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Scratching his head awkwardly, Jiang Ming finally understood why he felt such a strong resistance; the Earth Fruit Master on the city wall now possessed a Golden Core.

Although the ancestor of the Tuoba family no longer has a physical body, his soul remains. If we continue to explore further, it will not be much different from the ancestor who practiced sexual cultivation.

No wonder he couldn't help but speak up to stop him.

Speaking of which, the secret technique of the Hehuan Sect is truly terrifying.

Whether it's a human or a demon beast, a high-ranking official or an evil spirit, they can all be used for sustenance. The person who invented this secret technique is truly a genius.

As the Daoist aura gradually coalesced, a wisp of golden light flashed by. Then, Patriarch Tuoba appeared, glared at Jiang Ming, and then wiped the soil off the city wall with a touch of heartache.

"Get out of here. You've achieved your goal. Spend this time reflecting on your experiences. Oh, and don't let me see you again..."

Hearing the old ancestor's reprimand, Jiang Ming left dejectedly.

At the same time, Tuoba Youyou seemed to be inspired.

He hurriedly put on his clothes, looking at Jiang Ming with some surprise, "Your talent is quite good. You've already gained the recognition of the City Wall Earth Fruit Rank so quickly?"

It wasn't about endorsement, it was purely persuasion.

Without much explanation, Jiang Ming felt much more at ease as he watched the third type of metal element condense and take shape. All that remained were the Sword Edge Gold Fruit and the Great Forest Wood Fruit.

After gaining a better understanding of his own strength, Jiang Ming immediately left his ancestral home.

Tuoba Changsheng glared at Jiang Ming, his face as black as the bottom of a pot. "Alright, now get lost..."

Nodding, Jiang Ming left satisfied.

Along the way, Tuoba Youyou looked on with admiration and couldn't help but ask, "How did you do it? Why did it take me three months?"

"You only took a few days, but I'm clearly the genius of the Tuoba family..."

Jiang Ming flicked her head, ignored her, and said mysteriously, "It's not something to be told to outsiders..."

After sending Tuoba Youyou back to the Wanfa Sect.

Without hesitation, Jiang Ming headed straight for Yongzhou, which was next door.

Unlike Tongzhou, which is surrounded by the sea, Yongzhou is entirely inland, and in terms of local customs and traditions, it is not much different from Tongzhou.

The only major difference is that the sects in Yongzhou are almost all dominant. As an old power in Yongzhou, Sword Pavilion has absorbed more than 80% of the outstanding disciples.

The remaining ordinary disciples were divided and sent to smaller sects such as the Heavy Sword Sect and the Fine Sword Sect for further training.

It's called training, but the vast majority of people here are just cannon fodder on the path of cultivation. Generally, if they cultivate to the late stage of the Qi Absorption Realm, they are already considered outstanding among people.

To be precise, these small sects are like the outer sect of the Myriad Laws Sect—weak in strength and lacking in resources, but still independent sects after all.

There are still Foundation Establishment cultivators inside the sect.

There are three Sword-Edge Gold cultivators in Yongzhou. Two of them are in the Sword Pavilion, one is at the peak of Foundation Establishment, and the other is at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

If Jiang Ming wanted to take action against them, he would have to confront the Sword Pavilion, a super power. Without any enmity between them, once his identity and methods were exposed, it would invite retaliation from the Sword Pavilion.

If things go wrong, it could even trigger a major war.

After thinking it over, Jiang Ming decided to go and take a look at the Heavy Sword Sect first.

This Sword-Edge Gold cultivator was at the late Foundation Establishment stage and was quite strong. However, for a small sect to produce someone with such cultivation, Jiang Ming did not believe he was a virtuous gentleman.

I'll take this opportunity to travel and experience the local customs of the Heavy Sword Sect, and also see if this person deserves to die.

Within the Heavy Sword Sect.

Jiang Ming revealed his mid-stage Qi Refining Realm cultivation, appearing innocent and simple. "Senior brother, I wish to join the Heavy Sword Sect. Could you please help me with an introduction?"

"Oh, I see. Sure, the Heavy Sword Sect has regular classes, average classes, fast classes, and genius classes. Which one would you like to join?"

Nodding, the man sized up Jiang Ming but couldn't discern his background. He crossed his legs and began to introduce himself.

"What's the difference? Could you please enlighten me, senior brother?" Jiang Ming asked curiously, his eyes lighting up as he suddenly found the Heavy Sword Sect quite interesting.

"The Heavy Sword Sect has limited teaching resources, so it adopts a class system for assessing disciples. The ordinary class is led by a late-stage Qi Refining Realm expert."

The intermediate class is overseen by a Qi Refining Realm cultivator at the peak, the fast class by a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator at the early stage, and the genius class by an ancestor, the Heavenly Sword Realm cultivator.

To enter different classes, you need to offer different tiers of spirit stones and pay a fee once a month.

