I Have A Martial Arts Panel

by Stayrr

In a world entrenched by monsters filled with myriad factions, state disputes run wild. Amid these troubling times, martial arts have come to prominence and prosper. Xu Ning transmigrates to this world with a Martial Arts Panel and becomes an ordinary villager. He only has one goal in mind: to become a master of martial arts. Spend three energy points to level up Gale Knife Techn

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Chapter 241 Gray's Advancement

Cheng Zengtao personally arranged accommodations for Xu Ning.

When he walked out of Xu Ning's accommodation, he felt strangely secure.

"Zengtao."

After taking a few steps in the mansion, Cheng Zengtao was suddenly stopped. Cheng Zengtao turned around and saw that the person who stopped him was his uncle, the current head of the Cheng family, Cheng Jinxian.

Cheng Jinxian was the person with the highest cultivation in the Cheng family. He was in the fourth stage of the dao realm.

If it weren't for Leng Ran and Cheng Jinxian coming out at the same time, even if the Swallow Heron Sect was disbanded, the core disciples would still be hunted down by the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect.

"Uncle."

Cheng Zengtao stopped.

"I heard you have a guest?"

Cheng Jinxian raised his eyebrows and asked.

"A friend."

Cheng Zengtao paused for a moment and didn't explain in detail. "Which friend?"

Cheng Jinxian stared at Cheng Zengtao.

Cheng Zengtao noticed the dissatisfaction in Cheng Jinxian's tone.

"That person is related to the Swallow Heron Sect, right?"

Before Cheng Zengtao could respond, Cheng Jinxian took the initiative to speak.

"Yes…"

Cheng Zengtao nodded.

Obviously, Cheng Jinxian had learned from the guard that Xu Ning had come from the Faint Bamboo Forest.

And those who came to find Cheng Zengtao from the Faint Bamboo Forest must be related to the Swallow Heron Sect.

"Zengtao."

Cheng Jinxian said earnestly, "I have already told you that the Swallow Heron Sect has become a thing of the past, disappearing in history. You can't and don't have to worry about it day and night."

"I know that you still have the intention to rebuild the Swallow Heron Sect, and you have also visited Leng Ran several times. But you also know how difficult it is to rebuild the Swallow Heron Sect."

"Forget about whether the Swallow Heron Sect still has a foundation to rebuild, even if it does, it will be difficult to break through the suppression of the Green Edge Sect and the Wind Parasol Pavilion. Sect Master Li Shengmao was so ambitious at that time, but he still died fighting against the two sects. Factoring all this, what are your chances of returning the Swallow Heron Sect to its former state?"

Cheng Jinxian continued, "Don't contact the people of the Swallow Heron Sect, and don't contact the people of the Faint Bamboo Forest. This is better for everyone."

"Uncle, this is my own business."

Cheng Zengtao was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Your own business?"

Cheng Jinxian snorted. "You do not just represent yourself, you are a member of the Cheng family!"

"Today, I will make it clear to you that you should stop thinking about rebuilding the Swallow Heron Sect. Your friend can stay for a few days, then you have to find an excuse to let him go."

Cheng Jinxian was impatient. "Uncle."

Cheng Zengtao was silent for a moment before he said, "Back then, you were also indebted to my master, right?"

Cheng Jinxian widened his eyes and didn't answer.

Just like Cheng Zengtao said, Li Shengmao had helped him a lot. It was because of this friendship that he sent the young Cheng Zengtao to Li Shengmao as a disciple. "I was indebted to Sect Master Li Shengmao."

Cheng Jinxian admitted, "When he died, I also felt pain in my heart. I couldn't avenge him, so I could only do my best to protect you core disciples sent away by the Swallow Heron Sect. I also want the Swallow Heron Sect to return to the past, but who among you can take on the responsibility of rebuilding the sect?"

"Instead of doing such meaningless things, it's better to protect your own life and live up to Sect Master Li Shengmao's final concern for you. After all, there is still Princess Mo Lan behind the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect."

When he mentioned "Princess Mo Lan", Cheng Jinxian's eyes showed a hint of fear.

Cheng Zengtao and Cheng Jinxian looked at each other. "No one among us can shoulder the responsibility of rebuilding the sect."

"But…"

Cheng Zengtao changed the topic. "But the person selected by Elder Wan Ye can." "What? Wan Ye is still alive?"

Cheng Jinxian's eyes flashed when he heard this news.

"Not only is Elder Wan Ye still alive, but he has also found a candidate to rebuild the sect from the Abyss North."

Cheng Zengtao said.

"A candidate to rebuild the sect?"

Cheng Jinxian looked in the direction where Cheng Zengtao just came from, where Xu Ning lived.

"Yes, it is the person who came this time."

Cheng Zengtao said, "That person is the current sect master of the Swallow Heron Sect. We have already begun to prepare to rebuild the sect."

After Cheng Jinxian heard this, his expression was complicated.

He looked angry and confused.

He didn't want to cause trouble for the family just because of the matter of rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect.

At the same time, he was curious about Wan Ye's candidate.

Cheng Jinxian and Wan Ye were old friends, so he knew that Wan Ye had strict requirements.

Now that Wan Ye had left State Wansheng for a hundred years, this meant that the successor he chose was the most satisfactory candidate he had met in a hundred years.

But was there really such a genius in the Abyss North?

"Uncle, if you think my existence will bring trouble to the Cheng family, then I can leave the Cheng family. You can say to the public that I am the abandoned son of the Cheng family."

Cheng Zengtao's tone was firm.

Cheng Jinxian sighed.

He knew very well about the relationship between Cheng Zengtao and Li Shengmao. In order to rebuild the Swallow Heron Sect, Cheng Zengtao would give up everything. "Oh well…"

Cheng Jinxian flicked his sleeves.

"In three days, the canton governor will hold a banquet and invite the big families in the county to participate. When the time comes, you take the Sect Master along and we will go together."

Cheng Zengtao's eyes lit up. "When the time comes, I will carefully observe him."

Cheng Jinxian added.

"Thank you Uncle."

Cheng Zengtao quickly said.

Cheng Jinxian ignored him and left.

"Sure enough, Uncle, you do feel indebted to my master…"

Cheng Zengtao muttered to himself.

He also knew that if Xu Ning's performance satisfied Cheng Jinxian, then the rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect could even be helped by the family.

…

At this moment, Xu Ning didn't know that he was being discussed.

'Cheng Zengtao should be reliable…'

Xu Ning had a good impression of Cheng Zengtao. He felt that this person could totally take over the sect chores in his place in the future.

All he needed to do was to improve his strength and become the pillar of the Swallow Heron Sect.

'After gathering a group of disciples, I will promote Cheng Zengtao to deputy sect master…'

Although Xu Ning was almost useless now, he already had a plan for the sect. "Hmm?"

Xu Ning suddenly noticed that Gray was pacing back and forth in the room. Its state was a little different from usual.

"Gray."

Xu Ning called.

Gray turned its head and Xu Ning saw the silver mark on its forehead flashing.

"Gray, are you going to advance to the dao realm?"

Xu Ning suddenly realized.

Before a demon beast advanced to a major realm, the bloodline in their body would rebel uncontrollably, and their behavior would also be abnormal.

Especially for some extremely fierce demon beasts, they would act violently when breaking through.

In State Wansheng, there were some demon beasts who lost their minds before and after breaking through, broke into human cities to kill, and were then killed by human experts. "Brother, I feel that the bloodline in my body is very violent."

Gray resisted the discomfort and explained to Xu Ning.

"That's right, you should be advancing to the dao realm."

Xu Ning stroked Gray and felt Gray's body change with his dao realm power.

"Come, let's enter the Demon Beast Scroll."

Xu Ning made a decision. "Enter the Demon Beast Scroll and advance."

The Demon Beast Scroll was a top-notch treasure. Even the beast tamer back then had not completely mastered it.

Although it was damaged, it was still stronger than Xu Ning's Hidden Moon Bead.

The space of the Demon Beast Scroll was wider and more stable. Although the concentration of spiritual energy inside was not as high as the outside world, it was still one-third as dense as the outside world.

It was safer for Gray to advance inside, and the amount of spiritual energy inside was enough for demon beasts.

"Understood, Brother."

Gray kept itself awake and teleported it and Xu Ning into the Demon Beast Scroll.

But after the teleportation, the bead formed by the Demon Beast Scroll was exposed to the outside world.

But because it was in the Cheng family mansion, there was no need to worry about it being destroyed.

"Why are you guys here?"

As soon as Xu Ning and Gray entered, Xu Hujun sensed it and immediately rushed over.

Cyan came over right after.

"Xu Ning, when are you going to let us out? There is no sunlight here, it's so depressing!"

Cyan complained to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning ignored Cyan. This guy was way too hyperactive.

"Gray should be advancing to the dao realm." Xu Ning said to Xu Hujun, "The spiritual energy in State Wansheng is dense, and Gray's bloodline is very pure. It is normal for it to advance after being stimulated for a long time."

"How is it advancing faster than me?"

Cyan rolled his eyes. "Xu Ning, when this kitten is done advancing, let me out. I want to feel the spiritual energy of State Wansheng. I want to advance to the dao realm!"

When Cyan was brought to the Abyss North by Wan Ye, it was just born and had no consciousness at all. Thus, it had no impression of State Wansheng at all, so it looked forward to the outside world.

"Shut up!"

Xu Hujun's big claws instantly landed, stomping Cyan into the mud. "Don't disturb my young master's advancement!"

Cyan wanted to struggle and curse, but after seeing Xu Ning's threatening gaze, Cyan was terrified.

Xu Ning had long been promoted to the dao realm, so it was easier to deal with it than before.

"Gray, take this pill."

Xu Ning took out several pills and fed them to Gray. This was the medicinal pill he had prepared for Gray, Xu Hujun, and Cyan.

After swallowing it, it could allow them to maintain their rationality while advancing, and it could also prevent their bloodline from losing control and stop them from being injured.

After swallowing it, Gray's condition improved a lot.

The silver mark on his forehead became brighter and brighter.

"Give Gray a quiet environment to advance."

Xu Ning said.

Afterwards, he took Cyan and Xu Hujun away and waited in an empty space in the Demon Beast Scroll

Roar!

Not long after, a roar suddenly sounded out.

Immediately after, Xu Ning, Xu Hujun, and Cyan felt a violent tremor coming from where Gray was.

From a distance, they saw Gray floating in the air, its body covered in silver light.

After a roar, the ground shattered, and countless dead trees and stones were warped and broken by Gray.

"Elementary-level dao realm, Gray has advanced!"

Xu Ning laughed out loud as he felt the aura of a dao realm demon beast.

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Chapter 242 Canton Governor Manor

Xu Ning immediately rushed towards Gray.

Xu Hujun and Cyan followed closely behind.

"Gray!"

After seeing Gray's change, Xu Ning was taken aback.

Gray, who was previously the size of a kitten, now looked like a lion.

Gray had an immature vibe before, but now it looked mighty and fierce. Although Xu Ning was sincerely happy about Gray's growth, Xu Ning also felt a little uncomfortable looking at Gray's change.

Xu Ning felt that he might have to take a while to adapt to Gray's change. "Brother!"

This time, Gray spoke directly instead of transmitting its voice.

Its voice was deep. Coupled with its bright silver fur, it was obviously an extraordinary demon beast with an extremely high bloodline

"I have advanced to the dao realm!" Gray's body that was suspended in midair slowly landed.

Silver pupils slowly rotated in its blue eyes.

'Is this the special bloodline of a void beast…'

Xu Ning was a little surprised that Gray could now fly.

If a human master wanted to fly in the air, they must at least advance to the seventh stage of the dao realm.

Gray didn't have wings and yet, it could fly as soon as it advanced to the dao realm.

This was mainly due to Gray's control over its void power.

"Congratulations, Gray."

Xu Ning stroked Gray's head.

"Congratulations, Young Master!"

Xu Hujun was very excited.

Xu Hujun had high expectations for Gray. And now that it saw it grow, it was extremely relieved.

After Cyan came over, it walked around Gray, its eyes full of jealousy.

"I can do more for Brother in the future!"

Gray was a little excited. "Moreover, in the past, I was always lying on your shoulders. Now, Brother can use me as a mount."

When Gray said this, it had the pride of a child growing up to feed their parents.

Hearing this, Xu Ning laughed.

"Gray, now that you have advanced to the dao realm, your control over the Demon Beast Scroll will be stronger. In the future, when my strength improves further, I will find a way to help you repair the Demon Beast Scroll."

Xu Ning said. The beast tamer had used the Demon Beast Scroll improperly, causing the Demon Beast Scroll to be seriously damaged.

But even so, it was still an extremely useful secret treasure.

If he could repair it, Gray could even use the Demon Beast Scroll as a trump card.

"Xu Ning, when are you going to let us go out and feel the spiritual energy of State Wansheng?"

Cyan asked again. "Soon."

Xu Ning said, "I have chosen the temporary camp of the Swallow Heron Sect. You can leave the Demon Beast Scroll in a few days."

"Ha, okay!"

After hearing Xu Ning's answer, Cyan was unusually happy.

"Gray, you have changed too much. The characteristics of a void beast are very obvious."

Xu Ning said, "According to Senior Wan Ye, demon beasts with top bloodlines in State Wansheng are easily targeted and enslaved by some powerhouses. My current strength is not enough to completely protect you. So before moving to the sect camp, stay in the Demon Beast Scroll for the time being."

"Understood, Brother."

Gray listened obediently.

Afterwards, Xu Ning asked Gray to send him out.

"Xu Ning, don't forget to let us out!"

Cyan's voice echoed in Xu Ning's ears.

Afterwards, Xu Ning appeared in the room again.

He put away the bead formed by the Demon Beast Scroll

'Now that I have nothing to do for the time being, I will advance the Red Sea Pill Sutra to the next level.'

Xu Ning thought in his head.

With every advancement of the Red Sea Pill Sutra, Xu Ning's alchemy technique would improve. Not only would his success rate increase, but he could also refine more difficult pills.

'There are many spirit medicines and medicinal materials stored in the Hidden Moon Bead. If those spirit medicines are refined into pills, I can obtain more energy from them.'

'I'll refine more pills after I advance the Red Sea Pill Sutra.'

After making the decision, Xu Ning entered the Hidden Moon Bead, absorbed 300,000 units of energy, and raised the Red Sea Pill Sutra to the second level.

Afterwards, Xu Ning started to refine some pills in his room.

Two days went by.

Cheng Zengtao came to find Xu Ning.

"Sect Master."

Cheng Zengtao found Xu Ning. "Tomorrow, the Canton Governor will host a banquet to invite several family elites in the canton. Please come with us."

"You want me to go along as well?"

Xu Ning was puzzled.

"That's right."

Cheng Zengtao had already thought of an excuse. "You came from the Abyss North, so you have no friends in State Wansheng. If you can make more friends at the Canton Governor's banquet, it will be a good thing for the rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect."

"Okay."

Although Xu Ning felt that this was meaningless, he still accepted Cheng Zengtao's proposal.

He also wanted to get in touch with the elites of State Wansheng. "In this case, I will come and fetch you tomorrow." Cheng Zengtao said, "When the time comes, you will temporarily act as my friend." "Sure."

Xu Ning nodded. Afterwards, Cheng Zengtao left.

Cheng Zengtao did not tell Xu Ning that Cheng Jinxian was the one who invited him.

If he explained it directly, Cheng Zengtao was afraid that Xu Ning would become hostile.

The next day at noon, Cheng Zengtao brought Xu Ning out of the Cheng family mansion.

Cheng Zengtao then led Xu Ning to the carriage.

The horses pulling the carriage were obviously descendants of demon beasts. Their auras were all in the elementary level of the void realm.

For powerful martial arts masters, they obviously didn't need transportation tools.

However, this banquet was taking place at the manor of the Canton Governor, so it was better to be more formal.

"Let's get on this carriage."

Cheng Zengtao led Xu Ning to the carriage at the front.

This carriage was quite magnificent.

"My uncle is in the carriage."

Cheng Zengtao reminded.

Xu Ning knew that Cheng Zengtao's uncle, Cheng Jinxian, was the head of the Cheng family and a fourth stage dao realm master. Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao got into the carriage. As soon as he got on the carriage, Xu Ning saw a burly man sitting in the middle of the carriage.

Although he restrained his aura, he still gave off a sense of oppression.

"Family Head Cheng."

Xu Ning took the initiative to greet him.

Cheng Jinxian did not respond directly, instead he looked at Xu Ning.

'Cheng Jinxian seems to have some opinions about me…'

Xu Ning also noticed this.

Cheng Zengtao had previously told him that Cheng Jinxian knew his identity.

Cheng Zengtao frowned when he saw this.

"Uncle, this is…"

Before Cheng Zengtao could finish his introduction, Cheng Jinxian took the initiative to speak. "Sect Master Xu." Cheng Jinxian nodded at Xu Ning. Although he greeted him, Xu Ning still felt that he was looking down on him.

However, Xu Ning did not care much about this.

'This Family Head Cheng does not welcome me… Maybe he feels that the rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect might bring trouble to the Cheng family…'

Although Cheng Zengtao didn't say anything, Xu Ning could infer.

The carriage moved steadily.

"I heard that Sect Master Xu comes from the Abyss North?" Cheng Jinxian took the initiative to speak.

"Family Head Cheng, just call me by my name."

Xu Ning said, "I heard from Senior Brother Cheng that you are old friends with Senior Wan Ye. In this case, you can be considered my senior."

Cheng Jinxian's eyes twitched.

Yesterday night, Cheng Zengtao went to find Cheng Jinxian again to request for the villa outside Liuyan County.

At that time, Cheng Jinxian took the opportunity to learn more about Xu Ning's situation.

Cheng Zengtao told Cheng Jinxian about Xu Ning.

When Cheng Jinxian learned that Xu Ning's martial arts aptitude was so amazing, he understood why Wan Ye handed the sect token to him.

Because of this, Cheng Jinxian asked Cheng Zengtao to lead Xu Ning into his carriage for him to get in touch with Xu Ning before the lunch banquet began.

Before Cheng Jinxian saw Xu Ning, he felt that such a young genius should be arrogant.

But after putting on airs, Xu Ning was still humble, which made Cheng Jinxian have a good impression of Xu Ning.

In his opinion, if the Swallow Heron Sect wanted to be rebuilt, the sect master must have a patient and tenacious will.

Now it seemed that Xu Ning's attitude had gained half of Cheng Jinxian's approval.

"Yes, I'm from the Abyss North."

Xu Ning responded to Cheng Jinxian's question.

"Is everything okay with Wan Ye?"

Cheng Jinxian's concern was sincere. "When Senior Wan Ye fled away from State Wansheng, he was seriously injured, and his realm fell to the body smelting realm. Although he took pills to relieve his injuries, his condition is still not good."

Xu Ning already knew that Cheng Jinxian had some ties with Wan Ye.

Hearing this, Cheng Jinxian frowned and didn't say anything "Xu Ning, do you know the difficulties of rebuilding the Swallow Heron Sect?"

Cheng Jinxian pondered for a moment before changing the topic. "If you want to restore the Swallow Heron Sect to its former glory, you must face oppression and threats from the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect."

"When I accepted the sect token, I was already prepared for this."

Xu Ning smiled.

Cheng Jinxian narrowed his eyes and slowly nodded.

Afterwards, Cheng Jinxian stopped talking, and the carriage quieted down.

Cheng Zengtao saw this and began to figure out Cheng Jinxian's intentions for wanting to meet Xu Ning.

It seemed that he didn't hate Xu Ning.

Soon after, the carriage stopped.

"Family Head, we are at the Canton Governor Manor."

The horsekeeper outside said.

"Get off."

Cheng Jinxian walked down first, followed by Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao.

"Follow behind me."

Cheng Jinxian suddenly turned his head and looked at Xu Ning while speaking to the both of them.

Cheng Zengtao suddenly felt relieved.

Afterwards, Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao followed behind Cheng Jinxian and entered the Canton Governor Manor. Behind them were the young descendants of the Cheng family.

These young descendants of the Cheng family did not know Xu Ning's true identity. So when they saw him walking behind Cheng Jinxian, they were quite puzzled as they tried to guess Xu Ning's identity.

But because of Family Head Cheng's prestige, they didn't dare to ask directly.

'As expected of the elites of State Wansheng…'

There were other guests in the Canton Governor Manor.

After seeing Cheng Jinxian, they greeted each other.

Xu Ning could sense terrifying auras from these people.

He had already seen several dao realm fourth stage core materialization realm masters.

"Master Wei!"

Before Cheng Jinxian could lead the Cheng family into a hall, a refined man stood in front of the hall.

Seeing this man, Cheng Jinxian quickly walked forward and greeted him.

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Chapter 243 Banquet

"Master Wei should be Canton Governor Wei Xiongjian of Guanghe Canton…"

Three days after arriving in Guanghe Canton, Xu Ning had a rough understanding of this place.

"Family Head Cheng."

Wei Xiongjian cupped his fists and returned Cheng Jinxian's greetings. Although he was the highest official in the canton, he was quite polite to the local families.

"Go in and take a seat first."

Wei Xiongjian said.

"Then we'll go in first."

Cheng Jinxian led the Cheng family into the hall.

There were already many people in the hall.

And they were all chatting in groups.

"This banquet should be a place for all parties in Guanghe Canton to communicate with each other.'

Xu Ning looked around and thought to himself. After entering the hall, Cheng Jinxian ignored the people from the Cheng family and began to talk with the others. "Let's sit down first."

Cheng Zengtao had obviously participated in this kind of event often. He asked the disciples of the Cheng family to find their own seats.

There were small tables placed in the hall. Obviously, they would be eating here soon.

After arranging for the members of the Cheng family, Cheng Zengtao took Xu Ning and introduced him to his acquaintances.

As a clan elder of the Cheng family, Cheng Zengtao had his own connections in Guanghe Canton.

Soon, everyone that was invited had arrived.

Wei Xiongjian also walked in.

"Everyone, please take a seat!"

After Wei Xiongjian said this, the noisy room instantly became quiet. Everyone quickly found their seats and sat down.

Cheng Zengtao led Xu Ning to his seat. They were seated in the middle, with the family heads sitting at the front and the younger generation of the various families sitting at the back.

After everyone sat down, Wei Xiongjian stood up and raised his wine glass.

After saying a few polite words, he drank the wine in his glass.

Below, everyone raised their glasses in response.

Xu Ning drank the wine glass on the table as well.

"This wine is not ordinary…'

The moment Xu Ning drank the wine, he absorbed 10 units of energy.

'Although the wine at this banquet is not as good as Senior Jin Meng's Demon Ape Wine, it is not bad…

Xu Ning's mouth was filled with the sweetness of wine.

Wei Xiongjian then returned to his seat.

"Everyone, no need to feel restrained, just converse freely with your friends!"

Wei Xiongjian laughed.

Soon after, the hall became lively again.

Wei Xiongjian began to talk to the family heads seated at the front, while the others began to talk to the people around them. Most of the people sitting together had the same status.

"Brother Cheng."

A man sitting near Cheng Zengtao suddenly moved over.

The man was fat and had a simple face, but his eyes showed a hint of shrewdness from time to time.

"Brother Shi."

Cheng Zengtao also raised his glass in response.

"This is Brother Shi Chenghao from the Shi family."

Cheng Zengtao took the initiative to introduce the man to Xu Ning.

Hearing the introduction, Shi Chenghao then noticed the unfamiliar face next to Cheng Zengtao. "Brother Cheng, this is…"

Shi Chenghao asked politely "I am Xu Ning, a good friend of Brother Cheng."

Xu Ning did not wait for Cheng Zengtao's introduction. He took the initiative to raise his wine glass, looking very generous. "Brother Xu!"

Shi Chenghao smiled warmly and drank the wine in his glass. Although he didn't know Xu Ning's background, Shi Chenghao knew that Xu Ning's status was extraordinary when he saw Cheng Zengtao's respectful attitude towards him.

"Brother Xu is not from Guanghe Canton, right?"

Shi Chenghao was curious about Xu Ning's identity, but he did not ask directly.

"No, I just arrived recently."

Xu Ning said.

"Brother Cheng and I are old friends, and Brother Xu is Brother Cheng's good friend, so you are considered my good friend as well. After this banquet ends today, I will also hold a banquet myself in two days. At that time, we can meet privately."

Shi Chenghao was obviously proficient in managing interpersonal relationships. With just a few words, he had pulled Xu Ning closer to him.

