Sect Leader! Please strengthen our Dao Sect!

"Why is this kid so excited? If the Dragon Lord's Mansion finds out you have a pure Yang Dao Body, you'll have a hard time from now on."

Shen Shanshui did not intentionally eavesdrop on the disciples' conversation; it was simply that as the sect leader, he had a responsibility to keep a close eye on everything that happened within the sect.

"These days, they really don't let people cultivate in peace."

Previously, Li Kaishan of the Immortal Craftsmen Sect had spoken to him about the Immortal Treasure and had even presented him with an invitation.

But is the Dragon Lord's Mansion only after a single celestial treasure? Or is it a feint, a covert maneuver?

Shen Shanshui had previously inquired with Gu Meng'er and learned that the Dragon Lord's Mansion was also interested in the Pure Yang Dao Body. However, it was still unknown whether they knew that Tang Yan possessed a Dao Body.

If the Dragon Lord's Mansion had known all along that Tang Yan possessed the Pure Yang Dao Body, Shen Shanshui would have been too late to flee with his disciples.

If those demon cultivators were truly clever, they would have kept an eye on the Heavenly Dao Sect before setting off.

However, Shen Shanshui still believed that the Dragon Lord's Mansion probably only knew that there were traces of the Pure Yang Dao Body in Jiangnan Prefecture, but did not know who it was.

Asking about the Jiangnan Prefecture, sweeping through the immortal sects of various counties, seems more like a screening process.

After pondering for a while, Shen Shanshui once again focused his mind on cultivation. He was somewhat speechless; every time a calamity was about to pass, something strange always seemed to happen.

In the deep and silent sea of ​​consciousness, a wisp of firelight shines through the shadows. The firelight, which was initially dim and blurry, is gradually becoming brighter and brighter, slowly illuminating the sea of ​​consciousness.

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Longshan County, Tianjian Gate.

The immortal sect in Jiangnan Prefecture happens to be ranked 100th. There is a Foundation Establishment True Person serving as the Supreme Elder in the sect. The Magistrate Li, whom Shen Shanshui had met once before, is serving as a temporary retainer in the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Compared to Tianyi Mountain of the Tianyi Sect, the Tianjian Sect's immortal territory spans several large peaks, rich in spiritual energy, with continuous palaces and halls. From afar, it even seems to be bathed in a faint glow, as if this is the grandeur a registered immortal sect should have.

The Heavenly Sword Sect's spacious training ground, usually bustling with disciples practicing sword techniques and supernatural abilities, was unusually quiet today, with the atmosphere soaring to freezing.

Magistrate Li, dressed in official robes, stood on the high platform with a livid face, his fists clenched tightly beneath his sleeves.

This is outrageous! This is outrageous!

On the arena below, a demon cultivator covered in scales was brutally beating a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

The disciple was clearly powerless to fight back, his body covered in wounds, yet the demon cultivator, who seemed to be a fish demon, pressed on relentlessly, neither defeating him in one fell swoop nor giving him a chance to admit defeat.

As if toying with him, they would add another cut to the disciple's body every now and then, making the scene extremely bloody.

Many disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect clenched their fists, their eyes filled with rage. Some soft-hearted female disciples even had tears in their eyes, unable to bear seeing their senior brothers, who were usually respected by their fellow disciples, beaten so badly.

"Hahaha……"

"Still too young, he doesn't know his own strength when fighting. I will definitely teach him a lesson later."

"However, this young talent from the Noble Immortal Sect, who has reached the fourth level of Qi Refining, truly possesses extraordinary willpower. Despite being severely injured, he refuses to admit defeat, living up to the reputation of cultivators from Jiangnan Prefecture!"

The old demon cultivator, whose face was half covered in scales, laughed loudly without restraint. Although his words contained praise, anyone with a brain could tell that they were mocking.

"snort!"

Although Magistrate Li's temper wasn't as fiery as Wu Lianshan's, he wasn't one to be bullied. He barked, "The Heavenly Sword Sect concedes defeat!"

