The news of Xuan Shui Sect secretly changing its Sect Master didn't cause much of a stir. Other Sects were slow to catch on and sent out spies to get a clear picture of the new Sect Master. A change of leadership in a Sect often represented an opportunity for others. However, the result was completely different from what was expected. The Xuan Shui Sect was remarkably united, with everyone working together. The Great Sects knew little about Xuan Shui Sect's new Sect Master, only that he had ascended to the position by challenging the former one. Regrettably, the new Sect Master never showed his face, and his whereabouts remained unknown.

"We still need to wait some time before we can obtain the Town Demon League Command Token."

The Town Demon League Command Token is no ordinary object. After a change in Sect Master, the previous Town Demon League Command Token is recalled, a new one is bestowed, and it must be re-bound to the new master. It would take time for the Town Demon Alliance to receive the news and travel to Starfall Mountain.

After succeeding to the Sect Master position, Jia Ren became a hands-off manager, claiming unfamiliarity as an excuse and delegating duties to the Grand Elder, Zuo Siyan. He took on the task of refining Elixirs.

Jia Ren did not refine just any Elixir. He only refined Foundation Establishment Pills and Golden Core Formation Pills. You expect me to also refine Elixirs used by ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators to enhance their cultivation level? Dream on! How can Foundation Establishment Cultivators order around a Golden Core Real Person?!

Jia Ren had already done more than enough by refining high-quality Foundation Establishment Pills. At other times, he would meditate, cultivate, and delve into secret techniques.

Unfortunately, Xuan Shui Sect doesn't have any sealed Bizarre Demons. Learning from the precedent of Heavenly Feather Gate, Xuan Shui Sect had handed over all four Bizarre Demons they had sealed to the Town Demon Alliance in exchange for contributions. The idea of secretly taking Xuan Shui Sect's Bizarre Demons is going to fall through.

The only thing that pleased Jia Ren was the secret repository of the Town Demon Alliance. Xuan Shui Sect once had a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Although the Sect's inheritance was incomplete, a few powerful secret techniques and one Divine Skill had been passed down.

The Divine Skill was called the Water Emperor Avatar!

This was the only Divine Skill passed down by Xuan Shui Sect, and one must be a Golden Core Cultivator to learn it. The Water Emperor Avatar was a Divine Skill created by a Nascent Soul Cultivator of Xuan Shui Sect after observing the Great Divine Power Law, Heaven and Earth. Unfortunately, this Divine Skill was only completed up to the first form when the Nascent Soul Cultivator of Xuan Shui Sect perished.

The first form of the Water Emperor Avatar was called the Sovereign Water True Visage. Once this Divine Skill was used, the user could become the ruler of waters, commanding the power of any water domain, making any location their sovereign domain. Water System Magic, when amplified by the Water Emperor Avatar, increased its power by at least twofold.

The second form, called the Rage of the Water Emperor, was still in its conceptual stage and had not been perfected. Xuan Shui Sect had no one to continue improving this Divine Skill.

As Sect Master, Jia Ren faced no obstacles to his learning, easily acquiring a Divine Skill without any personal cost. Lately, aside from refining Elixirs, he spent all his other time studying this Divine Skill. Apart from the Divine Skill, he also made considerable gains in Formations and Elixirs. Taking over Xuan Shui Sect was his best choice; small Sects lack the heritage of Divine Skills.

"Sect Master, thank you for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill! My son has successfully established his foundation!" The Internal Affairs Executor of Xuan Shui Sect came to the outside of the Alchemy Room, receiving the freshly refined Foundation Establishment Pill with a radiant smile.

Three months had passed since Jia Ren ascended to Sect Master, but there was still no sign of any Bizarre Alliance Cultivator arriving. Aside from this, there was plenty of good news. The freshly refined Foundation Establishment Pills were being distributed one after another to the elite disciples. With the help of high-quality Elixirs, the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators within Xuan Shui Sect was increasing. In the span of three months, an explosive growth resulted in over twenty more Foundation Establishment Cultivators—a spectacle never before seen in the Sect.

"Make sure they conceal their cultivation level, so no information is leaked," Jia Ren instructed.

The rapid increase in the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators in Xuan Shui Sect was both a blessing and a curse. This could draw the attention of other Sects, and if leaked, the repercussions would be endless.

"Sect Master, should we strive to seize another Market and a few mines with good resources?" the Internal Affairs Executor asked.

"The highest good is like water; it benefits all things without contention!" Jia Ren replied.

