Great Elder Wu Xiao of the Barbarian Race

Golden Crow Grassland, Golden Crow City.

In a magnificent, golden hall, Wu Yan sat on the main seat, his gaze gloomy.

A voluptuous Purple-Skirted Woman was reporting to Wu Yan, her expression solemn.

"What? Two Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators committed violence right at the Golden Ape Tribe's doorstep, Hao Hu personally intervened, yet they still managed to escape? They're truly useless; Hao Hu has completely disgraced our Barbarian Race."

Wu Yan cursed angrily.

"Those two Nascent Soul Cultivator were no ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator. The woman was Chu Buyu from the Sun and Moon Palace; she was the disciple of the Moon Palace Master and the future successor of the Sun and Moon Palace. The man's identity was unknown; all that was known was that he was Body Cultivator and possessed a heavy Spirit Treasure. They had killed five Nascent Soul Cultivator, including two Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators, destroyed the physical bodies of two Nascent Soul Cultivator Nascent Soul Cultivator cultivators, and severely injured five others."

The Purple-Skirted Woman spoke slowly.

Bi Xin, Nascent Soul Early Stage, in charge of intelligence.

"This is no excuse for letting two Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators escape. Issue the order: offer a reward of a Spirit Treasure for their capture. If they manage to escape back to Human Race territory, our Barbarian Race will lose all face. Human Race cultivators will then be allowed to freely roam our Barbarian Race lands."

Wu Yan gave the order, his face filled with murderous intent.

The Barbarian Race has been on a downward spiral in recent years. Every time the Human Race goes to war with the Barbarian Race, the Barbarian Race have to cede territory to sue for peace. Now, two Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators have broken into the Barbarian Race territory as if it were empty. If this gets out, who will still take the Barbarian Race seriously?

"Yes, Fellow Daoist Wu."

Bi Xin accepted the order and left.

"Thinking back a million years, our Barbarian Race race almost wiped out the Human Race of the East Hua Cultivation World. Now, two Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators have intruded into our Barbarian Race territory as if they were strolling in their own backyard. It's truly shameful."

Wu Yan sighed.

"You still know what shame is? Then there's still hope for you."

A loud male voice rang out.

As soon as he finished speaking, a Golden Flame ignited and transformed into a burly young man in a golden robe.

The young man in the golden shirt was muscular, walked with a steady gait, and exuded an unfathomable aura.

"Great Elder, you're back."

Wu Yan quickly stood up, his expression respectful.

The young man in the golden robe is called Wu Xiao, currently the most powerful member of the Barbarian Race.

"Just got back. I didn't expect that my clan would become so weak after I went out. Two Human Race cultivators in the Nascent Soul Early Stage dare to wander around our territory."

"It's a deep voice, "Wu Xiao said.

"Rest assured, Great Elder, we will definitely wipe them out. I will personally lead the team."

Wu Yan quickly expressed his opinion, looking nervous.

Wu Xiao chuckled self-deprecatingly and said, "You need to personally deal with two Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators? That would only embarrass our Barbarian Race. Just send High Priest from another tribe. So, any news about the Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure?"

"There is a seal that may contain Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure, but if the treasure is taken away, the seal will loosen, and cultivators from other worlds may come."

Wu Yan said.

"Hmph, it's none of our business if cultivators from other worlds come. Without Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure, every time the Human Race launches a great war, it ends with us backing down."

Wu Xiao's face was grim.

Both the Human Race and Barbarian Race have Spirit Transformation cultivators, but Mo Wuya possesses Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure- Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure while Wu Xiao does not. As a result, the Barbarian Race dares not escalate the war and can only keep retreating.

"If we had known this would happen, our ancestors should not have joined forces with the Human Race to fight against the cultivators from another world."

Wu Xiao frowned and said.

"Great Elder, that place is still quite dangerous. I'll lead the team myself! We'll definitely bring the goods back. You can stay in Golden Crow City."

Wu Yan suggested.

Wu Xiao nodded and instructed, "Be careful on the road."

"Yes, Great Elder."

Wu Yan readily agreed.

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A vast, boundless Cyan Grassland suddenly exploded open, and two figures flew out from it. Shen Long was holding Chu Buyu Chu Buyu, whose face was pale and whose breath was weak.

