡¯s beauty could be rated at 95 points, this woman would certainly score 85. Moreover, no matter how one looked at her, she would never tire the eyes. In fact, one might even start thinking of what to name their children after looking at her for a while. Ye Feng found the woman quite strange; while her appearance was unfamiliar, he felt as though he had seen her somewhere before. Thus he asked, ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Name¡ What¡¯s that? Can it be eaten?¡± the woman blinked and naively asked as if she knew nothing. Ye Feng was about to ask the woman about her origins, but thought it better to recruit her as a sect disciple first. That way, he could directly obtain her information. So he changed tack and asked, ¡°Would you like to join my sect?¡± Ever since the Misty Sect had been recognized by the system and promoted to a higher status, Ye Feng found the number of disciples listed changed to [10/25]. Although it was only a pitiful increase of fifteen spots, considering the size of Misty Peak, it was quite decent to recruit up to 25 disciples since it couldn¡¯t amodate too many people at once. Moreover, Ye Feng knew that with the way the system worked, it would definitely screen potential disciples to exclude those with ill intentions. Therefore, the recruitment process couldn¡¯t be too fast. ¡°Can I drink this water every day?¡± The woman sped her fingers tightly, a look of nervousness on her face. ¡°Of course you can, drink as much as you like,¡± Ye Feng nodded. The woman, looking at the familiar-feeling Ye Feng, obediently murmured ¡°Hmm¡± in agreement to join the Misty Sect. ¡°Very good, follow me!¡± Ye Feng led everyone to the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall and seated himself with a sense of ceremony at the main seat. He took out the Book of Names. ¡°Since you don¡¯t have a name, how about I give you one?¡± Ye Feng asked while holding a brush. ¡°Okay,¡± replied the woman. She didn¡¯t know what a name was, but she still nodded. ¡°Since it was Yu Lan who found her on the way to reading, let¡¯s call her ¡®Yan Ruyu¡¯!¡± Muttering to himself, Ye Feng wrote the name Yan Ruyu onto the list. The next moment, a system notification sound echoed in his mind. *Ding*, ¡°epted Registered Disciple ¡®Yan Ruyu¡¯, Upper Grade talent, no cultivation level yet, possesses a ¡®Life Spirit Body¡¯ formed congenitally that can store over a hundred times more spiritual energy than her own realm, and has talents such as healing and growth. She does not need to eat; merely replenishing spiritual energy will prevent hunger.¡± Hearing the system¡¯s prompt, Ye Feng nearly threw his brush away in shock. His eyes widened as he thought, ¡°Damn¡ That¡¯s a pretty thoughtful system. My new disciple is so powerful? Growth and healing talents¡ Misty Sect finally has a healer!¡± Speaking to himself, Ye Feng nced at Yan Ruyu and thought she was indeed a ¡°healer¡±¡ªquite grand in stature, to say the least. The system offered no response. Ye Feng then thought, ¡°System, why do I feel like Yan Ruyu seems familiar?¡± The system indicated, ¡°After analysis, Yan Ruyu is a reborn individual, the former owner of the Five Elements Spirit Bead. Due to some reason, she permanently lost her memories of her previous life soon after her rebirth, and her appearance and stature were altered during the reshaping of her Life Spirit Body. She has no connection to her former life.¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually her!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s thoughts churned like a stormy sea. When he looked again at Yan Ruyu, he saw her tilting her head, looking at him with a curious expression. The disciples noticed Ye Feng¡¯s face changing colors several times within a short span, as if he were engaged in a fierce battle of wits with the air, leaving them puzzled. *Gurgle~* Just at that moment, Ye Feng¡¯s stomach growled from hunger, initiating a chain reaction as the other disciples¡¯ stomachs followed suit. Quick-witted, Ye Feng immediately said, ¡°See? It¡¯s not just me who¡¯s suffering from hunger!¡± Upon hearing this, the disciples presumed the changes in Ye Feng¡¯splexion were due to hunger and thought nothing more of it. Jia Yn seized the opportunity to stand out. ¡°I went home today and just happened to pack lots of delicious food for everyone.¡± With that, she took out a feast from her storage belt. Ye Feng grinned mischievously, pulling his own bowl and chopsticks from the system space, ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll start first!¡± ¡°Ah! Reporting the Sect Leader for hacking.¡± ¡°I¡¯m rushing to the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll dig in with my hands!¡± Some dashed to the kitchen while others grabbed whole tes to themselves, scrambling and vying in a manner that actually seemed quite harmonious. Watching the scene, Yan Ruyu smiled idiotically, her smile full of infinite tenderness, imparting to the disciples a wonderful feeling, as if the fog had lifted to reveal the sun, and the warmth of spring had brought the blossoming of flowers. Chapter 95: Terrifying Talent, Wanting to Cry but No Tears Chapter 95: Terrifying Talent, Wanting to Cry but No Tears Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Such a healing smile.¡± Mo Ying was also snatching food, but her movements were clean and efficient, exuding the unique style and charm of a sword cultivator. Her gaze casually drifted and noticed Yan Ruyu¡¯s smile, inexplicably finding her mood much improved. ¡°Ru Yu, aren¡¯t you eating?¡± Jia Yn had already eaten, so she didn¡¯t snatch any food. Yan Ruyu looked at her fellow disciples devouring their food and shook her head, pointing to a bowl of water on the table, ¡°I just need to drink water.¡± Long Tianxing immediately looked up, ¡°Is she that easy to satisfy?¡± Ye Feng gently pped Long Tianxing on the head and said, ¡°It must be water that contains spiritual energy, because Ru Yu has a special physique, which is quite different from the rest of you.¡± ¡°A special physique?¡± The disciples¡¯ food-scooping motions stiffened. Ye Feng looked at everyone and felt that Yan Ruyu¡¯s identity as a ¡°nursing mother¡± could not be hidden. Moreover, the disciples all deserved to be trusted, so he said, ¡°Ru Yu¡¯s physique is very special; she can cultivate spiritual medicine and heal injuries, needing only to replenish spiritual energy to be brimming with vitality,pletely unlike you all.¡± Hearing about the talent of ¡°spirit medicine cultivation,¡± Jia Yn immediately revealed a proud smile. After all, Yan Ruyu was the talent she had discovered! The other disciples¡¯ focus was all on the ¡°healing¡± ability, and when they looked at Yan Ruyu again, they found her even more appealing to the eye. ¡°A healing talent has great significance!¡± ¡°What should this type of cultivator be called?¡± The disciples, no longer caring about their meals, started discussing among themselves. Ye Feng coughed and said, ¡°Cultivators like Ru Yu, who can heal and cultivate, we can call her¡ a nursing mother!¡± ¡°A nursing mother?¡± The disciples looked at each other in bewilderment. The naive-minded Yan Ruyu, seeing the expressions of the others, grew curious and blinked her eyes, asking, ¡°Wasn¡¯t I called Yan Ruyu? Why am I called a nursing mother now?¡± ¡°Nursing mother is your nickname. For example, my name is Ye Feng, and my nickname is the Sect Leader of Misty Sect, and I¡¯m also your Sect Leader.¡± Ye Feng exined. Through the System¡¯s prompt, Ye Feng knew that Yan Ruyu¡¯s mental maturity was temporarily akin to a child¡¯s, but because she possessed a Life Spirit Body, she was very intelligent, had a strong ability to ept new things, and was growing rapidly. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Oh!¡± Yan Ruyu nodded her head, indicating she understood. ¡°Alright, continue with your meal.¡± Ye Feng quickly dumped a whole te of food into his bowl, instantly causing an ¡°uproar¡± among the disciples, leading to a new round of the food-snatching battle. After the meal, Ye Feng turned the guest room next to Ouyang Yu¡¯s into Yan Ruyu¡¯s room and brought her new clothes. After bathing and changing clothes, Yan Ruyu looked even more gentle and tranquil, exuding an aura akin to the warmth of an early spring. When Yan Ruyu went to the backyard, Brother thead immediately stood up, his eyes devoid of the passion for fighting. Instead, he sniffed her scent and started running around joyfully, as if expressing his happiness. ¡°This Blue Lotus is so beautiful!¡± Yan Ruyu approached the Spiritual Spring, ced her hands on the Purifying Green Lotus, and released soft glows downwards. The Purifying Green Lotus grew at a speed visible to the naked eye, quickly sprouting a thumb-sized flower bud at the top. But Yan Ruyu also felt dizzy from the excessive consumption, and Jia Yn immediately supported her, feeding her a lot of Spirit Spring Water until she recovered. ¡°Although Ru Yu is a Spiritual Body, she has not yet formally embarked on the path of cultivation and therefore has little Life Spirit Force in her body, which cannot withstand too much consumption.¡± Ye Feng came over and said, ¡°Let her get used to this ce, then she can formally start her cultivation journey.¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, how is Ru Yu¡¯s root bone?¡± Jia Yn asked curiously. ¡°Upper Grade root bone. Since she has a Spiritual Body, her cultivation speed will be enhanced, faster than any of you.¡± Ye Feng said. The disciples, upon hearing this, all revealed looks of astonishment. ¡°It seems I too must diligently cultivate, or one day even the wet nurse will catch up to me.¡± Long Tianxing¡¯s breath hitched, and he promptly sat cross-legged beside the Spiritual Spring, gradually entering the state of cultivation. The other disciples did the same. Watching them cultivate so earnestly, Ye Feng felt gratified. Ever since the Misty Sect had its Spirit Vein, the concentration of Spiritual Energy around the Spiritual Spring was tenfold higher, and even without using Cultivation Qi Pills, the speed of cultivation would be much faster. ¡°Sect Leader, I want to cultivate too,¡± Yan Ruyu dered, noticing the disciples arranging themselves in a circle around the Spiritual Spring, kindling a strong interest within her. ¡°No hurry,¡± Ye Feng shook his head. ¡°But, I think cultivating is fun,¡± Yan Ruyu said, pointing at the others. ¡°I see colorful clouds of light flowing into their bodies, like streams, and I want to try it too.¡± ¡°Fun?¡± Ye Feng almost toppled over. He was not surprised that Yan Ruyu could see Spiritual Energy, after all, she was a Life Spirit Body, naturally close to Spiritual Energy. Such people are what one might call geniuses. ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll teach you how to cultivate,¡± Ye Feng took out the Basic Cultivation Technique ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±, preparing to exin it to Yan Ruyu. ¡°Oh, I think I know how to cultivate.¡± Yan Ruyu merely nced at the meridian cirction chart from ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± and sat down cross-legged, maintaining a pose with her five hearts pointing to heaven, and immediately, Spiritual Energy began surging towards her, forming a vortex around her. ¡°This talent, is it cheating!¡± When Ye Feng looked at her with Spirit Eyes, he saw that Yan Ruyu¡¯s speed of absorbing Spiritual Energy was the sum of the other ten disciples¡¯ speedsbined, and he was instantly amazed. Before long, Yan Ruyu had broken through to the firstyer of Qi Refinement. She opened her eyes and joyfully said to Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Leader, cultivating is really fun. I found that when those colorful clouds flow inside my body, I feel much lighter.¡± ¡°Awesome!¡± Ye Feng wanted to cry but had no tears. Why was it that every disciple he picked up was so strong, while he himself couldn¡¯t cultivate at all due to the Dog System? ¡°Am I really to remain a mortal forever?¡± Ye Feng sighed, quietly standing to one side to protect the disciples while familiarizing himself with the power of Heroic Spirit. The next morning, at dawn. Ye Feng stood by the Spiritual Spring, having not slept all night. He watched, wide-eyed, as Yan Ruyu went from the first level of Qi Refinement to the fifth, too astonished to sleep. When the disciples finished their cultivation one after another, they were all dumbfounded to find that Yan Ruyu had already reached the fifth level of Qi Refinement and were at a loss for words. Inparison, their cultivation speed was like that of a turtle! ¡°Perhaps that¡¯s what a genius is!¡± The least skilled cultivators, Ouyang Yu and Ouyang Feng, wanted to cry without tears. They had already been at the peak of the fourthyer of Qi Refinement, and with the help of the Spirit Eyes, they had just managed to break through to the fifth level this morning. However, Yan Ruyu had caught up with them after just one night of cultivation! ¡°Cough cough, as the Sect Leader has said, Ru Yu is a Spiritual Body with an Upper Grade root bone; her cultivation speed is very fast. You¡¯ll get used to it, and there¡¯s no need for sorrow and sadness, to save you the trouble of feeling this way every day,¡± Ye Feng exined. Xia He and Qiu Ju, whose cultivation levels were among the lowest, felt a bitter taste in their mouth upon hearing these words. Seeing the disciples had finished their cultivation, Ye Feng looked at the rising sun and his expression suddenly turned solemn. He said: ¡°Today is the day our Misty Sect will add higher ranks. In a while, quite a few people shoulde over. After breakfast, get ready, and clean up the peak top thoroughly.¡± ¡°The disciples obey themand!¡± Everyone quickly bowed with their fists and said so. Chapter 96 - 96 The Embryo of the Spiritual Medicine Garden, Xiao Fangu’s Surprise Chapter 96: The Embryo of the Spiritual Medicine Garden, Xiao Fangu¡¯s Surprise Trantor: 549690339 As the disciples were cleaning the top of Misty Peak, Ye Feng, apanied by Yan Ruyu and Jia Yn, arrived in a guest room. ¡°These are Spirit Medicine Seeds, including Spirit Consolidating Flowers, Vitality Grass¡ ten types in total, a hundred Spirit Seeds each, plus the Jade Spirit Grass, this is the initial foundation of the Spiritual Medicine Garden.¡± Ye Feng took out the Spirit Medicine Seeds he had purchased from Wuxuan Pavilion. He ced a rectangr table two meters in length and one meter in width in the guest room, bordered by a railing about a foot high, filled with colorful fine sand, and took the opportunity to waterproof the four walls. ¡°This is Spiritual Sand, specially used for nting Spiritual Medicine. Sect Leader, where did you get this from?¡± Jia Yn asked. Ye Feng smiled, ¡°It seems your study at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion Scripture Pavilion has been very effective since you recognized this as Spiritual Sand. As of today, this bedroom is temporarily allocated to the Spiritual Medicine Garden, specifically for the cultivation of Spiritual Medicine.¡± ¡°Thank you for the Sect Leader¡¯s support.¡± Jia Yn took ten seeds of each of the eleven types of Spirit Seeds and nted them in small pits in the pool of Spiritual Sand, then took water from the Spiritual Spring and watered them. After opening his Spirit Eyes, Ye Feng discovered all the Spiritual Energy was being absorbed by the Spirit Seeds, and soon sprouts broke through the sand, thriving impressively. However, as Jia Yn continued to irrigate with Spiritual Liquid, the growth speed of the Spiritual Medicine slowed down. At this rate, it would take three years to mature. ¡°Such is the way of growing Spiritual Medicine¡ªit¡¯s slow, often taking years, or even decades, before yielding a harvest,¡± Jia Ynined. ¡°Let me quicken their growth!¡± Yan Ruyu stepped forward and offered her hand. As Life Spirit Force flowed out of her palm, the speed of the Spiritual Medicine¡¯s growth suddenly increased tenfold. ¡°The speed is still too slow; it¡¯ll take three and a half months before we can harvest,¡± Jia Yn muttered. Ye Feng stood with his hands sped behind his back, ¡°The speed is already quite fast. After all, Ru Yu¡¯s Cultivation Level is not high enough. Once her cultivation level continuously increases, each time she employs the technique, she can grant the Spiritual Medicine a twentyfold, or even thirtyfold speed boost, and the duration will also increase.¡± Yan Ruyu looked surprised, ¡°Sect Leader, how do you know this?¡± Ye Feng just smiled without saying a word, secretly thinking, I have a cheat, it¡¯s hard not to know! ¡°Alright, this pool of Spiritual Sand will now be a test field. When we buy more Spiritual Sandter, we can expand the nting area then.¡± Having said so, Ye Feng left the Spiritual Medicine Chamber. ¡ Whitefloat City. The backyard of an inn. A young man was practicing swordsmanship. Wherever the sword¡¯s edge passed, apanied by the trembling of Sword Qi, the grass and trees in the courtyard were uniformly cut off at waist height. ¡°Phew, finally reached the Peak of the Qi Refinement Seventh Level!¡± The young man sheathed his sword, exhaling a long breath and revealing a handsome yet aloof face. At this moment, a swordsman in green robes with starry eyes and sword-like eyebrows, a carefree figure with a de of grass between his teeth, said, ¡°Xiao Junior Brother, you are truly diligent! You¡¯ve joined our Qingyun Sect not long ago and have already advanced from the Qi Refinement Fifth Level to the Qi Refinement Seventh Level.¡± Xiao Fangu turned around, performing a sword salute to the green-robed swordsman, ¡°Senior Brother Bai, you¡¯re also up this early.¡± The Qingyun Sect disciple ¡°Bai Minglu¡± spat out the grass stem from his mouth, ¡°I¡¯ve always been an early riser. But you, ever since you joined the sect, have been practicing from dawn to dusk, no wonder you have received the Elder¡¯s cultivation.¡± Xiao Fangu, with sharp eyes, said, ¡°I always remember what the Sect Leader said: talent plus hard work on the right path will enable one to improve faster.¡± Bai Minglu smiled, ¡°The Sect Leader is quite the smooth talker.¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Fangu¡¯s eyes instantly widened, ¡°Senior Brother Bai, how can you speak so lightly of the Sect Leader? You must remember, he is at the Element Gathering Sixth Level, a top powerhouse throughout the entire Southern River Basin.¡± Bai Minglu said nothing but shrugged his shoulders. Just then, a young woman with a curvaceous figure ran from outside, clutching a letter with a somewhat serious expression, ¡°Xiao Junior Brother, there¡¯s something you might want to hear.¡± ¡°Sister Xi, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Xiao Fangu asked. The young woman, named Xi Xinyu, appeared to be around eighteen, with a graceful and upright figure. Since Xiao Fangu joined the Qingyun Sect, she had always taken excellent care of him. Xi Xinyu asked, ¡°Do you still remember the Misty Sect?¡± Xiao Fangu was stunned, ¡°That lower-ranked sect should have disbanded by now, right? After all, they stood no chance against the challenges of the Scarlet Serpent Sect. Sister Xi, why bring it up all of a sudden?¡± ¡°I think you should read this letter yourself,¡± Xi Xinyu said as she opened the envelope. Xiao Fangu frowned as he read the content of the letter. The more he read, the more his hand trembled, and his eyelids began to twitch. Whoosh! Xiao Fangu crumpled the letter into a ball and let it slide to the ground as he said coldly, ¡°The Misty Sect is actually still around, and it¡¯s about to be promoted to a high-ranked sect. As for Sect Master Ye Feng, he turns out to be the Chosen One with Element Gathering Realm strength!¡± ¡°But, even if the Misty Sect is promoted to a high-ranked sect, so what?¡± ¡°Brothers and sisters, you all know that the examination for high-ranked sects is rather lenient. Any sect with an Element Gathering Realm presence can pass the review. It doesn¡¯t mean much.¡± Upon saying this, Xiao Fangu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, ¡°You may not know, but apart from Ye Feng, there¡¯s no one in the Misty Sect who is capable of putting up a fight.¡± Xi Xinyu nodded and said, ¡°The letter says that the City Lord¡¯s Mansion has learned that the three of us are out training with the Ninth Elder and has taken the opportunity to invite us to attend the Misty Sect¡¯s promotion ceremony. Junior Brother, are you going?¡± n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Xiao Fangu, with his hands behind his back, looked toward the distant Misty Peak shrouded in clouds, ¡°Of course, I¡¯ll go! Moreover, I will use my strength to show my former sect members that even with the promotion to a high-ranked sect, no one but the Sect Leader is my match¡ And this is the difference between a sect and a Star-Level Sect!¡± Bai Mingluughed, ¡°With Junior Brother Xiao¡¯s strength, isn¡¯t that just a massacre?¡± City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Zhou Jiaqian looked at the que with ¡®Misty Sect¡¯ written on it and carefully attached the three willow-leaf-shaped insignias. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s done! From now on, the Misty Sect is officially among the ranks of high-ranked sects, embarking on their own path to Star-Level Sect promotion. It¡¯s just unknown whether they can ascend to the ranks of Star-Level Sects.¡± Standing beside him with a sword in his arms, Xin Guangxuanughed and said, ¡°I believe Sect Master Ye can do it. With him there, the Misty Sect will sooner orter be promoted to a Star-Level Sect.¡± ¡°Why are you so sure, Brother Xin?¡± Zhou Jiaqian was slightly surprised. Xin Guangxuan spread his hands, ¡°I¡¯m not certain, but my intuition tells me that the Misty Sect will definitely be a Star-Level Sect, and may even surpass our Liuyun Sect.¡± Liuyun Sect disciples Dong Qiang and Pang Haiyun, standing beside him, immediately lowered their voices, ¡°Brother Xin, the Third Elder is behind you!¡± Xin Guangxuan waved his hand abruptly, ¡°Psh, I don¡¯t believe it! The Third Elder himself went off to Gonst night without me. Right now, he¡¯s probably lying down with a sore back and aching waist!¡± ¡°Oh, is that really what you think?¡± A cold and stern voice suddenly came from behind. Xin Guangxuan¡¯s pupils shrank, and in an instant, he fled on his sword, turning his head to meet Lu Shanyue¡¯s mocking gaze. ¡°Third Elder, I was only joking!¡± Xin Guangxuan said with a mournful expression. ¡°I don¡¯t want to listen, and I¡¯m going to thrash you!¡± With that, Lu Shanyue burst forth with the terrifying pressure of the Element Gathering Realm. One hourter. Ye Feng changed into a new set of clothes, had his disciples stand behind him, reined in his cultivation aura, and stood on the open space in front of the main gate with a smile, ready to wee the guests who were climbing the mountain. The first thing that caught his eye was a familiar face with two ck eyes. ¡°Brother Xin, what happened to your eyes? Why are they so swollen? Ouch! And there¡¯s bruising, did someone give you a beating? Looks pretty bad!¡± Ye Feng eximed with surprise as he saw the first-arriving Xin Guangxuan. At these words, Xin Guangxuan pursed his lips, his face clouded with gloom. Chapter 97: An Uninvited Guest at the Celebration, A Slap in the Face Chapter 97: An Uninvited Guest at the Celebration, A p in the Face Trantor: 549690339 Xin Guangxuan fell silent for a moment, covered his eyes with his hand, and stammered, ¡°Last night, I identally took a fall while sleeping.¡± ¡°You are a cultivator, how could you possibly fall like that? Plus, both eyes are swollen so symmetrically, and even the extent of the swelling is nearly the same. It¡¯s clear you were beaten up,¡± Ye Feng said with a skeptical look. Hearing this, Xin Guangxuan felt even more depressed: ¡°I was not beaten. It was just because I slept too high upst night and fell straight from the fifth floor rooftop, headfirst¡ Huh, why is there so much more mist on Misty Peak now, and the appearance of the peak seems different.¡± It was only then that Xin Guangxuan noticed the vast changes to Misty Peak. In his memory, the summit of Misty Peak was an irregr oval shape with uneven ground, but now, it had turned into a circle, with the ground as t as if it had been cleaved by a Heavenly Sword. ¡°Strange, the spiritual energy here also seems much denser.¡± Xin Guangxuan took a deep breath and realized that the spiritual energy at the top of Misty Peak was very rich, almost on par with Liuyun Sect. ¡°Our Misty Sect has received the protection of heroic spirits, and significant changes have urred over thest few days; that¡¯s why such transformations have happened¡ Perhaps the heroic spirits are not satisfied with Misty Sect being just a high-ranked sect and hope that we strive forward to challenge for the star-level sect!¡± Ye Feng never drafted lies, and as soon as he spoke, he sounded like an old hand at it. However, leveraging his identity as the Chosen One, his words made Xin Guangxuan believe they were true. ¡°I knew it, Misty Sect could aim for star-level sect in the future. The Third Elder just doesn¡¯t believe it and even beat me for it,¡± Xin Guangxuanughed heartily. When Ye Feng heard this, he found it somewhat unbelievable. After all, Lu Shanyue was an elder. Would he really resort to violence over something like this? ¡°Nonsense! This elder thrashed you because you spouted nonsense, daring to say that I went to Gon without you and tarnishing my reputation. Last night, I was clearly meeting an old me; you don¡¯t know a thing!¡± At this moment, a shout sounded from Lu Shanyue not too far away. Xin Guangxuan was so frightened that he immediately shut up. Ye Feng burst intoughter upon hearing this. To dare to mock an elder, no wonder Xin Guangxuan got beaten; he had iting! At this time, Lu Shanyue, apanied by Dong Qiang and Pang Haiyun, reached the peak and felt astounded by the tremendous changes around them. ¡°What an incredible Misty Peak, to wee such changes; indeed, it seems to be the protection of heroic spirits, Sect Master Ye is truly the Chosen One!¡± Lu Shanyue looked around with envy on his face. ¡°Congrattions, Sect Master Ye!¡± ¡°Congrattions to Misty Sect!¡± Just then, more sect leaders with their disciples started to ascend the mountain, calling out their blessings from afar. ¡°Thank you all for your congrattions!¡± Ye Feng promptly responded. Scanning the crowd, he noticed the leaders of over a dozen sects such as Falling Mountain Sect had arrived, and many more sects were continuouslying, creating a lively scene. ¡°It¡¯s good that I closed the mountain¡¯s illusionary formation earlier. Aside from a bit of mist, it doesn¡¯t hinder the sects from climbing,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. At this stage, he did not wish to reveal the Five Elements Continuous Array. ¡°Congrattions to Misty Sect for their ascension to high rank, I, the Pce Master, am here on behalf of Nishang Pce to offer congrattions.¡± The next moment, a rather coquettish voice slowly drifted over. Yan Ruyu, who stood behind Ye Feng, felt a difort in her soul upon hearing the voice and quickly lowered her head. ¡°Even the high-ranked sects have starteding,¡± murmured a sect leader. ¡°Even Lu Shanyue, the Third Elder of Liuyun Sect, has led a team here; how could the high-ranked sects note?¡± whispered the Sect Leader of Falling Mountain Sect. ¡°Not to mention that even star-level sects have arrived. Sect Master Ye¡¯s influence is indeed great, much stronger than that of a typical high-ranked sect.¡± The sect leaders whispered among themselves. Following the lead of Nishang Pce, another dozen or so lower- and middle-ranked sect leaders arrived. ¡°Feathers Sect hase to offer congrattions!¡± ¡°Tyrant de Sect hase to offer congrattions!¡± Not only that, but even Feathers Sect and Tyrant de Sect, two high-ranked sects, had also arrived, and it was the sect leaders themselves who led the teams. Ye Feng nced at the Tyrant de Sect leader and noticed he was carrying a two-meter long de on his back, his expression calm, as though the death of the Great Elder had no impact on him. ¡°With all three of Whitefloat City¡¯s high-ranked sects here, it looks like the celebration will soon start,¡± muttered a sect leader. But just as everyone thought the Deputy City Lord was about to make a grand entrance, another gentle voice was heard. ¡°Yunhua Sect¡¯s Fourth Elder Liu Yuzhi, on behalf of Yunhua Sect, wishes to congratte Misty Sect!¡± Before the voice had faded, Liu Yuzhi, apanied by Lin Yuyan and three other disciples, reached the summit, holding gift boxes in her hands. Upon discovering the tremendous change Misty Peak had undergone, astonishment shed in her eyes. ¡°Truly worthy of being the Chosen One, such a transformation must be the protection of the heroic spirits, right?¡± Liu Yuzhi smiled at Ye Feng. ¡°Indeed,¡± Ye Feng nodded in reply. Other Sect Leaders realized that even the Yunhua Sect had sent delegates, and they were amazed, contemting how well-connected Ye Feng was. At this moment, music wafted up from the steps leading down the mountain. Ye Feng and the others looked towards the source of the sound and saw a Deputy City Lord with white hair leading the way, followed by Zhou Jiaqian and other stewards from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion carrying the Misty Sect¡¯s que. Following behind was a band. ¡°Sect Master Ye, congrattions on your sect¡¯s promotion to high rank, I, on behalf of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, have personallye to present the que to you,¡± said the usually serious Deputy City Lord with a rare smile. If it had been another sect being promoted to high rank, the Deputy City Lord might not have personally turned up, and would have likely just sent stewards instead. But today, the situation was quite different. ¡°I appreciate the Deputy City Lord taking the trouble toe, please have some tea!¡± With a sweep of hisrge sleeves, Ye Feng¡¯s four disciples, Ouyang Feng, Ouyang Yu, Xia He, and Qiu Ju, immediately brought out teapots and started to pour tea for everyone. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°This is tea brewed with Spirit Spring Water, having a cup is worth the trip alone.¡± ¡°Misty Sect truly has a profound foundation!¡± The first Sect Leaders to receive their cups of tea recognized the special nature of the tea and praised it unanimously. ¡°Sect Master Ye, please unveil the red cloth by yourself and hang up the que toplete the enfeoffment ceremony,¡± Zhou Jiaqian said with a beaming smile. Ye Feng was about to step forward. But just at that moment, a group of uninvited guests ascended Misty Peak. ¡°Unveiling the red cloth before everyone has arrived, isn¡¯t that against protocol?¡± a discordant voice sounded. All eyes turned toward the source of the voice. They saw four figures entering their view. In front were two young men and a woman, all obviously young but already at least at the peak of the Qi Refinement seventh level. Bringing up the rear was an old man leaning on a cane, emitting a faint aura of pressure characteristic of the Element Gathering Realm. ¡°It¡¯s you, Xiao Fangu!¡± Huo Yunjie recognized one of the men, his face darkening as he spoke. ¡°He¡¯s a genius disciple of the Qingyun Sect.¡± ¡°Look, the man with the cane resembles the legendary ¡®Longguai Zhenren,¡¯ the Ninth Elder of Qingyun Sect¡ªcould it really be him?¡± ¡°It must be him.¡± ¡°They say Longguai Zhenren is the only one out of the nine Great Elders of the Qingyun Sect who doesn¡¯t use a sword, but his strength is still formidable.¡± ¡°I have a feeling that Qingyun Sect¡¯s arrival bodes ill,¡± whispered the various Sect Leaders among themselves, sensing the atmosphere grow tense as their voices involuntarily lowered. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Misty Sect to survive the challenge from the Scarlet Serpent Sect, quite fortunate indeed.¡± Xiao Fangu stood out and spoke. Bearing the Xuan Ye Flying Sword that belonged to the Old Sect Leader, he stood in front of the gates of Misty Sect, looked around and noted the tremendous change on Misty Peak¡ªthicker Spiritual Energy, smootherndscape, starkly different from before. But so what? Just a high-ranked sect, how could it bepared with the Qingyun Sect that I, Xiao Fangu, have chosen? With that thought, Xiao Fangu raised his proud head. Huo Yunjie stepped forward, admonishing, ¡°Xiao Fangu, you have the audacity to appear, return the Xuan Ye Flying Sword of the Old Sect Leader now!¡± Li Jiaojiao too was indignant, ¡°How dare you take the Xuan Ye Flying Sword when you left? That¡¯s our Old Sect Leader¡¯s legacy, your actions are no different from a thief¡¯s!¡± Even the normally reticent Shi Lei spoke up, ¡°Junior Brother Xiao, how can you justify your actions to ourte Old Sect Leader?¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Fangu¡¯s expression changed abruptly. The others, learning the full story, looked at Xiao Fangu with contempt in their eyes. ¡°The Old Sect Leader is dead; his Xuan Ye Flying Sword was going unused, what¡¯s wrong with me taking it? Besides, who knew Misty Sect would win against the Scarlet Serpent Sect challenge?¡± Xiao Fangu showed no remorse, his voice icy. p! A crisp sound echoed. Xiao Fangu was sent flying, his face swelling on one side. ¡°Daring to insult the Old Sect Leader, you deserve a beating!¡± Ye Feng spoke sternly, maintaining the position of his outstretched hand. It was he who had made the move. That p rang throughout the assembly, thunderous, reflecting Ye Feng¡¯s fury, and it was also in defense of the Old Sect Leader lying beneath the Nine Springs. Chapter 98: Xiao Fangu vs Huo Yunjie Chapter 98: Xiao Fangu vs Huo Yunjie Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Ye Feng, you dare to p me?¡± Xiao Fangu covered his face, his eyes filled with fury. ¡°Such incredible speed!¡± Longguai Zhenren opened his turbid eyes, filled with disbelief. At the same level of the Element Gathering Realm, it turned out, he couldn¡¯t predict Ye Feng¡¯s movements, which led to Xiao Fangu receiving a resounding p. ¡°This p is for the old Sect Leader in theherworld. As his junior brother and your Sect Master Uncle, I believe you are unworthy to be a disciple of the Misty Sect, even less worthy of being a person,¡± Ye Feng said as he wiped his hands with a handkerchief, a look of distaste on his face. His sonorous voice rang out across Misty Peak like the voice of the heavens, making the expressions of the surrounding people turn serious. In the face of great disaster, it¡¯s every man for himself, so it wouldn¡¯t have mattered if Xiao Fangu had deserted the Sect during a crisis. However, he shouldn¡¯t have taken the old Sect Leader¡¯s relic, which was also the Misty Sect¡¯s only Spiritual Artifact, the ¡°Xuan Ye Flying Sword.¡± Having done all that, Xiao Fangu, once he¡¯d made his mark, even had the audacity to return to his former Sect to show off, which truly infuriated Ye Feng. If it weren¡¯t for the many onlookers, Ye Feng¡¯s retaliation wouldn¡¯t have been as simple as just pping Xiao Fangu. At least a hundred ps! ¡°Sect Master Ye, it¡¯s not very appropriate for you to hit our Qingyun Sect¡¯s disciple, is it?¡± Longguai Zhenren stepped forward, shielding Xiao Fangu. ¡°What I hit was a disrespectful traitor, but I didn¡¯t expect such a person to be a disciple of Qingyun Sect,¡± Ye Feng said with a smile. The Deputy City Lord, Liu Yuzhi, Lu Shanyue, and the other six Element Gathering Realm powerhouses looked on, not intervening for the moment. Although both are One-Star Forces, Qingyun Sect is definitely the top among equals, with a total of ten Element Gathering Realm experts including the Sect Leader, possessing great strength and not to be provoked. ¡°Ye Feng, don¡¯t think that just because you¡¯re the Chosen One you can criticize me. It¡¯s every man for himself in the face of cmity; that¡¯smon sense. My choice of Qingyun Sect has nothing to do with you. You¡¯re not fit to¡¡± Xiao Fangu jumped out again, loudly berating him. But with a ¡°smack,¡± Xiao Fangu was sent flying again, his other cheek swelling up to create a symmetrical face, each with the imprint of a palm. ¡°I don¡¯t care if you choose another Sect, but you took the old Sect Leader¡¯s Xuan Ye Flying Sword, and that¡¯s something I can¡¯t overlook. Be sensible and hand it over,¡± Ye Feng said, his hands sped behind his back. Xiao Fangu shouted angrily, ¡°I won¡¯t give it up!¡± He then looked toward Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao and sneered, ¡°Unless one of you can take the sword from my hands.¡± Huo Yunjie held back Shi Lei and Li Jiaojiao and stepped forward three steps: ¡°Xiao Fangu, let me, your former senior brother, teach you a lesson.¡± With that, he released the aura of a peak seventh-stage Qi Refinement. Xiao Fangu was about to retort with ¡°You¡¯re not worthy to be my senior brother,¡± but before he could speak, he sensed Huo Yunjie¡¯s aura and was taken aback. Bai Minglu and Xi Xinyu from Qingyun Sect also showed surprise; they hadn¡¯t expected Misty Sect to have a disciple at this level. Longguai Zhenren, however, showed no concern: ¡°Fangu, it¡¯s good to fight someone of the same level, isn¡¯t it?¡± Xiao Fangu suddenly realized and smirked, ¡°That¡¯s right! A fight of equals. If I win, it will prove the strength of our Qingyun Sect so nobody can use me of bullying the weak.¡± Having said that, Xiao Fangu stepped forward. ¡°Clear the area.¡± Ye Fengmanded. Everyone immediately retreated, leaving an open space of several tens of meters in the middle. ¡°Huo Yunjie, you may be diligent, but you¡¯re still not worth drawing my sword,¡± Xiao Fangu said with his left hand behind his back, only stretching out his right hand. Lin Yuyan from Yunhua Sect inexplicably felt a disgust towards Xiao Fangu when she heard his words; even she didn¡¯t know why. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Huo Yunjie did not draw the Cold Light Sword given to him by Ye Feng. Instead, he extended his left hand and disyed the Perfect Stage of the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡±, saying, ¡°I want to see what Spell you¡¯ve learned at Qingyun Sect and if it can support your arrogance.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll experience it,¡± Xiao Fangu¡¯s expression turned cold as he made his right hand into a sword and chopped down from above. A dazzling sword light was shed out at an astonishing speed. Huo Yunjie dared not be careless, hurriedly raising his shield to block. With a ¡°rip,¡± the shield was nearly cleaved in half. ¡°As expected of Junior Brother Xiao, yourprehension of ¡°Green Cloud Sword Technique¡± is impressive. After only a short period of practice, you¡¯ve already reached the Perfect Stage of the first level,¡± Xi Xinyu said with a smile, her eyes full of admiration, and even a hint of adoration. ¡°So it¡¯s the Qingyun Sect¡¯s auxiliary cultivation method, ¡°Green Cloud Sword Technique¡±.¡± ¡°Does that mean what we saw just now was Qingyun Sword Qi?¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that this auxiliary cultivation method specializes in sword qi, making itsbat power very strong. The first level perfected? That¡¯s significantly stronger than a perfected First Grade Spell.¡± ¡°It seems Misty Sect¡¯s Huo Yunjie is no match!¡± Many sect leaders from various forces knew a bit, and just from the first exchange, they felt that Huo Yunjie¡¯s chances of winning were not great. ¡°A perfected spell, that¡¯s somewhat interesting,¡± Xiao Fangu¡¯s expression grew serious. He initially thought he could resolve Huo Yunjie with a single sword qi, but to his surprise, he had miscalcted. ¡°Vitality Bullet!¡± Without any more words, Huo Yunjie held the shield in his left hand while pointing with his right. An air cannon sted out, its speed not slower than the Qingyun Sword Qi. ¡°Qingyun Sword Qi, sh!¡± Xiao Fangu split the Vitality Bullet with his sword qi, then stepped forward, lunging towards Huo Yunjie. But Huo Yunjie conjured a breeze around his body and easily dodged the lunge. He activated ¡°Vitality Bullet¡± and ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡± simultaneously. ¡°Your ¡°Wind Spirit Steps¡± is also perfected!¡± Xiao Fangu finally showed a change of color, beginning to use both hands, sending out Qingyun Sword Qi to meet the Vitality Bullet and Fiery Cloud Palm. With a ¡°swoosh.¡± Huo Yunjie suddenly disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight, causing surprise. The next moment, Huo Yunjie emerged from the ground, hitting Xiao Fangu in the chest with a ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±. The impact caused his robe to burst open, making him spit blood and fly backwards into the air, where he hastily drew his Xuan Ye Flying Sword to ride through the air. ¡°So it was the First Grade Spell ¡°Earth Escape¡±. You do have quite a repertoire of spells, but unfortunately, you can¡¯t touch me while I¡¯m up in the air,¡± Xiao Fangumented, patting his slightly charred chest, eyes filled with hatred, ¡°Now, it¡¯s time to decide the victor!¡± After speaking, Xiao Fangu formed his fingers into a sword, prepared to use overwhelming sword qi to force Huo Yunjie into kneeling and conceding. ng! Huo Yunjie finally drew his Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Cold Light Sword, and used ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡± to fly with his sword, confronting Xiao Fangu in mid-air. ¡°Good heavens, Huo Yunjie is a sword cultivator too?¡± The audience had thought the great battle was about to conclude, but now it seemed that the main event of this fight had just begun. ¡°Do you think that just because you can ride a sword, you¡¯re a sword cultivator? I¡¯m going to let you know that our Qingyun Sect is the true lineage of sword cultivators!¡± Xiao Fangu bellowed, shing out with sword qi from both hands. Huo Yunjie remained silent, mainly defending with the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± and asionally attacking from a distance with ¡°Vitality Bullet¡±. Both were following the path of sword cultivators and dared not engage in closebat recklessly. The sword qi of a sword cultivator is too fierce. Once in closebat, it is incredibly hard to dodge and can easily result in instant death. Although the two did not see eye to eye, it was merely a duel, far from having to fight to the death. For them, draining each other with long-range attacks before seeking an opportunity to defeat the enemy with a single strike was the best strategy for the duel. Huo Yunjie and Xiao Fangu flew with their swords in mid-air, continuously dodging each other¡¯s spells and seeking opportunities to attack, the fight evenly matched. Overall, Huo Yunjie was at a slight disadvantage. Seeing this, Li Jiaojiao asked with concern, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, do you think Second Senior Brother can win?¡± Ye Feng himself wasn¡¯t sure, but he still maintained hisposure, saying, ¡°Yun Jie also has a good understanding of the Sword Dao. He can win.¡± Chapter 99 - 99 I Am Ashamed to Be in the Same Sect as You Chapter 99: I Am Ashamed to Be in the Same Sect as You Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Our junior brother Xiao will win.¡± Xi Xinyu of Qingyun Sect immediately retorted, clenching her fists and focusing all her attention on Xiao Fangu. Bai Minglu had a de of grass between his teeth, his gaze flickering. As a genius disciple ranked within the top ten of the Qingyun Sect, Bai Minglu had long perfected the secondyer of the ¡°Green Cloud Sword Technique¡±, far surpassing his peers inbat ability, and his insight was incredibly sharp. However, he noticed that Huo Yunjie was only at a slight disadvantage and showed no signs of copse. ¡°At this stage, it¡¯s just a matter of ousting the other,¡± Longguai Zhenren murmured at that moment. Xi Xinyu immediately asked for advice, ¡°Ninth Elder, do you think junior brother Xiao can¡¯t defeat the disciple from Misty Sect head-on?¡± Longguai Zhenren nodded, ¡°Fangu¡¯s talent in the Sword Dao is good, well-suited for cultivating the ¡°Green Cloud Sword Technique¡±, but his cultivation time is still too short. Although he has perfected the firstyer, it is only slightly stronger than a perfected First Grade Spell, not enough to utterly overwhelm.¡± ¡°That opponent is but a mere disciple of a High Ranked Sect, surelycking any Auxiliary Cultivation Method. Even if ites down to attrition, junior brother Xiao is sure to win,¡± Xi Xinyu had an inexplicable confidence in Xiao Fangu. N?v(el)B\\jnn In midair. Xiao Fangu stood on the Xuan Ye Flying Sword, his speed was fast and very agile, repeatedly trying to get behind Huo Yunjie but always failing. ¡°Vitality Bullet!¡± Huo Yunjie and Xiao Fangu were more than ten meters apart, continuously attacking with Vitality Bullets and sneakily making them lookrge but weak in actual power, pretending to go all out. ¡°Huh¡ Huh¡¡± Before long, Huo Yunjie began to pant heavily. Xiao Fangu¡¯s eyes brightened, ¡°You¡¯re finally losing your stamina; I¡¯ll knock you down from the sky!¡± He formed a hand seal and cast a First Grade Spell called ¡°Gathering Cloud Sword¡±, transforming half of his mana into a sword that resembled gathering clouds, one meter wide and five meters long, cleaving down with a heavy and sharp aura. Whoosh! Huo Yunjie elerated suddenly, piloting the Cold Light Sword towards Xiao Fangu, as if deciding to risk a final bout before his own strength was exhausted. ¡°Foolish, you won¡¯t be able to touch me.¡± Xiao Fangu tried to evade but was somewhat slow due to the great expenditure of energy earlier. Seizing the opportunity, Huo Yunjie reversed his previous declining state, his aura returning to peak condition, and unleashed his fastest speed, first dodging the ¡°Gathering Cloud Sword¡±¡®s attack, then leaping up from the Cold Light Sword. ng! With no burden of a rider, the speed of the Cold Light Sword surged, streaking like an arrow towards Xiao Fangu¡¯s chest. This sudden development frightened Xiao Fangu, who hastily cast Qingyun Sect¡¯s First Grade Spell ¡°Green Cloud Sword Shield¡± to block. Meanwhile, Huo Yunjie, who had jumped into the air, cast the spell ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡± all of a sudden, using mana ropes to entangle Xiao Fangu¡¯s body. With a strong pull, he used the force to vault over Xiao Fangu¡¯s head, spinning and firing a Vitality Bullet as he did so. Bang! Faced with attacks from both front and back, Xiao Fangu finally couldn¡¯t fend them off, was struck hard by the Vitality Bullet, let out a scream of agony, and crashed onto the mountain peak. The Xuan Ye Flying Sword fell as it lost its controller, embedding itself diagonally in the ground, emitting a pleasant sword cry. In contrast to Xiao Fangu¡¯s crushing defeat, Huo Yunjie calmlynded on the ground, reaching out to catch the falling Cold Light Sword. He stood with his sword in hand, clothes billowing, like a young Sword Immortal. ¡°The battle is decided!¡± The Deputy City Lord stepped forward and dered. After all, Misty Sect was a force nearby Whitefloat City, and he had some acquaintance with Ye Feng; speaking out now could have a significant impact. As expected. Hearing the Deputy City Lord¡¯s words, Longguai Zhenren, who was about to speak, closed his mouth, leaning on his cane and huffing in dissatisfaction. ¡°Xiao Fangu, you¡¯ve lost!¡± Huo Yunjie sheathed his sword, walked over to the Xuan Ye Flying Sword, pulled it out of the ground, and turned to look at Xiao Fangu lying on the ground, ¡°Remember this, I¡¯m ashamed to be in the same sect as you!¡± Having said that, Huo Yunjie respectfully handed the Xuan Ye Flying Sword to Ye Feng. With frustration and anger surging to his heart, Xiao Fangu violently spat out a mouthful of blood, his hair whipping about in the wind as he mmed his fists into the ground, utterly unwilling to ept his defeat. The Xuan Ye Flying Sword was merely a lower grade Spiritual Artifact, priced at just over a hundred lower grade Spirit Stones¡ªnot excessively expensive, one could simply buy another if it was lost. However, this battle saw Xiao Fangu defeated by the once seemingly unworthy Huo Yunjie, his frustration reaching an extreme. ¡°Junior Brother Xiao, are you alright?¡± Xi Xinyu rushed over immediately, helping Xiao Fangu retreat to the side. Grinding his teeth and trembling all over, Xiao Fangu didn¡¯t say a word. ¡°I misjudged you, your strength is much greater than I realized.¡± At this moment, Bai Minglu spit out the stalk of grass from his mouth, stepped forward three paces with his sword in hand, and gazed intently at Huo Yunjie, ¡°I am the tenth ranked disciple from Qingyun Sect, Bai Minglu, and I¡¯d like to learn from the most powerful disciple of Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Yunjie,e back,¡± Ye Feng called him just as Huo Yunjie was preparing to ept the challenge. Bai Minglu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and he asked in puzzlement, ¡°Sect Master Ye, won¡¯t you even grant me the opportunity to learn from my junior?¡± Bai Minglu¡¯s thought process was simple. Xiao Fangu had suffered a loss to Huo Yunjie in full view of everyone, thereby causing Qingyun Sect to lose face. It was his duty as an elder brother to step forward at this moment and secure a resounding victory. That way, he could leave the field with the poise of the victor. Only to hear Ye Feng say, ¡°In our Misty Sect, Yunjie¡¯s strength is only ranked third. Since you want to learn from the strongest, I, as Sect Master, am willing to satisfy your request, but under the condition that if you lose, you must leave immediately!¡± As the word ¡°leave¡± exited his mouth, a gust akin to a hurricane swept through the crowd, making everyone feel a heavy pressure. Even Longguai Zhenren¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°If Minglu loses, I, as Zhenren, will personally apologize and will never show our faces here again,¡± Longguai Zhenren promised in Bai Minglu¡¯s stead. Without wasting words, Ye Feng waved his hand, ¡°Mo Ying, make it quick and decisive.¡± ¡°Yes, Sect Master.¡± Mo Ying, with the Breeze-riding Sword in hand, slowly stepped into the middle of the field, and only then did her cultivation level at the peak of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement be gradually apparent. ¡°To think that a disciple of Misty Sect has reached such a level of cultivation; one more step, and she could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Sect Leaders of middle-ranking Sects.¡± The Sect Leaders of the major Sects felt immense pressure. Some lowered their heads in silence,menting that they couldn¡¯t even match a single disciple from Misty Sect. Xiao Fangu stared at Mo Ying, wondering where Ye Feng had found such a formidable disciple. If he had faced Mo Ying in battle before, he feared he wouldn¡¯t have survived three moves. Bai Minglu advanced to the field. He began to bend his knees and lower his body, one hand grasping the scabbard, another holding the hilt, as a keen aura like that of swords began to emerge from him. ¡°Brother Bai is serious,¡± eximed Xi Xinyu happily, ¡°he¡¯s actually going to use the Sword Drawing Technique he¡¯s been hard practicing for months.¡± Even Longguai Zhenren smiled. He believed in Bai Minglu¡¯s strength. As the tenth-ranked genius of Qingyun Sect at the peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, below the Element Gathering Realm, aside from older generations, Bai Minglu was already first-ss. Xiao Fangu¡¯s eyes were wide open, ready to learn from what was unfolding before him. ¡°You are of a lower cultivation level than me, you should attack first,¡± Bai Minglu said to Mo Ying. His Sword Drawing Technique aimed to strike after the opponent yet arrive before them, asking Mo Ying to attack first was indeed putting her into a passive situation. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Mo Ying¡¯s voice was cold and somewhat mocking. Then, suddenly, her figure vanished from sight. Everyone was stunned. Where did she go? Chapter 100 - 100 The celebration ends perfectly, secret deliberation Chapter 100: The celebration ends perfectly, secret deliberation Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Could it be ¡®Earth Escape¡¯ again?¡± The crowd hurriedly nced at the ground. But they couldn¡¯t find anything. There was no trace of Mo Ying, not in the sky nor underground. Bai Minglu was on high alert. He had calcted the various routes Mo Ying might take to attack him and was ready to adjust his position at any moment to directly defeat her with a Sword Drawing Technique, earning himself a splendid victory. But Mo Ying didn¡¯t y by the rules. She vanished into thin air! What¡¯s more, it didn¡¯t seem to be ¡®Earth Escape¡¯. ¡°No good, I have to take to the air, staying on the ground is too passive,¡± Bai Minglu thought, preparing to leap up immediately. ¡°Watch out behind you!¡± Just then, Longguai Zhenren sensed Mo Ying¡¯s presence and couldn¡¯t help but shout out loud to alert him. Bai Minglu suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and spun around, only to find Mo Ying standing right behind him. At that moment, Bai Minglu¡¯s sword was only drawn three inches before he sighed, resheathing the sword. ¡°I¡¯ve lost¡¡± It was only then that the crowd saw Mo Ying holding the Breeze-riding Sword, its tip an inch from Bai Minglu¡¯s back. With just a slight thrust forward, Bai Minglu would have fallen. ¡°Even I nearly failed to react in time, such a fearsome assassination spell,¡± Longguai Zhenrenmented with a serious expression. If he were in Bai Minglu¡¯s ce, even if not fatal, an ambush would have left him severely injured. ¡°We won!¡± ¡°Senior Sister Mo is powerful!¡± Compared to the dejection of Qingyun Sect and the shock of the other sects, the Misty Sect¡¯s side burst into cheers. ng! Mo Ying sheathed her sword and appeared beside Ye Feng, asking, ¡°Sect Leader, how was it?¡± n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Mmm, very fast,¡± Ye Feng nodded, expressing his satisfaction. The spell that Mo Ying had executed was the perfected First Grade ¡®Backstab¡¯, not significant in straightforwardbat but exceedingly potent when unexpected. Bai Minglu had lost as soon as he began to draw his sword. The gap in this match was too wide. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Longguai Zhenren had no face left to stay any longer. ¡°Wait, Longguai Zhenren!¡± Ye Feng suddenly spoke up, ¡°Aren¡¯t you forgetting something?¡± Longguai Zhenren clenched his staff tightly, stopping Xi Xinyu about to speak, and turned to look at Ye Feng, saying, ¡°Sect Master Ye, it was our mistake to disturb your High Ranked Sect¡¯s promotion ceremony today. There will be other days, we take our leave!¡± Ye Feng tactfully leaned back, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m not interested in that Elder position.¡± Longguai Zhenren¡¯s brow furrowed, confused by the remark, and he left Misty Peak with his three disciples in tow. ¡°The Misty Sect is truly formidable, even making Qingyun Sect leave in low spirits.¡± ¡°But by doing this, the Misty Sect has certainly offended Qingyun Sect.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye is the Chosen One; is he really afraid of Qingyun Sect?¡± ¡°Chosen One or not, how could he be a match for the Sect Master of Qingyun Sect? That person is about to reach the Seventh Element Gathering and is a top-tier powerhouse.¡± The sect leaders from various sects began to gossip. Ye Feng remained silent. The Deputy City Lord said to the orchestra behind him, ¡°What are you waiting for? Keep ying the music and proceed with the investiture ceremony!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± The orchestra promptly resumed their performance. Zhou Jiaqian immediately lifted the Misty Sect¡¯s que, and Ye Feng personally hung it above the gate and unveiled the red cloth with the Xuan Ye Flying Sword. From that point on, Misty Sect was officially elevated to High Ranked. ¡°Congrattions, Sect Master Ye!¡± ¡°Congrattions all around!¡± The scene now began with an exchange of pleasantries amongst merchants. Since each sect had its own secrets, the guests tastefully only stayed in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall for a short while, sipped tea, presented their prepared gifts, became acquainted with Ye Feng, and then departed one after another. ¡°Sect Master Ye, do remember to find some time toe to Nishang Pce and give some guidance to my good-for-nothing disciples.¡± The Nishang Pce Master said with a warm smile as she was leaving. ¡°Of course,¡± Ye Feng nodded. After they had left, Yan Ruyu ran up behind Ye Feng and poked his shoulder with her snow-white finger. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°Who was that person? I find her so scary, like a tigress that might eat someone.¡± Yan Ruyu shrank her neck, looking frightened. Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help butugh. Yan Ruyu hadpletely lost the memories of her past life, but deep down she still inherited the aversion and fear of the Nishang Pce Master. He exined, ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, she won¡¯t dare toy a hand on you, and besides, you have me in front of you!¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Yan Ruyu felt warmth in her heart. At that moment, the Deputy City Lord gave Ye Feng a fist salute and then soared into the sky with Lu Shanyue, leaving Misty Peak. Xin Guangxuan, however, stayed behind. Seeing Lu Shanyue leaving, he heaved a sigh of relief, as if he feared another beating. Before she left, Liu Yuzhi examined Misty Peak and was envious to find that the concentration of spiritual energy here was even higher than in Yunhua Sect, ¡°I truly envy you, Sect Master Ye. Not only are you protected by Heroic Spirits, you¡¯ve also obtained a spirit vein.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, ¡°Elder Yuzhi can tell there¡¯s a spirit vein here?¡± ¡°Of course, I can tell. Although your sect¡¯s spirit vein is just the weakest micro type. Even so, it is sufficient for upgrading to a Star-Level Sect. Compared to us, Yunhua Sect is falling behind,¡± sighed Liu Yuzhi. Recalling that Yunhua Sect was just one step short of bing a Star-Level Sect, Ye Feng asked, ¡°Could it be that your sect has no spirit vein?¡± ¡°No, we have one,¡± Liu Yuzhi shook her head, ¡°It¡¯s just that the spirit vein of our Yunhua Sect has been severed. In ten more years, the spiritual energy will bepletely exhausted, failing to meet the promotion criteria for a Star-Level Sect.¡± Liu Yuzhi paused, then said, ¡°I have other matters to attend to, so I¡¯ll head back to the sect. Sect Master Ye, if you have the time, you¡¯re always wee to visit Yunhua Sect for guidance.¡± With that, Liu Yuzhi, together with Lin Yuyan and the others, took their leave. At the moment of parting, Lin Yuyan gave Huo Yunjie a look and waved, ¡°Yun Jie, my friend, I still owe you a meal. If there¡¯s a chance, I¡¯ll treat you another time.¡± As her voice fell, she was already a flying figure in the distance. ¡°Wow, Junior Brother, a beautifuldy is asking you out for a meal!¡± Shi Lei said enviously, ¡°But, why does no one ask me?¡± Huo Yunjie did not speak. Ye Feng, however,ughed, ¡°You¡¯re too honest. If you¡¯re not a bit more flirtatious, who would ask you out?¡± ¡°Flirtatious?¡± Shi Lei scratched his head and stuck out his rear, ¡°Is that the way, Sect Master Uncle?¡± Ye Feng rolled his eyes and was toozy to continue the topic. Instead, he looked at Long Zhenchuan and Jia Li¡¯an, who were still standing nearby, ¡°Are the two family heads nning to stay for a meal?¡± Xin Guangxuan quickly interjected, ¡°Sect Master Ye, I¡¯d also like to sponge off a meal.¡± Long Zhenchuan nced at Xin Guangxuan and said to Ye Feng, ¡°For Tian Xing to join Misty Sect is a blessing to my Long Family. Rather than choosing a date, today might as well be the day. I¡¯d like to treat the whole Misty Sect to a meal.¡± Not to be outdone, Jia Li¡¯an said, ¡°My daughter Yu Lan is also a disciple of Misty Sect. How can I let Patriarch Long be the only one to treat?¡± ¡°How about this, I¡¯ll host and you two pay the bill?¡± Ye Feng chuckled. Faced with this unassable proposal, Long Zhenchuan and Jia Li¡¯an were dumbstruck, eventually giving a thumbs-up at the same time. A momentter, all the disciples rushed out of Misty Peak, flying toward the busiest restaurant in Whitefloat City. Xin Guangxuan followed gleefully on the side, ready to sponge off the meal. A hundred miles from Misty Peak, in the heart of the Fuyun Gloomy Forest, within the depths of an underground cave, two figures converged. ¡°Thetest news, Misty Sect has been promoted to a High Ranked Sect, and it seems to have a spirit vein inside. It must be infiltrated and severed,¡± said an old Daoist d in a ck robe, his eyes sunken and devoid of pupils, obviously under the effect of the ¡°Soul Control Technique.¡± The other person, concealed in the darkness, took a long time before a hoarse voice responded, ¡°I have observed the stars at night and foresee that in three days, dark clouds will cover the sky. That will be the best opportunity to act.¡± ¡°Good, at that time, this true person¡¯s doppelg?nger will assist from the side. Combined with the cooperation of the snake and wolf demons, we must sever the spirit vein and strip away the core nucleus,¡± the old Daoist said with a sinisterugh. The piercing voice echoed through the underground cavern, sending chills down the spine¡ Chapter 101: The Master of Jade Green Tower, Baihua Xiao Chapter 101: The Master of Jade Green Tower, Baihua Xiao Trantor: 549690339 Whitefloat City. Ye Feng, Long Zhenchuan, Jia Li¡¯an, Xin Guangxuan, and all the disciples of Misty Sect gathered together. ¡°This ce is the most luxurious restaurant in Whitefloat City, the cost of this meal will be split between myself and Patriarch Long,¡± Jia Li¡¯an dered with a p on his chest, exuding an air of ¡®I¡¯m not short of money, order whatever you like¡¯. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll treat,¡± Ye Feng said as he took out ten spirit stones, equivalent to ten taels of gold, and immediately ordered arge table full of delicious dishes. ¡°Sect Master Ye, what is this¡¡± Both Long Zhenchuan and Jia Li¡¯an were puzzled. Only to hear Ye Feng say, ¡°The earlier words were all in jest, how could I let the two of you pay? Today is a day of great joy for the Misty Sect as we rise to a high ranked sect, of course it should be the Sect Leader who treats everyone.¡± Long Zhenchuan and Jia Li¡¯an looked at each other, saw the determination on Ye Feng¡¯s face, and decided not to insist any further, choosing to shamelessly sponge a meal this time. Soon enough, the dishes were served. The crowd began to feast heartily. In the afternoon, after everyone had their fill, they returned to their respective homes. Walking down the street, Ye Feng, apanied by his disciples, helped Li Jiaojiao purchase a good amount of ingredients and bought some useful items as well. Just then, several dozen guards wielding long sabers blocked their path. ¡°That stinking woman is here, surround them all!¡± a ferocious bald man roared. The guards immediately encircled Ye Feng and his group. ¡°Who are you, and what do you want?¡± Shi Lei stepped forward first, emanating the aura of a cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refinement, which subdued all the guards. Although they were also cultivators, their cultivation levels were only at the second or third level of Qi Refinement, no match for the pressure of Shi Lei¡¯s aura, and they began to fall back. This bald man had a cultivation level of fifth level Qi Refinement but realized he had bitten off more than he could chew and decided to retreat and get reinforcements. So he said, ¡°Sorry, we must have mistaken you for someone else.¡± After saying that, the bald man turned to run. ¡°Did I say you could leave?¡± Ye Feng stretched out his hand, and the power of Heroic Spirits gripped all the troublemakers like an invisible hand. The bald man and the other guards felt as if their legs were filled with a weight of thousands of pounds, unable to take a single step, realizing they had messed with someone they shouldn¡¯t have, and their faces turned pale. ¡°Who are you, and what do you want? I don¡¯t want to ask a second time.¡± Ye Feng exerted a bit more force, and the power of Heroic Spirits intensified, making the bald man and his group feel an overwhelming pressure, far more terrifying than facing a Tower Master by more than tenfold. ¡°Ahh! It¡¯s them; they¡¯re very fierce and they hit Yu Yu!¡± Yan Ruyu hid behind Ye Feng, her face turned pale as she seemed very afraid. Jia Yn, knowing the origins of Yan Ruyu, immediately stepped forward, gently patting her back and soothing her. ¡°Please spare our lives, senior! We were merely following orders,¡± the bald man struggled with difort, as if he had swallowed a fly, being recognized on the spot by Yan Ruyu. ¡°Daring to bully our nanny, brothers, beat him up!¡± Fox Da Hong shouted, and together with Dog Er Ha and the rest of Whitefloat Five Immortals, used the¡±Paper Warrior¡± technique to fuse instantly into a general one meter tall, riding on the bald man¡¯s back, relentlessly pounding him. ¡°Please spare us, senior!¡± The bald man was turned into a pig-headed figure after just a few hits, begging for mercy. Ye Feng took a step forward, his voice icy as he asked, ¡°Where do youe from, and why did you attack the disciples of Misty Sect? If you don¡¯t provide an exnation, don¡¯t me me for ttening your group!¡± N?v(el)B\\jnn Hearing they were from Misty Sect, the bald man felt as though he had fallen into an ice cave. That was the sect that had justpleted the ennoblement ceremony today, bing a high ranked sect. Even the Vice Tower Master had warned a thousand times not to provoke them. Yet, they had actually surrounded them! The bald man¡¯s teeth chattered as if he could see Doomsday itself. ¡°Look, isn¡¯t that Baldy Xiang, the top enforcer of Jade Green Tower?¡± ¡°It really is him. I never thought he¡¯d have such a day.¡± ¡°Usually, Baldy Xiang relies on the backing of the Tower Master of Jade Green Tower, bullying the weak with his strength. Now that he¡¯s been caught by Sect Master Ye of the Misty Sect, he¡¯s getting what he deserves!¡± ¡°Support Sect Master Ye!¡± Many onlookers around them cheered. [Sect Prestige Value +20] Ye Feng received the prompt, his expression still cold, ¡°So you are from ¡®Jade Green Tower¡¯, the number one Gon in Whitefloat City; even so, daring to harm our disciples of the Misty Sect, you can¡¯t me this Sect Leader for being ruthless!¡± ¡°Please stop!¡± A gentle voice came from afar. All eyes followed the sound, only to see a woman dressed in colorful clothes approaching through the air, actually utilizing the ¡°Light Body Technique¡±, and she seemed even more skilled than Zhou Jiaqian, as light as a feather, as if weighing nothing. The womannded on the ground and gave Ye Feng a deep curtsy, ¡°This one is Baihua Xiao, the Tower Master of Jade Green Tower. Could there be some misunderstanding in all this?¡± Baihua Xiao, with her Qi Refinement at the ninth level peak, was extremely powerful. However, facing Ye Feng, the so-called Chosen One, she still lowered her proud head, stunning the onlookers. ¡°I heard that the Tower Master of Jade Green Tower is very beautiful, but I didn¡¯t expect her to be this beautiful.¡± ¡°I¡¯d be willing to die under her skirt!¡± The onlookers swallowed hard. Ye Feng examined Baihua Xiao and found that although the woman appeared to be in her twenties, she had reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refinement, no weaker than Sect Disciples like Xin Guangxuan, but he wondered if she had taken any Youth-Retaining Pills. He stood with his hands behind his back, his voice cold, ¡°A misunderstanding? Then do give me a good exnation!¡± Baihua Xiao¡¯s gaze shifted past Ye Feng to make eye contact with Yan Ruyu, who blinked and revealed a joyous expression, then said to Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Master, that big sister has given me delicious things to eat.¡± ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Ye Feng was dubious. Yan Ruyu bit her finger and thought seriously, then nodded, ¡°Mmm, I was ying with Grass in a small alley, someone took me away, but it was this big sister who gave me food and clothes.¡± Hearing this, Baihua Xiao let out a sigh of relief. ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Ye Feng didn¡¯t know the specifics, but since Yan Ruyu said so, he released the Heroic Spirit Power, causing the guards to fall to the ground. ¡°Please forgive me, Sect Master Ye. It was not our people from Jade Green Tower who captured your Sect Disciple. It was just that I happened to have gone out on an errand, which led to your disciple¡¯s suffering. Upon my return, those involved will be killed without mercy!¡± By the end, even Ye Feng could feel the temperature in the air drop, noting to himself that Baihua Xiao was a ruthless person who, for self-preservation, had devised this strategy of cutting off a limb to save her life. ¡°This Sect Leader will have someone look into the specifics of the situation,¡± Ye Feng nced at Baihua Xiao and left the street with his disciples. Once Ye Feng and his group had left, Baihua Xiao suddenly turned around, her cold gaze fixed on Baldy Xiang and the other guards of Jade Green Tower, her teeth gritted, ¡°I leave on a distant errand, and you lot manage to provoke a formidable enemy for me. It seems some people in Jade Green Tower are no longer satisfied with their ce.¡± Baldy Xiang immediately swallowed hard, ¡°Tower Master, spare me! This was all the Vice Tower Master¡¯s idea¡¡± A fine needle instantly pierced Baldy Xiang¡¯s brow. His eyes widened, he remained standing for a long time, before finally falling to the ground. As for Baihua Xiao, she was already holding up an orchid finger, clutching a transparent three-inch long needle, her face cold, as she flew towards Jade Green Tower. Chapter 102 - 102 The First Page of the Nameless Sword Manual Chapter 102: The First Page of the Nameless Sword Manual Trantor: 549690339 Ye Feng led the disciples away from the street, turned a corner, and arrived at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s Scripture Pavilion. ¡°So it¡¯s Sect Master Ye gracing us with his presence. What books would you like to look at today?¡± Pavilion Master Elder Liu, with his hands sped behind his back, saw Ye Feng approaching and immediately shed a mouthful of ostentatious gold teeth. Ye Feng handed over three lower-grade spirit stones ording to the rules and said, ¡°I brought the disciples here to take a casual look and let them learn more.¡± Elder Liu immediatelyughed and said, ¡°I always like the learning spirit of your sect, it¡¯s promising!¡± After that, Elder Liu chuckled and casually pocketed the spirit stones. ¡°Elder Liu, did you get new gold teeth again?¡± Jia Yn covered her mouth and chuckled upon seeing Elder Liu. Elder Liu touched his teeth and smiled proudly, ¡°I¡¯ve had some money recently, so I got myself new teeth. How do they look, pretty good, right?¡± Jia Yn stifled herughter and said nothing. ¡°Elder Liu, we¡¯re going to read some books first,¡± greeted Ye Feng as he dispersed with his disciples into the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion. Ye Feng stood before a bookshelf and opened the system panel. [Sect Prestige Value: 2378] [Remaining Exchangeable Amount: 2078] [Exchange Instructions: Consume Sect Prestige Value to instantly master a spell to the Perfect Stage; fifty points for a First-Grade Spell, one hundred points for a Second-Grade Spell¡] ¡°It has increased by three hundred, not a bad pace. Once the news of our Misty Sect bing a High Ranked Sect is fully spread, the Prestige Value should be even higher,¡± Ye Feng thought with delight. Prestige Points are only earned when someone genuinely recognizes the Misty Sect; therefore, merely spreading the word is not enough¡ªeptance is necessary, and the conversion rate is not very high. Ye Feng surmised that even if the news reached all several hundred thousand people in Whitefloat City, it would be good if even one percent of them truly recognized the Misty Sect. ¡°There are still two thousand Prestige Points left for exchange. I need to find some suitable spells for our Misty Sect without wasting any,¡± Ye Feng mused, holding the catalog Elder Liu had lent him, searching one by one. ¡°It¡¯s the ¡°Light Body Technique¡±; this is what I want to learn,¡± said Li Jiaojiao, looking at a secretpartment at that moment. Elder Liu walked over, took out a yellowed ancient tome, and handed it to Li Jiaojiao: ¡°The youngdy has good taste. The ¡°Light Body Technique¡± is a flying spell on par with the Gravitational Technique, suitable for short-distance flight when mastered.¡± ¡°We want to learn it too,¡± Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, the siblings, quickly gathered around and joined Li Jiaojiao in spreading the ancient tome on the reading hall¡¯s table, studying it earnestly. Seeing this, Ye Feng abandoned the idea of spending more money. He brought the disciples here precisely to wait for them to realize it on their own; in this way, he could save some Prestige Points. Before long, a stream of memories surged into his mind. Ye Feng¡¯s eyes suddenly widened as he discovered it was the information on the ¡°Light Body Technique¡±, which allowed him to master it instantly and reach Perfection. ¡°Is Li Jiaojiao¡¯s talent that impressive?¡± Ye Feng quickly went to the reading hall, only to find Yan Ruyu floating in mid-air, holding onto Li Jiaojiao and Ouyang Yu, one on each side. ¡°So it turns out Yan Ruyu has practiced the ¡°Light Body Technique¡± to the beginner level. A Life Spirit Bodybined with Upper Grade talent is truly fearsome,¡± Ye Feng marveled. Apart from Yan Ruyu, the others hadn¡¯t made any breakthrough yet. At that moment, Huo Yunjie came over: ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I just remembered I need to buy some things in the city, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°Be careful,¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°Yes.¡± Huo Yunjie left the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and headed straight to a major street, where he bought wooden stakes for sword practice, nning to use them back at Misty Peak. But just as Huo Yunjie had finished his purchase and was about to return to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, he identally stepped on the hem of a ck-robed person¡¯s robe. ¡°Ah! Are you blind as a bat, daring to step on my robe!¡± The ck-robed person cried out in pain and hopped on the spot. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± apologized Huo Yunjie, noting that the ck-robed person was covered from head to toe, even hiding their eyes behind ck cloth, making it impossible to see their face. ¡°Sorry is all you¡¯ve got? Do you know what you¡¯ve just stepped on?¡± the ck-robed person prattled on. Huo Yunjie frowned slightly: ¡°It was my fault for stepping on your robe, I¡¯ve apologized for that, but if you demandpensation, I¡¯m willing to provide it.¡± ¡°Eh, you are a disciple of the Misty Sect!¡± The robed figure scrutinized Huo Yunjie¡¯s appearance, felt a chill in his heart, and turned to flee. ¡°Why are you running away, Sir?¡± Huo Yunjie sensed something was wrong and quickly pursued. ¡°Stop chasing me!¡± The robed figure shouted, hastily knocking down objects on both sides of the street, attempting to block Huo Yunjie¡¯s path. ¡°Sir, have we met before?¡± Huo Yunjie asked, while employing the ¡°Wind Spirit Steps,¡± moving swiftly and closing the distance continuously. ¡°No!¡± The robed figure quickly shook his head and ran even faster. Vaguely, Huo Yunjie thought he saw a pair of white legs beneath the hem of the robe, looking like clouds, which was quite strange. ¡°Stop chasing me, will you ever stop!¡± The robed figure, realizing he couldn¡¯t shake off Huo Yunjie, became somewhat panicked, continually taking out objects from his robe, such as bricks, tree branches, pebbles, and even women¡¯s undergarments, throwing them all at Huo Yunjie in a frenzy. Huo Yunjie¡¯s movements were agile, dodging everything thrown at him, and asionally catching a whiff of fragrance from the floating women¡¯s attire, his face contorted with bewilderment, privately thinking what odd tastes the robed figure had. Smack! A book suddenly struck his face, Huo Yunjie felt darkness before his eyes and immediately stopped, pulling off the tattered book, and when he looked ahead again, the figure in the robe was nowhere to be seen. ¡°What an enigmatic movement technique, he actually got away,¡± Huo Yunjie furrowed his brows and looked at the ancient manuscript in his hands. N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°¡®Nameless Sword Manual, Page One¡¯¡ it¡¯s actually a swordsmanship scripture!¡± Huo Yunjie opened the ancient tome, discovered there was only one page of text, which read as follows: Without a woman in your heart, drawing your sword will be divinely smart. The first page of the sword manual, forget the one you hold dear in your heart! ¡°What is this nonsense?¡± Huo Yunjie scratched his head, flipping back and forth, realizing it contained just those two lines, which seemed somewhat profound. ¡°Oh well, I¡¯ll head back to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± Huo Yunjie pocketed the sword manual and bowed to the slightly chaotic street behind him, saying, ¡°Sorry for the disturbance, I was chasing someone.¡± Seeing that Huo Yunjie, a cultivator, had such a good attitude, the vendors on both sides of the street waved their hands, indicating it was no big deal. After Huo Yunjie departed, a breath of relief was exhaled from a white locust on a willow tree at the side of the street. ¡°s, dear mother, this kid finally left; it would have been dangerous if the chase continued.¡± The white locust wiped off a bead of sweat. It was none other than the Shape-shifting Beast who had betrayed the Little Wolf General! Suddenly, a sparrow flew onto the tree, picked up the Shape-shifting Beast disguised as the white locust, and swallowed it whole. ¡°Damn!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast panicked and became furious, rapidly erging itself, bursting the sparrow from inside before transforming into a sparrow itself, and hurriedly flew away from Whitefloat City, which it felt was extremely dangerous. At the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Huo Yunjie returned and sat down, opening the sword manual, seriously immersed in studying it. But with just those two lines, Huo Yunjie could notprehend anything. Long Tianxing held a spell book titled ¡°Attaching Spirit¡± in hand and sat beside, ready to delve into it, but his attention was caught by Huo Yunjie¡¯s Nameless Sword Manual. ¡°Without a woman in your heart, drawing your sword will be divinely smart!¡± Long Tianxing¡¯s eyes widened as he read the line aloud, attracting everyone¡¯s attention nearby. ¡°Keep your voice down, shh!¡± Huo Yunjie quickly reminded. But by then, others had already gathered around. ¡°What sort of spell is this¡ Pfft!¡± Ye Feng approached with a cup of tea, caught sight of the two lines and immediately spewed out the tea from his mouth. Chapter 103: The Power of Twenty, Crisis Descends Chapter 103: The Power of Twenty, Crisis Descends Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Where did you find this sword manual?¡± Ye Feng wiped the tea from the corner of his mouth, asking with a curious face. Huo Yunjie shyly closed the sword manual and said, ¡°I just went out to buy some wooden stakes for sword practice, and I identally stepped on the hem of a cloaked figure¡¯s robe¡¡± He described the process in detail. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng thought of the person who had imed to be the ¡°ck Robe Association Leader¡± and immediately became focused, gave a few instructions, and then hurriedly left the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to search in the streets. The disciples looked at each other in confusion. ¡°Did the Sect Leader discover something?¡± ¡°The cloaked figure must be suspicious, that¡¯s why the Sect Leader went after him.¡± ¡°Big senior brother, should we go too?¡± ¡°The Sect Master Uncle told us to stay here and study the spells; leave everything else to him. After dinner, we¡¯ll go back.¡± The disciples of the Misty Sect quickly calmed their minds and, holding ancient texts, began to study on the spot. Long Tianxing, Shi Lei, and Ouyang Feng, three male disciples, stood behind Huo Yunjie, looking at the first page of the sword manual together. ¡°Without thoughts of women in one¡¯s heart, drawing the sword bes divine. The first page of the manual, forget the person in your heart¡ But I don¡¯t have someone in my heart, how should I practice?¡± muttered Huo Yunjie as he read the sword manual. Long Tianxing immediately suggested with a bad idea, ¡°Second senior brother, Lin Yuyan from the Yunhua Sect still owes you a meal, why don¡¯t you two¡ hehe!¡± Huo Yunjie pped Long Tianxing on the shoulder, ¡°All you have are bad ideas!¡± Ouyang Feng and Shi Lei, on the other hand, supported Long Tianxing, saying in unison, ¡°I think it¡¯s worth a try.¡± Huo Yunjie rolled his eyes, feeling unconvinced. Mo Ying, with a spell called ¡°Taihua Sword Technique¡± in hand, sat at the next table. Her cool voice drifted over, ¡°Whether this sword manual is real or fake still needs investigation. Just from the literal meaning, it seems to be about forgetting random thoughts to concentrate on practicing the sword.¡± Remembering when Ye Feng instructed her in the practice of ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi¡± under the night sky, Mo Ying added, ¡°The Sect Leader said that to practice the sword, one must first be calm and free of distracting thoughts.¡± Huo Yunjie nodded, only half understanding. The others nodded to show they understood but quickly forgot again. ¡°Right, from the literal meaning, ¡®drawing the sword¡¯¡ it must refer to the Sword Drawing Technique, right?¡± Huo Yunjie pondered and put away the sword manual, then went to an open space, got into position, and practiced drawing his sword. In Whitefloat City. N?v(el)B\\jnn Ye Feng flew over rooftops, standing on an ordinary sword, continuously searching for anyone in ck cloaks throughout the city. But after searching for most of the day, he found nothing. When night fell, Ye Feng dined alone at an eatery before riding his sword back to Misty Sect, finding that the disciples had already returned. In the marsnd located between Whitefloat City and Misty Peak, the Shape-shifting Beast transformed into a white snake, moving ahead cautiously. ¡°I betrayed Little Wolf General; that guy holds a grudge and I definitely can¡¯t go back now. I heard that Souhun Zhenren has emerged too, I better pack up and run away quickly.¡± Thinking this, the Shape-shifting Beast hastened its pace. At the summit of Misty Peak. Huo Yunjie nted the wooden stakes in the ground, standing three meters away, drawing his sword over and over, even producing a breeze from the sword. s, the power wasn¡¯t enough to even cut through leaves. Yan Ruyu was lured to the Spiritual Medicine Chamber by Jia Yn to help take care of the seedlings of eleven kinds of spiritual medicines. Currently, Yan Ruyu could speed up the growth of the spiritual medicines by tenfold, but each spellsted only three days. However, Yan Ruyu could keep releasing Life Spirit Force, allowing the spiritual medicines to grow at tenfold speed while also gaining additional strength, significantly shortening their growth cycle. Ye Feng walked around the sect, and seeing that the disciples were on the right track, felt very relieved. He took out the Cultivation Qi Pills he had purchased from Wuxuan Pavilionst time and distributed them to the disciples. In the blink of an eye, three days passed. All the Cultivation Qi Pills, worth two hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones, were consumed, and the disciples¡¯ strength had greatly improved, which made Ye Feng feel an even more formidable sense of power. At that moment, Ye Feng sat on the roof, opening the system panel regarding the disciples. [Sect Disciples 11/25: Shi Lei (Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement Peak), Huo Yunjie (Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement), Li Jiaojiao (Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement Peak), Mo Ying (Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement), Long Tianxing (Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement), Jia Yn (Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement), Xia He (Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement Peak), Qiu Ju (Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement Peak), Ouyang Feng (Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement Peak), Ouyang Yu (Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement Peak), Yan Ruyu (Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement)] The one who had progressed the fastest in cultivation was Yan Ruyu, who seemed to have cheated the system. Mo Ying had sessfully broken through her bottleneck and stepped into the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, which made Ye Feng quite relieved. He thought to himself that the Misty Sect finally had an elite-ss disciple. In the Southern River Basin, those young enough to step into the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement were considered elite-ss disciples, like Bai Minglu, Xin Guangxuan, and so on. Such individuals had a great chance of breaking through to the Element Gathering Realm. As for other cultivators, once they surpassed thirty years old without stepping into the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, their sess rate for breaking through to the Element Gathering Realm would decline year by year. So, the earlier one broke through to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, the better. Of course, the precondition was that one¡¯s foundation must be extremely solid. Now, as the disciples¡¯ cultivation levels greatly increased, Ye Feng found that the remark behind his name had changed from the original ¡°Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement Peak+¡± to ¡°Element Gathering Realm First Layer.¡± ¡°With both body strength and Heroic Spirit Power stepping into the First Layer of the Element Gathering Realm, whenbined, even without spells, I should be able to crush my peers, right?¡± Ye Feng muttered. After reaching the Element Gathering Realm, most would master a Second-Grade Spell, and the gap in strength would be even wider. Even though Ye Feng¡¯s overall strength was equivalent to two cultivators at the First Layer of the Element Gathering Realm, which is to say, twenty times the force of Brother thead, he dared not be too proud. Suddenly, Ye Feng¡¯s breath hitched. He had a sense of crisis, as if Misty Sect was about to encounter danger, and he swiftly rose into the air. A couple of days ago, Ye Feng had been to Whitefloat City to have a pair of sturdy metal boots made and had also bought a metal belt. After using the Heroic Spirit Power to control the metal boots and belt, he could fly through the air without needing to ride a sword. Ye Feng had tried using the ¡°Clothes Riding¡± technique, but the pants were a bit too tight, so he switched to metal boots and a belt, which were durable and longsting. At this moment, night had fallen. Ye Feng went high into the air and used the ¡°Scouting¡± function that came with the Spirit Beast Pavilion to look around. He noticed that the traces of demonic beasts near Fuyun Gloomy Forest were pitifully scarce, as if they had been scared by something terrifying and had all quieted down. Boom! A muffled thunder rolled from the depths of the firmament. A violent wind raged between heaven and earth. A massive cloud covered the starry sky, blotting out light over hundreds of thousands of miles, leaving the world inplete darkness, imprable even to the reach of a hand. ¡°It¡¯s going to rain, gather the clothes quickly!¡± In the Misty Sect, Li Jiaojiao shouted. Immediately, Ouyang Yu gathered the clothes and they both took shelter in their respective rooms. Around the Spirit Eyes, the Little White Fox curled up, sensing danger. It huddled together with the Whitefloat Five Immortals and other spiritual beasts, trembling with fear. Brother thead, on the other hand, stood upright, his face brimming with excitement. At Whitefloat City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The Deputy City Lord and Lu Shanyue stood on the rooftop, looking at the pitch-ck sky with somber expressions. ¡°Again with these rare celestial phenomena, could it be that another Divine Origin Realm powerhouse is undergoing tribtion?¡± the Deputy City Lord murmured. Lu Shanyue frowned slightly, remaining silent. Above Misty Peak. Ye Feng held the Spirit Origin Clock in his left hand and a Spirit Sword in his right, his expression tense as he was vignt of his surroundings. Crack! A purple-golden lightning bolt stretched out from a great distance, crossing ten thousand li of sky in an instant and entering the depths of the cloud on the other side, temporarily illuminating everything below. Whoosh! The torrential rain began to pour down, and Ye Feng¡¯s sense of crisis intensified. Tens of miles away. Under a massive tree. Numerous towering figures stood proudly, staring at Misty Peak which flickered in the lightning, revealsing a smile of extreme cruelty. Chapter 104 - 104 The Importance of Nannies and Spiritual Spring Chapter 104: The Importance of Nannies and Spiritual Spring Trantor: 549690339 At the very front of this troop stood two people. One was an old Taoist whose eyes couldn¡¯t be seen. The other, draped in a cloak with their true face hidden, only exposed two sturdy and sharp tiger ws from within the robes, gleaming with a strange metallic luster. This person was none other than the Demon General of Fuyun Gloomy Forest. An Element Gathering Realm transformative Tiger Demon! ¡°All units, heed mymand, attack Misty Peak, sever the Spirit Vein, seize the Core Nucleus, assassinate Sect Leader Ye Feng!¡± the Tiger General issued a hoarse and intimidating voice. His subordinate Demonic Beasts obeyed, all baring their teeth in a smile and charging forward. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng¡¯s sense of crisis grew stronger and stronger. He had already activated the Five Elements Continuous Array, shrouded in mist all around, leaving only what seemed to be a frail entrance on the stone steps leading up the mountain¡ªshould a powerful enemy attack, most would choose to attack from the front. ¡°Sect Leader, what has happened?¡± Mo Ying approached on her flying sword, her ck veil fluttering in the brisk wind, revealing anotheryer of ck veil meant to cover her face. Ye Feng stood in the air, his face full of seriousness, ¡°I just have a restless feeling, as if some powerful enemy is about to strike, go and notify the others to be extremely cautious!¡± The defenses of the Five Elements Continuous Array were not weak, but after all, it was just a small array¡ªshould an overwhelmingly strong enemye, the array couldn¡¯t hold. ¡°Disciple obeys.¡± Mo Ying bowed with her fists together, then returned to the back courtyard to spread the news, and the disciples walked out of their rooms one after another, ready for battle. ¡°Woo-woo!¡± Just then, an excited wolf howl came from the foot of the mountain, sounding exceptionally chilling under the pitch-ck night sky. Crack! A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, instantly illuminating the earth. Ye Feng, high in the sky, suddenly saw dozens of massive figures scaling the periphery of Misty Peak at high speed. The leaders were none other than the One-Armed Young Wolf General and the Tail-cut ck-striped Snake Demon. ¡°Not good! Two demi-transformed Demon Beasts and dozens of High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts are climbing up; we can¡¯t hold them off!¡± Mo Ying took to the skies on her flying sword and noticed the rapidly ascending Demonic Beasts around her, her pupils shrinking. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, our Five Elements Continuous Array isn¡¯t this weak,¡± Ye Feng said in a deep voice. The next moment, many Demonic Beasts had already charged into the outermost part of the Five Elements Continuous Array and entered the Misty Area, immediately finding themselves deprived of their sense of smell and even losing their sense of direction, all anxiously spinning in ce. ¡°What a formidable formation!¡± Mo Ying was astonished to see that even strong beings like the ck Patterned Serpent Demon and the Little Wolf General were trapped, ¡°Sect Leader, let me take care of them.¡± Ye Feng nodded, ¡°Disciple, heed mymand, enter the Misty Area and eliminate all trapped Demonic Beasts, leave none behind!¡± ¡°Disciple obeys!¡± Excluding Nanny Yan Ruyu, who had nobat experience, the other ten disciples mobilized. The Five Elements Continuous Array, a Sect Protection Array produced by the System, allowed Mo Ying and her System-verified fellow disciples to move freely in and out. They lit up the area with Moonlight Stones and activated their Spirit Eyes, moving as if in and with no enemies, striking down any Demonic Beasts they encountered. ¡°Sword Drawing Technique!¡± Huo Yunjie saw a two-meter-long scorpion beast and charged at it, his Cold Light Sword, shing with a sharp glow, suddenly unsheathed. But then, he missed¡ ¡°I haven¡¯t mastered the Sword Drawing Technique, I can¡¯t even hit a Demonic Beast.¡± Huo Yunjie immediately utilized ¡°Glittering Sword Qi¡± and pierced the scorpion beast¡¯s head with his sword, ying it. On the other side, Mo Ying employed her unique Sword Combat Technique, and with the support of Qi Refinement Stage Nine, she easily cut down a Snake Demon spinning in ce. Apart from the two, the other disciples were also making their moves. In the high sky. Ye Feng watched this scene, feeling greatly satisfied. Mere Demon Soldier Level Monster Beasts, even if plentiful in number, could be instantly wiped out if the killing power of the Five Elements Continuous Array was deployed. But that would deprive the disciples of an opportunity for training. ¡°It¡¯s your turn to put on a show,¡± Ye Feng called out to Brother thead, who was already excitedly spinning in ce. Upon hearing that he could fight, Brother thead¡¯s eyes nearly shot out beams of light, and he swooped down the mountain path, his sharp ws heading straight for the strongest Little Wolf General. Ye Feng¡¯s mouth twitched. His original intention was for Brother thead to take care of the other High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts, but this guy picked the toughest one to fight. Rip! The Little Wolf General was injured by Brother thead, his face covered in blood, but he had noticed Brother thead too, and with a flying kick, he sent him flying tens of meters away. ¡°Wow!¡± Brother thead, having grown fat and strong at Misty Peak, was even stronger in defense. Although he couldn¡¯t beat the Little Wolf General, he kept lunging again and again, scratching his opponent all over. ¡°Damn it! Misty Sect¡ You bunch of rats, you actually dare to set up formations to kill us, do you dare to fight us head-on?¡± The Little Wolf General, roaring, transformed into a wild wolf with a broken leg, and began to viciously rip apart everything in sight, overwhelming even the fearless Brother thead. Meanwhile, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon was locked in battle with Mo Ying. ng! The Breeze-riding Sword fell, only to be smacked away by the tail of the ck Patterned Serpent Demon, and then it stuck into the rock wall like an arrow released from a bow. ¡°You little wretch, I want your life!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon, even with its tail cut, was able to leap forward by powering off its tail, smashing into Mo Ying and sending her flying tond on the peak. ¡°Sister, are you all right?¡± Yan Ruyu immediately helped Mo Ying up, transferring her Life Spirit Force to her. Mo Ying, who had felt suppressed all over and was nearly spitting blood, instantly recovered to peak condition upon receiving the nurturing power of Life Spirit Force, and her heart swelled with joy. ¡°Thank you, Junior Sister Ru Yu!¡± After expressing her thanks, Mo Ying called back the Breeze-riding Sword with a hand sign, and once again, a fierce battle erupted between her and the ck Patterned Serpent Demon. Ye Fengnded on the ground and patted Yan Ruyu on the shoulder, saying, ¡°Ru Yu, you are the healer, just focus on healing. If you feel that your spiritual power is insufficient, immediately use the Spiritual Spring to replenish it.¡± ¡°Yes, okay!¡± Yan Ruyu unconditionally obeyed Ye Feng¡¯smand. Seeing this, Ye Feng was greatly relieved. With a healer, a Spiritual Spring, and the Sect Protection Array, it wouldn¡¯t take long to kill all the Demonic Beasts attacking the mountain. However, Ye Feng did not dare to let his guard down. The ck Patterned Serpent Demon and Little Wolf General alone weren¡¯t enough to make him feel a sense of crisis. Ye Feng guessed that there must be a strong opponent of the Element Gathering Realm level lurking in the shadows, and given the situation, it was very possible that the Demon General from the Fuyun Gloomy Forest was personally taking action. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°War General, merge!¡± The Whitefloat Five Immortals, no longer afraid, released theirbined Paper Warrior General, who leaped down the mountain exuding an aura of valiant resistance, only to be smashed to pieces by a Netherworld Wolf with one swipe of its w. ¡°Ah!¡± The Whitefloat Five Immortals stood there dumbfounded. Ye Feng immediatelyughed: ¡°Your Paper Warrior General is only at the level of a sixfold peak in Qi Refinement, not a match for a High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast.¡± Scratching their heads, the Whitefloat Five Immortals switched to waving their gs and cheering. ¡°Cough cough, the opponent is a bit tough!¡± Just then, Long Tianxing ran back to the top of the peak, wounded all over. Yan Ruyu immediately healed him with one go, allowing him to fully recover instantly, and he roared again as he charged back into battle. As the disciples of Misty Sect worked together to surround and kill, aided by the foggy effect of the Five Elements Continuous Array, it didn¡¯t take long for the dozens of Demonic Beasts to be ughtered, leaving only the ck Patterned Serpent Demon and Little Wolf General alive. But even as the disciples joined forces, they were still being thrown around by the two. The power of the Demi-transformed Demon Beasts was too great, and even Mo Ying¡¯s strength was only a fraction of theirs, no match at all. ¡°Kill, kill, kill!¡± The Little Wolf General, goingpletely mad, lunged forward and broke through thebined attack of Huo Yunjie and Mo Ying with one pounce, biting towards Mo Ying, who was the closest. ¡°Wicked beast, stop your rampaging!¡± Just then, Ye Feng¡¯s resounding voice came from the sky. The Little Wolf General was frozen in mid-air, and then, a sharply honed Spirit Sword appeared in an instant, pinning it to the ground. ¡°Ye Feng has grown stronger yet again!¡± The ck Patterned Serpent Demon was startled into a panicked flight. But the next moment, a sh of a Five-Colored Light de swept across, cutting the ck Patterned Serpent Demon into several pieces, and in a brief moment, it fell dead on the spot. Chapter 105: Two Great Element Gathering Realm Experts Attack, Inviting You Into the Urn Chapter 105: Two Great Element Gathering Realm Experts Attack, Inviting You Into the Urn Trantor: 549690339 In the high sky, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed. The five-colored light de was an attack method of the Five Elements Continuous Array, unmatched in sharpness. It could cleave through the Element Gathering Realm and the ck Patterned Serpent Demon, being only a demi-transformed demon beast, had no means to withstand it. ¡°All disciples, return to your positions. From now on, act ording to my expressions,¡± Ye Feng shouted. Hearing this, Mo Ying and the others, not forgetting to bring the remains of the demonic beasts, all returned to the top of the peak. Seeing the grave expression on Ye Feng¡¯s face, they all guessed that a more terrible battle was toe. ¡°Hahaha, what a Misty Sect!¡± A sinisterugh echoed down from mid-air. Snap! Thunder shed within the dark clouds overhead, illuminating the sky and the earth, and allowing everyone from the Misty Sect to clearly see the two figures floating high above. One was an old Taoist without eyeballs, exuding an aura at the peak of the firstyer of the Element Gathering Realm; he gave off an eerie feeling. The other was the Tiger General, revealing two tiger ws, his rank reaching the lower grade of the Demon General Level,parable to the peak of the Element Gathering Realm¡¯s firstyer. Cloaked in a ck robe with his face obscured, his two tiger ws resembled terrible middle-grade spiritual artifacts, instilling a sense of terror. ¡°A human cultivator of the Element Gathering Realm!¡± ¡°And a Demon General!¡± The disciples were utterly shocked. Ye Feng told the disciples not to worry and continued to ascend to the same height as the two figures, ¡°Who goes there?¡± he asked. ¡°This humble one is the Soul Seizing Sect Leader; you may call me Souhun Zhenren,¡± the old Taoist said with a smile as he lightly stroked his long beard. Upon hearing that the neer was Souhun Zhenren, Ye Feng¡¯s expression became rmed, and the faces of the Misty Sect disciples turned pale. Without introducing himself, the Tiger General said coldly, ¡°For killing two of my top generals under mymand, tonight we will tten Misty Sect!¡± n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Ye Feng, with a stern face, replied, ¡°Just the two of you?¡± Souhun Zhenren sneered, ¡°The Misty Sect has aplete Miniature Sect Protection Array, which was beyond my expectations. However, we have already tested it, and it¡¯s nothing special.