"Regular class: 300 spirit stones per month; Average class: 500 spirit stones per month; Advanced class: 1,000 spirit stones per month; Genius class: 3,000 spirit stones per month..."

"I'm entering the intermediate class, how do I pay the fees...?" Upon hearing this question, the disciple in charge of reception's eyes lit up.

He immediately stretched out his hand and said enthusiastically, "Leave it to me. A disciple will take you there in a moment..."

Nodding, Jiang Ming carefully took out five hundred spirit stones, afraid that he might accidentally take too much and make the other person unable to look away.

After the spirit stones were handed over, the disciple in charge of receiving them rushed over.

This person was none other than a cultivator at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, with an extraordinary bearing, looking like an iron tower.

"Come with me, junior brother, your room is just ahead..." Jiang Ming was somewhat taken aback when he saw a row of tenement buildings.

"Come with me, junior brother, your room is just ahead..." Jiang Ming was somewhat taken aback when he saw a row of tenement buildings.

The Heavy Sword Sect is really too poor.

They can't even provide a secluded cave dwelling?

Raising an eyebrow in confusion, Jiang Ming tentatively asked a question.

The towering man rolled his eyes at Jiang Ming, shook his head, and said with a hint of disdain, "Kid, you still want to live in the cave?"

Don't you even consider your own character? With these conditions, take it or leave it. This is already quite good. Other disciples can't even get a place if they want to.

See those thatched huts over there? Regular class disciples can only live in those…

"Considering you're new here and don't know the rules, I won't punish you. But if you dare to secretly criticize the sect again, I will never forgive you!"

"???" Are you trying to label me first?

Scratching his head, Jiang Ming feigned a guilty expression, handed over three hundred spirit stones, and subtly inquired, "Could you please take care of me?"

"Hmph, kid, you think you can get me to take care of you for just three hundred spirit stones?"

"Aren't you taking me too lightly? I'll give you a number, and you can weigh it yourself. If you can't come up with it, then don't bring this up again..."

The burly man rolled his eyes at Jiang Ming and said leisurely, "The going rate in the Heavy Sword Sect is usually one thousand spirit stones a month."

I will pass on the core techniques to you and explain them in the most concise language possible…

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mingshuang handed over a thousand spirit stones and casually asked, "Is this the prevailing attitude throughout the Heavy Sword Sect?"

"Stop talking nonsense. What did the Heavy Sword Sect do to you? Don't think you're losing out by spending a few spirit stones. For someone of my cultivation level to be willing to preach to you is already a huge bargain..." She glared at Jiang Ming unhappily, for the sake of the spirit stones.

The burly man didn't get angry. After giving a few reprimands, he calmly said, "Go back and wait. I'll organize a training session at the end of each month..."

Judging from the burly man's weak aura, Jiang Ming remained noncommittal. "Can I give you some more spirit stones so you can learn the cultivation technique ahead of time?"

"Haha, that's perfect! How much are you planning to take?"

With a hearty laugh, the burly man naturally couldn't bear to refuse the spirit stones offered to him, and quickly agreed, afraid that Jiang Ming would change his mind.

"Would two thousand spirit stones be alright? That's the most spirit stones my family can give me each month..."

After handing over another sum of spirit stones, Jiang Ming silently waited to be taught the cultivation technique.

With a wave of his hand, he put the spirit stones away.

The burly man stroked his beard, revealing a mysterious look. "Take it. My detailed explanation is inside the image-recording talisman."

If you study diligently and practice assiduously, you will surely achieve something.

Oh, and the sect also distributes 300 spirit stones every month to help disciples cultivate; remember to collect them.

Of course, don't forget to take care of your fellow disciples...

Paying 500 spirit stones a month, receiving 300 spirit stones in return, and still having to deal with various forms of exploitation—this Heavy Sword Sect is truly going too far.

Even though Yongzhou is rich in spirit minerals and extremely wealthy, such behavior is still utterly shameless.

If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will also be crooked. Judging from this, Master Tianjian should not be a good person either.

"Senior, is Master Tianjian here? I'd like to ask you a question..."

The burly man was taken aback when he heard Jiang Ming's request.

He then nodded, somewhat displeased, "Didn't you say you only had this many spirit stones? Why do you still want to see True Immortal Tianjian?"

The real person hasn't gone out, but if you want to see him, you'll first have to upgrade your class.

"Of course, the spirit stones you gave me are non-refundable..."

"No need to return it." She waved her hand gracefully.

After confirming that Tianjian Zhenren was also present, Jiang Ming immediately stopped concealing his aura.

In the eyes of the burly man, his imposing presence was growing stronger.

It gradually reached a point that was difficult to understand.

"Senior... you are a Foundation Establishment cultivator..." Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Ming slapped him into a bloody mist.

Then, he snatched his storage bag, his eyes turning sinister.

"Master Tianjian, come out and have a chat..."

After a clear whistle, the Heavy Sword Sect trembled.

Two early Foundation Establishment cultivators came to check the situation, but Jiang Ming immediately subdued them and threw them away like trash.

