While Zheng Bingzhong and his sister were chatting about family matters, Shen Wang went outside and found Silver Moon, revealing Liu Shan's situation.

Silver Moon was surprised, "Is the situation so serious? If something goes wrong, it may affect not only our Sun and Moon Dynasty, but the entire continent could be impacted."

"Fortunately, for now, it's just the spread of demonic qi, and no real demons have appeared yet."

Shen Wang said, "You should investigate who exactly captured Liu Shan."

"I can investigate, but it might expose my presence here."

Silver Moon reminded him.

"No worries, the situation is different now, you can try to contact them."

Shen Wang shook his head, "Don't return for now, just find a way to create an additional information channel."

"Hmm, that's for the best."

Silver Moon nodded, "Give me a day."

"Take your time. If he's dead, we'll avenge him when the time comes. If he's still alive, we'll think of a way to rescue him."

"Okay."

After Silver Moon went to investigate, Shen Wang returned to Zheng Yunshu's courtyard. Zheng Yunshu's eyes were red, but she wore a smile on her face.

"Husband, thank you. Without your Water of Life, I wouldn't be able to see my brother again."

Zheng Yunshu approached Shen Wang, looking at him gratefully and speaking gently.

"We're family, no need for thanks."

Shen Wang hugged Zheng Yunshu and said to Zheng Bingzhong, "Brother-in-law's divine soul still hasn't recovered. There's still a chance we should find some Soul Condensing Grass."

"Brother-in-law, don't worry about me. I'm already very content and don't yearn for those things."

Zheng Bingzhong waved his hand quickly; Soul Condensing Grass is extremely rare and grows in forbidden areas. He didn't want Shen Wang to take risks.

"We should still try if there's an opportunity."

Shen Wang smiled.

"Brother-in-law, no need to discuss further. I'll go cook, and then we can have a drink."

Zheng Bingzhong said. Having regained his health, he wasn't fit for full-strength cultivation anymore, so he invested his time in cooking, usually preparing meals.

Now that his sister was back, he must prepare some home-cooked dishes for a gathering.

He called Liu Da Rong over, and they shared a meal, marking Zheng Yunshu's official return to her childhood home.

The next day, Liu Da Rong found Shen Wang and said, "The Sect Leader wants to meet you both."

"Meet me?"

Shen Wang's eyes flickered, "For what purpose?"

"It should be about Yunshu's matter. After all, Xie Xianlong's death is linked to you, and now that Yunshu has returned, the Sect Leader wants to inquire personally."

Liu Da Rong said.

"Now?"

Shen Wang was slightly cautious. With his Nascent Soul cultivation, he wasn't too worried, but he still had to be wary of the potential dangers since he didn't grow up in the Hundred Refining Sect.

"At noon, about an hour later, go tell Yunshu. Don't be too tense; the Sect Leader probably wants to ease the conflict between you and the Xie Family."

Liu Da Rong said.

Upon hearing this, Shen Wang felt slightly relieved and said, "Alright, I'll go tell Yunshu."

An hour later, Liu Da Rong led Shen Wang and Zheng Yunshu to leave.

Seeing Zheng Yunshu a bit nervous, Shen Wang held her hand, "Don't be afraid. I'm here; even if they want to take action, it won't be a problem."

"How could they take action now? It's the time to utilize people, and you haven't done anything to betray the sect, so why make a big fuss?"

Liu Da Rong retorted crossly.

"Just kidding."

Shen Wang smiled, watching the direction Liu Da Rong led them. It wasn't to the peak but towards the back mountain.

He didn't ask further and pondered over who they were about to meet.

Shen Wang had seen the Sect Leader of the Hundred Refining Sect before when capturing the Nine-tailed Demon Fox, whose realm was higher than his, already at the completion of the Nascent Soul Stage. Given his foundation, Shen Wang wasn't afraid, but this was the Hundred Refining Sect, where individual fighting wasn't feasible,

Ahead, flames roared, and heat waves rolled. The grass and trees nearby were sparse.

A volcano appeared with rolling magma, from which crimson flames leaped out. Around it stood eight towering iron pillars inscribed with dragon patterns, connected by chains that formed a net covering the entire volcano.

In the central area, the chains all converged on a huge furnace. This furnace, with three legs and two ears, rooted in the magma, had glowing runes inscribed on it, exuding an ancient aura.

Near the volcano, more than a hundred people patrolled, with strict vigilance. There wasn't just a large number of Golden Core cultivators patrolling, but also hidden Nascent Soul level auras.

"This is the back mountain volcanic crater, the Artifact Refining Land of our ancestor, and now the largest furnace within our sect."

Liu Da Rong introduced to Shen Wang, "This furnace is the Hundred Refinements Furnace."

"Hmm, harnessing the power of a volcano, impressive."

Shen Wang nodded. Utilizing a volcano was no simple feat.

"Of course." Liu Da Rong chuckled, "That Nine-tailed Demon Fox is imprisoned here."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wang consciously searched and, as he got closer, saw a fox beneath one of the giant furnace legs.

This was a very beautiful fox, not particularly large. Its white fur was soft like metal, appearing even whiter against the magma. Its nine tails swayed weakly, its limbs bound with scorching shackles connected to a huge fire torch, emitting searing power that charred the nearby fur black.

Who else could this be but the Nine-tailed Demon Fox? She was trapped here, even reverted to her original form.

Noticing someone approaching, she lifted her head to look at Shen Wang, her pink eyes reflecting a hint of malice.

Her identity was exposed because of this person, and how could her heart not hold resentment?

The chains clinked.

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox stood up, and the chains on her appeared heavy and began to glow.

She stared at Shen Wang, exuding a strong aura, "I didn't expect to fall into your hands."

"Since you risk coming to the human lands to handle things and exchange for resources, you must be prepared to be discovered and captured."

Shen Wang calmly responded. Not to mention that the Nine-tailed Demon Fox was now a captive; even if she were free, he wouldn't fear her.

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox bared her fangs, "You better break through soon, or if I escape, I will surely come for you."

"Welcome."

Shen Wang remained composed, unconcerned by such threats.

At this moment, the chains of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox emitted a blinding light. The flame power surged into her body, causing her to scream in agony, collapsing on the ground.

"Wretch, daring to threaten people even when imprisoned in the Eight Dragons Spirit-locking Array? Truly a beast nature unchanged!"

An aged voice appeared, followed by a silver-haired elder flying over, accompanied by a man in a red robe with drooping eyebrows, appearing quite forceful, and on the other side was a blue-robed cultivator.

Liu Da Rong quickly led Shen Wang and the others to salute, "Greetings, Sect Leader."

"Hmm."

The Sect Leader nodded kindly, looking at Shen Wang and Zheng Yunshu, and said, "I brought you over here to meet not only because this fox's capture is related to you but also to make you understand a principle."

He turned to Tian Zhaoshuo with the drooping eyebrows and said, "Zhao Shuo, you explain."

Tian Zhaoshuo sighed helplessly, "Sect Leader, with external enemies upon us, we must unite all our forces and avoid internal strife."

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