¡± ¡°Enough talk. Break the array, kill them all, and take the Spiritual Vein Core. Only then can I heal my injuries and advance to Middle Rank Demon General,¡± the Tiger General said, clearly impatient. Once he promoted to Middle Rank Demon General, he would experience a tremendous leap and directly possess the power of the fourthyer of the Element Gathering Realm. By then, what would he need any scheming for? He could just burst into Whitefloat City and force the City Lord out of seclusion. If the City Lord didn¡¯t emerge, with the might of a Middle Rank Demon General, wouldn¡¯t it be a massacre? Souhun Zhenren nced at the Tiger General and said, ¡°What¡¯s the rush? This Sect Protection Array is not weak, and with the strength of this old man¡¯s avatar alone, I¡¯m afraid it cannot be broken.¡± ¡°You just need to assist,¡± the Tiger General roared, his body rapidly expanding, bursting out of his ck robe and transforming into an eight-zhang-long, four-zhang-tall fierce tiger. His eyes, flickering with an intimidating glow, opened and closed. ¡°Sky-splitting sh!¡± The Tiger General descended from the sky, his fearsome ws slicing through the mist directly towards Ye Feng¡¯s head. Ye Feng, upon hearing that the Tiger General knew about the spiritual vein in Misty Peak, tensed up. He immediately put away the Spirit Origin Clock and the Spirit Sword, controlled the array with the Array te, and condensed a semi-transparent shield in front of him. The sharp tiger ws struck the shield, merely causing it to dent inward before bouncing the Tiger General back into mid-air. ¡°To think it could even block my Sky-splitting sh!¡± The Tiger General¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, revealing a humanized astonishment on his tiger face. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s very strong,¡± even the avatar of Souhun Zhenren showed a grave expression, admitting to himself that he had underestimated the Sect Protection Array of the Misty Sect. ¡°I refuse to believe I can¡¯t break it!¡± Unwilling to give up, the Tiger General opened his mouth and inhaled deeply, drawing in a massive amount of spiritual energy. He expanded further, and his aura surged from the peak of the firstyer of the Element Gathering Realm to the secondyer. ¡°Sky-splitting sh!¡± Yet again, the Tiger General¡¯s ws struck the shield, distorting it out of shape, but ultimately, the shield repelled the Tiger General. Seeing this, Ye Feng chuckled and said, ¡°Looking at your tiger-headed and tiger-brained appearance, all dopey and silly, I suppose you must be the Tiger General. Too bad your strength isn¡¯t enough and neither is your brain. If you can¡¯t break through the shield, why don¡¯t you run home, wash up, and go to sleep?¡± Ye Feng had been a little worried before. But since he saw how formidable the shield was, truly as introduced by the System, as long as the Spiritual Energy was continuous, even those in the fourth or fifthyer of the Element Gathering Realm could be repelled, he instantly felt as steady as an old dog. ¡°Souhun Zhenren hasn¡¯t entered the range of the Formation yet. I must provoke them further until they alle inside, then crank up the power of the Five Elements Continuous Array to its maximum and eradicate them directly!¡± Ye Feng nned secretly. The Five Elements Continuous Array was indeed very powerful. Even the illusionary Formation of the Misty Area alone could trap experts below the fourth level of Element Gathering. Before, Ye Feng had only used a tenth of its power, and the ck Patterned Snake Demon, Little Wolf General, and a group of Demonic Beasts were trapped. Turn the power to its maximum, and neither the Tiger General nor Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar would be able to withstand it. Hearing Ye Feng calling himself silly and dopey, the Tiger General¡¯s mouth twitched, and he turned his head to roar at Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar, ¡°How much longer are you going to watch?¡± ¡°Rx, together we can definitely break through the Formation,¡± Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar said as he formed a spell with both hands, his body visibly shriveling at an eye-able rate, yet a bright and dangerous glow bloomed between his withered fingers. ¡°It¡¯s dangerous, take cover quickly!¡± Ye Feng suddenly eximed in shock,nding on the ground and releasing several shields around him. The disciples quickly retreated, and the Whitefloat Five Immortals were shivering with fear. The Tiger General¡¯s eyes lit up, and he said joyously, ¡°Good, they¡¯re scared. Let¡¯s join forces and tear open the shield!¡± Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar became even more shriveled, but the bright light of his spellcasting became even more dazzling, emanating an aura so terrifying that even Brother thead was unsettled. ¡°Thunderous Descent!¡± Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar finally made his move. A terrifying purple-ck lightning bolt pierced through heaven and earth, like a Divine Sword shing down, instantly prating severalyers of the shield. ¡°Sky-splitting sh!¡± Following closely, the Tiger General wed at the breach in the shield, tearing open a ten-meter-wide gash. The Tiger General and Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar passed through the breach and stood atop Misty Peak. The moment theynded, the surrounding grass instantly turned to ash. The disciples hid behind Ye Feng, each with a look of horror in their eyes, their bodies trembling uncontrobly. ¡°This Sect Protection Array is indeed strong; it can at least block a regr thirdyer of the Element Gathering Realm. Even I had to consume all the power of this avatar to break through,¡± Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar said, his voice bing hoarser, like an old man on his deathbed. ¡°Next, I can sweep through the Misty Sect. This coboration has gone rather smoothly,¡± the Tiger General said with a sinister smile, looking at Ye Feng and the others, faces filled with horror. ¡°So, you¡¯re only an avatar and not the real person? This is bad. I thought I could reel in a big fish, but it turns out to be a high-grade replica,¡± Ye Feng¡¯s look of horror instantly turned into disappointment. The disciples also regained theirposure, showing none of the fear from before. The Tiger General and Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar were taken aback. At this moment, shouldn¡¯t Ye Feng and his group continue to shiver, or kneel and beg for mercy? Why were they still soposed? This shouldn¡¯t be happening! ¡°Die!¡± Although he couldn¡¯t understand it, the Tiger General still wed towards Ye Feng, intending to smash the Array te in his hand first. But the next moment, the Tiger General suddenly realized he was bound by a Five-Colored Light Rope that appeared out of nowhere, struggling in vain. ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s a trap!¡± The Tiger Demon finally came to his senses. ¡°Congrattions, you got it right. Here¡¯s your reward: a day trip to the Underworld,¡± Ye Feng said as he pressed on the Array te. The Five-Colored Light Rope swiftly contracted, acting like a sharp de, and decapitated the Tiger General in one fell swoop. Bang! The Tiger General¡¯s head rolled on the ground, producing a dull thud. A Demon General, after all, was still killed by his own underestimation and arrogance. Ye Feng put down the Array te and looked at Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar. ¡°So your Misty Sect¡¯s Sect Protection Array is a Compound Formation. Even if the true self were to take action personally, it might not escape. Just now, you intentionally weakened the shield to let us enter the heart of the Formation, didn¡¯t you?¡± Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar asked in a deep voice. As he spoke, the smilepletely faded from his face. Chapter 106: Big Harvest, Fate-Destined Opportunity Chapter 106: Big Harvest, Fate-Destined Opportunity Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Indeed, this move is called ¡®inviting the lord into the urn¡¯¡ No, it should be called ¡®lure them in before ying them.¡¯¡± Ye Feng nodded as he spoke. At this point, Ye Feng¡¯s sense of crisis still lingered in his heart. Not until Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar self-destructed did Ye Feng realize that the Taoist across from him was not the real body, but an avatar. No wonder there was such a disparitypared to the Souhun Zhenren whose mere mention could terrify a Star-Level Sect. ¡°Sect Master Ye, you¡¯ve won this round. One day, this true person will meet you again.¡± After speaking, Souhun Zhenren¡¯s avatar leaned back and turned into a pile of ash, dissipating with the wind. ng! A storage bag fell to the ground, which Long Tianxing picked up, only to discover that he could not open it with his strength alone. ¡°The storage bag has spiritual power left by Souhun Zhenren; without the strength of the Element Gathering Realm, it cannot be opened.¡± Ye Feng used the power of Heroic Spirits to break through the remaining spiritual power, rendering the storage bag ownerless, and spilled out all its contents. Ten middle-grade Spirit Stones. A pile of Spirit Mines, worth a thousand lower-grade Spirit Stones. A lower-grade Spirit Boat, simr to the one Xin Guangxuan had used before, with several recesses on it that would allow it to fly when Spirit Stones were inserted. ¡°Although we¡¯ve provoked a great enemy like Souhun Zhenren, looking at these treasures, it doesn¡¯t seem like a loss,¡± Ye Feng murmured, then turned to look at the disciples surrounding him, his eyes showing appreciation, ¡°Your acting was good just now, extra drumsticks for all.¡± ¡°All thanks to Sect Master¡¯s excellent teaching,¡± the disciples said in unison. Before this, Ye Feng had told them to watch his face and act ordingly. Thus, when they saw the shocked expression on Ye Feng¡¯s face, the disciples imitated him, even exaggerating their expressions and body movements, which convinced the Tiger General and Souhun Zhenren that it was real. ¡°However, Souhun Zhenren¡¯s real body is still alive, and he poses a huge threat to our Misty Sect,¡± Mo Ying expressed her concerns. Hearing this, the faces of the other disciples also darkened. At this time, Ye Feng noticed his sense of crisis had diminished greatly, until it became very weak, indicating that Souhun Zhenren indeed held a grudge against the Misty Sect, but was likely entangled in something at the moment and wouldn¡¯t act against the Misty Sect for the time being. Therefore, Ye Feng said, ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t panic, after all, panicking is useless. The priority is to strive to improve your cultivation. Alright, let¡¯s clean up the peak top for now, we¡¯ll discuss more tomorrow.¡± Hearing this, the disciples thought the Sect Master¡¯s words made sense and began to tidy up the gains of the night. As the disciples busied themselves, Ye Feng rose into the air, looking down and muttered, ¡°Aplete lower-rank Demon General, two half-transformed demonic beasts, thirty-nine High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts, with these alone, our Misty Sect should have no problem taking first ce in the Demon ying Conference, right?¡± Even if they couldn¡¯t take first ce, selling off these materials would bring in a huge profit. Thinking about this, Ye Feng felt a surge of joy in his heart. Hundreds of miles away, atop a high peak. Inside a Daoist Temple with ck walls and tiles, an elderly man opened his eyes, which were full of coldness, startling the several dozen ck-robed people sitting around him. ¡°Well done, Misty Sect, to be able to annihte even this true person¡¯s avatar and the Tiger General. Though it relied on formations, it¡¯s still quite impressive,¡± Souhun Zhenren looked into the distance and uttered words that sent chills down the spines of those around him. A ck-robed figure stepped forward; despite having the cultivation of Element Gathering first level, he spoke meekly, ¡°Sect Leader, do you need us to assassinate the disciples of Misty Sect in secret to avenge your avatar?¡± n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Souhun Zhenren nced coldly at the ck-robed figure, ¡°Utterly foolish, the strongest of the Misty Sect is Sect Master Ye Feng, and the Array te is also on him; what¡¯s the use of killing his disciples? It¡¯s only treating the symptoms, not the cause!¡± ¡°My stupidity,¡± the ck-robed Element Gathering Realm quickly bowed his head. Souhun Zhenren stood up and said, ¡°The Tiger General is gone; take this vial of Blood Spirit Pills to the Nanlu Mountain Range and raise a new Demon General to be our Soul Seizing Sect¡¯s contact in the Whitefloat City area.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the ck-robed Element Gathering Realm nodded hastily. ¡°Wait! Just have the Demon General carefully monitor them; don¡¯t rm them prematurely. Wait until my n isplete, then we will them all at once with other regions,¡± Souhun Zhenren, fearing that his subordinate was too foolish, added many detailed instructions. ¡°I understand.¡± The ck-robed Element Gathering Realm flew away from the peak, taking advantage of the night to travel southward, passing high above the vicinity of Misty Peak, and eventually arrived at the Nanlu Mountain Range. At this moment, the dark clouds that shrouded an area of hundreds of thousands of miles had not yet dissipated, and lightning continued to sh through the sky. ¡°It¡¯s hard to say which god from the Divine Origin Realm is undergoing tribtion, but if they seed, wouldn¡¯t our Mystique Kingdom be promoted to a Four Star kingdom? Tsk tsk, that would be a good thing indeed!¡± The ck-robed practitioner from the Element Gathering Realm gazed at the sky,menting, ¡°But these Heavenly Thunders are really dangerous, if I were to be struck¡¡± Crack! A bolt of lightning plummeted, striking the main peak of the Nanlu Mountain Range, causing countless giant rocks to crumble, as if bringing a disaster to the mountain range. The ck-robed practitioner from the Element Gathering Realm couldn¡¯t dodge in time and was hit by the giant rocks imbued with the power of heavenly lightning, charred all over, he fell from a height of over a thousand meters to the ground, creating a deep pit. A small white snake happened to be coiled near the pit, narrowly escaping being crushed; it was so frightened that itsplexion turned even more pale. It was none other than the Shape-shifting Beast that had escaped to the Nanlu Mountain Range! ¡°This ce is too dangerous, I must go back home immediately!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast turned and fled. ¡°You can¡¯t leave!¡± A weak voice sounded, followed by a charred hand grabbing the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s tail, ¡°You are a demonic beast, and I have a whole vial of Blood Spirit Pills here that can transform you into a Demon General.¡± Upon hearing about the Blood Spirit Pills, the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s eyes widened, and it turned back to look at the charred figure who was at death¡¯s door. Back when it served under the Little Wolf General, the Shape-shifting Beast had consumed a Blood Spirit Pill and overnight, it had climbed from the Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level to the High-rank Demon Soldier Level. How could it resist such a temptation? ¡°Really?¡± the Shape-shifting Beast asked excitedly. ¡°I am a protector of the Soul Seizing Sect, sent by our Sect Leader to the Nanlu Mountain Range to find demonic beasts and train them into new Demon Generals. However, you must lie low around Whitefloat City and wait for ourmand. Are you willing?¡± the man said, gripping the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s tail tightly, inquiring. ¡°I am willing,¡± the Shape-shifting Beast nodded. ¡°Good, very good!¡± The Soul Seizing Sect protector was relieved, taking out a jade vial and amand token from his bosom, ¡°Here are ten Blood Spirit Pills, enough for you to advance to a Demon General. This is our summoning order. Take it and wait for the instruction.¡± Originally, the Soul Seizing Sect protector hadn¡¯t intended to find the Shape-shifting Beast. But disaster had struck from the sky today and his life was hanging by a thread, so he clung to the nearest principle, grabbing onto the Shape-shifting Beast and refusing to let go. After saying his final words, the Soul Seizing Sect protector looked up into the pitch-ck sky. ¡°I really hope I can live to see the day our Sect Leader unifies the Southern River Basin¡¡± Before he could finish the sentence, the Soul Seizing Sect protector¡¯s eyes bulged, and he perished. ¡°Dead?¡± The Shape-shifting Beast carefully checked for breath and, confirming the Soul Seizing Sect protector was thoroughly expired, took away the treasures on him. ¡°Considering the opportunity you have brought me, I shall begrudgingly take care of your body!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast took the vial with Blood Spirit Pills and then buried the Soul Seizing Sect protector. After that, the Shape-shifting Beast examined the summoning order, thought about it, and ced it at the head of the grave as a tombstone. ¡°Being controlled by others is something only fools would do!¡± Having said that, the Shape-shifting Beast quickly found a hidden cave and began refining the Blood Spirit Pills, one by one. ¡°Oww, it hurts so much!¡± Before long, the cave echoed with the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s agony as its body seemed to be continuously hammered and transformed, its aura gradually strengthening to the extent that trees within hundreds of meters all bent over. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng and the disciples finished tonight¡¯s inventory and, looking at the sky, saw the clouds finally beginning to clear. ¡°It¡¯s finally clearing up, feels really good.¡± Ye Feng sat on the roof, gazing at the moon as it gradually became clearer, and sighed with relief. Chapter 107: The Spirit Beast Sect Branch, Xie Jiaren Chapter 107: The Spirit Beast Sect Branch, Xie Jiaren Trantor: 549690339 The next morning dawned. ¡°Sect Master, good morning!¡± The disciples emerged from their respective rooms. Last night¡¯s battle had been exhausting, and after bathing in the spiritual liquid, they all had a good night¡¯s sleep, rejuvenating their vitality, before sitting cross-legged beside the spiritual spring and gradually entering a state of cultivation. The cultivation level of the Qi Refining Realm was still too low. For those in the Element Gathering Realm or even higher, the Spirit Sea Realm, there was no need to sleep; just by meditating they could quickly replenish their essence, energy, and spirit and no longer needed to eat to replenish what was lost, achieving true abstinence from grains. ¡°All of you, cultivate diligently!¡± Ye Feng reminded the disciples before lifting his head. A few days ago, Master Li, a carpenter from the Jia Family, made a visit. Ye Feng had asked him to bring some lumber and built arge pavilion over the location of the spiritual spring,plete with bead curtains around it. If someone entered the backyard, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about catching sight of the disciples meditating beside the spiritual spring, nor would they immediately discover the spring itself. ¡°The spiritual energy around the spring seems to have be even purer.¡± Ye Feng looked down and noticed that the Purifying Green Lotus had grown quite a bit more, about to bloom and enter its mature phase. With its purifying effect, the spiritual energy quality of the Misty Sect was higher than other miniature spirit veins. A momentter, Ye Feng headed to the kitchen and began to strip the flesh from the demonic beasts they had hunted the previous night. After cooking the meat, he fed it to the eight spiritual beasts of the Misty Sect. ¡°This tastes awful!¡± Fox Da Hong pouted. ¡°Great Immortal, eating like this is so ineffective, much of the essence and blood are wasted,¡± Dog Er Ha said with a worried expression. Ye Feng asked, ¡°So, you mean we should eat it raw?¡± Pig San Pang flicked his short tail and said, ¡°Eating raw is also ineffective unless there is a special cultivation technique that can directly extract the pure essence and blood from the flesh of the demonic beasts.¡± Ye Feng asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you have one?¡± ¡°We don¡¯t,¡± the Whitefloat Five Immortals shook their heads simultaneously. Little White Fox and the Iron w Dragon Eagle also shook their heads in tandem. Brother theady beside the Purifying Green Lotus, not even bothering to nce at the meat Ye Feng had brought over. ¡°This won¡¯t do; we must ask around to see how we should process the flesh and blood of demonic beasts to avoid wasting it¡ And, if possible, we need to find a suitable cultivation technique for spiritual beasts to strengthen their bloodlines,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. He then flew towards the Whitefloat City Lord¡¯s Mansion, intending to have a chat with Xin Guangxuan. At that moment, a curvaceous woman with a round face walked out from a room nearby¡ªit was Pang Haiyun, a disciple of the Liuyun Sect. ¡°Daoist Sister Haiyun, where is your Brother Xin?¡± Ye Feng inquired. Upon hearing Ye Feng refer to her with such familiarity, Pang Haiyun¡¯s cheeks flushed as she said, ¡°Sect Master Ye, Brother Xin isn¡¯t in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion; he¡¯s off enjoying himself at Gon.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, ¡°Which Gon?¡± ¡°Jade Green Tower,¡± Pang Haiyun replied. Upon hearing the name, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes flickered, ready to set off. But then he pped his forehead, remembering that Pang Haiyun was also a Sect Disciple. It seemed asking her might also work. So, Ye Feng asked, ¡°Do you know how to handle the flesh and blood of demonic beasts? I¡¯ve recently hunted some, intending to nurture the Sect¡¯s Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts, but found the effects to be quite poor.¡± Pang Haiyun smiled upon hearing this and said, ¡°Sect Master Ye hase to the right person. I have a friend from a Star-Level Sect, the Spirit Beast Sect, who should be able to answer such inquiries.¡± ¡°Is it possible to meet with her?¡± Ye Feng showed interest. ¡°Please wait a moment, Sect Master Ye,¡± Pang Haiyun took out a paper crane, blew a breath of spiritual energy into it, and the paper crane immediately pped its wings, flying out at great speed. ¡°That¡¯s a Messenger Paper Crane, right?¡± Ye Feng remarked. Last time he left Wuxuan Pavilion, Zheng Yaoshou from Hundred Artifacts Sect had given him one for message transmission. Pang Haiyun nodded, ¡°Yes, it indeed is a Messenger Paper Crane, very fast, capable of flying within a three hundred li radius, and not expensive either, just twenty Spirit Stones will do.¡± Ye Feng said, ¡°That really isn¡¯t expensive.¡± The two sat under a pavilion in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion waiting, Pang Haiyun, having heard that Ye Feng was a Great Master of Magic, took the opportunity to ask for some instruction on the spot. With Pang Haiyun¡¯s help, Ye Feng also patiently exined some of the spells he had mastered, from which Pang Haiyun benefited immensely. Less than half an hourter, the paper crane flew back. Pang Haiyun took the paper crane, let spiritual energy circte within it, and her eyes gradually lit up with brightness, ¡°That¡¯s really a coincidence, my friend is just a hundred li north of Whitefloat City, in one of the branch halls.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no time to lose, let¡¯s set out!¡± After saying this, Ye Feng rose directly into the sky. Pang Haiyun was slightly surprised and chose to travel by flying sword. For cultivators, a hundred li is not far. Soon after, Ye Feng and Pang Haiyunnded on the ground, pushed aside the mist, and walked into a valley. This ce was mountainous with clear waters and abundant spiritual energy; spiritual beasts could be seen running on the grass everywhere, and white cranes were flying high in the sky, spiritual energy fluttering. ¡°Oh! My little chubby, you finally came.¡± A woman dressed in a brown long dress sat on a Spirit Horse, her presence gant, as she waved to Pang Haiyun from afar. When she got closer, the woman looked enviously at Pang Haiyun¡¯s proud front, then looked at her own t area and heaved a sigh, ¡°Little chubby, you¡¯ve grown again, why is mine still t as a prairie?¡±> After speaking, the woman held her face with both hands, pouting her lips, looking very depressed. ¡°Right, is this the Misty Sect Master Ye you mentioned?¡± The woman suddenly turned to Ye Feng, her eyes suddenly filled with infatuation, ¡°Ah, so handsome and dashing, truly worthy of being the Chosen One, I wonder if you would be free to spend the evening with me under the flowers and moon?¡± Hearing these bold words, Ye Feng was momentarily at a loss for words. Pang Haiyun hurriedly covered the woman¡¯s mouth with her hand and said to Ye Feng with an embarrassed face, ¡°Sect Master Ye, please don¡¯t take offense, this friend of mine is ¡®Xie Jiaren,¡¯ an inner sect disciple of the Spirit Beast Sect; she always likes to talk nonsense, but when ites to cultivating spiritual beasts, she is second to none among the young disciples of the Spirit Beast Sect.¡± Xie Jiaren pried Pang Haiyun¡¯s hand away and said proudly, ¡°I am clearly the best! Among the young disciples of the Spirit Beast Sect, who dares topete with me?¡± n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Listening to this boastful im, Ye Feng¡¯s face was lined with speechlessness; he felt Xie Jiaren was not very reliable. ¡°I want to ask for advice on how to handle demonic beast flesh,¡± Ye Feng broke the silence and stated his purpose directly. ¡°I¡¯m an expert at that!¡± Xie Jiaren thrust her thumb up, pointed it to her nose, then shouted toward the valley, ¡°Da Sha, Er Sha¡ Xiao Sha, assemble everyone!¡± As her voice fell, all the spiritual beasts in the valley ran over, lined up in a row in front of Xie Jiaren, numbering more than a hundred, mostly Lower Rank and Middle Rank Demon Soldiers; there were also more than a dozen High-rank Demon Soldiers emitting a powerful aura. All together, even someone at the Element Gathering Realm would not fear them. Just then, from the center of the valley and the thatched hut, came an old voiceden with deep authority, ¡°Xie Jiaren, what mischief are you up to now?¡± This was a secondyered Element Gathering Realm expert! As the aura was released, all the spiritual beastsy on the ground, shivering. Ye Feng¡¯s eyes showed admiration as he thought to himself, ¡°It¡¯s no wonder it¡¯s a Star-Level Sect, even a branch hall has an Element Gathering Realm expert in residence, impressive indeed.¡± Xie Jiaren stuck out her tongue and whispered to Ye Feng, ¡°That¡¯s one of the elders of our branch hall. He¡¯s always eating the wrong medicine and scolding people, but he doesn¡¯t dare hit me, because my grandfather is the Sect Master of the Spirit Beast Sect. If he dares to hit me, my grandfather dares to beat him up, hahaha!¡± Hearing Xie Jiaren¡¯sughter, the branch hall elder was so angry that he gnashed his teeth, yet he dared not say much, only emitting an indignant snort. Ye Feng watched this scene, frozen in ce, and in his mind, there was only one thought. ¡°Have I encountered an oddball here?¡± Chapter 108: The Feed is Serious, Who Knows About the People Chapter 108: The Feed is Serious, Who Knows About the People Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Alright, I know your grandpa is the Sect Master of the Spirit Beast Sect, your dad is the Deputy Sect Master, and your mom is an Elder. Everyone in your family is at the Element Gathering Realm except for you,¡± Pang Haiyun said with a speechless expression. Upon hearing this, Xie Jiaren lowered her head, ¡°But what use is that? When I look down, all I see are my toes, while little fatty can see a whole different view. You have no idea how envious I am of you.¡± Pang Haiyun and Ye Feng were almost petrified. ¡°Ahem! Let¡¯s not talk about this. Do you have a way to process the flesh and blood of demonic beasts?¡± Ye Feng interrupted their conversation and asked. Xie Jiaren touched the tip of her nose with her finger and then, with hands on her hips and a proud look on her face, she said: ¡°Of course, our Spirit Beast Sect has an iplete ancient method. After I personally improved it, it became a very practical method for making Spirit Beast Feed, using raw materials including demonic beast flesh and blood, spiritual medicine, and so on¡¡± When it came to her business, Xie Jiaren instantly switched from being frivolous to being utterly serious. ¡°Ahem!¡± A bout of coughing came from a distant thatched hut, interrupting Xie Jiaren¡¯s speech. Xie Jiaren ignored the coughing Elder from the sub-sect and continued, ¡°Among these, the flesh and blood of demonic beasts contain bloodlines, which are indispensable for the advancement of spiritual beasts.¡± ¡°Ahem, ahem, ahem!¡± The sub-sect Elder kept coughing loudly. Xie Jiaren rolled her eyes and took off her boots, hurling them towards the thatched hut in the center of the valley, ¡°What are you coughing for? Can¡¯t you let me speak?¡± Upon hearing this, the sub-sect Elder was so angry he was about to explode. Damn it! The Elder here is trying to stop you from blurting out the sect¡¯s secrets, okay? If you keep talking like this, outsiders will get their hands on the recipe. However, the sub-sect Elder onlyined in his mind, not daring to speak out. After all, the method for making Spirit Beast Feed was something Xie Jiaren had researched on her own, and not even the Sect Master of the Spirit Beast Sect dared to say much about it. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Ye Feng, seeing how Xie Jiaren brazenly tossed her boots at an Element Gathering Realm Elder, was once again stunned. ¡°This person isn¡¯t just entric, she¡¯s supreme grade!¡± Ye Feng thought to himself, then addressed Xie Jiaren, ¡°Please continue.¡± Xie Jiaren nodded, counting on her fingers as she exined, ¡°Although the bloodline power contained in demonic beast flesh is plentiful, it¡¯s mostly very violent. It needs to be mixed with spiritual medicine to be milder and suitable for absorption. The raw materials used are also quite varied, including star anise, cumin, onions, ginger, garlic¡¡± Ye Feng became more and more confused as he listened, ¡°Hold on, hold on, star anise and cumin? Aren¡¯t those for cooking?¡± Xie Jiaren seriously said, ¡°It¡¯s about cooking for the spiritual beasts, and it must taste good this way. Of course, you need to add Spirit Ginseng, Vitality Grass, Snow Melting Fruit, and other spiritual medicines. After mixing well, cook it with Spiritual Liquid, crush it into shape, and finally chop it up, and it can be Spirit Beast Feed.¡± ¡°Oh, I see it¡¯s quiteplicated,¡± Ye Feng finally understood. Pang Haiyun stood aside listening, but since she really wasn¡¯t interested in Spirit Beast Feed, it went in one ear and out the other, remembering nothing. ¡°I get what materials are needed, but how do you calcte the proportions?¡± Ye Feng asked. Simply knowing the materials wasn¡¯t enough. It¡¯s like steelmaking; the ratio of iron to carbon varies, and so does the quality of the steel. The same goes for cooking, the amount of oil, salt, and seasonings must be right to achieve the best vor. Xie Jiaren immediately held out her hand, ¡°The ratios are recorded in the recipe, and for this recipe, I¡¯m selling it for one hundred middle-grade Spirit Stones.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s eyes widened as he thought to himself that the price was exorbitant ¨C not even selling him would cover the cost! The nearly exploding Elder inside the hut squinted through the window, thinking to himself that although Xie Jiaren was usually careless and loved to cause trouble, she was very clear-headed at crucial moments, knowing that the recipe couldn¡¯t be given away for free. With that realization, he breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing the change in Ye Feng¡¯s expression, Xie Jiaren teasinglyughed, ¡°Do you think it¡¯s too expensive? If you don¡¯t want to buy the recipe, our Spirit Beast Sect can help with the processing, just charging a processing fee.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes flickered, feeling that the second option was better. With the current level of the Misty Sect, even if they got the recipe, they might not be able to produce it. It would be better to hand over the demonic beast flesh and blood he had, let Xie Jiaren process it, and then bring it back to Misty Peak. ¡°I choose to have it processed by you, but I want to see the quality of the Spirit Beast Feed you make first, and we¡¯ll have to renegotiate the price,¡± Ye Feng agreed. ¡°Sure thing, follow me!¡± Xie Jiaren led the way. Watching the trio enter a nearbyrge stone hall, the sub-sect Elder closed the window and grumbled to himself, ¡°I can¡¯t stay here any longer, or one day that girl will drive me to my death. I have to apply to the Sect Master as soon as possible to be transferred out of here¡¡± In the stone hall. Ye Feng held some colorful feed, took a sniff, and found that it indeed had the aroma of star anise and cumin. The texture was just right, neither soft nor hard, and even he was tempted to take a bite. Ye Feng asked, ¡°How are these sold?¡± ¡°The main ingredients in these feeds are the flesh and blood of lower rank demon soldiers, not expensive, one lower grade spirit stone for a hundred pounds,¡± Xie Jiaren exined. ¡°That¡¯s quite cheap,¡± mumbled Ye Feng. Hearing this, Xie Jiaren burst intoughter and said, ¡°Filled with water, of course they¡¯re sold cheaply ¡ oops, sorry, my slip of tongue!¡± Ye Feng and Pang Haiyun exchanged nces, utterly speechless. The Elder from the neighboring straw hut¡¯s branch once again copsed to the ground in anger and swore that one should never hold any expectations for Xie Jiaren. Ye Feng picked up a bag of spirit beast feed and used his Spirit Eyes to see that it contained quite a bit of spiritual energy; it seemed the feed was truly legitimate. Unfortunately, whether Xie Jiaren, who produced the feed, was legitimate was another question. With a ¡°bang,¡± Ye Feng dropped thousands of pounds of demonic beast flesh onto the ground. Normally, after ying a demonic beast, only the ws, demon core, and fangs were valuable, while the flesh was mostly discarded and not highly valued. Therefore, Ye Feng wasn¡¯t concerned about Xie Jiaren running off with the demonic beast flesh; he was handing over thousands of pounds in one go. ¡°Wow! This is all high-rank demon soldier level demonic beast flesh. Sect Master Ye, you must have killed them all, right? You¡¯re so fierce, I really like that!¡± Xie Jiaren¡¯s eyes gleamed. Ye Feng felt an urge to run away and asked, ¡°About how long will it take to pick up, and how will the cost be calcted?¡± ¡°This is high-rank demon soldier level demonic beast flesh. Its quality and value are higher, so after making it into spirit beast feed, one spirit stone can only buy ten pounds. Since I also have to purchase spiritual medicine as an ingredient, the processing fee will be calcted as one-fourth of the selling price,¡± Xie Jiaren said with a smile. ¡°Okay,¡± agreed Ye Feng. Shortly after, Ye Feng watched the spiritual beasts in the valley eat the feed. He noticed that as the feed was eaten, the beasts would lie down to sleep, digesting the bloodline within, and their presence grew increasingly powerful. ¡°The effect is indeed quite good,¡± Ye Feng silently nodded. Then, Ye Feng spent ten spirit stones to buy a thousand pounds of lower grade feed. He declined Xie Jiaren¡¯s invitation to stay for lunch with a choice of words and left Pang Haiyun behind as he took off first. ¡°Sect Master Ye really doesn¡¯t appreciate romance. I wanted to discuss life philosophy with you a bit more!¡± Xie Jiaren stood on top of a huge elephant¡¯s head, waving reluctantly at Ye Feng. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s speed increased several fold. ¡°Jiaren, you¡¯re really something, even making fun of Sect Master Ye. But it¡¯s just sweet talk from you. When it¡¯s time for you to go on a blind date, you always find excuses to bail,¡± Pang Haiyun rolled her eyes and said. Xie Jiaren put her hands on her hips, ¡°Sweet talk is enough for me, why should I take action? Besides, this miss hasn¡¯t had enough fun yet. In the future, I¡¯m going to be the woman of the Sea King!¡± Pang Haiyun was at a loss for words. ¡°Xie Jiaren, you truly infuriate this old man! From now on, you can guard this branch alone. This Elder is going back to the Sect right now!¡± The branch Elder, upon hearing Xie Jiaren¡¯s outrageous words, could not stay any longer. He burst through the straw hut¡¯s roof and flew away on arge white crane. ¡°Have a good journey, dear guest!¡± Xie Jiaren waved at the branch Elder, who was so furious he almost fell off the back of the white crane. Pang Haiyun looked down at Xie Jiaren¡¯s t front and thought to herself that although she harbored the heart of being the Sea King¡¯s woman, she unfortunately didn¡¯t have the assets for it! Ye Feng, with metallic boots on his feet, pushed the power of the Heroic Spirit to its limits, crossing a hundred meters in a blink, thrilling him. Before long, he returned to Misty Peak. ¡°Brother thead, you try these feeds first,¡± Ye Feng first took out ten pounds of spirit beast feed and set it in a dog bowl, grinning mischievously. The rich aroma wafted out, instantly drawing the attention of the spiritual beasts and disciples. Chapter 109: A Small Wish Every Day, My Name is Qiao Jiaxi Chapter 109: A Small Wish Every Day, My Name is Qiao Jiaxi Trantor: 549690339 ¡°This is the spirit beast feed that the Sect Leader bought from the branch of the Spirit Beast Sect, which greatly promotes the growth of spirit beasts,¡± Ye Feng immediately exined. Upon hearing this, the disciples immediately stopped their cultivation and gathered around the dog bowl to watch. Brother thead stood up, looked around at their expectant eyes, and then nced at the feed in the dog bowl as if he felt insulted. He stamped his feet repeatedly, seemingly saying: I, the mighty Brother thead who confronts the heavens, the earth, and the air, you dare to feed me with feed in a dog bowl? Ye Feng blinked and silently reced the dog bowl with a beautifully crafted ceramic te and refilled it with spirit beast feed. Seeing this change in presentation, Brother thead¡¯s attitude took aplete turn, and he immediately began to nibble, finding the taste superb. With his front paws, he kept scooping at the feed and in no time ate up ten pounds, still feeling unsatisfied, so he nudged Ye Feng with his snout for more. ¡°How¡¯s it, tasty? Does it improve your strength?¡± Ye Feng asked. Brother thead nodded his head repeatedly. Ye Feng was delighted, immediately filling another ten pounds of feed for Brother thead. The other spiritual beasts also looked on eagerly; Ye Feng brought overrge tes from the kitchen and gave each mountain guardian spirit beast a share of ten pounds. They began to eat, and when thirsty, they drank from the spiritual spring water. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, is this spirit beast feed effective?¡± Li Jiaojiao curiously asked, finding the feed fragrant. If it weren¡¯t for Ye Feng stating that it wasn¡¯t for human consumption, she would have wanted to grab a handful for a taste. Ye Feng nodded: ¡°This is a feed from the Spirit Beast Sect. How could it not be effective?¡± Although Xie Jiaren is forthright, the spirit beast feed she prepares is genuinely powerful, as it contains nutrients that spirit beastsck. Momentarily, Mo Ying spoke up: ¡°I¡¯ve heard that, like the Hundred Artifacts Sect, the Spirit Beast Sect is a neutral Star-Level Sect. The difference is, the reputation of the Spirit Beast Sect has not been prominent. Only in the past few years did it emerge a prodigious miss who perfected the form, creating very effective feed and solidifying their fame.¡± Pausing, Mo Ying continued: ¡°It¡¯s said that this Miss is adored by many, pure as ice and jade, intelligent and well-read, deeply beloved by everyone in the Spirit Beast Sect and is definitely the prime candidate for the next Sect Master.¡± ¡°I also heard that the Sect Master of the Spirit Beast Sect has been seeking a suitor for this Miss, but unfortunately, she has refused them all. The reason is that romance between men and women would only hinder her progress in advancing the Sect,¡± Mo Ying added. Hearing this, the disciples¡¯ faces showed admiration. ¡°I really want to meet this legendary Miss,¡± Shi Lei eximed. ¡°Truly an extraordinary woman,¡± even Huo Yunjie expressed his admiration. Ye Feng¡¯s face fell, and he silentlyined: ¡°Xie Jiaren, pure as ice and jade? Spouting nonsense is more like it! Indeed, many things cannot be judged by appearance alone. Hearing is false, seeing is believing.¡± Thinking this, Ye Feng shook his head. However, Ye Feng wouldn¡¯t say such things out loud. ¡°So tasty, I ate so much!¡± Pig San Pang said with a full round belly, taking a mouthful of spiritual spring water and lying satisfied on the ground before soon falling asleep. ¡°So sleepy!¡± Fox Da Hong yawned. Apart from Brother thead still wanting to eat, all the other spiritual beasts were getting sleepy andy down to rest. Ye Feng took out another twenty pounds of feed, and after Brother thead finished eating, he finally felt sleepy and soon started to snore loudly. The next morning. Ye Feng felt that his power had significantly increased. Surprised at first, he suddenly opened the Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯s information panel. Brother thead was still at the high-ranking demon soldier peak, and the Iron w Dragon Eagle and Fox Da Hong also remained at the middle-rank demon soldier level. However, the Little White Fox, Dog Er Ha, Pig San Pang, Toad Si Chu, and Pumpkin Wu Gua, these lower-rank demon soldiers, were now almost at the middle-rank demon soldier level, indicating that the Spirit Beast Sect¡¯s feed was quite effective. ¡°Wow, I¡¯m stronger!¡± Dog Er Ha had just woken up to find its strength had improved, and it hopped high into the air. ¡°Me too!¡± Pig San Pang swung his pigtail. ¡°Look, the leaves on my head are greener,¡± Pumpkin Wu Gua pointed to the two green leaves on his head, hopping up and down happily in his ce. Hearing the words of the others, Ye Feng was also pleased, but when he heard what Pumpkin Wu Gua said, his expression turned odd. So, turning greener for Pumpkin Wu Gua also means getting stronger? N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Ding, congrattions to the Sect Leader, the Misty Sect Prestige Value has broken through the 3,000 mark, and the sect¡¯s fortune has been further improved. ¡®Wishful Thinking,¡¯ which fulfills a small wish of the Sect Leader every day, is now unlocked,¡± the System sent a notification. Ye Feng was startled, and immediately opened the panel. [Sect Prestige Value: 3001] [Remaining Redeemable Points: 2701] Ye Feng was immediately astonished when he saw this information, wondering how the reputation points had increased so much in such a short time. ¡°Could it be, the news of our sect¡¯s advancement to a higher rank haspletely spread, causing our prestige points to surge into an explosive period?¡± Ye Feng mused and opened the introduction to the ¡°Wishful Thinking¡± function. [New Feature: Wishful Thinking] [Effect: As the Sect Leader blessed with luck, you can make one small wish daily. As long as it¡¯s within the given conditions, the wish is guaranteed toe true. When the luck is strong enough, small wishes can even turn into big wishes.] ¡°Is there such a feature?¡± Ye Feng widened his eyes and his smile gradually grew twisted, ¡°System, I want to make a wish for a beauty with a bombshell body!¡± ¡°Request too high, cannot be fulfilled.¡± the System dered. ¡°I want a lower-grade Spiritual Artifact.¡± ¡°Request too high, cannot be fulfilled.¡± Scratching his head, Ye Feng tried many times but was told each attempt couldn¡¯t be realized. Finally, he looked up at the sky helplessly and said, ¡°I want to make a wish for a cup of Oblivion Water!¡± The next moment, Ye Feng turned his head and found his right hand holding a ss cup filled with lemon water. ¡°What kind of spell is this?¡± Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn happened to see Ye Feng make a wish and get a cup of Oblivion Water, their eyes full of shock. ¡°Can it really be done?¡± Ye Feng was also stunned. It seemed that the so-called small wishes the Dog System referred to were indeed trivial, as Ye Feng found through his attempts that any wish valued over a hundred copper coins could not be fulfilled. ¡°Materializing out of thin air?¡± Mo Ying also saw this scene and marveled. Sipping on the sour and astringent lemon water, Ye Feng said to the disciples, ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised, as the Chosen One, I am protected by Heroic Spirits and can make one small wish every day. If you need anything in the future, just let me make a wish for you!¡± ¡°Really?¡± The disciples were excitedly astonished. ¡°Of course,¡± Ye Feng nodded, speaking mischievously, ¡°If our Misty Sect ever goes bankrupt, I could make a small wish every day and we could survive by selling salted fish.¡± Hearing this, the disciples immediately rolled their eyes. In the next few days, Ye Feng stayed idle at Misty Peak. Every day, he made a small wish to help Jia Yn get a hairpin, help Mo Ying get a ck Face-Covering Veil, and help Li Jiaojiao get a wooden chopping board. And during these days, many people from Whitefloat City aspired to join the Misty Sect, drawn by its reputation. However, most of these people were greedy and had impure motives; they were not approved by the system and couldn¡¯t be taken in as sect members. Finding the daily interviews too bothersome, Ye Feng set up a stone tablet at the base of the mountain path with the inscription: Anyone who can reach the summit on their own strength is eligible to join the Misty Sect! After the tablet was erected, Ye Feng controlled the Five Elements Consecutive Array through the system so that whenever someone meeting the conditions arrived, they could naturally pass through the Misty Area of the formation. If they didn¡¯t meet the system¡¯s requirements, they would naturally be trapped by the formation. Thus, Ye Feng enjoyed his peace. For several consecutive days, no one managed to reach the top. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s so hard to find a disciple.¡± Ye Feng shook his head andy down on a folding chair at the entrance of the Misty Sect. ¡°Excuse me, is this Misty Sect?¡± Before long, a timid voice rang out at the summit. Ye Feng¡¯s eyes snapped open as he looked at the youth in front of him, dressed in ragged clothes but with clear and determined eyes. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief and asked, ¡°You actually made it all the way up here?¡± The youth hesitated, then said, ¡°I saw the stone tablet at the base of the mountain, stating that anyone who could reach the top was qualified to join the Misty Sect, so I gave it a try and made it. May I ask who you are?¡± ¡°I am Ye Feng.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the Sect Leader of the Misty Sect? That¡¯s great, my name is Qiao Jiaxi, please take me as your disciple!¡± The youth knelt on both knees, repeatedly kowtowing to Ye Feng. Chapter 110: Ancient God Bloodline, A Unique Cultivation Method Chapter 110: Ancient God Bloodline, A Unique Cultivation Method Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Rise, I am willing to take you in,¡± Ye Feng helped the young boy to his feet. Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s arrival here proved that he had been epted by the System, so naturally, he would be taken on as a disciple. Upon hearing that he could join the Misty Sect, Qiao Jiaxi excitedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Ye Feng, saying, ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader, for taking me in. No matter how tough the cultivation is, Jiaxi will definitely give it his all and not disappoint the Misty Sect!¡± ¡°Wow, we have a new junior brother!¡± Li Jiaojiao spotted Qiao Jiaxi at a nce and immediately came running over with her wok and spat in hand. Qiao Jiaxi was probably twelve years old, not yet fully grown, even shorter than Li Jiaojiao. His face was a bit dirty¡ªlike he had juste back from coal mining¡ªand his clothes were ragged. ¡°Nice to meet you, senior sister!¡± Qiao Jiaxi immediately greeted Li Jiaoji with a bow. ¡°So we really do have a new junior brother,¡± the other disciples also gathered around, scrutinizing Qiao Jiaxi. Long Tianxing, seeing Qiao Jiaxi who was about to his height, immediately ran over to stand beside him, measuring with his hand, and said gleefully, ¡°Ha, I¡¯m a bit taller than junior brother!¡± Qiao Jiaxi seemed a bit constrained and hastily greeted, ¡°Greetings, senior brother!¡± Long Tianxing patted Qiao Jiaxi on the shoulder and said, ¡°Little junior brother, you don¡¯t need to be scared. We¡¯ve got your back if you run into danger.¡± ¡°Come along!¡± Ye Feng beckoned, leading all the disciples into the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. ¡°What is your name, where do youe from, and what is the quality of your root bone?¡± Ye Feng spread out the Book of Names, took up a brush, and began the routine inquiry. Qiao Jiaxi, a little nervous, said, ¡°My name is Qiao Jiaxi from a small vige north of Whitefloat City. I grew up an orphan, raised on the charity of others¡ As for my root bone¡ I don¡¯t have a root bone.¡± At these words, everyone¡¯s eyes widened in shock. No root bone? How could he cultivate? Seeing everyone¡¯s changing expressions, Qiao Jiaxi knelt on the ground, biting his teeth, with tears swirling in his eyes but stubbornly not letting them fall, and said, ¡°Please, Sect Leader, take me in! Many sects wouldn¡¯t even let me in their doors because I have no root bone, but I work hard. If I could stay in the Misty Sect, I¡¯d do the hardest and most tiring work withoutint¡¡± ¡°What are you crying about? Did I say I wouldn¡¯t take you in?¡± Ye Feng interrupted him, having already finished writing down Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s information, stamped it with the Sect Leader¡¯s seal, and then spoke. At those words, both Qiao Jiaxi and the other disciples were surprised. ¡°Ding, Registered Disciple ¡®Qiao Jiaxi¡¯ received, originally having Middle-Grade root bone, but due to mistakenly eating a Spirit Fruit carrying the Ancient God Bloodline three years ago, his meridians werepletely sealed, gradually evolving into the embryo form of an Ancient God¡¯s body, possessing great potential.¡± The System¡¯s prompt sounded. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng showed a look of astonishment. When Ye Feng had decided to take Qiao Jiaxi in, he didn¡¯t know the boy had the makings of an Ancient God¡¯s body; he just felt fortunate to find a disciple who met the System¡¯s approval, thinking that even if the boy couldn¡¯t cultivate, he could still stay. But who would have thought, today he¡¯d actually stumbled upon a treasure! ¡°Sect Leader, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Qiao Jiaxi, noticing the change in Ye Feng¡¯s expression, felt very nervous. Ye Feng waved his hand and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡ From now on, you are a disciple of the Misty Sect. Although you don¡¯t have a root bone, you should still take this bottle of Spirit Eye Liquid first. Shi Lei, you are responsible for looking after Jiaxi.¡± ¡°Yes, Sect Leader,¡± Shi Lei immediately came over, ¡°Junior Brother Qiao, my name is Shi Lei, I¡¯m your senior brother. Come with me!¡± ¡°Thank you, senior brother,¡± Qiao Jiaxi followed Shi Lei to an empty room next to the Spiritual Medicine Chamber and settled there. Seeing that there was nothing else for the time being, the other disciples went to the Spiritual Spring to begin cultivating. Only Mo Ying stayed in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall and spoke to Ye Feng, ¡°Are you really sure about taking in Junior Brother Qiao?¡± Ye Feng, surprised, asked, ¡°No?¡± Mo Ying expressed her concerns, ¡°Without a root bone, even with many Cultivation Qi Pills, he can only reach the second level of Qi Refinement for a longer life and freedom from illness¡ªthen he¡¯ll reach his limit.¡± After a pause, Mo Ying added, ¡°A hundred years from now, Junior Brother Qiao will inevitably reach the end of his lifespan. By then, the rest of us will still be alive, only to watch helplessly as he passes away.¡± Mo Ying could see that the disciples Ye Feng took in were all kind-hearted, which was why rtions among the Misty Sect¡¯s disciples were harmonious. If this continued, their bonds would grow deep in the future. Suddenly, a fellow sect member fell, and the turmoil it caused was imaginable. Upon hearing Mo Ying¡¯s concern, Ye Feng put away the Book of Names and said mysteriously, ¡°Jia Xi¡¯s potential is not bad, might not be worse than yours!¡± After saying that, Ye Feng stepped out of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall. Mo Ying stood with her sword, not understanding why Ye Feng would say such a thing, and muttered to herself, ¡°Without the root bone, one can only practice Body Cultivation or Spirit Refining. Could it be¡ this Junior Brother is suitable for those two paths?¡± Before long, Qiao Jiaxi had taken a bath with Spirit Spring Water and, after putting on the clothes given to him by Long Tianxing, stood in the backyard, his eyes full of astonishment at the sight of the massive Iron w Dragon Eagle. Unlike Long Tianxing¡¯s fair and clean face, Qiao Jiaxi sported a healthy wheat-coloredplexion, with well-proportioned features exuding a sense of righteousness. ¡°Qiao Junior Brother, Spirit Eye Liquid is used to wash the eyes. Only after cleaning them thoroughly, will you be able to see the nature¡¯s spiritual energy of the world¡¡± Shi Lei, as the eldest senior brother, yed a good guiding role. Hearing this, Qiao Jiaxi began to wash his eyes with the Spirit Eye Liquid. Ye Feng floated in midair, pondering how to guide Qiao Jiaxi, who possessed the body of an Ancient God, onto the path of cultivation. ¡°System, how should I teach him?¡± asked Ye Feng. ¡°The Ancient Gods are a powerful race that specializes in tempering the body. You only need to continuously stimte his potential to improve,¡± the System advised before falling silent. ¡°Stimte potential¡¡± Ye Feng fell into deep thought. By now, Qiao Jiaxi had finished wiping his eyes with the Spirit Eye Liquid and drank arge bowl of Spiritual Spring Water. Feeling a bit dizzy, he ran back to his room to sleep. The other disciples continued to cultivate next to the Spiritual Spring. Ye Feng then took out more than a hundred pounds of Spirit Beast Feed and distributed it to the eight Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts before running back to the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall to doodle on white paper. The next morning dawned. ¡°Ah! My eyes¡¡± Qiao Jiaxi suddenly cried out, his voice filled with panic. Shi Lei spoke calmly, ¡°Junior Brother, don¡¯t panic. Congrattions on sessfully opening your Spirit Eyes; you¡¯ve entered the Gazing Breath Realm.¡± Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaxi immediately calmed down. After breakfast, the group continued their cultivation except for Qiao Jiaxi, who picked up a broom and began sweeping the fallen leaves and gravel off the mountaintop. ¡°Jia Xi, you should also start to cultivate!¡± Ye Feng emerged from the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall and said. ¡°I can cultivate without a root bone?¡± Qiao Jiaxi couldn¡¯t believe his ears. ¡°Of course, you can.¡± Ye Feng ced two wooden buckets on the ground, which he had obtained after making a wish that morning. ¡°Then how should I cultivate?¡± Qiao Jiaxi asked. ¡°Your cultivation task is to go down the mountain to the river next to Lin Vige and carry water to water the shrubs around the mountain peak. Your task for today is to go back and forth ten times,¡± Ye Feng said, pointing down the mountain. ¡°Yes,¡± Qiao Jiaxi answered without caring about the hardship and immediately ran down the mountain with the wooden buckets. Seeing this, the other disciples were worried. ¡°Sect Leader, although it¡¯s not far from the mountaintop to the bottom, there are nearly three thousand stone steps. The Junior Brother is just a mortal, how can he endure this?¡± Shi Lei ran over, looking concerned. ¡°Jia Xi is not as weak as you all imagine,¡± Ye Feng said as he looked down the mountain, his wordsden with meaning. Mo Ying nced at Ye Feng and thought to herself that he indeed had Qiao Jiaxi take the path of Body Cultivation. N?v(el)B\\jnn But, would that really be effective? Chapter 111 - 111 Strong Physique Comes from Persistent Training Chapter 111: Strong Physique Comes from Persistent Training Trantor: 549690339 Atop Misty Peak. Qiao Jiaxi, carrying a wooden bucket, ran down the mountain along the stone stairs. ¡°One, two, three, four!¡± As Qiao Jiaxi ran, he chanted rhythmically, his breath steady, light as a swallow, not at all like an ordinary person. ¡°It really is strange, these past few years, my constitution has be better and better; no matter how much I run, I don¡¯t feel tired,¡± Qiao Jiaxi muttered to himself as he ran. Although he was still an ordinary person, he could easily jump over a three-meter wall, run continuously for an hour without getting tired, and his strength was not small; he couldpete with the old oxen in the vige. At this moment, Ye Feng soared into the air, his gaze piercing through the Misty Area, watching Qiao Jiaxi carrying the bucket as he ran along. ¡°This kid possesses the Ancient God Bloodline; I must have him exercise more, fully stimte his potential, to facilitate the advancement of the Ancient God physique,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. This was a method he had thought of based on the prompts from the System. Back in the Scripture Pavilion of Whitefloat City, Ye Feng had by chance read about Body Cultivation Practitioners in ancient texts. The most important thing for these cultivators was to constantly break through the limits of the human body, to stimte their potential to the greatest extent. Based on this, Ye Feng nned to have Qiao Jiaxi progress step by step, continually increasing the intensity of his training, drinking Spirit Spring Water when thirsty, eating meals to his heart¡¯s content when hungry, to absolutely push his potential to the limit. And Qiao Jiaxi, worthy of having the Ancient God physique, had run continuously up three thousand steps, all the way to the foot of the mountain, and although he was breathing heavily, he did not stop to rest, and continued along the path toward Lin Vige by the riverside. By the river, Qiao Jiaxi swiftly filled two buckets with water, one in each hand, keeping his arms parallel to the ground, and started running back at a slightly slower pace than on his way there. A few elderly men sitting at the entrance of the vige smoking their pipes watched in awe as Qiao Jiaxi ran past them, their gazes following his movements. ¡°Whosed is this, with such incredible strength?¡± ¡°Look, he seems to be running toward Misty Peak. He must be a disciple of Immortal Master Ye.¡± ¡°My heavens! This young Immortal Master is actually hopping up the mountain, three steps at a time. Disciples of Immortal Master Ye are indeed as terrifying as this.¡± The old men were so startled that they stood up, watching unblinkingly as Qiao Jiaxi continued to run toward the peak, soon disappearing into the misty waist of the mountain, out of sight. Not long after. The vigers of Lin Vige noticed that Qiao Jiaxi was again running down the mountain with wooden buckets, refilling them with water and beginning another round trip. By mid-morning, Qiao Jiaxi had already made several trips. ¡°This is incredible, it¡¯s not even lunchtime yet, and Immortal Master Ye¡¯s top disciple has already made several round trips. He is truly formidable,¡± the vige chief of Lin Vige eximed in admiration. An old man called out to Qiao Jiaxi as he passed by: ¡°Are you a top disciple of Immortal Master Ye?¡± ¡°Are you referring to our Sect Leader, grandfather?¡± Qiao Jiaxi stopped. ¡°It seems you are indeed a top disciple of Immortal Master Ye. But does an Immortal Master also need to carry water for drinking?¡± the old man asked. ¡°This is a task the Sect Leader gave me; I have to carry water back and forth ten times a day. However, it¡¯s not for drinking, it¡¯s for watering the trees.¡± After saying that, Qiao Jiaxi continued running up the mountain. ¡°Back and forth ten times a day, isn¡¯t that going to exhaust someone to death?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know a thing; this is the method of cultivating immortality.¡± ¡°If carrying water can cultivate immortality, then I, an old man, want to cultivate as well!¡± ¡°Cultivate my hammer! You¡¯ll probably throw out your back after just one trip with the water.¡± The vigers of Lin Vige continued their discussion. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Finally, by the afternoon, Qiao Jiaxi hadpleted the ten round trips. Noticing his legs were faintly aching, he set the buckets down by the wall andy down on the grass, breathing rapidly. ¡°How do you feel?¡± Ye Feng appeared nearby and asked. ¡°Tired!¡± Qiao Jiaxi said, shielding his eyes from the sun. ¡°Being tired is exactly right. Next, follow the first movement in this manual and start with three hundred reps.¡± Ye Feng ced a small booklet on the ground. After Qiao Jiaxi opened it, she found it described peculiar Body Refinement methods like fingertip push-ups, head-butting bells, and chest-smashing stones. ¡°Push-ups¡ that¡¯s easy.¡± Qiao Jiaxi used two fingers to touch the stone b and began the exercise. But after more than a hundred reps, Qiao Jiaxi was tired, her breathing became heavier, and she thought to herself that if it hadn¡¯t been for the back and forth between the river and the peak ten times, she definitely could have easilypleted the task of three hundred. ¡°Do you know why I¡¯m having you do this?¡± Ye Feng sat in a lounge chair, took a sip of hot water, and asked. ¡°The Sect Master asked this disciple to do so, there must be a reason.¡± After finishing, Qiao Jiaxi began to breathe with her mouth, clearly very tired. ¡°Youck root bone, unable to cultivate the Cultivation Technique ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± like other disciples, but you have a unique physique, suited for the Body Cultivation path. All of this is to build your foundation.¡± Ye Feng said. ¡°So, I can undergo Body Refinement!¡± Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s eyes were firm as if she had found her direction, ¡°Sect Master, you said my physique is special, but what exactly is it?¡± ¡°You are one in ten thousand, with an Ancient Divine Body!¡± Ye Feng said, his voicemanding and resounding in Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s mind. The body of an ancient god was essentially a Divine Body. Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s mind buzzed again, and she widened her eyes: ¡°I have a Divine Body? It turns out, I actually have a Divine Body!¡± Qiao Jiaxi was very excited! He felt full of strength as if he had returned to the time when he was plowing the fields in his vige, and because he found the old water buffalo too slow, he kicked it away and plowed three acres ofnd on his own with an iron plow. With this in mind, Qiao Jiaxi increased his pace and finallypleted three hundred fingertip push-ups, then sprang up from the ground and stood in front of Ye Feng: ¡°Sect Master, what should I do next in my cultivation?¡± ¡°Do you feel tired?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°Not tired.¡± Qiao Jiaxi shook his head. Ye Feng pped him on the top of his head: ¡°Tell the truth!¡± ¡°Very tired, but I can hold on,¡± Qiao Jiaxi quickly corrected. ¡°Go and drink Spirit Spring Water until you¡¯re full, then carry this stone stele on your back along the stone steps, back and forth, until you copse from exhaustion!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s voice was slightly cold, filled with authority. ¡°Copse from exhaustion?¡± Qiao Jiaxi hesitated for a moment, but the next moment, he drank a full five pounds of Spirit Spring Water, and, gasping for breath, he started down the mountain with the three hundred-pound stone stele that Ye Feng had somehow acquired. ¡°Is he really a Divine Body?¡± At this moment, the other disciples all gathered around Ye Feng, their faces full of curiosity. ¡°Sort of¡ Actually, one can only say he has the potential to develop an Ancient Divine Body, but whether he can activate it still depends on whether he works hard enough.¡± Ye Feng fell silent for a moment before ultimately revealing the truth. ¡°If our junior disciple truly awakens the Divine Body, what will happen then?¡± Long Tianxing blinked and gestured with his hand, ¡°He should grow taller than me, right?¡± Ye Feng gave him a nce and said, ¡°When all of you reach a certain age, you will naturally grow taller; it has little to do with what kind of physique you have.¡± At this moment, Ye Feng sensed something and looked towards Beacon Fire City, only to spot a giant bird pping its wings toward them in midair, with a wingspan of fifteen meters and a chubby figure sitting on its back. ¡°I actually forgot about my agreement with Zheng Yaoshou.¡± When Ye Feng saw the person¡¯s appearance, he pped his forehead and immediately went up into the sky. ¡°Sect Master Ye, I finally found you!¡± Zheng Yaoshou waved at Ye Feng, piloting a rather shy Puppet bird close to Misty Peak, thennded at the peak under Ye Feng¡¯s guidance. Ye Feng introduced him to the disciples: ¡°This is Zheng Yaoshou from the Hundred Artifacts Sect, a highly skilled Artifact Refiner.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye tters me. Actually, my Artifact Refining skills are quite average.¡± Zheng Yaoshou waved his hand modestly, embarrassed, but he was still pleased inside as he looked over the Misty Sect disciples. When Zheng Yaoshou¡¯s eyes fell on Huo Yunjie, his look changed and Huo Yunjie also widened his eyes, looking uncertainly at Zheng Yaoshou. ¡°You¡¯re Yun Jie!¡± ¡°You¡¯re Yaoshi!¡± It took a while for Huo Yunjie and Zheng Yaoshou to recognize each other, then suddenly they pointed at each other and yelled out the other¡¯s nickname. Ye Feng and the other disciples watched this scene, their mouths agape in surprise, not expecting the two to know each other. Chapter 112 - 112 Ye Feng’s Blueprint, I am the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch Chapter 112: Ye Feng¡¯s Blueprint, I am the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Yaozi, how did you get so fat that I can hardly recognize you?¡± Huo Yunjie said in disbelief. ¡°Ah! That¡¯s a long story.¡± Zheng Yaoshou pped his thigh and looked up at the sky with a sigh. Ye Feng cleared his throat and asked, ¡°You two know each other?¡± Huo Yunjie and Zheng Yaoshou nodded repeatedly. Zheng Yaoshou exined, ¡°When A¡¯Jie and I were just a few years old, we sneaked out of our homes and ran into each other at the street corner. That¡¯s how we met. Then, we went to the pond to catch cicadas in the banyan trees, yed in the mud, and got beaten up together. We had a pretty good rtionship.¡± As he spoke, Zheng Yaoshou¡¯s face showed a hint of regret, ¡°Unfortunately, once we reached the age suitable for cultivation, we went our separate ways and never saw each other again.¡± Huo Yunjie added, ¡°I went to look for Yaozi, but I heard that the Zheng family had moved.¡± Zheng Yaoshou nodded and said, ¡°Indeed, we moved once, but it was still within the bounds of Beacon Fire City.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, how did you get so fat? I remember you were even thinner than me when we were kids,¡± Huo Yunjie paused hesitantly before voicing his confusion. ¡°Cough, let¡¯s not talk about it. It¡¯s all because my dad provoked a female demon, and as a result, our whole family was cursed and became this fat¡ But I¡¯ve got myself a dual cultivationpanion now, envious much?¡± Zheng Yaoshouughed proudly. ¡°Not envious at all. In my view, women only slow down the speed of my sword drawing!¡± Huo Yunjie shook his head firmly. Listening to the conversation between Zheng Yaoshou and Huo Yunjie, the disciples learned about their strong childhood bond. ¡°Right, Sect Master Ye, the spirit ore you entrusted me to refine is all done. Take a look at the results.¡± Zheng Yaoshou opened his storage bag and ced more than a dozen metal blocks that looked nearly like bricks on the table. Ye Feng picked up a metal block and found its purity very satisfactory. He praised, ¡°Truly worthy of an artifact refiner, your purification technique is very skillful. If I have the chance, I must visit the Hundred Artifacts Sect.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be going back the day after tomorrow; I¡¯ll mostly be in the sect from now on. If youe, Sect Master Ye, remember to notify me in advance with a Messenger Paper Crane,¡± Zheng Yaoshou said. ¡°Sure, definitely!¡± Ye Feng nodded. In the time that followed, everyone discussed a variety of topics. Since Zheng Yaoshou was busy with artifact refining, he bid farewell to everyone and prepared to leave. ¡°Fellow Zheng, wait a moment!¡± Ye Feng stopped Zheng Yaoshou and ced three hundred pounds of spirit ore on the ground, then handed him a blueprint. ¡°If possible, please forge this set of spiritual artifacts for me as per the blueprint. No need to inscribe array patterns; the harder, the better. As for the costs, I will pay you when I receive the spiritual artifacts.¡± Zheng Yaoshou received the blueprint, nced at it, and his expression showed surprise, but he nodded anyway. ¡°Okay, no problem!¡± The next moment, Zheng Yaoshou jumped onto a puppet bird and ¡°swooshed¡± away, flying out of Misty Peak. ¡°I¡¯m so tired!¡± At that time, Qiao Jiaxi finallypleted a turn carrying the stele, just reaching the peak before plummeting into darkness and copsing. ¡°Junior brother!¡± The disciples shouted in rm. Ye Feng extended his hand, guiding the Heroic Spirit Power to catch the stele and ce it on the ground, then put Qiao Jiaxi in a barrel filled with Spirit Spring Water, letting Shi Lei perform the Fiery Cloud Palm to heat the spiritual liquid. ¡°Sect Master, won¡¯t this harm junior brother¡¯s foundations?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked with concern. ¡°No,¡± Ye Feng shook his head, ¡°We need to exhaust Jiaxi to the point of fainting so that all his strength is depleted. Then, soaking him in Spirit Spring Water filled with spiritual energy allows him to umte pure spiritual power. Once he reaches a certain level, he can fully unlock his potential.¡± Upon hearing this, the disciples understood Ye Feng¡¯s painstaking intentions. They also marveled inwardly at Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s diligence, for being able to train until fainting, truly recognized as the number one cultivation fanatic in the Misty Sect. ¡°It seems I have to train even harder!¡± Huo Yunjie was deeply moved and quickly went to an open space to practice his Sword Drawing Technique. The other disciples dared not ck off either. Seeing this, Ye Feng was very pleased. The harder the disciples worked, the stronger he became as their leader! Nanlu Mountain Range. An elderly man in a Taoist robe stood before a grave. He picked up the summoning order lying on the ground and sighed. ¡°The protector actually got struck by a thunder-imbued boulder, perishing both body and path, adding insult to injury for the already struggling Soul Seizing Sect. Could it be that the heavens are warning me?¡± Souhun Zhenren murmured, his face etched with the sands of time. After sending out the protector and not seeing his return, Souhun Zhenren had to take action himself. He found his way here, deducing the cause of death from the wounds on the body of the protector. ¡°However, the Blood Spirit Pill that the protector had is gone, while the summoning order was left behind. This indicates that the protector found a suitable Demon General candidate before dying, but the person dares to defy my orders¡ Damn it!¡± Speaking those final words, a cold murderous intent spread rapidly, snapping trees within hundreds of meters due to the overwhelming aura of Souhun Zhenren, terrifying nearby creatures into cowering on the ground, trembling like chaff in the wind. However, the instigator, the Shape-shifting Beast, had long since left the Nanlu Mountain Range. Whitefloat City, Jade Green Tower. A middle-aged man with a goatee satfortably, enjoying the service of eight women: some served tea, some peeled fruit, some massaged his back, while others pinched his feet or shoulders. ¡°This is trulyfortable, the kind of life a big guy like me deserves,¡± the man with the goatee sighed contentedly. ¡°Kind sir, do you feelfortable? Remember to tip us a few more silver piecester!¡± a graceful woman in feathers spoke. ¡°What, give you silver?¡± the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s eyes widened as he pushed away the surrounding Gon maids, ¡°What nonsense, I¡¯m here for a free ride. If you think I¡¯m giving you silver, think again¡ªin your dreams!¡± With that, the Shape-shifting Beast snatched a pot of wine and made a run for the exit of Jade Green Tower. ¡°Somebody help!¡± ¡°This guy wants a free ride!¡± The Gon maids screamed out loudly, their piercing voices spreading throughout the entire Jade Green Tower. ¡°How dare you run wild in our Jade Green Tower, you¡¯re dead!¡± the leader of the protectors, who was at the fifth level of Qi Refinement, shouted. The next moment, a dozen protectors in the Qi Refining Realm surrounded the Shape-shifting Beast, prepared to subdue him on the spot. ¡°A bunch of useless drunkards, daring to show off in front of the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch?¡± The Shape-shifting Beastughed heartily, waved his sleeve, and a surge of energy swept across, blowing all the protectors away. No one could withstand his single move. After that, the Shape-shifting Beast casually grabbed two of the curvaceous Gon maids, intending to march out the door. ¡°You ruffian, you think you cane and go from Jade Green Tower as you please?¡± a voice shouted from above. Immediately afterward, a flying needle wrapped in a strong gale struck. The daunting pressure was enough to change the color of even a normal ninth level Qi Refiner. ¡°Some skill, but still not enough,¡± the Shape-shifting Beast sharply turned his head and blew a breath at the iing flying needle. The flying needle spun around, stabbed the shoulder of Baihua Xiao, the owner of Jade Green Tower, and the force sent her flying for over ten meters, only to be intercepted mid-air by a figure in white robes. The two exchanged nces in mid-air before gentlynding. ¡°Miss Baihua, I amte,¡± Xin Guangxuan gave Baihua Xiao a reassuring smile, then brandished his Spirit Sword and shed with a fierce Sword Qi. The air was torn apart by the Sword Qi! All who heard the piercing sound clutched their ears in horror, crouching on the ground, trembling with fear. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Xin Guangxuan, it¡¯s you!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast, who had been watching Misty Peak for a long time and recognized many faces, saw Xin Guangxuan and his smile grew more arrogant. Bang! The Shape-shifting Beast simply exhaled, the fierce Sword Qi exploded like fireworks, turned into a counter-st of energy, and violently struck Xin Guangxuan¡¯s chest. ¡°Wow!¡± Xin Guangxuan spit out a mouthful of blood and collided with Baihua Xiao. ¡°Tch! Not a single capable fighter,¡± the Shape-shifting Beast, extremely arrogant, grabbed two Gon maids, and walked away with impunity. City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Xin Guangxuan knelt on the ground. Lu Shanyue paced back and forth, saying, ¡°Things are looking grim! In recent days, the Demon General and members of the Soul Seizing Sect have suddenly kept to themselves, likely harboring some sinister plot, and now an unidentified Thousand Faces Demon Monarch has turned up. The situation around Whitefloat City is bing increasingly dangerous.¡± The Deputy City Lord frowned and said, ¡°Third cousin, keep calm, as long as the City Lord is here, there will be no issues unless Souhun Zhenren himself arrives.¡± ¡°Hopefully so,¡± Lu Shanyue nodded. Once the Deputy City Lord had left, Lu Shanyue pped Xin Guangxuan on the shoulder, ¡°You, Xin Guangxuan, enjoying yourself at Gon and not inviting me? If you had brought this Elder along, we would never have let the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch escape.¡± Xin Guangxuan had no words in response. ¡°Never mind, go to Misty Peak and inform Sect Master Ye about the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch. Tell him to be cautious,¡± directed Lu Shanyue. ¡°Yes,¡± Xin Guangxuan hurriedly scuttled away. Chapter 113 - 113 How Can Cultivators Have a Fear of Heights, A New Trouble Chapter 113: How Can Cultivators Have a Fear of Heights, A New Trouble Trantor: 549690339 Misty Peak summit. Qiao Jiaxi finally woke up. ¡°Why am I lying in a wooden barrel, shouldn¡¯t I be on the ground?¡± Qiao Jiaxi instinctively jumped out of the barrel, and discovered that his whole body was filled with strength, seemingly increased by thirty percentpared to before he lost consciousness. ¡°Do you feel like you¡¯ve be stronger?¡± Ye Feng, sitting in a lounge chair with his legs crossed, eating a watermelon, asked. Qiao Jiaxi nodded, ¡°Sect Leader, I¡¯ve found that my strength has greatly increased. If I continue to cultivate in the same way as today, I should be able to endure for a longer time.¡± Ye Feng said, ¡°The training tasks will increase each day; it can¡¯t always stay the same. Cultivation itself is about constantly breaking one¡¯s own limits. If you always stick to past standards, how would you improve?¡± Qiao Jiaxi had an instant realization: ¡°I will continue the strenuous training¡¡± ¡°Wait!¡± Ye Feng stopped Qiao Jiaxi, ¡°Fainting once a day is enough; any more than that would actually affect your foundation. After all, cultivation also requires a bnced approach, to proceed step by step.¡± ¡°What should the disciple do next then?¡± ¡°Immovable as a mountain, the Great Stillness Technique!¡± Ye Feng articted eight characters. Upon hearing these words, Qiao Jiaxi felt as if he were facing a towering peak, and he himself seemed to have transformed from a person into a mountain, unshakable regardless of the winds and rains. ¡°Please teach me, Sect Leader,¡± Qiao Jiaxi said respectfully. Ye Feng pointed to the open space ahead and said, ¡°Stand on the open ground, maintain a natural standing posture, close your eyes, enter a thoughtless state,pletely rx your body and mind, and gradually immerse yourself in nature. At that time, you should consider yourself as nothingness.¡± This was a method Ye Feng had devised based on his understanding of existing spells, primarily to calm Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s mind and prevent distracting thoughts, a more sophisticated approach than when he initially guided Mo Ying in cultivating Sword Qi. Qiao Jiaxi immediately did as instructed. His hands hung down naturally, he stood as steady as a pine or a cypress, his eyes closed naturally, not thinking about anything, always maintaining silence. Before long, Qiao Jiaxi fell asleep while standing! Seeing this, Ye Feng raised his eyebrows. With a wave of his hand, Qiao Jiaxi was flung up into the air by the Heroic Spirit Power and then rapidly fell downward. ¡°Ah!¡± Qiao Jiaxi immediately awoke with a cry of rm. Ye Feng didn¡¯t bother with him and let Qiao Jiaxi fall from a height of more than ten meters. In the face of danger, Qiao Jiaxi realized his physique was strong. He quickly adjusted his posture, and the moment his feet hit the ground, he began to absorb the impact. He rolled once on the ground but was unharmed. ¡°Sect Leader, your disciple acknowledges his mistake.¡± ¡°Where did you go wrong?¡± ¡°The disciple was to enter a thoughtless state, not to fall asleep. I will continue to seek understanding and not bring shame upon you.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng fell silent for a moment and then said, ¡°You¡¯re not bringing me shame. In the path of cultivation, what one ultimately cultivates is oneself. Whether it is done well or poorly, what does that have to do with me?¡± That being said, Ye Feng, using the Heroic Spirit Power, elevated both himself and Qiao Jiaxi until they reached a height of several thousand meters. The knife-like cold wind struck, and Qiao Jiaxi shivered. ¡°Cultivate the Great Stillness Technique here,¡± Ye Feng instructed. Qiao Jiaxi looked down and saw that the peak below had be very small, and Whitefloat City could be seen in the distance, his natural fear of heights making him tremble. ¡°You¡¯re afraid of heights?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°Yes,¡± Qiao Jiaxi admitted, embarrassed. ¡°For a cultivator who fears heights, how would you manage to fly? Imagine being a Sword Immortal who can ascend tens of thousands of miles into the sky at a single thought. If you are afraid of heights, wouldn¡¯t you just fall straight down?¡± Ye Feng paused briefly, then continued to add, ¡°When cultivating the Quiet Heart Technique, how can one enter a state of No-Thought if there is fear in the heart? The so-called No-Thought can also be described as being without fear, fright, sadness, or joy.¡± Having finished speaking, Ye Feng left Qiao Jiaxi in the sky and descended by himself. ¡°Sect Leader, don¡¯t leave me up here alone!¡± Qiao Jiaxi shouted, but Ye Feng seemed deaf, simply ignoring him. High in the sky. Looking down, Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s legs immediately went weak, but he found that his body was engulfed by an invisible force, preventing him from falling. ¡°I have to listen to the Sect Leader, I must calm my mind, ovee my fear¡ First, I need to trick myself into not being afraid!¡± Qiao Jiaxi breathed rapidly, hisplexion pale, but thinking of the words Ye Feng had said before leaving, he stared straight at the ground, trying to dispel his fear. He did not know that within his body, an ancient power was awakening and beginning to spread throughout his body. Before long, Qiao Jiaxi found that he was no longer afraid! ¡°I¡¯m actually not afraid of heights anymore?¡± Overjoyed, Qiao Jiaxi hurriedly stood up in the sky, closed his eyes, listened to the call of the wind, the rhythm of his heartbeat, and various other cacophonous sounds, as his mood gradually settled. At the summit of Misty Peak. ¡°Ding, system notification: Registered Disciple ¡®Qiao Jiaxi¡¯ is now fully integrating the Ancient God Bloodline, current progress 55%.¡± Suddenly, Ye Feng heard a prompt from the system. ¡°It actually worked?¡± Ye Feng was astonished. He had only casually given a few pointers, yet Qiao Jiaxi had sessfully found the right path. ¡°It must be because Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s Ancient God Bloodline is particrly strong, and he has good talent too. And just so happens my tips were right on point, so he seeded,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. ¡°Sect Master Ye!¡± At this moment, a call came from Xin Guangxuan at the foot of the mountain. Ye Feng opened the Formation passage, and Xin Guangxuan quickly arrived at the peak, saying anxiously, ¡°There¡¯s been a serious incident!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s heart tightened, his first instinct was that Souhun Zhenren was causing trouble again, and he quickly asked, ¡°What happened?¡± Xin Guangxuan spoke gravely, ¡°Overall, it¡¯s two things. First, today in Whitefloat City, a mysterious Element Gathering Realm expert emerged, calling himself the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch. He defeated me and Miss Baihua with just a single breath. The Third Elder told me toe and remind you to be extra careful of this person.¡± Ye Feng raised his hand immediately and asked, ¡°Wait, which Miss Baihua?¡± ¡°Heh, I was just about to tell you. The Tower Master of Jade Green Tower, Baihua Xiao, is my¡¡± Xin Guangxuan stretched his hand to gesture, giving Ye Feng a ¡°you know what I mean¡± look. Ye Feng couldn¡¯t believe that Xin Guangxuan and Baihua Xiao had gotten together and was momentarily speechless. N?v(el)B\\jnn Remembering the origin of Yan Ruyu, Ye Feng asked, ¡°Xin Dao-friend, have you asked Baihua Xiao about Yan Ruyu?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve inquired about it. Yan Ruyu was captured by people from the Vice Tower Master near Five-Colors City and was taken back to Jade Green Tower. But don¡¯t worry, Sect Master Ye, Miss Baihua has been very kind to Yan Ruyu; it was only because Miss Baihua had to leave for some business that the Vice Tower Master tried to subjugate Yan Ruyu, prompting her escape,¡± Xin Guangxuan exined. Thinking further, Xin Guangxuan added, ¡°Later, I learned that Miss Baihua has eliminated the Vice Tower Master and all those who had made mistakes under hermand, thereby settling matters with you, Sect Master Ye.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng nodded with satisfaction, thinking to himself that Baihua Xiao was indeed a decisive woman. ¡°Also, I have a second matter to discuss.¡± Xin Guangxuan¡¯s expression suddenly turned grave, ¡°These past few days, the Demon Generals from Fuyun Gloomy Forest and the people from Soul Seizing Sect have all gone quiet, as if they are plotting something sinister. Sect Master Ye, you should be vignt!¡± ¡°Oh, the Demon General¡¡± Ye Feng scratched his head, looking bemused. He wanted to say that on a night when dark clouds covered the earth, he had already in the Demon General, and even taken the Demon Core. As for the Soul Seizing Sect, they were probably wary of Misty Sect¡¯s Sect Protection Array, hence their recent absence of activity near Whitefloat City. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s nothing to fear,¡± Ye Feng reassured, waving his hand. Xin Guangxuan said solemnly, ¡°Sect Master Ye, this is a serious matter, you mustn¡¯t take it lightly!¡± Chapter 114: Establishing Cooperation, Xin Guangxuan’s Conjecture Chapter 114: Establishing Cooperation, Xin Guangxuan¡¯s Conjecture Trantor: 549690339 Ye Feng knew that Xin Guangxuan meant well, but for the moment, it was inconvenient to spread the news that the Tiger General and Souhun Zhenren¡¯s clone had been in. Otherwise, the Misty Sect would attract attention from all sides. ¡°At this stage, our Misty Sect is only a High Ranked Sect and does not yet have the strength to stand against a Star-Level Sect, better to keep a low profile,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. Seeing Ye Feng deep in thought, Xin Guangxuan thought he was worrying about the Demon General and the Soul Seizing Sect, and was about to add something. ¡°So this is Misty Peak, the scenery is pretty good indeed!¡± a loud and sloppy voice spread across the mountain peak. Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw Pang Haiyun and Xie Jiaren arriving hand in hand, standing at the top of the peak and looking around. ¡°How did you two get up here?¡± Ye Feng asked in surprise. After Xin Guangxuan hade up, he had clearly closed the mountain passageway, yet these two still managed to make it here. Ye Feng immediately thought of something and asked inwardly, ¡°System, do Pang Haiyun and Xie Jiaren meet the criteria to be epted into the sect?¡± ¡°They meet the criteria,¡± the System said. Hearing this, Ye Feng had an odd expression on his face. Xie Jiaren and Pang Haiyun were disciples of other sects, yet the System still let them pass through the Misty Area¡ªit was clearly encouraging him to poach! ¡°This Dog System is not the Strongest Sect Leader System, it should be called the Strongest Poach System!¡± Ye Fengined to himself. At this moment, Xie Jiarenughed loudly, ¡°Sect Master Ye, why can¡¯t wee up? Could it be that your Misty Sect harbors some earth-shattering secret¡¡± Before Xie Jiaren could finish speaking, Pang Haiyun had already covered her mouth, saying with an embarrassed face, ¡°Sect Master Ye, the Spirit Beast Feed has been entirely refined. Jiaren said she forgot to arrange a time with youst time, so she personally delivered it.¡± ¡°What Spirit Beast Feed?¡± Xin Guangxuan asked in surprise, ¡°Junior Sister, you¡¯ve been missing for the past few days. I thought you had returned to the Sect, but it turns out you went to find Xie Jiaren?¡± Pang Haiyun nodded and exined the full story. Upon learning that it was because Ye Feng needed Spirit Beast Feed and thus sought out the Spirit Beast Sect, Xin Guangxuan gave an ¡°Oh¡± and stood to the side to watch. Ye Feng saluted Xie Jiaren with his hands, ¡°Daoist Xie, where is my merchandise?¡± Xie Jiaren showed a sly smile, ¡°Sect Master Ye, why be so formal? Isn¡¯t it better to just call me Jiaren?¡± At this, Ye Feng¡¯s face turned cold, ¡°We¡¯re talking business here!¡± Xie Jiaren, seeing Ye Feng¡¯s serious appearance, covered her mouth tough and rolled up her left sleeve, revealing ten bracelets on her wrist. ¡°It¡¯s actually ten Lower Grade Storage Bracelets!¡± Xin Guangxuan eximed in surprise. Ye Feng was astounded, thinking to himself that Xie Jiaren, as the designated heir of the Spirit Beast Sect, was truly a little rich girl. ¡°Sect Master Ye gave me a thousand pounds of High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast flesh, which I enhanced with quite a bit of Spiritual Liquid, medicinal herbs, and food ingredients, eventually refining three thousand pounds of High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed,¡± Xie Jiaren exined while opening three of the Storage Bracelets and pouring out threerge wooden barrels full of Spirit Beast Feed on the ground. A rich fragrance immediately spread in all directions. ¡°Wow!¡± With a cry, Brother thead led the other Spiritual Beasts as they rushed over and gathered around the barrels, their faces full of desire to eat. ¡°Wow, such a cute little pig¡ Hey, these five are naturally born Spiritual Beasts, Sect Master Ye¡¯s Misty Sect truly does have secrets!¡± Xie Jiaren eximed as she took Pig San Pang into her arms. ¡°I only provided a thousand pounds of flesh, and you made three thousand pounds of Spirit Beast Feed for me?¡± Ye Feng gaped, ¡°That¡¯s a lot of water you¡¯ve added!¡± Pang Haiyun quickly waved her hands, ¡°Sect Master Ye, don¡¯t misunderstand, I¡¯ve been watching Jiaren these past days, and the included Spiritual Liquid is essential; there was no intention to shortchange you.¡± Xie Jiaren wore a rare serious expression, ¡°Sect Master Ye, although I¡¯m usually casual, I never ck off when ites to important matters¡ Besides, I did note here solely to deliver the feed but also for another matter.¡± Ye Feng looked intrigued, ¡°What matter?¡± ¡°Our Spirit Beast Sect can refine Spirit Beast Feed, but we are in dire need of High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast flesh. If you have more, I would like to partner with you,¡± Xie Jiaren revealed her purpose foring. ¡°How shall we cooperate?¡± Ye Feng was somewhat interested. ¡°You provide the high-rank demon soldier level demonic beast flesh, and I¡¯ll be responsible for refining it into high-grade spirit beast feed. After the job is done, half goes to you, and the other half to me. I won¡¯t charge a penny for the processing fee,¡± Xie Jiaren said. Ye Feng waved his hand, ¡°No, that¡¯s asking for too much.¡± Xie Jiaren raised her little hand and said, ¡°Sect Master Ye, don¡¯t be hasty in refusing. After the other half of the feed bes mine, I will sell it all. Whatever money is earned, I¡¯ll give you a third.¡± Ye Feng fell into thought. All he had to provide was the demonic beast flesh, and he could not only get spirit beast feed heavier than the flesh but also a share of the money¡ªit was a no-loss deal either way. As for whether Xie Jiaren made a profit and how much, Ye Feng didn¡¯t care much. Because, the Misty Sect couldn¡¯t lose either way. ¡°Good, it¡¯s a deal!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye is so straightforward. Let¡¯s seal the deal with a high-five!¡± p! The two high-fived on the spot, sealing their cooperation. Pointing at the three big barrels of feed, Xie Jiaren said, ¡°These three thousand catties of high-grade spirit beast feed, calcting at a quarter of the selling price, the processing fee alone would be seventy-five lower grade spirit stones. But to celebrate our consensus, I¡¯ll waive the processing fee.¡± ¡°That¡¯s very generous!¡± Ye Feng was overjoyed and immediately stored the feed in his system space. Then he ced ten thousand catties of demonic beast flesh on the ground, ¡°This is ten thousand catties of high-rank demon soldier level demonic beast flesh.¡± Besides the corpses of the Tiger General, the ck Patterned Serpent Demon, and the Little Wolf General, all remaining high-rank demon soldier level demonic beast flesh was here. ¡°So much!¡± Xie Jiaren was shocked. Pang Haiyun and Xin Guangxuan were also astonished. ¡°How many high-rank demon soldier level demonic beasts were killed for this?¡± Xin Guangxuan gulped nervously. Typically, a high-rank demon soldier level demonic beast has only a few hundred catties of flesh, and therger ones a thousand catties. After removing the bones, not much meat is left. And yet, Ye Feng had casually brought out tens of thousands of catties. Didn¡¯t that mean dozens of high-rank demon soldier level demonic beasts? ¡°I heard from the Third Elder that the forces under the Demon General in Fuyun Gloomy Forest had only a few dozen high-rank demon soldier level demonic beasts. Couldn¡¯t they all have been wiped out by Sect Master Ye¡ Then, what about the Demon General?¡± At this thought, Xin Guangxuan¡¯s heart trembled. Could it be that Ye Feng had also in the Demon General? Otherwise, having taken out the majority of the Demon General¡¯s forces at once, it was unlikely that the Demon General would sit idly by. And now, here was Ye Feng, standing safely before them, which probably meant the Demon General was defeated. The more Xin Guangxuan thought about it, the more he was shaken. Unaware of Xin Guangxuan¡¯s inner thoughts, Ye Feng watched as Xie Jiaren took away the ten thousand catties of flesh and asked, ¡°Now that the transaction isplete, may I know when you n to return?¡± ¡°What, does Sect Master Ye intend to ask me to spend the night?¡± Having settled the serious business, Xie Jiaren began to tease once more. Spend the night? If I dared to do so, by tomorrow morning, the entire army of the Spirit Beast Sect would probably be marching on Misty Peak! Ye Fengined in his heart. ¡°In consideration of your safety, carrying so much demonic beast flesh is too precious; I insist you return to your branch immediately.¡± Having said that, Ye Feng grabbed Xie Jiaren by the shoulder and unceremoniously pushed her towards the mountain path heading down. ¡°Sect Master Ye, are you really going to be so ruthless with me?¡± Xie Jiaren huffed indignantly as she and Pang Haiyun disappeared into the misty area. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Finally, they¡¯re gone, and there¡¯s some peace and quiet around here.¡± Watching the two women leave, Ye Feng breathed a sigh of relief. Turning around, he saw Xin Guangxuan standing there, still in a state of shock. Chapter 115 - 115 Breaking the Limit, Ancient God Body Refining Art Chapter 115: Breaking the Limit, Ancient God Body Refining Art Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Sect Master Ye, did you really kill the Demon General and his subordinates in the Fuyun Gloomy Forest?¡± Xin Guangxuan voiced his inner suspicion. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t, stop talking nonsense!¡± Ye Feng refused to admit it, outright denying it three times in a row. ¡°Then how did you get so much High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast flesh? That¡¯s tens of thousands of catties, equivalent to dozens of Demon Beasts.¡± Xin Guangxuan¡¯s breath grew more rapid. ¡°I picked it up,¡± Ye Feng said indifferently. ¡°I¡¯m not a fool, don¡¯t lie to me!¡± Xin Guangxuan was speechless. How could he possibly believe such a thing? However, realizing that Ye Feng had a reason to hide the truth, Xin Guangxuan lowered his voice and said, ¡°I understand, it was indeed Sect Master Ye who killed the Demon General, but you want to keep it low-profile, don¡¯t worry, I, Xin Guangxuan, will keep my mouth shut.¡± ¡°Would you like some tea?¡± Ye Feng deliberately changed the subject. ¡°Hehe, I have Miss Baihua now, from now on I¡¯ll definitely be drinking the tea she brews! Alright, Sect Master Ye, I¡¯ll take my leave!¡± Xin Guangxuan winked at Ye Feng before flying off on his Spirit Sword, away from Misty Peak. At the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Xin Guangxuan bowed to Lu Shanyue and said, ¡°Third Elder, I have conveyed your message, Sect Master Ye says he will be cautious.¡± ¡°Good,¡± Lu Shanyue nodded, and, seeing that Xin Guangxuan was still standing there, asked, ¡°Is there something else?¡± ¡°Third Elder, who do you think will be the number one sect in the Whitefloat City Demon ying Assembly this time?¡± Xin Guangxuan asked meaningfully. ¡°Feathers Sect, Nishang Pce, and Tyrant de Sect all have seasoned Element Gathering Realm experts, while Misty Sect is a new high-rank, so it has to be one of these four,¡± Lu Shanyue said. ¡°If someone killed the Demon General, could they secure the first ce?¡± Xin Guangxuan asked again. ¡°Of course they could secure first ce, but in Whitefloat City, no one can kill the Demon General, because it is a transformed Tiger Demon with exceptional life-saving tricks. Even I would only be able to defeat it but not capture it,¡± Lu Shanyue shared his opinion. Xin Guangxuan fell silent. ¡°It seems that when the month-long Demon ying Assembly is over, as long as Sect Master Ye is willing, he can definitely take first ce. After all, he has killed the Tiger General and dozens of High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts!¡± With this thought, Xin Guangxuan silently turned and left. ¡°Wait, where are you off to?¡± Lu Shanyue asked. ¡°Jade Green Tower.¡± ¡°You mischievous student, dare you go without me?¡± At Misty Peak, high in the sky. Qiao Jiaxi stood thousands of meters high, enduring the biting wind, her hair whipping wildly around her, yet she stood fearless, gradually entering a state of no thought. After distributing some High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed to his eight Spiritual Beasts, Ye Feng soared into the sky and approached Qiao Jiaxi. ¡°System, how is Jia Xi¡¯s progress with integrating the Ancient God Bloodline?¡± Ye Feng inwardly asked. ¡°Current progress is 60%,¡± the System replied. ¡°That¡¯s quite fast,¡± Ye Feng was pleased. At this rate, in a few more days, Qiao Jiaxi would be able to fully integrate the Ancient God Bloodline, break her limits, and officially step into the ranks of Body Cultivation cultivators. Back at the peak, Ye Feng took out a fist-sized red sphere, harder than steel and filled with abundant power. It was the Demon Core of the Tiger General. Normally, Demon General Level Monster Beasts could condense a Demon Core, containing a huge amount of vital energy, capable of easily killing a cultivator of the same rank if it self-destructed. ¡°Mo Ying, do you think giving the Demon Core to Brother thead to eat would allow it to transform into a Demon General?¡± Ye Feng asked Mo Ying, who was standing nearby. ¡°Not sure,¡± Mo Ying shook her head. ¡°Wow!¡± Brother thead came running over excitedly, sniffing at the Tiger General¡¯s Demon Core with a look of eager anticipation in his eyes. ¡°Do you want to eat it?¡± Ye Feng asked. Brother thead nodded repeatedly. ¡°Alright then, the Demon Core is yours, just don¡¯t disappoint me,¡± Ye Feng threw the Tiger General¡¯s Demon Core to Brother thead. Crack! Brother thead¡¯s teeth were incredibly sharp, easily crushing the Tiger General¡¯s demon core and swallowing it whole. His body became unbearably hot, as if ignited into mes, and he roared continuously. Ye Feng received a message from Brother thead, knowing that it was very hot, and quickly fetched a wooden barrel, filled it with Spirit Spring Water, and then tossed Brother thead into it. Sizzle! It was like a red-hot iron being dropped into water, with billowing steam rising immediately, and the originally cool Spiritual Spring Water boiled directly. Ye Feng kept adding Spiritual Spring Water to the barrel to prevent Brother thead from being overwhelmed by the scorching temperature. ¡°Brother thead is absorbing the Spiritual Power from the Spirit Spring Water, and at a very fast pace,¡± Long Tianxing observed with his Blue Spirit Eyes and discovered the clues. ¡°It seems to have been scalded.¡± Yan Ruyu heard Brother thead¡¯s muffled groans and quickly extended her hands, releasing the cool Life Spirit Force to alleviate his pain. The next morning. By then, Brother thead was curled up into a ball, falling into a deep sleep. ¡°When it wakes up, it should be able to advance to the rank of Demon General,¡± Ye Feng received feedback from the System, knowing that Brother thead had passed the most dangerous period. The disciples all breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s the junior brother?¡± Shi Lei asked. Everyone was startled. ¡°Oh no, Jiaxi is still up in the sky!¡± Ye Feng smacked his forehead. In taking care of Brother theadst night, he hadpletely forgotten about Qiao Jiaxi. Whoosh! Ye Feng soared into the sky, reaching the high altitudes. At this time, Qiao Jiaxi was still maintaining his standing posture, braving a night of cold winds, his slender frame immovable and emanating a powerful ancient aura. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Ding, current progress 99%,¡± the System prompted. Ye Feng¡¯s eyes showed surprise. It had only been one night, and Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s integration of the Ancient God Bloodline was nearlyplete. ¡°What happened?