Immortal Mansion Royal Beast

The Baishan Qingyuan Sect was extremely lively on this day, with the place packed with distinguished guests. The scene was like a grand celebration.

Liu Xun returned with his army in a majestic manner. For a time, all the prominent forces in Baishan sent their ceremonial officials to come and congratulate him without stopping.

The Lingmu Alliance took the lead, and the other three alliances closely followed suit. The Gu Rong faction of the Lihuo Alliance also hurriedly sent a governor and respectfully presented gifts, trying to take this opportunity to further deepen the relationship between the two sides.

Thinking back to that battle back then, it was truly unavoidable. Now both sides understand each other tacitly and no longer mention that past. Now they have become harmonious and happy friends again.

Over the years, although the outer seas have been continuously opened up, there have not been many changes in power in the Baishan area, and the leading forces are still as stable as Mount Tai.

However, the strength of Qingyuan Sect has increased like mushrooms after rain.

Not to mention the huge benefits gained from the war, nor the numerous rewards from the Great Zhou Academy, the two new Jindan cultivators added to the Qingyuan Sect alone are enough to make people drop their jaws.

Although Liu Xun relied on elixirs to achieve the Golden Core stage, even if he was the weakest Golden Core cultivator, he was definitely not a match for the Foundation Establishment cultivators.

What's more crucial is that Lu Zhi is a tough guy who fought his way out of the battlefield with real swords and guns. He has extraordinary abilities and is definitely at the top level among many Jindan cultivators.

Currently, there are three golden elixirs in the Qingyuan Sect, and Jue Wugui and Lou Yuan are also on the verge of forming their elixirs.

Given Jue Wujiu's outstanding talent, his success rate in forming a pill is astonishingly high.

As for Lou Yuan, his chance of forming a pill is not low. After careful calculation, he should have a 70% chance of success.

After entertaining the guests and seeing off the guests, Liu Xun took Lu Zhi, who had shined at the banquet, to talk about the future.

At the moment, Liu Xun and Lu Zhi were sitting opposite each other in a quiet and elegant room, which was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.

The sunlight shines in through the carved windows, creating mottled shadows on the ground.

Liu Xun was wearing a dark blue robe with delicate cloud patterns embroidered on the hem. He leaned forward slightly, his eyes filled with concern and thought.

He gently stroked the teacup in his hand and slowly said:

"Lu Zhi, now that you are in this sect, you have made great achievements and are very powerful. I want to know what you think of your current position?"

Lu Zhi's previous identity was just a slightly higher-level middle-level official in Qingyuan Sect. Before the war, he was just a small leader. There were dozens of people like him in the Qingyuan Sect coalition.

But during the pioneering war, he rose as if by magic, and in just six or seven or eight years, he leapt from the late stage of foundation building to become a Jindan cultivator.

So how to give Lu Zhi a reasonable position right now is the issue that Liu Xun wants to discuss with Lu Zhi today.

Lu Zhi was dressed in black, and his posture was as straight as a pine tree. He was slightly startled, then his expression became serious, and he said with a folded hand:

"Master, to be honest, I have never given much thought to the position. I only know that in this battle, it is my duty to protect the sect and its disciples. As for the position, it is just an empty title."

Liu Xun nodded slightly, with admiration in his eyes. He put down the teacup in his hand, crossed his hands in front of him, and said:

"You are so broad-minded, and it is a blessing for the sect. However, you should also know that with your abilities and achievements, you deserve a position that matches them, so that you can better display your talents."

Lu Zhi frowned slightly and said seriously:

"What the Sect Leader said is very true, but I still think that as long as I can contribute to the sect, it doesn't matter what position I'm in. What I care more about is whether I can constantly improve myself in battle and bring more victories to the sect."

As he said these words, Lu Zhi's eyes flickered with determination, as if burning with a flame that would never go out.

Looking at Lu Zhi's performance, Liu Xun sighed lightly, stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the scenery outside.

He was silent for a moment, then turned around, looked at Lu Zhi and said:

"You are always so free and easy. However, this position cannot remain unresolved forever. I will discuss with the elders of the sect and find a suitable position for you so that you can better display your talents."

Lu Zhi bowed again and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

After Lu Zhi left, the room fell into a brief silence.

Not long after, Liu Xun's confidant Liu Hong quietly walked into the elegant room.

The man was wearing a grey robe, had a calm face and shrewd eyes.

