The Bizarre Alliance's residence remained largely unchanged, as usual.

Jia Ren, holding the Town Demon League Command Token from Star Pole Island, strode into the Town Demon Alliance headquarters.

The Demon-Sealing Tower was not much different from before, still guarded by a Nascent Soul Cultivator. It was no longer the Jade Bell True Monarch from the Thousand Mountains Sect. The rotation period had ended, and the Nascent Soul Cultivator guarding the Demon-Sealing Tower had been replaced.

The Nascent Soul Cultivator seated in the Demon-Sealing Tower felt a sweep of divine consciousness pass over him. It was not inferior to that of the Nascent Soul Stage, and he immediately became unsettled, thinking an external enemy was invading. He scanned the area but couldn't find any Nascent Soul Cultivator, only a cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Golden Core passing by. His aura was obscure; even the Nascent Soul Cultivator couldn't see through it. He dared not be careless in the slightest, as he absolutely could not allow any mishap to befall the Demon-Sealing Tower. The Nascent Soul Cultivator didn't continue his meditative cultivation and kept a close watch on Jia Ren.

Jia Ren, sensing the divine consciousness of the Nascent Soul Stage locking onto him, paid it no mind and continued walking to the small courtyard for exchanging treasures.

"Fellow Daoist, you're an unfamiliar face. From which sect do you hail?"

A cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Golden Core was not weak; in any sect, they would be considered a high-ranking member. The Internal Affairs Director of the Town Demon Alliance was merely at the Middle Stage of the Golden Core himself. He spoke politely, a far cry from the indifference shown towards Foundation Establishment cultivators exchanging treasures.

"Star Pole Island."

Since the Insect External Incarnation was using the Town Demon League Command Token from Star Pole Island, the Internal Affairs Director easily discerned his origin.

"Ahem, wasn't Star Pole Island annihilated more than a decade ago?" he coughed. "The Town Demon League Command Token held by fellow Daoist should have become invalid..."

Invalid?

A hint of displeasure flashed in the Insect External Incarnation's eyes, and his voice turned cold. "I am the Island Master of Star Pole Island. As long as I am alive, how can there be any talk of the sect's annihilation?!"

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be anxious. I will immediately consult with the Elders within the alliance and get back to you right away."

A streak of fiery light flew into the distance, and shortly after, a cultivator emanating the Spiritual Power Fluctuations of a Mid Nascent Soul Stage expert hurried over. The newcomer was not Jade Bell True Monarch but a Nascent Soul Cultivator with an unfamiliar face, not one of the known Nascent Soul experts from the sects in the Western Wasteland Domain.

"I am Fan Xin, an Elder of the Town Demon Alliance. Star Pole Island, where young friend Xu Yi hails from, has already been removed from the Town Demon Alliance's list of cooperating sects. Re-establishing a sect also requires a review period."

"Young friend Xu, you've made quite a few enemies. Jade Bell True Monarch, for instance, holds a personal grudge against you."

"Yin Moon Palace also bears enmity towards you, young friend..."

"If young friend Xu is willing to join the Town Demon Alliance, none of this would be troublesome. The Town Demon Alliance would be willing to provide you with protection."

The Town Demon Alliance had its own special information channels. Xu Yi's deceptions that provoked Jade Bell True Monarch and Yin Moon Palace were all within the scope of their intelligence.

Knowing that he had provoked powerful enemies, one of them being the Thousand Mountains Sect which had an excellent relationship with the Town Demon Alliance, Fan Xin's willingness to recruit him must stem from an ulterior motive.

World-Devouring Sentinel?

Yin Moon Palace isn't foolish; they likely wouldn't actively leak such information. It was uncertain if the Town Demon Alliance knew he possessed this item.

Fu Wan?!

Xu Yi had used Fu Wan more than once, and its destructive power was terrifying. It made perfect sense for the Town Demon Alliance to be interested.

"What does the Town Demon Alliance want?" Jia Ren looked at the Elder who had spoken.

"We are very interested in your Fu Wan."

As expected, the Fu Wan had indeed caught the Town Demon Alliance's eye. The Town Demon Alliance had considered replicating the Fu Wan and had even specifically found the Ancient Talisman Wings to attempt this. With their countless talents and numerous Grandmaster-Level Talisman Makers, reproducing the Fu Wan hadn't seemed difficult. However, both the triggering mechanism and the explosive power of their replicated Fu Wan fell far short of expectations, achieving less than a third of the potency Xu Yi demonstrated. Due to the astonishing resource consumption and inadequate power, they discontinued the project after producing only a few dozen units.