¡± Ye Feng asked the System. ording to his estimation, it should have taken a few more days to reach 99%, but now it had happened overnight, which surely meant something unusual was at y. ¡°Registered Disciple Qiao Jiaxi sessfully entered the state of No-Thought, and the integration speed of the Ancient God Bloodline significantly increased¡¡± Before the System¡¯s voice could finish, Ye Feng noticed Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s body begin to burst forth with light. Hum! Qiao Jiaxi suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils turned a pale gold color, but they quickly returned to normal. Behind him appeared the phantom of an Ancient Giant God d in battle armor, holding a long halberd, exuding an air of invincibility. ¡°Ding, Registered Disciple Qiao Jiaxi has sessfully integrated the Ancient God Bloodline, broken through the limit, advanced to the first tier of Body Refinement, and received the iplete Cultivation Technique ¡®Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refining Chapter¡¯,¡± the System notified with a prompt. At that moment, Ye Feng found arge amount of information appearing in his mind, which was the cultivation method of the ¡®Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refining Chapter¡¯. ¡°The ¡®Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refining Chapter¡¯ has nine tiers, each unlocking a cultivation movement to strengthen the Ancient God Bloodline and forge a more powerful Ancient God¡¯s body. By cultivating to the ninth tier peak, one would be a rare adversary below the Element Gathering Realm,¡± Ye Feng recited the introduction to the Cultivation Technique. Since the Ancient God Bloodline in Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s body was rather thin, this ¡®Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refining Chapter¡¯ only included the first six tiers, but because Ye Feng possessed the System, it was directly perfected to the ninth tier. ¡°Sect Leader, I¡¯ve seeded!¡± At that moment, Qiao Jiaxi regained consciousness, discovered the Body Refining Technique exclusive to him in his mind, and was so joyful that he fell from the sky. Ye Feng quickly caught him, steadilynding on the peak of Misty Peak. ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Sect Leader, and thanks to the care from my fellow brothers and sisters, I, Jiaxi, will never forget this kindness!¡± Qiao Jiaxi immediately knelt down to Ye Feng and then thanked the other sect members. ¡°Stand up! From now on you must cultivate diligently, so that I, as Sect Leader, will be truly gratified,¡± Ye Feng advised. ¡°Yes,¡± Qiao Jiaxi nodded. ¡°You may all disperse!¡± Ye Feng waved his hand to disperse the disciples. He was about to walk into the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall to rest when he suddenly heard a prompt from the System. ¡°Ding, it has been detected that the Sect has its first Body Cultivation practitioner; the second phase of the Sect Leader¡¯s task is initiated!¡± Chapter 116: Sect Leader’s Second Phase Task Chapter 116: Sect Leader¡¯s Second Phase Task Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Is there a task?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s heart leapt with joy, and he hurriedly opened the task introduction panel. [Sect Leader¡¯s Second Phase Task] [Task Description: 1. Continue to lead Misty Sect to greatness, gaining universal admiration with a Sect Prestige Value breaking ten thousand; 2. Cultivate two Demon General Level Spiritual Beasts and seven High-rank Demon Soldier Level Spiritual Beasts; 3. Disciple assessment] [Task Duration: Three months] [Task Reward: Meridian Recurrence Pill¡Á3, Consolidating Origin Pill¡Á10, ¡°The Second Qi Sea, Lower Volume¡±, Third Grade Spell ¡°Heavenly Moon Strike¡±, Secret Technique ¡°Shared Hatred¡±, Special Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact¡Á1] [Note: Completing each task yields one Special Small Gift Pack. All three tasks must bepleted to obtain all of the above rewards at once] Upon seeing this, Ye Feng felt a bit perplexed. ¡°I thought the second phase task was to make a push for Star-Level Sect, but it turns out it¡¯s not. Could the requirements for a Star-Level Sect be that high?¡± Ye Feng inwardlyined. ¡°Misty Sect is currently just starting out as a High Ranked Sect, taking the first steps towards bing a Star-Level Sect; indeed, there is still a considerable gap,¡± the System exined. ¡°I see!¡± Ye Feng nodded. After some thought, Ye Feng felt that this made sense. If bing a Star-Level Sect were that easy, the three High Ranked Sects of Whitefloat City wouldn¡¯t still be subordinate to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. In total, Whitefloat City possessed a mysterious City Lord at the Fourth Layer of Element Gathering Realm, a Deputy City Lord of Element Gathering Realm, and the Element Gathering Realm Sect Leaders of the three High Ranked Sects, among other powerhouses. Combined, these forces were equivalent to an ordinary One-star Sect. Ye Feng stopped thinking about the Star-Level Sect and decided to progress step by step, so he opened the three task descriptions for the Sect Leader¡¯s second phase. The first item: Breaking the Sect Prestige Value of ten thousand. ¡°This is easy to understand, just increase our prestige. Currently, our Misty Sect¡¯s Prestige Points have already broken three thousand but still far from ten thousand,¡± Ye Feng murmured. The second item: Cultivating spiritual beasts. For this, Ye Feng was a bit troubled: ¡°At the current stage, Misty Sect only has eight spiritual beasts. Even if Brother thead advances to Demon General, the remaining seven spiritual beasts upgraded to High-rank Demon Soldiers still leaves one short of a Demon General Level Spiritual Beast.¡± ¡°What¡¯s more important is that we must wait for the Prestige Points to break ten thousand before the Spirit Beast Pavilion can amodate more spiritual beasts.¡± ¡°Overall, this task is quite challenging. Thepletion progress depends on the time taken to break ten thousand Prestige Points.¡± Thinking this, Ye Feng turned to the description of thest task. [Subtask: Disciple Assessment] [Description: A sect¡¯s growth is inseparable from its disciples¡¯ progress. Currently, the sect has a total of 12 disciples, including three Outer Sect Disciples and nine Registered Disciples.] [Task Requirement: The System will automatically assign tasks. Within three months, all Registered Disciples must eachplete a task to be promoted to Outer Sect; of the current three Outer Sect Disciples, at least one must pass the assessment to be promoted to Inner Sect Disciple.] Seeing this, Ye Feng realized there was a long list of introductions below. It listed the specialized tasks for the twelve disciples. Since this was a System task, each disciple¡¯s corresponding task had already been assigned, and upon Ye Feng¡¯s promation, they could begin execution. ¡°Among these three tasks, only thest one, the disciple assessment, isparatively simple, which can mostly bepleted within a month.¡± ¡°Moreover, when the disciples are out on missions, incidentally ying demons and exorcising evil boosts the Sect¡¯s Prestige Points as well¡ªit¡¯s killing several birds with one stone.¡± Thinking this, Ye Feng stood in front of a whiteboard and picked up a brush to write and illustrate. On the grassy peak of Misty Peak. Qiao Jiaxi was performing a peculiar action: standing in a horse stance, lifting a giant rock weighing a thousand catties with both hands, standing unyieldly solid. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om This was the first cultivation movement recorded in the ¡°Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refinement Chapter¡±. ¡°The first movement is very simple, which is to lift a huge stone that is at the limit of one¡¯s strength and maintain it for the duration of half an incense stick, and that will count as onepletion.¡± ¡°And I just need to persist for a hundred times to break through the limit again and advance to the secondyer of body refinement.¡± ¡°There are twelve hours in a day, and one hour is roughly equivalent to the time of two incense sticks burning, so if I practice day and night without eating or drinking, I can break through in at most three days!¡± ¡°Refine the body, refine the soul, to refine the body is to rise above others!¡± Qiao Jiaxi gritted his teeth and persevered, continually cheering himself on. After advancing to the firstyer of body refinement, his maximum strength had reached a thousand jin, so he asked Shi Lei for help in finding this giant stone on Misty Peak to begin the most arduous cultivation. ¡°Look at our little junior brother, so fierce! He has just reached the firstyer of body refinement, yet he can lift a thousand jin heavy stone.¡± ¡°He said that he needs toplete the stone-lifting refinement a hundred times before he can advance to the secondyer of body refinement, which is much harder than qi refinement.¡± Other disciples sat in front of the hall, watching Qiao Jiaxi cultivate, most of them filled with admiration. Even Huo Yunjie, who considered himself very diligent, conceded defeat this time. ¡°Eh, he¡¯s already started cultivating?¡± At this moment, Ye Feng walked out of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall and hung a whiteboard filled with writing on the wall, nodding in satisfaction upon seeing Qiao Jiaxi cultivating. ¡°Sect Leader, what is this?¡± The disciples crowded around upon seeing the whiteboard. ¡°This is the Disciple Mission Wall. From now on, you must take on these sect missions, which will serve as this Sect Leader¡¯s assessment of you,¡± said Ye Feng. ¡°We finally have missions?¡± Long Tianxing was the first to rush over and found his name. ¡°Long Tianxing: Registered disciple, must swiftly put a stop to his cousin Long Qitian¡¯s bullying of the weak, until Long Qitian repents. Uponpletion of the mission, one can be promoted to an outer sect disciple.¡± Long Tianxing read out his mission requirement. ¡°Your mission is kind of tough! It¡¯s not easy to make someone like Long Qitian repent,¡± Jia Ynmented, ¡°My mission is much simpler¡ªto grow fifty mature Vitality Grasses, and then I can be an outer sect disciple.¡± ¡°Look, apart from the eldest senior brother, the second senior brother, and the third senior sister, all of us are registered disciples,¡± Yan Ruyu pointed at the mission wall, sharing a new discovery. ¡°Correct!¡± Ye Feng finally spoke up, ¡°You all are just registered disciples. To advance to the outer sect, you¡¯ll need to undergo an assessment. As for Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie and Li Jiaojiao, they will be facing the inner sect disciple assessment.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, do we have any rewards afterpleting the missions?¡± Long Tianxing asked hopefully. Ye Feng stretched out his hand and patted Long Tianxing¡¯s head, saying, ¡°Of course there are rewards for the missions. As for what they are specifically, you¡¯ll find outter.¡± In fact, Ye Feng had not actually considered what the rewards would be. However, once he finished refining all the spirit mines into spiritual artifacts, it would be feasible to give one to each disciple. ¡°The missions are to bepleted within one month; arrange your time ordingly. I have nothing more to say,¡± concluded Ye Feng as he unfurled the recliner andy down at ease. The disciples gathered in front of the mission wall, searching for the tasks they needed toplete. ¡°Oh right, I haven¡¯t used today¡¯s small wish. System, I want to make a wish, just give me anything,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. The next moment, a red embroidered belly band appeared in Ye Feng¡¯s hand, emitting a fragrant scent, God knows where it came from. ¡°Dog System!¡± Ye Feng¡¯s mouth twitched. He tossed the red embroidered belly band like it was electrified, and itnded perfectly on top of the sleeping Brother thead. The whole process was very discreet, and the disciples didn¡¯t notice. After a moment of thought, Long Tianxing decided to head to Whitefloat City immediately to stop his cousin Long Qitian from continuing his misdeeds. Thus, he gave a respectful salute to Ye Feng and said, ¡°Sect Leader, I am going to carry out my mission.¡± Chapter 117 - 117 We, the Whitefloat Three Heroes, Can Achieve Great Things Chapter 117: We, the Whitefloat Three Heroes, Can Achieve Great Things Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Go,¡± Ye Feng waved his hand. Long Tianxing, upon receiving the response, immediately employed the ¡°Light Body Technique¡± and descended the mountain, gliding toward the direction of Whitefloat City. A momentter, Mo Ying approached Ye Feng and asked, ¡°Sect Leader, is my task to independently y a High-rank Demon Soldier Level Monster Beast?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Ye Feng nodded. These tasks were all provided by the System. After all, the ¡°Disciple Assessment¡± was the third item in the second phase of tasks for the Sect Leader. Ye Feng could only supervise; he could not directly determine the content of the tasks. But this actually pleased Ye Feng. Because he didn¡¯t need to rack his brains to arrange tasks for his disciples, he just needed to announce them. ¡°Disciple epts themand.¡± Mo Ying gave Ye Feng a fist and palm salute and was about to ride on her Breeze-riding Sword to seek out the troubling Demonic Beasts. ¡°Senior Sister Mo, wait a moment!¡± Yan Ruyu called out to Mo Ying and handed her a thumb-sized bamboo tube, ¡°Inside is filled with Spirit Spring Water and some of my Life Spirit Force. It might be able to help you.¡± ¡°Thank you, Junior Sister!¡± Mo Ying epted the bamboo tube, patted Yan Ruyu on the shoulder, and rode away on her sword. ¡°I also can¡¯t sit idle,¡± Li Jiaojiao rushed to the kitchen. Her task was to create a dish that could increase Cultivation Level, taking the first step toward bing a Spirit Chef. The other disciples also started to get busy. Seeing that everyone had a goal, Ye Feng breathed a sigh of relief. Shi Lei¡¯s task was to manage the Sect, acting like a brick within the Misty Sect, moving wherever he was needed. Thus, he began an all-around study of the Misty Sect to see where he could contribute most. Xia He and Qiu Ju¡¯s tasks were to assist Jia Yn in cultivating Spiritual Medicine and to take care of the feeding of the Spiritual Beasts in their spare time. Yan Ruyu¡¯s task was to cultivate Spiritual Medicine and heal at least one injured disciple. Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu¡¯s tasks were to study and cultivate. As for Qiao Jiaxi, who was thest to join as a Beginner, his task was to cultivate, aiming to break through to the sixth level of Body Refinement within three months. Huo Yunjie¡¯s task was swordy! Within three months, to master the Sword Drawing Technique ¡ª this was the task given by the System, and it suited Huo Yunjie just right. ¡°No woman in heart, the sword is drawn with divine part, first page of the sword manual, forget the one in your heart¡ But it seems the more I practice, the more wrong it feels!¡± Huo Yunjie stood on the mountaintop, lost in thought. Seeing this, Ye Feng smiled and said, ¡°Why not take a walk down the mountain? Or, use your sword to slice through the falling dead leaves?¡± Upon hearing this, Huo Yunjie felt as if the clouds had cleared to reveal the sun. He stood tall with his sword, ¡°Many thanks for the guidance, Sect Master Uncle!¡± With that, Huo Yunjie left the mountaintop. Beneath a tree over a dozen meters tall, the strong wind blew, and a dozen leaves fell. Huo Yunjie¡¯s eyes focused, his Cold Light Sword already drawn! ng! The de passed without touching a single leaf. ¡°Ah¡ This!¡± Huo Yunjie was dumbfounded. He had intended to split those dozen leaves with one stroke but found that he couldn¡¯t do it at all, not managing to hit a single leaf in the end. ¡°Junior Sister Mo Ying once said that I must calm my mind, and this may be the meaning implied in the first page of the sword manual,¡± Huo Yunjie reasoned as he began to sheath his sword, closed his eyes, and stood still, waiting for the wind toe. Whoosh! The strong wind howled, causing the leaves to collide with one another, and several dead leaves fell. Huo Yunjie held his breath, using his own breath to lock onto those few falling leaves, leaped into the air, and drew his sword at the same time. The Cold Light Sword carved a bizarre arc across the sky, slicing those few leaves in half. ¡°I¡¯m making progress!¡± Huo Yunjie was overjoyed, seizing the inspiration of the moment to continue practicing his swordy. Whitefloat City. Long Tianxing had returned. He wore a ck robe that concealed his silver hair, walking down the streets and inquiring with passersby, learning that Long Qitian was causing mischief outside the city. ¡°Cousin, don¡¯t lose your way!¡± Long Tianxing murmured to himself, employing the ¡°Light Body Technique¡± as he hurried off. Over ten miles south of Whitefloat City, there lies an ancient town named ¡°Dafeng.¡± All the merchant caravansing from the southern part would mostly stop in Dafeng Ancient Town for a while before entering the city the next day, thus the ce had gathered quite a few cultivators and passing merchants. At this moment, inside an inn. Long Qitian was seated at the table, with two ruffian-looking youths by his side. Like him, they were all at the peak of Qi Refinement Fifth Level. If Ye Feng were here, he would recognize these two. One of them was Li Hanshao! Ever since he was sent flying by Jia Yn¡¯s Vitality Bulletst time, Li Hanshao did not dare to continue his wrongdoings in Whitefloat City and turned to Dafeng Ancient Town instead, where he set up a gang and lived quitefortably. The other was Wu De, the Second Disciple of the middle-ranked Xuenyun Sect! On the day when Ye Feng was epting disciples at Hundred Sects za, both Wu De and Li Hanshao were present. Just then, Long Qitian spoke, ¡°Brother Li has established the Huanxiao Gang in Dafeng Ancient Town,manding several cultivators, dozens of mundane martial followers, and even captured a few wives; you are living quite the life.¡± Wu De also said, ¡°Yes, indeed enviable!¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to envy?¡± Li Hanshao was very frustrated as he mmed the table. ¡°Enough, let¡¯s stop beating around the bush. We, the ¡®Whitefloat Three Heroes,¡¯ have gathered together for what exactly?¡± Wu De perked up, turning his attention to the organizer, Long Qitian. ¡°I want to establish a legitimate Sect. After all, our petty squabbles amount to nothing,¡± Long Qitian lifted his chin, his eyes full of ambition. ¡°Just the three of us?¡± Wu De was stunned. ¡°Why not?¡± Long Qitian mmed the table, ¡°Even Ye Feng could turn a lower-ranked sect into a high-ranked sect. We, the ¡®Whitefloat Three Heroes,¡¯ are all talented individuals. Are you saying we can¡¯t even establish a lower-ranked sect?¡± ¡°We are only at the peak of Qi Refinement Fifth Level, while Ye Feng is the Chosen One, we can¡¯tpare to him!¡± Wu De waved his hands in dismissal. Every time Li Hanshao heard Ye Feng¡¯s name, he thought of Jia Yn, recalling the humiliation of being struck until his clothes were torn and lying in the shape of the character ¡°big¡± (´ó) in the street, he clenched his fists tightly. Then, Long Qitian said, ¡°We¡¯ll use Dafeng Ancient Town as our base to unify the small sects around here first and gradually expand our influence. Once we have enough silver taels, we¡¯ll exchange them for Spirit Stones, and then purchase mystical elixirs to enhance our cultivation levels.¡± ¡°And then?¡± asked Wu De again. ¡°And then? Once the three of us reach Qi Refinement Seventh Level, we¡¯ll pick a lower-ranked Sect outside Whitefloat City to challenge. After winning, we¡¯ll get the Sect Territory Deed, won¡¯t we?¡± Long Qitian smiled. ¡°Good n, let¡¯s do it!¡± Li Hanshao finally spoke up, remembering past events, he clenched his fist tightly, ¡°The ¡®Whitefloat Three Heroes¡¯ are definitely capable of achieving great things. As long as we join forces, we can seed!¡± ¡°Indeed, we can!¡± Long Qitian stood up, ¡°Then today, let¡¯s start by unifying the gangs in Dafeng Ancient Town.¡± Stirred by the other two, Wu De agreed to the action. Shortly after, the three, exuding the aura of peak Qi Refinement Fifth Level, followed by several cultivators of Qi Refinement First and Second Level, as well as dozens of martial artists, began to sweep through the gangs in the entire Dafeng Ancient Town. These gangs had hardly any cultivators and were just small factions of martial artists, incapable of resisting against three at the peak of Qi Refinement Fifth Level. In less than half an hour, most forces had been subdued, causing great turbulence in Dafeng Ancient Town, and striking fear into the hearts of the people. At this point, thest force named ¡°White Robe Sect,¡± an all-female faction with a Sect Leader who was a Qi Refinement Fifth Level practitioner, hade from a lower-ranked sect that had already disbanded. Boom! The gate of the White Robe Sect was broken, and Long Qitian, Li Hanshao, and Wu De stormed in, their entourage now grown to over a hundred people. ¡°What do you want?¡± The Sect Leader of the White Robe Sect was a beautiful middle-aged woman. She formed a spell with her hands, creating a protective shield in front of her, guarding the dozens of women disciples in white robes behind her. ¡°Join under this young master¡¯smand and you shall be spared!¡± Long Qitian dered loudly. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Looking at so many women, Li Hanshao¡¯s eyes were about to pop out, revealing a perverse smile: ¡°What a White Robe Sect, how did I never notice this ce before!¡± ¡°You scoundrels!¡± The Sect Leader of the White Robe Sect scolded. ¡°Cut the crap, just attack,¡± Wu De raised his palm and struck forward, turning it into a huge handprint. With a ¡°crack,¡± it shattered the shield set up by the Sect Leader of the White Robe Sect. Spurt! The Sect Leader of the White Robe Sect was injured, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. ¡°Sect Leader!¡± All the female disciples cried out, then red at Long Qitian and his group with anger. With a wave of his hand, Long Qitianmanded, ¡°Tie them all up!¡± ¡°Cousin, I advise you not to make a mistake!¡± Just then, a childish but angry voice came through, resonating throughout the entire Dafeng Ancient Town and catching everyone¡¯s attention. Chapter 121: Thousand Faces Demon Monarch vs Misty Sect Leader Chapter 121: Thousand Faces Demon Monarch vs Misty Sect Leader Trantor: 549690339 This was apletely unfamiliar person to Ye Feng. The man was dressed in ck, adorned with a goatee, and appeared to be around forty, his eyes filled with anger. His aura had already reached the Element Gathering Realm! ¡°Are you the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch?¡± Ye Feng spected the identity of the visitor, recalling Xin Guangxuan¡¯s words. ¡°Indeed, I am the Demon Monarch!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast wanted to say more, but noticed that the Deputy City Lord, Lu Shanyue, Nishang Pce Master, and over a hundred other powerful figures had flown over and gathered around, each exuding a formidable presence. The Deputy City Lord nced at the Shape-shifting Beast with displeasure and said, ¡°Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, I¡¯ve heard about your chaos in Whitefloat City, and although I haven¡¯t settled the score with you, you now dare to stir trouble at the Misty Sect, quite bold of you!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast immediately became furious, ¡°Ye Feng sent people to capture my subordinates, which is a p in my face, a p in the face of the Nanlu Demon Sect. I am here to seek justice; what¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Lu Shanyue smiled meaningfully and said, ¡°However, ording to rumors in Whitefloat City, it was you who deliberately let Long Qitian cause trouble in the city, drawing Long Tianxing¡¯s attention. This matter clearly seems to be a long-nned scheme of yours, aimed to use it as a pretext to challenge Sect Master Ye.¡± ¡°Nonsense!¡± roared the Shape-shifting Beast with eyes wide in anger. The Shape-shifting Beast felt wronged in his heart! He just wanted to say that they were overestimating him. He wasn¡¯t capable of such deep schemes; this was all just their wild guesswork! All he did was casually take in Long Qitian and two others, then retreated to his own cave to frolic with a few youngdies. As for what happenedter, it truly had nothing to do with him! Facing the authoritative gazes of the crowd, the Shape-shifting Beast seemed calm on the surface but was panicking inside. ¡°They seem to think of me as a scheming person; can someone tell me what to do? I¡¯m online now and in urgent need!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast howled internally. But soon, the Shape-shifting Beast squinted his eyes and thought to himself, ¡°I¡¯ve already established the Nanlu Demon Sect, why not take advantage of the situation to challenge Ye Feng? If I win, wouldn¡¯t there be plenty of beauties joining the Nanlu Demon Sect?¡± The thought of being able to changepanions daily, three hundred sixty-five days a year without a repeat, twisted the smile on the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s face. ¡°Hehehe¡¡± The Shape-shifting Beast suddenly lowered his head, with hands sped behind his back, and then slowly raised his chin, looking down his nose at people with a meaningful smile. ¡°Indeed! All of this was simply a little ploy by this Demon Monarch,¡± said the Shape-shifting Beast, turning to look at Ye Feng as his aura began to intensify, ¡°I¡¯ve heard you are the Chosen One, withmendable strength. Tonight, this Demon Monarch shall challenge you to witness what sets the fabled Chosen One apart.¡± As soon as these words were spoken, the entire ce was in an uproar. ¡°Sect Master Ye, this person¡¯s origins are mysterious; don¡¯t readily ept his challenge. Be wary of deceit,¡± warned Lu Shanyue. ¡°Indeed, don¡¯t be too trusting,¡± the Deputy City Lord shook his head. Ye Feng waved his hand and said, ¡°If it¡¯s just a normal sparring match, I can ept it.¡± He left unsaid another thought: Sect challenges, no! In a sect challenge, unless otherwise stated, the defeated party must hand over the Sect Territory Deed. And now, after a transformation of heaven and earth, Misty Peak possessed a Spirit Vein. It was too risky to put it on the line as a bet. As soon as Ye Feng agreed to the challenge, the Shape-shifting Beast immediatelyughed, ¡°Worthy of the Chosen One, to possess such courage. Unfortunately, you¡¯re destined to lose!¡± With that, the Shape-shifting Beast slowly turned around, leaving behind his cold silhouette, thinking to himself that today¡¯s show was certainly on point. Defeating Ye Feng would surely raise the reputation of the Nanlu Demon Sect to its peak. ¡°Tonight, south of Whitefloat City, this Demon Monarch awaits you!¡± Having finished, the Shape-shifting Beast stood with his hands behind his back and sped off toward the Nanlu Mountain Range at an extremely fast pace, leaving behind a crowd abuzz with discussion. ¡°Sect Master Ye, although it is a friendly match without any stakes, don¡¯t take it lightly. I have a feeling that this man is not simple; his aura is unfathomable,¡± Lu Shanyue reminded. ¡°I will proceed with caution,¡± nodded Ye Feng. The reason he epted this challenge was not because he had eaten too much, but rather, Ye Feng wanted to use this opportunity to publicly defeat the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch who had once shocked Whitefloat City. If sessful, the Sect Prestige Value would surely soar. ¡°Relying on ordinary means, it¡¯s not easy to increase the Prestige Points; I¡¯ll have to take advantage of these special opportunities. I wonder how strong the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch actually is; he shouldn¡¯t be too troublesome, should he?¡± pondered Ye Feng to himself. If the Shape-shifting Beast were truly powerful, he would have already disregarded the Deputy City Lord and other Element Gathering Realm powerhouses like Lu Shanyue to wreak havoc. ¡°Sect Master Ye, are you really going to ept the challenge?¡± asked the Deputy City Lord out loud, his voice still hoarse. ¡°Hmm,¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°Then you must be careful,¡± the Deputy City Lord warned with a hint of concern, then he and Lu Shanyue flew back to Whitefloat City. The Nishang Pce Master and people from various sects stopped mid-air, casting a meaningful nce at Ye Feng. Long Zhenchuan, carrying Long Qitian, paid his respects to Ye Feng with a bow. Soon, everyone had departed. Then, a bombshell news spread throughout Whitefloat City. Ye Feng had epted the challenge of the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch! The location was set to be on the open ground south of the city. Upon hearing the news, the crowd¡¯s love for excitement naturally came to the fore as they started preparing meals, and after eating, they surged towards the southern city gate. In just half an hour, tens of thousands had gathered outside the southern city gate, staking out the best spots to watch the duel. Misty Peak. The disciples surrounded Ye Feng, their faces filled with worry. ¡°Sect Master, this man is of unknown origin, and the challenge quite sudden. Are you really going to ept the challenge?¡± Jia Yn asked anxiously. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, what if you get injured?¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s eyes reddened with anxiety. ¡°If Sect Master gets hurt, I can heal you,¡± Yan Ruyu said, offering a bowl of Spirit Spring Water brimming with Life Spirit Force. Facing the disciples¡¯ concerns and care, Ye Feng was moved and said, ¡°As the Sect Leader, I cannot shy away from challenges from other sect masters. If I don¡¯t even dare to fight, I will surely beughed at by thousands.¡± Upon hearing this, all the disciples clenched their fists. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, should we call Yun Jie and Mo Ying back?¡± Shi Lei asked. ¡°No need, let them gain experience outside,¡± Ye Feng said, waving his hand and standing at the edge of the cliff, looking towards the Nanlu Mountain Range. Huo Yunjie, steering the Cold Light Sword, flew across the Nanlu Mountain Range, nning to head further south. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that there¡¯s a star-level sect in the south called the Divine Wind Sword Sect that specializes in the Sword Dao. I could go and observe,¡± he murmured to himself, elerating his pace. North bank of Fenhuo River, Yunxiao Great Forest. Mo Ying cut down a Middle-Rank Demon Soldier Level beast, gazing at this forest stretching hundreds of miles. With firm steps, she continued to venture deeper. Nanlu Mountain Range. The Shape-shifting Beast ringly scolded Wu De and Li Hanshao, who were kneeling on the ground, ¡°This is all your doing. If it weren¡¯t for your careless spreading of news, would this Demon Lord have been forced to make a move?¡± ¡°Sect Master, we admit our mistakes.¡± Wu De and Li Hanshao¡¯s faces were pale, their bodies cold as they kept kowtowing and begging for mercy. The Shape-shifting Beast huffed and, gazing toward Whitefloat City, said, ¡°However, you¡¯ve identally done something right, giving this demon a legitimate opportunity to make a move. As long as I defeat Ye Feng in public, countless beauties will surely fancy me and swarm to me, gaga!¡± Hearing the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s petty aspirations, Wu De and Li Hanshao exchanged looks, feeling like they¡¯d followed the wrong leader. They had thought that the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch had established the Nanlu Demon Sect with the ambition of creating a star-level force. Yet, all he desired were beauties! How thoughtless! Wishing to cry butcking the tears, Wu De and Li Hanshao seriously considered leaving the Nanlu Demon Sect. Time passed. The sun gradually set, finally disappearing below the horizon, leaving only a wide swath of crimson twilight in the sky. Misty Peak. Ye Feng nced at Brother thead still in slumber, then toward the open ground south of Whitefloat City, his eyes revealing a fighting spirit. Chapter 119: Founding Nanlu Demon Sect, The Fox Borrows the Tiger’s Fierceness Chapter 119: Founding Nanlu Demon Sect, The Fox Borrows the Tiger¡¯s Fierceness Trantor: 549690339 The Nanlu Mountain Range stretched for hundreds of miles. To its northwest was a peak approximately three thousand meters high, shrouded in mist and clouds all year round, with breathtaking scenery. Midway up the mountain, there was a cave abode. Long Qitian, Li Hanshao, and Wu De knelt in front of the cave, gazing reverentially at a middle-aged man with a mustache-split beard. ¡°Your two maids are quite pleasing. I, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, will reluctantly be the Supreme Elder of the force you¡¯re establishing,¡± said the Shape-shifting Beast, gently stroking his mustache-split beard with a satisfied smile. ¡°We¡¯ve seen the Supreme Elder!¡± The three of them knelt in unison, their eyes brimming with ecstasy. ¡°By the way, what¡¯s the name of the force you three are establishing?¡± the Shape-shifting Beast asked curiously, still fondling his beard. The three exchanged nces, their expressions odd. Because they hadn¡¯t actually thought of a name for the force they wanted to create. Seeing the constipated look on the faces of the Whitefloat Three Heroes, the Shape-shifting Beast harrumphed, ¡°It seems you three are unreliable, not even knowing what force you¡¯re building. You dare toe here and amuse me, you fools!¡± ¡°Spare our lives, Demon Lord!¡± The three of them hurriedly kowtowed, begging for mercy. Seeing this, the Shape-shifting Beast gently stroked his beard, looking over the splendidndscape before him, and felt a surge of boldness in his chest, ¡°Well then, since that¡¯s the case, I, the Demon Lord, will personally establish a force. It shall be called¡ the Nanlu Demon Sect! As for you three, you¡¯ll start off under mymand.¡± ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve seen the Sect Master!¡± The Whitefloat Three Heroes were filled with worry. Their initial n had been to have the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch serve as Supreme Elder and step in at crucial moments while they themselves would act as Sect Leaders, holding the real power. But now, their n to steal the roost had backfired, and not only had they failed to be the Sect Leader, but they had also inadvertentlymitted themselves to working for the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch. s! Thinking of this, the Whitefloat Three Heroes were on the verge of tears. ¡°What, you¡¯re not happy that I, the Demon Lord, have be the Sect Master?¡± Seeing the constipated looks on the trio¡¯s faces, the Shape-shifting Beast harrumphed coldly. The Whitefloat Three Heroes immediately kowtowed and said, ¡°No, we¡¯re delighted. Congrattions to the Sect Master, and we hope that the Sect Master¡¯s cultivation will advance further, leading us to take over Whitefloat City and create a true star-level force!¡± ¡°Why should we take over Whitefloat City?¡± The Shape-shifting Beast showed a look of doubt; he had seen the dangers of Whitefloat City before and did not dare to make trouble there. On hearing that they couldn¡¯t attack Whitefloat City, Long Qitian and the other two were dumbfounded. What was the point of establishing the Nanlu Demon Sect if they couldn¡¯t go into the city and strut their stuff? Seeing that the trio didn¡¯t speak, the Shape-shifting Beast waved his hand, ¡°Alright, you may go now. The Demon Lord wants to rest, heh heh heh!¡± After speaking, the Shape-shifting Beast blew a breath and sent Long Qitian and the others flying out, then proceeded deeper into the cave with a smile resembling that of a lecherous man. At the foot of the mountain. Long Qitian, Li Hanshao, and Wu De had nothing to say to each other. ¡°Li Hanshao, it was your lousy idea to invite the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch to be Supreme Elder. And what happened? We can¡¯t even be the Sect Leader now, and I lost my two maids in the process!¡± Long Qitian angrily shook his sleeve. Wu De paced back and forth, unsure of what to do next. Li Hanshao clenched his fists tightly, his head hung low; suddenly, he heard the roar of a tiger in the distance, and his eyes lit up. ¡°We haven¡¯t lost out after all!¡± he eximed. Wu De scratched his head, asking, ¡°What do you mean?¡± Li Hanshao revealed a cunning smile, ¡°Idiot! Don¡¯t you understand the principle of borrowing the tiger¡¯s fierceness? From now on, we¡¯ll act in the name of the Nanlu Demon Sect and dere that the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch is the Sect Master. Who would dare disrespect us?¡± After all, the Nanlu Demon Sect had already been established, and with the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch as Sect Master, they could leverage his reputation to get things done. ¡°Brilliant!¡± Realizing this, Long Qitian pped his hands together. Wu De raised his eyebrows before giving a thumbs up. Afterward, the three exchanged nces, each of them letting out a ¡°gaga gaga¡± bizarreugh. Whitefloat City. Long Tianxing, dressed in a ck robe. After inquiring for quite some time, he heard that Long Qitian had once visited a brothel named ¡°Liuxiang Pavilion,¡± so he decisively stepped inside. ¡°Oh! Young man, you¡¯re not old enough to be here, you shouldn¡¯te to this ce!¡± a female worker at Liuxiang Pavilion said in a coquettish voice. ¡°Sister, could you wear a bit more clothes? Aren¡¯t you afraid of catching a cold?¡± Long Tianxing eyed the woman, having never seen such a scene before, and suddenly swallowed hard. ¡°Giggle giggle giggle, you really are too young, you don¡¯t understand anything. Hurry along now, we can¡¯t do business with you.¡± The woman grabbed Long Tianxing¡¯s shoulder and started to push him outside. ¡°I¡¯m here to find someone!¡± Long Tianxing quickly exined his intention, ¡°I¡¯m looking for my cousin Long Qitian, to persuade him to repent and turn over a new leaf.¡± The patrons around, hearing this statement, thought Long Tianxing was trying to get Long Qitian to stoping to the brothel. They allughed and said, ¡°That guy is beyond redemption, a lost cause!¡± Long Tianxing assumed they meant that Long Qitian would never give up his evil ways, so he stamped his foot on the ground, unleashing the aura of Qi Refinement Level Six to intimidate everyone present, ¡°No, I can beat him into submission!¡± As soon as the words were spoken, the whole room fell silent. ¡°My goodness, he¡¯s an Immortal Master!¡± n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Many patrons were so frightened that they hid under the tables, shivering, and the scene suddenly descended into chaos. ¡°People of Liuxiang Pavilion, heed my words. From today onward, your establishment belongs to the Nanlu Demon Sect. Anyone who dares to disobey, step forward¡ Eh, it¡¯s you!¡± A familiar voice came from outside Liuxiang Pavilion. The person wasn¡¯t there yet, but the voice had already resonated throughout the establishment, yet it abruptly stopped before he could finish speaking. That was because Long Qitian, the speaker, was already standing in front of the entrance to Liuxiang Pavilion, and upon seeing Long Tianxing, his expression changed drastically. ¡°Long Tianxing, it¡¯s you again!¡± Wu De also appeared, pointing at Long Tianxing and cursing loudly. ¡°You people from the Misty Sect really are like bad pennies!¡± Li Hanshao too showed up at the scene, and upon seeing Long Tianxing, he was immediately filled with anger. ¡°It seems I didn¡¯t beat you into submission thest time!¡± Long Tianxing released a strong aura, and a Vitality Bullet sted out. ¡°Let¡¯s gang up and thrash him!¡± Long Qitian leaped into the air, first dodged the Vitality Bullet, then immediately cast a First Grade Spell known as Vajra Palm, his palm as tough as metal, striking toward Long Tianxing. Wu De and Li Hanshao attacked simultaneously, and the three of them, at the peak of Qi Refinement Level Five, took action together, creating blinding lights and fierce energy surges, which blew away the tables and chairs in Liuxiang Pavilion, sending everyone around flying haphazardly. Since the floor was covered in marble tiles, Long Tianxing was unable to use Earth Escape. Instead, he switched to using Binding Spirit Rope, twining the light rope around the wooden beams of the ceiling. With a strong pull, he ascended into mid-air. The Whitefloat Three Heroes lunged into empty space. Long Tianxing immediately seized the opportunity, firing a Vitality Bullet at each person, taking them all down, then used Binding Spirit Rope to entangle Long Qitian and the other two,pleting the ¡°Triple Kill¡± sessfully. ¡°We are disciples of the Nanlu Demon Sect, and the Sect Master is the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch. How dare you touch us, are you looking for death?¡± Li Hanshao screamed at the top of his lungs. ¡°Thousand Faces Demon Monarch!¡± The patrons around, upon hearing this, all turned pale with fear. ¡°Who is the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch?¡± Long Tianxing was stunned and turned to ask the crowd. ¡°Immortal Master, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch is a powerful being in the Element Gathering Realm; you really mustn¡¯t provoke him!¡± said a fat man d in a brocade robe with a look of reverence on his face. ¡°So, it¡¯s the Element Gathering Realm. Although that¡¯s very powerful, I am under the Sect Leader¡¯s orders¡ªI swear to make Long Qitian repent and reform or else, I will beat him into submission,¡± Long Tianxing said without hesitation and started beating Long Qitian relentlessly. ¡°Cousin, stop it, please!¡± ¡°Cousin, I know I was wrong, I will change!¡± ¡°Stop hitting me, it hurts!¡± ¡°Brother, you are the true brother, please stop!¡± No matter how piteously Long Qitian cried out, Long Tianxing did not cease his assault until he had beaten Long Qitian so severely that he was twitching at the corners of his mouth and frothing at the mouth. Chapter 120 - 120 The Misty Sect has gone too far in bullying me Chapter 120: The Misty Sect has gone too far in bullying me Trantor: 549690339 Watching Long Qitian being battered, Wu De and Li Hanshao both gulped nervously, their faces turning pale as if frostbitten eggnts, not daring to utter a single word. ¡°I will take you back to Misty Peak until you repent,¡± Long Tianxing said as he picked up Long Qitian, used the ¡°Light Body Technique¡±, and left, only leaving a crowd with shocked faces behind. ¡°Truly worthy of being a disciple from Misty Sect, such ferocity!¡± ¡°He even dared to strike the disciple of Thousand Faces Demon Lord. It looks like a battle between Thousand Faces Demon Lord and Sect Master Ye of the Misty Sect is inevitable now.¡± People in the Liuxiang Pavilion were discussing animatedly. Upon hearing the crowd¡¯s words, Wu De and Li Hanshao exchanged a nce, their faces shing with ecstasy, and said in unison, ¡°Yes! Let¡¯s use this opportunity to have the Sect Master take action, hurry, we must rush back to report the news!¡± The two of them struggled with great effort to free themselves from the light ropes, and then they bolted towards the Nanlu Mountain Range like unleashed puppies, tongues lolling, running wildly. The people in the Liuxiang Pavilion witnessed this spectacle, their expressions changing dramatically. ¡°Those two cultivators are going to summon the Thousand Faces Demon Lord!¡± ¡°Quick, spread the word!¡± The news began to spread throughout Whitefloat City. ¡°Are you saying that Thousand Faces Demon Lord has founded the Nanlu Demon Sect, and today, there was a dispute between a disciple of the Nanlu Demon Sect and a disciple of the Misty Sect?¡± ¡°Yes! The disciple of the Nanlu Demon Sect has already returned to the Nanlu Mountain Range and is asking for Thousand Faces Demon Lord to take action. It¡¯s bound to be a fight against Sect Master Ye of the Misty Sect!¡± ¡°What? Thousand Faces Demon Lord is going to challenge Sect Master Ye one-on-one?¡± ¡°Yes, it looks like the battle is about to begin soon!¡± The message kept spreading and slowly transformed into various strange versions. In the end, some even said that the Thousand Faces Demon Lord had deliberately let his disciple be captured by Long Tianxing to create an excuse to challenge Ye Feng. Some people even imed that Thousand Faces Demon Lord nned to elevate the Nanlu Demon Sect to a Star-level Sect, starting with devouring the Misty Sect. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng looked down at Long Qitian lying on the ground, who had been beaten to a pulp, unable to speak clearly. ¡°Who told you to beat him until he submits?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyelid twitched uncontrobly as he turned to ask Long Tianxing. With a serious face, Long Tianxing responded, ¡°Senior Sister Mo Ying once mentioned that for those who refuse to repent, the solution is to beat them until they submit.¡± Long Qitian lying on the ground wanted to cry, desperately wondering why Mo Ying had said such a thing, leading to him being beaten so miserably. In the Fuyun Gloomy Forest. Suddenly, Mo Ying sneezed, turning to look back at the fog-enshrouded Misty Peak with a slight frown. After a moment, she continued using the ¡°Light Body Technique¡± to navigate through the dense jungle, reaching the Fenhuo River at the northern boundary of the Fuyun Gloomy Forest. ¡°Crossing the Fenhuo River will lead to the Yunxiao Great Forest on the northern shore, where there should be High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts.¡± Mo Ying murmured to herself. Since leaving Misty Peak, she slowed her pace. Along the way, she was attacked by numerous demonic beasts, all of which she cut down with a single sword strike; regrettably, they were only Lower Rank Demon Soldiers, not meeting the requirements of her mission. Thus, Mo Ying set her sights on the more vast and more dangerous Yunxiao Great Forest. Ye Feng was unaware of Mo Ying¡¯s progress or where Huo Yunjie had gone after descending the mountain. At that moment, Ye Feng stood atop the peak, looking down at Long Qitian lying on the ground and wailing, he shook his head and said, ¡°A beating is only a superficial submission; deep down he¡¯s still defiant. It¡¯s useless.¡± Upon hearing this, Long Tianxing¡¯s face was full of worry, ¡°Sect Master, doesn¡¯t that mean my mission will not bepleted?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this is just the beginning, there is plenty of time,¡± Ye Feng waved his hand andy down again. ¡°Cousin, do you really have no intention of repenting?¡± Long Tianxing squatted down, patted Long Qitian on the head, and sighed. ¡°Repent my ass!¡± Long Qitian cursed inwardly, but outwardly he still feigned foaming at the mouth, trying to sneak away. Faced with Long Qitian¡¯s unrepentant nature, Long Tianxing was at a loss. At this moment, Shi Lei came running over excitedly, saying, ¡°Sect Master, I got it, as the eldest disciple of the sect, I should proactively share your worries, and as the sect expands, many things need to be arranged, such as building more housing and facilities.¡± Before the sound of his voice had faded, Ye Feng saw through the system panel that Shi Lei¡¯s mission progress had improved. This meant Shi Lei¡¯s intention was correct. ¡°Exactly, that¡¯s the way to do it!¡± Ye Feng praised, handing over a hundred lower-grade spirit stones to Shi Lei, ¡°Take these spirit stones and use them to develop the sect¡¯s facilities.¡± ¡°Got it!¡± Shi Lei immediately went down the mountain. Half a column of incenseter. Shi Lei entered the Jia Residence and met with Master Liu, talking about Misty Sect¡¯s ns to engage in major construction work and build more pavilions and halls. ¡°After your sect bes a high ranked sect, expanding is indeed necessary, considering the disciples will surely increase in the future, but, I have heard that the Nanlu Demon Sect Master, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, will challenge Sect Master Ye tomorrow. How can Shi Lei the Immortal Master still be in the mood for this?¡± said Master Liu with a serious face. N?v(el)B\\jnn At these words, Shi Lei stood frozen. ¡°Immortal Master Shi Lei wouldn¡¯t be unaware of this matter, would he?¡± Master Li looked at the uncertainty on Shi Lei¡¯s face and quickly asked. ¡°I really didn¡¯t know!¡± Shi Lei was a bit anxious, ¡°Master Li, what on earth is going on?¡± ¡°Just listen to me exin slowly¡¡± Master Li immediately told the most widely-spread version of the story in the city. On hearing that the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch deliberately allowed Long Qitian to be captured and used it as a reason to challenge Ye Feng, Shi Lei was greatly shocked and hurried back to Misty Peak to report. Nanlu Mountain Range. ¡°What? The Sect Master of Misty Sect, Ye Feng, ordered the capture of Long Qitian and even dares to demand that this Demon Lorde and pay for his release, how preposterous!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast red at Wu De and Li Hanshao, who were kneeling on the ground, pulling at his goatee in anger, then abruptly swept his sleeve and flew towards Misty Peak. On the way, the Shape-shifting Beast made no attempt to hide his powerful aura, which rmed the likes of Lu Shanyue and the Deputy City Lord of Whitefloat City, along with others from the Element Gathering Realm. ¡°The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch is heading to Misty Sect with tumultuous momentum. To prevent any idents, we must rush to support him immediately,¡± Lu Shanyue took the lead in leaving. Following him, the Deputy City Lord, the Sect Leaders of the three high-ranked sects, and various other Sect Leaders set out, all heading for Misty Peak. Meanwhile, at Misty Sect. Ye Feng, looking at Long Zhenchuan standing before him, said in confusion, ¡°Patriarch Long, are you saying you will take Long Qitian back home and discipline him personally, preventing him from joining the Nanlu Demon Sect?¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± Long Zhenchuan nodded, ¡°Moreover, please rest assured Sect Master Ye, I will definitely ensure my son is well-behaved.¡± ¡°But what is the situation with the Nanlu Demon Sect¡¡± Ye Feng scratched his head, filled with confusion. Not long after Shi Lei left the mountain, Long Zhenchuan came to visit, iming he would take Long Qitian home for discipline, and he would surely sever Long Qitian¡¯s connections with the Nanlu Demon Sect. He also requested that Ye Feng not harbor any resentment. Listening to these inexplicable words, Ye Feng felt bewildered. ¡°Misty Sect, you are simply too outrageous!¡± A piercing voice suddenly came through, like a thunderp exploding midair, stirring up a violent storm. Ignoring Long Zhenchuan and Long Qitian, Ye Feng leapt up into the sky to look at the middle-aged man with a goatee standing in the high air. Chapter 121: Thousand Faces Demon Monarch vs Misty Sect Leader Chapter 121: Thousand Faces Demon Monarch vs Misty Sect Leader Trantor: 549690339 This was apletely unfamiliar person to Ye Feng. The man was dressed in ck, adorned with a goatee, and appeared to be around forty, his eyes filled with anger. His aura had already reached the Element Gathering Realm! ¡°Are you the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch?¡± Ye Feng spected the identity of the visitor, recalling Xin Guangxuan¡¯s words. N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Indeed, I am the Demon Monarch!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast wanted to say more, but noticed that the Deputy City Lord, Lu Shanyue, Nishang Pce Master, and over a hundred other powerful figures had flown over and gathered around, each exuding a formidable presence. The Deputy City Lord nced at the Shape-shifting Beast with displeasure and said, ¡°Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, I¡¯ve heard about your chaos in Whitefloat City, and although I haven¡¯t settled the score with you, you now dare to stir trouble at the Misty Sect, quite bold of you!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast immediately became furious, ¡°Ye Feng sent people to capture my subordinates, which is a p in my face, a p in the face of the Nanlu Demon Sect. I am here to seek justice; what¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Lu Shanyue smiled meaningfully and said, ¡°However, ording to rumors in Whitefloat City, it was you who deliberately let Long Qitian cause trouble in the city, drawing Long Tianxing¡¯s attention. This matter clearly seems to be a long-nned scheme of yours, aimed to use it as a pretext to challenge Sect Master Ye.¡± ¡°Nonsense!¡± roared the Shape-shifting Beast with eyes wide in anger. The Shape-shifting Beast felt wronged in his heart! He just wanted to say that they were overestimating him. He wasn¡¯t capable of such deep schemes; this was all just their wild guesswork! All he did was casually take in Long Qitian and two others, then retreated to his own cave to frolic with a few youngdies. As for what happenedter, it truly had nothing to do with him! Facing the authoritative gazes of the crowd, the Shape-shifting Beast seemed calm on the surface but was panicking inside. ¡°They seem to think of me as a scheming person; can someone tell me what to do? I¡¯m online now and in urgent need!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast howled internally. But soon, the Shape-shifting Beast squinted his eyes and thought to himself, ¡°I¡¯ve already established the Nanlu Demon Sect, why not take advantage of the situation to challenge Ye Feng? If I win, wouldn¡¯t there be plenty of beauties joining the Nanlu Demon Sect?¡± The thought of being able to changepanions daily, three hundred sixty-five days a year without a repeat, twisted the smile on the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s face. ¡°Hehehe¡¡± The Shape-shifting Beast suddenly lowered his head, with hands sped behind his back, and then slowly raised his chin, looking down his nose at people with a meaningful smile. ¡°Indeed! All of this was simply a little ploy by this Demon Monarch,¡± said the Shape-shifting Beast, turning to look at Ye Feng as his aura began to intensify, ¡°I¡¯ve heard you are the Chosen One, withmendable strength. Tonight, this Demon Monarch shall challenge you to witness what sets the fabled Chosen One apart.¡± As soon as these words were spoken, the entire ce was in an uproar. ¡°Sect Master Ye, this person¡¯s origins are mysterious; don¡¯t readily ept his challenge. Be wary of deceit,¡± warned Lu Shanyue. ¡°Indeed, don¡¯t be too trusting,¡± the Deputy City Lord shook his head. Ye Feng waved his hand and said, ¡°If it¡¯s just a normal sparring match, I can ept it.¡± He left unsaid another thought: Sect challenges, no! In a sect challenge, unless otherwise stated, the defeated party must hand over the Sect Territory Deed. And now, after a transformation of heaven and earth, Misty Peak possessed a Spirit Vein. It was too risky to put it on the line as a bet. As soon as Ye Feng agreed to the challenge, the Shape-shifting Beast immediatelyughed, ¡°Worthy of the Chosen One, to possess such courage. Unfortunately, you¡¯re destined to lose!¡± With that, the Shape-shifting Beast slowly turned around, leaving behind his cold silhouette, thinking to himself that today¡¯s show was certainly on point. Defeating Ye Feng would surely raise the reputation of the Nanlu Demon Sect to its peak. ¡°Tonight, south of Whitefloat City, this Demon Monarch awaits you!¡± Having finished, the Shape-shifting Beast stood with his hands behind his back and sped off toward the Nanlu Mountain Range at an extremely fast pace, leaving behind a crowd abuzz with discussion. ¡°Sect Master Ye, although it is a friendly match without any stakes, don¡¯t take it lightly. I have a feeling that this man is not simple; his aura is unfathomable,¡± Lu Shanyue reminded. ¡°I will proceed with caution,¡± nodded Ye Feng. The reason he epted this challenge was not because he had eaten too much, but rather, Ye Feng wanted to use this opportunity to publicly defeat the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch who had once shocked Whitefloat City. If sessful, the Sect Prestige Value would surely soar. ¡°Relying on ordinary means, it¡¯s not easy to increase the Prestige Points; I¡¯ll have to take advantage of these special opportunities. I wonder how strong the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch actually is; he shouldn¡¯t be too troublesome, should he?¡± pondered Ye Feng to himself. If the Shape-shifting Beast were truly powerful, he would have already disregarded the Deputy City Lord and other Element Gathering Realm powerhouses like Lu Shanyue to wreak havoc. ¡°Sect Master Ye, are you really going to ept the challenge?¡± asked the Deputy City Lord out loud, his voice still hoarse. ¡°Hmm,¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°Then you must be careful,¡± the Deputy City Lord warned with a hint of concern, then he and Lu Shanyue flew back to Whitefloat City. The Nishang Pce Master and people from various sects stopped mid-air, casting a meaningful nce at Ye Feng. Long Zhenchuan, carrying Long Qitian, paid his respects to Ye Feng with a bow. Soon, everyone had departed. Then, a bombshell news spread throughout Whitefloat City. Ye Feng had epted the challenge of the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch! The location was set to be on the open ground south of the city. Upon hearing the news, the crowd¡¯s love for excitement naturally came to the fore as they started preparing meals, and after eating, they surged towards the southern city gate. In just half an hour, tens of thousands had gathered outside the southern city gate, staking out the best spots to watch the duel. Misty Peak. The disciples surrounded Ye Feng, their faces filled with worry. ¡°Sect Master, this man is of unknown origin, and the challenge quite sudden. Are you really going to ept the challenge?¡± Jia Yn asked anxiously. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, what if you get injured?¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s eyes reddened with anxiety. ¡°If Sect Master gets hurt, I can heal you,¡± Yan Ruyu said, offering a bowl of Spirit Spring Water brimming with Life Spirit Force. Facing the disciples¡¯ concerns and care, Ye Feng was moved and said, ¡°As the Sect Leader, I cannot shy away from challenges from other sect masters. If I don¡¯t even dare to fight, I will surely beughed at by thousands.¡± Upon hearing this, all the disciples clenched their fists. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, should we call Yun Jie and Mo Ying back?¡± Shi Lei asked. ¡°No need, let them gain experience outside,¡± Ye Feng said, waving his hand and standing at the edge of the cliff, looking towards the Nanlu Mountain Range. Huo Yunjie, steering the Cold Light Sword, flew across the Nanlu Mountain Range, nning to head further south. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that there¡¯s a star-level sect in the south called the Divine Wind Sword Sect that specializes in the Sword Dao. I could go and observe,¡± he murmured to himself, elerating his pace. North bank of Fenhuo River, Yunxiao Great Forest. Mo Ying cut down a Middle-Rank Demon Soldier Level beast, gazing at this forest stretching hundreds of miles. With firm steps, she continued to venture deeper. Nanlu Mountain Range. The Shape-shifting Beast ringly scolded Wu De and Li Hanshao, who were kneeling on the ground, ¡°This is all your doing. If it weren¡¯t for your careless spreading of news, would this Demon Lord have been forced to make a move?¡± ¡°Sect Master, we admit our mistakes.¡± Wu De and Li Hanshao¡¯s faces were pale, their bodies cold as they kept kowtowing and begging for mercy. The Shape-shifting Beast huffed and, gazing toward Whitefloat City, said, ¡°However, you¡¯ve identally done something right, giving this demon a legitimate opportunity to make a move. As long as I defeat Ye Feng in public, countless beauties will surely fancy me and swarm to me, gaga!¡± Hearing the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s petty aspirations, Wu De and Li Hanshao exchanged looks, feeling like they¡¯d followed the wrong leader. They had thought that the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch had established the Nanlu Demon Sect with the ambition of creating a star-level force. Yet, all he desired were beauties! How thoughtless! Wishing to cry butcking the tears, Wu De and Li Hanshao seriously considered leaving the Nanlu Demon Sect. Time passed. The sun gradually set, finally disappearing below the horizon, leaving only a wide swath of crimson twilight in the sky. Misty Peak. Ye Feng nced at Brother thead still in slumber, then toward the open ground south of Whitefloat City, his eyes revealing a fighting spirit. Chapter 122 - 122 I Have the Ability to Change in a Thousand Ways Chapter 122: I Have the Ability to Change in a Thousand Ways Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Set off!¡± At Ye Feng¡¯smand, everyone followed closely behind him, except for Brother thead who was still sleeping and Mo Ying and Huo Yunjie who were out gaining experience. Nanlu Mountain Range. The Shape-shifting Beast soared into the sky, heading towards the agreed battleground. South of Whitefloat City. The Deputy City Lord, Lu Shanyue, the Nishang Pce Master, the Sect Leader of the Tyrant de Sect, and the Sect Leader of the Feathers Sect, all from the Element Gathering Realm, stood atop the city wall, waiting in silence. Below the city wall, over two hundred thousand onlookers had already gathered. Some had even set up tables and chairs, drinking tea as they waited. ¡°Peanuts, sunflower seeds, and ck tea for sale in the front row. Does any fellow Daoist need any?¡± ¡°No need, don¡¯t block the front!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t need anything, then be quiet!¡± ¡°Why are you shouting at me?¡± Simrmotions asionally broke out. At that moment, a sharp-eyed cultivator spotted someone flying through the sky and immediately shouted, ¡°They¡¯re here!¡± The others looked in the direction of the voice, and saw Ye Feng and the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch arriving simultaneously on the open ground south of the city, facing each other from a distance of several dozen meters. ¡°Everyone¡¯s here!¡± ¡°Is it starting?¡± The crowd widened their eyes, not wanting to miss any detail of the impending sh. In Whitefloat City, it wasn¡¯t often that one could witness a spar between Element Gathering Realm powerhouses. Such an opportunity was rare indeed. ¡°The bonfire, ignite!¡± The Deputy City Lord formed hand seals with both hands, and mes appeared at his fingertips, which he directed towards several dozenrge water jars on the ground. Bang! The jars contained charcoal soaked in kerosene, which now ignited into roaring mes as they were sparked. ¡°Does this battle need a defined arena boundary?¡± The Deputy City Lord inquired. ¡°No need,¡± Ye Feng shook his head. ¡°This Demon Monarch doesn¡¯t need it either,¡± dered the Shape-shifting Beast with folded arms. ¡°Very well,¡± nodded the Deputy City Lord. With a wave of his hand, he sent the dozens of ming water jars flying out, positioning them around the open space spanning several hundred meters, illuminating the entire area. ¡°You may begin,¡± he said. After speaking, the Deputy City Lord sat down on the city wall. The audience held their breath, waiting for Ye Feng and the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch to make their move. Within the Misty Sect¡¯s camp, disciples sped their hands tightly, their small faces filled with tension, while the Spiritual Beasts like the Iron w Dragon Eagle dared not make a sound. ¡°Ye Feng, even though this Demon Monarch has only recently entered the Element Gathering Realm, I have mastered many profound spells. Crushing you will be as easy as flicking my finger!¡± With his hands behind his back, the Shape-shifting Beastughed loudly, already hovering above the ze-lit clearing. Then, he was choked by the dense smoke. ¡°Cough cough¡ what the hell is this crap!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s aura surged, and all the thick smoke was suddenly forced to spread outward in a ring shape, creating a fierce whirlwind that incidentally extinguished all the mes in the water jars. Everyone felt the immense pressure and looked solemn. Ye Feng remained silent, reaching the high sky to face off against the Shape-shifting Beast. ¡°Ye Feng, you can still maintain a shred of dignity if you admit defeat now. Otherwise, once this Demon Monarch unleashes my aura, I will send you crashing to the ground!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes bright as the starry sky. As he spoke these imposing words, he immediately attracted the admiring gazes of many women. ¡°Are you going to fight or not?¡± Ye Feng was getting impatient. ¡°Since you¡¯re so eager to lose, this Demon Monarch will grant you your wish right away!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast blew forcefully, conjuring a chilling windstorm mixed with thick smoke, reminiscent of a giant hand swatting at Ye Feng. ¡°Such a profound spell!¡± the crowd eximed in admiration. Ye Feng flicked his finger, channeling ny percent of his Heroic Spirit Power to collide with the giant hand of ck smoke, and both forces dispersed simultaneously, neither gaining the upper hand. ¡°Hmph!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast raised an eyebrow, thinking that Ye Feng did have some skill and wouldn¡¯t be easily defeated. ¡°Sect Master Ye is indeed the Chosen One, his mastery over the Heroic Spirit Power has reached the stage of moving it as if it were his own limb,¡± Lu Shanyue said as he lightly stroked his beard in praise. The Deputy City Lord smiled. The remaining three Element Gathering Realm cultivators remained expressionless. In the eyes of the Nishang Pce Master, Ye Feng and the Shape-shifting Beast indeed possessed considerable strength. Even though they had just entered the Element Gathering Realm, they were not much weaker than her. ¡°Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, use whatever tricks you have up your sleeve!¡± Ye Feng called out across the distance. He possessed not only Heroic Spirit Powerparable to the first level of the Element Gathering Realm but also physical strength of the same level. Once he unleashed his full power, even facing someone like Lu Shanyue, at the second level of the Element Gathering Realm, he would still have the strength to fight. ¡°To deal with you, a storm is sufficient,¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch disdainfully snorted, thrusting his hands forward and summoning another storm. With one palm strike, Ye Feng sted the storm apart and then, taking the initiative, elerated forward, hurling a punch towards the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about getting close!¡± Seeing through Ye Feng¡¯s intent, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch continuously dodged, his hands moving rapidly, unleashing numerous storms capable of shattering boulders, but all were dispersed by Ye Feng using the Heroic Spirit Power. The two sides were immediately locked in a stalemate. ¡°How strange, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch keeps reverting to the same storm tactic¨Dcould it be that this is all he knows?¡± ¡°Apart from the Heroic Spirit Power, Sect Master Ye seems to have no other means either!¡± ¡°Both are new to the Element Gathering Realm. It¡¯s normal for them to have a limited arsenal of techniques, but even if their methods are simple, it¡¯s not something those of us in the Qi Refining Realm canpare with.¡± The sect leaders from the various sects discussed among themselves. Although they felt that Ye Feng and the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯sbat techniques were basic, they were certain they wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand a single move if they were the ones facing the fight. ¡°I get it! Aside from boasting, it seems you have no other talents,¡± Ye Feng, despite being an involved party, wasn¡¯t confused and was able to analyze the battlefield. It didn¡¯t take him long to see through the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s pattern. In Ye Feng¡¯s view, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s boastfulness was indeed exceptional; normally, he would just use the storm against his opponents. It looked strong, but in reality, he only knew that one move, meaning he always exerted his full strength and had no other methods at his disposal. ¡°It does seem like it!¡± ¡°This Thousand Faces Demon Monarch appears to be just a big talker with very little real skill.¡± The onlookers at the scene were immediately abuzz. ¡°Nonsense! The depth of this Demon Lord is not something you can fathom,¡± The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, having been exposed, exploded with rage, retreating to a distance and staring at Ye Feng with a cold expression, ¡°Since you, boy, are so arrogant, this Demon Lord will let you witness my true power!¡± No sooner had the words left his mouth than the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch brought his hands together, grasping a sharp long de and, with a whoosh,unched a sneak attack on Ye Feng. ¡°Resorting to sneak attacks, shameless!¡± ¡°Bullying our sect leader for not having a Spiritual Artifact, even more shameless!¡± The disciples of the Misty Sect scolded in unison. The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch sneered, ¡°A bunch of shortsighted fools. What I possess is the ability to change endlessly. What do you know?¡± Having said that, he had already closed in on Ye Feng. The long de drew a shining arc through the air and chopped down sharply. Ye Feng quickly backpedaled, dodging the strike. ¡°You think you can dodge? It doesn¡¯t matter if I let you run for a while because this Demon Lord¡¯s de can extend indefinitely!¡± The Thousand Faces Demon Monarchughed heartily. The next moment, under the shocked gazes of the audience, the long de suddenly expanded in size, stretching to several dozen meters in length and stabbing towards Ye Feng. ¡°What kind of technique is this?¡± Ye Feng continued to dodge, shocked in his heart. Although his own body was very strong, Ye Feng dared not recklessly withstand an attack by a Spiritual Artifact of unknown grade. N?v(el)B\\jnn In his judgment, this forty-meter-long de was definitely a middle-grade Spiritual Artifact, likely beyond his ability to defend against. ¡°Damn it! How can you dodge so well?¡± The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, shing eighteen times in a second and missing every one, began to lose hisposure. Controlling the forty-meter de, he made it swell in the shocked gazes of more than two hundred thousand people, transforming into a gigantic hammer! Boom! The attack range of the hammer was vast, and Ye Feng, unable to dodge in time, was struck and sent flying dozens of meters, nearly crashing to the ground. All of a sudden, the situation turned unfavorable for Ye Feng! Chapter 123: So You’re a Shape-shifting Beast, I Attack Chapter 123: So You¡¯re a Shape-shifting Beast, I Attack Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Sect Master!¡± The disciples were shocked to see Ye Feng almost fall to the ground. The Deputy City Lord, Lu Shanyue, Xin Guangxuan, and others all looked worried. ¡°Flesh and blood beings, bearing the might of this hammer from the Demon Lord, must be shattered to pieces, right?¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch said while holding a hammer that was dozens of meters long, letting out a ¡°gaga¡± cackle. ¡°The Demon Lord is invincible!¡± From the distance, Li Hanshao and Wu Dey on the branches, shaking the tree limbs, and shouted to cheer on. However, Ye Fengnded on the ground, patted his chest, and found that he was unharmed. That hammer seemed potent, but that was about it. ¡°Is it because my body is strong so I withstood it?¡± Ye Feng blinked. ¡°You¡¯re actually unharmed?¡± Seeing that Ye Feng was without a single injury, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s eyes bulged with shock, his face filled with disbelief. ¡°You¡¯re not that impressive either!¡± Ye Fengughed, beckoning towards the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch with a hook of his finger, his intention clear without words. ¡°I¡¯ll smash you to death!¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch bellowed, both hands gripping the hammer handle, and exerted all his strength to smash down on Ye Feng. ¡°Nine Heavens Thunder Kick!¡± Ye Feng stood on the ground, bent over with knees bent, and pushed off with all his might, his entire body shooting up like an unsheathed sword into the sky, punching at the giant hammer and roaring, ¡°Earth-Piercing Fist!¡± Boom! The seemingly indestructible hammer was dented in by Ye Feng¡¯s punch and then shattered into a cloud of white mist, dissipating into thin air. ¡°What kind of spell is this?¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch sucked in a breath of cold air, not out of horror, but because it hurt! His true form was that of a Shape-shifting Beast. After breaking through to be a Lower Rank Demon General with the aid of ten Blood Spirit Pills, the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s talent had improved further, able to morph into any shaped object, and it was no longer limited to white but could change into any color. In this form, the Shape-shifting Beast could impersonate anyone or utilize its talent to transform into things like a forty-meter de, a hammer, and could even be a lump of excrement¡ªit wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to call it infinitely variable. But the problem was, anything shaped from it was connected to the beast¡¯s body, and breaking it hurt! ¡°When throwing the punch, why did I feel like Sect Master Ye¡¯s power doubled, reaching the secondyer of the Element Gathering Realm?¡± Lu Shanyue stopped twiddling his beard, furrowed his thick brows, his eyes brimming with confusion. Ye Feng hovered in the air, silent. Just now, he hadbined his physical strength with the Heroic Spirit Power, which he currently considered his strongest move, yet the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch was still standing. ¡°Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, I want to see how long you can hold out.¡± Ye Fengunched another attack. ¡°You¡¯re already defeated!¡± The Demon Lord flickered, turning into a ck mist, vanishing into the night. The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch was clever. The reason he chose to battle Ye Feng at night was because he had one final trick, which was to transform into mist and start changing color, thereby obtaining a temporary invisibility through the environment. ¡°Where did he go?¡± Ye Feng frowned. Everyone else also lost their perception of the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, even if people like the Deputy City Lord and Lu Shanyue extended their Spiritual Sense, they could not detect him. At that moment, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch was as if he hadpletely disappeared. Ye Feng stood in mid-air, looking around, but was unable to spot where the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch had gone. ¡°Too bad I can¡¯t cast spells, otherwise using ¡®All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡¯ should still be somewhat helpful in this situation.¡± Ye Feng inwardlymented, sighing over hisck of Spiritual Energy. Thud! A dull blow struck Ye Feng on the head, throwing him more than a dozen meters away, suspended in the air. Hurriedly turning his head to look, he still couldn¡¯t find the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch. ¡°The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch actually used a stealth spell, appearing at the crucial moment to strike Sect Master Ye with a blow,¡± Lu Shanyue deduced. Regrettably, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch was too cunning; once he appeared and struck, he would flee without lingering. Ye Feng rubbed the back of his head, feeling the pain from the strike. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that his body was exceptionally strong,parable to a Spiritual Artifact, any other Element Gathering Realm Qi Refinement cultivator would likely have suffered a bloody injury by now. Thud! It was another dull blow. Ye Feng staggered from the impact, took a deep breath, his eyes full of rage, wishing that he could pin the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch to the ground and give him a good beating. ¡°Ye Feng, by the time I unleash this move, you have already lost, gahaha!¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarchughed maniacally. Even though his mouth was merry, the Demon Monarch¡¯s heart was also filled with vexation. He had struck twice with his staff, but Ye Feng seemed unscathed, while he himself was shaken to the point of feeling some pain. ¡°Could it be that this battle willst until dawn?¡± N?v(el)B\\jnn The onlookers nced at the sky, unable to help but murmur. The disciples of the Misty Sect lined up, their faces filled with worry, especially Long Tianxing, who clung to Shi Lei in fright. In the darkness. Ye Feng scratched his head and spected whether the Demon Monarch could actually be a monster. If he were human, how could he have such eerie methods? With that thought, Ye Feng subconsciously activated the ¡°Scouting¡± function of the Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯s second stage. Wherever his gazended, the glowing figures were demonic beasts. Just as expected! Ye Feng saw arge cluster of glowing ck mist not far from him that appeared very sinister, and within his sight, several lines of text appeared. [Shape-shifting Beast: Lower Rank Demon General] [Talent: Thousand Transformations] [Note: Fully transformed, possesses the strength of the Element Gathering Realm¡¯s firstyer, self-proimed ¡°Thousand Faces Demon Monarch,¡± with immense potential.] ¡°This guy really isn¡¯t human!¡± Ye Feng was overjoyed. He kept the ¡°Scouting¡± ability active and deliberately turned around, positioning his side to the rear towards the Demon Monarch, waiting for his strike. The next moment, a ck staff surged in a surprise attack, but Ye Feng was prepared; he caught the staff with one hand and quickly unleashed nine punches with the other. ¡°Wow!¡± The Demon Monarch, with his dinner almost vomiting out, stumbled backward. He quickly transformed into a mist to continue hiding. ¡°The tables have turned!¡± The spectating crowd boiled with excitement. Ye Feng had just inflicted a wound on the Demon Monarch in an instant! ¡°Was it a coincidence?¡± murmured the Sect Leader of the Tyrant de Sect. The other Element Gathering Realm experts also showed signs of surprise. Facing the powerful hiding technique of the Demon Monarch, even those with one or two levels higher cultivation could only be forced to defend. Yet, Ye Feng was able to counterattack! The five Element Gathering Realm experts present had to admit that in this respect, they were no match for Ye Feng. ¡°Lad, that was surely just luck, but you can¡¯t always be this lucky,¡± the Demon Monarch said unwillingly. ¡°I am the Chosen One, my luck has always been good.¡± With that, Ye Feng took the initiative to attack and sted a mass of ck mist away. Feeling pain, the Demon Monarch eximed in shock, ¡°Impossible, you can¡¯t find me, this¡¡± Before he could finish, Ye Feng had already pursued, grabbing the ck mist and beating it fiercely, causing the Demon Monarch to howl miserably and start running away. ¡°Do you submit?¡± Ye Feng asked while continuing to beat him. ¡°This Demon Monarch doesn¡¯t submit!¡± The Demon Monarch felt that he could still hold on a bit longer and began flying in circles in the sky, trying to shake off Ye Feng. ¡°Then I¡¯ll keep beating you!¡± Ye Feng continued the chase and the assault. Meanwhile, at the peak of Misty Peak. Brother thead, who was lying on the ground, surged with energy, and a wild wind swept across the peak. Fortunately, the defense function of the Five Elements Continuous Array activated automatically, calming the turbulence. The next moment, Ye Feng discovered that his physical strength had doubled! ¡°Did Brother thead seed in his breakthrough?¡± Ye Feng guessed, but regardless of the reason, he threw a punch at the Demon Monarch. Thump! This blow, with doubled power, finally overwhelmed the Demon Monarch. He could no longer maintain his mist form, consolidated into a human figure, and crashed to the ground with a ¡°bang,¡± foaming at the mouth. ¡°Won¡ we won?¡± Everyone watching this sudden turn of events was bbergasted. Chapter 124: Prestige Points Break Ten Thousand, Spirit Beast Pavilion Third Tier Chapter 124: Prestige Points Break Ten Thousand, Spirit Beast Pavilion Third Tier Trantor: 549690339 No one expected Ye Feng to defeat the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch in such a manner. Before the battle, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch talked a big game, his momentum like a rainbow, and everyone believed his strength to be terrifying. In contrast, Ye Feng was too low-profile, most likely doomed to defeat. Yet who knew that the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, while talking the biggest game, would take the hardest beating, and ultimately, be sted to the ground by Ye Feng¡¯s punch. ¡°I seemed to have felt that Sect Master Ye¡¯s punching power doubled just now, how is that possible?¡± the Deputy City Lord furrowed his brows. ¡°Could it be that Sect Master Ye has gained more blessings from the Heroic Spirit Power, and as a result, his strength has risen to the standard of the secondyer of the Element Gathering Realm?¡± Lu Shanyue stroked his beard, specting in this direction. ¡°Sect Master mighty!¡± The Misty Sect disciples finally rxed their tense hearts, and Long Tianxing also hopped down from Shi Lei, patting his chest. Compared to the disciples of the Misty Sect, Wu De and Li Hanshao, who were watching the battle from a tree, were dumbfounded. ¡°The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch lost?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡± The two of them still couldn¡¯t believe it. That was the Sect Master of the Nanlu Demon Sect! While they were watching, they had witnessed first-hand the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s eerie methods, his strength indeed formidable. In singlebat, he could absolutely crush the leaders of Nishang Pce, Tyrant de Sect, and Feathers Sect. Yet in the end, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch lost! On the ground. The corners of the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s mouth twitched continuously, and blood spilled out. His entire body was ¡°syed¡± into the soil, his mouth opening and closing, not knowing what to say. ¡°How could I lose?¡± The thought filled the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s mind. Ye Fengnded on the ground, ¡°Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, you¡¯ve lost!¡± In that moment, silence fell over the entire arena. Even if the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch wouldn¡¯t admit it, the oue of this battle was clear, and whether he acknowledged it or not, it no longer mattered. ¡°You¡¯re ruthless!¡± After struggling for a long time, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch still didn¡¯t shout ¡°No, I haven¡¯t lost.¡± Instead, he climbed out of the dirt, pointed at Ye Feng, and spat out these three words. Afterward, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch left in a cloud of dust. Wow! The audience suddenly erupted. Ye Feng won! Although they did not understand how Ye Feng managed to pinpoint the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s position and start a counterattack, the onlooking crowd cared more about the result. [Sect Prestige Points +457] [Sect Prestige Points +632] In just a short while, the prestige points of the Misty Sect had soared from three thousand to nearly twice that, approaching seven thousand, and were still rapidly increasing. Ye Feng had never felt this happy before. Tonight, there were more than two hundred thousand spectators. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om To Ye Feng, even if only one-twentieth of the onlookers acknowledged the Misty Sect, their prestige points could break ten thousand. ¡°When the Spirit Beast Pavilion is promoted to the third tier, I¡¯ll go subdue the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch and see if he can be tamed as the ninth Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself, looking in the direction where the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch had fled. If sessful, the first two parts of the second stage of the Sect Master¡¯s task would be essentiallypleted. Not far away. Long Qitian was kneeling on the ground, his fingers like hooks, digging into the soil, his gaze flickering. ¡°Why is Ye Feng so strong!¡± ¡°Even the Demon Lord has lost, and I cannot ept it!¡± ¡°I still want to create a star-level force, but why does it always go against my wishes?¡± Long Qitian banged his head against the ground and began to cry. Standing behind him, Long Zhenchuan gently patted his back, speaking solemnly, ¡°My son, sometimes when one road is blocked, you should choose another. Tian Xing is right, you should acknowledge your faults and take the right path.¡± After speaking, Long Zhenchuan let out a long sigh. Long Qitian looked up at his father, noticing the slightly graying temples. Recalling the loving face of his father in his youth, those eyes that held such high hopes for him, and then looking at the mess he was now, Long Qitian¡¯s eyes reddened even more, and he wept profusely. ¡°Dad, I was wrong!¡± In the end, Long Qitian threw himself into Long Zhenchuan¡¯s arms and burst into loud sobs. ¡°To know one¡¯s mistakes and to change one¡¯s ways is the greatest virtue. First thing tomorrow, you will leave Whitefloat City and cultivate properly under an old friend of mine,¡± Long Zhenchuan said, patting Long Qitian on the shoulder. Dozens of meters away. Ye Feng was surrounded by Misty Sect disciples and numerous cultivators, with countless congrattory voices in his ears. ¡°Ding, registered disciple Long Tianxing¡¯s personal task has beenpleted; he may be promoted to Outer Sect Disciple.¡± The System¡¯s notification caught Ye Feng¡¯s attention. He looked in surprise towards the distance, seeing Long Qitian crying in Long Zhenchuan¡¯s arms, and realized that the boy had genuinely repented. Although he didn¡¯t know if he would turn wicked again in the future, at least for now, Long Qitian hade to his senses. ¡°After all, he¡¯s just a sixteen-year-old boy!¡± Ye Feng reflected. Before long, Long Zhenchuan took Long Qitian with him as they left, and most of the onlookers, too, packed up their stools and headed home. The battle that night had been an eye-opener for them, providing fodder for many days of stories. Especially the ever-changing tactics of the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch had made a deep impression. Nevertheless, most people still believed Ye Feng to be stronger because he could see through the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s stealth techniques and had achieved the final victory. ¡°Sect Master Ye, could my three sons join your Sect?¡± ¡°I have a nephew who also wants to join Misty Sect!¡± ¡°Although I am fifty years old, I think I can do it!¡± Many people shouted, hoping they or their friends and family could be appreciated by Ye Feng and join Misty Sect. ¡°At the foot of Misty Peak, there is a stone tablet personally erected by me, the Sect Leader, listing the conditions for taking on disciples. Those interested can take some time to go have a look,¡± Ye Feng said. Having said this, Ye Feng bowed to the crowd, leaped onto the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, and took his disciples away. ¡°We must definitely go to Misty Peak tomorrow!¡± ¡°Remember to call me!¡± The crowd dispersed noisily, all returning home to sleep. During this time, the Prestige Points of Misty Sect continued to soar, having breached nine thousand and moving towards ten thousand. Atop the city wall. The Deputy City Lord and other five Element Gathering Realm masters watched Misty Peak. ¡°Sect Master Ye¡¯s strength is increasing rapidly; truly befitting a Chosen One. After this battle, he has won a lot of people¡¯s hearts, and his Heroic Spirit Power will increase even further,¡± Lu Shanyue said. ¡°Given that, the next time we meet, he should be the second strongest in Whitefloat City,¡± the Sect Leader of Tyrant de Sect said gravely. ¡°Very likely,¡± Lu Shanyue nodded. ¡°This is what it means to be a Chosen One, something you can¡¯t envy,¡±mented a member from Feathers Sect, shaking his head helplessly. After years of arduous cultivation, he still couldn¡¯t keep up with a young man in his twenties. ¡°It¡¯s just a pity that the Chosen One doesn¡¯t have cultivation. Though it¡¯s said he will not be afflicted by sickness, if he cannot embark on the path of cultivation, his lifespan is doomed to be short¡ªrising quickly, falling quickly¡ sigh!¡± Lu Shanyue sighed. At the summit of Misty Peak. The disciples gathered around the table, eating thete-night snack that Li Jiaojiao had just prepared, their faces filled with smiles. Ye Feng watched his disciples enjoy themselves and couldn¡¯t help but let a smile creep onto his face. He stepped outside and saw Brother thead still lying on the ground; it had indeed broken through to the rank of Lower Rank Demon General, but had not yet awakened. After thete-night snack, the disciples each went about their business. Ye Feng sat on the rooftop alone, gazing at the moon in the sky, quietly waiting. ¡°Ding, congrattions on the Sect Prestige Value breaking ten thousand, unlocking the third tier of the Spirit Beast Pavilion. The first item of the second stage task for the Sect Leader ¡®Admiration of Ten Thousand People¡¯ has beenpleted, and a Special Small Gift Pack x1 has been delivered to the Sect Storage Space.¡± The system notification sounded. Ye Feng took a deep breath, trying to keep himself fromughing, but in the end, he couldn¡¯t hold back andughed loudly three times, disturbing everyone in Misty Sect. ¡°Sect Leader, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yan Ruyu looked up and waved to Ye Feng on the roof. ¡°Ahem, I¡¯m just too happy today. Don¡¯t mind me; continue sleeping,¡± Ye Feng waved his hand. Once the disciples had returned to their rooms, Ye Feng eagerly opened the Special Small Gift Pack. ¡°Ding, you have obtained a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact ¡®Mini Banana Palm Fan¡¯.¡± With a sh of spiritual light, an ancient-looking small fan, just three inches long,y in the palm of Ye Feng¡¯s hand. Chapter 125 - 125 Mini Banana Palm Fan, Suppressing the Shape-shifting Beast Chapter 125: Mini Banana Palm Fan, Suppressing the Shape-shifting Beast ¡°Mini Banana Palm Fan¡ it really is tiny.¡± Ye Feng pinched the handle of the Mini Banana Palm Fan between his thumb and forefinger, examining it closely, and lines of text soon emerged in his vision. [Mini Banana Palm Fan: Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact] [Introduction: Engraved with a sophisticated miniature Spirit Attracting Formation, it possesses abilities such as dispelling spells, summoning wind, and calling rain. It can be used without the binder expending spiritual energy and can be erged during use, with its power increasing with each consecutive fanning.] [Binder: Ye Feng] [Note: Like the Spirit Origin Clock, it also possesses a ¡°steward¡± function. The binder can temporarily assign a ¡°steward¡± to use this item.] ¡°Not only can it summon wind and call rain, but it can also erge. Wonderful!¡± Ye Feng left Misty Peak and hovered over a forest in Fuyun Gloomy Forest. The Mini Banana Palm Fan in his hand suddenly expanded to half a meter in length. With the first fan, a strong wind swept out, unstoppable to anyone under the Element Gathering Realm, even ordinary spells would be scattered. With the second fan, a small patch of dark clouds appeared in the sky, drizzling fine rain onto the forest. As Ye Feng continued to fan with the Mini Banana Palm Fan, the rain grew heavier and eventually turned into a torrential downpour, even apanied by thunder and lightning. The only slight disappointment was that the coverage area was only a few hundred meters in radius. ¡°Not bad!¡± Ye Feng smiled and began to fan vigorously with the Mini Banana Palm Fan. After more than a dozen consecutive fans, he found that the fan seemed to weigh tens of thousands of pounds, and his movements became slower and slower. However, the power of the fan increased. Boom! A terrifying whirlwind burst forth, obliterating all the trees in its path and even gouging out a trench several dozen meters wide, half a meter deep, and hundreds of meters long in the ground. ¡°With this power¡ even those in the Element Gathering Realm can¡¯t withstand it, right?¡± Ye Feng couldn¡¯t put down the Mini Banana Palm Fan, familiarized himself with it for a while longer, then happily returned to Misty Peak and opened up detailed information about the Spirit Beast Pavilion. [Spirit Beast Pavilion: Tier 3] [Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts: 8/15] [Promotion Information for Spirit Beast Pavilion: Break through one hundred thousand Prestige Points to unlock the fourth stage of the Spirit Beast Pavilion, adding new functions.] [Function One: Strength umtion; the spiritual beasts of the Spirit Beast Pavilion can provide the Sect Leader with an extra boost in cultivation level.] [Function Two: Scouting; obtain names, types, uses, talents, weaknesses, etc., of various demonic beasts.] [Function Three: Bloodline Purifying Pill; this pill can purify the bloodline of spiritual beasts without any limit, maximizing the beasts¡¯ potential. Attached is a ¡°Virtual Pill Refining Furnace.¡± After collecting the required materials, you can refine pills on your own.] ¡°Unlimited purification of spiritual beast bloodlines¡ This feature is simply invincible! Even if the spiritual beast¡¯s own bloodline isn¡¯t strong, it can still enhance the bloodline and increase potential and strength by taking Bloodline Purifying Pills.¡± Ye Feng was overjoyed. He had previously been troubled by theck of means to enhance the bloodlines of spiritual beasts. Now he had obtained the pill recipe for Bloodline Purifying Pills, so there was no longer any worry about insufficient potential of spiritual beasts. ¡°With Spirit Beast Feed, the cultivation of the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts is ensured. Now with Bloodline Purifying Pills, one doesn¡¯t have to fear impurities filling the spiritual beasts¡¯ bodies, and their potential can be enhanced to break through bottlenecks.¡± ¡°Wonderful!¡± Ye Feng leisurely fanned himself with the Mini Banana Palm Fan and then opened the pill recipe for the Bloodline Purifying Pill and the instructions rted to the Virtual Pill Refining Furnace. ¡°Bloodline Purifying Pill recipe consists of thirty-six spiritual medicines, including one ¡®qian¡¯ of ten-year-old Brown Spirit Tree sap, three ¡®qian¡¯ of fifteen-year-old Wood Spirit Grass¡¡± ¡°Qian¡± is a unit of measurement, where one ¡°tael¡± equals ten ¡°qian.¡± Ye Feng converted the measurements and figured that one ¡°qian¡± was just a few grams. ¡°The Virtual Pill Refining Furnace, when used, is summoned by thought, forming an ethereal pill furnace between heaven and earth, fueled by the power of heaven and earth, with Spirit Spring Water as the catalyst, allowing the required spiritual medicines for refinement to be ced in it for alchemy, with a one hundred percent sess rate, but it can only be used once a day.¡± Seeing this limitation, Ye Feng scratched his head: ¡°It can only be used once a day, but it doesn¡¯t say that only one pill can be refined at a time!¡± Upon this realization, Ye Feng¡¯s smile became increasingly sly. ¡°Now that the Spirit Beast Pavilion has reached Tier 3, it¡¯s time to tame more spiritual beasts.¡± Ye Feng rose into the air, gazed towards the direction of the Nanlu Mountain Range, and activated the ¡°Scouting¡± function. On a high peak, he discovered a particrly bright glow. Who else could it be besides the Shape-shifting Beast? Swoosh! Ye Feng, holding the Mini Banana Palm Fan, flew as fast as he could. Demon Lord¡¯s Cave Abode. The Shape-shifting Beasty on a jade throne, ring at Wu De and Li Hanshao, who were kneeling on the ground, and furiously said, ¡°It was your two fools¡¯ lousy idea that made this Demon Lord lose face in front of tens of thousands of people!¡± ¡°We deserve death!¡± Wu De and Li Hanshao cowered on the ground, shivering. ¡°Scram!¡± After the Shape-shifting Beast blew a breath, the two were tossed out, spinning hundreds of times in mid-air before fainting near Whitefloat City. ¡°You all get lost, too!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast flung out several maids nearby, but being inherently kind-hearted, it blew a breath so that theynded safely in Dafeng Ancient Town. Afterward, the Shape-shifting Beast slumped in its throne, looking glum. In its view, as long as it didn¡¯t fight Ye Feng, it wasn¡¯t defeated. But what was the result? The Nanlu Demon Sect had just been established for a few days, and now it had lost all face, fearing it wouldn¡¯t have the chance to recruit beauties anymore. Tap tap tap¡ A series of footsteps approached. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to scram?¡± Hearing the footsteps, the Shape-shifting Beast stood up angrily and shouted, only then to discover at the entrance of the cave stood a tall figure holding a Banana Fan, backlit by the bright moonlight, with an indiscernible face. ¡°Ye Feng, it¡¯s you!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast recognized the neer, got scared, and immediately hid behind the throne, transforming into a mass of ck mist that fled along the cave¡¯s corners. ¡°Do you think you can get away?¡± N?v(el)B\\jnn Ye Feng, holding the Mini Banana Palm Fan, blew a gust of wind that mmed the Shape-shifting Beast against the wall, forcing it back into human form. ¡°What kind of Spiritual Artifact is this that it can break through this Demon Lord¡¯s endless transformations?¡± the Shape-shifting Beast eximed in shock, feeling a chill throughout its body. Ye Feng¡¯s mouth curled up slightly, thinking to himself that the Mini Banana Palm Fan could indeed break spells. ¡°I just want to ask you if you are willing to submit to this Sect Leader and be the Misty Sect¡¯s Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast?¡± ¡°Demonic Beasts shall never be ves!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast hadn¡¯t finished speaking before it darted away with a gust under its feet. ¡°Rejecting a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!¡± Ye Feng snorted coldly, fanning with the Mini Banana Palm Fan over a dozen times. All the winds suddenly umted into a fierce storm that struck the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s back with an earlier arrival than departure, making it cry out in pain and tumble down the mountain. On the ground. The Shape-shifting Beast once againy t on the ground, looking at Ye Feng standing beside it with eyes full of dread. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, after bing the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast, I won¡¯t announce it for now, and you can continue to stay in the Nanlu Mountain Range as your own mountain king,¡± Ye Feng said, surprising the Shape-shifting Beast. ¡°Really?¡± the Shape-shifting Beast asked doubtfully. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true. Besides, you can have these two things,¡± Ye Feng ced two bowls on the ground. The first contained Spirit Spring Water, infused with Yan Ruyu¡¯s Life Spirit Force, which could heal wounds. The other was filled with High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed, its fragrance drifting through the air. The Shape-shifting Beast merely licked the Spirit Spring Water and found its injuries healing. After taking a bite of the High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed, its face was filled with bliss, and its already wavering conviction copsed in an instant. ¡°If you want this Demon Lord to submit, you must provide food and amodation without any restrictions on taking concubines, and you shall never publicly humiliate me,¡± it stated. ¡°I agree to all of that,¡± Ye Feng nodded. No sooner had the Shape-shifting Beast finished speaking than Ye Feng agreed. ¡°You¡¯re so easy to talk to?¡± the Shape-shifting Beast said with wide eyes, then knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Ye Feng, ¡°Your subordinate has seen the boss.¡± ¡°Call me Sect Leader!¡± ¡°Yes, boss!¡± Ye Feng: Although the Shape-shifting Beast was a bit cheeky, in the end, it gave in. Ye Feng took the opportunity to use the function of the Spirit Beast Pavilion to make the Shape-shifting Beast his ninth Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast. ¡°Ding, you¡¯ve subdued the second Lower Rank Demon General, reward: Sect Storage Space ¡Á5 cubic meters.¡± The System emitted a prompt sound. Ye Feng immediately found the space inside had increased significantly, and felt pleased in his heart. At the same time, he noticed that the progress bar for the second mission had instantly surged to 80%. As soon as he nurtured the Whitefloat Five Immortals, the Iron w Dragon Eagle, and the Little White Fox into High-ranking Spirit Beasts of Demon Soldier Level, this task would be consideredplete. Chapter 126: New Outer Sect Disciple, Actually Having to Pay for Purchases? Chapter 126: New Outer Sect Disciple, Actually Having to Pay for Purchases? n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om With the Shape-shifting Beast bing the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast, Ye Feng found that his strength had increased by an amount equivalent to that of someone in the first level of the Element Gathering Realm. Counting the power of the Heroic Spirits, he was now four times stronger than someone at the first level of the Element Gathering Realm. ¡°Is this the strength of someone at the third level of the Element Gathering Realm?