Sect Leader! Please strengthen our Dao Sect!

On the treasure ship, many people were dizzy and bleeding from their seven orifices from the aftershocks of the explosion.

This was an utterly undeserved disaster; they didn't even know who the people fighting on both sides were.

Everyone was shocked by the terrifying residual power of the battle between Foundation Establishment cultivators, even at an altitude of ten thousand meters.

Inside the cabin, after a violent shaking, Shen Lingxi and Tang Yan both craned their necks out of the window, wishing they could grow another half meter.

"Is my senior brother alright?" Shen Lingxi was only concerned about her senior brother's safety.

Tang Yan, his face filled with shock and excitement, exclaimed, "This is what a true man should be like!"

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When the aftershocks subside.

Shen Shanshui took a deep breath, and Liu Jiujiang and Wu Lianshan reappeared.

Wu Lianshan's strike not only shattered the earth vein spirit, but also shattered more than a dozen mountains, leaving a deep gash tens of thousands of feet deep.

"I'm telling you, Old Wu, you might as well have let that bastard destroy the earth's veins."

"This place is covered in your knife marks now, it's hard to explain!"

Seeing this scene, Liu Jiujiang immediately started cursing, feeling extremely unlucky.

Wu Lianshan sheathed his sword, turned his head away, and said nothing.

"This situation arose because of me, which has put the two seniors in a difficult position." Shen Shanshui was also helpless. He had never experienced a Foundation Establishment battle before, and he never expected Wu Lianshan to be so powerful.

Although he didn't know who was the strongest person in the Foundation Establishment stage, Wu Lianshan was definitely not far away, even if he wasn't at the top of the mountain.

Although Liu Jiujiang did not reveal much of his strength, he was probably not too bad to make Wu Lianshan willingly become his deputy.

If a county magistrate and county commandant in just one county of the Great Qin can reach such a high position, what about those above them?

How terrifying must the person who has been suppressing their feelings be?

Heroes of the world are indeed as numerous as carp crossing a river; Shen Shanshui has certainly broadened his horizons today.

No wonder when those two witnessed my Foundation Establishment in Humanity, they simply offered their congratulations and didn't react much.

They don't care at all. If someone really causes trouble, they'll just be chopped down with a knife!

"Never mind, it only destroyed a few mountains, it didn't damage the earth's fundamental veins. It will automatically repair itself after several decades or even a hundred years of recuperation."

The county magistrate and his lieutenant were no match for Old Wu and me, so they dared not approach us. Otherwise, with such a commotion just now, why wouldn't they have shown up?

Liu Jiujiang waved his hand, as if he had just made a simple complaint and hadn't really taken it to heart.

"I am deeply grateful for your kindness, which I will never forget."

Shen Shanshui's words came from the heart, not just as politeness. His Heavenly Dao Sect's mountain gate was ultimately in Qingyang County, and he would have to return there eventually, so there would be no shortage of dealings with him.

"Haha... You can be considered a talent from my Qingyang County. Wasn't it you who broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage that day?"

Liu Jiujiang stood with his hands behind his back, his smile carrying a hint of meaning.

Shen Shanshui did not deny it, and was also smiling.

"That villain acted decisively and ruthlessly, and was definitely not of ordinary background. He must have powerful backers. It was our fault that we failed to capture him alive. We should be more careful in the future."

However, the Celestial Dynasty is currently powerful, with Celestial Officials stationed in every prefecture and county, so ordinary villains dare not easily cause trouble.

"Thank you for the reminder, senior."

Shen Shanshui bowed in gratitude. The other person had shown kindness and had gone further on the path of cultivation than him, so he naturally wouldn't put on airs.

As for failing to leave a survivor to extract information about the gray-haired old man's backing, Shen Shanshui felt that only by eliminating the opponent immediately and leaving no chance could he feel at ease for the time being.

Moreover, what can a Foundation Establishment cultivator do to so decisively choose self-destruction when there is no way to escape? Even if Shen Shanshui knows some information about such a force, what can he do?

"Hehe, no need for thanks. I see that although you are a Foundation Establishment cultivator, you don't even have a decent magic weapon. You don't seem like someone who has spirit stones."