Liu Hong bowed slightly and said with a slightly worried look:

"Master, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."

Liu Xun raised his hand slightly, signaling him to speak frankly.

Liu Hong continued:

"After this war, Lu Zhi's prestige is now too high. He has great support in the sect. I am worried that if this continues, he will become arrogant and may even think about seizing power. After all, human hearts are unpredictable, and the temptation of power can sometimes make people lose their original intentions."

Liu Xun frowned slightly and paced slowly in the room.

Compared with Lu Zhi, I am really far behind him. Can a pseudo-Jindan leader who can only form a pill by taking elixirs really always convince the people?

After a moment, he stopped and said in a deep voice:

"I know a little bit about Lu Zhi. He is devoted to the sect and is not someone who is greedy for power. But your concerns are not without reason. We must be on guard."

Liu Hong nodded slightly and said:

"Master, you are wise. Should we take some measures just in case?"

Liu Xun thought for a moment and said:

"Don't act rashly for now. Observe Lu Zhi's every move first. If he really has ill intentions, then make plans. But don't be too suspicious, so as not to chill the hearts of loyal ministers."

Liu Hong cupped his hands and said, "I will follow the Sect Master's orders."

Liu Xun stood in front of the window, looking at the scenery outside, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

He knew very well that his confidence came from the status given to him by Fang Qingyuan, and he also had his own judgment about Lu Zhi.

In a quiet courtyard in the back mountain of Qingyuan Sect, Jiang Wanqin and Lou Yuan sat opposite each other.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, creating mottled shadows on the ground.

Jiang Wanqin was wearing a light blue dress, with a gentle temperament, but a hint of worry between her brows.

Lou Yuan was dressed in a plain white robe, his face was calm, and his eyes were full of tenderness for his wife.

Jiang Wanqin sighed slightly, with complex emotions in her eyes, and said slowly:

"My husband, Lu Zhi is rising rapidly in this sect. His prestige and strength are growing day by day. I feel a sense of crisis in my heart. We must speed up our pace. You must form a pill quickly so that you can gain a firm foothold in this sect."

Lou Yuan reached out and held Jiang Wanqin's hand, and said softly:

“Wanqin, don’t worry. Your relationship with the ancestor is already invincible. Why are you so anxious?”

Jiang Wanqin snorted and said:

"The ancestor is now in Qiyun and hasn't come back for many years. How could he care about these trivial matters? Now Liu Xun is not an orthodox Jindan cultivator, I'm afraid he can't tame those arrogant soldiers and brave generals. If time goes on for a long time, Qingyuan Sect will be in chaos, so I want you to quickly form a golden elixir."

"You worry too much. With the ancestor here, everything will be fine."

Lou Yuan comforted Jiang Wanqin softly, and finally got over the topic. Jiang Wanqin thought of her daughter again and said with emotion:

"Alas, my husband, our daughter has no talent for cultivation and I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to establish a foundation. Whenever I think of this, I feel sad. What if she dies before us? What should we do?"

Lou Yuan held his wife in his arms and said gently:

"Wanqin, don't worry too much. Even if our daughter cannot achieve success in cultivation, we can find other safe paths for her. If we work hard in the future, we may be able to get her a pill of the Dragon and Tiger Pill that the Sect Leader uses."

Listening to Lou Yuan's words, Jiang Wanqin leaned in Lou Yuan's arms, feeling his warmth and strength, and the worries in her heart were slightly relieved.

However, Jiang Wanqin's eyes flickered slightly, as if she suddenly thought of something, and asked softly:

"My dear, do you think our daughter is a good match for Wuque?"

Hearing this, Lou Yuan was stunned for a moment, then he smiled bitterly, shook his head slightly and said:

"Wanqin, you really love your daughter so much that it has come to this point that you have lost even basic judgment. Not to mention the complexity of the current situation, just looking at the two of them, it is really hard to call them a good match.

Although you took care of Jue Wu Gou for a period of time since he was a child, that was decades ago. Today, Jue Wu Gou is extremely talented and is about to form an elixir. His future is limitless.

Our daughter, however, has no talent for cultivation, so her future path will be completely different from that of Jue Wugui."

After hearing what Lou Yuan said, Jiang Wanqin's expression showed a hint of sadness. She sighed and said:

"I know I am a little fanciful, but looking at my daughter's future, I am really worried and can't help but think about it randomly."

