Witch, please have some self-respect!

Shen Yun then turned and went to the auxiliary street.

In front of Manor No. 1, Shen Yun took out his identity jade token and swiped it.

"Snap!"

The formation opened along with the portal before I stepped inside.

Stepping into the estate, which covers hundreds of acres, is like entering a luxurious paradise secluded from the world.

This place serves as an exclusive gathering area for minor students, with pavilions and towers scattered in a well-organized manner, interwoven with each other.

The eaves and brackets exude simplicity and elegance, and every building is exquisitely crafted, resembling a masterpiece of art, revealing its luxurious nature.

Male and female attendants dressed in snow-white robes moved gracefully among them.

Their clothes were spotless, and their every move exuded elegance; this manor was carefully protected by them.

Being here truly feels like stepping into a fairyland.

The hustle and bustle of the world are kept at bay.

Shen Yun wasn't there to see the scenery. After asking a few servants, he headed straight for a gathering place for talisman masters.

"Master Shen, you've come today."

Some acquaintances smiled and greeted him warmly.

Within this Holy Sect, most of the auxiliary cultivators have their own powerful backers, and Shen Yun's background is naturally no secret.

Everything seemed perfectly reasonable.

Besides Shen Yun, several other disciples of the Holy Sect had long-standing relationships with Wu Rou and had provided her with many talismans in the past.

However, their skill in talisman-making was indeed limited, and the talisman stones they provided inevitably paled in comparison to Shen Yun's works.

Furthermore, there were two second-tier talisman masters who had previously interacted with Wu Rou and had a certain relationship with her.

Others assumed that Shen Yun was the same; although he was outstanding, he was not particularly noticeable.

This is also what Shen Yun is pursuing.

He came today to test how much people liked him.

Shen Yun secretly kept in mind those people who had a high level of favorability.

In his view, these people are worth getting to know better.

As for those whose favorability rating was low, or even negative, he had already made up his mind to keep his distance from them in the future.

"Master Wang, I've heard you've been focusing on your research into the Pure Essence Runestone lately. How's the progress?"

Shen Yun responded with a warm smile.

In the past, Shen Yun was not a person who was not good at socializing.

However, after arriving in the Holy City, he became low-key and reserved, and disliked showing off.

These days, he has been actively making friends with people, and with his own "background" and understanding of talismanic arts, he has already made quite a few acquaintances.

After chatting warmly with everyone for a while, Shen Yun moved to other places and chatted with different talisman masters.

And so, the morning passed by quietly, and he had already explored every corner of the place.

After this exchange, Shen Yun had a clear understanding of who was sincere and trustworthy, and who was two-faced and hypocritical.

Upon receiving Duan Peng's message via the communication stone at his waist, Shen Yun turned and went home.

Duan Peng

【Favourability: 65】

[Host satisfaction rate: 2%]

[Can be bonded as a partner]

Seeing this level of favorability, which was neither low nor high, Shen Yun made a judgment in his mind.

They can be partners, but close friends are out of the question.

Say.

The two met for mutual benefit, so a passing grade is enough.

"Brother Duan, I'm here to discuss the matter of contributions to the Holy Sect. Besides Source Stones, I plan to accept contributions from the Holy Sect for the Moon Gazing Pavilion in the future..."

Shen Yun laid out his thoughts, looking intently at Duan Peng.

As a bridge for the private cooperation with Tiangongfu, I'll discuss it with Duan Peng first.

"I'll make up the difference with Originium for your share."

The contributions made within the Holy Sect were of great use to Shen Yun, but not to Duan Peng.

"Alright, if that's the case, it'll be even harder to investigate inside the manor!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Peng did not show any displeasure; on the contrary, he was overjoyed.

Recently, because he connected with Shen Yun, the clan has handled a lot of things and has begun to value him more.

If the settlement of the Moon Gazing Festival is combined with the contribution of the Holy Sect, it will be more complicated, but the more complicated it is, the better.

The more complex something is, the less likely it is to cause an accident.