After chatting for a while, Shi Chenghao approached Cheng Zengtao.

"Brother Cheng, I have a request."

Shi Chenghao lowered his voice, but he did not avoid Xu Ning. This action seemed to indicate that he regarded Xu Ning as one of his own.

Xu Ning saw through Shi Chenghao's intentions, but even so, he felt that Shi Chenghao was easy to like.

"What is it, Brother Shi?"

Cheng Zengtao waved his hand.

"I want to refine a Realm Breakthrough Pill."

Shi Chenghao said, "Brother Cheng, you should know that my martial arts aptitude is extremely poor. If it weren't for the resources from my family that allowed me to forcibly break through to the body smelting realm, I might not even be in the dao realm."

"I have been stuck in the body smelting realm for a long time, and I haven't been able to touch the threshold of the astral qi realm, so I want to refine a Realm Breakthrough Pill to help me break through."

Cheng Zengtao raised his eyebrows when he heard this. "Why are you looking for me to refine a Realm Breakthrough Pill? You should be looking for a master alchemist."

Shi Chenghao showed a helpless look. "Brother Cheng, you don't know this, but ordinary master alchemists are totally unable to refine a Realm Breakthrough Pill. Only those high-level master alchemists can refine it."

"I found several master alchemists in the past, but they all said that they are not confident and that they can't do it." While speaking, Shi Chenghao asked tentatively, "Brother Cheng, can you go to the Faint Bamboo Forest for me and ask Master Alchemist Leng Ran to refine this pill for me?"

Shi Chenghao obviously knew that Cheng Zengtao and Leng Ran knew each other.

When Cheng Zengtao heard this, he frowned and looked a little hesitant.

Although he knew Leng Ran, he didn't want to disturb her because of this.

"If it's inconvenient, forget it."

Shi Chenghao understood Cheng Zengtao's thoughts when he didn't agree immediately.

He would never force anyone to do anything against their will.

"Brother Shi, do you have the materials for the Realm Breakthrough Pill?"

Just when Cheng Zengtao was about to apologize, Xu Ning suddenly spoke.

Shi Chenghao and Cheng Zengtao were taken aback by this.

Especially Cheng Zengtao, he didn't know why Xu Ning would ask such a question. "I do."

Shi Chenghao responded subconsciously.

The thought that was hovering in his mind was whether Xu Ning knew a master alchemist and was preparing to introduce him.

"Leave it to me. In three days, you can go to the Cheng family and collect it."

Xu Ning said.

If this was in the past, Xu Ning's level was not enough to refine a Realm Breakthrough Pill.

But after advancing the Red Sea Pill Sutra to the second level, Xu Ning could manage to refine such a pill.

"Brother Xu, you…"

Shi Chenghao frowned. "You are a master alchemist?"

When Shi Chenghao asked this, Cheng Zengtao's eyes were full of surprise.

He didn't know that Xu Ning was a master alchemist.

Facing the doubts, Xu Ning nodded gently. After receiving Xu Ning's affirmation, Shi Chenghao paused for a moment before quickly filling his wine glass. "Thank you in advance, Brother Xu!"

Shi Chenghao was overjoyed.

When Shi Chenghao found the master alchemists who were reluctant to refine the Realm Breakthrough Pill previously, he was already a little discouraged.

He didn't expect Xu Ning, whom he had just met, to be a master alchemist.

Cheng Zengtao's heart was in turmoil.

Xu Ning's martial arts talent and advancement speed made him feel that he was already a rare talent in the world.

He didn't expect that he was actually a master alchemist as well.

Most people usually specialized in one aspect, either martial arts or alchemy, and they might never achieve anything in either path after spending their entire lives, but Xu Ning had achieved success in both paths.

'The Swallow Heron Sect might really be able to restore the glory back when the first sect master controlled it…'

This thought suddenly popped into Cheng Zengtao's mind.

"Brother Xu, these are the materials needed for the Realm Breakthrough Pill."

Shi Chenghao took out a bunch of materials from his storage ring and placed them on the table. "There are a total of five sets of materials. If it's not enough, I can send some more to the mansion."

"It's enough."

Xu Ning waved his hand and put away the materials for the Realm Breakthrough Pill.

His confidence also boosted Shi Chenghao's confidence. If everything went well, he could advance to the astral qi realm in three days.

"Brother Xu, feel free to ask for the payment."

Shi Chenghao said.

"You are good friends with Brother Cheng, so forget about that."

Xu Ning waved his hand.

Shi Chenghao suddenly had a better impression of Xu Ning

He did not force him. "In this case, consider it as me owing Brother Xu a favor. If Brother Xu has any requests, feel free to ask."

Shi Chenghao's expression was serious.

"You're welcome."

Xu Ning didn't care.

Afterwards, Shi Chenghao chatted with the two for a while before returning to his seat.

In his mind, Shi Chenghao was already planning how to improve his relationship with Xu Ning.

If he could build a good relationship with a master alchemist of this level, it would be greatly beneficial.

"Sect Master, you really hide your strength

well…"

After Shi Chenghao left, Cheng Zengtao secretly transmitted to Xu Ning. "Shi Chenghao is the son of the head of the Shi family in Guanghe Canton. We are of the same age. Although he is unlikely to inherit the position of family head in the future, he will definitely have the resources of the Shi family in his hands. If we are short of resources when rebuilding the sect, we can totally ask for his help."

"I see…"

Xu Ning nodded.

Soon after, Shi Chenghao returned.

This time, he introduced Xu Ning to his friends.

Xu Ning was now familiar with half of the dao realm masters in Guanghe Canton.

This Xu Ning has a unique charm…'

At this moment, Cheng Jinxian was also watching Xu Ning constantly. After seeing Xu Ning getting to know so many new friends in such a short period of time, and even gaining the other party's respect, Cheng Jinxian acknowledged Xu Ning even more.

'Maybe Xu Ning can really revive the Swallow Heron Sect…

Cheng Jinxian thought to himself.

He was strong and could unite people's hearts. These were traits of a qualified sect master.

After the lunch banquet ended, the group returned to the Cheng family mansion.

On the way.

"Xu Ning."

On the carriage, Cheng Jinxian took the initiative to speak. "If you encounter any trouble with rebuilding the Swallow Heron Sect, just tell me."

"Uncle!"

Cheng Zengtao was shocked.

Cheng Jinxian's words meant that he acknowledged Xu Ning and had decided to support the rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect. "I will select some talented descendants from the family and let them join the Swallow Heron Sect."

Cheng Jinxian said, "After all, talents are the foundation of a sect."

Xu Ning was quite surprised.

If Cheng Jinxian did this, he would completely tie the Cheng family to the Swallow Heron Sect.

"Thank you, Family Head Cheng."

Xu Ning cupped his fists.

With the support of the Cheng family, the pressure of rebuilding the sect would be much smaller.

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Chapter 244 Absorbing Attribute true origins

Three days went by.

Xu Ning had already refined the Realm Breakthrough Pill Shi Chenghao had asked him to refine.

"A Realm Breakthrough Pill is still considered as external help in the end. Once taken, the foundation of a breakthrough will be extremely unstable."

Although this was the first time refining it, Xu Ning only used two sets of medicinal materials to successfully refine it. "However, Shi Chenghao's martial arts aptitude is indeed poor. If he didn't have a Realm Breakthrough Pill, he might have no hope of breaking through."

Xu Ning had already prepared the Realm Breakthrough Pill he had refined, and was just waiting for Shi Chenghao to come and take it at any time.

In the afternoon.

Cheng Zengtao rushed over with Shi Chenghao.

"Brother Shi, the Realm Breakthrough Pill has been refined."

After seeing Shi Chenghao, Xu Ning got straight to the topic and took out the porcelain bottle containing the Realm Breakthrough Pill before handing it to Shi Chenghao.

Shi Chenghao smiled. After taking it, he immediately opened the porcelain bottle and smelled the medicinal fragrance inside.

"Brother Xu, thank you!"

Shi Chenghao thanked him.

Xu Ning waved his hand. He felt that it wasn't a bother.

However, he felt a little uncomfortable being called "Brother Xu" repeatedly by Shi Chenghao.

Strictly speaking, Shi Chenghao might be older than his master Mi Xingye in the Yuelan Sect, but he was now calling him his brother.

However, Xu Ning also knew that the more prosperous a place was in martial arts, the higher one's strength would determine one's status. In such an environment, the significance of age would naturally fade away.

"Brother Xu, you have helped me a lot, so I have to show my gratitude." Shi Chenghao carefully put away the Realm Breakthrough Pill and took out two wooden boxes from his storage ring.

The two wooden boxes were exquisitely shaped, with strange lines carved on them. They were obviously specially made to store things.

"I heard from Brother Cheng that you are trying to break through to the origin returnance realm, but are currently lacking water and fire attribute true origins. Coincidentally, my Shi family's trading company recently obtained two attribute true origins, one water and one fire, so I took the liberty of taking them to give them to you, Brother Xu."

Shi Chenghao handed the two attribute true origins to Xu Ning.

"Aren't these very expensive…"

Xu Ning was a little surprised by Shi Chenghao's generosity.

Since he currently needed attribute true origins, he had asked Cheng Zengtao to help him find it in the market.

And in just two days after his request, Shi Chenghao brought two of them over.

Although he had helped Shi Chenghao refine a Realm Breakthrough Pill, the value of two attribute true origins definitely exceeded the labor fee of refining a Realm Breakthrough Pill.

Shi Chenghao owed him a favor, but now that he had accepted these two attribute true origins, he now owed him instead.

"Brother Xu is being so distant!"

Shi Chenghao laughed and stuffed the two attribute true origins into Xu Ning's hands. Prior to this, Xu Ning took the initiative to help Shi Chenghao refine a Realm Breakthrough Pill, and he did not ask for anything in return. This act had already greatly improved Shi Chenghao's impression of Xu Ning.

Moreover, he had also realized the value of Xu Ning's status as a master alchemist. Giving attribute true origins like this was also considered an investment.

"Brother Xu, just accept it. If my trading company still has water and fire attribute true origins in the future, I will pay special attention to them and send them to you."

Shi Chenghao had learned from Cheng Zengtao that Xu Ning had condensed a total of six fire and water attribute seeds.

At this point, Shi Chenghao admired Xu Ning's talent in alchemy and martial arts greatly.

"In that case, I'll accept them with many thanks."

Xu Ning did not refuse.

He really needed attribute true origins.

Although attribute true origins often appeared on the market, it did not necessarily have the water and fire attribute. Moreover, searching for them by himself would take time and effort.

"Brother Xu, I have already set up a banquet at a restaurant, why don't we go and have a drink together?"

After seeing Xu Ning accept it, Shi Chenghao invited him again.

"Next time."

Before Xu Ning could respond, Cheng Zengtao said, "After Xu Ning absorbs these two attribute true origins, we will gather again." "No need…"

Xu Ning waved his hand. "Let's not disappoint Brother Shi's good intentions."

He had just taken something so precious from Shi Chenghao, so he had to give him face.

"If that is the case, please."

Shi Chenghao also felt Xu Ning's respect, so he led the way out.

However, at the same time, Shi Chenghao was a little confused.

He had acutely noticed Cheng Zengtao's attitude towards Xu Ning always carried a kind of sincere respect.

It seemed that Cheng Zengtao was always thinking about what's best for Xu Ning.

Shi Chenghao couldn't understand why.

Afterwards, the three of them ate lunch together.

The food and alcohol served at the lunch banquet were extremely precious.

With such a meal, Xu Ning actually absorbed 3000 units of energy.

"Sect Master, the villa has been arranged. We can move there at any time."

After bidding farewell to Shi Chenghao, Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao returned to the Cheng family mansion.

Since there was no one else on the road, Cheng Zengtao began to report the current situation of the sect.

"My uncle has also selected ten descendants to follow us."

Cheng Zengtao said, "Moreover, among the disciples dismissed by the Swallow Heron Sect, I have selected the three most trustworthy people and asked them to come to Guanghe Canton to rebuild the sect together. They all agreed that they will come in a few days."

"Good job, you did well."

Xu Ning thanked him. Right now, he was just a boss who left everything to Cheng Zengtao.

"It's my duty."

Facing the praise, Cheng Zengtao did not take credit.

After returning to the Cheng family mansion, Xu Ning returned to his room and began to absorb the attribute true origins.

He took out the wooden boxes Shi Chenghao gave him and placed it in front of him.

"To a certain extent, attribute true origins are similar to secret treasures. They are both natural treasures. However, secret treasures are more difficult to obtain."

For example, when Xu Ning's Wind Smoke Gourd was born, it could absorb poisonous gas and miasma. After refining it, the user could control it at will.

Xu Ning tried to open the first wooden box.

'It has the power of confinement…'

Xu Ning actually could not open the wooden box. 'It is sealed tightly…'

Afterwards, he injected the power of the dao realm into it, and only then did the lid open. A wave of heat rushed towards him.

'Lava Flame Crystal…'

Xu Ning recognized the content of the box.

It was a fist-sized fiery red crystal. The outer layer was transparent, but the insides were scarlet red, as if flames were flickering.

'Apparently, this Lava Flame Crystal can only be condensed at the mouth of some volcanoes that have extremely dense spiritual energy…'

Xu Ning looked at it carefully. "This Lava Flame Crystal is actually just a carrier of an attribute true origin. The hot energy inside is the power of the attribute true origin…'

Attribute true origins were essentially variants of natural attribute power in a dense spiritual energy environment.

Discovered 29,000 units of energy, absorb?

Yes / No

'Nearly 30,000 units of energy…' Xu Ning obviously wouldn't choose to absorb it.

29,000 units of energy was just the amount of energy that was attached to the crystal. The power of natural attribute was the most valuable part of this crystal.

After Xu Ning refused to absorb the energy, he clenched the Lava Flame Crystal in his hand and began to guide the natural fire attribute power inside to absorb it into his body.

So hot…

As the power of the true origin in the Lava Flame Crystal entered his body, even Xu Ning, a dao realm master, felt a burning sensation.

Fifteen minutes later.

Whoosh!

After absorbing the last trace of true origin, the Lava Flame Crystal in Xu Ning's hand suddenly turned into dust.

After the power of the dao realm and the power of the fire attribute true origin intertwined in Xu Ning's body, a scarlet-red ball was condensed.

'This is the elementary form of an inner core. After advancing to the fourth stage of the dao realm, it will transform into a true inner core…'

After sensing the changes in his body, Xu Ning opened the other wooden box.

"This is a Moon Water Lotus.'

Inside the wooden box, there was a transparent blue lotus flower the size of a palm.

As the wooden box shook, ripples appeared on the surface of the Moon Water Lotus. The Moon Water Lotus seemed to be made of water.

Xu Ning touched it with his finger.

There was another energy prompt. The energy contained in the Moon Water Lotus was 32,000 units.

After Xu Ning refused to absorb the energy, he began to introduce the power of the true origin in the Moon Water Lotus into his body.

Compared to the heat when he absorbed the Lava Flame Crystal, Xu Ning felt refreshed when he absorbed the Moon Water Lotus.

In the end, the power of the true origin in the lotus flower was absorbed before it vaporized and disappeared.

The scarlet-red ball in Xu Ning's body also turned half blue and half red.

'I feel pretty good…

Xu Ning felt that his strength had improved.

'The gradual advancement of the dao realm is essentially a process of pursuing the origin. According to what I know, once I reach the end of the dao realm, I can become a part of the world's origin.'

'I just need to absorb four more attribute true origin power. After that, I can break through to the origin returnance realm.'

Origin returnance realm was a realm that could only be reached after absorbing attribute true origins.

A few more days went by.

With the help of the Cheng family, Xu Ning and the others moved to the villa on the outskirts.

The villa on the outskirts belonged to the Cheng family. It was extremely large, about one-third the size of the Faint Bamboo Forest.

There were only a few people in the Swallow Heron Sect. Even with the accompanying guards and servants, it was more than enough to house them all.

It was more or less inconvenient in the city, but in the outskirts, their activities were more casual.

But compared to being in the city, the risks outside the city were higher. After all, martial arts battles were not prohibited outside the city.

"Sect Master, everything is ready!"

After moving to the villa outside the city, Cheng Zengtao was a little excited.

The rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect had begun.

"The young descendants selected by my uncle are already waiting. Do you want to meet them?"

Cheng Zengtao asked.

"Let's go and take a look."

Xu Ning obviously had to meet these people. They were the first batch of disciples of the newly rebuilt Swallow Heron Sect.

Xu Ning also planned to choose a disciple among them as his personal disciple. "Sect Master, most of these descendants are born from concubines. Their status is not high, but their talents are not bad…"

Cheng Zengtao said, "The reason why we didn't choose a core disciple of the family was to reduce unnecessary trouble."

"Understood."

Xu Ning nodded.

The core young disciples of the family had a high status, and they often went out of Guanghe Canton to be exposed to the outside world. It would indeed be troublesome to accept them. Afterwards, Xu Ning followed Cheng Zengtao to a courtyard.

There were already ten young men and young women waiting there.

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Chapter 245 Xu Ning's Disciple

"Greetings, Clan Elder!" After Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao walked in, the ten young men and women greeted them at the same time.

They all looked at Cheng Zengtao with respect.

These ten young men and women did not have a high status in the Cheng family. In their eyes, Cheng Zengtao, a clan elder, was a high and mighty existence.

Cheng Zengtao's face turned cold when he heard their words.

"I have told you before that after entering the Swallow Heron Sect, there are no clan elders, so you all should call me Martial Uncle!"

Cheng Zengtao's tone was stern. Hearing the reminder, the young men and women were a little afraid.

"If you say that again, there will be punishment according to the sect rules!"

Cheng Zengtao then introduced Xu Ning. "This is the Sect Master of the Swallow Heron Sect. From today onwards, you must obey the Sect Master's orders. If you violate his orders, I will not let you off easily."

"Greetings, Sect Master!" The ten young men and women quickly saluted. These young men and women looked at Xu Ning with both curiosity and fear. They all knew very well that ever since they were selected by the family, their future fate would be tied to the Swallow Heron Sect.

Xu Ning nodded in response to these disciples' gazes. He paced back and forth in front of the ten people and examined them.

Xu Ning suddenly stopped in front of the disciple in the corner and took one more look at him.

It was a dark-skinned young man, tall and skinny, with bright eyes.

Xu Ning looked at him and subconsciously thought of Guo Ye who was far away in the Abyss North.

Afterwards, Xu Ning stood still and walked in front of the crowd.

"They are all under sixteen years old, and the weakest amongst them is in the mortal realm seventh stage…"

Xu Ning could feel the vitality of these young people. 'All ten high level mortal realm disciples are below sixteen years old. In State Wansheng, this is considered passable…'

Xu Ning didn't have high expectations for these disciples.

After all, it was difficult for the Swallow Heron Sect to attract talented disciples.

"Everyone, I am Xu Ning, the Sect Master of the Swallow Heron Sect."

Xu Ning also introduced, "In the days to come, I will build the Swallow Heron Sect with you. I hope that one day, the name of the Swallow Heron Sect will resound throughout State Wansheng."

The ten people's eyes lit up upon hearing Xu Ning's words.

They all knew that they were the first generation disciples of the newly rebuilt Swallow Heron Sect. If the Swallow Heron Sect became stronger in the future, their status would also rise.

For these bastard children of the Cheng family, the promotion of their status was something they yearned for.

Cheng Zengtao's heart trembled when he heard Xu Ning's words.

'Let the reputation of the Swallow Heron Sect spread throughout State Wansheng…'

Cheng Zengtao thought of his master, Li Shengmao, the previous sect master of the Swallow Heron Sect. He had said something similar at that time, but in the end, he failed.

He looked at Xu Ning and thought to himself. "Maybe the current sect master can do it…'

"In a while, the sect will distribute what you need for your martial arts cultivation. In the Swallow Heron Sect, you will not lack resources. The resource allocation criteria of the ten of you are equivalent to the treatment of the core members of the Cheng family."

Xu Ning said, "As a martial arts sect, people are the foundation, and strength is the foundation. In the Swallow Heron Sect, anyone who makes a realm breakthrough will be rewarded. I hope everyone can do your best."

After hearing Xu Ning's words, the young men and women were excited.

When they were in the Cheng family, compared to the core members of the family, they had pitifully few resources, but now, their resources had increased greatly. "In addition to allocating resources, we will personally guide your cultivation." Xu Ning said, "The ten of you will all be core disciples of the Swallow Heron Sect."

These were all what Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao had discussed.

"Today, I will also choose a disciple and take him in as my disciple, I will be responsible for their future martial arts cultivation."

The ten disciples held their breaths the moment Xu Ning said this.

Obviously, even if they were a core disciple, being the disciple of the Sect Master would be more convenient in the future. Moreover, their status would also be higher.

"What's your name?"

Xu Ning didn't delay anymore and just pointed straight at the young man who looked like Guo Ye.

The young man obviously didn't expect Xu Ning to choose him.

"Sect Master, my name is Cheng Xiu."

The young man responded respectfully. "From now on, you are the core disciple under me."

Xu Ning said.

Cheng Xiu was overjoyed. "Yes!"

After seeing Xu Ning make a decision so quickly, the other disciples looked envious.

"Senior Brother Cheng, choose two people to be your core disciples as well."

Xu Ning looked at Cheng Zengtao.

"Yes, Sect Master."

Cheng Zengtao accepted the order and chose a man and a woman, two disciples.

"Okay, you are all dismissed. Cheng Xiu, go to the backyard of the villa in the afternoon and come find me then."

Xu Ning waved his hand.

Afterwards, he left the courtyard with Cheng Zengtao.

"Senior Brother Cheng."

Afterwards, the two wandered around the villa.

"Sect Master."

Cheng Zengtao was half a step behind.

"Now that the core disciples are confirmed, the position of elders cannot be vacant."

Xu Ning took the initiative to say, "When the other three senior brothers and sisters come, let them be elders of the sect."

"Okay."

Cheng Zengtao nodded, then asked, "What about me?"

"Senior Brother Cheng will temporarily be the Deputy Sect Master."

Xu Ning had already thought about this.

As the work-flinging boss, he naturally had to give Cheng Zengtao more power and resources.

"Deputy Sect Master?"

Cheng Zengtao was taken aback. He then quickly declined. "Absolutely not."

"Sect Master, it is enough for me to be an elder."

Cheng Zengtao expressed his stance. Xu Ning waved his hand. "No need to discuss, this matter is settled." "By the way, do you know that Cheng Xiu?" Xu Ning changed the topic. Cheng Zengtao was a little helpless, but he knew that he couldn't persuade Xu Ning, so he agreed to Xu Ning's appointment.

"Cheng Xiu is a descendant of a branch family. He has always lived in other counties. This kid has a tenacious personality and is reliable in his work. His martial arts talent is relatively low among the ten, but his realm is in the mortal realm ninth stage. His passion and tenacity in martial arts are rare among his peers."

Cheng Zengtao had no impression of Cheng Xiu at all, but before recruiting the disciples, he read Cheng Xiu's details and learned about this.

"I see…"

Xu Ning admired Cheng Xiu's character.

"Sect Master, these ten disciples have been investigated before. Their information is in your study."

Cheng Zengtao reminded.

"Okay." Afterwards, Xu Ning handed a storage ring to Cheng Zengtao.

"Senior Leng Ran has already given me all the resources left behind by the sect. This storage ring contains part of the sect's resources."

Xu Ning said, "You can spend what the sect needs in the future from here. If you don't have enough resources, you can find me at any time."

Xu Ning gave 30% of the Hidden Moon Bead's resources to Cheng Zengtao.

"Understood."

Cheng Zengtao took it because he felt Xu Ning's trust in him.

"Now that the sect is in its infancy stage, it doesn't consume a lot of resources, so there is no need to rush to open up sources."

Xu Ning said again.

In State Wansheng, only official sects and special families were allowed to trade martial arts resources.

This was one of the reasons why a sect token was so precious.

Cheng Zengtao nodded. "Understood, Sect Master."

Cheng Zengtao had planned to use the Cheng family's channels to open up the sect, but since Xu Ning said so, he could only put this matter aside for the time being.

"Okay, now that we have just moved here, you must have a lot to deal with, so I won't say much."

After giving some instructions, Xu Ning didn't plan to continue talking.

"Then Sect Master, I will go and do my work."

Cheng Zengtao held the storage ring that stored the sect's resources in his hand. Coupled with the fact that he had just been appointed as the Deputy Sect Master, he suddenly felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. After separating from Cheng Zengtao, Xu Ning went to the backyard of the villa.

