I loaded the innate divine power.

"Let me introduce you. This is Jiang Ling, the Holy Son of the Zoroastrian Church. You two can visit each other more often in the future to strengthen your connection."

Bai Suzhen then introduced the identity of the woman in black.

Upon hearing this name, Shen Yi quickly thought of one of its lineages.

Sword Spirit Peak.

Although he wasn't particularly familiar with the specific circumstances of the twelve holy sons, he had a general understanding of them.

This Jiang Ling is a disciple from the Sword Spirit Peak lineage.

His strength ranks among the top of the twelve holy sons, and his cultivation level is in the mid-to-late stage of Dan Jin.

No wonder he had such a hard time dealing with it.

He was already struggling to defend himself against even the most basic moves.

"Greetings, Senior Sister Jiang."

Shen Yi cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.

Jiang Ling smiled slightly: "Junior Brother Shen, you don't need to be so polite. We'll have plenty of opportunities to be together in the future."

Shen Yi: "??"

Will we have a long chance to be together in the future?

What does that mean?

Hearing Jiang Ling's words, Shen Yi felt very surprised.

Although he was handsome and dashing, he wasn't so narcissistic as to think that this woman was interested in him after just one meeting.

In this world, strength always comes first!

Being good-looking is completely unimportant to Shen Yi; he has never cared about his appearance.

"There's a mission for you to do in a few days. Jiang Ling will take you with her. You'll find out the details then."

Bai Suzhen spoke calmly.

"so……"

Shen Yi nodded.

Another task has come up.

It seems the opportunity to earn contribution points has arrived.

I just don't know how this mission went.

The last time I teamed up with Ji Boda and his group, the mission was already considered extremely dangerous.

This time, with Jiang Ling, the Holy Son, leading the team, it's probably not that simple.

"This mission is a test for you. If you pass, you will receive an unexpected surprise."

Bai Suzhen looked at Shen Yi and said something.

"Another test!?"

Hearing the word "test," Shen Yi felt a headache coming on for no apparent reason.

This is truly a series of trials, one after another, like the Calabash Brothers saving their grandfather.

"Master, what are the specifics of this mission?" Shen Yi asked.

"You'll know in a few days; the time isn't right yet," Bai Suzhen said calmly.

Shen Yi: "..."

Riddler...

He hated it, but there was nothing he could do about it.

He can't beat this master!

Bai Suzhen glanced at him, her expression calm as still water: "Alright, that's all. Go back and cultivate. I'll let you know when the time comes."

"This disciple takes his leave!"

Shen Yi cupped his hands in greeting, then looked at Jiang Ling and clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Goodbye, Senior Sister Jiang."

"Um."

Jiang Ling smiled and nodded, and Shen Yixuan then turned and left.

Watching Shen Yi's departing figure, Bai Suzhen's gaze fell on Jiang Ling: "What do you think?"

"Junior Brother Shen's talent is extraordinary. He will surely achieve great things when he enters the Holy Sect in the future."

Jiang Ling gave a sincere evaluation.

Bai Suzhen looked at her: "I'm talking about the operation. Do you think he can accomplish it?"

"This... should be possible, right? Junior Brother Shen is extraordinary. Although it's challenging, it shouldn't be a big problem."

Bai Suzhen pondered for a moment, looked at Jiang Ling, and slowly said, "Unless absolutely necessary, you should not take action."

"Disciple understands."

Jiang Ling nodded.

Bai Suzhen looked at her calmly: "The competition in the Holy Sect is not something the Fire Worship Sect can compare to. Geniuses are very common in the Holy Sect. If you want to stand out, you also need opportunities. I can bring you into the Holy Sect, but whether you can pass the Holy Sect's test and secure your status as an inner disciple depends on your own performance."

"Thank you for the reminder, Holy Envoy. I believe I'll be fine," Jiang Ling said with a serious expression.

Seeing this, Bai Suzhen nodded slightly: "Go back and prepare. After you've dealt with your matter, come to Sacred Flame Peak and take him with you."

Jiang Ling cupped his hands in a respectful gesture: "This disciple takes his leave!"