"Furthermore, Brother Shen, you can use this shop to exchange contribution points for source stones. I heard that the exchange rate between contribution points and source stones in your Holy Sect has reached 110 to 100 these days."

Duan Peng reminded Shen Yun.

"Oh, and there's even a precise proportion?"

Shen Yun knew that many people in the Holy Sect used source stones to buy contribution points, but he didn't expect there to be a specific ratio.

According to Duan Peng, the ratio is still dynamically changing in real time.

"Of course, the exchange rate for contribution points to source stones set up in a black market outside the Holy City has been very accurate for the past few decades."

Duan Peng lowered his voice and whispered, "They not only accept contributions from your Holy Sect, but also from our Heavenly Craftsmanship Bureau. That black market definitely has powerful connections."

Shen Yun understood, and thus finalized a small change for Wangyuezhai with Duan Peng.

In the future, when using contribution points to buy things at Wangyuezhai, priority will be given over source stones, and you will have priority in purchasing items of the same amount.

The talismans here in Shen Yun's place will be cleared out very soon.

Now that the system prioritizes contribution, it won't interfere with the sale of rune stones.

Wangyuezhai gradually developed in a more and more perfect direction. After all, Qianlongfang was full of disciples of the Holy Sect, and many shops accepted contributions from the Holy Sect.

The next day, the banquet that Shen Yun had been looking forward to was held as scheduled.

Zuixianque is located on the most bustling street in the holy city, where there are countless palaces, all resplendent in gold and jade.

Looking out, palaces are shrouded in splendor, many floating high in the sky, their tops radiating auspicious light, creating a dreamlike scene.

Today, this place is even more prosperous than ever before.

"Are all these places part of the Holy Sect's property?"

Shen Yun gazed at the magnificent palaces and pavilions, a scene so enchanting it resembled a paradise on earth.

He didn't come alone, but with Ren Xiujie and other talisman masters.

Everyone should form teams to participate.

Shen Yun did not intend to use gilded invitations, nor did he intend to use mithril invitations.

A regular invitation is sufficient.

"Of course not. Rumor has it that these places are all backed by secret foreign forces."

A hint of anticipation appeared in Ren Xiujie's eyes, but he quickly calmed down.

In the past, cultivators at the Body Nourishing Realm rarely came to this place.

"I heard from the master that our Azure Fiend Secret Realm was developed by three parties. Many foreign forces are not allowed to enter in large numbers, but they are allowed to set up spies here to monitor the area."

"A talisman master said indignantly."

Their Holy Sect is no longer the Blood Shadow Demon Sect it used to be, so why is it still being monitored?

This is simply a sign of distrust towards their Holy Sect.

Hearing this, Shen Yun found the place much more agreeable.

Although the Holy Sect appears calm now, it seems to have eliminated most of the demonic lineage.

All he wanted to say was that it was good to remove it.

I heard that in the past, outer disciples and ordinary people in the cities under their command were all considered resources.

They cultivate various blood-path supernatural powers and demonic artifacts, often sacrificing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people to refine them.

Ultimately, this provoked the wrath of both heaven and man.

The Holy Ancestor suffered a severe blow, which prompted him to implement reforms.

It was only after the Blood Shadow Demon Sect transformed into the Holy Sect that it gradually became what it is today.

Good supervision!

As they spoke, the group arrived in front of a magnificent celestial palace. The building behind them hung high in the sky, and melodious celestial music emanated from its interior.

The air is filled with the fragrant aroma of wine, which can intoxicate you to the core.

The aroma of wine wafted for miles.

In terms of taste alone, it is already comparable to the Fairy Jade Brew from Miaoyinfang.

"The Drunken Immortal Wine of Drunken Immortal Palace is at least three hundred years old before it's opened!"

Ren Xiujie took a breath, a look of intoxication on his face. He would be able to taste it soon.

This is Zuixianque, the most luxurious restaurant in the Holy City.

The Drunken Immortal Palace is extremely luxurious. The steps of the gate are carved from a single piece of transparent crystal, making one feel as if they are floating in the air when standing on them, which is dazzling and mesmerizing.

