Jin Xunu timidly raised his head, looking at Shi Feiyang, and stammered, "Aren't you the junior disciple of the Iron Umbrella True Master?"

"Iron Umbrella Daoist is already dead, his Divine Soul captured by Hagenib, the mighty Dharma King of the Western Demon Cult, to refine into a Divine Demon. I seized this umbrella from someone else," Shi Feiyang beckoned, pulling the Iron Umbrella through the air toward himself. "You need not fear, only... as a being of different origins who has attained Dao, you lack self-respect and self-love, are merciful and softhearted. You fell into misfortune during your previous transformation and still remain unrepentant. I fear you may still face Fallen Tribulation."

Jin Xunu, witnessing his upright aura and his Daoist immortal bearing, though young in appearance, sensed profound and unfathomable mana within him, which roused admiration. Hearing the hint of counsel in his words, he hastily kowtowed, begging, "Please enlighten me, senior."

Shi Feiyang inspected the bronze fan in his hand, then casually tossed it to him, along with the previously collected knife, hook, and mace, "This fan can clear the heavens and the earth but cannot clear your inner heart. Indeed, it's a fine treasure for refining demons and warding off evil, but sadly, it can't refine your own internal and external demonic barriers."

Knowing the origin of the Taiyin Qingning Fan, that even the two elders from Song Mountain were quite moved upon seeing it, Jin Xunu grew even more deeply respectful when this young man casually handed it back.

He wanted to continue his pleas, but Shi Feiyang said, "You better hurry up and tell Sanfeng to collect her Magical Treasures, otherwise if I take action, those sand particles of hers won't be kept safe."

Responding promptly, Jin Xunu flew to Sanfeng's side, informed her that the other party was not the Iron Umbrella Daoist but an incredible elder of the Orthodox Sect, briefly described what had just occurred, and urged her to collect her Magical Treasures and come with him to meet the elder.

After hearing this, Sanfeng was also quite pleased, swiftly retracting her Flying Sword and Yuan Yang Ruler and the Black Flame Demon Sand, and followed Jin Xunu to meet Shi Feiyang, performing a profound bow, "Junior of Purple Cloud Palace, Sanfeng, pays respects to the senior."

The people of Purple Cloud Palace had entered the palace by chance, courtesy of the old clam's Wisdom Pearl, and had cultivated using the "Earth Que Golden Chapter" left by the Golden Mother. Unfortunately, without guidance, and with the Golden Mother's selective teachings, the latter half of the text was not clear, only the Great Palace Master Chu Feng saw the most, while the others progressively less.

All six individuals in the palace were actually very bewildered on the path of cultivation, and they were eager for guidance from an elder. When they met a truly admirable and venerable person, they showed great respect. When they met Bai Guyi at Song Mountain, they even knelt together to request him as their master. Bai Guyi did not accept them, but he was on his way to Moon Island's Lianshan Treasure Vault to retrieve several important items, so he took them with him, allowing each to choose an item as compensation.

Previously, Sanfeng thought the enemy was the Iron Umbrella Daoist and his disciples, which terrified her, causing her to utilize all her skills in attack. Among her opponents, Xiong Man and Lin Han were of lesser skill, but Deng Bagu was formidable, mastered in Demon Path Techniques, releasing Black Flame that refined and absorbed her Demon Sand, destroying nearly a third of it in moments. Her Flying Sword, too, was maliciously powerful, and even with her concerted effort using the Flying Sword and Xuan Guang Ruler, she couldn't hold off.

Hearing from Jin Xunu that it was a misunderstanding and that the Iron Umbrella Daoist was dead, Sanfeng also felt like she had escaped a disaster, sighing in relief.

Shi Feiyang said, "Let's not talk idle. It's time to ensure Daoist Lu safely ascends."

With a wave of the Nine Heavens Yuan Yang Ruler, a clump of Hongmeng Purple Qi immediately appeared in the air around Lu Rongbo, forming three Golden Flowers above her, accelerating her ascent.

Witnessing such a sight, Lu Rongbo was nearly moved to tears, knowing with the help of this unknown venerable senior, her ascension was assured. Furthermore, she hadn't been able to cultivate the Three Flowers atop her head. She had heard of venerable seniors cultivating the Three Flowers, making their ascension not only free of difficulties but also protected by Pure Yang Heavenly Flower, warding off even Heavenly Demons from other realms. Now, she too had the Three Flowers atop, safeguarding her Primordial Spirit!