Jiang Ling then turned and left.

Watching Jiang Ling's departing figure, Bai Suzhen's gaze fell upon a bamboo grove not far away. "Come out, how much longer do you want to see her?"

As soon as the words were spoken, a graceful figure strolled out from the bamboo forest.

One of the two holy envoys, Yu Susu!

Yu Susu smiled alluringly, swaying her slender waist as she quickly approached Bai Suzhen, looking at her with a beaming smile: "Sister, your plan is truly audacious. Aren't you afraid of going too far with the test?"

"What, you're so worried? Have you taken a fancy to him?" Bai Suzhen glanced at her coldly.

Hearing this, Yu Susu looked at Bai Suzhen with seductive eyes and said, "I would like to, but unfortunately you won't let me, sister."

Bai Suzhen glanced at her, her expression indifferent: "Time is almost up. You should be thinking about your people. If something goes wrong, it won't be easy to explain back to the Holy Sect."

Yu Susu didn't care at all, a smile appearing on her red lips: "There's no need for you to worry about that, sister. I'll make my own arrangements."

"Alright, that's enough for now. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

After saying that, Yu Susu's figure flashed and disappeared from Bai Suzhen's sight like a ghost.

Watching Yu Susu disappear, Bai Suzhen remained calm, gazing at the horizon before turning and walking towards the Sacred Flame Hall.

……

Mountain and Water Villa.

Inside the room, Shen Yi sat cross-legged, refining the two bottles of pills given to him by Bai Suzhen.

In just two hours, he had completely absorbed both bottles of pills.

The medicinal properties of each pill were perfectly absorbed.

His eyes opened; his left eye shone like the sun, radiating intense heat, while his right eye was like water, vast and boundless.

"call……"

Exhaling a breath of stale air, Shen Yi felt the surge of internal energy within his body.

A bottle of Huoyuan Dan and a bottle of Ningshuang Dan!

Both the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique and the Profound Yin Meridian Condensation Technique have improved significantly.

Within his dantian, both of the two fire seeds had grown stronger by three points.

The internal energy circulates throughout the body, nourishing the lungs and meridians.

Feeling his internal energy strengthen, Shen Yi looked at the control panel.

Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique (Level 8): [3925/19200]

Mysterious Yin Condensation Meridian Technique (Level 7): [4476/12800]

Crimson Flame Palm (Level 4): [519/3600]

Ghostly Shadow Step (Level 4): [103/4800]

Killing Demon Blade Slash (Level 1): [438/1000]

"The Profound Yin Condensation Meridian Technique is already one-third complete. If we focus our efforts on it, we might be able to break through to the eighth level before we even begin our mission. At that time, our cultivation will also be able to reach the late stage of the Marrow Cleansing Realm."

Looking at the progress on the panel, Shen Yi pondered to himself.

The original plan was to gradually improve, but plans can't keep up with changes.

Although he didn't know what Bai Suzhen's "test" was this time, his intuition told him that it was definitely not simple.

After all, the fact that a master like Jiang Ling could be mobilized for the operation meant it was no ordinary mission.

Each small step forward in cultivation increases one's chances of success.

It's unsafe to place your hopes on others.

Only when he is strong can he feel at ease.

"Take a rest and recharge your energy."

Suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind, Shen Yi then lay down.

After cultivating all night and refining pills for about two hours, he was quite tired.

There's no rush; even in his sleep, his two extraordinary abilities will improve.

The timeframe is unclear, but it won't be long. If it can be broken, it will be; if not, it can be broken while on the journey.

……

In the days that followed, Shen Yi did nothing but cultivate.

He spends a full ten hours a day cultivating, resting only for two hours each day.

Besides focusing on the Profound Yin Condensing Meridian Technique, he also mastered the other three martial arts.

All-round improvement.

Especially the Killing Demon Blade Slash!

This demonic sword technique, when combined with the Tiger Soul Spirit Weapon, is far more powerful than the Crimson Flame Palm.

With the blessing of a spiritual weapon, combat power increases dramatically.

With his superb swordsmanship, his daily progress is not to be underestimated.