As the group climbed the steps, the crystal became increasingly clear, and they gradually floated in mid-air to a high platform.

The buildings ahead are magnificent and shrouded in white mist, the palaces seem to sit on the clouds, every brick and tile is carefully polished, exuding a warm luster.

A white jade avenue stretches forward in the middle, like a road leading to heaven.

Strolling along the path, one can see rare and exotic plants exhaling mist and clouds, with white cranes flying and moving through the ethereal clouds.

It resembles a path to immortality, a truly breathtaking sight.

Most of Shen Yun's group were here for the first time. They exchanged glances and dared not speak loudly.

They were all stunned by the scene before them.

Shen Yun looked back, only to find the background shrouded in mist.

They were already high in the sky, looking down at the world below, seemingly having truly ascended to the legendary celestial realm.

Whether the Drunken Immortal Brew could actually make one drunk or not, they didn't know. However, even before they had tasted it, they were already drunk.

Strolling along the Jade Avenue in amazement, we arrived at the end of the avenue where many disciples of the Holy Sect were queuing up to verify their invitations.

"Please come in, esteemed guest!"

Before the majestic palace, Shen Yun and his companions verified the invitations in their hands. A dozen or so beautiful young women, who were greeting them at the gate, bowed respectfully, their voices clear and melodious.

They were all at least at the mid-stage of the Body Nourishing realm, yet here they could only serve as attendants to guide them.

"Ascending the Immortal Platform."

Stepping inside, Shen Yun looked at the magnificent gate in front of him, with three large characters inscribed on it, carrying a mysterious and ancient charm.

When we arrived here, the ground was already shrouded in a thick layer of white fog.

It was as if they had truly ascended to heaven.

"It is said that these three characters were written by the true God, and contain a unique divine charm!"

Ren Xiujie looked up at Shen Yun and the others and began to introduce himself, saying that he had been here once before.

And he gestured for them not to look any longer.

"What kind of being is a god? Does the Holy Sect have a god?" Shen Yun asked.

"The gods have thoroughly understood the three great treasures of the human body, transcending the mortal realm. Our Holy Sect naturally has gods, but they are not in the Azure Fiend Secret Realm, but in the Holy Evolution Great Realm."

Ren Xiujie, who knew a great deal, explained, "It is said that even the Celestial Clan's guardian of the Azure Fiend Secret Realm has not yet reached the Divine Realm!"

"If the gods are so powerful, how dare anyone call themselves a member of the Celestial Race?"

Shen Yun felt that the Celestial Clan was somewhat overrated.

Can it live up to its reputation?

"The Celestial Race calls themselves the Celestial Race because they are born with the ability to access the Divine Treasury of the Void!"

The voice was like heavenly music, very beautiful, and clearly not spoken by Ren Xiujie.

A figure dressed in red slowly walked over from not far away, the red clothes fluttering and floating with golden lines.

She was an extremely beautiful woman.

With skin of ice and bones of jade, she possessed a perfect face and an extraordinary temperament, so beautiful it seemed unreal, as if a dream had come true.

The woman appeared, radiant and dazzling, leaving many people stunned in place.

Shen Yun glanced at it and couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

The flawless woman before me, isn't she none other than Miss Feng Luoyi?

Gone is the warm feeling of returning home before; now he is like an immortal untouched by worldly affairs—this is the true spirit of the immortals.

Shen Yun concentrated his true intent, his mind more stable than that of ordinary people. He was only slightly taken aback, but bowed respectfully with a look of reverence on his face.

"Greetings, Miss."

Feng Luoyi's black hair was loose, her long eyelashes shimmered, and her bright, jewel-like eyes looked at Shen Yun.

He nodded approvingly.

After more than half a year of not seeing him, the old servant who was at the first level of body cultivation had actually reached the later stage of body cultivation and had undergone a complete transformation.

He has gone from being very old to looking like he is in his forties or fifties, except that his hair is still white.

It seems that the seemingly Buddhist and Taoist-like Wang Sheng, as described by Shen Yun, is a highly accomplished person, and this is quite an opportunity for him.

