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Mo Yexue asked, "Ji Yin, do you have any plans to re-establish the Asura Sect?"
"Re-establish the Asura Sect?" Song Wen frowned slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face.
In the Chaotic Sea, Song Wen held dominion over the Wu Ji Sect and was not lacking in cultivation resources. However, no one ever complained about having too many Spirit Stones and treasures.
Yet re-establishing the Asura Sect would require a vast number of personnel, and he currently had no suitable candidates at his disposal.
"I'll consider this matter further and give you both an answer in due time," Song Wen replied.
Mo Yexue said, "Ji Yin, the cultivation resources required by Nascent Soul cultivators are immense. You and I can't handle everything ourselves. Establishing a sect is the best course of action."
Lan Chen's expression darkened. "Yexue, Ji Yin has his own reasons for not wanting to establish a sect. Why are you so insistent? Besides, he's a friend to both of us, and he even helped our two sects eliminate the Profound Yin Sect, a major threat. How could I let him lack cultivation resources? In the future, the He Huan Sect will provide him with everything he needs for his cultivation."
Mo Yexue tilted her head slightly, her gaze darting between Song Wen and Lan Chen, her eyes filled with curiosity and scrutiny.
Feeling Mo Yexue's gaze, Lan Chen glared back fiercely.
Mo Yexue smiled faintly, her playful expression fading as she spoke seriously.
"Lan Chen, Hao Kong and Tong Hua are sheltering in your Bliss City with a band of defeated remnants. What do you plan to do with them?"
Though framed as a question, her words carried a hint of killing intent. It was clear she intended to eliminate all remaining members of the Nine Palaces Sect to prevent them from competing for the territory left vacant by the Profound Yin Sect.
Lan Chen had initially taken in the Nine Palaces Sect's remnants out of necessity. After all, Hao Kong and Tong Hua were Nascent Soul cultivators who could aid the He Huan Sect and the Profound Heaven Sword Sect in fending off the combined attacks of the Profound Yin Sect and the Beastmaster Sect. Now that the threat from those two sects had been eliminated, Hao Kong and his followers had lost their value.
Lan Chen shook her head slightly.
"Killing Hao Kong and the others isn't the best approach. The territories of the Three Great Demonic Sects border the Demon Race's lands along the foothills of the Tuocang Mountains. Among them, the Crimson Blood Sect's territory extends deepest into the mountains. We could cede the most remote part of the Crimson Blood Sect's land to the Nine Palaces Sect. That way, someone will be stationed there to guard our borders and monitor the Demon Race."
Mo Yexue said, "That's an excellent plan."
As they spoke, the three arrived at the Profound Yin Cave.
Yan Yuyan was waiting there. Seeing them approach, she immediately stepped forward to greet them.
The four then joined forces to eliminate all the cultivators within the Profound Yin Cave and plunder all the treasures of the Profound Yin Sect.
Afterward came the division of spoils.
Everyone present received a share, and Yan Yuyan also benefited greatly.
Notably, the Yin Soul Banner of the Profound Yin Sect fell into Song Wen's hands.
Song Wen had no desire for the Ghost Dao Mystic Treasure itself. Given his cultivation technique, even if he were to refine it, he wouldn't be able to unleash much of its power.
What truly captivated him was the green flame sealed within the Yin Soul Banner.
This flame, known as the Ghost Slaughter Azure Flame, was one of the world's top-tier Yin-attribute spiritual fires, perfectly suited for a demonic path cultivator like him.
Three days later.
The four cultivators parted ways.
Mo Yexue and Yan Yuyan returned to the Profound Heaven Sword Sect.
Song Wen and Lan Chen headed back to Bliss City.
As soon as they entered the city, Lan Chen ascended to the center of Bliss City and unleashed her full cultivation aura without restraint.
Instantly, a powerful pressure enveloped the entire Ji Yin City.
All the cultivators within the city looked up at the ethereal Lan Chen floating in the sky.
"Do not panic, everyone. I am Ancestor Lan Chen of the He Huan Sect. Today, I have a great matter to announce."
