I loaded the innate divine power.

Crossing the mountain peak.

The main hall of the mountain village.

The holy envoy was placed at the head of the table.

Xu Bo stood aside.

Shen Yi stood on the right.

The head of the gang arranged for someone to pour him a cup of hot tea, and he obediently stood still.

The envoy held his teacup, blew on it, glanced at the group, and said casually, "No need to be so formal, please sit down."

"Thank you, Holy Envoy!"

The group bowed and then carefully sat down.

"Where have you been for over a month?" The Holy Envoy's gaze fell on Shen Yi.

Shen Yi clasped his hands in greeting: "Reporting to the Holy Envoy, this disciple has been hiding within the territory of Chang County, but was unaware of the situation outside. I was also injured earlier and rested for a while before arriving at Guoshan Peak."

"I see."

The envoy nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on Shen Yi, then stood up and walked to him in a single step.

The speed was so fast that it almost exceeded the limits of mental reaction.

Shen Yi felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, and a slender, fair hand landed on his shoulder.

A powerful force surged into his body from the hand on his shoulder, circulating throughout his body.

Shen Yi dared not make any rash moves, and his whole body was frozen in place.

The energy coursed through his body and quickly dissipated. The Holy Envoy withdrew his hand, his bright eyes sweeping over his body.

"It seems you've mastered the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique quite well; it's rather rare to see someone reach such a level."

Hearing this, Shen Yi breathed a slight sigh of relief. He immediately stood up, cupped his hands in a fist and said, "You flatter me, Your Excellency. I was forced to take the risk and only succeeded by luck."

The Holy Envoy looked at him and slowly said, "To have cultivated your supernatural arts to such a level, you are quite a talent. You will leave with me later and head to the main sect."

!!!

Upon hearing this, the leader and Xu Bo couldn't help but shrink their pupils.

Although Shen Yi had a guess, his heart was still stirred.

Heading to the main training base!

This is a good opportunity for him, but it also carries greater risks.

The Zoroastrian headquarters is a place of fierce competition.

It is also the place of core strength.

However, he has no right to refuse at the moment.

His strength was completely inadequate in front of the Holy Envoy.

The Holy Envoy's cultivation has entered a new realm of martial arts.

Although the exact cultivation level is unclear, it is at least at the Dan Jin level, or even stronger!

In the blink of an eye, Shen Yi suddenly stood up, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, "This disciple obeys."

"Yes, sit down." The Holy Envoy nodded slightly.

Shen Yi sat down, and the Holy Envoy turned around and returned to the seat of honor.

Beside him, the leader looked at Shen Yi with envy in his eyes.

Heading to the main training base!

This is a place that many disciples dream of.

The headquarters is not only safe, but also has enormous resources.

Those who can enter the main branch will become the core strength of the Zoroastrian Church in the future.

Compared to their lives of living on the edge, licking blood from the front lines, this is far more comfortable.

"Head Instructor..."

"This kid is really about to take off."

"Unfortunately, those who cultivate unorthodox techniques will eventually suffer a backlash. I just wonder how far he can hold on..."

Xu Bo glanced at Shen Yi, feeling both envy and regret.

This is not an ordinary demonic art, but a forbidden technique.

Those who cultivate supernatural arts will either eventually go mad or be corrupted by the demonic intent of the arts, transforming into bloodthirsty monsters.

There is almost no solution.

The backlash from supernatural arts is not a one-time event, but a continuous one.

And each time it was more intense than the last.

You can withstand it once or twice, but there will always be a time when you can't withstand it anymore.

Zoroastrianism is not without those who practiced supernatural arts; however, none of them ultimately escaped unscathed.

This is common knowledge.

This extraordinary technique is different from ordinary magical arts.

Even those who were called demonic sects by the righteous path of the imperial court rarely practiced strange arts.

It brought a brief period of glory and strength, but ultimately it could not avoid defeat and destruction.

If he hadn't cultivated any extraordinary techniques, Shen Yi's future prospects would have been limitless!

Even extraordinary techniques that can be practiced can only last for a limited time.

