To outsiders, the seventh-rate Iron Bones Sect from top to bottom defeating the Sacred Spring Sect until utterly crushed was equivalent to creating a miracle.
But in Jun Changxiao’s view, this was normal operation. After all, his and his disciples’ strength wasn’t sudden but foreseeable.
Just ask the Sacred Spring Sect—did they have Molding Pills, Molding Rooms, or Training Towers? Did they have various cultivation methods and pills to freely learn and use?
Forget fifth-rate sects—even third and fourth-rate sects didn’t have these.
Of course, various resources only showed that the Iron Bones Sect had potential.
Compared to truly major sects, they not only lacked many disciples but also foundation.
Disciples could be recruited, but foundation must be accumulated with time. Otherwise, in the eyes of the world, no matter how strong the Iron Bones Sect became, it would ultimately just be an emerging sect.
“Sect Master Jun.”
On the way down the mountain, City Lord Xie gave a thumbs up and said, “Your and your disciples’ performance today truly brought honor to our Qingyang Commandery!”
“Absolutely!”
Family Head Ai said, “Seventy-four challenge matches without a single loss—if Family Head Ai hadn’t witnessed this with his own eyes, he would find it hard to believe!”
The various family heads also praised successively, their moods excellent.
Ma Yunteng, who accompanied them, frowned and said, “In Sect Master Jun’s battle with Sect Master Huang, you used a spirit weapon. If this spreads, I’m afraid it will attract others’ covetous eyes.”
He and Wang Donglin firmly believed that Jun Changxiao could defeat the Sacred Spring Sect’s sect master not by relying on formidable cultivation but by borrowing the Green Dragon Crescent Blade.
In fact, this was indeed the case.
Jun Changxiao said, “Elder Ma means someone will come to seize Jun’s blade?”
“A weapon containing a weapon spirit is undoubtedly a divine armament on Meteoric Star Continent and will naturally attract others’ attention.” Wang Donglin said.
After witnessing the Green Dragon Crescent Blade’s formidability, the two were also very tempted, but because of their relationship with Jun Changxiao, they didn’t develop thoughts of seizing the treasure.
Those powerhouses without such friendship, after learning of this matter, doing treasure-seizing deeds driven by greed would be very normal.
Ye Xingchen had the deepest understanding of such matters.
Back when news of obtaining the Supreme Profound Scripture spread, he suffered joint targeting from several Martial Sovereigns.
Being ambushed by a group of experts because of a treasure—absolutely a classic opening for a powerhouse rebirth fantasy novel.
However, our Night Emperor was formidably strong, beating those several Martial Sovereigns until they fled in disarray.
Unfortunately, he ultimately fell into a woman’s hands.
“Sigh.”
Jun Changxiao said, “An ordinary man is innocent, but possessing a jade ring invites crime.”
Previously, he dared to show off and boast without restraint in Qingyang Commandery because he had the sniper rifle and sect-protecting grand formation.
But coming to challenge the Sacred Spring Sect, news would definitely spread throughout Meteoric Star Continent. Once it alerted powerhouses like Martial Kings and Martial Emperors, the gun and formation would definitely be useless.
Damn it.
Had he known, he would have just admitted defeat!
Sect Master Jun could act arrogant and domineering with absolute self-protection assurance, but didn’t believe he could handle top-tier powerhouses like Martial Kings and Martial Emperors.
The system said, “So, showing off comes with a price.”
“Screw off.”
Jun Changxiao cursed.
Ma Yunteng said, “Please rest assured, Sect Master Jun. When we return to our sect, we will immediately petition our sect master, hoping to form an alliance with your esteemed sect.”
City Lord Xie and the others immediately widened their eyes.
Alliances between factions were a very common phenomenon.
But a fifth-rate sect actively seeking alliance with a seventh-rate sect was definitely unprecedented!
That’s right, that’s right.
Grinding the Sacred Spring Sect into the ground.
Such a sect had unlimited potential in the future. For Cangshan Sect to actively establish good relations was understandable.