The expression on the Internal Affairs Executor's face was odd. He still remembered when Jia Ren had first arrived, battling Zuo Siyan and with strong words driving Hundred Flowers Palace out of Xingluo Market, his prominence unmatched. Displaying his talent in Alchemy, Jia Ren had been unanimously approved to become the Xuan Shui Sect Master. Many had expected the new Sect Master to strengthen Xuan Shui Sect. Yet, to their surprise, three months had passed, and the Sect Master, keeping a low profile, had become a hands-off leader. You fought for the Sect Master position, just to be a salted fish?

"Stockpile grain, delay claiming kingship," Jia Ren stated. "Without sufficient strength and foundation, no amount of territory can be defended."

Sect warfare had far-reaching effects; it was often a matter of life or death. The stronger the Sect, the greater its appetite, and the more territory it would want to seize. Jia Ren was unwilling to join the Great Sects precisely because he did not want to bear such burdens. He was waiting for the envoy from the Bizarre-Suppressing Main Alliance to arrive so he could quickly go there to exchange for the crafting method of the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure.

"Is the Xuan Shui Sect Master present?!"

Jia Ren had just shooed away a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators when he heard a very familiar voice call out from outside Xingluo Market. The visitors were the former Qunxing Island Master, Yu Chang, and Fire Cloud True Person—both old acquaintances.

「Xuan Shui Sect Residence, Guest Hall.」

"Congratulations, Daoist Jia, on becoming the Sect Master of Xuan Shui Sect. Here is the new Town Demon League Command Token," one of them said.

The old Town Demon League Command Token was taken back, and the new one was bound to him. Internally, it recorded a total of 270,000 Town Demon Alliance contributions.

Finally, he had acquired what he desired. All that remained was to take the Town Demon League Command Token to the Bizarre-Suppressing Main Alliance and exchange it for the crafting method of the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure.

"I appreciate you two Evil-Suppressing Envoys traveling such a great distance to come here," Jia Ren said. "I have another batch of Elixirs to refine, so please excuse me for not seeing you out."

Under normal circumstances, why would two Evil-Suppressing Envoys be needed to deliver a Town Demon League Command Token? Jia Ren always had a premonition of trouble coming his way and decisively wanted to send the two men away as quickly as possible.

Fire Cloud True Person's duck-like voice rose, "Daoist Jia, why the haste to send us away? We've traveled thousands of miles because we indeed have a matter to request your help with."

Jia Ren's heart thudded. My guess was correct! They're going to drag me into dealing with Bizarre Demons again.

"Three thousand miles away from Xingluo Market, there is a Bizarre Demon known as the Grave Crying Bizarre. We implore you, Daoist Jia, to lend your aid and help us resolve this issue."

"Dealing with Bizarre Demons is the responsibility of the Sects cooperating with the Town Demon Alliance," Jia Ren stated. Why don't they ever look for me when there's something good?

Starfall Mountain is rife with various influences and multiple powers vying for control; dealing with Bizarre Demons shouldn't fall to Xuan Shui Sect anyway.

"With so many Sects in this place, it would be better for you two Evil-Suppressing Envoys to seek others' aid," Jia Ren said, trying to deflect. "I have an Elixir to refine. Elder Zuo? You should discuss this matter with Elder Zuo."

He would never involve himself in dangerous affairs; it was better to leave such things to Xuan Shui Sect's Grand Elder, Zuo Siyan. Jia Ren was focused on heading to the Bizarre-Suppressing Main Alliance; he had no desire to deal with Bizarre Demons.

"Ahem, Elder Zuo... has gone to vie for the Black Gold Vein. She didn't want to worry you," the Internal Affairs Executor said from outside the Guest Hall, his face a mask of helplessness.

The new Sect Master disliked conflict and had become a hands-off manager. With an Alchemy Grandmaster in charge of logistics, the supply of high-quality Foundation Establishment Pills had significantly increased the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Having arrived in the territory of Tianxing Sect, Xuan Shui Sect was determined to grow stronger. They seized opportunities to plunder resources, allowing Xuan Shui Sect to grow like a rolling snowball. The more Spiritual Medicine there was for Foundation Establishment Pills, the more Foundation Establishment Cultivators there would be. In a few years, a surge in Golden Core Cultivators would be inevitable. Zuo Siyan saw this hope and, unwilling to risk the Alchemy Grandmaster, had personally gone to plunder resources. In a short time, Xuan Shui Sect's territory had more than doubled.

