Enduring humiliation for three years, seizing the elixir, the treasure, and the holy maiden.

"There are also several spirit mines, stretching for hundreds of miles, and the amount of spirit ore produced throughout the year is astonishing."

"This old man is willing to share the city of Luoyan."

It has to be said, this old guy knows how to invest.

Moreover, Su Chen had some respect for this Supreme Elder.

They have a keen eye and a long-term perspective.

The other elders, however, looked pained by the loss.

Little did they know, this concerned the rise and fall of the sect for the next thousand years.

Su Chen also considered it and found the generous gift quite tempting.

The reason why Luoyan City holds such a high status is not for any other reason.

It was precisely because Li Ziran was in charge that this was possible.

Li Ziran's temple foundation is naturally quite impressive.

But Luoyan City is a gathering place for countless poor, independent cultivators.

The dilapidated city walls indicated that although it was a large city, it was not wealthy.

The monks in the city also made a living by using some kind of craft.

Compared to a magnificent city like Tian Shu Star City, it's worlds apart.

As for Li Ziran, he was focused on his cultivation and had no interest in developing Luoyan City.

Su Chen had mentioned several times that he wanted to find some resources and ways to make money for Luoyan City, but Li Ziran felt that he was also having a headache.

This can be seen as a way of returning the favor.

only...

The alliance involved the entire city of Luoyan.

Even if he were the Grand Elder, and he were to bring together an ally for Luoyan City, he couldn't make the decision on his own.

Both logically and emotionally, we should first talk to old man Li Ziran.

He is a Refining Void Senior, and the master of Luoyan City.

Ultimately, it was still his great-father-in-law.

"I understand the situation."

"However, forming an alliance is a major matter. I need to write a letter first and send a message back to Luoyan City."

"The matter of the soul blood is not urgent; I can make an exception for three days."

He stood up and said something in a calm tone.

Upon hearing this, the Supreme Elder's eyes turned green with envy.

There's hope!!!

As long as Su Chen doesn't refuse outright, the matter is already 70-80% settled.

In his view, this was actually a great thing for Xueyuan Pavilion.

"Of course, of course."

"You must be tired from your journey, so why don't you stay at my temple for a couple more days?"

"Let the White Saintess also keep Su Gongfeng company."

The Supreme Elder cupped his hands in greeting to Su Chen, who nodded in response.

Although at first I thought a fierce battle was inevitable.

But now it seems I was overthinking things.

He quickly wrote down what had happened and then sent two disciples from Xueyuan Pavilion to deliver the message.

...

A wave of divine power pressed down, causing all the ancient pines on the mountain to bend over.

Above that oppressive aura hung an even more powerful aura.

A cultivator at the Void Refinement stage has personally arrived in Qingzhou!

Huang Tianhua was dumbfounded in front of the Tai Xuan Sect's mountain gate.

In a barren land like Qingzhou, a cultivation level at the late Nascent Soul stage would already make one a powerful figure.

The last time the Dark Moon Demon Sect overwhelmed all the cultivators in Qingzhou, it was only because a few Nascent Soul cultivators came.

Huang Tianhua was absolutely certain that this oppressive aura was above the Nascent Soul stage!

However, since the destruction of the Obsidian Demon Sect, Qingzhou has just been revived.

How come such a powerful figure has come to Qingzhou again?

Now that Su Chen is gone, Lin Wanwan has also gone to the Xuanhuang Continent with Su Chen.

This time, Qingzhou might be in grave danger!

"This junior... is Huang Tianhua."

"I was unaware of your distinguished presence; I have failed to greet you properly."

"May I ask what brings you here, senior?"

Huang Tianhua didn't dare to raise his head at that moment.

The figure descended from the heavens.

One kick nearly shattered the entire mountain gate.

It was none other than Mi Luo, a Grand Master of the Void Refinement Realm from Xingluo.

"A Nascent Soul child, there's no need to panic."

"I am a Star Guardian of the Xuanhuang Continent, with the cultivation level of Refining Emptiness."

"We have come here with no ill intentions, and naturally will not make things difficult for you insignificant people!"

"I just wish to borrow your esteemed space for a short time."

"Once the task is complete, I will leave immediately and will not disturb you further."

"If you know what's good for you, you'll know what to do!"

At this moment, Mi Luo was holding a rosary in his hand, and his voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

Starry Sky?

I've never heard of it, since Huang Tianhua himself has never been to the Xuanhuang Continent.

Everything in the fantasy continent is unknown.

All that is known is that Su Chen climbed up to Luoyan City, which is already a top-tier power.

Even third-rate sects are enough to give Qingzhou a hard time.

But those who have reached the Void Refinement stage know that there are very few of them, even on the entire Xuanhuang Continent.

"Please feel free to use it, senior!"

"Someone come here!"

"Immediately issue my order: all disciples must evacuate the sect and retreat within three months!"

"Anyone who dares to linger here will be expelled from the sect!"

With a command from Huang Tianhua.

The disciples of the sect fled to remote peaks to temporarily seclude themselves.

At this moment, the shield lights in the sky bypassed the palace and headed directly towards the Sword Abyss.

Huang Tianhua frowned.

That Sword Abyss is a bottomless abyss, and at its bottom are the swords of sages from past dynasties.

Moreover, it is unfathomably deep, and no one wants to go there.

What are these powerful figures doing in Sword Abyss?

But he had no time to think about it anymore, so he quickly wrote a letter of divorce.

At least notify the Luoyun Sect so they can prepare in advance.

This matter is probably not that simple.

...

A plank road hangs between two mountain peaks.

Below the plank road lies a sea of ​​clouds that never disperses, stretching as far as the eye can see.

The wooden plank walkway, after many years, feels damp and soft underfoot.

Su Chen walked side by side with Bai Luwei, his hands behind his back.

"There it is."

Bai Luwei raised a delicate hand and pointed to the end of the plank road.

At that end, a small pavilion stood alone, half-hidden in the clouds.

"I've been practicing my cultivation in that attic since I was a child."

"It's been hundreds of years."

"I always felt bored back then, and I longed to go out and see the world every day."

"Even after you leave, you still miss this place."

Bai Luwei chuckled a few times.

A group of disciples walked towards us from the other end of the plank road.

"Greetings, Holy Maiden!"

"I have met the High Priest!"

Upon seeing Bai Luwei, the group of disciples quickly bowed.

Bai Luwei's face changed completely in the blink of an eye.

She was aloof and ethereal, not allowing anyone to get even a fraction of a step closer.

His aloofness made these disciples afraid to look him in the eye.

"You woman."

"That was a pretty realistic performance."

Su Chen, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but lean close to her ear and whisper a teasing remark.

After all, this woman appears so cold on the outside, but who would have thought that she has a very warm heart?

Just then...

Another figure emerged from around the corner of the plank road.

Dressed in white, with white hair, he was very elegant.

Su Chen scanned the cultivator with his divine sense and found that this seemingly elegant cultivator was in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

His cultivation level was slightly higher than both his own and that of the Holy Maiden.

However, Su Chen didn't take such people seriously at all.

On the Xuanhuang Continent, cultivators of this level of cultivation are as numerous as hairs on a cow.

Yet Su Chen dared to claim himself as the number one person below the Refinement Void realm.

"I have met the Holy Maiden."

"this."

"That must be the renowned Su Chen, the Su Gongfeng."

The white-haired cultivator bowed to Bai Luwei, then his gaze fell on Su Chen.

"Senior Brother Sun, there's no need for such formalities."

"If there's nothing else, you may leave."

Bai Luwei's voice remained cold.

...