A Win-Win Cooperation, an Alliance Forged!

Seeing Yun Du leave, Shi Pan revealed a cold smile.

"Once you're on the pirate ship, you're not going to get off. You're just going down this dark path."

"He's a smart man. When I subdue the Golden Crocodile and the Wanxiang, it will be the day that Chengzu, Shi Yin, and you break through."

He was completely swept up in the torrent and could no longer escape.

"The White Cloud Temple of today is vastly different from what it used to be. If any one of Sun Yao, Yun Tianfan, or Chang He from a few years ago were to achieve the Golden Core..."

"Even if he Yun Du, things wouldn't be this difficult for him today..."

"It's a pity, everything is already set in stone."

After saying that, Shi Jian looked at Shi Pan and asked, "Tell me, how have the various branches and factions of the clan developed in recent years?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Pan shook his head, looking regretful, and said, "Reporting to the Ancestor, Cang Ya of the Green Ape Clan attempted to break through to the Golden Core, but Death Dao and perished."

"When Bi Luo took charge of the Sacred Blood Sect, he later seized the Heaven and Earth Qi from the Profound Water and Gang Yuan sects. The water Qi was offered by him, and now it has been replaced with wood Qi, which will be given to Bi Luo to help him break through to the Core Formation stage in the future."

"Furthermore, the Lord Rat did not live long and eventually died of old age."

"The Rat Second refined himself, creating a Ten Thousand Treasures Mountain, intending to open the third lineage of the Rat Race. Later, the Shu Changfeng succeeded him as clan leader, and I have bestowed upon him the Wind Dao Heaven and Earth Qi..."

"News also came from Yin Wind Valley that Shu Laosan has also perished, and his successor is named Shu Jiuyin, a ruthless and vicious man."

After listening, a flicker of emotion flashed in Shi Jian's eyes.

The great demons who followed him through the older generation ultimately couldn't withstand the erosion of time. Lei Huan and Lord Rat are both gone; who will be next?

The path to the rise of the Demon Race is destined to be paved with bones.

It is truly lamentable and tragic, yet it is an inevitable path...

Sacrifice is inevitable.

"Cang Ya and the Lord Rat have rendered great service to the tribe; their descendants should be richly rewarded and given special attention and promotion."

Shi Jian the tone, and Shi Pan naturally obeyed.

"I have just broken through to the seventh level and need time to stabilize my realm. After that, I still need to comprehend the Great Dao of Nascent Soul and break through as soon as possible."

"From this day forward, you will have full authority to decide the daily affairs of all Demon Race. Unless there is a threat of annihilation, there is no need to report back."

"Yes, Shi Pan obeys!"

After giving his instructions, Shi Jian waved his claws.

Shi Pan then took his leave, and Purple Firmament Peak returned to its tranquility.

After Shi Jian stepped back into the Thunder Pool and let the purple-gold thunder liquid wash over his body, he did not rush to fall asleep again. Instead, he turned his head and looked thoughtfully at the forest in the mountains.

On the mountainside, perched on a tree struck by lightning, was an ordinary White Crane with pure white feathers and a graceful body.

The White Crane stood on one leg, burying its head in its wing, seemingly resting.

"Sir, have you seen enough?"

Shi Jian's voice boomed above Lei Chi, carrying the Thunder Sound True Intention, causing visible ripples to spread through the surrounding air.

The White Crane remained motionless, standing tall and still.

Shi Jian sneered, "Golden Core Perfection stage, coming to my Purple Firmament Peak to play the role of a feathered beast, is truly beneath you."

"What, do I have to personally invite you down?"

As soon as he finished speaking, an immense, suffocatingly powerful Nascent Soul level Divine Sense locked onto the White Crane demon.

The White Crane crane froze.

He suddenly raised his head, his crane-like eyes filled with horror.

The concealment technique he cultivated was inherited from High Antiquity birds, and he was confident that even Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators would find it difficult to see through.

This bear has only just broken through to the seventh level of Demon General, how could it possibly see through my disguise at a glance?!

Moreover, this oppressive aura of Divine Sense... has definitely reached the Nascent Soul Realm!

The White Crane no longer pretends.

With a flash of white light, the ordinary White Crane instantly transformed into a colossal creature over ten zhang long.

Its wings were as white as snow, shimmering with a crystalline luster, and the powerful demonic might of Golden Core Perfection was released without reservation.

