Above the clouds, a flying sword tore through the sky.
Li Huairen rode the sword, while Ye Xingchen sat cross-legged on its tail, rubbing his storage ring.
Five hundred million...
Instantly rich.
Rich overnight.
Ye Xingchen felt that his back had never been so straight.
"Xingchen."
Li Huairen's smiling voice came from ahead. "This time, you rendered great service. Zuo Feng broke through to the Nascent Soul Peak Stage and is willing to form a sworn alliance with the First Saint Sect. Every year, the Left Clan will also provide the sect with twenty percent of its spirit mine profits."
"If the Sect Master learns of this, he will be very pleased."
The Eastern Province had seven great sects: Qianyuan Mountain, the Heavenly Demon Sect, the Heaven Mending Sect, the Acacia Sect, Ageless Mountain, Thunderclap Temple, and the First Saint Sect.
The First Saint Sect ranked fourth in overall strength, behind the Heaven Mending Sect.
However, this generation was somewhat weak, and there was a chance it would be surpassed by the Acacia Sect.
Now, being able to win over a powerful Nascent Soul Peak Stage ally was unquestionably a strategic victory.
Without even raising his head, Ye Xingchen said casually, "Elder Li, you flatter me. It was merely mutual benefit. I gained plenty too."
Li Huairen glanced back at this outer disciple whom he found increasingly unfathomable.
When had such a monstrous genius emerged from the outer sect? He was likely no less impressive than those few from the inner sect.
"By the way, once we return, prepare well for the Four-Hall Selection."
Li Huairen changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of mystery. "This selection differs from previous years. The sect has spared no expense."
"As long as you take first place and obtain a core seed