The person pushed open the door, it was the elder brother among the cultivator siblings, named Dongyun Hu.

"Elder Bai..."

"From today, I am the Sect Leader of Bai Xuan Sect, and you two brothers will be the Vice Sect Leaders."

Shen Chongxu suddenly spoke.

Dongyun Hu was stunned at first, then exclaimed with joy, "Thank you, Sect Leader!"

Shen Chongxu nodded and asked, "What is the matter?"

"Reporting to Sect Leader, I brought people to notify the families in the city, each one is quite obedient, expressing that they will provide tribute on time in the future."

"On my way, I encountered the City Lord of Qing Town. The old man said that after Golden Pavilion Sect defeated Changhe Gang, they prepared a banquet to invite various families in the city, but we acted so quickly that the banquet hasn’t been prepared yet."

"The old man’s meaning is to ask the Sect Leader if the banquet should still be prepared?"

Shen Chongxu heard this and after a slight hesitation, he said, "You can continue preparing it."

"Also, take some cultivation resources and recruit some loose cultivators."

"Remember, don’t go to that shabby place Yi Meng Lake, find a way to recruit some reliable loose cultivators."

Upon hearing this, Dongyun Hu quickly cupped his hands, "Understood!"

"Off you go."

Waving him away, Shen Chongxu clenched his fist and summoned the Netherworld Dog Filth Furnace again.

...

Yunshui City.

Shen Wenxing looked at the respectful Xu Zhan standing in front of him, his expression was quite complex.

Third Realm of Body Cultivation...

To break through so easily?

He remembered being stuck at the Peak of Second Realm of Body Cultivation for over a decade, never daring to attempt breaking through to the Third Realm.

Eventually, Shen Wen’an brought the Winter Deer Demon Essence Pill from Danzhou, and after a year of secluded cultivation, he succeeded in breaking through to the Third Realm of Body Cultivation.

But the dangers of breaking through in body cultivation seemed non-existent for Xu Zhan.

That particular incident propelled him to the Peak of Second Realm of Body Cultivation, and now within a span of just over four years, he directly broke through to the Third Realm, seemingly without facing any danger.

"Xu Zhan, I remember you’re not yet of age, right?"

Xu Zhan replied respectfully, "Master, I am still one year away from coming of age."

Still one year away...

That means he’s only nineteen!

Upon thinking this, Shen Wenxing smiled bitterly to himself.

Comparing an ordinary cultivator to such a prodigy with inheritance, they’re truly incomparable.

He himself was barely at the Peak of Third Realm, and his disciple seemed poised to surpass him. To say he wasn’t ashamed would be a lie.

"You’ve already reached the Third Realm, and I can’t teach you much about the path of body cultivation from here on."

"I’m not concerned about your realm cultivation."

"But in actual combat, you might still be lacking."

After some contemplation, Shen Wenxing spoke, "Later, find Chongming and have him arrange for you to go to Zhen Nan City."

"Once there, lead the clan soldiers with your senior martial sister, engage in battle with those demon beasts from Great Witch Mountain to hone your combat skills."

"Remember, do not be reckless."

Xu Zhan replied, again cupping his hands, "I shall obey Master’s orders!"

After nodding, Shen Wenxing continued, "I remember you’re skilled in spear skill, use this White Bone Long Spear for now."

"In two years, if a better spear magical artifact is crafted in Flame Lake City, I will acquire one for you."

As he spoke, a flash of light appeared in his hand as he retrieved a White Bone Long Spear from his storage bag.

This White Bone Long Spear was crafted by Zhang Qingjing of Celestial Monarch Mountain using the Golden Core Flood Dragon Bone that had lost its spirituality. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

There were a hundred spears in total, generally weaker than standard Lower Grade Magical Artifacts, but they excelled in hardness.

Body cultivators are not like immortal Dao cultivators; they value the hardness of weapons more.

Xu Zhan respectfully reached out with both hands, took the spear, and said, "Master, your disciple takes his leave."

Shen Wenxing nodded, "Go."

Time passed in the blink of an eye, and another year went by.

Zhili Imperial City, Imperial Palace Hall.

Streaks of light pierced the sky, arriving from different directions of Yangnao Land.

After these streaks of light entered the hall, each found a place to sit.

"Everyone is quite punctual this time."

Seeing that the leaders of the Eight Directions’ Influence were all present, Lan Jue smiled lightly and then took out eight jade balls of various colors.

He threw them into the air, completely shrouded by a blood-colored mist.

"The rules are the same as last time..."

"Wait a moment."

Before he could finish, an elderly figure dressed in a gray robe, radiating an intense Death Qi, interrupted.

"Does the Yin Corpse Sect have anything to add?"

Lan Jue frowned and spoke.

The gray pupils of the Yin Corpse Sect elder swept over Shen Chongming and Luo Yao, his voice hoarse, "I believe there should be an additional condition for this major harvest."

Upon hearing this, each of them showed different expressions.

Lan Jue vaguely guessed what condition the Yin Corpse Sect elder was referring to, feeling a bit tempted.

"Fellow Daoist Di, please state it."

"Whether the condition is ultimately feasible will be determined by a vote among those present. If more than half agree, it will be considered passed. How does that sound?"

The others nodded in agreement.

"Quickly state it, don’t waste time!"

From Shen Chongming’s right, a Mouse Demon from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain urged with a sharp voice.

The Yin Corpse Sect elder slowly spoke, "I propose that during the major harvest, cultivators from various influences should not use array talismans or any means to hide those blood meals."

"Nor should all the blood meals be concentrated into one or several city walls..."

"Fellow Daoist Di can directly point out Luoxia Mountain and the Shen Family, no need to beat around the bush."

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Yao from Luoxia Mountain snorted.

Shen Chongming also had a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, his eyes fixed on the Yin Corpse Sect elder.