50: Eight compliments! A fruitful return!

At this moment, the atmosphere on Flat Top Peak was eerily strange.

Su Yang, a mere new generation Disciple of a Sect, with a single word and action, stunned all the Soul Transformation Stage mighty figures present.

Everyone could tell he was warning the Yu Ling Sect.

He had all other Spirit Beasts withdrawn, leaving only a Blue-Winged Sky-Rending Eagle pressing down on the ruins of the Yu Ling Sect's immortal ship.

This action almost explicitly stated that he knew the beast tide was the Yu Ling Sect's doing.

Those few words, filled with Killing Intent, made every Sect Master present realize that this young man was absolutely not someone to be trifled with.

The Profound Heaven Dao Sect and the Yu Ling Sect, two Sects that were originally going to form a marriage alliance, were now so at odds, that the other Sects found it inconvenient to say much.

Even Zhao Shengdao, the Sect Master of the Five Elements Sect, who was usually talkative and meddlesome, was exceptionally quiet at this moment.

With a Disciple like Su Yang in the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, who possessed not only luck and strength, but also the most commendable foresight among young Disciples, even he had to re-evaluate the relationship between the Five Elements Sect and the Profound Heaven Dao Sect.

For a time, no one broke the strange silence, only the rustling of the wind.

"Nephew Su is awe-inspiringly righteous! Truly admirable!"

"Hahahaha, Old Wen, you truly have gained a once-in-a-lifetime good Disciple!"

In the end, it was Ye Canglong himself who broke the silence on the mountaintop with a hearty laugh.

Wen Yuheng stood firmly beside Su Yang; at this moment, he was endorsing Su Yang as a Sect Master, indicating his strong support for Su Yang's warning.

But since Su Yang was able to consider the bigger picture and not burn bridges, how could he, as a Sect Master, possibly undermine the grand strategy Su Yang was trying to maintain?

Wen Yuheng said with a half-smile, "Indeed, I am also very clear that the Profound Heaven Dao Sect has gained a Disciple with such foresight. I have taken Su Yang as my closed-door Disciple, and upon our return, I will certainly focus on cultivating him. If anyone dares to harm him in the future, it will be an act of war against my Profound Heaven Dao Sect, and my Profound Heaven Dao Sect will surely use all its power to retaliate!"

Su Yang had just delivered harsh words, and now Wen Yuheng followed with even more severe ones. Ye Canglong naturally knew these words were meant for him, and at this point, he could only accept them.

"Of course!"

"Su Yang is such a heaven-sent genius; even if he were in my Yu Ling Sect, he would certainly be protected in the same way!"

Ye Canglong chuckled, then changed the subject, saying, "Since Nephew Su has returned, let us Sects call back those Stewards and Disciples who went to look for him, to avoid any further danger."

"Sect Master Ye is right."

Everything that needed to be said had been said, and Wen Yuheng said no more.

The Sect Masters of each Sect collectively used secret techniques to instruct everyone who had entered the mountain to search for Su Yang to return.

Upon their return, the Stewards and Disciples from various Sects were all astonished to see Su Yang.

Everyone had assumed that after so many days without returning, Su Yang had most likely died in the mountains. Yet, not only was he alive, but he had also successfully obtained a Spirit Beast, and it was a Four-Tailed Fox. If she were to grow into a Nine-Tailed Fox in the future, her strength would be comparable to a top-tier Mahayana Stage mighty figure—a terrifyingly powerful top-tier Spirit Beast.

What also surprised them was Su Yang's cultivation.

Each and every one of them was amazed.

They were all secretly discussing what fortuitous encounter Su Yang had experienced in the mountains.

Their envy was almost palpable.

"Cough, cough..."

As the host of this trip to Burial Immortal Valley, Zhao Shengdao, the Sect Master of the Five Elements Sect, once again ascended into the air, a light cough drawing everyone's attention.

"Logically, the second activity of Burial Immortal Valley should have ended in seven days. Now, the eleventh sun has risen, and those who could return have returned. Those who haven't returned likely won't be able to."

"I declare that this year's Eight Sects' journey to Burial Immortal Valley officially concludes here!"

Zhao Shengdao didn't say much.

After speaking, he walked directly to Wen Yuheng.

"Old Wen, the Profound Heaven Dao Sect has gained a Qilin child like Su Yang. The position of the world's number one Sect is truly well-deserved. This old man is convinced!"

His declaration of being "convinced" subtly revealed the change in his mindset at this moment.

Wen Yuheng greeted him with a smile, saying, "Lao Zhao, you are too polite. The Profound Heaven Dao Sect is merely basking in Su Yang's glory; it's truly luck!"

"I'd say it's also luck! But who made you so lucky? Nephew Su went nowhere else but to your Profound Heaven Dao Sect. It's only right that your Profound Heaven Dao Sect continues to be the number one Sect in the world!"

Zhao Shengdao, being outspoken, laughed heartily and said, "Alright, alright, I won't say anything else to you. Let's all go back and regroup. I'll go back first and prepare good wine, waiting for you, Old Wen, and a few other good friends to arrive! At that time, everyone can drink and chat, and discuss important matters!"