Even though it was described as a backyard, the area was larger than Xu Ning's Tao Village.

Xu Ning took out the Demon Beast Scroll and communicated with Gray through his mind.

Whoosh!

Gray, Xu Hujun, and Cyan suddenly appeared from the Demon Beast Scroll's bead.

Gray and Cyan were fine, but once Xu Hujun came out, he was nearly twenty meters tall, which instantly cast a shadow in front of Xu Ning.

"Finally out!"

Cyan shook its tail in happiness and circled around Xu Ning.

It had been yearning for the outside world for a long time. "This will be the temporary residence of the Swallow Heron Sect. After this, you can rest in this backyard. You can also go out at will in the nearby areas."

Xu Ning said to the three.

"The Swallow Heron Sect has just been established, so we are considered the sect's guardian demon beasts!"

Cyan was very excited.

"If you want to be a guardian demon beast, being in the void realm is not enough." Xu Ning said, "Now you are in the outside world, you and Xu Hujun should quickly advance into the dao realm."

"I know, I know."

Cyan responded.

It was very confident in its bloodline aptitude.

As a blood cyan wolf of the cyan wolf branch, even if it grew naturally, it could easily break through to the dao realm.

Because they had been stuck in the Demon Beast Scroll for too long, Gray, Cyan, and Xu Hujun all left the villa and wandered around.

The sudden appearance of these three beasts in the courtyard caused Cheng Zengtao to sense their aura.

He came looking for Xu Ning again after seperating not long ago.

Xu Ning then explained to him that they were his demon beast companions, which made Cheng Zengtao feel relieved.

At the same time, Cheng Zengtao felt that Xu Ning had become more mysterious.

The aura of one of those demon beasts just now was in the elementary-level of the dao realm, while the other two were close to the dao realm.

Even the Cheng family had only subdued two elementary-level dao realm demon beasts.

Soon, it was noon.

According to Xu Ning's orders, Cheng Xiu came to find Xu Ning.

When he arrived at the backyard, Cheng Xiu saw Xu Ning "Greetings, Sect Master!" Cheng Xiu quickly saluted, but after speaking, he felt that something was wrong and said, "Greetings, Master!" "You're here…"

Xu Ning nodded slightly. Choosing Cheng Xiu among the ten disciples was also a kind of fate.

Xu Ning was about to speak to Cheng Xiu when a shadow suddenly covered the backyard.

Xu Hujun, Gray, and Cyan landed at the same time.

Cheng Xiu's legs immediately went weak when he felt the terrifying auras.

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Chapter 246 The Swallow Heron Sect Back On Track

"This is…"

Cheng Xiu watched the three demon beasts descend. His legs trembled, and he half knelt on the ground.

Xu Ning waved his hand and protected Cheng Xiu from the auras.

"This is my new disciple, Cheng Xiu."

Xu Ning said to Gray and the other two.

"These three are the guardian demon beasts protecting our sect." Xu Ning said to Cheng Xiu, "You are my disciple, so you will definitely come into contact with them in the future." "Greetings, seniors."

Cheng Xiu stood up and bowed to Gray and the other two.

Cyan leaned over and circled around Cheng Xiu.

Cheng Xiu didn't dare to move.

"Poor aptitude."

Cyan said, "But he seems quite honest."

When it said this, Cyan deliberately acted like a senior of a sect.

"Go away."

Gray slapped Cyan away. Cyan gritted its teeth, but it didn't dare to fight back.

Gray was now a dao realm demon beast, so it was not its opponent at all.

"You are my brother's disciple, so you are half my disciple."

Gray said, "When you advance to the void realm, I will give you a demon beast mount. I hope you can cultivate diligently."

There were many void realm demon beasts in Gray's Demon Beast Scroll, which could be controlled at will.

Thus, choosing a demon beast as a gift for Cheng Xiu was an easy task.

"Thank you, Senior!"

Cheng Xiu's perception of Cyan was completely different from Gray's.

Obviously, this white demon beast looked more like a senior.

"Cheng Xiu."

Xu Ning said, "I have learned a little about you from Senior Brother Cheng. Although your martial arts aptitude is average, you are very resilient. I admire your character." "As the core disciple of a sect master and my first disciple, I will definitely train you with all my heart. I hope you don't disappoint me." Before Cheng Xiu could say anything, Xu Ning took out a void realm secret technique, Tidal Fist, and some medicinal pills for cultivation.

"This Tidal Fist is the first void realm secret technique I practiced when I was in the mortal realm. I will teach it to you now."

Xu Ning said, "There are also some pills that you can take according to the situation."

"Thank you, Master."

Cheng Xiu took them and thanked him.

He knew very well that following the Sect Master and obtaining more resources would be a huge advantage for him compared to what the others were getting. "From now on, come to me every three days."

Xu Ning said, "If you have any questions about cultivation, I will solve them for you."

"If I'm not in the sect, you can find Gray. Although it is a demon beast, it has been with me for a long time. It is not difficult for it to share with you some of its martial arts experience."

"I will remember."

Cheng Xiu quickly responded.

Afterwards, after arranging Cheng Xiu's affairs, Xu Ning began to refine some more basic medicinal pills to provide a stronger guarantee to the mortal realm disciples of the sect.

At night.

Guanghe Canton.

Three people traveled together.

If Cheng Zengtao was here, he would recognize that these three were the three junior brothers and sisters he had called upon.

They were traveling together as they sat on the back of a high level void realm demon beast, intending to seek refuge with Cheng Zengtao.

"The rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect has really made us wait for too long!"

The ordinary-looking man in a green robe sighed. His name was Shao Xun.

"That's right. I thought we wouldn't be able to wait for the rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect, but I didn't expect to suddenly receive news from Senior Brother Cheng."

The person who spoke this time was a woman. She was dressed like a woman and had a gentle temperament. Her name was Tong Li. "The only unfortunate thing is that the sect master of the sect is not Senior Brother Cheng, but an outsider."

The other buff man had a face full of beard, and he said in a regretful tone, "I think Senior Brother Cheng should be the sect master. After all, he is the personal disciple of the previous sect master."

"Junior Brother Ou Wei, don't say that again."

Shao Xun's expression turned serious. "The Sect Master was personally selected by Elder Wan Ye, so all of this naturally has Elder Wan Ye's considerations. Even Senior Brother Cheng praised him in the letter he sent us, so what else can we say?"

"Yes, Senior Brother Shao is right."

Tong Li said, "When we get there, don't mention this again. Otherwise, even if the current Sect Master doesn't show off his might, Senior Brother Cheng will chase you away. It is absolutely impossible for Senior Brother Cheng to allow you to create internal conflicts."

Ou Wei looked embarrassed when he heard this. He scratched his head. "I know, I just said it casually."

Although Ou Wei said this, he was obviously not convinced. But for the sake of the two, he stopped talking about this topic.

"I hope our new Sect Master is easy to get along with, and that he really wants to rebuild the Swallow Heron Sect."

Tong Li said, "I still hope that one day, the Swallow Heron Sect will return to its former

glory."

"I hope so too…"

Shao Xun said, "Senior Brother Cheng said in the letter that this new Sect Master is very young and has outstanding aptitude. This kind of genius must have his own pride. I don't hope for him to be approachable, I just hope that he can live up to Elder Wan Ye's expectations. As long as he can rebuild the sect, I will do anything for him."

"Absolutely…"

Ou Wei nodded.

Although he was dissatisfied with the candidate for the sect master position, he hoped that the Swallow Heron Sect would improve in his lead.

Otherwise, Cheng Zengtao would not have summoned him.

At night.

They rode on flying demon beasts and traveled quickly.

…

Early morning Xu Ning opened his eyes in his loft.

Although Xu Ning no longer needed sleep, he would sit quietly for two hours every day. This way, he could relax his mind and maintain a better state of mind.

Soon, Xu Ning walked out of the loft. There were servants cleaning the ground and trimming the flowers and plants in the courtyard.

These servants were all sent by the Cheng family. They had signed a slave contract with the Cheng family, so they had to listen to their master.

"Greetings, Sect Master."

The servants and maids greeted Xu Ning politely.

Most of them were ordinary people, some had not even practiced martial arts before.

"Mmm…"

Xu Ning nodded in return.

Although the response seemed cold, Xu Ning was a good master in the hearts of the servants and maids.

Not only did he improve the treatment of the servants and maids in the villa, but he also allowed them to practice martial arts with the

guards.

Xu Ning's prestige and gentle way of treating people made the servants and guards respect him from the bottom of their hearts.

"Sect Master!"

Before leaving the villa, Xu Ning heard Cheng Zengtao's excited voice.

Soon, Cheng Zengtao walked in with a smile on his face.

"The three fellow disciples I invited have arrived."

Xu Ning was not surprised when he heard this. He only walked out of the loft because he had sensed the aura of three unfamiliar dao realm masters approaching.

"Take me to them."

Xu Ning said. "Okay!"

Cheng Zengtao took the initiative to lead the way.

Cheng Zengtao was happy to see his old friends reuniting

Soon, Xu Ning saw Shao Xun, Tong Li, and Ou Wei in the parlor.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

The three of them stood up at the same time when they saw Cheng Zengtao leading a young man in.

While greeting, they secretly observed their sect master.

"Sect Master, they are Shao Xun, Tong Li, and Ou Wei."

Cheng Zengtao introduced the three of them one by one.

"Senior Brothers and Sister."

Xu Ning did not put on airs and returned the gesture.

Xu Ning had already learned the names and background of these three people from Cheng Zengtao.

The three of them saw this and looked at each other.

They felt relieved. This Sect Master was easy to get along with.

Even Ou Wei, who was initially dissatisfied with the selection of sect master, acknowledged Xu Ning.

"Senior Brothers and Sister must have suffered rushing here."

Xu Ning motioned for them to sit down and asked the servants to serve medicinal tea.

"Now that the Swallow Heron Sect has taken shape, I have appointed Senior Brother Cheng as the Deputy Sect Master. If the three of you don't mind, how about becoming sect elders?"

Xu Ning went straight to the point.

These three were all dao realm masters.

Among them, Shao Xun and Ou Wei were both in the second stage of the dao realm, while Tong Li was in the first stage of the dao realm.

"We will follow Sect Master's instructions."

The three of them were extremely obedient.

They respected Xu Ning because of Xu Ning's status as the sect master, but also because they noticed that Xu Ning's strength was not simple.

Xu Ning deliberately did not hide his aura. In a sense, he was showing his strength and establishing his prestige. As the master of a sect, he could bring peace and harmony, but he also had to make people feel reverence.

"Senior Brothers and Senior Sister, Senior Brother Cheng is currently handling the chores in the sect. If you have any questions, just ask him."

Xu Ning said.

The three of them glanced at Cheng Zengtao and realized that this Sect Master was not a controlling person.

Afterwards, Xu Ning chatted with the three about the future plans of the sect.

At the same time, Xu Ning was also observing the three of them.

Overall, Xu Ning was quite satisfied with the three of them.

"Okay, it's rare for the four seniors to reunite today, so I won't take up too much of your time. You guys haven't gathered for a long time, so you must have many things to talk about, so I won't stay any longer."

Xu Ning made some small talk before leaving the loft.

"Senior Brother Cheng, this sect master is worth following."

As soon as Xu Ning left, Shao Xun said, "Let's not talk about this person's strength, let's talk about his attitude towards the Swallow Heron Sect. The future of the Swallow Heron Sect he talked about for us was obviously carefully thought through. This shows that he accepted the sect token not because of the resources of the Swallow Heron Sect, but because he really wants to shoulder the responsibility of the sect."

"Yes, we feel the same too."

Ou Wei and Tong Li responded. "How can Elder Wan Ye be wrong?"

Cheng Zengtao smiled when he heard this.

He was worried about Xu Ning's relationship with the three of them, but now it seemed that everything was going well.

"Okay, since you are in the sect, don't just stand around. Show me your skills and do what you have to do."

Cheng Zengtao looked at the three of them.

"I will first cultivate a spiritual energy farm in this villa and plant spirit herbs and spirit plants."

Shao Xun said.

"I will forge some weapons needed by mortal realm disciples for future use." Ou Wei said.

"I will refine some medicinal pills for the sect. Although we don't lack medicinal pills right now, I can't just sit around and do nothing."

Tong Li smiled.

Cheng Zengtao nodded in satisfaction.

The Swallow Heron Sect was starting to go back on the right track.

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Chapter 247 Enemy Outside the Villa

Late at night. Canton Governor Manor. Canton Governor Wei Xiongjian was sitting in the study, dealing with official matters that had not been resolved during the day.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and a man in black walked in.

"Lord Canton Governor, there is news from the prince."

The man in black handed a letter to the table.

"News from the prince?"

Wei Xiongjian frowned and quickly took the letter without any neglect.

Wei Xiongjian opened up the letter and read it carefully with a frown.

After a long time, he closed the letter.

"Give orders to the counties to intensify their patrols. For those dao realm masters who are injured, especially those who are moving in groups of two, they must be strictly investigated. If there are any suspicious points, immediately take them down. If they are not strong enough, ask them to report to their superiors."

Wei Xiongjian had a solemn expression.

"Yes, Lord."

The black-clothed man immediately responded when he saw Wei Xiongjian's serious expression.

The man in black left the room, and Wei Xiongjian paced back and forth.

"I didn't expect that someone would dare to steal the prince's secret treasure. This is unbelievable…"

Wei Xiongjian muttered to himself, "It is very likely that those two thieves have escaped to the vicinity of Guanghe Canton. If I can capture these two and hand them to the prince, it will be beneficial for me."

Outside Liuyan County.

Two figures walked forward secretly. Under the moonlight, their faces were pale, and their auras were weak. They were obviously injured.

But even so, the two traveled through the night extremely quickly. They were obviously dao realm masters.

"It is too dangerous to approach a city like this. Should we choose another path to escape?"

The man who spoke had a scar on his face.

The scar was obviously newly formed as it was still bleeding.

Generally speaking, as a dao realm master, after taking a medicinal pill, his injuries would recover extremely quickly. But now, the scar on his face showed no signs of healing. It was obvious that the power attached to the scar had been resisting his dao realm power.

"We have to collect some resources." The bald man who spoke was in a better state than the scar-faced man.

"We don't need much, just enough for us to use on the road."

The bald man said, "In our current state, if we don't have enough supplies, even if we escape from State Wansheng and go to the overseas archipelago, we won't be able to heal our injuries in a short time. After all, the resources abroad are too scarce and difficult to find."

The scar-faced man sighed with a look of regret. "I really regret listening to you. Although it was not comfortable to be with the prince, it was still considered a decent job. I was wrong to steal the prince's secret treasure with you. We will definitely be hunted down. I'm afraid we will never have the opportunity to return to State Wansheng."

The scar-faced man's tone was full of resentment towards the bald man.

The bald man glanced at him coldly.

"Decent job? In our current state, we have no status at all next to the prince. Even if the prince inherits the throne in the future, the two of us will still be peripheral characters in the King Mansion. Moreover, we have both previously offended the chief butler. Who knows if he will find a way to kill us."

The bald man said, "Now, although we are in danger, we have gained a lot from obtaining these two extremely precious and newly refined secret treasures."

"You forgot that you once said that if you didn't have to live under someone else's roof one day, you would go abroad and be a carefree island owner. But now that the opportunity has come, you are afraid!"

The bald man scolded the scar-faced man. "These two new secret treasures that we have obtained can not only kill enemies above our realm, but also assist our own cultivation. With them, if we have more opportunities in the future, it is very likely that we can break through to the high level of the dao realm! At that time, even if we can't return to State Wansheng, we can just travel abroad!"

"That being said…"

The scar-faced man touched his wound lightly. He was still in pain.

"Stop being so wishy-washy. Let's find a place to grab some resources and go straight to the sea. The world overseas is endless. No matter how capable the prince is, he won't be able to find us."

The bald man did not give the scar-faced man any more time to regret. He just sped up.

The scar-faced man had a worried look on his face, but he knew that there was no way out, so he could only speed up and follow.

Suddenly, the bald man stopped, and the scar-faced man also stopped. "There is a villa over there!"

The bald man looked into the distance with excitement in his eyes.

"This villa is brightly lit. There are definitely people stationed there. It must be the private property of some family in Guanghe Canton! As long as we plunder this place, we will definitely be able to obtain sufficient resources to go abroad!"

The bald man laughed. "With this, we won't have to enter the city and risk our lives!"

"This…"

The scar-faced man was still hesitating. "But we are both injured now…"

"It's okay. We are both in the origin returnance realm. Although we are injured and can't use our full strength, with these two secret treasures, as long as we don't encounter a dao realm fourth stage core materialization realm master, there will be no problem."

The bald man was full of confidence. "Moreover, a core materialization realm master has to be a family head of the Guanghe Canton. They are unlikely to appear here."

"Okay, let's do it!"

The scar-faced man gritted his teeth and responded.

Afterwards, the two sped towards the villa.

They didn't even bother to hide their presence as they just barged into the villa.

"Who is it!?"

At this moment, a team of guards noticed the two.

The bald man ignored him. He slashed out with his astral qi, killing all the guards. Those guards were only in the elementary-level of the void realm, so they were powerless in front of him.

"I sense the aura of an origin returnance realm master. That person is likely to be the owner of this villa. All the good stuff must be on him! Let's capture that person first!"

The bald man thought clearly.

"Okay!"

The scar-faced man responded, then the two moved together.

At this moment, Xu Ning was not in the sect. He had entered the Demon Beast Scroll with Gray.

They were going to select some flying demon beasts in the Demon Beast Scroll to be transportation tools for the Swallow Heron Sect.

The Demon Beast Scroll was a natural gathering place for demon beasts. Some demon beasts had already multiplied here and formed their own race.

Therefore, Xu Ning knew nothing about what was happening in the outside world.

'Unfamiliar dao realm masters have intruded!'

Cheng Zengtao, who was sitting quietly in his room, suddenly felt danger approaching.

"They are here with ill intentions!'

Cheng Zengtao felt the fierce auras of the other party. He stepped out of the sect and shouted, his voice echoing throughout the villa. "There are enemies! Disciples, protect yourselves!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Zengtao saw two figures suddenly appear in front of him.

"Who are you?"

Cheng Zengtao suddenly felt a sense of danger when he sensed their murderous intents.

The bald man and the scar-faced man saw the storage ring on Cheng Zengtao's hand at the same time.

"Kill him and take his storage ring!"

The bald man said sternly.

Afterwards, the two moved at the same time and attacked Cheng Zengtao. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Streams of astral qi flew past Cheng Zengtao.

Cheng Zengtao easily dodged them and took out his longsword dao weapon.

The bald man and the scar-faced man also took out their dao weapons, which were long blades of the same design.

'Those long blades…' After seeing those long blade dao weapons, Cheng Zengtao suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen it before.

However, the bald man and the scar-faced man obviously did not give Cheng Zengtao a chance.

"This person must have just broken through to the origin returnance realm not long ago. He is not strong, and he has only condensed two attribute true origins. Even without using a secret treasure, he can easily be dealt with!"

The bald man transmitted to the scar-faced man.

When the scar-faced man saw that Cheng Zengtao was not strong, he was relieved and his movements became even more aggressive.

'I remember now!

Cheng Zengtao's pupils suddenly shrank. 'Those two identical long blade dao weapons are specially allocated to dao realm guards in the King Mansion!'

He remembered that when he followed his uncle Cheng Jinxian, he had interacted with people from the King Mansion.

At that time, the accompanying dao realm guards had this kind of dao weapon, which was exactly the same.

These two are from the King Mansion!'

Cheng Zengtao was shocked. He shouted, "Who are you, and why do you have dao weapons from the King Mansion?"

"How knowledgeable!" The scar-faced man was full of murderous intent.

"Since you recognize them, then we can't keep you alive!"

The bald man and the scar-faced man did not hold back at all.

Instantly, Cheng Zengtao's courtyard turned into ruins.

"It's Senior Brother's voice! Senior Brother is in trouble!"

Shao Xun, Tong Li, and Ou Wei also realized the danger at this moment.

They didn't care that their realm was low. All of them just rushed over. "You still have help?"

The three of them arrived, but the bald man and the scar-faced man did not panic at all.

Two astral qi realm and one body smelting realm, these kinds of opponents could be easily dealt with.

In the backyard of the villa.

'What's going on?!'

Cyan was still sleeping when it was suddenly woken up.

Xu Hujun on the side was also on guard.

It took out the Demon Beast Scroll and communicated with Gray inside the Demon Beast Scroll.

After Xu Ning and Gray entered the Demon Beast Scroll, the bead formed by the Demon Beast Scroll was handed over to Xu Hujun for safekeeping

"Brother, Xu Hujun sent news that two dao realm masters have broken into the villa and attacked the people in the villa!"

Inside the Demon Beast Scroll, Gray transmitted to Xu Ning. "Two enemies that are dao realm masters?"

Xu Ning was shocked. "Go out now!"

The two figures suddenly appeared in the outside world the next instant.

As soon as he came out of the Demon Beast Scroll, Xu Ning sensed the auras of two origin returnance realm masters.

"Not good, Senior Brother Cheng and the others are in danger!"

Xu Ning disappeared from the spot.

Gray immediately followed.

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The bald man and the scar-faced man were already fighting with Cheng Zengtao and the other three.

Although the two were injured, it was still easy to deal with Cheng Zengtao and the other three.

'I'm not their opponent at all!'

Cheng Zengtao was anxious. 'Where did the Sect Master go? I can't sense his aura in the villa.'

Cheng Zengtao felt pressured by the two's crazy attacks. "Leave quickly, I will hold them off!"

Cheng Zengtao said to Shao Xun and the other two, "Go to the Cheng family and find my uncle!"

The three of them also understood that if they stayed here, they would not be of much use. They would only bring trouble to Cheng Zengtao.

Therefore, Shao Xun and the other two left the battlefield when they found an opportunity. "You want to leave?"

The scar-faced man and the bald man sneered. One of them stopped Cheng Zengtao, while the other caught up with Shao Xun and the other two.

However, at this critical moment, several astral qi flew over and interrupted their attack.

Xu Ning appeared on the battlefield with Gray.

"Sect Master!"

Cheng Zengtao and the others panicked when they saw Xu Ning.

They were worried about Xu Ning's whereabouts before Xu Ning appeared.

But now that Xu Ning had appeared, they were afraid that Xu Ning would be hurt, because in their opinion, Xu Ning's strength was only in the astral qi realm. Faced with these two enemies, he would be in danger.

"Sect Master?"

The bald man and the scar-faced man looked at each other and smiled.

"Your Sect Master is only in the astral qi realm, isn't he a little too weak?"

The bald man mocked.

"Sect Master, quickly follow Shao Xun and the others, we will cover the retreat!"

Cheng Zengtao immediately said.

Xu Ning ignored him.

A cyan wolf knife appeared in his hand, and he activated the power of the dao realm to face the enemy.

"Sect Master!"

Cheng Zengtao and the other three didn't expect Xu Ning to take the initiative to attack them.

Bang! Bang! Bang! The astral qi collided, but Xu Ning was not at a disadvantage. 'What a strong foundation!'

The bald man and the scar-faced man sighed when they exchanged blows with Xu Ning.

Cheng Zengtao, who had fought against them before, was an origin returnance realm master, but he was beaten so badly that he couldn't even raise his head.

Xu Ning's realm was lower, but he was considerably more powerful.

"No wonder you can be a sect master, you have some strength." The bald man and the scar-faced man had cold eyes.

"Sect Master is so strong!"

This was the first time Cheng Zengtao and the other three had witnessed Xu Ning's strength.

"Come, let's go to the Cheng family and ask for help!"

Shao Xun seized this opportunity and quickly left the battlefield with Tong Li and Ou Wei.

"Maybe they went to get reinforcements."

The bald man and the scar-faced man couldn't stop the three of them.

"Then let us use the secret treasure and end the battle quickly."

The bald man knew very well that this place was not far from Liuyan County. It was likely to alert Canton Governor Manor.

Even if they activated the secret treasure at that time, they would be dead.

"Okay!"

The scar-faced man agreed.

A crystal appeared in each of their hands.

The piece in the bald man's hand was green, while the piece in the scar-faced man's hand was blue.

They poured their dao realm power into it, and the crystals burst out with a dazzling light.

Whoosh!

With the help of the crystals, the two activated several astral qi.

The color of their astral qi was dark green and blue respectively.

"The power of their astral qi has risen to a whole new level!

