The various sect big shots who came to seek justice for Fuqian Sect, upon learning the murderer was Eternal Sect, immediately got up and took their leave one after another. The entire hall instantly became empty.

Spirit Subtle True Sect couldn’t be provoked.

Profound Ancient True Person’s disciple even less so.

Due to powerful backing, the follow-up matter that should have been “beat the young one and the old one comes” was very promptly contained.

However.

Someone was displeased.

That was the Realm Hall that managed the world.

Casually destroying Fuqian Sect and publicly announcing it to the world—simply too arrogant and domineering, simply not putting us in their eyes at all!

Though the Upper Realm was more cruel than the Lower Realm, the system was relatively sound. For matters like destroying sects, the Realm Hall definitely wouldn’t remain indifferent.

“Damn it!”

In the main hall, a dignified elder said angrily: “Does this Jun Changxiao think that having Profound Ancient True Person backing him means he can do whatever he wants in the Upper Realm!”

“Only two years here and he’s already destroyed a sect. If we let him run wild, won’t the world descend into chaos!” someone said indignantly.

“No good!”

“We must go find Profound Ancient True Person for an explanation!”

As surface-level law enforcers, they naturally wouldn’t sympathize with a small Fuqian Sect.

But ultimately, they represented the visible enforcers. Your disciple destroyed a sect and publicly announced it—are you telling the whole world we can’t do anything about him?

Not to mention.

Jun Changxiao indeed had this intent.

Before coming to the Upper Realm, he already disliked the Realm Hall. Now with major backing, he definitely wouldn’t give them any face.

Moreover, Fuqian Sect schemed against me twice, especially with the kill-with-borrowed-knife trick. If not for master arriving in time, wouldn’t my Eternal Sect have been wiped out by Spirit Subtle True Sect?

When that happened, would you enforcers come seek justice for me?

The answer was definitely no, because a True-rank sect destroying an insignificant sect with no connections was very normal.

Actually, when sects had grievances that led to destruction, as long as it didn’t get too excessive, the Realm Hall often wouldn’t intervene. This time was mainly because Jun Changxiao announced it publicly, with provocative intent in full force.

If they didn’t make a statement, how would the various sects view them? How would the entire world view them?

“Find him!”

“Must find him!”

Through unanimous agreement in the Realm Hall, they decided to find Profound Ancient True Person.

Your disciple gave us a difficult problem. If we don’t make a show for the public, how can we manage the Upper Realm in the future?

“Everyone.”

The dignified elder said: “Who among you will go to Extreme Dao Cave Mansion?”

“…”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.

Some words could be spoken to vent feelings, but when actual action was needed, they naturally cowered. Moreover, two years ago at Eternal Sect, Profound Ancient True Person had forcefully protected his disciple in front of various ethnic groups!

“I’ll go.”

From outside the hall came a voice.

Everyone looked over to see Empress Lingyao, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, standing at the entrance.

“Fine.”

“No objections!”

The Realm Hall unanimously agreed.

Though they quite disliked this woman, they had to admit the other party was still very capable. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have achieved Ninth Revolution cultivation and considerable connections after ascending for several thousand years.

That very day.

The Realm Hall publicly announced they were investigating the Fuqian Sect destruction matter, also telling the entire world: we’re not sitting idle, nor are we intimidated because Jun Changxiao’s master is Profound Ancient True Person!

“Impressive!”

“We await the results!”

…

Eternal Sect.

Jun Changxiao sat somewhat dejectedly in the main hall, because destroying a sect only yielded several tens of millions of Profound Stones.

This couldn’t be helped. To resolve Spirit Subtle True Sect’s anger, Pei Sili had practically sold everything, so in recent two years had no savings whatsoever.

However.

All of Fuqian Sect’s various martial arts and techniques were looted over. Though the levels weren’t as strong as System rewards, they could be used to fill numbers and exchange from the Martial Arts Pavilion for profound techniques.

“Right.”

Jun Changxiao slapped his forehead: “There’s still a sect function I haven’t used—can use it to upgrade the Martial Arts Pavilion!”

Spirit Essence Pavilion expressed: You skipped me again!

No choice.

Your function is to inject various attribute special effects into equipment. Currently sect disciples don’t all have new weapons and equipment, so even upgrading wouldn’t demonstrate value.

The Martial Arts Pavilion was different. If the martial techniques inside were strengthened due to upgrading, it could absolutely greatly increase everyone’s cultivation speed.

“Ding! Martial Arts Pavilion successfully upgraded to Enhanced Martial Arts Pavilion!”

After upgrading, Jun Changxiao immediately clicked on the brand-new function. Joy immediately appeared on his face.

The upgraded Martial Arts Pavilion had no changes. The martial techniques listed were the same as before, but the prefix added the word [Enhanced], seeming to represent that the martial techniques were still the same martial techniques, but followed the function in getting upgraded!

“This is awesome!”

Jun Changxiao grinned.

In the brand-new version, the martial techniques weren’t replaced but upgraded on their original foundation, representing that the Five Elements Heaven-Viewing Art, Nine Universe Seals Palm, and other martial techniques purchased before could continue being used, without needing to gather martial techniques to exchange for new ones!

