Yu Feng and Gu Yao are both in closed-door cultivation, and the atmosphere in Yanshan City still seems quite good. Without the siege of the Yao Race army, it's much more relaxed.

"Tangyu, with your Purple Sun Pill, our Yanshan Sect now has three more Zifu Great Powers. Now with five Zifu Great Powers guarding us, and about fifteen hundred in the Golden Core Realm. If we add the more than three hundred cultivators you brought, our Yanshan Sect is pretty much impregnable," said Yan Nantian.

Tangyu nodded: "Among the over three hundred who followed me this time, there are more than fifty in the Zifu Realm, and the rest are formidable Golden Core Realm cultivators. Adding them in truly boosts the strength and capabilities of our Yanshan Sect. As long as nothing major happens in the future, our Yanshan Sect should be safe. The turmoil among the three tribes won't easily escalate to the Seeking Immortal Realm. As long as it doesn't reach the Seeking Immortal Realm, defending Yanshan City shouldn't be a problem."

"However, the Red Dust Calamity is filled with danger and uncertainty. I just hope we can survive this great calamity. More strength also means more hope. For now, this is all we can do."

Speaking of the Red Dust Calamity, Yan Nantian's face also became solemn, and he sighed, "Yes, it truly is so. The Red Dust Calamity is full of uncertainties. If our Human Clan is defeated, it's hard to say what our fate will be. There's even a possibility that we'll face total annihilation. All we can do now is strive for a sliver of hope, to try and survive ourselves. We can't expect much more beyond that."

Tangyu waved his hand and tossed a Qiankun Bag to Yan Nantian, saying, "Master, these are the things I acquired from that Foreign Domain Space. Use them to equip those in the Golden Core Realm."

Yan Nantian accepted the bag without hesitation, glanced at its contents, then nodded, "With these armors and treasures, the combat strength of those in the Golden Core Realm can indeed be greatly enhanced."

"Master, master—" At this moment, an excited voice came through, and a figure speedily rushed in. From the voice, it was obvious that the newcomer was Yaomei. It seems only Yaomei would dare rush in so brazenly.

With a movement, Yaomei arrived in front of Tangyu: "Master, master, you're back! I missed you so much."

As she spoke, Yaomei posed gracefully in front of Tangyu, as if showcasing her beauty, making Tangyu roll his eyes at her without responding. Seeing Tangyu ignoring her, Yaomei pouted playfully, "Master, just take a good look at me, won't you? Haven't you noticed how much I've changed?"

"Not looking, not interested," Tangyu replied directly.

By the side, Yan Nantian's gaze fell upon Yaomei, and he immediately exclaimed, "Yaomei, have you really broken through to the Golden Core Realm Ninth Layer?"

Upon hearing Yan Nantian's words, Yaomei happily nodded and smiled, "Hehe, indeed! With my natural talent and exceptional gifting, breaking through to the Golden Core Realm Ninth Layer is naturally a very easy and straightforward matter."

After hearing his master's words, Tangyu then seriously examined Yaomei, and indeed found that Yaomei had actually broken through to the Golden Core Realm Ninth Layer. Such a fast advancement speed did surprise Tangyu. It might be described as something incredible, and Tangyu couldn't help but praise, "Not bad!"

"Not just 'not bad,' it's simply amazing, right? Just think of me, Yaomei—"

Tangyu waved his hand, stopping her vanity, "Alright, alright, enough already. One should be low-key. Just because I compliment you a bit, do you plan to grow so arrogant?"

"But master, I'm not human, so why should I be low-key?" Yaomei retorted, leaving Tangyu momentarily speechless. At the side, Yan Nantian couldn't help but laugh heartily.

Yaomei extended her hand in front of Tangyu, "Master, master, quickly give me the Purple Sun Pill you promised. Don't go back on your word, or I won't let you off the hook."

Looking at Yaomei's stance, she really seemed ready to not let go. On Earth, Tangyu always believed it's better to offend a petty man than a woman. Petty men are easier to deal with, but women can truly be tricky. Although Yaomei is Tangyu's follower, she is the hardest for Tangyu to handle. Yin Gui, like Qi Xingtian, treats Tangyu with utmost respect and acts like followers. But Yaomei completely lacks this demeanor, which always has been a headache for Tangyu.

With a flick of his hand, Tangyu brought out a Purple Sun Pill. Before he could finish speaking, Yaomei swiftly snatched it and swallowed it quickly, fearing Tangyu might take it back. Seeing this, Tangyu couldn't help but laugh, "Why so rushed? If you're not fully prepared, don't just gulp down the Purple Sun Pill. Hurry up and go into closed-door cultivation."

Yaomei nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, master, I know. Then I'll be off now. Next time I come out, I'll be a Zifu Great Power. Roar, roar, look forward to it."

With that, Yaomei left. After seeing her off, Yan Nantian was still smiling, looking at Tangyu with a grin. Being watched like this by Yan Nantian, Tangyu couldn't help but ask, "Master, why are you looking at me like that?"