Xu Ning also noticed the crystals in their hands. "They are most likely secret treasures!"

"Sect Master, be careful!"

Cheng Zengtao also entered the battlefield, wanting to help Xu Ning.

Gray was also eager to enter.

Whoosh!

Just when the two were about to attack Xu Ning.

Suddenly, a gray fog enveloped the surroundings.

Xu Ning also used his secret treasure, the Wind Smoke Gourd, to release the gray fog.

'What is this?'

The scar-faced man felt the gray fog entering his wounds.

His already painful wounds were even more painful.

'I can't see that person, nor can I sense the outside world! The two held crystals in their hands, but they couldn't find Xu Ning. "Quick, get out of the gray fog!"

The bald man said.

However, Xu Ning appeared behind the scar-faced man with the cyan wolf knife.

Swoosh!

The knife slashed down, and the scar-faced man was caught off guard. He couldn't dodge in time, and immediately a huge wound appeared on his back.

This instantly made him, who was already heavily injured, lose his combat power.

The scar-faced man began to lose consciousness. He had become a burden.

The bald man gritted his teeth and turned the long blade in his hand towards the scar-faced man.

Whoosh! The blade cut off the man's head.

The bald man snatched the crystal from the scar-faced man's hand, then burst out with his full strength and accelerated away from the range of the gray fog.

'He attacked his own people so decisively!'

Xu Ning, who was hidden in the gray fog, didn't expect the bald man to be so ruthless.

Xu Ning activated the will of the cyan wolf in the cyan wolf knife.

This time, after exerting his full strength, Xu Ning slashed again.

The bald man felt that danger was approaching. In an instant, the green crystal in his hand burst out with a strong light again, and a dark green barrier appeared around the bald man.

Bang!

Xu Ning slashed with his full strength, but the emerald barrier did not move at all.

'The treasure in this person's hand is of extraordinary quality…'

Although his attack did not succeed, Xu Ning did not panic at all.

The poisonous miasma from the gray fog and wind smoke had already invaded the bald man's body. Sure enough, the bald man soon felt a stabbing pain in his body and spat out blood.

'There was the power of natural poison in the gray fog!'

The power of the dao realm in his body weakened, and soon the bald man couldn't support the protective shield.

Xu Ning saw this and attacked again.

Two slashes pierced through the bald man's body, causing him to lose his combat power

er.

Xu Ning didn't know where this person came from, so he wanted to capture him alive and interrogate him.

'I didn't expect to lose here after escaping from the pursuers from the King Mansion!'

The bald man knew that he had no chance to fight back.

"Instead of being captured alive and ending up in the hands of the prince, why don't I end this

now!"

The bald man made up his mind and severed his own heart meridians.

"Hmm?"

Before Xu Ning could capture him, he noticed that the bald man had already died.

'Not only is he decisive when dealing with his companions, but he is also extremely ruthless when dealing with himself.'

Xu Ning had never encountered such a fierce martial artist before.

Whoosh!

Xu Ning began to gather the gray fog and wind smoke back into the Wind Smoke Gourd.

'I have used this gray fog many times, and it has become thinner. It seems that I have to find an opportunity to replenish the concentration of this gray fog.'

Xu Ning thought to himself.

The gray fog dissipated.

Only Xu Ning and two corpses were left on the battlefield.

'Sect Master actually killed those two people!'

This scene completely exceeded Cheng Zengtao's expectations.

He only knew that Xu Ning had a deep foundation and excellent aptitude, so he felt that Xu Ning had a lot of potential in the future.

But he didn't expect Xu Ning to be able to kill enemies above his level.

"Hu…"

After seeing the gray fog dissipate and Xu Ning safe, Gray, who had not entered the battlefield yet, was relieved.

It had just advanced to the dao realm, so it could not find a good opportunity to enter just now, so it did not provide Xu Ning any help.

"Done."

Xu Ning kept the cyan wolf knife and said to Cheng Zengtao.

Cheng Zengtao walked over, looking a little excited.

The more he knew about Xu Ning, the more terrifying Xu Ning was. He was more confident in the future of the Swallow Heron Sect. "Senior Brother Cheng, do you know where these two came from?"

Xu Ning asked Cheng Zengtao.

"They might be from Harmony King Mansion."

Cheng Zengtao said, "Their dao weapons are the uniform weapons carried by the guards of the Harmony King Mansion."

"People from Harmony King Mansion?" Xu Ning frowned.

State Guqing was the fief of Harmony King, and Harmony King Mansion was half the ruler of State Guqing.

"We had a feud with the Harmony King Mansion?"

Xu Ning asked. He didn't want to become enemies with the Harmony King Mansion for no reason.

"No."

Cheng Zengtao said, "These two suddenly appeared and attacked us for no reason."

"Is that so…"

Xu Ning was still suspicious.

He looked at the two corpses and held the two crystals in his hand.

'Can the guards of the Harmony King Mansion hold such secret treasures?' Xu Ning was thinking. As he was deep in thoughts, Xu Ning suddenly looked up.

'The aura of a mid-level dao realm master!'

Xu Ning felt the aura of a strong warrior approaching

Afterwards, two figures appeared in the villa.

Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao knew both of them.

One of them was the Head of the Cheng family, Cheng Jinxian, while the other was Wei Xiongjian, the Canton Governor of Guanghe Canton.

After the two arrived, they looked stunned.

They then saw the corpses of the bald man and the scar-faced man on the ground.

"These are the corpses of those two?"

Before Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao could greet them, Wei Xiongjian stepped forward and asked.

Just now, the Cheng family brought news that the suspected wanted men were in a villa outside the city.

Hearing this, Wei Xiongjian quickly left with Cheng Jinxian to check the situation.

Wei Xiongjian knew that if he could capture the two and retrieve the secret treasure for the prince, then it would be a great contribution.

Wei Xiongjian was still worried whether those two would escape in advance, but when he came here, he discovered that the battle was over.

"Yes."

Xu Ning said, "These are the secret treasures we seized from them."

Xu Ning handed the two crystals to Wei Xiongjian.

"That's right, these are the secret treasures the prince lost!"

Wei Xiongjian checked and finally confirmed.

Wei Xiongjian was overjoyed.

"Family Head Cheng, your Cheng family has done a great job in this matter!"

Wei Xiongjian patted Cheng Jinxian's shoulder and laughed.

"The secret treasures of the prince?"

Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao looked at each other and realized the truth.

These two should be the guards of the King Mansion who had stolen the secret treasures.

"You killed these two together?"

Wei Xiongjian asked Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao. "In response to the Canton Governor, I did not do anything to eliminate these two."

Cheng Zengtao answered truthfully.

"Oh?"

Wei Xiongjian looked at Xu Ning.

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Chapter 249 Prince Duan Chaofeng

Because Xu Ning had appeared at the lunch banquet in the Canton Governor Mansion, Wei Xiongjian had an impression of Xu Ning.

He only remembered that Xu Ning had been sitting with Cheng Zengtao, so he didn't ask about Xu Ning's identity. "Greetings, Lord Canton Governor."

Xu Ning responded when he saw Wei Xiongjian staring at him.

"You killed these two?"

Wei Xiongjian looked at Xu Ning curiously.

The news from the prince was that these two guards were both in the third stage of the dao realm. Although they were injured in the process of escaping, their combat power was still at the peak of the origin returnance realm because they were holding secret treasures.

But Xu Ning's strength was obviously only in the astral qi realm.

"Neither of them was killed by me."

Xu Ning said, "One of them was seriously injured by me and became a burden, so he was killed by his companion. As for the other person, just when he was about to be captured by me, he severed his own heart meridians."

Wei Xiongjian smiled when he heard this, understanding the reason.

These two guards of the King Mansion stole the secret treasures that the prince had just asked someone to refine. If they were captured, they would definitely suffer a tragic end.

Killing himself like this saved him a lot of pain.

"Although these two were not killed by you, they were defeated by you."

Wei Xiongjian said, "These two have stolen the prince's secret treasure and are wanted by the mansion. Now that you have dealt with the two and recovered the secret treasures, when I report to the mansion, I will definitely write down your contribution."

"Thank you, Lord Canton Governor."

Xu Ning didn't care about this. "I won't stay here for long."

Wei Xiongjian said, "I have to go back and deliver this news to the mansion."

Afterwards, Wei Xiongjian left the villa with the two corpses.

Cheng Jinxian wanted to stay for a while, but after seeing Wei Xiongjian leave, he could only follow.

Not long after the two left, Shao Xun and the other two rushed back.

Their speed was much slower than Wei Xiongjian and Cheng Jinxian.

"Where are Lord Canton Governor and Family Head Cheng?"

When Shao Xun and the other two returned, they discovered that the villa had regained its calm.

They thought that Wei Xiongjian and Cheng Jinxian had come and dealt with the enemies.

"They have already left."

Cheng Zengtao said. "It's all thanks to the Canton Governor and Family Head Cheng, otherwise the villa would have been destroyed."

Tong Li still had some lingering fears.

They had expected Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao to be seriously injured or even dead, but after seeing the two of them safe and sound, they were relieved that they were able to get help in time.

Cheng Zengtao heard them and knew that the three of them had misunderstood something.

"Those two were both defeated by the Sect Master!"

Cheng Zengtao smiled and said, "Lord Canton Governor and my uncle only took their corpses away."

After hearing what Cheng Zengtao said, Shao Xun and the other two seemed to not believe it.

But they also knew that Cheng Zengtao would never lie about this.

"Those two were injured, and I also have a secret treasure, so I was lucky to be able to deal with them."

Xu Ning explained calmly.

The three of them looked at each other.

In the past, they had expectations for Xu Ning's future, but now, Xu Ning proved that his true strength was terrifying. The three of them unconsciously raised Xu Ning's status in their hearts. Even Ou Wei, who had some doubts about Xu Ning's identity, was completely convinced now. He no longer had any doubts about Xu Ning.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

Xu Ning said, "The sect is in turmoil tonight, so the disciples and guards must be anxious. Go and comfort them. Those who are injured or killed will be properly compensated."

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Everyone was convinced.

State Guqing.

Harmony King Mansion.

"Your Highness, the guards who stole the treasures have been killed, and the whereabouts of the two treasures have been found."

An ordinary middle-aged man reported.

In front of him was a young man wearing a brocade robe and donning a gold crown on his head with a jade belt on his waist.

He had a deep gaze and a dignified aura. His every movement gave people an inexplicable sense of trust.

This person was the prince of Harmony King Mansion, the next heir to the throne, Duan Chaofeng "Oh?"

After Duan Chaofeng heard this, his eyebrows moved, but his expression did not change much.

"Whose hands did they land in?"

Duan Chaofeng asked casually.

It seemed that finding the two secret treasures back was nothing exciting.

"They landed in the hands of Wei Xiongjian from Guanghe Canton."

The middle-aged man responded.

"Wei Xiongjian…"

Duan Chaofeng nodded gently.

"Wei Xiongjian sent news that the two secret treasures have been prepared and will be returned to the mansion soon."

The middle-aged man said.

Duan Chaofeng waved his hand. "No need to send them over, let's go get it."

"I already wanted to go to the Gudang Mountains to take a look. We can just collect them along the way. After all, I have been in seclusion for several years, and it has been a long time since I wandered around the fief."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The middle-aged man said respectfully. He was about to leave when he was stopped by Duan Chaofeng.

"By the way, have you heard anything about Mo Lan that woman recently?".

When Duan Chaofeng mentioned this name, his expression was ugly.

"There hasn't been any news about Princess Mo Lan recently… She should be focusing on her cultivation, preparing to break through to the seventh stage of the dao realm…"

The middle-aged man carefully observed Duan Chaofeng's expression when he said this.

He knew very well that his highness disliked Princess Mo Lan very much.

This was because Princess Mo Lan had a fiery personality. She had been favored since she was a child, and she never cared about other people's feelings.

As the princess of State Luzhi, she often crossed the line and reached out to State Guqing.

Although as an elder, Harmony King ignored Princess Mo Lan's behavior, as a prince, Duan Chaofeng disliked her behavior.

"Understood, you may leave."

Duan Chaofeng waved his hand.

"Yes."

The middle-aged man responded and left.

Half a month later.

Swallow Heron Sect

Over the past half month, there were some changes in the Swallow Heron Sect.

Xu Hujun and Cyan both broke through to the elementary-level of the dao realm in just half a month.

This strengthened the overall strength of the Swallow Heron Sect.

During this period, Xu Ning also absorbed two water and fire attribute true origins again.

These two attribute true origins were still sent over by Shi Chenghao.

Shi Chenghao's family business was extremely influential in Guanghe Canton.

With this, as long as Xu Ning absorbed another two true origins of the water and fire attribute, he would be able to meet the requirements to advance to the origin returnance realm. With the help of the Wind Smoke Gourd, Xu Ning would be comparable to a core materialization realm master.

With this kind of strength, he would be qualified to be a sect master going by the standards of all the sects in State Wansheng

Back mountain.

"Your Tidal Fist has improved greatly."

Xu Ning commented on Cheng Xiu. Today was the day Xu Ning would teach Cheng Xiu martial arts.

"Practice diligently. In half a month, you will reach the first level of Tidal Fist."

Xu Ning said, "At that time, I will teach you a void realm secret scroll. From then, you can try to break through to the void realm."

"Thank you, Master."

After hearing Xu Ning's encouragement and promises, Cheng Xiu was invigorated and quickly said.

Ever since he became the disciple of the Sect Master, Cheng Xiu's status among the ten disciples had risen to the top. Cheng Xiu cherished this rare opportunity. Thus, he practiced hard day and night. With the help of a lot of resources and Xu Ning's support, Cheng Xiu improved quickly. "Okay, go back and think about it. You have to think about the advice I gave you today."

Xu Ning waved his hand.

"Yes, Master."

Cheng Xiu left the place full of hope.

"Sect Master."

After a while, Cheng Zengtao came. "Sect Master, I heard that Harmony Prince has arrived at Canton Governor Manor today. Lord Wei and all the family heads in Guanghe Canton are accompanying him."

Cheng Zengtao brought news. "The prince is here?"

Xu Ning was indeed curious about the people of the royal family.

After all, the Duan Royal Family was the top ruler of State Wansheng.

"Should we go and get acquainted?"

Cheng Zengtao seemed a little eager. "After all, those two were defeated by you, and the secret treasures were also taken back by you."

"No need."

Xu Ning was not concerned about this. "It's just two secret treasures. Even if the prince knows that we took them back, he may not care."

Cheng Zengtao saw that Xu Ning didn't have any thoughts, so he stopped talking.

"Sect Master, now that you are about to break through to the origin returnance realm and the sect is on the right track, should we recruit more disciples?"

Cheng Zengtao changed the topic. "There are many suitable teenagers in the nearby villages."

"Let's wait."

Xu Ning refused. "No need to rush." "Understood."

Cheng Zengtao was not discouraged by Xu Ning's rejection.

He then discussed his other thoughts with Xu Ning

For the development of the Swallow Heron Sect, Cheng Zengtao had truly put in a lot of effort.

…

Canton Governor Manor.

After dealing with the people accompanying him, Wei Xiongjian accompanied Duan Chaofeng alone.

"Your Highness, these are your secret treasures."

Now that there was no one else, Wei Xiongjian took out the jade crystal and the azure crystal with both hands.

"So these are the two secret treasures forged by Master Wei…"

Although they were his secret treasure, this was the first time Duan Chaofeng had seen them.

The two secret treasures were stolen by the two guards before they could be sent to Duan Chaofeng.

"You have done well."

Duan Chaofeng did not drip his blood directly to refine them, instead he put it away.

"How did these two fall into your hands?"

Duan Chaofeng asked casually as he walked.

Wei Xiongjian followed behind him and replied, "When the two thieves were nearby, they seemed to have broken into a villa on the outskirts in order to plunder resources. And in the villa, they were captured by the owner over there."

"Interesting, accidentally falling into the hands of a core materialization realm master and above, what a coincidence…"

Duan Chaofeng smiled.

When Wei Xiongjian heard this, he explained, "Your Highness, the one who captured the two was not an existence above the core materialization realm, but an astral qi realm master."

"An astral qi realm master?"

A look of curiosity appeared on Duan Chaofeng's face.

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Chapter 250 The Prince's Visit

It was difficult to fight enemies above one's level in the dao realm.

Even with a secret treasure, one could only fight enemies above their level on an equal standing

Thus, it was rare to see someone defeat an opponent one sidedly. Even though Duan Chaofeng had broad horizons, he only saw such geniuses occasionally.

"That person must have a terrifyingly deep foundation. When he was in the void realm, he definitely condensed more than three attribute seeds."

The middle-aged man next to Duan Chaofeng said.

"Probably."

Duan Chaofeng nodded. "If such a talent is recruited and trained well, there should be a lot of benefits."

When Wei Xiongjian heard this, he remained calm on the surface, but he was already thinking in his heart that if Duan Chaofeng recruited Xu Ning and Xu Ning really joined him, he would have to get closer to Xu Ning.

"Where is the villa? I'll go take a look."

Duan Chaofeng said.

He had come out of the mansion this time to tour around. He didn't have a clear purpose. Now that he had encountered such a talented character, it was worth trying to recruit someone like this.

"The villa is in the southeast of Liuyan County."

Wei Xiongjian replied, "I will go and inform them to wait for Your Highness."

"No need."

Duan Chaofeng waved his hand. "Zhang He can accompany me, no need to trouble everyone." Zhang He was the middle-aged man next to Duan Chaofeng. He was strong and had been protecting Duan Chaofeng ever since he was born.

With him around, Duan Chaofeng didn't have to worry about his safety.

"In this case, today's banquet…"

Wei Xiongjian asked tentatively.

"Cancel it." Duan Chaofeng said. "Yes."

Wei Xiongjian responded with cupped fists.

Afterwards, without bringing any other bodyguards, Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He went to the villa where Xu Ning was staying.

At this moment.

Deep in the mountains outside Liuyan County.

This place was not far from the temporary residence of the Swallow Heron Sect, and there were demon beasts everywhere in the mountains.

However, the demon beasts here were not strong. There were only a few void realm demon beasts here.

These beasts were all intelligent, and they knew that there were human powerhouses nearby, so they didn't dare to rashly appear.

Therefore, some mortal realm warriors would occasionally come here to hunt mortal realm demon beasts and sell them to the merchants in the city in exchange for some martial arts resources.

"Today is our first trial. Everyone, cheer up. Don't disappoint the Sect Master and elders."

A group of teenagers walked into the mountains together, accompanied by several guards. They were all in the void realm.

The person in the lead and organized the team was Xu Ning's disciple, Cheng Xiu.

They had been practicing martial arts in the villa for a month and a half, and today was the day they went out to practice their combat skills.

The elders in the sect all agreed that the martial arts experience of the disciples of the Swallow Heron Sect had to be accumulated from the mortal realm.

"Today, everyone has to hunt a high level mortal realm demon beast. The stronger the demon beast you hunt, the more rewards you will receive. If you can't complete it, your martial arts resources will be deducted next month."

Cheng Xiu stood in front and said to the other nine disciples.

Unknowingly, the others had already regarded him as the leader of the disciples.

"Okay, everyone, let's split up!"

After Cheng Xiu spoke, the team dispersed.

The void realm guards scattered and stood still at predetermined locations.

If someone encountered any danger, they would rescue them immediately.

After separating, Cheng Xiu was extremely confident.

Now that he had practiced Tidal Fist to the first level, his mortal realm external skill had reached perfection under Xu Ning's guidance. After this, he would be taught a void realm secret scroll.

Today, Cheng Xiu planned to hunt a half-step void realm demon beast and overwhelm everyone to truly become the number one disciple.

Cheng Xiu's search was relatively smooth. In less than half an hour, he found a half-step void realm demon beast that was hunting.

After a fierce battle, he killed a half-step void realm demon beast while suffering light injuries.

Although his body was bleeding, Cheng Xiu was full of excitement.

After cutting off the demon beast's head, Cheng Xiu subconsciously said to himself, "The future of the Swallow Heron Sect cannot depend only on Master. As his disciple, I can't disappoint him!"

"I have to improve quickly and contribute to the rebuilding of the sect."

Cheng Xiu left with the demon beast head.

He didn't notice that two figures had appeared on the mountain peak not far away.

They were Prince Duan Chaofeng and his follower Zhang He, who were going to the villa where the Swallow Heron Sect was.

"The Swallow Heron Sect?"

Duan Chaofeng obviously heard Cheng Xiu's mutterings. "Zhang He, the name Swallow Heron Sect sounds familiar."

Zhang He was half a step behind Duan Chaofeng. "Young Master, you forgot that the Swallow Heron Sect was originally a sect in State Guqing, but after participating in the exploration of the overseas archipelago, they became enemies with two other sects, the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect. In the end, they were forced to disband, and their sect master also died."

"I remember now."

Duan Chaofeng's eyes narrowed and his expression was a little unhappy. "Mo Lan was involved in this matter."

"The Swallow Heron Sect, the Wind Parasol Pavilion, and the Green Edge Sect were all sects of State Guqing. I don't know what the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect were thinking, but they were connected to Mo Lan. With Mo Lan's support, they divided the territory left behind by the Swallow Heron Sect."

Zhang He stood aside and did not speak.

He knew very well that the reason why Duan Chaofeng remembered this matter so clearly was because Mo Lan's actions had angered Duan Chaofeng.

It was not because these sects were important, but because Mo Lan had reached out to State Guqing Duan Chaofeng wanted to demand an explanation, but was stopped by his father, so the matter was left unsettled.

Although the two sides did not fall out, Duan Chaofeng always remembered this.

"How are the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect doing?"

Duan Chaofeng asked. "Their sects have all moved to the border between State Guqing and State Luzhi and joined Princess Mo Lan."

Zhang He hesitated for a moment before speaking the truth.

Duan Chaofeng sneered. "In order to save face, Father didn't publicize the things she did. But because of her close relationship with the empress, Mo Lan doesn't care about anyone. If we just tolerated her, she would really think that she was superior to other princes and princesses."

Zhang He just listened silently and stood aside without saying a word.

He knew very well that although he and Duan Chaofeng were the only ones present, he couldn't say anything out of line when it came to the Duan family.

Duan Chaofeng's eyes revealed a pondering gaze.

After a pause, Duan Chaofeng said, "The young man just now seems to be a disciple of the Swallow Heron Sect. This Swallow Heron Sect seems to be rebuilding in secret."

"That should be the case…"

Zhang He responded.

"Let's follow them and go to the Swallow Heron Sect later."

Duan Chaofeng said, "If there is a need, there is no harm in giving them a push."

"Yes."

Zhang He lowered his head and responded.

Zhang He knew very well that Duan Chaofeng did not care about a small sect like the Swallow Heron Sect.

The reason why he was willing to do this was entirely because he hated Princess Mo Lan.

The efficiency of the Swallow Heron Sect disciples was extremely high. In less than four hours, everyone was holding their spoils of war.

Among them, the demon beast that Cheng Xiu killed was obviously the strongest.

With this, Cheng Xiu's prestige had increased again.

After cleaning up, everyone returned to the villa.

During this process, Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He secretly followed them.

"Huh? They seem to be going to the villa we are visiting."

Duan Chaofeng noticed this.

"I wonder how the person Canton Governor Wei talked about is related to the Swallow Heron Sect…"

Zhang He said. They rode all the way back to the villa and entered with their loot. Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He also appeared outside the villa.

"Let's go in and take a look."

With Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He's strength, they could have easily entered, but they still walked through the door.

The guards noticed the two approaching and wanted to stop them.

But when they saw Duan Chaofeng, they couldn't help but feel nervous, their hearts tightened.

It seemed that as soon as they saw Duan Chaofeng, they felt an inexplicable sense of submission.

"I came to visit the Swallow Heron Sect."

Duan Chaofeng said. The guards were shocked.

The villa set a strict rule that the rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect should not be made public.

But this person knew that the villa was the territory of the Swallow Heron Sect. The guard leader was alert. "Please wait a moment, I will go in and report."

Afterwards, the guard leader quickly entered the villa.

Xu Ning, Cheng Zengtao, Shao Xun and others personally welcomed the disciples back from the trial.

Each of these ten disciples had their own master.

Only in the current Swallow Heron Sect could one see a dao realm master cultivating and raising a mortal realm disciple.

In other sects, some void realm disciples could not even find a dao realm martial artist as master.

"The results of this trial are good. Although some people were injured, they all completed the assessment."

Cheng Zengtao was very satisfied.

