Double penetration, starting from being a trader

After returning from the Three Saints Sect, Chen Feng went directly to the Bamboo Heart Secret Realm.

He wants to return to the world of the painting to try to break through to the Dao.

For some reason, he had a feeling that something big was going to happen soon, and it might even affect him. To be on the safe side, it would be best to break through to the Dao Integration stage as soon as possible.

After advancing to the Dao Integration stage, he can not only continue cultivating the Great Zhou Tian Refining Star Technique, but the scroll will also change once again.

His strength will also undergo a qualitative change.

Before leaving the Three Saints Sect, Chen Feng sent a message to Wang Yanran using a jade talisman, roughly meaning that he was going to try to break through to the Void Refinement stage and would not be able to leave seclusion for a short time.

After sending the message using the jade talisman, Chen Feng headed towards the Haotian Secret Realm, but before he had gone far, Wang Yanran arrived.

Looking at Wang Yanran standing in front of him, Chen Feng asked in surprise:
"Are you nearby?"

Wang Yanran nodded: "Yes, I'm just returning to my sect to hand in my mission. Are you about to break through to the Void Refinement stage?"

Wang Yanran sized up Chen Feng for a while, realizing that Chen Feng was only at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, far from the Void Refinement realm.

Chen Feng nodded: "With enough resources, a breakthrough is not a problem."

In other sects, breaking through several realms in succession would be impossible, but what kind of place is the Three Saints Sect? It is the most top sect in the Xuanhuang Realm.

The breakthrough from the Nascent Soul stage to the Void Refinement stage can be achieved quickly as long as there are sufficient resources.

Wang Yanran frowned: "Breaking through so many realms at once can easily make your foundation unstable. You don't need to worry about the family's affairs. The news that you have comprehended the Dao has already been sent back, and they will not force you to compete with Wang Heng in the near future."

Chen Feng said, "It has nothing to do with the family; it's my own desire to break through. Is there anything else?"

Seeing that she couldn't persuade Chen Feng, Wang Yanran stopped talking.

"Then you can continue your cultivation. I won't disturb you any longer."

After saying that, Wang Yanran left.

Watching Wang Yanran's departing figure, Chen Feng shook his head. He realized that this woman had always thought that he wanted to become stronger in order to secure the position of the family heir.

In the other person's eyes, it seems like I'm still a child.

However, if it were the Wang Ping of the past, perhaps he would have had this mindset.

Chen Feng did not linger any longer and immediately headed towards the Haotian Secret Realm.

As for Meng Jingxian's invitation to the gathering, Chen Feng no longer planned to go. Right now, nothing was more important than his breakthrough to the Dao Integration Realm.

A world of paintings, a gate of goodwill.

Liu Qian and others were having a meeting in the cabinet, and most of the people present were high-ranking members of Xingfengmen.

During this period, Liu Qian and the others were very busy.

The main reason is naturally the newly recovered star regions.

Of the nine star regions, five are now considered the territory of the Xingfeng Sect. Although the Xingfeng Sect does not easily interfere in the affairs of star region forces, it still manages them to some extent.

After all, these forces pay tribute to Xingfengmen every year, and what Xingfengmen is responsible for is to regulate the relationship between these forces and the allocation of resources.

"Beaver, how's the situation in Dinghai?" Liu Qian asked Beaver, who was sitting to the side.

Beaver replied, "It's all settled. We've dealt with a few disobedient factions, and the others have all agreed to pay tribute annually and abide by our Starfield Management Law."

The Star Domain Management Method is a strategy that Liu Qian and others agreed upon and launched.

The introduction of this regulation is also intended to facilitate the management of various star regions by the Xingfengmen.

The combined forces across the five star regions number in the tens of thousands. If left unchecked, they could very well cause great chaos.

"How's the recruitment going at the Hall of Offerings?" Liu Qian turned to look at Jiang Bohan.

Jiang Bohan currently serves as the deacon of the Offering Hall, while the position of elder is held by Xu Wangchen, a Dao Integration cultivator.

Xu Wangchen is not at Xingfeng Sect at the moment, so we can only ask Jiang Bohan.

Jiang Bohan replied:

"In the past year, we have recruited about twelve Void Refinement cultivators and more than three hundred Nascent Soul cultivators. Now the total number is twenty-one Void Refinement cultivators and more than seven hundred Nascent Soul cultivators. These people are all stationed in various star regions."

Liu Qian nodded; the number of people in the offering hall had undoubtedly increased significantly.

The current air conditioning industry is so large that there are many areas to manage.

Although the Wind Gate possesses large-scale destructive weapons such as antimatter warships and planet-destroying cannons, individual combat strength is still very important.

Therefore, Liu Qian has been encouraging the temple to recruit more staff over the years.

"Now that the major star regions have been basically settled, the next step is to build defense systems in these star regions. What do you all think?" Liu Qian asked the crowd.