Yan Nantian replied, "I just suddenly felt you and Yaomei are quite a good match. It's a pity she's from the Yao Race; human and demon unions are difficult. Otherwise, I really think you could be together."

"Ugh—" Tangyu felt a wave of embarrassment and was completely speechless. If it were the Tangyu of the past, perhaps he would have shown some interest in Yaomei. But now, Tangyu truly has no interest in Yaomei; he simply regards her as a follower without any other thoughts. During these past two to three years in the Cultivation World, Tangyu's temperament has completely mellowed, no longer like before. Tangyu now indeed feels much more indifferent than in the past.

Regarding women, he has long lost the flamboyant demeanor he had on Earth.

Yan Nantian saw Tangyu's awkward expression and said, "Tangyu, you're not young anymore. If there is this opportunity, you might as well consider it. The path of Immortal Cultivation isn't a heartless one. Cutting off the seven emotions and six desires—that's not an Immortal, that's a demon, that's madness. In our Cultivation World, there are many famous immortal couples. But speaking of it, as your teacher, I'm embarrassed to discuss this since I am still a lonely soul myself."

Tangyu shook his head and said, "Master, you misunderstand me. It's not that. There is some situation that you don't know yet. Some things, I don't know how to explain to you now, but later, when there's a chance, I'll talk to you in detail. I'm not a heartless person; actually, I'm quite the romantic. But now, I've become more indifferent. I have conviction and goals, and my thoughts are purer and more upright, no longer indulging in pleasures."

Yan Nantian hesitated for a moment; he truly did not know of Tangyu's past. He was unaware of Tangyu's background. He actually knew there were likely many secrets about Tangyu that he didn't know, and indeed, it seems that way now. Since Tangyu has hidden concerns, he naturally wouldn't inquire further.

After chatting with Yan Nantian for a while, Tangyu also met with others. Now, everyone lives within Yanshan City, cultivating and guarding it.

Elder brother Zi Cang, after meeting Yu Feng, went directly back to the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect.

In these peaceful days, Sun Wukong couldn't stay still: "Tangyu, I say, shouldn't we go out for a walk? If the Demon Army won't come and attack, let's go find them instead. With our current strength, as long as we don't provoke the existence of the Mystical Realm, we have nothing to fear. Staying here is really boring."

Tangyu nodded: "I was just thinking the same. I was initially planning to wait for my second brother to finish his cultivation, but since you want to go, let's set forth now. After some time, we'll return for a visit. The safety of Yanshan City shouldn't be much of a concern for us now."

"Hehe, just say that, let's go." Sun Wukong was already impatient, ready to set off, when his brow suddenly furrowed. He said to Tangyu, "Master wants us to return to the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, saying it's something important. Looks like our plans will have to wait."

"The summon from Sect Master Immortal suggests it's something important. Let's first go back to the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect and see." Tangyu's brow also furrowed a little.

And so, the two of them returned directly to the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect and went straight to the Nine Heavens to meet the Sect Master Immortal.

The Sect Master Immortal saw that Tangyu and Sun Wukong had arrived, reached out to explore below the Nine Heavens, and soon three figures were drawn up. Naturally, one was the familiar Pan Chenyu to Tangyu, and the other two were disciples he wasn't very familiar with.

Panyu Chen said, "Tangyu, Sun Wukong, let me introduce you. This is my elder brother Chen Heavenly King, and this is Gu Shenyu."

Only then did Tangyu learn who these two before him were: one was the leader of the Heavenly King Faction, and the other the leader of the Holy King Faction, both prominent figures of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect. Chen Heavenly King is even known as the top disciple of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, with amazing strength. However, recently, his edge has gradually been caught up with by Tangyu and Sun Wukong. Nonetheless, Chen Heavenly King remains the top disciple, the strongest in the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect.

Gu Shenyu is also second only to Chen Heavenly King, unbelievably brilliant. Seeing these two, Tangyu understood this duo were both at the Ninth Layer of the Zifu Realm. Just the advantage in realm alone allowed Tangyu to comprehend that their strength surpassed his.

The difference in realm is simply too great.

"Greetings to both of you!" Tangyu also greeted them.

Both Chen Heavenly King and Gu Shenyu nodded to Tangyu, acknowledging the greeting. Not having been familiar before, it was expected that their meeting would be somewhat formal. Moreover, these two have always been lofty figures, the elite among Jiuzhou Immortal Sect's disciples.

The Sect Master Immortal said, "I have summoned you five here for an important mission that must be entrusted to you. This mission is extremely dangerous, but there's no choice; we have no retreat, and must forge ahead bravely. I don't ask much of you, just to return alive."

Upon hearing the Sect Master Immortal's words, everyone's brow involuntarily furrowed, understanding the level of danger in this mission from his tone. If even the Sect Master Immortal expressed such concern, it must be terrifying. Such a mission demanded Tangyu and the others to be vigilant and take it very seriously.

However, as the Sect Master Immortal said, everyone had no way out, only the path forward—only to fight and strive.

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