At the Soul Refining Sect, Zhang Yu instructed Qing Mu to handle the sale of disciple slots.
He himself had full control over the Soul Refining Sect's finances, and a massive amount of Spirit Stone flowed into his pockets like rivers flowing into the sea.
This matter caused quite a stir within the Soul Refining Sect, but under the strong suppression of Xia Hongjue and Zhou Wentao, no one dared to utter a single word.
Zhang Yu paid no attention to this; he was focused on refining the 108 Peaks Formation Disk.
Once successful, one can carry the Grand Formation with them, and go anywhere in the world.
At this moment, the Heavenly Immortal leaders of the five major sects— Crimson Flame Sect Cold Soul Gate Sect, Heavenly Saber Gate, Ten Thousand Poisons Cult, and Ghost Spirit Gate —have arrived at the Soul Refining Sect's mountain gate.
The five people were quite polite, following the proper procedures, presenting their visiting cards, and were led by the disciples to the main Great Hall on the Main Peak.
Upon entering the hall, the five people's eyes immediately locked onto Zhou Wentao, who was in the main seat, as well as Xia Hongjue, who was in the first seat on the left, and Zhang Lingyun was in the first seat on the right.
"Heavenly Immortal... early stage?"
All five frowned, feeling the vast and overwhelming aura of celestial Heavenly Immortal emanating from Zhou Wentao and his companions, and were deeply shocked.
The rumors were indeed true!
The Soul Refining Sect truly offers Heaven-Defying Opportunity that can help people One Step Ascension!
However, there were two more Heavenly Immortal beings than they had expected.
But this did not cause the five people much concern.
Three Early Heavenly Immortal are still insignificant in the face of this alliance of five Mid Heavenly Immortal.
If it's said that helping people break through to the Celestial Heavenly Immortal Tiantian would require an astonishing amount of Spirit Stone.
The entire Soul Refining Sect emptied its coffers and could barely scrape together two spots.
Fortunately, Zhou Wentao and Xia Hongjue were already at the peak of True Immortal, with profound foundations, which greatly reduced the amount of Spirit Stone needed to help them break through, thus creating an extra spot.
Some members of the Soul Refining Sect wanted to compete for the extra spots, but ultimately no one spoke up.
Everyone knew that with Zhang Lingyun involved, the spot wouldn't go to them.
"Esteemed Senior, what brings you to our Soul Refining Sect today?"
As the Sect Master, Zhou Wentao took the initiative to speak, his tone calm, but his heart was already pounding.
He naturally guessed their purpose, but the formalities still had to be followed.
"Sect Master Zhou, you're too kind."
The Crimson Flame Sect Master, dressed in purple robes, stroked his beard and chuckled lightly, his expression calm. He didn't directly mention the fortuitous opportunity, but instead spoke of the situation in the Earth Province:
"The world is in chaos now. The Holy Dragon Dynasty has launched military campaigns in all directions and has already Earth Province. The people of the entire Earth Province are filled with fear."
A few old folks like us, relying on our seniority, took the lead in forming an alliance, intending to unite all parties to fight against the Holy Dragon.
I've come today specifically to invite the Soul Refining Sect to join the alliance.
"I wonder what the terms of this alliance are?"
Zhou Wentao asked.
"Stop talking so much nonsense!"
The old woman in black robes, the Ten Thousand Poisons Cult, spoke in a sinister tone, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes:
"Originally, the Soul Refining Sect was not qualified to join the alliance."
However, I recently heard that someone from your group has broken through to the Heavenly Immortal, which is why I made an exception and invited you."
That's true.
If it weren't for the "Tiantian" matter, even if the Soul Refining Sect produced Heavenly Immortal, they wouldn't be worthy of the attention of these five big shots.
Xia Hongjue continued, his tone neither humble nor arrogant:
"It's best to make things clear beforehand to avoid any friction or misunderstandings later."
The white-haired old man, the leader of the Ghost Spirit Gate, stroked his beard and laughed:
"There's no set procedure; it's simply about working together, helping each other, and sharing resources."
How exactly does resource sharing work?
Zhou Wentao knew the real action was about to begin; the arrival of these five Heavenly Immortal was no joke.
Seeing that Zhou Wentao was being tactless, the Crimson Flame Sect Master, too lazy to beat around the bush any longer, spoke directly:
"I've heard that the Soul Refining Sect has obtained a Heavenly Immortal- Heaven-Defying Opportunity."
