But what truly unsettled him were the two geniuses of the Kong Family who had been hidden for decades!
Even when the Kong Family Ancestral Mansion almost got destroyed, no one went to inform them, clearly reflecting the imnse expectations the entire Kong Family placed on them.
"Kong Tianri? Kong Xuan?"
Wind King and Rain King both furrowed their brows, pondering in their hearts.
Indeed!
The Holy Sect has known far too little about them for a long ti.
Other than knowing they had the sa records as ng Fang years ago, no more of their deeds had been heard.
The entire Kong Family has covered them unusually tightly, almost as if the two completely vanished.
"Sect Leader, could it be that we are overthinking? Perhaps these two have long faded into diocrity."
Rain King said.
"I do hope they have faded into diocrity."
Chen Xuantian spoke, "However, it is never wrong to be cautious."
Pondering for a mont, Chen Xuantian spoke again, "Is Jiang Right Envoy still in seclusion?"
"Yes, Sect Leader."
Rain King replied.
"Let him see when he cos out of seclusion. I want to send him for another Blood Exchange!"
Chen Xuantian said in a low voice.
His days were numbered, and with the Kong Family temporarily held back and unable to focus westward, it was undoubtedly the best mont for Jiang Shi to seize the opportunity to break through.
"Yes, Sect Leader!"
Wind King and Rain King replied.
···
Another seven or eight days passed.
Inside the room.
Jiang Shi opened his eyes, breathed a long sigh of relief, and looked at the panel once more.
Nearly half a month had passed.
The past half month was mostly spent cultivating in the room; besides the Golden Light Palm, his other martial arts were advancing rapidly.
Golden Light Palm (Second Realm).
Formless Illusion (Perfection).
Flash Thunder Step (Second Realm).
Primordial Iron Wire Fist (First Realm).
It’s a pity that only the Formless Illusion martial art had reached perfection.
The cultivation speed of the Golden Light Palm was not as fast as anticipated; it only reached the Second Realm, making it naturally difficult to rge.
"Well, I’ll have to wait for later to continue the rging."
Jiang Shi muttered to himself, gently rubbing his forehead.
Having been in seclusion for such a long period, even he felt slightly fatigued and needed so relaxation.
Jiang Shi rose from the bed and finally stepped out of the room.
"Jiang Right Envoy, you’re out of seclusion. The Sect Leader asked you to go over."
A sect mber spoke respectfully.
"When did this happen?"
"It was ntioned seven or eight days ago, that you should go over as soon as you ca out of seclusion."
The sect mber replied.
"Alright, I’ll head there now."
Jiang Shi nodded and walked over.
···
Lake Heart Cottage.
A gentle breeze stirred, but the water remained calm.
Chen Xuantian, wearing a long robe of black and gold, sat quietly on a chair, surrounded by fish in the lake, who scrambled for food as he fed them.
"You’ve arrived."
Chen Xuantian smiled as he fed the fish.
He could sense Jiang Shi’s arrival without even looking up.
"Sect Leader, I heard you were looking for ?"
Jiang Shi cupped his hands.
"Indeed, how goes your recent cultivation? Are you close to a bottleneck?"
Chen Xuantian smiled.
"Yes, how did the Sect Leader know?"
Jiang Shi inquired.
"It’s quite normal; the Blood Exchange Realm is a process of continuously breaking the human body’s limits. Each breakthrough expands the physique to a new height, but if your strength gradually exceeds this physical limit, it won’t grow anymore. This is a bottleneck, and only another Blood Exchange can push this bottleneck to a higher level."
Chen Xuantian smiled slightly, dropped the fish food from his hand, turned his body, and said, "Thus, I have prepared for you to undergo another Blood Exchange!"
"Another Blood Exchange?"
Jiang Shi’s eyes flashed as he asked, "Does the Sect Leader have a way?"
Chen Xuantian smiled, produced an indigo-colored jade pendant from his bosom, gently caressing it, reminiscing. He casually handed this jade pendant to Jiang Shi, saying, "In my forr days, I had an acquaintance living in the heart of the Central Plains, who is now the Patriarch of the Qingyang Xiao Family. With this jade, go to Qingyang, and once they see this ancient jade, they will grant you one condition. If you wish for a Blood Exchange, just let them know."
"Oh?"
Jiang Shi showed surprise, taking the jade pendant and examining it, asking, "What is the relationship between the Qingyang Xiao Family and you, Sect Leader?"
"In earlier tis, the relationship between the Xiao Family Patriarch and was extraordinary; we had shared life-and-death experiences, resulting in the gift of this jade pendant. But, don’t think this is re trickery; know this — once they see your jade pendant, the Xiao Family Patriarch will surely treat you as an honored guest because he has leverage over him that I hold."
Chen Xuantian smiled slightly, saying:
"Speaking of the Qingyang Xiao Family, they are a powerful force under the Yiyuan Alliance. Although the Patriarch is slightly weaker than , the family’s overall strength surpasses my Black Lotus Holy Sect. However, it would be best for you to go secretly to avoid attracting attention from various Noble Families and ensure greater safety."
Jiang Shi pondered briefly, nodded, and said, "Alright, I’ll prepare a disguise."
"Yes, the sooner the better. Regarding the Kong Family, there’s no need for you to worry for now. Various forces have already entangled them, and on the night before the raid on our Holy Sect Headquarters, ng Fang invaded their ancestral estate. They’re now even less likely to act rashly, so long as you don’t expose yourself, they won’t co looking for you."
Chen Xuantian smiled.
"I will set off imdiately then."
Jiang Shi spoke.
"Yes, go."
Chen Xuantian said, "Return soon; the five Alliance Leaders are likely to return soon. Once they do, another storm will arise."
His face showed a hint of contemplation.
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