128: I've been waiting for you.

Everyone avoided the knife, only Tianyuan Grotto-heaven became the scapegoat; this is adding insult to injury!

But, if everyone takes the knife together, hey, then taking this knife won't hurt so much!

Although Pang Feifeng had ten thousand dissatisfactions, ten thousand unwillingness, and ten thousand resentments, with the tragic state of Tianyuan Grotto-heaven before him, at this moment, he didn't dare to utter half a negative word. He only managed to squeeze out four low, difficult words: "Pang, understands!"

On this day, the South Chu cultivation world was shaken by an unprecedented 'earthquake' initiated by the Dongming Sect. Among the Three Hegemon Sects, two hegemons were 'crippled' by the Traveling Envoy of the Dongming Sect.

Even the Royal Family of South Chu, which had hopes of becoming a hegemonic force, leaned towards the Dongming Sect.

The situation of a three-way standoff was completely rewritten, leaving only the Dongming Sect dominating.

Countless small and medium-sized Sects leaned towards the Dongming Sect.

At the same time, the name of Lu Chen, the Traveling Envoy of the Dongming Sect, resounded throughout South Chu. Although not a Heavenly Pride born with a Spirit Treasure, he personally slew a Heavenly Pride from Tianyuan Grotto-heaven. The Flying Immortal Sect's Heavenly Pride, Pang Feifeng, was even 'forced into desperate straits' and 'barely survived' by him several times.

His Puppet Technique was unrivaled in South Chu; no one could surpass him.

That day.

Above the sky, Lu Chen put away the Red Dragon and met the two Protectors of the Dongming Sect.

"Thank you for your trouble, two Shibo. This Disciple is truly sorry." Lu Chen didn't know if his Master was the Junior Brother or Senior apprentice-brother of the two Protectors; in any case, calling them Shibo was the safe bet.

At the same time, he took out all the lavish gifts offered by the small and medium-sized Sects: "These are items offered by various Sects. This Disciple's strength is low and I fear I cannot bear the weight of these treasures. I must trouble the two Shibo to keep them on my behalf."

Fan Yanbo and Gu Wenzhao, the two Protectors, exchanged glances, then looked at Lu Chen and shook their heads with a smile.

Good boy, he's so clever!

No wonder Old Three took a liking to him and accepted him as a direct Disciple.

This isn't asking them to keep things on his behalf; this is clearly stuffing benefits into their hands!

"Little fellow, this old man appreciates your intention, but these things are useless to us two old fellows. You should keep them yourself," the two Protectors said with a smile. Although they didn't accept them, it was clear that their attitude towards Lu Chen had become much better.

Lu Chen, however, did not accept: "This Disciple truly cannot bear it. I must still trouble the two Shibo."

After some back and forth, the two Protectors ultimately couldn't refuse Lu Chen and had no choice but to accept.

"Alright! If you ever have trouble in the future, you can come find us two old fellows. We can't speak for the universe starry sky, but in a gradually declining place like the Azure Underworld, we two old fellows still have some weight."

Lu Chen was overjoyed.

After returning to the Dongming Sect with the two Protectors and meticulously explaining the process of the Nanchu Grand Wash, Lu Chen eagerly returned to his residence on Doujian Peak.

Although the process of the Nanchu Grand Wash did not last long, the entire South Chu was suppressed by him alone, along with the two Protectors. The Grand Wash, which was originally supposed to be presided over by the Three Hegemon Sects, ultimately became Lu Chen's unilateral decision-making.

However, the benefits obtained were considerable.

First, there was a rare species, a Dao Infant Realm Yu Lei Green Lion.

Secondly, Xiahou Mang, this Heavenly Pride, contributed greatly to his Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin.

Not only did he use his vital energy and spirit to set one Five Elements Dao Soldier on the path to becoming a Divine Travel Dao Soldier, but his accompanying Spirit Treasure, the 'Mixed Gold Shattering Hammer', could also create a special Divine Travel Dao Soldier.

More importantly, Xiahou Mang's accompanying Spirit Treasure, the 'Mixed Gold Shattering Hammer', directly broke the original rules of Lu Chen's Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin.

Originally, with Lu Chen's current mid-stage Xuan Fa Realm strength, he could only nurture a maximum of one hundred and eighty-five Dao Soldiers, and the number of Dao Soldiers was already full.

However, after the 'Mixed Gold Shattering Hammer' entered the Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin, it became a Dao Soldier seed once again, allowing a new Dao Soldier to be nurtured. It would soon become Lu Chen's one hundred and eighty-sixth Dao Soldier.

This was a situation Lu Chen had never encountered before, showing the special nature of accompanying Spirit Treasures.

After Xiahou Mang's accompanying Spirit Treasure, the 'Mixed Gold Shattering Hammer', is fully nurtured into a Dao Soldier, it will likely reveal even more extraordinary mysteries.

Lu Chen was greatly looking forward to it.

Then, there were the two high-level Yin God cultivators from the Demonic Path, who also contributed two Yin Gods, allowing Lu Chen's two Five Elements Dao Soldiers to also advance towards becoming Divine Travel Dao Soldiers.

Finally, there were the benefits obtained from Tianyuan Grotto-heaven: seven Yin God Grand Demons and nearly one hundred Dao Infant Realm Monster Corpses. These could not only elevate all of Lu Chen's Golden Armor Dao Soldiers to Five Elements Dao Soldiers but also give Lu Chen seven more Divine Travel Dao Soldiers.

Calculating this, Lu Chen already had eleven new Divine Travel Dao Soldiers in the process of advancing, and eighty-one Golden Armor Dao Soldiers advancing towards Five Elements Dao Soldiers.

In addition, there were about sixteen surplus Dao Infant Realm Monster Corpses.

However, Lu Chen did not plan to continue using them to pile onto a certain Five Elements Dao Soldier, but was preparing to keep them.

Because he was preparing to refine the last remaining tongming flower and step into the Late Stage Xuan Fa Realm in one go.

At that time, he would be able to nurture forty more new Dao Soldiers, and the remaining sixteen Dao Infant Realm Monster Corpses would not even be enough.

...

Mingjing Peak, peak top.

Six Inner Sect Elders and two Protectors were gathered.

"This kid Lu Chen is indeed deeply hidden. He actually managed to slay a Heavenly Pride with an accompanying Spirit Treasure!" Fifth Elder exclaimed repeatedly, also feeling regret.

If Third Elder hadn't interfered back then, he would have almost snatched Lu Chen to Feilai Peak.

It's hateful that this Old Three not only snatched his person but also colluded with Lu Chen earlier to swindle him out of a full twenty thousand Merit Points!

He truly has a black heart.

Both Master and Disciple are equally black-hearted.

"Now, South Chu must know that although our Dongming Sect does not have a Heavenly Pride born with a Spirit Treasure, we have a Traveling Envoy who can slay Heavenly Prides, Lu Chen!"

"That kid has always been low-key. After this time, he will likely hide again. It will probably not be easy to get him to go through the real Grand Wash of the entire Azure Underworld afterwards!"

Third Elder smiled calmly: "Don't worry, this Elder has already prepared."

The Yang Spirit Great Demon that the Sect Leader helped Lu Chen kill is still in his hands. Is he afraid Lu Chen won't be tempted?!

He's been waiting right here!