Chen Youran and Shi Miao were standing at the door at this moment. Seeing their arrival, the two cupped their hands in salute.

Shen Chongming nodded and gestured for Shi Miao to open the door.

The two Western Desolate Cultivators inside the room had already heard the commotion outside and were now standing up respectfully.

"Mu Yan (Mu Chang) of the Muhe Tribe pays respects to the Immortal Master."

Immortal Master?

Shen Chongming approached and felt a little amused upon hearing their address.

It was his first time being called such, and the two in front of him were actually at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, slightly higher than himself.

Observing the two people before him, Shen Chongming felt a bit suspicious.

These two appeared to be at least seventy or eighty years old, and even though their aura was at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, the fluctuation of spiritual energy in their bodies was not particularly strong.

This situation reminded him of something his grandfather had mentioned before.

Innate Martial Artists.

Shen Yuan had told him that before the Immortal's arrival, there were already some Innate Martial Artists in the Yangnao Land.

They could comprehend the Power of Heaven and Earth, absorb Qi to conceal themselves, and bring their strength to a level similar to Qi Cultivation Cultivators.

It was said that the strongest Innate Martial Artists at the time could rival cultivators of the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer.

Unfortunately, the "True Qi" cultivated by Innate Martial Artists was far less pure and vast than the spiritual power of Qi Cultivation Cultivators.

In other words, these Innate Martial Artists might not be weaker than Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer Immortal Dao Cultivators in a brief burst, but Immortal Dao Cultivators are skilled in Techniques, Talismans, and other Immortal Techniques.

In a normal fight, without special circumstances, a Peak of Innate Martial Artist is absolutely impossible to defeat a Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer Immortal Dao Cultivator.

The two people in front of him were probably two Peak of Innate Martial Artists.

Thinking of this, Shen Chongming couldn't help but feel a bit regretful.

These two were definitely considered geniuses before the Immortal's arrival, but it's a pity that there was no Cultivation Technique in the Yangnao Land at that time.

Now the two of them had reached this age, and it's uncertain if they could achieve anything if they were to pursue cultivation.

"What are your plans in coming here?"

Having understood their situation, Shen Chongming directly asked.

The two exchanged a glance, and Mu Yan bowed and said, "Immortal Master, I and my companion are from the Muhe Tribe and had reached the realm of Grandmaster before the Immortal's arrival."

"'Grandmaster' is a term used in the Western Wilderness, equivalent to 'Innate' in Yu Country." Mu Chang quickly explained, afraid that Shen Chongming wouldn't understand.

Mu Yan nodded repeatedly and continued, "The Muhe Tribe is located in the distant southwest. We have stayed within the tribe until last year when we learned of the Immortal's presence. This time we intended to seek refuge at Hundred Beasts Mountain..."

Mu Yan abruptly stopped at this point, hesitantly looking at Shen Chongming.

Clearly, he had realized that the people in front of him weren't associated with Hundred Beasts Mountain.

"You intended to join Hundred Beasts Mountain. What do you seek?"

Shen Chongming asked with a hint of a smile.

The two exchanged another look. Mu Yan hesitated for a moment before cupping his hands and saying, "Immortal Master, we merely wish to join the Immortal Sect and seek a true Immortal Technique."

He didn't mention wanting to join Hundred Beasts Mountain, only stating their desire to join the Immortal Sect, having not sided with anyone before.

Shen Chongming turned to glance at Zhao Tuan.

Zhao Tuan pondered for a moment and then said in a low voice, "Young Clan Leader, these two cannot stay at the camp."

"As for the truth of their words, they should be sent back to Yunshui Town for the Patriarch's decision."

Two "Innate Martial Artists," it would be a pity to turn them away.

But if they were to stay at the frontline camp, handling them would be difficult if they harbored ill intent, given their strength.

Moreover, they came seeking Immortal Techniques, and whether to accept them ultimately depended on Shen Wenxing's decision.

Shen Chongming nodded.

"Our Yunzhong Shen Family does indeed have Immortal Techniques. If you wish to join the Shen Family, you must meet my father, who will make the decision."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yan and Mu Chang showed a joyous expression and bowed, "Thank you, Immortal Master. We are willing to join the Shen Family."

Shen Chongming nodded and called a clan soldier to escort the two to Black Water Pond Manor.

...

In the manor's side room, Shen Wenxing withdrew his hand from Mu Yan's wrist, his eyes unable to conceal his joy!

Spirit Root!

The two people who appeared out of nowhere and sought refuge turned out to possess extremely high-quality Earth Attribute Spirit Roots?

Could it be that the Shen Family had truly been blessed by the Auspicious Beast Bai Ze?

"Go call the Elder Patriarch."

In his excitement, Shen Wenxing immediately sent someone to fetch Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan hurried over from the Black Water Pavilion, glanced at the two Western Desolate Cultivators, and slightly frowned.

He immediately recognized that the two were not Immortal Dao Cultivators.

"Father." Shen Wenxing drew him aside and whispered, "These two claim to be from a relatively remote Muhe Tribe in the Western Wilderness and were Innate Martial Artists before the arrival of the Immortal Sect. They have not yet practiced any Immortal Dao Cultivation Techniques."

"I just checked, both have Earth Spirit Roots, and the quality of the Spirit Roots is extremely high."

"It's just their age..."

Shen Yuan, upon hearing this, turned to look at them.

The two were older than him by a few years, but that didn't mean they had no possibility of cultivating.

"Alright, I will take care of these two."

After a moment of hesitation, he decided to accept them.

Shen Wenxing nodded and, after introducing them, left.

Shen Yuan looked at the two and, after a moment of contemplation, spoke, "The Immortal Dao cannot be taught lightly. If you truly seek the path, you must vow loyalty to the Shen Family."

The two exchanged a glance, and despite a brief hesitation, they nodded resolutely.

"We are willing to pledge loyalty, as long as the Immortal Master bestows the Immortal Techniques upon us."

Shen Yuan nodded.

He saw the shadow of Xu Xiu in them.

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