As he spoke, an aura pressed down on the old demon cultivator.

The old man grunted, then silently released his pressure and pressed forward as well.

The battle on the arena had stopped. The scaly fish demon jumped off the stage with a smug look on its face, completely disregarding the miserable state of the Heavenly Sword Sect disciple who had been thoroughly beaten by it.

He even found a certain enjoyment in the angry stares of the disciples below the arena.

The battle between the disciples ended, but the secret confrontation between the two Foundation Establishment cultivators on the high platform had reached a fever pitch.

Neither side would give an inch. Even without deliberately spreading their pressure, the disciples of the Dragon Lord's Mansion behind the old demon cultivator could still feel the pressure, and their expressions were not good.

"Elder Baizhuo, Magistrate Li, please, both of you, stop."

A cool, clear voice came from behind the old man, and the beautiful figure spoke softly.

Bai Zhuo and Magistrate Li both snorted coldly at almost the same time and withdrew their oppressive aura.

The two were roughly equal in cultivation level, and unless they actually fought, their aura alone would not be enough to determine a winner.

Although Magistrate Li was only a respected elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, these demon cultivators from the Dragon Lord's Mansion were truly despicable and were deliberately slapping him in the face.

Although the cultivators of Jiangnan Prefecture are warlike, they are never sore losers.

But the demon cultivator from the Dragon Lord's Mansion, even though he won, still chose to play tricks, clearly intending to destroy the Dao heart of the Heavenly Sword Sect disciple. It was truly despicable.

It is extremely difficult for a celestial sect to cultivate an outstanding disciple, so the Dragon Lord's Mansion's arrogant and domineering behavior is nothing short of tyrannical.

"Hehe... Magistrate Li truly lives up to his reputation as a celestial official of Jiangnan Prefecture. His cultivation is profound. I admire him greatly."

Bai Zhuo gave a forced smile and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Magistrate Li.

"I had long heard that the cultivators of Jiangnan Prefecture were unparalleled in combat, practically invincible among those of the same realm. But now it seems they are nothing special."

The sinister-looking young man standing next to the girl crossed his arms and curled his lip in disdain.

Upon hearing this, Magistrate Li's face naturally grew darker and darker, but he couldn't very well argue with a junior.

"Dragon Bite, you're just a junior, who gives you the right to speak?"

Bai Zhuo turned around and glared at the young man, clearly just for show, before adding, "But that's not wrong. Back then, Jiangnan Prefecture wasn't as lacking in talent as it is now."

Hearing Bai Zhuo continue his mockery, Magistrate Li finally couldn't hold back. He wouldn't bother with a junior, but he wouldn't bother with this old Bai Zhuo either.

"Heh... Back then, during the rivalry in Jiangnan Prefecture, it seems that several people from the Dragon Lord's Mansion also came. I remember you were one of them."

"What... Li Dongzhu broke three of your spines with one punch back then, doesn't it still hurt? That woman is in Jiangling City, didn't you catch up with her when you came here before?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuo's expression changed instantly. He was no longer as arrogant and conceited as before, as if he had been reminded of some unpleasant memory.

The rivalry between cultivators in Jiangnan Prefecture back then didn't just involve cultivators from Jiangnan Prefecture; there were also many Foundation Establishment cultivators from other prefectures who came to join in the fun.

Unfortunately, in that battle of wits, the local cultivators of Jiangnan Prefecture were incredibly powerful, and the cultivators from other prefectures who came to fight were almost powerless to resist. In fact, many people have forgotten those minor characters.

"Heh... Magistrate Li, why are you so eloquent? This is merely a test of your skills with the young disciples in your household, a contest between the juniors."

Since the Heavenly Sword Sect has been defeated, we will not linger any longer.

If Jiangnan Prefecture harbors any intention of reigniting petty squabbles, then… this old man would like to see those old friends again!

"Goodbye!"

"Ha, your arrogance in front of me is useless. How about you go and try your luck in Qingyang County?"

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