"Sect Leader, Min Dengtian has reached the Nascent Soul Early Stage, at that time, I was only at the Golden Core Mid-Stage. He is much stronger than I am, and he used the sharp Armor-Piercing Sword and terrifying Nascent Soul Fire. I was almost killed by him several times, I really couldn't hold back, and the result was that I was killed by him," Zhang Bin said in a panic.

"Min Dengtian is merely a descendant of Furnace Cauldron from Min Potian, yet he is so arrogant, disregarding our Serpent Clan elders. He's indeed excessively arrogant. I believe in such circumstances, Snake Changsheng was right to kill," Ling Tian said angrily. "Instead, Min Potian and Min Tatian are somewhat ignorant. I request the Sect Leader's discernment."

"I request the Sect Leader's discernment." Most elders continued to plead for Zhang Bin.

"Sect Leader, it's Snake Changsheng who is excessively arrogant, repeatedly killing. He has already killed three of our Serpent Clan's geniuses. His crime is heinous. Please, Sect Leader, punish him severely," Snake Meng shouted in anger.

"Sect Leader, Snake Changsheng is lawless and disregards the sect rules, he deserves to be killed."

"..."

Some other elders also agreed.

Without a doubt, they were elders who were acquainted with Snake Potian, Snake Dengtian, and Snake Tatian.

Thus, the elders of the Youming Sect were divided into two factions, arguing endlessly.

While this situation was indeed perilous for Zhang Bin, he was not afraid at all. Instead, he secretly was pleased, as if these two factions had a major conflict, it would certainly severely damage the Youming Sect.

However, now You Jiuxuan was already suspicious of him, so he couldn't act in the near future.

"Everyone, shut up!"

Yu Jiuxuan shouted loudly. Once everyone stopped talking, he coldly asked again, "Snake Changsheng, you used to be sensible and wise. Why have you become so arrogant now, killing three people?"

He had noticed the slightest change in Snake Changsheng after obtaining the Furnace Cauldron.

Repeated inquiries.

If Zhang Bin couldn't provide a reasonable explanation, he might truly kill Zhang Bin.

"Replying to the Sect Leader, I have recently become slightly arrogant because I'm about to achieve great merit soon. However, I will be humble and prudent in the future, and maintain friendly relations with the sect disciples," Zhang Bin sincerely said.

"You're about to achieve great merit? What do you mean?"

You Jiuxuan asked coldly.

"It's like this, having acquired Zhang Bin's body, I've been sorting through his memories and also the treasures inside his Space Ring. There's been a tremendous discovery," Zhang Bin said gleefully.

"What discovery?"

You Jiuxuan was immediately led into the conversation by Zhang Bin and asked expectantly.

"Sect Leader, today the strong defensive ability of the Magical Treasure Golden City I used is what Zhang Bin found in the Sahara Desert. It is a high-grade magical artifact..."

Zhang Bin recounted his experience of treasure hunting in the desert, of course, without mentioning the Jade Scroll recording the Tyrant Gold Celestial Technique, and he also summoned a powerful zombie, saying, "Sect Leader, look, this zombie is from the Age of Golden Civilization."

"Ao…"

The zombie came out, howling as it charged at one of the five experts.

But was slapped to the ground by that expert.

Yet, the zombie was unharmed and jumped up again.

"Such a mighty zombie, what a miraculous Body Refinement technique," You Jiuxuan exclaimed excitedly, "Changsheng, quickly tell me, do you have any other discoveries?"

"I also found a Jade Scroll, which records the Intermediate Volume of the Demonic Tactic and another thing named the whereabouts of the Tyrant Gold Celestial Technique," Zhang Bin said triumphantly as he produced from thin air a Jade Scroll, "I was feeling I'll soon accomplish great merit. That's why I was a bit arrogant, asking the Sect Leader to forgive me this time."

The coffin suddenly opened a slit, and an unusual force appeared, swallowing the Jade Scroll from Zhang Bin's hand.

Inside the coffin, You Jiuxuan excitedly began reading the Jade Scroll, indeed finding content he had hoped for many years.

It turns out the former City of Gold's owner faced disaster due to possessing the Intermediate Volume of the Demonic Tactic.

A terrifying master Shi Houtian fought earlier for treasures, and Shi Houtian cultivated the Celestial Demon Technique, Part 1, becoming frighteningly powerful.

The City of Gold owner was indeed killed, but she managed to hide the Intermediate Volume of the Demonic Tactic and the mysterious Tyrant Gold Celestial Technique.

The Jade Scroll marked a map.

But the terrain was completely different from now, and finding the treasure was not easy.

However, it could be inferred the treasure was indeed in a very special place in the then desert.

If one strives to find it, it can be found...

But is this a trap?

Yu Jiuxuan forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart, thinking carefully, and began to analyze.

The Jade Scroll is ancient, indeed tens of billions of years old.

The content flows cohesively, without signs of alteration.

Perhaps this is not a forgery. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Undoubtedly, this Jade Scroll is exactly the one Zhang Bin had acquired in the City of Gold, only he had Chiang Xue modify some of its contents.

The Jade Scroll was created by Chiang Xue before she died.

Now she has turned into a zombie, her body once again nurturing the Moon Palace and Soul.

Thus, her attributes naturally remain the same as before.

So, when she modified the content, no trace was left behind.

This was the crucial point in Zhang Bin's calculation.

You Jiuxuan's expression changed dramatically, ultimately bursting into excited laughter, "Hahaha... Hahaha... Good, truly wonderful! Changsheng, you have achieved great merit. Quickly return to the surface, continue serving as the Sect Master of the Daoyi Sect and Taiqing Sect Master, and diligently search the desert for treasure. I'll send people to assist you."

"Yes, Sect Leader." Zhang Bin respectfully agreed, "I will certainly find the treasure and offer it to the Sect Leader, reviving our Serpent Clan."

Of course, secretly, he was also delighted, having finally passed the crisis.

Fortunately, he had prepared such a Jade Scroll.

Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

And from now on, the plan to eradicate the Youming Sect is officially underway.

In the future, Yun Feiyang will steal secrets within the Youming Sect, while Zhang Bin assembles formidable forces outside, waiting for Gao Si to send over the Tribulation Summoning Talisman to lure out the Serpent Clan...

Most elders also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, with Snake Changsheng not only saving his life but also being given significant responsibilities. Although he no longer held the position of Vice Sect Leader, his power was no less than before.

"Damn, this wretch has struck it lucky, getting such a Jade Scroll that records the Intermediate Volume of the Demonic Tactic and some clues about the Tyrant Gold Divine Skill. He managed to escape unscathed." Snake Meng and some other elders grumbled furiously in their hearts, extremely frustrated.

"Hmph..." You Jiuxuan snorted coldly, "Snake Meng, Snake Zhen, Snake... do you really hate Changsheng that much? Changsheng has not done anything wrong; the only reason he killed three people was out of necessity. His status is important, his position is high, and his talent is outstanding. For our Serpent Clan to rise, we need Changsheng. For us to ascend to the Immortal Realm, we cannot lack Changsheng. From now on, you better behave yourselves. If you dare to provoke or plot against Changsheng again, I will ensure your destruction in both body and soul!"

(Happy New Year, everyone, wishing you all the best.)