¡± Ye Feng clenched his fists, inadvertently revealing a powerful aura thatpletely subdued the Shape-shifting Beast. ¡°Boss has gotten stronger again!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast quickly broke off a few whiskers; it was only when the pain hit that it made sure all this was real. Ye Feng said calmly, ¡°To tell you the truth, when the Sect Leader sparred with you, it was just for fun, and I wasn¡¯t even using my real strength.¡± The Shape-shifting Beast was shocked to realize that Ye Feng hadn¡¯t suddenly be stronger; he had always been that strong but had hidden his true abilities until now. Thinking of this, the Shape-shifting Beast felt a surge of retroactive fear. ¡°Good thing I knelt quickly, or I would have been pped to death by Ye Feng. But this is good; with such a strong Sect Leader, I can mess around as much as I want in the future.¡± As it thought, the smile on the Shape-shifting Beast¡¯s face gradually turned smug. p! Ye Feng pped the Shape-shifting Beast on the shoulder and asked, ¡°The leader of the ck Robe Association from before was you, right? The one who encountered Huo Yunjie in Whitefloat City and left behind the first page of the Nameless Sword Manual, that was you too, correct?¡± Upon hearing these two questions, the Shape-shifting Beast revealed an awkward smile. ¡°Back then, I was under Little Wolf General¡ Oh no, I was his immediate superior, so I went to Misty Sect to scout for military intelligence. As for the second time, I happened to be visiting the Gon in Whitefloat City.¡± After speaking, the Shape-shifting Beast added, ¡°That¡¯s pretty much it. As for the sword manual, I picked it up by the Flowing Water River south of the Nanlu Mountain Range.¡± Although he knew the Shape-shifting Beast was mixing lies with the truth, Ye Feng didn¡¯t expose him and instead muttered while looking at the mountains to the south, ¡°It¡¯s said that Flowing Water River is south of the Nanlu Mountain Range, and following the current downstream leads to the Divine Wind Sword Sect, a Two-Star Rank Sect that specializes in the art of the sword. Perhaps, Yun Jie went there to train¡¡± After speaking, Ye Feng took out a piece of paper and handed it to the Shape-shifting Beast, asking, ¡°Can you read?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast nodded. ¡°Then when you have time, help me look for these medicinal herbs in the Nanlu Mountain Range. As a Spiritual Beast, you must know about herbs¡ Right, you should still call yourself Thousand Faces Demon Monarch. As for a name, do you have one?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have a name.¡± ¡°Then you¡¯ll be called Niu Baibian from now on!¡± After saying that, Ye Feng flew away. The Shape-shifting Beast looked up at the sky, its mouth twitching continuously, ¡°Niu Baibian? That sounds terrible! Why couldn¡¯t it just stick with Thousand Faces Demon Monarch?¡± Momentster, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch picked up a bowl of Spirit Spring Water and drank it in one gulp. The wounds on its body rapidly healed, and it couldn¡¯t help but feel overjoyed. Then, it picked up another bowl and began eating the High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed. Finding the taste quite good and crunchy, it gradually grew to love this vor. The next morning. Ye Feng called over Long Tianxing and said, ¡°Tian Xing, this is your Outer Sect Disciple token.¡± Long Tianxing caught an iron token forged in ck, noticing the protruding words ¡°Misty Sect¡± on the front and, on the back, ¡°Outer Sect Long Tianxing.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, have I been promoted to the Outer Sect?¡± Long Tianxing was very surprised. ¡°Long Qitian has truly repented, and your task is passed. Now, as the Sect Leader, I formally appoint you as an Outer Sect Disciple,¡± Ye Feng nodded in affirmation. ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader!¡± Long Tianxing leaped three zhang high. When the other disciples heard that Long Tianxing¡¯s task waspleted, they all looked at him with envy. ¡°Sect Leader, I¡¯m going to return to the Long Family for a bit.¡± With a smile on his face, Long Tianxing put away his Outer Sect Disciple token and hurriedly ran towards the Long Family¡¯s home. Whitefloat City, the Long Family residence. ¡°Great Uncle, are you saying my cousin has already left?¡± Long Tianxing¡¯s face was full of surprise. Long Zhenchuan sighed and said, ¡°Qitian has sincerely repented and left the Nanlu Demon Sect. He left Whitefloat City early this morning to train with an old friend of mine.¡± ¡°Great Uncle, could you reveal which sect or school it is?¡± Long Tianxing inquired. ¡°My friend is very mysterious. Even I don¡¯t know the details of the sect or school, only that it¡¯s about five hundred li to the north and its foundation¡ should be no less than that of the current Misty Sect,¡± Long Zhenchuan replied. ¡°It seems to be a hidden High Ranked Sect. The next time I encounter cousin, could you please give him my regards on my behalf, uncle? Just tell him that I was too heavy-handed before, and ask for his forgiveness,¡± Long Tianxing quickly bowed, showing his remorse. Long Zhenchuan patted Long Tianxing¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Uncle understands, you did it for his own good¡ By the way, uncle also wants to remind you, do not leave the three-hundred-li radius of Whitefloat City until your cultivation level exceeds the seventh level of Qi Refinement.¡± ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°You just remember that!¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Once Long Tianxing had left, Long Zhenchuan sat in his seat feeling much more rxed. ¡°Qitian is starting to walk the right path, Tianxing is cultivating with the support of the Misty Sect, our Long Family should also be getting better and better, right?¡± Whitefloat City, Myriad Commerce Alliance. A bare-chested man wielding arge de and wearing a fierce expression stood in front of the counter and mmed a piece of paper on the table: ¡°Get me five servings of all the medicinal ingredients listed here¡ no, make it ten!¡± The frightened maid quicklyplied. Before long, the burly man, carrying arge box full of spiritual medicine, prepared to leave. ¡°Honored guest, that will be five hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones,¡± the maid timidly said. ¡°You dare ask me for money? I¡¯ve always helped myself for free, okay!¡± The burly man continued to walk out. ¡°How dare you!¡± Three cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Refinement leaped out from nearby, attacking simultaneously with great momentum and rolling bursts of energy. However, the burly man pped aside all three with a single palm and left the Myriad Commerce Alliance with great strides. An hourter. Inside a cave abode in the Nanlu Mountain Range. The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch threw the box of medicinal materials on the ground andughed, ¡°They dare to ask me for money, the nerve¡ Bute to think of it, do you really have to pay for things in the human world?¡± The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch scratched his head, toozy to bother with it and simplyy down on his throne to sleep soundly. At the summit of Misty Peak. Ye Feng was sitting face-to-face with Xin Guangxuan, drinking tea. ¡°I heard that the Myriad Commerce Alliance¡¯s trade fair was robbed of medicinal ingredients worth a thousand lower-grade Spirit Stones, including Brown Spirit Tree Sap and Wood Spirit Grass and other precious items,¡± Xin Guangxuan suddenly brought up the matter. Hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s face looked a bit bizarre. After Xin Guangxuan left, Ye Feng rushed to the Demon Lord¡¯s Cave Abode without dy and happened to see the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch lying on his throne, deep in slumber. ¡°Hmm, beauty, give your lord a kiss¡ Come on, don¡¯t be shy!¡± The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch was deeply asleep, snoring and drooling, muttering nonsensically in his sleep, his hands groping around. Ye Fengughed and kicked him right away. ¡°Who dares to disturb your lord¡¯s sweet dream, seeking death¡ Oh! It¡¯s the Sect Leader himself. Look, I¡¯ve gathered all the medicinal ingredients,¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch was suddenly roused by the kick, about to erupt in anger, but as soon as he saw it was Ye Feng, he quickly knelt on the ground with practiced ease. ¡°Did you rob the Myriad Commerce Alliance?¡± Ye Feng directly asked. ¡°What Myriad Commerce Alliance? Never heard of it, I have no idea.¡± The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch immediately began his litany of denials. Ye Feng immediately rolled his eyes and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already heard that the Myriad Commerce Alliance was robbed of arge box of valuable spiritual medicine worth thousands of lower-grade Spirit Stones, including Wood Spirit Grass. You still dare say it wasn¡¯t you?¡± Hearing that the figure had risen to a thousand Spirit Stones, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch instantly jumped up and shouted, ¡°Nonsense, it was clearly only five hundred Spirit Stones. This crooked merchant dares to frame your lord, I¡¯ll definitely rob them blind next time!¡± Realizing he had slipped up, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch quickly covered his mouth with his hand. Ye Feng, not bothering to say more, took out a lower-grade Spirit Stone and said, ¡°Look carefully, this is a lower-grade Spirit Stone. In the future, when you buy things, you pay with Spirit Stones, you cannot simply take them by force.¡± ¡°Eh, this shoddy stone can be exchanged for spiritual medicine?¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°I remember in the Tiger General¡¯s underground vault, there was arge chest full of stones like this!¡± Crack! In his excitement, Ye Feng inadvertently crushed the Spirit Stone in his hand and quickly grabbed the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s cor: ¡°Where¡¯s the Tiger General¡¯s underground vault?¡± ¡°It¡¯s in¡ in the Fuyun Gloomy Forest,¡± stammered the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, ¡°But the Tiger General might still be lurking there, wouldn¡¯t it be problematic for us to go?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve in the Tiger General.¡± Ye Feng didn¡¯t waste words and directly pulled out the massive carcass of the Tiger General from the System Space, throwing it onto the ground, which frightened the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch into instinctively weakening at the knees. Chapter 127: The Tiger General’s Underground Treasury, Bloodline Purifying Pill Chapter 127: The Tiger General¡¯s Underground Treasury, Bloodline Purifying Pill ¡°This!¡± Thousand Faces Demon Monarch felt extreme inner shock. Back when he was a middle-rank Demon Soldier Level monster beast, he had encountered the Tiger General and found him terrifying, which left him with a psychological shadow. But now, the once fearsome strong being that had scared him had its tiger head chopped off by his own sect leader, dead and gone. ¡°Haha, so you also have your day!¡± Thousand Faces Demon Monarch carefully stepped on the Tiger General¡¯s carcass to make sure he was truly dead, then burst into triumphantughter, ¡°Sect Leader Big Brother, I¡¯ll lead the way for you!¡± In the heart of Fuyun Gloomy Forest. Ye Feng and Thousand Faces Demon Monarchnded on a small hilltop. Because the trees nearby were tall and lush, it was hard to notice this small hill, about tens of meters high, from above unless one looked closely. ¡°Sect Leader Big Brother, the entrance is here!¡± The Shape-shifting Beast swelled its body to ten meters high, lifted a 100,000-pound boulder from the top of the small hill, and threw it aside, revealing a straight downwards rocky hole a hundred meters deep. ¡°Your shape-shifting talent is really useful,¡± praised Ye Feng. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± said Thousand Faces Demon Monarch proudly, shrinking his body before stretching out a hand with a me ignited in his palm and leaping down first. Ye Feng followed him closely. After a continuous drop of one hundred and fifty meters, the two finally reached the bottom. The area had be very spacious, with Moonlight Stones embedded in the walls around, lighting up the surroundings. ¡°Walking inside, you¡¯ll find the Tiger General¡¯s dwelling, and after that the underground treasure vault. But there¡¯s a lock that ordinary people can¡¯t break,¡± Thousand Faces Demon Monarch said while walking. Ye Feng followed behind, looking around and noticing that there were quite a few pieces of antique furniture of considerable value, showing the Tiger General knew how to enjoy life. Eventually, the two arrived in front of a solid stone wall. There was a heavy and massive metal door, very sturdy, with lots of hacking marks, all unable to break through. ¡°Thud.¡± Ye Feng hammered on the door, only causing it to dent inward, unable to break it open, his eyes revealing a trace of amazement. ¡°Sect Leader Big Brother, this is Meteorite Iron from beyond the heavens. It¡¯s said that only those above the Fourth Layer of Element Gathering Realm can break through, but unfortunately, there are no artifact refiners who can refine it, so it has remained here.¡± ¡°How do we open it?¡± ¡°Big Brother, I have the key.¡± Thousand Faces Demon Monarch swelled with pride, as one of his fingers turned into a fog and entered the keyhole of the Meteorite Iron door, then transformed into a key, sessfully opening the door and revealing a secret chamber filled with items. ¡°There are dozens of Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts, but unfortunately, they¡¯re all damaged and won¡¯t fetch many spirit stones.¡± ¡°Threerge boxes of various spiritual medicines, but sadly they¡¯ve been stored for too long and have lost more than half of their efficacy. They¡¯ll only sell for a wholesale price.¡± ¡°There¡¯s also three cubic meters of spirit mine, about the same yield as the one guarded by the Earth Frenzied Lizard; it¡¯s worth at least three thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones. That¡¯s a big profit!¡± ¡°And thisst chest should contain Spirit Stones, right?¡± Ye Feng checked each item in the treasury, then focused his gaze on a special chest at the end. Upon opening it, a dense spiritual pressure hit him, and inside were actually three thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones and fifteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones! ¡°Where did all thise from?¡± Ye Feng asked, turning his head towards Thousand Faces Demon Monarch. ¡°It¡¯s said that the Tiger General once cut off a Miniature Spirit Vein and took its core. These Spirit Stones should be from that time!¡± Thousand Faces Demon Monarch was also uncertain, as it was just hearsay. Ye Feng thoughtfully said, ¡°I remember Elder Liu Yuzhi telling me that the Miniature Spirit Vein of Yunhua Sect was cut off by someone. So, could there be a connection here?¡± But Ye Feng was just specting and wasn¡¯t certain either. Soon, Ye Feng put all the treasures from the vault into System Space, and after another half an hour of searching the underground vault with Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, they discovered a square metal piece with strange ancient patterns. ¡°It¡¯s actually this thing!¡± Ye Feng spread his palm open, revealing another piece of metal of the same material in his hand. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°How is it like a magic trick, yet another one?¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch eximed in astonishment. Ye Feng said, ¡°I got one in Whitefloat City at the Heixuan Gate before, and I didn¡¯t expect to get a second here. What exactly is recorded on these?¡± ¡°Generally speaking, it¡¯s a treasure map,¡± the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch spected. ¡°Is it not possible that it¡¯s a powerful secret technique?¡± Ye Feng stated his own guess. But since the two metal pieces couldn¡¯t be put together temporarily and had no special effects, Ye Feng could only throw them into the System Space. After emptying everything valuable and movable from the Tiger General¡¯s cave, Ye Feng left the depths below reluctantly. Above ground. Ye Feng packed up the box containing the ingredients for ten doses of ¡°Bloodline Purification Pill¡±, handed over five hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones to the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, and instructed, ¡°Return the five hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones to the Myriad Commerce Alliance. Our Misty Sect does not engage in robbery. You have to pay for what you buy, understand?¡± ¡°Your subordinate won¡¯t freeload ever again.¡± The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch pocketed the Spirit Stones, and in Ye Feng¡¯s presence, transformed into a burly man with bare arms, wielding arge saber, and a ferocious expression on his face. He flew towards the Myriad Commerce Alliance in Whitefloat City, paid the Spirit Stones in front of everyone, and then left with a flourish. At the summit of Misty Peak. Ye Feng sorted the ten portions of the ¡°Bloodline Purification Pill¡± ingredients,pared them against the pill recipe to ensure there were no errors, and thought to himself, ¡°System, can I really seed in pill refining this way?¡± ¡°Sect Leader, rest assured, the virtual Alchemy Furnace is top-notch. As long as you have the pill recipe, gather the ingredients, and the surrounding environment meets the requirements, it¡¯s a hundred percent sess rate for pill creation,¡± the System assured him. ¡°Do the current conditions meet the requirements for refining ten Bloodline Purifying Pills?¡± ¡°They do!¡± Receiving confirmation from the System, Ye Feng rxed. With a thought, he summoned the Virtual Pill Refining Furnace. Suddenly, a strong wind appeared at the summit, and Spiritual Energy continuously gathered above him, condensing into an Alchemy Furnace phantom¡¯s silhouette about two meters tall. The four sides of the Pill Furnace were engraved with glowing array patterns, both ancient and sacred, capturing the attention of all the disciples of the Misty Sect. ¡°What is this for?¡± ¡°It looks like he¡¯s refining pills.¡± ¡°The Sect Leader can actually refine pills?¡± The disciples gathered around, whispering among themselves. ¡°Let the power of Heaven and Earth serve as fire, the Spirit Spring Water as the catalyst; Bloodline Purifying Pill, refine for me!¡± Ye Feng poured all the ingredients into the Virtual Alchemy Furnace and then brought in the Spirit Spring Water to soak the Spiritual Medicine. Whoosh! A scorching me appeared out of nowhere, swallowing the Virtual Alchemy Furnace whole. The Spirit Spring Water abruptly began to boil, and steam surged skyward. The Spiritual Medicine within the Pill Furnace started to react; residues were continually turned into ash, carried away by the wind, while the remaining medicinal liquid became purer and started to take shape. Half an incense stickter. The me went out, and the Furnace vanished. The crowd saw ten golden pills slowly descending, caught by Ye Feng¡¯s hand, their enticing pill fragrance assailing the nostrils and attracting many Spiritual Beasts who ran over in frenzy. ¡°This is the Bloodline Purifying Pill, specifically refined for the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts. It can purify the bloodline and enhance potential. Each one can sell for at least a thousand lower-grade Spirit Stones,¡± Ye Feng said, noting the confusion among the crowd and offering an exnation. ¡°That expensive?¡± the disciples almost choked on their words. ¡°Expensive?¡± Ye Feng raised his eyebrows. Just the raw ingredients cost a hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones, and after much effort, he had seeded in refining them. Selling them for ten times the cost price seemed utterly reasonable, didn¡¯t it? After all, that¡¯s how merchants operate! Thinking this, Ye Feng¡¯s smile gradually became uncontroble. ¡°This seems to be another way to make a fortune!¡± Chapter 128: The Journey of Sword Cultivation, Baixue Ding of Quicksand Sect Chapter 128: The Journey of Sword Cultivation, Baixue Ding of Quicksand Sect ¡°This is for you, don¡¯t worry, there will be more in the future,¡± Ye Feng took out seven Bloodline Purifying Pills and distributed them to the Whitefloat Five Immortals, the Little White Fox, and the Iron w Dragon Eagle. ¡°Big bro is so mighty!¡± ¡°Big bro is the coolest!¡± Fox Da Hong, Dog Er Ha, and the other three naturally born Spiritual Beasts could talk,plimenting him one after another, buttering him up. The Little White Fox couldn¡¯t speak but was able to stand on its hind legs, right front paw resting on its left, making a gesture resembling a woman¡¯s fist-and-palm salute, bowing three times to Ye Feng. The Iron w Dragon Eagle looked at its own wings, then at the Little White Fox and the Whitefloat Five Immortals, feeling a sense of inexplicable sorrow. Not only was it unable to tter, but it also couldn¡¯t even perform the gesture of sping fists! Suddenly, the Iron w Dragon Eagle had an idea, immediately prostrated itself on the ground, and kept kowtowing to Ye Feng, making ¡°thud thud thud¡± sounds on the ground, appearing very devout. The disciples looked on as the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts outdid each other with extravagant disys of gratitude, swallowing their saliva and giving them a silent thumbs up. ¡°You might as well eat the Bloodline Purifying Pills now!¡± Ye Feng advised, theny on his lounger, fanning himself leisurely with a mini Banana Palm Fan, enjoying the view of the great rivers below him, his mood steadily improving. The seven Spiritual Beasts quickly ate the Bloodline Purifying Pills and found their bodies bing red hot, as if they had been tempered by earthfire, their blood flowing freely, filled with inexhaustible strength. This was the process of bloodline purification. ¡°I feel like I¡¯m about to have a breakthrough!¡± Pumpkin Wu Gua hurriedly dug a hole in the soil, buried himself in it, and then used the green leaf on his head to cover themselves with Spirit Spring Water, continuously pouring it over himself, his aura gradually and steadily rising. Seeing this, the other Spiritual Beasts were so frightened that they ate five big bowls of Spirit Beast Feed. The disciples all covered their lips and chuckled softly before beginning their new cultivation routine. Shi Lei went to contact Master Li to prepare for the construction of new pavilions and halls. Li Jiaojiao practiced her cooking tirelessly. Jia Yn and Yan Ruyu joined hands to nt Spiritual Medicines. Xia He and Qiu Ju were busy taking care of the Spiritual Beasts. Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu studied and cultivated earnestly. Qiao Jiaxi continued lifting rocks as part of his Body Refinement, attempting to break through to the secondyer, drinking Spirit Spring Water every day, feeling swift progress, and possibly achieving a breakthrough within a few days. Long Tianxingpleted the Outer Sect Disciple tasks and had nothing to do, so he found Shi Lei, with the two brothers contributing to the construction of the Misty Sect. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Atop Misty Peak, everything was as usual. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away on the other side of the Nanlu Mountain Range, Huo Yunjie rode his Cold Light Sword, following the roaring, turbid Flowing Water River downstream. ¡°Finally arrived!¡± Looking at an ancient town by the riverbank, Huo Yunjie checked it against his map, confirmed he hadn¡¯t gone astray, and began to speed up. Ssh! Suddenly, the river surface burst open, and a strange fish with a sharp solitary horn on its head shot out of the water, aiming a fearsome jet of wind towards Huo Yunjie, its grade reaching the Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level. ¡°Sword Drawing Technique!¡± Huo Yunjie stopped controlling his sword flight and, gripping the hilt of his sword, targeted the oing strange fish as he fell from the sky. ng! A chilling sh of Sword Qi passed, and the fish was sliced into two halves in mid-air, the cut so clean that blood gushed out only a momentter. Huo Yunjie caught the fish and continued flying towards the ancient town. After a period of intense practice, Huo Yunjiebined his spells with Streaming Light Sword Qi to create his own initial version of the Sword Drawing Technique. Although it was just the simple actions of drawing and sheathing his sword, as he practiced relentlessly, he was able to speed up the former and slow down thetter, achieving unexpectedly effective results in killing his enemies. The downside was that he had not yet learned to unleash sword qi, limiting him to closebat. ¡°Ancient Town of Quicksand¡ I¡¯ve finally arrived.¡± Huo Yunjiended on the ground and observed that the ancient town was built beside the river, featuring three docks and hosting many wooden boats. ¡°Eh, is this young master an Immortal Master? The bone swordfish in your hand seems to be of Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level, if you¡¯re willing to sell it, I¡¯d like to offer five Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing to offer five Spirit Stones, plus ten taels of silver.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll offer six stones, don¡¯tpete with me!¡± As soon as Huo Yunjie touched down, many fishermen with awakened Spirit Eyes crowded around him, showing no fear of strangers. ¡°Six Spirit Stones, it¡¯s yours.¡± Huo Yunjie sold the bone swordfish and earned six Lower Grade Spirit Stones. His original intention was to eat grilled fish, but since it could be sold for money, he simply exchanged it for Spirit Stones, which was more beneficial than eating it directly. ¡°The Immortal Master is indeed handsome, carrying a Spirit Sword on his back, could it be that he¡¯s an Outer Sect Disciple of the Divine Wind Sword Sect?¡± A short-haired woman wearing a linen-colored long dress with wheat-colored skin walked alongside Huo Yunjie and asked. ¡°Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement¡¡± Huo Yunjie stopped in his tracks and stared at the woman, ¡°I am not a disciple of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, but from the Misty Sect. Who are you?¡± ¡°Demon-locking Tower Master of the Quicksand Sect, Baixue Ding,¡± the woman imed. Huo Yunjie tactically leaned back, thinking to himself that the woman was not particrly pale, so the name seemed a bit off, but he only remarked in his mind and then asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Baixue Ding pointed to an abandoned tower at the center of the Ancient Town of Quicksand and said, ¡°That¡¯s a Demon-locking Tower. Tonight, on the night of the full moon, a High-rank Demon Soldier Peak Demonic Beast will try to break the seal, threatening the safety of the entire ancient town.¡± ¡°You¡¯re asking for my assistance?¡± Huo Yunjie released the aura of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, ¡°Unfortunately, I¡¯m not a match for it alone.¡± ¡°I have enlisted the help of three people, all above the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement. With you and me, that makes five in total, enough to ensure the safety of tens of thousands in the Ancient Town of Quicksand,¡± said Baixue Ding earnestly and seriously. ¡°Are you sure I¡¯ll help?¡± Huo Yunjie retorted. Baixue Ding shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m not certain, but I am the Sect Leader of the Quicksand Sect and also the Demon-locking Tower Master. As the daughter of the ancient town¡¯s mayor, I am charged with the duty to protect the safety of all our residents. Whether you are willing or not, I will still ask for your assistance.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and take a look first!¡± Huo Yunjie did not decline. This trip was intended for him to master the true Sword Drawing Technique, bursting forth with fierce sword qi, and killing his enemies unseen. And Huo Yunjie remembered something Mo Ying had said, that actualbat is the fastest way to improve swordsmanship. Therefore, Huo Yunjie chose to join the battle group. ¡°You agree?¡± Baixue Ding was surprised and pleased. ¡°Let me state beforehand, if the demonic beast we face this time is too strong and none of us are a match for it, then I¡¯ll turn tail and run,¡± Huo Yunjie said earnestly. ¡°Don¡¯t just say you will; if we truly can¡¯t withstand it, nobody would foolishly stay behind to die,¡± Baixue Dingughed, ¡°After the deed is done, I will give you fifty Lower Grade Spirit Stones aspensation.¡± ¡°Agreed.¡± Huo Yunjie nodded. Following that, the two gradually made their way towards the Demon-locking Tower at the center of the town. Along the way, many bowed in respect upon seeing Baixue Ding, and when they noticed the robust aura of Huo Yunjie, they began to talk among themselves. ¡°The Tower Master Ding has found another strong Immortal Master, it seems we might be saved.¡± ¡°Hopefully, it will be like the past, and we¡¯ll sessfully suppress the demonic creature that breaks the seal!¡± People murmured softly, heads bowed. ¡°What I find curious is, knowing that there are demonic beasts, why don¡¯t you flee? And why build a Demon-locking Tower in the center of the ancient town?¡± Huo Yunjie found this very odd. Living near the Demon-locking Tower, wasn¡¯t that like lighting amp in atrine, courting death? Chapter 129: The Origin of the Demon-locking Tower, The Night of the Full Moon Chapter 129: The Origin of the Demon-locking Tower, The Night of the Full Moon ¡°The Demon-locking Tower has existed for three hundred years; our Ding Family has always been the guardians of the Tower, growing and flourishing here. Over time, we¡¯ve drawn waves of refugees, eventually developing into the Ancient Town of Quicksand.¡± Baixue Ding provided the exnation. ¡°The Demon-locking Tower has really been around for three hundred years?¡± Huo Yunjie raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise in his heart, ¡°That means the High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast has lived for over three hundred years. It must be an old demon, with considerable strength.¡± Baixue Ding quickly waved her hand: ¡°Brother, you are mistaken. The Demon-locking Tower has indeed been around for three hundred years, but the demonic beasts imprisoned within do notst more than ten years before falling. The one we have now is the twenty-fifth.¡± ¡°Our Ding Family has always been responsible for guarding the Demon-locking Tower. There have been records of demonic beasts breaking out in the past, but in the end, they were all eliminated.¡± ¡°As such, people around have grown ustomed to the presence of the Demon-locking Tower, and even upon hearing that a demon might break its seal, they are not too worried, let alone consider fleeing.¡± Upon hearing this, Huo Yunjie started to understand. It seemed the Demon-locking Tower was akin to a prison for demonic beasts, and Baixue Ding¡¯s family acted like the tower¡¯s jailers. Then, who created the Demon-locking Tower? Huo Yunjie was puzzled and casually asked this question. Baixue Ding exined: ¡°Our ancestors of the Ding Family were inner sect disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. Later, they were appointed to manage the Demon-locking Tower here and gradually evolved into an affiliate force of the Divine Wind Sword Sect.¡± ¡°So it was the renowned Divine Wind Sword Sect!¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s gaze flickered. On this journey to practice his swordsmanship, what he most hoped for was to witness the talented swordsmen of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. Now, upon hearing this name, Huo Yunjie suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of anticipation. ¡°It¡¯s strange to say, but the demonic beasts in the Demon-locking Tower are all sent here by the outer sect disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. Clearly they could kill them with one stroke of the sword, so why lock them up?¡± Baixue Ding mumbled to herself, unable to understand it either. All she knew was that the beasts were sent here by the Divine Wind Sword Sect on their own initiative, and usually, after being suppressed for about ten years, the demonic beasts would perish. Then, after some time passed, new demonic beasts would be delivered for continued suppression, the cycle repeating itself, and now it had been three hundred years already. Of course, Baixue Ding was well aware that this was amand from the Divine Wind Sword Sect, and as a mere cultivator at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement, all she needed to do was follow orders. N?v(el)B\\jnn Before long, the two of them arrived at the base of the Demon-locking Tower. Huo Yunjie looked around. He saw that the Demon-locking Tower had five levels, a total height of thirty meters, and within a hundred meters radius, there was an empty space, with five ten-meter-high stone pirs erected. Each pir extended an iron chain reaching into the tower, seemingly binding some terrifying creature. ¡°Oh, a neer?¡± ¡°Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, looks pretty good!¡± Three people jumped down from the top of the tower¡ªtwo men and a woman. The woman was at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement, and the men were both at the Eighth Layer. Huo Yunjie noticed that the woman and one of the men were standing very close to each other, both dressed in white with gentle demeanors, appearing to be a couple. Thest man had the look of a middle-aged person, not very tall, only about five feet, his face covered with a thick beard, muscles bulging all over his body, resembling a strongman. ¡°These two are the Zhou Couple from the high-ranked Chengshuang Sect, and the other is Daoist Wang from the high-ranked Giant Spirit Sect.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoists, this is Brother Huo Yunjie, a new arrival from the newly high-ranked Misty Sect,¡± introduced Baixue Ding. On the way to the Demon-locking Tower, she had inquired about Huo Yunjie¡¯s origins and knew he came from the area around Whitefloat City. ¡°Turns out you¡¯re a fellow disciple from a high-ranked sect, my apologies!¡± The Zhou Couple were kind, full of smiles. Daoist Wang, on the other hand, just nodded slightly, rather aloof. ¡°So it¡¯s the Chengshuang Sect. I heard that your sect was founded by a couple at the Element Gathering Realm and only epts paired disciples. If someone is single, once they join the Chengshuang Sect, they will be matched with a fellow Daoist within half a month,¡± Huo Yunjie said, looking at the Zhou Couple with a surprised expression. ¡°Brother Huo speaks the truth.¡± The Zhou Couple smiled at each other, eyes filled with love, ¡°We became a couple after joining the Chengshuang Sect, thanks to our sect leaders¡¯ matchmaking. It¡¯s already been twenty years.¡± Daoist Wang from the Giant Spirit Sect just smiled, remaining silent. ¡°There are still several hours until midnight, do you all need to eat something?¡± Baixue Ding asked with concern. ¡°I¡¯m not hungry,¡± Daoist Wang shook his head, leaped onto a stone pir, and stood there quietly with his arms folded. ¡°We don¡¯t need to either,¡± the Zhou Couple took out their own fasting pills and each took one, allowing them to go without hunger for three days. They also returned to their stone pirs to wait. Huo Yunjie felt a bit hungry, so he went with Baixue Ding to a nearby restaurant for a meal, then returned to the Demon-locking Tower. Each of the five people upied a stone pir, silently waiting for the night of the full moon. Rustle, rustle, rustle! As night fell, the wind grew stronger. The people of Ancient Town of Quicksandy at their windows, staring at the Demon-locking Tower in the distance, wondering what kind of terrible monster was locked inside. Baixue Ding looked up at the sky. A full moon hung high, with no clouds in sight; the howling wind created a sense of danger. ¡°Roar¡¡± A low sound came from the Demon-locking Tower, as if some terrifying thing was awakening, and the five iron chains suddenly became taut. The people standing on the five stone pirs immediately levitated. ng! Suddenly, the iron chains were pulled by an even greater force, making a grating ¡°ck, ck, ck¡± sound¡ªas if they couldn¡¯t support the strain and were about to snap. ¡°On the night of the full moon, the monster is at its strongest. If it can¡¯t break the Demon Binding Chains, we won¡¯t have to take action. But once the chains break, we will have to intervene, no matter what,¡± Baixue Ding said as she held a stack of lower-grade talismans at her waist. ng! The monster beast kept tearing at the Demon Binding Chains, producing a continuous, piercing noise. Huo Yunjie noticed that each of the Demon Binding Chains was emitting red, yellow, gold, blue, and green glows, corresponding to the five elements. ¡°Roar!¡± The elongated roar kept sounding, spreading over a dozen or so miles, making every living soul in Ancient Town of Quicksand feel a sense of rm and dread. ¡°This monster seems stronger than those we¡¯ve captured in the past; looks like the Demon Binding Chains won¡¯t hold. Fellow Daoists, please prepare to take action,¡± Baixue Ding said with a solemn expression, tightly gripping the talismans in her hands. The next moment, the wind stopped! The moon above became even more dazzling, illuminating thend almost as if it were daylight¡ªa rare sight. ¡°I suddenly feel a sense of danger!¡± Daoist Wang swallowed hard and clenched his fists. Crack! The five Demon Binding Chains shattered without warning, turning into a cloud of ash. The next moment, with a thunderous boom, the top of the Demon-locking Tower was burst open, revealing the true form of the monster. It was a three-meter-tall Giant Earth Ape! It exuded the aura of a High-rank Demon Soldier at its peak, swinging its sturdy arms to tear apart the chains that bound it. Then its aura grew stronger, entering the level of a Demi-transformed Demon Beast. ¡°This guy is almostparable to the ck Patterned Serpent Demon!¡± Huo Yunjie gripped the hilt of his sword, and his brows seemed covered with frost. ¡°It¡¯s the Giant Earth Ape!¡± the Zhou Couple said, their expressions darkening. ¡°This monster is no easy opponent, tough-skinned and extremely strong. If I had known, I wouldn¡¯t havee,¡± Daoist Wang began to consider retreat. ¡°Everyone, please be careful. If it reallyes down to it, lead it out of Ancient Town of Quicksand to minimize destruction,¡± Baixue Ding quickly implored. Daoist Wang sneered, ¡°A bunch of mortalmoners, why should I care about their life or death? If the five of us cannot win, I¡¯ll be the first to run.¡± Chapter 130: A Tough Battle, The Stabilizing Talisman Exhibits Its Power Chapter 130: A Tough Battle, The Stabilizing Talisman Exhibits Its Power Although Daoist Wang¡¯s words were a bit harsh, no one refuted them. In times of disaster, it¡¯s human nature to want to preserve one¡¯s life. If they truly couldn¡¯t win, staying would mean certain death; it was better to flee and live to fight another day. Huo Yunjie nced at the Giant Earth Ape pounding its chest atop the Demon-locking Tower and then at the faces of the townspeople behind him, filled with terror, and inexplicably, a surge of fighting spirit welled up within him. ¡°Everyone, prepare for battle!¡± Huo Yunjie lowered his body, readying himself to draw his sword. ¡°What a hothead!¡± Daoist Wang shrugged his shoulders, but did not flee. Instead, he let out a roar and cast a Second-Grade Spell known as ¡°Giant Spirit Transformation¡±, turning into a three-meter-tall figure with a rocky skin that seemed extremely strong, capable of fighting at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm. ¡°Husband and wife¡¯s Flying Swords!¡± The Zhou couple each held a Lower-Grade Spirit Sword, executing this special joint spell. Their auras merged, giving the impression of facing the peak of the ninth level in the Qi Refining Realm. Baixue Ding was not to be outdone; she threw out five Lower-Grade Talismans. Dangerous auras of wind, thunder, water, and fire spread out, also creating a strong impression. Huo Yunjie¡¯s hand that held the sword hilt trembled slightly as he thought to himself, are these four people all award-winning actors? Just a moment ago, they talked about fleeing, and now each has burst forth with a powerful aura, seemingly stronger than himself. At this moment, Huo Yunjie had a weird feeling. It turns out, I¡¯m the clown! Thinking thus, he couldn¡¯t help twitching the corners of his mouth and quickly gripped his sword hilt tighter. Atop the Demon-locking Tower. After venting its rage, the Giant Earth Ape looked down and fixed its gaze on the Zhou Couple, who had the strongestbined aura, deeming them the major threat. It then decisively leaped down, aiming for Daoist Wang. ¡°Damn it! Why me?¡± Daoist Wang cursed as he leaped up, punching towards the Giant Earth Ape. Their fists collided mid-air with a deafening sound. ¡°Wow!¡± Daoist Wang was sent flying, smashing the floor tiles to smithereens. ¡°Stop your rampage!¡± The Zhou couple attacked simultaneously with their swords. The sword Qi they shed out merged into one, the aura formidable. But with a p of its palms, the Giant Earth Ape caused the sword Qi to copse instantly. ¡°Demon, take this!¡± Baixue Ding pushed several Lower-Grade Talismans forward in a circle around the Giant Earth Ape, which exploded with a loud boom into searing thunderous mes. The Giant Earth Ape howled in pain; one of its eyes had actually gone blind! ¡°Well done!¡± Huo Yunjie was overjoyed. He circled to the side where the Giant Earth Ape was blind and decisively executed his Sword Drawing Technique. ng! The Cold Light Sword seemed to strike age-old cial ice, failing to prate the defense. ¡°Roar!¡± The Giant Earth Ape, enraged, swung back with a p. Thankfully, Huo Yunjie reacted in time, blocking with his Cold Light Sword, but he was still sent flying over a hundred meters, crashing into a building and being buried beneath the rubble. ¡°It¡¯s over, he¡¯s probably dead!¡± Daoist Wang got up from the ground and found that his entire arm was still numb, his heart shook with fear. ¡°The four of us remaining are no match against it,¡± the Zhou couple sighed lightly, yet they still wielded their swords, but to no avail as their sword Qi was shattered by the Giant Earth Ape, and they instantly thought of retreating. Baixue Ding looked worriedly at the rubble covering Huo Yunjie, her almond eyes full of reluctance. ¡°Demon, die!¡± Baixue Ding steeled her heart and in an instant, threw out five Lower-Grade Talismans, which exploded around the Giant Earth Ape. ¡°Roar!¡± The Giant Earth Ape couldn¡¯t dodge in time, and its other eye was blinded. It went on a rampant destruction spree on the spot, its heavy palms leaving palm prints a meter deep in the earth with each p. ¡°It¡¯s all over now!¡± Daoist Wang quickly withdrew from his Giant Spirit Transformation, reverting to his human form, applied medicine to his arm, and kept retreating. The Zhou couple shook their heads and also withdrew to a distance. Baixue Ding looked at the remaining five Lower-Grade Talismans in her hand and suddenly felt overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness. Could it be, the Ancient Town of Quicksand was going to be destroyed by the Giant Earth Ape? She really couldn¡¯t ept it! ¡°Roar!¡± The Giant Earth Ape roared in fury, ramming into the surroundings, reducing the area to rubble. Fortunately, most of the townspeople had fled during the night, resulting in few casualties. Detecting the scent of other people, the Giant Earth Ape began to sprint towards the areas with more people, chasing after those fleeing townsfolk. ¡°Be careful!¡± Baixue Ding shouted a warning. But at that moment, a figure burst forth from the ground, leaping into the air behind the Giant Earth Ape, and performed a beautiful backflip over its head, pping a talisman onto the ape¡¯s forehead in passing. Afterward, the Giant Earth Ape stopped moving! With a ¡°thud,¡± the figure fell to the ground, chest soaked in blood, gasping for air, and shouted at everyone, ¡°What are you waiting for? My Lower Grade Stabilizing Talisman won¡¯t hold for long, attack now!¡± This person was none other than Huo Yunjie! After being swatted away by the Giant Earth Ape, Huo Yunjie hastily cast the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± to block the hit, but still ended up injured. Later, Huo Yunjie simply used ¡°Earth Escape¡± to hide underground, finally seizing this opportunity to sessfully apply the Lower Grade Stabilizing Talisman to the Giant Earth Ape. ¡°Attack!¡± Baixue Ding, Daoist Wang, and the Zhou Couple had not expected Huo Yunjie to still be alive, let alone immobilize the Giant Earth Ape. Without pausing to rejoice, they hurled their most powerful spells and talismans at it. Boom! Terrifying sts of energy struck the Giant Earth Ape, now a sitting duck, covering its body in wounds and causing its blood to flow freely. Eventually, its neck was torn open by the force of the blows, and it copsed with a thunderous sound. N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°We did it!¡± Huo Yunjiey under a tree, letting out a sigh of relief. Although he had lost the Lower Grade Stabilizing Talisman in the process, he had been able to help everyone y the Giant Earth Ape that wreaked havoc, making it well worth the sacrifice. ¡°Let me help you.¡± Baixue Ding ran over and supported Huo Yunjie, meeting up with Daoist Wang and the Zhou Couple. ¡°We didn¡¯t expect Brother Huo to be so formidable. Without your Stabilizing Talisman, we wouldn¡¯t have had the chance to kill this demon,¡± the Zhou Couple thanked Huo Yunjie with a bow. ¡°Well done!¡± Even the aloof Daoist Wang spoke up. ¡°It¡¯s only right,¡± Huo Yunjie downed a Lower Grade Healing Qi Pill and found his wounds healed significantly, enough for him to stand firmly. ¡°Screech!¡± Just when the five of them were celebrating, a piercing cry resounded from the sky above, shaking many people within the Ancient Town of Quicksand, causing them to vomit blood and copse to the ground. Even the five high-ranking Qi Refining Realm individuals, including Huo Yunjie, felt a sense of terror and trepidation. They looked up to see a strange lizard with a wingspan of ten meters or more hovering in the air, casting a dreadful shadow over the ground against the backlight of the moon. Its cold, cruel eyes glowed menacingly, making it unbearable for anyone to look directly at them! ¡°It¡¯s a half-transformed Flying Frenzy Lizard! I¡¯ve heard the old people say that around this time, it should be hibernating in the deep mountains, shouldn¡¯t it?¡± Baixue Ding¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°Perhaps, it was attracted by the smell of the Giant Earth Ape¡¯s blood and the vibrations from the battle,¡± the Zhou Couple analyzed. ¡°What¡¯s there to talk about, let¡¯s run!¡± Daoist Wang scurried away agilely like arge rabbit, disappearing in an instant. ¡°We take our leave!¡± The Zhou Couple also made themselves scarce. ¡°Run for it!¡± Without a second thought, Huo Yunjie pulled Baixue Ding into a stone house to take cover. ¡°Screech!¡± The Flying Frenzy Lizard paid no attention to the people, but instead red venomously at the Demon-locking Tower. With a p of its wings, it descended like a meteorite, easily smashing the pagoda that had stood for three hundred years to dust. Afterward, its cold eyes swept around, eventually fixing on the stone house where Baixue Ding and Huo Yunjie were hiding. Looking through the crack in the stone house at the Flying Frenzy Lizard, Huo Yunjie felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his body trembling uncontrobly. Baixue Ding, only at the seventh level of Qi Refinement, was now so pressured by the terrifying aura that she was rigid, unable to move. ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± At that moment, both Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding had the same thought. Chapter 131: Unyielding! The Cold Light Sword as Heavy as Ten Thousand Jin Chapter 131: Unyielding! The Cold Light Sword as Heavy as Ten Thousand Jin ¡°What do we do?¡± ¡°Run!¡± Huo Yunjie hastily controlled his sword, pulling Baixue Ding along as they sped down the deserted streets, reaching their maximum speed. The Flying Frenzy Lizard watched the two fleeing people with cold indifference, simply spreading its wings and soaring into the sky, as if eyeing two escaping prey. Although it was a Demonic Beast in the Transformation Stage, it had not chosen to transform but remained in its beast form, having reached a stageparable to ny percent of the Element Gathering Realm, infinitely close to the firstyer of Element Gathering. Its strength was no less than nine times that of the peak of the ninthyer of Qi Refining! In the eyes of the powerful Flying Frenzy Lizard, these few cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm were too weak; with a mere gentle sh of its wing, it could eradicate them. Misty Sect. Ye Feng sat on the rooftop, somewhat restless. ¡°I wonder how Yun Jie and Mo Ying are doing. They couldn¡¯t have encountered danger, could they?¡± Ye Feng stood up and started pacing back and forth on the rooftop. Ancient Town of Quicksand. Huo Yunjie, taking Baixue Ding with him, quickly fled and soon left the vicinity of the Ancient Town of Quicksand, coincidentally running into Daoist Wang who was also escaping. ¡°Idiot! Don¡¯t run in the same direction as me!¡± Daoist Wang cursed loudly, decisively turning and fleeing in another direction, about to disappear into the dense forest. In the sky above. The Flying Frenzy Lizard revealed a human-like sinister smile, finally making its move. Crackle! The sound of tearing through the air rang out, and the Flying Frenzy Lizard crossed a hundred meters in an instant, its speed increasing rapidly, like a Divine Sword descending from heaven, striking at Daoist Wang who was trying to escape. ¡°Why is it always me?¡± ¡°When the Giant Earth Ape attacked, it chose me first, and now the Flying Frenzy Lizard attacks, it¡¯s also me first. Could it be that I¡¯m just that unlucky?¡± Daoist Wang howled to the sky, extremely unwilling. He didn¡¯t run, because the Flying Frenzy Lizard was too fast; there was no time to escape. Daoist Wang, with numerous questions, was swallowed whole by the fast-approaching Flying Frenzy Lizard, with nothing left behind. Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding witnessed this scene, their faces drained of all color. ¡°Hiss!¡± The Flying Frenzy Lizard¡¯s powerful hind legs forcefully kicked the ground, its wings pped at the same time, and in an instant, it reached a hundred meters in the sky, its intimidating eyes fixed on Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding, baring a cruel smile. On the banks of Flowing Water River, the Zhou Couple flew with their swords, their speed fast, but even they felt a chill running down their spines at this moment. ¡°Die!¡± The Flying Frenzy Lizard emitted a sound eerily simr to the word ¡°die,¡± its wings pping as if a Divine Sword was shing towards the nearby Baixue Ding. ¡°Quickly, go!¡± Huo Yunjie ced a palm on Baixue Ding¡¯s back, shoving her dozens of meters to the side, and he himself was pushed back several meters as a result. Boom! The spot where the two of them had just been was torn asunder by the Flying Frenzy Lizard¡¯s sharp ws; whether rock or soil, both crumbled like tofu with a single swipe. A wave of powerful energy swept out, injuring Huo Yunjie. The Flying Frenzy Lizard was clearly enjoying this sensation of toying with its prey, staring at the nearer Huo Yunjie but then suddenly turning to kill Baixue Ding. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi!¡± Huo Yunjie didn¡¯t want to watch Baixue Ding fall before his eyes and mustered all his strength to control the Cold Light Sword, stabbing straight out and striking the backdoor of the Flying Frenzy Lizard. ¡°Roar!¡± The Flying Frenzy Lizard turned in anger, its wing ready to sh and break the Cold Light Sword, but fortunately, Huo Yunjie was quick to react, immediately sheathing the Cold Light Sword and then sprinting into the distance. ¡°Whoosh.¡± The Flying Frenzy Lizard caught up with Huo Yunjie in the blink of an eye, its tail sweeping him off his feet and causing him to vomit blood and fall to the ground in a critically injured state. Then, a w shimmering with cold light fell, ready to tear Huo Yunjie to shreds. ¡°Stop!¡± With a shiver, Baixue Ding threw out all her remaining lower-grade talismans, but the Flying Frenzy Lizard just sneered disdainfully and, with a wave of its wing, extinguished the thunderous light created by the exploding talismans. Afterward, it extended its w, about to rend Huo Yunjie apart. Facing the descending w, Huo Yunjie felt an extreme sense of unwillingness. Memories flooded his mind, and within his vision, he seemed to see the tall and formidable silhouette of Ye Feng. ¡°Yun Jie, no matter when, you must never give up. A cultivator refines their heart; only with a strong heart can you surpass the limits!¡± Huo Yunjie seemed to hear Ye Feng¡¯s words, the resolve in his eyes growing stronger. ¡°Sword Drawing Technique!¡± In this moment, Huo Yunjie had a sh of enlightenment, instantly gathering his spiritual energy and rotating it at a speed beyond his limits. It surged into the de of the Cold Light Sword so fiercely that even through the scabbard, one could feel a fierce aura. He began to draw his sword! But at this moment, the Cold Light Sword felt as heavy as ten thousand catties. With every inch he pulled it out, the de released an even more dazzling sword light, dazzling the eyes of the Flying Frenzy Lizard to the point it closed them involuntarily, its w¡¯s speed suddenly decreased. When Huo Yunjie had pulled the Cold Light Sword out a foot¡¯s length, the terrible sword light burst forth, ¡°sh¡± severing half of the Flying Frenzy Lizard¡¯s w. However, at this moment, Huo Yunjie realized he had long been drained of strength. The scabbard exerted a huge gravitational pull, helplessly retracting the foot of the de that had just been drawn. Thud! Huo Yunjie fell to the ground,pletely out of energy. He stared nkly at the sky, realizing that there was no silhouette of Ye Feng up there; just the angry and chilling gaze of the Flying Frenzy Lizard. All that had just happened, had it all been his imagination? ¡°What a fierce Sword Qi!¡± The Zhou Couple, madly fleeing in the distance, looked back and happened to see the moment Huo Yunjie drew his sword, their eyes pained, almost shedding tears. ¡°What a pity, the Sword Drawing Technique is not yet mastered, he couldn¡¯t even fully draw the sword. Otherwise, with that single stroke, he could have in anything beneath the Element Gathering Realm,¡± Madame Zhoumented. She had seen many exceptional geniuses, but had never seen anyone like Huo Yunjie, who could realize enlightenment in such a crucial moment. Although the Zhou Couple wished to turn back and save him, they knew they weren¡¯t strong enough, and going back would mean certain death, so they could only speed up and flee into the mountains and forests. At a distance, Baixue Ding was stunned. She had never seen such a resplendent sword light, like a torch in the dark night, igniting the me of hope. However, when she saw Huo Yunjie unconscious on the ground, Baixue Ding felt deted, weak all over, kneeling on the riverbank¡¯s pebbles. In that instant, she felt a profound sense of loss. ¡°Die!¡± The Flying Frenzy Lizard, seeing its own w partly severed, was filled with a raging fury as it lunged to bite down. But just at the critical moment, the area was illuminated by a resplendent sword light, bright as day. Rip! Without even a chance to escape, the Flying Frenzy Lizard was sliced by the Sword Qi, its head sent soaring into the air, rolling to the side. Then, that bulky body crashed down, about to crush Huo Yunjie, but in the nick of time, a figure with short hair skimmed along the ground, grabbed Huo Yunjie, and rolled to the side, saving his life. ¡°Thank goodness I was in time!¡± Baixue Ding checked Huo Yunjie¡¯s breathing and found that he had onlypsed into a deepa. She breathed a sigh of relief, took out a family heirloom Healing Qi Pill, and carefully administered it to him. Then, Baixue Ding raised her head to look at the sky. Above, there was a sword suspended in the air, with five figures standing on it, all of them women. The woman in the yellow dress with a veiled face emitted a powerful aura of the firstyer of the Element Gathering Realm, her right hand still holding a sword gesture with lingering light flickering at her fingertips. Clearly, it was this woman who had in the Flying Frenzy Lizard. Baixue Ding, looking at the woman in the yellow dress and veiled face, noticed the four maids behind her all possessed the cultivation level of the ninth peak of the Qi Refining Realm. Each had a round jade pendant at their waist, inscribed with the golden characters ¡°Divine,¡± ¡°Wind,¡± ¡°Sword,¡± ¡°Sect,¡± shimmering in the dark night. ¡°It¡¯s a Sword Child of the Divine Wind Sword Sect!¡± Seeing this unique attire, Baixue Ding recalled her ancestors¡¯ records and sharply inhaled. Chapter 132 - 132 Sword Child Mu Ruxue, Yunxiao Great Forest Chapter 132: Sword Child Mu Ruxue, Yunxiao Great Forest As a two-star rank Sect, the Divine Wind Sword Sect was presided over by the Supreme Elder at the Spirit Sea Realm, with over a hundred thousand disciples. The Divine Wind Sword Sect was a forest of geniuses, where even Outer Sect Disciples had reached the sixth level of Qi Refinement, and as for the Inner Sect, one needed to reach the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Baixue Ding¡¯s ancestor was an Inner Sect Disciple. Above the Inner Sect Disciples were the True Disciples of the Element Gathering Realm. Baixue Ding had heard that the Divine Wind Sword Sect currently had ten great True Disciples, whose cultivation talents had reached a supreme grade, all of them genuine top-tier geniuses. The Divine Wind Sword Child was the foremost among the True Disciples, and the prime candidate for the next Sect Master. It was only when the Sword Child was traveling that they could be apanied by four maids bearing the ¡°Divine Wind Sword Sect¡± insignia, in order to showcase the Sect¡¯s elegance. Thinking of this, Baixue Ding hastily performed a respectful salute: ¡°Baixue Ding, the fifth-generation tower master of the Demon-locking Tower, pays respects to the esteemed Divine Wind Sword Child!¡± ¡°You recognize me, it seems the rules of the ancestors haven¡¯t been forgotten.¡± The gaze of the Divine Wind Sword Child moved down,nding on Huo Yunjie, ¡°Is that man your partner?¡± Baixue Ding¡¯s ears reddened, ¡°Reporting to the Sword Child, this person is not my partner, but rather a fellow daoist assisting in ying demons. His name is Huo Yunjie, from the Misty Sect of Whitefloat City.¡± ¡°So he already has a Sect¡¡± The Divine Wind Sword Child felt a tinge of disappointment. She had personally witnessed Huo Yunjie¡¯s Sword Drawing Technique and thought him to be a promising talent. She had intended to bring him back to the Divine Wind Sword Sect to nurture him as a confidant of the future. However, it turned out that Huo Yunjie already belonged to his own Sect. ¡°Cough cough cough¡¡± At this moment, Huo Yunjie coughed, attempting to stand up only to find that the overexertion from using the Sword Drawing Technique had caused a bacsh, leaving his body sore and in pain. Even though his injuries were no longer worsening, he would still need to lie down for a good ten days to half a month. ¡°Thank you for saving my life, Sword Child. I am Huo Yunjie from the Misty Sect. May I know your honored name?¡± Huo Yunjie asked, sounding weak and breathless. ¡°My name is Mu Ruxue.¡± The Divine Wind Sword Child revealed her true name, prompting her four maids to exchange nces, all showing surprise. They remembered that Mu Ruxue had always been indifferent to others, and they had not expected her to reveal her true name. It seemed she believed Huo Yunjie possessed high talent and potential to reach the Element Gathering Realm in the future. ¡°Sword Child, the Demon-locking Tower has been destroyed by the Flying Frenzy Lizard. What should I do?¡± Baixue Ding asked with a worried expression. ¡°The Demon-locking Tower will be repaired by someone else. As for your Ding Family, you have performed your duties with utmost loyalty, and your own talent is not bad either. I offer you a spot as a prospective Inner Sect Disciple. Should you wish, you maye to the Divine Wind Sword Sect at any time.¡± Mu Ruxue, the Sword Child of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, dropped a sword-shaped token into Baixue Ding¡¯s hand with precision. Afterwards, she nced at the remains of the Demon-locking Tower scattered in the distance, and flew towards Whitefloat City with her four maids. ¡°Such high cultivation!¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s head rested on Baixue Ding¡¯s legs, watching Mu Ruxue¡¯s receding figure. It was the first time he had encountered such a formidable genius. She seemed to be only about twenty years old, yet she had already advanced to the Element Gathering Realm, causing him to feel reflective. ¡°That¡¯s the Divine Wind Sword Child, the future Sect Master of a two-star rank Sect. Looking across the entire Southern River Basin, she¡¯s considered one of the top-tier geniuses!¡± Baixue Ding gently stroked the sword-shaped token in her hand that still carried the scent of its owner, her expressionplex. Huo Yunjieughed, ¡°What, you don¡¯t want to go to the Divine Wind Sword Sect?¡± ¡°I want to go, but can¡¯t bear to leave behind the acquaintances in the old town,¡± Baixue Ding said, her expression a mix of emotions. High in the sky. The Divine Wind Sword Child, Mu Ruxue, stood with her hands behind her back, her robes billowing, like a fairy beneath the moon. The maid wearing the jade ¡°Divine¡± emblem asked, ¡°Sword Child, why offer the Demon-locking Tower Master a prospective Inner Sect Disciple token? That woman is barely connected to the Great Elder¡¯s lineage; doing this might incur his displeasure.¡± ¡°The Demon-locking Tower itself is a harmful contraption. Once I take my position, I will make sure to dismantle all 108 of the Demon-locking Towers our Sect has set up!¡± Mu Ruxue¡¯s mouth turned down in displeasure, ¡°Enough, let¡¯s hurry. We must arrive at my cousin¡¯s ce before sunrise.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The four maids bowed hastily. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng stood on the roof, noting that Huo Yunjie¡¯s task progress had suddenly surged to one-third, muttering, ¡°Yunjie¡¯s task is to perfect his own Sword Drawing Technique. It looks like he has reached one-third of the way there, quite fast! As for Mo Ying¡ I wonder how she is doing¡¡± On the northern bank of Fenhuo River, within the vast expanse of Yunxiao Great Forest. Mo Ying sat in front of a bonfire, tilting her head up to gaze at the bright moon above, revealing a rare smile. She removed her ck veil and hat, revealing her snow-white, wless cheeks. Admiring her reflection in a mirror, Mo Ying looked at the slightly aloof yet beautiful face within and sighed, ¡°What a pity, only once a month, or on the night of the full moon, will my face return to its natural state. I wonder when these days will end¡¡± A momentter. After enjoying the golden and crispy roast rabbit cooked over the bonfire, Mo Ying extinguished the mes with a wave of her hand, put on her veil and hat, and headed to the riverbank to wash her hands. Suddenly, a mutated giant crocodile burst forth from the water, its jaws snapping towards Mo Ying as it emitted a chilling, foul stench from its mouth. Rip! Mo Ying lightly tipped her toes and easily dodged the attack, then drew her sword in a horizontal sh, cutting the Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level peak crocodile in two. ¡°Strange, why has my luck been so badtely? This is already the fifteenth Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level demonic beast I¡¯ve encountered, yet I still haven¡¯te across any High-rank Demon Soldier Level ones. It¡¯s as if they are all evading me,¡± Mo Ying grumbled. Mo Ying had thought that ying a High-rank Demon Soldier Level beast would be simple; however, since her departure, she had yet to encounter even one. Hovering a hundred meters in the air on her sword, Mo Ying looked into the distance and surprisingly found a small vige in the forest. Had it not been nighttime with the vige illuminated by arge and bright bonfire, it would have been very difficult to notice. ¡°Roar!¡± N?v(el)B\\jnn Suddenly, Mo Ying heard the roar of an evil beast from the vicinity of the vige, followed by the aura of a High-rank Demon Soldier Peak, and her heart leapt with joy. ¡°Atst!¡± Mo Ying immediately flew towards the source. Miles away. Within an ancient vige with a long heritage. The people here wore beast-skin clothes and had various white animal patterns painted on their bodies, resembling creatures with tiger bodies and human faces. In the center of the vige, a huge bonfire was lit. Towering mes rose up, making the surrounding tens of meters unbearably hot. Next to the bonfire was a high tform where a young girl was bound and gagged, tied atop the tform. ¡°Hoo-ha-ha!¡± The beast-skin d vigers encircled the girl, making strange calls and chanting as if summoning something. ¡°Roar!¡± A piercing roar soon followed, and everyone looked up to see a tiger-bodied, human-faced demon descend from the skies,nding on the tform. Sniffing the girl¡¯s scent, a look of intoxication appeared in its eyes. ¡°We wee Venerable Hu!¡± ¡°She is our offering for this year; we hope you like it,¡± the vigers knelt on the ground, their faces full of piety. Venerable Hu stared at the crying girl on the tform, a smile of extreme cruelty spreading across its face, and in the next moment, it bit down. ng! A burst of Sword Qi tore through the air, sending Venerable Hu flying. Afterward, Mo Yingnded on the tform, her longsword shing as she cut the ropes binding the young girl. ¡°Thank you, Immortal Master, for saving my life!¡± The girl knelt on the tform, continuously kowtowing. However, Mo Ying wasn¡¯t in the mood to speak with her, rather her expression was one of grave concern as she looked towards Venerable Hu whoy fallen on the ground. As for the vigers, they had scattered and fled the moment Venerable Hu was struck, vanishing without a trace. ¡°Dare to ruin my good deed, you¡¯re courting death!¡± Venerable Hu roared furiously, looking at the sword wound on its neck that was deep enough to reveal bone; had it not been for its tough life, that single sword strike would surely have been the end of it. Chapter 133: Mo Ying’s Chance Encounter, Shu Hongyu Appears Chapter 133: Mo Ying¡¯s Chance Encounter, Shu Hongyu Appears ¡°A mere High-ranking Demon Soldier Peak, and yet so presumptuous!¡± Mo Ying¡¯s face was cold, her words filled with anger. These vigers revered this mutated Tiger Demon as a divine being, and they were willing to use girls from outside as sacrifices; all deserved to be killed! ¡°Die!¡± Venerable Hu leaped forward, his two sharp ws lunging at Mo Ying, while at the same time opening his mouth to spray out a scorching beam of light. ¡°Immortal Master, watch out!¡± the young girl hastily warned. Without a word, Mo Ying grabbed the girl and retreated to a distance, clenched a sword-fighting gesture, and invoked the Sword Combat Technique. The Breeze-riding Sword, with a whistling sword wind, nimbly circled to Venerable Hu¡¯s side and stabbed into the prior sword wound. ¡°Aoow!¡± Venerable Hu let out a pained cry, ready to swat away the Breeze-riding Sword, but unexpectedly, the sword suddenly burst forth with Sword Qi that had been umting within it. Thud! The head of Venerable Hu was severed, rolling onto the ground and frightening the young girl so much that her eyes rolled back, and she fainted. ¡°Finally dealt with!¡± Mo Ying confirmed that Venerable Hu had met his demise, sheathed her sword, and then pinched the young girl¡¯s philtrum, waking her up. The young girl looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings, then back at the fallen Venerable Hu, turned pale with fright, and vomited. Once she had recovered, the young girl saw Mo Ying still standing by and quickly thanked her, ¡°Thank you, Immortal Master, for your rescue. My name is Bi Lian¡¯er, and I live in a small fishing vige on the north bank of the Fenhuo River.¡± ¡°A small fishing vige? That¡¯s quite a few tens of miles from here,¡± Mo Ying remarked, recalling the map of the Yunxiao Great Forest. ¡°Ah! That far?¡± Bi Lian¡¯er¡¯s face turned even paler. ¡°How did you get here?¡± Mo Ying asked. ¡°I was washing clothes by the river today, but then the wind got too strong and blew them into the woods. I ran to get them, and that¡¯s when the people from this ancient vige caught me. They insisted on sacrificing me to Venerable Hu,¡± said Bi Lian¡¯er, her heart racing with lingering fear. ¡°I see. I¡¯ll take you back now,¡± Mo Ying said, picking up Bi Lian¡¯er and flying with her on a sword. Aloft in the sky, Bi Lian¡¯er reveled in the caress of the gentle breeze, and as she watched the trees recede below her, she became greatly longing for the path of cultivation. ¡°Immortal Master sister, can¡ can I follow you and cultivate?¡± ¡°I do not take disciples,¡± Mo Ying replied, shaking her head. Bi Lian¡¯er looked disheartened, but was not yet discouraged. ¡°Then, can Immortal Master sister take me into a Sect?¡± ¡°To cultivate, we must assess your aptitude. Unfortunately, when I checked you with Spiritual Energy just now, you had no aptitude,¡± Mo Ying thought for a moment and still revealed the cruel truth. Upon hearing these words, Bi Lian¡¯er trembled, lowered her head, and dared not speak again, afraid of annoying Mo Ying. Before long, they arrived near the small fishing vige on the north bank of the Fenhuo River. At this time, vigers with torches were searching around, calling out Bi Lian¡¯er¡¯s name loudly. ¡°Dad, Mom, I¡¯m here!¡± Bi Lian¡¯er leapt down from the sword and flung herself towards an elderly couple, and the three of them quickly broke into sobs. High above. Mo Ying hovered on her sword, looking down at the scene below. After a long thought, she eventually flew away on her sword. Mo Ying could see that Bi Lian¡¯er¡¯s nature was pure, much like her own in the past. She empathized and wanted to take this young girl on the path of cultivation. But Bi Lian¡¯er had no talent! Without it, unless one had a special bloodline like that of Qiao Jiaxi, even if they took the path of Body Refinement, it would still be fraught with difficulties and unlikely to lead to sess. ¡°Instead of embarking on a path that is destined to be impassable, it¡¯s better to live a good life,¡± Mo Ying murmured to herself, flying back towards the ancient vige deep in Yunxiao Great Forest, preparing to lift the carcass of Venerable Hu and return to Misty Sect to report. Thud, thud, thud! Footsteps approached. Mo Ying turned towards the sound and saw a sharp sword thrusting towards her face. She hurriedly swung her sword to block it, emitting a crisp nging of metal. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time.¡± A gentle voice came from the dense forest. Then, a young woman walked out from the trees, bathed in the bright moonlight, revealing a yful face with two dimples when she smiled. ¡°Why have youe?¡± Mo Ying sheathed her longsword. If Huo Yunjie, Shi Lei, and Li Jiaojiao were here, upon seeing this young woman, they would have shown shock. Shu Hongyu! Formerly ranked fifth in the Misty Sect, she possessed talent even beyond Xiao Fangu, but had left to train before the Old Sect Leader¡¯s lifespan was exhausted, and had not returned since then. Watching Mo Ying, Shu Hongyu smiled faintly, her dimples showing, ¡°What, aren¡¯t you happy to see me back?¡± ¡°Back?¡± Mo Ying furrowed her brows lightly. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Shu Hongyu covered her mouth and chuckled, ¡°Just kidding. Currently, I¡¯m not in control of my own fate. Even if I insist on returning to the Misty Sect, my family won¡¯t agree¡ But how about you? How do you feel about being in the Misty Sect?¡± ¡°It¡¯s better than I expected. The disciples get along well with each other, and most importantly, the Sect Leader is quite exceptional¡ªhe gives off a vibrant and hopeful vibe. The only fault is that he likes to say all sorts of bizarre things,¡± Mo Ying thought for a moment and replied earnestly. Shu Hongyu took out a scroll and spread it out, revealing Ye Feng¡¯s portrait, which was as mboyant as the man himself. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this Sect Master Uncle, whom I¡¯ve never met, to be so formidable¡ªrumored to be the Chosen One, and even leading the sect to ascend to a higher rank¡ s, that¡¯s still far from enough.¡± Shu Hongyu rolled up the scroll and shook her head in resignation. ¡°You want toe back?¡± Mo Ying heard the implication in her words. Shu Hongyu sighed, ¡°Of course, I want to go back. The days I spent on Misty Peak were the most carefree of my life. I also miss cooking with Jiaojiao. But perhaps I¡¯m just clumsy¡ªwhenever I chopped vegetables, I would always cut my fingers; when cooking rice, it was almost always burnt; fetching water, I would spill half before reaching the kitchen¡¡± Hearing this, Mo Ying gave a strange look and asked, ¡°Speaking of which, howe you¡¯re here?¡± ¡°The Divine Wind Sword Sect chose a Sword Child named ¡®Mu Ruxue¡¯ with supreme grade roots. My family wants me to get to know her¡ªit¡¯s so annoying!¡± Shu Hongyu rolled her eyes, ¡°Tonight as I was passing by, I saw you, so I waited here.¡± ¡°Sword Child, Mu Ruxue, a woman?¡± Mo Ying was surprised. ¡°Indeed, a woman, and the first female Sword Child in the history of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. They say her talent is extraordinarily high, dominating all True Disciples. Starting from the Spirit Sea Realm, she is expected to make a push for the Divine Origin Realm, bing the hope for the Divine Wind Sword Sect to reach the Three-Star Force level,¡± Shu Hongyu praised. ¡°Hearing you say this, Mu Ruxue does seem very impressive,¡± Mo Ying nodded thoughtfully, ¡°By the way, that endless stretch of dark clouds a while ago, could it have been the phenomenon caused by a Divine Origin Realm great power undergoing tribtion?¡± Shu Hongyu lowered her voice, ¡°It¡¯s said to be the old ancestor of the Mystique Kingdom undergoing tribtion. Whether sessful or not, no one knows yet. If seeds, that would be the Mystique Kingdom¡¯s first Void Break Realm being, capable of leading the kingdom to advance to a Four-Star Level¡¡± ¡°Cough, cough!¡± Suddenly, a cough echoed from high above. ¡°I must go now, we¡¯ll meet again if destiny allows!¡± Shu Hongyu quickly waved at Mo Ying, soared into the sky, and met with two Element Gathering Realm powerhouses cloaked in ck, flying southward. Mo Ying gazed towards the direction where Shu Hongyu disappeared and waved her hand, ¡°Thanks for that time you saved my life!¡± After speaking, Mo Ying picked up the body of Venerable Hu and flew on her sword towards Misty Peak. At the summit of Misty Peak. ¡°Ding, congrattions to Registered Disciple Mo Ying forpleting the High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast assessment. You may now be promoted to an Outer Sect Disciple.¡± The System¡¯s notification sounded. The next moment, Ye Feng woke up, his face filled with joy. ¡°Shepleted the assessment task so quickly. Worthy of being the number one fighter among the Misty Sect¡¯s disciples, it looks like Mo Ying will soon return.¡± Chapter 134 - 134 Mo Ying’s Memories, The Sub-faction Elder’s Helplessness Chapter 134: Mo Ying¡¯s Memories, The Sub-faction Elder¡¯s Helplessness Ye Feng had been waiting on the rooftop. Late into the night. Mo Ying, holding the carcass of Venerable Hu,nded on the peak¡¯s summit and noticed Ye Feng standing in mid-air, fluttering a peculiar fan, a smile seemingly still hanging on his lips. ¡°This is your Outer Sect Disciple Identity Token.¡± Ye Feng tossed a ck iron token over to her, which Mo Ying caught. Seeing the words ¡°Misty Sect¡± protruding on the front and ¡°Outer Sect Mo Ying¡± on the back, Mo Ying inexplicably felt a sense of belonging. ¡°Sect Master, you knew Ipleted the task?¡± Mo Ying arched an eyebrow, a bit surprised. ¡°Of course, I knew.¡± Ye Feng nodded, thinking to himself, I have system notifications, how could I not know? ¡°Thank you, Sect Master!¡± Mo Ying put away the Outer Sect Disciple Identity Token and threw Venerable Hu¡¯s body to the ground. ¡°This Demonic Beast was on the verge of half-transformation, attempted to harm the innocent people of dawn, and has been in by me.¡± ¡°Well done!¡± Ye Feng praised, ¡°You must be tired as well, go and soak in Spirit Spring Water to ease your fatigue!¡± Spirit Spring Water, containing abundant Spiritual Power, was excellent for recovery, whether used for bathing or drinking. Yet, no sooner had he spoken than Ye Feng remembered the night he inadvertently glimpsed Mo Ying¡¯s silhouette, and his face turned a shade of embarrassment. Mo Ying did not understand why Ye Feng¡¯s expression turned odd, but she couldn¡¯t be bothered to ask and instead brought up another question, ¡°Sect Master, do you know Shu Hongyu?¡± ¡°I know of her but have never met her, why?¡± Ye Feng had been brought to Misty Peak by the Old Sect Leader at a time when Shu Hongyu had left Misty Peak several days prior, so he merely knew of her existence but had no idea what she actually looked like. Mo Ying asked meaningfully, ¡°If she were to suddenly return, would you ept her back into the Misty Sect?¡± Although he didn¡¯t understand why Mo Ying would ask such a question, Ye Feng still pointed to room number five, saying, ¡°I have kept a room for her. If she is willing to return, it will depend on the circumstances.¡± Ye Feng did not make any absolute statements. He had never met Shu Hongyu and didn¡¯t know if she would be epted by the System. If Shu Hongyu was epted, of course she would be received, but if not recognized by the System, he would say that their destinies had parted, and send her on her way. That was what he meant by depending on the circumstances. With that in mind, Ye Feng nced at the sky, ¡°It¡¯s already after midnight. You should rest early as well!¡± Having said that, Ye Fengy down on the rooftop, waving a Mini Banana Palm Fan, leisurely closed his eyes to sleep, and soon dreamt of himself and a beautiful Immortal Fairy flying freely through the skies, thoroughly enjoying themselves, which caused him to drool. Mo Ying, seeing this scene, had an odd look on her face. She went back to her room to grab some clothes, then entered the bathroom, sinking into memories. Dozens of days prior, Mo Ying was not yet a disciple of the Misty Sect. She had been injured by ident, and it was Shu Hongyu who saved her and introduced her to the Misty Sect for cultivation and seclusion. ¡°Shu Hongyu is from County King City, and naturally, her family would not allow her to stay in the Misty Sect for long, even though the Misty Sect has now advanced to a High Ranked Sect. Still, in the face of Two-Star Rank forces, it¡¯s insignificant.¡± ¡°If I were from a Two-Star Rank force, I would also want my daughter to join forces of the same rank or stronger.¡± That was what Mo Ying thought to herself. She executed the recently learned ¡°Fire Cloud Palm¡±to heat the water in the wooden barrel with Spiritual Power and thenfortably soaked in it. The next morning. Mo Ying practiced swordy on the rooftop kneeling, with Venerable Hu¡¯s carcass still lying on the ground, unattended to. ¡°Senior Sister Mo, you¡¯re back?¡± Long Tianxing, carrying an axe, saw Mo Ying on the rooftop and quickly waved, calling out. ¡°Senior Sister Mo is back?¡± Qiao Jiaxi, who was lifting stones for Body Refinement, heard the shout, turned to look, lost his bnce, and got pinned to the ground by the massive stone. Fortunately, his physical body was strong, and it didn¡¯t hurt him in the least. ¡°I arrivedst night, and I¡¯m now an Outer Sect Disciple. You all need to work harder too,¡± Mo Ying said calmly. ¡°I¡¯m an Outer Sect Disciple now as well,¡± Long Tianxing announced, patting the Identity Token hanging at his waist. ¡°My brother and sister are so fast. I need to work even harder,¡± Qiao Jiaxi felt a sense of urgency, lifted the stone again, and continued the strenuous practice of the first move. ¡°Just twenty more times, I must seed today!¡± Mo Ying nced at the ground and saw Brother thead still sleeping, with more than half of his body covered by something. On closer inspection, it appeared to be¡a red bellyband? What in the world? Mo Ying curled her lips, wondering who could be so mischievous. Meanwhile, a hundred miles north of Whitefloat City. In a valley of a branch of the Spirit Beast Sect, self-proimed ¡°Sea King¡± Xie Jiaren was riding on the back of a giant white crane, flying with Pang Haiyun. The branch Elder had left and returned, and now sat on the thatched roof with a look of frustration, repairing the hole he had made himself with a stubborn headbuttst time. ¡°I am utterly exasperated! The Sect Master actually won¡¯t let me return to the Sect, insisting that I continue to hold this position. It¡¯s absurd! Does the Sect Master not realize that if this continues, Xie Jiaren will be the death of me?¡± he grumbled. As the branch Elder became more and more agitated, he kept stomping on the roof. Then, he identally stepped into thin air and fell down with a cry of ¡°Ow!¡± ¡°Divine Wind Sword Child Mu Ruxue hase to pay a visit to the junior Sect Master of the Spirit Beast Sect, Xie Jiaren.¡± N?v(el)B\\jnn A cold voice came from outside the valley. The branch Elder¡¯s pupils shrank, and he quickly got to his feet: ¡°Mu Ruxue¡ I remember she is Xie Jiaren¡¯s cousin, blessed with Supreme Grade roots. It has only been half a year since I¡¯ve seen her, and she has already ascended to be a Sword Child of the Divine Wind Sword Sect?¡± The branch Elder thought of Xie Jiaren¡¯s personality, and how with a cousin as glorious as Mu Ruxue, she would be even more indulgent. His face instantly filled with sorrow. The next moment, five graceful figures entered the valley. ¡°My dear older cousin, why have youe?¡± Xie Jiaren immediately leaped down from dozens of meters in the air,nding firmly on the ground, took Mu Ruxue¡¯s small hand, and began to swing it back and forth vigorously. ¡°Cough, cough!¡± The branch Elder sat on the ground and coughed loudly twice, hinting at Xie Jiaren that now that Mu Ruxue had be Divine Wind Sword Child, she needed to be mindful of her image. However, Xie Jiaren turned a deaf ear, much to the Elder¡¯s chagrin. ¡°Cousin, you¡¯re as mischievous as ever,¡± Mu Ruxue said, caught between resisting and not resisting as Xie Jiaren gripped her hands. Her face was an open book of helplessness. The four maids all looked down, pursing their lips, daring not tough. ¡°Hasn¡¯t it always been like this¡ Wow! You look even more magnificent than you did half a year ago,¡± Xie Jiarenughed, saying things that seemedpletely baffling. Mu Ruxue instinctively looked down and noticed Xie Jiaren¡¯s gaze fixedly staring at her prominent chest. She quickly tightened her grip on Xie Jiaren¡¯s hand to prevent any sneaky groping. ¡°Hehe! My big cousin is so clever, always knowing what I¡¯m up to,¡± Xie Jiaren chuckled. ¡°Cousin, remember you¡¯re a junior Sect Master, and pay attention to your image.¡± Mu Ruxue stepped back three meters, keeping her distance, ¡°Anyhow, I came here specifically to tell you that I¡¯ve be the Divine Wind Sword Child. Please pass the news to our aunt and give her my regards.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry! My mother is more well-informed than I am; she definitely knows you¡¯ve been promoted to Sword Child by now,¡± Xie Jiaren assured her. ¡°In that case, I should be getting back to the Sect,¡± said Mu Ruxue, ready to turn and leave. She hade in a hurry and was leaving in one, too. ¡°In such a rush?¡± Xie Jiaren¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°There will be quite a few visits to the Divine Wind Sword Sect in theing days, and I need to be there to receive them. I have to head back right now,¡± Mu Ruxue exined. ¡°Well then! I have something to do today too, so I can¡¯t apany you,¡± Xie Jiaren said, ready to leave with Pang Haiyun, who was standing by. ¡°Where to?¡± Mu Ruxue asked reflexively. ¡°Misty Sect,¡± Xie Jiaren replied without concealing the information. ¡°Misty Sect, the recently established high ranked Sect in the Whitefloat City area?¡± Mu Ruxue showed a trace of surprise. ¡°Yes!¡± Xie Jiaren nodded, ¡°Big cousin, you know about Misty Sect too? It seems our Sect Master Ye has grown too handsome to hide.¡± Upon hearing this, Mu Ruxue felt an urge to send Xie Jiaren flying with a p but refrained, saying, ¡°I might as well go and have a look.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to Misty Sect?¡± Both Xie Jiaren and Pang Haiyun looked surprised, and even the branch Elder sitting under the thatched hut found it unbelievable. Divine Wind Sword Child Mu Ruxue, why would she want to visit Misty Sect? Could it really be because she thinks Ye Feng is good-looking and wants to see him for herself? Chapter 135: Visiting the Misty Sect, Mu Ruxue’s Surprise Chapter 135: Visiting the Misty Sect, Mu Ruxue¡¯s Surprise N?v(el)B\\jnn Xie Jiaren, Pang Haiyun, and the branch elder of the Spirit Beast Sect all stood there dumbfounded, feeling this was incongruent with their preconceived notions of Mu Ruxue. After all, she was a Divine Wind Sword Child of the two-star Divine Wind Sword Sect. Her status was revered; what business did she have at the high-ranked Misty Sect? Logically, shouldn¡¯t it be Ye Feng from the high-ranked sect visiting the Divine Wind Sword Sect? The three of them were utterly bewildered. ¡°I¡¯m going over there to ask about something,¡± Mu Ruxue disclosed her intentions. Originally, she had nned to return directly to the Divine Wind Sword Sect, but since she heard Xie Jiaren was headed to the Misty Sect, she might as well join them and see what kind of sect could cultivate a sword dao genius like Huo Yunjie. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is!¡± Xie Jiaren was still a bit confused, but she didn¡¯t ask further and immediately set out. Mu Ruxue, apanied by her four maids, closely followed suit. The branch elder of the Spirit Beast Sect sat under a thatched hut, watching Xie Jiaren leave the valley, jumping three feet high in exultation. ¡°Hahaha! Thess has finally set out. Atst, my ears can have some peace,¡± heughed heartily. At the summit of Misty Peak. Qiao Jiaxi was lifting stones for body refinement. ¡°Eighty-fifth time now. Fifteen more to go, and I can use this movement topress and condense the bloodline in my body to the limit, then release it in an instant to break through my bottleneck and step into the secondyer of body refinement,¡± he grunted determinedly. Qiao Jiaxi clenched his teeth and persevered. Through several days of hard training, he found that his body had grown increasingly stronger. Even a giant stone weighing a thousand pounds could be easily lifted above his head, and he continuously lifted and lowered it to train his body. ¡°One, two, three¡¡± Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s hands were upheld as if supporting the heavens; he took a horse stance, trying to straighten his body before squatting down again, exuding waves of heat. ¡°Sister, trouble you to ssh me with water!¡± Qiao Jiaxi suddenly called out. ¡°Just a moment, Junior Brother. I¡¯ming,¡± Xia He responded and immediately scooped up adle of Spirit Spring Water and sshed it on Qiao Jiaxi, making a sizzling sound like red-hot iron plunged into water. Mo Ying opened her Spirit Eyes and noticed that Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s pores were like countless whirlpools, absorbing the spiritual power embedded in the Spirit Spring Water to be the source of power for his bloodline. ¡°Junior Brother Qiao is really amazing!¡± Xia He eximed in admiration and continued to feed the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts like the Whitefloat Five Immortals. Having been purified by the Bloodline Purifying Pill, the bloodlines of several spiritual beasts were even purer. After eating the Spirit Beast Feed, their breakthroughs came swiftly. ¡°Before long, the Iron w Dragon Eagle and Fox Da Hong will be able to ascend to the peak of middle-rank Demon Soldier level, and as for Little White Fox and the other four spiritual beasts, they will reach the middle-rank Demon Soldier level today,¡± Ye Feng thought, watching everything happening at the peak with inward delight. The task of having prestige points over ten thousand waspleted. The mission to subdue two lower-rank Demon Generals was also aplished. At this stage, all that was left was the task of cultivating seven high-rank Demon Soldier Level demonic beasts and the disciples¡¯ promotions. In Ye Feng¡¯s view, he wouldn¡¯t need three months toplete the second-phase tasks as sect leader. At the base of Misty Peak. Xie Jiaren, Pang Haiyun, and Divine Wind Sword Child Mu Ruxue, along with their party, descended at the foot of the mountain, only to find quite a few people gathered around a stele. ¡°What are you all doing?¡± The straightforward Xie Jiaren asked outright. The onlookers, all ordinary people, noticed the ethereal aura of the neers and hastily bowed, saying, ¡°Greetings, Immortal Masters. This stele was erected by Sect Master Ye of the Misty Sect. It is said that those who can pass through that misty area have the qualifications to be disciples of the Misty Sect.¡± One of Mu Ruxue¡¯s maids couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Even a high-ranked sect has set up such a test? Do they think they¡¯re a star-level sect?¡± ¡°Watch yournguage!¡± Mu Ruxue¡¯s voice was cold and clear. As soon as she spoke, the maid quickly bowed her head and apologized. ¡°Let¡¯s go, up the mountain!¡± Mu Ruxue soared into the sky and soon arrived in front of the misty area, ¡°This appears to be a miniature formation, more exquisite than the Sect Protection Array of typical one-star sects.¡± ¡°That powerful?¡± The four maids expressed their astonishment. ¡°What¡¯s so impressive about that? Last time Little Fatty and I came here, we could walk straight up to the peak of Misty Peak without any hindrance,¡± Xie Jiaren said. After finishing her sentence, she grabbed Pang Haiyun and Mu Ruxue and leaped into the Misty Area. But as they walked, Mu Ruxue realized both Xie Jiaren and Pang Haiyun had mysteriously disappeared, leaving herself and her four maids trapped in the fog. ¡°This formation does have some tricks up its sleeve,¡± Mu Ruxue chuckled, unfazed. As the Divine Wind Sword Child of the Divine Wind Sword Sect and the Element Gathering Realm prodigy who surpassed all other True Disciples, Mu Ruxue has always been arrogant and confident in her strength. Moreover, she had already developed her Spiritual Sense and was not afraid of illusionary formations. ¡°This formation is quite remarkable; with just the four of you, it would be impossible to break through the fog,¡± she said. As Mu Ruxue spoke, she formed a spell with her hand and released her Spiritual Sense to scout around, ready to find the weak spot of the illusionary formation and break through in one fell swoop. However, her expression gradually changed. ¡°Sword Child, what¡¯s wrong?¡± one of the maids quickly asked. ¡°This formation is an extremely profound Compound Formation; even I can¡¯t find the weak point¡ In other words, I can¡¯t break the formation,¡± Mu Ruxue¡¯s face grew somber. Though she was only at the First Layer of the Element Gathering Realm, with the auxiliary cultivation method of the Divine Wind Sword Sect and powerful spells and secret techniques at her disposal, she could fight even those at the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm. And yet, she was trapped by the Sect Protection Array of a mere High Ranked Sect! ¡°Misty Sect is not simple!¡± she eximed. Mu Ruxue¡¯s breathing quickened slightly, ¡°Stand where you are, do not act recklessly to avoid sinking deeper.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the four maids dared not disobey. Only now did they realize how serious Misty Sect was and regretted their previous underestimation. Whoosh! A gust of wind blew through, and the five of them suddenly found the fog before them dissipating, revealing a clear path straight to the peak. At the end were two women, waving their hands. ¡°Sword Child, it¡¯s your cousin Xie Jiaren, and Pang Haiyun, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Liuyun Sect. They¡¯ve actually reached the peak,¡± one of the maids said solemnly. With a slight nod of her chin, Mu Ruxue said, ¡°Follow me up.¡± Having said that, the party of five soared into the air and soonnded on the peak of Misty Peak. ¡°Big cousin, you¡¯ve finally made it up here. It looks like you must have been trapped by Sect Master Ye¡¯s formation just now,¡± Xie Jiaren pinched Mu Ruxue¡¯s delicate face andughed heartily. ¡°Annoying, why do you have to say it when you can see it?¡± With Xie Jiaren pointing it out, Mu Ruxue¡¯s face lost some of itsposure. ¡°Is this the Divine Wind Sword Child? I¡¯m honored to meet you!¡± Ye Feng, apanied by several disciples, approached, standing at the entrance of the Misty Sect. After Xie Jiaren and Pang Haiyun reached the peak, realizing that Mu Ruxue and her party had not yet arrived, they quickly found Ye Feng to apprise him of the situation. Upon learning that it was the Divine Wind Sword Child of the Divine Wind Sword Sect who hade to visit, Ye Feng opened the path upward without a second word. ¡°Are you Sect Master Ye?¡± Mu Ruxue sized up Ye Feng and, noticing hispleteck of cultivation yet ability to levitate, her mind turned to the recent rumors about the ¡°Chosen One.¡± ¡°I am indeed Ye Feng,¡± he nodded, ¡°May I know the purpose of Sword Child¡¯s visit to our Misty Sect?¡± Mo Ying stood beside Ye Feng, curiously observing Mu Ruxue, surprised to meet her here. This meant Shu Hongyu would find nothing on her venture, wouldn¡¯t she? Mu Ruxue was unaware of Mo Ying¡¯s thoughts; her original intent was simply to see the Misty Sect. But upon arrival, she found the Sect Protection Array extraordinary. Reaching the peak, she also discovered the rich Spiritual Energy, clearly indicating the presence of a Miniature Spirit Vein. As for the few disciples of the Misty Sect, although they were few in number, their cultivation levels were notcking. Together with the Chosen One, Ye Feng, the potential of the entire Misty Sect was significant, much to Mu Ruxue¡¯s surprise. Overlooking Ye Feng and the others, Mu Ruxue¡¯s gaze sharpened as she glimpsed Brother thead lying asleep on the ground. ¡°Even possessing a Lower Rank Demon General, the potential of Misty Sect is remarkable. Bing a Star-Level Sect is just a matter of time. No wonder they could nurture a Sword Dao genius like Huo Yunjie,¡± she analyzed inwardly. Regaining her focus, Mu Ruxue looked at Ye Feng, ¡°Does your sect have a disciple who specializes in the Sword Dao named Huo Yunjie?¡± As soon as these words were out, all the members of Misty Sect widened their eyes. Why would Mu Ruxue ask that? Had Huo Yunjie caused some trouble? With this thought, Ye Feng¡¯s expression gradually became serious. Chapter 136: News about Huo Yunjie, Arrival at the Ancient Town of Quicksand Chapter 136: News about Huo Yunjie, Arrival at the Ancient Town of Quicksand ¡°Have you seen Second Senior Brother?¡± Li Jiaojiao quickly asked. ¡°How is Yun Jie doing?¡± Shi Lei was also very concerned about Huo Yunjie¡¯s safety. ¡°He¡¯s injured,¡± Mu Ruxue said, causing the expressions of the Misty Sect disciples to change dramatically. Ye Feng asked in a deep voice, ¡°What happened to Yun Jie?¡± ¡°Huo Yunjie arrived at the Ancient Town of Quicksand and was pursued by a Flying Frenzy Lizard at the Transformation Stage, sustaining severe injuries and falling into aa. I, Sword Child, saved him, so his life is no longer in danger. He should be recovering in the town by now,¡± Mu Ruxue briefly exined the situation. Upon hearing that Huo Yunjie was not in grave danger, the disciples all breathed a sigh of relief. Ye Feng rxed and said with sped hands, ¡°It turns out that Sword Child saved Yun Jie, thank you very much!¡± ¡°He is a sword dao genius who has grasped a very powerful Sword Drawing Technique. It¡¯s a pity he hasn¡¯t fully seeded yet; otherwise, with his strength alone, he could¡¯ve in the Flying Frenzy Lizard. I intervened to save him because I didn¡¯t want to see such a talent perish. If I hadn¡¯t, the world would have lost a future sword dao master.¡± Having said this, Mu Ruxue gave Ye Feng a sped-hand salute, ¡°I have urgent matters to attend to and must take my leave now.¡± ¡°Thank you foring all the way to inform us. Please take care, Sword Child,¡± Ye Feng said as he opened the Misty Area, allowing Mu Ruxue and her four maids to soar into the sky, flying southward. ¡°Big cousin, don¡¯t leave!¡± Xie Jiaren hurriedly waved her hand, but Mu Ruxue was already far away. Mo Ying, watching Mu Ruxue¡¯s retreating figure, remembered what Shu Hongyu had said the night before and thought to herself that Mu Ruxue must be in a hurry to get back to the Divine Wind Sword Sect to receive guests like Shu Hongyu. ¡°So you have such an impressive cousin,¡± Ye Feng retracted his gaze and turned to Xie Jiaren, ¡°You came this time specifically to deliver High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed, right?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Xie Jiaren rolled up her sleeves, revealing ten storage bracelets, and ced fifteen huge barrels on the ground, each filled with fragrant High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed. ¡°That¡¯s a total of fifteen thousand catties. Another fifteen thousand catties I n to sell back at the sect, and after earning some money, we can split it,¡± Xie Jiaren said as she winked at Ye Feng. ¡°Great. Do you have anything else, Fellow Daoist Xie?¡± Ye Feng ced his hands on Xie Jiaren¡¯s shoulders, ready to ¡°send her off.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, you heartbreaker, I specially brought you Spirit Beast Feed, and you won¡¯t even offer me a cup of tea¡¡± Xie Jiaren pouted, deliberately showing a very sad expression. Ten minutester, in the high sky. Xie Jiaren, holding a cup of hot tea, watched Ye Feng descend towards the peak and shivered with indignation. She drank the tea in one gulp and spat out, ¡°He has no sense of romance at all; does tea really just mean tea?¡± Pang Haiyun floated nearby, secretlyughing, saying nothing. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng looked at the fifteen barrels of High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed, his smile so wide it wouldn¡¯t close. In fact, Ye Feng would have been happy to invite Xie Jiaren to stay as a guest. But the thought of Xie Jiaren¡¯s carefree personality and periodic idiocy made Ye Feng worry she might tear down Misty Peak, so he decided it was best to send her off quickly for safety¡¯s sake. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, with so much Spirit Beast Feed, Little White and the others will be able to break through to the middle and high-rank Demon Soldier Level quickly,¡± Li Jiaojiao said as she grabbed a handful of feed to give to the Little White Fox in her arms. ¡°This is fifteen thousand catties of High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed, plus the previous three thousand catties, it¡¯s enough for the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts to eat for a long time,¡± Ye Feng said, his face shadowed with concern when he thought of Huo Yunjie still recuperating in the Ancient Town of Quicksand. ¡°Sect Leader, do you need me to go heal Second Senior Brother?¡± Nanny Yan Ruyu took the initiative to approach Ye Feng. Ye Feng remembered that Yan Ruyu¡¯s mission was to cultivate Spirit Medicine and treat at least one injured disciple. Now that Huo Yunjie was injured, this was a rare opportunity. Therefore, Ye Feng nodded, ¡°I¡¯ve decided to go to the Ancient Town of Quicksand today. Ru Yu, you wille with me.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Yan Ruyu nodded obediently. ¡°I really want to go too!¡± Long Tian Xing said weakly. Ye Feng gently pped Long Tian Xing on the head and said, ¡°You will help Shi Lei with building the sect. Ru Yu and I going together will be enough.¡± ¡°Sect Leader, let me go too!¡± Mo Ying volunteered, ¡°Having been through this period of training, I¡¯ve found that my bottleneck has slightly loosened. If I can experience more outside, I will be ready to start preparing for the Element Gathering Realm.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng pped his forehead, ¡°I almost forgot, I haven¡¯t bought the second volume of ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± yet. It¡¯s said to cost only a thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones, which isn¡¯t expensive. I¡¯ll buy it while we¡¯re out.¡± ¡°Hmm,¡± Mo Ying nodded. An hourter. A somewhat ancient spirit boat flew hundreds of meters above the ground, much faster than ordinary sword flying. Ye Feng sat at the bow, while Yan Ruyu obediently massaged his shoulders. Mo Ying stood in the middle of the spirit boat, holding a flying sword, vigntly observing her surroundings. This spirit boat was obtained when they killed the avatar of Souhun Zhenren, and after embedding several spirit stones, it could fly at high speeds. ¡°ording to this speed, we should arrive at Ancient Town of Quicksand by this afternoon,¡± Ye Feng said, holding a map and analyzing their progress. The afterglow of the setting sun dyed half the sky red. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om In Ancient Town of Quicksand, inside a quiet and elegant courtyard. Huo Yunjiey on a jade tform, feeling numb all over. Although most of his injuries had healed, the meridians throughout his body still hadn¡¯t recovered and ached slightly. Baixue Ding walked over with a bowl of medicinal soup. ¡°Yunjie, it¡¯s time for your medicine.