"The Profound Yin Sect has been harming the world by raising Gold-Eating Ants with living humans and cultivating Ghost Dao secret arts with human souls, which is forbidden by the Heavenly Dao. Three days ago, I joined forces with Mo Yexue of the Profound Heaven Sword Sect and Ji Yin, the former Sect Leader of the Asura Sect, to eradicate the Profound Yin Sect. Gui Ni, Xue Mei, and Hong Li, three Nascent Soul cultivators of the Profound Yin Sect, were all slain. From this day forward, you need no longer fear attacks from the Profound Yin Sect."
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in thunderous cheers.
"Ancestor Lan Chen is peerlessly valiant! She saved the world from disaster, her merit reaching the heavens. She will surely ascend to the Upper Realm and achieve eternal life!" This was a disciple of the He Huan Sect praising her.
"Senior Lan Chen is both wise and courageous, her divine might unparalleled throughout the ages!" This was a Foundation Establishment Stage rogue cultivator flattering her.
"Fellow Daoist Lan Chen, you have slain demons and eradicated evil, bringing blessings to all!" Hao Kong declared.
He flew through the air to stand before Lan Chen and Song Wen.
"Ji Yin, it truly is you!" Hao Kong exclaimed.
Song Wen smiled and replied, "Fellow Daoist Hao Kong, it's been many years. How have you been?"
"Alas!" Hao Kong sighed, his face etched with bitterness. "The Nine Palaces Sect, with its ten-thousand-year legacy, has met its end in my hands. I have failed my sect's ancestors."
His tone abruptly shifted, and he spoke with heartfelt gratitude.
"Fortunately, you two and Fellow Daoist Mo Yexue intervened to eradicate the Profound Yin Sect, slaying Gui Ni, Xue Mei, and others. This has avenged the Nine Palaces Sect's blood debt. I will forever be indebted to you for this great kindness, never daring to forget it. In the future, if you ever need my assistance, I will gladly plunge into fire and water without hesitation."
With that, he bowed deeply to Song Wen and Lan Chen, performing two full prostrations. He continued, "If the Nine Palaces Sect can be reestablished, we will forever befriend the He Huan Sect and the Profound Heaven Sword Sect, never turning against them..."
Song Wen and Lan Chen watched Hao Kong's performance in silence.
His display of gratitude and flattery was merely a ploy to reclaim the Nine Palaces Sect's former territory and rebuild his sect.
After Hao Kong had spoken for half an hour without receiving a response, a sheepish smile crept across his face.
"Fellow Daoist Lan Chen, thank you for your sect's care and protection over these years. It's thanks to your kindness that I and my disciples have survived and found refuge. Now that the Profound Yin Sect has been eradicated, we will no longer trouble you. We will return to Anzhou City to reestablish the Nine Palaces Sect."
Lan Chen said, "Fellow Daoist Hao Kong, there's no need to rush. Within your sect's original territory, remnants of the Profound Yin Sect still remain. The Profound Yin Sect's members are notoriously brutal, killing and stealing souls, committing every evil imaginable. If your sect were to reestablish itself there, you would undoubtedly be plagued by their harassment and find no peace."
Hao Kong's heart sank at these words.
The three Nascent Soul cultivators of the Profound Yin Sect had already been slain.
How could mere remnants of the Profound Yin Sect, who should be cowering with their tails between their legs, dare to provoke his Nine Palaces Sect?
Lan Chen's words clearly concealed a hidden motive.
Just then, Lan Chen spoke again.
"In my opinion, Hunyi Lake, formerly the territory of the Blood Slaughter Gate, boasts abundant Spiritual Qi, numerous spirit roots, and Spirit Grass, making it far more suitable for establishing a sect. What do you think, Fellow Daoist?"
Hao Kong immediately understood. Lan Chen was trying to send him to the most remote corner of the land, to live as neighbors with the Demon Race.
Though he was reluctant, he was powerless to refuse.
"Fellow Daoist Lan Chen's vision is truly remarkable. Hunyi Lake is indeed a treasure trove for establishing a sect."
Lan Chen smiled and nodded.
"Establishing a sect is no overnight task; it requires careful planning. You and your disciples may continue to reside temporarily in Bliss City while you make the necessary preparations. Once everything is in order, you can then proceed to Hunyi Lake."
Hao Kong replied, "Thank you for your generous assistance, Fellow Daoist Lan Chen."
(End of the Chapter)
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