Contacting Shen Qingyue and Liu Yiyi, Invitations from the Golden Sun Sect and Mystic Ice Sect

"Master, rest assured, Linglong will definitely consolidate it well."

She sat up from Wang Mengde's embrace, put on her robe, slipped on her shoes, and left her boudoir.

Wang Mengde stood up, straightened his robes, and walked into the quiet room.

He sat down at the table, took out the Talisman Paper, Talisman Brush, and Talisman Ink from his Storage Bag, and arranged them one by one.

He picked up the Talisman Brush, dipped it in Talisman Ink, channeled his True Essence, and placed the tip of the brush onto the Talisman Paper.

True Essence flowed along the tip of the brush and quietly into the Talisman Paper.

Unable to withstand the terrifying True Essence, the Talisman Paper exploded, turning into a fireball.

Wang Mengde remained expressionless, flicked his finger lightly, and spiritual energy surged from his fingertip, shattering the fireball and cleaning up the ashes on the table.

True Essence is a higher level of power than spiritual power, but its essence is simply spiritual power condensed more than ten times.

It was to be expected that a Qi Refinement Realm Talisman Paper could not withstand the True Essence of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Wang Mengde pondered for a moment, then took out another Talisman Paper, spread it out, picked up Talisman Brush, dipped it in Talisman Ink, and this time mobilized an extremely weak trace of True Essence to begin drawing Talisman.

The moment the pen tip touched the Talisman Paper Talisman Paper, a wisp of True Essence surged into it, Talisman Paper to tremble slightly and fine cracks to appear on its surface.

He quickly steadied his brushstrokes and controlled the output of his True Essence, but the Talisman Paper still couldn't withstand it and exploded with a bang, failing once again.

There's still too much True Essence.

The third attempt failed.

The fourth attempt failed.

The fifth time, Wang Mengde pushed the output of his True Essence to its limit, mobilizing an extremely weak wisp of True Essence.

The tip of the pen landed on the Talisman Paper, and a True Essence slowly flowed into the Talisman Paper. The Talisman Paper trembled slightly, but did not explode.

He steadied himself, and with a gentle turn of his wrist, he sketched out intricate spiritual patterns on the Talisman Paper with flowing strokes.

One after another, spiritual patterns appeared, each one perfectly precise, uniform in thickness and depth, with no discrepancies in the spacing between them.

As the final stroke was made, the Spirit Shield Talisman shone with golden light, and Talisman Runes lit up one after another, their golden light flowing and echoing each other.

Drawing successful.

Wang Mengde picked up the Spirit Shield Talisman and carefully sensed it.

Even Spirit Shield Talisman drawn from just a tiny wisp of True Essence is more powerful than one drawn at the Peak Qi Refinement.

He estimated that its power had increased by at least 10%.

Next, Wang Mengde drew one Spirit Shield Talisman after another.

He drew faster and faster, with increasingly silky smooth lines.

His control over True Essence became more and more precise, and the drawing of Talisman Runes became more and more fluid. Every stroke was just right, and every turn was smooth and natural. The Spirit Brush seemed to have come to life in his hands, with every turn and every arc being just right.

After drawing a full four hundred and twenty Spirit Shield Talisman in one go, Wang Mengde's head was throbbing, his brow was throbbing, and his temples were throbbing.

He put down the Talisman Brush, rubbed his temples, and closed his eyes to rest for a while.

My Divine Sense has been greatly depleted and needs time to recover.

Wang Mengde leaned back in his chair, silently calculating in his mind.

The Spirit Shield Talisman I'm drawing now is more powerful than before, and I estimate it can sell for sixty Spirit Stone each.

The cost is still sixteen Spirit Stone, which means you can earn forty-four Spirit Stone with just one copy.

Four hundred and twenty copies a day, netting over eighteen thousand Spirit Stone.

Wang Mengde's breathing even paused slightly.

The speed at which they make money is absolutely astonishing.

Even cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage generally do not possess such a terrifying ability to earn Spirit Stone.

He suppressed his excitement and took out a stack of Second-Rank Beginner Voice Transmission Talisman from his Storage Bag.

This is Second-Rank Voice Transmission Talisman used to communicate with Liu Yiyi and Shen Qingyue.

Two and a half years ago, he asked True Person Azure Fall to copy the nine Pill Formula he obtained from Alchemist Xuan Yun and the Extreme Yin Body-Tempering Technique three times.