¡± ¡°What kind of medicine is this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a spiritual medicine specifically for soothing meridians. The effect is decent, it should speed up your recovery by thirty percent.¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± After drinking the medicine, Huo Yunjie indeed felt much morefortable. Looking out the window, his mind kept reying the details of drawing the swordst night, his eyes flickering with insight. ¡°So, I need to concentrate all my spiritual power to be able to burst forth with sword light, but what¡¯s the principle behind this?¡± ¡°Right¡pression!¡± ¡°Both sword light and sword qi are a form of rapidlypressed energy. As a cultivator, I canpress the spiritual energy and condense it onto the sword de, instantly striking out to unleash a terrifying destructive force.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, my cultivation is not enough yet, I can only draw the Cold Light Sword out by a foot.¡± Thinking this, Huo Yunjie found his thoughts bing clearer. As long as his body fully recovered, he could continue to practice, until he mastered the real Sword Drawing Technique. Thud, thud, thud! A series of footsteps approached. The next moment, to his astonishment, Huo Yunjie found Ye Feng, Yan Ruyu, and Mo Ying standing at the door; he rubbed his eyes, ¡°Strange, am I seeing things?¡± ¡°Who are these three?¡± Baixue Ding also saw Ye Feng and the others, promptly asking. Upon hearing the question, Huo Yunjie excitedly sat up straight, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, is it really you?¡± After listening to Huo Yunjie, Baixue Ding covered her mouth with her hand, ¡°So this is Sect Master Ye of Misty Sect? He looks so young!¡± ¡°We heard you were injured, so we rushed over,¡± Ye Feng looked at Huo Yunjie, and noticing he was not missing any limbs, his expression gradually rxed, then he turned to Baixue Ding, ¡°Are you Baixue Ding, the Sect Leader of Quicksand Sect?¡± ¡°Indeed, I am the junior. I pay my respects to Sect Master Ye,¡± Baixue Ding quickly bowed in salute. Ye Feng nodded in acknowledgment. After arriving in Ancient Town of Quicksand, Ye Feng had inquired about the situation and was aware of what happened the night before. Even the address of this small courtyard was obtained by asking the townspeople. Ye Feng walked up to Baixue Ding and took out a cloth bag, handing it over, ¡°Here are one hundred lower-grade spirit stones, as thanks for taking care of Yunjie.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, I can¡¯t ept this!¡± Baixue Ding repeatedly waved her hands, refusing. Chapter 137 - 137 Sanyuan City, Shop Owner Murong Zhi Chapter 137: Sanyuan City, Shop Owner Murong Zhi ¡°Just take it,¡± Ye Feng said, then directly tapped into the power of the Heroic Spirits. Baixue Ding found her hands moving beyond her control, actually reaching out to ept the bag of Spirit Stones. Realizing this was one of Ye Feng¡¯s astonishing techniques, her heart trembled with awe, and she immediately felt reverence. ¡°Ru Yu, heal Yun Jie.¡± ¡°Yes, Sect Leader.¡± Yan Ruyu walked over to Huo Yunjie, stretched out both hands, and released a gentle Life Spirit Force. Huo Yunjie felt a warmfort throughout his body as all his damaged meridians rapidly healed, and in a short moment, he was fully recovered. ¡°Thank you, Junior Sister Ru Yu!¡± Huo Yunjie leapt to his feet, moved around to test his body, and discovered he had no difort. The injury had unexpectedly expanded his meridians, and it wouldn¡¯t be long before he could attempt to reach the Peak of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement. ¡°What kind of technique is this?¡± Surprise was written all over Baixue Ding¡¯s face. In her understanding, one needed to take healing medicine for injuries, so why was it that Huo Yunjie waspletely healed just by absorbing a bit of soft light? Yan Ruyu, with pride on her face, exined, ¡°This is my talent; no matter how severe the injury, I can heal it.¡± Despite the exnation, Baixue Ding was still a bit dazed. A healing talent, it sounded magical. Could this be the legendary special constitution? Baixue Ding thought to herself. As soon as his injuries were healed, Huo Yunjie bounced around energetically, then he realized a question and quickly asked Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, Junior Sisters, how did you know I was injured?¡± ¡°Mu Ruxue went to Misty Peak and spoke of your situation,¡± Ye Feng patted Huo Yunjie¡¯s shoulder, ¡°She praised you as a Sword Dao prodigy. Work hard and your future will be bright.¡± Hearing that it was Mu Ruxue who had told them, Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding exchanged nces, feeling surprised. To both of them, Mu Ruxue did not seem like someone who would take the trouble to go to the Misty Sect to report such minor matters. At that moment, Ye Feng asked, ¡°Yun Jie, now that your injuries are healed, what do you n to do next?¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I have already grasped the essence of the Sword Drawing Technique. Please allow me to continue tempering myself in the outside world. After some time, I¡¯m certain I¡¯ll master it,¡± Huo Yunjie knelt on one knee and respectfully bowed to Ye Feng. Ye Feng helped Huo Yunjie up, ¡°That¡¯s your decision, and as the Sect Leader, my first response is to support you. Stand up!¡± ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader!¡± Huo Yunjie quickly stood up. ¡°Since you¡¯ve recovered, this Sect Leader also ns to leave¡ Oh yes, is there a Merchant Alliance near the Ancient Town of Quicksand where one can buy the second volume of ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±?¡± Ye Feng asked Baixue Ding. ¡°Yes, if you follow the Flowing Water River downstream, about one hundred fifty li away, there¡¯s a One-Star-Level City that houses a branch of the Myriad Commerce Alliance,¡± Baixue Ding, being a local, knew very well. Hearing it was the Myriad Commerce Alliance, Ye Feng couldn¡¯t help but curl his lip, thinking to himself that the Myriad Commerce Alliance truly lived up to its reputation as a bunch of rich merchants, establishing branches everywhere. ¡°Thanks!¡± Ye Feng expressed his gratitude, then with Yan Ruyu and Mo Ying, boarded the Spirit Boat and sped along the Flowing Water River at full speed. Huo Yunjie, with the Cold Light Sword on his back, looked towards the direction in which Ye Feng was departing and clenched his fists involuntarily. ¡°Sect Master Uncle is actually going to purchase the second volume of the Basic Cultivation Technique ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±. It seems that Junior Sister Mo Ying is about to reach her bottleneck and is preparing to break through to the Element Gathering Realm. I can¡¯t fall behind either!¡± Having said that, Huo Yunjie performed the starting pose for the Sword Drawing Technique, staring at a tree in the courtyard, attempting once more to condense the Spiritual Energy within his body. High above the Flowing Water River. The spirit boat soared higher and higher. Ye Feng¡¯s gaze swept over the soaring mountains and saw the one-star city that Baixue Ding had mentioned. Mo Ying took out the map to look, and then said, ¡°This city is named Sanyuan City. It is protected by three cultivators at the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm, and the City Lord¡¯s Mansion even has more than ten Element Gathering cultivators, making it much stronger than Whitefloat City.¡± ¡°Three Element Gathering cultivators? No wonder it¡¯s called Sanyuan City,¡± Ye Feng muttered. Mo Ying shook her head and exined, ¡°Sanyuan City was established two hundred years ago as a distribution center for goods. Everything was sold for three copper coins, so the city was named Sanyuan City after it was built.¡± ¡°Ah¡ I see!¡± Ye Feng said, feeling a bit embarrassed. The spirit boat was fast. When night fell, the trio had already arrived at Sanyuan City. Although Ye Feng did not show his strength, with Mo Ying, a cultivator at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement by his side, they were able to deter many with ill intentions and smoothly reached the Myriad Commerce Alliance branch. ¡°Wee honored guests, what would you like to purchase?¡± As soon as they entered the Myriad Commerce Alliance, several dignified and beautiful maids approached them. They seemed to be of a higher ss than those at the branch in Whitefloat City. ¡°I want the second volume of ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±,¡± said Ye Feng, as the Sect Leader, naturally, he was the one to speak. When the maids heard it was Ye Feng, a man of no cultivation level, speaking, their faces remained indifferent, and although they were somewhat surprised, their professional etiquette led them to smile and say, ¡°Honored guest, the second volume of ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡± requires one thousand five hundred lower grade spirit stones.¡± ¡°Why is it more expensive by half than other stores?¡± Ye Feng was surprised. ¡°Our store includes the practice insights of ten Element Gathering experts with the technique, so we charge an extra five hundred spirit stones. However, if the honored guest does not require them, you can just purchase the original,¡± the reception maid exined. Ye Feng looked at Mo Ying and Yan Ruyu, ¡°Do you need the cultivation insights?¡± ¡°If possible, we should take them,¡± Mo Ying nodded, as having the cultivation insights of predecessors could save them from many detours. ¡°Alright, here are one thousand five hundred lower grade spirit stones,¡± Ye Feng ced the spirit stones on the table, and immediately a rich spiritual pressure spread out. Ever since he looted the Tiger General¡¯s underground treasury, Ye Feng had found himself bing increasingly wealthy, and the amount of spirit stones would grow even more once Xie Jiaren sold the high-grade spirit beast feed. ¡°Here is the cultivation technique and practice insights you requested.¡± The maid ced a special treasure box on the table. Opening it, there was a brand-new cultivation technique inside, the second volume of ¡°Five Qi Dynasty Yuan¡±. In addition, there were ten ancient tomes of varying thickness, all containing the cultivation experiences and insights of other Element Gathering cultivators. Ye Feng picked up the ancient tomes and found they were made from special materials that wouldn¡¯t rot in water, burn in fire, or crack in ice. The handwriting was neat and clear, able to be preserved for tens of thousands of years, and indeed worth the price. ¡°Do you require anything else, honored guest?¡± the reception maid asked. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Someone who could casually produce one thousand five hundred spirit stones was indeed a true honored guest in their eyes, and their attitude became even more cordial. ¡°I need to sell some unused spiritual artifacts and spiritual medicine. Does Myriad Commerce Alliance purchase these?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°Of course we do.¡± A woman who was at the peak of Ninth Layer Qi Refinement came out from behind the bead curtains. She wore delicate makeup, her long dress trailing the ground, moving as though she were a floating spirit butterfly, with a fragrant breeze following her. ¡°Greetings to the store owner,¡± a few reception maids hastily performed a courtesy. ¡°I am the owner of this branch, Murong Zhi, also an appraiser. May I ask what treasures the honored guest wishes to sell?¡± The woman gave Ye Feng a curtsy, her smile as charming as a blooming flower. Chapter 138: Everyone’s Surprise, Divine Wind Sword Sect Outer Sect Elder Chapter 138: Everyone¡¯s Surprise, Divine Wind Sword Sect Outer Sect Elder ¡°Shopkeeper Murong, please take a look at this first.¡± n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Ye Feng pulled out a hammer about three inches long. It seemed delicate but was radiating a spiritual light, clearly a lower-grade spiritual artifact. However, its surface was full of cracks, as it was taken from the underground treasury of the Tiger General. Murong Zhi took the hammer with her handkerchief, scrutinized it for a moment, and then, in a gentle voice, she slowly said, ¡°This is the lower-grade spiritual artifact ¡®Wulu Hammer.¡¯ The original price is one hundred and fifty lower-grade spirit stones, but it has been damaged. It must be repaired by an artifact refiner before it can be used again. The recovery price is fifty spirit stones.¡± Hearing it was only fifty spirit stones, Mo Ying shook her head, thinking the price was too low, not understanding why Ye Feng wanted to sell it. ¡°Esteemed guest, what do you think?¡± Murong Zhi asked. ¡°eptable. By the way, there are dozens more of simr spiritual artifacts. Appraise them all!¡± After speaking, Ye Feng dumped arge pile of items on the table, making a ¡°crash¡± as the table copsed under the weight. ¡°Hiss!¡± A gasp of astonishment was heard. Whether it was Mo Ying, Yan Ruyu, Murong Zhi, or the several maids nearby, all of their eyes widened as if they had seen a ghost. Dozens of lower-grade spiritual artifacts! Had he robbed a star-level sect? Everyone looked at Ye Feng with eyes filled with amazement. ¡°Cough cough! Don¡¯t get me wrong, I didn¡¯t steal these artifacts; I picked them up,¡± Ye Feng, being stared at by all the women, hurriedly exined. ¡°Oh!¡± The crowd drew out the word, clearly disbelieving. Still, Murong Zhi was someone who had seen a lot, and she quickly regainedposure, picking up the damaged spiritual artifacts from the ground, appraising them one by one. ¡°This is the lower-grade spiritual artifact ¡®Sun Moon Hook.¡¯ The damage is not serious; the recovery price is eighty spirit stones.¡± ¡°The lower-grade spiritual artifact ¡®Flying Spirit Bowl.¡¯ It has a hole broken in it, but fortuitously, it has not harmed the internal formation, almost as good as if it¡¯s not broken at all. Just needs some minor repairs and polishing, and then it can be used. The recovery price is one hundred spirit stones.¡± Murong Zhi lived up to her reputation as an experienced appraiser,pleting all the appraisals in less than half an incense stick¡¯s time. ¡°Esteemed guest, there are a total of thirty-nine lower-grade spiritual artifacts. The total recovery price is three thousand and forty-two spirit stones. I will round it down to three thousand one hundred for you,¡± Murong Zhi put down thest artifact, directly offering the total price, ¡°Would you like to proceed with the transaction now?¡± ¡°No rush; I also have threerge boxes of spiritual medicine. Unfortunately, they¡¯ve been stored for too long and more than half of their efficacy has been lost. As for the price¡ just make an offer!¡± To everyone¡¯s astonishment, Ye Feng ced threerge boxes on the ground, opened them, and inside were filled with different ages of spiritual medicine, their spiritual light dim, indeed looking like they have lost more than half of their efficacy. Mo Ying looked at the spiritual artifacts and medicines on the ground, frowning, ¡°What on earth has happened during these few days that I was out on my journey?¡± She was very worried. Had Ye Feng robbed a star-level sect? Or could it be that he had raided some treasury? While Mo Ying was lost in her wild spections, Murong Zhi pulled herself out of her surprise and, using her handkerchief, picked up a root-shaped spiritual medicine and began the appraisal. Half an incense stickter. Murong Zhi put down thest batch of medicinal herbs and announced the result: ¡°The efficacy of these medicines hasn¡¯t just halved ¨C it¡¯s nearly two-thirds gone. Therefore, I can only offer you one thousand spirit stones in total.¡± ¡°No problem,¡± Ye Feng agreed. After all, these were medicinal materials of little use; it was all the same once they were sold. ¡°All right, here are four thousand one hundred spirit stones, please take good care of them.¡± Murong Zhi took out a jade box containing many sparkling spirit stones. Ye Feng counted them, confirmed the number was correct, and then left the Myriad Commerce Alliance with Mo Ying and Yan Ruyu, walking along the bustling streets of Sanyuan City. ¡°Sect Leader, why did you sell those spiritual medicines?¡± Yan Ruyu stood on Ye Feng¡¯s left side, full of curiosity. ¡°The effectiveness has decreased too much, we can¡¯t use them, so we can only sell them.¡± Ye Feng said matter-of-factly. ¡°But, I can replenish the lost spirituality of the spiritual medicines.¡± Yan Ruyu said something that made Ye Feng¡¯s jaw drop. ¡°That¡¯s possible? Then I, the Sect Leader, have made a big loss!¡± Ye Feng wanted to cry but had no tears. If he had let Yan Ruyu replenish the spirituality before selling them, he could have earned at least two thousand more spirit stones. But on second thought, here in Sanyuan City, far from the Misty Sect, given Yan Ruyu¡¯s current cultivation level and reserves of life spirit force, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to replenish threerge boxes of spiritual medicines. So, he could only do it next time. ¡°Let¡¯s go, the Sect Leader is treating you to a big meal!¡± Ye Feng, having pocketed four thousand one hundred lower-grade spirit stones, feeling rich and oily, took Mo Ying and Yan Ruyu to a bustling snack street, where he let the two disciples eat whatever they wanted. Mo Ying, eating deep-fried scorpions, wanted to ask Ye Feng how he had acquired so many spiritual medicines and spiritual artifacts. But after thinking about it, she felt that as an Outer Sect Disciple, it wasn¡¯t her ce to be too inquisitive, so she remained silent. Yan Ruyu, on the other hand, was eating heartily. Her t stomach seemed to be a bottomless pit; she devoured the entire street¡¯s worth of food and still wanted more. Ye Feng, afraid of going bankrupt from feeding them, quickly packed up a whole roast sheep, a roasted suckling pig, a twenty-pound roasted fish, arge bunch of roasted leeks, roasted mushrooms, and other delicacies, then contentedly took the two disciples onto a spirit boat, moving upstream against the current of Flowing Water River. ¡°I¡¯m so full!¡± Yan Ruyu sat at the prow of the boat, resting her chin in her hands, admiring the bright full moon above, smacking her lips as if she had not had her fill. Hearing this, Ye Feng nearly fell off the spirit boat. He had not expected Yan Ruyu, as the wet nurse, appearing dignified, gentle, well-behaved, and sensible, could have such a shocking appetite! ¡°Good thing I, the Sect Leader, made some money, otherwise I really couldn¡¯t afford to feed her!¡± Ye Fengined inwardly. Previously, Yan Ruyu had said drinking spiritual spring water would be enough to fill her, but tonight she devoured the entire street¡¯s fare, truly giving him a scare. ¡°Someone¡¯sing!¡± Mo Ying suddenly pointed into the distance, alerting them. Ye Feng and Yan Ruyu looked over to see another spirit boat hundreds of meters away in the sky, speeding on its way. In the bow stood an elder in fluttering white robes, exuding a profound aura, with the cultivation of the secondyer of the Element Gathering Realm. Behind the elder stood eight young men and women, all with cultivation levels above the seventhyer of Qi Refinement, with the two strongest at the ninthyer peak. ¡°It¡¯s an Outer Sect Elder of Divine Wind Sword Sect.¡± Mo Ying had good eyesight; she noticed the emblem on the elder¡¯s cuff¡ªa flying sword enveloped in clouds, as if holding divine power. ¡°How do you know it¡¯s an Outer Sect Elder?¡± Ye Feng asked. He had also seen the emblem of the Divine Wind Sword Sect and felt that the elder likely had a cultivation of around the secondyer of Element Gathering Realm, but he couldn¡¯t guess the elder¡¯s status. ¡°Divine Wind Sword Sect is a Two-Star Rank force; their elders are divided into Outer Sect and Inner Sect. Those below the fourthyer of Element Gathering Realm are Outer Sect Elders, and those at or above the fourthyer are Inner Sect Elders. It is said that the Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect has reached the thirdyer of the Spirit Sea Realm, and besides, there are several Supreme Elders within the Spirit Sea Realm,¡± Mo Ying exined. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng eximed in surprise, ¡°As expected of a Two-Star Rank force, just an Inner Sect Eldering out should be enough to sweep through ordinary One-Star forces like Whitefloat City.¡± Mo Ying nodded, ¡°That¡¯s usually the case.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, it¡¯s strange. With their strength as a Two-Star Rank force, why haven¡¯t they dealt with Souhun Zhenren and instead let a bunch of One-Star forces fight to death?¡± Ye Feng stroked his chin, lost in thought. Chapter 139: Anomaly in the Demon-locking Tower, the Powerful Earth Demon Chapter 139: Anomaly in the Demon-locking Tower, the Powerful Earth Demon ¡°Throughout the Southern River Basin, including County King City, there seem to be only a few Two-Star Rank forces, and each of them is highly exalted. How could they possibly care about a mere Soul Capture True Man?¡± ¡°Besides, Soul Capture True Man isn¡¯t foolish, he knows not to provoke the Two-Star Rank forces, so he has always been steady as an old dog.¡± ¡°Otherwise, Divine Wind Sword Sect could just send an Inner Sect Elder, who would be able to exterminate Soul Capture True Man with a single sword strike.¡± Mo Ying stated the reasons all at once. Hearing this, Ye Feng suddenly realized. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°That said, what are these people doing here sote at night?¡± Ye Feng kept his distance from the procession of Divine Wind Sword Sect, not approaching but always maintaining a few hundred meters of separation. Not far away, an Outer Sect Elder of Divine Wind Sword Sect nced at Ye Feng¡¯s party, failing to sense any of Ye Feng¡¯s aura. Knowing only that Mo Ying and Yan Ruyu were merely at the Qi Refining Realm, he looked away without further interest. ¡°Elder Yue, the task we have tonight is somewhat special, should we drive those few people away?¡± a Horse-face Disciple standing behind the elder asked. ¡°A few at Qi Refining Realm, what of it? Hurry up and increase the speed; we must get to Ancient Town of Quicksand as soon as possible. This elder has a premonition that the Earth Demon is about to be born; we must reach it before it fully takes shape.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Suddenly, the speed of the Spirit Boat increased by fifty percent, flying straight towards the Ancient Town of Quicksand; before long, Ye Feng and his twopanions had been left several miles behind. Behind them, Mo Ying frowned slightly and said, ¡°Sect Leader, it seems they are also heading to the Ancient Town of Quicksand, the same direction as us.¡± ¡°What a coincidence.¡± Ye Feng whispered. He had packed many delicious things in Sanyuan City, so he had nned to share some with Huo Yunjie when passing through Ancient Town of Quicksand. He had not expected that an Outer Sect Elder of Divine Wind Sword Sect seemed to be heading there as well. Now, in the Ancient Town of Quicksand. Huo Yunjie, bending over, stared at a wooden log hanging from a tree. Suddenly drawing his sword, he carved an inch-deep mark into the wood and then sheathed it in an instant, performing the action in one fluid motion, which looked extremely dashing. ¡°Aren¡¯t you asleep yet?¡± Baixue Ding approached with a bowl of tea in hand and asked with concern. Since experiencing the life-or-death battle the night before, whenever Baixue Ding looked at Huo Yunjie¡¯s handsome profile, she felt her cheeks growing warm. ¡°Not yet. You go sleep first; I¡¯ll continue to practice my sword.¡± Huo Yunjie said, focusing on his target, ready to continue drawing and sheathing his sword. Although he had grasped the concept of the Sword Drawing Technique, he was still determined to solidify his fundamentals, such as uracy in swinging the sword and controlling its force. Afterward, he nned to reconcentrate his spiritual power and unleash an unparalleled sword radiance. ¡°By the way, has anyonee to repair the Demon-locking Tower?¡± Huo Yunjie asked curiously in passing. Baixue Ding tiptoed to get a better view towards the Demon-locking Tower and said, ¡°Not for the time being, but I guess someone wille to fix it soon!¡± Neither of them knew that at this very moment, beneath the ruins of the Demon-locking Tower, a luminous formation was actively devouring the remnants of the demonic beasts¡¯ souls and bloodline forces that had been suppressed here over the years. It was rapidly coalescing into a humanoid phantom under the cover of night. Thump! The sound of a heart beating like muted thunder suddenly erupted, instantly spreading throughout the entire Ancient Town of Quicksand and instilling an inexplicable fear in everyone, including Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding, as if they were witnessing the emergence of a terrifying Great Demon. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Baixue Ding¡¯s breathing quickened instantly. Huo Yunjie, looking towards the Demon-locking Tower, saw something that caused his pupils to dte: ¡°Quick, look, what is that?¡± Not just Baixue Ding and Huo Yunjie, but all the inhabitants of Ancient Town of Quicksand opened their windows and gazed towards the direction of the Demon-locking Tower. In the sky above, they saw a ten-meter-tall humanoid creature, constantly absorbing nature¡¯s spiritual energy, with a tail about five meters long trailing behind. It was enveloped in radiance, which was graduallypressing and making its shape more solid. Above Flowing Water River. Elder Yue of Divine Wind Sword Sect, witnessing what was happening over the Ancient Town of Quicksand, halted his breath and roared, ¡°No good! The Earth Demon has already emerged. I¡¯ll go ahead, you all proceed at full speed!¡± With that, Elder Yue flew towards the Demon-locking Tower at his fastest speed. Further behind, Ye Feng also saw the Earth Demon as it continued topress itself, his eyes revealing a grave expression. ¡°Sect Leader, that is a creatureparable to the Element Gathering Realm¡¯s Third Layer; with our current strength, we are no match for it.¡± Mo Ying said gravely, her sword trembling slightly as if in fear. ¡°Element Gathering Realm¡¯s Third Layer?¡± Ye Feng breathed a sigh of relief, ¡°Well, that¡¯s manageable; we can barely handle it.¡± Even though thebined strength might be equivalent to the Third Layer of the Element Gathering Realm, Ye Feng dared not be too confident in his im. ¡°What?¡± Mo Ying was dumbfounded. The Third Layer of the Element Gathering Realm was manageable? Seeing Mo Ying¡¯s unease, Ye Feng smiled and said, ¡°During this time, the Sect Leader has increased in strength quite a bit. Even if we can¡¯t defeat one at the Third Layer of the Element Gathering Realm, we can still ensure our own safety. Plus, Yun Jie is there. Even if there¡¯s danger, we have to rescue him!¡± Upon hearing this, Mo Ying nodded. Because the Spirit Boat carrying the three of them was quite far from the Ancient Town of Quicksand, even though they had increased their speed, they still couldn¡¯t arrive immediately. Meanwhile, in the sky above the Ancient Town of Quicksand. ¡°Heeheehee¡ I, the demon, am finally born!¡± The Earth Demon, radiating light, had already beenpressed to two meters in height, and its tail was only a little over a meter long. It swung behind it, producing a shrill swooshing sound as if it were a sword capable of slicing through the void. The Earth Demon leapt into the air, releasing a terrifying oppressive force like a storm sweeping through, blowing the ruins of the Demon-locking Tower into the sky, and raining down on the Ancient Town of Quicksand like numerous meteors. Boom! Hundreds of houses were shattered, and many people were injured. ¡°Run for your lives!¡± The townsfolk wept and shrieked as they ran for their lives, thrown into disarray. Huo Yunjie watched the Earth Demon ascend, finding himself immobilized by its momentum, unable to even draw his sword. Baixue Ding was even worse off, her entire body chilled to the bone and her lips trembling uncontrobly. ¡°Die!¡± The Earth Demon suddenly let out a cold voice and, with a wave of its hand, unleashed a beam of light that destroyed an entire street, costing countless innocent lives. ¡°Devil spawn, how dare you!¡± Just as everyone was in despair, Elder Yue of the Outer Sect of the Divine Wind Sword Sect finally arrived. Forming seals with his hands, he transformed his robust True Yuan into a golden fist shining with light, carrying the weight of ten thousand jun, and it crashed down with a vengeance. ¡°A mere Element Gathering Realm Two-Star dares to act so presumptuously!¡± The Earth Demon sneered. With a flicker of its form, it dodged the assault and, with a flick of its finger, shattered the giant fist. Then, it flew towards the grave-faced Elder Yue and swept its ws fiercely towards him. Rip! Elder Yue was sent flying, discovering three w marks on his chest, deep enough to see bone. Had it not been for the Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact soft armor blocking, he might have been reduced to pieces at that moment. ¡°What terrifying strength, twice as strong as other demons from the Demon-locking Tower. What on earth is going on?¡± Elder Yue breathed heavily, deeply shaken, and quickly widened the gap between them. ¡°Divine Wind Sword Shield, condense!¡± Fortunately, Elder Yue had abundantbat experience. He yed defense as offense, invoking a Middle Grade level Spirit Sword which floated above his head, unfolding severalyers of sword shields to protect himself thoroughly. As an Outer Sect Elder of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, Elder Yue also qualified to practice the Auxiliary Cultivation Methods of the sect. He was already quite powerful; otherwise, he would not have dared to engage an Earth Demon of the Element Gathering Realm Three-Star with his Two-Star cultivation level. ¡°Die!¡± The Earth Demon roared and, with a sudden surge, appeared right in front of Elder Yue, ws shing down with force. Boom! The terrifying momentum burst forth, and Elder Yue felt the Divine Wind Sword Shield vibrate uncontrobly before it exploded into pieces, no match for the Earth Demon. ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± Elder Yue¡¯s face filled with horror, having not anticipated that the Earth Demon would be so strong, almost nearing the Element Gathering Realm Fourth-Layer. Boom! Suddenly, the Earth Demon spat out a dazzling ray of light from its mouth, and Elder Yue quickly swung his sword to block it, but he was still pierced through the chest, his body went limp, like a meteor falling toward the ground. ¡°Elder Yue!¡± The disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect aboard the Spirit Boat had their eyes split with rage. The disciple who reacted the fastest immediately bellowed, ¡°Quick, deploy the Eight-Element Demon-ying Sword Formation!¡± No sooner had his words fallen than eight Divine Wind Sword Sect disciples each took out a Formation g, inserting Middle Grade Spirit Stones into the base of the gs, activating them all at once. A dazzling surge of sword light suddenly blossomed! On the ground, Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding found the sight extremely dazzling, and they felt an incredibly sharp Sword Qi. This was a powerful Killing Array! ¡°We have hope now!¡± Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding felt a relief wash over their hearts. ¡°The Immortal Master is mighty!¡± other survivors shouted, boosting morale. What they didn¡¯t know was that the eight disciples wielding the sword formation had grave expressions and pale lips, as if the exertion had taken a huge toll on them. Meanwhile, Ye Feng was still on his way in a Spirit Boat! Chapter 140: Shadow of the Divine Wind Sword, Death and Rebirth Chapter 140: Shadow of the Divine Wind Sword, Death and Rebirth ¡°Hurry, even faster!¡± Ye Feng stood at the bow, urging them on constantly. However, the Spirit Boat was quite ancient and simply couldn¡¯t fly fast. Ye Feng was so anxious that he was scratching his head and ears, afraid that Huo Yunjie might encounter disaster. Mo Ying and Yan Ruyu¡¯s expressions grew increasingly solemn. From a distance, they saw the formidable strength of the Earth Demon, easily inflicting heavy damage on an Elder of the Outer Sect of the Divine Wind Sword Sect who was at the Second Layer of the Element Gathering Realm. Even if the three of them rushed over, could they truly turn the tide? ¡°I hope they¡¯re all right!¡± Mo Ying clenched her fists in worry. Ancient Town of Quicksand. ¡°Eight-Element Demon-ying Sword Formation, activate!¡± The eight disciples from the Divine Wind Sword Sect acted in unison, waving their Formation gs. Each of them was enveloped in a hazy radiance, with vigorous Sword Qi bursting from the gs, forming a sharp sword of light in the sky. Whoosh! The sword of light didn¡¯t pause for a second and immediately shed towards the Earth Demon. ¡°Ha, mere child¡¯s y!¡± the Earth Demon scoffed. A pair of luminous wings suddenly sprouted from its back, and with a burst of speed, it dodged the Sword Qi. ¡°Earth Demon, you¡¯re too careless!¡± the horse-faced young man sneered. The Earth Demon abruptly turned its head, only to see the Sword Qi had changed direction and was shing towards it head-on. ¡°It can track as well?¡± The Earth Demon¡¯s gaze sharpened. It dodged repeatedly and began to close in on the eight disciples, but soon found that the Divine Wind Sword Sect disciples, maneuvering the radiance on their bodies, were extremely agile and impossible to catch. ng! At that moment, the sword of light shed across the back of the Earth Demon, leaving behind a startling gash that nearly cleaved it in two. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Earth Demon was enraged, looking coldly at the several Divine Wind Sword Sect disciples who continued to dodge, with a millennium¡¯s worth of icy killing intent exploding in its eyes. ¡°Demon Emperor¡¯s Heaven Shaking Roar!¡± The Earth Demon formed seals with its hands, and behind it, a colossal spectral head of a Demon Emperor appeared, glowing all over and making a roaring motion towards the sky. Fearsome sound waves swept out, shaking heaven and earth. Crack! The Sword Qi that the eight disciples had gathered immediately shattered. Their eardrums split from the vibratory onught, and swept by the Earth Demon¡¯s Qi, they all suffered grievous injuries, falling to the ground like meteors. ¡°They¡¯ve actually lost!¡± Huo Yunjie¡¯s gaze flickered, and his body began to tremble. That was a potent Killing Array, and it had been breached just like that? ¡°A mere Miniature Sword Formation, and you thought to kill me?¡± The Earth Demon hovered mid-air, its features fierce and the wound on its back not bleeding, but instead enveloped in light and gradually healing. Suddenly, a change urred! The Earth Demon felt a chilling sensation and immediately turned its head to look. There stood Elder Yue, who should have been severely wounded, forming seals with his hands. His aura surged wildly, giving off an overwhelming sense of being devoured by an infinite storm. He bellowed, ¡°Divine Wind Sword Shadows!¡± ¡°No good!¡± The Earth Demon¡¯s pupils contracted, sensing something awry. But it was toote! Elder Yue¡¯s Spirit Sword suddenly unleashed countless sword shadows, which instantly reached the back of the Earth Demon and shed at its wound. Rip! Under the shocked eyes of many, the Earth Demon was cut into pieces by the numerous sword shadows, like a gorgeous firework blooming in the air, slowly falling to the ground. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Finally took care of it!¡± Elder Yue, enduring the intense pain, retracted his Spirit Sword, feeling a great relief. The eight disciples from the Divine Wind Sword Sect who had fallen to the ground also exhaled deeply, thinking to themselves that Elder Yue was indeed powerful. He had even perfected the Fourth Grade Spell ¡°Divine Wind Sword Shadows¡± to the Perfect Stage, showcasing tremendous battle strength. ¡°The Immortal Master is mighty!¡± The people of Ancient Town of Quicksand knelt on the ground, their faces filled with devout worship. In their eyes, Elder Yue was like a white-haired old immortal, a savior from heaven, rescuing them from fire and water. Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding realized that the pressure from the Earth Demon had dissipated and they could finally move freely. Fear still lingered in their hearts. ¡°So this is what a Spirit Sea Realm expert is like? I wonder which power this seniores from. His sword arts and spells are so profound; I really want to learn them.¡± Huo Yunjie gripped his Cold Light Sword tightly, feeling his own weakness. Baixue Ding looked at the symbol on Elder Yue¡¯s sleeve and said, ¡°This senior is an elder of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. No wonder he¡¯s so formidable.¡± Upon hearing this, Huo Yunjie suddenly understood. Several miles away. Ye Feng stood at the bow of the Spirit Boat, witnessing Elder Yue shattering the Earth Demon. He eximed in amazement, ¡°What grade of spell is this that can produce countless sword shadows, leaving one unable to defend effectively?¡± ¡°This spell is extremely powerful, reaching eight times the strength of a First Grade Spell. It must be a Fourth Grade Spell that has been cultivated to the Perfect Stage,¡± Mo Ying exined. Ye Feng immediately became curious, ¡°Speaking of which, if spells are divided into nine grades, how powerful is the highest, the Ninth Grade?¡± Mo Ying was well-versed in this and borated, ¡°Assuming the same proficiency, for every grade a spell increases, its power doubles. So the Ninth Grade Spell is two hundred and fifty-six times stronger than the First Grade Spell.¡± ¡°That strong?¡± Ye Feng was dumbfounded, ¡°Then, if you could cast a Ninth Grade Spell, wouldn¡¯t you be able to stand up against a Fourth or Fifth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm?¡± Mo Ying shook her head with a wry smile, ¡°High-grade spells are not so easy to master, and even if one does, the consumption of such spells is enormous. With my current cultivation level, casting a Ninth Grade Spell would instantly drain my spiritual energy, and besides, I wouldn¡¯t be able to unleash its full power.¡± ¡°Oh, I see¡¡± Ye Feng nodded thoughtfully, ¡°What¡¯s your limit now?¡± ¡°With my current cultivation level, plus the boost from ¡°The Second Qi Sea, Middle Volume¡±, I can fully cast a Fourth Grade Spell once, but then I¡¯d bepletely drained and unable to continue fighting,¡± said Mo Ying. ¡°Even with the aid of an auxiliary cultivation method, you can barely manage a Fourth Grade Spell? That means for a general Qi Refinement Ninth Layer, a Third Grade Spell would be their limit,¡± Ye Feng spected. ¡°That¡¯s about right,¡± Mo Ying nodded. At that moment, the long-silent Yan Ruyu out of curiosity asked, ¡°Sister, what realm is required to cast Ninth Grade Spells freely and perfectly?¡± Mo Ying pondered for a moment: ¡°At least the Spirit Sea Realm, and not just any ordinary Spirit Sea Realm expert can do it. It must be someone with at least a Fourth Layer cultivation. With their realm, casting a Ninth Grade Spell would be unimaginably powerful, like crushing dry weeds.¡± After Mo Ying¡¯s exnations, Ye Feng and Yan Ruyu became acutely aware of the terrifying nature of Ninth Grade Spells, especially when used by a Spirit Sea Realm expert. Wouldn¡¯t they be able to tten Whitefloat City with a single p? Thinking of this, both of them shuddered. Meanwhile, above Ancient Town of Quicksand. Elder Yue nced at his injuries and took out a Lower Grade healing Origin Pill to consume. His wounds were gradually healing and color finally returned to his face. ¡°Elder, are you alright?¡± The eight disciples approached on flying swords, their eyes filled with concern as they looked at the seriously injured Elder Yue. ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. Although injured and needing half a month to recover, at least the Earth Demon has been in. You must quickly rebuild the Demon-locking Tower, reseal the new demonic beasts inside, and then return to the sect with me.¡± Elder Yue was a workaholic; even though he was seriously injured, he didn¡¯t forget to arrange work. ¡°Understood.¡± The disciples flew towards the ruins of the Demon-locking Tower. But just then, Elder Yue, looking down at the ground, discovered that not a trace of the Earth Demon¡¯s fragments remained. His pupils suddenly constricted. ¡°Not good, there¡¯s trouble!¡± Elder Yue bellowed in rm. With a sttering sound, a tail as sharp as a knife appeared behind Elder Yue, impaling him through his wound, suspending him midair. All eyes turned towards the source of the sound, only to see the Earth Demon had reformed, its face cold and arms folded, having dealt with Elder Yue using just its tail. ¡°Elder Yue!¡± The disciples from Divine Wind Sword Sect screamed heart-wrenchingly. The whole of Ancient Town of Quicksand was deeply shaken, while Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding stood petrified, their bodies trembling violently. ¡°Resurrection from death, how fearsome is that?¡± Ye Feng finally arrived at Ancient Town of Quicksand, staring at the raging Earth Demon, immediately utilizing the Spirit Beast Pavilion¡¯s scouting function. Chapter 141: Ye Feng Makes a Move, Summoning Wind and Rain Chapter 141: Ye Feng Makes a Move, Summoning Wind and Rain A series of information emerged. ¡°Earth Demon: Lower-Rank Demon General Peak¡± ¡°Talent: Resurrection (Breaks Spells)¡± ¡°Note: A mutated demon beast formed by the convergence of various powers such as the remnants of demon beasts¡¯ souls, lifeblood, sources of strength, and the force of the earth, etc., umted by the Demon-locking Tower for three hundred years. Itsbat power is astonishing, and it is cruel and bloodthirsty.¡± Ye Feng noticed the words ¡°Breaks Spells¡± and was delighted. He quickly grasped the Mini Banana Palm Fan, which had erged to half a meter in length, feeling confident about rescuing people. Ye Feng had never thought he could annihte the Earth Demon. In his view, even the Divine Wind Sword Sect¡¯s Outer Sect Elder, who had cast Fourth Grade Spells, had been defeated. He himself was merelyparable to the third level of the Element Gathering Realm; the odds were too slim, and it would be remarkable enough to rescue everyone. In the sky. Elder Yue had been pierced through, feeling an icy chill throughout his body. Flung by the Earth Demon¡¯s tail, he crashed into the ruins of the Demon-locking Tower like a meteorite. The resulting turbulent energy severely injured eight disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect in an instant. ¡°Since this ce has the Demon-locking Tower, let¡¯s just erase it!¡± The Earth Demonughed viciously, rising higher in the sky, holding its hands aloft as if supporting the heavens. It continuously absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy, condensing it into a hundred-meter-wide fireball that illuminated more than a dozen miles around. The scorching breath rolled down, and everyone felt as though they were about to burst into mes, in agonizing pain. Elder Yuey in the ruins, looking at the fireball that was about to fall, with a look of despair on his face. The eight disciplesy on the ground, roaring with unwilling anger. Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding stood shoulder to shoulder, their eyes reflecting the growing fireball, feeling desperate and not wanting to die like this. At this moment of life and death, Huo Yunjie suddenly remembered Ye Feng. ¡°Sect Leader, I can¡¯t return¡¡± Just at this critical moment, the Spirit Boat finally arrived above the Demon-locking Tower! Ye Feng stared at the fireball, his expression changing drastically, ¡°The Earth Demon wants to burn down the entire Ancient Town of Quicksand! Mo Ying, Ru Yu, stay far away. If I¡¯m in danger, flee immediately.¡± With that, Ye Feng, like a sharp sword, thrust towards the Earth Demon, holding the Mini Banana Palm Fan in both hands and fanning it repeatedly more than a dozen times. ¡°Who dares to stop me?¡± The Earth Demon, with its keen sense of perception, detected Ye Feng¡¯s arrival. While still gathering the fireball with its hands, it spit out a zing beam of light from its mouth, aiming directly at Ye Feng. However, a gust of wind approached, and the zing beam immediately dispersed, turning into a spectacr, gxy-like trail. Whoosh! The wind continued unabated, breaking through the Earth Demon¡¯s spell and, like a spiraling long spear, effortlessly pierced through the Earth Demon¡¯s chest. ¡°What is this power!¡± The Earth Demon¡¯s eyes nearly bulged out in shock. Its physique was so strong that it could easily withstand Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts, but it was pierced by a mere gust of wind? Boom! As the Earth Demon was sted away, the huge fireball exploded with a thunderous crash, resembling countless meteors falling toward the ground, covering the skies for miles and threatening to destroy the entire Ancient Town of Quicksand. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± The crowd, having witnessed the emergence of Ye Feng and the heavy blow he dealt to the Earth Demon, thought a turning point had arrived. But before they could rejoice, they saw the falling mes and a fear rose from the depths of their hearts. ¡°Ha ha ha! Even though you have some tricks up your sleeve, once this fire falls, the entire ancient town will still be reduced to ashes.¡± The Earth Demon revealed a hideous smile. ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Ye Feng remainedposed, holding the Mini Banana Palm Fan and began to fan towards the ground. The first fan brought a howling wind. The second fan brought dense clouds and rain began to fall. The third, the fourth¡ Ye Feng continuously fanned, and rapidly expanded the area, bringing together a massive dark cloud above the Ancient Town of Quicksand. Torrential rain poured down, extinguishing the mes that had settled on the rooftops, grass, and in the bushes. ¡°How is this possible?¡± the Earth Demon stared with his mouth agape in shock. Upon the ruins of the Demon-locking Tower, Elder Yue was propped up by eight disciples. Gazing at Ye Feng in the sky with the Mini Banana Palm Fan in hand, his elegant demeanor was so striking that they all widened their eyes in disbelief. The person who had rescued the entire town turned out to be the same youth they had mistakenly taken for a mortal sitting on another Spirit Boat! ¡°Elder, this man could summon wind and rain, and even fly through the air, he must be at least a strong practitioner in the Element Gathering Realm, right?¡± the Horse-face Disciple eximed in shock. ¡°This man¡¯s aura is too well hidden; even I can¡¯t discern it. He¡¯s probably a top-notch expert above the fifth level of the Element Gathering Realm,¡± said Elder Yue, before quickly taking medicine to heal his injuries. On the ground. Seeing Ye Feng, tears uncontrobly streamed down Huo Yunjie¡¯s face as he thought emotionally: ¡°It¡¯s Sect Master Uncle!¡± On the Spirit Boat. Mo Ying stood up excitedly, staring at the Mini Banana Palm Fan: ¡°What kind of Spiritual Artifact is that? It¡¯s incredibly powerful!¡± Yan Ruyu said, ¡°A few days ago, I saw the Sect Leader using that fan to cool off, and I thought he had bought it from the roadside for five Copper Coins! Who would have thought, this fan is so formidable.¡± ¡°The Sect Leader is bing more and more inscrutable,¡± muttered Mo Ying, looking at Ye Feng¡¯s upright silhouette with aplex expression. In the high sky. When the Earth Demon noticed that the mes had been extinguished and the townspeople of the Ancient Town of Quicksand were all kneeling, worshipping Ye Feng, he was immediately furious. ¡°Dare to ruin my ns, die!¡± The Earth Demon furiously pped the wings on his back, instantly arriving behind Ye Feng, his sharp tail aiming straight for Ye Feng¡¯s head as he stabbed forward. Whoosh! Ye Feng instantly retreated, fanning the Mini Banana Palm Fan and blowing out a gust of wind infused with spell-breaking power. Engulfed by the storm, the Earth Demon found his ¡°die and resurrect¡± talent temporarily nullified, filling him with rm. ¡°There¡¯s something strange about your fan!¡± The Earth Demon quickly distanced himself from Ye Feng, forming hand seals, and his body erupted in a blinding light, illuminating tens of miles of the void around him. Elder Yue, focusing on the glowing Earth Demon, remembered something and urgently cautioned loudly, ¡°Fellow Daoist, the Earth Demon is triggering a frenzy, causing Demonic Beasts within tens of miles to go ballistic, stop it quickly!¡± ¡°Toote!¡± the Earth Demon sneered. Before his voice fell, Ye Feng heard the roaring of countless Demonic Beasts from all around. Some burst out from dense forests, some jumped out of Flowing Water River, and others ran wildly from the mountains. In the blink of an eye, the Ancient Town of Quicksand was surrounded by hundreds of Demonic Beasts, their sinister presence soaring into the sky, shaking the earth. ¡°All of you, get lost!¡± Ye Feng, without a trace of fear, vigorously fanned the Mini Banana Palm Fan, shredding one particrly ferocious High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast to pieces, unleashing a violent whirlwind as if it were the wrath of the gods. Instantly, the scene fell into silence. The next moment, terrified by the power disyed, the Demonic Beasts had their frenzies broken and scurried away in aplete rout, heading back wherever they came from as quickly as they could. ¡°Is that all the tricks you have?¡± Ye Feng looked at the dispersing Demonic Beasts and then turned towards the Earth Demon with a mocking tone. The Earth Demon¡¯s face turned ashen, and he turned to flee. It possessed the memories of the dozens of High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts from the Demon-locking Tower, was highly intelligent, and understood the principle of ¡°better to live to fight another day.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let it escape, or there will be endless trouble!¡± Elder Yue promptly reminded loudly. Not needing any reminders, Ye Feng also understood the principle of eliminating the root of the problem. His figure flickered as he chased down the Earth Demon, preparing to fan the Mini Banana Palm Fan once more. ¡°Foolish mortal, you¡¯ve been tricked!¡± The Earth Demon suddenly changed direction, grabbed Ye Feng¡¯s arms to prevent him from using the Mini Banana Palm Fan, and its sharp tail, like a long spear, thrust viciously towards Ye Feng¡¯s chest. In that moment, everyone held their breath. Mo Ying, Yan Ruyu, and Huo Yunjie¡¯s hearts nearly leaped out of their throats. Chapter 142: The Invitation, The Soaring Heroic Spirit Power Chapter 142: The Invitation, The Soaring Heroic Spirit Power ng! A crisp sound. The Earth Demon¡¯s tail stopped just a foot away from Ye Feng¡¯s chest. A red treasure bead the size of a thumb was suspended in mid-air, emitting a great amount of light, forming a shield the size of a te, blocking the sharp tail of the Earth Demon. ¡°What is this treasure?¡± The Earth Demon tried to pull back its tail but found it stuck, unable to pull it out. Ye Feng felt secretly relieved. It was fortunate that he released the Five Elements Spirit Bead at the critical moment, otherwise, a direct hit from the Earth Demon¡¯s tail would have left him dead or severely injured. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om The Five Elements Spirit Bead now served as the container for Heroic Spirit Power, and being a middle grade Spiritual Artifact itself, it had be even more durable after being repaired by the Heroic Spirit Power, unafraid of the Earth Demon¡¯s attacks. Bang! Ye Feng took the opportunity to gather his strength in his legs, kicked the Earth Demon away, and then followed up by fanning out a gust of wind strong enough to break magic. The Earth Demon, knowing it was no match, didn¡¯t dare to resort to underhanded tactics anymore and fled without looking back. ¡°Don¡¯t think about escaping!¡± Ye Feng pursued it closely, and although he was slightly slower, he suddenly had an idea. He fanned the wind in the opposite direction to elerate himself and caught up with the Earth Demon under the astonished gazes of the crowd, bringing down his fist! Boom¡ The punch infused with all of Ye Feng¡¯s strength was immensely powerful, directly smashing the Earth Demon to the ground, its body cracking open. ¡°Now¡¯s my chance!¡± Ye Feng took the opportunity to wave the Mini Banana Palm Fan. Once, twice, thrice¡ Using all his strength, Ye Feng managed toplete twenty waves of the fan, all the windstormsyering upon each other to form a vortex sharper than a de¡¯s edge, carrying a terrifying force, and crashing into the Earth Demon. ¡°Not good!¡± For the first time, the Earth Demon felt the threat of death. Although it possessed the talent to resurrect after death, it was now restrained by the breaking magic ability of the Mini Banana Palm Fan. Once swallowed by the storm, it would not be able to resurrect. However, just as the Earth Demon was about to flee, it found itself bound by some invisible force, its movements stiffened. Whoosh! The storm passed over the Earth Demon, turning it into a pile of ashes that could no longer resurrect. Then, the storm continued unabated, drilling a hole in the ground about a dozen meters in diameter and tens of meters deep. Everyone who saw this was already immensely shocked. It took a good while before Elder Yue managed to swallow and eximed in amazement, ¡°Terrifying! Even the Earth Demon couldn¡¯t resurrect after that beating, and the power of thatst strike was terrifying, no less than the fifth level of the Element Gathering Realm.¡± The eight disciples around quickly took a sharp intake of breath as if on cue. On the flying boat. Mo Ying let out a sigh of relief, secretly marveling at how formidable Ye Feng¡¯s strength was, alreadyparable to a Sect Master of an ordinary One-star Sect. ¡°Sect Master Ye is amazing!¡± Yan Ruyu cheered jubntly, her bright and clear eyes filled with admiration. In the sky. ¡°Did I really do that?¡± Ye Feng looked down at the huge hole on the ground and then at the Mini Banana Palm Fan in his hand, and even he was stunned. ¡°Thank you, Immortal, for saving our lives!¡± ¡°Blessings upon the Immortal!¡± The survivors of the Ancient Town of Quicksand kept thanking him, casting almost fanatical nces at Ye Feng, with some even bringing out pork heads to burn incense and kowtow. Ye Feng looked down at them, his mouth twitching slightly as he thought to himself, I¡¯m not dead, why are you burning incense to me? ¡°Everyone, rest assured, that demon has been dealt with by yours truly.¡± After a moment¡¯s thought, Ye Feng spoke out loudly, his voice spreading throughout the entire ancient town. ¡°Thank you, Brother Ye, for saving our lives. I am ¡®Yue Mu,¡¯ an Outer Sect Elder of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. May I know which Sect our benefactor hails from?¡± Elder Yue, supported by eight disciples, took to the sky and asked Ye Feng with a cupped-fist salute. ¡°I am Ye Feng, Sect Leader of the Misty Sect.¡± Initially, Ye Feng did not want to reveal his identity, but then he thought, having just showed off, how could he gain Prestige Points if he didn¡¯t reveal his origins? Thus, Ye Feng promptly introduced himself, his voice resonant, quickly spreading throughout the entire ancient town. ¡°Ding, Sect Prestige Value +3376.¡± As expected, as soon as Ye Feng revealed his identity, Sect Prestige experienced a surge and continued to rise. Not only that, Ye Feng also made a delightful discovery. His Heroic Spirit Power had skyrocketed! In just a few breaths¡¯ time, the power of the Heroic Spirits had suddenly increased by fifty percent, and it was still climbing. ¡°So doing good deeds can also enhance the power of Heroic Spirits? I think I¡¯ve stumbled upon a major secret!¡± Ye Feng was overjoyed in his heart. ¡°The Misty Sect?¡± Elder Yue Mu pondered for a long time but couldn¡¯t recall where this sect came from. Since they had Ye Feng, who seemed like a mortal yet was unfathomably strong, they surely wouldn¡¯t be inferior. Perhaps, the Misty Sect was a secretive sect. Considering this, Elder Yue Mu thanked him again, ¡°I owe you my thanks, Sect Master Ye, foring to our aid today. Had you not arrived in time, the consequences would¡¯ve been unthinkable!¡± ¡°I was just passing by and saw something amiss, so I drew my sword to help; it¡¯s nothing to make a fuss about,¡± Ye Feng waved his hand dismissively, with an air of ¡°I want to keep a low profile.¡± Elder Yue Mu floated in mid-air and instructed the eight disciples, ¡°You go rebuild the Demon-locking Tower first.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the eight disciples hurriedly descended. Now, only Ye Feng and Elder Yue Mu were left high in the sky. Looking at the ruins of the Demon-locking Tower, Ye Feng was quite puzzled, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Demon-locking Tower is specifically for suppressing High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts. For the Divine Wind Sword Sect, such creatures should be easily killed, so why suppress them?¡± Elder Yue Mu showed a troubled expression and said, ¡°This was arranged by the Great Elder; we just follow orders, and¡ there are some things that are inconvenient to disclose.¡± ¡°Ha ha, I was just asking casually.¡± Although curious about the significance of the Demon-locking Tower¡¯s existence, Ye Feng felt it was wiser not to know, since it involved the Divine Wind Sword Sect¡¯s Great Elder. A momentter, Ye Feng looked to the sky and said, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, and I should be heading back as well. Farewell!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, wait!¡± Elder Yue Mu called out to Ye Feng. ¡°Is there something else?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°Did you receive an invitation to attend the sword acolyte¡¯s coronation banquet held by our Divine Wind Sword Sect?¡± Elder Yue Mu inquired. ¡°The sword acolyte¡¯s coronation banquet? Elder Yue must be referring to the one for Mu Ruxue! I met with her this very morning, but I haven¡¯t received any invitation,¡± Ye Feng muttered. ¡°You know the sword acolyte?¡± ¡°Sort of.¡± ¡°Ha ha! Then that¡¯s perfect. I have an invitation here for you, sincerely inviting Sect Master Ye to attend the sword acolyte¡¯s coronation banquet that will be held in the middle of next month,¡± Elder Yue Mu took out an invitation with a golden cover that looked quite impressive. ¡°Isn¡¯t this inappropriate? Even Mu Ruxue didn¡¯t send me an invitation¡¡± Before Ye Feng could finish, Elder Yue Mu quickly exined, ¡°Sect Master Ye, don¡¯t worry, the invitations were hurriedly produced today. The sword acolyte left the sectst night, so naturally, there was no invitation.¡± ¡°Oh, I see!¡± Ye Feng promptly took the invitation, seeing this as a great opportunity to visit the Divine Wind Sword Sect. The main thing was the chance to eat and drink for free; how could he refuse? ¡°Sect Master Ye, I have urgent matters to attend to, so I won¡¯t see you off.¡± ¡°Goodbye!¡± The two exchanged salutes in mid-air and then turned to leave. Elder Yue Munded in front of the Demon-locking Tower and began tending to his injuries with peace of mind. After Ye Feng left, he first stopped by the courtyard of the Quicksand Sect. Under the astonished gazes of Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding, he left behind a te of grilled kidneys, and then, with a smile, he left. ¡°Sect Master, what¡¯s the meaning behind leaving grilled kidneys?¡± Huo Yunjie shouted after the departing figure of Ye Feng. Ye Feng couldn¡¯t be bothered to answer and inwardly scoffed: Pretending to be clueless! Baixue Ding, looking at the te of grilled kidneys, bowed her head, her lips pursed, her face already flushed with embarrassment. ¡°It seems Sect Master Ye has misunderstood mine and Brother Huo¡¯s rtionship¡¡± she murmured in her heart, unable to speak for a long time. On the flying boat. Ye Feng settled down and opened the invitation. ¡°Sect Master, what¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Let me see!¡± Mo Ying and Yan Ruyu immediately gathered around him. ¡°Elder Yue Mu has invited me to attend the sword acolyte¡¯s coronation banquet held by the Divine Wind Sword Sect in the middle of next month,¡± Ye Feng exined. ¡°The coronation banquet for Mu Ruxue?¡± Mo Ying showed a look of surprise, remembering Shu Hongyu, and thought to herself that if Ye Feng really went, the two might meet. ¡°Sect Master, will there be good food?¡± Yan Ruyu asked expectantly. Ever since she opened the Ren and Du meridians in Sanyuan City, she had be quite the gourmand. ¡°Of course, there will be,¡± Ye Feng said with a smile. ¡°Then I want to go,¡± Yan Ruyu jumped joyfully on the flying boat. ¡°Each invitation can bring fifteen people; we don¡¯t have many in the Misty Sect, so it¡¯s no problem for all of us to go,¡± Ye Feng decided then that he would take all the disciples of the Misty Sect with him to the two-star event to broaden their horizons. Before the conversation ended, the flying boat took off, soaring straight towards Misty Peak, and soon disappeared into the enticing night. Chapter 143 - 143 Brother Flathead Awakens, Ancestral Form Returns Chapter 143: Brother thead Awakens, Ancestral Form Returns The flying boat glided slowly. Yan Ruyu was already very tired and naturally leaned against Ye Feng¡¯s broad and solid back, falling into a deep sleep. Ye Feng wanted to move Yan Ruyu aside, but worried about waking her, he could only sit stiffly at the bow of the boat, daring not to move an inch. Mo Ying stood holding her sword, quietly observing. After a moment, Ye Feng asked in his mind, ¡°System, why has the Heroic Spirit Power increased so much tonight? Up until now, it has already increased by sixty percent. If it continues to rise, just with the Heroic Spirit Power alone, I¡¯ll beparable to the secondyer of the Element Gathering Realm.¡± ¡°The Heroic Spirit Power is the remnant strength of the predecessors left between heaven and earth. Under normal circumstances, one may receive the Heroic Spirit Power and be the Chosen One if they perform deeds in ordance with the Heavenly Dao and possess fortune,¡± the System answered. The System continued, ¡°As the Sect Prestige Value increases, the fortune carried on the Sect Leader¡¯s shoulders is continuously growing. Furthermore, having carried out the act of saving tens of thousands from disaster tonight, it is only natural to receive more of the Heroic Spirit Power.¡± After listening to the System¡¯s exnation, Ye Feng had an epiphany, ¡°So, as long as I continue to do good deeds and improve the Sect¡¯s prestige, I can be stronger and stronger?¡± System: ¡°Yes.¡± Ye Feng then asked, ¡°The Heroic Spirit Power is carried by the Five Elements Spirit Bead, but it is only a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact. Doesn¡¯t that mean my power will have a ceiling?¡± ¡°There is no ceiling.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°The Five Elements Spirit Bead has been shattered andter repaired by the Heroic Spirit Power, undergoing a transformation. As it absorbs more and more Heroic Spirit Power, the bead itself will be upgraded and has the potential to be a Postnatal Supreme Treasure,¡± the System exined. ¡°Is that even possible?¡± Ye Feng was surprised. In the time that followed, Ye Feng began to acquaint himself with the increased Heroic Spirit Power, which was tantamount to consolidating his realm until he reached the point where he could wield it effortlessly. Ancient Town of Quicksand. Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding sat face to face, drinking and enjoying the grilled kidneys left by Ye Feng, finding them quite delicious. Both still eager for more, they grilled arge bunch of chives. Center of the ancient town. The ruins of the Demon-locking Tower had been cleared, and eight disciples took out ck Iron stones prepared in advance from their Storage Belts, to rebuild the Demon-locking Tower. Elder Yue Mu then set up arge formation. From then on, the Demon-locking Tower was restored. Elder Yue Mu looked at the newly refurbished pagoda, suppressed another High-rank Demon Soldier Level Monster Beast within, set a special slumber curse, and wrapped it with the Demon Binding Chains, just like the usual arrangements. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°The mission ispleted to perfection, let¡¯s return to the Sect!¡± Elder Yue Mu jumped onto the flying boat, leading the eight disciples back. By the time Ye Feng arrived at Misty Peak, it was already midnight, yet the disciples had not slept, each sitting on the rooftops, looking out eagerly. ¡°The Sect Leader is back!¡± Long Tianxing, with keen eyesight, spotted Ye Feng first. ¡°Yo! You haven¡¯t gone to bed yet? That¡¯s good, let¡¯s have somete-night snacks together.¡± Ye Feng smiled,ying out the food he had packed from the snack street in Sanyuan City on the table. The rich aroma of meat spread out, making even the Spiritual Beasts drool with desire. ¡°The Sect Leader is really nice!¡± The disciples praised him and immediately started eating. Watching his disciples eat to their hearts¡¯ content, Ye Feng felt a sense of ease and jumped onto the rooftop to open the System panel and check the progress of tasks. ¡°The Sect Prestige Value has already broken through fifteen thousand, truly ferocious! It seems to increase by several hundred almost every day, a pity it¡¯s still far from one hundred thousand.¡± ¡°Huh! Little White Fox and Dog Er Ha have both reached Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level, they¡¯re progressing quite fast.¡± ¡°Iron w Dragon Eagle and Fox Da Hong are near the peak of Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level, not far from reaching High-rank Demon Soldier Level.¡± ¡°Among the twelve disciples under my wing, Shi Lei, Huo Yunjie, and Li Jiaojiao have reached one-third of their task progress, not bad.¡± ¡°Mo Ying and Long Tianxing are the quickest toplete the assessment, bing external disciples.¡± ¡°Ru Yu sessfully treated Yun Jie, and her mission progress is more than halfplete.¡± ¡°As for the rest, Jia Yn, Xia He, Qiu Ju, Ouyang Feng, Ouyang Yu, and Qiao Jiaxi aregging behind in task progress, and they probably won¡¯t finish until the beginning of next month.¡± ¡°Especially Jia Xi, unless she gets her hands on some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, it¡¯s questionable whether she can break through to the sixthyer of Body Refinement within a month.¡± But, Ye Feng wasn¡¯t in a hurry. He had basicallypleted the two most difficult tasks of the Sect Leader¡¯s second stage, and with three months at his disposal, less than half a month had passed. His progress was incredibly fast. Late in the night. The disciples, having eaten their fill, mostly returned to their rooms to rest. Qiao Jiaxi was very diligent, lifting stones to practice body refinement in the middle of the night, muttering to herself about ¡°five more times, I must persist¡± and the like. Ye Feng sat on the rooftop and noticed Mo Ying knocking on Li Jiaojiao¡¯s door, possibly to share some secrets. Nothing noteworthy happened the rest of the night. The next morning, the disciples started cultivating bright and early. ¡°Wow, roar!¡± An ear-splitting roar sounded out of the blue, attracting everyone¡¯s attention. Ye Feng quickly got up to look and immediately burst outughing. In the backyard. Brother thead stood upright, around one meter tall, with a super-sized red embroidered bellyband draped over its back, which had be a unique cape rustling in the wind, making it look quite silly. At this point, Brother thead, in addition to growing taller, stronger, and having shinier fur, hadn¡¯t transformed into human form! ¡°System, what¡¯s going on?¡± Ye Feng hurriedly asked. ¡°Brother thead chose the Ancestral Training Method, remaining in its demonic beast form at all times. Although it¡¯s unable to speak the humannguage, it has developed Spiritual Sense and canmunicate with people without any obstacles,¡± exined the System. ¡°Ancestral Training Method¡ what¡¯s the use of that?¡± Ye Feng was confused. ¡°Resilient, high stamina, strong fighting power.¡± Hearing this exnation, the corner of Ye Feng¡¯s mouth twitched. He thought to himself that Brother thead truly lived up to its name. It didn¡¯t seize the opportunity to transform but chose Ancestral Training to be even more formidable inbat. ¡°Wow! Brother thead has awakened.¡± ¡°Look, it¡¯s actually wearing a red embroidered bellyband!¡± ¡°Senior Sister Jiaojiao, is this yours?¡± ¡°Long Tianxing, are you asking for a beating? Look how big it is!¡± The disciples surrounded Brother thead, discussing its appearance at length. Upon hearing this, Brother thead cocked its head proudly, slowly floating into the air, its cape fluttering in the wind, looking like a true warrior! ¡°Such a strong aura. Brother thead can now at least withstand a solid fight against someone in the second or thirdyer of the Element Gathering Realm, right?¡± thought Mo Ying to herself. Brother thead was known for its resilience. After advancing to the Demon Soldier Level, it didn¡¯t choose to transform but remained in its Ancestral form, which would undoubtedly make its defense even stronger. In Mo Ying¡¯s view, she might have even underestimated Brother thead. ¡°Brother thead, why didn¡¯t you choose to transform?¡± Long Tianxing asked, looking up at Brother thead curiously. ¡°Hmph!¡± Brother thead let out a haughty snort, gazing at the profound sky and broadcasting its Spiritual Sense. ¡°Transforming would only hinder my fighting!¡± This message appeared out of nowhere in the minds of all people and spiritual beasts present. ¡°That¡¯s so Brother thead!¡± First, the disciples marveled at Brother thead¡¯s extraordinary ability to develop Spiritual Sense, and then they were all rendered speechless. ¡°Roar!¡± Brother thead, hovering in mid-air, let out a deafening sound that even reached Whitefloat City, several miles away, startling the residents. Many cultivators were frightened by the roar, scrambling to rooftops, on the alert for any signs of an invading army of demonic beasts. ¡°It¡¯s a formidable Demon Soldier Level demon beast!¡± ¡°Could it be that the Demon General of Fuyun Gloomy Forest has be enraged and is about to strike at Whitefloat City?¡± The leaders of the sects were rmed. At the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, the Deputy City Lord and Lu Shanyue heard Brother thead¡¯s roar, looking puzzled. They felt the voice was somewhat familiar, as if they had heard it somewhere before, but they couldn¡¯t recall where in that short moment. Tat-tat-tat! At this moment, footsteps echoed into the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, catching the attention of the Deputy City Lord and Lu Shanyue. They promptly got up to see what was happening. Chapter 144: The Temple’s Bronze Bell, Wishes Strengthened Chapter 144: The Temple¡¯s Bronze Bell, Wishes Strengthened ¡°Who is the Deputy City Lord?¡± A young man at the peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement walked into the hall and asked, his voice clear and gentle, a smile on his face that felt like a breath of spring. ¡°I am,¡± the Deputy City Lord replied, looking at the youth. He noticed the embroidery of a flying sword enveloped by clouds on the young man¡¯s sleeve and his expression immediately turned serious, ¡°So, you¡¯re a disciple of the Inner Sect of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. What brings you here?¡± ¡°These are four invitations,¡± the youth said as he produced four golden envelopes and handed them to the Deputy City Lord. Upon opening one, the Deputy City Lord¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of surprise, ¡°So it¡¯s the Sword Child Inauguration Ceremony of your sect. I will certainly attend.¡± ¡°Every High Ranked Sect is entitled to an invitation. I hope the Deputy City Lord can deliver the remaining three invitations to the Feathers Sect, Nishang Pce, and Tyrant de Sect,¡± after saying this, the youth turned and left. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Fellow Daoist, please wait! There is another High Ranked Sect in Whitefloat City,¡± the Deputy City Lord called after the young man. ¡°I will personally deliver the invitation to the Misty Sect. I wouldn¡¯t want to trouble the Deputy City Lord with this,¡± the youth said, nodding respectfully to the Deputy City Lord before he left the hall and flew directly on his sword toward Misty Peak. ¡°He¡¯s going there personally?¡± ¡°Why is that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you find it odd how a disciple of Divine Wind Sword Sect knew that Misty Sect has be a High Ranked Sect?¡± The Deputy City Lord exchanged a nce with Lu Shanyue, and they started to discuss, but could note up with an exnation. ¡°The Divine Wind Sword Sect¡¯s Sword Child Inauguration Ceremony is set for the middle of next month. There¡¯s more than half a month left, and by that time, the Monster ying Conference of Whitefloat City will just have concluded. It¡¯s unknown how the various sects are faring,¡± he said as he put down the invitation. Lu Shanyue gently stroked his beard and said, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Sect Leader of Tyrant de Sect personally went out and swept through a region more than a hundred miles west of Whitefloat City, ying several High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts, and is currently ranked first.¡± ¡°Too bad, Nishang Pce and Feathers Sect have kept a low profile; no deeds of note have been reported¡ the same goes for Misty Sect, as far as I know, they only had a small catch in Five-Colors City and the Nanlu Mountain Range,¡± Lu Shanyue added. The Deputy City Lord gazed in the direction of Misty Peak and muttered, ¡°What exactly is Sect Master Ye doing? Why hasn¡¯t he sent out his disciples yet?¡± At that moment, outside the grand hall. Xin Guangxuan stood in the corner of the wall, listening to the conversation of the two Element Gathering Realm seniors. His fists clenched and unclenched as he thought to himself: ¡°Who told you that Sect Master Ye hasn¡¯t made a move? The Demon Generals in Fuyun Gloomy Forest have all been in by him. Moreover, several dozen High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts have already been turned into Spiritual Beast Feed. It¡¯s just that Sect Master Ye is low-profile; otherwise, if he really spoke up, you¡¯d be shocked silly!¡± With that thought in mind, Xin Guangxuan coughed once and said with seriousness, ¡°Third Elder, there is something I need to report.¡± ¡°Come in!¡± At Misty Peak. The white-robed youth from the Divine Wind Sword Sect arrived here and stood under a pavilion halfway up the mountain. If he moved further forward by a few steps, he would enter the Misty Area. ¡°The Sword Child has instructed that this formation is no ordinary one; it can even trap someone in the Element Gathering Realm, so I¡¯d better not trespass recklessly,¡± the youth looked toward the peak shrouded in mist, preparing to shout out loudly. At that moment, voices were hearding from the Misty Area. ¡°Haha, Junior Brother, you¡¯re really something!¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s nothing. I just mentioned it in passing, and to my surprise, it actually won the Sect Leader¡¯s praise,¡± replied another voice. Following the end of the conversation, Shi Lei and Long Tianxing emerged from the Misty Area, each holding a half-meter tall bronze bell. ¡°And you are?¡± Shi Lei asked the white-robed youth, curious. The youth bowed respectfully and said, ¡°A disciple of the Inner Sect of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, Ji Wushuang, sent by the Sword Child to deliver an invitation to Misty Sect¡¯s Sect Master Ye.¡± ¡°An invitation? Don¡¯t we already have one?¡± Shi Lei and Long Tianxing looked at each other and said in unison. Ji Wushuang looked surprised. ¡°May I meet Sect Master Ye?¡± Although he felt puzzled, Ji Wushuang still asked. Shi Lei nodded and replied, ¡°Of course. Since Fellow Daoist happens to be here, why don¡¯t you have the honor of ringing our Misty Sect¡¯s first bell?¡± Having said that, Shi Lei suspended the bronze bell in the center of the pavilion and then ced a stone tablet underneath it. ¡°Summoning Bell. If you wish to visit, please strike this bell first. Upon hearing the bell, someone wille to guide you,¡± Ji Wushuang muttered as he read the words on the stone tablet, picking up the bronze hammerid upon it. Dong! The deep bell toll reverberated. At the peak of the mountain. Upon hearing the bell, Ye Feng immediately curled his lips and said, ¡°Shi Lei and Tian Xing are really yful, asking them to work, and they end up ying.¡± Although he said this, Ye Feng didn¡¯t really mean to me them. Before long, three figures ascended to the mountain peak and entered Ye Feng¡¯s line of sight, prompting him to stand up in surprise, focusing his gaze on Ji Wushuang, he thought, ¡°So, there¡¯s a guest visiting, no wonder they sounded the Summoning Bell.¡± ¡°I am an Inner Sect Disciple from the Divine Wind Sword Sect, Ji Wushuang. This is the invitation sent by Sword Child, cordially inviting your sect to attend the Sword Child¡¯s Ennoblement Ceremony in the middle of next month.¡± Ji Wushuang repeated his message like a recorder. ¡°Can an invitation be sent twice?¡± Ye Feng muttered, showing the invitation that Elder Yue Mu had delivered. Ji Wushuang was somewhat surprised but didn¡¯t ask who had sent it and instead saluted with his hands, ¡°Since the invitation has been delivered, I shall take my leave!¡± After saying that, he turned around and left. To prevent Ji Wushuang from being trapped in the Misty Area, Long Tianxing took the initiative to escort him. A momentter. Ji Wushuang flew away on his sword to a distant ce, looking back at the Misty Peak shrouded in clouds and mist and murmured, ¡°Worthy of a sect valued by Sword Child, indeed much stronger than themon High Ranked Sects, not only guarded by a Demon General Level Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast but also home to a Miniature Spirit Vein. As for the Sect Leader¡ inscrutable!¡± Having said that, Ji Wushuang flew towards other destinations, ensuring that the remaining invitations were delivered on time to the High Ranked Sects in this region. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng put away the two invitations, instructing the disciples to continue their cultivation orplete the sect¡¯s missions. ¡°Right, I haven¡¯t yet made my small daily wish¡ I wish for a silkworm duvet as soft as Xiuxiu¡¯s!¡± No sooner had the words left his mouth than Ye Feng found himself holding a duvet in his hands, the touch was not bad, but the workmanship was rather rough. ¡°After all, at a selling price below one hundred Copper Coins, average quality can be understood, it¡¯s morefortable toy it over a reclining chair.¡± Having said that, Ye Feng spread the silkworm duvet over a reclining chair andy downfortably, looking very content. ¡°Ding, the quality of the daily small wish will improve with the increase of Prestige Points.¡± the System prompted. Ye Feng raised an eyebrow in surprise and mused, ¡°How much has it improved? Or rather, how exactly is it calcted?¡± ¡°It¡¯s directly proportional to the Prestige Points, with your current points at fifteen thousand, your daily small wish is equivalent to five hundred Copper Coins,¡± the System exined. ¡°Damn! If I had known this, I would have wished for a reclining chair with a cushion.¡± Ye Feng felt a pang of regret as if he had missed out on a fortune. The Qingyun Mountain Range. This is the location of the Qingyun Sect, with beautiful scenery, and of talent, and a birthce of prodigies, surrounded by wisps of clouds year-round, like an Immortal Realm. At the summit of a high mountain, a young man was practicing swordsmanship with diligence. ¡°Double Wave Sword Technique!¡± Suddenly, the young man shouted, shing his sword forward, releasing two wave-like surges of Sword Qi, splitting a giant boulder ten meters away in two. ¡°Huff, huff!¡± The young man dropped to one knee, supporting himself on his sword, clearly having exhausted himself. ¡°I¡¯ve finally mastered it!¡± the young manughed heartily, and although tired, his face radiated excitement, ¡°I have reached the second level of the ¡®Green Cloud Sword Technique,¡¯ and my Cultivation Level is about to break through to the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement. Huo Yunjie¡ next time we meet, I will definitely defeat you!¡± This person was Xiao Fangu after his defeat. ¡°Junior Brother Xiao, you¡¯re amazing, mastering the second level of the sword technique so quickly. You truly deserve to be the genius that the Elder has an eye on.¡± Xi Xinyu approached with a cup of Spiritual Liquid in her hand, her pretty face filled with admiration for Xiao Fangu. Xiao Fangu sheathed his sword, turning to Xi Xinyu with a smile. ¡°Senior Sister, what brings you here?¡± Chapter 145: In an Instant, Seven Days, the Disciples’ Breakthrough Chapter 145: In an Instant, Seven Days, the Disciples¡¯ Breakthrough ¡°I have some good news to tell you.¡± Xinyu Xi handed over the Spirit Liquid, ¡°In the mid of next month, the Divine Wind Sword Sect will hold the Sword Child Enfiefment Ceremony, inviting all the high-ranked sects and Star-Level Forces in the Southern River Basin to attend, and the Misty Sect is also on the invitation list.¡± Xiao Fangu took the cup of Spirit Liquid, took a sip, and his eyes immediately became focused, ¡°This is indeed good news!¡± Xinyu Xi nodded, ¡°At that time, Yunjie Huo will definitely be there. Junior brother will be able to contend with him at the banquet and determine who is superior, but I don¡¯t know what you think your chances of winning are?¡± ¡°I¡¯m no longer who I was before. By the mid of next month, I will definitely be able to make a breakthrough to the ninthyer of Qi Refinement, and I can also achieve perfection in the secondyer of the Green Cloud Sword Technique. There¡¯s no way he can defeat me.¡± Xiao Fangu, with his arms folded, revealed a confident smile. Xinyu Xi looked at Xiao Fangu¡¯s profile, with a smile hanging on her lips, as if looking at her true destined one. Ancient Town of Quicksand. Ever since the Demon-locking Tower was rebuilt, Baixue Ding, as the tower master, has been standing on top of the tower, guarding this ce. Yunjie Huo arrived at the bank of the Flowing Water River. Gazing at the river that winded like a starry river, Yunjie Huo took a deep breath, concentrated his spiritual power on the Cold Light Sword, and pulled it out forcefully. ng! The de was pulled out a foot in an instant. The dazzling light of the sword almost burst his eyesight, releasing a fierce wave of air that even made the nearby water surface dent. As Yunjie Huo continued to exert force, he found the Cold Light Sword getting heavier. Just when it was half a foot away from being fully drawn, he suddenly felt utterly exhausted and was forced to let go. ¡°Still not enough¡¡± Yunjie Huo, panting heavily, looked at the sparkling water surface and sat cross-legged on the pebbles to continue his arduous cultivation. At the summit of Misty Peak. Boom! Qiao Jiaxi leaped up and smashed the thousand-pound boulder that was pressing on him into smithereens, thennded steadily on the ground with his aura significantly strengthened. ¡°Finally reached the secondyer of Body Refinement!¡± He was very excited. After many days of hard training, he finally made a breakthrough. Although there was still a long way to go before reaching the fourthyer of Body Refinement, he could see hope. ¡°You¡¯ve made a breakthrough? Well done!¡± Ye Feng said while eating a roast goose leg, patting Qiao Jiaxi on the shoulder. ¡°Sect Leader, I will definitely continue to work hard.¡± Qiao Jiaxi clenched his fist and, following the Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refining Chapter, started to practice the second movement. The second movement was a one-finger handstand! Qiao Jiaxi did a handstand on arge rock, supporting his entire weight with just one index finger, his legs stretched straight up to the sky, as stable as a pine tree. ¡°What a strange movement.¡± The disciples sat nearby, eating their meals while watching Qiao Jiaxi. ¡°Junior brother, are you hungry? Have something to eat?¡± Jia Yn teased with a chicken leg, waving it in front of Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s nose. ¡°I won¡¯t eat; I have to cultivate!¡± Qiao Jiaxi gulped down saliva forcibly. Although he really wanted to eat, the second movement of the Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refining Chapter had peculiar requirements. He couldn¡¯t train within one hour before or after a meal, and each training session had tost an hour. To break through to the thirdyer of Body Refinement as quickly as possible, Qiao Jiaxi chose to eat only one meal a day, and at other times, he only drank Spirit Spring Water, easier to maintain than Yan Ruyu. Ye Feng looked at the disciples gathered around Qiao Jiaxi, eating, and said with a speechless expression, ¡°You are clearly distracting Jiaxi from his cultivation.¡± In Ye Feng¡¯s view, this scene was just like the time during military training when students stood in the scorching sun, yet a group of seniors sat opposite them eating watermelons, even asking if they wanted some. The most annoying part was the smacking of their lips! Hearing this, the disciples quickly retreated five steps and continued to eat. ¡°We¡¯ll continue to study now.¡± Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu were the first to finish eating. After washing Li Jiaojiao¡¯s bowl, they sat down under the pavilion to read the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art. The two siblings had two tasks. First, break through to the sixthyer of Qi Refinement. Second, learn the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art and achieve a basic grasp to be considered sessful. Apart from Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, the other disciples were also busy cultivating. Time ticked by. In a blink of an eye, seven days had passed. Ye Feng stood in the sky, looking at the several new three-story wooden buildings on the peak, and then at the neatly trimmed flower beds, nodding silently. ¡°Ding, Outer Sect Disciple Shi Lei haspleted the sect construction task and can be promoted to Inner Sect Disciple.¡± ¡°Ding, registered disciple Jia Yn haspleted the task of nting 100 mature spiritual medicines and can be promoted to an outer sect disciple.¡± ¡°Ding, registered disciples Xia He and Qiu Ju havepleted the task of assisting in the nting of spiritual medicines and taking care of spiritual beasts and can be promoted to outer sect disciples.¡± ¡°Ding, registered disciple Yan Ruyu haspleted the task of cultivating spiritual medicines and treating injured disciples and can be promoted to an outer sect disciple.¡± ¡°Ding, registered disciples Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu havepleted their study of the ¡®Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art¡¯ and their cultivation level has broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refinement, allowing them to be promoted to outer sect disciples.¡± In these seven days, seven disciples had sessively passed the assessments and received the disciple identity tokens personally issued by Ye Feng. From then on, only Huo Yunjie, Li Jiaojiao, and Qiao Jiaxi remained. In the kitchen. Li Jiaojiao looked at the many ingredients on the cutting board and held her face in her hands, at aplete loss: ¡°Ah! How exactly can one cook a spirit dish that helps cultivators improve their cultivation level?¡± After a long time, Li Jiaojiao still had no idea. Qiao Jiaxi was still doing a handstand, supporting his entire body with just one finger, and his legs were even tied with rocks weighing five hundred jin. ¡°Ha!¡± Suddenly, Qiao Jiaxi felt his bloodlinepressed to a new limit and burst out forcefully, shattering the rocks tied to his legs in an instant and propelling himself about ten meters away with a push from his index finger. ¡°I¡¯ve finally broken through the thirdyer of body refinement!¡± His voice spread, and other disciples cast congrattory nces his way. Qiao Jiaxi took a bath with spirit spring water, ate his fill, and began practicing the third movement of the ¡®Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refining Chapter¡¯.¡± Carrying a giant rock weighing a thousand jin on his back, he started to hop like a frog around the peak. ¡°What is Junior Brother Qiao doing now?¡± ¡°The Sect Leader said that if Junior Brother Qiao wants to break through to the fourthyer of body refinement, he has to hop with a giant rock on his back three thousand times, it¡¯s terrifying!¡± ¡°Is this something humans can do?¡± ¡°Junior Brother Qiao has the bloodline of an ancient giant god; strictly speaking, he isn¡¯t¡ well, at least he¡¯s still human for now, but it¡¯s hard to say for the future.¡± The disciples stared at the diligently cultivating Qiao Jiaxi, dumbfounded. Ye Feng saw this and mused to himself whether Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s hard work was good or bad. ¡°The Iron w Dragon Eagle and Fox Da Hong have just broken through to the high-rank demon soldier level yesterday. Jiaxi is still training hard, Jiaojiao is still lingering in the kitchen, and Yun Jie¡¯s progress is stuck at 90%, and it has been three days already, with no specific details¡¡± Ye Feng looked into the distance, slightly worried. In the Ancient Town of Quicksand. Huo Yunjie stood by the bank of Flowing Water River, his feet on pebbles, not far behind him stood Ding Baixue, looking worried. ¡°It¡¯s about time¡¡± Huo Yunjie opened his eyes, bent slightly, held the scabbard in his left hand, and grasped the hilt of the sword with his right hand upside down, beginning to gather the momentum in his body, gradually pouring it into the Cold Light Sword, making it as heavy as ten thousand jin. N?v(el)B\\jnn He didn¡¯t rush to draw the sword but kept on umting power. Half an hourter. ¡°Now!¡± Huo Yunjie suddenly drew the sword. Cling! The piercing sound of the sword¡¯s cry spread across several miles around, attracting many fishermen who followed the sound only to witness the Cold Light Sword being drawn at an extremely fast speed, its whole body emitting a blinding white light, even brighter than the sun in the sky. The fierce aura burst forth suddenly! As Huo Yunjie shed towards the river¡¯s surface, a crescent-shaped sword qi that stretched for more than ten meters split the air, creating a hundred-meter-long, bottom-visible trench in the water where it passed. Ssh! The waves churned and the sound was deafening. Ding Baixue and the others all opened their mouths in shock, their eyes filled with astonishment and fear. ¡°I did it!¡± Huo Yunjie was overjoyed, but before he could sheath his sword, he found himself weak all over and stumbling, about to fall. ¡°Be careful!¡± Ding Baixue leaped forward to steady Huo Yunjie. At Misty Peak. ¡°Ding, outer sect disciple Huo Yunjie has sessfully mastered the Sword Drawing Technique (Beginner) and can be promoted to an inner sect disciple.¡± Ye Feng heard the prompt and was surprised, his eyes widening. At the same time, a stream of wonderful information emerged in his mind, allowing Ye Feng to instantly master the Sword Drawing Technique and directly reach Perfection. ¡°Yun Jie, you¡¯re incredible!¡± Having assimted this information, Ye Feng¡¯s smile gradually became more triumphant. Chapter 146: A Sword Cuts the Stream, Evil Beast Revives Chapter 146: A Sword Cuts the Stream, Evil Beast Revives At first, Ye Feng had not expected that after Huo Yunjie had created his own Sword Drawing Technique, he would be able to master it instantly and achieve Perfection directly. ¡°System, can the spells created by the disciple also be effective for me?¡± Ye Feng asked inwardly. ¡°Yes,¡± the System said. ¡°Looks like you¡¯re quite buggy!¡± Ye Feng praised sincerely. He took a stick and walked into the Misty Area, gazing at a distant tree, recalling all the details about the Perfect Sword Drawing Technique in his mind. ¡°The Sword Drawing Technique involves channeling all of one¡¯s Qi into the sword in hand, even if it¡¯s just a wooden sword, it could instantly be as heavy as if it weighed ten thousand catties. Afterward, one could sh out a fierce sword glow that sweeps across all directions.¡± Ye Feng muttered to himself as he made the initial stance for drawing the sword. ¡°Moreover, ording to the hints, even if I don¡¯t have Spiritual Energy, I could use the power of the Heroic Spirits instead, and the effect would be about the same.¡± Ye Feng was preparing to gather his strength, but after some thought, he left Misty Peak and traveled north,ing to the bank of Fenhuo River dozens of miles away. ¡°There aren¡¯t many people here, so even if I use the powerful Sword Drawing Technique, I shouldn¡¯t be discovered. It¡¯s very safe and secluded.¡± With this thought, Ye Feng discarded the stick in his hand and took out an ordinary Iron Sword from the System Space. Ye Feng bent down, holding the scabbard with his left hand and the sword in a reverse grip with his right, his gaze solemn as he stared at the Fenhuo River that was hundreds of meters wide. He began to concentrate the power of the Heroic Spirits, giving off an impression of returning to the basics of nature. Had there been any cultivators nearby, they would have noticed that there wasn¡¯t the slightest breathing from Ye Feng, at first nce, he resembled a statue. Szzzt! At the moment when Ye Feng¡¯s Qi was condensed to the limit, he firmly secured himself by relying on his powerful physical strength and then drew the sword at an extremely fast speed. An invisible Sword Qi shed out, breaking the sound barrier, emitting a sharp, roaring sound, and the steam fog caused by the Sword Qi surpassing the speed of sound was visible. The next moment, Fenhuo River was bisected by the Sword Qi, revealing the riverbed tens of meters deep. The river water was forced open, creating a ravine about ten meters wide starting from Ye Feng and extending all the way to the depths of Yunxiao Great Forest on the opposite bank of the river, a thousand meters long! ¡°Hiss!¡± Ye Feng took in a cold breath. Whoosh! Only then did the severed Fenhuo River start to close together again, the waves sshing wildly, the sound of the surging waters echoing incessantly. On the north bank of Fenhuo River, by the terrifying ravine created by the Sword Qi,id a lower-ranked Demon General Level giant lizard, trembling on the ground. It had been lucky just now; it had narrowly escaped being struck by the Sword Qi, otherwise it would have turned into mud by now. It hurriedly looked towards the tall figure on the south bank with fear and trepidation. ¡°Oh my god, how terrifying!¡± The lizard scrambled and rolled away towards the depths of Yunxiao Great Forest, never daring to appear in this area again. On the south bank of Fenhuo River. Ye Feng did not notice the fleeing lizard but was looking at the huge ravine he had cleaved on the opposite bank, his figure frozen. ¡°Is it really that terrifying?¡± Ye Feng swallowed hard, finding the Perfect Stage of the Sword Drawing Technique far too terrifying; he had been able topress his Qi to such a degree, exerting more than ten times his normal fearsome strength. This power was not any weaker than Fifth Grade Magic! ¡°Fortunately, my physical strength is strong. If it were someone else, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to unleash all of its power,¡± Ye Feng mumbled to himself. Although this sword strike was terrifying, he found that his Heroic Spirit Power had beenpletely depleted and was now slowly reumting. At this rate, it would take at least an hour to fully recover. ¡°A one-hour cooldown, huh?¡± Ye Feng murmured to himself, looking at Misty Peak tens of miles away, considering how to get back. ¡°Got it!¡± Ye Feng put away his Iron Sword, started to squat down, and then leapt up with all his might, the ground beneath his feet caving in to form a big pit, with dense, web-like cracks spreading out dozens of meters in all directions. His body, propelled by the strong recoil, soared into the sky like a javelin thrown into the clouds, then fell back down in a parabolic trajectory. After a few leaps, Ye Feng arrived near Misty Peak. ¡°So, without relying on the ¡®Heroic Spirit Power,¡¯ my travel speed is actually faster!¡± Ye Feng looked back in the direction of Fenhuo River and smiled satisfiedly. With a leap, he reached the 700-meter-high peak andid down to rest. To the west of Whitefloat City, over a hundred miles away. A figure in a ck robe appeared here, looking at a great mound before him that resembled a hill. ¡°I¡¯ve finally found it!¡± ¡°It is rumored that the owner of the tomb was a ¡®Loose Cultivator¡¯ in the ¡®Element Gathering Realm Triple Layer¡¯ during his life. Even after falling for many years, his body should still have plenty of strength to devour.¡± Souhun Zhenren sneered, pointed with a finger, slicing open the tomb and revealing its numerous mechanisms. He crushed them all with one p and dug out a ten-meter-long coffin. ¡°Open for me!¡± Souhun Zhenren shattered the coffin with a palm strike, exposing the main coffin inside. Upon opening, an elderly-looking cultivator could be seen lying inside, who, even after falling for hundreds of years, was still as intact as ever. ¡°The ¡®Element Gathering Realm¡¯ body has been tempered by ¡®True Yuan¡¯. Under normal circumstances, it would not decay even if left in a coffin for a thousand years. It¡¯s perfect for feeding that ¡®Evil Beast¡¯ and taking it to the next level.¡± Souhun Zhenren sneered. He opened his mouth and spat out a ck ¡®Treasure Bead¡¯ the size of a thumb, which entered the body of the ¡®Element Gathering Realm Loose Cultivator¡¯, visibly withering away until finally, it turned into a pile of ash. In the center of the main coffin, only an expanded, head-sized ck sphere remained, emitting a deep and terrifying roar. Souhun Zhenren pressed his face against the surface of the sphere, watching as a strange figure grew inside, gradually taking on a humanoid shape. Crack! N?v(el)B\\jnn The ck sphere was broken from the inside, and a one-foot-tall creature emerged, with a human-like form, but with a disproportionatelyrge head, two-thirds the size of its entire body. More eerie was the fact that its eyes were situated inside its mouth! ¡°Lower Rank ¡®Demon General Peak¡¯!¡± Souhun Zhenren sensed the aura of the ¡®Evil Beast¡¯ and joyously danced on the grave of the ¡®Element Gathering Realm¡¯ cultivator. Then, with a fierce expression, he pointed in the direction of Whitefloat City. ¡°Head to Whitefloat City, eliminate those five obstructive ¡®Element Gathering Realm¡¯ strong ones, force the Old City Lord to leave his retreat, and then I can backstab him in secret. With that, the fight for supremacy shall be decided in one battle!¡± ¡°Roar!¡± The ¡®Evil Beast¡¯ opened its mouth, its short legs furiously running on the ground, covering a hundred meters in a blink, heading towards Whitefloat City. ¡°Idiot, you can fly!¡± Souhun Zhenren cursed loudly. Upon hearing this, the ¡®Evil Beast¡¯ took to the air, flying like a ck meteor, hurtling toward Whitefloat City with a terrifying aura. Souhun Zhenren followed with satisfaction, concealing his own aura, always lurking in the shadows, waiting for the Old City Lord toe out of his seclusion, ready to backstab him. West of Whitefloat City. This area was under the jurisdiction of Nishang Pce. At this moment, the Nishang Pce Master stood at the top of a grand pce, looking in the direction of the western city gate with an uneasy feeling. ¡°Pce Master, are you troubled?¡± An old crone holding a wooden staff stood behind her and asked. ¡°Hmm, my mind feels restless today, as if something big is about to happen,¡± the Nishang Pce Master said, patting her majestic front lightly, then noticed an additional ck dot within her field of vision. Before the Nishang Pce Master could make any sense of it, the ck dot rapidly expanded, crashing through the western city gate with its heavy presence andnding on an ancient street. ¡°Roar!¡± A thunderous roar spread out. Immediately after, a five-meter-tall ck ¡®Evil Beast¡¯ appeared out of nowhere, opening its massive mouth and swallowing nearby pedestrians in a single gulp. The powerful aura swept through the city like a shock wave, rapidly enveloping the whole city! Chapter 147 - 147 Chaos in Whitefloat City, City Lord Emerges from Seclusion Chapter 147: Chaos in Whitefloat City, City Lord Emerges from Seclusion ¡°Beast, cease your insolence!¡± The Nishang Pce Master was the first to fly over, her brows furrowed with solemnity, and from a distance, she struck the evil beast with a palm. Amid the howling winds, nature¡¯s spiritual energy transformed into a palm print over ten meters long, sending the evil beast flying into the city wall, which it shattered before crashing into the open ground outside the city. The nearby civilians, upon seeing the Nishang Pce Master, knelt on the ground one after another, shouting praises like ¡°Pce Master is mighty,¡± ¡°Immortal Master is awesome,¡± and ¡°Holy shit!¡± ¡°Five Elements Chains!¡± The Nishang Pce Master had no time to pay attention to the crowd; her hands continuously formed seals, casting this Second-Grade Spell, and from her palms emerged five luminescent ropes of varying colors that wrapped around the evil beast. The evil beast roared angrily as its body swelled to ten meters high, breaking the Five Elements Chains and releasing an even stronger aura. ¡°Its strength increased?¡± A chill ran through the Nishang Pce Master¡¯s heart. The ¡°Five Elements Chains¡± were her most powerful spell, which even those in the thirdyer of the Element Gathering Realm could hardly break free from. Yet, the evil beast merely expanded its body several times over and burst through them. City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°There¡¯s a Lower Rank Demon General rampaging in the West City District, hurry over!