with the hat said coldly, “But I wonder how you two plan to divide this jade pendant in my hand”"I don't want it!"Before Qin Sang could speak, Shen Jing suddenly shouted, "Brother Qin, if it weren't...Qin Sang put down the jade slip and hesitated: "On the battlefield, there are great cultivators and demon kings fighting fiercely. I'm afraid a junior like me wouldn't be of any use..."

Left Zhenren smiled, "If the Great Zhenren and the Demon King could completely control the battlefield and fight each other directly, there would be no need for such a grand spectacle. Besides, there are also subtle confrontations outside the battlefield, making it inconvenient to deploy the Great Zhenren. Except for those demon kings who have self-destroyed their cultivation, there are few opponents among the demon marquises who could match Daoist friends... You don't need to worry about encountering demon kings either, they will definitely retreat and cultivate diligently to recover their cultivation, otherwise, it would be a case of losing the forest for the trees!"

It is obvious that Left Realist and others also feel this way, which is why they value Qin Sang so highly.

In the eyes of Zuo Zhen, Qin Sang's strength lay not only in his spiritual wood body but also in his escape techniques that rivaled those of the Spirit Ghost King. As long as he didn't encounter a demon king, he could move freely.

Such individuals are of immense value during times of war. Even among the entirety of Daoist court and its two halls, there are few who compare to them.

After a pause, Zuo Zhenren looked at Qin Sang who was deep in thought, and said again, "Does Daoist friend worry that being from a non-orthodox lineage of our Dao sect will be ostracized in the Dao court In times of great upheaval, extraordinary measures must be taken. This is a time of great turmoil, who dares to begrudge talent and ability Anyone who does so is defying heaven and earth, opposing the Dao court, and opposing Zuo!"

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Left's eyes widened slightly, and he slammed his fist on the table.

In fact, Qin Sang wasn't worried about this. Left True Person appearing in person to recommend him showed their attitude.

One has a powerful figure backing them, even a meritorious official who achieved self-destruction of their cultivation in the Dao Court. Even if someone harbors ill intentions, they should carefully consider the consequences.

To fish in troubled waters on the battlefield and reap benefits is also within Qin Sang's plan.

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However, not now.

"Senior, your kindness overwhelms me."

Qin Sang rose to his feet, first bowing respectfully, and continued, “To be honest, my junior’s battle with the Spirit Phantom King was fraught with peril, but it also brought fortune and misfortune together. Between life and death, I found clarity and enlightenment, and after receiving guidance from my seniors, I was greatly inspired. Now, I can’t wait to retreat and digest my gains.”

This statement is true.

Over the past year, Qin Sang has come to understand himself better. He feels that his future path is wide open. The battles on the political stage have been tremendously helpful for his cultivation. There's a feeling within him that the only thing he might be lacking is accumulated experience.

Left Zhenren nodded slightly, "Since that's the case, Daoist friend should prioritize cultivation, so that you can better serve the Dao Court in the future. Ice doesn't freeze three feet in a day, and war won't ignite immediately."

After some thought, Qin Sang decided to probe Zu Zhenren's opinion, "In your esteemed opinion, how long can this stalemate continue"

“Hmph! If not for my inadequate strength, I would have stormed the Great Sage's Mansion right now! Those demons may seem arrogant, but they are nothing more than blustering. The Ghost Fang Nation has been secretly withdrawing its forces, intending to avoid a fight.”

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Zuo Zhenren's face was contorted with anger. He slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "After stealing the treasure, you want to act like a turtle hiding in its shell There's no such easy thing in this world!"

As for what the Ghost Fang Nation had stolen, Qin Sang was unclear. Judging from Master Zu Zhen's tone, it seemed like the Dao Court had suffered a considerable loss.

“Since my friend's mind is made up, I won't press the matter. Please take this token first. When you have made your decision, bring it to me and I will be here practicing in seclusion,” said Left True Person as he handed over a golden token.

A 'left' character is engraved on the token.

