If one must make a comparison, then a noble family is akin to an immortal cultivation clan overseen by someone in the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, those who mix in the Jianghu or navigate the officialdom ultimately still fall within the category of ordinary people, no matter how formidable they may be. Compared to immortal cultivation clans in the Foundation Establishment stage, they are significantly weaker.

Now that a noble family has been annihilated, who wouldn't be shocked?

On the day Jiang Shi left, Xu Long, the General of the Hengzhou Army, quickly wrote a secret letter to the Court, and Mr. Wen also could not stay calm, quickly writing a letter to the Grand Governor Meng Fang.

Various pieces of news continued to ferment.

Upon learning of the news, the headquarters of the Cyan Robe Tower flew into a rage, mobilizing all its intel systems to frantically investigate the whereabouts of Jiang Shi.

A branch was wiped out!

This was an unimaginable humiliation!

It had never happened in hundreds of years.

Several noble families support the Cyan Robe Tower from behind. Who dared to do this to them?

Moreover, this battle made the high-level officials of the Cyan Robe Tower aware of many irregularities.

Jiang Shi's performance was terrifying to the point of peculiarity.

Logically, even if he had the Innate Vajra talent, he should be far from reaching the Blood Exchange Realm. So why was he able to fight so many Blood Exchange Realm experts directly?

Even Meng Fang, in those days, when fighting a Blood Exchange Realm expert, was severely injured and relied on holy medicine to endure.

But what enabled Jiang Shi?

Who sent him holy medicine?

Previously, he was clearly seriously injured, on the verge of dying miserably, yet after a single night, he was as lively as ever. This effect is definitely not inferior to holy medicine!

Jiang Shi must have a significant secret treasure on him!

In no time, the Cyan Robe Tower headquarters quickly disclosed this news to several noble families behind the scenes, directly drawing their immense attention...

Meanwhile, another piece of news spread quickly.

The experts of the Kunshan Long Family officially entered the Hengzhou region by noon yesterday and were heading toward Hengzhou City, with eyewitnesses along the way.

Additionally, members of the Longxi Zhang Family had also appeared in the northern area and were about to enter Hengzhou City.

The whole area in and around Hengzhou City was once again stirred.

During this tumultuous time, another major event occurred.

Deep within the mountains, someone discovered a gigantic array, vast and extensive, with even seven or eight groups of Jianghu people disappearing one after another around the array's perimeter.

It is suspected to be one of the treasure burial sites of the Great Dragon Dynasty.

The news immediately caused a sensation in and around Hengzhou City, with all Jianghu people rushing towards the mountains regardless of everything else.

Compared to the commotion caused by Jiang Shi, the treasure of the Great Dragon Dynasty was undoubtedly more exhilarating.

If they really discovered the treasure, even gaining a small share of the profit would be enough for them to live off for a lifetime.

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In a secluded cave.

Jiang Shi opened his eyes, glimmering with a radiant light. He felt invigorated beyond description.

The internal injuries he had carried were finally completely healed by the morning of two days ago.

Furthermore, over these two days, with the help of numerous Entering Strength Pills, he reached the second tier of the Martial Saint realm in one go.

His strength had once again increased by a great margin!

Every step taken in the Martial Saint realm results in earth-shattering power!

What's more, his physique was unusually different from ordinary people!

The power brought by his breakthrough into the Martial Saint realm was entirely different from others.

"Unfortunately, the power and brute force cannot yet perfectly merge. Each time they merge, the power becomes chaotic and can't last long before tearing the body internally."

Jiang Shi frowned.

After breaking through to the second tier of the Martial Saint realm, he once again attempted to merge power and brute force, but the result was almost the same as before.

There was always something missing between the two.

They couldn't stay merged for ten minutes before separating again, and the damage to his organs was too severe.

This greatly troubled Jiang Shi.

"In the end, it's a matter of patience. Even with the Enlightenment talent, it requires gradual harmonization."

Jiang Shi talked to himself.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, the sound of restless neighing horses came from outside the cave, and at the same time, Jiang Shi suddenly sensed something was amiss.

A highly oppressive aura emanated from outside the cave, causing the ground to shake and rumble rapidly.

He grabbed his Wolf Fang Club, his body flashed, and he swiftly exited the cave.

Whoosh!

As soon as he exited the cave, a fierce wind whipped up from the forest, swirling fallen leaves mixed with a faint bloody scent, and countless stones flew chaotically.

It was as if there was an extremely terrifying creature around.

"Demon Beast!"

Jiang Shi's heart tightened, and he quickly looked in all directions.

Then he leaped, swiftly landing next to his steed.

He wasn't afraid of the demon beast attacking him, but he feared it would attack his steed.

Moreover, the demon beast had yet to appear, almost as if it could Earth Escape.

Boom!

Suddenly, the ground before him exploded, stones flying everywhere.

A monstrous creature with a massive head, covered in dark golden scale armor, ferocious and terrifying, shot out from beneath the earth, raising a dustpan-sized claw and fiercely slapping towards Jiang Shi.

"You vile beast!"

Jiang Shi, filled with rage, without a second thought, swung his Wolf Fang Club and fiercely smashed it onto the creature.

Bang!

A thunderous explosion resounded in the air.

It was like two small mountains colliding, bringing with it a surge of rolling air waves.

With a crunching sound, the creature's claw was struck, blood splattering, fracturing its bones on the spot, its mouth emitting a resounding roar, eyes filled with a crimson malice.

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