Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

Several more days passed.

The battle between the two was finally nearing its end. Ning Wushuang's internal energy was depleted, and she was beginning to falter.

Victory or defeat may hinge on a single decision. Everyone is focused and unwavering, not daring to relax for a moment. They want to learn from this battle and improve themselves.

"Jian Jiuxiao, we have been fighting for ten days. If we continue, our lives may be in danger. Why don't you stop?"

Ning Wushuang was panting heavily, her eyes fixed on Jian Jiuxiao.

"If I'm paid to do a job, I have to make sure you're convinced of my worth. Otherwise, how can I justify my commission?"

Jian Jiuxiao said calmly and continued his attack.

Ning Wushuang felt a nameless rage rise within him. As the Holy Son of the Snow Lotus, he was an unparalleled genius; how could he admit defeat to a peer? He would fight again if necessary.

The two clashed again, the fight even more intense than before. It seemed they were getting serious.

Three more days passed.

Seeing this situation, everyone secretly thought that it would be difficult to determine a winner in a short time, and they couldn't help but relax.

Many disciples were summoned back to the peak to handle official business. One disciple thought to himself: "I wonder if these two have finished their fight by the time I'm done with my duties. If not, I can come back to check."

More and more disciples began to leave, all feeling unsatisfied. The battle of the Holy Sons was indeed exciting, but they all had their own lives to live and had to make a living.

Brilliance is fleeting. Life, however, is the main theme. Brilliant moments are the seasoning that sustains us through the long journey of life. The two complement each other.

As they left, the remarkable story of the Snow Lotus Peak Contest was spread far and wide, becoming known to those who did not come to witness it.

Chang Wen spent lavishly, hiring sixteen holy sons to participate in the Snow Lotus Peak competition, and also hiring the Qionghua Peak Master to confront the Snow Lotus Peak referee, and then hiring Jian Jiuxiao to attack Ning Wushuang. Every event became a topic of conversation and a subject of discussion after meals.

Even just hearing about it from others, you can still feel the tension and excitement of that time.

The matter of Chang Wen naturally became a hot topic of discussion within the Haoran Immortal Sect.

The matter of the three-hundred-year agreement has not yet subsided. They still thought that Chang Wen would cultivate diligently and strive to reach the Golden Core realm in a year, thereby gaining the qualification to comprehend the Great Bright Scripture.

Unexpectedly, just a few days later, Chang Wen has caused such a big commotion again. Man Zongjin is his name.

He angrily borrowed 4.5 million mid-grade spirit stones just to compete for the title of champion at Snow Lotus Peak? What could possibly make him willing to spend so much money to do this?

People couldn't understand it; all they knew was that Chang Wen owed a huge sum of 450 million mid-grade spirit stones. They also wanted to know if he could actually repay this loan.

450 million mid-grade spirit stones is an astronomical figure for many elders, let alone disciples. What will happen if Chang Wen can't repay it?

Upon realizing this, people also gave up the idea of ​​provoking Chang Wen.

Although Chang Wen wasn't particularly powerful, he was willing to take out loans. A generous reward always attracts brave men; provoking him was tantamount to challenging capital, and one would gain absolutely nothing.

With a bounty on his head, who would dare to challenge him? Even a powerful peak master would have to give him some face.

People keep up with current events and want to know what earth-shattering things Chang Wen will do next.

Some disciples who make a living by selling information have traveled great distances to settle at the foot of Haoran Peak. If they can capture Chang Wen's information and resell it, they can not only recoup their investment but also make a fortune. All they need to do is wait patiently.

That being said, although Chang Wen was very popular, it was just a minor episode for the behemoth that is the Haoran Immortal Sect.

For tens of thousands of years, the Haoran Immortal Sect has experienced both brilliant achievements and fleeting decline. It is merely a grand stage built by the times, where one act ends and another begins.

Time, that familiar yet unfamiliar figure, quietly propels everything forward, yet quietly buries everything.

In just over ten days, the Dao Peak, located in the westernmost part of the Haoran Immortal Sect, will usher in a new chapter.

Preparations for the once-every-fifty-years conference have begun.

Hundreds of invitations transformed into streams of light, flying from Dao Peak to all the peaks of the Haoran Immortal Sect, sincerely inviting all peak masters and elders to visit.

The discussion surrounding the conference thus began gradually.

Dao Peak, the second-ranked peak of the Haoran Immortal Sect for many years, is undoubtedly the sect's elite force. The Dao Discussion Conference naturally rises in status, becoming a grand event second only to the Haoran Grand Feast, and is highly valued by the sect's higher-ups.

Upon receiving the invitations, the top leaders of each summit set aside their current affairs to prepare for the conference.

"There are kind people in Daofeng; they even sent me an invitation."

He was sitting at home when the invitation came from the sky. Chang Wen never expected that he would also be invited by Dao Feng. It was truly unexpected.

"Daofeng was one of the abstainers when the takeover agreement was signed. Now that they've sent out invitations, they've shown respect."

"Since the third brother is also going to participate in the Daoist Conference, I'll take this opportunity to go and support him."

Chang Wen decided to go to the Daoist Conference in about ten days.

After making the decision, Chang Wen did not slack off. He continued to invest heavily in Su Xiaoman and Lin Yuan.

It cost 100,000 to hire Jian Jiuxiao to fight Ning Wushuang, and another 100,000 to give Xue Wuqing. There are still 1.2 million mid-grade spirit stones left that cannot be invested.

There is still 220 million available for investment.

However, Chang Wen now needs to do something else: prepare the loan amount. The total loan is 450 million yuan, which, including interest, amounts to 485 million yuan.

This definitely needs to be repaid with spirit stones that can't be invested; we're still short 365 million.

With only two days left until the repayment deadline, investing small amounts at a time is definitely not an option. A large investment is necessary.

"Here, Xiaoman, you've used up the spirit stones I gave you yesterday, right? Here, take these."

Chang Wen directly gave Su Xiaoman 300,000 mid-grade spirit stones.

Why give Su Xiaoman so much? Of course, it's because she's still young and believes whatever she's told, hehe.

Su Xiaoman frowned, looking very worried. "Senior Brother, spirit stones are so heavy to wear..."

Although her father had said that spending money on her meant he loved her, having too much money was also a problem. Where was she supposed to spend all those spirit stones…?

"Silly child, just because a spirit stone is useless doesn't mean you can't throw it away like a rock!"

"See that spirit rooster? It's clucking before dawn, keeping everyone awake. Throw some spirit stones at it to subdue it."

Chang Wen glanced at the pheasant pecking at insects in the vegetable garden not far away, speaking casually.

Su Xiaoman seemed to have discovered a new continent and excitedly ran towards the spirit chicken.

"Kids are easy to please."

Chang Wen smiled and refocused. He prepared to receive a windfall.

[You invested 30 mid-grade spirit stones in Su Xiaoman, which allows her to buy whatever she wants, triggering a return.]

Chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp chirp...

Congratulations, you have gained five hundred years of cultivation.

"Holy crap! It shipped?"

I've been betting on guaranteed returns for over ten days straight, but I never expected such a pleasant surprise – a return of five hundred years of cultivation!

"Ten years of cultivation took me from the peak of Body Tempering to the peak of Foundation Establishment, so why wouldn't five hundred years of cultivation allow me to take off?"

Filled with excitement, Chang Wen returned to his room to meditate and regulate his breathing, preparing to welcome the arrival of five hundred years of cultivation.