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Yu Qingmu has recently been enjoying great success. Ever since Xu Feng revived Shen Gongzi with the help of Tear Vine, he was recommended for his contributions and promoted to the position of Deputy Manager at the Jingcheng Auction branch in the Liuxiang Kingdom.
During his year as Deputy Manager, Yu Qingmu worked diligently and showcased his abilities, leveraging the connections of the Yu Family in the Liuxiang Kingdom. He successfully secured three major deals for Jingcheng Auction. The former supervisor of Liuxiang Kingdom showed no interest in developing the branch and was indifferent to the work at Jingcheng Auction. Finally, last month, senior officials at the headquarters decided to relieve him of his duties and officially appointed Yu Qingmu as the Manager of the Liuxiang branch.
Good news came in pairs; simultaneously, Yu Qingmu experienced a breakthrough in character and successfully advanced to the Golden Core stage that month, leading to significant progress in his Alchemy skills.
While preparing next month's auction plan, Yu Qingmu was interrupted by a disciple responsible for transmissions who reported, "Manager, someone has emerged from the Teleportation Array. They are not one of our cultivators, and we have not received any notice of an outsider entering. That person possesses a Flat Iron Token and claims to know you, Manager. I feared it might be a deception and came to report."
This was an internal Teleportation Array of Jingcheng Auction, used exclusively for their own personnel. If outsiders needed to use it, they would have to make prior arrangements, and the organization would be informed in advance.
In the Transmission Room, Hong Guang, accompanied by three subordinates, was confronting a Purple-Clad Youth. Hong Guang is a newly assigned guard at Jingcheng Auction, possessing strength at the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul. This level of power is dominant in the Liuxiang Kingdom, ensuring the safety of Jingcheng Auction. His three subordinates also had strength at the Late Stage of Golden Core.
When Yu Qingmu arrived at the Transmission Room, he was overjoyed to see the Purple-Clad Youth. He quickly exclaimed, "Stop! Stop! This is one of our own. He is Xu Feng, the Group Leader of Koukou Group, and a good friend of Jingcheng Auction."
The Purple-Clad Youth was indeed Xu Feng. His reputation in the Liuxiang Kingdom was soaring; however, since Hong Guang was newly assigned, he did not recognize him.
Upon hearing that it was Xu Feng, who had connections with Jingcheng Auction, Hong Guang stepped aside but displayed a hint of disdain. It was understandable; with his strength at the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul, he naturally looked down on someone like Xu Feng, who was at the Late Stage of Golden Core. Having seen much of the world, he considered that no matter how famous Xu Feng was in the Liuxiang Kingdom, he was still a frog at the bottom of a well compared to him.
With a beaming smile, Yu Qingmu welcomed Xu Feng out from the Teleportation Array, saying, "Daoist Xu, it's great to see you again! I never expected you would appear here; this truly surprises me." Since it was due to Xu Feng's performance that he gained attention from Jingcheng Auction, he regarded him as a lucky star.
Seeing how others treated him with respect, Xu Feng guessed some details and replied with a smile, "Congratulations on your advancement to Golden Core, Daoist Yu. Your strength has greatly increased." As both were Golden Core cultivators, they naturally addressed each other as Daoists.
Pointing to Hong Guang, who stood nearby, Yu Qingmu said, "This is Senior Hong, our guard at Jingcheng Auction. There was a misunderstanding earlier; please do not take offense, Daoist Xu."
However, Hong Guang remarked, "So it's you, Xu Feng. I've heard you are the number one expert in the Liuxiang Kingdom. If given a chance, I would truly like to witness your abilities." Since leaving from Wuhua Island, he had been regarded as the top combatant in the kingdom.
Xu Feng said, "Senior Hong has misunderstood. Those are just rumors from the Xian Dao, not to be taken seriously. The Liuxiang Kingdom is full of hidden talents, and there are quite a few cultivators above the Yuan Ying stage. My skills are insignificant; how could I dare to claim to be the best in Liuxiang? As for the title of the best in Liuxiang, it rightly belongs to you, Senior Hong."
Hong Guang was pleased by Xu Feng's flattery and replied, "You flatter me too much, Group Leader Xu."
