"Brother Shen, allow me to introduce."

In the side room, Wei Qiuling introduced, "This is Zhang Shen, the chief disciple of the Celestial Talisman Sect."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing cupped his hands in greeting, "I have met Fellow Daoist Zhang."

Zhang Shen replied with a slight smile, returning the gesture, "Patriarch Shen, regarding the matter with your brother, our Celestial Talisman Sect extends our sincere apologies."

"Our junior brother acted without forethought, leading your brother into danger."

Shen Wenxing waved it off, "This matter isn't the fault of the Celestial Talisman Sect. My junior brother Ah Nu always wanted to venture out. I haven't yet expressed my gratitude to your sect. If not for your sect's disciples' rescue, my brother might have perished in the Northern Snowfield years ago."

After some polite exchanges, Jin Sheng, being straightforward, spoke up, "Brother Shen, what good news do you have for us this time?"

"Fellow Daoist Wei kept it concealed during the journey and wouldn't speak."

Just as he finished speaking, Zhang Shen and the Profound Robe Daoist both looked over with curiosity.

Shen Wenxing smiled lightly, "This is a significant matter, and Fairy Wei acted with caution to ensure prudence."

"Now that everyone is here, allow me to speak directly."

"Wait a moment, Brother Shen," Wei Qiuling suddenly interrupted, addressing the four with a cupped hands gesture, "Fellow Daoists, please understand, to learn about this matter, you must first make a True Spirit Oath, ensuring that even if you decide not to be involved, you will never speak of today's matters."

"This...," Zhang Shen hesitated.

Jin Sheng, on the other hand, chuckled, "That's to be expected, considering just today's affair, there's nothing to worry about."

Hearing this, Zhang Shen reconsidered and agreed.

Subsequently, the three of them made the True Spirit Oath, ensuring that if they chose not to participate in today's events, they would not divulge a single word to anyone later.

Having sworn the oaths, Jin Sheng urged, "Being so cautious, I trust Brother Shen has great benefits to discuss with us?"

The last time with the Water Smoke Stone Vein, the Vajra Sect had already benefited.

This time, Jin Sheng eagerly anticipated what surprises the Shen Family might bring.

Shen Wenxing did not hold back, directly stating, "I have troubled all fellow daoists to come this time because of a Spirit Crystal Ore Vein."

A Spirit Crystal Ore Vein!?

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shen and the other two couldn't help but tremble with excitement!

"Brother Shen, are you sure it's a Spirit Crystal Ore Vein and not... a Spirit Ore?"

Zhang Shen looked at Shen Wenxing, somewhat incredulous.

The Profound Robe Daoist beside him also slightly parted her lips, holding her breath, fearing she had misheard.

Shen Wenxing smiled slightly, "It is indeed a Spirit Crystal Ore Vein."

Upon his reaffirmation, the three exchanged glances, each seeing the elation in the others' eyes!

A Spirit Crystal Ore Vein!

It really was a Spirit Crystal Ore Vein!

The most elated among the three was the Profound Robe Daoist.

The Profound Water Sect's strength in Qishan was considered middling to lower rank, with the sect having just one Spirit Crystal Ore Vein, shared with three other factions.

Now, how did another Spirit Crystal Ore Vein suddenly come to them!?

She had already decided then and there that, regardless of the circumstances, the Profound Water Sect had to be involved in this Spirit Crystal Ore Vein.

Jin Sheng and Zhang Shen had the same thought at that moment.

"Friends, hold your excitement, let me finish," Shen Wenxing explained the details about the Spirit Crystal Ore Vein and also shared the enmity between the Shen Family and the Hundred Beasts Mountain, and informed them of his intent to form an alliance.

Jin Sheng immediately laughed, "What is the Hundred Beasts Mountain but a joke? After the last incident, the Vajra Sect had no intention of dealing amicably with them."

"Rest assured, Brother Shen, the Vajra Sect agrees to this!"

Zhang Shen and the Profound Robe Daoist exchanged a glance and also expressed their willingness.

They stated that they did not fear the Hundred Beasts Mountain, and if they dared to make a move in the future, their sects were willing to stand with the Shen Family.

"In that case, let's discuss the allocation," Shen Wenxing suggested, "I propose we split it evenly among the five groups, simplifying matters."

"Additionally..." he added with an awkward smile, looking at the four, "If your sects could send Fetal Breathing Realm experts to oversee, that would be ideal."

"The Shen Family lacks the foundation; my only brother doesn't quite qualify as a notable presence..."

"Haha... No worries, Brother Shen, this is to be expected," Zhang Shen laughed, "When we were mining the Spirit Crystal Ore Vein in Qishan, we at least had several Fetal Breathing Realm experts to oversee, fearing theft."

"That ore vein is in Hidden Dragon Mountain, indeed requiring caution against the Hundred Beasts Mountain's actions."

After determining the distribution of benefits and settling mining arrangements, they made an alliance oath. Then, they hurried back to report to their respective sects.

...

Danzhou, Qishan.

Above the vast mountains, a figure was hastily fleeing with Wind Manipulation.

Suddenly, a streak of sword light shot from behind, cutting through the sky!

The sword light was incredibly fast and intercepted the elderly figure in the blink of an eye.

The figure paused mid-air, gazing warily at a person before him, dressed in an ochre dress with hair casually tied at the back.

"Why do you pursue me relentlessly, fellow daoist?"

"Old as I am, my actions were never intentional, but rather... just..."

The old ape from the Hundred Beasts Mountain stammered, struggling to find a plausible explanation.

"You merely thought that I would battle that beast to mutual destruction."

"You intervened, hoping to kill me and easily reap the spoils?"

The girl's voice was calm, revealing no emotion.

The old ape's expression changed, a tinge of bitterness surfacing in his heart.

Days ago, as it aimlessly wandered the mountains seeking traces of the Female Essence Wisdom Pearl, it stumbled upon the woman before him fighting a Golden Core Realm giant python over a small tree bearing a three-colored exotic fruit!

He instantly recognized the three-colored exotic fruit as the Void Profound Fruit.

When the Void Profound Fruit matures, it manifests three random attributes from the Five Elements, and a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Perfection Realm would gain a wisp of Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Qi most compatible with their Spirit Root and cultivation technique upon consuming it!

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