As the situation in Cyan Yang Prefecture changed, the Cyan Cloud Sect gradually dispatched several batches of Foundation Establishment disciples.

Apart from the Zhao Family in Tiger Ravine, the Beast Taming Zhou Family, and some other mid-level Cultivation Clans, there were disciples from Cyan Cloud Sect stationed there.

The same goes.

In the Cultivation Clans like the Wu Family of Chiyan, many Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators appeared.

Cyan Yang Prefecture quickly descended into chaos.

Each attacking the other.

Because of the mountain sealing, the Su Family in Feiyun Mountain instead ended up with tranquility.

Occasionally, Cyan Cloud Sect cultivators would stay here for a few days to rest before hastily heading elsewhere.

The reason was simple.

There's no warfare here.

No achievements to gain.

However, within the Sect, there are hidden talents waiting to emerge.

There are indeed smart ones.

Recently, Lin the Alchemist and Dai the Artifact Refiner, have come and are clear-headed individuals.

Both are Foundation Establishment, but their corresponding skills are only at Upper Grade Tier One.

Quite normal.

The Alchemy Dao and Artifact Dao are not so easily mastered.

Tier Two Alchemists and Artifact Refiners are rare in the Sect.

Without a tremendous initial investment, it's difficult to advance due to insufficient experience.

Lin the Alchemist and Dai the Artifact Refiner are close friends.

They quickly set their eyes on the Feng Shui treasure land of Feiyun Mountain.

"Sealing the mountain is beneficial! With the mountain sealed, neither I nor Junior Brother Dai need to host anyone, we can focus on honing our skills!"

Lin the Alchemist said to the Patriarch of the Su Family.

The two reached an agreement with the Su Family.

The Su Family would handle the orders, payment, and delivery, providing a full suite of services.

Lin the Alchemist and Dai the Artifact Refiner would only focus on Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

Others come to Cyan Yang Prefecture to expel demons and uphold righteousness.

They come to earn Spirit Stones and enhance their skills.

They heard the Su Family also has a resident Talisman Master.

Furthermore, he is a True Master's disciple.

They both lowered their posture, visiting in person, addressing him as Junior Brother.

All are fellow disciples of the same Grandmaster.

Their principles align.

The three of them quickly formed a bond, frequently feasting together.

A way to balance their arduous cultivation.

The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators especially praised Shen Xuan's charisma.

Winning the heart of the Beast Taming Zhou Family's Foundation Establishment Immortal makes them envious.

Learning that Shen Xuan can craft Tier Two Thunder Talismans,

Lin the Alchemist and Dai the Artifact Refiner were even more shocked as if seeing a celestial being.

"Senior Brother Shen, with skills like yours, why are you stationed at Feiyun Mountain?"

"Junior Brother Lin, the Thunder Talisman inheritance was provided by the Su Family."

Shen Xuan explained calmly.

"Oh, I see!"

The two instinctively thought Shen Xuan stayed permanently at Feiyun Mountain for the Thunder Talisman inheritance.

Undoubtedly, Shen Xuan wouldn't offer further explanation.

During the banquet, the three exchanged gifts.

Shen Xuan inspected them.

Their skills indeed needed improvement.

Both the Spirit Pills and Magical Artifacts had noticeable flaws.

Shen Xuan casually gifted them to Su Xue'Er.

The few pieces of "Breaking Evil Thunder God Talisman" he took out were treasured by the two and carefully kept.

"What a loss!"

Shen Xuan thought silently.

However, befriending them was also to gather information on the Sect.

Especially about Lei Yaoyang.

After the third round of drinks, people relaxed when chatting.

"Lei Yaoyang? The Direct Thunder Technique Cultivator from Celestial Thunder Peak?"

"This man is arrogant and self-important. He'll surely suffer in the future!"

"You're right. Thunder Technique Cultivator, so what? Without condensing an Inner Core, he's just a Foundation Establishment Elder like us!"

Unexpectedly, Lin the Alchemist and Dai the Artifact Refiner also held resentment towards Lei Yaoyang.

The three chatted idly.

Only then did Shen Xuan learn.

The ordinary Foundation Establishment Elders of Cyan Cloud Sect have strong opinions about these Golden Core Inheritors.

They occupy the best resources within the Sect, unintentionally reducing ordinary Foundation Establishment income.

Shen Xuan performed the "Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Technique" several times, using the "Insight Technique" to observe.

Confirmed that the two were genuine.

Finally, he asked, "I heard Lei Yaoyang is quite fond of my Junior Sister Qin Yuehan?"

"Fond? Senior Brother Shen, you're mistaken!"

