A month later.

Immortal Bailian, dripping with fragrant sweat, flew out from the Strong Water Ape Corpse Beast Pool.

"Spirit Locking Array, Taiyin Corpse Beast Fluid..."

"Shen Lang, Bailian has no more Spirit Stones!"

Immortal Bailian habitually acted coy towards Shen Xuan.

"How much do you want to borrow?"

Shen Xuan and Immortal Bailian always kept their accounts clear.

Love is love, spirit stones are spirit stones, they never mix the two.

In fact, Shen Xuan never expected Immortal Bailian to repay the spirit stones he lent her.

But he couldn't just give them to her for free.

He absolutely couldn't let the dirty spirit stones tarnish their pure relationship.

"Let Bailian calculate!"

"Three years of Taiyin Corpse Beast Fluid, plus the cost of the Spirit Locking Array's spirit stones..."

"I need over ten thousand spirit stones, let me lend you three thousand first!"

Shen Xuan didn't lend more.

He knew Immortal Bailian still had some personal savings.

Returning to the inner residence.

Shen Xuan inquired about news from the outside world.

"Shen Lang, the ancestor and the patriarch have confirmed that Wu Yulan is the Saintess of the Blood Spirit Sect. Now, the atmosphere in Cyan Yang Prefecture is off, with Demon Sect cultivators occasionally appearing. In some villages and towns, the population suddenly disappears."

"The ancestor and the patriarch believe that the Blood Spirit Sect's demon cultivators have started blood sacrifices on mortals!"

Shen Xuan frowned slightly: "Don't those cultivation clans care?"

Mortal people have corresponding cultivation clans protecting them.

They are the foundation of the Human Race, some even being blood relatives of cultivation clans.

In slightly larger counties, there are Guardian Immortal Masters stationed from cultivation clans.

"Demon cultivators are fierce, and clan cultivators may not be able to manage them."

"Moreover, this time the Blood Spirit Sect comes aggressively, many cultivation clans are indecisive, some even secretly align and become part of the Demon Race."

Shen Xuan sighed deeply.

In the realm of immortal cultivation, strength is ultimately paramount.

Right and wrong are far less practical than actual benefits.

"Has there been any change with the Wu Family of Red Rock?"

This was what Shen Xuan paid close attention to.

In Cyan Yang Prefecture, the four great cultivation clans are clearly distinct.

The Su Family firmly stands with the Cyan Cloud Sect, sealing themselves up to do so.

The Zhou and Zhao Families appear to stand with the Cyan Cloud Sect, but actually maintain neutrality, hoping to reap the benefits.

The Wu Family has become the main base for the Blood Spirit Sect's demon cultivators.

"The Wu Family has been active. Recently, under the guise of slaying demons and eradicating devils, they've wiped out several small cultivation clans around them."

"At the same time, they are vigorously recruiting loose cultivators into the Wu Family, granting them cultivation techniques, rewarding spirit pills, and organizing them to raid surrounding forces."

Shen Xuan nodded: "It seems Wu Yulan is getting anxious."

The Saintess and Saint Child of the Blood Spirit Sect also face fierce competition.

Either they form a Demon Pill or die in battle.

There is no third path.

"After all, Cyan Yang Prefecture is within the Cyan Cloud Sect's sphere of influence, they won't sit idly by!"

"It's just, who knows when they will send someone."

Shen Xuan contemplated silently.

He took up a pen and wrote letters to Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying.

Asking them to help investigate the Cyan Cloud Sect's actions toward Cyan Yang Prefecture and the personnel situation.

Immortal Bailian also talked about the situation of small cultivation clans in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

Among them, the Nangong Family of Shadow Fall Mountain, the newly entered Foundation Establishment Nangong Guang is extraordinary, having just established his foundation, he destroyed the Nangong Family's long-standing rival.

"Patriarch Zhou said that Nangong Guang is likely a disguised Saint Child of the Blood Spirit Sect."

Within Cyan Yang Prefecture, the Daoist Sect and Demon Sect are bound to clash.

At this time, Shen Xuan understood the intention of Master Gu Feng.

Let him do his utmost to ensure the Su Family's inheritance remains unbroken.

"Master has too much faith in me!"

Shen Xuan thought internally.

If it is limited to Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Shen Xuan still had some confidence.