"Go and ask her to come back to deal with this matter," Jia Ren said.

Only after I've crafted the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure will I deal with Bizarre Demons. There's no need to rush. Without the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure, I always feel uneasy. The Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command and Banishing Evil Talisman cannot be revealed publicly, and I'm not inclined to show them lightly. Without several key treasures on hand, dealing with Bizarre Demons would inevitably be difficult and fraught with danger.

The Internal Affairs Executor outside, feeling helpless, could only go to inform Grand Elder Zuo Siyan.

"Also," Jia Ren added, "let her know that I have external affairs to handle and will be leaving Xuan Shui Sect for some time."

Having obtained the long-desired Town Demon League Command Token, Jia Ren had no intention of staying any longer and decided to make a swift exit. He transformed into a streak of Escape Light and suddenly flew far away.

Fire Cloud True Person and Yu Chang exchanged glances. He wouldn't be trying to dodge this assignment, would he?

"Daoist friend, please wait..." Fire Cloud True Person called out, manipulating his Yellow Gourd Treasure to try and block Jia Ren's path, but he was a step too late.

With a sound like Sword Qi Thunder, Jia Ren had vanished from sight. The two wanted to pursue, but they knew they couldn't catch up...

After waiting so patiently, finally, there's a result!

Jia Ren sped away like lightning, combining the Sword Control Technique with the Divine Wind Technique, pushing his speed to the limit. Only the roar of thunder echoed, but he was nowhere to be seen.

Tianxing Sect's territory was not far from the Bizarre-Suppressing Main Alliance. Traveling at top speed, in just five days, Eastern Forest Market loomed in the distance.

I'm back again!

Jia Ren stood atop his sword, nine heavens high, gazing at Eastern Forest Market in the distance. The sword light descended, bringing him to the ground before Eastern Forest Market.

He first checked himself; there were no problems. His Insect External Incarnation had been left twenty thousand miles behind early on, ready for him to perform the exchange location secret technique at any moment, swapping his position with the Incarnation's. Ever since breaking through to the Golden Core Stage, the control distance for his Insect External Incarnation had increased, now reaching twenty thousand miles—a relatively safe distance. Moreover, his Insect External Incarnation Secret Art and his true self had not yet been discovered by anyone. Even if an accident truly occurred, twenty thousand miles would be enough distance for me to escape with my life. The only downside was... I would have to sacrifice the Insect External Incarnation.

Without wasting a moment, Jia Ren went straight to the Bizarre-Suppressing Main Alliance. Under the authority of the Town Demon League Command Token, his passage was unhindered, and he made his way to a familiar courtyard.

"Are you the new Xuan Shui Sect Master, Daoist friend?" the Internal Affairs Director of the Bizarre-Suppressing Main Alliance asked, his expression peculiar. The new Sect Master of Xuan Shui Sect had just assumed his position, the Town Demon League Command Token had only recently been delivered, and yet the new Sect Master had already arrived. His speed was astonishing! "What treasure do you wish to exchange for, Daoist friend?" Two hundred and seventy thousand Town Demon Alliance contributions won't get him anything too impressive.

Jia Ren opened the exchange list; the prices were the same as before.

"Does the Town Demon Alliance accept Golden Core Formation Pills?" Jia Ren asked.

The Internal Affairs Director's smile faded, and he looked at Jia Ren with a peculiar gaze. The Bizarre-Suppressing Main Alliance did accept Golden Core Formation Pills, but it was usually a disadvantageous trade for the seller, so they rarely received any.

"Of course, we accept them," the Director replied.

"Four Golden Core Formation Pills!" Jia Ren decisively handed them over.

Even for the Internal Affairs Director, who was accustomed to many wonders, his pupils contracted. He was completely shocked by the magnitude of this gesture. The Great Sects always lacked Golden Core Formation Pills. Even if they had them, they would keep them within their Sect to nurture the younger generation, not trade them for Town Demon Alliance contributions. How could someone offer four at once? Xuan Shui Sect was only a minor Sect with... one? No, two Golden Core Cultivators. They wouldn't have an excess of Golden Core Formation Pills, so why make such a lavish offering? Could it be due to Xuan Shui Sect's underlying resources? A starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Perhaps Xuan Shui Sect had some unknown hidden reserves, making it not entirely surprising they might possess four Golden Core Formation Pills.

"Will you exchange them all for Town Demon Alliance contributions?" the Director asked, regaining his composure.

"In total, that can be exchanged for six million Town Demon Alliance contributions!"

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