Central Honor Province was located in the center of the Xingyun Continent and was also the strongest province. The heavenly and earthly attributes there were extremely strong, nurturing countless experts and heaven’s pride.

Warriors from other provinces who reached Wuwang-level cultivation might already be quite impressive, but arriving in Central Honor Province they would become very ordinary.

Of course.

It couldn’t be that Wuwangs walked everywhere and Wuhuangs were as common as dogs.

Central Honor Province was at least far ahead of other provinces in overall strength.

The Black Mountain Cliff mentioned in the ancient texts was located within Central Honor Province and was also the second battlefield where the righteous and demonic paths fought ten thousand years ago.

What about the first battlefield?

Naturally, it was where the Demon Emperor Sect was located.

After the Xingyun Continent split apart, Central Honor Province had always been the world’s most central region.

For the Demon Emperor to choose this place as the second battlefield and engage in fierce combat with numerous top sects was also very bold and domineering.

“Awesome!”

After learning this, Jun Changxiao was quite admiring.

To dare lead forces to battle various sects in the strongest province—truly a model for our generation to learn from!

System: “…”

Who the hell would randomly go learn to make enemies with the entire continent!

According to the notebook left by the Black Dragon Evil Sect’s first sect master, the Blood-Devouring Great Method was related to the separated demonic sect remnants, so Jun Changxiao had the intention of going to Black Mountain Cliff.

But not right now.

Because the Dragon-Tiger Competition was about to be held, he needed to focus his attention on this.

Moreover.

This world-renowned sect competition grand ceremony was happening right in Central Honor Province. When the time came, he could conveniently go take a look after it ended.

Having made plans, Sect Master Jun suppressed the urge to run to another province and court death.

“Sect Master.”

Li Qingyang said: “Elder Zhou has come to see you.”

“Please show him in.”

Jun Changxiao said: “The Authentication Hall sending someone at this time should be related to the Dragon-Tiger Competition.”

Sure enough.

Elder Zhou entered the great hall. Just after sitting down, he got straight to the point: “Sect Master Jun, the Dragon-Tiger Competition is drawing near. Has your esteemed sect already prepared properly?”

“We’re prepared.” Jun Changxiao said.

Elder Zhou said: “The Hall Master sent Zhou here to ask, when do you plan to depart?”

“Half a month before it starts,” Jun Changxiao said.

He wouldn’t go early, after all he still wanted disciples to use the remaining months to more rapidly improve their cultivation, then seize first place at the Dragon-Tiger Competition!

The various forces participating in the sect competition were simply there to achieve good results.

This guy was different—he was directly aiming for the championship.

Jun Changxiao’s meaning was, since my Ten Thousand Ancient Sect is participating, then we’re going for first place. Otherwise, what’s the difference from a lazy author who doesn’t update?

Elder Zhou said: “Many sects are participating in this Dragon-Tiger Competition. The Hall Master hopes Sect Master Jun can bring disciples there in advance, lest the opportunity be missed.”

Jun Changxiao was speechless.

Was Master Yi worried he would stand him up?

“How about this.”

Jun Changxiao said: “This seat will bring disciples there one month in advance.”

“This is also good.”

Elder Zhou clasped his hands: “Then Zhou will take his leave first.”

“Elder Zhou has come from far away. Why not stay for a simple meal before leaving?”

“That’s fine.”

Jun Changxiao was stunned.

I was just saying that politely, and you’re being way too impolite!

…

After eating, Elder Zhou bid farewell and left.

Jun Changxiao sat in the great hall and began planning the next steps.

Participating in the Dragon-Tiger Competition was just for Master Yi’s sake. After that matter was settled, he still had to consider the sect’s subsequent development.

“The intelligence organization still needs to be greatly developed.”

The branch halls’ construction had just started. There was still a long road ahead.

A few days later.

Ten Thousand Ancient Sect’s branch halls and beast feed shops were blooming everywhere in Beimo Province.

The liveliest was Huangsha City, because Jun Changxiao personally went to Beimo Province to participate in the opening ceremony. The Cangsha Sect’s sect master, Chengfeng Gate’s gate master, and others all brought congratulatory gifts to express their joy.

“All big shots!”

“This Ten Thousand Ancient Sect’s influence is really great!”

