185: Chapter 185 A Triumphant Return Shakes the Central Continent

[Tang Xun carried the compensation from the Youming Sect, galloping all the way back towards Shenfu Mountain.]

[He no longer released his aura as recklessly as he had when he arrived; instead, he restrained it, transforming into a streak of light that shuttled silently through the clouds.]

[He knew that the events at the Youming Sect would soon spread throughout the entire Central Continent.]

[By then, his name, Tang Xun, would also cause a massive uproar in the Central Continent.]

[But he didn't care.]

[Along the way, Tang Xun calculated in his mind how to use these resources to improve his strength as quickly as possible.]

[High-Grade Spirit Stones could be used for setting up formations or for cultivation.]

[Fifth-Grade Pill Formulas and rare Materials for refining Fifth-Grade Talismans were exactly what he needed most at the moment.]

[He was already a five elements nascent soul, and his Physical Body had reached the Early Stage of the fifth level of the Savage God Dragon Transformation Art.]

[If he could refine Fifth-Grade Medicinal Pills and Fifth-Grade Talismans, his strength would receive another massive boost.]

[His heart was filled with anticipation.]

[Three days later, Tang Xun returned to Shenfu Mountain.]

[He didn't alert anyone, returning silently to his own Immortal Cave.]

[Zhang Ruowei had been waiting outside the Immortal Cave; seeing Tang Xun return, she felt a sense of relief.]

[“Grand Elder, you've returned,” Zhang Ruowei said respectfully.]

[Tang Xun nodded and didn't say much.]

[He walked directly into the Immortal Cave, and Zhang Ruowei followed him inside.]

[“The matter with the Youming Sect has been resolved,” Tang Xun said calmly. “They compensated me with some items; take stock of them and see if there's anything useful.”]

[After speaking, he threw several Storage Pouches to Zhang Ruowei.]

[Zhang Ruowei took the Storage Pouches and swept her Divine Sense inside.]

[When she saw the mountain-like piles of High-Grade Spirit Stones in the Storage Pouches, along with those incredibly precious Fifth-Grade Pill Formulas and rare Materials, she was completely stunned.]

[“This... is all compensation from the Youming Sect?!”]

[Her voice was filled with disbelief.]

[She knew the Youming Sect had a deep Foundation, but she hadn't expected them to be able to offer such generous compensation.]

[This was practically emptying out the Youming Sect's entire fortune!]

[Tang Xun nodded.]

[“Mhm, these things will also benefit your cultivation. You can choose some Pill Formulas and Materials that suit you and try refining them.”]

[Zhang Ruowei was incredibly excited.]

[With these things, the strength of Shenfu Mountain would receive another massive boost.]

[She knew that Tang Xun was seeking benefits for Shenfu Mountain.]

[Her admiration and awe for Tang Xun reached a new Peak once again.]

[“This Disciple obeys!” Zhang Ruowei said respectfully. “I will certainly make good use of these resources to serve the Sect.”]

[Tang Xun nodded and said nothing more.]

[He knew in his heart that Zhang Ruowei would manage these things well.]

[The most important thing for him now was to use these resources to improve his strength as quickly as possible.]

[He returned to his Cultivation Room and began a secluded meditation.]

[He wanted to use these High-Grade Spirit Stones to consolidate his Nascent Soul cultivation.]

[He wanted to use these Fifth-Grade Pill Formulas and rare Materials to attempt refining Fifth-Grade Medicinal Pills and Fifth-Grade Talismans.]

[At the same time, the events at the Youming Sect spread throughout the entire Central Continent at an incredible speed.]

[“Have you heard? The Blood Pool of the Youming Sect was destroyed by a mysterious Cultivator!”]

[“What?! The Youming Sect's Blood Pool? That's the Foundation of the Youming Sect!”]

[“I heard that the Youming Sect's Grand Elder, You Tianming, even took action, but he ended up being severely injured by that mysterious Cultivator!”]

[“*Hiss*—no way? You Tianming is a Soul Transformation Old Monster! He was actually severely injured by an Early Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator?”]

[“Exactly! Moreover, that mysterious Cultivator even extorted a massive amount of benefits from the Youming Sect.”]

[“This... this is simply unheard of!”]

[“Who exactly is that mysterious Cultivator?”]

[“I heard he claims to be the Grand Elder of Shenfu Mountain!”]

[“Shenfu Mountain? Isn't that just a small Sect in Qingzhou?”]

[“A small Sect in Qingzhou could actually produce such a powerful Cultivator?!”]

[The entire Central Continent was boiling because of Tang Xun's name.]

[Major Sects and great families all developed a great interest in Tang Xun's name.]

[They sent people to Qingzhou one after another to investigate Tang Xun's background and strength.]

[Wanfa Immortal Sect Headquarters.]

[The old man with white hair and beard received the news once again.]

[Looking at the Jade Slip in his hand, a look of shock appeared on his face.]

[“You Tianming was severely injured? The Youming Sect's Blood Pool was destroyed?!”]

[He said in disbelief, “What exactly is the background of this Tang Xun?!”]

[Below the main hall, the middle-aged Late Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator said respectfully, “Junior Martial Uncle, according to rumors, Tang Xun is the Grand Elder of Qingzhou's Shenfu Mountain and only recently broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage. However, his Physical Body strength is comparable to Soul Transformation.”]

[“Physical Body comparable to Soul Transformation?!” Hearing this, the old man's heart trembled.]

[He felt even more fortunate now that he had made the decision to cooperate with Shenfu Mountain back then.]

[“Pass down my order: increase the intensity of our cooperation with Shenfu Mountain! At all costs, we must maintain good relations with Shenfu Mountain!”]

[“Yes!” The middle-aged Cultivator took the order and withdrew.]

[Left alone in the main hall, the old man murmured to himself, “The waters of the Central Continent have been completely muddied...”]

[Youming Sect Headquarters.]

[You Tianming sat in a secret chamber, his face pale and his aura withered.]

[Although the injury on his chest had been suppressed, it would still take a long time to fully recover.]

[His heart was filled with humiliation and anger.]

[He, a dignified Soul Transformation Old Monster, had actually been severely injured by an Early Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.]

[This was simply a disgrace he had never experienced in all the thousands of years he had lived.]

[“Tang Xun! If I do not avenge this, I, You Tianming, swear I am not human!”]

[He let out a roar, his voice echoing in the secret chamber.]

[Taiyi Sword Sect.]

[At the Peak of the Ten-Thousand-Zhang Sword Mountain, the young man with an ancient sword on his back opened his eyes again.]

[He looked towards the direction of Qingzhou from afar, a hint of an interested smile curling at the corner of his mouth.]

[“To actually be able to severely injure You Tianming? This Tang Xun is indeed interesting.”]

[“It seems the day I fight him is not far off.”]

[He closed his eyes again, Sword Intent flowing around him as if he had merged into one with the entire Sword Mountain.]

[The entire Central Continent became turbulent because of Tang Xun's name.]

[Meanwhile, Tang Xun was in his Immortal Cave, undergoing secluded cultivation.]