Qin Sang politely thanked him, took the token with both hands, and saw that Left True Person had already intended to see him off. He bowed respectfully and retreated.

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Stepping out of the golden hall and back onto the platform, he saw that the golden armor guard was waiting for him here.

The two returned on the clouds, retracing their steps.

After leaving the Shibi Temple, Qin Sang turned back for one last glance before melting into the bustling crowd.

Thinking over the conversation just now, I believe there are no loopholes.

This line can be considered a fruitful harvest. My relationship with the Daoist sect has taken another step forward. By grasping this Left True Person as a patron, things will become much easier to handle in the future.

Perhaps it was Zuo Zhenren working behind the scenes, Qin Sang used the merit of killing the Ling You King to exchange for the secret techniques of Refining Void cultivation, and there was still some left, but he didn't intend to use it now.

Walking through the streets and alleys, entering a green mountain within the fairy city.

The familiar courtyard scene came into view, it was indeed Master Gu's mansion. Qin Sang's mind flashed with that letter and gently touched the prohibition on the door.

"Who is it"

"Oh! It's the senior back!"

Laughter came from behind the courtyard, followed by two streaks of azure light that flashed to the front door. Two beautiful young women in sea-green robes appeared, smiling at Qin Sang with delight and joy on their faces.

“Is it the wind and smoke”

Qin Sang looked at the two young girls, their features somewhat familiar. They were the two Daoist disciples he had met last time.

The last time I saw them, they were little Taoist nuns of six or seven years old, delicate and pretty. Now, they look like young women of seventeen or eighteen.

Of course, their ages were more than that. They rarely went out because they practiced in the Gu Mansion. They were sheltered from worldly affairs and remained innocent and carefree.

"Um!"

"Hmm!"

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Two young female disciples nodded their heads like chicks pecking at rice, and without passing a word, they opened the restriction. Smoke whispered softly, "Master is refining an artifact."

Qin Sang smiled wryly. After more than a year of getting to know each other, they still remembered her now. It was probably the welcome gift still working its magic.

Flanked by two women, Qin Sang walked towards the guest hall with familiarity. He could hear them chattering in his ears.

Qin Sang's childhood memories were very good, and the two women were also a little nervous at first. Seeing Qin Sang's attitude as usual, they completely lost their restraint when facing other guests.

They had heard Gu Shi say that Qin Sang came from Ju Shan Zhi, and they had only been to other Jing Tan in Bai Shi Zhi at most. They were full of yearning for the outside world, and towards the demons of Gui Fang Guo, they were both curious and afraid.

The two women were quick and efficient, with clearly defined roles. As soon as Qin Sang sat down, a fragrant tea was served to him. Then, one on each side of Qin Sang, they rested their elbows on the table, supporting their chins with their hands, their bright eyes fixed on Qin Sang.

Qin Sang rarely had this kind of leisurely time. Leaning back on the chair, she held a teacup in her hand, surrounded by the fragrance of tea and orchids. She didn't find it noisy at all. With a smile on her face, she knew everything and spoke without hesitation. Sometimes, she would even take out some small gifts to remember.

No matter how tricky the questions about wind and smoke are, they can all get fresh answers.

From time to time, exclamations of surprise could be heard from the guest hall.

Qin Sang sipped the fragrant tea with relish, leisurely squinting her eyes and glancing out the door before nodding with a smile.

Master Gu walked in from outside, but the two girls were oblivious. They had just listened to Qin Sang recount a tale of battling a demon king, their faces flushed with a mixture of fear and excitement. They couldn't wait to ask for every detail.

"Bang!"

Master Gu deliberately made a noise.

Seeing their master, the two women paled and hurriedly stood up. They called out to him softly, "Master," but kept their heads bowed in silence.

"Go down," Master Gu said lightly.

The two female disciples let out a sigh of relief and hurried out, forgetting to pour tea for their master.