Jiangling City is a den of iniquity. How about this... you deliver something for me, and I'll find you a place to stay, okay?

As Liu Jiujiang spoke, he tossed Shen Shanshui a jade slip, which was enveloped in divine sense, clearly to prevent outsiders from prying into its contents.

"It will definitely be delivered."

Shen Shanshui didn't examine the jade slip for long before putting it into his storage bag.

These two officials in charge of Qingyang County are indeed true to their nature.

Not only did it solve a major problem for him, it also saved Shen Shanshui a considerable amount of money in sect construction expenses.

"Go to the East Building Academy and hand the jade slip to the Chancellor Li Dongzhu."

That's all I have to say. This matter is settled. I hope we'll meet again someday.

Without further ado, the two nodded in greeting and then transformed into two streaks of light, flying towards the horizon.

Shen Shanshui watched the two leave, the smile on her face gradually fading.

I just used too much spiritual energy at once, and the Bifeng wind coming from my Qi Sea is almost uncontrollable.

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Longshan County Ferry Crossing.

Even though last night's battle took place at an altitude of 10,000 meters, the aftershocks of the battle still damaged some of the treasure ship's facilities and shattered all of its defensive formations.

Therefore, Shen Shanshui and his two companions had to transfer to another treasure ship.

Many passengers who also chose to transfer were still discussing last night's battle, feeling lingering fear but also a bit excited.

Ordinary people, even those who are just ordinary Qi Refining cultivators, don't even have the qualifications to see a Foundation Establishment True Person, let alone engage in a battle between Foundation Establishment cultivators.

So having experienced something like this, even just brushing with death, will become something to brag about over drinks in the future.

On the deck of the treasure ship.

Shen Shanshui stood at the bow of the boat, gazing at the distant mountains and rivers, his face slightly pale.

If anyone were to approach him at this moment, they would feel a chilling aura emanating from him.

From Shen Shanshui's perspective, a hurricane was raging across the sky, and he could feel immense pressure just by standing there. The wind blades felt like knives slapping against his body.

Spiritual practice is truly a miraculous thing.

This was Shen Shanshui's only thought at the moment; the towering hurricane before him was nothing to others.

The Way of Heaven is impartial, ruthless, and selfless. The Three Calamities are a selection process for cultivators, sent down by the Way of Heaven.

But the three calamities actually originate from the cultivator's own Qi Sea, which is truly amazing.

Although the Qi Sea exists within one's own Dantian, most cultivators, including Shen Shanshui, do not know much about it.

Just like humans in their past lives, who were unable to fully understand why their brains could evolve to such a sophisticated state.

The Qi Sea exists between illusion and reality; cultivators can sense its existence but cannot observe it in a concrete form.

Some cultivators have speculated that the Qi Sea is not something that is created by opening it up. When a cultivator establishes their foundation, they are actually connecting with their Qi Sea. In fact, everyone's Qi Sea is the same sea, just an illusory projection.

The true physical sea of ​​qi is located in the heavens above, in the realm of immortals.

Unfortunately, there seem to be no true immortals in this world, and no one can verify this speculation.

Three days later.

As a magnificent city that pierced the clouds came into view, they arrived at their destination—Jiangling City.

As the sun set, a figure could be seen riding a sword on the distant horizon, drawing envy from many on the ship.

However, the figure only stayed outside the city and landed on its own when it was about to reach Jiangling City.

The Great Qin Immortal Law stipulates that cultivators are prohibited from flying above cities.

After entering the city.

Even Shen Shanshui was quite surprised by what he saw inside the city.

The main road was a hundred feet wide, enough for more than a dozen horse-drawn carriages to speed along.

The streets were bustling with activity, and people were constantly coming and going. It was common to see cultivators at the third or fourth level of Qi Refining walking around.

Several young men, dressed in fine clothes, were out for a stroll and were even accompanied by guards at the seventh or eighth level of Qi Refining.

Wow~

Shen Lingxi exclaimed in surprise again. Where had she ever seen a city like this before?

Even Tang Yan had never been to Jiangling City before, and everything before him seemed new and exciting.

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