In fact, as a dao realm master, they had a lot of resources in their hands, so they could easily use medicinal pills to let them quickly advance.

But as the first batch of disciples since the rebuild, Cheng Zengtao and the others still planned to build a good foundation for them, trying their best to raise the upper limit, so as to avoid being overly hasty.

"Sect Master."

Suddenly, the guard leader came in and whispered to Xu Ning.

After Xu Ning heard this, his pupils shrank as he looked at the entrance of the villa.

"Someone came to visit? And they even know about the existence of the Swallow Heron Sect…"

Even at this moment, Xu Ning didn't notice anyone approaching the villa.

"They actually avoided my perception…'

Xu Ning knew very well that the people who came to visit him were in a realm that far exceeded his own. They were at least in the mid-level dao realm.

'But they shouldn't have any ill intentions, otherwise they wouldn't have come so politely…'

Xu Ning called Cheng Zengtao and went out to welcome them.

Walking to the entrance of the villa, Xu Ning saw the two people who came to visit him.

One of them had a domineering and arrogant aura. He was wearing a brocade robe and a gold crown on his head. He was obviously not an ordinary dao realm master. Although the person behind him looked restrained and ordinary, he also exuded a lot of pressure. He was obviously a follower.

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Chapter 251 Prince Guest

Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He also looked at Xu Ning who brought Cheng Zengtao along.

Although they didn't recognize Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao, they could sense that the origin returnance realm Cheng Zengtao was led by Xu Ning who was in the astral qi realm.

"I am the Sect Master of the Swallow Heron Sect, Xu Ning."

Xu Ning directly revealed his identity.

Since the other party had already discovered that this was the territory of the Swallow Heron Sect, there was no need to hide.

'These two people didn't appear in my perception range at all. If it wasn't for the fact that I can see them, they might as well not exist…'

The last time Xu Ning felt such a huge difference in strength was when he saw the dao realm Wan Ye when he was in the void realm.

Cheng Zengtao noticed that the two were not simple.

It was just that he had never seen Duan Chaofeng before, so he didn't know Duan Chaofeng's identity.

"I am the Harmony Prince Duan Chaofeng." Duan Chaofeng was equally straightforward. "The Harmony Prince?"

Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao were shocked.

Although this person looked unique, they didn't expect him to be the Harmony Prince.

"Your Highness."

Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao greeted. Although Duan Chaofeng did not show his identity certificate, the two did not doubt his identity.

This was because Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao both knew that Duan Chaofeng happened to be in the Canton Governor Manor.

Moreover, the special aura on his body could not be easily disguised.

"The Swallow Heron Sect was destroyed for a hundred years, and now it is being rebuilt again. This is extremely rare."

Duan Chaofeng said, "Can we go in and take a look?"

"Of course."

Xu Ning said, "Your Highness, please."

Duan Chaofeng strode into the villa.

Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao looked at each other and followed.

'This Harmony Prince has obviously paid attention to the Swallow Heron Sect. With his status, the survival of a small sect like the Swallow Heron Sect should not enter his eyes…'

Xu Ning followed behind Duan Chaofeng.

Duan Chaofeng walked around the entire villa like a tourist.

After making a turn, Duan Chaofeng only had one thought in his mind.

Plain. The rebuilt Swallow Heron Sect was extremely plain.

As the Harmony Prince, he had entered many large sects. The current Swallow Heron Sect was as small as a shrimp in front of them.

However, although he felt that the current state of the Swallow Heron Sect was nothing special, Duan Chaofeng still looked forward to the future growth of the Swallow Heron Sect.

With just a short exchange, Duan Chaofeng had already noticed that the current sect master of the Swallow Heron Sect was extraordinary.

He could sense that Xu Ning had the foundation of six attribute seeds and had already absorbed four attribute true origins.

Moreover, when he was passing through the backyard, he discovered that there were two demon beasts with extremely high bloodlines.

One was a void beast, while the other was a blood cyan wolf.

This was rare.

After visiting the villa, Xu Ning led Duan Chaofeng to the parlor. "You found my secret treasures a few days

ago?"

Duan Chaofeng sat on the seat while Zhang He stood next to him.

"Yes."

Although Xu Ning still hadn't figured out Duan Chaofeng's intentions, he was basically certain that this person came with no ill intentions.

"You punished those two thieves and you even found two precious secret treasures, which is a meritorious service for me. Tell me, what reward do you want?"

Duan Chaofeng stared at Xu Ning with interest.

Xu Ning frowned.

Cheng Zengtao's heart skipped a beat.

He thought that if only Duan Chaofeng could help the Swallow Heron Sect in its rebuilding period.

If this happened, the Swallow Heron Sect would no longer have to hide. They could build with great fanfare, and there would be no need to worry about the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect.

But although he was looking forward to it, Cheng Zengtao was just imagining it. "It is my honor to share the burden of the prince, so why talk about rewards?"

Xu Ning couldn't figure out Duan Chaofeng's temperament, so he answered calmly.

Duan Chaofeng laughed when he heard that.

"I never have the habit of owing favors."

Duan Chaofeng flipped his palm and two qi currents appeared between his palms.

One streak of red and one streak of blue slowly rotated in his palm.

'Water and fire attribute true origins!'

Xu Ning instantly sensed the essence of the two qi currents. Duan Chaofeng didn't even give Xu Ning the chance to reject and just waved his hand. Xu Ning couldn't resist the two attribute true origin qi currents at all and they went straight into Xu Ning's body.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Almost instantly, the two attribute true origin qi currents were absorbed by Xu Ning and merged into the elementary form of his inner core.

"This rate of absorption…'

Xu Ning knew the reasons why he could absorb these two attribute true origins so quickly.

One reason was because the form of these two attribute true origins was special, and the other reason was because of Duan Chaofeng's help.

Now that his attribute true origins had been gathered, Xu Ning could absorb energy at any time and advance to the third stage of the dao realm.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Xu Ning said with cupped fists.

"In the past, the Swallow Heron Sect was plotted against by the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect and was forced to be destroyed. When I heard about this, I also felt that it was a shame. Now that I see the Swallow Heron Sect has been rebuilt, I am quite relieved."

Duan Chaofeng's words surprised Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao.

Cheng Zengtao suddenly remembered a rumor mentioning that the Harmony Prince of State Guqing and the Promise Princess of State Luzhi had a feud with each other.

And behind the destruction of the Swallow Heron Sect by the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect was Princess Mo Lan, the daughter of the Promise King.

Cheng Zengtao's heart skipped a beat.

He suddenly realized that Duan Chaofeng's words did not seem to be casual.

Duan Chaofeng seemed to be expressing his support.

Xu Ning also realized this.

He had been with Cheng Zengtao for a long time, so he knew some things about State Guqing.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Xu Ning responded cautiously to Duan Chaofeng's attitude.

"Take this."

Duan Chaofeng no longer beat around the bush. He just threw a token to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning took it and glanced at it.

"This is the guest token of the prince."

Zhang He, who was standing next to Duan Chaofeng, said, "After receiving this guest token, you are now a member of the prince." "Guest token…"

Xu Ning was not prepared for Duan Chaofeng's sudden invitation.

Xu Ning realized that he couldn't refuse this guest token.

Duan Chaofeng obviously had no intention of negotiating with him.

If he refused, he would be slapping the face of the prince.

"Accept this guest token, and you will be considered half a member of the King Mansion."

Duan Chaofeng explained, "However, I don't ask you to enter the King Mansion. You can continue to stay outside and rebuild your Swallow Heron Sect. But if you encounter any danger or trouble, you can reveal this identity to protect yourself and the sect. You can also notify the King Mansion and ask me for help."

Duan Chaofeng's words meant that he wanted to be Xu Ning's backer and support Xu Ning in rebuilding the Swallow Heron Sect.

Xu Ning knew that he had to say something.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Xu Ning finally recognized the status of a Prince Guest.

Xu Ning knew very well that with his current level, he was far from being able to become a Prince Guest.

All this was because he had found the secret treasures for Duan Chaofeng and displayed his talents. Most importantly, rebuilding the Swallow Heron Sect was one of Duan Chaofeng's methods to fight against Princess Mo Lan.

He had obtained this guest token through the combinations of all kinds of variables.

Cheng Zengtao's heart was in turmoil.

The rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect would be easy after receiving the support of the Harmony Prince.

With this, the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect would definitely not dare to attack the Swallow Heron Sect.

The Swallow Heron Sect no longer had to act cautiously. They could completely open up resources and recruit disciples openly.

Although the Swallow Heron Sect might be a tool for Duan Chaofeng, it brought them tangible benefits.

"The current scale of your Swallow Heron Sect is too small."

Duan Chaofeng deliberately reminded, "It's best to expand the scope of the sect first, don't feel satisfied staying in such a small place. The location of your old sect is quite good. If you have the opportunity, remember to move back."

"Move back…"

The old site of the Swallow Heron Sect was on Chuiyun Mountain in the west of State Guqing, and it was filled with abundant resources.

However, after the sect was disbanded, the territory had been occupied by the Wind Parasol Pavilion, becoming an important base of the sect.

Duan Chaofeng was obviously encouraging him to take back the territory from the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

"Thank you for your advice."

Xu Ning understood.

Once he advanced to the origin returnance realm, his combat strength would be comparable to a core materialization realm martial artist.

With the help of the prince's status, he could easily try to take back the old site of the sect.

Duan Chaofeng smiled faintly when he noticed Xu Ning understanding his intentions.

"When you take back the sect, I will personally visit and congratulate you."

Duan Chaofeng stood up. "When the time comes, there will naturally be a big gift for you as well."

"Let's go."

Duan Chaofeng waved his hand and strode away. Zhang He followed closely behind. "Farewell, Your Highness." Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao personally saw Duan Chaofeng off.

"Sect Master!"

After Duan Chaofeng left, Cheng Zengtao could no longer hide his excitement. "The sect is about to rise!"

Cheng Zengtao never expected this.

Although there were other reasons for this, Cheng Zengtao knew that Xu Ning was the key factor.

"Go and tell this news to the three elders."

Xu Ning was calm. "The change is too sudden. There is no need to hide anything now. Don't you want to expand the sect and recruit more disciples? Just do it without any restrain."

"Yes, Sect Master!"

After receiving Xu Ning's confirmation, Cheng Zengtao quickly went to find Shao Xun and the other two, ready to share this good news.

Xu Ning stood still and thought about what Duan Chaofeng had said before he left.

'Duan Chaofeng asked to take back the old site of the sect, and he will come to congratulate me when it's done…'

Xu Ning thought to himself, 'This is obviously a test for me… To take back the sect from the hands of the Wind Parasol Pavilion is proof of my value. Him visiting me again is an affirmation of my value.'

'If I can't do it, then I have no value…'

Xu Ning saw it clearly.

'Forget it, in this case, I should quickly break through to the origin returnance realm…'

Obtaining the two attribute true origins he needed from Duan Chaofeng saved him a lot of effort.

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Chapter 252 Dao Realm Third Stage

After knowing that the Swallow Heron Sect had received the support of the prince, the elders and disciples of the sect were all excited.

This way, the Swallow Heron Sect could appear in front of everyone.

Everyone in the sect was excited. As for Xu Ning, he returned to his room, ready to advance his strength to the third stage of the dao realm.

Xu Ning first entered the Hidden Moon Bead and absorbed 2.2 million units of energy, preparing his energy reserves to advance to the origin returnance realm.

After consuming and giving a portion of the resources to Cheng Zengtao, the energy value of the resources in the Hidden Moon Bead was still 5 million units.

After absorbing 2.2 million units, there were less than 3 million units left.

Although their reserves were decreasing, as long as he had the strength to guarantee it, it would not be difficult to accumulate more resources.

'Martial Arts Panel.'

Xu Ning opened his Martial Arts Panel and clicked "" next to his realm.

Consume 2.2 million units of energy to advance to the third stage of the dao realm?

Yes / No

After Xu Ning was certain, the elementary form of the inner core in his body began to rotate faster.

It stimulated a large amount of attribute true origin power, increasing the strength of Xu Ning's body and dao realm power.

Compared to before, Xu Ning's dao realm power was stronger and more unyielding.

'Compared to the previous astral qi realm, there's no qualitative change in this advancement.

Xu Ning thought to himself, 'The origin returnance realm essentially builds a good foundation for the core materialization realm, creating a good guarantee. Only when the reserves of the origin returnance realm are plentiful and the foundation is firm will the risk of advancing to the core materialization realm be reduced. Only then can the quality of the inner core be higher.'

'However, although it is not a qualitative change, my strength has been greatly improved.' 'And since I finally reached the origin returnance realm, I can refine my own dao weapon now.'

Xu Ning felt the changes in his body. 'A single attribute master can refine a single attribute dao weapon, while a dual attribute or a master of a special technique can refine a dao weapon that is compatible with all attributes.'

'But refining a dao weapon itself is a time-consuming task. I still have the Cyan Wolf Knife in my hand, so there is no need to refine any."

Xu Ning's Cyan Wolf Knife and Cyan's Cyan Wolf Fan were obtained from a mystic realm by Wan Ye.

A portion of the cyan wolf's will was sealed in it, and its strength lay between an ordinary dao weapon and a secret treasure.

And Cyan, the cyan wolf, was also taken out of the mystic realm by Wan Ye at that time.

At that time, Cyan was still an egg, and it only hatched after it was brought out by Wan Ye.

'Now that I have advanced to the origin returnance realm, my next step is to advance to the core materialization realm.'

Xu Ning tested on the Martial Arts Panel and discovered that it required 4.5 million units of energy to advance from the origin returnance realm to the core materialization realm.

This time, Xu Ning did not need to do anything special to advance.

However, the problem about his lack of energy appeared once again. In fact, according to Xu Ning's expectations, if he didn't give 30% of the resources to Cheng Zengtao, he still had enough energy left in his hands to help him advance to the core materialization realm.

However, after distributing the resources, Xu Ning was a little short on energy.

After weighing his options, Xu Ning did not plan to take it back.

He had already handed over this portion of the sect's resources, so it was inappropriate to ask for it back.

'I still need 1.7 million units of energy to advance to the core materialization realm. Let's see if I can use Shi Chenghao's connections to contact some people who are in urgent need of refining complicated pills. If everything goes well, I can gather them in a short time.'

At first, Xu Ning planned to take back the old site of Swallow Heron Sect after advancing to the origin returnance realm.

But after breaking through, Xu Ning felt that it was more appropriate to advance to the core materialization realm.

Moreover, he needed some time to replenish the gray fog in the Wind Smoke Gourd.

The news of the Swallow Heron Sect relying on the prince will definitely spread quickly. If I'm not wrong, there should be many people coming to Guanghe Canton to seek refuge.'

Xu Ning thought about this.

'The Swallow Heron Sect should be welcoming the first wave of rapid growth…'

After two days, Prince Duan Chaofeng left Guanghe County.

Generally speaking, after the prince left, the big families in Guanghe Canton should settle down.

But now, the big families were being very active.

That was because everyone had received a piece of news over the past two days.

In Guanghe Canton, there was a small sect called the Swallow Heron Sect that had received the support of the prince.

Although most people had no impression of the Swallow Heron Sect, everyone now realized that the Swallow Heron Sect, which relied on the prince, was soon going to prosper.

All of a sudden, the major families were urgently dispatching elites of the family to be sent to the Swallow Heron Sect as disciples.

The big families in Guanghe Canton knew very well that although everyone in Guanghe Canton was outstanding, they were still far behind the Harmony Prince.

It could be said that this was their only chance to come into contact with the Harmony King Mansion.

If the younger generation performed well after entering the Swallow Heron Sect, then there was a high probability that they would be noticed by the prince.

When that time came, the entire family would benefit from this.

Because of this, the Swallow Heron Sect, which was previously extremely unpopular, suddenly became popular.

After this change happened, the Cheng family actually benefited the most.

About this, Cheng Jinxian was overjoyed.

He wanted to secretly help the Swallow Heron Sect rebuild and gamble on Xu Ning, hoping to gain some long-term benefits in the future. But he didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, the long-term benefits would suddenly explode just after a short period of time. Other than investing some outer family members into a suburban villa and taking on some risks, he did not invest anything else.

However, although he was happy, Cheng Jinxian was not blinded.

Some of the family members who knew the inside story urged Cheng Jinxian to select some outstanding disciples and send them to the Swallow Heron Sect. But after thinking about it, Cheng Jinxian refused.

Cheng Jinxian knew very well that the core disciples of the Swallow Heron Sect were all from the Cheng family.

This was nothing when the foundation of the Swallow Heron Sect was weak, but now, if they continued to send members of the Cheng family in, the Swallow Heron Sect would fall into the hands of the Cheng family.

If that happened, Xu Ning would definitely suspect him.

Now, Xu Ning was different from before, so Cheng Jinxian naturally valued Xu Ning.

Of course, Cheng Jinxian also knew that although there were many Cheng family members who were sent to the Swallow Heron Sect, their aptitude was not outstanding. Thus, they had to send a Cheng family disciple with top-notch aptitude. Only then could they occupy a high position in the Swallow Heron Sect in the future.

Cheng Jinxian already had a top disciple in mind, but he had to wait a while before Cheng Zengtao could send him in.

Swallow Heron Sect

"Brother Shi, long time no see!"

Xu Ning personally greeted Shi Chenghao on this day.

Over the past few days, the Swallow Heron Sect had been filled with visitors.

Some came to build relationships, while others came to find a master.

Xu Ning left all these chores to Cheng Zengtao and the others.

He was only responsible for meeting the family heads of some big families and selecting core disciples.

Shi Chenghao came to visit today. If it were anyone else, they would have been greeted by Cheng Zengtao and the others, there was no need for Xu Ning to come.

But Xu Ning and Shi Chenghao had established a friendship before, so he had to give him face.

"Sect Master Xu, you really are unfathomable!"

Shi Chenghao quickly stepped forward with a smile on his face.

Shi Chenghao was filled with glory when he saw Xu Ning welcoming him personally.

Xu Ning was now the most famous person in Guanghe Canton. When other families came to visit, only the family head could receive such treatment, but he himself enjoyed it.

"Brother Shi, don't blame me. The sect was weak in the past, so we could only rebuild it in secret. We didn't dare to expose it. But now that the prince suddenly favors us, the situation has improved a little."

Xu Ning treated Shi Chenghao as an equal, which made Shi Chenghao feel warm.

He knew very well that his investment in Xu Ning was not in vain.

"We have established a friendship, so now that the Swallow Heron Sect is in the process of rebuilding, I want to help." Shi Chenghao then said, "Plus, my family was already asking me to bring some gifts. I have already handed them to Brother Cheng. I hope they can help the Swallow Heron Sect."

"Thank you, Brother Shi."

Xu Ning did not refuse.

Over the past few days, the visitors had given a lot of martial arts resources as a gift, so the resources of the Swallow Heron Sect had once again increased.

"Brother Xu, I have a request."

After a few words of pleasantries, Shi Chenghao said.

At this moment, Shi Chenghao had been personally led to his villa by Xu Ning. This was a treatment that the rest did not receive.

"Go ahead."

Xu Ning could already guess what Shi Chenghao was thinking.

"There are many elite disciples in the Shi family who want to enter the Swallow Heron Sect to cultivate. What do you think about this, Brother Xu?"

Shi Chenghao's words were within Xu Ning's expectations.

"How many people?"

Xu Ning asked.

Shi Chenghao paused and said half-jokingly, "Of course the more the better!"

The two looked at each other and laughed.

"Enough jokes."

Shi Chenghao saw that Xu Ning did not agree, so he said, "I want to send five descendants to the Swallow Heron Sect."

"Too many."

Xu Ning said, "There are only two spots for the disciples sent by the other families to the Swallow Heron Sect: one core disciple and one inner disciple."

The Swallow Heron Sect had already established a standard system, with core disciples, inner disciples, and outer disciples as ranks.

The core disciples were all from the big families in Guanghe Canton. The inner and outer disciples mainly included young people from ordinary backgrounds in Guanghe Canton who had passed the assessment.

Shi Chenghao frowned, realizing that his proposal was a little too much. "However, I will give the Shi family three spots."

Xu Ning said, "Moreover, since you and I are old friends, I can accept one of the disciples as my personal disciple, and the other two can also receive the core disciple status."

Shi Chenghao was overjoyed. "Thank you, Brother Xu!"

The value of this single personal disciple was even higher than the five ordinary core disciples.

Shi Chenghao truly felt Xu Ning's respect.

"Brother Shi, you're too polite."

Xu Ning waved his hand.

Shi Chenghao was happy. He knew very well that with his relationship with Xu Ning, his status in the family would be higher.

Originally with his aptitude, he could only work in the family business.

Now, he had a chance to become a clan elder.

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Shi Chenghao left satisfied, leaving behind a large amount of gifts, as well as three family members.

As soon as he left, Cheng Zengtao went to Xu Ning and reported the situation over the past two days.

"Sect Master."

Cheng Zengtao said, "There are currently sixteen core disciples, forty-seven inner disciples, and one hundred and thirty-six outer disciples in the Swallow Heron Sect. In addition, there are eight new guest elders."

The recruitment criteria of a guest elder of Swallow Heron Sect was to be at the high level of the void realm.

They were not official members of the Swallow Heron Sect yet, but they were responsible for teaching ordinary disciples and assisting the elders in some chores.

In return, they would enjoy the resources of the Swallow Heron Sect in the future. If they could break through to the dao realm in the future and contribute faithfully to the sect, they would have the opportunity to become elders of the sect.

In fact, during this period, there were many dao realm masters who wanted to join the Swallow Heron Sect and seek an elder position, but they were all rejected.

After Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao discussed this matter, they both felt that if there were too many external dao realm masters, it would be difficult to completely control them, which might bring trouble.

With the current scale of the Swallow Heron Sect, one deputy sect master and three elders were enough.

"Oh?"

Xu Ning asked, "It's only been a few days, but the scale has expanded so quickly?".

Cheng Zengtao had a smile on his face. "After the reputation of the Swallow Heron Sect began to spread, the people who were interested came one after another. We even selected these disciples strictly. Otherwise, I think the big families in Guanghe Canton would want to throw all their descendants into our sect."

"Moreover, I heard from my uncle that Canton Governor Wei originally planned to put his grandson into the Swallow Heron Sect, but because he had been accepted as a disciple by a master alchemist, the matter was left unsettled."

"There is such a thing…"

Xu Ning smiled.

With Wei Xiongjian's status, if his grandson came, he would definitely learn from him and become his personal disciple.

"Senior Brother Cheng, it seems that your Cheng family did not arrange for any new disciples." Xu Ning said casually. When Cheng Zengtao heard this, the corner of his eyes moved and he quickly said, "There are sixteen core disciples in the Swallow Heron Sect, and ten of them are from the Cheng family. If we recruit more disciples from the Cheng family, it will be against the customs."

Xu Ning chuckled.

He could see how cautious the Cheng family was.

"If there are core members of the Cheng family with good aptitude, we can take in a few more."

With this, Xu Ning was returning the favor.

Back then, Cheng Jinxian took the risk to help the Swallow Heron Sect, so he couldn't be heartless now.

"Since Sect Master said so, we will choose another disciple and give him the identity of a core disciple. Thank you, Sect Master."

Cheng Zengtao quickly said.

In fact, Cheng Jinxian had secretly mentioned this to Cheng Zengtao, but Cheng Zengtao knew that he couldn't be too hasty and make Xu Ning suspicious.

But since Xu Ning took the initiative to ask, Cheng Zengtao said. "Only one person…"

Xu Ning was satisfied with the sense of propriety from the Cheng family. "Okay, then the core disciple shall take you as his master."

"Yes."

Cheng Zengtao felt a little regretful. He hoped that the new core disciple of the Cheng family would be accepted by Xu Ning, but on the surface, Cheng Zengtao did not dare to show it.

Xu Ning was not only a guest of the King Mansion, but he was also favored by the prince. Moreover, his own strength was also the top in the sect. After breaking through to the origin returnance realm, his combat strength was comparable to a core materialization realm martial artist.

Just based on the highest combat power of the sect, Xu Ning was no weaker than the previous sect master, Li Shengmao.

"One more thing, Sect Master."

Cheng Zengtao said, "After the sect was disbanded, there are still some disciples who have old ties with the sect, so I plan to summon them. Although these people are not as willing to go through fire and water for the sect like Shao Xun, Ou Wei, and Tong Li, they still have a strong sense of identity with the Swallow Heron Sect."