Seeing the two reconcile, Yu Qingmu let out a sigh of relief. Although he was the head of Jingcheng Auction, he relied on Hong Guang for strength and naturally could not criticize him harshly.
After leaving the Transmission Room, Yu Qingmu invited Xu Feng to have tea in the living room. The tea room was the same one used by Shen Gongzi back in the day, specifically reserved for important guests, which showed how much Yu Qingmu valued Xu Feng.
The two chatted about trivial matters for a while before Xu Feng stood up to take his leave.
During their conversation, Xu Feng learned that there had been little conflict in the Liuxiang Kingdom this year. The Xian Dao had stabilized, and various sects were focusing on recuperation. The only notable events were related to the Azure Wind Antelope Qiu Wuling and Hua Wanduo, who both advanced to Yuan Ying six months ago and became the two most popular figures in Liuxiang, second only to Xu Feng.
After Hua Qian Zhi's defeat, Wuhua Island Master Hua Guinian became disheartened. Wuhua Island faced joint sanctions from various sects, further diminishing his fighting spirit. After Hua Wanduo's advancement to Yuan Ying, Hua Guinian passed on the title of Island Master to Hua Du, with Hua Wanduo assisting him in revitalizing Wuhua Island.
As a result, Hua Du became the youngest sect leader in Liuxiang Kingdom. Due to his youth, he struggled with many matters; significant decisions were made by Hua Wanduo while Hua Du focused solely on cultivation. Remarkably, within just six months, he advanced to Golden Core Mid-Stage, catching up with Cai Shujun's progress.
After leaving Jingcheng Auction, Xu Feng flew directly to New Moon Sect.
In the plaza of Wangyue Peak, Guo Manman was instructing new disciples on practicing Azure Dragon Thirteen Swords. Throughout this year, Guo Manman diligently cultivated despite being forgotten by others and successfully established a foundation, becoming an Outer Sect disciple of New Moon Sect. The sect also set aside past grievances and appointed him as an instructor at Liuyun Hall, promoting him from a mountain patroller to a mentor for new disciples.
Guo Manman’s first batch of new disciples consisted of over thirty individuals at or below Qi Refining Third Layer level who had just entered the sect. This group formed cliques and bullied the weaker ones. Watching this broke Guo Manman's heart; he remembered how he had once acted similarly, relying on Guo Xiangqian's influence to dominate Liuyun Hall without anyone daring to provoke him. He had nearly eliminated Xu Feng back then; if it weren't for Xu Feng's broad-mindedness, he would have faced death countless times.
To prevent such tragedies from happening again, after taking office as an instructor, Guo Manman implemented extensive reforms. Regardless of background, anyone who refused to heed warnings or disrupted unity by bullying weaker disciples faced severe punishments—thirty lashes at minimum or expulsion from the sect at worst. Guo Manman also established eight rules that ensured discipline among the new generation of disciples.
The sect had given high praise and support for Guo Manman’s actions, and even Qiu Wuling personally met with him.
“Senior Brother Guo, there is a senior who wishes to visit the Sect Leader, but today is not a day for meetings. I told him to come back another time,” a new disciple reported to Guo Manman. The new rule of the New Moon Sect stated that meetings were only held on specific days. “However, this senior intends to return to Bailu Mountain, and if the Sect Leader does not see him, he wishes to meet Elder Qiu.”
“Oh? Who is he?”
The new disciple replied, “His name is Xu Feng.”
“…”
When Guo Manman approached, Elder Shi Gongfang was already standing with Xu Feng, chatting amiably as they walked past. Upon seeing Guo Manman approach, Xu Feng surprisingly nodded at him.
“Xu… Senior…” Guo Manman felt a lump in his throat and could not speak. In their youth, driven by pride and competitiveness, he had forced Xu Feng to leave for the Beast Wasteland. Now, Xu Feng had risen to become a supreme leader of a sect and no longer held any grudges against him.
Shi Gongfang had just returned from outside and happened to run into Xu Feng. He was overjoyed; it was common knowledge among the upper echelons of the New Moon Sect that Xu Feng had gone to Zheguo to find Cai Shujun, and as an elder, he naturally had the right to know. However, when Xu Feng arrived at Wangyue Peak, he was stopped by a new disciple who told him to come back another day. Shi Gongfang nearly wanted to strangle that disciple on the spot—how dare they make the top expert of Liuxiang wait? Were they looking for trouble?