He spread his wings and flew up, landing on the open ground opposite the Thunder Pool, his eyes warily fixed on Shi Jian.

"Your Excellency has a keen eye. I consider myself unparalleled in the art of concealment, yet I find myself completely exposed before you."

The White Crane opened its mouth, its voice clear and melodious.

Shi Jian stood up from the Thunder Pool, water flowing down his fur.

"The Azure Edge Sect's guardian spirit beast took advantage of the chaos in the Liang Kingdom to loot its own treasure pavilion and finally managed to escape from the sect."

"Why are you coming to my White Cloud Temple instead of hiding outside?"

The White Crane's heart was once again filled with turmoil.

Not only did the other party see through his cultivation level, but they also knew everything about him. Was the intelligence network of White Cloud Temple truly that terrifying?

Although the story has spread widely, so many details are known.

Lightning Bear really has a lot of tricks up his sleeve!

The White Crane suppressed its shock, then folded its wings and bowed its head slightly to show respect.

"Since you know my background, I will get straight to the point."

White Crane looked directly into Shi Jian's eyes. "I am only one step away from the Nascent Soul stage, but on this Profound Spirit Continent, the Human Race is powerful."

"If I were to undergo my tribulation outside, it would surely attract the covetous eyes of Human Race Nascent Soul cultivators."

"I have searched the entire Profound Spirit Continent, and only here, sir, may be able to protect me and help me overcome this tribulation..."

Shi Jian lay back down on the edge of the pit, his tone rather languid:

Why should I help you?

"Taking you in would be tantamount to offending the three righteous sects of the Liang Kingdom. Although I am not afraid, I do not want to cause trouble for nothing."

White Crane stepped forward, her tone resolute. "Because you need me."

"Although your Divine Sense is powerful and your combat strength is Celestial Person, you are ultimately only a seventh-level Demon General. The obstacles you face when breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage are far greater than those faced by those at the Golden Core stage."

"When you face your tribulation, you too will need strong reinforcements to protect you..."

"Besides, given your talent and abilities, do you really think the Human Race wouldn't be at all wary of you?"

"Fortunately, there are no Human Race Nascent Soul the Dao of Lightning on the Profound Spirit Continent today."

"If you possessed Dao of Lightning Nascent Soul, you would likely have been captured long ago, refined into Dao Pill, and then consumed by Human Race cultivators to cultivate your immortal Immortal Foundation."

White Crane paused for a moment, then offered another bargaining chip. "I looted the Azure Edge Sect's treasure pavilion, and I have countless resources at my disposal, as well as many spiritual items that can assist in Nascent Soul Formation."

"If you are willing to provide a safe haven for my breakthrough and to hold off external enemies during my tribulation, I am willing to form an alliance with you."

"Once I reach the Nascent Soul, I will do everything in my power to help you overcome your tribulation."

"When we join forces, where on this Profound Spirit Continent can't we go?"

"Moreover, Brother Shi, fighting alone is extremely difficult and arduous. Only if the two of us demons join forces can we perhaps gain a foothold."

Upon hearing this, Shi Jian fell silent.

He only knew some basic information about how to break through to the Nascent Soul, but if White Crane could set an example, he would have a better chance of success.

Furthermore, White Crane is right.

The breakthrough of the Demon Race Nascent Soul the Nascent Soul stage is a major event that will inevitably attract widespread attention.

The Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Supreme Purity Sect would never allow an uncontrollable, Shapeshifting Demon King to appear right under his nose.

With an additional Nascent Soul Realm helper, his chances of winning would increase significantly.

He wasn't afraid if things really turned sour.

Moreover, this White Crane carries the entire wealth of the Azure Edge Sect, making it practically a mobile treasure trove. We might even be able to obtain some miraculous elixirs to aid in Nascent Soul Formation —it's a worthwhile deal.

More importantly, White Crane just said...

What does it mean to refine Dao Pill and simultaneously cultivate Immortal Foundation? After Nascent Soul Formation, there seems to be some hidden secret within it...

After much deliberation, Shi Jian finally agreed.

"An alliance is possible."

"But we must make a vow based on our moral principles; only then can we have a basis for cooperation."

"That is certainly the case, Brother Shi, please rest assured."

The White Crane not only didn't refuse, but readily agreed, and even breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that Shi Jian has made Dao Heart Oath, he will not easily go back on his word. At this point, the two are completely bound together.

Unite the Demon Race; at this moment, unite all forces that can be united.

That's the fundamental thing!