As for how far it can go, that remains to be seen.

Some people can hold out for years, while others can only hold out for months.

Everything depends on fate.

……

Half an hour later, at the entrance of the mountain stronghold, Shen Yi followed the holy envoy down the mountain, with Xu Bo following behind.

The chief watched the group descend the mountain before returning to the stronghold.

……

Soon, the group arrived at the foot of the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain not far away, two carriages were parked on one side, with a disciple in black standing in front of each carriage.

"Your Majesty, shall we return to Chang County first?"

Upon arriving at the carriage, Xu Bo looked at the Holy Envoy and respectfully inquired.

"No need. The matter in Chang County has been settled, so I won't stay any longer. I'll take him directly back to the main sect. You and Xu Zheng will handle the affairs in Chang County from now on."

The holy envoy spoke calmly.

"Understood, respectfully seeing off the Holy Envoy!" Xu Bo cupped his hands in farewell.

The envoy nodded slightly and then got into the carriage. Shen Yi followed the envoy into the carriage.

A faint, fragrant scent filled the carriage.

Shen Yi sat upright, his body tense.

"Let's set off."

The envoy spoke calmly, and as soon as he finished speaking, the carriage sped away into the distance.

……

Inside the carriage, Shen Yi glanced at the scenery outside through the window.

The Chief Cultist of Zoroastrianism!

This step is considered a sure thing.

However, we'll see how much value he has in the future.

Those who cultivate supernatural arts will inevitably suffer a backlash from them in the eyes of outsiders sooner or later.

However, with the [Ascension to Godhood] talent, the backlash from supernatural arts is not a problem for him at all.

As long as he can establish himself in Zoroastrianism, given time, he is confident that he can establish a firm foothold.

Strength comes first!

Whether it can stand firm depends on how far it can go.

"Have you ever been to the main church before?" At this moment, the Holy Envoy suddenly spoke, his voice reaching his ears.

Upon hearing the envoy's question, Fang Xing cupped his hands and replied, "Your Majesty, this disciple has not been there."

The Holy Envoy glanced at him and said calmly, "The Main Sect is a highly competitive place. Our sect's principle is that the capable rise and the mediocre fall. Although I can take you to the Main Sect, only those who are valuable will be allowed to stay. Do you understand what I mean?"

Shen Yi nodded: "This disciple understands. I am honored by the Holy Envoy's favor and will certainly work hard to live up to the Holy Envoy's expectations."

The envoy nodded and looked at him: "Besides the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique, have you practiced any other martial arts?"

"This disciple has practiced the Stone-Splitting Hand technique," Shen Yi answered honestly.

He didn't hide anything; given the Saint Envoy's Dan Jin cultivation level, it was impossible for him to conceal anything.

"The Monument-Splitter..."

The holy envoy looked at him and spoke again: "Besides this basic martial art, are there any others?"

Shen Yi shook his head.

The envoy nodded, slowly closed his eyes, and asked no further questions.

Seeing this, Shen Yi didn't ask any more questions and closed his eyes as well. However, he couldn't cultivate in front of the Holy Envoy.

It won't make a difference if we spend a few more days. We can continue our cultivation once we reach the headquarters of the Zoroastrian Church.

……

Several days passed quietly.

Nanyang Prefecture.

In a range of mountains.

A horse-drawn carriage was parked at the foot of the mountain.

"We've arrived, get out of the carriage." The envoy opened his eyes, and Shen Yi glanced out the window before getting off the carriage.

Upon entering, a set of blue stone steps comes into view, leading deep into the mountains. In the distance, one can vaguely see palaces and pavilions, exuding a magnificent aura.

You can also vaguely see a waterfall flowing in the mountains.

"This location is truly picturesque..."

Shen Yi glanced at it.

The headmaster of the Demonic Sect was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

He had initially thought it would be some secluded, quiet place, or some remote, desolate area, but its open and aboveboard location made him believe it was some righteous sect's sect.

It was completely different from the demonic cult strongholds I remembered.

It is situated amidst rolling mountains.

The market is booming!