Wang Donglin said seriously, “If our two sides form an alliance, whoever dares to have designs on Sect Master Jun will be an enemy of our Cangshan Sect!”
Words spoken by one of the four great elders carried tremendous weight.
The alliance matter was set in stone!
Jun Changxiao cupped his fists, “Many thanks to the two elders, and many thanks to Cangshan Sect. When our two sects form an alliance, I will personally visit to pay respects.”
Being able to make friends was better than making more enemies.
As for visiting to pay respects, he definitely wouldn’t go empty-handed but would bring some pills and such as greeting gifts.
You treat me well, I treat you better—this was Jun Changxiao’s consistent style.
Of course, Jun Changxiao also knew clearly that if truly targeted by powerhouses, even with Cangshan Sect’s protection it would be futile, so he still had to rely on himself!
How to rely on himself?
“Swish!”
He pulled open the system panel and clicked on the Mid-Tier Store.
In this dangerous other world, relying on others definitely wasn’t as safe as relying on goods.
Sect Master Jun previously didn’t dare buy from the Mid-Tier Store because contribution points were too few. Now with 1,705 points overflow, he naturally had to spend it within twenty-four hours.
“Can’t buy randomly.”
Jun Changxiao murmured, “Must spend it where it counts!”
Looking carefully, his gaze immediately fixed on an item called ‘Sect-Protecting Grand Formation.’
Item: Mid-Grade Sect-Protecting Grand Formation.
Effect: After use, can deploy a mid-grade level defensive array within the sect, obstructing entry and exit of non-sect members.
Duration: Immediate use upon activation.
Price: 1,000 contribution points.
Note: Once array deployment succeeds, defaults to activated state, consuming 10 contribution points daily.
Jun Changxiao said, “This thing can not only protect me but also protect the sect. Absolutely has purchase value.”
“Correct!”
The system said, “Five-star recommendation.”
Jun Changxiao didn’t directly buy it but continued browsing the items inside.
Soon, he saw another pill formula called ‘Wushi Pill,’ created by a pill dao powerhouse. When martial artists consumed it, they could directly advance from peak Wutu to Wushi.
The key point was—no side effects whatsoever!
Jun Changxiao said, “This is also a good thing!”
The sect currently had Qi Spiral Pills that could very well solve breaking through from the Meridian Opening level to Wutu. If equipped with this kind of Wushi Pill, they could absolutely let disciples advance even faster.
Continuing to look down, he saw another weapon forging formula called Mid-Grade Frost Gleam Sword.
The items in the Mid-Tier Store were truly good. Jun Changxiao wanted to buy them all, but limited by contribution point constraints, he still decided to first purchase the Mid-Grade Sect-Protecting Grand Formation and Wushi Pill.
“Ding! Host consumed 1,000 contribution points, obtained Sect-Protecting Grand Formation × 1, has been delivered to spatial ring.”
“Ding! Host consumed 1,000 contribution points, obtained Wushi Pill × 1, has been delivered to spatial ring.”
“Ding! Sect contribution points: 1705/2000.”
Spending 2,000 contribution points at once, Sect Master Jun felt a bit heartbroken.
However, one could bring stronger protection to himself and the sect, and one could bring realm advancement to disciples—still very worthwhile.
The pill formula appeared in the spatial ring, automatically matching to the Pill Refining Pavilion. Jun Changxiao pulled out the panel and clicked on the Wushi Pill, immediately displaying the refining materials.
This awesome pill required a total of ten types of materials. Especially the first several types—just hearing their names, one knew they were very precious.
Coincidentally, Family Head Ai was traveling with them.
Jun Changxiao inquired about the materials, and after Ai Shangni learned of them, he said in surprise, “Sect Master Jun, the medicinal herbs you mentioned are all extremely precious.”
“Does your esteemed store have them?” Jun Changxiao said.
Ai Shangni thought for a moment and said, “We do have them, but not many. We can barely scrape together three to five sets.”
Only three to five sets?
Jun Changxiao couldn’t help feeling somewhat disappointed. After all, he had been thinking he could mass-produce them, letting disciples who hadn’t broken through to Wushi have one set each.