"Now that we have joined the alliance, the Soul Refining Sect must share this fortuitous opportunity and entrust it to the joint management of the five sects."
So that's what it was all about!
Zhou Wentao and Xia Hongjue felt a chill run down their spines, a serious look flashing in their eyes.
"May I ask—"
Zhang Lingyun, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, her voice icy and filled with undisguised sarcasm:
"If my Soul Refining Sect joins the alliance, may my disciples use the Crimson Flame Sect's 'Earth Core Heart Refining Valley'?"
Is the Ghost Spirit Gate's 'Soul Condensing Tower' open to our sect?
"And what about the core Secret Realm and sect- Cultivation Method of several sects? Could they also be shared?"
"..."
The five men's expressions changed simultaneously, and a hint of anger flashed in their eyes.
"How dare you! My Crimson Flame Sect's 'Earth Core Heart Refining Valley' is the sect's Supreme Secret Realm. How dare your Soul Refining Sect disciples use it?"
"Wishful thinking! The Soul Condensing Tower is the Foundation of the Sect our Ghost Spirit Gate; how could it be open to outsiders?"
"Young man, you are far too arrogant and ignorant."
The five men angrily rebuked him, their eyes filled with disdain and mockery.
"Hahaha--I see!"
Zhang Lingyun laughed in extreme anger:
"So the shared resources you Senior mentioned are what you mean by handing over our Soul Refining Sect's Heaven-Defying Opportunity for you to divide and monopolize!"
"And what you call 'core resources' and 'the Foundation of the Sect' are the forbidden property of my Soul Refining Sect, which we cannot touch or even budge on!"
What a wonderful example of working together and helping each other!
What a great idea to call 'resource sharing'!
"Are you treating my Soul Refining Sect like a three-year-old child, or are you just making a fool of us?"
Her body surged with Blood Light, her voice icy and piercing, each word like a knife:
Want fortuitous opportunity?
Can!"
"Trade your Secret Realm, Cultivation Method, and resources in exchange!"
"Not a single Spirit Stone less, not a single drop of blood less—get the hell out of here!"
"..."
The entire hall fell silent.
The five Heavenly Immortal were all shocked by Zhang Lingyun's merciless and blunt rebuke, their faces turning ashen and their eyes blazing with murderous intent!
How dare a mere Early Heavenly Immortal be so arrogant?
"Good! Good! Good!"
The Crimson Flame Sect Master uttered three "good"s in succession, his eyes blazing with fury, his voice as cold as ice.
"Since the Soul Refining Sect is so ungrateful, then don't blame us for using force!"
"Today, this fortuitous opportunity —you have to seize it whether you want to or not!"
"Otherwise--"
He took a step forward, and the overwhelming pressure of Mid Heavenly Immortal pressed down on Zhang Lingyun like a collapsing mountain.
"Soul Refining Sect, leave no one alive!"
At the same time, the other four Heavenly Immortal — Cold Soul Patriarch, Heavenly Saber Gate Master Tiandao, Ten Thousand Poisons Cult, and Ghost Spirit Gate —also stopped concealing their presence, and their auras suddenly erupted!
The terrifying pressure from the five mid-stage experts was like five towering divine mountains, pressing down simultaneously and causing the air in the entire Great Hall to distort and explode!
Although Zhang Lingyun, Zhou Wentao, and Xia Hongjue were already at the Early Heavenly Immortal, under such pressure, their auras churned, their faces turned pale, and they retreated several steps.
The difference is too big!
With the five of them working together, they could crush the three of them completely in an instant!
"Hahaha!
Zhou Wentao, it's not too late to regret it now!
The Crimson Flame Sect Master laughed wildly, his eyes filled with cruelty.
"Hand over the fortuitous opportunity, kneel down and submit, and I might spare your Soul Refining Sect's —dog's life!"
"..."
Zhou Wentao gritted his teeth, a resolute glint in his eyes, and was about to speak—
"What a perfect example of leaving no one alive!"
A calm, indifferent voice, yet carrying a chilling edge, suddenly rang out in the Great Hall.
"I'd like to see who dares to speak so arrogantly!"
"..."
As soon as the words were spoken, a figure in Red Dress appeared silently in the center of the Great Hall, like a ghost.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, as if the five Heavenly Immortal pressures that could crush mountains and rivers were nothing more than a gentle breeze, not even lifting a corner of his clothes.
It was Zhang Yu!