Transform into ancestral tablets and create a supreme immortal clan.

Two more months passed, and the Shen family became even more low-key.

Apart from the slight surprise that "Nanshan Jade" became a guest elder of the Shen family, there were no further developments.

Among the Foundation Establishment and even Golden Core cultivators of the four major immortal sects in Southern Chu, a few will choose to protect a certain immortal cultivation family due to insufficient cultivation resources, becoming guest elders and enjoying the family's offerings.

However, they will not leave the sect.

This is nothing new and won't attract any attention at all.

Aside from certain individuals with ulterior motives, such as Gu Zongyi, the chief disciple of the head monk of Yuheng Peak in Qixing Mountain.

As for marriage alliances, this has always been the way of cultivation families, so there's nothing to worry about.

……

Tian Shu Peak of Qixing Mountain is known as the head of the seven peaks and is also the main peak of Qixing Mountain.

"Nanshan Jade" carried Shen Muyi on a flying sword, heading straight for the General Affairs Hall of Tian Shu Peak.

The top-grade spiritual weapon flying sword beneath his feet was particularly dazzling, attracting the attention of the Seven Star Mountain disciples along the way.

Even among the direct disciples of the peak masters of Seven Star Mountain, few possess top-grade spiritual artifacts.

But 'Nanshan Jade' does exist, so how could it not attract attention?

Besides, how long has it been?

"Nanshan Jade" is already a Foundation Establishment cultivator, which is truly enviable.

Such a high-profile move was naturally intentional on Shen Xiao's part; otherwise, how could he have provoked Gu Zongyi to take action?

Back then, when the brothers Nan Shanyu and Nan Junchi were investigating the "Shangshan Blood Corpse", they were ambushed by Gu Zongyi.

Moreover, Gu Zongyi was also secretly keeping an eye on the so-called "secret treasure of the Shen family ancestral land".

Shen Xiao wanted to teach him a lesson in a legitimate way, and he just needed a reason that came to him.

Gu Zongyi was only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Although he possessed a top-grade spiritual artifact, he also seemed to have secretly practiced demonic spells.

The fact that the brothers Nan Shanyu and Nan Junchi almost lost their lives due to the curse must have been the work of Gu Zongyi.

However, if it were to face "Nanshan Jade," an incarnation of someone with early Foundation Establishment cultivation, it would only be able to take a beating.

Inside the General Affairs Hall, "Nanshan Yu," as a newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivator from Seven Star Mountain, naturally received different treatment.

The procedures were very simple, and even proposing to take Shen Muyi as a disciple and have her join the Seven Star Mountain was just a matter of a word.

According to the sect's rules, Foundation Establishment cultivators can decide for themselves to take a member of a prominent family under their wing.

The Shen family was nominally an affiliated force of Seven Star Mountain, and Shen Muyi was a member of the Shen family with a clean background, so there were no obstacles to her advancement.

Afterwards, the two flew back to Yuheng Peak in a high-profile manner. After tidying up their original courtyard in Nanshan Yuyuan, they went to the back mountain of Yuheng Peak to open up a cave.

The back of Yuheng Peak is quiet and secluded, with clouds and mist swirling around its waist year-round, and it is rarely visited by people on ordinary days.

In a certain valley, ancient trees reach for the sky among jagged rocks, and only a winding path leads into the depths, making it a secluded place for opening up cave dwellings.

As Nan Shanyu led Shen Muyi to the side of a mountain stream, the clouds in front of them suddenly surged unusually, and a cyan sword light broke through the clouds, landing steadily in the middle of the path and blocking their way.

The sword light faded, revealing a person—Gu Zongyi.

He was dressed in the moon-white Taoist robe of a true disciple of Yuheng Peak, with a jade pendant hanging from his waist, and had a handsome face.

But in those narrow eyes, there was now an undisguised scrutiny and a hint of cold amusement.

Gu Zongyi stood with his hands behind his back. His gaze lingered for a moment on the top-quality flying sword with its dazzling light at the foot of Nanshan Jade, a hint of barely perceptible greed and gloom flashing across his eyes.

He then looked at "Nanshan Yu" himself, and finally glanced at Shen Muyi, who was slightly nervous and subconsciously took half a step closer to Nanshan Yu.

"It's been months, Junior Brother Nan, how have you been?" Gu Zongyi's lips curled into a faint smile, but his voice was devoid of warmth.

"I never imagined that my junior brother would have successfully established his foundation and even become a guest of the Shen family. This is truly a cause for celebration."

He flew on his sword, swaggering through the city, looking incredibly impressive.