Lu Rongbo ascended more and more rapidly, performing three deep bows to Shi Feiyang amidst the purple and rainbow light.

The two small apes supported Shi Sheng as they stood on the mountain top. Upon witnessing this scene, they cried bitterly and knelt, bidding farewell to their mother.

Moments later, Lu Rongbo had already passed through the layers of the Heavenly Domain and entered into the Spiritual Space Immortal Realm. Shi Feiyang withdrew the golden flowers and purple qi and went down to check on Shi Sheng's condition.

Shi Sheng was crying so hard that his snot and tears mixed, his Divine Sense somewhat blurred. He had been struck by Jin Xunu's Boluodao, one of the thirteen eccentric treasures forged by the Master of Lianshan. The mere touch of blood from it caused one to feel a sweet and sour sensation that led to death. Having suffered two farewells from his mother in half a day and having fought desperately, Shi Sheng's spirit was shaken and his inner organs were in disarray; despite his extraordinary natural talents, he was beginning to falter.

Shi Feiyang asked Jin Xunu, "Is there an antidote?"

Jin Xunu fell to his knees with a thud, his face a mask of worry, "This sword was forged by the Master of Lianshan; how could a lowly being like me have the mana to concoct an antidote. I once harbored the thought, but it seems that only the millennium bitter spring in the Hanhai Desert could cure it... I ordinarily never use this sword lightly; I only did so out of desperation..."

"Enough, enough," Shi Feiyang motioned him not to continue, bending down to examine Shi Sheng closely. "It's indeed very severe..."

Jin Xunu felt immensely distressed. If Shi Sheng were to die from this, it's highly likely that Shi Feiyang would not let it go easily. He would at least hold a grudge against him. He wanted to seek advice from Shi Feiyang on avoiding future tribulations and even harbored the thought of asking him to be his master... He knew this wish was far-fetched, but if he could gain favor from this senior expert, even a few casual tips would immensely benefit him...

Having a spiritual connection for a thousand years and possessing Fire Eyes adept at assessing qi and appraising treasures, the more he observed Shi Feiyang, the more he felt he was extraordinary. In his heart, he had already placed Shi Feiyang on equal footing with the two elders of Song Mountain—considering him an unattainable high master of the Mysterious Sect.

Now, with no antidote available and Shi Sheng about to die, he was frantic, continually bowing his head, "With your boundless mana, please try to prolong his condition. I will head to the desert in the northwest to find the millennium bitter spring. I must save his life no matter what!"

As he said this, he got up to leave, but Shi Feiyang stopped him, "That won't be necessary, just stand right here."

Jin Xunu immediately stood still, not daring to move.

By this time, Shi Feiyang had already assessed Shi Sheng's injuries: "It's not a big deal; it's just a combination of severe poison and a Demon Path Technique." He gave Shi Sheng an elixir to consume and then used the Nine Heavens Yuan Yang Ruler to emit three golden flowers, which circled around Shi Sheng three times. Thick, sticky, bloody qi flew from Shi Sheng's wound, instantly dissipated by the golden light.

Afterwards, Shi Feiyang put away the ruler and had Lin Han carry Shi Sheng, then instructed Deng Bagu to lead them down to the Mysterious Frost Cave at Rabbit Cliff to retrieve all the belongings left behind by Lu Rongbo.

Jin Xunu still couldn't believe it: "We... we don't need to go to the desert to find the millennium bitter spring anymore?"

Shi Feiyang smiled and said, "Even if you had chopped off his head, I could still reattach it. Do you believe that?"

How could Jin Xunu not believe it? He nodded incessantly, "Your mana is profound and I cannot fathom it. May I ask how I should address you as, great master?"

Shi Feiyang thought for a moment, "My last name is Shi."

Jin Xunu glanced at Sanfeng and together they invited Shi Feiyang, "We cultivate at Purple Cloud Palace in the South Sea, which is a submerged palace left by predecessors, adorned with golden chambers and jade pillars, emerald trees, and qiong forests, offering a scenery quite unlike Central Earth. If you have any spare time, Master, please come visit our palace. Allow us the opportunity to entertain you a bit, as atonement for today's faults."

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