"Some of these people are in the elementary level of the dao realm, while others are in the high level of the void realm. Gathering them will considerably increase the strength of the Swallow Heron Sect."

Xu Ning heard this and said, "Sure, but they can't obtain the status of an elder like Shao Xun and the other two."

"Then how should I arrange them?"

Cheng Zengtao asked cautiously.

Xu Ning thought for a moment. "You can appoint them as prospective elders, above guest elders, and below elders. If a guest elder wants to be promoted to an elder in the future, they must transition to a prospective elder first."

Xu Ning saw some sect establishing the roles of prospective elders when he was in the Abyss North.

"Yes."

Cheng Zengtao accepted the order.

At the same time.

At the border between State Guqing and State Luzhi.

The Green Edge Sect was built on a mountain peak among the mountain range.

Today, the Pavilion Master of the Wind Parasol Pavilion, Cen Yumou, came to visit the Sect Master of the Green Edge Sect, Liang Tingang.

Ever since the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect joined forces a hundred years ago, they formed a close alliance with Princess Mo Lan.

Because of this, both sides shared a large amount of resources and helped each other. With the help of Princess Mo Lan, the strength of their two sects rapidly improved and became mid-level sects in State Wansheng.

The two were discussing important matters in a sealed room.

This concerned Princess Mo Lan's latest order.

"Right now, we have to quickly select some outstanding disciples, as well as powerful elders with experience in beast taming, to go on a journey to the overseas archipelago in three months."

Cen Yumou was wearing a white robe and had a calm temperament. He looked like a respectable senior.

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"That's right, Princess Mo Lan wants to personally go out to sea to capture the Night Beast, and she is asking us to accompany her. If this matter is successful and we capture the Night Beast, we will definitely make a huge contribution. By then, Princess Mo Lan will allow us to all move into State Luzhi and become a sect in State Luzhi."

Green Edge Sect's Liang Tingang was dressed in gray. His temperament was not obvious, but there was a domineering look in his eyes.

"If we move to State Luzhi, then our two sects will become the subordinate forces that Princess Mo Lan relies on the most. At that time, maybe we can make contact with the royal family."

Cen Yumou's eyes flashed.

After taking shelter under Princess Mo Lan's umbrella, they had already received too many benefits.

"However, although this trip is an opportunity, it is definitely full of risks."

Liang Tingang said, "The Night Beast has the bloodline of a super top-tier demon beast, one of the six apex demon beasts. Even demon beasts like the Void Beast and the Swallowtail Crane are far inferior to it."

"We have to be mentally prepared. In this operation, more than half of the elites might die."

The conversation between the two suddenly became a little depressing.

"It's worth it."

After a long time, Cen Yumou said firmly, "Their sacrifice is for the betterment of our future gains. Although Princess Mo Lan is proud and arrogant, she is also a master who can see the sacrifice of others. The more sacrifices our two sects provide, the more she will see it."

"That's true."

Liang Tingang nodded with a serious expression.

"A Master Tamer is not easy to find, so we have to spend more effort."

The two began to discuss some details.

Bang!

Suddenly, there was a sound from the door of the sealed room.

Someone had activated a mechanism outside.

"Hmm?"

Liang Tingang raised his eyebrows.

He had already instructed his subordinates not to interrupt his conversation with Cen Yumou unless there was something important.

Liang Tingang activated the switch and a disciple walked in.

"What's the matter?"

Liang Tingang asked.

After the disciple saluted, he ignored Cen Yumou's presence.

"Sect Masters, my subordinates have sent news that the Swallow Heron Sect has been rebuilt."

The disciple knew very well how close the two sects were, so he revealed it directly.

"The Swallow Heron Sect has been rebuilt?"

Cen Yumou and Liang Tingang looked at each other.

They remembered the name "Swallow Heron Sect".

The beginning of the expansion of the two sects began with the fall of the Swallow Heron Sect.

At that time, they forced Li Shengmao to disband the Swallow Heron Sect and forced him to die for revenge. Thus, the two sides had a deep feud.

Now that they heard about the rebuilt Swallow Heron Sect, they both instinctively felt uncomfortable.

"Is Wan Ye from the Swallow Heron Sect back?"

Cen Yumou took the initiative to ask

At that time, Wan Ye held the sect token. In order to prevent Wan Ye from rebuilding the Swallow Heron Sect, they had prepared to cut off his retreat and chase after Wan Ye.

In the end, even though Wan Ye was seriously injured, he still fled to the sea and disappeared.

"No."

The disciple responded, "The current sect master of the Swallow Heron Sect is called Xu Ning. The rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect seems to be supported by the Harmony Prince."

"What? He received the support of the Harmony Prince?"

The two of them could maintain their composure, but after hearing that the Harmony Prince was involved, they couldn't hold back anymore.

Over the past hundred years, the strength of the two sects had improved rapidly. It could be said that they were proud of their success.

But they were still afraid.

The target of their fear was Harmony King Mansion.

They all knew very well that they were sects from State Guqing, so logically speaking, they should be led by the Harmony King Mansion.

But after connecting with Princess Mo Lan, they had essentially become members under the Promise King Mansion of State Luzhi, which would inevitably incur the dissatisfaction of Harmony King Mansion.

However, because of Princess Molan's protection, they did not suffer any substantial damage.

But even so, the two sect masters were still worried. Because of this, they wanted to make a huge contribution in the search for the Night Beast and completely move away from State Guqing to find peace.

But now, after hearing that the Harmony Prince supported the rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect, the two felt a heavy blow to their hearts.

"What is the scale of the Swallow Heron Sect?"

Liang Tingang asked.

"The strongest seems to be in the origin returnance realm, with a total population of more than two hundred."

The disciple replied.

"Mmm…"

The two relaxed slightly. This amount of strength was not strong. But because of the support of the Harmony Prince, they didn't dare to underestimate them.

"You may go down first."

Cen Yumou waved his hand at the disciple.

"Yes."

The disciple left.

"What do you think?"

Cen Yumou took the initiative to ask Liang Tingang "They came with ill intentions…"

Liang Tingang's eyes narrowed. "After being silent for a hundred years, the Harmony King Mansion suddenly made such a move. It makes people suspect that they are deliberately targeting us." "That's right…" Cen Yumou felt the same.

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"Then what do you think we should do next?"

Cen Yumou asked again.

"If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move."

Liang Tingang said, "Although the Swallow Heron Sect has been rebuilt, its strength is extremely weak, and it is no threat to us. Plus, right now, we have important things to do, so we can't be distracted."

"But about the Harmony King Mansion…"

Cen Yumou seemed to have some concerns.

"The Harmony King Mansion will definitely not attack us directly."

Liang Tingang was certain. "If the Harmony Prince wanted to take action, he wouldn't have supported the rebuilding of the Swallow Heron Sect. This is unnecessary. Moreover, if the Harmony Prince takes action, Princess Mo Lan will definitely not stand by and watch. If that happens, she will definitely protect us."

"Moreover, in a few months, we will capture the Night Beast and make a contribution, then we will move to State Luzhi. At that time, the Harmony Prince would be able to do anything to us."

"Good point."

Cen Yumou said, "In this case, let's not pay too much attention to this matter. The most important thing now is to find more Master Tamers."

"Okay."

Liang Tingang nodded.

Guanghe Canton. Shi Family Trading Company. Shi Chenghao was on duty at his company today.

Shi Chenghao was in a good mood. In the family meeting yesterday, he was praised by the family head and his status in the family had also risen.

According to the current trend, he would definitely become a clan elder after a few more years.

"Master, a guest is here."

A manager of the trading company came to see Shi Chenghao. "Just receive the guest, why are you looking for

me?'

Shi Chenghao was a little annoyed. Seeing that Shi Chenghao seemed a little impatient, the manager quickly said, "The guest said that he wanted to see Master. I said that Master is busy, and in response he directly showed his strength. His realm seems to be at the sixth stage of the dao realm, and his strength is even stronger than Canton Governor Wei."

"Dao realm sixth stage?"

When Shi Chenghao heard this, his expression turned serious. "Please bring him in."

A dao realm sixth stage core transformation realm master. With this kind of strength, if he wanted to, he could completely dominate a region.

"Understood."

He quickly walked out the door.

Soon, a man in a black shirt with short sleeves was invited in.

The black-clothed man had an ordinary appearance. His clothes were half open, and his exposed skin was covered with dense demon beast tattoos.

"You are the Head of the Shi Trading Company?"

The man in black glanced at Shi Chenghao.

"Yes, I am Shi Chenghao."

Shi Chenghao felt uncomfortable being stared at by the man in black.

Although this person looked normal, there was a fierce look in his eyes, as if he was a fierce beast locking onto its prey. "Senior, how should I address you?"

Shi Chenghao asked cautiously. "People call me Lie Ying." The man in black was expressionless.

"Lie Ying…"

Shi Chenghao thought hard and realized that he had never heard of this name before.

He didn't know if he was too inexperienced, or if this person was deliberately hiding his identity.

But on the surface, Shi Chenghao was still very polite.

"I wonder why Senior Lie Ying came to the Shi Trading Company?"

Shi Chenghao asked.

"Your trading company must have its own alchemy hall, right?" Lie Ying asked. "We do."

Shi Chenghao nodded.

The so-called alchemy hall was a branch set up by the trading company to refine medicinal pills.

In the transactions of martial arts resources, medicinal pills took up the majority, so regardless of size, all trading companies basically had their own alchemy hall.

"In that case, help me refine a batch of medicinal pills."

Lie Ying took out a folded list and handed it to Shi Chenghao.

Shi Chenghao took it, opened it, and read it.

"How is it? Can you refine it?"

Lie Ying asked.

"Senior Lie Ying, your batch of pills is quite unpopular…"

Shi Chenghao frowned slightly. "The alchemy hall under us is not too confident…"

When Lie Ying heard this, he shook his head gently, took the list from Shi Chenghao's hand, and turned around to leave.

"Senior Lie Ying, wait."

Shi Chenghao suddenly stopped Lie Ying. "Although the alchemy hall of the trading company is not confident in refining them all, I can contact another master alchemist for you."

The other master alchemist Shi Chenghao was talking about was naturally Xu Ning.

When he left the Swallow Heron Sect previously, Xu Ning had told him that if he had any highly profitable pills to refine, he could come to him.

"Oh?"

Lie Ying stood still. "Sure, it does not matter who refines it, as long as I can get the pills."

"However, Senior Lie Ying, these unpopular medicinal pills are extremely troublesome to refine, and they also require a lot of materials. Thus, the cost of refining medicinal pills is not low…"

Shi Chenghao was raising the price for Xu Ning.

"I will provide the consumables and the price can be discussed."

Lie Ying looked very generous. "How long will it take to get the pills?" "One month."

Shi Chenghao estimated and responded.

In his opinion, with Xu Ning's alchemy skills, these medicinal pills could be refined in less than ten days. A month was definitely enough time for Xu Ning.

"Too long, twenty days."

Lie Ying said.

Shi Chenghao pretended to be deep in thought and showed a conflicted expression. "Okay."

After a long time, he responded.

After hearing this, Lie Ying took out two storage rings and threw them to Shi Chenghao.

"One of these two storage rings contains the materials needed for the pills, while the other contains half of the pill refinement fee."

The stronger one was, the more precious the resources consumed.

Generally speaking, items were exchanged for other items of equal value.

Shi Chenghao took it and checked it with his dao realm power. These two storage rings already had their marks erased.

"That's enough."

Shi Chenghao looked at it and was surprised by how generous Lie Ying was.

This would definitely satisfy Xu Ning.

"Where does Senior live? After the pills are refined, I will personally deliver them."

Shi Chenghao said.

"I will come and collect it in twenty days."

After saying that, Lie Ying left without remaining for a moment more.

He did not take any receipt, nor was he afraid that Shi Chenghao would take the resources for himself.

"Strange person…"

Shi Chenghao muttered. He then left for the Swallow Heron Sect.

This was another opportunity to get close to Xu Ning.

At night.

Swallow Heron Sect

Inside a shabby pill room. Xu Ning placed the pill furnace in front of him. In his hand was the list that Lie Ying had given to Shi Chenghao.

Shi Chenghao came to the Swallow Heron Sect in the afternoon and handed this commission to Xu Ning

Seeing the abundant resources as payment, Xu Ning accepted the commission.

'According to Shi Chenghao, the client named Lie Ying is in the dao realm sixth stage core transformation realm… Logically speaking, this kind of person will definitely know a larger faction and can easily find powerful alchemists to help refine medicinal pills. But why did he specially find the Shi Trading Company…'

Xu Ning was a little confused.

Although the Shi Trading Company was influential in Guanghe Canton, it was nothing compared to a dao realm sixth stage master.

"This Lie Ying either has a sensitive identity and can't be exposed in front of big forces, or he doesn't want some big forces to know about him refining these pills…'

Xu Ning guessed.

If this was in the past, Xu Ning would most likely refuse a request from an unknown person.

Because these people might have some problems clinging to them.

But now, Xu Ning no longer cared about this problem.

'Forget about this…'

Xu Ning thought, 'After refining these pills and receiving the other half of the payment, the energy resources I need to advance to the core materialization realm will be enough…' Recently, people kept sending gifts to the sect, most of which were accepted by Xu Ning. The remaining small portion was used for the sect's expenses.

"The pills that are to be refined are all for demon beasts…'

Xu Ning noticed this problem when he first read the list.

'Some of them are helpful to demon beasts, while some can be used to deal with demon beasts.'

If it weren't for the dao realm alchemy encyclopedia left behind by the Red Sea Demon Lord, Xu Ning really wouldn't know how to refine these.

'Maybe this person named Lie Ying is a Master Tamer…'

In State Wansheng, the strength of Master Tamers could not be underestimated. A Master Tamer was a powerful team with high combat power.

After making some preparations, Xu Ning began to refine the pills.

Twenty days went by. On the appointed day, Lie Ying arrived at the Shi Trading Company alone.

The manager recognized him and led him to Shi Chenghao. "Senior Lie Ying."

Shi Chenghao stood up and greeted. "Where is it?"

Lie Ying was expressionless. He had no intention of exchanging pleasantries, so he went straight to the point.

"They are already prepared."

Shi Chenghao took out a storage ring and handed it to Lie Ying.

In fact, Xu Ning had refined all of the pills in five days without taking a break and gave them to Shi Chenghao right after.

Lie Ying took them and checked them directly.

He randomly took out a few pills.

"Hmm?"

After Lie Ying looked at the pills, his calm face actually showed a look of surprise.

'Is he shocked by the quality of the pills?'

Shi Chenghao saw the change and thought to himself.

After interacting with Xu Ning, Shi Chenghao felt that Xu Ning's alchemy skills might not be worse than Master Alchemist Leng Ran's.

Lie Ying straightaway pried apart one of the pills and checked its textures. He then completely crushed it, rubbed it a few times, and sniffed it.

'If I'm not wrong, this should be the refinement technique of the Red Sea Pill Sutra…'

Lie Ying's pupils shrank. 'This small trading company can actually be in touch with the core of the Red Sea Demon Sect?'

He pursed his lips, as if he was thinking about something.

"Who is the master alchemist that refined this pill?"

Lie Ying asked.

Shi Chenghao replied, "According to the request of the master alchemist, his identity cannot be revealed."

Xu Ning had never asked Shi Chenghao to do this, but Shi Chenghao noticed that something was wrong with Lie Ying. Thus, in order not to trouble Xu Ning, he made an excuse.

"I see…"

After hearing this, Lie Ying did not suspect anything

'It's understandable that the person from the Red Sea Demon Sect is hiding his identity…'

Afterwards, Lie Ying took out another spatial storage ring. "The rest of the payment is here."

With that, he left.

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Swallow Heron Sect

Xu Ning's villa.

Just now, Shi Chenghao asked someone to bring the other half of the payment for the medicinal pills to Xu Ning.

'And that's 4.7 million units of energy!'

After Xu Ning absorbed the resources in the spatial storage ring, his energy reserves exceeded the 4.5 million units he needed to advance to the core materialization realm.

'I can break through to the dao realm fourth stage, core materialization realm!'

Once he broke through to the core materialization realm, he would be in the mid-level of the dao realm.

Xu Ning couldn't suppress the urge to break through.

After adjusting his condition, Xu Ning clicked the "" sign next to the realm.

Consume 4.5 million units of energy to advance your realm?

Yes / No

After confirming, the elementary form of the inner core in Xu Ning's body suddenly began to rotate frantically.

Xu Ning seemed to have become the center of a low pressure environment, as the surrounding spiritual energy surged into his body.

The spiritual energy in Xu Ning's villa was quickly consumed and the surrounding spiritual energy continued to surge. He could feel the elementary form of the inner core's desire for spiritual energy. 'What's happening?' Cheng Zengtao, who was resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes.

Just now, he felt that the spiritual energy around him suddenly became extremely unstable.

All because a large amount of spiritual energy was surging towards a certain direction. "This is…!

Cheng Zengtao sensed and discovered that the direction of the energy surge was towards Xu Ning's residence.

'Could it be…'

Cheng Zengtao suddenly got up, seemingly not confident in his own thoughts.

'Could it be that Sect Master is trying to advance to the core materialization realm!?'

Cheng Zengtao quickly walked outside and rushed towards Xu Ning's villa.

The closer he got to Xu Ning's villa, the more he could feel a huge amount of spiritual energy gathering here.

'Sure enough, he is advancing to the core materialization realm!'

Cheng Zengtao was so excited that he couldn't control himself. 'Sect Master has only advanced to the origin returnance realm for less than two months, but in the blink of an eye, he is advancing to the core materialization realm! This speed of advancement, this martial arts aptitude is unheard of!'

Cheng Zengtao had heard many stories about top martial arts masters in State Wansheng, but no one had ever been as relaxed as Xu Ning when advancing.

'Elder Wan Ye truly has sharp eyes!'

At this moment, Cheng Zengtao began to respect Wan Ye who was in the Abyss North.

Elder Wan Ye could actually find such a talent in a place like the Abyss North.

"Senior Brother Cheng, what's happening?"

At this moment, Shao Xun, Tong Li, and Ou Wei also rushed over. They also noticed this change.

"Sect Master is advancing to the next stage of the dao realm!"

Cheng Zengtao said.

"I knew it…"

The three of them looked at each other and were overjoyed.

The guest elders and disciples gradually began to gather around.

Just now when they were cultivating, they suddenly felt that the spiritual energy around them had become extremely thin, which surprised them.

After talking to one another, only then did they learn that the Sect Master was breaking through. "Back off!"

Gray suddenly appeared and scolded everyone. "Don't make a sound, don't disturb my brother's advancement!"

Everyone in the Swallow Heron Sect knew that Gray was the closest demon beast companion of the Sect Master.

Not only was it in the dao realm, but its demon beast bloodline was extremely top-notch, second only to the legendary six apex demon beasts.

"Yes, everyone retreat, don't disturb the Sect Master's advancement!"

Cheng Zengtao also reacted and quickly drove away the surrounding disciples, leaving only the elders and guest elders outside Xu Ning's villa.

Xu Ning, who was immersed in his advancement, did not notice what was happening outside. 'The elementary form of my inner core is molting!

Xu Ning had already sensed that the speed in which his inner core was absorbing the spiritual energy had begun to decrease.

Soon, Xu Ning felt a sense of fullness from the elementary form of his inner core. The blue and red colors of his inner core gradually turned white.

Whoosh!

Finally, the elementary form of his inner core stopped absorbing any aura.

It suddenly trembled and turned completely white.

Afterwards, it slowly rotated in Xu Ning's body, and the invisible force it emitted strengthened Xu Ning's body and his dao realm power.

'The advancement this time is a qualitative change!'

What he felt the most was the changes in his physical body.

'With my current body, even without using the power of the dao realm, I can easily defeat an origin returnance realm master!

Xu Ning felt the vigorous vitality in his body. He knew that his body had become extremely tough and his healing ability was now extremely strong. Even if his arms and legs were broken, he did not need to take any healing pills as his wounds would automatically heal. Moreover, his internal organs had been greatly improved. He could stay under water or the swamp for a long period of time.

He could even live underwater and come up every month to breathe once. 'Moreover, my body can now store a lot of spiritual energy!'

Xu Ning felt that his current body was like a sponge with an enormous reserve, temporarily absorbing and storing the spiritual energy inside.

In State Wansheng or in the archipelago, there were places that isolated spiritual energy.

In those kinds of extreme places, only with enough spiritual energy in one's body could one deal with the difficult environment.

"This is just the physical change.'

Xu Ning felt the power of the dao realm surging in his body.

'When I activate my astral qi in the future, the quality of my astral qi will also change!' 'Not only can I transform my astral qi into various forms, but I can also construct astral qi barriers and even set up an astral qi isolation

space!'

Xu Ning moved his consciousness and went outside the room.

He stepped on the ground lightly, feeling his entire body had become extremely light. He flew up like a feather blown by the wind.

'An ability almost like flight…'

Xu Ning enjoyed the strange feeling of being in the air.

Prior to this, Xu Ning relied on flying demon beasts to be in the air, but this time, he relied on himself.

Looking down, Xu Ning saw the entire villa.

He noticed that everyone outside the villa was looking up at him. 'As long as I continue to borrow strength in the air, I can move in the air.'

Xu Ning knew that this was not a real flight.

One had to advance to the seventh stage of the dao realm to truly fly in the air.

Being able to move in midair like he was doing now was more similar to running in the air.

At this moment, a bird flew past Xu Ning.

Xu Ning raised his hand and activated his dao realm strength. He condensed a palm-shaped astral qi and grabbed the bird.

'My current astral qi can be hard and soft.'

After experiencing it, Xu Ning let go of the panicked bird in his hand.

After truly feeling the change, Xu Ning no longer borrowed the force and slowly landed on the ground.

"Congratulations Sect Master for advancing to the core materialization realm!"

Cheng Zengtao stepped forward and congratulated Xu Ning.

The elders and guest elders behind him quickly reacted.

"Congratulations Sect Master for advancing to the core materialization realm!"

Everyone looked at Xu Ning with reverence.

Even if the current Xu Ning rarely appeared in the future and did not deal with sect affairs, he would still enjoy great prestige.

He was not only the strongest warrior in the Swallow Heron Sect, but was also the spiritual pillar of the entire sect.

Facing everyone's congratulations, Xu Ning smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, everyone."

Xu Ning responded to everyone. "Let's disperse."

Cheng Zengtao looked back at the crowd and said.

After hearing Cheng Zengtao's words, the crowd didn't stay any longer. When they left, everyone walked with light steps and were in a good mood.

For them, the stronger Xu Ning was, the stronger the Swallow Heron Sect was.

The stronger the strength of the Swallow Heron Sect, the more resources they could obtain.

Especially these high level void realm guest elders of the Swallow Heron Sect. They were all independent martial artists with no background. Now that they had joined the Swallow Heron Sect, they wanted to obtain more resources to break through to the dao realm.

"The gap between me and Brother is getting bigger and bigger…"

Gray leaned over and sighed.

"Gray, you don't have to compare yourself to the Sect Master. The Sect Master's talent is rare, and he is an elite among the elites of the human race. Plus, you have the bloodline of a Void Beast. The stronger your realm is, the thicker your bloodline will be. At that time, the unique demon beast power that you will be able to display would be all the more terrifying."

Cheng Zengtao comforted.

Cheng Zengtao was now familiar with Gray.

"Brother, I'm going to cultivate."

What Gray meant by cultivation was absorbing large amounts of spiritual energy to stimulate its bloodline.

"Go ahead."

Xu Ning also smiled.

After Gray left, only Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao were left.

Only until now did the spiritual energy around Xu Ning's villa return back to being plentiful.

"Sect Master, after advancing, you…" Cheng Zengtao looked at Xu Ning and hesitated.

"After I make some more preparations, I will go and take back the old site of Swallow Heron Sect from the hands of the Wind Parasol Pavilion!" Xu Ning's words made Cheng Zengtao feel relieved.

Xu Ning had mentioned this to Cheng Zengtao before, and Cheng Zengtao had always remembered it.

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Cheng Zengtao said gratefully.

"What gratitude? I am the Sect Master of Swallow Heron Sect. I will take back our former grounds."

Xu Ning said firmly. "Sect Master, although taking back the old grounds of the sect is an important matter, there are risks attached to it. Do you want to find some assistants? I can persuade my uncle and others to help you."

Although he wanted to take back the old location of the Swallow Heron Sect, Cheng Zengtao was worried about Xu Ning's safety.

