"Is this Drunken Red Dust? Indeed, it's fine wine, incomparable to Yunxi Wine," Han Yunxi said with a sense of satisfaction on her face, as if she had finally tasted the legendary wine.
"I must thank you for the brewing recipe you gave me back then; otherwise, even with Materials, I wouldn't have been able to brew it," Ren Pingsheng replied with a smile, seemingly recalling past events.
When he first received the recipe, he had done it casually, perhaps not expecting to actually brew this wine, at least not in the short term. If it weren't for some fortunate encounters, he wouldn't have been able to obtain Materials either; at least he couldn't get the Materials from the King-Class Monster.
"That recipe was of no use to me anyway; now I am grateful. It is precisely because I gave it to you that we can enjoy such fine wine."
"Haha, there’s plenty of this wine left; I'll save some for you. If I have the chance to brew more in the future, I'll come find you."
Just as they were talking, Qian Long walked in. Upon seeing Ren Pingsheng, he still appeared somewhat reserved. He insisted on calling Ren Pingsheng Senior, unwilling to change his address.
"Senior Ren, we have prepared a feast; please honor us with your presence."
"A feast? Let's talk about that later! First, I want to ask you, this should be the territory of the Azure Wind Sword Sect. Why did those people from the Tiger Howl Sect come here so brazenly today?" Ren Pingsheng set down his wine cup and asked with some confusion. In fact, he had been puzzled since he saw the elder from the Tiger Howl Sect, but at that time he hadn't asked directly. Now seemed like a good opportunity.
"Uh... I forgot that you are a high disciple of the Azure Wind Sword Sect. Don't you know what has happened recently?" Qian Long's expression changed as he cautiously asked.
"What has happened? I just returned to Snow State recently and haven't had a chance to catch up."
"I see. It’s like this: some time ago, for reasons unknown, rumors spread that a powerful force was targeting the Azure Wind Sword Sect, supposedly a major power. However, they didn't act openly; instead, they sent several experts to support the Tiger Howl Sect, attacking in this manner. That’s why those from the Tiger Howl Sect dared to act recklessly here in Yunxi City. Because of the Tiger Howl Sect, not only has the Azure Wind Sword Sect suffered setbacks, but even the Yunxing Sect has been affected."
"Oh? What do you mean by that? Do you know which major power it is? Could it be the Great Chu Dynasty?" Ren Pingsheng asked with a somewhat grim expression.
"The main issue is that the Tiger Howl Sect has become too greedy, planning to dominate by leveraging this power. As a result, the nearby forces have suffered. As for which force it is, we haven't heard, but it seems it's not the Great Chu Dynasty."
"Not the Great Chu Dynasty? Could it be...?" His eyes narrowed as he suddenly recalled that he had offended a certain force, namely the Evil Sect.
In the past, he had a feud with the Heavenly Evil Sect Young Master. Although he didn't kill him, the Demon Emperor used means to make him faint. Without the cultivation of an Emperor-Level Expert, he wouldn't wake up. The Evil Sect, while a third-tier force, lacked an Emperor-Level Expert to oversee it.
Considering that over a decade has passed, they likely haven't awakened yet. It shouldn't be difficult for the Evil Sect to find out his identity. Even if they thought he was dead, it was very possible they would lash out at his origin, the Azure Wind Sword Sect. If they were to take action, even the Great Chu Dynasty wouldn't dare oppose them. Moreover, his relationship with the Great Chu Dynasty wasn't great; they certainly wouldn't help the Azure Wind Sword Sect.
"Oh, so what is the current situation?" Although he felt somewhat anxious inside, he still asked calmly without any hint of panic.
"I heard that it seems they are about to take action in the last couple of days. The Tiger Howl Sect appears to be gradually encroaching, and some cities on the outskirts of the Azure Wind Sword Sect have already been targeted. If it weren't for you today, Senior, our Yunxi City would probably have been occupied by the Tiger Howl Sect," Qian Long said with some trepidation.
"Evil Sect, Tiger Howl Sect. Very well, I will deal with you this time," Ren Pingsheng said lightly after taking a sip of his drink. Although the Evil Sect had a King-Level Expert in charge, if he wished, it wouldn't be difficult for him to annihilate them. However, he still needed to confirm whether it was indeed the Evil Sect.
"Alright, there's no need for a feast. I will be leaving today; I will clear out all those from the Tiger Howl Sect nearby, so don't worry! Here are some gifts for you; until we meet again!" Not knowing the specific situation made him lose interest in staying any longer. He tossed a Spatial Bracelet to Qian Long and prepared to leave.
"Brother Ren, please be careful this time. When you have time, let's celebrate together," Han Yunxi said sincerely as she stood up.
"Sure, when I brew some good wine again, I'll invite you to drink! Yi Qingyi, let's go!" Ren Pingsheng nodded and then vanished into thin air alongside Yi Qingyi.
Qian Long respectfully bowed before cautiously examining the contents of the Spatial Bracelet. Upon seeing what was inside, his expression immediately brightened with joy. "Haha... Wanxing, our Qian Family's strength is looking promising now."
"Congratulations to the head of the family! It seems we have received divine favor this time and can avoid disaster. I never expected that boy from the Qi Refinement Stage would become so powerful now," said Wanxing with a smile. He was the strong man who helped Han Yunxi during their duel back then.
