The Four Directions Stabilized, Returning to the Sect for Secluded Cultivation!

In the following years...

As Shi Jian had predicted, the situation in the southern part of Abundant Prefecture was as follows: the Bai Household and Li Household made a strong entry, bringing with them a large amount of resources and manpower.

A series of water fortresses were built in the Southern Region, while the mineral veins in the Eastern Region were mined day and night.

Many Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan who originally relied on White Cloud Temple switched sides and joined the Bai and Li families after seeing the power of the two major Lineage of the Supreme Purity Sect.

The control of Abundant Water Marsh gradually fell into the hands of these two companies.

To solidify their positions, the Bai Household and Li Household secretly joined forces to restrict the development of White Cloud Temple in the north.

Trade routes were blocked, supplies were seized, and friction continued...

Sun Chengzu did not retaliate, but simply endured it silently.

He established a branch of White Cloud Temple in Abundant Water City, strengthened the city's defenses, and gathered the remaining vassal Lineage, making the northern region an impregnable whole.

The tortoise-like Demon Beast of the Western Region, under the leadership of Wanxiang, lived peacefully, quietly multiplied, and secretly accumulated strength.

While the North appears to be suppressed, it is secretly accumulating power.

It's not that we won't issue it now, it's just that the time isn't right yet.

Abundant Water Lake.

Shi Jian summoned the Golden Crocodile and the Wanxiang.

The Golden Crocodile's massive body lay submerged in the water, with only half its head visible. The Wanxiang shrank to about ten feet in size and lay on a reef.

"I am going back to my sect for seclusion."

"Do not cause trouble here; simply focus on developing your community."

Golden Crocodile nodded in agreement. "Rest assured, Ancestor. Golden Crocodile will take good care of Abundant Water Lake."

Wanxiang said slowly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured and continue your seclusion. The Western Region Gui clan will never allow Your Majesty to share our burdens."

Shi Jian nodded slightly. With the two demons present, he wasn't worried. "You can make contact with the remnants of the Southern Region's Flood Dragons. Incorporate those you can, and completely eliminate those who resist."

"To bring together all the smaller Demon Race clans and tribes, and to strengthen all the various groups as much as possible."

"Those who disagree, get rid of them completely; it will also help us cut away unnecessary complications."

"Yes, we understand."

Seeing that Golden Crocodile and Wanxiang agreed, Shi Jian felt a great sense of relief.

After explaining the affairs of the Demon Race.

Shi Jian then met with Shi Yin. Now that the matter of the Evil Water Marsh was resolved, it was time for Shi Yin to return to the Supreme Purity Sect...

"Ancestor." Shi Yin bowed his head in greeting, his mood somewhat downcast.

"Let's return to the Supreme Purity Sect."

Shi Jian looked at the child he had raised himself and said, "The Zhou Household has treated you well; you will continue to be their guardian spirit beast."

"Remember to observe more and speak less. Don't get involved in the factional infighting within the Supreme Purity Sect."

Shi Yin nodded. "I understand."

"Go."

"Take care, Ancestor."

After Shi Yin responded, he transformed into a streak of icy blue light, soared into the sky, and flew north.

Shi Jian withdrew his gaze, let out a low roar, and in an instant, lightning flashed, and his figure disappeared from the spot.

Ming Province, Cloud Sword Mountain Range.

White Cloud Temple, Purple Firmament Peak.

The summit is shrouded in thunderclouds year-round, with lightning flashing and thunder Lei Ming. This is a forbidden area of White Cloud Temple and a sacred place for the five branches of the Xiong clan.

Shi Jian returned to Purple Firmament Peak without alerting anyone.

He plunged into the lightning pool, where the purplish-gold lightning liquid churned and emanated an aura of destruction. Shi Jian's massive bear body was immersed in the lightning liquid, and he comfortably squinted his eyes.

He began silently refining the seventh-level Demon Core within his body...

Boom!

The moment the Demon Core began to be refined, a violent spiritual power exploded within the body, and a vast Daoist aura spread wildly along the meridians, continuously strengthening the internal organs!

It further strengthens its muscles and bones, adding another layer to its foundation!

"Purple Firmament Divine Lightning, Refine!"

Within his sea of consciousness, the illusory figure of Purple Firmament opened its eyes, and the purple-gold lightning liquid in the lightning pool was drawn in, surging wildly into Shi Jian's body.

The purple-gold electric arcs continuously coursed around his body, refining that extremely massive Flood Dragon essence, attempting to transform it into a part of himself!

Shi Jian closed his eyes, cutting off all perception of the outside world, and fell into slumber once more, continuing to accumulate his inner strength.

The thunderclouds Purple Firmament Peak were thicker than usual.

Thick bolts of lightning struck down, illuminating the entire mountain as if it were daytime; the Frenzied Thunder roared incessantly, as if the sky were collapsing!

Standing before the main hall of the main peak, the old Yun Du gazed at the strange phenomenon on Purple Firmament Peak and stroked his beard, sighing deeply.

"Brother Shi, you've grown even stronger. I wonder if I, a mediocre talent, will be able to witness the birth of a Nascent Soul in my lifetime?"

I'm really looking forward to it!