For cultivators, the greatest taboo is someone else mastering the same techniques as oneself.

Especially at their level.

If someone knows one of your techniques,

then with their abilities, to some extent, they can find ways to respond or exploit weaknesses.

Of course.

Ji Haoyuan, with his full comprehension, can further optimize and modify the Yellow Heaven Cover.

But even so, he still wishes that no third person, apart from him and Blue Sea Dragon, knows the details of this technique.

Blue Sea Dragon clearly understands Ji Haoyuan's concern; hearing this, he couldn't help but nod and smile:

"No problem, after trading with Junior Brother Nanhua, I will never pass on this technique to others, otherwise let my cultivation stagnate forever."

These words are effectively a Heart Demon Oath.

At their cultivation level,

every word and deed are linked to the cosmic cause and effect.

Especially such self-curse phrases, once spoken, if violated afterward, truly invite cosmic calamity.

So.

Ji Haoyuan acknowledges Blue Sea Dragon's words.

He also believes Blue Sea Dragon would not gamble his future path.

After the transaction was completed, True Monarch Baihua, beside Ji Haoyuan, immediately took something out.

"Fellow Daoists, this item in my hand is..."

Half a day later.

The trading session finally concluded.

Thus, the entire Nascent Soul celebration came to an end.

The True Monarchs on the high dais began to bid farewell to Ji Haoyuan and True Monarch Yanfa.

But as Daoist Tianyan also expressed his intention to leave, Ji Haoyuan spoke up to momentarily keep him.

"Elder Tianyan, please wait a moment."

Daoist Tianyan, as if knowing why Ji Haoyuan retained him, stroked his beard and smiled:

"Nanhua Dao You, no need to worry excessively. The reason I gave such a gift is to forge a sincere bond with you, Nanhua Dao You.

Of course, I also have a word to offer to you, Nanhua Dao You."

"Hmm...?"

Upon hearing Daoist Tianyan's words, Ji Haoyuan's heart suddenly stirred.

He knew that the Daoist Tianyan before him was the foremost in divination techniques within the Southern Wilderness Realm.

If he has a word to offer to him now, it's likely not without reason.

Thinking this, Ji Haoyuan sincerely pays respects to Daoist Tianyan, asking:

"Please, Elder Tianyan, provide enlightenment."

"Nanhua Dao You speaks too highly."

Daoist Tianyan laughed and waved his hand.

But in the next moment, his expression turned slightly solemn.

He said, "No sky has two suns, no nation has two rulers.

Nanhua Dao You, this is the fortune I calculated specially before coming here.

I'm unclear on the specifics.

But it's tightly connected to you; I hope you keep it in mind and don't underestimate this matter."

"No sky has two suns, no nation has two rulers?"

Upon hearing Daoist Tianyan's words, Ji Haoyuan instinctively felt a twinge in his heart.

As if something in the cosmic unknown was linked to him.

This made his heart instantly shiver.

Because he largely understood the underlying meaning of Daoist Tianyan's words.

This matter may relate to the Sun and Stars Sword Handle he currently holds.

Perhaps in Daoist Tianyan's final calculation, there was another unshown sentence.

Which is: the treasure also cannot have two masters.

Given Ji Haoyuan's understanding of himself,

only the incomplete Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure he happened upon matches Daoist Tianyan's words.

Indeed.

Anytime one acquires treasures beyond their level, a corresponding price must be paid.

Fortunately.

This price, for Ji Haoyuan, need not be paid immediately.

At least.

In the short term, he shouldn't worry too much about this matter.

With various thoughts crossing his mind, Ji Haoyuan sincerely pays respects to Daoist Tianyan once more.

"Thank you, Elder Tianyan, for the reminder. I will surely remember your words today."

"Good!"

Daoist Tianyan nodded with a smile.

Some time later.

In the Sect Leader's Hall.

Ji Haoyuan, True Monarch Yanfa, True Monarch Xuanyuan, True Monarch Fuguang, and True Monarch Baihua gathered together.

True Monarch Yanfa held a jade slip in his hand.

He spoke, "Everyone, here are some events we recently investigated, concerning happenings within the True Words Sect territory; you may all review it."

He then handed the jade slip to Ji Haoyuan, True Monarch Xuanyuan, True Monarch Fuguang, and True Monarch Baihua.

The four of them were all curious.

However, after they finished reading the contents of the jade slip, their expressions were tinged with seriousness.

According to records within the jade slip,

an extraordinarily bizarre evil cultivator has appeared in the True Words Sect territory.

These evil cultivators specifically devour the blood and divine soul of cultivators to strengthen themselves.

Moreover, their growth rate is incredibly swift.

Moving from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment and then Golden Core in just six months.

Furthermore, they can divide part of themselves to parasitize other cultivators.

Then, using the same method, strengthen themselves further.

So far, within the True Words Sect territory, several Golden Core sects have had their mountain gates breached by these evil cultivators, becoming their nourishment for growth.

Most importantly, these evil cultivators possess a remarkably terrifying trait.

That is, they are exceptionally difficult to kill.

Typically, only power surpassing a major level can possibly eliminate them.

Such as Foundation Establishment destroying Qi Refining, Golden Core destroying Foundation Establishment, late Golden Core destroying early and mid-Golden Core, Nascent Soul destroying late Golden Core.

Currently, the True Words Sect has deployed most of their Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators to exterminate these evil cultivators.

Unfortunately, these evil cultivators are highly adept at concealment.

Without special methods, it's almost impossible to reveal their true form.

Moreover, to avoid facing these evil cultivators alone, the True Words Sect has begun purposefully guiding them towards other regions.

Among them, the Demonstration Sect territory will inevitably be a main target for these evil cultivators.

If this truly occurs, it would be a major disaster for the sects and families within the Demonstration Sect territory.

No wonder the True Words Sect, that day, engaged the Third Elder Liu Daoxuan of Feixing Palace in their conflict.

It seems.

At that time, the True Words Sect territory was already experiencing such events.

At this moment, Ji Haoyuan, True Monarch Xuanyuan, True Monarch Fuguang, and True Monarch Baihua all have a clearer understanding of why the True Words Sect acted as they did that day.

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