Master Gu sat across from Qin Sang, sizing him up with a glance. He spoke in a low voice, "Friend Daoist, haven't you been holding too much tension"

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Qin Sang was stunned for a moment, and upon reflection, it was indeed so.

Since coming to this world, I was first busy recovering my cultivation. Then, I obtained the *Poison God Scripture* and Huatian Cave Mansion.

Cultivation, body refinement, artifact refining, sword training...

...the original sin, Demon Country, Star Island Immortal Lake, Bai Shizhi...

There is no time to relax, either you're cultivating or running back and forth.

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During turbulent times, while still diligently cultivating, I had more companionship and travel than I do now, offering some relief.

But there's no denying that the speed of progress in this world is unprecedented and far beyond anything Qin Sang could have ever imagined before.

Qin Sang took a large gulp of tea, savoring the bitter taste, and said, "This is what I desire."

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Master Gu nodded, didn't continue on this topic, changed the subject, and said with an apologetic face: "Did you receive that letter The situation has changed, and I couldn't contact you for a while. I acted without authorization, please don't blame me."

Qin Sang put down his teacup, his expression turning serious. “Has any great cultivator seen the war drum yet”

Master Gu shook his head. "Because war is about to break out, Master Xun of the Beiji Exorcism Institute summoned me and the others into the palace to present our views. This poor Taoist merely mentioned it briefly. However, without permission from my fellow Daoists, this poor Taoist would not dare to take out the war drum on his own."

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In the letter, Master Gu inquired of Qin Sang whether he was willing to present the war drum to the Dao Court.

If the Dao Court could be replicated, even if it could only refine a few spirit treasures-grade war drums, they would be a great weapon on the battlefield.

The moment Master Gu repaired the war drum, he saw its value.

Master Gu continued, "Junzi Xun does not yet know the full story, but he has already offered generous rewards and promised that he will never treat his fellow cultivators unfairly."

Qin Sang pondered for a long time without speaking. After a while, he said: "Master Gu should know that this poor Taoist wants to restore this drum to comprehend the way of refining tools."

Once in a blue moon opportunities like this arise, we mustn't let it slip away.

If a year ago, Qin Sang might have considered it.

Back then, before the Mirage Storm appeared, seeking the path to ascension didn't necessarily require relying on the Taia Star Chart.

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Time changes, and the world evolves. Qin Sang must seize every opportunity to improve himself and strive to repair this treasure.

Gu Daoshi said as he had expected, “When your fellow Daoist restores the war drum, present it to the Dao Court along with your insights on restoring this treasure. I believe the Dao Court will not mind, but rather, will wholeheartedly help your fellow Daoist to quickly understand the restoration method…”

Gu Master's tone was a little different.

Qin Sang heard it, and his heart moved, "Master means..."

Master Gu nodded, "Friend Daoist isn't lacking in true transmission, is he The Daoist Temple treasures countless ancient books, including manuals for refining artifacts and lost transmissions from extinct sects. There's even a chance to have a master refiner of the Daoist Temple personally guide you. Why not seize this opportunity"

"With that, she pointed to the fire chamber, "As for the spiritual materials needed to repair the war drum, Dao Ting is wealthy and generous, so you needn't worry about it at all,"

Qin Sang knew in his heart that Master Gu's words were not just idle chatter, they must have been instructed by the Dao Court.

With the secret of the war drums leaked, Qin Sang didn't think he could stay forcefully. All he thought about was what he could exchange for it.

These conditions are too good, even better than Qin Sang expected. All the conditions are in his favor!

Alchemy inheritance, master guidance, treasure spiritual materials...

Each strike landed precisely on Qin Sang's soft underbelly; I presume Master Gu had a hand in this.

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Qin Sang wasn't worried that Daoting would break their promise. In this regard, Daoting had always been known for its integrity and was beyond reproach.

“Well then, I'll have to trouble Master Gu to contact Master Xun. This poor Taoist has agreed!”

Qin Sang couldn't think of a reason to refuse and made a decision on the spot.