Shi Gongfang led Xu Feng confidently into the inner hall of the New Moon Sect. The nearby disciples chattered away, unaware of his significance until an older disciple passing by recognized Xu Feng.
“Ah, isn’t that Xu Feng, the Group Leader? Wow, how did he come here? I haven’t seen him in over a year.”
“Is a year a long time?”
“Long? Of course it is! It feels like I haven’t seen him in ten years.”
"Is he really the number one expert in Liuxiang? How can he be so young, just like me?"
"I heard he used to be a disciple of our New Moon Sect. I want to establish my own sect like him and become a master of a generation..."
"Get lost, hurry up and sweep the floor instead of slacking off here."
Xu Feng's arrival immediately caused a stir among the disciples.
With the decline of Wuhua Island, the old New Moon Sect has subtly become the number one sect in Liuxiang. Chu Wushang, being shrewd, does not dare to claim the top position to avoid following in Wuhua Island's footsteps. After Xu Feng's Koukou Group emerged, their relationship with New Moon Sect became exceptionally good, and the old and new sects are regarded as the two most powerful factions in Liuxiang Kingdom.
Hearing the commotion, Chu Wushang quickly arrived at the reception hall. Their eyes met, and while Chu Wushang felt joy, there was also a hint of melancholy. After two years, this Xu Feng, who was originally supposed to be a disciple of New Moon Sect, had become a leader of his own faction, standing on equal footing with him and possessing great strength, claiming to be the number one expert in Liuxiang Kingdom. How wonderful it would have been if he were still under his command.
"Chu Zhangmen, long time no see."
"Xu Group Leader, congratulations on your progress."
Xu Feng's mastery of Five Elements Mastery naturally exuded an aura that made Chu Wushang feel inferior.
After some pleasantries, Xu Feng got to the point. "Chu Zhangmen, I have traveled far to Zheguo and have gathered information about Cai Shijie..."
"Xu Feng, have you found Shu Jun?" A figure appeared at the door, dressed in a white dress with a delicate face—it was Qiu Wuling.
"Greetings, Elder Qiu. Congratulations on achieving Yuan Ying." Xu Feng hurriedly paid his respects. Qiu Wuling had saved him before and was an old acquaintance of Jin Liaoyuan; Xu Feng had long regarded her as a mentor.
Qiu Wuling had just advanced to the Yuan Ying stage, and her strength had multiplied several times. The exceptional Qiu Wuling could now rival Qiu Shisan. As the saying goes, "Accumulation leads to eruption." Qiu Wuling had immersed herself in martial arts for hundreds of years, gaining early fame, and had finally taken this crucial step to become a new pillar of the New Moon Sect.
Qiu Wuling's eyes sparkled as she scanned Xu Feng and praised, "You are at the Fire and Earth level, and you have already reached the Great Achievement stage of the Golden Core. Your advancement to Yuan Ying is just around the corner. I must congratulate you."
Xu Feng's public strength in Liuxiang Kingdom was at the Fire and Earth level, with only A Qi, the "Birdman," knowing his true capabilities. Achieving the Late Stage of Golden Core was unprecedented in Liuxiang Kingdom.
In the reception hall, besides Chu Wushang and Qiu Wuling, there were several other elders in charge. These individuals were aware that Xu Feng had gone to Zheguo to find Cai Shujun, who was the talent and hope of the New Moon Sect.
Xu Feng said, "Chu Zhangmen, Elder Qiu, I have seen Cai Shijie. She is doing well and has already advanced to the Golden Core Mid-Stage."
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They had initially feared that Cai Shujun had been captured by Hua Qian Zhi and would face dire consequences. Unexpectedly, she had turned misfortune into fortune and advanced to the Golden Core Mid-Stage. This progress was comparable to that of Hua Du, who was being fully cultivated by Wuhua Island.
Without the anomaly that was Xu Feng, the new generation of Liuxiang Kingdom would see a fierce competition between Cai Shujun and Hua Du.
Qiu Wuling did not show much surprise; she understood Cai Shujun too well. Her reaching the Golden Core Mid-Stage was well within her expectations. Qiu Wuling asked with concern, "Why hasn't she returned?"
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