Lou Yuan said gently:

"Wanqin, find a husband for Xiaoyun so that she can live a happier life and you don't have to worry about it."

"Looking for a husband, in my opinion, Xiaoyun is still a little girl"

Listening to Jiang Wanqin's story, Lou Yuan's mind was on something else.

This time he wanted to form the elixir, and he didn't plan to do it in the sect's territory or in Baishan. He wanted to go out and find his own place to form the elixir.

The old ghost Wan Zhu once accidentally revealed to him a mysterious place, which was said to contain treasures and opportunities that could help him form an elixir.

Lou Yuan knew very well that this was a rare opportunity that was related to the quality of his golden elixir, so he had to seize it.

But before that, Lou Yuan enjoyed everything in front of him. He had an understanding wife and a beautiful daughter. He felt that his life was truly complete.

In Qingyuan Sect, a third-tier spiritual land, in the Jinling Cave, Jue Wugui was sitting cross-legged, with brilliant golden light shining all around him.

He is like a dazzling star, emitting an eye-catching light.

Jue Wu Gou had a stern face, his eyes were closed, his expression was solemn, and he was concentrating on practicing the golden technique.

As the skills flowed, the surrounding air seemed to be dyed with a layer of golden light. The light was like a dancing flame, warm and unrestrained.

His breath was steady and powerful, and every breath was like the clanging of metal, carrying an indomitable strength.

Golden light circulated around his body like countless tiny blades, emitting a sharp aura, as if it could easily cut off all obstacles.

The strange phenomena produced during this practice completely exceeded the limits that a foundation-building cultivator could achieve, but Jue Wu Gou was not yet a golden elixir cultivator, which showed his talent in the Great Way of Gold.

At the moment, Jue Wu Gou's comprehension of the golden skills he practiced far exceeded that of ordinary people. He could accurately grasp the essence of the skills every time he practiced and bring them to the extreme.

Now his body seems to be a treasure, containing endless potential. When the time is right, it will burst out with amazing power.

And this opportunity is when the elixir is formed.

At this moment, while practicing, Jue Wu Gou frowned slightly, and the scene of leading the team to fight in Xiao Moyuan suddenly emerged in his mind.

The fierce battle scenes unfolded in his mind like vivid paintings.

He seemed to see himself again holding the magic weapon, leading everyone forward bravely, fighting a desperate battle with the powerful monster.

Shouts and roars were intertwined, and the smell of blood and sweat filled the air.

Jue Wu Gou was immersed in the memories of the battle in Xiao Moyuan, when suddenly, he woke up with a start.

Fine beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead, and his eyes still retained the excitement and tension brought about by the memories of the battle just now.

He stood up slowly and looked around. The familiar training ground gradually calmed his mind.

But the scene of the Little Demon Abyss still lingered in his mind, as if reminding him that he could not be content with the status quo.

Jue Wu Gou took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He understood that those memories were both an inspiration and a burden.

"Is this a demon in my heart? No, I can't feel any negative emotions. Or am I born bloodthirsty, and this war has awakened the desire in my heart?"

Jue Wu Gou didn't know, but he knew that he didn't want to stay in Qingyuan Sect and live a stable life.

He stood there quietly, the fire in his heart still burning, but now there was an extra layer of deep thought.

There was a complex light flashing in his eyes, showing both a desire for the unknown and a hint of uneasiness about leaving a familiar place.

However, the strong urge burned in his heart like a flame, and he couldn't ignore it.

Jue Wu Gou stood up and paced slowly.

He recalled his days in Qingyuan Sect. Although they were stable, they lacked excitement and challenges.

He knew that his talent should not be buried in this mediocrity.

Now that Baishan has enjoyed peace for a long time without any large-scale wars, Jue Wu Gou thought about it and decided to go and seek refuge with his ancestor.

Besides, his limit in Baishan was only a Golden Core, but in Qiyun, it was not impossible for him to become a Nascent Soul cultivator. When Jue Wugui thought of this, his thoughts instantly became much clearer.

But if I want to go to Qiyun, should I tell the master?

Jue Wu Gou thought about this question for just a moment before he decided to execute first and report later.

If I were to tell the sect leader Liu Xun about this, he would most likely disagree. How could the sect leader let me out of the sect's sight before I had formed my elixir?

Thinking of this, Jue Wu Gou smiled and said, "Let's go, leave here, go to Qiyun, and see a bigger world."