“Give it a try!”

Jun Changxiao sat cross-legged. The Five Elements Heaven-Viewing Art circulated through major and minor heavenly cycles, and immediately extremely rich five-element attributes surged from all directions. The magnitude was actually dozens of times stronger than before!

Holy crap, A Niu!

The Spirit Beast Pavilion upgrade was already terrifying, but the Martial Arts Pavilion’s improvement was… directly opening cheats on the spot!

Why?

Because the martial techniques purchased and cultivated in advance were upgraded along with the function after it leveled up. Jun Changxiao didn’t even need to re-comprehend them—they evolved automatically. What difference was this from directly unlocking god mode, infinite health, wall hacks, and flying?

…

“Creak!”

Ye Xingchen, who had been cultivating in the tempering room for a day, dragged his weary body back to his residence, closed the door, and as usual sat cross-legged on the bed to circulate the Five Elements Heaven-Viewing Art.

Though he had the stronger Radiant Heart Scripture, he wouldn’t forget to cultivate the old technique. After all, it could cultivate five-element power.

“Whoosh!”

After circulating major and minor heavenly cycles, Ye Xingchen’s facial expression immediately froze.

After completely confirming that the attributes gathering in the room were dozens of times stronger than before, he finally said in shock: “What’s happening!?”

After Jun Changxiao upgraded the Martial Arts Pavilion, magnetic five-element attributes gathered above Eternal Sect. They swarmed downward, competing to rush into disciples’ bodies, forming a rather spectacular scene.

…

The next day.

All disciples gathered at the martial arts arena.

“Correct!”

Jun Changxiao stood before the main hall, bowed respectfully toward the plaque engraved with “Iron-Boned and Clanging,” and said solemnly: “The sect’s ancestors manifested their spirits, allowing us all to reach a higher level of understanding regarding our techniques!”

“So that’s it!”

The disciples suddenly understood.

No wonder yesterday they suddenly had deeper understanding and deeper application of the Five Elements Heaven-Viewing Art and other martial techniques—turned out it was the sect’s ancestors assisting from the unseen!

“Many thanks to the ancestors!”

The disciples gathered at the martial arts arena called out in unison.

He Wudi naturally wouldn’t believe that sect ancestors manifested their spirits, allowing him to suddenly have higher comprehension of martial techniques. Instead, he grumbled inwardly: “Could it be Senior Seven Profound thought the sect was very weak in the Upper Realm, so used great divine powers to forcibly enhance our comprehension?”

“Impressive, impressive!”

“Truly worthy of a super great power who has stepped into the Sacred Venerable Realm!”

As the boss of the Brain Supplementation Trio, whenever something violated martial principles occurred, He Wudi would blame it on Seven Profound Sacred Venerable. Otherwise, there was truly no way to explain it!

“Sect Master!”

Just then, a disciple came to report: “Spirit Subtle True Sect’s Sect Master requests an audience!”

“Oh?”

Jun Changxiao said rather surprised: “How did he come?”

…

Main hall.

Mei Xian sat down with a smile on his face, then placed several spatial rings on the table: “Previously Sect Master Jun wasn’t present, making it difficult for Mei to express sincerity, so today I specially came again to present a small gift, hoping our mutual grievances can be completely resolved.”

Jun Changxiao destroying Fuqian Sect made the Realm Hall very displeased, but made him terrified, because the underlying reason was definitely related to the mine vein.

The Upper Realm didn’t know why Eternal Sect would suddenly destroy Fuqian Sect, but only Sect Master Mei knew. So upon learning this matter, he immediately became restless. After much thought, he decided to compensate more money, striving to completely resolve the conflict.

A sensible person!

A proper person!

“This…”

Jun Changxiao very embarrassedly cupped his fists: “Then Jun will reluctantly accept.”

“Someone come, arrange food and wine!”

After taking someone’s money, he definitely had to arrange a feast.

After the dishes were served, Dog Sheng stood up holding a wine cup and smiled: “Sect Master Mei, here’s to our two sects’ friendship lasting forever!”

“Forever, forever!”

…

Extreme Dao Cave Mansion.

Profound Ancient True Person sat cross-legged beneath an ancient pine tree, his brow immediately furrowing.

If not for the female doll being present, he would definitely curse aloud: “You bastard, causing trouble again for your master to take the blame!”

“Profound Ancient Senior.”

Empress Lingyao said respectfully: “To be honest, junior and your disciple come from the same mortal plane.”

“Oh?”

Profound Ancient True Person smiled with interest: “So you’re saying, today you came representing the Realm Hall not to demand an explanation from me, but to curry favor?”

“Correct.”

Empress Lingyao said.

“Hahaha.”

Profound Ancient True Person laughed heartily: “Rarely do I encounter such honest juniors.”

“Actually, without mentioning the fellow townsman relationship with Jun Changxiao, just the status as Qingwei True Person’s disciple should warrant respectfully addressing Senior as uncle, right?” Empress Lingyao said.

Profound Ancient True Person said surprised: “You’re that crazy woman’s disciple?”