However, Feng Luoyi didn't take this seriously. "Those who don't enter the true lineage are all ants," she said slowly.

"You're doing great now. If you need anything in the future, you can contact Qingzhi!"

After saying that, she slowly walked towards the banquet area inside.

Behind her followed a group of female cultivators, including Fairy Qingzhi. Fairy Qingzhi smiled warmly at Shen Yun.

"Greetings, Master Feng!"

At this moment, Ren Xiujie and the others seemed to wake up from a dream, their knees buckled and they knelt on the ground, burying their heads deep in their chests.

However, Feng Luoyi ignored them from beginning to end.

Shen Yun watched Feng Luoyi walk away.

The young lady no longer sees him with the same intimacy as before; she treats him merely as a subordinate.

"Because I don't have a beard anymore!"

He seemed to have noticed something, and today he deliberately looked a bit older, except he didn't stick on a beard.

It seems that the difference between having a beard and not having one is still too great, making Feng Luoyi feel unfamiliar.

"I'll just wait until the beard grows back in a while."

Shen Yun felt that the way he looked as a young person these days was not as smooth as when he was old.

The natural appearance of older people makes it easy for people to lower their guard.

The elderly can go out, while the young can stay at home, showing two different faces.

"I almost forgot, check the affection level and find a partner!"

Shen Yun slapped his forehead; Feng Luoyi's figure had already disappeared into the distance.

Fortunately, there's no rush. Feng Luoyi is also here to attend the True Disciple Banquet, and the banquet is still long.

There will always be a chance.

It is perfectly reasonable for Feng Luoyi to attend Wu Rou's banquet of true teachings.

The two have a good relationship, so Wu Rou will definitely send her an invitation.

"Brother Shen is not only on good terms with Wu Zhen, but he's also receiving such care from Feng Zhen. It's truly enviable!"

From Feng Luoyi's words just now, Ren Xiujie and the others could also tell Feng Luoyi's attitude towards Shen Yun.

Moreover, Shen Yun's way of addressing Feng Zhenchuan is quite different from theirs.

It's clearly still a matter of personal relationships.

"I am able to come to the Holy City and embark on the path of cultivation at the age of sixty, and I owe it all to the true teachings of Feng."

Shen Yun cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, wanting to express his loyalty even when no one was around.

The answer is loyalty.

After passing the Ascension Platform and walking through a corridor decorated with various rare treasures, calligraphy and paintings, we finally arrived at the banquet venue at the end.

It wasn't a banquet hall, but rather felt like stepping into a small world.

Orchids and jade trees, rare herbs and celestial flowers, spirit birds flying and dancing, and celestial mist swirling around.

White jade tables dot the landscape, with maids carrying fine wine and delicacies moving among them.

Nearly a thousand people have arrived at the venue, scattered throughout the vast space, yet it doesn't feel crowded at all.

Shen Yun looked up at the sky, his heart filled with even greater shock.

The sky was not blue sky and white clouds, but rather a section of ancient tree branch extending from a void.

Each of the extended leaves shines brightly, like stars in the sky, or like a small world.

In the center there is a huge golden sphere, radiating the sun's glow and shining down on every corner of this little world.

Many ancient texts record that they lived on an endless World Tree, and all the heavens and worlds were merely "branches and leaves" on the tree.

The Azure Fiend Secret Realm is merely a newly sprouted 'tender shoot'.

Is it true?

Shen Yun couldn't help but murmur a question.

This worldview is completely contrary to his previous life, making it difficult to distinguish whether it is true or false.

However, no one can answer this question, and no one has ever seen the actual scene.

They couldn't even get out of this newly formed secret realm.

"Brother Shen, the supplementary studies are all over there, shall we go together?"

Ren Xiujie looked at Shen Yun and asked.

He wasn't sure if Shen Yun would stay with them or join Feng Luoyi's group.

"Together."

Shen Yun nodded decisively.

Feng Luoyi was followed by a group of female disciples. What was he doing there?