Chapter 908 - 404: Six Years, Journey to White Wall City

And this White Wall Sword Saint is the Alliance Hierarch of the Dao Protection Alliance.

For instance, Daqian, Myriad Poison Sect, and Corpse Mountain Valley were once members of the Dao Protection Alliance, but naturally fell apart once external pressure was removed.

Yet, the status of White Wall City is unshakable, a holy land in the hearts of countless Loose Cultivators in the Southern Domain.

In the past three hundred years, a Loose Cultivator in the Core Formation Late Stage managed to procure a Nascent Soul Spiritual Object in White Wall City and fortunately ascended to Nascent Soul.

The condition was that should the Six Demonic Sects invade again, they must join the battlefield for the Dao Protection Alliance.

Upon hearing this after arriving in the Southern Domain, Lin Chang'an thought for a moment and decided against joining White Wall City.

This condition seems free, but it essentially means selling oneself for life to the Dao Protection Alliance; after all, his journey is long, and he doesn't wish to fight life and death for another force.

...

"Master… Young Master!"

Exiting the cave abode, a Sword Servant sat cross-legged before the waterfall, clad in black, holding two Black Swords, as if comprehending Sword Dao Divine Techniques.

Yet upon seeing Lin Chang'an emerge, the cold countenance of the Sword Servant bore a slight smile, habitually attempting to address the master.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad, a Sword Cultivator in the Core Formation Late Stage; I can sense that sharp Sword Intent emanating from you."

Clearly, the Sword Servant hadn't been idle these past years, finally breaking through the bottleneck to enter the Core Formation Late Stage.

Currently, the Sword Servant is only 178 years old, breaking through to the Core Formation Late Stage before 180, and barring accidents, will undoubtedly attempt a Nascent Soul breakthrough before 300.

If he were placed in a Nascent Soul Sect, he'd be a top choice for a Nascent Soul Seed.

At least in the past three hundred years, within the influence of the Dao Protection Alliance, only True Monarch Bingdie ascended to Nascent Soul at over two hundred years old.

"It's all thanks to the master's provision of so many cultivation resources; otherwise, I wouldn't have made it this far."

Stepping forward, the Sword Servant bowed respectfully, fully aware of the path he'd taken.

"Master, this is freshly brewed Spirit Tea."

Clad in black attire, Lin Chang'an sat in the Pavilion, but to avoid arousing suspicion, he'd already changed several previous habits.

Such as his sitting posture and the way he sipped tea.

Listening to the Sword Servant report recent developments, Lin Chang'an smiled lightly, playing with the teacup in hand, his posture slightly slouched, fitting the unruly demeanor of a Demon Dao Loose Cultivator.

His black attire embroidered with golden flame patterns, eyes tinged with faint blood-red streaks, as if influenced by evil energy from cultivating Demonic Cultivation Techniques.

"Young Master, according to the latest intel, there's turmoil in the Outer Sea of the Demon Beast Abyss, yet Bihai Palace hasn't erupted into chaos…"

Although the Demon Beast Abyss is far from here, these top-tier forces engage in trade, hence some intelligence is obtained.

Yet, a round trip takes years; the reports now presented by the Sword Servant are already several years old.

"Not erupting into chaos? That's somewhat unexpected."

Hearing this, Lin Chang'an was somewhat taken aback; logically, the situation before the opening of the Secret Realm seemed like a bow ready to release.

Surprisingly, it didn't descend into chaos; after getting over his slight surprise, he was somewhat pleased.

After all, neither Lao Hu, Ni Chang, nor the Profound Sound Pavilion face as much danger with Bihai Palace at peace.

Nonetheless, even if the Demon Beast Abyss is peaceful, he won't return there.

Not only due to carrying the Cold Flame and the many resources from the Profound Yin Demon Sect, but also the risk of his assets being exposed during trades.

He'd be in peril.

The truth is, all valuable assets on him shouldn't see the light of day.

"But it's good news in a way; after twelve years, with trade between both sides, gradually selling off some assets won't raise suspicion."

Lin Chang'an nodded silently; he wasn't overly cautious, but many assets are exclusive to the Demon Beast Abyss, appearing in quantity suddenly would easily raise alarm.

He doesn't want to cause trouble for himself.

Furthermore, he's in need of Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects and High Tier Body Refining resources.

"Recently among the Four Great Influences, Daqian has been appeasing and pulling in numerous medium and small forces, while the Sima clan formed alliances with various factions through marriage proposals…"

Hearing the Sword Servant's report, it's clear that the Four Great Influences, though seemingly peaceful, continue their clandestine strife without pause.

Lin Chang'an nodded in approval; he chose this place seeing that the Four Great Influences had just undergone turmoil and wouldn't wage internal conflict shortly.

"Also…"

Here, the Sword Servant paused, glanced at Lin Chang'an, and whispered while bowing:

"Some family factions from the Myriad Poison Sect sent messages, offering suitable young Female Cultivators, should the master be interested in taking concubines."

Lin Chang'an chuckled lightly upon hearing it.

Indeed, with growing strength, the privileges are different.

Now, with him and the Sword Servant, both in the Core Formation Late Stage, having notable status even in the venerable Myriad Poison Sect, aside from the two Supreme Elders.

They are major figures, counted among the elite.

The so-called offer of concubines is just about trying to cling to a powerful connection.

"Ignore it."

Lin Chang'an waved dismissively; he's reached his current level of cultivation unwilling to drag along anything burdensome.

Unless it's a genius like the Sword Servant, capable of aiding him.

Otherwise, he doesn't wish to expend energy nurturing Low Tier Cultivators.

...

The Grand Hall of the Myriad Poison Sect.

"Changfeng, these are five Yin Sha Corpse Puppets crafted by Elder Xiao within our Sect. Although their strength is only at the Tier Three Middle Stage, together they rival Cultivators in the Core Formation Late Stage."