A Visitor from the Heavenly Profound Holy Land

After returning from the Three Saints Sect, Chen Feng went directly to the Bamboo Heart Secret Realm.

He wants to return to the Painting Scroll World to try and break through to the Dao Integration.

For some reason, he had a feeling that something big was going to happen soon, and it might even affect him. To be on the safe side, it would be best to break through to the Dao Integration as soon as possible.

After advancing to the Dao Integration, he can not only continue cultivating the Greater Celestial Circuit Star Refining Formula, but the scroll will also change once again.

His strength will also undergo a qualitative change.

Before leaving the Three Saints Sect, Chen Feng sent a message to Wang Yanran using a jade talisman, roughly meaning that he was going to try to break through to the Void Refinement and would not be able to leave seclusion for a while.

After sending the message using the jade talisman, Chen Feng headed towards the Haotian Secret Realm, but before he had gone far, Wang Yanran arrived.

Looking at Wang Yanran standing in front of him, Chen Feng asked in surprise:

You're nearby?

Wang Yanran nodded. "Yes, I'm just returning to my sect to hand in a mission. Are you about to break through to the Void Refinement?"

Wang Yanran sized up Chen Feng for a while, realizing that Chen Feng was only at the Spirit Transformation Middle Stage realm, far from the Void Refinement realm.

Chen Feng nodded. "With enough resources, a breakthrough won't be a problem."

In other sects, breaking through several realms in succession would be impossible, but what kind of place is the Three Saints Sect? It is the most prestigious sect in the Mystic Yellow Realm.

The breakthrough from the Spirit Transformation to the Void Refinement stage can be achieved quickly as long as there are sufficient resources.

Wang Yanran frowned. "Breaking through so many realms at once can easily destabilize your foundation. You don't need to worry about the Lineage matters. News of your comprehension of the Dao Law has already been sent back, and they won't force you to compete with Wang Heng anytime soon."

Chen Feng said, "It has nothing to do with the Lineage; it's my own desire to break through. Is there anything else?"

Seeing that she couldn't persuade Chen Feng, Wang Yanran stopped talking.

"Then you can continue your cultivation. I won't disturb you any longer."

After saying that, Wang Yanran left.

Watching Wang Yanran's departing figure, Chen Feng shook his head. He realized that this woman had always thought that he wanted to become stronger in order to secure the position of the Lineage heir.

In the other person's eyes, it seems like I'm still a child.

However, if it were the Wang Ping of the past, perhaps he would have had this mindset.

Chen Feng didn't linger any longer and immediately headed towards the Haotian Secret Realm.

As for Meng Jingxian's invitation to the gathering, Chen Feng no longer planned to go. Right now, nothing was more important than his breakthrough to the Dao Integration.

Painting Scroll World, Xingfeng Sect.

Liu Qian and others were having a meeting in the Cabinet; most of the people present were high-ranking members of the Xingfeng Sect.

Liu Qian and the others have been very busy lately.

The main reason, of course, is the recent recapture of those major star systems.

Of the Nine Great Star Domains, five are now considered the territory of the Xingfeng Sect. Although the Xingfeng Sect does not easily interfere in the affairs of star region powers, it still manages them to some extent.

After all, these forces pay tribute to the Xingfeng Sect every year, and Xingfeng Sect's job is to mediate the relationships between these forces and the allocation of resources.

"Haili, how's the situation in Dinghai?" Liu Qian asked Haili, who was sitting to the side.

Haili replied, "It's all settled. We've dealt with a few disobedient factions, and the others have all agreed to pay tribute annually and abide by our Star Domain Management Law."

The Star Domain Management Law is a strategy that Liu Qian and others agreed upon and implemented.

The introduction of this regulation is also intended to facilitate the management of various star systems by the Xingfeng Sect.

The combined forces across the five star regions number in the tens of thousands; if left unchecked, they could very well cause widespread chaos.

"How's the recruitment going at the Attendant Hall?" Liu Qian turned to look at Jiang Bohan.

Jiang Bohan currently serves as the deacon of the Attendant Hall, while the position of elder is held by Xu Wangchen, a Dao Integration cultivator.

Xu Wangchen is not at the Xingfeng Sect at the moment, so the only option is to ask Jiang Bohan.

Jiang Bohan replied:

"In the past year, we have recruited about twelve Void Refinement cultivators and more than three hundred Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators. Now, our total number of Void Refinement is twenty-one, and we have more than seven hundred Spirit Transformation. These people are all stationed in various star regions."

Liu Qian nodded; the number of people in the Attendant Hall had undoubtedly increased significantly.

The Xingfeng Sect industry is now so large that there are many areas to manage.

Although the Xingfeng Sect possesses large-scale destructive weapons such as Antimatter Warship and Star-Annihilating Cannon, individual combat strength is still very important.

Therefore, Liu Qian has been urging the Attendant Hall to recruit more staff over the years.