Yue Yao spoke first: "I completely agree. Canglan Star is already saturated. If we don't deploy the weapons, it's a waste to leave them inside the sect. I'll take charge of this matter!"

Liu Qian didn't answer Yue Yao's question at all, but looked at the others instead.

He would never entrust this matter to Yue Yao.

If Yue Yao is put in charge, who knows what kind of trouble she'll cause.

Ge Yunxuan, who had been sitting quietly to the side, spoke up:

"I have no objection."

The others nodded in agreement.

Xingfengmen is not short of resources now; the factories on Canglan Star are producing a large number of various weapons every day.

It is indeed time to deploy forces in other star systems.

At this moment, a woman suddenly raised her hand and said:
"I disagree!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the woman, who was none other than Wang Fengnuo.

Wang Fengnuo is now a Nascent Soul cultivator. Not only that, she has also gradually begun to get involved in the core affairs of Xingfeng Sect, which is also Liu Qian's way of cultivating newcomers within the sect.

Not only Wang Fengnuo, but also many young people from Xingfengmen participated in this cabinet meeting.

For example, Chang Yan, who was born with a stone spirit, and Ge Hong, who was trained by Ge Yunxuan.

The older generation of senior executives at Xingfengmen are now mostly cultivating their own younger generation.

No matter what power it is, once it becomes too big, it will have different factions.

Take Ge Yunxuan for example. The Ge family has risen again, and many people in Xingfeng Sect were promoted by Ge Yunxuan, so these people naturally become close to the Ge family.

The Beaver's side represented the interests of the powerful demon clan members of the Xingfeng Sect.

Jiang Bohan represented the interests of the Offering Hall and some cultivators who later joined the Xingfeng Sect.

As for established families like the Mo and Zhang families, they also wield considerable influence.

Sometimes, even if Ge Yunxuan and Beaver don't want to build a team, their subordinates will force them to.

This is just like political parties on Earth.

There are only two different people in the entire Xingfengmen.

One is Yue Yao, who has neither relatives nor apprentices and focuses solely on handling matters related to the nuclear factory.

Although she could represent the interests of some technical talents in Xingfengmen, Yue Yao always did things her own way and didn't care about other people's opinions at all.

The last one is Liu Qian.

With this combination of various factions, a situation of checks and balances arose within the Xingfengmen.

Chen Feng was aware of this as well.

Therefore, he didn't stop these people within the sect from forming factions. As long as it didn't cross his bottom line, he wouldn't interfere. People live for themselves; to get them to work wholeheartedly, you can only win them over with benefits.

Wang Fengnuo's remarks surprised everyone.

The other young members of the Feng Shui Men group who attended the cabinet meeting stood quietly from the beginning of the meeting, not daring to speak.

Wang Fengnuo was the first to speak up.

Liu Qian looked at Wang Fengnuo:
“Explain your reasons for disagreeing.”

Facing the gazes of these influential figures in the room, Wang Fengnuo spoke with neither arrogance nor servility:

"My godfather once said that we took over these star regions only to obtain resources, not to control them. Our main focus of development is still Canglan Star. Don't forget the Tianxuan Holy Land. My godfather killed the Dao Child of the Tianxuan Holy Land. What if we are no match for the Tianxuan Holy Land if they attack us?"

"At that time, all the defensive forces invested in other star systems will be wasted. If we just guard Canglan Star, we can escape with Canglan Star if something really happens!"

Wang Fengnuo's words caused many people in the room to change their expressions slightly.

Saying that Xingfengmen will lose is not something just anyone would dare to say.

The current status of Xingfeng Sect can almost be described as that of a hegemon in the nine star regions.

Even if others had such thoughts in their hearts, they wouldn't dare to say them out loud.

Hearing his daughter's words, Wang Hu couldn't help but show a smug look on his face.

His daughter had grown up, and even he, as her father, couldn't bring himself to say such a thing.

At this moment, Tang Xiaoxiao, who was standing behind Jiang Bohan, stepped forward:

“I think Feng Nuo is wrong. Tianxuan Holy Land is indeed a threat, but it is precisely because of this threat that we should deploy defenses in other star regions.”

"If the enemy comes, we can unite with other forces in the star field to fight them. If we think about running away before we even fight, what will other forces think of Xingfeng Sect?"

Tang Xiaoxiao is Yun Qingjue's disciple. She represents the interests of what is essentially the Hall of Offerings, since Yun Qingjue is also affiliated with the Hall of Offerings.

Wang Fengnuo, his expression unchanged, replied to Tang Xiaoxiao's rebuttal:

“I don’t think those forces will stand with us against the Heavenly Profound Holy Land. They’re listening to us now because they know we’re strong, but if the Heavenly Profound Holy Land attacks, do you think they’ll still be the same? I can guarantee that those forces will betray us immediately once they learn of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land’s arrival!”

The two immediately began arguing.

