"Young Sect Master, the Cultivators from the Seven Sects have arrived."
Wang Chan glared at him, scolding, "What are you afraid of? Haven't you fought against Cultivators from the Seven Sects before?"
"Of course not, but I don't think now is a good time."
Wang Chan looked at the battlefield ahead. The Cultivators of Tai South Valley were, after all, numerous. If given time, annihilating them would not be an issue, but if the Cultivators from the Seven Sects came to interfere now, and they united…
He was enraged. "Cheng Feng is useless too, going to capture a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator and still not back after so long."
"Forget it, ignore him. Let's go!"
"We'll settle this score with the Seven Sects next time!"
The Ghost Spirit Sect Cultivators retreated one after another, and everyone in Tai South Valley breathed a sigh of relief. Their lives were finally saved.
However, looking at the devastation below, their hearts were filled with endless emotion.
Tai South Valley, with hundreds of years of history, was ruined!
There were three Spirit Ships that arrived this time, belonging to three forces: Spirit Beast Mountain, Yellow Maple Valley, and Clear Void Sect.
The Foundation Establishment Cultivator leading Spirit Beast Mountain, with a full beard and a rugged appearance, laughed heartily, "Good thing those Demon brats from Ghost Spirit Sect ran fast, otherwise I would have made them suffer greatly."
Several representatives from the Loose Cultivators of Tai South Valley went to speak with the three Sects, thanking them for their rescue.
Afterward, they all left.
The leader of Yellow Maple Valley was Chen Qiaoqian, who had some connection with Han Li.
"The Ghost Spirit Sect Cultivators have left. Fellow Daoists, do you decide to pursue or not?"
The bearded middle-aged man from Spirit Beast Mountain said, "Pursue what? What if it's a trap?"
"Besides, our forces might not be able to defeat them. If it weren't for those Loose Cultivators from Tai South Valley just now, they might not have left."
"Fellow Daoist Golden Ape, you really have a way with words, good or bad."
A Daoist from Clear Void Sect spoke, "But you're right, don't pursue cornered enemies. The front lines are tight right now, there will be plenty of opportunities for combat."
Golden Ape said, "How about we all return to our Sects now and report on this situation?"
Everyone agreed. As they were about to return, Li Feiyu suddenly soared into the air, blocking their path.
Chen Qiaoqian said, "Who are you, and why are you blocking us?"
Li Feiyu respectfully said, "I am a Loose Cultivator from Tai South Valley. I admire the Seven Sects and wish to join them. Is that possible?"
Chen Qiaoqian, Golden Ape, and the Daoist from Clear Void Sect exchanged glances.
Golden Ape laughed heartily, "Young man, my Seven Sects aren't places you Loose Cultivators can just join whenever you want! What's more, now is not a good time!"
Chen Qiaoqian also advised, "Fellow Daoist, you just experienced that great battle, didn't you? I advise you to leave as soon as possible."
I want to, but unfortunately, there are still things I must complete, so I really can't leave.
Li Feiyu said, "May I ask if there is a Senior Brother from Spirit Beast Mountain here?"
Golden Ape frowned, "I am."
What good luck… Li Feiyu's face lit up with joy. He patted his Storage Pouch and took out a token, shooting it towards Golden Ape.
"My Spirit Beast Mountain's Immortal Ascension Token?!"
Golden Ape was quite surprised. He carefully sized up Li Feiyu. "You look to be in your early thirties, yet you've reached Qi Refining Great Perfection. It seems your Aptitude is decent."
"You gave me an Immortal Ascension Token, do you perhaps want me to take you into Spirit Beast Mountain?"
"Now that the Demonic Path is invading, aren't you afraid?"
Li Feiyu, with righteous indignation, spoke eloquently, "We Cultivators should naturally resist the Demonic Path and protect our homeland!"
"Even if I die, I will have no regrets."
The Clear Void Daoist smiled, "Fellow Daoist Golden Ape, he has said so much, I think you should take him back to your Spirit Beast Mountain Sect. He is also close to Foundation Establishment , and then he can contribute to fighting the Demonic Path."
Chen Qiaoqian also said, "If your Spirit Beast Mountain doesn't want him, my Yellow Maple Valley can reluctantly take him in."
"Hmph, I didn't say I wouldn't take him." Golden Ape looked at Li Feiyu, "What's your name?"
"Li Feiyu, please guide me, Senior Brother Golden Ape."
"No, it's too early to call me Senior Brother. Come aboard my ship and return to Spirit Beast Mountain with me first. How to arrange for you, we still need to ask the Sect Leader and Elders."
"Yes."
A hint of joy flashed in Li Feiyu's eyes as he landed on the Spirit Beast Mountain Spirit Ship.
After traveling a distance, the three Sects separated and returned to their respective Sects.
The Seven Great Cultivation Sects of Yue State, each occupied famous mountains and rivers within Yue State, places rich in Spiritual Qi.
Among them, Yellow Maple Valley was located in the central part of Mount Taiyue, while Spirit Beast Mountain was located near Jia Yuan City.
Jia Yuan City is the largest city in Lan Province, located in the central region. This place has developed waterways and is an important trade route.
