Swish, swish, swish!

Suddenly, escape lights appeared all around.

Those people were clearly the survivors of this calamity from the Crimson Sunset Sect.

After all, earlier Master Yanhuo used the Blood Demon Celestial River Array to absorb the essence blood of everyone present, and it required some time to refine.

This gave these people a chance to survive.

Of course.

If Ji Haoyuan and Master Binghuo hadn't come, or had arrived even later, those trapped in the array would certainly have struggled to escape this disaster.

Fortunately, all of this is over now.

In just a moment, many people were already standing in front of Ji Haoyuan and Master Binghuo.

Looking around.

Ji Haoyuan noticed that many familiar faces were missing from the crowd.

No need to ask; those people must have perished in this upheaval.

However, there were one or two familiar lucky souls who held on until their arrival.

Among them was Lin Qingwu, the Hall Master of the Affairs Hall.

At this moment, she and the other surviving cultivators all wore expressions of sorrow but still stepped forward to salute Ji Haoyuan and Master Binghuo, saying:

"We have met the two True Men, thank you both for coming to our rescue!"

Obviously, through the recent action, Lin Qingwu and the others already knew that Ji Haoyuan, who was previously just at the Foundation Establishment, had successfully advanced to Core Formation as a True Man.

Though Ji Haoyuan was only an Honored Guest Elder of the Crimson Sunset Sect.

In a way, he could also be considered a member of the Crimson Sunset Sect.

Of course.

After this event, Ji Haoyuan will surely become the Honored Guest Supreme Elder of the Crimson Sunset Sect.

If he wanted, he could become a formal Supreme Elder, and that wouldn't be impossible.

But in such a case, Ji Haoyuan was not very interested.

Becoming a formal Supreme Elder of a sect requires the worship of the sect's founder, which absolutely doesn't offer the same freedom as the identity of an Honored Guest.

Moreover, it would mean he is completely bound to the Crimson Sunset Sect from a certain perspective.

Even given his current relationship with Master Binghuo, he wouldn't agree to such a thing.

After all, personal relationships are personal relationships.

He would help if the Crimson Sunset Sect encounters trouble or danger in the future.

But being asked to bear such a responsibility in name, he would absolutely not be willing.

Master Binghuo evidently understood the nuances of this.

Thus, she didn't mention it to Ji Haoyuan at all.

After comforting Lin Qingwu and the surviving members of the Crimson Sunset Sect and instructing them to handle the subsequent affairs, Ji Haoyuan took out a storage ring left by Master Yanhuo from his belongings and handed it to Master Binghuo, saying:

"Senior Sister, I'll give this storage ring to you."

Logically, as Master Yanhuo was ultimately killed by him.

The spoils from Master Yanhuo should belong to Ji Haoyuan.

But considering the opponent's identity was different from others, Ji Haoyuan decided after careful consideration to give this storage ring to Master Binghuo to handle herself.

However, Master Binghuo glanced at the storage ring Ji Haoyuan handed to her and shook her head.

"No, you should keep the storage ring yourself.

But..."

At this point, a hint of solemnity appeared on Master Binghuo's cool face as she looked at Ji Haoyuan and said:

"Handle what Yanhuo left regarding the Blood Demon Sect cautiously. Do not let yourself fall into danger for immediate gain."

The sincerity of her words and the earnestness of her expression instantly made Ji Haoyuan feel the deep concern she conveyed.

Feeling a slight warmth in his heart, he nodded immediately:

"Yes, Senior Sister, don't worry, I will handle it properly."

Upon hearing this, Master Binghuo did not say more but changed the subject:

"What are your plans for the future?"

Ji Haoyuan understood what Master Binghuo was asking was about him and his clan.

After all, now that he has advanced to the Golden Core Realm, it's impossible for him to stay in a small place like Nanning County.

Including his Ji Family, if they want to develop in the future, they can't continue to shrink back to such a place.

Because such a place doesn't have the resources that a Golden Core family needs.

Including Ji Haoyuan himself.

He also can't stay in a place without even a third-grade spirit vein to cultivate.

So.

If Ji Haoyuan wants to lead the clan forward, there are only two options.

Either, try to upgrade the existing spirit vein of the Ji Family to a third-grade spirit vein.

Or, relocate the whole clan.

The destination is of course Heaven-Piercing Valley, far beyond the Hongduan Mountain Range.

But both choices have their own problems.

The former is needless to say.

Upgrading a second-grade high-quality spirit vein to a third-grade spirit vein is definitely not an easy task.

The resources required for this, given Ji Haoyuan's current assets, would be astronomical.

In the short term, it's absolutely beyond his capacity.

As for the latter, it's slightly more feasible and practical.

But the potential troubles encountered would probably not be scarce.

After all, moving the entire clan will certainly not go unnoticed by Golden Core forces like the Crimson Sunset Sect.

There might be people coming to cause trouble.

Moreover, traveling from Nanning County to Heaven-Piercing Valley requires passing through several territories of demon beasts.

Among them are third-grade demon beasts.

On that day.

They traveled to Heaven-Piercing Valley because it was just the two of them, allowing them to successfully enter the territory without attracting anyone's attention.

But leading an entire clan, it wouldn't be that smooth.

"Have you considered letting some of your clan members join our Crimson Sunset Sect?"

At this point, Master Binghuo spoke again.

"You know the current situation of our Crimson Sunset Sect; a lot of disciples were affected, and in the short term, it's clearly impossible to replenish this loss.

If you are willing to have some of your clan's children join our Crimson Sunset Sect, on one hand, it can make up for the current personnel shortage in our sect, and on the other hand, it gives your clan another option.

After all, in this cultivation realm you and I occupy, the winds and clouds are ever-changing, and all kinds of unexpected events can happen at any time.

If everything is placed in one basket, once met with adversity, there's bound to be a danger of overturning.

Moreover, the disadvantages of clan cultivators, I think you know better than anyone.

It might be fine now, but in the long run, I hope you can seriously consider this."

It must be said that Master Binghuo's words indeed provided Ji Haoyuan with some ideas.

Most importantly, with him being an Honored Guest Supreme Elder of the Crimson Sunset Sect, those Ji family cultivators who join the sect still bear the label of Ji family cultivators.

But in such a case, isn't Master Binghuo afraid that the Crimson Sunset Sect may become dominated by Ji Family in the future?

Perhaps seeing Ji Haoyuan's thoughts, Master Binghuo's face rarely showed a hint of a smile.

Her beautiful eyes looked at him as she slowly spoke:

"Junior Brother, don't forget, a sect is ultimately a sect, and there's always a fundamental difference between it and a cultivation clan.

No matter how large or high the mountain is, a place must always be left for others.

Moreover, I don't believe Junior Brother would indulge clan members to act without limits.

To put it another way, if that day truly comes, it would also be the capability of your clan, and since I opened this mouth, I naturally would bear and accept all of this.

But, what are your own thoughts, Junior Brother?"

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