"Hmm? Fellow Daoist, why are you causing trouble in my Heavy Sword Sect? Don't think that just because you've reached the Foundation Establishment stage, you can do whatever you want!"

"I also have connections. Many masters in the Sword Pavilion are my close friends. Aren't you afraid of the Sword Pavilion's retaliation?"

He appeared quickly, and Tianjian Zhenren looked quite prosperous.

He was surrounded by a heavy sword about half the width of a person, made entirely of black iron, which shimmered with a mysterious and noble light.

Forged from purple-gold divine iron, it seems this is his original treasure.

Having made his judgment, Jiang Ming didn't say much and immediately began to act.

boom!

Chengdao Yinxuan Mansion swiftly launched an attack. With the enhancement of his metal element, Jiang Ming's attack was extremely fast, almost without any pause, and he slammed heavily towards Tianjian Zhenren.

He swung his heavy sword, hastily preparing for defense.

However, the cultivation level of the late Foundation Establishment stage is still too immature compared to the Foundation Establishment Perfection stage.

After exchanging only one move, Master Tianjian suffered a devastating loss. The force from the heavy sword caused his tiger's mouth to split open, and his obese body swayed for a moment.

His voice was full of a desire to discuss, "Fellow Daoist, we have no grudges from the past and no enemies from the present, so why bother?"

"As long as you promise not to press me any further, I'm willing to show you my full sincerity..."

But if you treat me like an easy target, aren't you underestimating me a bit too much?

Do you really think I don't have any real skills?

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Ming became alert and vigilant.

But seeing Tianjian Zhenren flee decisively without hesitation, Jiang Ming was slightly stunned.

"Hehehe, I thought you had some real skills." With a faint laugh, Jiang Ming naturally wouldn't let Tianjian Zhenren off the hook.

With the Taichu Sword Formation and the successive attacks from the Chengdao Yinxuan Mansion.

The Heavenly Sword Master's body was already torn to pieces; if it weren't for the support of the Golden Sword Fruit, he would have been dead long ago...

"Your methods are impressive. Since you insist on killing me, I will grant your wish!" With a hint of excitement on his face, the Heavenly Sword Master, who had been running away just moments before, now took the initiative to approach Jiang Ming.

Realizing he intended to perish together with the enemy, Jiang Ming once again used his metal element power, and with the support of the earth element aura on the city wall, he instantly disappeared.

At the same time, an explosion rang out, lasting for the time it takes to burn an incense stick before it stopped.

This commotion instantly attracted many Foundation Establishment cultivators to come and watch.

However, the earthen mound on the city wall had severed the connection between Jiang Ming's past and his presence, and at the same time, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Jiang Ming also gained a deep understanding of the power of self-destruction.

The later self-destruction can injure even a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

If a Foundation Establishment cultivator were to self-destruct at the peak of their cultivation, how awe-inspiring that scene would be.

He silently imagined the scene of killing the Blood Blade Ancestor.

Jiang Ming dared not waste any time and immediately began to prepare to approach the Sword Peak Golden Fruit position.

After the discovery of the Heavenly Sword Master's death, the Sword Pavilion was thrown into turmoil, but of course no one cared whether he was dead or alive.

Like Jiang Ming, many people in the Sword Pavilion were also eyeing the location of Jianfeng Jin.

Now that they finally have some free time, naturally no one wants to give up the opportunity.

In an instant, two Qi Refining Realm Perfection cultivators began seeking a breakthrough, clearly unwilling to let this opportunity slip by.

Unfortunately, none of them knew of Jiang Ming's existence.

They would never have known that among those competing later would be cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage...

Sitting cross-legged in a spacious valley, Jiang Ming held his breath and focused his mind, silently drawing his consciousness toward the Golden Fruit of the Sword's Edge.

The sword's edge is golden, meaning it is indestructible and invincible.

Only by displaying this kind of imposing manner can one possibly gain the favor of a high-ranking official. For this reason, none of those who can establish the foundation for this rank are easy to deal with.

Their combat strength is at least above average; otherwise, Jiang Ming could have killed Tianjian Zhenren in a single exchange.

With the support of a fully established Foundation Establishment cultivation level, coupled with his actions just now, he truly fulfilled the image of the domineering Sword Edge Golden.

Jiang Ming successfully became a Jianfeng Jin Foundation Establisher.

At the same time, the two disciples chosen by the Sword Pavilion to break through their limits both died suddenly.

One of these two is a descendant of a Purple Mansion cultivator.

Upon learning of his great-grandson's unfortunate passing, he performed some divination and immediately understood the cause and effect, "So that's how it is."

The foundation building is complete; all five levels of attainment are achieved simultaneously. That's quite interesting.

"Forget it, it's not worth offending such a cultivator for the sake of a descendant who doesn't want to work..."

I've figured out the pros and cons involved.

The Purple Mansion Immortal immediately returned to silence, sitting cross-legged in his cave, calmly enjoying the bliss of riding a human...

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