Chapter 262: Demon Sect's Change

Chapter 262 Change in Demon Sect

Operating the Earth Scripture, he continuously absorbed the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual energy, converting it into his magical power.

He Song sighed internally.

"Before, I was frugal with every spirit stone, always feeling short of funds."

"Now, it's different."

"Just a slight change in status brings in over ten thousand spirit stones annually."

"Unthinkable in the past."

"But my cultivation has also progressed from Qi Condensation Stage to the current Foundation Establishment Realm; the difference is understandable."

"If I still had to worry about a few spirit stones after Foundation Establishment, what would be the point of cultivating immortality?"

After his sigh, He Song sensed the surging magical power within him, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

The change in status indeed brought significant benefits.

Mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation wasn't exceptionally high.

But it wasn't low either.

Compared to Qi Condensation cultivators and mortals, he was far superior.

Having spirit stones delivered without effort was only natural.

There was no need for surprise.

However.

Just as He Song was absorbing spiritual energy and converting it into magical power.

A Sound Transmission Paper Crane descended and landed outside his formation.

Sensing an external presence.

He Song extended his Divine Sense and quickly found the paper crane outside the formation.

He Song realized it was Su Qian Chen's monthly message.

He Song stopped cultivating.

Releasing a trace of his aura.

The paper crane outside the formation transformed into a thin paper, which he enveloped with Divine Sense and brought into the quiet room.

Unfolding the paper, He Song's expression turned serious.

"Senior Chen, I hope you are well. Qian'er has recently gathered some information, all recorded here for your review."

"In eastern Cloud Prefecture, a Golden Core demon beast has appeared, extremely bloodthirsty, and has slaughtered many Immortal Cities recently."

"A Guardian True Lord of Cloud Prefecture fought this demon beast, but it is powerful and resilient. The Guardian True Lord retreated without success."

"The standoff between the two major alliances in northern Cloud Prefecture has new developments."

"Following the Righteous Sect Alliance's stockpiling of resources years ago, the Demon Sect Alliance, established just years ago, has also begun stockpiling materials."

"Near Eight Vein Immortal City, a Foundation Establishment True Person's cave abode has appeared, attracting countless cultivators to compete."

"Fighting among Foundation Establishment True Persons has resulted in the deaths of many Qi Condensation cultivators who were observing."

"..."

"Su Qian Chen."

He Song placed the paper in his Storage Pouch, looking north towards the Demon Sect Alliance's location.

He already had a suspicion.

How long had it been?

Only five years since the Demon Sect Alliance was established and He Song was transferred to Heavenly Pivot Immortal City.

In just five years.

The Demon Sect Alliance was already stockpiling resources, looking ready for war.

If this continued for a few more years, war between the two sides seemed inevitable.

This news strengthened He Song's understanding of the Demon Sect Alliance's intentions.

The Righteous Sect Alliance's formation.

And its subsequent resource stockpiling.

Had triggered the Demon Sect Alliance's creation.

And now, the Demon Sect Alliance was also stockpiling resources.

The two alliances, as if in agreement, were investing heavily in resources.

When the time was ripe...

He Song could easily guess what would follow.

The Demon Sect Alliance was already stockpiling resources.

Meaning war was drawing closer.

Likely, when both sides had amassed enough, war would erupt.

He wondered if one side would preemptively strike.

He Song shook his head.

Righteous Sects rarely initiated aggression against Demon Sects.

Usually, Demon Sects started conflicts by attacking Righteous Sects.

He Song glanced briefly at the other two items in Su Qian Chen's letter, dismissing them.

A Golden Core demon beast.

Too far away.

He Song was in northern Cloud Prefecture.

The demon beast was in eastern Cloud Prefecture.

Hundreds of thousands of miles apart.

Even if a Golden Core demon beast appeared, He Song wouldn't worry.

Cloud Prefecture was vast, governing over twenty Immortal Cities.

Earth Sect, with only four Immortal Cities, had two Golden Core True Lords.

Cloud Prefecture likely had several Golden Core True Lords.

Therefore, Cloud Prefecture would have Golden Core True Lords to handle it.