¡± The Deputy City Lord and Lu Shanyue had no time for tea, as they swiftly took to the skies. Seeing the enormous, eerie silhouette in the West City District, they realized its aura was terrifying¡ªit had reached the peak of the Lower Rank Demon General! ¡°Feathers Sect Leader, Tyrant de Sect Leader, move quickly to support the West City District!¡± The Deputy City Lord shouted, his voice spreading throughout the city. The Feathers Sect Leader and the Tyrant de Sect Leader, who were located elsewhere, swiftly embarked and flew towards the West City District. ¡°This is bad!¡± ¡°A Demon General has invaded West City, run for it!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the panic? The Deputy City Lord and several strong practitioners of the Element Gathering Realm are already heading there to support, we don¡¯t need to run.¡± ¡°Then you can stay behind and wait for death!¡± Chaos erupted among the people in the city, but some remained calm and climbed onto rooftops, fearlessly watching the battle over tea. Of course, many more people chose to grab a bucket and flee. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng stood on the edge of a cliff, surrounded by Mo Ying and more than a dozen disciples, gazing towards the West City District. ¡°Sect Master, aren¡¯t we going to take action?¡± Shi Lei asked. ¡°You¡¯re no match for it; going there won¡¯t be of any help,¡± Ye Feng shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ll go have a look. You all try to stay away.¡± With that, Ye Feng targeted the West City District and leaped with all his might. Boom! The sonic boom stunned all the disciples. When they came to their senses, they realized Ye Feng had already be a tiny dot,nding outside the East City Gate of Whitefloat City, with a speed unbelievably quick. ¡°Wow!¡± Brother thead let out a dissatisfied cry, as if to say ¡°Starting a fight without calling me, that¡¯s just hical.¡± Then, donning an oversized red embroidered bellyband, it flew towards Whitefloat City in a prone position. ¡°Brother thead is going!¡± ¡°We¡¯re going too. Perhaps we can help tend to the wounded civilians.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± All the disciples mobilized. Meanwhile, Huo Yunjie was flying over the Nanlu Mountain Range on his sword, muttering: ¡°I¡¯ve finally mastered the Sword Drawing Technique, I must tell Sect Master Uncle the good news and make him happy.¡± Outside the West City District of Whitefloat City. The evil beast had swelled to fifteen meters tall; it opened its mouth, breathing out foul air, and with its one cold eye, it stared at the arriving practitioners of the Element Gathering Realm without a hint of fear. In the woods outside the city. Souhun Zhenren concealed his presence, standing on a horizontally growing trunk, with his hands sped behind his back. ¡°The angrier the evil beast gets, the bigger and stronger it bes. Even if five of you from the Element Gathering Realm join forces, it¡¯s no use.¡± Having said that, he looked in the direction of Misty Peak. ¡°The formations of the Misty Sect are strong, but it¡¯s impossible to bring them out. Even if Ye Feng rushed to the scene, it would be of no help. As long as the Old City Lordes out of seclusion, I¡¯ll ambush and kill him immediately. By then, the whole of Whitefloat City will be mine!¡± Originally, Souhun Zhenren had nned to continue lying low. However, a few days ago, he found the shell of an Evil Beast, sessfully refined it, and devoured countless blood essences, bing extremely strong. Only then did he have the confidence to attack Whitefloat City. At this moment, the Deputy City Lord, Lu Shanyue, the Nishang Pce Master, the Feathers Sect Leader, and the Tyrant de Sect Leader stood side by side in midair, looking down at the Evil Beast roaring on the ground, their brows filled with gravity. ¡°Deputy City Lord, we should ask the City Lord to leave his retreat,¡± the Nishang Pce Master said gravely. ¡°I don¡¯t think we can defeat this Evil Beast.¡± ¡°The City Lord is in closed-door cultivation. Unless he wakes up on his own, we can¡¯t disturb him,¡± the Deputy City Lord said gravely. The others¡¯ faces changed dramatically upon hearing this. ¡°Roar!¡± Without waiting for the crowd to say more, the Evil Beast twisted its neck and let out a deafening roar, charging headlong into the fray. ¡°Attack together!¡± the Deputy City Lord took out a middle grade Spiritual Artifact level throwing knife. As he injected Spiritual Energy into it, it suddenly burst forth with bone-chilling coldness. ¡°Furious sh!¡± The Tyrant de Sect Leader gripped the two-meter-long de and swung out a hundred-meter-long de light. The Feathers Sect Leader formed seals with both hands, and countless luminous feathers appeared behind him, cutting through the air like a flurry of feathered swords. Lu Shanyue pinched out a sword technique, and shed with a sword beam, its momentum overwhelming. The Nishang Pce Master used the ¡°Five Elements Chains¡± again, wrapping around the Evil Beast and restraining it in ce. Boom! The attacks of the five struck almost simultaneously,nding on the Evil Beast, but only causing it to bleed without any noticeable damage. However, as a cloud of dark fog swept over, the Beast¡¯s injuries all healed, and it swelled to a height of twenty meters. Its aura almost reached the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm! ¡°A bunch of fools. Unless you kill the Evil Beast in one blow, it can grow increasingly stronger in its rage. Even I may not be its match,¡± Souhun Zhenren sneered from the shadows. Although he knew there was a limit to the beast¡¯s rage-induced strength enhancement and it couldn¡¯t keep getting stronger forever, even Souhun Zhenren didn¡¯t know how much that limit was. He only knew that even if he struck with full force, he couldn¡¯t kill the Evil Beast. ¡°Roar!¡± n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om After shredding thebined attack of the group, the Evil Beast with its stubby legs gave a mighty push and closed in on the Deputy City Lord and the others in an instant, sending them flying. Each of them crashed through countless buildings, eventually falling under piles of rubble. ¡°Pfft!¡± The Deputy City Lord and the others spat out blood simultaneously. Even though they were in the Element Gathering Realm, they couldn¡¯t withstand such a terrible impact much longer. Several hundred meters away. Ye Feng stood atop a tower, watching the Evil Beast. He acquired detailed information through the ¡°Scouting¡± function: [Type: Evil Beast] [Grade: Lower Rank Demon General Peak] [Bound to: Souhun Zhenren] [Note: Can temporarily enhance its strength through rage (can break spells). Due to uncontroble behavior, it can¡¯t leave a radius of ten miles from its master.] Seeing the words ¡°can break spells,¡± Ye Feng didn¡¯t rejoice but remembered thetter part of the note. He looked around gravely, seeking Souhun Zhenren¡¯s whereabouts. It was also because he was wary of Souhun Zhenren that Ye Feng had not yet taken action. ¡°My Heroic Spirit Power has fully recovered, but every time I use the Sword Drawing Technique, it goes into a one-hour cool-down period. I must save this move forter and not use it casually,¡± Ye Feng murmured. High in the sky. Souhun Zhenren stood on the clouds, looking down: ¡°City Lord of Whitefloat City, if you don¡¯te out of seclusion, your subordinates in the Element Gathering Realm will fall, bing nutrients for the Evil Beast¡¯s advancement. By then, even if you break through to the Fifth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm, it will be useless.¡± Boom¡ Just at that moment, the sky changed! Thunder rumbled above the mountains behind the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Whitefloat City, apanied by clouds stretching for dozens of miles, as if a heavy rain was about to pour. ¡°The City Lord ising out of seclusion!¡± ¡°This is the sign of the Auxiliary Cultivation Method ¡®Thunder Sprint Art¡¯ being perfected to the thirdyer. It looks like the City Lord is about to break through to the Fifth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm!¡± Looking towards the center of the city, the Deputy City Lordughed heartily. Chapter 148: Unexpected Events, The Brilliant Sword Light Chapter 148: Unexpected Events, The Brilliant Sword Light Everyone was overjoyed when they heard that the City Lord¡¯s ¡°Thunder Chasing Technique¡± was close to reaching Perfection at the thirdyer, and that he had broken through to the fifthyer of the Element Gathering Realm. ¡°Thunder Chasing Technique¡± is a powerful auxiliary cultivation method that grants the City Lord the power of thunder, enabling him to obliterate enemies of the same rank with ease. As long as the City Lord broke through to the fifthyer of the Element Gathering Realm, he would be a match for those at the sixth or even the seventhyer and need not fear evil beasts. ¡°What? That guy is about to break through!¡± Souhun Zhenren observed the thunder in the sky, fear shing in his eyes, thinking to himself that he seemed to have chosen the wrong day to step out. He was already considering retreating. The evil beast, fixated on the thunderstorm above, grew even more enraged. It leaped up in an attempt to shatter the thundercloud. Crack! A bolt of lightning struck the beast, causing it to smoke all over and smash heavily onto the street, destroying the surrounding buildings. ¡°Run!¡± Those who were just watching the show were scared out of their wits and fled in all directions, wishing they had grown an extra pair of legs. ¡°Such powerful lightning, even the evil beast couldn¡¯t withstand it. It seems I must find the right moment to slip away.¡± Souhun Zhenren watched the storm clouds, a trace of fear in his heart as he contemted an escape route. Atop the high tower. Ye Feng looked at the dark clouds and muttered, ¡°It looks like I won¡¯t need to make a move after all.¡± However, as soon as he spoke, the thunderclouds in the sky suddenly exploded, turning into countless clouds of smoke that shot into the sky. Following that, everyone in the city heard a painful, muffled groan. In the next moment, an aged figure shot up from behind the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and crashed heavily at the foot of the tower where Ye Feng was, revealing an old man with white hair, a bloody corner of his mouth, and his body convulsing. ¡°Did the City Lord fail in his breakthrough?¡± Ye Feng stared at the City Lord lying on the ground, speechless. At this moment, the City Lord trembled violently, with the area of his Qi Sea shattered, clearly indicating a failure in his breakthrough, and his cultivation level was even ruined. ¡°The City Lord failed his breakthrough, it¡¯s over!¡± The cultivators of Whitefloat City were heartbroken. Souhun Zhenren¡¯s eyes widened, and once he confirmed that the City Lord¡¯s cultivation was indeed ruined, he felt a joy fall from the sky and let out a sinister ¡°kekeke¡±ugh. At this time, the body of the evil beast swelled to thirty meters tall, releasing an aura as strong as that of the fourthyer of the Element Gathering Realm, and furiously pounced toward the City Lord below the tower. ¡°City Lord!¡± People shouted out, as if they had foreseen the tragic scene of the City Lord being crushed by the beast¡¯s w, their hearts filled with pain. Whoosh! A gust of wind swept through, sending the evil beast flying away and crashing into several buildings before being buried under the rubble. As everyone looked intently, they realized that a handsome young man holding a Mini Banana Palm Fan was standing by the City Lord¡¯s side. ¡°Ye¡ Sect Master Ye?¡± Everyone stared at the young man, eyes widening in shock. Especially the Deputy City Lord, Lu Shanyue, and his group, who wore faces of disbelief. ¡°Am I seeing things? The evil beast that not even five Element Gathering Realm experts could beat was sent flying by Sect Master Ye?¡± ¡°Terrifying indeed!¡± People gasped in astonishment. Souhun Zhenren stared at Ye Feng, grinding his teeth. ¡°Impossible! That kid is at most at the firstyer of the Element Gathering Realm level. How could he send the evil beast flying?¡± Crack! The evil beast broke through the rubble and returned even more ferocious. However, everyone found that it had shrunk to five meters tall, and its aura had reduced several times over, only possessing the strength of the secondyer of the Element Gathering Realm. ¡°Has the evil beast actually weakened?¡± Everyone but Ye Feng was dumbfounded. Ye Feng stood calmly, ncing at the Mini Banana Palm Fan and thinking to himself that it indeed was a device capable of ¡®downgrading¡¯ even the most talented or borate spells. ¡°Roar!¡± Enraged, the beast¡¯s body continued to expand, quickly growing to thirty meters tall and still swelling to fifty meters. Its aura finally reached the level of the fifthyer of the Element Gathering Realm. This was the evil beast¡¯s current limit! ¡°Sect Master Ye, be careful!¡± The leaders of the major forces cried out in concern. Souhun Zhenren was first stunned and then sneered. ¡°The evil beast has reached its strongest state. Ye Feng, that kid, is surely doomed!¡± However, as Ye Feng waved the Mini Banana Palm Fan, a gust of wind rolled out, causing the evil beast¡¯s body to rapidly shrink back to five meters tall. Bang! Ye Feng leaped powerfully, striking while the evil beast was at its weakest and smashing it to pieces, almost killing it on the spot. To eliminate the evil beast, Ye Feng didn¡¯t stop. Right hand constantly fanning with the Mini Banana Palm Fan to keep the beast subdued, preventing it from recovering from its injuries and swelling in rage, and his left fist pummeling repeatedly. N?v(el)B\\jnn Finally, under the gaze of all the shocked onlookers, Ye Feng blew the evil beast into a cloud of whisping ck mist that dispersed in the wind. Step! Ye Fengnded from mid-air and stood beside the City Lord again, his left hand behind his back and his right hand holding the Mini Banana Palm Fan, gently waving, his hair flowing lightly. ¡°This!¡± Everyone looked on,pletely speechless. ¡°Sect Master is so powerful!¡± At that moment, the disciples of the Misty Sect finally arrived, just in time to witness Ye Feng punch the evil beast into oblivion, and they cheered in excitement. The City Lordy on the ground, looking at the distinguished and extraordinary Ye Feng, a glint of light passing through his turbid eyes. He didn¡¯t know who Ye Feng was, but he knew that Ye Feng had saved him and the entire Whitefloat City. ¡°Damn it, Ye Feng actually killed the evil beast¡ I see now, it must be the fan in his hand that¡¯s strange. Once I sneak up and snatch that precious fan, I can conveniently cut him to death!¡± Souhun Zhenren, so angry he scratched his head and cheeks, formed a hand seal and turned into a wisp of ck smoke, creeping towards Ye Feng through the shadows on the ground. ¡°City Lord, how are you?¡± At this moment, the Deputy City Lord and others arrived at the base of the tower, helped up the City Lord, and asked with concern. ¡°I failed the breakthrough, was hit by the bacsh from ¡°Thunder Sprint Art¡±, my Qi Sea has shattered. Unless I can repair the Qi Sea, this is as good as life gets for me.¡± Destion spread across the aged face of the old City Lord. ¡°Sigh!¡± Everyone sighed. Even though the City Lord was once a strong practitioner of the Element Gathering Realm Fourth Layer with a body tempered by True Yuan, strong enough to crush any Qi Refining Realm cultivator even without his cultivation level, his lifespan had now plummeted and he had suffered a grave injury, he wouldn¡¯t live much longer. From then on, the pir of Whitefloat City was broken! Thinking of this, the Deputy City Lord and a few other Element Gathering Realm experts all bowed their heads, deeply saddened. Ye Feng stood to the side, about to speak, when he suddenly sensed a heart-palpitating aura approaching from behind and quickly turned around to throw a punch. Boom! Ye Feng was blown away by a cloud of dark chi, suspended mid-air, staring at the spot where he had just stood, his gaze sharpening. ¡°He actually dodged it!¡± Souhun Zhenren appeared in his true form, his brows filled with disbelief. ¡°It¡¯s Souhun Zhenren!¡± The Deputy City Lord and the others¡¯ faces turned pale, they quickly released their pressuring aura, ready to fight to the death. Only to see Souhun Zhenren staring at Ye Feng who was hanging in the air, cursing, ¡°Ye Feng! First, you killed my Tiger General and dozens of High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts, and now the evil beast. You have repeatedly foiled my good deeds. Today, I must cut you down no matter what!¡± As he spoke, the whole city trembled. ¡°Ye Feng¡ killed the Tiger General?¡± ¡°No wonder the beasts of the Fuyun Gloomy Forest suddenly fell silent; it¡¯s not because they were lying low to cause more trouble but because they were cut down!¡± The five Element Gathering Realm experts looked at each other and finally realized the truth. They were deeply shocked and at the same time marveled at Ye Feng¡¯s discretion; he had quietly in the Tiger General and dozens of High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beasts, securing the first ce in the Demon ying Conference in advance. Ye Feng paid no mind to everyone¡¯s astonishment, instead, he knitted his brows and stared coldly at Souhun Zhenren, saying, ¡°You struck first, so it¡¯s your own doing that you died.¡± ¡°Shut up! I will kill you first!¡± Souhun Zhenren took out a pair of middle-rank Spiritual Artifact level ck scissors, erged them to over a dozen meters long, and snipped towards Ye Feng. ¡°That¡¯s Souhun Zhenren¡¯s life-bound Spiritual Artifact, the ¡®Soul-severing Scissors¡¯. If you¡¯re wounded by it, even your soul will suffer a corresponding injury!¡± The old City Lord hastily warned. Ye Feng¡¯s heart tightened and he quickly fanned out a gust of wind. ¡°Feeble tricks!¡± Souhun Zhenren sneered, his Soul-severing Scissors cutting through the strong wind and continued snipping at Ye Feng. ¡°Almost forgot, Soul-severing Scissors is a Spiritual Artifact, not a spell. The Banana Fan¡¯s spell-breaking feature is ineffective; it can only be used as a storm for defense.¡± Ye Feng swiftly retreated. ¡°Hahaha, your precious fan is indeed no match for the Soul-severing Scissors, die!¡± Souhun Zhenren stood atop the gigantic Soul-severing Scissors, controlling it to continuously attack Ye Feng. The crowd on the ground watched with bated breath, horrified. The battle between Ye Feng and Souhun Zhenren was too fearsome; with the crowd¡¯s strength, they werepletely unqualified to intervene. ¡°Ye Feng, die!¡± Souhun Zhenren¡¯s expression gradually turned maniacal. In his view, as long as he cut down Ye Feng, wouldn¡¯t Whitefloat City still be within easy reach? Boom! Ye Feng suddenlynded on the ground, sprung up with all his might, and arrived hundreds of meters in the sky in an instant. Souhun Zhenren snorted coldly and gave chase. ¡°Took the bait!¡± Ye Feng in the high skies held his breath, repeatedly fanning the Mini Banana Palm Fan, once, twice¡ neen times, twenty times! All the strong winds ovepped into a tornadic cyclone, carrying terrifying momentum, grinding towards Souhun Zhenren who had just reached mid-air. ¡°This move is useless against me!¡± Souhun Zhenren chuckled, harnessing the power of a Element Gathering Realm Fourth Layer cultivation and the augmentation of a spell, wielding strengthparable to a Element Gathering Realm Sixth Layer, he sliced the cyclone in two. But as the storm subsided, Souhun Zhenren discovered that Ye Feng had vanished from his sight. He quickly turned around, only to see Ye Feng suspended in mid-air, left hand holding a sword sheath, right hand in a reverse grip on the sword, his aurapletely dissipated at that moment, as if he had blended into the air itself. ¡°Sword Drawing Technique?¡± Souhun Zhenren chuckled. Ye Feng¡¯s foundation was only at the level of Element Gathering Realm two or three at most. No matter how well he performed the sword technique, it would still¡ Before Souhun Zhenren¡¯s smile had fully blossomed, Ye Feng had already drawn his sword. Light! Pure, unblemished white! An endless dazzle! Emanating from an ordinary-looking iron sword, it lit up the sky, even more blinding than the sun overhead. Not good! Souhun Zhenren realized the danger, but the sword qi that shed towards him was too fast; he had no time to dodge and could only defend with the Soul-severing Scissors. Whiz! The blinding sword qi swept across the sky. In front of everyone¡¯s amazed eyes, the Soul-severing Scissors and Souhun Zhenren were split in two, then exploded into nothingness. After a short while, a several hundred meter tall hill outside the city was struck by the sword qi and detonated, heavy boulders weighing millions of pounds shattered and fell like a meteor shower raining down around them. ¡°How¡ how terrifying!¡± Everyone petrified on the spot. Outside Whitefloat City, Huo Yunjie stood dumbfounded on the Cold Light Sword, his mind reying the scene of Ye Feng drawing his sword to eradicate Souhun Zhenren. ¡°Sword¡ Sword Drawing Technique!¡± Huo Yunjie held his breath, feeling a dryness in his throat, ¡°And moreover, this is the Sword Drawing Technique perfected to the utmost level, unrivaled in power¡ It turns out, Sect Master Ye already knew it, I just didn¡¯t realize¡¡± Chapter 149 - 149 City Sensation, Smiling Without a Word Chapter 149: City Sensation, Smiling Without a Word In the high skies, Ye Feng sheathed his sword and began a free fall. Amidst the gaze of an enthralled crowd, hended in the center of the street, shattering the cobblestones beneath his feet before steadying himself. ¡°It¡¯s over,¡± Ye Feng said, looking at the onlookers as he spoke softly. ¡°Sect Master, are you alright?¡± The disciples crowded around him, their faces filled with concern. Brother thead stood to one side, a speechless expression on his face, seemingly frustrated about not being able to fight. The sect leaders¡¯ expressions changed dramatically as they stared at the oddly dressed Brother thead. ¡°Such a strong aura!¡± ¡°This is actually a Lower Rank Tiger General!¡± ¡°I remember now, it was one of the High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demonic Beasts from the eastern marshes of the city, which mysteriously vanished. It turns out it became the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast of the Misty Sect and even advanced to the rank of Tiger General!¡± ¡°The Misty Sect is indeed profound,¡± they acknowledged. The leaders of the various sects all showed looks of astonishment. The Deputy City Lord looked at Brother thead and then at Ye Feng,ing to a realization, ¡°So that was the roar of your sect¡¯s Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast earlier. It was a false rm.¡± Ye Feng introduced to the crowd, ¡°This is Brother thead, our Misty Sect¡¯s Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye is truly impressive to have a Tiger General level Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast, an enviable feat,¡± the Nishang Pce Master maintained her dignified posture, the corner of her mouth still marked with blood. Following the battle with the evil beast, everyone present at the Element Gathering Realm had sustained injuries. ¡°Sect Master Ye, thank you!¡± The typically reticent Sect Leader of the Tyrant de Sect also thanked Ye Feng with a salute. ¡°Sect Master Ye, truly the Chosen One. Just today, you eliminated Souhun Zhenren and the evil beast, achieving what many One-Star Sect Masters find difficult,¡± praised the Sect Leader of Feathers Sect. N?v(el)B\\jnn Hearing the crowd¡¯s praises made Ye Feng feel a bit embarrassed. Xin Guangxuan looked at Ye Feng, who was beinguded by the crowd, clenching his fists in excitement and grinning, ¡°Haha! I knew I wasn¡¯t wrong. Sect Master Ye indeed defeated the Tiger General from Fuyun Gloomy Forest. He has always been this powerful!¡± At this moment, Elder Lu Shanyue and the Deputy City Lord, supporting the Old City Lord, approached Ye Feng. ¡°Is this the newly renowned Sect Master Ye Feng of the high-ranked Misty Sect? What a remarkable Sword Drawing Technique, a true hero emerges from the youth!¡± eximed the Old City Lord before breaking into a fit of severe coughing. ¡°Misty Sect¡¯s Ye Feng greets the Old City Lord,¡± Ye Feng saluted with a bow. Although the Old City Lord had lost his cultivation, he was still the ruler of Whitefloat City. Strictly speaking, the Misty Sect was still considered under the jurisdiction of Whitefloat City, and the ownership of the Sect Territory Deed still belonged to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°If not for Sect Master Ye taking action today, we all might have fallen prey to Souhun Zhenren,¡± the Old City Lord coughed again, his face filled with dejection, ¡°Unfortunately, in my rush to break through the ¡®Thunder Sprint Art¡¯ to the third level Perfection and to the fifth stage of Element Gathering, I failed.¡± ¡°City Lord, how are you feeling now?¡± the Deputy City Lord asked with concern, his eyes full of worry. For the Deputy City Lord, the Old City Lord was like a half-mentor, deserving of great respect. He never imagined that thetter would fail a breakthrough and end up with a shattered Qi Sea. ¡°My Qi Sea has shattered, and even if my injuries recover, it is unlikely to be rebuilt. This is it for me in this lifetime,¡± the Old City Lord sighed. ¡°It is said that a Divine Origin Realm Great Power can reconstruct the Qi Sea, and even some top Spirit Sea Realm experts can do it. Can¡¯t they help you?¡± the Nishang Pce Master asked with confusion. ¡°We haven¡¯t reached a level to make contact with those in the Spirit Sea Realm or the Divine Origin Realm, and besides, reconstructing the Qi Sea is a taxing task. Usually, only direct rtives receive such assistance; we do not qualify,¡± the Old City Lord sighed in resignation, ¡°I¡¯m tired. I¡¯ll head back to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to rest. Everyone, until we meet again!¡± ¡°City Lord, let me help you,¡± said the Deputy City Lord. Elder Lu Shanyue also assisted the Old City Lord, and the three of them took flight, heading back to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to recuperate. ¡°Sect Master Ye, don¡¯t forget toe to the Nishang Pce to give some guidance to my inept disciples,¡± the Nishang Pce Master said with a smile to Ye Feng before leaving as well. The Sect Leader of Feathers Sect and the Sect Leader of Tyrant de Sect nodded to Ye Feng as a gesture of respect before departing. ¡°Let¡¯s go back,¡± Ye Feng said to his disciples, leaping onto the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. Leading the disciples and the spiritual beast, they flew away from Whitefloat City under the admiring gaze of tens of thousands. Soon after, news spread. Souhun Zhenren, apanied by an evil beast, descended upon Whitefloat City, aiming to engulf the entire ce. But ultimately, he was in by a single sword strike from Sect Master Ye of the Misty Sect, a dazzling feat. Upon the news¡¯s release, the entire city was abuzz. [Sect Prestige Value +478] [Sect Prestige Value +648] Ye Feng heard the system¡¯s continuous notifications and discovered that his prestige value had soared to twenty thousand and was still rapidly increasing. Even so, the distance to the big one hundred thousand mark was still very far. Ye Feng silently criticized the current onlookers as inadequate, as he had publicly defeated Souhun Zhenren in front of a crowd, yet it didn¡¯t result in a dramatic rise in his prestige by tens or hundreds of thousands, but only by hundreds or thousands. Inside a Gon house. The Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, transformed into a handsome young noble, had a graceful woman sitting on hisp. Upon hearing the news, he couldn¡¯t help but be secretly astonished. ¡°Ye Feng certainly hid his strength; being able to y Souhun Zhenren with a single sword strike implies he has at least the power of the Element Gathering Realm Sixth Layer¡ Wait, he loves to hide his strength, perhaps his true power is far beyond that!¡± ¡°Hiss! Could this guy be at the Ninth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm?¡± ¡°Or say, he¡¯s a Spirit Sea Realm expert who¡¯s hidden his cultivation level?¡± The more the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch thought about it, the more frightened he became, shivering uncontrobly. The woman sitting on him immediately showed a look of boredom, disdainfully saying, ¡°That was some, it ended too quickly!¡± Upon hearing this, the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch¡¯s anger surged, and he retorted indignantly, ¡°That was me shivering with excitement, not because of something else, okay?¡± Misty Peak. Ye Feng and his group had already reached the peak. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I¡¯m back!¡± Hardly had they arrived when Huo Yunjie followed closely behind and appeared at the gate. ¡°Big Brother is back!¡± Long Tianxing was the first to rush over. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back,¡± Ye Feng said, smiling at Huo Yunjie. During the challenge from Scarlet Serpent Sect, Huo Yunjie yed a pivotal role, and he also won his sparring match with Xiao Fangu. Now, Huo Yunjie had mastered the Sword Drawing Technique, allowing Ye Feng to also grasp this powerful sword technique, ultimately using it to vanquish the menace, Souhun Zhenren. Taking all of these into ount, Ye Feng felt that Huo Yunjie really was a lucky star for the Misty Sect, and he found himself looking at him more and more favorably. ¡°You¡¯ve begun to learn the Sword Drawing Technique, haven¡¯t you?¡± Without waiting for Huo Yunjie to speak, Ye Feng had already started talking. ¡°Sect Master Uncle knows even this?¡± Huo Yunjie was surprised. Ye Feng smiled to himself, thinking how could he not know with the system¡¯s help, and also, if you hadn¡¯t reached beginner level, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to master the Sword Drawing Technique, would I? Thinking this, Ye Feng nodded and said, ¡°Yes, I know you¡¯ve begun, but there¡¯s still a great distance from Perfection.¡± Although Ye Feng had mastered the Sword Drawing Technique at the Perfect Stage, the technique was profound,parable to a Fifth Grade Spell. Even if he exined it, it would be difficult for Huo Yunjie to perfect it in a short time. If it were a lessplicated First Grade Spell, the difficulty of training would be much lesser, and with just a few pointers from Ye Feng, his disciples could master it. With Huo Yunjie¡¯s return, the disciples of Misty Sect gathered together once again. At the dining table. Huo Yunjie recounted his experiences in the Ancient Town of Quicksand. After listening, the disciples understood that Huo Yunjie had gone through so much, not only mastering the Sword Drawing Technique but also meeting Baixue Ding. They were curious to find out if she wouldter join Divine Wind Sword Sect. ¡°I thought that I woulde back and rejoice with Sect Master Uncle upon learning the Sword Drawing Technique, but who could have guessed that he had already reached Perfection; I¡¯m still too young.¡± Huo Yunjie looked at Ye Feng, his eyes full of respect. Ye Feng sat at his ce, smiling without saying a word. Chapter 150 - 150 Guiding the Sword Drawing Technique, The Conditions of a Star-Level Sect Chapter 150: Guiding the Sword Drawing Technique, The Conditions of a Star-Level Sect ¡°Yun Jie has already mastered the Sword Drawing Technique to a beginner level, quite impressive, beyond the expectations of this Sect Master. ording to the mission instructions, he is now an Inner Sect Disciple of our Misty Sect. Congrattions to him!¡± Ye Feng took out an identity token. Huo Yunjie received it solemnly, turned it over to the back, and saw the raised letters ¡°Inner Sect Huo Yunjie¡± ¨C a special feeling overcame him. ¡°So, Sect Master Uncle had already made my identity token in advance; this also indicates that he holds great expectations for us, certain that we could sessfully pass the assessment.¡± Thinking this, Huo Yunjie clenched the token, feeling its great value, and hurriedly hung it carefully on his belt. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I would like to ask for your guidance on my Sword Drawing Technique,¡± Huo Yunjie stood up and said respectfully. ¡°The key point of the Sword Drawing Technique lies in the condensation of one¡¯s own breath. Of course, physical fitness is also very important. With your current strength, even if you know the details, you can¡¯t perform the Sword Drawing Technique to perfection; otherwise, it would oppress your body and cause permanent damage.¡± Ye Feng did not hold back and spoke openly on the spot. The disciples sitting at the dining table listened intently, as if a new window had opened before them, eager to try. ¡°However, while the Sword Drawing Technique is powerful, it also consumes a lot, often requiring rest after a full-force execution. Unless absolutely necessary, do not use it with all your strength,¡± Ye Feng cautioned. ¡°Question,¡± Young Long Tianxing jumped in, ¡°Sect Master, if we don¡¯t condense our full strength but only use a part of it, can¡¯t we perform it multiple times?¡± Ye Feng was taken aback. ¡°The Sword Drawing Technique requires the use of one¡¯s full force, an all-or-nothing move. If each time you only use a portion of your strength for the strike, you surely can perform it multiple times, but the power of each strike will be greatly reduced, perhaps even inferior to a regr spell!¡± Before Ye Feng could speak, Huo Yunjie had already provided the exnation. At the banks of Flowing Water River, Huo Yunjie had practiced this way more than once, but after realizing theck of power, he stopped practicing it. ¡°That¡¯s true, but against weaker demonic beasts, it is eptable to condense only a part of your strength each time.¡± Ye Feng walked to the edge of the cliff, took out an iron sword, and condensed one ten-thousandth of the Heroic Spirit Power. ng! The longsword was unsheathed. But because the condensed power was minimal, the iron sword merely glowed with a faint luminescence. With Ye Feng¡¯s swing, a meter-long crescent-shaped sword light swept across, splitting a millstone-sized rock in two. ¡°The Sect Master is so awesome!¡± Qiao Jiaxi, who walks the path of Body Refinement and cannot cultivate the Sword Drawing Technique, could only watch enviously. ¡°Usually, you can practice the Sword Drawing Technique in this manner until you get used to it, then try condensing your entire spiritual power to unleash sword Qi far beyond your own realm,¡± Ye Feng said before lying down on the lounge chair. After the disciples had eaten, they began to cultivate. Ye Fengy there leisurely. ¡°No need to cultivate, just by giving some guidance to the disciples and asionally going out to fight, my strength can be improved; how nice!¡± Thinking so, Ye Feng was preparing to sleep. Boom! The sound of the Summoning Bell came from halfway up the mountain. Long Tianxing, having nothing else to do, was the first to rush down the mountain and soon brought a white-haired middle-aged man to the peak. The visitor was the Deputy City Lord of Whitefloat City with a somewhat grave expression. Upon seeing Ye Feng, he bowed and said, ¡°Sect Master Ye, the City Lord requests your presence.¡± Seeing the Deputy City Lord¡¯s expression, Ye Feng sensed the matter was not trivial and quickly stood up. ¡°Please lead the way, Deputy City Lord.¡± Half an incense stick¡¯s timeter. In a tranquil courtyard behind the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, the City Lord, Lu Shanyue, Nishang Pce Master, Sect Leader of Feathers Sect, Sect Leader of Tyrant de Sect, and others sat at a stone table beneath a grapevine trellis, looking rather grim. ¡°Sect Master Ye has arrived, please take a seat.¡± The City Lord stood up to greet Ye Feng with a cupped-hand salute, hisplexion much improved, and he had also changed into a clean, tidy blue robe. There were a total of seven Element Gathering Realm powerhouses present, seated on stone stools, sipping Spiritual Tea. Ye Feng did not want to waste time and got straight to the point, ¡°I wonder why the City Lord has summoned me, what is the matter?¡± The City Lord let out a light sigh, ¡°Does Sect Master Ye know the conditions required for a high ranked sect to be promoted to a star-level sect?¡± Ye Feng pondered for a moment and then said, ¡°I heard from my friend Xin Guangxuan that apart from the Sect Leader needing to reach the thirdyer of the Element Gathering Realm, the sect must also possess a certain number of Spiritual Artifacts, as well as infrastructure like Alchemy Pavilion, Artifact-refining Pavilion, Spirit Beast Pavilion, and a Sect Protection Array.¡± Lu Shanyue¡¯s face turned somewhat embarrassed, ¡°Actually, what Xin Guangxuan said was not incorrect, but it was notplete.¡± ¡°How so?¡± Ye Feng quickly asked. Lu Shanyue exined, ¡°For a star-level sect, the Sect Leader reaching the thirdyer of the Element Gathering Realm is just the minimum requirement; it must also have two Element Gathering Realm Elders. Of course, if the entire sect has only one Element Gathering Realm individual, that person must reach the fourthyer of the Element Gathering Realm to meet the criteria.¡± Ye Feng suddenly realized, ¡°So that¡¯s how it is!¡± ¡°Actually, for a star-level sect, the strength of the Sect Leader and the Spirit Vein are the most important conditions.¡± The City Lord spoke again, ¡°Take Yunhua Sect for example, they have several Element Gathering Realm powerhouses, over a thousand disciples, and functional buildings like Scripture Pavilion and Spirit Beast Pavilion. They could have be a one-star sect, but unfortunately, their Spirit Vein was inadequate.¡± Ye Feng nodded, ¡°So that means our Misty Sect, with our Miniature Spirit Vein, essentially has the foundation to be promoted to a sect.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the City Lord nodded, his gaze fixed intently on Ye Feng and asked earnestly, ¡°Now that Sect Master Ye basically understands the conditions for promotion of a star-level sect, you should be able to guess the crisis facing Whitefloat City now, right?¡± A crisis? What crisis could Whitefloat City be facing? Ye Feng was taken aback. A momentter, Ye Feng¡¯s gaze sharpened, looking at the Old City Lord, ¡°The City Lord has lost his cultivation, leaving Whitefloat City without an Element Gathering Realm tripleyer or even a quadrupleyer leader, thus facing the crisis of demotion?¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± the City Lord nodded. The others also looked at Ye Feng, giving him a feeling of unease. ¡°What next?¡± asked Ye Feng. ¡°Once Whitefloat City loses its star status, it will be downgraded to a high ranked sect, and thend deeds within a two to three hundred miles radius will be reimed by County King City. At that time, County King City will be free to dispose of them, including ordering all sects here to relocate and taking away the discovered Spirit Veins,¡± the City Lord sighed. ¡°That aggressive?¡± Ye Feng frowned, ¡°Are we just expected to be sitting ducks then?¡± Lu Shanyue looked helpless, ¡°Sect Master Ye has overlooked one thing, we are now within the territory of the three-star force, Mystique Kingdom, and strictly speaking, thesends are the royal family¡¯s of Mystique Kingdom. The management rights of the Southern River Basin are concentrated in County King City.¡± Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, ¡°You mean we¡¯re all essentially subordinates to County King City?¡± ¡°In the entire Southern River Basin, except for a few two-star forces like Divine Wind Sword Sect, all other forces are under the jurisdiction of County King City,¡± Lu Shanyue shrugged, ¡°Of course, that includes our Liuyun Sect.¡± ¡°So, what¡¯s the point of calling me here?¡± Ye Feng nced at the City Lord, his expression growing increasingly strange, ¡°You¡¯re not meaning to appoint me as the City Lord, are you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Everyone nodded in unison, leaving Ye Feng frozen in ce. Chapter 151: Accidentally Turning into a Pig, Li Jiaojiao’s Confusion Chapter 151: identally Turning into a Pig, Li Jiaojiao¡¯s Confusion ¡°Ah! Is this for real?¡± Ye Feng fell back in a tactical retreat. ¡°Absolutely certain!¡± The old City Lord grasped Ye Feng¡¯s hands with a face full of age and hope, ¡°Currently, only Ye Feng, the Chosen One, is qualified to take the position of City Lord in Whitefloat City.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not cut out to be the City Lord,¡± Ye Feng shook his head like a rattle drum at the thought of the countless troubles he¡¯d be facing if he became City Lord. ¡°You think it¡¯s troublesome, Sect Master Ye? If that¡¯s the case, you could just be a figurehead, I can retire to the role of Deputy City Lord and manage the city for you,¡± the old City Lord urged with some anxiety. If Ye Feng really didn¡¯t want it, the newly built Whitefloat City might not only get reimed by County King City but also divided among other Star-Level Forces. The Deputy City Lord turned a strange shade when he heard that the old City Lord wanted to manage the whole city. In recent years, the old City Lord had spent ny percent of his time in seclusion, and all major and minor city affairs had been managed by the Deputy City Lord. If the old City Lord were to take over, it would probably end in a mess. Ye Feng sat on a stone bench, pondering for a long time before asking, ¡°What¡¯s the downside to bing the City Lord?¡± ¡°There are no downsides, only benefits!¡± The old City Lord switched to persuasion mode, ¡°Think about it, Sect Master Ye, once you be the City Lord, for two to three hundred miles around, you would be the sky. Wouldn¡¯t you have every bit ofnd and all the beauties at your disposal?¡± Ye Feng was somewhat tempted, but still waved his hands repeatedly, ¡°No, I¡¯m not that kind of person!¡± Bing the City Lord seemed morous, but Ye Feng did not understand the intricacies involved. It was better to be cautious; he didn¡¯t want the painstakingly established Misty Sect to copse because of this. ¡°How about this, Sect Master Ye can assume the position of Supreme Elder within the City Lord¡¯s Mansion,¡± the Deputy City Lord chimed in with a suggestion, familiar as he was with city management, ¡°Star-Level Sects are audited only once every ten years. By that time, you simply need to show your face and demonstrate a little skill.¡± ¡°Audited once every ten years?¡± Ye Feng stroked his chin, thinking that might be eptable. ¡°Thest audit of Whitefloat City was nine years ago, and the next one could be as early as next spring,¡± Lu Shanyue coughed, reminding him. Hearing this, Ye Feng grimaced. Seeing how Ye Feng was not swayed by anything, both the Deputy City Lord and the City Lord were getting anxious. ¡°I¡¯ve always had a question!¡± Suddenly, Ye Feng lifted a finger, interrupting the old City Lord about to speak, ¡°What if I manage to make Misty Sect a One-star Sect before the audit next spring?¡± Upon hearing this, the people exchanged nces. Only to hear the City Lord say, ¡°Each One-star Sect can govern up to three hundred miles of territory. If Misty Sect truly advances to a One-star Sect, then Whitefloat City, having lost its Star-Level Sect status, will naturally be a subsidiary city to Misty Sect.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes brightened with an idea, ¡°Before the audit next spring, I¡¯ll try my best to elevate Misty Sect to a Star-Level Sect.¡± ¡°And if you can¡¯t?¡± the Deputy City Lord frowned. Ye Feng stood up, hands behind his back, looking into the distance, ¡°If I can¡¯t, then please address me as City Lord by that time!¡± No sooner had the words left his mouth than Ye Feng had already soared into the sky, flying towards Misty Peak. The old City Lord, Deputy City Lord, Lu Shanyue, and six others sat at the stone table, echoing Ye Feng¡¯s statement ¡°please address me as City Lord,¡± finding it somewhat amusing. Midair. Ye Feng¡¯s thoughts were in turmoil. In truth, he wanted to be the City Lord of Whitefloat, but for now, building up Misty Sect was the top priority. Once Misty Sect was promoted to a Star-Level Sect and Whitefloat became its subsidiary, it would be much safer. After all, one can never fully trust another, and Ye Feng didn¡¯t dare ce too much trust in the old City Lord. With this in mind, Ye Feng increased his speed. Unbeknownst to him, at the edge of Whitefloat City below, there was a family that specialized in pig farming. At this moment, in the pigpen, a strong young man was pouring pig feed into the pen for the dozen or so pigs using a woodendle. The youth was unaware that a wisp of ck smoke hade up behind him, revealing the cold face of Souhun Zhenren. ¡°Such a robust body! It seems to have decent innate talent as well. After I possess it, I will definitely be able to make aeback¡ although I am but a fragment of a soul now, possessing this young man should be more than sufficient.¡± Thinking of this, Souhun Zhenren¡¯s remnant soul suddenly charged towards the young boy. Gurgle gurgle! The pigs in the pen seemed to sense some danger, running around chaotically. The boy staggered, his woodendle flying from his hand and identally hitting Souhun Zhenren¡¯s remnant soul, knocking it to the ground where a Little Piggy sucked it in. ¡°Damn! Has the old man actually taken possession of a pig?¡± Souhun Zhenren opened his eyes and saw apletely different world around him, feeling an urge to bash his head in. Gurgle gurgle! The Little Piggy that Souhun Zhenren had be kept bumping into the boy¡¯s feet, venting its inner rage. ¡°Little piggy, what¡¯s wrong with you? Didn¡¯t you eat enough?¡± The boy grabbed the Little Piggy, flicked its nose, and then picked up the woodendle, filling it with a good amount of pig food, which Souhun Zhenren angrily devoured. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng was pleased to see his disciples all striving hard in their practice, and was just about to lie down when he noticed Li Jiaojiao sitting by the Spiritual Spring, scooping water with a pout on her face as if she had been wronged. ¡°Jiaojiao, what happened?¡± Ye Feng approached Li Jiaojiao and asked softly. Li Jiaojiao quickly stood up. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, hello!¡± After a moment¡¯s hesitation, Li Jiaojiao expressed her dilemma, ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking about how to make delicious dishes that can enhance one¡¯s cultivation level, but despite many attempts, I always fail.¡± ¡°Failure is the mother of sess, a few more failures won¡¯t hurt. After all, it lets you umte experience from those failures. What you need to do is to remain calm and keep trying until you seed.¡± Ye Feng turned into a motivational speaker, instantly boosting Li Jiaojiao¡¯s spirits. ¡°Yes, I will!¡± Li Jiaojiao nodded. However, Li Jiaojiao¡¯s spirits quickly deted again, and she sat down on a pavilion bench, propping up her chin with her hands. ¡°But I still can¡¯t take the first step towards bing a Spirit Chef, I always feel a bit anxious, and I can¡¯t rx.¡± After a moment of thought, Ye Feng asked, ¡°Do you miss home?¡± n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Yes, a little,¡± Li Jiaojiao nodded. ¡°Then go home and have a look! I¡¯ve heard you¡¯re the only cultivator in your whole vige, with the hopes of all your fellow vigers pinned on you. Visit home to take a break; it might calm your mind and bring inspiration.¡± Ye Feng patted Li Jiaojiao¡¯s shoulder, his face bearing a refreshing smile. ¡°Really?¡± Li Jiaojiao looked skeptical. ¡°Would I lie to you?¡± Ye Feng spread his hands and retorted. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go home and try it out, thank you, Sect Master Uncle!¡± Li Jiaojiao jumped up excitedly and hugged Ye Feng, who hurriedly peeled her off. ¡°Jiaojiao is going home?¡± Before long, the news spread throughout the Misty Sect. The lively Long Tianxing couldn¡¯t sit still and leapt three feet in the air, excitedly saying, ¡°Sect Master, I was thinking¡ mmph mmph!¡± Before he could finish his words, Ye Feng immediately covered Long Tianxing¡¯s mouth and said sternly, ¡°No, you weren¡¯t thinking!¡± ¡°Sect Master, let me apany Senior Sister Jiaojiao!¡± Jia Yn stood up. ¡°I¡¯ve already broken through to the Peak of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, and I¡¯ve hit a bottleneck. Maybe traveling will help me break through.¡± ¡°Go ahead!¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°But remember, Jiaojiao¡¯s hometown is a bit far from here, so you¡¯ll ride together on the Iron w Dragon Eagle.¡± ¡°Wow!¡± Brother thead roared, pounding his chest with his w. Ye Feng facepalmed, feeling quite helpless, and said, ¡°Alright! Brother thead can go too, but don¡¯t get into a fight unless it¡¯s absolutely necessary!¡± At those words, Brother thead shed a mischievous smile. Li Jiaojiao quickly packed her things, picked up the Little White Fox, and together with Jia Yn and Brother thead, they jumped onto the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. Facing the cool breeze, they set off with excitement on their faces. Chapter 152: Returning to Your Hometown Gloriously, You Are the Hope of the Whole Village Chapter 152: Returning to Your Hometown Gloriously, You Are the Hope of the Whole Vige Mo Ying stood at the edge of the cliff, watching the receding figures of Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn, feeling inexplicably worried. Ye Feng stood by her side, gently waving his Banana Fan, and said, ¡°With Brother thead there, as long as they don¡¯t encounter anyone above the thirdyer of the Element Gathering Realm, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems. That puts my mind at ease.¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I wish to leave the mountain to gain experience,¡± Huo Yunjie, with the Cold Light Sword on his back, came over and requested. ¡°We¡¯re going to the Divine Wind Sword Sect in ten days. Do you have enough time if you go out for training now?¡± Ye Feng was a bit concerned. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Sect Leader. I¡¯ll head south for my training journey and will definitely arrive on time in the area where the Divine Wind Sword Sect is located,¡± Huo Yunjie assured. ¡°Alright then,¡± Ye Feng nodded. Soon after, Huo Yunjie took some Healing Pills and filled arge bottle with Spirit Spring Water, then left Misty Peak on his Flying Sword. Mo Ying sat cross-legged beside the Spiritual Spring, continuously umting her cultivation level, preparing to attempt to break through to the Element Gathering Realm after some time. Qiao Jiaxi was still enduring the grueling task of carrying a massive rock on his back and performing frog jumps around the peak¡¯s summit. He had to persist for more than three thousand times before he could break through to the fourthyer of Body Refinement. Because Qiao Jiaxi was shouldering the weight of the rock, every dozen jumps would leave his whole body aching from the pressure, requiring breaks now and then to continue his cultivation. Looking at his disciples, who were all diligently training, Ye Feng scanned around once more, making sure no one woulde to disturb him, and thenfortablyy down. On the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao looked at the rivers and mountains below, once again appreciating the allure of nature. ¡°Jiaojiao, is your home very far away?¡± Jia Yn asked. ¡°It¡¯s more than a hundred miles southwest of Whitefloat City, a full two hundred miles from Misty Peak. It¡¯s quite far,¡± Li Jiaojiao said. ¡°Two hundred miles¡ that is pretty far. How did you get to Misty Peak before?¡± Jia Yn was a bit curious. ¡°A few years ago, the Old Sect Leader found me and took me back to Misty Peak on the Xuan Ye Flying Sword.¡± Mentioning the Old Sect Leader made Li Jiaojiao¡¯s expression turn somber. Jia Yn noticed Li Jiaojiao¡¯s mood and quickly changed the topic: ¡°Speaking of which, how could your family bear to let a girl like you take the path of cultivation?¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s bright, clear eyes seemed to sparkle as if she were lost in her memories, proudly saying: ¡°That year, a crazed wild beast appeared near our mountain vige, hurting many innocent vigers. It was the Old Sect Leader who came from the west with a single sword strike, ying the beast. He was revered by all the vigers as a Divine Spirit, so they all supported me in following the Old Sect Leader up the mountain to cultivate.¡± Hearing about Li Jiaojiao¡¯s past, Jia Yn nodded slightly. ¡°Senior Sister Jiaojiao, now that you¡¯ve reached the seventhyer of Qi Refinement, you¡¯ll definitely make everyone in the vige proud,¡± Jia Yn said, clenching her fist. ¡°Mm-hmm,¡± Li Jiaojiao nodded, gazing into the distance at the range of mountains hundreds of miles away, her emotions gradually bing excited. It¡¯s been three years since I¡¯ve been home! Vigers, do you know what these three years have been like for me? Li Jiaojiao, filled with anticipation, nervously clenched her fists. The Little White Fox curled up in Li Jiaojiao¡¯s arms, deeply asleep, while Brother thead stood on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle, making an embrace with his arms, his red embroidered bellyband cloak pping in the wind. Jia Yn caught a glimpse from the corner of her eye and nearly burst outughing. An hourter. N?v(el)B\\jnn Li Jiaojiao pointed excitedly at a valley with beautiful mountains and clear waters below, ¡°We¡¯re here, this is my hometown, Qingling Vige!¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually situated on the fringes of the Taiyue Mountain Range. The people in your vige have big hearts!¡± Jia Yn¡¯s expression changed slightly. The Taiyue Mountain Range extended from north to south, located a hundred miles west of Whitefloat City, farrger than the Nanlu Mountain Range. It was rumored to be overseen by a Demon General, although even Jia Yn wasn¡¯t sure if it was true. Qingling Vige was built on the eastern fringe of the Taiyue Mountain Range, and the fact that it had survived to the present made Jia Yn wonder whether it was luck or simply astonishing. At that moment, at the entrance to Qingling Vige. An amiable grandma was washing clothes by the creek, and when she looked up, she suddenly saw a giant eagle plummeting from the sky, bearing two delicate young women on its back. Her eyes widened in astonishment. ¡°Ah, the King of Hell has sent little immortal fairies to fetch me!¡± Having said that, Granny copsed to the ground, but after a moment, she realized she was still conscious. She quickly stood up and saw that the two fairy-like young women were already standing across the creek. ¡°Granny Wang!¡± Li Jiaojiao shouted excitedly and rushed over. ¡°It¡¯s Jiaojiao, isn¡¯t it!¡± Granny Wang¡¯s eyes moistened, and she quickly sized up Li Jiaojiao. ¡°Oh my, it¡¯s been over a dozen years, and Jiaojiao is still as young and beautiful as ever, truly worthy of being an immortal fairy!¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s cheeks turned red: ¡°Granny Wang, you¡¯ve got it wrong again. It¡¯s only been three years since I left home.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve be forgetful in my old age!¡± Granny Wang smacked her forehead, then turned to gaze at Jia Yn, whom she found as stunning as the legendary immortal fairies. After her astonishment, she noticed the huge Iron w Dragon Eagle, and her eyes lit up, ¡°Jiaojiao, if you¡¯vee back, why bring such a big rooster with you? It¡¯s enough to feed the whole vige for several days!¡± The Iron w Dragon Eagle, mistakingly considered a giant rooster, cried out indignantly, drawing the attention of the entire vige. ¡°The beast is attacking, get your bows and arrows!¡± ¡°Little Wu, fetch me my axe!¡± The vigers of Qingling Vige were all very fierce. In no time at all, they came charging out, each bearing ¡°weapons¡± like axes, sickles, manure shovels, and hoes, much to Jia Yn¡¯s astonishment. ¡°Dad, Mom, fellow vigers, it¡¯s me!¡± Li Jiaojiao waved her hands and shouted loudly. The hundreds of people from Qingling Vige who were rushing over immediately stopped in their tracks and stared at Li Jiaojiao, dressed in white and with an ethereal aura. They all stood there dumbfounded. ¡°The immortal fairy has returned!¡± ¡°Our vige¡¯s only immortal fairy hase back!¡± ¡°What? Jiaojiao has be an immortal? Quick, set up a feast, eight people to a table, I¡¯ll sit at the children¡¯s table!¡± The news spread, bing more and more preposterous. The vigers of Qingling Vige held their axes, manure shovels, and hoes, cheering and dancing joyfully, celebrating the return of Li Jiaojiao to her hometown with song and dance. ¡°Jiaojiao, you¡¯ve finallye back!¡± A kind-hearted woman embraced Li Jiaojiao, with a robust man standing beside her, smiling broadly to reveal two rows of big white teeth. These were Li Jiaojiao¡¯s parents. ¡°Dad, Mom, this is my¡ Senior Sister, Jia Yn. This is Little White Fox, that one is Brother thead, and thisrgest one is not a rooster, but our Flying Spirit Beast, the Iron w Dragon Eagle, quite formidable indeed!¡± Li Jiaojiao quickly introduced everyone to the vigers of Qingling Vige, intentionally calling the older Jia Yn her Senior Sister. ¡°Quick, quick, give the immortal fairies the best seats!¡± An elderly man with a spirited look, leaning on a walking stick, approached, waving his arms. The vigers immediately obeyed, showing great respect. ¡°Vige Chief Grandpa!¡± Li Jiaojiao immediately took the old man¡¯s hand and led Jia Yn and the group into the vige, where they sat inside a stone house. Hundreds of vigers gathered outside, marveling at the majestic Iron w Dragon Eagle. They all looked amazed, secretly thinking that this must be what a divine beast looked like. However, when they saw Brother thead draped in a red embroidered apron, everyone felt as if the artistic style had copsed. ¡°Come on, it¡¯s about to start!¡± The old vige chief, supporting himself with his walking stick, stood in front of the stone house waving his hand. The vigers hastened their actions, and soon, they had prepared many steaming dishes. Jia Yn stepped out of the stone house, her garments fluttering, her aura ethereal, giving people the feeling of an immortal descending to earth. The vigers all looked on with envy. ¡°What a long table!¡± Jia Yn noticed that on the stone path in front of the stone house, dozens of natural wood-colored square tables had been joined together to form a long table dozens of meters in length, covered with an array of dishes. She quietly appreciated how high the quality of life in Qingling Vige must be, no wonder Li Jiaojiao was so lovely. ¡°Ready, everyone,e and see!¡± Just then, several stonemasons from the vige carried a stone stele and ced it in front of the stone house, drawing everyone¡¯s attention. Chapter 153: The Banquet of Families, the Immortal Fairy Also Needs to Eat Chapter 153: The Banquet of Families, the Immortal Fairy Also Needs to Eat Li Jiaojiao, holding Little White Fox, stepped out of the stone house, standing shoulder to shoulder with Jia Yn in front of the heavymemorative stone tablet. Upon seeing the title of the stone tablet, Li Jiaojiao¡¯s face flushed red with embarrassment. Jia Yn, on the other hand, was pursing her lips, holding back herughter. The title on the stone tablet read as follows: The Hope of Qingling Vige, Immortal Fairy Li Jiaojiao! Several more lines followed, detailing Li Jiaojiao¡¯s life story, including the year she was born, her family background, the time she joined an immortal sect, and how she returned to her hometown gloriously with a magical beast and another immortal fairy. After reading, Li Jiaojiao felt extremely overwhelmed. It seemed that the entire poption of Qingling Vige had deified her, seeing her as the hope of the whole vige; they had even erected amemorative stone tablet for her, which made Li Jiaojiao feel quite embarrassed. The elderly vige chief, leaning on a cane, approached with a joyful face, ¡°Jiaojiao, this stone tablet is the vige¡¯s gesture of remembrance for you. Having heard that you¡¯ve be an immortal fairy, why not cast a spell and leave a mark on the tablet?¡± ¡°I only know some simple, minor spells, I dare not embarrass myself,¡± said Li Jiaojiao coyly. Jia Yn whispered, ¡°Just cast a spell, something like ¡®Fire Cloud Palm¡¯ or simr, and leave a mark on the tablet.¡± Li Jiaojiao, looking embarrassed: ¡°Is that really alright?¡± ¡°Fire Cloud¡ Palm?¡± The surrounding vigers overheard the two women¡¯s murmur and were so astonished that they spread the news, causing Li Jiaojiao to be even more embarrassed. ¡°Then I¡¯ll just randomly cast a spell and leave a mark on the tablet!¡± Unable to resist the expectant faces of her fellow vigers, Li Jiaojiao formed hand seals and cast the ¡®Fire Cloud Palm¡¯ at the Perfect Stage. Poof! A fierce me ignited in the palm of Li Jiaojiao¡¯s hand, the temperature around them surged suddenly, and the vigers immediately stared wide-eyed, filled with amazement. ¡°This is divine fire!¡± ¡°My goodness, Jiaojiao has really be an immortal!¡± The vigers discussed animatedly. Li Jiaojiao wanted to rify to the vigers that this was just the lowest First Grade Spell, not divine fire, but after a moment¡¯s thought, she quickly ced her hand on the stone tablet, leaving behind a palm print. ¡°It¡¯s melting the stone!¡± ¡°A miracle!¡± The vigers stood up, looking at Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn with even more respect in their eyes. ¡°Alright, sit down and let¡¯s eat!¡± The vige chief led Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn to the head table, asking them to take a seat. Li Jiaojiao¡¯s parents sat at the lower end, and the vige chief sat opposite them. Others began to find their seats as well. The vige chief, looking at Jia Yn, asked respectfully, ¡°Immortal fairy, will our Qingling Vige¡¯s simple food suit your taste?¡± ¡°This is my first time sitting at such a long joined table for a meal; it¡¯s quite novel,¡± said Jia Yn with a smile, dazzling all the vigers. Li Jiaojiao exined, ¡°This is called ¡®The Feast of a Hundred Families¡¯; it¡¯s a custom during the Lantern Festival, and is considered the highest-standard hospitality in our Qingling Vige.¡± ¡°I see, I¡¯ve learned something new,¡± said Jia Yn with a look of surprise. ¡°Let us toast to the two immortal fairies!¡± The vige chief gathered the cups, and everyone, young and old, raised their sses in a toast, drinking up. Jia Yn muttered, ¡°The children are still young; drinking isn¡¯t good, is it?¡± The vige chief exined, ¡°This is a special kind of sweet wine, even small children can drink it without issue.¡± ¡°I see,¡± Jia Yn took a sip and found it to be quite nice indeed, vored like wine but not intoxicating, ¡°By the way, our Sect Leader had us bring a jar of Spiritual Spring Water for everyone to try. It can nourish the body and curemon ailments.¡± Having said that, Jia Yn took out a jar from her Storage Belt filled with Spirit Spring Water that had been purified by the Purifying Green Lotus. ¡°There it is, magic!¡± a simple and honest man eximed, pointing at the jar that appeared out of nowhere, and the other vigers echoed his amazement. Jia Yn covered her face with her hand, wanting to say that this was called a Storage Space, but after a moment¡¯s thought, she decided against exining. ¡°Folks,e and have a drink,¡± the vige chief beckoned the vigers. The vigers of Qingling Vige, with their simple and honest customs, did not scramble for it: each one filled a bowl with Spirit Spring Water. After taking a sip, they first tasted the refreshing sweetness, and then felt rxed andfortable under the nourishment of Spiritual Energy. ¡°What wonderful water!¡± ¡°This must be Jade Liquor!¡± ¡°I feel like I¡¯m about to fly.¡± The vigers of Qingling Vige were overjoyed, quickly finishing the Spirit Spring Water in their bowls and returning to their seats with satisfied expressions. ¡°Jiaojiao, do you drink immortal water every day now?¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s mother asked with concern. ¡°This is called Spirit Spring Water, not the water of immortals, but we in the sect use it for making tea, cooking, and even bathing,¡± Li Jiaojiao hurriedly said. N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Immortal fairies need to eat and bathe too?¡± The old vige chief was very curious. Li Jiaojiao was at a loss for words for a moment. Jia Yn patted Li Jiaojiao on the shoulder and said to everyone, ¡°Of course we need to eat.¡± ¡°Oh!¡± The vigers all showed a look of realization. The vige banquet was very enjoyable, Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn had their fill, and even the Iron w Dragon Eagle, Little White Fox, and Brother thead ate quite a lot of dishes. In the blink of an eye, it was night. Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn were not practicing Qi Refinement at the moment, but rather sat by the bonfire at the entrance of the vige, listening to the old people in the vige tell stories, seeking inspiration. ¡°It is said that the Taiyue Mountain Range next door is both vast and dangerous, and it¡¯s inhabited by many ferocious demonic beasts, not even immortals are a match for them.¡± ¡°But somehow, whenever those ferocious beasts approach this valley near Qingling Vige, they automatically avoid it.¡± ¡°Aside from the wild beast that went mad three years ago, no other ferocious beast hase into the vige.¡± ¡°Many people say that this is a purend, and that¡¯s why our ancestors chose to settle here. It¡¯s been several hundred years, and there¡¯s never been an incident of demonic beasts attacking anyone.¡± ¡°But the ancestors said that when night falls, you must not leave the valley, else you will encounter unknown dangers.¡± ¡°Of course, you can leave during the day, but you must not venture deep into the Taiyue Mountain Range.¡± The old vige chief, leaning on his cane, kept telling the stories. A group of children surrounded the area, full of enthusiasm. The old vige chief looked at the vast Taiyue Mountain Range and felt as if it were a slumbering ancient giant beast, filled with endless might, subduing the small fry in this region and revered as a mountain god. ¡°Is this valley really so magical?¡± Jia Yn looked around and felt very strange. In her opinion, the immortals mentioned by the old vige chief must be cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm, and the demonic beasts that even they could not defeat are probably the Demon Generals lurking deep in the Taiyue Mountain Range. ¡°It¡¯s terrible, my child is missing!¡± At this moment, a woman knelt at the entrance of the vige, crying and shouting. ¡°What happened?¡± People quickly gathered around. ¡°Oh no! My child has run off somewhere, I remember they were ying hide-and-seek just before,¡± the man who spoke looked towards the Taiyue Mountain Range as if he had fallen into an ice pit, ¡°they couldn¡¯t have run into the mountains, could they?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t panic, let me help you search for them.¡± Jia Yn formed a hand-seal and cast the Second-Grade Spell ¡°Falling Blooms in Profusion¡±, creating a pink bird with a wingspan of three meters from ovepping petals, stepped onto it, and flew high into the sky, employing her Spirit Eyes to scout the area. ¡°She¡¯s flying!¡± ¡°As expected of an immortal fairy, that¡¯s amazing!¡± ¡°The bird she¡¯s standing on, could it be the legendary Phoenix?¡± The vigers of Qingling Vige, watching Jia Yn fly, all eximed in amazement. Li Jiaojiao, hearing these words, felt embarrassed and at a loss for words. She quickly cast the First Grade Spell ¡°Light Body Technique¡± and also soared into the air, causing another sensation in the vige. In the air. Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao used their Spirit Eyes, meticulously observing from above, and finally spotted five children on a mountain a few miles away from Qingling Vige. ¡°Found them!¡± ¡°Thankfully they drank Spirit Spring Water; there¡¯s a spiritual light on them. With the Spirit Eyes, it was easy to spot them,¡± Li Jiaojiao breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Let¡¯s go and bring them back,¡± Jia Yn flew towards the children, with Li Jiaojiao following closely behind. Learning that the children had been found, the vigers grew excited, standing by the bonfire, eagerly anticipating the return. At the vige entrance. Brother thead stood in front of a stone tablet erected specially for Li Jiaojiao, gazing into the depths of the Taiyue Mountain Range, sensing a powerful aura, eyes flickering with excitement. Whoosh! It leaped up and stealthily flew towards the mountains. ¡°My immortals, Brother thead can actually fly, could it be a divine beast?¡± The people of Qingling Vige were taken aback. A few miles away. Li Jiaojiao and Jia Ynnded on the mountain and saw the children walking up the mountain. Just as they were about to call out. ¡°There¡¯s a situation!¡± Jia Yn pointed at the children¡¯s eyes, her expression growing increasingly solemn. Chapter 154: The Person Who Claims to Be of the Divine Race, The Might of Brother Flathead Chapter 154: The Person Who ims to Be of the Divine Race, The Might of Brother thead Li Jiaojiao looked over and was startled. The eyes of several children were emitting a blue, ghostly light, and their eyes were lifeless, as if they were under someone¡¯s control. ¡°This situation is simr to being affected by the ¡®Soul Control Technique¡¯¡±, Jia Yn muttered, her expression growing even more solemn. Ever since Huo Yunjie had brought back the ¡°Soul Control Technique¡± to Beacon Fire City, all disciples had practiced it, to some extent, although most were only at the beginner level, they had at least mastered the basics of the soul-controlling art. Now, seeing the condition of these children, Jia Yn felt a sense of familiarity. ¡°No, there¡¯s a difference from the ¡®Soul Control Technique¡¯, but it¡¯s almost the same,¡± Jia Yn¡¯s expression subtly changed, remaining vignt of her surroundings at all times. ¡°Yu Lan junior sister, what do you think we should do?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked. ¡°There must be someone behind this, we shouldn¡¯t rm them. Let¡¯s quietly follow,¡± Jia Yn suggested a n. ¡°Just the two of us, can we handle it?¡± Li Jiaojiao was still timid and quite worried. ¡°You guys just go ahead, I¡¯m here,¡± a voice suddenly echoed in the minds of the two women, and they quickly turned around to find Brother thead standing in the howling wind, head held high and proud, his hairstyle impable. ¡°That¡¯s right, Brother thead is here!¡± With their confidence bolstered, the two women followed the controlled children, being careful not to startle them and potentially cause harm. After a challenging journey over hills and mountains, half a stick of incenseter, they arrived at the midway point of a dirt hill and discovered an oddly dpidated courtyard. ¡°Someone used to live here?¡± Jia Yn murmured. ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of other people living in the mountains; this ce isn¡¯t supposed to have a courtyard¡¡± Li Jiaojiao furrowed her brows. ¡°Someone¡¯sing!¡± Jia Yn, who was deploying the First Grade Spell ¡°All-Dimensional Spiritual Perception¡±, sensed someone walking out from within the courtyard, and quickly pulled Li Jiaojiao behind arge tree to hide. Under their watchful eyes, a handsome young man in a blue robe walked out of the courtyard¡¯s main gate, standing in front of the five children. ¡°Heh heh! After lying dormant for three years, I¡¯ve finally regained my vitality and mastered that cultivation technique, but for now, I can only attract a few children of the Human Race. After consuming them, the soul power I can absorb is still too little,¡± the handsome youth murmured to himself in a slightly odd dialect of the humannguage. Hiding behind the trees, Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao swallowed hard; they didn¡¯t expect this handsome young man to be so cruel! At this moment, the young man released control over the children, causing the blue light in their eyes to fade away, returning to normal. ¡°Where is this?¡± ¡°Is this big brother an Immortal? He¡¯s so handsome!¡± The children were first startled and then, looking at the young man¡¯s handsome face, felt aforting sense of security. ¡°Immortal? Ha! I am a descendant of the Divine Race; how could I be a lowly Immortal?¡± the handsome youth sneered, his mouth suddenly widening grotesquely, like that of a shark, and bit towards one of the children. ¡°It¡¯s a demon!¡± ¡°Help!¡± The children were so frightened they stumbled and wet themselves. ¡°How dare you!¡± Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn leaped out at the same time, one casting the ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡± to enwrap the children and pulling them to safety, while the other cast the First Grade Spell ¡°Spirit Disc Flying de¡±, sending several des of light shing out. ¡°I knew about you lot already!¡± the self-proimed descendant of the Divine Race retorted with a sneer, his body floating lightly backward as trees and rocks around him took flight, blocking the des of light. ¡°It¡¯s the Immortal Fairy sisters!¡± The children saw Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao and pped their hands with excitement. Jia Yn, staring at the shark-mouthed youth, demanded sternly, ¡°Who are you, and why are you attacking innocent children?¡± ¡°I am a descendant of the Divine Race, naturally, I am divine, and you are nothing more than our food,¡± the shark-mouthed youth said coldly. ¡°You also deserve to be called a divine? Aren¡¯t divinities supposed to be very powerful?¡± Jia Yn¡¯s eyebrows knitted together. ¡°Yu Lan, this person is a bit strange; he can use powers simr to Heroic Spirit Power. I can¡¯t gauge his exact cultivation level, which is not good for us,¡± Li Jiaojiao recalled the way the surrounding rocks had automatically blocked their path and deduced this point. ¡°Foolish! That¡¯s called Divine Sense Power, capable of controlling all things, a method of our Divine Race,¡± the youth boasted with a proudugh, ¡°You two are at most of a middle phase third rank in Divine Sense Power, while I am at the peak of the third rank. Devouring you, I will certainly break through the fourth rank!¡± ¡°What¡¯s all this about third rank and fourth rank? It¡¯s all gibberish; we don¡¯t have these cultivation realms here,¡± Jia Yn felt the shark-mouthed youth was strange. Even assuming he was a so-called descendant of the Divine Race, wasn¡¯t the Shenzhou Continent divided into realms like Gazing Breath Realm, Qi Refining Realm, Element Gathering Realm, Spirit Sea Realm, and Divine Origin Realm? Could it be¡ this person was not from the Shenzhou Continent? ¡°I can¡¯t be bothered to waste words on food like you, I¡¯ll just eat you.¡± A bizarre blue glowing symbol suddenly appeared on the young man with the shark mouth¡¯s forehead, emitting special light waves that vibrated outward. The very next moment, Jia Yn, Li Jiaojiao, and several children from Qingling Vige all discovered that their bodies were immobilized by some invisible force, unable to move. ¡°What kind of power is this?¡± Jia Yn eximed in rm, quickly unleashing the peak aura of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement to break free from part of the oppression. She hastily formed a hand seal and pointed at the young man with the shark mouth from afar. Boom! A Vitality Bullet shot forward with high speed. ¡°Trifling trick!¡± The young man with the shark mouth scoffed, his eyes and the symbol on his forehead glowing simultaneously. Multiple waves of light struck out, making the speed of the Vitality Bullet slow progressively until it finally copsed in midair. ¡°What a strong technique!¡± Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao¡¯s expressions became extremely grave. If even a Vitality Bullet couldn¡¯t get close, they feared they would be unable to escape as well. ¡°I told you, you¡¯re merely at a mid-tier third-grade standard, how can youpare with a peak third-grade like me?¡± The young man with the shark mouth kept advancing towards Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao, his mouth wide open, his face ferocious. ¡°Ah, so scary!¡± The children had never seen such a scene before and were so frightened that they cked out and fainted on the spot. ¡°Falling Petals in Profusion!¡± Jia Yn erupted with all her strength once again and was finally able to move. She formed hand seals and numerous sharp petals tore through the air, striking at the young man with the shark mouth with an rming momentum. ¡°Useless!¡± The young man with the shark mouth¡¯s eyes and forehead symbol glowed again, the speed of all the petals decreased drastically, they trembled violently, then shattered into flecks of spiritual light. ¡°He must be at least on the level of a Demi-transformed Demon Beast, on par with the ck Patterned Serpent Demon; we¡¯re no match for him.¡± Li Jiaojiao was terrified. In her view, even if her body wasn¡¯t suppressed by the Divine Sense Power, she still couldn¡¯t defeat the young man with the shark mouth. Jia Yn¡¯s hands trembled. After the previous sh, she realized she had underestimated the young man with the shark mouth; she was no match for him at all. ¡°It¡¯s a pity we haven¡¯t mastered the Sword Drawing Technique; otherwise, one strike could have taken him down!¡± Jia Yn clenched her fists, swearing to herself that once she returned, she would train hard in the Sword Drawing Technique. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Muttering to yourself? Do you think you two are fit to be my opponents?¡± The young man with the shark mouth sneered viciously, biting towards Jia Yn. In that moment, overwhelming Divine Sense Power descended andpletely subdued Jia Yn; even when she exerted all her Cultivation Technique, she couldn¡¯t break free. ¡°So, he let me free earlier on purpose just to toy with us!¡± Jia Yn suddenly realized, finally recognizing the vast gap between her and the young man with the shark mouth. ¡°You¡¯re only understanding now? Toote, die!¡± The young man with the shark mouthughed heartily, instantly arriving in front of Jia Yn, his mouth releasing a vile stench that was nauseating. ¡°Brother thead!¡± At this point, Jia Yn could only call for help. ¡°Someone else?¡± The young man with the shark mouth¡¯s gaze sharpened as he suddenly noticed a figure d in a strange cloak appear in the sky, seemingly small but exuding a terrifying aura. ¡°A¡ a fourth-grade powerhouse!¡± The young man with the shark mouth¡¯s pupils contracted and he turned to flee. Rip! Brother thead appeared in a sh, his ws piercing through the young man with the shark mouth¡¯s skull, tearing it apart effortlessly and swallowing it in a few bites before letting out a satisfied burp. After doing all this, Brother thead folded his arms, gazed up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, leaving behind a majestic silhouette for Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao. ¡°This guy was too weak, tonight¡¯s fight wasn¡¯t satisfying. I¡¯m off to find a Demon General in the Taiyue Mountain Range to battle!¡± Brother thead¡¯s voice echoed in the minds of Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao, and then, he flew toward the depths of the Taiyue Mountain Range. ¡°Don¡¯t go!¡± Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao shouted, but Brother thead didn¡¯t listen and disappeared into the vast night. Whir! Just then, strange fluctuations emanated from the courtyard. The two women hurriedly looked, only to see the once dpidated courtyard evaporate like mist under the sun, leaving behind only a crater. The previous courtyard was just an illusion! ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± Li Jiaojiao pointed at the center of the crater, having made a new discovery. Chapter 155: Inside the Meteorite, Divine Race’s Diary Chapter 155: Inside the Meteorite, Divine Race¡¯s Diary Jia Yn looked toward the meteorite crater and discovered that it had a diameter of thirty meters and was ten meters deep. In its center, however, there was no umtion of water; instead, a ck meteorite three meters longy there quietly. At this moment, the meteorite was glowing! The pale blue luminescence flickered like a cluster of candles swaying in the breeze, with the surrounding shadows of the trees dancing along, creating a serene atmosphere. The surface of the meteorite was also covered with many peculiar things. Some were starfish-shaped nts, some were colorful mushrooms, and others resembled bamboo shoots, though they were only three inches tall. ¡°Yu Lan, do you know what this is?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked, pointing at the meteorite with a puzzled expression on her face. ¡°The person who imed to be a god earlier spouted a lot of strange words, like ¡®third tier,¡¯ ¡®fourth tier,¡¯ and other odd terms. Could it be that he isn¡¯t from our world, but arrived on this meteorite from beyond the heavens?¡± Jia Yn spected. In the Shenzhou Continent, meteorite iron from beyond the skies or falling stars asionally appeared, so not only cultivators but even ordinary people knew that there were heavens beyond the sky. However, Jia Yn had not expected to encounter an otherworldly being here. ¡°A visitor from beyond the heavens?¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s expression tensed up. ¡°It¡¯s not impossible. After all, that person was very strange, speaking in an eerie and bizarre tone. It¡¯s a pity that Brother thead directly devoured him. Otherwise, we could have captured him and interrogated him for many useful pieces of information.¡± Jia Yn extended her hand and cast the ¡°Iron Shield Technique¡± to protect herself, ¡°I¡¯ll go down and take a look, if anything happens, you use the Binding Spirit Rope to pull me back up.¡± ¡°Mm, okay!¡± Li Jiaojiao nodded. Jia Yn walked down into the meteorite crater and found that the walls, having been melted by high temperatures, had be very hard, like solid rock. Stepping on them, she felt no sinking sensation whatsoever. Before long, Jia Yn reached the edge of the meteorite. ¡°This meteorite is a bit strange; it gives me the feeling that it could suck me in,¡± Jia Yn murmured. ¡°Yu Lan, is it dangerous?¡± Li Jiaojiao quickly tossed out a Binding Spirit Rope, which coiled around Jia Yn¡¯s slender waist, ready to pull her out at any moment. ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous¡¡± Before Jia Yn could finish her sentence, a roar erupted from the heart of the Taiyue Mountain Range, as if ferocious beasts were engaged in a fierce battle. ¡°It must be Brother thead fighting; it¡¯s too dangerous!¡± Li Jiaojiao shrank her neck slightly, feeling a bit scared. Jia Yn stood beside the meteorite and reached out to touch its surface. ¡°Don¡¯t touch it carelessly!¡± Li Jiaojiao had just raised her voice in warning, but it was already toote. They saw the meteorite¡¯s surface burst forth with a pale blue light that swept over Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao. The two women felt their bodies shrinking, then they collided with the meteorite, and amid cries of rm, passed through a fist-sized hole. The two felt as if they had traversed a passage several dozen meters long, then entered into a brightly lit inner space. It was a world resembling a rectangr prism, two hundred meters in length, a hundred meters wide, and approximately eighty meters high, inside which there was a pond, an old wooden building, two trees bearing Seven-Colored Flowers, and a ground covered with peculiar flora. ¡°What is this ce?¡± Jia Yn looked around in awe, uttering an exmation. Being the refineddy she was, she wouldn¡¯t even say ¡°damn.¡± ¡°This should be a world within the meteorite. Though notrge, it¡¯s home to many flowers and nts I¡¯ve never seen before, and they seem quite edible,¡± Li Jiaojiao muttered. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Edible?¡± Jia Yn rolled her eyes. ¡°There¡¯s a wooden building here; let¡¯s go take a look,¡± Li Jiaojiao was just about to head towards the wooden building when she noticed numerous Blue Lotuses in the pond and the surface dotted with Red Maples ¨C a pity there was not a single frog¡¯s croak. The water was very clear, allowing a view of many fish. ¡°So many fat fish, I wonder if they can be used for cooking.¡± Li Jiaojiao instinctively activated her Spirit Eyes and saw that these fish all contained Spiritual Energy, yet possessed no Cultivation Level. An idea shed in her mind, ¡°Now I know why I couldn¡¯t make a Spirit Dish.¡± Jia Yn curiously asked, ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because previously I used only ordinary ingredients, at most adding Spirit Spring Water to cook the vegetables. After the spiritual energy dissipated, the remaining vegetables naturally lost their spiritual energy, which is why they couldn¡¯t be a Spirit Dish.¡± The more excited Li Jiaojiao became as she spoke, ¡°Going out this time really solved my confusion. As long as I master the special cooking techniques to ensure that no spiritual energy is lost during cooking, I will be able to make my first Spirit Dish.¡± Watching Li Jiaojiao, whose eyes shone brightly, Jia Yn silently rejoiced for her. ¡°Jiaojiao, there¡¯s another vegetable patch over there.¡± Using the ¡°Light Body Technique,¡± Jia Yn soared into the sky and discovered a vegetable patch behind the wooden building, nted with various mushrooms and vegetables that looked slightly different from those she had seen before. Upon activating her Spirit Eyes, she could see that these vegetables contained a considerable amount of spiritual energy. They were ideal materials for cooking Spirit Dishes. ¡°This is great!¡± Li Jiaojiao also discovered the vegetable patch and was very excited, finally seeing the dawn of her bing a Spirit Chef. The two walked onto the vegetable patch to look around before entering the wooden building. They discovered it had two floors. The first floor merely had some furniture and seemed useless. The second floor contained three meditation cushions made of special materials. Sitting on them allowed one to quickly enter a state of cultivation. ¡°These are great treasures!¡± dered Jia Yn, decisively stuffing the cushions into her Storage Belt. ¡°Why don¡¯t we just move the whole meteorite?¡± Li Jiaojiao suggested. ¡°Right!¡± Jia Yn smacked her forehead, berating herself for her oversight. The two continued searching and found that the second floor also contained other pieces of furniture such as tables and chairs, though they appeared quite old. On the table, there was also a jade slip. As Jia Yn picked it up, the jade slip suddenly burst into light, projecting a figure in mid-air. It was a cold-looking old man with a shark¡¯s mouth, his gaze stern as he looked at Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn, startling both women considerably. But in the next moment, they heard the man with the shark¡¯s mouth begin to speak: ¡°Han Yi, Han Er, Han San, you three are about to reach the Southern River Basin in Mystique Kingdom. Upon your arrival, quickly infiltrate the County King City to discreetly expand our power andy the foundations for our Divine Race¡¯s grand n!¡± As his words ended, the brilliance also faded away. ¡°I was so scared, it was just a lingering image,¡± Jia Yn patted her proudly standing chest, her face pale from the fright. ¡°But, the Divine Race has already sent three people here!¡± Li Jiaojiao remembered the shark-mouthed elder¡¯s words and said with a look of rm. Jia Yn took out the three meditation cushions with tenacity etched on her eyebrows, ¡°One person from the Divine Race is already this powerful. What if the other two appear? We won¡¯t be able to stop them!¡± ¡°What should we do?¡± Li Jiaojiao became even more panicked. ¡°In such a situation, we must immediately report to the Sect Leader. We can¡¯t dy. If we do, things might change¡ Huh? What¡¯s this?¡± Jia Yn noticed arge drawer under the table near the window. After opening it, she found a thick book inside, half a foot thick! On the cover were the words ¡°Divine Race¡¯s Diary.¡± While the text was also in the Human Race script, the font was slender. However, it was generally recognizable and didn¡¯t hinder reading. ¡°Divine Race¡¯s Diary?¡± Jia Yn spread open the diary on the table, her curiosity intense as she quickly flipped through the front page. Li Jiaojiao hurriedly gathered around to look as well. Chapter 156 - 156 Potential Threat, Spirit Dish Vegetable Seeds Chapter 156: Potential Threat, Spirit Dish Vegetable Seeds The title page of the diary read ¡°Handwritten by Han San, descendant of the Divine Race,¡± with each character neatly written in a rather thin script, making both Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn feel somewhat ashamed. Then, Jia Yn turned to the first page of the main content. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Finally arrived at the Southern River Basin of Mystique Kingdom, time to start writing that annoying diary again, so annoying!¡± ¡°Who writes diaries these days?¡± ¡°But, keeping a diary is a tradition of our Divine Race, I can¡¯t just not write it, otherwise, I¡¯ll get my head knocked by the Elderster, so frustrating!¡± That¡¯s all that was written on the first page, along with the time of writing, which was already three years ago. ¡°Pfft! I can¡¯t stopughing.¡± Li Jiaojiao covered her mouth with her hand. Suddenly, she remembered the incident three years ago when wild beasts went mad and broke into Qingling Vige, her eyes narrowed. ¡°Could it be that it was because of this meteorite falling into the Taiyue Mountain Range that caused the beasts to go berserk and storm into our vige?¡± Jia Yn nodded, ¡°That¡¯s possible.¡± After that, she turned to the second page. ¡°Write a damn diary, what if I, Han San, just don¡¯t write, what about it?¡± The second page had only this sentence, and between the lines, Han San¡¯s extreme dissatisfaction was clear. Looking at the date, it was actually a monthter, so much for a diary, it could be called a ¡°monthly ount.¡± Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao suddenly found Han San a bit amusing upon reading this. The third page had quite a bit more text. ¡°Ha! Han Yi and Han Er actually left, iming they wanted to sneak into the County King City of Mystique Kingdom, one at the peak of Fifth Order, the other at Fifth Order, going to a ce with Ninth Order warriors, isn¡¯t that suicide?¡± ¡°No good! My injuries are still not healed, I must stay and rest, it¡¯s not toote to set out after I break through to Fourth Order.¡± With that, the third page ended. Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao exchanged nces, both seeing fear in each other¡¯s eyes¡ªthe County King City actually had other Divine Race warriors! ¡°One at Fifth Order, the other at the peak of Fifth Order, sounds pretty strong, but I wonder how powerful they actually are,¡± Li Jiaojiao mused. The astute Jia Ynpared the lines and concluded in her heart, saying: ¡°The one killed by Brother thead must have been Han San, who wrote the diary. He imed to be at the peak of Third Order, equivalent to a Demi-transformed Demon Beast. So, Fourth Order must be at the Element Gathering Realm. If we assume that every three orders represent a Major Realm, then the peak of Sixth Order should be the peak of the Element Gathering Realm.¡± Li Jiaojiao scratched her head, ¡°Are you sure?¡± Jia Yn confidently asserted, ¡°Think about it, County King City is a Two-Star Rank powerhouse, and that powerful Commandery Prince is at the peak of the Spirit Sea Realm, isn¡¯t that what they call Ninth Order in the diary?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Li Jiaojiao started to believe it. ¡°Based on my estimation, from First to Third Order is the Qi Refining Realm, Fourth to Sixth Order is the Element Gathering Realm, Seventh to Ninth Order is the Spirit Sea Realm,¡± Jia Yn said more and more excitedly, ¡°The strongest, Han Yi, is at the peak of Sixth Order, which is equivalent to the peak of the Element Gathering Realm.¡± ¡°If your guess is right, then with an Element Gathering Realm peak powerhouse in ce, we can¡¯t deal with them at all!¡± Li Jiaojiao grew even more worried. ¡°That¡¯s true!¡± Jia Yn became serious, ¡°We must tell the Sect Leader about this as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Right, let¡¯s continue reading the Divine Race¡¯s Diary; maybe we can find out the specific whereabouts of the other two Divine Race warriors and prepare in advance,¡± Li Jiaojiao suggested. ¡°Hmm.¡± Jia Yn nodded and flipped to the fourth page. ¡°In the blink of an eye, three months passed, and my injuries have finally improved a bit. I¡¯ll continue to heal in seclusion, and once I¡¯ve recovered, I will go out and devour humans to enhance my strength.¡± ¡°Once I¡¯ve broken through to Fourth Order, I can find Han Yi to get the subsequent cultivation techniques and continue cultivating, hahaha!¡± ¡°Our Divine Race¡¯s ¡°Nine-Turn Heavenly God Technique¡± is truly wondrous, it is said that if one cultivates to the peak of the ninth turn, they can condense a Divine Soul within the Sea of Consciousness and advance to a God!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± ¡°It is said that Mystique Kingdom has Celestial warriors stationed there, but they refer to these Celestials as beings in the ¡®Divine Origin Realm¡¯, very powerful, only our Divine Race¡¯s own Celestials can contend with them.¡± ¡°However, we are but scouts, we must gather detailed information and set up initial arrangements before the Celestials will descend.¡± The fourth page ended here. Li Jiaojiao looked at Jia Yn with admiration. ¡°Miss is indeed astute! Seventh to Ninth Order does correspond to the Spirit Sea Realm, and anything stronger is the Divine Origin Realm¡ However, the Divine Race has ambitious ns, even extending their reach to Mystique Kingdom.¡± Jia Yn continued to turn pages, her expression filled with worry. ¡°The sun is shining bright today; I don¡¯t feel like cultivating, I just think about women.¡± ¡°Today, I cleared a plot ofnd for a vegetable garden and left a few packets of seeds in the drawer on the second floor; I¡¯ll continue to nt themter.¡± ¡°So boring!¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve finally healed from my injuries, and tonight I¡¯ll begin casting ¡®Soul Summoning Technique¡¯ to attract the people around me. I¡¯ll quietly devour them first, and then when I break through to the fourth order, I¡¯ll go out to find women!¡± The diary ended here. Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao were speechless. In three years, Han San only wrote seventy diary entries, and ¡®I want a woman¡¯ appeared in eleven of them. ¡°Right, the seeds for the crops!¡± Li Jiaojiao searched through other drawers and indeed found arge parchment paper package with seven smaller packets inside, all filled with seeds. ¡°Jiaojiao, your path as a Spirit Chef is promising!¡± Jia Ynughed, ¡°When we get back, I¡¯ll help you nt them, and ask Ru Yu for assistance in speeding up their growth. They¡¯ll surely mature quickly.¡± ¡°Great!¡± Li Jiaojiao was delighted. In her view, this trip home had been very fruitful, not only had she saved a few children from the vige, but she had also obtained Spirit Dish seeds. More importantly, they had discovered the Divine Race¡¯s infiltration n. ¡°Han Yi and Han Er have gone to County King City to infiltrate, and with County King City being ten to twenty thousand miles away from here, those two are unlikely toe back now, but they¡¯re still an immense threat in the long run. We must report to the Sect Leader.¡± Jia Yn looked around with a cautious expression on her face, ¡°Let¡¯s get out of here first and see if we can move the meteorite back to the sect.¡± With that, Jia Yn rode a pink bird, pulling Li Jiaojiao up into the sky, and they headed back the way they came. After passing through a rocky passage tens of meters long, their bodies were wrapped in blue light and quickly erged,nding near the meteorite. Turning to look at the three-meter-long meteorite, Jia Yn channeled her power, ready to lift it. However, as soon as her hand touched the meteorite¡¯s surface, she was immediately enveloped in blue light and sucked into the meteorite once more. After several repetitions, Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao confronted the fact: the meteorite was untouchable! Once touched, one would be shrunk and sucked back inside. ¡°What should we do?¡± ¡°How about putting it directly into your storage belt?¡± ¡°The inner space of the storage belt isn¡¯t thatrge. It seems we can only rush back to the sect and leave the decision to the Sect Leader.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao quickly agreed and, with the unconscious children, returned to Qingling Vige as fast as they could. The vigers, the Little White Fox, and the Iron w Dragon Eagle were relieved to see the two women return with the children. ¡°Thank you, Immortal Fairy!¡± ¡°Is my child alright?¡± The vigers pressed for answers. ¡°They¡¯re just frightened into unconsciousness, nothing serious. Folks, you don¡¯t need to worry,¡± Li Jiaojiao reassured. Everyone was immediately put at ease upon hearing this. ¡°Eh, where¡¯s the divine beast?¡± a viger asked. ¡°Divine beast?¡± Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn looked at each other, both stunned, and after a moment realized the vigers were talking about Brother thead. Boom! Just then, a thunderous rumble came from deep within the Taiyue Mountain Range. Apanied by endless roars, it sounded like fearsome Ferocious Beasts were fighting, sending chills down everyone¡¯s spines. ¡°Have they started fighting?¡± Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao felt a dryness in their throats, silently remarking that Brother thead was indeed bold, seizing any chance for a fight, even to the point of ignoring everything else. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± The vigers of Qingling Vige looked toward the depths of the Taiyue Mountain Range, where countless lights soared into the sky, trembling in fear. The Little White Fox and the Iron w Dragon Eagle both knew that Brother thead had definitely run off to fight other Demonic Beasts and couldn¡¯t help bowing their heads in silence. Half an incense stick of timeter, the battle finally came to an end. A figure fell from the sky, crashing heavily at the entrance of Qingling Vige, forming a three-meter diameter crater. ¡°Wow!¡± Brother thead leaped out of the crater, his cape torn and ragged, yet his body was unharmed, merely covered in dust and dirt. Chapter 157: Ye Feng’s Surprise, Miniature Cave Heaven World Chapter 157: Ye Feng¡¯s Surprise, Miniature Cave Heaven World Brother thead lifted his head, his eyes brimming with the desire for battle as he looked deep into the Taiyue Mountain Range, preparing to soar into the sky. ¡°Brother thead, stop fighting!¡± Jia Yn hastily called out to him, ¡°We¡¯ve made an important discovery and need to return to Misty Peak immediately for the Sect Leader to decide on the next steps. Let¡¯s not worry about anything else for now.¡± Upon hearing it was rted to Ye Feng, Brother thead snorted hot air from his nose, displeased, and hopped onto the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. ¡°Father, mother, we have urgent matters at the Sect and wille back when we¡¯re free,¡± Li Jiaojiao said with an apologetic expression as she exined the situation. ¡°After going to all the trouble of making your bed, can¡¯t you stay one more night?¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s mother felt it was very abrupt and somewhat disappointed. Li Jiaojiao¡¯s father, however, was very understanding and said, ¡°Our daughter has grown up and has her things to do. We shouldn¡¯t hold her back.¡± ¡°Thank you for understanding, father!¡± Li Jiaojiao¡¯s nose tingled with emotion as she pulled Jia Yn along, picked up Little White Fox, and disappeared into the night under the watchful eyes of the entire vige. Before long, the children woke up. ¡°What happened to you in the mountains?¡± the old vige chief asked them cordially, as he caught them. ¡°A monster wanted to eat us, but the fairy sister fought it off and saved us,¡± the children said in unison. At these words, Qingling Vige¡¯s reverence toward Li Jiaojiao grew even stronger. Tens of thousands of miles away. In the midst of an immensely bustling city. Inside a majestic hall, a man in distinctive clothing opened his eyes, revealing a broken jade pendant in his palm. With a furrowed brow, the man extended his index finger to his forehead and sent out a special wave of Divine Sense, ¡°Han San has fallen. Go check the Taiyue Mountain Range. The control over the Miniature Cave Heaven World is still in my hands, which means the assant¡¯s power is below mine. Nevertheless, be cautious.¡± ¡°Han San is dead?¡± Hundreds of miles away, a middle-aged man ced his index finger on his forehead, his brow furrowed as he received the message, ¡°Even though that kid was only at the Third Order Peak, there aren¡¯t many strong figures near Taiyue Mountain Range. How did he die?¡± ¡°It¡¯s unclear for now. Go take a look and be careful,¡± the man in distinctive clothing reminded him. ¡°Understood.¡± The middle-aged man nodded and walked out of a mansion. ¡°Master, are you going out thiste?¡± A person dressed like a butler approached and asked. ¡°Han Er,¡± disguised as the middle-aged man, coldly red at the butler, his pupils shing with a cold light. His mouth gradually widened, turning into a shark¡¯s maw. In the terrified gaze of the butler, he swallowed him in one gulp. ¡°Such a nuisance!¡± Han Er resumed his middle-aged man disguise, wiped the corner of his mouth, and flew towards the Taiyue Mountain Range at the fastest speed. Atop Misty Peak. ¡°Jiaxi, how is your frog leaping along?¡± ¡°Reporting to Sect Leader, I have leaped a thousand times, my legs feel full of strength. Another two thousand times and I should break through the Fourth Layer of Body Refinement,¡± Qiao Jiaxi replied. ¡°Well done, here¡¯s a roastmb leg as a reward!¡± Watching Qiao Jiaxi, famished, wolf down the roastmb leg, Ye Feng smiled slightly, then turned his head, only to see the Iron w Dragon Eagle arriving from the distance, which surprised him. A short whileter, Li Jiaojiao and Jia Ynnded on the peak. ¡°Why are you back so soon?