He then True Person Azure Fall to give Shen Qingyue, Lin Xiaowan, and Liu Yiyi fifty Second-Rank Beginner Voice Transmission Talisman, Pill Formula Jade Slip containing Jade Slip slips containing the Extreme Yin Body-Tempering Technique, as well as his detailed copy of alchemy experience and some Cultivation Resources.

For the next two and a half years, they would contact each other every six months.

Liu Yiyi switched to cultivating the Earth-rank Cultivation Method provided by her father.

Lin Xiaowan began practicing the Extreme Yin Body-Tempering Technique.

Liu Yuanming also gave Shen Qingyue a low-level Cultivation Method, but that idiot Qingyue refused to switch to it.

However, Qingyue's talent for alchemy is quite remarkable.

Half a year ago, he became a second-grade initial-level Alchemist and was accepted as a personal disciple by Master Danyangzi, a third-grade Alchemist with Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivation in the inner Evergreen Sect.

It has been half a year since I last contacted Shen Qingyue.

Wang Mengde took a deep breath, picked up a Voice Transmission Talisman, gathered spiritual power at his fingertips, and entered the text on the talisman. "Qingyue, I have already Foundation Establishment. How have you been these past six months?"

The Talisman transformed into countless specks of light and dissipated into the air.

A moment later, another Talisman in his arms began to heat up.

Wang Mengde took out the Talisman, infused it with spiritual power, and a line of small characters appeared before his eyes. "Mengde, you really Foundation Establishment? That's great! I knew you could Foundation Establishment, you're really amazing!"

I've already Peak of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement. Give me another six months, and I'll be able to reach the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement.

I've heard about you. I heard you're on Jade Wave Island in the Shattered Star Archipelago, and that many cultivators are plotting against you.

Although you Foundation Establishment, you cannot be careless. For now, you should cultivate diligently on Jade Wave Island and not leave.

I'm coming to find you right now.

After reading the message, Wang Mengde quickly picked up a Voice Transmission Talisman and typed. "Qingyue, don't leave Evergreen Sect for now. I'm afraid someone might kidnap you and use you to threaten me. Just focus on your cultivation in the Evergreen Sect. I'll send you some Cultivation Resources in a while. No need to reply."

The Talisman dissipated.

Soon, another Talisman lit up.

"I won't come looking for you for now, but I'm a second-grade Alchemist now, and I can earn Spirit Stone very quickly. I have enough resources, so you don't need to send me any."

You've just Foundation Establishment; you need to save up money to buy some high-grade magic Law Artifact and some third-grade Talisman- defense.

"You're all alone on the Shattered Star Archipelago; you'll need Spirit Stone in many places."

Wang Mengde stared at the line of text and remained silent for a moment.

He picked up the Voice Transmission Talisman used to contact Liu Yiyi again and typed. "Yiyi, I 'Foundation Establishment. How are things on your end?"

The Talisman dissipated.

The reply came quickly.

"You little devil, you really Foundation Establishment? That's great! I knew you could do it. I'm fine, I'll be at the Peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement soon."

My father said he would prepare Foundation Establishment Pill for me when I reach the Peak Qi Refinement.

Be careful while you're alone in the Shattered Star Archipelago. Don't leave Jade Wave Island; there are many people watching you.

After reading it, Wang Mengde's lips curled up slightly.

He took out a Voice Transmission Talisman and typed in the message: "I'm fine, don't worry, just focus on your cultivation."

The Talisman dissipated.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains into the quiet room, casting golden shadows on the floor.

Wang Mengde was practicing the Thunder Tempering Body Formula in a quiet room.

Suddenly, the divine sense detected someone gently tapping on the protective Light Barrier of the courtyard.

Wang Mengde stepped out of the quiet room and opened the courtyard gate.

Through the spiritual energy Light Barrier, one could see a handsome young man who looked to be in his early twenties standing outside the courtyard gate. He had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a face as fair as jade, and wore a moon-white robe with a long sword hanging at his waist. He looked elegant and refined, with an otherworldly air.

He exuded the aura of Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator, calm and profound.

Wang Mengde waved his hand, and a round door appeared in the Light Barrier. He looked at the other party and said in a calm voice, "What brings you here, fellow Daoist?"

The young man smiled slightly, cupped his hands in greeting, and said in a clear and polite voice, "I am Su Xinghe, the Talent Recruitment Hall Inner Sect of the Golden Sun Sect, and I have come to pay my respects to True Person Wang."

Wang Mengde was slightly taken aback.

Golden Sun Sect?

Wang Mengde asked, "What brings you here, Hall Master Su?"

