91.The Zixiao Sword Sect is attacking!

Now that he had obtained the Immortal Controlling Order, choosing the location for his sect became Xu Shan's top priority. This matter wasn't really complicated. Since his main goal was just to survive, he could simply pick a piece of wasteland and announce the establishment of his sect there. But after all, this was his first "entrepreneurial" attempt, and Xu Shan didn't want to act carelessly. If he could choose a better place, he would definitely do so.

There were many options to choose from. There were quite a few villages around the Baodan Sect, and this kind of situation wasn't unique. In this world, most ordinary people lived around cultivation forces. And cultivation forces regarded protecting ordinary people as their bounden duty, and even the most powerful cultivators were no exception.

The reason wasn't complicated. Demonic beasts were rampant, and ordinary people lacked the ability to protect themselves, so they could only rely on cultivators to survive. Secondly, most cultivators originated from ordinary people. Ordinary people were the source of cultivators, and it had become a common understanding in the cultivation world that protecting the defenseless was in line with the principles of heaven. Although cultivators might look down on ordinary people, they would never ignore them, and harming ordinary people was considered as willingly falling into the Demonic Dao and becoming an enemy of the entire cultivation world.

Xu Shan spent two days studying the map given by Huang Zhiwen. Finally, he chose his desired location! Li Family Village.

Near Li Family Village, as shown on the map, it was surrounded by mountains and water, and the surrounding roads were quite smooth. The village was large in scale and had the largest population. The terrain nearby was also relatively superior compared to other places.

After choosing the location, he even came up with a name for the sect, which would be convenient for recruiting... disciples in the future. After everything was settled, Xu Shan took the map and went to find Huang Zhiwen.

"Li Family Village... Hmm, you've chosen a good location. If it were me, I would also choose this place," Huang Zhiwen said after looking at the map for a while. He raised his head and continued, "Since you've already decided, it's better to do it as soon as possible."

"These past two days, there have been wave after wave of people investigating outside the Baodan Sect. I think someone will come knocking on our door soon. It's better to set off now."

Xu Shan nodded. "I don't know what else I need to prepare for establishing the sect. I'm afraid the Taigu Pavilion won't recognize it if I'm not prepared properly."

Huang Zhiwen said, "Since you just want to stay alive and you're only establishing the sect in name, there's not much to prepare. If you want to establish a proper sect, I'm afraid you'll need at least a few years of preparation time."

"Here's what you can do. Just take a stele with you. Just set up a stele at the entrance of Li Family Village, carve the name of the sect on it, and that counts as the establishment of the sect."

"It's really that simple..."

"We have to make do with what we have. It can only be like this. You don't know how to deal with the people from the Taigu Pavilion after you use the Immortal Controlling Order. I'll go with you."

Xu Shan bowed seriously. "Master Huang, I can't express my gratitude in words for your great kindness. I will keep it in mind."

Huang Zhiwen smiled and said, "There's nothing to thank me for! We'll be neighbors in the future. Just put your heart into helping me with the affairs of the Baodan Sect."

After a brief chat, the two of them nimbly rode their flying swords towards Li Family Village. Li Family Village was only about twenty-some li away from the Baodan Sect.

On the way, the sun was shining brightly, and the mountain wind was blowing. Xu Shan felt extremely happy. Finally... Finally, he could completely get rid of this crisis. It really hadn't been easy. If he had taken one wrong step in the middle, he might have been dead and his body rotting by now. But he had managed to pull through, and he was finally going to welcome a stable cultivation life!

Halfway through the journey, Huang Zhiwen stood on the flying sword with his hands behind his back and asked, "Xu Shan, what are your plans after establishing the sect?"

Xu Shan pondered for a moment and said, "Since you trust me, Master Huang, and are willing to let me help develop the Baodan Sect, I will naturally do my best. As for myself, I just want to cultivate in peace. The basic cultivation method given to me by the Xinglan Sect is only enough for me to cultivate until the end of the Foundation Establishment stage. I still need to find a new cultivation method."

