After Zhang Yan broke through the boundary, he took a moment to carefully comprehend it, then gently suppressed the Qi Mechanism, causing the swirling waves around him to gradually subside. Sensing someone arriving outside the cave mansion, he said clearly, "Three Junior Brothers, please come in."

Chu Muran, Wen Liang, and Zhao Ge entered the cave mansion one after another. Chu Muran glanced at Zhang Yan respectfully and said, "We have come specifically to congratulate Sect Leader True Master on your great advancement in Daoist cultivation." After speaking, he bowed deeply, and Wen and Zhao also performed ceremonial gestures together.

Zhang Yan smiled and nodded, saying, "Quickly stand up, Junior Brothers."

After the three stood upright, Wen Liang suddenly sighed, "I wonder when the three of us brothers will be able to cultivate to the same level as Senior Brother." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Zhang Yan laughed heartily, saying, "The Great Dao is vast, immortality is hard to seek; I have only taken one step ahead, and we shall encourage each other along the way."

Zhao Ge, who diligently cultivates, noticing Zhang Yan’s good mood, took the opportunity to pose several cultivation-related queries.

Zhang Yan, who had just entered the Nascent Soul Second Realm, had leisure at this moment, and answered patiently whatever Zhao Ge inquired.

Chu and Wen listened to their questions and answers from the side, comparing them with their daily cultivation efforts, greatly benefiting from them as well, occasionally chiming in, and unconsciously half a day passed.

At this time, Jing You announced from outside the door, "Master, Bai Sect Leader of the E Mountain Sect has sent a gift upon hearing of the Sect Leader’s great advancement in cultivation."

Wen Liang snorted, "The E Mountain Sect always delays in their affairs, but today they have come quickly."

Zhang Yan replied, "Bring it in."

Jing You entered the cave mansion, walked straight to Zhang Yan, and presented with both hands, "Master, the gift list is here."

Zhang Yan glanced at him; Jing You had served under He Jinghuan in the past and was very perceptive. If not for something special about this item, it wouldn’t have been specially brought to Zhang Yan himself. Taking it over for a look, Zhang Yan couldn’t help but smile, then handed the gift list to Chu Muran, saying, "Have a look, Junior Brothers."

Chu Muran was the first to take it, laughed softly upon reading it, and casually handed it to Wen Liang. The latter, with a glance, coldly snorted, "At least they know respect."

Zhao Ge took the gift list, quickly scanned it, and exclaimed, "The E Mountain Sect has made up their previous sacrificial dues?"

Wen Liang sneered coldly, "They hastened to fawn because they saw that Senior Brother has greatly improved in cultivation and realized they cannot compete. If you ask me, send the gift list back; when needed, I will fetch the items myself. Why bother accepting their delivery?"

Chu Muran frowned, "Junior Brother, the E Mountain Sect is sheltered by the Zhongtai Sect; we mustn’t act impetuously."

Wen Liang disdainfully said, "Without Yong Daoist overseeing, the E Mountain Sect is no longer as it used to be. Though the Zhongtai Sect is their upper sect, they are currently overwhelmed themselves. Why would they stand up for them? Senior Brother, you are too cautious; with Sect Leader Senior Brother here, what are you afraid of?"

Chu Muran shook his head repeatedly, expressing disagreement with what was said.

Zhao Ge then spoke solemnly, "Junior Brother Wen, after Master Yong passed, Bai Jiyin succeeded to the position of Sect Leader. Although this person is younger than us, he is steady in nature, possessing good talents and aptitudes. The E Mountain Sect’s Sect Leader lineage’s cultivation technique comes from Zhongtai; if nothing unexpected happens, he could also achieve Nascent Soul. Since they are now yielding, why refuse it?"

Zhang Yan nodded, laughing, "Junior Brother Zhao is correct; Divine House Mountain is not ours alone, the future is long. Since the E Mountain Sect intends goodwill, there is no need to reject it entirely. Junior Brother Wen, I know E Mountain Sect caused you some grievances in the past, but Yong Fu has already passed, and the rest are juniors. Why contend with them? If truly disliked, simply disregard them in the future."

Wen Liang bowed, "I heed Sect Leader Senior Brother’s word; whatever you say, I’ll follow."

Zhang Yan pointed at Chu Muran, "Junior Brother Chu, visit the E Mountain Sect for me, bringing a gourd of Gold Jade Pearl as a return gift to reassure them."

A gourd of Gold Jade Pearls is merely worth a thousand Spiritual Shells, incomparable with the sacrificial dues the E Mountain Sect compensated, but Zhang Yan’s action indicates he bears no grudges for their past deeds.

Chu Muran bowed, "I shall arrange it immediately."

Upon seeing him turn and leave the cave mansion, Wen and Zhao did not linger either, taking their leave.

After they departed, Zhang Yan stood up, walked out of the cave door, arrived at the cliff’s edge, and gazed at the long river flowing below, beginning to ponder his next step on the cultivation path.

To achieve the highest grade of the Primordial True Dharma Body, from this moment onward, no slightest mixed energy must be refined into the body.

Zhou Chongju’s Moon White Ying Fruit is only sufficient for a year’s use, so in a few days, once his cultivation steadies, he must begin the sacrificial refinement of this item.