Liu Qian, Ge Yunxuan, and the others listened quietly without interrupting.

Many people had smiles on their faces.

After arguing for a quarter of an hour, Liu Qian finally interrupted the two women:
"Alright, stop arguing. You both have your own opinions. In that case, let's vote. Everyone in the room can vote."

Voting is a measure taken by the Freedom of the Party when political views differ.

Liu Qian then prepared to initiate a vote.

But at that moment, Ge Yunxuan suddenly stood up, holding his phone in his hand: "Something's happened!"

Everyone looked at him upon hearing this.

Ge Yunxuan said in a deep voice: "Senior Xu sent word that people from the Tianxuan Holy Land have appeared at the edge of the star field."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed slightly, and Liu Qian immediately asked:
How many people came?

Ge Yunxuan replied, "There are only three people. Two of them are Cang Wanjun and Hongmo Sanren, and the last one is a Holy Lord of Tianxuan Holy Land named Haoyue Holy Lord, who has reached the fifth step of the Dao Integration Realm!"

The fifth step in achieving harmony with the Tao.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression darkened.

As for cultivators who have reached the Dao Integration realm, Liu Qian and the others naturally knew that the gap between each step in the Dao Integration realm was enormous.

A cultivator at the fifth step is considered a top-tier expert even in a large star field, capable of easily suppressing the entire star field.

Liu Qian immediately stood up:
"Immediately notify everyone to enter a state of combat readiness. All planet-destroying cannons are ready. Yunxuan, come with me to see the sect leader."

The others nodded in agreement and began to disperse.

No one expected that the people from Tianxuan Holy Land would arrive so quickly, and that they would send their top combat power as soon as they arrived.

According to Liu Qian and the others' previous estimates, the Tianxuan Holy Land should have sent a large army.

At the edge of the nine star regions.

The Holy Lord of Bright Moon, Cang Wanjun, and the Red Demon Hermit appeared here.

The three of them had traveled all the way from the Heavenly Profound Holy Land.

Given the speed of Cang Wanjun and Hongmo Sanren, it was naturally impossible for them to arrive at the Nine Star Domains so quickly.

However, with the presence of the Holy Lord of Bright Moon, who was at the fifth step of the Dao Integration Realm, the time it took for the group to travel was greatly shortened.

With his status as the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land, the Holy Lord Haoyue could directly commandeer the star vortexes of other star regions, thus naturally shortening his journey.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I have already contacted a junior member of my clan to come over. He will inform us of the recent situation of Xingfeng Sect." Cang Wanjun respectfully addressed the Holy Lord Haoyue.

Returning to the Nine Star Domains, Cang Wanjun was not flustered at all.

Accompanying them this time is the Holy Lord of Bright Moon.

Even if Xingfeng Sect is a sect of the Three Harmonies Path, so what? In front of a fifth-step cultivator, they are nothing but ants.

The Holy Lord of Bright Moon said coldly:

"No need for such trouble, just take me to Xingfeng Gate."

The Holy Lord of Bright Moon naturally wouldn't take a small star field seriously; he just wanted to resolve things here as soon as possible and then rush back.

Just as the Holy Lord of Bright Moon finished speaking, a streak of light flew over from afar.

The newcomer was none other than Cang Qing of the Haicha tribe.

Cang Qing also left the Nine Star Domains with Cang Wanjun, but he did not go to Tianxuan Holy Land with Cang Wanjun. Instead, he stayed on the edge of the Nine Star Domains.

"Greetings, Holy Lord!" Cang Qing bowed respectfully to the Holy Lord Haoyue.

He had only taken the first step towards the Dao Integration stage, and in front of the Holy Lord of Bright Moon, he was no different from a cultivator who had just reached the Void Refinement stage.

The Holy Lord of Bright Moon didn't bother with Cang Qing at all, and simply nodded.

Cang Wanjun asked Cang Qing, "How is Xingfeng Sect doing lately?"

Cang Qing immediately replied:
"Xingfeng Sect has taken over five star regions, and Xu Wangchen of the Void Spirit Clan has also joined Xingfeng Sect."

Cang Wanjun frowned: "So, Xingfeng Sect now has four Dao Integration cultivators?"

"Yes." Cang Qing nodded solemnly.

Just then, the Holy Lord of Bright Moon suddenly looked to the right and said in a cold voice, "Get out here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the space within a radius of tens of thousands of miles trembled violently, and then a figure appeared not far away.

After the figure appeared, it tried to escape.

But the Holy Lord of Bright Moon simply reached out and grabbed, and a terrifying force instantly pulled the person in front of him.

Both Cang Wanjun and Hongmo Sanren were taken aback when they saw the person who appeared before them.

Cang Wanjun then sneered.

"Isn't this Fellow Daoist Xu? It's been a long time since we last met."

This person was none other than Xu Wangchen. (End of Chapter)