Many warriors discussed among themselves. Everyone also realized that the once obscure force had now become a regional behemoth.

With the branch halls’ establishment and beast feed shops’ opening, the business between Ten Thousand Ancient Sect and Beimo Province’s forces was thoroughly established.

According to the cooperation agreement both sides had set, the ten major sects would transport various types of ore from their local areas to Qingyang Commandery at fixed times each month.

On the other side.

The Ai Family was also expanding its commercial territory.

Moreover, focusing mainly on medicinal herbs business, they would also provide Jun Changxiao with more medicinal herbs and seeds.

Ore could be refined into equipment, medicinal herbs could be refined into pills—these two types were absolutely among the important factors for Ten Thousand Ancient Sect’s continuous strengthening.

Of course.

Because the demand was extremely high, the money spent was also considerable.

Relying solely on the beast feed shop could only sustain things for a period. As disciples became more and more numerous with greater and greater needs, sustainable development definitely couldn’t be achieved.

“Still need to develop side businesses,” Jun Changxiao said.

The System said: “As long as the host is willing to take out higher-grade pills and let the Ai Family sell them, would there be any shortage of money?”

Jun Changxiao shook his head: “The Ai Family is ultimately too weak. Giving them high-grade pills to sell might end up bringing disaster and death upon them.”

“If looking.”

He paused and said: “Must also find a business partner with stronger power.”

The System said: “Looking at the current situation, the strongest in commercial aspects on the Xingyun Continent should be the Tang Family.”

“Heard of them.”

Jun Changxiao was no longer a rookie just arrived. He had some understanding of matters on the continent.

The Tang Family.

A great family that had done business for generations and was wealthy enough to rival nations.

The spirit stone shop in Qingyang Commandery was opened by the Tang Family.

This family primarily dealt in spirit stones, but also had involvement in other industries—it was a comprehensively developed commercial empire.

If Jun Changxiao wanted to find a commercial partner, the Tang Family was undoubtedly most suitable.

Someone asked.

Why didn’t he do it himself?

Managing a sect was already tiring enough. To develop side businesses as well—in the future there really would be no time left to flirt with girls.

Finding a commercially powerful great family and utilizing their brand and established channels could undoubtedly obtain wealth more quickly.

“What a pity.”

Jun Changxiao said: “I don’t know anyone from the Tang Family. How can I contact them?”

Have problems? Find Li Luoqiu!

“The Tang Family?”

Hall Master Li held her chin and said: “A while ago, there seemed to be intelligence regarding this family. I’ll have someone go check.”

“Mm.” Jun Changxiao said.

Li Luoqiu ordered members to search through the archives.

Soon, they found intelligence regarding the Tang Family that had been sent some time ago.

The Drizzle Hall received large amounts of intelligence information every day. Unless particularly important, she generally wouldn’t report it, because it wasted too much time.

“Sect Master.”

Li Luoqiu said: “According to the intelligence, this month’s middle period, the Tang Family’s Second Young Master will come to Southwest Yang Province to inspect work.”

“Middle period?”

Jun Changxiao said in surprise: “Isn’t that almost upon us?”

“Yes.”

Li Luoqiu said: “He should be on his way here.”

“Is there specific information about the Second Young Master?” Jun Changxiao said.

Li Luoqiu shook her head: “Our Drizzle Hall hasn’t yet developed the intelligence network to Central Honor Province, so we temporarily don’t know.”

“The Ai Family should know.”

Jun Changxiao arranged the sect affairs and personally made a trip to Huyang City.

“The Tang Family’s Second Young Master?”

Inside the medicinal herbs shop, Ai Shangni shook his head: “I’ve heard of this person. He’s quite accomplished in business, deeply valued by the Tang Family’s head, and supposedly intended as one of the family’s successors.”

“One of them?”

Jun Changxiao asked: “There are many successors?”

“Yes.”

Family Head Ai said: “The Tang Family has many branches and flourishing descendants. The second and third generation direct line members are numerous. According to what I know, there are over ten future family successors alone.”

“Over ten?”

Jun Changxiao murmured: “If the Tang Family head suddenly died, wouldn’t these successors fight desperately for the position of family head?”

Ai Shangni’s mouth twitched.

My Sect Master Jun, you dare say anything!

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