"Now that the major star regions have been basically settled, the next step is to build defense systems in these star regions. What do you all think?" Liu Qian asked the crowd.

Yue Yao spoke first, "I completely agree. Canglan Star is already saturated. If we don't deploy the weapons, keeping them inside the sect is a waste. I'll take charge of this!"

Liu Qian didn't answer Yue Yao's question at all, but instead looked at the others.

He would never entrust this task to Yue Yao.

If Yue Yao is put in charge, who knows what kind of trouble she'll cause.

Ge Yunxuan, who had been sitting quietly to the side, spoke up:

"I have no objection."

The others all nodded in agreement.

Xingfeng Sect is not short of resources now; the factories on Canglan Star are producing all kinds of weapons in large quantities every day.

It is indeed time to deploy forces in other star systems.

At this moment, a woman suddenly raised her hand and said:

I disagree!

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the woman, who was none other than Wang Fengnuo.

Wang Fengnuo is now a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Not only that, she has also gradually begun to get involved in the core affairs of the Xingfeng Sect, which is also Liu Qian's way of cultivating newcomers within the sect.

Not only Wang Fengnuo, but also many young people from the Xingfeng Sect participated in this Cabinet meeting.

For example, Chang Yan, who was born with Stone Spirit, and Ge Hong, who was trained by Ge Yunxuan.

The older generation of senior executives at the Xingfeng Sect are now mostly cultivating their own younger generation.

No matter what power it is, once it grows large, it will inevitably have different factions.

Take Ge Yunxuan for example. The Ge Household has risen again, and many people in the Xingfeng Sect were promoted by Ge Yunxuan, so these people naturally become close to the Ge Household.

The Haili's side represented the interests of the powerful Demon Race of the Xingfeng Sect.

Jiang Bohan, on the other hand, represented the interests of the Attendant Hall and some cultivators who later joined the Xingfeng Sect.

As for established Lineage like the Mo Household and Zhang Household families, they also wield considerable influence.

Sometimes, even if Ge Yunxuan and Haili don't want to form a team, their subordinates will force them to.

This is just like political parties on Earth.

There are only two different people in the entire Xingfeng Sect.

One is Yue Yao, who has neither relatives nor apprentices, and focuses solely on handling matters related to the nuclear factory.

Although she could represent the interests of some technical talents in the Xingfeng Sect, Yue Yao always did things her own way and didn't care about other people's opinions at all.

The last one is Liu Qian.

This combination of multiple factions created a system of checks and balances within the Xingfeng Sect).

Chen Feng was aware of this as well.

Therefore, he did not stop these people in the sect from forming factions, as long as it did not cross the line, he would not interfere.

People live for themselves; the only way to get them to work wholeheartedly is to offer them benefits.

Wang Fengnuo's remarks surprised everyone.

The other young members of the Xingfeng Sect who attended the Cabinet meeting stood quietly from the beginning of the meeting, not daring to speak.

Wang Fengnuo was the first to speak up.

Liu Qian looked at Wang Fengnuo:

Explain your reasons for disagreeing.

Facing the gazes of these influential figures in the room, Wang Fengnuo spoke with neither arrogance nor servility:

"My godfather once said that we took over these star regions only to acquire resources, not to control them. Our main focus of development is still Canglan Star. Don't forget the Heavenly Profound Holy Land. My godfather killed the Dao Child of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land Heavenly Profound Holy Land. What if we are no match for them if they attack?"

"At that time, all the defensive forces invested in other star systems will be wasted. If we just guard Canglan Star, we can escape with Canglan Star if something really happens!"

Wang Fengnuo's words caused many people in the room to slightly change their expressions.

Saying that Xingfeng Sect will lose is not something just anyone would dare to say.

The current status of the Xingfeng Sect can almost be described as that of a hegemon in the Nine Great Star Domains.

Even if others had such thoughts, they wouldn't dare to say them aloud.

Hearing his daughter's words, Wang Hu couldn't help but show a smug look on his face.

His daughter had grown up, and even he, as her father, couldn't bring himself to say such a thing.

At this moment, Tang Xiaoxiao, who was standing behind Jiang Bohan, stepped forward:

"I think Fengnuo is wrong. Heavenly Profound Holy Land is indeed a threat, but it is precisely because of this threat that we should deploy defenses in other star regions."

"If the enemy comes, we can unite with other forces in the star field to fight them. If we think about running away before even fighting, what will other forces think of the Xingfeng Sect!"

Tang Xiaoxiao is Yun Qingjue's disciple. She represents the interests of what is essentially the Attendant Hall, since Yun Qingjue is also affiliated with the Attendant Hall.

Wang Fengnuo, his expression unchanged, replied to Tang Xiaoxiao's rebuttal:

"I don't believe those forces will stand with us against the Heavenly Profound Holy Land. They're only listening to us now because they know we're strong, but if the Heavenly Profound Holy Land attacks, do you think they'll still be the same? I can guarantee that those forces will betray us immediately upon learning of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land's arrival!"