Even against Foundation Establishment Perfection demon cultivators.

Though he might not win, he could still preserve his life.

As for the strong cultivation clans like the Zhou and Zhao Families.

To have stood firm in Cyan Yang Prefecture for a thousand years, they naturally have their ways to survive.

Immortal Bailian hadn't thought that deeply.

As a woman, she was more concerned about enhancing her strength.

"Can't we wait a few years! Once the Water Ape Corpse Beast is formed, Bailian can also reap some benefits!"

Shen Xuan slapped down.

The feel of her pert buttocks was indeed quite good.

"Shen Lang!"

"You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth! The saintess and saint child of the Blood Spirit Sect are not so easy to deal with!"

Shen Xuan sternly said: "Do not underestimate them. Even if your family ancestor makes a move, they may not take them down!"

In terms of combat power, the Zhou Family ancestor is the top cultivator in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, combined with multiple Foundation Establishment spirit beasts.

Strength comparable to Foundation Establishment Perfection.

Moreover, Shen Xuan suspected.

That the Zhou Family ancestor was also biding his time.

The moment the situation changes.

He might have a way to forcefully advance to Foundation Establishment Perfection.

But in doing so, a bloody river will flow when the Daoist Sect and Demon Sect eventually clash.

No matter who wins or loses, worldly mortals and low-level loose cultivators will undoubtedly be the most sacrificed.

...

No matter which side wins, mundane mortals and low-level loose cultivators will surely suffer the greatest.

Beast Taming Zhou Clan territory.

Clan Affairs Hall.

Zhou clan members gathered in groups of three or five in front of an elder.

"Greetings, Seventeenth Uncle!"

"Do you really think the Taiyin Corpse Beast Technique is that good? It requires so many clan contribution points for exchange!"

"What do you know!"

"Uncle Seventeen glared at him."

"Contributing your clan points is just to qualify for it, and only with Immortal Bailian's approval and three thousand spirit stones can you get it!"

Hurriedly bending over in salute, that person said, "Take heed, Seventeenth Uncle, nephew didn't know there was such an inside story!"

Each branch and house is striving for it, ours not being an exception. Whoever succeeds, the other members will contribute their points to the clan."

The Zhou family disciples were excited, lining up in order and entering the Clan Affairs Hall.

Upon entering, Immortal Bailian gave an introduction to the Zhou family elders with Shen Xuan.

The greetings were followed by an exasperated glance from Shen Xuan toward Immortal Bailian.

This time, Immortal Bailian used Shen Xuan to introduce him.

"Shen, can you possibly increase the production of Thunder Talismans?"

If possible, I hope Master Shen, on behalf of Master Gu Feng, can lend a hand!"

The matter has reached this extent.

Shen Xuan couldn't completely refuse.

He agreed to slightly increase the production of Thunder Talismans.

Sold twenty premium Thunder Talismans to the Su Family.

"Creating premium Thunder Talismans is not easy, Shen also needs some for personal protection!"

Beast Taming Zhou Clan Territory.

Clan Affairs Hall.

The Zhou Clan disciples gathered in groups before an old man.

"Greetings, Seventh Uncle!"

"Is the Taiyin Corpse Beast Technique truly as good as they say? It requires such a large amount of clan contribution points for exchange!"

"What do you understand!"

Seventeenth Uncle glared, chiding them.

"Each branch and lineage is competing. Whichever is selected, the rest will contribute their family contribution points."

Excitement filled the Zhou clan disciples as they lined up and orderly walked into the Clan Affairs Hall.

Once inside, Immortal Bailian introduced the situation of the Zhou family elders to Shen Xuan.

After some courtesies, Shen Xuan gave Immortal Bailian a somewhat helpless glance.

This time, she had brought him along as the Talisman Master.

"A total of twenty premium Thunder Talismans."

"Crafting premium Thunder Talismans is not easy, and I also need some for my own protection!"

Each of them required the payment of three thousand spirit stones and the approval of Immortal Bailian!

"I've heard that Shen Xuan is vital to us,"

Muttered a Junior, bowing as he spoke.

"Please, don't get angry, Uncle Seventeen. Your nephew is unaware of such insider information!"

No matter who, as long as they are selected, the rest of the family's contribution points will be surrendered to the clan.

The disciples lined up excitedly, ready to exchange their contribution points for the technique.

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