I loaded the innate divine power.

Crossing the mountain peak.

Inside the mountain village courtyard, a table full of delicious dishes was served.

The color, fragrance and taste!

"It smells good."

The aroma made Shen Yi's mouth water.

This is the first time in over a month that I've had a decent meal.

"Come, come, Brother Shen, please!"

The head of the gang sat to the side and picked up his wine glass.

"Thank you." Shen Yi raised his glass to clink glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.

He then began to eat heartily.

Since he transmigrated here, this is the first time he has enjoyed such a grand meal.

Saving face and such are secondary; having a full stomach is the most important thing.

……

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Just as Shen Yi and the chief had finished drinking a cup of wine, Sun Hu strode towards the courtyard gate.

"Boss, a message has arrived."

Sun Hu stepped forward and handed the note to the chief.

"Oh?"

The leader showed a hint of surprise, reached out and took the note. Shen Yi's gaze also fell on the note in the leader's hand.

With the news out, the next question is how he will establish himself within Zoroastrianism.

Since it concerned his own safety, he naturally wouldn't be careless.

The leader took the note and read it, a look of shock appearing on his face.

Then, he looked up at Shen Yi and said, "Brother Shen, congratulations!"

"Um?"

Shen Yi narrowed his eyes and looked at the leader.

The head of the gang then handed him the note.

Shen Yi took the note and read it once, his heart skipped a beat.

The holy envoy wants to see him in person!?

This was quite unexpected for Shen Yi.

He originally thought the message was for him to go to the stronghold in Chang County to report and meet the Holy Envoy, but he did not expect that the Holy Envoy would choose to come in person.

The leader laughed heartily: "Brother Shen, the Holy Envoy will be visiting tomorrow. You're going to be very successful in the future. Don't forget me then!"

Shen Yi looked at the note in his hand and listened to the leader's words. He smiled slightly and said, "You're too kind, leader. The envoy's visit may just be for a brief meeting."

Shen Yi didn't think too much about his meteoric rise to fame.

His purpose was simple: he only needed to rely on the power of Zoroastrianism to temporarily ensure his safety and avoid being pursued by the authorities.

"Come on, let's keep drinking." The leader smiled and poured him more drinks, his tone becoming warmer.

Shen Yi smiled as he drank, and the two of them didn't discuss the matter of the Holy Envoy's arrival in person.

The outcome will only be clear after we meet the Holy Envoy tomorrow.

……

After the meal, the head of the gang arranged accommodations in a courtyard right next to his own residence.

Shen Yi naturally did not refuse.

Once inside, he sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the message slip delivered by carrier pigeon in his hand.

"tomorrow……"

"We'll see what happens tomorrow."

Shen Yi was certain.

He didn't seem to care much.

Whether it's establishing a foothold in the Demonic Cult's stronghold or making other arrangements, as long as they can utilize the Demonic Cult's resources and have the Demonic Cult as their backer, that's fine.

In the future, I will learn more martial arts techniques and break through to higher levels.

Even if there are some unexpected events along the way, they will not change the general direction of his plan.

"I don't want to think about it too much, let's focus on consolidating things."

Shen Yi closed his eyes, and the Great Sun Golden Crow Diagram appeared in his mind, absorbing strands of the Great Sun's Qi to continuously temper himself.

The Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique, this extraordinary art, has its limit at the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

Without any other martial arts techniques, he could not possibly break through the Xuan Gate.

The divine talent allows him to reap the rewards of a year's worth of cultivation in a single day, but it cannot create something from nothing.

Moreover, progress at each of the later levels requires a deeper level of improvement.

Although mastering the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique is only a matter of time for him.

However, if we can speed things up, we should improve them as much as possible.

Escaping the government's pursuit is no small feat, but the internal price competition within the Zoroastrian cult is no joke.

The Demonic Cult has only one rule.

Survival of the fittest!

Within the Demonic Sect, the only reliance is one's own strength; otherwise, one will ultimately become "expendable resources."