Now that they had encountered the genuine creator, the Town Demon Alliance was determined not to let him slip away and sought to recruit him.

Fu Wan?

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but the Fu Wan is a secret that cannot be shared."

Replicating the Fu Wan wasn't inherently difficult; with enough determination, a version could eventually be produced. The Fu Wan's lethality was immense, but the most crucial aspect was... the quality of the Talisman itself. No matter how high the Town Demon Alliance's Talisman Crafting proficiency, their ceiling was the Grandmaster Level; they couldn't advance further. The quality of Jia Ren's Talismans was not limited to the Grandmaster Level; they were, at the very least, of the Extraordinary Saint Level. The gap in power was not minor. His minimum standard was a height unattainable for the Town Demon Alliance. Even if he were to offer them Fu Wan in an exchange, their power would still fall far short of what they anticipated. The Town Demon Alliance would inevitably think he was holding something back. It was better not to even start such a collaboration.

Fan Xin spoke with a smile, seemingly offering a reminder, yet it clearly contained a threat. "Young friend Xu, you have yet to understand your predicament. Jade Bell True Monarch knows you have come to the Town Demon Alliance. While you are here, no one can make a move against you. However, the situation will be completely different once you leave. The rage of a Mid Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator is not something you can withstand."

Anyone realizing they were the target of a Mid Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator would likely be unable to eat or sleep in peace. To save one's life, relying on the protection of the Town Demon Alliance would seem prudent. However, the Town Demon Alliance was not comprised of benevolent individuals. After joining, one would still be working for them, constantly having to be mindful of others' expressions. The only difference would be a slightly more dignified facade.

"There's no need for Elder Fan to worry. I have no intention of joining the Town Demon Alliance."

Fan Xin gazed at the Insect External Incarnation, his smile unwavering—a testament to his excellent emotional control. "As long as the Island Master of Star Pole Island remains alive, the sect cannot be considered annihilated, and the Town Demon League Command Token can still be effective."

He didn't rush to leave, partly because he also wanted to know what treasures Xu Yi intended to exchange for.

"Two-thousand-year Profound Bone Ghost Grass!" Jia Ren didn't hide it, as this couldn't be concealed from the Town Demon Alliance.

Both men stared at the Insect External Incarnation, a hint of surprise in their eyes. Two-thousand-year Profound Bone Ghost Grass was one of the main ingredients for refining the Break Infant Pill. Was Xu Yi planning to refine such a pill? He had only just reached the Middle Stage of the Golden Core and was already scheming to acquire ingredients for the Break Infant Pill. Wasn't he being overly ambitious?

"The exchange price for Two-thousand-year Profound Bone Ghost Grass is 1,000,000 Town Demon Alliance contribution points."

Two-thousand-year Profound Bone Ghost Grass was rarer than Thousand-Year Snow Lotus. There weren't many ways to obtain it, and its exchange price was not cheap. Star Pole Island's Town Demon League Command Token still held 440,000 Town Demon Alliance contribution points, 560,000 short of the required amount.

The Insect External Incarnation took out an ordinary-quality Golden Core Formation Pill and exchanged it for 1,500,000 Town Demon Alliance contribution points. Afterward, since he would no longer need that Town Demon League Command Token, he exchanged the remaining 940,000 Town Demon Alliance contribution points for nine ordinary Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicines.

"Young friend Xu, won't you reconsider? My offer remains valid," Fan Xin extended the invitation once again, but he was rejected. Fan Xin watched Jia Ren leave.

"Elder, he is just a cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Golden Core. Why does the Elder invite him time and again?"

The Internal Affairs Director was puzzled. The Middle Stage of the Golden Core and the Mid Nascent Soul Stage were vastly different levels; what merits did this person possess to warrant the Elder's attention?

Fan Xin smiled. "I am well-versed in Xu Yi's background. He is inherently cautious and has disappeared multiple times. For him to appear this time, he must have substantial backing. I fear Jade Bell True Monarch is about to suffer a significant loss. Come with me; let's watch the show unfold. If this person finds himself in trouble, for the sake of the Fu Wan, we may have to save his life."

Fan Xin didn't hide the fact that the Director was his descendant; bringing him along was intended to broaden his horizons.