The two immediately began arguing.

Liu Qian, Ge Yunxuan, and the others listened quietly without interrupting.

Many people had smiles on their faces.

After arguing for a quarter of an hour, Liu Qian finally interrupted the two women's dispute:

"Alright, stop arguing. You both have your own opinions, so let's vote. Everyone in the room can vote."

Voting is a measure taken by the Xingfeng Sect) when political views differ.

Liu Qian then prepared to initiate a vote.

But just then, Ge Yunxuan suddenly stood up, holding his phone in his hand. "Something's happened!"

Everyone looked at him upon hearing this.

Ge Yunxuan said in a deep voice, "Senior Xu sent word that people from the Heavenly Profound Holy Land have appeared at the edge of the star field."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed slightly, and Liu Qian immediately asked:

How many people came?

Ge Yunxuan replied, "There are only three. Two of them are Cang Wanjun and Red Devil Rogue Person, and the last one is a Holy Lord from Heavenly Profound Holy Land named Holy Lord Bright Moon, who has reached the Fifth Step of Dao Integration Realm!"

The Fifth Step of Dao Integration.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression darkened.

As for cultivators at the Dao Integration, Liu Qian and the others naturally knew that the gap between each step in the Dao Integration realm was enormous.

A cultivator at the fifth step is considered a top-tier expert even in a large star field, capable of easily suppressing the entire star field.

Liu Qian immediately stood up:

"Immediately notify everyone to enter combat readiness. All Star-Annihilating Cannon must be ready. Yunxuan, you're coming with me to see the sect leader."

The others nodded in agreement and began to disperse.

No one expected that the people from Heavenly Profound Holy Land would arrive so quickly, and that they would send their top combat power right away.

According to Liu Qian and the others' previous estimates, the Heavenly Profound Holy Land should have sent a large army.

At the edge of the Nine Great Star Domains.

The Holy Lord Bright Moon, Cang Wanjun, and the Red Devil Rogue Person appeared here.

The three of them had traveled all the way from the Heavenly Profound Holy Land.

Given Cang Wanjun and Red Devil Rogue Person's speed, it was naturally impossible for them to arrive at the Nine Great Star Domains so quickly.

However, with the presence of the Holy Lord Bright Moon, who was at the Fifth Step of Dao Integration, the time it took for the group to travel was greatly shortened.

With his status as the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land, the Holy Lord Bright Moon could directly commandeer the Starry Sky Vortex of other star regions, thus naturally shortening his journey.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I have already contacted a junior member of my clan to come over. He will inform us of the recent situation of the Xingfeng Sect." Cang Wanjun respectfully addressed the Holy Lord Bright Moon Haoyue.

Having returned to the Nine Great Star Domains, Cang Wanjun was not flustered at all.

Accompanying them this time is the Holy Lord Bright Moon.

Even if Xingfeng Sect is a Dao Integration the Three Harmonies Path, so what? In front of a fifth-step cultivator, they are nothing but ants.

The Holy Lord Bright Moon said coldly:

"No need for such trouble, just take me to the Xingfeng Sect."

The Holy Lord Bright Moon naturally wouldn't take a small star field seriously; he just wanted to resolve things here as soon as possible and then rush back.

Just as the Holy Lord Bright Moon finished speaking, a streak of light flew over from afar.

The newcomer was none other than Cang Qing of the Sea Fork Race.

Cang Qing also left the Nine Great Star Domains with Cang Wanjun, but he did not go to the Heavenly Profound Holy Land with Cang Wanjun. Instead, he stayed on the edge of the Nine Great Star Domains.

"Greetings, Holy Lord!" Cang Qing bowed respectfully to the Holy Lord Bright Moon.

He had only First Step of Dao Integration, and in front of the Holy Lord Bright Moon, he was no different from a cultivator at the Void Refinement.

The Holy Lord Bright Moon didn't bother with Cang Qing at all, and simply nodded.

Cang Wanjun asked Cang Qing, "How is Xingfeng Sect doing lately?"

Cang Qing immediately replied:

"Xingfeng Sect has taken over five star regions, and Xu Wangchen of the Void Spirit Race has also joined Xingfeng Sect."

Cang Wanjun frowned. "So, Xingfeng Sect now has four Dao Integration cultivators?"

"Hmm." Cang Qing nodded solemnly.

Just then, the Holy Lord Bright Moon suddenly looked to his right and said in a cold voice, "Get out here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the space within a radius of tens of thousands of miles trembled violently, and then a figure appeared not far away.

After the figure appeared, it tried to escape.

But the Holy Lord Bright Moon merely reached out and grabbed, and a terrifying force instantly pulled the person in front of him.

Both Cang Wanjun and Red Devil Rogue Person were taken aback when they saw the person who appeared before them.

Cang Wanjun then sneered.

"Isn't this Fellow Daoist Xu? It's been a long time since we last met."

This person was none other than Xu Wangchen.