The Barbarian Race Nascent Soul Cultivator formed a team to ambush them. Shen Long and Chu Buyu joined forces to fight them, but they were outnumbered and Chu Buyu was seriously injured by the enemy.

"This is Human Race territory now, they shouldn't dare to pursue us. Fairy Chu, why don't you come to our Spirit Control Sect to recuperate? What do you say?"

Shen Long asked.

Surrounded by powerful enemies, Chu Buyu never abandoned Shen Long to escape alone. She fought alongside Shen Long and overcame difficulties together.

This wasn't the first time the two had gone through thick and thin together. Years ago, they broke through the restrictions together in the Five Dragons Secret Realm to search for treasure; decades ago, they overcame difficulties together in the Spirit-Severing Sea; and now, they were fighting side by side in the heart of the Barbarian Race territory. They had a deeper understanding of each other and had developed feelings for one another.

"Then I'll take my leave."

Chu Buyu's tone was weak and feeble, sounding extremely frail.

Shen Long smiled calmly and said, "There's no trouble at all; it's what I should do."

He released the Golden-Winged Wind Peng, and carrying Chu Buyu, he walked onto the Golden-Winged Wind Peng's back.

With a gentle flap of its wings, the Golden-Winged Wind Peng soared into the sky and quickly disappeared from sight.

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The Ten Thousand Swords Mountain Range, the General Headquarters of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

On a steep mountain peak, Mo Wuya and Qi Xiao sat around Zhang Qing stone table.

"It's been many years! Fellow Daoist Qi has advanced to the Spirit Transmutation Realm. Congratulations!"

Mo Wuya offered his congratulations.

"Compared to Fellow Daoist Mo, I am far inferior. I came here this time to ask you something: can you contact your sect elders in the Spirit Realm?"

Qi Xiao asked, his expression grave.

"Yes, but under normal circumstances, we won't contact them proactively. Fellow Daoist Qi, please feel free to say whatever you wish to say."

Mo Wuya said.

"I don't mean anything by it, I just want to ask, is it possible to ascend to the Spirit Realm after cultivating to the Spirit Transmutation Mid-Stage Spirit Realm?"

Qi Xiao's gaze was fixed on Mo Wuya.

Mo Wuya nodded and said, "Theoretically, that's true. However, unexpected events may occur during the ascension process, so it's better to prepare more defensive treasures. Fellow Daoist Qi, you've just advanced to the Spirit Transmutation Realm; it's too early for you to ask these questions."

"It's not early at all. I just want to know how to proceed in the future. Given Fellow Daoist Mo's status, he shouldn't lie to me."

Qi Xiao said meaningfully.

Why would I lie to you? There's no need.

Mo Wuya chuckled lightly.

"I know Fellow Daoist Mo wouldn't lie to me. Once you reach the Spirit Transmutation Realm, it's very difficult to advance further. I plan to launch a war against the Barbarian Race. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Mo?"

Qi Xiao said.

"We just fought the Barbarian Race over a hundred years ago, and now we're going to fight again?"

Mo Wuya frowned.

Qi Xiao snorted coldly and said, "Does dealing with the Barbarian Race depend on time? We must continuously weaken Barbarian Race strength, otherwise their power will become too great and threaten our Human Race. A million years ago, the Barbarian Race almost wiped out the Human Race of the East Hua Cultivation World."

"What I'm worried about is that Barbarian Race from the Spirit Realm Lower Realm mortal realm. The possibility is very low, but it's still a possibility. Otherwise, do you think I couldn't kill Wu Xiao?"

Mo Wuya's face was full of confidence.

"I understand the principle of a cornered dog will jump over the wall, but the Barbarian Race still have eighteen major tribes. We don't need to wipe them out. We can further weaken their strength and expand our Human Race territory."

Qi Xiao said.

Mo Wuya pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright! However, this matter needs to be handled gradually and not rushed. At our stage, the main focus should be on ascension; other matters can be taken less seriously."

Qi Xiao nodded and said, "Of course. My main goal is to acquire a few Spirit Treasure and, incidentally, nurture my Corpse Refining. It won't be too excessive."

That would be best.

Mo Wuya nodded.

They discussed when to launch the war, outlined the general direction, and left the details to the younger generation for discussion.

Two hours later, Qi Xiao got up to take his leave and departed from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.