Shen Wang heard this and merely smiled without saying anything. He said to Hong Zhenxing, "Can you take me for a walk in the sect now? It's been a long time since I last returned."

"Well... Senior Brother Long, should I withdraw first?"

Hong Zhenxing looked at Long Xingzhou.

"Go, go, you haven't done anything here anyway."

Long Xingzhou waved his hand, giving Shen Wang a glance, "But remember, he is not a disciple now, so don't wander into certain places."

Shen Wang showed no reaction. He didn't care that Long Xingzhou treated him as an outsider. This time, he came back just to complete some matters.

Hong Zhenxing smiled and said, "Got it, Senior Brother Shen, let's go."

Under Hong Zhenxing's lead, Shen Wang easily entered the array formation. As they passed through, Shen Wang took the opportunity to examine all the array formations in the vicinity.

The exterior of the array formations seemed relaxed, but tight within, with many hidden safeguards and cultivators, evidently showing the Celestial Travel Sect's constant combat readiness.

"Senior Brother Shen, because of those beasts, the sect has altered many setups. Be careful not to wander around later, or it could be dangerous."

Hong Zhenxing reminded.

"I know."

Shen Wang nodded, "In which direction are you currently fighting the demon race?"

"Mainly in the west. This side is relatively safe for now, but demon beasts occasionally launch sneak attacks."

Hong Zhenxing said.

"Isn't there any help from other forces?"

Shen Wang asked.

"Besides the people from the Sun and Moon Dynasty, no one else. Moreover, those people would rather we get entangled here with the beast hordes, so they can enjoy themselves at the rear."

Hong Zhenxing snorted, looking quite displeased.

"Hmm."

Shen Wang agreed, "How many have broken through to a higher realm in these years?"

"Quite a few."

Hong Zhenxing glanced at Shen Wang, somewhat boasting, "Although our sect faced some issues, our strength increased significantly under pressure. A large number of people broke through, you came back at the right time. Come, I'll take you to the temporary steward's residence and slowly fill you in."

Shen Wang listened quietly as Hong Zhenxing talked on and on. Some of the sect's outstanding disciples had advanced to the Golden Core level, and an elder successfully formed a Nascent Soul, joining the sect's senior ranks.

Shen Wang knew or had heard of quite a few among them, and he was pleased to see this.

Though he had some grudges with the Yun Family and the Xun Vein, he held no ill will towards the sect, even carrying some gratitude, as he had practiced and studied there for some time.

However, he noticed that the number of breakthroughs was indeed excessive and wondered whether it was due to external pressure or other reasons.

Listening to Hong Zhenxing's talk, seeing many changes on the way, Shen Wang felt momentarily pensive about the passage of time and change of people. Without the system, he might not have had the chance to return.

Soon, Shen Wang arrived at the place where outsiders recruited by the Celestial Travel Sect resided, situated at the foot of the mountain, constructed with many simple wooden houses.

"The conditions here are indeed somewhat lacking, but it is safer than outside."

Hong Zhenxing said, then added, "Wang Deshi, come out and help organize things."

"Master Hong, coming."

A Qi Cultivation Cultivator ran out, around forty years old, slightly chubby, and hurriedly said from afar, "Master Hong personally leading the team, this gentleman is..."

Seeing Shen Wang, he hesitated, "Are you?"

"Junior Brother Wang doesn't recognize me?"

Shen Wang smiled, "You didn't mistake me, I am Shen Li."

"Senior Brother Shen? How did you..."

"Arrange a place for me first, we can chat later."

"Uh, alright, alright."

Hearing this, Hong Zhenxing said, "Oh, it seems you know each other, then you take Senior Brother Shen. I won't waste time here."

He nodded to Shen Wang, then turned and left.

Wang Deshi awkwardly smiled, "Now I should call you Master Shen."

Unless close, the cultivation realm generally arranges ranks by strength; Hong Zhenxing was younger than him but a realm higher, ascending a seniority, as was Shen Wang's case.

"As you please, it's just a title."

Shen Wang didn't intend to engage much with this old friend, who had a similar talent as his own, as the next actions he would undertake might oppose the Celestial Travel Sect.

If Wang Deshi got too involved, he would be implicated instead.

His attitude made Wang Deshi feel more conflicted, hastily leading the way, "I do prefer calling you by your name, you seem to have been doing well over these years, not as rumored."

"Rumors say I was crippled and my family was wiped out, right?"

Shen Wang smiled lightly, indifferent.

"Not just that, there's also a rumor that your Shen Family was a demon cave, saying you were killed by demon fiends."

Wang Deshi added.

"Oh, such stories too."

Shen Wang wasn't too concerned, returning to the topic of the sect, "In recent years, it seems there have been many Foundation Establishment and Core Formation here."

"Indeed."

Wang Deshi nodded, bitterly said, "Unfortunately, not me, still doesn't matter, my talent is ordinary, didn't receive a Realm-Breaking Pill."

"Realm-Breaking Pill? How come I haven't heard of it?"

Shen Wang's eyes lit up.

"The Master of Li Vein developed a new elixir, the lower grade assists in Foundation Establishment, the middle grade aids in Core Formation, it's rumored the top grade even helps in Nascent Soul Formation."

Wang Deshi said enviously, "It's said the success rate is high, sister-in-law… no, I should say Master Han had Foundation Establishment with one Realm-Breaking Pill."

"Oh."

Shen Wang became curious about such stuff, as an elixir that assists breakthroughs was truly rare, not to mention bearing the name of Realm-Breaking Pill.

The Celestial Travel Sect's alchemy skills are so formidable? If they have such pill formulas, the ingredients must be hard to find, right?

He noted this matter, and asked Wang Deshi, "Many people used the Realm-Breaking Pill?"

"Not many, generally those facing challenges in breakthroughs with enough contribution or talent can obtain it, but it's said the Master of Li Vein recently successfully refined quite a few, so perhaps it might be my turn."

Wang Deshi said hopefully, "I've been stuck at Qi Cultivation Perfection for years now."

"Take your time, you're still young."

Shen Wang fully understood Wang Deshi; if he didn't have the system and his Dantian wasn't damaged, he might not have reached Foundation Establishment either now.

For most cultivators, Foundation Establishment was indeed a major hurdle.

"I know I can't hurry, but in this current situation, if you don't increase your strength, you risk losing your life when danger comes."

Wang Deshi said helplessly.

During his stay, Wang Deshi shared many things, while Shen Wang secretly investigated the surroundings, especially those he would be living with.

Upon checking, he found some interesting things, somewhat similar to what he had seen in the Hundred Refining Sect.

There were also demons in disguise here, and without his powerful spiritual sense, it might not have been discovered.

He said nothing, waiting for Wang Deshi to arrange him a quiet and clean place to stay.

Once settled, he began investigating other areas, using various means to sense the surroundings, hoping to find traces of Liu Shan and others.

In the middle of the night, Shen Wang suddenly sensed an eerie energy, abruptly opening his eyes.

"It's the fluctuation of demonic qi, could it be Liu Shan and the others?"

As he got up to investigate, he noticed someone approaching, forcing him to halt.

He frowned slightly, "What is Han Wan'Er coming to me for?"

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