Nanshan Yu's face was calm, even carrying a just-right sense of aloofness and vigilance.

But in reality, it carried a hint of scrutiny and amusement.

It took the bait so quickly; this stupid thing doesn't seem very smart!

He stopped, shielding Shen Muyi slightly behind him, and cupped his hands, saying, "Senior Brother Gu, you flatter me. It was merely a stroke of luck. May I ask what brings you here, Senior Brother Gu?"

"What is it?" Gu Zongyi took a step forward, his aura subtly surging. The spiritual pressure of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator was like an invisible tide, slowly pressing down on Nan Shanyu, mainly to test the strength of his foundation.

"I heard that my junior brother has obtained a great opportunity, and I am very curious about it."

All disciples of Seven Star Mountain, especially the true disciples of each peak, must be clear about their cultivation progress to prevent unscrupulous individuals from infiltrating or practicing things they should not be practicing.

Junior Brother Nan has only been a disciple for a short time, yet he has broken through to a higher realm so quickly. As his elder brother, it is my duty to show him some concern.

These words sound grand and dignified, but in reality, they are aggressive and intimidating.

Shen Muyi felt the heart-palpitating spiritual pressure, his face turned slightly pale, but he bit his lip and tightly gripped Nan Shanyu's sleeve, remaining silent.

Nanshan Yu frowned slightly, as if resisting the spiritual pressure, but did not take a step back. His tone also turned colder: "What do you mean by that, Senior Brother Gu?"

Nan's foundation building was something he gained by chance during his training outside the sect. After returning to the mountain, he reported it to the General Affairs Hall and Yuheng Peak. Everything was in accordance with the sect's rules.

If you have any questions, senior brother, you may check the records. As for my cultivation level…”

He raised his eyes, his gaze clear, and looked directly at Gu Zongyi: "It seems it's not up to Senior Brother Gu to 'care' about this privately, is it?"

"Not your turn?" Gu Zongyi's eyes narrowed slightly, and the probing look turned into a clear coldness. "Junior Brother Nan, don't forget that you and Nan Junchi were ordered to investigate the Blood Corpse of Shangshan. As a result, one of you died and the other was seriously injured. There are many strange things about this."

Although you survived by sheer luck, your rapid advancement in cultivation inevitably raises questions about whether you are involved with that evil spirit.

"Today, on behalf of our sect, I will test your foundation and see whether your Foundation Establishment is a gift from the righteous path or a product of evil!"

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Zongyi suddenly launched an attack!

He pointed his fingers like a sword, and a cold glint burst forth from his fingertips, as fast as lightning, piercing straight into Nanshan's jade dantian!

This seemingly simple finger strike actually contains a rather sinister secret technique from Jade Balance Peak called "Pulse-Severing Finger," which is specifically designed to disrupt the flow of a cultivator's spiritual energy.

If it hits, it's enough to instantly dissipate the spiritual energy of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, leaving them powerless to resist.

Gu Zongyi's move was ruthless and sudden, clearly indicating that he had made up his mind.

Not only should he test him, but he should also give this suddenly emerging "Nanshan Jade" a taste of his power, which could threaten his plans. Ideally, he should cripple part of its cultivation on the spot and make it completely obedient.

As the chief disciple of the Jade Balance Peak, Gu Zongyi barely deserves this qualification.

However, just as the force of the finger strike was about to reach her body, Nanshan Yu moved.

His movements didn't seem fast; he just turned slightly to the side.

As his clothes fluttered, the sharp finger strike grazed his waist and pierced through a rock behind him with a "whoosh," leaving a bottomless hole.

"Hmm?" Gu Zongyi's attack missed, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The timing and angle of the opponent's dodge were exquisite, something that no ordinary early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator could achieve.

Before he could change his tactics, Nanshan Yu had already launched a counterattack.

He did not use the flying sword under his feet, but instead lightly struck out with his right palm, his magical power condensed and not dissipated.

At first, it was silent, but when it came within a foot of Gu Zongyi, it suddenly erupted with a muffled thunder, and a surge of magical power with a trace of pure Yang characteristics rushed out like a tide.

It contains a scorching and fierce aura. It is the secret technique "Pure Yang Seal" that Shen Zhe evolved from when he was traveling in the identity of Nanshan Yu, after making slight modifications to the Xuan-level "Eight Desolations and Six Directions, I Alone Am Supreme Technique"!

Gu Zongyi did not expect the opponent's counterattack to be so swift and fierce, and hastily swung his sleeve to block.

With a muffled thud, a shockwave exploded, whipping up dead leaves and pebbles within a radius of a hundred feet.