The Supreme Purity Sect Arrives to Pick the Peaches!

The Evil Water Marsh all directions, bringing peace.

The news of the Venomous Flood Dragon King's demise spread throughout the cultivation world of the Clear Blue Kingdom within a few days.

A level seven demon was torn apart, the Southern Region Flood Dragon Python Clan fell apart, and the entire Poisonous Swamp was completely transformed.

Although many details of this battle were deliberately obscured by the White Cloud Temple, Shi Jian still became famous overnight!

One month later.

Two streaks of light flew in from the sky, one blue and one white, their momentum like a rainbow.

The beam of light descended directly into Abundant Water City without any concealment. The oppressive aura of the Golden Core Realm cultivator caused tens of thousands of cultivators in the city to turn their heads in surprise.

Clearly, the Evil Water Marsh, and people from the Supreme Purity Sect have arrived.

Abundant Water City, the main hall of the city lord's mansion.

Sun Chengzu sat to the left of the main seat, with thirty-six flying swords stored within his body.

Shi Jian, now in the form of a bear of ordinary size, lay sprawled on the wide jade couch to the right, eyes closed, seemingly on the verge of death...

Two people were sitting opposite me.

On the left stands an elderly man in white robes, with a lean face and three long tufts of beard, greeting people with a smile. This is Bai Xiuyuan, Golden Core True Person from the Bai family of the Supreme Purity Sect.

On the right is a middle-aged man dressed in a black robe, with a cold and stern face, and an air of arrogance between his brows.

This is Li Chongyue, Golden Core True Person from the Li Clan lineage of the Supreme Purity Sect.

After thirty years of fighting at White Cloud Temple, the Supreme Purity Sect has finally come to reap the benefits. You've barely quelled the rebellion before they come to talk about their interests.

Bai Xiuyuan picked up the spirit tea and took a sip:

"Chengye Daoist Chengye, White Cloud Temple has made a tremendous contribution to the development of Evil Water Marsh. The sect is very pleased with this."

Sun Chengzu said expressionlessly, "Fellow Daoist Bai, you flatter me. White Cloud Temple has only achieved its current success thanks to the prestige of the Supreme Purity Sect."

"Such pioneering work is something I dare not take credit for."

Li Chongyue snorted coldly and slammed the teacup down on the table:

"Fellow Daoist, let's skip the formalities. We've come today on the orders of our sect to take over this Evil Water Marsh."

Sun Chengzu's eyes narrowed.

Shi Jian didn't even lift his eyelids.

Bai Xiuyuan smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "Junior Brother Li is straightforward, Chengye Daoist Chengye, please don't take offense. The sect's intention is that now that the Evil Water Marsh has been quelled, we can no longer use such a filthy name."

"From this day forward, this place shall be renamed ' Abundant Water Marsh ' and designated as the ninth prefecture of the Clear Blue Kingdom, named ' Abundant Prefecture '."

Sun Chengzu nodded. "Changing the name to Lizhou is only right and proper."

Bai Xiuyuan took out a roll of blueprints and slowly unfurled it in the air.

The four areas of Abundant Water Marsh are clearly marked on the map.

"Abundant Prefecture is a vast region, and the sect has decided to divide it into northern and southern areas."

Bai Xiuyuan pointed to one side of the map. "The Northern Lands, including the former Northern Region and Western Region, will continue to be governed by the White Cloud Temple."

"The Southern Region, encompassing the former Eastern Region Southern Region, is directly taken over by the sects."

Sun Chengzu looked at the map, his brows furrowing.

The Northern Region was the first area developed by White Cloud Temple, and its foundation is now solid.

However, it is relatively barren and lacks valuable resources.

The Western Region are the territory of tortoise-like Demon Beast. Although it is also a key area managed by White Cloud Temple, it is ultimately a land for herding beasts.

Moreover, the resources are mediocre; it can only be considered a relatively Blessed Land.

And what about the South?

The Eastern Region contains a large insect hive and a third-tier Zhuyin Stone vein hidden underground, making it extremely rich in resources. The Southern Region has a well-developed water system and the best geographical advantages, serving as a vital passage connecting to the Boundless Sea.

With that one slice, Supreme Purity Sect took away the two fattest pieces of meat.

Li Chongyue leaned back in his chair, his tone leaving no room for argument. "From this day forward, the Southern Lands will be jointly guarded by my Li Household and Senior Brother Bai's Bai Household."