¡± asked Ye Feng. Li Jiaojiao quickly exined, ¡°Sect Leader, we encountered someone who imed to be from the Divine Race in the Taiyue Mountain Range, with a terrifying appearance. They possessed something akin to Heroic Spirit Power, this Divine Sense Power, and were unpredictable¡¡± Jia Yn didn¡¯t waste any time either, until she¡¯s taking out Han San¡¯s diary. As Ye Feng listened to Li Jiaojiao¡¯s ount and flipped through the diary, his expression gradually became more solemn. ¡°Based on your deductions, the Divine Race sent three experts to Mystique Kingdom, and aside from the fallen Han San, the remaining are at the Fifth Order and Sixth Order Peak. But now, three years have passed, and Han Yi and Han Er¡¯s strengths must have grown stronger,¡± Ye Feng finished, causing Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn¡¯s faces to suddenly pale. ¡°If that Sixth Order Peak Divine Race member has advanced to the Seventh Order, wouldn¡¯t that be equivalent to the Spirit Sea Realm? Unless a Two-Star Rank force intervenes, who can stand against them?¡± Jia Yn clenched her fists, feeling an unprecedented fear. ¡°Let¡¯s first head to Taiyue Mountain Range and take a look,¡± Ye Feng didn¡¯t waste any time, and with Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao, he soared into the sky. Brother thead immediately followed after them. Catching a glimpse of Brother thead¡¯s disheveled appearance, Ye Feng could guess without asking that he must have been fighting again, which made him feel somewhat helpless. The group traveled swiftly. After half a stick of incense had burned, they arrived at Taiyue Mountain Range and stood on the edge of a meteor crater. Watching the meteorite emitting a faint blue glow, Ye Feng reached out to touch it, his body quickly shrinking within a shroud of light and entering the inner space. Ye Feng stood beside a pond and asked calmly, ¡°System, what is this ce?¡± ¡°A Miniature Cave Heaven World, crafted from special materials and inscribed with a Miniature Cave-Heaven Array. The interior space is a hundred timesrger, considered a rather low-level artificial Cave Heaven world method,¡± the System exined. Ye Feng looked around and nodded silently. From the outside, the meteorite that housed the Miniature Cave Heaven World was about three meters long, while the interior was two hundred meters long. Including the wall thickness, the proportions were indeed a hundredfold expansion. Yet, the System called such a vast inner space low-level! ¡°Usually, a tenfold ratio is the lowest, a hundredfoldes next, but is also the most widely applied. The lower-grade storage rings gifted by the Sect Leader to the three disciples all reached a ratio of one to a thousand; only those are considered to be of superior quality,¡± the System further rified. Hearing this, Ye Feng thought for a moment and felt it made sense. Items like Jia Yn¡¯s storage belt or the storage bags and bracelets sold in the market,monly had a hundredfold ratio. ¡°How can I move this meteorite?¡± Ye Feng asked. Since he had already shed with the Divine Race, he might as well go all out with a ¡®home robbery¡¯ to drive them to despair. ¡°There are two methods. One is to contain it within arger or higher-grade storage space. The other is to break the core of the array, erasing the former owner¡¯s mark and bing the new master of the meteorite,¡± the System suggested. ¡°I¡¯ll choose the first one¡no wait, this meteorite must belong to the Sixth Order Peak expert from the diary. Even if I take it away, I might still be tracked through the mark. The second option is the safest,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. ¡°But I don¡¯t understand formations, how am I supposed to break the core of the array?¡± ¡°Ding, spending money makes you stronger! Upon detection, this is a Miniature Cave Heaven Array, using 1,000 Prestige Points will decipher the array and grasp the method to set up this formation,¡± the System prompted. The corner of Ye Feng¡¯s mouth twitched as he thought the System was getting cheekier, almost deserving a new name like the ¡°Spend Money to Be Stronger System.¡± Nevertheless, to quickly handle the meteorite, Ye Feng still opened the Prestige Points panel and saw the following: [Sect Prestige Value: 26751] [Remaining Exchangeable Amount: 26451] ¡°I¡¯ve already got over twenty-six thousand Prestige Points, not a bad increase. System, spend a thousand Prestige Points, I want to break the core of this array.¡± ¡°Ding, 1,000 Prestige Points consumed, 25,451 remaining in exchangeable amount.¡± The next moment, a stream of wondrous information flowed into his mind. Ye Feng instantly learned the method of setting up the Miniature Cave Heaven Array and its details. Given adequate materials, he could even construct a brand new formation on site. ¡°Wonderful!¡± Ye Feng cheered inwardly. Right then, Li Jiaojiao and Jia Yn had just arrived behind Ye Feng and asked, ¡°Sect Leader, are you unable to take away this meteorite?¡± ¡°Who said I can¡¯t take it?¡± Ye Feng smiled, activated his Spirit Eyes, and ording to the information in his mind, he walked fifteen meters in a certain direction and dug ten meters down to find a jade stele half a meter high and wide, sparkling and translucent. ¡°What is this?¡± The two disciples were astonished. They had observed for so long but didn¡¯t know something like this was hidden underground, and yet, Ye Feng had uncovered a significant discovery shortly upon his arrival, truly worthy of being the Sect Leader. ¡°This is the core of the formation,¡± Ye Feng said. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Through Spirit Eyes, Ye Feng saw the Array Patterns within the jade stele, also spotted the mark left by Han Yi, and quickly drew out a Spirit Sword. With the power of the Heroic Spirits, he carefully inscribed a counter-Array Pattern on the surface of the stele. Drip! As Ye Feng exerted all his strength to cut his finger and let a drop of blood fall onto the counter-Array Pattern, the mark left by Han Yi instantly dissipated like a wisp of ck smoke, and Ye Feng¡¯s mark took the opportunity to Refine the stele and took control of the Miniature Cave Heaven Array. ¡°Sess!¡± Ye Feng eximed with a smile. Tens of thousands of miles away, County King City. ¡°Not good! The array has been deciphered; the opponent¡¯s strength is definitely above mine, very likely a Spirit Sea Realm Expert of the Human Race. Han Er is in danger!¡± Han Yi suddenly opened his eyes. He promptly pressed his index finger to his brow and sent out a pulse of Divine Sense, ¡°Han Er, the opponent is strong, don¡¯t go¡ Oh no, this guy is already beyond the range of Divine Sense transmission, it¡¯s over!¡± Han Yi abruptly stood up, his face turning pale. ¡°No, I can¡¯t go!¡± ¡°Han San has fallen, Han Er is likely to fall as well if he goes. I can¡¯t take any more risks; should I fall too, how would Iplete the mission given by the Divine Spirit?¡± With these thoughts, Han Yi sat back down with a grim face, pulled out a thick diary, turned to page 1111, and wrote: ¡°My mark left in the Miniature Cave Heaven World has been broken, indicating the opponent is very strong. Han San has fallen, and Han Er, who went to scout, is likely to fall as well. I can¡¯t go; I must preserve a living force!¡± ¡°Han Er, forgive me!¡± Chapter 158 - 158 Brother Flathead’s Battle Suit, Han Er’s Shock Chapter 158: Brother thead¡¯s Battle Suit, Han Er¡¯s Shock Under the cloak of night. Han Er, with his hands sped behind his back, flew at an extremely fast pace. His robe pped loudly in the fierce wind, and his expression was exceptionally cold. ¡°Han San, rest assured, I will definitely avenge you!¡± As he thought in his heart, Han Er sped up and was soon swallowed by the vast night. The Taiyue Mountain Range. Ye Feng buried the stele back in its original ce and said, ¡°Alright, the formation has been broken by this Sect Leader, let¡¯s return to the sect!¡± ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± The two disciples exchanged nces, thinking that was too quick, wasn¡¯t it? He just carved an array pattern and then a strand of ck smoke appeared, and the formation was broken just like that? ¡°Of course, that¡¯s it. Follow me out.¡± Ye Feng led the two disciples out of the Miniature Cave Heaven World and stood near the meteorite. Under the astonished gaze of the two disciples, Ye Feng touched the meteorite¡¯s surface. Contrary to expectations, no blue glow appeared; instead, Ye Feng lifted the entire meteorite and walked out of the crater. ¡°Is it really done?¡± ¡°Sect Leader is so powerful!¡± Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao couldn¡¯t help but p and praise him. ¡°Of course, it is.¡± Ye Feng smiled, thinking to himself that with the System in hand, the world is mine; to be invincible, one must spend gold. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, what should we do next?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked from the side. Ye Feng activated the Heroic Spirit Power to destroy the meteorite crater, turning it into a pile of ruins and then filled it with soil. He transnted some flowers and trees, transforming it to look simr to the other areas. ¡°Just like this,¡± Ye Feng said. The next moment, he stored the meteorite into his System Space and said to the two disciples, ¡°Breaking the core of the formation was to erase Han Yi¡¯s mark. Now, neither Han Yi nor Han Er will know who took the meteorite, let alone where it is ced.¡± ¡°So the Sect Leader¡¯s intention was so profound, learned it,¡± Jia Yn said thoughtfully. ¡°Next, any other questions?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°No more,¡± the two disciples shook their heads. At this moment, Brother thead called out and pointed with his w at his tattered and ragged cloak, his eyes full of grievance. Ye Feng immediatelyughed: ¡°I told you not to get into fights, but you insisted on it. Now you want me to get you a new cloak?¡± ¡°Woo hoo!¡± Brother thead beat his chest with his ws, like an enraged gori in the mountains, as if saying: If you don¡¯t make me clothes, I¡¯ll beat myself to death! Ye Feng covered his face with his hand, saying helplessly, ¡°Alright, since I haven¡¯t used today¡¯s wish yet, I¡¯ll grant you an outfit that fits you perfectly!¡± Having said that, Ye Feng extended an index finger toward Brother thead and said, ¡°I wish to give Brother thead the most suitable battle suit for him!¡± A burst of light emerged, falling on Brother thead. In the surprised gaze of Jia Yn and Li Jiaojiao, the shabby cloak vanished, and in its ce was a set of dark blue tight-fitting battle gear with a red cloak on the shoulders, adorned with a blue ¡°Bro¡± character. On the chest of the battle suit was a red ¡°t¡± character, paired with Brother thead¡¯s short haircut, collectively spelling out ¡°Brother thead.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s gaze drifted downward to a certain ce and muttered, ¡°It¡¯s a shame that there¡¯s no red underwear to wear on the outside, otherwise, it could be called ¡®Super Brother thead,¡¯ haha!¡± Brother thead examined his new outfit and found it vastly satisfying and couldn¡¯t help but crave a good fight. Ye Feng said, ¡°This battle gear is like ydough; it can self-repair after being torn apart, but it has almost zero defensive power.¡± ¡°What is ydough material?¡± Li Jiaojiao asked, puzzled. ¡°Uh¡ you can think of it as y. In any case, it¡¯s practically indestructible,¡± Ye Feng exined as he grabbed a piece of Brother thead¡¯s cloak and tore off arge chunk with a ¡°rip.¡± ¡°Roar!¡± Brother thead looked anxious. But the next moment, the piece of cloak in Ye Feng¡¯s hand turned into light and merged back into the cloak on Brother thead, restoring it to its original state. ¡°It¡¯s so magical?¡± Jia Yn¡¯s eyes shone, secretly wishing she could ask Ye Feng to change into a flowing fairy skirt every day¡ªhow wonderful that would be! Brother thead stared nkly at its new battle suit, curious why the torn cloak could recover. Then, he began tearing at his new outfit, which fully restored itself within three seconds, increasingly exciting him. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back!¡± Ye Feng, not wanting to talk more, rose into the sky. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, wait a moment,¡± Li Jiaojiao called out, ¡°If Han Yi and Han Er from County King Citye back and find the meteorite gone, won¡¯t they take their anger out on nearby Qingling Vige?¡± Ye Feng looked at the valley where Qingling Vige was located and aftermunicating with the System for a moment, his eyes firmed as he said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, for now there¡¯s no one daring enough to wreak havoc in Qingling Vige.¡± Li Jiaojiao asked in surprise, ¡°Could it be that our vige¡¯s ancestors are very powerful?¡± Ye Feng shook his head and said, ¡°It¡¯s not that Qingling Vige is powerful, but that valley is filled with the extraordinary. Cultivators should try not to stay too long, otherwise, they might offend some ancient and special existences.¡± Having said that, Ye Feng left with his disciples full of confusion. Brother thead couldn¡¯t stop admiring his new battle dress, the more he looked, the more satisfied he became. He couldn¡¯t help but use his ws tob his t head into a part down the middle and excitedly howled. After arriving at the peak of Misty Peak, it was alreadyte at night; everyone was tired, so they went straight to deep sleep. Early morning. A figure reached the Taiyue Mountain Range. Han Er hovered in mid-air, releasing his Divine Sense Power to search, but after half an hour passed, he still had not found any trace of the meteorite, his eyes¡¯ astonishment bing increasingly intense. ¡°How could the Miniature Cave Heaven World have disappeared?¡± ¡°Could someone have carried it away?¡± ¡°No! Unless a Spirit Sea Realm Expert intervened before the core of the Formation was erased, no one could have taken the Miniature Cave Heaven World away; anyone who touched the surface would have been sucked into it.¡± ¡°Could it be¡ that a Spirit Sea Realm Expert from the Human Race was passing by?¡± The more Han Er thought about it, the more rmed he became. Momentster, Han Er found the refilled meteorite crater. He looked around, saw no footprints, nor sensed any fluctuations of Spiritual Energy, as if it had been forcibly erased by some kind of natural force. ¡°Oh oh oh!¡± N?v(el)B\\jnn From below the mountain, the loud crow of a rooster came. Han Er followed the sound and noticed Qingling Vige in the valley, flying over to capture someone to ask what happened the previous night. However, as Han Er approached the valley where Qingling Vige was located, he felt as though he was being watched by a terrifying existence. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Han Er¡¯s step stiffened, looking at the valley before him. Suddenly, a pair of dreadful crimson-gold eyes appeared in his vision, as if he was making eye contact with an ancient Divine Spirit, his body heavy, unable to move his feet. Cold sweat began to seep from Han Er¡¯s forehead. ¡°Scram!¡± A terrible force of Heroic Spirit Power swept over him, like a torrential flood hitting Han Er¡¯s chest, hurling him hundreds of meters away. He smashed heavily onto the ground, leaving a human-shaped crater. ¡°Pu!¡± Han Er vomited blood, his pupils filled with terror. ¡°This valley must be the burial ground of an ancient Divine Spirit! Otherwise, how could there be such a strong presence of Heroic Spirit Power? Even if Han Yi himself came over, he would definitely not be able to withstand it. It¡¯s too horrifying!¡± Han Er¡¯s breathing became morebored. ¡°That fool Han San must have gone to that vige to do evil, so he was wiped out by the will of the ancient Divine Spirit. Even the Miniature Cave Heaven World was shattered for this reason.¡± Thinking of the refilled meteorite crater, Han Er was certain that it was the work of the will of an ancient Divine Spirit. Otherwise, who would be so bored and in pain, wasting time to fill up a meteorite crater? With this in mind, Han Er no longer cared about his injuries and immediately flew toward County King City to report this news to Han Yi. ¡°Fortunately, three years ago when I went to County King City, I took some seeds of the Divine Vegetable. Otherwise, without the sustenance of the Divine Vegetable, mine and Han Yi¡¯s cultivation levels would not have been able to increase, severely affecting our tribe¡¯s early arrangements!¡± As he flew, Han Er muttered to himself. Before long, he took out a spirit-glowing radish from his storage ring and ate it all. After that, his injuries quickly healed, and he recovered in no time. At the peak of Misty Peak. Ye Feng finally woke up. After washing up, Ye Feng took the meteorite out of the Storage Space and ced it in the open space of the backyard, drawing the attention of the other disciples. Chapter 159: Remodeling the Miniature Cave Heaven World, Mature Divine Vegetable Chapter 159: Remodeling the Miniature Cave Heaven World, Mature Divine Vegetable ¡°Sect Leader, what is this?¡± Long Tianxing jumped up and down like an agile monkey, unable to stay still. The other disciples gathered around. ¡°This is a Miniature Cave Heaven World,¡± Ye Feng exined. ¡°Last night, we obtained this item in the Taiyue Mountain Range¡¡± Ye Feng recounted the experiences of the previous night. Upon hearing that the Miniature Cave Heaven World actually contained a space nearly asrge as the peak of Misty Peak, all the disciples wore faces of astonishment. Afterward, when they learned that a Divine Race powerhouse,parable to the peak of the Element Gathering Realm, was lurking in County King City, everyone¡¯s expressions changed dramatically. ¡°Is this a Miniature Cave Heaven World? It¡¯s a pity that the method of creating it has already been lost in Mystique Kingdom,¡± Mo Ying stood beside the meteorite, her expression a mix of surprise, curiosity, and even a tinge of regret. Ye Feng asked, ¡°Does Mo Ying know about the Miniature Cave Heaven World?¡± ¡°I know some,¡± Mo Ying nodded. ¡°Miniature Cave Heaven Worlds belong to Spatial Spiritual Artifacts, superior to ordinary storage Spiritual Artifacts. They can contain living beings ande in micro, small, medium,rge, and so on. Legend has it that those Ancient Holy Lands can even create vast small worlds, akin to an Immortal Realm.¡± ¡°In Mystique Kingdom, has the method of creating Cave Heaven Worlds truly been lost?¡± Ye Feng asked. Mo Ying nodded, and then shook her head: ¡°I¡¯ve only heard of it, but whether the actual method has been lost, only those Artifact Refining Masters would know. It¡¯s said that those established two-star and three-star powers generally possess simr Miniature Cave Heaven Worlds, which have been transformed into ces of blessed cultivation.¡± ¡°Sect Master Uncle, why don¡¯t we also transform this Miniature Cave Heaven World inside the meteorite into whatever we want?¡± Shi Lei suggested excitedly. Ever since hepleted the task of constructing the Sect, he had developed a keen interest in moving bricks and was eager to try. ¡°That could work,¡± Ye Feng agreed. ¡°The internal space of this Miniature Cave Heaven World is quiterge. Yu Lan could open up a Spiritual Medicine Field inside it to cultivate more Spiritual Medicines.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Jia Yn nodded. Li Jiaojiao took out a pack of vegetable seeds and said, ¡°Sect Leader, I want to nt vegetables inside. I have a feeling that once these Spirit Dishes are grown, they will definitely be able to be used to make Spirit Dishes that enhance Cultivation Level and be a Spirit Chef.¡± ¡°No problem,¡± Ye Feng nodded. Frankly speaking, the Miniature Cave Heaven World only increased the Misty Sect¡¯s usable area. Its interior didn¡¯t have a Spirit Vein, the Spiritual Energy wasn¡¯t dense, and itcked a Spirit Gathering Array¡ªit was rather mediocre. It was rumored that the small worlds in Cultivation Holy Lands teemed with plentiful Spiritual Energy and grew numerous Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures¡ªthose were truly alluring. Compared to those, the Miniature Cave Heaven World of the Misty Sect was too inferior. ¡°Junior Brother Long,e with me!¡± Shi Lei grabbed Long Tianxing, touched the surface of the meteorite with his hand, and entered the Miniature Cave Heaven World. Jia Yn, Li Jiaojiao, Yan Ruyu, and a group of people also entered, prepared to find a sufficientlyrge area to develop into a Spiritual Medicine Garden. As for the Spiritual Energy required for the growth of the Spiritual Medicines, they discussed and unanimously decided to use Spirit Spring Water. The only trouble was that they needed to transport the water into the world bucket by bucket. Watching the disciples start to bustle about, Ye Feng jumped onto the roof of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall andy on his side, gazing into the distance, feeling quite contented. Most of the day passed quickly. County King City. Han Er opened the door with a look of terror and immediately said to Han Yi, who was writing his journal, ¡°Big brother, it was terrifying!¡± ¡°A ghost!¡± Han Yi, scared out of his wits by Han Er¡¯s sudden appearance, sprang up from his chair, ¡°Second brother, there was no need to hate me so much because I didn¡¯t save you, right? To actually leap ten thousand li in daylight to im my life!¡± ¡°Big brother, I¡¯m not dead.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Just listen to me; I¡¯ll exin slowly¡¡± Han Er narrated his experiences, including the mysterious disappearance of the Miniature Cave Heaven World and the encounter with the will of an Ancient Divine Spirit in the valley where Qingling Vige was located. Han Yi furrowed his brows, ¡°Could it be that after Han San recovered from his injuries, he went out to cause trouble and as a result was obliterated by the will of an ancient divine spirit?¡± With great conviction, Han Er said, ¡°It must be so.¡± Han Yi pondered for a long time and felt that this was the only possibility. Otherwise, who could take away a miniature Cave Heaven World? The moment he thought about losing his backup n, anger immediately surfaced on Han Yi¡¯s face, ¡°It¡¯s all Han San¡¯s fault, that idiot, for going out to look around while descending and getting seriously injured. Otherwise, how could such a thing have happened?¡± Han Yi did not take the meteorite with him because he wanted to leave the meteorite in the Taiyue Mountain Range, transforming it into a hidden treasurend that could be used to avoid disasters in the future. The second reason was to allow the injured Han San to grow Divine Vegetables there, making it the Divine Race¡¯s point of origin in the Mystique Kingdom. As members of the Divine Race, they must eat Divine Vegetables. If they went without them for too long, it would cause their very foundations to be unstable, preventing them from breaking through in their cultivation levels. ¡°This makes me so mad!¡± The more Han Yi thought about it, the angrier he became, and eventually, he plopped down on a stool and continued writing his diary. He wanted to record everything that had happened in these days, so he couldter present it to the Divine Spirits of the Divine Race for review, allowing them to quickly grasp the numerous details of the events that had urred over the years. Writing diaries was a fine tradition within the Divine Race! This was also a skill that every member of the Divine Race had to master. ¡°Big Brother, what should we do now?¡± Han Er didn¡¯t dare to meet Han Yi¡¯s gaze and quickly asked with his head lowered. ¡°Originally, Han San specialized in growing vegetables, but now that he¡¯s dead, you will take over the responsibility of farming,¡± Han Yi said seriously as he patted Han Er on the shoulder. ¡°Ah?¡± Han Er inwardly resisted. N?v(el)B\\jnn I, a Fifth Order powerhouse, am being asked to farm? However, looking at the increasingly terrifying expression on Han Yi¡¯s face, Han Er could only swallow his saliva and said loudly, ¡°I love farming!¡± At the top of Misty Peak. The sun was now nearing dusk. Ye Feng jumped down from the roof, reached out to touch the surface of the meteorite, his body began to shrink, passed through the passage, and emerged beside the pond. After a day of hustle, the disciples had reced the water in the pond with Spirit Spring Water, and the three thousand Spirit Fish inside were happily blowing bubbles, seeming to enjoy their new environment. Due to the influx of Spirit Spring Water, the density of the spiritual energy in the miniature Cave Heaven World had increased significantly, but it still couldn¡¯tpare to the top of Misty Peak. ¡°It seems, I need to spend money on a miniature Spirit Gathering Array to bring the Spirit Vein¡¯s spiritual energy here. Over time, the miniature Cave Heaven World can develop into a true blessednd of Cave Heaven,¡± Ye Feng murmured to himself. ¡°Wow! Look, the Divine Vegetables are ripe!¡± From behind the wooden building, the disciples eximed. Ye Feng walked over and saw Yan Ruyu standing in front of a nt of vegetables. She first irrigated it with Spirit Spring Water, then poured in Life Spirit Force to encourage growth, allowing it to sprout rapidly and emanate a holy luminescence on its surface. The other disciples gathered around, looking on with curiosity. ¡°This vegetable nt is now ripe too.¡± Yan Ruyu withdrew her hand. ¡°Thank you, Sister Ru Yu,¡± Li Jiaojiao thanked her as she used a knife to harvest the vegetables, cing them in a basket nearby. Now, the basket was brimming full. Chapter 160: The First Step as a Spirit Chef, Glowing Dishes Chapter 160: The First Step as a Spirit Chef, Glowing Dishes ¡°The Sect Leader is here.¡± Long Tianxing noticed Ye Feng and immediately shouted. Li Jiaojiao lifted the basket of vegetables, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, I think the Divine Vegetables left by Han San are quite good; they should help me take the first step as a Spirit Chef. For tonight¡¯s dinner, I¡¯m nning to cook with these.¡± Ye Feng reached out and picked up a lettuce. ¡°System, what are Divine Vegetables?¡± ¡°Divine Vegetables are a kind of vegetarian food cultivated by the Divine Race, containing pure Spiritual Energy. After consumption, they benefit one¡¯s Cultivation Level and Bloodline, serving as spiritual objects used by the Divine Race in their daily spiritual practice.¡± ¡°I see!¡± Ye Feng put down the lettuce and told Li Jiaojiao, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll use these for dinner tonight, and we¡¯ll alle to taste.¡± ¡°Great!¡± Li Jiaojiao, carrying a basket of vegetables and apanied by several female disciples, ran off and squeezed into the kitchen. Since Qiao Jiaxi was still doing frog jumps at the peak, Ouyang Feng was helping wash the vegetables, and Huo Yunjie was out for training, only Long Tianxing and Shi Lei remained in the Miniature Cave Heaven World. The two went to Lin Vige to ask a carpenter to cut timber and process it into material to be delivered in a few days. Ye Feng looked around and noticed that Long Tianxing and Shi Lei had already dug out foundations near the wooden building, ready to construct new houses. N?v(el)B\\jnn As for the further areas, they were surrounded by Jia Yn and Yan Ruyu, who were preparing to cultivate them into the first herb field. The Spiritual Medicine Chamber at the back of the peak, on the other hand, was designated for breeding specifically; the Spirit Seeds would first be cultivated into seedlings before being transnted into the herb field. At that moment, Li Jiaojiao hurried back, disying the ¡°Binding Spirit Rope¡± to take an eight-pound Spirit Fish from the pond, then ran off again to prepare dinner. Ye Feng walked to the edge of the pond, took out a bag of Lower Rank Spirit Beast Feed, and scattered it into the water. The Spirit Fish immediately scrambled for it as if they hadn¡¯t eaten for hundreds of years. ¡°With the Divine Vegetables and Spirit Fish from the Divine Race, our Misty Sect¡¯s meals will be much improved, aiding cultivation. The pity is that we have not yet gained the cultivation methods of the Divine Race,¡± he mused, scattering Spirit Beast Feed and imagining that eating plenty of Spirit Fish and Divine Vegetables would make him stronger, which brought a smile to his face. In the kitchen. Li Jiaojiao took out the special set of kitchenware that Ye Feng gave her, knocked out the Spirit Fish, scraped off the scales, removed the gills, split open the stomach, cleared out the entrails, rinsed it clean, then cut it into pieces and marinated it with salt and shredded ginger. The others were washing vegetables on the side. Mo Ying stood at the kitchen door, looking down at a pot on the ground, and frowned, ¡°Is my task to scrub the pot?¡± After some thought, Mo Ying wrapped a Binding Spirit Rope around the pot scrubber and used her rarely practiced Sword Combat Technique. She went around inside the pot a few times, sessfully scrubbing it clean, albeit nearly puncturing it in the process. ¡°Senior Sister, that¡¯s enough, if you keep scrubbing, there¡¯ll be no pot left¡¡± Qiu Ju quickly ran over and took the pot away. Once everything was ready, Li Jiaojiao stood in front of the stove with a spat, looking at the heated pot and then at the dozen or so tes of vegetables beside her, seeming very nervous. ¡°Senior Sister, is this fire strong enough?¡± Long Tianxing crouched on the ground, extended one hand beneath the pot, and used the rising heat waves from the ¡°Fiery Cloud Palm¡± as a substitute for firewood. ¡°Yes, just keep it like this,¡± Li Jiaojiao nodded. Sizzle! As the pot heated up, Li Jiaojiao immediately poured in peanut oil, followed by the fish pieces and scallions and garlic to stir-fry, then added cooking wine and a bit of Spirit Spring Water, and covered it with the lid. ¡°Senior Sister Jiaojiao, what¡¯s the name of this dish?¡± Long Tianxing heated the pot with one hand, while the other hand cracked open some melon seeds, spitting the shells into the fire to burn. ¡°I haven¡¯t thought of a name yet, how about we call it Stir-Fried Fish Cubes?¡± Li Jiaojiao pondered for a moment before replying. ¡°It smells so good!¡± Ye Feng, enticed by the aroma, instantly appeared outside the kitchen, watching Li Jiaojiao cook and noticing the other disciples also standing by, their faces filled with anticipation. ¡°I wonder if Jiaojiao can make it sessfully,¡± Ye Feng stood still, quietly watching. ¡°Tian Xing, make the fire stronger!¡± Li Jiaojiao called out at that moment. ¡°You got it!¡± Long Tianxing increased his effort, and the mes from his palm soared. Apanied by a crackling sound, the pot shattered, mes shot up to the sky, nearly catching the ceiling on fire. The whole scene went silent in astonishment! Ye Feng was dumbfounded. Li Jiaojiao cried. Realizing something was wrong, Long Tianxing turned to run, but suddenly noticed Jia Yn standing in front, blocking his way. ¡°I was wrong!¡± Long Tianxing was on the verge of tears. Ye Feng looked at the shattered pot and the fish chunks scattered on the ground, still emitting a faint glow, and it was a pity. He said, ¡°Change to a new pot, let¡¯s start over, don¡¯t be discouraged.¡± Li Jiaojiao clenched the spat tightly, quickly blinked her eyes to stop the tears from falling, and then nodded firmly, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll start over!¡± Long Tianxing felt guilty and personally cleaned the pot, then cautiously controlled the fire. This time, Li Jiaojiao still stir-fried the spirit fish, her movements a bit more skilled than before, while Long Tianxing meticulously controlled the fire with both hands, his face full of seriousness, fearing that the me would suddenly surge and burn through the iron pot. Ten minutester. ¡°It¡¯s ready to be served.¡± Li Jiaojiao took off the lid, saw that the added spirit spring water had evaporated, then quickly added some peanut oil and stir-fried for a few times before scooping the fish chunks onto an oval ceramic te. ¡°Eh, why can¡¯t I smell the fragrance?¡± Jia Yn took the chopsticks, approached the steaming fish chunks, waved her hand but still couldn¡¯t smell the fragrance. However, the fragrance was clearly there while stir-frying. ¡°Did it fail?¡± murmured Ouyang Yu. Li Jiaojiao picked up the chopsticks and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s a sess or a failure, but I have to try it first.¡± As the fish chunks were toorge, Li Jiaojiao had to cut one with her chopsticks. Before she could eat it, dazzling spiritual light burst forth, and rich meaty aroma immediately followed, spreading in all directions. No fishiness, just pure fragrance! ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°The dish that glows!¡± ¡°Could this be the legendary spirit dish?¡± The disciples widened their eyes in amazement, inhaling the pleasant aroma, their chopsticks moving involuntarily. Other fish chunks, when poked by chopsticks, all radiated brilliant light, with twinkling stars around them, looking very mystical, like the legendary delicacy that only Holy Gods were worthy of enjoying. ¡°It¡¯s delicious!¡± Jia Yn was the first to eat, the savory taste spreading in her mouth, with pure spiritual energy flowing through her body, continuously nourishing herself. ¡°Let me try it.¡± Ouyang Feng took a bite and immediately widened his eyes, feeling as if he were soaking in a hot spring, his entire body rxed, wishing he could take the whole te of fish chunks and devour them all. ¡°It¡¯s so tasty!¡± The disciples took turns picking up the dish. Mo Ying tasted a piece, and even she felt a wonderful sensation, immediately giving Li Jiaojiao a thumbs up. Ye Feng noticed that the system did not prompt that Li Jiaojiao¡¯s task wasplete, and furrowed his brow, wondering how such a well-received dish could not be considered a spirit dish. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, please try it too.¡± Li Jiaojiao picked up a glowing piece of fish meat and brought it to her mouth. Ye Feng hesitated for a moment, then took a bite. Savory, tender, and leaving an endless aftertaste. ¡°This dish is exceptional!¡± Ye Feng praised. ¡°Ding, Outer Sect Disciple Li Jiaojiao has made a dish that can increase cultivation level, sessfully taking the first step towards bing a Spirit Chef, and is now eligible for promotion to Inner Sect Disciple.¡± The system¡¯s prompt finally resounded. Ye Feng suddenly realized, ¡°So, I had to taste the dish Jiaojiao made before the assessment could be considered passed.¡± Thinking this, Ye Feng took out the Inner Sect Disciple Identity Token he had prepared earlier and ced it in front of Li Jiaojiao, solemnly stating, ¡°Congrattions, Jiaojiao, for being sessfully promoted to Inner Sect Disciple.¡± Upon hearing this, the entire ce erupted in cheering. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master Uncle!¡± Li Jiaojiao grabbed the token, gently touched the raised words ¡°Inner Sect Li Jiaojiao¡± feeling overwhelmed by the sudden happiness. ¡°Ugh!¡± Just as everyone was celebrating, the sound of someone vomiting came from outside the door, which caused the disciples¡¯ expressions to change, and they quickly went out to see what was happening. There, Brother theady on the grass, his belly churning repeatedly, his expression one of difort. After a lengthy build-up, he finally vomited a storage ring. After vomiting, Brother thead finally felt better,zily returning to the side of the spiritual spring, crossing his front paws as a pillow, and falling into a deep sleep. Ye Feng noticed the storage ring on the ground and used Heroic Spirit Power to draw clear spring water to rinse off the ring, revealing the engraved words ¡°Han San,¡± attracting everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°This is Han San¡¯s storage ring!¡± Ye Feng picked up the storage ring, broke Han San¡¯s Divine Sense Power imprint with Heroic Spirit Power, and emptied the contents inside. Chapter 161 - 161 – Nine-Turn Heavenly God Technique, First Place in the Demon-Slaying Assembly Chapter 161: ¨C Nine-Turn Heavenly God Technique, First ce in the Demon-ying Assembly On the grass. A pile of spiritual objectsy quietly. Two wooden boxes shining with a spiritual glow, four ancient-looking books. The four ancient books appeared quite old, with the covers respectively bearing the titles ¡°Method of Cultivating Divine Vegetables,¡±, ¡°Three Essentials of Rearing Spirit Fish,¡±, ¡°Complete Exnation of the Mini Gathering Spirit Formation,¡±, and ¡°Nine-Turn Heavenly God Technique, Upper Volume.¡± ¡°No wonder we couldn¡¯t find Han San¡¯s storage ring; it turns out Brother thead swallowed it. Probably because it couldn¡¯t digest it, so it spit it out,¡± Jia Yn said thoughtfully. ¡°That¡¯s not important anymore. What¡¯s important is that we actually got a cultivation technique from the Divine Race.¡± Ye Feng picked up ¡°Nine-Turn Heavenly God Technique, Upper Volume,¡± full of anticipation, and flipped open the title page. The disciples didn¡¯t care about eating and all gathered around. ¡°This is only the upper volume. It can cultivate divine sense power, up to a peak of third order, twice as strong as the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refinement, equivalent to a third of the transformation of a ck Patterned Serpent Demon.¡± After reading the introduction on the title page, Ye Feng exined to the disciples. ¡°Only third order peak¡¡± Jia Yn was a little disappointed. ¡°The rest of the technique should be on Han Yi or Han Er, but one is at the peak of sixth order and the other at fifth; we can¡¯t deal with them for now. Forget about theter techniques for the moment.¡± Ye Feng waved his hand to dispel the disciples¡¯ thoughts, ¡°However, you can try to cultivate the ¡®Nine-Turn Heavenly God Technique, Upper Volume¡¯ first as an auxiliary cultivation method.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the disciples nodded. Li Jiaojiao picked up ¡°Method of Cultivating Divine Vegetables¡± and after flipping through it, she realized that there were many tricks to nting divine vegetables and was immediately astonished, ¡°So, gardening is also a science!¡± Ye Feng said, ¡°Everything is a science.¡± With that, he opened the two wooden boxes shining with spiritual light and immediately dazzling light bloomed, like two golden lotuses falling to the ground, splendid and extravagant. ¡°Three thousand one hundred and three lower-grade spirit stones, we¡¯re rich!¡± Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu said in unison, causing everyone to look at the siblings in surprise. ¡°How do you know it¡¯s that many?¡± Long Tianxing scratched his head. Ouyang Yu exined, ¡°These spirit stones are arranged very neatly, piled up to elevenyers high. The bottom tenyers are all filled out, twenty stones long and fifteen stones wide, which adds up to three thousand. The topyer isn¡¯t full, and at a nce you can tell there are a hundred and three, so you just add them up to get the total.¡± Ouyang Feng added, ¡°Of course, that¡¯s assuming the bottomyers are fully packed, without any gaps.¡± ¡°Damn!¡± Long Tianxing tactically leaned back, thinking to himself howe they can solve such a hard problem and I can¡¯t? Ye Feng showed a pleased smile to Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu, thinking to himself that this is the benefit of having learned ¡°Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art.¡± Inparison, when faced with such a simple math problem, Long Tianxing could only exim ¡°Damn!¡± Remembering this, Ye Feng pped Long Tianxing on the head, ¡°How would you count them if I asked you to?¡± Without much thought, Long Tianxing said, ¡°Definitely count them one by one!¡± ¡°Then go to the kitchen and count rice grains!¡± Ye Feng was somewhat speechless. ¡°Alrighty!¡± Long Tianxing said without hesitation and really went to the kitchen to count rice grains, while everyone watched his retreating figure, all covering their faces with their hands. At this time, Ye Feng turned to the second wooden box. Inside were some peculiar things, includingpasses, new seeds for divine vegetables, and some strange spirit mines, which all seemed to be of little value. With a wave of his hand, Ye Feng collected all these items. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s eat, the Sect Leader is about to faint from hunger.¡± ¡°Right away,¡± Li Jiaojiao started preparing immediately. As the group entered the kitchen, they saw Long Tianxing holding some rice grains, diligently counting them. The disciples: n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Ye Feng couldn¡¯t bear to watch any longer, remembering he hadn¡¯t made a wish today, so he revealed a disturbingly gleeful smile, ¡°I want to make a wish, to give Long Tianxing a set of elementary school math textbooks, the kind thates with summer and winter holiday homework!¡± Long Tianxing suddenly found that the rice in his hand disappeared, reced by a thick stack of books, immediately giving him a chilling feeling down his spine. ¡°As long as you don¡¯t die from studying, study to death!¡± Ye Feng said solemnly. ¡°Sect Master, please no!¡± Long Tianxing implored with tears in his eyes. ¡°Brother, we want to discuss studying with you,¡± Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu approached, their faces adorned with sincere smiles. Long Tianxing cried. The other disciples covered their mouths and snickered before continuing cooking. This time, Long Tianxing, under the watchful eye of Ye Feng, was forced to study in the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, with Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Yu sitting beside him to give pointers. The heavy task of tending the fire was passed on to Shi Lei. Half an hourter. The meal was served, and Long Tianxing finally ¡°liberated¡± himself, eating the shimmering variety of Spirit Dishes. But as soon as he thought of the headache-inducing math problems, he immediately found the food hard to swallow. City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The Old City Lord, Deputy City Lord, and Lu Shanyue sat before a stone table, watching the steam rise from their teacups. ¡°After these past few days of healing, I am no longer in serious trouble; even though Ick cultivation, my body has ultimately been tempered by True Yuan and is now impervious to des. It¡¯s a pity that such strength alone is still not enough!¡± After a long time, the Old City Lord sighed. Lu Shanyue promptlyforted him, ¡°The Old City Lord has dedicated his life to Whitefloat City. Enjoying a peaceful old age like this is quite nice.¡± ¡°However, the Star-Level Sect assessment is set for next spring. Even though I meet all other requirements, my cultivation level is far from sufficient,¡± the Old City Lord worried. ¡°Isn¡¯t there still Sect Master Ye?¡± the Deputy City Lord said. ¡°Sect Master Ye is indeed very strong, but he doesn¡¯t want to be City Lord. What should we do?¡± The Old City Lord seemed helpless, spreading his hands in resignation. Lu Shanyue, looking in the direction of Misty Peak, said, ¡°Perhaps, Sect Master Ye might indeed be able to turn Misty Sect into a One-star Sect before next spring. At that time, the Old City Lord can apply to convert Whitefloat City into a subsidiary city of Misty Sect right before the spring assessment, and everything will be as it once was.¡± ¡°Reaching One-star Sect status is not so easy, is it?¡± The Old City Lord said somewhat speechlessly; after all, turning Whitefloat City into a Star-Level City had given them a lot of hardship back in the day. ¡°Others may not, but Sect Master Ye can.¡± Lu Shanyue held great confidence in Ye Feng, ¡°Think about it, how long did it take for Misty Sect to advance from a Lower Rank Sect to a High Ranked Sect? Seems like it was just a month! Now we still have more than half a year until next spring, it might just be doable.¡± The Old City Lord and Deputy City Lord exchanged nces, feeling that Lu Shanyue¡¯s words made sense, so they could only agree to this temporary n. ¡°Back to business, the time for the monster extermination event in Whitefloat City is almost up; it¡¯s time to determine the top three ranks,¡± Lu Shanyue said, getting to the crux of the matter. ¡°The first ce is definitely Misty Sect, after all, with Sect Master Ye ying the Tiger General and dozens of High-rank Demon Soldier Level beasts and fiends, not to mention Souhun Zhenren, he saved the entire Whitefloat City. His aura is dazzling, and the other sects couldn¡¯tpare even if they tried,¡± the Old City Lord said. ¡°So, who will be in second and third ce?¡± the Deputy City Lord inquired. ¡°Tyrant de Sect had a good haul; second ce should be theirs. As for third, it¡¯s between Nishang Pce and Feathers Sect!¡± the Old City Lord suggested. ¡°During the attack of the evil beasts, the Nishang Pce Master took the initiative to intercept them. Even though she was no match, she made a significant effort and prevented the demise of thousands of townspeople. She should be rated third,¡± the Deputy City Lord rmended. ¡°This Elder concurs,¡± Lu Shanyue nodded in agreement. ¡°Then, let it be so!¡± the Old City Lord nodded. The next morning. Explosive news spread. The results of the monster extermination event branch in Whitefloat City had been announced! Chapter 162: The Moment of Parting, Dong Qiang’s Ancestor Chapter 162: The Moment of Parting, Dong Qiang¡¯s Ancestor Outside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Whitefloat City. A red list had been posted. It¡¯s title read boldly six words, ¡°Demon ying Competition Rankings.¡± The crowd¡¯s gaze moved downward,nding on the three characters in the first ce. Misty Sect. ¡°I guessed right!¡± ¡°Did that even need guessing?¡± People crowded around, and soon a heated discussion erupted, with everyone acting like a sage after the event, iming they had always known Misty Sect woulde first. ¡°Tyrant de Sect second ce, Nishang Pce third, Feathers Sect fourth, Falling Mountain Sect fifth¡¡± The onlookers gazed at the rankings and quickly spread the news. Nishang Pce. ¡°As expected, the Misty Sect is first, and the Tyrant de Sect being second makes sense, but we¡¯ve actually got third¡ Is it becausest time I stopped the evil beast and made a greater effort?¡± The Pce Masteryzily on a warm jade throne, stroking a red fox in her arms, looking toward the door. That battle, she had been tossed around by the evil beast. But without her, the western part of Whitefloat City would have been destroyed, and countless thousands of people would have perished. Getting third ce was quite fair and reasonable. Tyrant de Sect. Learning that his sect had secured second ce, the Sect Leader of Tyrant de Sect let out a sigh of relief, turned his head, and said to the several hundred disciples in the sect, ¡°We have done our best. Although it¡¯s only second ce, it¡¯s still pretty good.¡± Feathers Sect. The Sect Leader was sitting in a bamboo chair, drinking spiritual tea, feeling that today¡¯s brew was a bit bitter, and muttered, ¡°This is the first time Feathers Sect has been squeezed out of the top three, how embarrassing¡¡± The news gradually spread. ¡°Misty Sect is first!¡± ¡°Misty Sect¡¯s Sect Master Ye has in Souhun Zhenren and the evil beast. If it weren¡¯t for him, our Whitefloat City would have been doomed by now. First ce is truly deserved.¡± Not only within Whitefloat City, but also in nearby ces like Five-Colors City, Beacon Fire City, and Dafeng Ancient Town, the news had been received. Many who had been undecided began to genuinely recognize Misty Sect, contributing arge amount of Prestige Points within a short period. At the summit of Misty Peak. [Sect Prestige Value +2203] [Sect Prestige Value +2793] Ye Feng stood on the roof, staring at the prompt sound that kept ringing in his ear, his eyes widened, somewhat baffled. Sect Prestige Value has gone up so much out of the blue? Did Huo Yunjie do some great feat outside? That shouldn¡¯t be the case! Ye Feng was slow to realize. Thud! The sound of the Summoning Bell came from halfway up the mountain. Ye Feng waved his hand, revealing the passage through the Misty Area, exposing two figures standing at the pavilion on the mountainside. ¡°Xin Guangxuan and Baihua Xiao¡ Why are they here?¡± Although puzzled, Ye Feng still allowed the two to ascend to the peak. ¡°Sect Master Ye, congrattions! Today, the rankings for the sub-sectpetition of Demon ying have been announced. Your sect has rightfully taken the top spot and earned the right to attend next year¡¯s Demon ying Convention at County King City,¡± Xin Guangxuan congratted repeatedly as soon as he reached the peak. ¡°Ah?¡± Ye Feng was stunned, ¡°How were the rankings decided already, don¡¯t we need to take the spoils of war to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to exchange for points?¡± Xin Guangxuan shook his hands continuously, ¡°Sect Master Ye, in front of the whole city you slew the vanquishing Souhun Zhenren and the evil beast, secured first ce for sure, not to mention the records of Tiger General and numerous demonic beasts ¡ª there is no need for point exchange. As for the other sects, they have alreadypleted the point registration exchange in the past few days.¡± Ye Feng came to a realization, ¡°I see.¡± At this moment, Baihua Xiao, the Tower Master of Jade Green Tower, took out a wooden box, opened it, and revealed one hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones. ¡°Sect Master Ye, previously our Vice Tower Master made Ru Yu suffer. She has already been executed by me with a needle, and these Spirit Stones are an apology. Please, ept them,¡± Baihua Xiao offered. ¡°How could I possibly ept this?¡± Ye Feng declined verbally, yet his hands honestly epted the Spirit Stones. Seeing Ye Feng ept the Spirit Stones, signifying that this matter would be put to rest, Baihua Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Big sister, why are you here?¡± Yan Ruyu, carrying a pot of Divine Vegetable seedlings, passed by, saw Baihua Xiao, and immediately approached. ¡°I came to see you,¡± Baihua Xiao revealed a warm smile. ¡°I¡¯m off to nt some vegetables; see youter!¡± Yan Ruyu was busy with Jia Yn nting Divine Vegetables, she waved to the group and then carried seedlings into the Miniature Cave Heaven World. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master Ye, for your magnanimity. We shall take our leave now.¡± Baihua Xiao performed a salute and led Xin Guangxuan away. With some reluctance, Xin Guangxuan looked back and said, ¡°Sect Master Ye, in a few days, I will be returning to my sect. I hope we meet again if fate allows.¡± After that, the two of them flew away on their swords. Ye Feng watched Xin Guangxuan¡¯s retreating figure, feeling somewhat mncholic. Departures always lead to reluctance. Although Ye Feng had known Xin Guangxuan for only about a month, they had foundmon ground and be friends. Unfortunately, Xin Guangxuan¡¯s mission was about to bepleted, and it was time for him to return to the Liuyun Sect to report. ¡°Speaking of which, why haven¡¯t I seen Dong Qiang at all?¡± Ye Feng muttered to himself. When Lu Shanyue arrived at Whitefloat City from the Liuyun Sect, he brought three disciples: Xin Guangxuan, Pang Haiyun, and Dong Qiang. At this stage, Xin Guangxuan spent all his time with Baihua Xiao. Pang Haiyun got along well with Xie Jiaren and is probably still in the Spirit Beast Sect¡¯s branch. As for Dong Qiang, Ye Feng hadn¡¯t spoken much to him and knew only that he was a male disciple with small eyes. On the outskirts of the Taiyue Mountain Range. A young man held apass while searching in a dense forest. ¡°How strange, I¡¯ve searched for so long yet there¡¯s no reaction. Wasn¡¯t it said that the object is nearby?¡± Lowering his gaze to thepass in his hand, Dong Qiang saw the needle was frozen, not moving an inch. He came to Whitefloat City with Lu Shanyue for two reasons: one was for his Sect mission, and the other was to find a family heirloom. Ding! Suddenly, thepass needle moved. Dong Qiang hurriedly followed the indicated direction and arrived at a cold pond. He dived about ten meters deep into the water, found a cave, proceeded deeper, and eventually emerged into a luminous underwater space. The space was vast, with a jade tform standing a meter tall in the center, radiating a soft glow. On the tform rested the head of an old man. Dong Qiang drew out a portrait forparison and was shocked to find it was his own ancient ancestor! ¡°Ancestor, I¡¯ve finally found you.¡± Dong Qiang quickly pricked his fingertip, and on the forehead of the head, he wrote a special rune that caused the head to open its deep blue eyes. ¡°Who awakens me?¡± the old man asked, his authoritative voice echoing endlessly in the cave. ¡°Great Ancestor, I am your descendant, Dong Qiang. In our n records, I found an ount of you perishing alongside a Divine Origin Realm great power. Using the bloodlinepass, I tracked you here, hoping that you would bestow upon me the lost bloodline auxiliary cultivation method,¡± Dong Qiang said, his voice fading toward the end. His family, the Dong n, was once a three-star family, illustrious for a time, but ever since the great ancestor fell, and the bloodline auxiliary cultivation method was lost, the n gradually declined. Now, the strongest among them was him, in the ninth level of Qi Refinement. ¡°Come closer so that your ancestor can check your bloodline. If you qualify, I will consider transmitting the bloodline auxiliary cultivation method to you,¡± Dong Qiang¡¯s ancestor said. ¡°Alright,¡± Dong Qiang approached as instructed. The next moment, beams of light shot from the ancestor¡¯s eyes, hitting Dong Qiang¡¯s eyes directly. Dong Qiang trembled and was suddenly unable to move, a great shock filling his heart. ¡°Not bad, your bloodline concentration is satisfactory. With some hard work, you should be able to re-cultivate the bloodline auxiliary cultivation method that your ancestor created,¡± Dong Qiang¡¯s ancestor murmured. Hearing this, Dong Qiang felt a wave of relief. But just then, a terrifying devouring force erupted in Dong Qiang¡¯s sea of consciousness, causing him to tremble violently before hepletely lost consciousness. As for the head on the jade tform, it turned to ash in an instant. When Dong Qiang again opened his eyes, his lips curved into a sinister, unfamiliar smile. ¡°Delivering a body from a thousand miles away ¨C my good descendant indeed! Rest assured, under my leadership, the Dong n will reim its peak and show those in the Mystique Kingdom the prowess of Dong Dongqiang!¡± Half an incense stick¡¯s timeter. N?v(el)B\\jnn Dong Dongqiang, having possessed Dong Qiang¡¯s body, returned to the edge of the cold pond. Observing his reflection in the water and finding that his new body, save for the small eyes, was nearly perfect, heughed contentedly. ¡°ording to the memories, my name is now Dong Qiang, an inner sect disciple of the one-star Liuyun Sect¡ Humph! How the Dong n has fallen, to think we would have to join a sect as trivial as this one,¡± Dong Dongqiang fumed as he sorted through the memories. He reminisced about the past when he was a Divine Origin Realm great power, one of the top strongmen in the entire Mystique Kingdom. Even the king had treated him with respect, addressing him as ¡°Brother Dong.¡± But now, the glory of the Dong n had faded! Chapter 163: The City Lord’s Mansion Reward, Body Refinement under the Waterfall Chapter 163: The City Lord¡¯s Mansion Reward, Body Refinement under the Waterfall ¡°Although the Dong family haspletely declined, I have been reborn, and my arch-enemy was blown to death by my own self-detonation. Their family¡¯s legacy must have already been cut off. As long as I survive in Liuyun Sect for a while, I can soar to the heavens,¡± Dong Dongqiang thought, and he rode his sword away. At the peak of Misty Peak. [Sect Prestige Value +1105] Ye Feng, listening to the consecutive notification sounds by his ear, felt pleased and paced back and forth on the roof ridge. Ever since the news that Misty Sect had won first ce in the Demon ying Conference spread, the Prestige Points had been skyrocketing, jumping from the original twenty thousand to forty-five thousand, nearly doubling, and were about to reach half of one hundred thousand. ¡°The poption of Whitefloat City and the surrounding citiesbined exceeds one million. Even if only one tenth of the people acknowledge us, the Prestige Points would suffice to break one hundred thousand.¡± ¡°Moreover, the rate of increase is quite fierce. At this rate, it¡¯s going to reach eighty thousand in a few days.¡± Ye Feng¡¯s smile gradually became radiant. ¡°Sect Master Ye, the City Lord has summoned you!¡± At that moment, Steward Zhou Jiaqian¡¯s voice came up from below the mountain. ¡°Why is Steward Zhou here? Could it be because of the Demon ying Conference?¡± Ye Feng opened the Misty Area. In the Council Hall of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Ye Feng sat in his seat. This time, he was not sitting in the first row, but instead, shared the high tform with the Old City Lord, the Deputy City Lord, and other Element Gathering Realm powerhouses, facing the hundred-plus sect leaders below. Ye Feng noticed that seated figures such as Jia Li¡¯an, Long Zhenchuan, and the Falling Mountain Sect Leader all looked at him with a respectful gaze. ¡°Today, I¡¯ve summoned everyone here mainly to summarize the matters rted to this Demon ying Conference,¡± as the host, Lu Shanyue opened the meeting, ¡°After nearly a month of fierce battles, Misty Sect, Tyrant de Sect, and Nishang Pce have respectively secured the top three positions. ording to previous rules, they are entitled to rewards of Lower Grade Consolidating Origin Pills, Second-Grade Spells, and Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts.¡± As these words were spoken, the entire room was filled with envy. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om After a pause, Lu Shanyue continued, ¡°Misty Sect, emerging first in this event, will be rmended to participate in the Demon ying Grand Conference hosted by the County King City in a few months.¡± ¡°Congrattions, Sect Master Ye!¡± The people present shouted their congrattions. ¡°Pure luck, pure luck,¡± Ye Feng humbly cupped his hands, slightly embarrassed. ¡°To the three sects, these are the rewards given by both the City Lord¡¯s Mansion and Liuyun Sect, please ept them,¡± the Old City Lord said as he brought out three Storage Bracelets and handed them to Ye Feng, the Tyrant de Sect Leader, and the Nishang Pce Master. Following that, the conference concluded. Ye Feng was surrounded by a group of sect leaders, whoplimented each other. After the crowd dispersed, Lu Shanyue approached Ye Feng and cupped his hands, ¡°Sect Master Ye, the Demon ying Conference of Whitefloat City has ended. Remember to head to County King City next spring. At that time, I will guide your sect¡¯s disciples.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°I owe Sect Master Ye a lifeline from before, and I promised you one reasonable request. However, I¡¯m afraid I wouldn¡¯t be able to fulfill it now. After all, with Sect Master Ye¡¯s strength, you no longer need my assistance.¡± Lu Shanyue¡¯s tone then shifted, ¡°How about this instead, I¡¯ll gift this Middle Grade Liuyun Talisman to Sect Master Ye as the fulfillment of my promise.¡± ¡°Liuyun Talisman?¡± Ye Feng was slightly startled. ¡°This talisman is engraved with a miniature array pattern. Once used, it can form a stream of clouds, perfect for escaping with exceptionally great speed,¡± Lu Shanyue exined, his expression bing somewhat odd. ¡°To be honest, the reason I was able to escape from the battle between the Fanged Mad Pig and the Dual-winged Giant Crocodile was thanks to a Liuyun Talisman.¡± ¡°Oh, then thank you,¡± Ye Feng dly epted. ¡°By the way, our Liuyun Sect excels in carving talismans. If Sect Master Ye has any needs in the future, feel free to visit me,¡± Lu Shanyue said with a smile. ¡°Certainly,¡± Ye Feng nodded in agreement. At the peak of Misty Peak. Ye Feng opened the Storage Bracelet and emptied its contents. There was a bottle of Lower Grade Consolidating Origin Pills, ten in total, usable during the breakthrough to the Element Gathering Realm and also a main elixir for improving the cultivation level after reaching the Element Gathering Realm. There was a book named ¡°Liuyun Flying Flowers¡±, a Second-Grade Spell that could condense a sword flower upon casting, which was quite powerful. There were five Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts named Willow Leaf Swords, each resembling a willow leaf. Once activated, they could swiftly kill enemies. Of course, the primary use of Willow Leaf Swords was for sword riding and travel. Even without practicing sword-rted spells like ¡°Streaming Light Sword Qi¡±, they could be activated by their owner and were very fast. ¡°Shi Lei, Yun Jie, Jiaojiao, Mo Ying, Tian Xing, and Yu Lan already have Spiritual Artifacts. These five Willow Leaf Swords will go to Xia He, Qiu Ju, Xiao Feng, Xiao Yu, and Ru Yu.¡± ¡°As for Jia Xi, who is purely focused on Body Refinement, he can¡¯t make use of ordinary Spiritual Artifacts, so I¡¯ll reward him with three hundred frog jumps instead¡¡± Soon, Ye Feng distributed the Spiritual Artifacts. Upon receiving the Willow Leaf Swords, Yan Ruyu, Ouyang Yu, and the others were overjoyed and ran off to the Miniature Cave Heaven World to practice. Before my eyes, another day had passed. Some disciples were cultivating, while others were busy transforming the Miniature Cave Heaven World, their enthusiasm unwavering. ¡°Sect Master Ye!¡± From the sky came the voice of Lu Shanyue. Ye Feng soared into the air and saw Lu Shanyue, Xin Guangxuan, Pang Haiyun, Dong Qiang, and others standing on a Spirit Boat. ¡°Sect Master Ye, I am returning to the Sect. See you next year,¡± Lu Shanyue greeted Ye Feng with a cupped-fist salute. Xin Guangxuan and Pang Haiyun also cupped their fists in a salute. Only Dong Qiang merely nced at Ye Feng without greeting him. Ye Feng asked, curious, ¡°Sect Leader Lu, aren¡¯t you going to attend the Sword Child Enfeoffment Ceremony of the Divine Wind Sword Sect?¡± ¡°Our Liuyun Sect has some matters to attend to recently, and I¡¯m afraid no one will be going,¡± Lu Shanyue shook his head. ¡°Sect Master Ye, this is goodbye.¡± ¡°See you next year,¡± Ye Feng nodded. The Spirit Boat sped off, passing Beacon Fire City, heading eastward, and finally disappeared from Ye Feng¡¯s sight. ¡°Strange, why do I feel Dong Qiang¡¯s nce was a bit odd, as if he was looking at an old monster? Could it be an illusion?¡± Ye Feng muttered, gazing toward the east. ¡°Haah!¡± A booming shout suddenly came from the peak. Ye Feng looked down and realized that Qiao Jiaxi had lifted a stone weighing four thousand pounds and had shattered it with force; his Ancient God Bloodline grew richer as he had actually made a breakthrough to the Fourth Layer of Body Refinement. ¡°So soon?¡± Ye Feng was a bit surprised, it seemed thatst night¡¯s reward of three hundred frog jumps had a good effect. Ye Fengnded on the peak and inspected the now steadfast and robust Qiao Jiaxi, noting his stability, bright eyes, and more profound presence. ¡°Sect Master, I¡¯ve broken through to the Fourth Layer of Body Refinement,¡± Qiao Jiaxi reported excitedly upon spotting Ye Feng. ¡°Not bad, rest for a while, and then we will continue cultivating,¡± Ye Feng patted Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Alright,¡± Qiao Jiaxi nodded, took a step aside, and began to chew on a leaf of lettuce. This was one type of Divine Vegetable. Qiao Jiaxi found that as long as he ate Divine Vegetables and drank Spirit Spring Water daily, it was sufficient to sustain his cultivation. After resting for half an hour, Qiao Jiaxi descended the mountain. The fourth movement of the Ancient God Body Refining Technique: Body Refining Chapter required practicing a Cultivation Technique known as ¡°Divine Fist¡± under a waterfall. Furthermore, ¡°Divine Fist¡± served as a battle skillplementing the Cultivation Technique, simr to a spell yet vastly different, perfectly suited for Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s use, capable ofpensating for theck of spells. As there were no waterfalls on Misty Peak, Qiao Jiaxi had to go out to find one. After a while, Qiao Jiaxi reached the base of a waterfall. ¡°This is the ce,¡± he said. Qiao Jiaxi dragged over a massive b of stone and ced it under the waterfall. To prevent baldness, Qiao Jiaxi wrapped his head with tough fabric and stood under the waterfall, enduring the fierce sh of the water, pained as if being charged by wild bulls. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing I wrapped my head, otherwise I really might go bald!¡± Qiao Jiaxi steadied himself in a horse stance, gritting his teeth. It wasn¡¯t long before he was swept away by the water flow, tumbling to the ground. The Cultivation Technique stated that to meet the requirements for another surge in his bloodline, he must practice ¡°Divine Fist¡± under the waterfall¡¯s onught and gather his aura to more than double its strength, before assaulting the Fifth Layer of Body Refinement. ¡°Divine Fist¡± was a powerful boxing method. Upon execution, one¡¯s aura would continually condense, bing fiercer with each fight, speeding up and strengthening with each subsequent punch, while also being enveloped in a mighty aura that formed a defensive wave, effectivelybining attack and defense. As one enters the state of ¡°Divine Fist¡±, the aura grows with each punch, and in principle, there is no limit as long as the body can withstand it. ¡°Haah!¡± Qiao Jiaxi leaped back on the b, bracing against the impact of the waterfall, swinging his fists until he found the feeling of gathering his aura. Once, twice¡ Before he reached ten tries, Qiao Jiaxi was once again thrown off,nding on the ground with his body covered in cracks and bleeding. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng was watching Qiao Jiaxi under the waterfall from a distance. He could tell that he had been injured but merely watched from the sidelines, not intervening. ¡°I am the Sect Leader, not a nanny. From now on, disciples must learn to face problems independently,¡± Ye Feng murmured. Chapter 164: Cute Little Squirrel, Fistfight Contest Chapter 164: Cute Little Squirrel, Fistfight Contest Ye Feng had already distributed ancient texts like ¡°Liuyun Flying Flowers¡± and ¡°Nine-Turn Revolutions Heavenly God Technique, Upper Volume.¡± As for whether they would be effective, that would depend on the disciples¡¯ destiny. ¡°There are only seven days until the Sword Child¡¯s sealing ceremony, I wonder if Jia Xi will be able to master ¡®Divine Fist¡¯ and advance to the fifth level of Body Refinement,¡± he mused. ¡°And what about Yun Jie, how is he doing? If he¡¯s together with Baixue Ding from Ancient Town of Quicksand, what will Lin Yuyan of Yunhua Sect do?¡± At that thought, Ye Feng¡¯s expression gradually turned peculiar. He could tell that Lin Yuyan had feelings for Huo Yunjie, but whether Huo Yunjie had feelings for Lin Yuyan was another matter entirely. Considering the current situation, Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding were spending more time together; they had even shared life-and-death experiences, so it was quite possible they might take things to the next level any day now. ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s the disciples¡¯ business, let them be!¡± Ye Feng waved away the thoughts in his mind and looked towards the pavilion where the Spiritual Spring was located. At that moment, Mo Ying was sitting cross-legged on a Divine Race¡¯s cushion, quickly entering a state of cultivation, her aura gradually growing stronger. At this rate, she could break through to the peak of the Qi Refinement ninth level before heading to Divine Wind Sword Sect. ¡°It seems that I need to prepare to distribute the Consolidating Origin Pills,¡± Ye Feng thought to himself. During the process of assaulting the Element Gathering Realm from the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refinement, it was necessary topress Spiritual Energy into True Yuan, which took a lot of time. Consuming the Consolidating Origin Pills could provide an abundance of Spiritual Power, speeding up the conversion process. Sanyuan City. Huo Yunjie was carrying his Cold Light Sword, with a short-haired woman by his side, none other than Baixue Ding. At this time, the two were strolling through the streets. ¡°Have you really decided to join the Divine Wind Sword Sect?¡± Huo Yunjie asked curiously. ¡°Yes, if the Divine Wind Sword Sect is willing to take me in,¡± Baixue Ding replied with a gentle nod, revealing the Inner Sect Disciple token given to her by Mu Ruxue in her palm. ¡°With the token, you¡¯ll definitely get in,¡± Huo Yunjie spoke with certainty. ¡°I hope so!¡± Baixue Ding put away the token and nced at Huo Yunjie beside her, her lips parting slightly, ¡°By the way, why have youe to find me again?¡± Huo Yunjie responded, ¡°Sect Leader said we would be headed to Divine Wind Sword Sect to attend the Sword Child¡¯s sealing ceremony after a while. I can take that opportunity to go south for training, and since you¡¯re going to the Divine Wind Sword Sect, isn¡¯t this on the way?¡± ¡°Is that the only reason?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Baixue Ding suddenly looked dejected. Near Misty Peak. Qiao Jiaxi stood beneath the waterfall, enduring the fierce impact of the water. ¡°Now I¡¯m the only one who hasn¡¯t passed the assessment. I must work harder!¡± Qiao Jiaxi clenched his fists, finally steadying his stance after several attempts. He began throwing punches. This time, Qiao Jiaxi threw fifty punches in a row! In the end, drained of strength, he was again swept away by the waterfall, crashing onto the grass beside the pool, gasping for breath. ¡°So tired!¡± Even for someone with Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s stamina, he felt extremely weary at that moment. Lying in the grass, surrounded by flowers and nts, he shielded his eyes from the dazzling sunlight, breathing in the fresh fragrance around him, feeling how peaceful it was and wishing he could have a nice, long sleep. ¡°Squeak!¡± A little squirrel hopped over, standing on Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Such an adorable little squirrel,¡± he remarked. Qiao Jiaxi gently stroked the little squirrel¡¯s head, noticing a tuft of golden fur on its crown. After a moment of thought, Qiao Jiaxi took out a leaf of ¡°Mighty Spinach,¡± a Divine Vegetable, and asked, ¡°Do you want to eat this?¡± The little squirrel cocked its head, then its tiny paws grabbed the leaf, sniffed it, and excitedly spun around in circles. Then, it ran off. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t go!¡± Qiao Jiaxi tried to keep the little squirrel from leaving, not wanting to be alone, but the little squirrel quickly disappeared into the dense forest. ¡°Squeak, squeak, squeak!¡± In less than ten minutes, the calls of countless squirrels could be heard. Qiao Jiaxi looked up in surprise, scrambling to his feet and saw hundreds of squirrels all around, chirping incessantly. Each squirrel was holding a pinecone, cing them next to Qiao Jiaxi. ¡°For me to eat?¡± Qiao Jiaxi pointed to himself. ¡°Squeak squeak!¡± The golden-haired little squirrel called out and nodded its head. ¡°Thank you!¡± Qiao Jiaxi didn¡¯t refuse, cracked open a pinecone, and ate the sun-dried pine nuts inside, finding them rather tasty, and they even contained a bit of spiritual energy, beneficial for nurturing the body. Seeing Qiao Jiaxi eating the pinecone, the squirrels hopped and skipped about joyously, taking the initiative to crack open pinecones and pile up the pine nuts on the stone b. Qiao Jiaxi took out some Divine Vegetables and shared them with the squirrels, while he himself ate the pine nuts and drank a big gulp of Spiritual Spring Water to recover his vitality before heading back under the waterfall to practice his punching. ¡°Ho ho ha hei!¡± Qiao Jiaxi kept throwing punches, sshing water everywhere. The group of squirrels quickly went away, but the golden-haired little squirrel that was there earlier remained on the stone b, tilting its head as though it thought of something amusing, covering its mouth with a paw and giggling. Boom! Qiao Jiaxi got a good thrashing by the waterfall again and tumbled onto the grass, facing the little squirrel eye to eye. ¡°Hee hee hee!¡± The little squirrel covered its mouth with a paw, chuckling, and then pointed at itself with its small paw. Then, to Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s astonishment, a spectacle unfolded. The little squirrel stood on the stone b, swinging its front paws, fist after fist, so quickly that afterimages appeared. When it came to boxing, it was more professional! ¡°I can¡¯t evenpare to a little squirrel,¡± Qiao Jiaxi said, scratching his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. ¡°Hmph!¡± The little squirrel huffed, pointed at itself, and then to the sky, making gestures as if to say: I¡¯m the number one boxing master in the squirrel world! Afterward, the little squirrel picked up pinecones from the ground and tossed more than a dozen of them high into the sky, then leaped into the air and with rapid swings of its paws, precisely hit and sent all the pinecones flying. ¡°You¡¯re so amazing!¡± Qiao Jiaxi sincerely praised. Smack! A pinecone hit his face, and Qiao Jiaxi was stunned. Before he could react, several more pinecones were flung at him. ¡°You want to teach me how to throw punches?¡± Qiao Jiaxi got it in a second, swinging his fists, and shattering the approaching pinecones one by one, like fireworks blossoming. Atop Misty Peak. Shi Lei, pointing to the waterfall valley where Qiao Jiaxi was, said, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, Jia Xi seems to be ying with a little pine tree. What do you think?¡± ¡°Lie down and watch,¡± Ye Feng said. He was indeed lying down on the rooftop, with his hands crossed and ced on the ridge, resting his chin on them,fortably observing the distant Qiao Jiaxi. ¡°What a cute little squirrel, with such high intelligence, and it even learned a very strange boxing technique. Could there be a master guiding it from behind?¡± Ye Feng murmured softly. It¡¯s often said that there¡¯s always someone better out there. In the vicinity of Whitefloat City, it was not unusual for there to be some cultivators of extraordinary ability living in seclusion. Ye Feng, well-read in novels, understood this principle all the more. Beneath the waterfall. The little squirrel was like a pineconeuncher, rapidly firing a heap of pinecones, but Qiao Jiaxi sent them all flying with his fists. Once all the pinecones were thrown, the little squirrel suddenly started hopping around, swinging its tiny fists at an extremely fast speed towards Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s nose. ¡°You want to spar with me? But, I¡¯m quite formidable, don¡¯t underestimate me¡ Ah!¡± As Qiao Jiaxi spoke, he swung his fist out but found the little squirrel skillfully dodging the punch, using its hind legs to push off his arm for added speed, and aiming straight for his nose with a punch. ¡°Ouch, that hurts!¡± Qiao Jiaxi said, holding his nose, ¡°I was careless just now, let¡¯s go again!¡± After that, one man and one squirrel continued their sparring. But the little squirrel was too nimble, Qiao Jiaxi couldn¡¯t even touch its fur before being hit on the nose or forehead. ¡°You¡¯re so amazing!¡± Qiao Jiaxi eximed, ¡°I think it¡¯s too difficult to practice punching under the waterfall directly. It¡¯s better to spar with you first. Once I¡¯m able to beat you, then entering the waterfall should be a totally different experience.¡± Though young, Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s talent forbat was very high. N?v(el)B\\jnn With a little thought, he understood. ¡°Let¡¯s go again!¡± Qiao Jiaxi initiated the offense, continuing thepetition with the little squirrel. Atop Misty Peak. Ye Feng watched with enjoyment, even cracking some melon seeds. Chapter 165: Qi Refinement Ninth Level Peak, The Initial Display of Fist Intent Chapter 165: Qi Refinement Ninth Level Peak, The Initial Disy of Fist Intent ¡°That¡¯s right, just like that!¡± Ye Feng smiled. Although he didn¡¯t know where the Little Squirrel came from, Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s physical condition simply couldn¡¯t withstand the waterfall¡¯s prolonged impact. It was better to spar with the Little Squirrel and first master the basic skills of the boxing technique. Watching the nimble Little Squirrel evade, Ye Feng could see it using the force of its opponent, managing to hit Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s forehead sessfully every time. Although the force wasn¡¯t great, the precision was very high. As long as it got serious, even an average High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast might not be a match for the Little Squirrel. ¡°This must be the Squirrel Fist, right?¡± Ye Feng muttered to himself. In the following time, Qiao Jiaxi practiced boxing with the squirrel. Whenever he was tired, he rested on the spot; when hungry, he ate pinecones and Divine Vegetable leaves; when thirsty, he drank Spirit Spring Water. The Little Squirrel, as Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s sparring target, also enjoyed these Spiritual Objects. After resting, they continued topete. In the blink of an eye, dusk arrived. ¡°Little Squirrel, I need to return to the Sect to rest, I¡¯lle find you again tomorrow,¡± Qiao Jiaxi waved and disappeared into the jungle. The Little Squirrel seemed reluctant to part, but it too left the valley eventually, taking severalrge loops before jumping onto an ancient pine tree shrouded in spiritual mist, surrounded by hundreds of squirrels, looking like a valiant Mountain King. After dinner, Qiao Jiaxi stood on the mountain peak, continuing to lift rocks for Body Refinement. Early the next day, he took a bag of Divine Vegetable leaves and arge bucket of Spirit Spring Water and went down the mountain to cultivate again. N?v(el)B\\jnn In front of the waterfall. Two figures quickly exchanged moves, fists shadows interweaving. However, Qiao Jiaxi was not a match at all; not to mention hitting the Little Squirrel, he couldn¡¯t even evade, and was on the receiving end of a one-sided beating. But, Qiao Jiaxi¡¯sbat talent was high. By midday, he had managed to see the Little Squirrel¡¯s movements clearly and could even block them. Although he could only block a third of the attacks, it was still a tremendous improvement. ¡°Squeak squeak!¡± The Little Squirrel hopped in ce, as if giving praise. ¡°Let¡¯s rest for a bit.¡± Calling it rest, Qiao Jiaxiy on his back on the ground, lifting a rock weighing a thousand catties to train his arms. The Little Squirrel bit its paw, a realization appearing in its eyes, lifting a thousand-catty rock with one arm and yfully tossing it in ce. ¡°Such great strength!¡± Qiao Jiaxi marveled. Even Ye Feng at the mountain peak watched with wide eyes, itching to say, ¡°Such a powerful Spiritual Beast would be great to have as a Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast.¡± An hourter. Qiao Jiaxi continued to spar with the Little Squirrel. After half a day, Qiao Jiaxi had managed to block fifty percent of the attacks. The second day, he blocked eighty percent of the attacks. On the third day, Qiao Jiaxi was able to block all of the Little Squirrel¡¯s attacks, with substantial increases in both his punching speed and reaction time. ¡°Not bad at all!¡± Ye Feng sat atop the peak, eating roasted yams, and praised. Whirling! A powerful storm swept out, soon engulfing the entire summit of Misty Peak, drawing the attention of all the disciples. Mo Ying was seen hovering in mid-air, her aura having reached the peak of the Qi Refinement Ninth Layer, imposing a great sense of pressure. ¡°I¡¯ve finally made the breakthrough.¡± Mo Yingnded on the ground, took a deep breath, and bowed to Ye Feng, ¡°Sect Leader, I have broken through to the peak of the Qi Refinement Ninth Layer. With some more umtion, I can formally make an attempt at the Element Gathering Realm.¡± ¡°Good, very good!¡± Ye Feng pped andmended, passing her a bottle of Consolidating Origin Pills, ¡°Remember to take these when you¡¯re making your breakthrough.¡± ¡°Yes, thank you for your concern, Sect Leader,¡± Mo Ying epted the elixir. ¡°Senior Sister Mo Ying truly has an Upper Grade root bone; she can attempt the Element Gathering Realm now. We need to work hard too!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± All the other disciples were inspired, filled with motivation. In front of the waterfall. Qiao Jiaxi exchanged a punch with the Little Squirrel, the impact causing him to stagger back more than a dozen steps, gasping for breath. The Little Squirrely on the ground, panting with its tongue out. ¡°We¡¯ll set out for the Divine Wind Sword Sect in three days. I must elerate my progress and strive to gather momentum before leaving,¡± Qiao Jiaxi said, drinking some Spirit Spring Water and continuing his fierce battle with the Little Squirrel. Another day had passed. Boom! Qiao Jiaxi finally managed to fling Little Squirrel into the air with an uppercut, turning the tide of the battle from a disadvantage to a draw, and now, to an advantage. ¡°I did it!¡± Qiao Jiaxi jumped up excitedly. Little Squirrel also scurried over, climbed onto Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s shoulder, and gently massaged his shoulder with its paws, its little face brimming with joy. Not long afterwards, Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s rest ended. ¡°I¡¯m going to enter the waterfall now.¡± Having said this, Qiao Jiaxi wrapped a silk cloth around his head, took a deep breath, leaped into the waterfall, and found that the impact on his body was still very strong, but it was much easier than it had been several days before. One punch, two punches¡ Qiao Jiaxi threw hundreds of punches in session, still standing tall, and began to strike at the falling water, creating huge sshes with each punch and the roaring sound was incessant. ¡°Divine Fist, focuses on gathering momentum; when you throw a punch, you must re ahead, concentrate on the punch, and unearth the potential power¡¡± Qiao Jiaxi murmured the mantra to himself. Ssh! The waterfall crumbled under his punches but nevertheless continuously poured down without end. Qiao Jiaxi swung his fists, one after another, his gaze growing more focused. Little Squirrel nibbled on a pinecone before realizing that Qiao Jiaxi had caused a ssh in the waterfall, and it was so surprised that its mouth gaped open, letting the pinecone drop to the ground. Half an hour passed. Qiao Jiaxi was again swept away by the surge of water, copsing on the ground, breathing heavily, but there was no sign of fear in his eyes, only joy. ¡°Squeak, squeak.¡± Little Squirrel brought some mountain spring water in a lotus leaf to his side. Qiao Jiaxi, likend parched for years, drank the water frantically before he resumed his arduous training. Day after day. Tomorrow, he would be heading to Divine Wind Sword Sect. Ye Feng stood on the peak, stretched out his hand, and caught ten Bloodline Purifying Pills falling from the sky. ¡°Finally refined them.¡± A few days ago, Ye Feng secretly contacted the Thousand Faces Demon Monarch, who was enjoying himself in the Gon of Whitefloat City, to purchase a good amount of Spiritual Medicine. After spending a total of one thousand five hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones, Ye Feng obtained arge quantity of Spiritual Medicine, and with the Virtual Pill Refining Furnace, refined thirty Bloodline Purifying Pills and gave them to the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast. ¡°Screech!¡± The Iron w Dragon Eagle let out a piercing cry as its body began to glow, expanding, with its ws bing sharper and its wingspan reaching fifteen meters, exuding the aura of a High-rank Demon Soldier Level Demon Beast. ¡°It has finally made a breakthrough,¡± Ye Feng said with relief. The Iron w Dragon Eagle had consumed three Bloodline Purifying Pills and a significant amount of High-Grade Spirit Beast Feed, finally achieving advancement. Fox Da Hong, a naturally born Spiritual Beast with a high potential, had already broken through to the High-rank Demon Soldier Level yesterday. Now, only Little White Fox and the other five Spiritual Beasts had yet to breakthrough. As for the disciples, only Qiao Jiaxi remained. Ye Feng distributed the newly acquired ten Bloodline Purifying Pills, giving all of them to Little White Fox, Dog Er Ha, Pig San Pang, Toad Si Chu, and Pumpkin Wu Gua, five Middle Rank Demon Soldier Level Spiritual Beasts, hoping they would breakthrough soon. Afterward, Ye Feng looked into the distance. ¡°Jia Xi, you also have to push harder!¡± Below the waterfall. Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s arms hung naturally, his head lowered, enduring the impact of the high-speed water flow. Little Squirrel stood at the edge of the pool, its little face filled with concern. It could tell that today, Qiao Jiaxi was a bit different. It was as if something inside him was awakening, giving off the sensation that it was about to burst forth. ¡°Divine Fist, unyielding!¡± Suddenly, Qiao Jiaxi opened his eyes, allowing the water to rush down over him, but a strong aura exploded from him, creating a thin, half-inch thick pale golden shield around his body that blocked the impact of the water. He began to punch! With each punch, the waterfall exploded as if struck by an invisible st, almost halting its flow. Then, Qiao Jiaxi continually threw punches, his fists seemed to be enveloped by a solid shield of golden light. The water was deflected before it could evene close to touching him. ¡°Huh, Jia Xi¡¯s task progression has reached 75%; it seems he has initially mastered the Divine Fist and has even formed Fist Intent, allowing his aura to gather to one point three times its normal state.¡± Ye Feng received a prompt from the System and looked in astonishment towards the base of the waterfall, spotting Qiao Jiaxi enveloped in a faint golden light. Chapter 166: A Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, Breaking the Cocoon into a Butterfly Chapter 166: A Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, Breaking the Cocoon into a Butterfly ¡°This kid¡¯s talent forbat is truly remarkable. In just a few days, under the guidance of Little Squirrel, he has managed to harness Fist Intent.¡± Ye Feng praised him sincerely from the heart. At this stage, Qiao Jiaxi already equaled a cultivator utilizing a First Grade Spell at the Minor Achievement stage. In a fight against a peer Qi Refining Realm Cultivator, he was no longer at a disadvantage. Below the waterfall. Boom! One punch, and the waterfall burst. Two punches, and the waterfall was cut off. Three punches, and the waterfall flowed backward! Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s momentum kept building. It soon reached 1.4 times and then 1.5 times¡ By dusk, Qiao Jiaxi was able to throw two hundred and thirty consecutive punches while building up his momentum, increasing it to 1.99 times. He was on the verge of breaking through to twice the power and advancing to the fifth level of Body Refinement. Crack! Qiao Jiaxi suddenly felt that his body couldn¡¯t handle the momentum of twice the power, his arms cracked, and he was swept away by the surging water to the shore. ¡°Cough cough cough¡ I didn¡¯t expect that I would fail,¡± he said. Qiao Jiaxi spat out a mouthful of blood, his arms in severe pain, bones all over his body out of ce, and he couldn¡¯t muster any strength anymore. ¡°Squeak squeak!¡± Little Squirrel immediately took Qiao Jiaxi on his back and dashed away. At the summit of Misty Peak. Ye Feng happened to witness this scene. After pondering for a moment, he bent his knees to gather strength and then ¡°bang,¡± leaped over an expanse of more than ten miles,nding below the waterfall, and stealthily followed after them. Atop a Thousand-Year Ancient Pine. Little Squirrel ced Qiao Jiaxi in a nest made of branches, chattering with hundreds of squirrels nearby ¨C it was unclear what they were talking about. Then, Qiao Jiaxi saw that these squirrels were picking the green pinecones and some pine flowers, chewing them in their mouths, then mixing them with some strange, thin mud, creating a sticky ck ointment. ¡°Squeak squeak!¡± With a wave of Little Squirrel¡¯s hand, the horde of squirrels immediately went to work, coating Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s entire body with the ointment, leaving only his nostrils open for breathing ¨C even his eyes were covered. ¡°So it turns out there is a Thousand-Year Ancient Pine here, of a Lower Rank Demon General Level that is hard to destroy but can¡¯t move.¡± Ye Feng hovered in the mist, watching everything happening below. Nobody expected that within this small mountain range, a mere dozen or so miles from Misty Peak, there would be a Thousand-Year Ancient Pine. Moreover, the pine had enlightened that squirrel with the tuft of golden fur on its head, helping it to awaken its intelligence. Ye Feng hovered silently. ¡°We must set out by noon tomorrow at thetest, or we won¡¯t reach the Divine Wind Sword Sect within half a day. I wonder if Jia Xi can wake up in advance.¡± Ye Feng nced at the sky, but he did not leave or show himself; instead, he hovered in the mist, acting as protector for Qiao Jiaxi. ¡°Ah, I¡¯ve be a nanny again¡ ¡± Ye Feng felt quite helpless. However, the situation was different now. Qiao Jiaxi was injured and immobile, the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine had a high grade and could take a beating but had almost nobat ability to protect them. Little Squirrel was at most equivalent to the level of a Qi Refining Realm Cultivator at level five. In case of any danger, Qiao Jiaxi would be like a fish on a chopping board, helpless against any threat. In such a situation, Ye Feng had no choice but to act. Under the cover of night. Ye Feng left and then returned, hovering in the fog while eating arge, fragrant roastedmb leg, its aroma drifting far and wide. Atop the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine. The hundreds of squirrels caught the scent from above and began chattering excitedly as if they were saying: ¡°Where is this delicious smelling from?¡± ¡°I really want to eat it!¡± ¡°Ah! I don¡¯t want to eat pinecones anymore!¡± But despite much thought, the squirrels couldn¡¯t figure out the source of the aroma and had no choice but to bitterly nibble on their pinecones. In the blink of an eye, it was the next morning. ¡°He hasn¡¯t woken up yet?¡± Ye Feng looked down below and frowned slightly. They needed to set off for the Divine Wind Sword Sect today. If Qiao Jiaxi didn¡¯t wake up soon, he would have to ask Brother thead to stay and guard him. At that moment, the sound of two people talking drifted from not too far away. ¡°Senior Brother, I¡¯ve checked thoroughly. There is a group of squirrels nearby, their leader has awakened its intelligence and is at the Middle Grade Demon Soldier Level. We can capture it and sell it; it should be worth at least eighty Lower Grade Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°Really?¡± the other person asked. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true. But remember to share some of the benefits with your Junior Brother after selling that squirrel!¡± said the Junior Brother. ¡°Junior brother, apart from you and me, who else knows?¡± the senior brother asked in a hushed voice. ¡°No one else,¡± the junior brother shook his head. ¡°Good, then you can die!¡± the senior brother let out a sinisterugh. With a ¡°pu-chi¡± sound, a person fell to the ground, and then a wicked-looking young man with a long sword in his hand emerged from the mist, appearing under the thousand-year ancient pine. ¡°What a huge thousand-year ancient pine, actually at the lower rank of Demon General Level, but with no fighting ability. As long as I take over this ce, just by eating pinecones for cultivation, it will be enough to break through to the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refinement.¡± The wicked young man wiped the fresh blood from his sword with his sleeve and let out a chillingugh. The aura of the sixth level of Qi Refinement burst forth at that moment, like a gust of wind blowing away the mist around him. The wicked young man¡¯s gaze sharpened when he saw Qiao Jiaxi, who was covered in mud, in the tree, and he grinned and said: ¡°It turns out there is another person hidden here, but no matter, first I¡¯ll catch that squirrel that has awakened its spiritual intelligence.¡± ¡°Squeak, squeak!¡± The Little Squirrel bared its teeth in a rage, picking up a pinecone and smashing it down. ng! The wicked young man sliced the pinecone in two with his sword and was about to climb up the trunk to capture the Little Squirrel. Enraged, the Little Squirrel led hundreds of squirrels in pelting down the stones and pinecones they had collected before. ¡°Insignificant tricks!¡± The young man¡¯s presence shook, and all the pinecones and pebbles were blown away; many of the squirrels were also knocked away, screaming as they fell to the ground. ¡°Squeak, squeak!¡± The Little Squirrel, furious, waved its fists furiously at the wicked young man, so fast he barely had time to react. In a rush, he threw out a lower-grade talisman paper, turning it into a shining that trapped it. Then, the wicked young man reached out and grasped the Little Squirrel¡¯s neck, his pupils constricting at the sight of the tuft of golden fur on its head. ¡°My junior brother is truly foolish; this is a rare Golden Spirit Squirrel, worth far more than eighty Spirit Stones. To someone who knows its value, it could sell for eight hundred!¡± ¡°Let it go!¡± An extremely angry voice rang out. The wicked young man turned towards the voice, only to see the y-covered figure in the tree suddenly burst forth with powerful momentum. Crack! Soft golden light exploded, pushing apart all the mud, revealing Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s figure. He, blessed in disguise, had once againpleted his bloodline¡¯s consolidation, stepping into the fifth level of Body Refinement, and furthermore, his aura had gathered to 2.3 times stronger, giving the wicked young man the impression he was facing a fellow sixth-level Qi Refining Realm cultivator. ¡°I want you to let go of the Little Squirrel!¡± Qiao Jiaxi shouted coldly, his legs forcefully kicking off the trunk, plunging down like a sharp sword. ¡°Dream on!¡± the wicked young man thrust his sword forward. Qiao Jiaxi shouted loudly, his aura soaring once again to 2.5 times stronger; one punch sent the Spirit Sword flying, and his other fist crashed into the wicked young man¡¯s face. Crack! The wicked young man spun several circles in mid-air before heavily hitting the ground, already breathless. N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Dead¡ dead?¡± Qiao Jiaxi was greatly shaken inside. He had actually killed a sixth-level Qi Refinement! ¡°This person was a Qi Refining Realm Cultivator, and though his body had been tempered by spiritual energy, once a cultivator of the same grade at Body Refinement got close, he was bound to be defeated,¡± Ye Feng said as he descended from the sky. ¡°Squeak, squeak!¡± The Little Squirrel, upon seeing Ye Feng and realizing it couldn¡¯t sense his presence, was shocked and hurriedly called for Qiao Jiaxi to run away. However, to the Little Squirrel¡¯s surprise, Qiao Jiaxi instead bowed with fists closed and said, ¡°I¡¯ve seen the Sect Leader!¡± ¡°Jia Xi, you¡¯ve done well,¡± Ye Fengmended. Looking at the Little Squirrel still trapped by the lower-grade light talisman, Ye Feng waved his hand, unleashing the power of the Heroic Spirits, crushing the light. Realizing the high status of this handsome young man after hearing Qiao Jiaxi¡¯s address to Ye Feng, the Little Squirrel hurriedly made a gesture of thanks. ¡°Little fellow, want to eat?¡± Ye Feng took out a bag of lower-notch Spirit Beast Feed, emitting a fragrance that attracted the attention of all the squirrels; those lying on the ground ying dead climbed up the trees, surrounding them, eager to eat but not daring to. ¡°It¡¯s Spirit Beast Feed, go on and eat!¡± Qiao Jiaxi said. Only then did the Little Squirrel grab a handful and ate with gusto, immediately feeling that the pinecones atop the ancient pine tree paled inparison. Ye Feng looked up at the towering thousand-year ancient pine tree, eager to transnt it to the summit of Misty Peak. If sessful, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about this group of squirrels not shifting over. Thinking this, Ye Feng reached out his hand and ced it on the trunk of the ancient pine, attempting tomunicate with the spirit of the tree. Chapter 167: Transplanting the Ancient Tree, Arriving at the Divine Wind Sword Sect Chapter 167: Transnting the Ancient Tree, Arriving at the Divine Wind Sword Sect As his palm touched the tree trunk, Ye Feng immediately sensed the vague intentionsing from the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine. ¡°Who are you?¡± the Ancient Pine asked. ¡°Sect Leader of the Misty Sect, Ye Feng.¡± ¡°There is a strange power within you, very powerful, capable of easily destroying me, and I am very afraid.¡± The waves of intention emanating from the Ancient Pine were trembling. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be afraid! I hope you will join my sect, and you can drink Spirit Spring Water every day.¡± Ye Feng seriously cajoled with a sincere face. The intention waves from the Ancient Pine vibrated again, ¡°Is it the same Spirit Spring Water that the Little Squirrel drinks?¡± After bing friends with Qiao Jiaxi, the Little Squirrel had brought back some Spirit Spring Water and watered the Ancient Pine with it, making it yearn for more. ¡°Exactly,¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°As long as there¡¯s enough Spirit Spring Water every day, this old one is willing to join fellow Daoist¡¯s sect and shield you from the wind and rain,¡± the Ancient Pine said excitedly. A twitch appeared at the corner of Ye Feng¡¯s mouth as he thought to himself that the Misty Sect had attracted another big eater and that the expenses would likely keep growing! Although heined in his mind, Ye Feng immediately used the function of the Spirit Beast Pavilion and brought the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine into it. The moment the pact was sealed, Ye Feng found his power had increased instantly by an amount equivalent to that of the secondyer of the Element Gathering Realm, and he was overjoyed. ¡°Considering the power of the Heroic Spirits, even without using the Sword Drawing Technique, I should be able to match the fourthyer of the Element Gathering Realm, right?¡± Ye Feng said, his face brimming with joy. He then looked at the Little Squirrel and said, ¡°Little fellow, do you want toe to our Misty Sect? You can have good food and drink every day, and you can y with Jia Xi.¡± The Little Squirrel showed a happy expression, but when it saw the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, a reluctant look appeared on its face. ¡°I forgot to mention, the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine has already agreed toe with me,¡± Ye Feng added. Hearing this, the Little Squirrel immediately nodded. ¡°Very good,¡± Ye Feng said delightedly as he ced his hand on the Little Squirrel¡¯s head and, using the Spirit Beast Pavilion function, made it the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast as well. ¡°Jia Xi, pack up.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Qiao Jiaxi leaped down from the tree, packed up the belongings of the charming young man, and found a short and plump young man nearby, who had been killed by a single sword thrust, presumably the charming young man¡¯s junior brother. After burying the two deep underground, Qiao Jiaxi jumped onto the Ancient Pine. ¡°Rise!¡± Ye Feng mobilized all his Heroic Spirit Power and uprooted the entire Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, carrying Qiao Jiaxi and several hundred squirrels, flying towards Misty Peak at a speed of over a dozen meters per second. Lin Vige. ¡°Grandpa, look, there¡¯s a big tree flying in the sky!¡± ¡°You little scamp, you dare to make fun of your grandpa¡ Ah! There really is a big tree flying towards Misty Peak, it seems that the Immortal Masters of the Misty Sect are up to something big. Everyone, don¡¯t panic.¡± The people of Lin Vige were astonished, while the disciples of the Misty Sect stood on the edge of a cliff, looking bewildered. Arriving at the peak, Ye Feng looked down and finally chose an open space in the yard to dig a big hole and nted the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, refilling the hole with soil. ¡°Go and water it!¡± Ye Fengmanded, and the Golden-Haired Little Squirrel immediately led several hundred squirrels, chirping away, to fetch water in small bamboo tubes from the Spiritual Spring, drinking and watering the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine Tree. ¡°Such pure Spirit Spring Water!¡± The intention waves from the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine Tree formed into an audible voice inside everyone¡¯s mind. ¡°It¡¯s a Lower Rank Demon General Level Spirit Tree!¡± Mo Ying eximed in surprise. The disciples also gathered around curiously watching. ¡°This is the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, an innate Spiritual Root, and this little one here is a Golden-furred Squirrel, enlightened by the Ancient Pine, has activated its spiritual intelligence and has now be our Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast.¡± Ye Feng introduced the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine and the Little Squirrel respectively. ¡°Such a cute Little Squirrel, with a patch of golden fur on its head, where did ite from?¡± Jia Yn pinched the chubby face of the Golden-Haired Little Squirrel. Qiao Jiaxi hurriedly exined, ¡°Here¡¯s what happened¡¡± As they learned about the past few days¡¯ cultivation experiences, the disciples found out that Qiao Jiaxi had practiced boxing under a waterfall and had encountered the help of the ¡°noble¡± Golden-Haired Little Squirrel, which brought about a transformation and advanced to the fifthyer of Body Refinement. ¡°From now on, your Squirrel n will live on Misty Peak, but they must take care of cleaning the peak, understand?¡± Ye Feng told the Golden-Haired Little Squirrel and then picked up a broom to demonstrate what sweeping meant. ¡°Squeak squeak!