A single Golden Core demon beast was nothing; if one True Lord couldn't defeat it, they could enlist others.

Golden Core demon beasts were treasures; killing one would yield immense rewards.

Golden Core True Lords would be tempted.

Temptation would lead to encirclement and attack.

He Song guessed this demon beast wouldn't survive long.

As for the Foundation Establishment cave abode near Eight Vein Immortal City.

He Song didn't care.

A Foundation Establishment cave abode was insignificant.

No matter how valuable, how much could it contain?

Instead of risking his life for treasure, staying in Heavenly Pivot Immortal City to strengthen himself was wiser.

When He Song was strong enough, resources would be abundant.

Why bother with a Foundation Establishment cave abode.

After reading Su Qian Chen's message, He Song pondered briefly, then dismissed these concerns.

They were irrelevant to him.

Instead of wasting time.

He should continue cultivating to become stronger.

However.

Just as He Song was settling into White Cloud True Person's legacy, enjoying the extra ten thousand spirit stones annually.

And planning to continue secluded cultivation to enhance his magical power.

Wei Fan, Meng Guan, and Dark Crane True Person visited a few days later.

The three arrived together.

He Song couldn't neglect them.

He led them to a pavilion in his mansion and personally brewed fine spirit tea.

As the tea's fragrance filled the air.

Each took a cup.

Meng Guan spoke first.

"Fellow Daoist, are you satisfied with the opportunity of the past few days?"

Meng Guan directly mentioned He Song's recent gains.

Due to their positions, the three besides He Song also had similar opportunities.

He Song's earlier guess was correct.

The ten thousand spirit stone opportunity.

Wasn't exclusive to him.

In Earth Sect and other sects' Immortal Cities, such benefit chains existed.

As Immortal City Guardian, taking more spirit stones was expected.

Families in the Immortal City were wealthy and would naturally offer tributes.

Immortal City Guardians could deal with rogue cultivators at will.

Without tributes.

Being labeled rogue cultivators could ruin entire families.

Thus, spending money to avoid disaster and ensure family safety and stability in Heavenly Pivot Immortal City was preferable.

"Not bad, an unexpected bonus."

He Song nodded to Meng Guan's question, responding casually.

Ten thousand spirit stones annually.

Wasn't He Song's focus anymore.

Now.

Pill Dao, Talisman Dao, and Formation Dao progressed together; he was no longer the spirit stone-poor Immortal Market cultivator.

Pill Dao income alone surpassed ten thousand spirit stones annually.

Adding Talisman Dao, it far exceeded that.

With these lucrative skills, He Song no longer craved spirit stones as before.

Besides, truly valuable items couldn't be bought with spirit stones.

Like Golden Core Pills.

Or Golden Core secret techniques.

How could spirit stones measure their worth?

"Does Fellow Daoist know why we three are here today?"

Meng Guan didn't dwell on He Song's response, changing the topic.

Choosing this time.

Waiting until He Song received White Cloud True Person's income.

The three coming together.

All had reasons.

One Immortal City, four Guardian True Persons.

Previously, Meng Guan, Wei Fan, White Cloud, and Dark Crane.

Now, White Cloud True Person was gone, replaced by He Song.

Their previous tacit understandings needed to be shared with He Song.

Otherwise, misunderstandings could cause trouble.

The three came together to inform He Song about certain gray area practices.

To prevent internal conflict.

"Our purpose today is to invite Fellow Daoist to join us in a business venture."

Before He Song could ask, Meng Guan explained.

"Fellow Daoist has participated in this business before, though then only as a guest."

"In Green Wall Immortal City, Fellow Daoist, Brother Wei, and I attended a hidden small auction and bid for a Meridian Protection Pill."

"Does Fellow Daoist remember?"

Meng Guan looked at He Song, smiling.

Wei Fan chuckled, hearing Meng Guan's words.

He knew these words well.

When he was transferred to Heavenly Pivot Immortal City and invited to this business, Meng Guan said the same thing.

Now, He Song was the target.

But that auction was a shared experience, so it was understandable.

(End of chapter)

New Words: Chinese1: English1, 张理: Zhang Li, 张影: Zhang Ying, 怀中: Chest, 庆幸: Relief