Cheng Zengtao knew that Xu Ning was the core of the Swallow Heron Sect.

"It's okay, I know my own strength."

Xu Ning said, "Moreover, I have the guest token of the Harmony King Mansion. Even if I can't defeat them, who dares to hurt me? Does the Wind Parasol Pavilion dare to oppose the Harmony King Mansion?".

This was the advantage of having a powerful backer.

"Um…"

Cheng Zengtao nodded. "By the way, I consumed a lot of sect resources for this breakthrough."

Xu Ning said.

"It's fine."

Cheng Zengtao said, "The influence of the Swallow Heron Sect has expanded, and we can start trading martial arts resources at any time. With the Cheng family, the Shi family and the guarantee of the Harmony King Mansion, we have many ways to expand our influence."

"Okay…"

Xu Ning knew that for an official sect with a sect token, martial arts resource transactions were an extremely important source of income.

Sometimes, it was even better than robbing others.

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Chapter 256 Retaking the Sect's Old Grounds

In a dark valley.

The black fog covered the sun, making it extremely quiet.

Because the black fog here contained extremely violent poisonous miasma, there was no trace of vitality under the black fog.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, Xu Ning appeared at the edge of the valley.

'What a thick poisonous fog!'

Even though he had advanced to the core materialization realm and was close to the edge of the deep valley, Xu Ning could still feel a sense of danger from the fog.

If he stayed in it for a long time, even a core materialization realm master like himself would be in mortal danger.

Xu Ning took out the Wind Smoke Gourd and activated it.

In an instant, the Wind Smoke Gourd became as tall as a person.

It floated in the air and a strong suction force formed on the inside of the Wind Smoke Gourd as it began to absorb the poisonous fog.

Whoosh!

Countless black fog surged into the Wind Smoke Gourd.

'It's almost full!'

After absorbing the poisonous fog for nearly half an hour, Xu Ning felt that the insides of the Wind Smoke Gourd was almost full.

Xu Ning's consciousness moved and shrank the Wind Smoke Gourd. He then put it away.

The black fog under the valley had diluted a lot, but it still covered the sky densely.

"The Wind Smoke Gourd has absorbed enough poisonous fog this time, enough to be used for a long time. The gray fog refined from the poisonous fog here will be more lethal. Moreover, since I have advanced to the core materialization realm, I can increase the range of the gray fog and raise the area of effect damage as well.'

Xu Ning weighed the Wind Smoke Gourd in his hand and put it away.

Xu Ning went out of the Swallow Heron Sect mainly to do two things.

One of the tasks was to replenish the Wind Smoke Gourd, and the other was to go to Chuiyun Mountain and take back the territory occupied by the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

Now that Xu Ning had advanced to the core materialization realm, he completely had the strength to challenge one of the Wind Parasol Pavilion's strongholds.

After this, Xu Ning continued to rush towards Chuiyun Mountain.

Chuiyun Mountain.

In this place, demon beasts were rampant, spirit herbs grew rapidly, and martial arts cultivation resources were abundant.

Here, many strong and courageous lone martial arts masters were willing to enter to search for martial arts resources.

However, they did not dare to go deep into Chuiyun Mountain.

It was not because there was a terrifying demon beast guarding the inside of Chuiyun Mountain, but because it was the base of the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

Ever since the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect joined forces to force the Swallow Heron Sect to disband, the two sects rapidly became stronger.

After the Wind Parasol Pavilion took over this place, they forbade anyone from approaching the depths of Chuiyun Mountain to fight over the martial arts resources here with them.

Otherwise, once they were discovered, they would be suppressed by the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

Xu Ning had arrived at the core area of Chuiyun Mountain.

He looked at it from a distance. In the center of Chuiyun Mountain, there were several mountain peaks that towered into the clouds.

The area there seemed to have been specially arranged, which must be why the spiritual energy there was much thicker.

"That is the old grounds of the Swallow Heron Sect…'

Xu Ning stood on a mountain and looked from afar.

'It's time to take it back…'

Xu Ning jumped into the air and glided towards the direction of the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

As he got closer, Xu Ning could already see the layout of the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

Caw!

Suddenly, there was a cry in the air.

Several giant green raptors spread their wings and rushed towards Xu Ning.

'High level void realm demon beast…'

Xu Ning's expression remained unchanged.

These green raptors were the sentinels of the Wind Parasol Pavilion. Once they discovered a stranger entering the core area of Chuiyun Mountain, they would send out a cry as an alarm before expelling the intruder.

The raptors rushed towards Xu Ning.

They flapped their wings, creating strong gusts of wind as they spewed out green smoke from their mouths.

There was a strong acidic smell in the smoke.

They wanted to kill Xu Ning directly.

Seeing this, Xu Ning no longer restrained his aura. He threw out a gust of astral qi, instantly killing several green raptors.

Xu Ning accelerated in the air and landed in the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

The people in the Wind Parasol Pavilion had just received the warning from the green raptors and were ready to expel the intruder.

But before they could act, everyone felt a strong aura descending on the base.

Xu Ning landed in the sect square. There were disciples from the Wind Parasol Pavilion walking around him.

But after seeing Xu Ning land on the ground, these disciples of the Wind Parasol Pavilion scattered like birds. As they fled, they shouted, "Intruder! Intruder!"

In a moment, several figures appeared and surrounded Xu Ning.

'They are all the masters of this base, probably the higher ups of the Wind Parasol Pavilion.' Xu Ning could sense the auras of the people in front of him.

One of them was in the fourth stage of the dao realm, just like Xu Ning, while the other five were in the elementary level of the dao realm, with some in the first to the third stage.

'No wonder everyone said that the strength of the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect has been greatly improved over the past hundred years. Just one of the strongholds of the Wind Parasol Pavilion has a core materialization realm master overseeing it. This kind of configuration can already be regarded as a sect with decent strength outside…'

Xu Ning thought to himself.

"Who are you? Don't you know that this is the territory of the Wind Parasol Pavilion?"

The leading man had long hair and a thick beard. His eyes were narrowed as he carefully looked at Xu Ning.

"The Wind Parasol Pavilion is an official sect with a sect token. If you break in like this, we can report it to the Imperial Court and let the Imperial Court's guards capture or even kill

you."

The leader's tone was threatening, and the inner core in his body was spinning faster as he got ready to fight.

The leading man was cautious. If it were an ordinary enemy, he would have attacked long ago.

Although the person in front of him was a core materialization realm master like him. For some reason, he felt extremely afraid. Ever since he became an elder of the Wind Parasol Pavilion and was sent here to take charge, he had never felt this sense of danger.

"Oh?"

Xu Ning sneered and waved his hand, showing the Swallow Heron Sect's sect token.

In State Wansheng, the Imperial Court turned a blind eye to sects with sect tokens competing with each other.

If they even had the protection of a big shot, they would not be held responsible.

"A sect token?"

The leading man's expression changed.

"Elder He, he might be from the Swallow Heron Sect!"

An astral qi realm master behind the leading man reminded.

Elder He also realized this. A few days ago, there was news from the headquarters of the Wind Parasol Pavilion that the Swallow Heron Sect had been rebuilt, and that they were relying on the support of the Harmony Prince, so that all disciples outside should not act rashly if they encountered people from the Swallow Heron Sect.

After hearing about this, Elder He was just surprised, but he didn't take it to heart.

They were at the base of Chuiyun Mountain. The duty of this base was to search for the resources of Chuiyun Mountain and deliver them to the sect headquarters on time. Therefore, when they had nothing to do, they rarely walked out of Chuiyun Mountain. Under these conditions, they would never encounter people from the Swallow Heron Sect.

But now, they did not go out, but the people from the Swallow Heron Sect took the initiative to come to them.

"The place I am currently at is the old grounds of the Swallow Heron Sect. Your Wind Parasol Pavilion has occupied our nest for a hundred years, so it is time to leave."

Xu Ning also expressed his identity and his intentions.

Elder He's expression changed.

'Didn't they say that the strongest person in the Swallow Heron Sect is only an origin returnance realm master? Why is this person in front of me in the core materialization realm…'

Elder He's mind was filled with all kinds of thoughts.

He felt that this person in front of him was not easy to deal with, but he would definitely not leave with hundreds of disciples and elders just because of his words.

If he retreated without a fight, the Wind Parasol Pavilion would become a complete laughing stock.

And he would definitely be punished severely by the sect.

"Your words are inappropriate. The Swallow Heron Sect was disbanded a hundred years ago, so how can you say that this is the old grounds of the sect?"

Although Elder He seemed to be refuting Xu Ning, in fact, he was already showing weakness.

Logically speaking, if someone came here alone, they should have been killed or expelled immediately. There wouldn't be any negotiation.

This was all because Xu Ning's powerful aura after advancing to the core materialization realm made Elder He feel a little afraid.

"It seems that you are unwilling to leave."

Xu Ning faced several dao realm masters with an oppressive aura. "In this case, I can only use force to drive you back to your hometown!"

Xu Ning slapped the air.

An invisible giant astral qi hand suddenly slammed down. "Get out of the way!"

Elder He didn't expect Xu Ning to be so decisive. He quickly dispersed the people around him.

A deep pit appeared on the ground.

"Fight the enemy!"

Although Elder He was extremely unwilling, he had no choice but to take action.

He didn't go to the Swallow Heron Sect to cause trouble, but the people of the Swallow Heron Sect forced him to take action.

After receiving Elder He's order, several people took out their dao weapons and prepared to face Xu Ning

Xu Ning laughed, as if he didn't care about getting surrounded.

With Xu Ning's current combat power, he could even gain the upper hand against a fifth stage dao realm master, let alone those who were far inferior to him.

"Wind Smoke Gourd!"

Xu Ning decided to end this quickly.

He activated the Wind Smoke Gourd that he had just filled, filling the air with the gray fog in a five hundred meter radius.

The poisonous miasma was activated.

"Not good! It is a secret treasure!"

Elder He realized the huge danger he was in.

Not only did he feel the poisonous miasma attacking his body, but his perception was also completely blocked.

At this point, Elder He couldn't care about the others. He just wanted to choose a direction and escape from the gray fog first. However, Xu Ning would not give him this opportunity.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In the gray fog that Elder He couldn't sense, countless astral qi fist seals came crashing down.

Elder He was already injured by the poisonous miasma, so he couldn't avoid the storm of attacks coming from all directions.

In just a few breaths, he was seriously injured.

Whoosh!

The gray fog dissipated.

Several dao realm masters, including Elder He, had already collapsed on the ground. They were all covered in wounds and were not able to resist at all.

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Chapter 257 Duan Chaofeng's Surprise

Almost effortlessly, Xu Ning easily dealt with the top combatants of the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

Afterwards, Xu Ning sealed their dao realm power and controlled them all.

Xu Ning did not kill them. As long as he controlled the dao realm masters and the disciples of this stronghold, he could negotiate with the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

Xu Ning would only let them go if they offered enough resources.

Afterwards, Xu Ning easily controlled the entire Wind Parasol Pavilion.

"The process of taking back the old grounds of the Swallow Heron Sect is easier than I thought…' After taking control of the situation, Xu Ning wrote a letter and sent it back to the temporary camp of the Swallow Heron Sect in Guanghe Canton.

Before coming here, he had asked Cheng Zengtao and the others to prepare.

Once they receive his news, they could begin moving their people.

Compared to Guanghe Canton, the environment of Chuiyun Mountains was more suitable for the growth of his disciples.

This place was rich in resources and had a suitable environment. It was very suitable for martial arts cultivation.

After sending the news to Guanghe Canton, Xu Ning also sent this news to the Harmony King Mansion.

Retaking the old grounds of the Swallow Heron Sect was a test for Xu Ning.

State Guqing.

Harmony King Mansion.

"Your Highness."

Inside the room, Zhang He and Duan Chaofeng were talking

"My subordinates just sent news that a Night Beast has appeared on an overseas archipelago. That Night Beast seems to be in the mid level dao realm, so we can try to capture it."

Zhang He said to Duan Chaofeng.

"A Night Beast has appeared? Are you sure?"

Even Duan Chaofeng was surprised when he heard about the Night Beast.

A Night Beast was one of the six apex demon beasts in State Wansheng. Even if it matured normally, it could easily reach the peak of the dao realm.

Moreover, the bloodline of these demon beasts was extremely ancient, and they all had some extremely special abilities.

However, the six apex demon beasts rarely showed up. But once they did, they would be targeted by major forces, with the intent to capture them. "I can confirm this."

Zhang He said, "Because this piece of information was obtained from the people around Princess Mo Lan. Princess Mo Lan should be currently preparing her people to go overseas to capture the Night Beast."

"Mo Lan is going to capture the Night Beast…"

After Duan Chaofeng heard this, he leaned back in his chair with a pondering look in his eyes.

"Which forces are she planning to dispatch? And when will she take action?"

Duan Chaofeng asked.

Although the Harmony King did not want to have a conflict with the Promise King, Duan Chaofeng secretly bribed some people around Princess Mo Lan.

Therefore, Duan Chaofeng knew a lot about Princess Mo Lan.

"Princess Mo Lan seems to want to use the Green Edge Sect and the Wind Parasol Pavilion as her main force, and she is also looking for a Master Tamer…"

Zhang He told Duan Chaofeng what he knew.

"Using the Green Edge Sect and the Wind Parasol Pavilion as her main force…"

Duan Chaofeng sneered. "I'm afraid they will be cannon fodder."

"Although this Night Beast is only in the mid level of the dao realm, its ability is extremely special. It has many strange methods. Even a high level dao realm master can fail miserably…"

Duan Chaofeng sneered at the two sects.

"This time, Princess Mo Lan is very concerned about capturing this Night Beast. She seems to be intending to capture this Night Beast in order to give it to the Empress. Therefore, it is very likely that she will go out to sea personally."

Zhang He reminded.

"Mo Lan this woman…"

Duan Chaofeng's expression turned cold.

Princess Mo Lan had a good relationship with the Empress, and the Empress doted on her. This was why Mo Lan was so high up in the ranks of princesses.

Because of her relationship with the Empress, even some unfavored princes and princesses were polite to her.

"Since Mo Lan wants to go out to sea personally, I have to go there as well." Duan Chaofeng immediately made the decision. He didn't know if he really wanted the Night Beast, or if he wanted to compete with Princess Mo Lan.

"Zhang He, go and arrange for people to go out to sea and find the Master Tamer."

Duan Chaofeng said, "We will leave whenever Mo Lan leaves."

"Prince…"

Zhang He did not immediately agree, instead he said, "Capturing a Night Beast is risky… Moreover, going out to the sea is dangerous. Anything can happen in the Endless Sea."

Although State Wansheng was widely regarded as the center of the martial arts world, no one could fully understand the secrets of the Endless Sea.

Duan Chaofeng frowned. He knew the risks of the Endless Sea.

"It's fine."

Duan Chaofeng said, "I will ask my father to send Dong Ji to accompany us to the sea."

Dong Ji was a guest of the Harmony King Mansion, but his status was extremely high. He usually followed the Harmony King and was personally dispatched by him. His strength was in the seventh stage of the dao realm. "Mmm…"

After hearing Duan Chaofeng's words, Zhang He paused for a moment and didn't continue to persuade him.

"Then I will go and do my work."

Zhang He said.

"Go ahead."

Duan Chaofeng gestured.

Zhang He had been with Duan Chaofeng ever since he was born, so Duan Chaofeng trusted him a lot. Almost all of the important matters were handled by Zhang He himself.

Not long after Zhang He left, another guard came in.

"Your Highness, there is news from the Swallow Heron Sect."

The guard came in and said, "Its Sect Master, Xu Ning, has reclaimed the site of the Swallow Heron Sect. He is currently arranging for the sect to relocate, and he wanted to report this to you." "Oh?"

Duan Chaofeng was taken aback.

He asked in surprise, "Is there any letter?" "There is."

The guard handed the letter written by Xu Ning to Duan Chaofeng.

Duan Chaofeng took it and read it.

Duan Chaofeng then waved his hand, gesturing for the guard to leave.

Afterwards, Duan Chaofeng got up and walked to the window with a faint smile on his face.

"I found a treasure!"

Duan Chaofeng muttered to himself.

He learned from Xu Ning's letter that Xu Ning had broken through to the core materialization realm and easily reclaimed the Swallow Heron Sect's old grounds from the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

'It's ridiculous to cross two realms in such a short time…!

Duan Chaofeng thought to himself, 'Even if there are coincidences, this kind of progress is extremely rare. If Xu Ning matures successfully, won't he easily break through to the high level of the dao realm in the future…'

'At that time, Xu Ning will be like Dong Ji to my father…'

Duan Chaofeng planned to invest heavily into Xu Ning.

'In a few days, I will personally go to Chuiyun Mountains…'

Duan Chaofeng had promised Xu Ning that once Xu Ning took back the old sect grounds, he would personally go and congratulate him and give him a big gift. 'What should I give…'

Duan Chaofeng pondered.

Wind Parasol Pavilion. "What?!"

The Pavilion Master of the Wind Parasol Pavilion, Cen Yumou, looked at the disciple who sent the message in disbelief. "You mean, the base on Chuiyun Mountain was seized by the people of the Swallow Heron Sect, and everyone is now under their control?"

Cen Yumou was flustered and exasperated.

"That is the case, Pavilion Master."

The disciple braced himself and said.

"A bunch of useless people!"

Cen Yumou was furious.

This matter would definitely soon spread throughout State Guqing, and he would become the laughing stock of everyone.

Moreover, if Princess Mo Lan heard about this, he would lose a lot of face.

"What is the specific process of them taking it back?"

Cen Yumou controlled his emotions with difficulty and asked the messenger disciple.

"No specific information was sent back."

The disciple responded. Cen Yumou's face was pale. He didn't say a word.

He waved his hand and motioned for the disciple to leave.

The disciple hesitated for a moment before saying forcefully, "Pavilion Master, the news from the Swallow Heron Sect said that if we want to let the elders, deacons, and disciples that are being controlled go, we have to pay resources in exchange for them…"

Cen Yumou clenched his fists.

After saying this, the disciple quickly left, afraid that he would continue to face Cen Yumou's anger.

"They're too much!"

Cen Yumou roared alone in the room.

After a long time, he finally forced himself to calm down.

'Did the Harmony Prince send someone?'

Cen Yumou suppressed his anger and thoughts. 'Otherwise, how could there be a strong warrior from the Swallow Heron Sect who can completely control the entire base… Someone who can do this must be at least in the fifth stage of the dao realm…'

Cen Yumou felt that his previous estimation was wrong

He felt that Harmony Prince might have been provoked by Princess Mo Lan recently, causing him to decide to take revenge on her, and his Wind Parasol Pavilion was his target.

'I have to redeem the people in the base…'

Although it was difficult to face, Cen Yumou knew very well that if he let the people in that stronghold be detained by the Swallow Heron Sect, not only would the hearts of the people in the sect be stirred, but it would also be difficult to explain to the other elders of the sect.

This time, his face was swollen from the slap, and he still had to ask the other party if the slap hurt their hand.

Cen Yumou once again felt like he was on the verge of an emotional breakdown.

He even wanted to gather the elders of the sect and ask the people of the Green Edge Sect to rush to Chuiyun Mountain and destroy the Swallow Heron Sect.

But logic told him that if he did this, he would directly challenge the authority of the Harmony Prince.

At that time, the Harmony Prince would definitely hit him hard.

Moreover, the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect were both planning to go out to sea to capture the Night Beast, which was the most important agenda right now.

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If the matter of the stronghold being seized delayed Princess Mo Lan's important matters, then they would lose the foundation of the current Wind Parasol Pavilion.

After analyzing the situation, Cen Yumou realized that he could only swallow his anger.

"Come in!"

Cen Yumou suddenly shouted.

Afterwards, a disciple came in. "Go find Elder Xu!" Cen Yumou ordered coldly.

"Understood."

The disciple moved quickly.

Cen Yumou had made a decision.

He was going to send a sect elder to negotiate the terms of the exchange.

He would think about the future after he got over this current predicament.

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Chapter 258 Gift from the Prince, Small Tree World

Two months went by.

During this period, the Swallow Heron Sect basically relocated their sect.

The elders, guest elders, and disciples in the Guanghe Canton villa had basically all moved to Chuiyun Mountain.

Only a portion of the guest elders remained in Guanghe Canton to plan the Swallow Heron Sect's martial resource trading channels in Guanghe Canton.

Relying on the Cheng family and the Shi family's trading company would not be difficult for the Swallow Heron Sect.

As long as the Swallow Heron Sect could rebuild the trading channels for martial resources, subsequent resources would be provided continuously. Moreover, during this period of time, the Wind Parasol Pavilion specially sent an elder to discuss with Xu Ning about letting their people go.

The reason why Xu Ning did not kill the Wind Parasol Pavilion's members and just detained them was firstly because he did not want to further offend Princess Mo Lan, and secondly, it was to exchange for more resources for the gradual expansion of the Swallow Heron Sect.

After some negotiation, Xu Ning obtained medicinal pills, spirit medicine, weapons, martial resource trading channels, and various other resources from the Wind Parasol Pavilion.

There were a lot of these resources, totalling up to almost 60% of the treasures that were originally in the Hidden Moon Bead.

If he could convert them all into pills, then he should have 5 million units of energy.

Xu Ning only left 30% of these resources for himself. They were all spirit medicines or pills that could be absorbed as energy.

After Xu Ning absorbed them, he obtained close to 1.6 million units of energy, which was just enough for Xu Ning to advance the Red Sea Pill Sutra to the fourth level, crossing two levels.

After reaching the fourth level of the Red Sea Pill Sutra, Xu Ning could basically refine all the medicinal pills that were effective for mid level dao realm masters.

The current Xu Ning could already attract a large number of followers just like Leng Ran by just relying on his identity as a master alchemist.

Chuiyun Mountain.

Swallow Heron Sect

"Sect Master!"

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

As Xu Ning walked in the sect, disciples, guest elders, and prospective elders greeted Xu Ning respectfully.

The scale of the Swallow Heron Sect had expanded again. There were more than six hundred people in the entire sect.

Now, there were already many talented disciples who were willing to come and learn from him. Moreover, many of the old members of the Swallow Heron Sect that Cheng Zengtao had previously summoned had become prospective elders, causing the martial arts realm of the higher ups of the Swallow Heron Sect to no longer be as stagnant as before.

Although it would take decades for the Swallow Heron Sect to return to its former state, it was only a matter of time before they returned to the right path.

Xu Ning looked at the reclaimed sect grounds and the large number of disciples of the Swallow Heron Sect.

Coming to this point, he could finally give Wan Ye an answer.

Xu Ning returned to his Sect Master Peak.

"Master…"

Xu Ning returned to the Sect Master Peak and saw his two disciples waiting for him

One of them was Cheng Xiu, the eldest disciple who had dark skin and a similar appearance to Guo Ye. The other person was more than two meters tall and had muscles all over his body. He was Shi Baoqing, the disciple who was sent to the Swallow Heron Sect by the Shi family and accepted as Xu Ning's personal disciple.

Although Shi Baoqing looked tall, he was only 16 years old and was even younger than Cheng Xiu.

He was an elite disciple of the Shi family in Guanghe Canton. When he entered the sect, he was already in the void realm second stage.

After Cheng Xiu learned that he had a true qi realm junior brother, he was under a lot of pressure, so he practiced even harder.

Because of this, coupled with Xu Ning's deliberate guidance and resources, Cheng Xiu broke through to the void realm first stage.

Although he was still not as good as Shi Baoqing, he could at least regain some face as a senior brother.

"Come, tell me about your recent martial arts state, your practice experiences, and your doubts."

Xu Ning sat on a rock on the main peak and said to the two disciples.

He was still quite concerned about these two disciples.

Every half a month, Xu Ning would see them and give them pointers on their martial arts.

"Yes!"

Cheng Xiu and Shi Baoqing listened obediently.

Afterwards, the two began to exchange pointers with Xu Ning and humbly accepted his teachings.

Soon, an hour went by.

Over the past hour, Cheng Xiu and Shi Baoqing had gained a lot from Xu Ning's guidance.

In their opinion, Xu Ning's guidance each time was more than what they had gained from cultivating in the past half month.

"After you go back, digest what I said and practice repeatedly."

After his guidance session, Xu Ning urged them.

"Yes, Master."

The two responded respectfully, then left the Sect Master Peak.

Xu Ning was the only one on his Sect Master Peak. He did not even have a single servant.

"Xu Ning!"

Not long after Cheng Xiu and Shi Baoqing left, Xu Ning suddenly heard someone call his name.

