Chapter 841

Chapter 841: The Big Shot of Thunder Path

After this divine power was unleashed, things went smoothly from there.

With everything out in the open, the Hidden Spirit Sect ultimately came out on top in terms of fighting strength.

On top of that, the disciples of the Elder Council were starting to lose their nerve.

The battle was tough, but they managed to keep the upper hand.

In the end, Xiong Li finished the fight by smashing the Chief Senior Brother of the Elder Council with a hammer.

Once the battle was over, Xu Fan waved his hand and dismissed the light curtain.

"Not bad. When we head to the Immortal Realm to face off against a certain sect in the future, we won’t have to worry about our teamwork," Xu Fan said with a smile.

A month later, two Universe Ships arrived in the Feiyu Realm.

“Finally, we’re back,” Wang Yulun sighed.

When you’re in the sect, you want to leave, but once you’re out, you can’t wait to return.

The star region and the Ancient Cang Realm were just as they were; once you’ve seen them, the novelty wears off.

“Godfather, once I’m strong enough, I’m going to tame that Golden Stone Spirit and raise it in the sect, nibbling on it bit by bit,” Xiong said, looking up at Wang Yulun with his little head.

“Alright, I’ll be waiting for that day,” Wang Yulun replied, patting Xiong’s small head with a smile.

Wang Linger and Following Shadows watched this scene from the side.

Following Shadows remained expressionless, while Wang Linger pouted, feeling like she’d lost her place in Wang Yulun’s favor.

The two Universe Ships landed smoothly on the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake.

“Welcome home,” Grape’s voice announced.

Song Ming gazed at the distant Hidden Spirit Island and the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake, feeling as if he’d stepped into another world.

The journey had been full of thrills and intrigue, especially with the dealings between the Ancient Cang Realm and the Spring Blossom Merchant Association, leaving him with a strange sense of exhaustion.

But all of that faded away the moment he laid eyes on Hidden Spirit Island.

“Is the Grand Elder available to meet now?” Song Ming asked.

“The Grand Elder is waiting for you at the main peak’s dojo,” Grape replied.

Song Ming nodded and led the disciples of the Business World behind him as they flew toward the main peak.

“Greetings, Grand Elder,” the returning disciples said, bowing.

“Rise. You’ve all worked hard on this journey,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

He was already aware of the dangers they’d faced and the events that had unfolded in the Ancient Cang Realm.

He was pleased to see that the Business World now had another key figure to rely on.

“Grand Elder, this trip yielded a profit of 36,000 Immortal Jade, plus the charms you sold, bringing the total to 460,000 Immortal Jade.”

“All of it has been used to purchase spirit ore for celestial tools.”

“As for the coordinates of the other middle thousand worlds, the Spring Blossom Merchant Association refused to sell them,” Song Ming reported.

“Not bad. Grape filled me in on the dangers you faced along the way,” Xu Fan said.

"Brave and wise, skilled in both scholarship and combat, go to the treasure vault to collect your rewards," Xu Fan praised.

"I will serve the sect without hesitation!"

Receiving Xu Fan’s approval, Song Ming instantly felt he had found the meaning of life.

"Take a good rest for a while after returning," Xu Fan said, pulling out a jade slip and handing it to Song Ming.

Inside the jade slip was a list of spirit ores for celestial tools.

"I’m giving you a long-term task; within five hundred years, gather these spirit ores for celestial tools."

"Don’t worry, I’ll often make some talismans for us to sell," Xu Fan said.

Song Ming looked at the list in the jade slip, thought for a moment, and said, "Grand Elder, I can gather these spirit ores in three hundred years."

"During my time in the Ancient Cang Realm, I made a survey of the major trading sects in the middle thousand world."

"The spirit ores for celestial tools marked on the list can all be found in the Ancient Cang Realm; as long as we have enough Immortal Jade, we can quickly collect them," Song Ming assured.

Xu Fan looked at this and realized Song Ming found the task too easy.

The list of spirit ores for celestial tools in the jade slip only constituted ten percent of what was needed.

Seeing this, Xu Fan decided to increase the challenge.

"Grand Elder, five hundred years is more than enough," Song Ming looked again and assured.

"Alright, there’s no need to rush too much," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"Rest assured, I will complete the task."

Ming Kong left, and Wang Yulun arrived.

A space ring was tossed over by Wang Yulun.

"This is a gift I bought for Big Brother Xu at the Spring Blossom Merchant Association. I hope you like it," Wang Yulun said with a smile.

Xu Fan looked inside the space ring and saw various stone statues.

"I bought these at the Spring Blossom Merchant Association. They say they include all the famous Divine Beasts, Beasts, Auspicious Beasts, and Celestial Beasts from the Wood Origin Realm."

"If placed in a place rich in celestial energy, over time, they may transform and become guardian beasts of the Hidden Spirit Sect," Wang Yulun explained.

"That’s thoughtful; this gift truly resonates with my heart," Xu Fan said, looking at the space ring in his hand, feeling moved. This gift was indeed what he wanted.

"I’m glad you like it, Big Brother Xu," Wang Yulun smiled.

After a brief inspection, Xu Fan confirmed this was a reward from his good brother.

Although most of the statues inside the space ring were stone, a few appeared extraordinary, already showing signs of veins and bloodlines.

Perhaps over time, they could truly become the sect’s guardian beasts.

Wang Yulun chatted with Xu Fan about many things he saw on the way, his expression filled with joy.

In the evening, Xu Fan took this opportunity to host a welcome banquet for the entire sect at the largest venue on the main peak.

Various Immortal-grade dishes and spirit wine flowed abundantly.

Many talented disciples performed on stage, truly bringing joy to the disciples.

Xiong Li, at the banquet, disregarded everything and was wildly showing off the Holy Bone Wine.

After finishing more than ten jars, he finally couldn’t drink anymore and then turned his attention to the dishes on the table.

"Senior Brother, aren’t you watching the performance on stage? Those Junior Sisters’ celestial dance is so beautiful," Qian Bing said beside Xiong Li.

Xiong Li merely glanced at the stage, but then aimed back at the dishes on the table.

"Big Brother Xiong Li, shall we go perform a show?" Qian Bing’s eyes shifted, smiling at Xiong Li.

Seeing Qian Bing’s expression, Xiong Li sensed mischief brewing and grabbed Qian Bing by the collar, giving him a sudden toss toward the sky.

As a result, a shooting star appeared in the sky.

Xu Fan, while admiring the performance, caught sight of the shooting star and couldn’t help but praise, "To throw that far with brute force is impressive."

After the banquet, the Hidden Spirit Sect resumed its daily routine.

However, the disciples heard from somewhere that the sect urgently needed artifact-level spirit ores.

As a result, more disciples headed to the demon race for treasure hunting.

Although the two realms had merged, the cultivation world still preferred to refer to the place where the beast race once resided as the demon race.

One day, while Xu Fan was fishing with his good brother.

Butcher Li, Li Lei Hu’s father, suddenly appeared before him.

"Grand Elder, I am about to ascend to the Immortal Realm," Butcher Li said.

Xu Fan felt the thunderous aura from Butcher Li and knew that this big shot might have awakened memories from his past life.

In Xu Fan’s perception, Butcher Li was the source of the thunder path, effortlessly able to control the thunder calamity of an entire realm.

"Has the big shot awakened past life memories?" Xu Fan tentatively asked.

Butcher Li shook his head, pointing to his head with a smile, "I’ve gained many memories in my mind."

"They urge me to ascend to the upper world; there are many things I need to do."