¡± The Golden-Haired Little Squirrel nodded in understanding and immediately gave orders to the several hundred squirrels under itsmand. Watching the group of squirrels chirping around on the Ancient Pine, the corners of Ye Feng¡¯s mouth gradually lifted. These squirrels were no ordinary creatures; although they had not yet activated their spiritual intelligence, because they had eaten many pinecones from the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, they were nimble and had considerable strength, forming a rarebor force. ¡°Tonight we have a banquet to attend at the Divine Wind Sword Sect. After lunch, we have to set off, so hurry up and get ready for what you need,¡± Ye Feng ordered. ¡°Yes,¡± responded the disciples, bustling about immediately. After the meal, Ye Feng set off with his disciples. Apart from the Thousand-Year Ancient Pine, all the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beasts embarked on the journey. In the high skies. The Iron w Dragon Eagle carried everyone as they flew. Since ascending to the High-rank Demon Soldier Level, its speed had increased greatly. Within two hours, they could traverse three thousand miles and arrive at Divine Wind City, where the Divine Wind Sword Sect was located. ¡°Take this time to rest and recuperate,¡± Ye Feng said. After speaking, Ye Fengfortablyy down and closed his eyes to rejuvenate. The speed of the Iron w Dragon Eagle was very fast. The group crossed over the Nanlu Mountain Range and soon exceeded three hundred miles beyond Whitefloat City. Inside a grand hall deep in the mountains. Amp suddenly lit up. ¡°The Soul-Pointing Lamp has lit up, could it be that the Dragon¡¯s Descendant Bloodline has appeared?¡± A hoarse voice echoed through the hall as an aged figure hidden in the darkness slowly stood up, ¡°Long Jiu, go bring back the one with the Dragon¡¯s Descendant Bloodline.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± a burly figure nodded, took apass in hand, and flew southward. If there were people here, they would discover that this person had long gray hair, and his pupils shone with a faint blue light, bearing some resemnce to Long Tianxing. Divine Wind City. This city spanned hundreds of miles with a history of over a thousand years. With a poption surpassing thirty million, it was a top-notch One-Star Level City under the jurisdiction of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. North City Gate. Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding arrived side by side. ¡°As expected of a city under the direct control of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. I heard that a thousand years ago, this was just an ancient in vige. As the Divine Wind Sword Sect rose, the city developed continuously until today,¡± Baixue Ding said as she munched on a skewer of grilled chives. Huo Yunjie nodded and said, ¡°The development of a Sect indeed can promote the growth of its surrounding areas.¡± He cast his gaze into the distance, looking at the mountain range spanning dozens of miles at the center of Divine Wind City. These mountains were shrouded in colorful spiritual mist, known as the Divine Wind Mountain Range. The renowned Divine Wind Sword Sect was situated upon that mountain range. ¡°Look, the Immortal Masters of the Divine Wind Sword Sect are out!¡± At that moment, someone pointed towards the Divine Wind Mountain Range and shouted, then bowed in respect, their face filled with sincerity. Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding looked over to see a procession of hundreds of cultivators riding on swords. They formed three columns, each extending for eight hundred meters, majestically passing above Divine Wind City. ¡°Keep it down! That¡¯s the Law Enforcement Team of the Sword Sect. It must be the time for their inspection, to oversee the entire city,¡± someone said. ¡°Right, why are there so few cultivators in the sky?¡± ¡°You¡¯re from outside, aren¡¯t you? Don¡¯t you know that random flying isn¡¯t allowed in Divine Wind City? Those below the Element Gathering Realm can¡¯t fly more than ten zhang off the ground, so even if others were flying low, you wouldn¡¯t be able to see them. Once in the Element Gathering Realm, one can ignore the flight restrictions, but also cannot fly too high, as it¡¯s considered disrespectful to the Sword Sect!¡± Listening in on the surrounding conversations, Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding gathered a fair amount of information. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Whoosh! At that moment, a blue bird with a wingspan of dozens of meters flew past high above, creating a gust of wind in the nearby streets that blew people¡¯s clothes off as they cried out in rm. ¡°That¡¯s a Golden Crowned Azure Bird! It¡¯s the mount of ¡®Bai Chunfeng¡¯¡ªthe number one among the ten true disciples of the Sword Sect. With this, it seems Master Bai Chunfeng has returned to the Sect,¡± someone eximed. ¡°I heard the Sword Sect is having a banquet tonight, with a sparring tform set up. Master Bai Chunfeng¡¯s return at this time must be to show his prowess,¡± another spected. ¡°The sparring at the banquet is just a small affair; how could Master Bai Chunfeng lower his status to participate? After all, he was a genius who oncepeted with the Sword Child Mu Ruxue for the position of Sword Child,¡± remarked another. ¡°Tomorrow is the ceremony for bestowing the title of Sword Child. I wonder if we will be able to witness the grace of Sword Child Mu Ruxue,¡± someone pondered aloud. ¡°What are you daydreaming about? Do you think we can meet the Sword Child whenever we wish?¡± countered another. As the Golden Crowned Azure Bird flew past overhead, the people again began to chatter. Huo Yunjie looked towards the retreating Golden Crowned Azure Bird, barely able to make out a majestic young man sitting atop it, radiating a powerful sword aura that made it difficult for others to look directly at him. Thud, thud, thud! A burst of footsteps suddenly approached from behind. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± A gloomy voice rang out. The people around froze, then all turned towards the source of the voice. Chapter 168: This is a misunderstanding, Inner Sect Disciple, Baixue Ding Chapter 168: This is a misunderstanding, Inner Sect Disciple, Baixue Ding Three people were making their way towards the North City Gate. The one in the lead was none other than Xiao Fangu. The remaining two were Qingyun Sect disciples, Bai Minglu and Xi Xinyu. Huo Yunjie looked at Xiao Fangu and realized that thetter, just like himself, had also broken through to the peak of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement. ¡°You¡¯ve actually broken through too!¡± Xiao Fangu, using his Spirit Eyes, discerned Huo Yunjie¡¯s cultivation level, and couldn¡¯t help but clench his fists in resentment, grinding his teeth. He had thought that after a period of arduous cultivation, he would be able to easily crush Huo Yunjie, but to his surprise, the other¡¯s cultivation was still on par with his own! But in the next moment, Xiao Fangu released his clenched fist. ¡°Good, even with the same cultivation level, I am no longer the person I used to be. At tonight¡¯s banquet, I will show you what a true sword is!¡± he said, brimming with confidence. During this period, he had been training diligently, perfecting the secondyer of the ¡°Green Cloud Sword Technique¡± to its pinnacle. Even the Qingyun Sect Master had spoken highly of him,menting that he showed the demeanor of a future sect leader. Therefore, Xiao Fangu believed that in another battle, he could easily dominate Huo Yunjie. ¡°Sword?¡± Upon hearing this, Huo Yunjie had a strange expression on his face. ¡°Yes, sword!¡± Xiao Fangu said coldly, ¡°Soon, I¡¯ll be waiting for you in front of the banquet hall at Fei Peak of the Divine Wind Mountain Range. If you have the courage,e and fight me.¡± Having said that, Xiao Fangu turned to Xi Xinyu and Bai Minglu and said, ¡°Junior sister, senior brother, we should meet with the sect leader first, then head to the banquet hall.¡± The next moment, the group from Qingyun Sect left on their flying swords. ¡°That was truly baffling,¡± Huo Yunjie shook his head. ¡°Are you really going to fight that person just now?¡± Baixue Ding asked with a hint of worry. ¡°I defeated him once, I can defeat him a second time. Moreover, I¡¯d like to test the results of my recent cultivation,¡± Huo Yunjie took out an invitation, ¡°Before we left, the sect leader gave me one of the two invitations, so after I help you with your beginner¡¯s training, we¡¯ll head straight to the banquet hall to wait.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Baixue Ding nodded obediently. N?v(el)B\\jnn The next moment, the two flew low over the streets on their flying swords. As they travelled towards the Divine Wind Mountain Range, Ye Feng opened his eyes to peer down from the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle. He saw a sprawling city extending hundreds of miles on the horizon. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at Divine Wind City,¡± Ye Feng announced. Upon hearing this, the disciples quickly stood up to look, scrutinizing Divine Wind City. A profound sense of historical depth washed over them, giving them the remarkable feeling of walking shoulder-to-shoulder with the ancients. The Iron w Dragon Eagle picked up speed. Before long, they entered the airspace above Divine Wind City, catching the attention of many people below. ¡°How audacious! A mere High-rank Demon Soldier level flying spirit beast dares to fly higher than ten zhang above the city walls. Disciples of the Law Enforcement Team, heed mymand and surround these people,¡± roared a voice suddenly. Suddenly, Ye Feng looked baffled as hundreds of young swordsmen dressed in white came flying in on their swords, encircling the Iron w Dragon Eagle on all sides. These individuals were all at least at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refinement. The young swordsman leading them had reached the peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, on the verge of a breakthrough to the Element Gathering Realm. ¡°Who are you people, daring to break the rules?¡± the leading young swordsman called out from atop his flying sword, pointing at Ye Feng. ¡°Wow!¡± Upon seeing Ye Feng being pointed at, Brother thead immediately stood up, unleashing the aura of a Demon General level, which swept out like a storm, tossing the hundreds of disciples from the Divine Wind Sword Sect into disarray. ¡°A Lower Rank Demon General!¡± The pupils of the leading young swordsman constricted. ¡°My fellow disciples, this is a misunderstanding,¡± suddenly came a gentle and refined voice. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a suave and debonair young man in white approaching on his sword. Ye Feng looked at the neer with surprise. This was an Inner Sect Disciple of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, Ji Wushuang! About half a month ago, it was Ji Wushuang who brought the second invitation to the Misty Sect. ¡°It turns out to be Senior Brother Ji,¡± the leader of the Law Enforcement Team hurriedly bowed with his fists, not daring to show any disrespect. Ye Feng was taken aback by this reaction, silently noting that Ji Wushuang must hold a high status. Ji Wushuang pointed at Ye Feng and introduced him to the crowd, ¡°This is Ye Feng, Sect Master of the Misty Sect, and a guest personally invited by the Sword Child. Show him some respect.¡± Upon hearing this, thew enforcement disciples quickly bowed and said, ¡°So you are the guest of the Sword Child, our apologies for the offense earlier, please forgive us, Sect Master Ye, farewell!¡± After that, the hundreds ofw enforcement disciples hurriedly flew away on their swords. ¡°What was that all about?¡± Ye Feng looked at Ji Wushuang. ¡°Sect Master Ye might not be aware that in Divine Wind City, those in the Qi Refining Realm can only fly below ten meters, and only those in the Element Gathering Realm are allowed to fly at high altitudes, but no higher than the elevation of the Divine Wind Mountain Range. Thew enforcement disciples stopped Sect Master Ye because they saw you flying at high altitudes without being in the Element Gathering Realm, leading to this misunderstanding,¡± exined Ji Wushuang in detail. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng understood. But, he still didn¡¯t understand why thew enforcement disciples seemed so respectful towards Ji Wushuang. However, it wasn¡¯t convenient to ask such a question, and Ye Feng could only change the subject, ¡°It¡¯s nearly dusk, and I need to make haste to your sect for amodations.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you there,¡± said Ji Wushuang. ¡°Thank you,¡± Ye Feng was more than happy to have a guide. Under the guidance of Ji Wushuang, the Iron w Dragon Eagle took flight with vigorous ps of its wings, carrying everyone to the Divine Wind Mountain Range. They settled into a guesthouse named ¡°Feihua Garden.¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, your sect will be staying here for the night. Since it¡¯s about time, please follow me to the banquet hall,¡± Ji Wushuang offered to lead the way. With itsrge frame, the Iron w Dragon Eagle could only crouch in the courtyard, munching on spirit beast feed, while watching everyone slowly walk away. Fei Peak. One of the seventy-two peaks of the Divine Wind Mountain Range, and the location of the banquet hall. At this moment, in front of therge doors of the banquet hall on the Martial Arts Ground, two people confronted each other from a distance. ¡°Bai Minglu, do you dare to spar with me?¡± The speaker was a bushy-browed young man in a ck robe, holding a long halberd in his hand. His cultivation level had reached the peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement. He came from the One-Star Sect, the Star Dragon Sect, and his name was He Ning. The other person was none other than a disciple of the Qingyun Sect, Bai Minglu. ¡°You were defeated by my swordst time. Do you dare to challenge me again, looking for more punishment?¡± Bai Minglu had a de of grass in his mouth, not taking He Ning seriously at all. ¡°Just answer whether you dare or not,¡± He Ning, holding his halberd, called out sternly. ¡°Is there a wager?¡± Bai Minglu asked. ¡°A Lower Grade Consolidating Origin Pill,¡± said He Ning. ¡°Deal!¡± Bai Minglu grinned. He was also preparing to break into the Element Gathering Realm and although he already possessed some Consolidating Origin Pills, such elixirs were always good to have in abundance. Soon, the two stood facing each other, tens of meters apart, under the scrutiny of thousands from various sects. ¡°Bai Minglu, I will use the move ¡®ck Dragon Descent¡¯ to knock you down!¡± He Ning held the halberd with both hands, casting a spell. A ck dragon phantom swirled around him and as he swung the halberd down, the ck dragon suddenly roared and charged toward Bai Minglu in the distance. ¡°Mere child¡¯s y!¡± In his left hand, Bai Minglu held the scabbard while his right hand grasped the hilt. As the ck dragon approached, his eyes narrowed suddenly and he swiftly drew his sword. sh! A bright sword light cut through the air, splitting the ck dragon in two. The sword qi¡¯s force continued unabated, sending He Ning, along with his halberd, flying and crashing down outside the Martial Arts Ground, foaming at the mouth. ¡°Sword Drawing Technique!¡± Disciples from various sects all eximed in amazement. Xiao Fangu and Xi Xinyu looked at each other and smiled simultaneously. With the sword returned to its scabbard, Bai Minglu approached He Ning and extended his hand, ¡°Come on, hand over the Consolidating Origin Pill.¡± ¡°You just wait!¡± He Ning dropped a jade vial and ran off disgracedly, drawing jeers from the disciples of various sects. ¡°Brother, your Sword Drawing Technique is bing more and more skillful,¡± praised Xiao Fangu. ¡°Far from it!¡± Bai Minglu, with the de of grass still in his mouth, appeared nonchnt. Suddenly, he noticed two figures in the distance and squinted his eyes. ¡°Your opponent has arrived.¡± Upon hearing this, Xiao Fangu turned toward the uphill path and saw Huo Yunjie and Baixue Ding walking side by side. Different from when they entered the city, Baixue Ding had changed into the attire of an Inner Sect Disciple of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, and her shoulder-length hair had been tied up, giving her a spirited and valiant appearance. ¡°Strange, this woman is only at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement. How could she be an Inner Sect Disciple?¡± Xiao Fangu was surprised, but he couldn¡¯t be bothered to think too much about it. With a leap, he charged forward, ¡°Huo Yunjie, you finally showed up!¡± His voice immediately drew the attention of the entire crowd. Chapter 169: Xiao Fangu, Who Doubts Life, the Mad Old Man Chapter 169: Xiao Fangu, Who Doubts Life, the Mad Old Man ¡°Oh, looks like there¡¯s a good show about to start!¡± ¡°One side is a disciple from Qingyun Sect, but who¡¯s that with the Divine Wind Sword Sect¡¯s inner sect disciples?¡± ¡°Who cares, just watch the fun.¡± Disciples from various sects all watched with a spectating mentality. Huo Yunjie, hearing Xiao Fangu¡¯s voice, was very speechless. It seemed that after being defeated by him, Xiao Fangu had be obsessed and always wanted another challenge. ¡°Yun Jie, I believe you can win,¡± Baixue Ding clenched her little fist. She had witnessed Huo Yunjie cutting through a river with a single sword strike and knew his strength was formidable; defeating a peer like Xiao Fangu would surely pose no problem. ¡°Junior Sister, you¡¯re walking too fast,¡± a young woman dressed in the Divine Wind Sword Sect¡¯s inner sect disciple attire approached from the downhill path. ¡°Elder Sister Que, I know I was wrong,¡± Baixue Ding quickly apologized to the woman. After joining Divine Wind Sword Sect, Baixue Ding had presented the preparatory inner sect identity token given by Mu Ruxue, sessfully bing an inner sect disciple, and had also received guidance from this inner sect disciple named ¡°Que Ning¡¯an.¡± ¡°Now that you¡¯re an inner sect disciple of our Divine Wind Sword Sect, you must learn to carry yourself with dignity. Walk slowly, look straight ahead, don¡¯t talk nonsense, and act like an immortal who is above worldly concerns, do you understand?¡± Que Ning¡¯an kindly reminded her. ¡°Yes.¡± Baixue Ding nodded and, emting Que Ning¡¯an, maintained a poised anddylike stance. By now, Huo Yunjie had arrived at the Martial Arts Ground, Cold Light Sword slung on his back. ¡°Xiao Fangu, do you find it amusing to challenge me repeatedly?¡± Huo Yunjie didn¡¯t want to fight. After helping Baixue Ding with the beginner formalities, he just wanted to wait in the dining hall for Ye Feng and the others to arrive. ¡°Huo Yunjie, if you¡¯re too scared to fight, just admit defeat,¡± Xiao Fangu said as he drew his newly purchased Spirit Sword with a ¡°ng,¡± formed a sword gesture, and made it hover above his head, ready to strike at any moment. ¡°Then let¡¯s fight!¡± Huo Yunjie, wanting to quickly deal with the bothersome Xiao Fangu, bent at the waist to draw his sword, a starting posture of the Sword Drawing Technique. ¡°Sword Drawing Technique?¡± Bai Minglu¡¯s interest was piqued. Xiao Fangu nced around with the corner of his eye and saw that thousands had gathered around the Martial Arts Ground. Winning would allow him to hold his head high and greatly boost Qingyun Sect¡¯s prestige. With this thought, Xiao Fangu shouted loudly and was the first to strike. ¡°Don¡¯t be reckless!¡± Bai Minglu was about to warn him but it was already toote. If Huo Yunjie really knew the Sword Drawing Technique, Xiao Fangu, striking first, would put himself at a disadvantage. ¡°Qingyun Sword Jue¡¯s Soaring Flying Sword!¡± Xiao Fangu formed the sword gesture and pointed fiercely at Huo Yunjie. The Spirit Sword above his head suddenly chopped down with terrifying power, surrounded by sharp sword light, looking like a giant sword ten meters long, and striking with astonishing speed. Huo Yunjie¡¯s expression was solemn as he began to analyze the power of this strike to prepare for it. Then, he started drawing his sword. ¡°Sword Drawing Technique, seventy percent!¡± Huo Yunjie didn¡¯t strike with full force, only unleashing seventy percent of his power. Yet, even so, the moment the Cold Light Sword left the scabbard, the entire Martial Arts Ground was engulfed by blinding sword light. ¡°Damn, that¡¯s blinding!¡± ¡°Is this the Sword Drawing Technique? It¡¯s more like the Blind-Your-Eyes Sword Technique!¡± Disciples from various sects shielded their eyes with their hands, turning their heads away. ¡°Such a powerful Sword Drawing Technique!¡± Bai Minglu, watching that dazzling sword light, teared up involuntarily from the bright light and the straw he was chewing on fell to the ground in shock. Outside the Martial Arts Ground, several individuals with profound cultivation levels cast surprised nces their way. With a sh of his sword, Huo Yunjie produced a sword light that overshadowed even the sun, and with a ¡°crack,¡± he cut through Xiao Fangu¡¯s Spirit Sword. The momentum unceasingly cleaved off a corner of the dining hall¡¯s eave. ¡°This¡ This!¡± Xiao Fangu looked at his Spirit Sword that had fallen to the ground, broken into two pieces. Pointing at Huo Yunjie, he stammered, unable to speak. ¡°It¡¯s gone, my sword is gone again!¡± Long after, Xiao Fangu knelt on the ground, dazed, staring at the broken sword, his teeth chattering incessantly. The Xuan Ye Flying Sword was gone! The new Spirit Sword he had only used for half a month was also gone! ¡°Such an impressive Sword Drawing Technique!¡± ¡°The Sword Drawing Technique of Bai Minglu from Qingyun Sect is simply trashpared to this.¡± ¡°Now that we¡¯re talking about it, who is this person?¡± After a brief silence, the disciples from various sects watching the show burst into discussion. ¡°Yun Jie really won!¡± Baixue Ding jumped up excitedly, pping for Huo Yunjie like a little child. Que Ning¡¯an nced sideways at Baixue Ding, who brokeposure in a second, her lips twitching. She didn¡¯t understand why the Sword Child would let someone with such vtile emotions as Baixue Ding join the Divine Wind Sword Sect. Wouldn¡¯t that affect the image of the sect? As a disciple from a Two-Star Rank force, Que Ning¡¯an believed they should all be like Jing Jing, maintaining restraint, dignity, and a facade impassible by joy or anger at all times. ¡°Forget it, after all, she¡¯s an outsider and needs time to adapt,¡± Que Ning¡¯an muttered to herself, then frowned as she looked at Huo Yunjie¡¯s upright figure, thinking how impressive this person was. N?v(el)B\\jnn That one sword strike he delivered could probably even block an ordinary Demi-transformed Demon Beast. ¡°No wonder the Misty Sect values the Sword Child so much; they have such a formidable sword dao prodigy. If he were in our Divine Wind Sword Sect, he would definitely receive focused cultivation.¡± As Que Ning¡¯an thought this, she then looked at the eaves Huo Yunjie had sliced with his sword, her breath hitching. ¡°Who destroyed the banquet hall?¡± Just then, a disheveled old man with a wooden staff jumped into the Martial Arts Ground, exuding the oppressive aura of the Element Gathering Realm, as he pointed at the eaves of the banquet hall and loudly demanded an answer. Que Ning¡¯an saw the old man¡¯s face and felt it looked familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before. Everyone looked over and realized the eavestrough had been cut off. To distance themselves from me, they all pointed at the embarrassed Huo Yunjie and said in unison, ¡°He did it!¡± Huo Yunjie immediately had a bad feeling. ¡°Well done!¡± Unexpectedly, the old man actually praised him,ughing loudly, ¡°I¡¯ve long found this banquet hall disagreeable, just blow it up!¡± With those words, the old man unleashed the terrifying pressure of the ninth level of Element Gathering Realm, charged into the banquet hall, and threw everyone inside out. The next moment, countless blinding beams of light burst out from the huge hall, followed by a horrifying tidal wave. Boom! In the shock of all present, the banquet hall that had stood for hundreds of years was blown apart by the elder, copsing into ruins. ¡°This!¡± Everyone was dumbstruck. Que Ning¡¯an suddenly remembered something, and could no longer maintain her dignity, losing color in shock, ¡°This is the previous Great Elder, who went mad from a faulty attempt to advance to the Spirit Sea Realm, and was stripped of his position as Great Elder. Rumors had it that he had been confined by the Sect Master, how did he get out?¡± ¡°The previous Great Elder? No wonder he¡¯s so fierce!¡± Baixue Ding eximed in shock. ¡°Elder Ding, what on earth have you done!¡± Suddenly, a resonant and thunderous voice came from the sky. Everyone looked up to see a white-haired elder standing proudly in the void, his clothes fluttering, looking like an old immortal who had encountered the mortal world. With his hands forming seals, he gathered spiritual energy from all directions, creating a palm print hundreds of meters wide, reaching for the mad elder. ¡°It¡¯s the current Great Elder!¡± Seeing the white-haired elder who made a move, Que Ning¡¯an breathed a sigh of relief. The mad elder, facing the descending palm print, expressionlessly pointed with his wooden staff, and the palm print that could crush a mountain crumbled instantly. The force rebounded, striking the Divine Wind Sword Sect¡¯s Great Elder and making him fly backward, spitting blood from his mouth. This scene shocked the entire field! The Great Elder was a strong man of the ninth level of Element Gathering Realm, yet he couldn¡¯t even block a single hit from the mad elder? ¡°Hahaha!¡± The mad elder soared into the sky and flew into the distance. ¡°Old Demon Ding,e back here!¡± The Great Elder stared furiously in the direction where the mad elder had flown off, about to chase after him but suddenly coughed violently and spat out another mouthful of blood, his face turning abruptly dark, ¡°It¡¯s only been a few years and Old Demon Ding¡¯s strength has increased so much, what¡¯s going on?¡± On the mid-slope of Fei Peak. Ye Feng and the disciples arrived here, just in time to witness the scene of the Great Elder being severely injured by the mad elder, all of them agape and secretly marveling that this guy was much fiercer than the Fanged Mad Pig and the Dual-winged Giant Crocodile. ¡°Elder Ding has gone mad again!¡± Ji Wushuang, who was leading the way, kept twitching at the corner of his eyes as he watched the direction the mad elder flew off to. ¡°Is that really an elder from your Divine Wind Sword Sect?¡± Ye Feng turned back to look at Ji Wushuang, his eyes widened,pletely astonished. The other disciples¡¯ faces were also filled with curiosity, eager to know who the mad elder really was. Chapter 170: The Origin of the Mad Old Man, The Arrival of Long Jiu Chapter 170: The Origin of the Mad Old Man, The Arrival of Long Jiu Ji Wushuang faced the eagerly curious gazes of the crowd and, with a helpless expression, had no choice but to exin. ¡°Elder Ding was the former Great Elder and had already broken through to the ninth peak of the Element Gathering Realm. Moreover, he attempted to advance into the Spirit Sea Realm several times, but all ended in failure, after which, he went mad.¡± Ji Wushuang paused, ¡°A madman, naturally, cannot continue to hold the high and influential position of the Great Elder. Therefore, the Sect Master relieved him of his position as the Great Elder, and the once Second Elder took over.¡± Ye Feng asked, ¡°What happened after that?¡± ¡°After Elder Ding went mad, he was locked up. I remember he never showed up again after that. How he managed to get out now, I have no idea.¡± Ji Wushuang shook his head, his brows furrowed with worry. A madman at the ninth peak of the Element Gathering Realm is very dangerous. After all, a mad cultivator is the most terrifying! You never know when he might sneak up on you and deliver a backstab. Who could guard against that? And with Elder Ding¡¯s strength, if he really wanted to cause havoc, only a few people within a thousand miles, such as the Sect Master and the Supreme Elders who are Spirit Sea Realm experts, could suppress him. Thinking of this, Ji Wushuang grew even more concerned. Originally, if Elder Ding had seeded in his assault on the Spirit Sea Realm, he wouldn¡¯t have fallen into madness, and the Divine Wind Sword Sect would have gained a powerful new Supreme Elder. But the current reality is that Elder Ding has gone mad, and the Sect Master has to assign someone to keep tabs on him, effectively weakening the overall strength of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. Ye Feng looked in the direction where Elder Ding had fled and fell into deep thought. This mad Elder Ding was indeed a massive hidden danger. A momentter, Ye Feng and Ji Wushuang arrived at the Martial Arts Ground and saw both the copsed banquet hall and Xiao Fangu, kneeling on the ground and trembling. ¡°My beloved Spirit Sword!¡± Xiao Fangu, holding the two halves of the broken sword, was so angry that he gritted his teeth. He suddenly stood up, pointed at Huo Yunjie, who was standing with his sword, and rebuked, ¡°You owe me a Spirit Sword!¡± ¡°I thought you were formidable, so I went all out, not expecting you to have made so little progress, which is why I unintentionally destroyed your sword. But if there¡¯s a next time, I suppose I would still go all out.¡± Huo Yunjie said calmly. After spending so much time with Ye Feng, he also learned to be ¡°bad.¡± He had only used seventy percent of his strength, but iming he went all out made it difficult for others to gauge his true power. ¡°Good, very good!¡± Xiao Fangu pointed at Huo Yunjie, too angry to speak. N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Xiao Junior Brother,e back!¡± Bai Minglu pulled a de of grass from the roadside, continued chewing on it, and waved Xiao Fangu over, calling him back. Xi Xinyu, who cared deeply for Xiao Fangu, rushed over first to help him up. ¡°Yun Jie, well done.¡± At that moment, Ye Feng¡¯s voice sounded. Huo Yunjie looked towards the voice and saw that Ye Feng and the others had arrived. He quickly jogged over, smiling as he patted Long Tianxing on the head, and then bowed with sped hands, ¡°Sect Master Uncle, you¡¯ve arrived.¡± ¡°Too bad I arrivedte, only knowing that you defeated Xiao Fangu, without witnessing the entire process myself.¡± Ye Feng nodded slightly and saw Baixue Ding, dressed in the attire of an Inner Sect Disciple of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. ¡°Ji Senior Brother, what brings you here?¡± Que Ning¡¯an saw Ji Wushuang as if a mouse had seen a cat and immediately greeted him with respect. ¡°Ah! It¡¯s Elder Ji Wushuang, the grandson of the Law Enforcement Elder. Quickly, go pay your respects.¡± Two female disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect happened to pass by nearby, quietly discussed, and then came to bow deeply. ¡°Ladies, don¡¯t let me keep you from your duties, carry on!¡± Ji Wushuang didn¡¯t like the fuss and waved them away. Ye Feng raised his eyebrows, musing to himself that Ji Wushuang was actually the grandson of a Law Enforcement Elder, no wonder so many disciples revered him, especially the Law Enforcement Team disciples from earlier, who treated him with utmost respect. Second-generation cultivators, fearsome indeed! Ye Feng thought. ¡°Cough cough!¡± At this moment, a loud cough echoed throughout the venue, carrying a deep True Yuan pressure like a thunderous explosion, instantly catching everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Due to certain reasons, the banquet hall at Fei Peak has copsed, and the banquet cannot be held as scheduled. Please, fellow Daoists, proceed to your amodations to rest. Tomorrow at noon, the formal ceremony for the Sword Child¡¯s ennoblement will take ce.¡± As the voice ended, disciples from various sects brushed off their sleeves and left. ¡°Huo Yunjie, you wait for me!¡± Not far off, Xiao Fangu, holding the broken sword, threatened fiercely. ¡°Junior Brother, let¡¯s go back and train hard. There¡¯s no rush to challenge again once we¡¯ve improved our strength.¡± Xi Xinyu and Bai Minglu nked Xiao Fangu, one on each side, and dragged him away. ¡°You could train for another ten years and still not be a match for Second Senior Brother,¡± Long Tianxing made a goofy face, which infuriated Xiao Fangu to the point where he looked like he wanted to pounce and start a fight. ¡°Stirring up enmity again!¡± Ye Feng pped Long Tianxing on the top of his head. ¡°I¡¯m just stating an established fact,¡± Long Tianxing argued earnestly. Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, grabbed Long Tianxing by the shoulders, and began dragging him down the mountain, saying, ¡°I thought I was going to have a big meal, but now the dining hall is gone, and I have to go out to find food myself, how annoying!¡± ¡°Sect Master Ye, to fulfill the duties of a host, please allow me to treat you all,¡± Ji Wushuang said with a gentle smile. ¡°Then we won¡¯t stand on ceremony,¡± Ye Feng said with concealed delight, readily epting the offer. Divine Wind City, North City Gate. A burly middle-aged man with silver-gray hair and pale blue pupils stepped through the city gates, looking down at thepass in his hand. This man was none other than Long Jiu. ¡°Due south, another hundred and thirty li.¡± Following thepass¡¯s direction, Long Jiu made his way down the street called ¡°Shenbei,¡± heading south. Shenbei Street, Number 1008. This was a luxurious restaurant known as Fengyun, which covered hundreds of acres. It was constantly buzzing with cultivators, and was quite famous in Divine Wind City. In arge dining hall called ¡°He Xiang,¡± Ye Feng, Ji Wushuang, and a dozen others were gathered around arge table, enjoying the unique cuisine of the ce. ¡°All of these are Spirit Dishes!¡± Li Jiaojiao was initially surprised and delighted by the feastid out on the table, but then her expression turned gloomy as she realized the vast gap between herself and other Spirit Chefs. Although she had managed to make Spirit Dishes, that was only because she relied on Divine Vegetables, superior ingredients that could enable anyone who could cook to make Spirit Dishes. But the Spirit Chefs of Fengyun Restaurant were different. They could use ordinary ingredients to cook up Spirit Dishes! Or, they could use a variety of Spirit Dishes to create even higher quality delicious meals. ¡°If I could, I would really like to train here for some time,¡± Li Jiaojiao said, eating a small piece of braised pork with stars in her eyes. ¡°Is this youngdy also a Spirit Chef?¡± a chubby chef in white asked with a smile. As a patron of upper rank, Ji Wushuang would always have the head chef in attendance during meals, ready to address any issues that may arise. ¡°Kind of!¡± Li Jiaojiao replied somewhat bashfully. ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll give you this book!¡± The chubby chef handed her a book titled ¡°The Basic Understanding of Spirit Chefs¡±. The book was a primer for embarking on the journey of a Spirit Chef, priced at fifty lower-grade Spirit Stones. It wasn¡¯t expensive for the chubby chef, but if it garnered the goodwill of Li Jiaojiao and even Ji Wushuang, it would be a bargain. ¡°Thank you, uncle!¡± Li Jiaojiao received the book and quickly expressed her thanks. The chubby chef¡¯s face stiffened. I¡¯m only thirty years old; I just look older. Why does everyone call me uncle¡ªnine out of ten people I meet? The chubby chefined internally. Ji Wushuang nced at the chef and said with a smile, ¡°Much appreciated!¡± Hearing this, the chubby chef was inwardly delighted. Ji Wushuang was the grandson of the Law Enforcement Elder, and even the City Lord of Divine Wind City would smile upon seeing him. Securing his thanks would make matters much easier in the future. Afterward, the group continued eating and chatting. Half an incense stickter. Long Jiu arrived at Fengyun Restaurant, pushed open the doors to the He Xiang banquet hall following the sensation of the bloodline aura, and immediatelyid eyes upon Long Tianxing, with the silver hair and blue pupils. Joy surged in his eyes. ¡°Such pure blood of the Dragon¡¯s Descendant!¡± Long Jiu couldn¡¯t help but exim. Chapter 171 - 171 Dragon’s Descendant Bloodline, The Mystery of One’s Background Chapter 171: Dragon¡¯s Descendant Bloodline, The Mystery of One¡¯s Background ¡°Follow me.¡± Long Jiu leapt up andnded behind Long Tianxing, cing a hand on his shoulder, intending to take him away from Fengyun Restaurant. ¡°Stop, do not touch my disciple!¡± Ye Feng suddenly shouted. Bang! The full force of Heroic Spirit Power erupted, and Long Jiu was instantly sent flying backward, turning to look at Ye Feng with a condensed gaze. He couldn¡¯t understand how a mortal could wield such formidable power. However, Long Jiu, as a cultivator in the fourthyer of the Element Gathering Realm, was not afraid of Ye Feng. He was only repelled because he was careless, having thought there were no cultivators of the Element Gathering Realm present and had not dodged. But once he got serious, Long Jiu did not fear Ye Feng. Ye Feng, noticing Long Jiu being struck and sent flying, was secretly delighted, ¡°With the surge in Prestige Points, I¡¯m gaining more and more Heroic Spirit Power. Now, just with the power of the Heroic Spirits alone, I can exert the strength of the secondyer¡¯s peak of the Element Gathering Realm. Not bad at all!¡± Nevertheless, after sensing Long Jiu¡¯s fourthyer Element Gathering Realm aura, Ye Feng still looked a bit solemn and asked in a deep voice, ¡°Who are you, and why are youying hands on my disciple?¡± Long Jiu did not answer. Ji Wushuang stood up and said, ¡°I am Ji Wushuang of Divine Wind Sword Sect, currently entertaining guests from the Misty Sect. Your rash actions, don¡¯t you think they are too excessive?¡± Long Jiu looked at Ji Wushuang with surprise. Although the young man before him was only at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, who could be killed with just a p, Long Jiu felt inexplicably fearful when looking at Ji Wushuang. It seemed that Ji Wushuang harbored some dangerous methods. ¡°Look, this person resembles Junior Brother Long. Could he be his father?¡± ¡°How is that possible, they only look simr in hair color and pupil color, their facial features are quite different!¡± The disciples noticed Long Jiu¡¯s appearance. Long Tianxing suddenly stood up, his eyes widened in shock as he trembled, ¡°You¡ Are you my father?¡± Finding his father had always been one of Long Tianxing¡¯s motivations in his cultivation. Now, seeing someone who looked somewhat like him in Long Jiu, he felt as if he had seen his own father, and he was overwhelmed with excitement. ¡°My name is Long Jiu, I am of the same n as you, but I am not your father.¡± Long Jiu shook his head, his expression a bit sad. He didn¡¯t even have a woman, let alone a son. ¡°Then do you know who my father is?¡± Long Tianxing moved closer to Long Jiu, eyes filled with curiosity. Long Jiu nced around and shook his head, saying, ¡°The affairs of our n cannot be known to those outside. If you want to know the origin of your lineage, follow me.¡± Long Tianxing immediately pointed to those present and introduced, ¡°This is our Sect Leader, and these are all fellow disciples, not outsiders.¡± Long Jiu still shook his head. At this moment, Ye Feng spoke, ¡°Without stating your identity and origin, I cannot allow you to take him away. In case Tian Xing encounters any mishap, how shall I exin it to his mother?¡± Long Jiu¡¯s gaze sharpened as he spoke to Long Tianxing, ¡°So your mother is still alive, no wonder I couldn¡¯t sense the bloodline¡¯s presence in you before.¡± Hearing this, everyone was confused. What does Long Tianxing¡¯s mother being alive have to do with sensing his bloodline presence? Only Ye Feng appeared thoughtful. Previously, Long Zhenchuan had told him to try and keep Long Tianxing within a three-hundred-mile radius of Whitefloat City. Now that Long Jiu mentioned the survival of Long Tianxing¡¯s mother being linked to the sensing of the bloodline, could it mean that once Long Tianxing left his mother¡¯s three-hundred-mile vicinity, people like Long Jiu would sense his bloodline? Ye Feng fell deep into thought. Then, Long Jiu said again to Long Tianxing, ¡°Don¡¯t you want to know about your father¡¯s background? Or rather, don¡¯t you wish to save him?¡± Thetter part of the sentence caused a jolt in Long Tianxing¡¯s heart, and he clenched his fists as he asked, ¡°What¡¯s happened to my father?¡± ¡°All I can tell you is that he is still alive, but it will be very difficult to see him. If youe with me, there might be a chance to save him.¡± Long Jiu was growing impatient and was considering forcefully taking Long Tianxing away. ¡°Under these uncertain conditions, as Sect Leader, I will not let you take him away.¡± Ye Feng stood up, his tone firm and resolute. As the Sect Leader, he had to take responsibility for his disciple. If something untoward happened to Long Tianxing and he never returned, how would he face Long Zhenchuan? ¡°The whereabouts of the younger generation of my n are not yours to manage!¡± Long Jiu could no longer hold back and finally made his move. A hurricane struck, instantly enveloping Long Tianxing and sucking him towards Long Jiu. ¡°Sect Master, save me!¡± Long Tianxing shouted in panic. Ye Feng summoned the Mini Banana Palm Fan and gave it a forceful wave. A wind of magic-breaking unfurled, calming the hurricane that had wrapped Long Tianxing. ¡°Dare to obstruct the great n of my n, don¡¯t me me for taking action!¡± Long Jiu¡¯s face was cold as ice. His body flickered, and a reddish-gold light shadow appeared behind him. His speed surged, reaching Long Tianxing¡¯s side in an instant, grabbing his shoulder, ready to leave. ¡°How audacious! To snatch someone before my very eyes.¡± Ji Wushuang¡¯s face, having been ignored several times, turned frosty. She took out a Messenger Paper Crane, ready to call the Law Enforcement Team. Whoosh! Ye Feng suddenly elerated, stirring up a fierce wind that even blew the Messenger Paper Crane away. Then, under the shocked gazes of Ji Wushuang and the others, Ye Feng instantly crossed dozens of meters, throwing a punch at Long Jiu¡¯s chest, sending him flying and smashing a person-shaped hole in the ceiling. ¡°Sorry about that, I¡¯ll pay for the ceiling when the billes.¡± Ye Feng retracted his fist, apologizing to the fat chef with a stunned look with a smile. Ji Wushuang and Que Ning¡¯an watched Ye Feng, unable to imagine he could deliver such a powerful punch, one that even Long Jiu at the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm couldn¡¯t withstand. High in the sky. Long Jiu spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. He had never expected Ye Feng to be this strong. Just with the power of that one punch, Ye Feng was no less proficient than him, who was at the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm. If they were to spar face-to-face, Long Jiu believed he could evenly match Ye Feng, but it was his negligence that led to the injury from that punch. ¡°No good, I must retreat!¡± Long Jiu didn¡¯t dare to linger and immediately left the ce. ¡°Sect Master, it seems he has left.¡± Long Tianxing could sense Long Jiu¡¯s aura fading until it was barely perceptible, which probably meant he had fled the scene. ¡°Mm.¡± Ye Feng nodded. After Long Jiu¡¯smotion, the people present lost their appetite for food, and the shopping n that was set was thus abandoned. After they were full and quenched, Ye Feng took his disciples back to Feihua Garden. ¡°Sect Master Ye, this ce is within the range of our Divine Wind Sword Sect¡¯s mountain gate. That person shouldn¡¯t dare to show up, but we can¡¯t guarantee he won¡¯t sneak into Divine Wind City,¡± Ji Wushuang said, standing outside Feihua Garden, giving Ye Feng a sped-hand salute. The implication in Ji Wushuang¡¯s words was clear. Long Jiu wouldn¡¯t dare to barge into the Divine Wind Sword Sect to capture someone, but once they left the Divine Wind Mountain Range, they needed to be more vignt. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take good care of my disciples.¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°Then I shall take my leave, and we¡¯ll meet again at the Sword Child ceremony tomorrow.¡± Having said that, Ji Wushuang turned and left. After flying past several mountain peaks, Ji Wushuang arrived at the base of the Law Enforcement Team. Enforcement Peak. A beautiful young woman dressed in a yellow dress, her face veiled, stood in the Enforcement Hall. She stood with her hands behind her back, gazing at the bright moon above, with four maids wearing jade ques inscribed with ¡°Divine Wind Sword Sect¡± standing behind her. ¡°Disciple Ji Wushuang greets the Peak Master.¡± Ji Wushuang bowed respectfully to Mu Ruxue. Every Sword Child, before officially taking over as Sect Master, held another important position. Peak Master of Enforcement Peak! Although Mu Ruxue¡¯s cultivation level was far below that of the few Law Enforcement Elders of Enforcement Peak, her status was above that of ordinary Inner Sect Elders, second only to the Supreme Elder, Sect Master, Deputy Sect Master, and Great Elders. N?v(el)B\\jnn One could say that the entire Enforcement Peak was Mu Ruxue¡¯s. All the elders and disciples of Enforcement Peak were at Mu Ruxue¡¯smand. ¡°How are the arrangements going?¡± Mu Ruxue did not turn around, her voice as cold as ever. Ji Wushuang quickly replied, ¡°Rest assured, Peak Master, everything has been arranged properly.¡± ¡°Good, that¡¯s good to hear,¡± Mu Ruxue nodded slightly, ¡°Although the Misty Sect¡¯s power is still weak now, they have good potential. Try to foster good rtions with them, as they will be an important force for us in the future.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Ji Wushuang nodded but did not leave. ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Mu Ruxue turned around, her veil fluttering and her dress floating, like a dancing immortal. Ji Wushuang recalled Long Jiu and Long Tianxing and pondered whether to report the evening¡¯s events. Chapter 172 - 172 The Legend of the Dragonfolk Clan, Night Talk about Long Jiu Chapter 172: The Legend of the Dragonfolk n, Night Talk about Long Jiu ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, you may go now,¡± Mu Ruxue said lightly, waving her sleeve. ¡°Reporting to Peak Master, your disciple still has matters to discuss.¡± Ji Wushuang ultimately decided to speak up about the issue. He believed that Long Tianxing¡¯s family power was not simple, and if he could win them over, it would be a great help to Mu Ruxue. ¡°Speak,¡± Mu Ruxuemanded, seated upon the Peak Master¡¯s throne. Ji Wushuang bowed slightly, not daring to meet Mu Ruxue¡¯s eyes, and said: ¡°There is a disciple in the Misty Sect with silver hair and blue eyes, named Long Tianxing. Tonight, during a banquet at Fengyun Restaurant in honor of Sect Master Ye and his entourage, a man iming to be ¡®Long Jiu¡¯¡ªa strong Element Gathering Realm Fourth Layer practitioner¡ªburst into the dining hall. He wanted to take Long Tianxing away and said some strange things, like¡¡± Ji Wushuang ryed the incident exactly as it happened, naturally including key phrases like ¡°bloodline¡± and ¡°our n¡¯s grand n.¡± Mu Ruxue listened to Ji Wushuang¡¯s ount, understanding the ins and outs of the situation. ¡°It seems I was not mistaken; Long Tianxing truly has the heritage of the Dragonfolk n,¡± Mu Ruxue said gravely after a long pause. During Mu Ruxue¡¯sst visit to the Misty Sect, she had noted Long Tianxing¡¯s appearance, which she found odd. After returning to the Sect, she consulted the Scripture Pavilion and deduced Long Tianxing¡¯s origin. The four maids and Ji Wushuang were hearing the term ¡°Dragonfolk n¡± for the first time and their faces were filled with astonishment. Mu Ruxue stood up and walked to the door, looking down at Divine Wind City below, where the lights were bright, and asked, ¡°Have you ever heard of Cave Heaven Worlds?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Ji Wushuang nodded. As the grandson of a Law Enforcement Elder and an outstanding member among all the Qi Refining Realm disciples, Ji Wushuang had not only heard of them but had also spent time cultivating in a Medium-Sized Cave Heaven World owned by the Divine Wind Sword Sect. ¡°Rumor has it that the Dragonfolk n controls the gateway to an ancient Large-Scale Cave Heaven World, which is of great significance,¡± revealed Mu Ruxue, sharing a startling piece of information. Cave Heaven Worldse in micro, minor, medium,rge¡ Even the mighty Divine Wind Sword Sect only possesses a medium-sized one, which covers more than a dozen square miles and includes mountains, rivers,kes, and various creatures, along with several minor spirit veins, abundant with spiritual energy¡ªa true cultivation paradise. Arge one would be at least a hundred square miles in size. Moreover, it is very possible for ancient medicinal herbs to grow in an ancient Large-Scale Cave Heaven World, consuming even a bit of which could significantly increase one¡¯s cultivation level. Realizing he had stumbled upon a tremendous secret, Ji Wushuang found his breathing bing more rapid. ¡°Does that mean if we go to the Dragonfolk n, we might be able to enter that ancient Large-Scale Cave Heaven World?¡± a maid interjected, her pretty face full of yearning. ¡°The Dragonfolk are a reclusive and powerful n, and it would be difficult to locate them,¡± Mu Ruxue shook her head. Then, another maid suggested, ¡°Sword Child, we could use Long Tianxing to find the Dragonfolk and then take the opportunity to enter the Large-Scale Cave Heaven World to look for precious ancient spiritual medicine.¡± ¡°You¡¯re being too optimistic! The Dragonfolk may be few in number, but they are deeply entrenched and not weaker than our Divine Wind Sword Sect. This approach would only offend them,¡± Mu Ruxue said, her expression showing her displeasure. After being rebuked, the maid quickly lowered her head. Mu Ruxue withdrew her gaze and added, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the Dragonfolk¡¯s mission to guard that Large-Scale Cave Heaven World and stay out of external strife, the Mystique Kingdom would certainly have a ce for them. Even our Divine Wind Sword Sect may not be a match for the Dragonfolk.¡± ¡°Then, where did the Dragonfolke from?¡± Ji Wushuang was curious. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Legend has it that the oldest ancestor of the Dragonfolk was just amon man whoter received Divine Dragon Blood, underwent an unimaginable transformation, and was revered as the ¡®Son of the Dragon God.¡¯ From then on, they renamed themselves the Dragonfolk n, also known as the Dragon Child n, possessing the powerful bloodline of a Dragon¡¯s Descendant,¡± Mu Ruxue exined. After thinking for a moment, Ji Wushuang asked, ¡°Peak Master, what should we do then?¡± Mu Ruxue gazed out at the profound night sky beyond the door and fell silent for a short while. ¡°Long Tianxing¡¯s silver hair is without a hint of impurity, and his pair of blue eyes is immacte, which means his bloodline is extremely pure. He will be taken back to the ancestralnds of the Dragonfolk sooner orter. We cannot stop this. We can only try to forge a good rtionship with him, and maybe we will get a chance to enter that ancient Large-Scale Cave Heaven World in the future.¡± A concerned maid asked, ¡°What if someone else learns of Long Tianxing¡¯s identity and kidnaps him, what then?¡± ¡°Whoever dares to do that would be making an enemy of the Dragonfolk and would be on a path to certain death,¡± Mu Ruxue¡¯s voice was cold, ¡°Alright, the night is deep, and I should rest.¡± ¡°We shall take our leave!¡± Ji Wushuang and the four maids exited the Enforcement Hall. Divine Wind City. Within arge estate. Long Jiu sat cross-legged on the grass, healing his wounds. By now, his injuries had healed, and he looked up at the Divine Wind Mountain Range. ¡°The sect that holds the Dragon¡¯s Descendant Bloodline isn¡¯t too bad, with a very partial Sect Leader, even if he was a bit heavy-handed.¡± Long Jiu rubbed his chest. If it weren¡¯t for his own trace of Dragon¡¯s Descendant Bloodline, giving him a robust physique, a regr practitioner in the Fourth Layer of the Element Gathering Realm would have been seriously injured by that punch, if not worse. ¡°However, the significance of the Dragon¡¯s Descendant Bloodline is too great. He must be brought back.¡± Long Jiu prepared to sneak into the Divine Wind Sword Sect. Yet, as Long Jiu just rose into the air, he discovered Ye Feng lying on a banana leaf, looking over with a smile on his face. As for Long Tianxing, he was standing right next to Ye Feng at the moment. A thump went through Long Jiu¡¯s heart, unable to understand how Ye Feng had found this ce. ¡°Let¡¯s talk,¡± Ye Feng said. Tonight, neither Ye Feng nor Long Tianxing could sleep. The two left Feihua Garden in a rare moment of ord. Following the bloodline¡¯s resonance, Long Tianxing led Ye Feng to the vicinity, waiting for Long Jiu to appear. ¡°Fine, follow me.¡± Long Jiu flew towards the outskirts of the city. ¡°Sect Leader, are you really going to go?¡± Long Tianxing, standing next to Ye Feng, seemed very nervous. ¡°It¡¯s better to solve the problem sooner rather thanter, rather than letting this person keep thinking about you. But don¡¯t worry, with me here, you should be fine,¡± Ye Feng grabbed Long Tianxing and followed. Half an incense stickter. In a deserted valley. Ye Feng and Long Tianxing stood side by side, looking at Long Jiu five meters away. ¡°Come back with me to the n,¡± Long Jiu got straight to the point. ¡°First, tell me about my father. Assure me he¡¯s still alive, and then I will go with you; otherwise¡ forget it!¡± Long Tianxing shook his head resolutely, his fists tightly clenched, ¡°Also, I want to know why he was so cold-blooded as to abandon our mother and child like that!¡± Toward the end, Long Tianxing¡¯s tone was filled with much dissatisfaction and even anger! ¡°I knew you would ask that, but to be honest, I don¡¯t even know who your father is. However, since there aren¡¯t many people here, you might as well take a look for yourself,¡± Long Jiu said as he opened his Storage Bracelet and took out more than a hundred jade pendants of various shapes and colors, ¡°One of these jade pendants must have belonged to your father. Have a look for yourself!¡± Long Tianxing looked at these pendants, sensing a thread of familiar energy, and hurriedly took out a strangely shaped jade pendant from around his waist. It looked like a star but was broken in half, leaving only one piece. Long Tianxingpared the jade pendant in his hand against the hundred-plus pieces that Long Jiu had, and eventually found the other half, sessfully piecing together aplete star-shaped jade pendant. ¡°Found it!¡± ¡°I¡¯m overjoyed,¡± Long Tianxing said, ¡°My mother told me that this jade pendant was left by my father, one half was given to me, and the other half stayed with him.¡± Long Jiu looked at the jade pendant, surprised, ¡°So it¡¯s the son of Long Yuanqing, no wonder your Dragonfolk bloodline is so pure. It¡¯s a pity that you haven¡¯t entered the Dragon Blood Pool to awaken yet.¡± ¡°Yes, my father is called Long Yuanqing!¡± Long Tianxing said excitedly. ¡°How did you know?¡± Ye Feng was taken aback. Long Tianxing quickly exined, ¡°My mother often mentioned ¡®Yuanqing, don¡¯t go¡¯ and ¡®Yuanqing, you¡¯re so handsome¡¯ in her dreams, so I think that¡¯s my father¡¯s name, Long Yuanqing.¡± Hearing this, Ye Feng¡¯s expression was inexplicable. ¡°Your father, Yuanqing, was the pride of our n, awakening his bloodline at the age of fifteen with a supreme grade, and advanced to the firstyer of the Element Gathering Realm at neen. At twenty, he led a war team to battle in the Cave Heaven World, heroic and invincible. Unfortunately, he never returned after setting out at the age of thirty-three¡¡± Long Jiu sighed deeply. ¡°Is he dead? No, you clearly said before that he was alive, you liar!¡± Long Tianxing grabbed Long Jiu¡¯s cor in excitement, trying to lift him, but he found himself too short. Even on tiptoe, he could only grasp Long Jiu¡¯s cor and couldn¡¯t lift him. ¡°Ptui! Who said Yuanqing is dead? The war team is just trapped in the Cave Heaven World, unable to get out, urgently needing the pure Dragonfolk bloodline to open the passage so they can return,¡± Long Jiu red in anger, chiding. ¡°So, you need Tianxing¡¯s bloodline to open that so-called passage?¡± Ye Feng, having figured out the whole story, slightly furrowed his brows and said. Chapter 173: Reaching a Consensus, Sword Child’s Ennoblement Ceremony Chapter 173: Reaching a Consensus, Sword Child¡¯s Ennoblement Ceremony ¡°Yes!¡± Long Jiu nodded. ¡°Would opening the passage pose any danger to Tian Xing?¡± Ye Feng was very concerned about his disciple¡¯s safety. ¡°There will be no harm whatsoever.¡± Long Jiu said earnestly. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, after the ceremony of the Sword Child¡¯s promotion, I will apany Tian Xing to go with you.¡± Ye Feng had promised Long Zhenchuan and Long Yuxin to take good care of Long Tianxing and not let him take risks alone. Of course, the most important point was that Ye Feng himself also wanted to visit the Dragonfolk n. ¡°No! As an outsider, it¡¯s already crossing the line that you know these secrets, and you even want to visit our Dragonfolk ancestralnd. That¡¯s delusional.¡± Long Jiu immediately refused. ¡°If Sect Master won¡¯t go, neither will I.¡± Long Tianxing immediately made his stance clear. He was just a sevenyer Qi Refinement Cultivator now. If he ran off with Long Jiu and the other party harbored ill intentions, he was sure to be finished. Hearing this, Long Jiu frowned. If it were anyone else, he would have definitely refused. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om But the problem was that Long Tianxing was the son of Long Yuanqing, who possessed supreme-grade bloodline, and Long Yuanqing was the next n Leader preordained by the Great Elder. He couldn¡¯t afford to offend this family. Moreover, as long as Long Tianxing entered the Dragon Blood Pool and awakened his bloodline, it would certainly be of supreme grade. And unlocking the passage just happened to require a supreme-grade bloodline! ¡°This is a major matter, I need to consult the Great Elder.¡± Even though he knew that Long Tianxing¡¯s bloodline grade was not low, Long Jiu did not dare to recklessly bring an outsider back to the n lest he expose the exact location of the Dragonfolk ancestralnd. ¡°Please do as you need to.¡± Ye Feng agreed. Long Jiu nodded, took out a golden paper crane, blew a breath of spiritual energy into it, and the paper crane ¡°whooshed¡± and flew out, covering a kilometer in an instant, reaching its utmost speed. After the time it would take an incense stick to burn. The golden paper crane flew back. Long Jiu caught the paper crane and showed a look of surprise. ¡°The Great Elder actually agreed¡ however, you must head to the Dragonfolk within seven days. This is a messenger paper crane, contact me before you depart.¡± Long Jiu was surprised, he did not expect the Great Elder to agree to let Ye Feng, an outsider, enter their ancestralnd, but as a mere ordinary elder, he didn¡¯t dare to meddle too much, so he handed a silver paper crane to Ye Feng. ¡°After thepletion of the Sword Child¡¯s promotion ceremony, we will surely make our way there.¡± Ye Feng put away the silver paper crane and made the promise. ¡°Let¡¯s hope so!¡± Having sessfullypleted his mission, Long Jiu stepped onto a patch of golden light and disappeared into the night. ¡°Problem solved, let¡¯s go back to sleep.¡± Ye Feng grabbed Long Tianxing and they both returned to their chamber in the Feihua Garden, without any of the other disciples noticing. The next morning. The disciples got up early and sat cross-legged on the meditation cushions in the courtyard to cultivate. Li Jiaojiao flipped through ¡°The Basic Understanding of Spirit Chefs¡±, discovering many profound insights and eximed: ¡°It turns out, to make higher-grade Spirit Dishes, you only need the simplest cooking methods at first, followed by absorbing the spiritual energy of the Spirit Chef themselves to enhance the dishes, eventually creating Spirit Dishes that are far more valuable than their ingredients!¡± ¡°The path of Spirit Chefs is divided into five star levels, and above a five-star Spirit Chef, there are even more formidable Chef Gods!¡± Li Jiaojiao seemed to have opened the door to a new world,pletely engrossed. ¡°Jia Xi, now that you¡¯ve broken through to the fifthyer of Body Refinement, what training should you undertake to break through to the sixthyer? Do you still need to temper your body under the waterfall?¡± Shi Lei curiously asked. Qiao Jiaxi nodded, ¡°Much the same, next I still need to practice ¡°Divine Fist¡±. Once my vigor quadruples, I¡¯ll rigorously practice an external application method called ¡°Sword of Qi and Blood¡± to improve my mastery over controlling vigor before I can breakthrough to the sixthyer of Body Refinement.¡± ¡°So the subsequent process is thatplicated!¡± The disciples felt it was quite astounding. Ye Feng listened to everyone¡¯s conversation and remained silent. It was true that Qiao Jiaxi faced several obstacles to advancing to the sixthyer of Body Refinement, but it should not take too much time, maybe half a month at most. As for Dog Er Ha and Little White Fox and other Spiritual Beasts, they should also be able to breakthrough to the High-rank Demon Soldier Level within half a month. In this case, the second phase of the Sect Master¡¯s mission could then bepleted. Time flew, and it was soon nearing noon. Ji Wushuang arrived at the gate of Feihua Garden and bowed, ¡°Sect Master Ye, the hour is upon us. The other major sects have gradually started heading to the ceremony venue, please follow me.¡± ¡°Thank you for leading the way.¡± Ye Feng followed with his disciples trailing behind. They were all curious about what a grand asion the Sword Child¡¯s promotion ceremony of a Two-Star Rank force would be like. In front of the Sect Master¡¯s Grand Hall of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. A massive square made of blue bricksy here, surrounded by one hundred and twenty-eight stone pirs a hundred meters tall engraved with dragon patterns, inscribed with many array patterns. The whole square was integrated as one, impervious to damage even by those in the Element Gathering Realm. At this moment, nearly ten thousand round tables were arranged in the venue! The hundred thousand disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect were already present, having taken their seats. Being guests, the cultivators from various sects were seated at the one thousand round tables at the front, closer to the magnificent Sect Master¡¯s Grand Hall. Ye Feng looked at the spirit dishes neatly arranged on the table and couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue in amazement. ¡°Thousands of tables of dishes, this must have consumed a huge amount of Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°Could it be hundreds of thousands, or even a million?¡± ¡°No matter how much it was, it showcases the profound foundation of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, truly befitting of one of the few Two-Star Rank powers in the Southern River Basin.¡± Ye Feng marveled inwardly, involuntarily swallowing his saliva. ¡°So many cultivators around, but it¡¯s a pity that I barely recognize anyone,¡± Shi Lei sat in his seat, looking around and realizing that at least hundreds of sects were gathered here, with a few being Star-Level Sects and most being High Ranked Sects. ¡°The people from Yunhua Sect have also arrived, but they are seated quite far from us¡ Second senior brother, look, Lin Yuyan has alsoe, she¡¯s staring straight at you!¡± Li Jiaojiao said, pointing to a table hundreds of meters away. Huo Yunjie looked over and met Lin Yuyan¡¯s gaze, gave a nod in acknowledgment, then continued sipping his tea. ¡°Divine Wind Sword Sect is a very ancient Two-Star power with a profound foundation and widespread connections, even having guests from the County King¡¯s Mansion,¡± murmured Mo Ying at this moment. Ye Feng followed the direction Mo Ying pointed and saw at the forefront a table with several figures who had profound auras, all being high-level cultivators of the Element Gathering Realm. However, these cultivators were all showing the utmost respect for a masked woman, attracting the attention and spection of many. ¡°It¡¯s the auspicious time, may I invite the Sword Child!¡± Suddenly, a loud voice rang out, announced by the current Great Elder. The voice spread across hundreds of miles, and even the people in Divine Wind City could hear it clearly. The next moment, five figures in ornate attire emerged from the Sect Master¡¯s Grand Hall. The leader amongst them was none other than Mu Ruxue! The other four were her maids, each holding a jade tablet inscribed with words, exuding a noble aura, making the leading Mu Ruxue appear like an ethereal fairy. Buzz! Dazzling radiance descended from the sky, shining upon Mu Ruxue, creating spectacr images of a phoenix hairpin, vibrant flowers, spiritual objects, and countless Spirit Butterflies rotating around her, lighting up the ce with their brilliance, extremely dazzling. ¡°How miraculous!¡± The guests looked up and eximed in admiration. ¡°This is the Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect casting spells, demonstrating the might of a Spirit Sea Realm Expert, and also an indispensable part of the Sword Child¡¯s investiture ceremony,¡± exined someone in a low voice, describing the proceedings. Ye Feng watched wide-eyed, taking mental notes. He felt that once the Misty Sect developed to a certain stage, they could follow suit. At this moment, the current Great Elder of the Divine Wind Sword Sect appeared, standing ten yards away from Mu Ruxue, and continued in a loud voice, ¡°The Sect Master will now confer the sword andplete the investiture ceremony!¡± As his voice rang out, the entire venue was abuzz with excitement. ¡°The Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect is about to appear!¡± ¡°This is my first time seeing a Spirit Sea Realm Expert; I¡¯ll be able to boast about this for three years when I get back!¡± The people from various major sects all widened their eyes. Whoosh! Countless petals glowing with spiritual energy fell from the sky, each containing powerful sword intent. Immediately after, a splendid light descended, transforming into a robust man emanating endless sword light all over his body. He stood with his back to the crowd, his aura as vast as the sea, unending, holding a sword that dazzled with divine light. ¡°Salute to the Sect Master!¡± A hundred thousand disciples of Divine Wind Sword Sect stood up to salute in unison, creating a thunderous sound that echoed to the heavens. Mu Ruxue advanced three steps, knelt on the ground, raised both hands, and made the gesture of receiving the sword. ¡°This sword, named ¡®Divine Wind,¡¯ is the ancestral Spirit Sword of our Divine Wind Sword Sect, of Supreme Grade, symbolizing the ultimate status and glory. Today, I bestow this sword upon you; do not let down the expectations of the hundred thousand disciples of our sect,¡± dered the Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect. His voice carried an intangible pressure. Hearing this, Ye Feng felt as though the air around him had be stagnant, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel insignificant, marveling at the powerful strength of the Spirit Sea Realm. ¡°I shall certainly live up to everyone¡¯s expectations,¡± Mu Ruxue raised her head, revealing her stunning visage, and received the incredibly heavy Divine Wind Sword with both hands, officially bing the Sword Child of the Divine Wind Sword Sect. The next moment, the Sect Master of Divine Wind Sword Sect soared into the sky and disappeared. The overwhelming pressure of the endless sword intent dissipated then and there. ¡°The investiture ceremony of the Sword Child is officially concluded. Let us congratte Mu Ruxue on bing the new Sword Child of our Divine Wind Sword Sect, who will, in the future, break through to the Spirit Sea Realm or take over as the Sect Master when the current one retires,¡± announced the Great Elder as he stepped forward, his voice carrying swiftly throughout the city. Apuse erupted at the venue, thunderous like roaring thunder. ¡°Next, we proceed with the customary challenge. The Sword Child must ept at least one challenge to showcase the supreme elegance of the Sword Child,¡± said the Great Elder before stepping aside. Upon hearing this, Mu Ruxue¡¯s gaze became increasingly sharp. She positioned the Divine Wind Sword behind her, waiting for the challenger to step forward. ¡°In a sect asrge as ours, aside from me, who else is worthy to challenge you?¡± A calm yet domineering voice suddenly rang out amidst the crowd. Chapter 174 - 174 Challenge, The Terrible Sword Child, The Commandery Princess of County King City Chapter 174: Challenge, The Terrible Sword Child, The Commandery Princess of County King City Under the watchful gaze of countless onlookers, a young man in a white robe levitated into the air. Clothed in fluttering robes, he emitted a piercing and vast sword momentum, like a treasured sword that had left its sheath, capable of slicing through the heavens and splitting the earth. ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± Huo Yunjie eximed. ¡°Who is this?¡± Ye Feng asked. ¡°Bai Chunfeng, the top named True Disciple of Divine Wind Sword Sect! When we entered the city, I caught a glimpse of him. I heard that he oncepeted with Mu Ruxue for the position of Sword Child, a prodigy indeed,¡± Huo Yunjie exined in a low voice. Upon entering the city, he had personally witnessed Bai Chunfeng sitting atop the Golden Crowned Azure Bird, exuding an imposing aura. ¡°Then this will be quite a show,¡± Ye Feng¡¯s eyes lit up, highly interested in this battle, ¡°Both Mu Ruxue and Bai Chunfeng are prodigies of the Element Gathering Realm. Their sh is bound to be spectacr.¡± After arriving in Divine Wind City, Ye Feng had heard so much about Mu Ruxue being a once-in-a-millennium prodigy with prospects of reaching the Divine Origin Realm that his ears were nearly calloused from it. Now that he could witness the battle with his own eyes, he naturally focused his entire attention. At that moment, Mu Ruxue rose into the air and nodded, saying, ¡°This Sword Child epts your challenge.¡± ¡°Thank you, Sword Child,¡± Bai Chunfeng bowed with his hands together. In the past, both he and Mu Ruxue had been True Disciples, with nearly simr status. But now things were different. Having received the Divine Wind Sword, Mu Ruxue had formally be a revered Sword Child, as well as the Peak Master of Enforcement Peak, holding a status higher than that of amon Inner Sect Elder. In contrast, Bai Chunfeng was still just a True Disciple, on par with an Outer Sect Elder, nowhere near Mu Ruxue¡¯s stature. N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°This battle, I suppose, shall be myst challenge to you¡ After all, from now on, our disparity will only grow wider,¡± Bai Chunfeng said with a sense of helplessness and even bitterness. After bing the Sword Child, Mu Ruxue was sure to receive preferential ess to the sect¡¯s resources for cultivation. Already a prodigy, her advancement in cultivation level would undoubtedly be exceptionally fast. ¡°Junior Brother, don¡¯t feel burdened. I will let you make three moves, for the first three, I will only defend,¡± Mu Ruxue said in a cold yet confident voice as she ascended higher into the sky. ¡°Alright!¡± Bai Chunfeng took a deep breath, starting to condense the sword momentum around him. ¡°As expected of the foremost True Disciple of the Divine Wind Sword Sect, so young yet already at the secondyer of the Element Gathering Realm¡ªit¡¯s truly terrifying!¡± Heads of various sects marveled at this. Bai Chunfeng¡¯s sword momentum was too fierce! Feeling that they wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand even a single strike from Bai Chunfeng in a battle among peers, they wondered just how powerful Sword Child Mu Ruxue was. The crowd¡¯s anticipation for the battle grew even more. ¡°Sword Like Soaring Clouds!¡± Bai Chunfeng finally made his move. This was a Third Grade Spell. As he thrust with his sword, a swath of Sword Qi turned into drifting white clouds that vanished in an instant; then, in the very next moment, reappeared beside Mu Ruxue and enveloped her. ¡°What a powerful strike!¡± The guests present eximed once more, admitting that if it had been them on the field, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to dodge at all. Mo Ying and Huo Yunjie both watched intently, learning a great deal. However, facing this sharp sword move capable of annihting someone at the thirdyer of the Element Gathering Realm, Mu Ruxue merely brought her fingers together like a sword and swept downward, erasing the sword clouds as if they had never appeared. ¡°You have two more moves,¡± Mu Ruxue spoke softly. ¡°Such a strong method of transforming the sword!¡± Bai Chunfeng frowned, finding Mu Ruxue more and more inscrutable. He had thought that Mu Ruxue would rely on the supreme-grade Spiritual Sword, the Divine Wind Sword, to block the attack, but to his surprise, she simply used a sword gesture to break his ¡°Sword Like Soaring Clouds.¡± ¡°The Divine Wind Sword Child is too incredible!¡± ¡°It¡¯s like adults fighting children; they¡¯re not on the same level at all, there¡¯s noparison.¡± ¡°Is this the once-in-a-millennium prodigy? Truly well-deserved reputation!¡± The heads of the great powers shook their heads continuously, feeling sorry for Bai Chunfeng. If it weren¡¯t for Mu Ruxue¡¯s emergence, Bai Chunfeng would definitely have been the prodigy who could seed as the Sword Child. Unfortunately, he encountered the exceedingly abnormal Mu Ruxue. ¡°The second move, Divine Wind Sword Qi!¡± Bai Chunfeng attacked once again. As he swung his sword, a divine gleam shot across the sky, traversing a kilometer in an instant. In the face of such an Ultimate Fast Sword, an average person couldn¡¯t possibly block it. But Mu Ruxue suddenly extended two slender and snow-white fingers, easily catching the divine gleam. With a pinch, she caused it to copse into a shower of colorful light particles. ¡°You have onest move,¡± Mu Ruxue said indifferently. She was confident because she was strong enough. ¡°I really can¡¯t see through you anymore. Just months ago, I could fight you for three hundred rounds, but now, youpletely overpower me,¡± Bai Chunfeng sighed deeply. It was his misfortune to encounter a prodigy like Mu Ruxue. Regaining his focus, Bai Chunfengunched another sword attack. A dazzling surge of sword light burst forth, turning into three shadows, all wielding swords to surround Mu Ruxue. Including Bai Chunfeng himself, there were four figures in total! Upon seeing this, the Elders and disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect all stood up in shock. ¡°It¡¯s the Fifth Grade Magic ¡®Sword Momentum Incarnation¡¯!¡± ¡°Three incarnations of sword momentum, it means that Brother Bai Chunfeng has reached perfection, he¡¯s too strong!¡± ¡°Is this the prowess of the top true disciple?¡± The disciples all eximed in surprise. Ye Feng looked at the sword technique used by Bai Chunfeng, and couldn¡¯t help but drool. ¡°So this is the foundation of a Two-Star Rank Sect, they even have Fifth Grade Magic!¡± The disciples of the Misty Sect also showed envious looks. Above in the sky. Mu Ruxue smiled and said, ¡°Junior brother indeed has talent that¡¯s hard toe by in a century, but unfortunately, you are stillcking a little.¡± She still brought her fingers together like a sword, and in an instant, she pointed three times. Those three incarnations, emitting a presenceparable to the fourthyer of the Element Gathering Realm, instantly copsed, with no strength left to battle against Mu Ruxue. ¡°This!¡± Bai Chunfeng was shocked. After using the Fifth Grade Magic ¡®Sword Momentum Incarnation,¡¯ he was like having three powerful allies, capable of fighting even against those at the fifthyer of the Element Gathering Realm. But now, Mu Ruxue had easily shattered the sword momentum incarnations, showing an outrageous level of strength. ¡°This Sword Child has already permitted you three moves, now, it¡¯s time to end this challenge.¡± Mu Ruxue spoke, pointing her finger like a sword at Bai Chunfeng. A divine brilliance shed across the sky in an instant, stopping three inches in front of Bai Chunfeng¡¯s forehead, radiating a sword intent that caused despair. ¡°It¡¯s Divine Wind Sword Qi!¡± ¡°However, the Sword Child¡¯s sword qi is too fast, even Brother Bai Chunfeng couldn¡¯t react in time.¡± The disciples of the Divine Wind Sword Sect trembled in fear. If they encountered Mu Ruxue, they might not even know how they died, filling their hearts with terror. In mid-air. Bai Chunfeng¡¯s expression was frozen. The moment the Divine Wind Sword Qi struck, he was alert and tried to dodge immediately, but it was still too slow and he couldn¡¯t avoid it in time. If Mu Ruxue had been intent on killing, he would have been dead already. ¡°I¡¯ve lost, both convinced and willing to concede.¡± Bai Chunfeng sheathed his sword, sighed, and flew away into the distance, no longer in the mood to eat. ¡°I yield!¡± Mu Ruxue bowed her hands andnded in front of the Sect Master¡¯s Grand Hall. From today onwards, she became a person of very high status within the Divine Wind Sword Sect, second only to a few, and could gradually start taking over the affairs of the sect. At this moment, the Great Elder flew over from afar, and said in a loud voice, ¡°The challenge is over, thank you, Sword Child, and Bai Chunfeng for giving us a thrilling sparring session. Now, let¡¯s start the feast, everyone enjoy your meal!¡± ¡°Finally, we can eat!¡± ¡°I¡¯m about to faint from hunger.¡± ¡°Watch your image!¡± As soon as it was announced that they could eat, everyone began moving. With the Divine Wind Sword on her back, Mu Ruxue, apanied by four maids and dozens of elders, walked around the various seats holding a cup of Spiritual Wine. ¡°Allow me to introduce to everyone a very special guest, the Commandery Princess from County King City.¡± Standing in front of the County King City¡¯s table, Mu Ruxue pointed to the masked woman and introduced her to the surrounding guests. The Commandery Princess stood up, nodded to everyone, then sat down again. Mo Ying, sitting opposite Ye Feng, lowered her head. Just now, she distinctly saw the Commandery Princess wink at her, instantly recognizing her. ¡°So it turns out that Shu Hongyu has been promoted to Commandery Princess.¡± Mo Ying sipped her tea, inwardly astonished. The feast proceeded without any hitches. Afternoon. Everyone had their fill and began to leave one after another. ¡°Yun Jie, my friend, this is where we part ways,¡± Lin Yuyan from the Yunhua Sect specifically came over to greet Huo Yunjie. ¡°This must be Sect Master Ye from the Misty Sect, indeed young and promising,¡± Yunhua Zhenren from Yunhua Sect greeted Ye Feng with a bow, his eyes full of respect. Upon hearing the news of Ye Feng¡¯s single stroke defeat of Souhun Zhenren, Yunhua Zhenren had been eager to find an opportunity to visit, but worldly matters kept him, until today when he was finally fortunate to see Ye Feng. ¡°It¡¯s an honor to meet Yunhua Zhenren!¡± Ye Feng exchanged a few polite words with Yunhua Zhenren, promising to visit Yunhua Sect soon, delighting Yunhua Zhenren who promptly expressed a warm wee. Unlike Yunhua Sect, people from Qingyun Sect in the distance were looking at Ye Feng with cold eyes, showing no friendliness. Ye Feng lightly waved his feather fan, not bothering to pay attention to the people from Qingyun Sect. Seeing his indifferent demeanor, Xiao Fangu clenched his fists in anger. ¡°Let¡¯s go, back to the sect!¡± Ye Feng still needed to take Long Tianxing to the Dragonfolk n¡¯s ancestralnds, and couldn¡¯t linger any longer in Divine Wind Sect. Before long. A group of people sat on the back of the Iron w Dragon Eagle and set off on their return trip to Misty Peak. Chapter 175 - 175 – Night Talk Between Two Women, The Great Elder of the Dragonfolk Clan Chapter 175: ¨C Night Talk Between Two Women, The Great Elder of the Dragonfolk n Night had fallen upon the summit of Enforcement Peak. Mu Ruxue and the County King stood side by side. ¡°Why not go and see them?¡± Mu Ruxue asked. The Commandery Princess removed her mask to reveal her true face, which belonged to Shu Hongyu. ¡°My father is determined to promote me to Commandery Princess and wants me to inherit the future position of the County King. It seems that I won¡¯t have the chance to return to the Misty Sect,¡± sighed Shu Hongyu. ¡°Isn¡¯t it good to be a County King? You will be the future ruler of the Southern River Basin, second only to a few, yet above millions,¡± Mu Ruxue said with a hint of envy. Compared to County King City, the Divine Wind Sword Sect was still much weaker. However, Mu Ruxue was confident that she could attempt to break through to the Spirit Sea Realm and lead the Divine Wind Sword Sect to ascend to a Three-Star level, bing a great powerparable to the Mystique Kingdom. ¡°Not everyone thirsts for power as you do. I prefer a life of freedom without restraints¡ It seems I¡¯ll have to encourage my father to take a few more royal consorts and have several children, to raise them as future candidates for the position of the County King and not bear all this pressure alone as his only child,¡± Shu Hongyu muttered. Mu Ruxue didn¡¯t know how to respond. Shu Hongyu clearly had the qualifications to inherit the rank of the County King, yet she didn¡¯t want it, which was indeed strange. ¡°Could it be that the Misty Sect really is that captivating?¡± Mu Ruxue whispered to herself, lost in thought. Shu Hongyu shook her head and said, ¡°No, the former Misty Sect was just an ordinary lower-ranked sect and wasn¡¯t thatpelling. But after living there for a while, I¡¯ve found that I¡¯m more suited for such a life,zy clouds and wild cranes, notpeting with the world, living in seclusion.¡± ¡°In short, you just don¡¯t want to be bothered with management, right?¡± Mu Ruxue understood. ¡°Something like that!¡± Shu Hongyu nodded. Gazing at the profound and vast starry sky, Shu Hongyu mused, ¡°Look at how vast this universe is. Is it really interesting to just shrink within the small Southern River Basin? My future lies in conquering the stars and the sea!¡± Gazing at the starry sky, Mu Ruxue said: ¡°Even achieving a break through to the Spirit Sea Realm, Divine Origin Realm, or even the supreme level of the Void Break Realm like the ancient ancestors, we still can¡¯t leave the Shenzhou Continent. Without sufficient power, we can¡¯t even travel to the stars, let alone conquer them.¡± ¡°Then one must break through to the level above Void Break, the Ancient Saint,¡± Shu Hongyu said with childlike innocence as she gazed at the dazzling starry sky. Mu Ruxue shook her head. She had supreme grade talent and was extremely gifted, but she only had the confidence to aim for the Divine Origin Realm. The levels above, Void Break and Ancient Saint, were almost like fanciful tales. Such realms, across the entire Shenzhou Continent, were elite, but they were too distant for the time being. ¡°By the way, did the old ancestor of the Mystique Kingdom sessfully transcend his tribtions?¡± Mu Ruxue, having thought of something, inquired. Shu Hongyu nodded her head and said, ¡°It¡¯s almost certain that he seeded.¡± A sparkle shed in Mu Ruxue¡¯s eyes as she heard this: ¡°Then the entire Mystique Kingdom is about to undergo a transformation.¡± ¡°Yes, a glorious era is about to begin,¡± Shu Hongyu said with a rare serious expression. ¡ Ye Fengnded on the peak and let out a sigh of relief. After two hours of full-speed flight, they had finally returned to Misty Peak. The disciples quickly bathed and changed clothes, using Spirit Spring Water to wash away their fatigue and went back to their rooms to rest. Ye Feng sat on the roof of the Sect Leader¡¯s Great Hall, looking at the bright moon in the starry sky. ¡°Sect Master Uncle, when do we set off?¡± Long Tianxing climbed onto the roof and inquired. ¡°Tomorrow we will first go to see your mother and exin the situation before heading out,¡± said Ye Feng. ¡°Alright.¡± Long Tianxing immediately went back to his room to rest. The next morning dawned. After breakfast, Ye Feng and Long Tianxing left. In the backyard of Dragon Mansion, Whitefloat City. ¡°Your father is trapped in a Cave Heaven World?¡± Upon hearing the two¡¯s ount, Long Yuxin gripped Long Tianxing¡¯s shoulders tightly. ¡°Mother, don¡¯t be nervous. Long Jiu said that supreme grade bloodline can open the gates of the Cave Heaven World. So I am going with the Sect Leader to the Dragonfolk n ancestralnd to awaken my bloodline. If it¡¯s of supreme grade, then we can rescue father¡ Oh, do you want toe with us?¡± Long Tianxing asked. ¡°Of course I¡¯ming!¡± Long Yuxin had changed into a set of Dragonform Battle Armor, resembling a valiant and dashing female War General, and also held a slender sword in her hand. ¡°Give me a moment to contact Long Jiu,¡± Ye Feng hadn¡¯t expected Long Yuxin to be so eager and quickly took out a silver paper crane, urging Long Tianxing to infuse it with Spiritual Energy, turning it into a streak of white light that shot into the distance. This waitsted for two hours. Out of breath, Long Jiu appeared in the backyard of the Dragon Mansion,menting, ¡°So you¡¯ve been staying in such a remote ce in Whitefloat City, making me sprint three thousand miles!¡± Despite his frustration, seeing that Long Tianxing was ready to set out, Long Jiu was quite pleased. Then, he nced at Long Yuxin, who was d in the Dragonform Battle Armor, and with a sh of surprise in his eyes, he said, ¡°That¡¯s Dragonfolk Armor. It seems you must be Long Yuanqing¡¯s partner.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t wait any longer, let¡¯s set off immediately!¡± Long Yuxin said eagerly. ¡°Mhm,¡± Long Jiu nodded, and together with Ye Feng, Long Tianxing, and Long Yuxin, they boarded a dragon boat, tearing through the air, disappearing into the clouds, and swiftly flying toward the distance. After half an incense stick had burned down. Ye Feng and hispanions arrived above the Taiyue Mountain Range, flying along it in a southwest direction, traversing mountains and rivers stretching three thousand miles, until they finally reached an ancient town surrounded by mountains on all sides. ¡°This is Dragonfolk Ancient Town, a mysterious area encircled by countless mountain ranges, and it¡¯s the ancestralnd of our Dragonfolk n,¡± Long Jiu said as hended with the three others. Ye Feng looked around and noticed that Dragonfolk Ancient Town covered an area of ten miles, with a poption of perhaps tens of thousands. Regardless of age or gender, their hair was silver-gray and their pupils pale blue ¡ª most of them belonging to the Dragonfolk. ¡°There are outsiders!¡± The people of Dragonfolk Ancient Town noticed Ye Feng and Long Yuxin. Seeing their ck hair and ck pupils, they curiously gathered on both sides of the street to watch. Those uninformed might have thought they were being weed. ¡°These two are guests, stop staring!¡± Long Jiu waved his hand. ¡°Yes, Ninth Elder.¡± The crowd reluctantly retreated, still casting curious nces at Ye Feng and Long Yuxin. Long Jiu was quite speechless about this. As for Long Tianxing, with his silver hair and blue pupils, he attracted far less attention. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Within an ancient great hall. Long Jiu stood in the center with Ye Feng and the other two, saying, ¡°Please wait for a moment, the Great Elder is on his way.¡± ¡°I have already arrived.¡± A hoarse voice sounded. Immediately following, a massive figure with a walking stick emerged slowly from behind the hall, progressively appearing in everyone¡¯s sight. It was a Shar-Pei dog standing upright! Its forelimbs had evolved into hands covered in dog fur, though with only four stubby fingers gripping a walking stick. Layers of skin piled upon each other on its face, making it appear extremely aged, as if it had lived for several thousand years. As for its size¡ It stood about three meters tall, quite corpulent, looking less like a dog and more like a massive elephant! ¡°I am the Great Elder of the Dragonfolk n. You can call me Agudo,¡± said the Great Elder of the Dragonfolk, wielding his walking stick, gasping for breath as if the walk had been exhausting. ¡°Greetings, Great Elder,¡± Long Jiu respectfully bowed. Long Yuxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°Why is the Great Elder of the Dragonfolk a kindly-looking dog? Shouldn¡¯t he be one of the Dragonfolk as well?¡± Long Jiu shot her an angry re, rebuking, ¡°How dare you! He is our respected Great Elder, possessing bloodlines of the Mysterious Turtle, Dragon¡¯s offspring and others, with formidable strength, extensive longevity, once fought alongside the Son of the Dragon God, and holds an exalted position. You must show respect.¡± Hearing this, Long Yuxin immediately closed her mouth. ¡°The Human Race woman is right; my true form is indeed that of a dog. In the past, I was nurtured by the Son of the Dragon God and fused with various bloodlines, which has allowed me to survive until now,¡± the Great Elder coughed, appearing feeble, his gazending on Long Tianxing, ¡°This young one must be the child of Long Yuanqing, with pure fur and deep blue pupils, high bloodline grade. Come with me.¡± Having said that, the Great Elder began to walk outside. Long Tianxing looked at Ye Feng beside him. ¡°Go ahead,¡± Ye Feng nodded. ¡°Alright,¡± Long Tianxing immediately followed the Great Elder of the Dragonfolk. As for Ye Feng and Long Yuxin, they were stopped by Long Jiu. Chapter 176: Awakening the Bloodline, The Legendary Second Stage Chapter 176: Awakening the Bloodline, The Legendary Second Stage ¡°Will Tian Xing be in danger if he goes alone?¡± Long Yuxin was very worried. ¡°No!¡± Long Jiu¡¯s answer was crisp and decisive. Still not reassured, Long Yuxin said, ¡°Are you really not harming him?¡± ¡°The Great Elder is taking Long Tianxing to enter the Dragon Blood Pool to awaken his bloodline; once sessful, he will be an invincible warrior. We should be protecting him, not harming him,¡± Long Jiu¡¯s mouth twitched as he thought to himself that Long Yuxin was truly troublesome. ¡°How invincible?¡± Long Yuxin was determined to get to the bottom of this. Thoroughly defeated by Long Yuxin, Long Jiu turned his head to one side, no longer paying her any attention. Feeling self-defeated, Long Yuxin sat on a chair in the great hall, eating therge, sweet strawberries from the fruit tter. Ye Feng also sat in a chair, using a Mini Banana Palm Fan to fan himself and cool down. In the air some miles away. Long Tianxing sat on the widely-built and portly Great Elder¡¯s shoulder, flying toward the deep mountains together. ¡°Great Elder, how much further?¡± Long Tianxing was a bit nervous, afraid of being sold out. ¡°Rx, little guy, just over that mountain and we¡¯ll be there.¡± The Great Elder was so fat that his eyes were squinted, making him seem kind and benevolent, giving off an air of trustworthiness and dependability. Soon, the twonded. This was a valley spanned over miles, in the center of which stood an ancient castle covered with old trees, massive and decrepit. The two entered and found an ancient grand hall built inside. ¡°Dragon Blood Hall!¡± Looking at the que above the hall door, Long Tianxing recognized those four characters. Breathing heavily, the Great Elder said, ¡°This is where the bloodline is awakened. Thousands of years ago, it was created by the Son of the Dragon God and has continued to this day.¡± ¡°Who is the Son of the Dragon God?¡± Long Tianxing inquired when he did not understand. ¡°That is my master, your great ancestor, and the first person in this world to obtain the Divine Dragon bloodline. He created the Dragonfolk n because he was revered as the Son of the Dragon God, so your bloodline can also be called the Dragon¡¯s Descendant Bloodline,¡± Elder of the Dragonfolk n patiently exined. ¡°Does my bloodline have any special use?¡± Long Tianxing scratched his head. Apart from his silver hair, blue eyes, his red lips and white teeth, and his handsome appearance with an appealing gaze, he felt he had no other advantages! With some difficulty, the Great Elder stooped down and said, ¡°You have not awakened your bloodline yet and don¡¯t know the powerful force contained within your body. So, after you enter the Dragon Blood Pool, you will understand.¡± ¡°What kind of power is it?¡± Long Tianxing became more confused. He really wanted to directly understand the specific usefulness of the Dragon¡¯s Descendant Bloodline, but the Great Elder kept speaking in riddles, which made him somewhat anxious. ¡°Come with me, young man.¡± The Elder of the Dragonfolk n, holding a wooden staff in his left hand and leading Long Tianxing with his right, entered the Dragon Blood Hall. Inside the hall was pitch ck. ¡°Agsidomuska!¡± Elder Agudo chanted the mysterious spell, and the bronze walls of the Dragon Blood Hall immediately lit up with Soul Lamps, illuminating the interior and revealing what was inside. Twelve cdon-colored Soul Lamps were ced against the wall. A perfectly octagonal Blood Pool, made of bronze, contained clear water that was so transparent you could see the bottom. ¡°Go ahead!¡± The Great Elder spoke leisurely. ¡°Okay, good!¡± Long Tianxing took off his coat and jumped into the Dragon Blood Pool. But, looking around at the clear waters, he scratched his head, ¡°Great Elder, why is this clear water, shouldn¡¯t it be red?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t rush, wait for me to chant the spell. Be patient for about half an incense¡¯s time, and don¡¯t disturb me in the meantime,¡± Elder Agudo drank a bucket of water, then raised his wooden staff with both hands and began to chant. The spells were very odd. Long Tianxing found that he did not understand a single word, and they were so abstruse that he couldn¡¯t even remember them. The chanting was tedious and boring. It felt like a half-year had passed, and just when Long Tianxing was getting impatient, the Great Elder suddenly reached out and touched his head. ¡°Did a dog just pat me on the head?¡± Long Tianxing blinked, feeling very odd. The next moment, however, he suddenly noticed an anomaly in the Dragon Blood Pool; countless dragon chants resounded, and the originally clear waters suddenly turned into a golden-red color, spinning rapidly like a vortex. And there he was, sitting cross-legged at the vortex center. ¡°Ah! It feels like something is pulling at my body¡¡± Long Tianxing suddenly felt an intense heat all over, as if he were being roasted in a furnace. ¡°Little guy, don¡¯t worry, this is stimting your potential¡ Calm down, guide yourself with your heart, and tap into your existing potential!¡± The Great Elder¡¯s expression turned very serious. Long Tianxing could feel the Great Elder¡¯s dog-fur covered hand trembling, seemingly with excitement. ¡°What astonishing potential, even greater than your father Long Yuanqing¡¯s. You truly are a lucky child!¡± the Great Elder eximed in amazement. Long Tianxing did not speak. He tried to follow the Great Elder¡¯s guidance, continuously digging into his potential. He discovered a mysterious power hidden within his body, which he directed outward with his will. Suddenly, that powerful force burst forth! ¡°Ah!¡± Long Tianxing felt an intense pain all over his body and couldn¡¯t help but let out a miserable scream. The next moment, he found himself glowing all over, emitting a terrifying momentum. In an instant, even the Great Elder¡¯s dog hand was repelled, and the entire person retreated three steps in a ¡°thump thump thump¡± manner, ending up sitting on the ground with a thud. ¡°Great Elder, are you alright?¡± Long Tianxing immediately rushed over, reaching out to grab the Great Elder¡¯s elephant-leg-like thick dog hand to help him up. However, Long Tianxing found his own hands had turned into a pair of pale silver ws! With a gentle grasp, he pulled up a clump of Elder Agudo¡¯s dog fur. ¡°Ah, how have I turned into a monster!¡± Long Tianxing¡¯s expression was one of horror. He quickly jumped beside the Dragon Blood Pool, only to see the water clear to the bottom, the glittering surface reflecting a shattered figure. But, this was not human! It was a strange creature standing upright, covered in silvery dragon scales with two one-inch long dragon horns growing on its head, and even a half-meter-long silvery dragon tail sprouting from behind. Long Tianxing found it difficult to adapt to his current state and was greatly shocked. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, this is yourbat form,¡± the Great Elder, sitting on the ground and trying to get up but realizing he was too heavy to rise at once, could only wave to Long Tianxing, ¡°Come here, I¡¯ll teach you how to enter and exit yourbat form.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Long Tianxing immediately ran over and noticed his strength had increased manifold, effortlessly lifting the Great Elder, who weighed several thousand pounds. ¡°You are now inbat state, also called the ¡®Dragon Transformation Form,¡¯ which is the Dragonfolk n¡¯s innate ability to enhance strength. As long as the bloodline is awakened, one can enter the Dragon Transformation Form.¡± ¡°The higher the grade of the bloodline, the moreplete the dragon transformation will be after entering the Dragon Transformation Form.¡± n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°If the bloodline grade is not high, like Long Jiu, after entering the Dragon Transformation Form, only his hands can transform into ws, not significantly enhancing hisbat ability.¡± ¡°Your bloodline is of Supreme Grade, making you the thirteenth Supreme Grade bloodline owner in our Dragonfolk n¡¯s history. You can transform into a perfect dragon form and even have the potential to break through the second stage.¡± The Great Elder was very excited and shared all the secrets he knew. Long Tianxing listened carefully and soon learned how to enter and leave thebat state. ¡°Dragon Transformation!¡± As Long Tianxing recited the incantation, his body began to glow, reverting to his original form with silver hair and blue eyes. If he recited the incantation again, he could enter the Dragonfolk fighting form. ¡°Great Elder, is there a time limit to how long I can stay inbat state?¡± Long Tianxing returned to his human form and curiously asked. ¡°No,¡± the Great Elder shook his head, ¡°But your strength inbat state is finite. If you exhaust your strength in an intense battle, you will revert to human form and need to wait for your strength to fully recover before you can enterbat state again.¡± ¡°How long will that take to fully recover?¡± ¡°It varies from person to person; you¡¯ll have to try and see.¡± ¡°Alright¡oh, by the way, Great Elder, what did you mean earlier about breaking through the second stage?¡± Hearing this question, the Great Elder leaned on his staff, his gaze bing distant as if lost in memories. ¡°That is an extremely powerful form, capable of transforming from a dragon form into a true silver five-wed dragon, withbat power increasing by several orders of magnitude. Sadly, within the Dragonfolk n, only my master once reached that realm and was invincible at the same rank.¡± The Great Elder fondly remembered the days when the Son of the Dragon God transformed into a silver five-wed dragon and the formidable adversary he was. Unfortunately, even the strongest beings eventually reach the end of their lifespan. Thinking this, Agudo sighed deeply. Long Tianxing felt the Great Elder¡¯s sorrow. He clenched his fist and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Great Elder. I will continue to develop my potential and strive to reach the second stage someday.¡± ¡°Hahaha, you sure have the spirit!¡± the Great Elder patted Long Tianxing¡¯s shoulder and lifted into the air with him, ¡°We should head back now. In a bit, we¡¯ll need your Supreme Grade bloodline to open the gateway to the Three Thousand Realms and bring back Long Yuanqing and his War Team.¡± ¡°Three Thousand Realms?¡± Long Tianxing was hearing this name for the first time and his face was filled with confusion and curiosity. Chapter 177: 177: One Hundred Spirit Stones, Entry into the Three Thousand Realms ¡°The Three Thousand Realms is arge-scale Cave Heaven World opened up by our Dragonfolk n, which connects countless medium-sized and miniature Cave Heaven Worlds. Combined, they number in the thousands, which is why it¡¯s called the Three Thousand Realms.¡± The Great Elder exined. Long Tianxing had already awakened a supreme grade bloodline and was currently the strongest bloodline holder in the Dragonfolk n, as well as their true core figure. In the Great Elder¡¯s view, it was no big deal to tell him these secrets. ¡°Thousands of Cave Heaven Worlds¡ If we could take them away, wouldn¡¯t that be a colossal fortune?¡± Long Tianxing drew in a breath of cold air. The Great Elder shook his head while flying, ¡°You can¡¯t take it with you. It¡¯s arge-scale Cave Heaven World from ancient times. The miniature and medium-sized worlds inside have been refined into one entity, not even an Array Master could separate them.¡± ¡°Why did my father want to enter the Three Thousand Realms?¡± Long Tianxing took the opportunity to ask. ¡°The Three Thousand Realms originate from ancient times, containing a bizarre spirit fruit that can develop the Dragonfolk bloodline. It matures once a year, so every year a war team is sent in to search for heavenly materials and earthly treasures.¡± The Great Elder continued to exin, ¡°However, after your father enteredst time, he never came out. I guess he¡¯s trapped somewhere!¡± Long Tianxing¡¯s heart jumped, ¡°How does the Great Elder know my father and the others are still alive?¡± ¡°The Soul Lamp is still lit, which means they are alive. But the Soul Lamp is slightly dim, indicating they¡¯ve been injured and haven¡¯t recovered over these years,¡± the Great Elder sighed softly.