'It's Prince Duan Chaofeng…'

Xu Ning instantly realized who the owner of the voice was.

He looked up and saw Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He sitting on the back of a rainbow-colored bird. After circling around the main peak, they landed on the ground.

"Your Highness."

Xu Ning stood up and bowed.

Although Duan Chaofeng had not given him any direct benefits other than the two attribute true origins, he was able to take back the old grounds of the Swallow Heron Sect without being avenged and was even able to exchange a large amount of resources with the Wind Parasol Pavilion, This was all because of the backing from the Harmony King Mansion.

If Duan Chaofeng was not behind him, then the Wind Parasol Pavilion would definitely not be afraid of him.

"I said before that once you take back the old grounds of the Swallow Heron Sect, I will personally visit and congratulate you."

Duan Chaofeng jumped down from behind the bird and walked over with a smile. Zhang He followed closely behind.

"What I didn't expect is your efficiency to be so high. It hasn't been long since we parted ways last time, but you have already advanced to the core materialization realm. This really broadened my horizons."

Duan Chaofeng praised Xu Ning.

"It was all because of the two attribute true origins that I broke through so quickly."

Xu Ning said politely.

Duan Chaofeng laughed. He knew that Xu Ning was giving him face.

"I see that the Swallow Heron Sect has begun to take shape. In a few decades, it should be like the Swallow Heron Sect of a hundred years ago."

Duan Chaofeng stood on the main peak of the sect and looked down at the entire Swallow Heron Sect.

"That's right, I also said that I have a big gift for you if you took back the old grounds of the Swallow Heron Sect."

Duan Chaofeng looked at Xu Ning. "And now is the time for me to fulfill my promise."

Duan Chaofeng walked to the rainbow-colored bird and took out a palm-sized black seed from its feathers.

"A sect with a strong foundation must have an environment to accelerate cultivation. Only with such an environment can it continuously attract more talents."

Duan Chaofeng said, "This is the seed of the Small Tree World. After planting it, it can provide an excellent cultivation place for the Swallow Heron Sect. And when danger comes, you can also enter and hide inside it."

After that, Duan Chaofeng shot out a gust of astral qi and dug a pit in the soil nearby. He then threw the palm-sized seed into the pit, flicked his sleeves, and buried it with soil.

Finally, he condensed a ball of water in his hand and sprinkled it on the soil covering the seed.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Xu Ning saw a sprout the size of an arm breaking out of the ground and growing at a visible speed.

In just a few seconds, it had grown to a giant tree more than thirty meters tall and more than ten meters wide.

On the giant tree, there were verdant branches and leaves. Standing in the distance, one could feel the rich vitality.

"This…"

Although Xu Ning had never heard of what the Small Tree World was, he could feel a strange force inside the giant tree. "His Highness gave you a big gift. Xu Ning, go and take a look."

Zhang He, who had not spoken before, reached out his hand and gestured to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning nodded slightly and walked to the giant tree.

He reached out to touch the tree trunk.

"Hmm?"

When Xu Ning's palm touched the surface of the tree trunk, he went straight in.

'It's an internal space.'

Xu Ning stepped in without thinking.

After entering the giant tree, he saw a mass of green in front of him.

"This is…'

Xu Ning was amazed.

There were trees, flowers, rivers, lakes, and even birds and insects inside this Small Tree World.

Its area was ten times larger than the Hidden Moon Bead. Although it was not comparable to the Demon Beast Scroll, its environment was much better than the Demon Beast Scroll. 'The spiritual energy here is so dense…'

Xu Ning could sense that the concentration of spiritual energy in this Small Tree World was more than five times that of the outside world.

Moreover, the closer he got to the center, the denser the spiritual energy became.

"Small Tree World, Small Tree World … A world in the tree…"

Xu Ning was certain that this Small Tree World was an independent space that was extremely beneficial for cultivation.

"How is this Small Tree World? Are you satisfied?"

Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He also walked in.

"Thank you for the gift, Your Highness."

Xu Ning thanked him.

This Small Tree World was indeed very useful to the current Swallow Heron Sect.

With this Small Tree World, the advancement speed of the outstanding disciples of the Swallow Heron Sect would greatly increase.

Moreover, when the sect encountered danger in the future, there would be a place to hide from danger.

"You can open and close this Small Tree World at any time… When you open it, it will become a tree, and when you shrink it, it will become a seed."

Duan Chaofeng said, "After you turn it into a seed and repeatedly cleanse it with the power of the dao realm, this Small Tree World's seed will be yours to use. Whoever can come in, whoever can't come in, or whoever you want to kick out can all be controlled by you."

When Xu Ning heard this, he knew how to use this Small Tree World.

After figuring out the secrets of the Small Tree World, the three of them left the Small Tree World.

Afterwards, Duan Chaofeng turned the Small Tree World back into a seed and handed it to Xu Ning. Xu Ning took it and placed it in the Hidden Moon Bead.

This Small Tree World was an independent space, so it could not be placed in a storage ring, because the spatial stability of a storage ring was extremely poor.

However, this Small Tree World's seed could be placed in items such as the Hidden Moon Bead, the Demon Beast Scroll, or even in the stomach of Gray, who had advanced to the dao realm. This was because the spatial stability of those spaces was stronger, and it would not cause space to collapse.

However, after entering another space, the independent space could no longer be opened, making it impossible to form an independent space inside an independent space.

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Chapter 259 Sailing Arrangement, Strange Disciple

"Xu Ning, now that the Swallow Heron Sect is on the right track, you don't have to do everything yourself, right?"

Duan Chaofeng asked Xu Ning. "No, besides cultivating in peace, I usually refine some medicinal pills…"

Xu Ning obviously wouldn't tell Duan Chaofeng that he didn't need to cultivate.

"You know how to refine medicinal pills? You are a master alchemist?"

Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He looked at Xu Ning in surprise when they heard what he said.

It seemed that they didn't know much about Xu Ning

"I am indeed a master alchemist…"

Xu Ning admitted.

Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He both looked surprised.

"I truly underestimated you!"

Duan Chaofeng walked next to Xu Ning and patted his shoulder.

Zhang He didn't say anything, but when he saw Duan Chaofeng's intimate behavior towards Xu Ning, the corner of his eyes twitched.

Zhang He knew very well that this prince of his was very arrogant to the bones.

He rarely showed this current side to his subordinates.

This showed that Duan Chaofeng thought highly of Xu Ning.

'When the prince inherits the position of the Harmony King, Xu Ning will probably become an important official in the mansion…'

Zhang He thought to himself.

Just as Zhang He was thinking, Duan Chaofeng admired Xu Ning.

Otherwise, he would not have given Xu Ning such a precious gift.

It was a secret treasure after all.

"Oh yeah…"

Duan Chaofeng seemed to remember something. "We just talked about how you don't have to do everything yourself with how the sect is currently operating. In that case, you should have some free time."

"That is true."

Xu Ning responded.

He could tell that Duan Chaofeng seemed to have something to ask of him.

"In this case, come with me to the sea in a month, to an overseas island."

Duan Chaofeng said. 'Going to an overseas island in a month…'

Xu Ning didn't know Duan Chaofeng's aim, but he didn't ask. He just agreed. "Yes, Your Highness."

Duan Chaofeng smiled when he saw Xu Ning agreeing without hesitation.

"This trip is very important. We are going to capture a Night Beast."

Duan Chaofeng explained the reason to Xu Ning without hiding any details.

"Capture a Night Beast?"

Xu Ning's pupils contracted. After staying in State Wansheng for so long, he had obviously heard of a Night Beast.

One of the six apex demon beasts that could easily advance to the high level of the dao realm, or even the limit of the dao realm.

Moreover, because of their special bloodlines, the six apex demon beasts all had strange abilities that seemed to exceed martial arts.

Even Gray and Cyan were not strong enough to fight against any one of the six apex demon beasts.

"That's right."

Duan Chaofeng said, "This trip overseas will be dangerous, but you don't have to worry. I have already asked my father to transfer a dao realm seventh stage master to my side." Xu Ning's heart stirred. 'A high-level dao realm seventh stage master…'

It seemed that he was not the main force to capture the Night Beast.

The key to capture that Night Beast would definitely be that high-level master.

"I'll give you half a month to prepare."

Duan Chaofeng said, "In half a month, go to the mansion and find me. At that time, we will go out to sea together."

"Also…"

Duan Chaofeng said, "Don't you have two demon beasts with extremely high bloodlines? You can take them with you. There must be a lot of resources that are beneficial to demon beasts in places that can attract a Night Beast. If you take them with you, they might have a chance to advance."

Duan Chaofeng was concerned about Xu Ning.

In fact, with Xu Ning's true combat strength, even if he was comparable to a dao realm fifth stage, he would not be of much help at the critical moment.

The reason why Xu Ning was called along this time was because Duan Chaofeng wanted Xu Ning to show his face in the mansion.

He wanted the people in the other residences to know that Xu Ning was supported by him, so that they could be ready when he would promote Xu Ning as a trusted aide in the future.

Xu Ning finally understood Duan Chaofeng's intentions.

"Understood, Your Highness."

Xu Ning responded.

"Also…"

Duan Chaofeng said, "We have another competitor in our trip to capture the Night Beast: Mo Lan, daughter of the Promise King of State Luzhi."

"Huh? Princess Mo Lan?"

Xu Ning's eyes narrowed.

This Princess Mo Lan was the backer of the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect.

Xu Ning had always been hostile to her.

However, the difference in status between the two sides was too great.

Even when he detained the people from the Wind Parasol Pavilion, Xu Ning did not kill them, all because he did not want Princess Mo Lan to hold a grudge against him.

"She should be sending the Wind Parasol Pavilion and the Green Edge Sect as her main forces. This time, you might have a chance to face these two sects."

Duan Chaofeng observed Xu Ning's expression and noticed that his expression remained unchanged.

"Okay, that's it for today."

Duan Chaofeng waved his sleeves. "I'm going back to the mansion first. I'll see you in half a month."

After that, Duan Chaofeng and Zhang He got on the back of the rainbow-colored bird.

"Farewell, Your Highness."

Xu Ning bowed.

Afterwards, the rainbow-colored bird spread its wings and disappeared from Xu Ning's vision.

'Night beast, Princess Mo Lan, Wind Parasol Pavilion, Green Edge Sect…'

Xu Ning thought to himself, 'It seems that I will face some challenges in the future…'

While he was thinking, Cheng Zengtao came up to the main peak.

"Sect Master, was it the Harmony Prince just now?"

Cheng Zengtao asked.

When Duan Chaofeng rode the rainbow-colored bird and hovered at the main peak, Cheng Zengtao rushed to the foot of the main peak.

"That's right."

Xu Ning said, "The prince came specially to congratulate the Swallow Heron Sect on taking back our old grounds. He also gave us a secret treasure as a gift."

Cheng Zengtao was full of smiles when he heard that.

Not many sects in State Guqing had the qualifications to be personally congratulated by the Harmony Prince.

More than half a year ago, Cheng Zengtao still didn't know when the Swallow Heron Sect would be rebuilt.

And in just more than half a year later, the Harmony Prince even took the initiative to visit and congratulate them, even giving them a secret treasure as a gift. "Sect Master, what is the secret treasure given by the prince?"

Cheng Zengtao also wanted to know.

The Harmony Prince was a big shot in State Guqing, so Cheng Zengtao was extremely curious.

"The Small Tree World." Xu Ning took out the palm-sized black seed. "The Small Tree World?!"

Cheng Zengtao's eyes widened.

"You know about the Small Tree World?"

Xu Ning didn't expect Cheng Zengtao to be so knowledgeable. He obviously knew what the Small Tree World was.

"The Small Tree World is a spatial treasure. Not only can it store things, but it can also allow people to enter it. It can absorb the spiritual energy of the outside world, and the concentration of spiritual energy inside it is several times higher than the outside world. If martial artists are able to enter it, they can greatly accelerate their cultivation speed."

Cheng Zengtao knew the treasure well. "It is a treasure that every sect wants to obtain. With this Small Tree World, the disciples' cultivation speed will be greatly increased. It is said that in the Harmony King Mansion, there is a Big Tree World, which is several levels higher than a Small Tree World. Even then, it is a top-notch treasure." "You sure are knowledgeable about it…"

Xu Ning noticed Cheng Zengtao's excitement and knew that he had probably learned about the Small Tree World a long time ago.

"Since you like it so much, I will let you take care of this Small Tree World."

Xu Ning put the Small Tree World into Cheng Zengtao's hands.

"This…"

Cheng Zengtao was dazed for a moment. "Leave this Small Tree World to me?"

This was an extremely rare treasure, yet Xu Ning just handed it to Cheng Zengtao so casually

Cheng Zengtao was shocked. Xu Ning smiled. "This Small Tree World is useless in my hands. It is at most a larger storage ring. I already have the Hidden Moon Bead, so I don't need it at all."

"You, on the other hand, are responsible for handling the affairs of the sect and disciplining the disciples. This thing will be more effective in your hands. Plus, it is very beneficial for our disciples."

"Sect Master…"

Leaving such a precious treasure to him, Cheng Zengtao felt Xu Ning's trust in him. "Sect Master, don't worry, I will definitely use this Small Tree World well to help all the disciples improve their martial arts level."

Cheng Zengtao promised. "Mmm…"

Xu Ning nodded. "This Small Tree World can be used as a reward for the disciples. Only those who perform well can be allowed to enter, so don't let everyone in." The reason why Xu Ning said this was to maintain some internal competition in the Swallow Heron Sect.

Only when the disciples competed would everyone be energetic, allowing the Swallow Heron Sect to grow faster.

"Understood, Sect Master."

Cheng Zengtao responded. "By the way, Sect Master." Cheng Zengtao didn't have a stable spatial secret treasure, so he could only hold the seed in his hand. "Something interesting happened just now." Cheng Zengtao said, "Just now, a void realm martial artist came to join the sect."

"This void realm martial artist went to Guanghe Canton to be a disciple, but when he came to Guanghe Canton, he discovered that our sect had already moved. So after a long journey, he rushed to Chuiyun Mountain and applied to become a disciple."

"Oh?"

Xu Ning smiled. "This disciple is quite obsessed with our Swallow Heron Sect. If his aptitude is not too poor, and if there are not too many sect members, we can accept him as a disciple."

When Cheng Zengtao heard this, he smiled bitterly. "The guest elder responsible for accepting disciples also thought the same. But when he was about to accept him into the sect, he said that he only wanted to be the disciple of the Sect Master."

"He only wants to be my disciple?"

Xu Ning shook his head slightly. Hundreds of disciples of the Swallow Heron Sect also wanted to be Xu Ning's disciple, so Xu Ning would definitely not agree to this request.

"Yes, when the guest elder heard this, he explained to him that he should first become an inner disciple after entering the sect. But he didn't listen, so the guest elder could only refuse him."

"However, this kid refused to leave, so the guest elder went to find me. But just when I was about to go and take a look, I saw the prince's flying bird rushing to the main peak, so I didn't see him. I wonder if the kid has left yet."

Cheng Zengtao said with a strange expression.

Obviously, he also felt that this disciple was a little strange.

"Interesting…" When Xu Ning heard this, he was also interested. "Come, let's go see him together and see what kind of confidence he has to take only the Sect Master as his master."

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Chapter 260 Fang Youli, Unfriendly

Swallow Heron Sect

Under the mountain gates.

"Are you going or not? If not, I'll throw you out!"

A middle-aged guest elder looked at the young man in front of him with an impatient attitude.

"I already told you, if you want to enter the Swallow Heron Sect, you can enter as an inner disciple. And if you perform well in the future, you may be selected by an elder and become a core disciple!"

"But you want to be the direct disciple of the Sect Master! What a farce! Although you are young and are in the void realm second stage, at your current level, you are not qualified to be a core disciple of the Swallow Heron Sect!"

The middle-aged guest elder was speechless.

The young man in front of him had a strong body. He was wearing a sleeveless shirt, so the muscles on his arms were extremely obvious.

His eyes were bright, and his expression looked a little stubborn.

"I want to be a disciple of the Sect mMster!"

The young man only said this sentence.

There was a stubborn look on his face. From his words and expressions, it seemed that this person rarely communicated with others. He was being extremely stubborn, as if he had been isolated from the outside world for a long time.

"Since you insist, then don't blame me for being rude!"

The middle-aged guest elder finally lost his patience and grabbed the young man's arm.

"Hmm?"

However, when the middle-aged guest elder grabbed his arm and tried to drag him, he discovered that he was unable to make the young man move. The middle-aged guest elder gave a doubtful look.

He was in the void realm seventh stage, while the kid in front of him was obviously in the void realm second stage.

Although being the void realm did not greatly increase the strength of the physical body, the body of a common seal realm warrior was undoubtedly stronger than a true qi realm warrior.

Yet, he couldn't move him with his physical strength alone.

"Wait a second."

Just when the middle-aged guest elder was about to activate his true qi and attribute power, a voice stopped him. He turned around and saw Sect Master Xu Ning and Deputy Sect Master Cheng Zengtao behind him.

Seeing this, the middle-aged guest elder quickly stopped what he was doing and greeted Xu Ning and Cheng Zengtao. "Greetings, Sect Master and Deputy Sect Master."

"Sect Master?"

When the young man heard the middle-aged guest elder call Xu Ning sect master, his gaze that was originally filled with prejudice lit up.

"You want to be my disciple?"

Xu Ning looked at the young man with interest. Xu Ning had heard his conversation with the middle-aged guest elder.

He could also feel that this young man's train of thought was very simple.

"Yes, I want to be your disciple."

The young man strode towards Xu Ning and was about to kneel down.

But before he could kneel, Xu Ning waved his sleeve and flicked him away.

"Why do you want to be my disciple?"

Xu Ning asked.

He didn't believe that this kid came to learn from him because he had heard of his name.

He was not famous in State Guqing.

"Because my foster father said that only by becoming a disciple of the upper echelons of a sect, can one obtain more resources. And the sect master is the master of a sect, so if I become the disciple of a sect master, I can obtain the most resources."

The young man said bluntly. Xu Ning had a strange expression. This young man was quite straightforward.

The more the young man explained, the more Cheng Zengtao felt that there was something wrong with this young man's logic.

He shook his head and was about to walk forward and chase him away personally, but Xu Ning waved his hand and stopped him.

"In the path of martial arts, resources are important, but just having resources can't guarantee growth."

Xu Ning said.

As he examined the young man, Xu Ning gradually noticed that this young man had a special temperament. And this temperament had nothing to do with strength.

"As long as you give me resources, I will definitely grow quickly."

The young man's tone was reckless. "When I become an expert of the sect, I will also protect the sect. My foster father told me that a drop of water in your time of need should be repaid with a fountain."

The young man looked serious.

"Stop talking nonsense."

When the middle-aged guest elder saw this, he said, "Those who can quickly grow after obtaining martial arts resources are all geniuses. It is true that you are in the void realm second stage, but the true qi capacity in your body does not feel strong at all. It is even a little scarce. A true qi realm martial artist like you may not even be able to beat an opponent of the same realm."

"I don't use true qi against my enemies, I just use my fists."

The young man retorted. The middle-aged guest elder felt amused and wanted to ask for Xu Ning's permission to throw him out.

However, Xu Ning raised his eyebrows and took the initiative to walk to the front of the young man.

He patted the young man's shoulder and a wave of dao realm power entered his body.

"Huh?"

After Xu Ning sensed the young disciple's physical condition, he was a little surprised. 'This young man's physical body…' After his examinations, Xu Ning discovered that the reserves and quality of this young man's true qi were extremely ordinary.

But the strength of his body was extremely strong

Xu Ning could feel the surging power in his body. Xu Ning felt that he could fight against a void realm third stage martial artist and even gain the upper hand. He gave Xu Ning the feeling of a humanoid demon beast.

"What's your name?"

After sensing the abnormality of this young man, Xu Ning asked.

"Fang Youli." The young man replied. "Fang Youli…"

Xu Ning smiled. "You really live up to your name."

"My foster father gave me this name. When my foster father picked me up, I was still a baby. At that time, he said that I was as strong as a bull."

Fang Youli grinned, revealing his white teeth.

However, his expression immediately became a little depressed. "But just a few days ago, my foster father died. He said that if I can join a sect and become a core disciple, I can grasp a lot of resources and quickly grow."

"Mmm…"

Xu Ning pondered for a moment.

His strong body and foundation was indeed the strongest Xu Ning had ever seen. "Oh well."

Xu Ning said, "I can make you my personal disciple temporarily for now."

Fang Youli's eyes shone.

Cheng Zengtao and the middle-aged guest elder had a strange expression, but they didn't say anything.

"However, you can't be considered my disciple for the time being. When you really show enough talent, I will officially accept you as my disciple."

Xu Ning said, "During this period, an adequate amount of resources will be provided to you."

"Okay."

Fang Youli agreed when he heard that there were martial arts resources, but he then added, "The martial arts resources I'm talking about are spirit medicine, medicinal pills and demon beast meat, not martial arts or weapons."

"Okay."

Xu Ning was interested after seeing how confident Fang Youli was.

'Is he going to absorb a lot of energy to stimulate his body…'

Xu Ning also figured out Fang Youli's advancement path.

"Okay, you can join." Xu Ning made the final decision and said to the middle-aged guest elder, "Arrange for him to join us."

"Yes, Sect Master."

The middle-aged guest elder complied and glanced at Fang Youli.

"Foster Father, I entered a sect!"

Fang Youli smiled and said to himself

"What? Go out to sea? To capture a Night Beast?"

Cyan stared at Xu Ning in surprise.

Just now, Xu Ning called for Cyan and Gray.

He told them that he was going to take them to the sea to capture a Night Beast.

"What, you don't dare to?"

Xu Ning sneered.

Ever since Cyan advanced to the dao realm, it had become more and more arrogant.

Usually, when it walked around the Swallow Heron Sect, it liked to visit places with many disciples and hear the disciples respectfully call it Master Cyan.

"Why would I not dare to?"

Cyan rolled its eyes. "The six apex demon beasts are just rumors. I have the blood of the Blood Cyan Wolf in me, so I want to see what kind of creature this Night Beast is."

Gray glanced at Cyan with its cold eyes and didn't say anything. "Gray, are you willing to go?"

Xu Ning asked Gray.

"Of course."

Gray said, "A demon beast at the level of a Night Beast is extremely picky about its environment. It is definitely a place especially suitable for demon beasts to grow in. If we can find it, we will definitely gain a lot of benefits."

"In this case, follow me to the Harmony King Mansion in half a month, and we will go out to sea with the prince."

Xu Ning said.

Half a month went by.

Xu Ning rushed to the Harmony King Mansion with Gray and Cyan. Before leaving, Xu Ning arranged all the affairs of the sect.

This trip to capture the Night Beast would not be short. It would take at least a few months.

As he was leaving the sect, Cheng Zengtao bid farewell to Xu Ning.

He told Xu Ning that in the past half month, the disciple named Fang Youli who had just entered the sect had broken through to the void realm third stage.

He told Xu Ning that according to his observations, Fang Youli's advancement method was to use his physical body to advance his realm.

Fang Youli's physical strength had increased to the point where he could naturally break through realms.

Xu Ning had never heard of this before. If it weren't for the fact that he was in a hurry to leave, Xu Ning really wanted to stay beside Fang Youli and observe him.

Before leaving, Xu Ning asked Cheng Zengtao not to limit the amount of resources available to him. As long as he could absorb and digest the resources, he would give as much as he wanted.

Cheng Zengtao accepted the order.

At the Harmony King Mansion.

Xu Ning used the guest token given by Duan Chaofeng to enter the mansion.

Xu Ning followed the directions of the servants and came to the backyard of the mansion. The servant told him that someone would take him to see the prince soon.

As for Gray and Cyan, both of them entered the Demon Beast Scroll.

Xu Ning carried the bead formed by the Demon Beast Scroll.

"Every flower and herb in this backyard is extremely precious. Some of them are even spirit medicine that can't be found outside."

Xu Ning sighed at the deep foundation of the Harmony King Mansion.

There were already so many precious plants in just the backyard of the prince's villa.

However, Xu Ning did not walk around. He sat quietly in a pavilion, waiting for someone to come and receive him. 'Someone is here?'

Not long after, Xu Ning sensed someone approaching his direction.

Right afterwards, a cold-looking man in light armor walked in.

After seeing Xu Ning, his eyes showed a hint of hostility.

"Hmm?"

Xu Ning noticed this and became alert.

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