Su Xinghe smiled gently and spoke sincerely, "I came here specifically for True Person Wang. I heard that Master True Person has successfully Foundation Establishment and Talisman. The Golden Sun Sect is eager to find talented people and hopes to invite Master True Person to join our Golden Sun Sect."

"As long as True Person is willing to join, the benefits will be excellent. He can enter the inner sect, enjoy the treatment of an elder, and receive a fixed supply of Cultivation Resources every year."

Wang Mengde flatly refused. "Thank you for your kind offer, Hall Master Su, but I have no intention of joining the Golden Sun Sect."

All three of his women are in the Evergreen Sect, and his master, Liu Yuanming, has treated him well. If he were to join a rival sect of the Evergreen Sect, his master would definitely be the subject of gossip within the Evergreen Sect.

The Sky Sword Sect has already invited him, so why would he join the Golden Sun Sect?

Moreover, the place he most wanted to go to was the Myriad Beasts Sect.

He planned to wait until Xue Linglong Foundation Establishment, then save up a large sum of Spirit Stone to buy a set of high-grade magic Law Artifact and a bunch of third-grade Talisman before leaving the Shattered Star Archipelago and heading to the Myriad Beasts Sect.

Su Xinghe was not angry at all when he was rejected. Instead, he smiled and said, "Master True Person, there's no need to be so quick to refuse. Think it over carefully."

When you've figured things out, come find me at the Golden Sun Sect. The Golden Sun Sect's doors are always open for you.

Wang Mengde said calmly, "Take care, don't bother seeing me out."

Su Xinghe cupped his hands in greeting, turned and left with unhurried steps. His moon-white robe fluttered gently in the morning breeze, and he quickly disappeared at the end of the alley.

Wang Mengde closed the Light Barrier, turned around and returned to the quiet room, took off his shirt, and continued to cultivate the Thunder Tempering Body Formula.

One hour later.

Someone tapped the Light Barrier again.

Wang Mengde put down his Talisman Brush, walked out of the quiet room, came to the courtyard gate, and turned on the Light Barrier.

Standing outside the door was a beautiful and voluptuous woman, appearing to be in her early thirties, with a cultivation level at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. She was extremely beautiful, wearing a dark blue robe with a jade belt around her waist, her hair styled in a high bun, and her face was aloof and noble. She was none other than True Person Azure Fall.

Wang Mengde activated the Light Barrier, quickly cupped his hands in greeting, and said warmly, "Master, please come in."

True Person Azure Fall walked into the courtyard with a smile, looked Wang Mengde up and down, and said with a smile, "Congratulations on successfully Foundation Establishment, Fellow Daoist Wang."

"Thank goodness, please come in quickly."

Wang Mengde ushered True Person Azure Fall to the reception room on the first floor, invited her to sit in the main seat, took out a tea set from his Storage Bag, brewed a pot of spiritual tea, and handed it to her with both hands. "Please have some tea, Master."

True Person Azure Fall took the teacup, took a small sip, put it down, took out a rope from his sleeve, pushed it in front of Wang Mengde, and said with a smile, "This is a congratulatory gift for you."

The rope was about three feet long, golden in color, with a faint spiritual light flowing across its surface. It was covered with fine runes, and as the runes flowed, the faint sound of a dragon's roar could be heard from them.

This is a superior-grade magical Law Artifact, the Demon-Binding Rope.

A high-grade magic Law Artifact is worth over 100,000 Spirit Stone, which is no small sum for an ordinary Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivator.

Wang Mengde closed the brocade box, cupped his hands in thanks, and said, "Thank you very much, Master."

True Person Azure Fall waved his hand casually, "We're friends, no need for such formalities. Our three-year collaboration has earned me a considerable amount of Spirit Stone thanks to your Spirit Shield Talisman; this small gift is nothing."

Wang Mengde clearly sensed that the other party's attitude towards him had improved; there was less formality and more casualness.

In the past, when True Person Azure Fall came to see him, it was mostly to discuss business. He would leave after the transaction was completed and never stay for long.

Today, not only did they stay for tea, but they also brought a congratulatory gift, and their tone of voice was much more friendly.

True Person Azure Fall put down his teacup, his expression becoming more serious. He looked at Wang Mengde and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, to be honest, besides bringing congratulatory gifts, I have another matter to discuss with you today."

Wang Mengde looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

True Person Azure Fall said, "The Grand Elder of the Mystic Ice Sect heard that you have Foundation Establishment, so he sent me to invite you to join the Mystic Ice Sect."

Although the Mystic Ice Sect is not as powerful as the Evergreen Sect and the Golden Sun Sect, it is still one of the five major Golden Core sects in the Blue Wave Sea, with abundant resources and complete Cultivation Method.