Master Gu was overjoyed and immediately discussed the details with Qin Sang in the guest hall. He took out a blank piece of paper and listed the spiritual materials needed to restore the war drum on it.

At last, Qin Sang used zhenyuan as a pen and added a few more lines.

These spirit materials, Qin Sang was preparing to use to reforge the Ming Shan Armor.

“You, you…”

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Master Gu pointed at Qin Sang and chuckled silently.

"Master Gu, what urgent needs do you have Just write them down," Qin Sang smiled.

Master Gu smiled and shook his head, putting away the talisman paper without saying much. To the Taoist Temple, these spiritual materials were just a drop in the bucket.

"Mr. Xun is busy with the war, and the divine dragon is rarely seen. It's a rare opportunity to meet him. When he returns, I will go and see him. During this time, my friend, please take good care of yourself and organize your understanding of the path of alchemy. The grand master's words are invaluable, so don't just ask trivial questions and miss the opportunity!"

Master Gu's expression turned serious, and he solemnly reminded.

Qin Sang readily agreed and directly asked Master Gu for advice. Master Gu did not hesitate and helped him sort things out initially.

Six months later.

Qin Sang left Shibizhi and rode his escaping light northward.

Although Qin Sang hasn't seen Master Xun in the past six months, he has gained a deeper understanding of his path to refining weaponry. Under Master Gu's guidance, he also has a general direction for choosing which scriptures and lineages to follow next.

As Jun Zhenren was not present, Qin Sang decided to first go and repair the Huatian Great Array.

Over the past two years, the arena of governance has returned to its former bustling state. On the battlefield, lush green grass covers the ground, and the traces of battles gradually fade into oblivion with time.

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Qin Sang entered the Zhi Tan and successfully arrived at the cave dwelling.

Before hurriedly repairing the large formation, for so long under constant tremors and impacts, there have been several places where its operation has become unstable.

Qin Sang dispersed his divine sense, sweeping over the entire field of flowers.

As expected, the recovery speed of Hua Ling was also slow in such an environment.

Most of the flower spirits are listless and have not produced a single drop of flower dew in the last two years.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Fleets of light flew out from the Qianjun Bracelet, shooting towards every corner of the formation.

As Qin Sang's movements progressed, the barrier outside the flower field grew more solid and sturdy, until finally, the Qi converged harmoniously, restoring it to its original state!

The space within the spirit array stabilized instantly.

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Unless there are further changes in the formation, this array will last for a hundred years without any problems.

Qin Sang paused briefly before leaving the flower field space and proceeded deeper into the heart of the altar.

Compared to two years ago, the Phantom Tempest has hardly changed. At this rate, it will probably take at least hundreds of years to subside.

Qin Sang let out a sigh and withdrew from the governing platform. This time, he didn't go west but east, stopping to see the snake demon before returning directly to Jianxin Island.

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If there is any news about Master Xun, Master Gu would pass the message along.

Qin Sang now also needs to start preparing. First, he will comprehend Master Gu's decades of recorded insights. He will also bring the war drum with him. Once he receives the true transmission of Dao Court's artifact refining, he will restore the war drum as soon as possible.

Of course, cultivation should not be neglected.

Qin Sang asked Jian Nu to pay attention to the movement of Bai Shizhi, then closed his cave and entered seclusion.

Unexpectedly, five years passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Qin Sang was silently running his profound art when his expression moved slightly. He felt the restrictions on the cave dwelling being touched.

He still operated for an entire celestial cycle, put away the jade bottle containing the poisonous fruit juice from his hand, got up and opened the door, only to see that the Sword-Wielding Realman had already left the customs and was standing outside the door.

Reunion with old friends, drinking and having a good time.

Qin Sang sipped the fairy brew, without any pretense, and asked the question in her heart.

Master Zhijian held his wine cup, thoughtful. “You mean Zuo Fengdao, the Real Person Zuo I do have some history with him, but those are old matters. However, he is a righteous and eminent immortal. Since you have this connection, if you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, you can ask him to preside over justice.”

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