Li Feiyu also didn't expect Spirit Beast Mountain to be in the Chongming Mountain Range near Jia Yuan City in Lan Province.
Although the Chongming Mountain Range is not as vast as Mount Taiyue, which stretches for thousands of miles, its core region is rich in Spiritual Veins and abundant in Spiritual Qi, even surpassing the central region of Mount Taiyue where Yellow Maple Valley is located.
Due to the Spiritual Qi in the Chongming Mountain Range, there are many Spirit Insects and Demon Beasts, which is also why Spirit Beast Mountain established its Sect here.
Among the Seven Sects, Spirit Beast Mountain ranked second in strength.
Facing the Six Devil Dao Sects, the Seven Sects were already at a disadvantage, and with Spirit Beast Mountain, the second strongest of the Seven Sects, defecting to the Six Devil Dao Sects, the Seven Sects had no chance of winning at all.
Upon returning to Spirit Beast Mountain, Golden Ape brought Li Feiyu to the Sect's main hall. He invited the Sect Leader and several Elders to discuss.
Of course, Li Feiyu certainly didn't know the details of the discussion.
Lu Mengshan, a Golden Core Elder of Spirit Beast Mountain, said, "I don't think there's any harm in taking him in. Firstly, it can be shown to the Six Sects, and secondly, even if he advances to Foundation Establishment , what then? We can just give him a dangerous mission and let him disappear silently."
"However, if he is loyal to my Spirit Beast Mountain, it's not impossible to take him in. After all, for a Loose Cultivator to reach Qi Refining Great Perfection, he either had a fortuitous encounter or possesses extraordinary natural Aptitude."
The Sect Leader of Spirit Beast Mountain said, "Junior Martial Uncle is right. Do any other Junior Martial Uncles have different opinions? If not, we will proceed according to Junior Martial Uncle Lu."
"Then so be it."
The others also had no objections, so Li Feiyu, after being registered, successfully entered Spirit Beast Mountain.
To show their magnanimity, they even awarded Li Feiyu a Foundation Establishment Pill.
By then, Li Feiyu had three Foundation Establishment Pills.
With his High Grade Spiritual Root Aptitude of fire and wood, even with only one, his chances of Breakthrough were not small. With two, the chances of Breakthrough were as high as seventy percent. With three, barring any accidents, advancing to the Foundation Establishment Stage would be no problem.
Li Feiyu was not in a hurry to go into seclusion for his Foundation Establishment Breakthrough. Instead, he went to the Spirit Beast Mountain's library every day to read ancient texts.
Especially those concerning the cultivation of Spirit Beasts and Spirit Insects.
This was the primary method by which Spirit Beast Mountain was renowned among the Seven Sects. Besides these, he also focused on collecting Pill Formulas.
Li Feiyu inquired extensively and managed to exchange for several Pill Formulas from some people, including the Foundation Establishment Pill Formula, True Essence Pill Formula, Spirit Gathering Pill Formula, and Origin return Pill Formula.
The True Essence and Spirit Gathering Pill Formulas could enhance cultivation, while the Origin return Pill Formula was for restoring spiritual power.
The Foundation Establishment Pill Formula was dispensable for Li Feiyu at the moment, but considering its potential usefulness for establishing the Blazing Zenith Sect in the future, he also acquired it.
These had all cost him a considerable price.
In the library, he unexpectedly met Han Yunzhi. She was already at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and Li Feiyu had to address her as Junior Martial Uncle when he saw her.
Han Yunzhi was not inherently bad, but being in a Sect, she was not her own master. Whatever Spirit Beast Mountain did, she had to follow, otherwise her fate would be either death or fleeing to become a Loose Cultivator again.
"You look unfamiliar?"
"Junior Martial Uncle, my name is Li Feiyu. I joined the Sect not long ago."
Han Yunzhi was slightly surprised, raising an eyebrow. She hadn't expected the Sect to still be recruiting Disciples, which made her quite unexpected.
Li Feiyu said, "Junior Martial Uncle Han, I entered Spirit Beast Mountain using an Immortal Ascension Token."
"So that's it, but…"
Han Yunzhi sighed slightly. She didn't know if his entry into Spirit Beast Mountain was a blessing or a curse. She didn't voice this thought.
She knew that Spirit Beast Mountain's position was awkward now, and the Sect Elders would definitely investigate Li Feiyu. If he had any ulterior motives, his fate would not be good.
She and Li Feiyu were mere acquaintances, so she naturally wouldn't say more and needlessly invite trouble.
"But what?"
"Nothing. Cultivate well and enter the Foundation Establishment Stage as soon as possible. That way, you'll have a greater chance of surviving this war."
"Thank you for the reminder, Junior Martial Uncle Han. This Junior Disciple understands."
Li Feiyu had his own purpose for coming to Spirit Beast Mountain. Besides using Spirit Beast Mountain to find Wu Wenfen and Yue Yingying of the Spirit Control Sect, he also wanted to use Spirit Beast Mountain's accumulation to broaden his knowledge, expand his horizons, and increase his own foundation.
Months passed in a flash.