If you join, you can directly become an inner sect elder and enjoy the sect's offerings.

Wang Mengde looked at True Person Azure Fall, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Master, are you from the Mystic Ice Sect?"

True Person Azure Fall smiled slightly and nodded, "I am an elder of the Mystic Ice Sect, in charge of affairs on the Shattered Star Archipelago."

The Shattered Star Archipelago a bustling commercial hub, and being adjacent to the Ten-Thousand Grotto Demon Lair, major sects have established strongholds here.

The cultivators from the five major sects, including those with publicly known shops and those like us with undisclosed businesses, all gather resources and recruit talent here.

Wang Mengde suddenly realized.

Brothels like Drunken Immortal Tower are indeed backed by sects.

He thought for a moment and told the other party, "Master, I need to think about it for now. I've just reached the Foundation Establishment and have many things to take care of. I'll give you an answer when I've made up my mind."

True Person Azure Fall chuckled and nodded, picked up his teacup, took a sip, put it down, and suddenly leaned closer, lowering his voice to say, "If you agree to join my Mystic Ice Sect, I'll send you a half-demon of the same caliber as Xue Linglong, guaranteed to be prettier, more obedient, and better at serving people than her."

Wang Mengde looked at her and asked, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who's easily swayed by lust?"

True Person Azure Fall nodded without hesitation, his tone firm. "That's right."

Wang Mengde was silent for a moment, then said, "I'll think about it."

True Person Azure Fall laughed heartily; his clear and melodious laughter echoed throughout the reception room.

She stood up, patted Wang Mengde on the shoulder, and said, "Think it over carefully. There's no rush. The Mystic Ice Sect's doors are always open for you."

After saying that, she turned and walked out of the reception room. With a flicker, she transformed into a streak of white light and disappeared into the sky.

Wang Mengde watched her leave, turned off the Light Barrier, returned to the quiet room, and sat down on the futon.

Three of the five major sects— Golden Sun Sect, Sky Sword Sect, and Mystic Ice Sect —have already extended olive branches to him.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment, he immediately became highly sought after, receiving invitations from three Golden Core sects.

But what he really wanted to go to was the Myriad Beasts Sect.

The True Myriad Beast Taming Formula requires contracting a spirit beast, and the Myriad Beasts Sect is the only sect in the Blue Wave Sea that excels in beast taming. The sect has many contracted spirit beasts with superior aptitude.

If I join the Myriad Beasts Sect, I might be able to choose two suitable contracted spirit beasts.

However, the Myriad Beasts Sect has not yet sent anyone to invite him.

He wasn't in a hurry; he hadn't yet cultivated his True Myriad Beast Taming Formula to the second level of Perfection.

Wang Mengde calmed his mind, casting aside these distracting thoughts, and began to circulate the True Myriad Beast Taming Formula by forming hand Hand Seals.

As he circulated his Cultivation Method, two golden runes formed from the True Myriad Beast Taming Formula slowly appeared in his palm.

The rune was about the size of a fist, woven from countless fine lines, resembling a star shrunk many times over, and was exceptionally solid.

There was another rune, only the size of a thumb, extremely faint, almost imperceptible.

Wang Mengde activated the True Myriad Beast Taming Formula, and both runes were slowly flashing, gradually strengthening at an extremely slow speed.

Soon.

A line of small golden characters appeared in Wang Mengde's mind.

[True Myriad Beast Taming Formula +1]

Wang Mengde's eyes gleamed, and a surge of joy welled up in his heart.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment, his divine soul became much stronger, and his cultivation speed of the True Myriad Beast Taming Formula increased significantly.

During his Qi Refinement Realm, he practiced the True Myriad Beast Taming Formula, increasing his proficiency by one point every hour.

Now, at his current rate, he can increase his proficiency by ten points in an hour.

Ten days later.

Xue Linglong emerged from the secret chamber.

Her cat ears stood straight up, her golden vertical pupils were full of excitement, her tail was held high behind her, and her voice was clear and cheerful. "Master, I'm ready."

Wang Mengde looked her up and down.

The spiritual energy emanating from her body was steady and profound, and the spiritual energy in her Dantian was so dense that it was almost tangible. She had indeed reached the Qi Refinement Limit and was ready to break through to Foundation Establishment at any time.

He nodded and stood up. "Let's go to the Spirit-Gathering Tower."

Xue Linglong nodded obediently, tucked her cat ears and tail back in, and followed him out of the courtyard.