"Indeed, there are several Earth-Level techniques and martial arts here. Once this turmoil passes, you should find time to practice these techniques; then our Martial Master experts will surely have great prospects."
In recent years, the Azure Wind Sword Sect has been on the rise, with an increasing number of geniuses emerging from the sect. In the past seven or eight years alone, many talents who have left the Azure Wind Sword Sect have made a name for themselves at the Great Chu Academy.
There are even those who have become Warriors of the Warrior Realm and some who have reached the Supreme Realm. Although the Tiger Howl Sect and Yunxing Sect have also produced many talented individuals, they still fall short in comparison.
Moreover, ten years ago, several batches of talented individuals emerged, with some even becoming Zong-level Martial Artists. This has inadvertently increased the status of the Azure Wind Sword Sect within the Great Chu Dynasty, drawing attention from various forces that previously overlooked this once low-ranking sect.
The Azure Wind Sword Sect itself has developed rapidly over these years. Not only have their martial arts techniques become more diverse, but the strength of their higher-ups has also significantly improved. It is no longer a remarkable feat for a Warrior Realm martial artist to emerge from their ranks. Nowadays, there are even some Supreme Realm martial artists among their leaders.
Although they are still officially classified as a Sixth-Rank Force, their actual strength is comparable to that of a Fifth-Rank Force. However, no one seems to care about these classifications anymore; all sects are secretly increasing their power.
The growing strength of the Azure Wind Sword Sect has naturally caused dissatisfaction among the Tiger Howl Sect. In terms of strength, they used to consider themselves the strongest among the Three Factions, and although they were limited in power, they were once confident and unafraid. Now, however, they find themselves suppressed by the Azure Wind Sword Sect.
Thus, when the Evil Sect prepared to deal with the Azure Wind Sword Sect and sought their assistance, they readily agreed. They viewed this as an opportunity to rise and planned to take advantage of it to eliminate nearby forces. After all, the Evil Sect is a Third-Rank force; with their backing, they could act without concern.
As for why the Evil Sect wanted to target the Azure Wind Sword Sect, it all traces back to Ren Pingsheng. Initially, the Demon Emperor used Ren Pingsheng's body and employed certain methods that caused the Young Master of the Evil Sect to fall into a coma.
This enraged the leader of the Evil Sect; he had only one son whom he intended to cultivate as his successor. Now that his son was in such a state, despite exhausting all means and seeking help from his King Level Boundary Ancestor over these years, there had been no sign of awakening.
Although Ren Pingsheng is dead, these years have left him unable to swallow this grievance. Upon learning about Ren Pingsheng's background, he resolved to destroy the Azure Wind Sword Sect to quell his anger. To save face, he chose to secretly support the Tiger Howl Sect in dealing with them.
Currently, the Azure Wind Sword Sect is in dire straits. They have been at a disadvantage in their ongoing confrontations with the Tiger Howl Sect and have lost many personnel. Learning that support for the Tiger Howl Sect comes from the Evil Sect—a Third-Rank force—has only heightened their fear; such a force is beyond their capability to confront.
Most importantly, this situation arose suddenly. Many of their powerful geniuses were out traveling and could not be contacted in time. Even those who returned from nearby found themselves severely injured after facing several experts from Zongji Jing sent by the Evil Sect.
"Brother Chen, your cultivation is now just one step away from Zongji Jing. Truly commendable!" In one courtyard of the Azure Wind Sword Sect, three individuals were seated together discussing something.
"Kong Zhan, your strength is not inferior to mine. I didn't expect you to come back this time," Cheng Batian said with a smile. He still exuded a fierce aura, and his appearance had not changed much.
"Yes, this time I returned with you and Liu Wuyun. It's a pity that Fei Hou is nowhere to be found; otherwise, with his Zongji Jing cultivation, we should be able to resolve the crisis facing our Azure Wind Sword Sect," Kong Zhan said with some concern.
"Alas, the Evil Sect actually sent three Zong-level Martial Artists. We are simply no match for them! This time, it seems we are in grave danger," Liu Wuyun said helplessly. He also possessed Perfected Respect Level cultivation.
"I just wonder how he is doing; it has been thirteen years, hasn't it?" Cheng Batian sighed.
"Looking at it now, his disappearance back then is related to the Evil Sect. But I believe he will be fine. He will definitely return," Kong Zhan said confidently.
"Haha, people of Azure Wind Sword Sect, come out and die!" Suddenly, a burst of arrogant laughter echoed from afar. The three exchanged glances and swiftly flew toward the source of the sound.
"Lu Jinsong, so it's you," the three arrived at the square in just a few breaths. Kong Zhan saw that there were also three people on the opposing side, one of whom he recognized.
"Haha, Kong Zhan, Cheng Batian, Liu Wuyun, today you will die! Your Azure Wind Sword Sect will disappear from Tianlan Continent today," Lu Jinsong laughed without any restraint as he glanced at the disciples of Azure Wind Sword Sect rushing toward them.
"Hmph, arrogant! Let me see your strength! Take my blade!" Kong Zhan snorted coldly and moved his body, slashing out with his sword.
"You? Too weak!" With a flick of his sword, Lu Jinsong unleashed a flash of Sword Light that not only shattered Kong Zhan's blade light but also struck him directly.
"A Zong-level expert? How is that possible..." Kong Zhan spat out blood and retreated, his face filled with disbelief.
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