Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

As the guests gradually left, the grand banquet came to a complete end.

however……

The hustle and bustle on Tian Shu Peak did not dissipate after the guests left.

in contrast.

The aftershocks of this grand event are spreading from Tian Shu Peak at an alarming speed throughout the entire Northern Wilderness.

Chang Wen's name stirred up a huge wave throughout the entire Northern Wilderness.

The Wanjian Sect, Tianyin Pavilion, Danxia Valley, Yushou Manor, Wuji Hall, Luoxing Sect... these top-tier second-rate sects successively held internal meetings.

The content of the meetings was remarkably consistent.

To reassess the threat level of the Haoran Immortal Sect and predict Chang Wen's next moves and their impact.

If Chang Wen was previously seen as an unknown junior in their eyes.

Chang Wen, after comprehending the Great Illumination Sutra, has completely transformed into an extremely dangerous individual, requiring the utmost attention.

Vientiane Palace also held a high-level meeting.

Yin Tiancheng, who had just returned from Tian Shu Peak, went straight to the council hall.

Inside the hall, hundreds of core elders of the Myriad Elephants Palace were already seated and waiting.

In front of everyone was a jade slip, which recorded everything that happened at the Grand Feast.

"Have you finished watching it?"

Yin Tiancheng sat down in the main seat, his voice solemn.

The elders nodded, their expressions complex.

Yin Tiancheng looked at everyone and said, "What are your thoughts?"

"Make friends."

An elder declared resolutely, "We must befriend him. We must use all the resources of the Myriad Manifestations Palace to befriend Chang Wen. Even if it means antagonizing the Taixu Sword Sect, we are willing to do so."

"I second that opinion."

I second that.

Hundreds of elders expressed their opinions one after another, and not one of them objected.

"In that case, I'll take the gamble."

A hint of wildness appeared in Yin Tiancheng's eyes.

The same scene played out in many other factions.

Some choose to befriend others, some choose to observe, and some choose the Taixu Sword Sect; each has their own reasons.

But in any case, all forces reached a consensus.

Chang Wen has officially entered the discussion of "The First Hero of the Northern Wilderness".

Qingyun Town, in the southeastern part of the Northern Wilderness.

This small town, with a population of just over ten thousand, is named after the Qingyun Mountain Range that lies outside the town.

The mountains are rich in low-grade spiritual herbs, which support the town's few pharmacies and one teahouse.

In the teahouse, a storyteller was speaking animatedly, recounting the grand feast.

"Speaking of Chang Wen..."

"Surrounded by hundreds of outstanding individuals in the center!"

The storyteller slammed his gavel on the table, making the teacups rattle. "Those hundreds of heroes, the weakest of whom had the cultivation of the Nascent Soul stage, and the strongest, Quan Zhenzi and Jian Jiuxiao, were even the legendary Grandmasters of the Fusion stage!"

"Anyone else facing such a scene would probably be terrified and run away in a panic. But what about Chang Wen? Guess what Chang Wen did?"

He was a professional.

"What? Hurry up and tell me!"

The boys and girls surrounding him were eager to know what would happen next.

"hey-hey."

Seeing this, the storyteller smiled with satisfaction and then said, "Chang Wen, just stand there!"

"He stood with his hands behind his back, head held high, chest puffed out, and a disdainful look in his eyes."

Then he slowly opened his arms and chanted an incantation. And as soon as he finished—good heavens!

The gavel struck again, and the young men and women in front of them instantly focused their attention.

"A milky-white sphere of light burst forth from his body, instantly growing to the size of a mountain. It nearly crushed those hundreds of heroes to death!"

A collective gasp filled the teahouse.

To fight against a hundred men and still gain the upper hand? Chang Wen is truly amazing.

"Sir, how old is Chang Wen?"

The eldest child, Amumu, couldn't help but ask.

The storyteller stroked his goatee, then held up two fingers in a pretentious manner, "Twenty-seven."

"Twenty-seven?"

Amumu's eyes widened.

He himself was sixteen years old, and even swinging a twenty-pound iron hammer while blacksmithing was a struggle. Chang Wen, at twenty-seven, was already famous throughout the Northern Wilderness?

The difference is just too big.

"Sir, how did he cultivate?"

Amumu asked again.

"You've come to the right place."

The storyteller lowered his voice, as if about to reveal some earth-shattering secret, "It is said that when Chang Wen first entered the Haoran Immortal Sect, he failed to break through to the second level of Body Tempering for twenty-six consecutive years. Everyone on Haoran Peak said that he was dull-witted and unlikely to achieve great things."

"And then?"

Everyone in the teahouse perked up their ears.

"later?"

The storyteller laughed, "Then he got superpowered, and even Taiyi was kicked around like a ball by him!"

"That's amazing..."

Amumu couldn't help but murmur to himself.

"Of course it's impressive."

At the table next to him, an elderly pharmacist with white hair and beard sighed, slowly took a sip of tea, and then said, "But he is him, and we are us."

"Sir, what do you mean by that?"

Amumu was puzzled and turned to look at the old pharmacist.

"It means..."

The old apothecary put down his teacup and said kindly, "A person like Chang Wen is born to do great things. His future opponents will be Taiyi, those prodigies of the Imperial Continent, and those monsters we've never even heard of."

"What about us? Tomorrow we still have to gather herbs, forge iron, refine weapons, and farm. The grand feast is over, and our hearts are warmed up. It's time to get back to work."

"But……"

Amumu was somewhat unwilling to accept this, "Chang Wen can do it, why can't I?"

"Then tell me, you're sixteen this year, and what level of Qi Refining have you reached?"

The old pharmacist's question stumped Amumu.

He lowered his head shyly, his voice softening, "I haven't practiced my qi yet..."

A burst of good-natured laughter immediately filled the teahouse.

The old pharmacist slowly rose, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Young man, I've lived for eighty-seven years and seen too many young people like you. You hear a heroic story and think you can become a hero too."

"But what makes a hero a hero is that only one in a million people can be a hero."

"The remaining 999,999 people will have to continue living their lives as usual."

"For people like us, it's better to do blacksmithing, gather herbs, and live a peaceful life, than anything else."

After saying that, he put his hands behind his back and left the teahouse with a hunched back.

"No way! I, Amumu, will definitely become a legend like Chang Wen!"

Amumu made up his mind.

Not only him, but throughout the vast northern wilderness, there are countless young men and women like Amumu who all regard Chang Wen as their role model.

Although they had never met, Chang Wen's story quietly changed the course of their lives.

Cause and effect are quietly intertwined, and the torch is passed on.

From now on, any slight movement concerning Chang Wen will affect their life status, which is of great significance.

Several more days passed.

Half a month has passed since the end of the grand banquet.

It's the same teahouse.

The storyteller had just finished recounting the tale of Chang Wen's battle against hundreds of heroes and was drinking tea to soothe his throat.

Chang Wen's fame has really boosted his popularity. His voice is practically hoarse from talking so much.

But he was very happy.

Such popularity is something you can only dream of normally. We must seize this opportunity.

"Sir, after Chang Wen comprehended the Great Brightness Sutra, who is more powerful, him or Taiyi?"

Some tea drinkers below were curious.

"That's a good question."

The storyteller put down his teacup, his expression unusually serious.