Huang Zhiwen nodded. "Don't worry about the spirit stones. As long as our pills sell well, you won't be short of spirit stones. But regarding the cultivation method... it's indeed a bit troublesome. I know a little about the Star Summoning Art that you're cultivating. It follows the most upright and peaceful path, and there's no obstacle to changing to another cultivation method when you form a golden core."

"But this is still a bit of a hassle. Most of the cultivation methods above the Golden Core stage are kept within various sects. It's true that some cultivation methods can be bought on the market in the Tianxin Domain, but... their quality is just average, and they will also affect later cultivation. It's best to join a sect if you have the opportunity."

"If I join another sect..."

"Not good! Someone's coming!"

Before Xu Shan could finish his sentence, Huang Zhiwen's face changed dramatically. He grabbed Xu Shan's arm and suddenly accelerated forward. But in an instant, an old man dressed in black robes had blocked their way.

Huang Zhiwen's expression was extremely serious. This person's cultivation was unfathomable, and he couldn't see clearly at all... This person's strength was at least above the Divine Transformation stage.

Xu Shan was also very nervous. He secretly touched the Immortal Controlling Order in his hand. Judging from Huang Zhiwen's expression, they might not be able to defeat this person, so he could only use the Immortal Controlling Order here. He just didn't know if this person would attack before the people from the Taigu Pavilion arrived.

"Kid from the Huang family, have you given up on the way of the sword and switched to the way of alchemy?" The old man in black robes had a slightly hoarse voice.

Huang Zhiwen said in a deep voice, "You know me? I wonder which senior you are?"

"I know you, but you don't know me. It's pointless to talk more. I don't want to fight with you. Hand over the person beside you, and the Zixiao Sword Sect will definitely prepare a generous gift for you afterwards."

"The Zixiao Sword Sect... You really won't let this go! The Immortality Seeking Platform was originally open for everyone to obtain. Now that the inheritance has fallen into someone else's hands, you still want to snatch it by force. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the whole world?"

Huang Zhiwen was on guard and secretly stood in front of Xu Shan. But at this moment, a voice came from behind Huang Zhiwen.

"Xu Shan is just a person without a sect now, a lone cultivator. Even if we kill him, what rule would we be breaking?"

Xu Shan and Huang Zhiwen turned around at the same time. Two familiar faces unexpectedly came into Xu Shan's view. The Sect Master of the Zixiao Sword Sect, Sun Yuanzheng... and Diwu Lianfeng.

"Master Huang, I hope you've been well. I don't want to cause any disputes today, so I came here in person. Hand Xu Shan over to me, and we can discuss any conditions you have," Sun Yuanzheng said with a smile.

Huang Zhiwen sneered. "Xu Shan was entrusted to me by an old friend. Do you think I'll hand him over just because you say so?"

"Do you think the Zixiao Sword Sect can buy me off? Sun Yuanzheng, have you gone crazy staying in your sect?"

Seeing that the other party was so disrespectful, Sun Yuanzheng's face looked extremely unpleasant. Just as he was about to get angry, Diwu Lianfeng beside him quietly nudged him twice and whispered, "Sect Master, is he Huang Zhiwen?"

"Yes, he is indeed Huang Zhiwen. But... Lianfeng, come back!"

"Senior! I'm Diwu Lianfeng. I've long admired your name!"

Before Sun Yuanzheng could finish his sentence, Diwu Lianfeng had already rushed excitedly in front of Huang Zhiwen and cupped his hands in salute.

The tense atmosphere in the air suddenly froze. Huang Zhiwen looked at Xu Shan and asked in confusion, "Who is he?"

"His name is Diwu Lianfeng. The inheritance of the Immortality Seeking Platform was originally something prearranged within his family," Xu Shan said. After that, he looked at Diwu Lianfeng, raised his chin, and said, "Oi~ Second brother, couldn't you beat me, so you went to find your elders?"

"Oh, so he's from the Diwu Family. Why do you call him second brother?"

"This guy insisted on becoming sworn brothers with me, but then he betrayed me... Where does the Diwu Family rank in the Tianxin Domain anyway?"

"Seventh. They've never been in the top five. Hahaha!"

"Hahaha!!"

Xu Shan and Huang Zhiwen laughed heartily in the sky as if no one else was around.

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