It's very realistic, but it's also the most straightforward way of survival in the world of demonic cultivation.

……

The next day, Shen Yi woke up early in the morning.

A faint golden glow surrounded him.

"call……"

Exhaling a breath of stale air, Shen Yi sensed the changes in the internal energy within his body.

For others, a day of cultivation might result in negligible improvement, but for him, it was a significant step forward.

Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique (Level 6): [198/4800]

"Close to two hundred...that's not bad."

Looking at the progress on the panel, Shen Yi was quite satisfied.

The transition from the sixth to the seventh level represents the leap from minor to major achievements.

Once he breaks through to the seventh level and masters the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique, his progress will be even faster than before.

Upon reaching the pinnacle, one can continuously absorb the Qi of the Great Sun for twelve hours to enhance oneself.

The effect is doubled.

It happens almost every day without interruption.

Even while sleeping, it can automatically absorb the Qi of the sun to enhance itself.

Only when combined with his divine talent can he truly achieve the results of a day's work and a year's worth of progress.

Calming down, Shen Yi looked out the window at the rising sun.

"The Holy Envoy is arriving today; that will be the moment that determines our future."

Taking a deep breath to calm his mind, Shen Yi then dressed and washed up.

……

After having breakfast with the head of the gang, Shen Yi made his preparations.

Time passed little by little.

Throughout the mountain stronghold, everyone was ready to welcome the holy envoy.

Shen Yi and the bandit leader had arrived outside the gate of the stronghold and were waiting patiently.

Chang County is not close to this place.

However, for a martial arts expert as powerful as the Holy Envoy, it is not too far away.

Around 9:00 AM, the chief leader was the first to receive a message from his subordinates.

Carrier pigeon delivers message.

"They're here!"

Standing to the side, Shen Yi looked at the message and felt a chill run down his spine.

In less than a moment, two figures appeared in Shen Yi and the leader's field of vision.

One male and one female.

The leader was a beautiful woman dressed in purple.

She possessed exceptional beauty, with a round and smooth figure, and skin as white as jade. Her every move exuded a captivating charm.

Behind him stood a middle-aged man.

Shen Yi recognized him; it was none other than Xu Bo, the steward of the Qingshan County outpost.

The beautiful woman in purple leading the group was, unsurprisingly, the famous "Holy Envoy".

Upon seeing the two figures appear, the leader and Shen Yi immediately stepped forward.

"Greetings, Your Excellency the Holy Envoy! Greetings, Deacon Xu!"

The two spoke in unison, cupping their hands in a gesture of respect.

The leading holy envoy, a beautiful woman, looked at the two with eyes full of autumn waves, her gaze falling on Shen Yi.

"So you are Shen Yi?"

Sensing the gaze of the beautiful envoy and hearing her question, Shen Yi bowed and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Majesty, this disciple is Shen Yi, a disciple of the White Lotus Sect from Qingshan County."

"Your Yi Jin Jing cultivation level... it seems the rumors are true. You must have practiced some kind of extraordinary technique, right?"

The holy envoy spoke calmly.

Shen Yi nodded: "Reporting to the Holy Envoy, I took a risk to cultivate the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique back then, but fortunately I succeeded and was able to escape from Green Mountain Prison."

"Indeed, to have cultivated the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique to your level makes you a rare talent."

The envoy wore a faint smile.

Shen Yi cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "You flatter me, Your Majesty."

"Your Excellency, it is hot. Please, Your Excellency and Steward Xu, go to the village to rest."

The leader spoke with a respectful expression.

The envoy nodded slightly. "Lead the way."

"Please, sir!"

The leader made a gesture, then turned and led the way.

The envoy strode towards the village.

Xu Bo followed closely behind, but as they brushed past each other, he couldn't help but glance at Shen Yi again.

Shen Yi didn't say much, and calmly followed behind the two of them, walking towards the mountain stronghold.