The Internal Affairs Director hadn't expected his great-uncle to hold Xu Yi in such high regard and consequently became quite interested.

The two of them watched Xu Yi leave the Town Demon Alliance, following discreetly from behind.

HUM!

The moment the Insect External Incarnation left the Town Demon Alliance, a roar echoed. An additional barrier materialized at the entrance, preventing his return. Fighting wasn't allowed within the Town Demon Alliance, and True Lord Yuding wouldn't dare be so audacious as to break the rules.

"You little bastard, you dare come to the Town Demon Alliance?!"

"I will avenge my disciples and nephews!"

Eyes filled with hatred stared intently, radiating a deep-seated vengeance. True Lord Yuding of the Thousand Mountains Sect, along with more than a dozen Golden Core Cultivators, stood not far away, their killing intent chilling.

"Who might you be, fellow Daoist? Please don't mistake me for someone else. I am not acquainted with your disciples or nephews, so how can there be any talk of revenge?"

"Hmph! Once I capture you, I will determine the truth of the matter myself!" With a snort, a massive hand reached out, its palm like a mountain pressing down.

Mountain-Suppressing Great Peaks Hand!

This was a Divine Skill of the Thousand Mountains Sect, its power unparalleled.

Completely unafraid, the Insect External Incarnation's figure flickered and transformed into a streak of golden light, vanishing from sight in an instant. The area was layered with numerous restrictions designed to impede Escape Lights, yet they were powerless to stop the golden light from disappearing.

"How is this possible?!"

True Lord Yuding was stunned for a moment. He stared in the direction the Insect External Incarnation had fled, taking a long time to recover his senses. His eyes conveyed shock and anger, but more than anything, disbelief. This eventually turned into a sigh.

"Let's go!"

True Lord Yuding seemed to age by decades in that instant and no longer spoke of pursuit.

"Sect Master, are you no longer seeking revenge for our martial brothers?"

SMACK!

A slap sent the disciple who had spoken flying. The disciple looked incredulous, never having expected such an outcome.

True Lord Yuding had arrived fuming with rage, his determination to kill Xu Yi seemingly unstoppable. Xu Yi fleeing to Eastern Forest Market City would have been futile. The Thousand Mountains Sect had already instructed Eastern Forest Market City not to offer him sanctuary and, instead, to forcibly expel him. Combat was forbidden within Eastern Forest Market City. However, there were always ways to circumvent the rules. The authorities of Eastern Forest Market City had the right to expel individuals and deny them protection, which was entirely within the rules.

But now, everything had changed.

"If you don't want the Thousand Mountains Sect to be annihilated, forget this matter!"

The Thousand Mountains Sect faced annihilation?!

Witnessing the change in True Lord Yuding's attitude, the other Thousand Mountains Sect disciples couldn't help but fall silent. They truly wanted to avenge their martial brothers, but if it meant risking their own lives... perhaps it was best to let the matter drop.

"Great-uncle, why did the Thousand Mountains Sect retreat?"

The Internal Affairs Director had followed Fan Xin, hoping to witness an exciting confrontation, only for it to end like this.

Fan Xin gazed in the direction Jia Ren had departed, shaking his head. He no longer entertained any thoughts of recruiting Xu Yi. "Let's abandon the plan to recruit him. He's one of us, after all."

The abrupt change in attitude from both True Lord Yuding and his great-uncle piqued the Director's curiosity even further. What kind of trump card did this person possess to make two Mid Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators react so drastically? The words "one of us" completely befuddled him.

"Do you know of Divine Transformation Cultivators?" Fan Xin asked.

The Internal Affairs Director was stunned for a moment, then replied with confusion, "The four Divine Transformation Cultivators of the Four Great Desolate Domains, and our Lord of the Zhengui Alliance."

"The technique just now was called the Five Metals Divine Escape."

"It is the unique Divine Skill, an escape technique, belonging exclusively to our Lord of the Zhengui Alliance, Wang Fugui."

The Lord of the Zhengui Alliance?!

The Lord of the Zhengui Alliance, who is usually as elusive as a divine dragon showing its head but never its tail?

The sole Alliance Hierarch presiding over the Town Demon Alliance across the Four Great Desolate Domains, the legendary Late-Stage Deity-Transforming Cultivator?!

After his great-uncle's reminder, he already suspected this person had a trump card. But to think that the trump card was their very own Lord of the Zhengui Alliance...

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