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Two things happened at Liu's birthday banquet that year that have been talked about for a long time, and both of them are related to Jiang Peng.

"Back then, when our master modified the pill formula on the spot, turning the Turtle Essence Pill into a second-tier pill, it really caused a lot of trouble for us younger members of the Liu family."

In the market, Liu Linong followed closely behind Jiang Peng, telling her about interesting things that happened at home.

"Because of this matter, the elders in the family often used this as an excuse to lecture us younger generation, and in just a few words they would talk about how great Master Jiang of the Cangshan Sect was."

"Originally, several of my cousins ​​had achieved quite a bit in alchemy and were often praised by their elders... But because of our master's outstanding achievements, it seems that if one doesn't cross a major realm in alchemy, one cannot be considered truly skilled."

"This has nothing to do with me, and you Liu family juniors shouldn't hate me," Jiang Peng replied with a smile.

"Of course not," Liu Linong said with a smile. "My family has relatively strict discipline. We can let go of those good-for-nothing spoiled brats, but the younger generation that the family cares about nurturing are generally sensible."

Liu Linong continued, "But what is truly unforgettable is that Master, with his Qi cultivation, was able to enlighten the high monk Miaoyin, who had cleared his mind and made his path clear."

"It was just a coincidence." Jiang Peng shook his head slightly; he had no right to take credit for this.

"So when I heard that I could come to the Cangshan Sect to become a disciple, and to become a disciple of someone as esteemed as you, I was overjoyed to come here," Chen Linong said with a smile.

Jiang Peng paused, turning to look at the chubby boy beside her.

"So all that long-winded explanation was for this one sentence?"

Chen Linong scratched his head, making a simple and honest face.

Before they knew it, the two had left the market.

Jiang Peng did not take Liu Linong directly to Biwu Peak, but instead turned and headed towards a fork in the road after entering the forest.

A moment later, a mountain path covered with moss appeared ahead.

This is the mountain path set up by the Cangshan Sect to test its disciples.

The Cangshan Sect has been setting up this place for hundreds of years. Every once in a while, the sect's Golden Core cultivators and the elders of the Array Peak will make improvements to this place to increase the difficulty of the mountain path.

Hundreds of years have passed, and now even the Cangshan Sect itself probably can't say how many strange and wonderful trials this mountain path has had.

Ahead on the mountain path, several young people were preparing to climb. When they saw Jiang Peng and his companion appear one after the other, they assumed it was another elder from some family sending off a younger person.

However, as soon as Jiang Peng appeared, a ripple-like pattern appeared in the open space of the nearby forest, and then a thin old man walked out from it.

This person was Elder Han from the Formation Peak.

Jiang Peng gave a slight bow.

"It turns out that Senior Brother Han is in charge of this mountain-opening ceremony."

"Junior Brother Jiang, what brings you here?" Elder Han asked after returning the greeting.

Jiang Peng patted Liu Linong on the shoulder next to him.

"Go ahead, this mountain trail shouldn't be too difficult for you."

Liu Linong hesitated, glancing at the young people who were hesitating to pay their respects at the mountain, and then at Jiang Peng beside him.

"Since this disciple has already changed his address to Master, do we still have to climb this mountain path?"

"As the master of Danhuo Peak, I have never taken on a disciple." Jiang Peng's expression became slightly serious. "Regardless of my relationship with the Liu family of Nanlu, and regardless of how you came to be here... you will be my first disciple."

"This identity may not seem like much in the Southern Mountain Region, but it still carries some weight in the Cangshan Sect. So you not only have to climb this mountain path, but you also have to climb it spectacularly, so that others can see your abilities."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Peng waved his hand and said, "Go."

Liu Linong looked distressed, but he immediately agreed and started climbing the mountain path.

The moment he stepped onto the moss-covered stone steps, his figure flickered and vanished completely.

Jiang Peng was not surprised, knowing that the sect had set up many formations along the mountain path. When the disciples who came to pay their respects reached the end of the mountain path, they would appear directly outside the real gate of the Cangshan Sect.

Just after Liu Linong disappeared, Elder Han beside him showed a strange expression.

"Junior brother is quite a remarkable person... Every time our Cangshan Sect opens a mountain, it is always filled with disciples from various aristocratic families. In fact, junior brother, you don't need to go to such lengths. The future of the disciples in the sect will be determined in its own way. No one will talk nonsense about the outcome of this mountain climbing route."

Jiang Peng smiled slightly, "Junior brother, I just wanted to mess with this kid a bit."

Elder Han was taken aback.

"Senior Brother Han, you may not know this, but this lad is a member of the Liu family of Nanlu. He possesses a superior spiritual root and is an exceptionally talented junior. The only problem is that his desire to pursue the Dao is lacking... Otherwise, with his talent and background, he should have already reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining."

"I have some connection with his father, and his father made this matter clear in his letter. Since I, Jiang, have agreed to become a division commander, I naturally cannot just do it perfunctorily."

After explaining, Jiang Peng took to the air.

"I won't bother Senior Brother Han any longer."

"Junior brother, please go ahead."

...

Upon returning to the Cangshan Sect, Jiang Peng met Liu Quan at the mountain gate.

However, when Jiang Peng saw Liu Quan, she noticed that he looked very worried.

"What happened?" Jiang Peng asked.

"Senior Brother Qinghe returned to the sect a few days ago, and his injuries were quite severe," Liu Quan said.

Jiang Peng frowned slightly.

"Is the war going badly in Chen?"

"My senior brother said that the Chen Clan and the Flying Swallow Tower's cultivators have joined forces, and Golden Core cultivators have been appearing frequently. The three sects of the Northern Foothills are struggling to survive in the Chen Kingdom, and they are about to be forced out of the Chen Kingdom."

At this point, Liu Quan lowered his voice slightly.

"Senior Brother Qinghe said that two more Foundation Establishment elders have fallen in the sect, and some Qi Refining disciples have also been lost... Now the Chen family has made it clear that they are going all in, and the next battlefield may be in the northern foothills."

After hearing the latest news from Chen Guo, Jiang Peng was not as pessimistic as Liu Quan.

Just as Wei Zhilan said, Sect Leader Chu Chun'an is indeed a treacherous person.

Since the start of this battle, Chu Chun'an's calculations have never failed him.

Jiang Peng also knew that although this battle seemed to be a life-or-death struggle between two forces, both sides were aware that there was the Dragon and Snake Temple above them, keeping things under control.

Therefore, the defeat at this time may be due to Chen's desperate gamble, but it may also be related to Chu Chun'an's scheme.

"There's no need to worry so much. If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. The three sects of the Northern Foothills have five True Immortals. They are not necessarily afraid of the Chen family and the Flying Swallow Tower," Jiang Peng comforted him.

As they were talking, a flying boat descended from the sky.

But the first person to step out of the flying boat was none other than Master Shen.

Master Shen's face was completely bloodless. After stepping off the flying boat, he seemed to notice Jiang Peng's gaze, nodded slightly as a greeting, and then disappeared without a word.

Immediately afterwards, wounded people were carried off the airship one after another.

Meanwhile, disciples disembarking from the flying boats discussed the situation in the Chen Kingdom.

After listening for a long time, I can sum it up in one sentence.

The sect suffered a crushing defeat in the Chen Kingdom!