"Deep in the southern lands, that large Spirit Stone mine is also under the management of my Li Household. The annual tribute paid by White Cloud Temple will remain unchanged at 40%, as previously agreed, and will come from the northern lands."

Sun Chengzu sighed. This wasn't just picking the peaches; it was taking the whole pot.

White Cloud Temple lost over a thousand cultivators and conquered four regions, but only received two of the most barren territories, and still had to bear huge tributes.

"Fellow Daoists."

Sun Chengzu said in a slightly deep voice, "The remaining Demon Beast in the Eastern Region Southern Region have not yet been completely cleared out. If the sect takes over directly, I'm afraid there won't be enough manpower."

"Our White Cloud Temple is willing to assist..."

"No need."

Li Chongyue interrupted, saying, "My Li Household and the Bai Household will mobilize their elite forces. White Cloud Temple should just guard the northern territory. If we overextend ourselves, we risk getting hurt."

The atmosphere in the hall instantly plummeted to freezing point after those words.

Just as Sun Chengzu was about to speak, Shi Jian, who had been lying on the jade couch, opened his eyes.

Lei Tong glanced at Bai Xiuyuan and Li Chongyue.

The two Golden Core True Person from the Supreme Purity Sect suddenly felt a chill run down their spines, and their breath caught in their throats. They had heard that this bear had just torn apart that level seven Poison Flood Dragon.

This strength is not to be trifled with!

Shi Jian had no interest in getting entangled with these pawns, so he said, "The sect's arrangements are quite good, let's leave it at that."

Sun Chengzu turned to look at Shi Jian, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

Shi Jian didn't look at him, but stared intently at Li Chongyue: "The waters of the Southern Region are deep; True Person, you must be careful not to drown."

"There are many insects in the Eastern Region; even True Person Bai needs to be careful."

"It would be terrible if one day we were attacked by some kind of demonic insect or poisoned by some strange toxin, and ended Death Dao."

Upon hearing this, Li Chongyue's face turned ugly. How could Golden Core cultivators drown or be poisoned by demonic insects? This was clearly Shi Jian coercing them!

However, due to their limited strength, neither of them dared to retaliate. Bai Xiuyuan even chuckled dryly and Qi Dao, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Shi."

"We, the Li and Bai families, have taken note of this. Junior Brother Li was quite offensive just now, and we hope Senior Shi will not hold it against us."

"In the end, all of this is for the sect, don't you agree, senior?"

After the song ended, the parliamentary session concluded hastily.

Bai Xiuyuan and Li Chongyue, leading a group of the Supreme Purity Sect disciples, couldn't wait to head to the southern region to take over the territory...

Inside the main hall, only Sun Chengzu and Shi Jian remained.

"Ancestor."

Sun Chengzu stood up, his voice filled with suppressed anger. "The Supreme Purity Sect is truly going too far! The Zhuyin Stone mine in the Eastern Region was filled with the lives of my sect's disciples."

"How can we just hand it over to them like this? It's truly humiliating!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Jian remained calm, seemingly unconcerned, and said, "Chengzu, sometimes you need to broaden your perspective."

"What does the ancestor mean?"

"All they took was an empty shell and a few mineral veins."

"We may have lost a lot of resources, but we also avoided a conflict with the Supreme Purity Sect. We've gained a great deal this time, so we should be content..."

"Temporary success or failure never really matters; let them be."

Upon hearing this, Sun Chengzu remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

White Cloud Temple cannot afford to turn against the Supreme Purity Sect at this time.

Insufficient strength and lack of foundation.

With a Nascent Soul ancestor presiding over the Supreme Purity Sect, if things really fall apart, the White Cloud Temple will be destroyed in an instant. When you're weak, you should shrink back.

Acting impulsively is ultimately unsustainable.

"What the ancestor said is true; I should have understood."

Sun Chengzu nodded in agreement. "I will stay in the northern part of Abundant Prefecture to establish a branch of White Cloud Temple and stabilize the situation here."

"To the best of our ability, preserve the remaining interests of our sect in this area."

"Well, it's good that you understand."

"Let them fight it out. Abundant Water Marsh is too big a piece of meat. The Bai Household and Li Household may be able to swallow it whole, but they may not be able to digest it."

"Let's just observe and wait for the right opportunity..."