"For someone like Lei Yaoyang, how could he treat a female cultivator kindly! He merely wants to use the Cyan Wood Spirit Body of the Immortal Qin to temper his Thunder Dao Body!"

"Senior Brother Shen must not trust this man lightly!"

"The two Foundation Establishment Immortals he married before, their cultivation stagnated, unable to advance further, their Dao path cut off!"

Lin the Alchemist and Dai the Artifact Refiner spoke in tandem, even more indignant than Shen Xuan.

"Can't be that extreme. Lei Yaoyang, as a Golden Core Inheritor, surely has some baseline for his actions!"

In the Cultivation Realm, ruining one's Dao path is akin to killing their father and taking their spouse; such hatred is deep-rooted.

"Baseline? Haha! When those above want you to consider the bigger picture, you'll be sacrificed outside of the bigger picture!"

"Those Foundation Establishment Immortals, from ordinary backgrounds, without a Core Formation Master's protection, how would they know so much?"

"A little hesitation, and they ended on Lei Yaoyang's dining table! Even their bones were devoured!"

Shen Xuan sighed.

"Won't the Sect discipline him?"

"Discipline him? How?"

"It's all consensual, forming ties and becoming spouses! Who would want to offend a Golden Core True Master?"

"Unable to detect such traps, they'll be sold one day; might as well let him have the advantage!"

The Daoist Sect also has deception and manipulation, each applying their skills.

Very common.

The game of power is always like this.

The higher you rise, the more intense the struggle.

Life and death, leaving no room for error.

...

In the days that followed,

The situation in Cyan Yang Prefecture improved somewhat.

Cyan Cloud Sect dispatched over thirty Foundation Establishment cultivators successively, stabilizing the situation.

Most of the ones sacrificing Clan cultivators and mortals in Cyan Yang Prefecture were Qi Cultivation Perfection Demon Cultivators.

Demon Sect strictly prohibits large-scale blood sacrifices at its base.

If they want a Foundation Establishment, they had to infiltrate Daoist Sect's territories.

Foundation Establishment against Qi Cultivation Perfection, the advantage is quite apparent.

Initially, Cyan Cloud Sect disciples traveled in groups, overpowering the demons with numbers, winning immediately.

However, it wasn't long before the situation changed.

Not only Qi Cultivation Perfection Demon Cultivators appeared.

Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators also showed up.

Their methods were even more sinister and brutal.

Cyan Cloud Sect disciples quickly faced losses.

That day, Shen Xuan invited Lin the Alchemist and Dai the Artifact Refiner to a banquet.

"Senior Brother Zhu was injured!"

"Oh!"

Shen Xuan had a slight impression.

He was the leader of the first batch of cultivators the Sect dispatched to Cyan Yang Prefecture.

Quite skilled.

Foundation Establishment third layer, just a whisker away from the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Shen Xuan estimated Senior Brother Zhu came with expectations of gaining achievements and potentially breaking through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Lin the Alchemist, being well-informed, explained the situation in detail.

Turns out, Senior Brother Zhu and his team encountered tough opponents while slaying demons.

Though the enemy was outmatched, they were determined to perish together with Junior Sister Yang.

To save Junior Sister Yang, Senior Brother Zhu shielded her with his body.

Even though he eliminated the Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivator, he also suffered demonic qi invasion, damaging his foundation.

Since then, Senior Brother Zhu's chances of breaking through greatly diminished.

Likely spending his life stuck at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

After this incident, Junior Sister Yang was frightened.

Immediately returned to the Sect.

Married an offspring of a Core Formation True Master.

It's said Junior Sister Yang is still quite grateful to Senior Brother Zhu.

She personally delivered the wedding invitation to Senior Brother Zhu.

"Haha, if it wasn't for Junior Sister Yang, Senior Brother Zhu wouldn't be in such a situation!"

"They say beauties bring disaster! Senior Brother Shen must be cautious! Don't mislead yourself!"

"You Junior Brothers are absolutely right!"

Shen Xuan laughed lightly, casually glossing over.

He's not Senior Brother Zhu, not so deeply infatuated.

He certainly wouldn't sacrifice himself for a woman.

After the banquet.

Shen Xuan told the story of Senior Brother Zhu and Junior Sister Yang to the Immortal Bai Lian.

"What does it have to do with Junior Sister Yang!"

"Your Senior Brother Zhu is purely self-involved!"

The Immortal Bai Lian defended Junior Sister Yang.

This angered Shen Xuan greatly.

That night, he drew his sharp sword and fiercely taught the Immortal Bai Lian a lesson.

Leaving her in ecstasy and agony, begging for mercy repeatedly.

Only then was he satisfied, sheathing the sword, letting the Immortal Bai Lian rest and sleep.

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