"It's a deal!"

Wen Yuheng also laughed aloud.

Compared to Ye Canglong's cunning, Zhao Shengdao's straightforwardness was rather endearing.

Especially at this critical juncture where the Profound Heaven Dao Sect and the Yu Ling Sect were on the verge of a complete fallout and unlikely to reconcile, Wen Yuheng naturally wouldn't refuse Zhao Shengdao's goodwill.

At this farewell, with Zhao Shengdao, this year's host, leading the way, the Sect Masters of the lower Five Sects, who had long been unable to restrain themselves, immediately gathered around.

They were simply overly enthusiastic.

"Congratulations, Sect Master Wen, Nephew Su is truly an unparalleled genius! He is destined to soar to great heights in the future and lead the Righteous Path to glory!"

"From Foundation Establishment to Late Stage Major Achievement in twenty days—it will surely become another legend in the Myriad Spirits Realm!"

"Nephew Su, if you have leisure in the future, you must visit my Tiangong Pavilion. My pavilion houses many Artifact Refining insights from ancient sages, which might benefit Nephew in nourishing his divine sword..."

"My Medicine King Valley may not have much else, but we can certainly offer some Medicinal Pills for nourishing the Divine Soul and consolidating cultivation. I'll have someone send some to Nephew later!"

"With Nephew Su and Sect Master Wen leading, the Profound Heaven Dao Sect's future glory for ten thousand years is assured!"

Compliments were endless.

"You are all too kind, my friends."

"The Eight Sects are closely united; in the future, we should naturally support each other and advance together."

Wen Yuheng responded calmly with a slight smile, returning each greeting one by one, neither losing the dignified demeanor of the world's number one Sect Master nor appearing overly enthusiastic, handling the situation with perfect measure.

And Su Yang, by his side, merely nodded slightly in acknowledgment, clearly not fond of such deliberate flattery.

Since the Sect Master was blocking in front, he would let him handle it.

Gu Yue, on Su Yang's shoulder, was even more lazily closing her eyes, feigning sleep, completely ignoring the curious and respectful gazes directed at her, as if all the surrounding commotion had nothing to do with her.

A Four-Tailed Fox already represented the status of a Nascent Soul great demon. Her current composure and arrogance only added to her mystery, making the Disciples of the Eight Sects dare not underestimate her.

On the Yu Ling Sect's side, the atmosphere was strange.

The previous confrontation between Su Yang and Ye Jinghan, and Wen Yuheng and Ye Canglong, had concluded with the father and son's defeat. Although they hadn't completely fallen out, the father and son's mood, after being warned like this, could be imagined.

However, at this moment of farewell, if the Yu Ling Sect didn't even offer a greeting, they would appear even weaker.

Ye Canglong took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his turbulent emotions. He tried to maintain a calm expression, even managing a slightly stiff smile, as he stepped forward and cupped his hands to Wen Yuheng: "Sect Master Wen, this year's trip to Burial Immortal Valley, the Profound Heaven Dao Sect has gained the most. When we gather at the Five Elements Sect another day, you must bring good wine and treat us all!"

"No problem!"

"I'll bring the wine!"

Wen Yuheng laughed heartily, acting as if nothing had happened even when facing Ye Canglong.

The Sect Masters of the Eight Sects all exchanged smiles.

It was as if nothing had happened.

"Hypocritical~"

Wen Yunyao pouted and mumbled.

Su Yang had, at this point, subtly retreated from their encirclement. Hearing Wen Yunyao's two words, he chuckled, "Indeed, it's hypocritical. But from their position, this hypocrisy is necessary; otherwise, they wouldn't have reached their current heights, let alone held their current positions."

Gu Yue, who had been keeping her eyes closed, slightly opened her beautiful eyes, looking at Su Yang playfully, and said languidly, "Oh~~ I didn't realize my little master, so young, understands the ways of the world so well~"

"Any objections?"

Su Yang flicked her fox forehead.

"Hehehe~~~"

Gu Yue laughed without speaking, but her beautiful eyes looking at Su Yang held a hint more curiosity.

Wen Yunyao watched their interaction and inexplicably felt a pang of jealousy. This Four-Tailed Fox, the more she looked, the more she felt something was off.

Before she could ask Su Yang about Gu Yue, Wen Yuheng walked over.

"Let's go. Everything's over. Let's return to the Sect."

He patted Su Yang's shoulder and said with a smile, "The entire Profound Heaven Dao Sect is waiting for your return."

Su Yang nodded and said nothing.

He looked back at the Spiritual Qi waterfall descending from the sky.

The trip to Burial Immortal Valley, which he had anticipated for three years, although it nearly cost him his life, had indeed brought him many gains.

The unique divine sword!

Gu Yue, this Four-Tailed Fox Demon!

The cultivation he gained here!

And the beast treasures in his Storage Pouch, which could be described as massive!

To be honest, these gains had far exceeded his expectations from three years ago!

Su Yang smiled slightly and boarded the immortal ship with Gu Yue to leave.

The remaining Seven Sects all watched the Profound Heaven Dao Sect's immortal ship depart before boarding their respective immortal ships and leaving...