Starting with a useless yellow dog, he swept through the immortal realm.

Upon hearing Li Tongya's description of Song Xun, Tie Bei instantly tensed up, after all, if Song Xun was truly as monstrous as Li Tongya described.

Therefore, in the future, the other party will definitely be a powerful competitor on his path of cultivation. Thus, Tie Bei also carefully confirmed this.

If true, even at the risk of breaking with the Beast Taming Sect, Tie Bei will definitely nip Song Xun in the bud.

After all, he reached the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm before the age of twenty. Most cultivators at this age might have just embarked on the path of cultivation, just beginning Qi Refining, or just beginning Foundation Establishment.

"Teleportation techniques are inherently very difficult to master, and teleportation talismans are extremely rare and highly sought after, especially since there are very few masters of the spatial magic lineage."

"Elder Tie, I believe this boy is most likely the master of the Space Element True Meaning, and his True Meaning skill is definitely related to teleportation. According to Xiao Chen's description, he and his beast pet can teleport multiple times."

Li Tongya added that, according to Yun Chen's description, he felt that Song Xun's true intent was extremely profound, and ordinary true intent could never be so profound.

"Thank you, Elder Li. I will send someone to track down Song Xun and find out his specific situation."

"We're brothers, no need for thanks. As for the investigators, I've already found them for Elder Tie. They're all my disciples with exceptional investigative abilities. Brother Tie, just wait for the news."

"Thank you very much, Brother Li."

Tie Bei was very grateful for Li Tongya's help. Although the two often quarreled, Li Tongya always sided with his own people when it came to matters of principle.

This matter is definitely a big deal for Tie Bei, and even for the entire Qingyun Sect.

After all, Tie Bei's status in the Qingyun Sect was already second to none.

The Second Elder's successor is a prodigy, so how can this not be a major event for the sect?

Although Li Tongya originally intended to cover up Yun Chen's mistakes, he was also genuinely concerned for his fellow disciples. Even without Yue Liuyun's death, Li Tongya would definitely have informed Tie Bei about this matter; he just wouldn't have been so meticulous.

Ultimately, it's because Yun Chen is one of Li Tongya's favorite disciples, and this matter will indeed affect Li Tongya's own reputation.

"Also, Elder Tie, there is something else, but I'm not sure if I should say it."

"Elder Li, please speak freely."

Li Tongya informed Tie Bei of Yue Liuyun's death, thus downplaying Yun Chen's role as the leader. Upon learning that his true disciple had been killed by Song Xun, Tie Bei's expression became more serious.

Could it be that this is indeed my destined nemesis? But isn't he too young?

Tie Bei thought to himself, his killing intent toward Song Xun had already gathered.

"Elder Li, do you have any evidence?"

"Elder Tie, Xiao Chen is incompetent; he couldn't find any favorable evidence."

Li Tongya said with a pained expression. Although he was somewhat resentful that Yun Chen had failed to find any evidence, Li Tongya had brought him such important information, so Tie Bei couldn't lash out and had to comfort him.

"Oh, it's nothing, Brother Li. Xiao Chen is still young and needs more training. It's just that this matter can't be resolved openly."

Although this matter could not be resolved openly with the Beast Taming Sect, Tie Bei was not worried.

Matters between the younger generation should be left to the younger generation to handle. Since the Beast Taming Sect is willing to send Song Xun out of the sect, then for the Beast Taming Sect, the conflict between the younger generation that led to Song Xun's death is not something the Beast Taming Sect can easily break off relations with the Azure Cloud Sect.

Although the Qingyun Sect is not afraid of breaking off relations, it will inevitably give rise to gossip.

"I've arranged for one of my disciples to go and finish off Song Xun."

Tie Bei wasn't particularly concerned about Yue Liuyun's death, but what really mattered to him was getting rid of Song Xun as soon as possible.

After listening to Li Tongya's description, Tie Bei was already fairly certain that Song Xun was the master of the Space System's true meaning.

The reason for sending people to investigate was simply to avoid causing trouble for the Beast Taming Sect due to accidental killing. However, now that Yue Liuyun has died at Song Xun's hands, Tie Bei wants to send someone directly to eliminate Song Xun.

"Zhongli, go and take care of this."

Tie Bei looked at Zhong Li, who had been following him, and gave him an order.

"Your disciple obeys."

Zhong Li is Tie Bei's eldest disciple and has already reached the early stage of the Refining Void Realm. He is among the top disciples in the entire Qingyun Sect.

In Tie Bei's eyes, although Song Xun was a Nascent Soul cultivator, he was obviously no match for Zhong Li, who was a whole realm higher.

Zhongli accepted the order and then withdrew, preparing to meet Song Xun.

Meanwhile, Song Xun was completely unaware of all this. He was already piloting the Swift Cloud, approaching the imperial city with Jiang Wanfeng.

Although most of the areas directly under the jurisdiction of Hantian City were in dire straits, Song Xun still marveled at the magnificence and luxury of the imperial city when he arrived outside the city, truly deserving of its status as the capital of a dynasty.

The territory of the Hantian Dynasty is mainly composed of prefectures governing dozens of counties. The Hantian Dynasty has four major prefectures: Cangwu Prefecture, Zixia Prefecture, Qinghe Prefecture, and Youyun Prefecture. Each prefecture has numerous counties and a capital city.

The central region of the Hantian Dynasty, where Hantian City is located, also has a large territory no smaller than a prefecture, which is directly under the control of the royal family.

Within the Hantian City Domain, only the Imperial City is presentable; the other towns are extremely desolate, filled with refugees and disaster victims.

However, once you get closer to the imperial city, the desolate areas become much less frequent.

"Halt! Flying is prohibited within Hantian City!"

At this moment, the soldiers of the imperial city stopped Song Xun and his companion from entering the city. Song Xun and his companion had some understanding of the rules of the imperial city before they came, so they did not resist and obediently disembarked from the Swift Cloud.

After producing the certificate issued by Lin Canghai, the two were able to enter Hantian City without any problems.

Hantian City is very large. Most of the court officials, sects, and major forces have offices in the imperial city.

At this time, the streets of the imperial city were filled with people from all regions, and they could be roughly distinguished by their clothing.

Moreover, on the streets of the imperial city, there are not only humans, but also many demons.

After all, the situation between humans and demons is currently very peaceful, and there are many cultivators and merchants on the streets.

Everywhere was adorned with carved railings and jade ornaments, and the place was filled with precious jewels and precious stones. It was the first time that Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng had ever seen such a scene.

This made the two of them very emotional. Just one city separated them into two worlds, with Hantian City thriving.

Outside Hantian City, the people are living in misery.

Inside the city, the stench of wine and meat lingers; outside, the bones of those frozen to death lie scattered.

The current emperor of the Hantian Dynasty is Emperor Jingyuan, and the current year is the sixty-seventh year of Jingyuan.

In his youth, this emperor worked diligently and governed the Hantian Dynasty in an orderly manner. It is said that at that time, the people lived in peace and prosperity, and the court was largely developing.

However, as Emperor Jingyuan entered middle age, it seemed that he had overexerted himself in his youth, and his health deteriorated rapidly. In addition, he faced increasing constraints, and his ability to govern was not as good as before.

It was from that time that the Hantian Dynasty began to decline, and now, more than twenty years later, the Hantian Dynasty is on the verge of collapse.

Fortunately, Song Xun heard that the current Crown Prince Chang Shen was very wise and virtuous, and many people believed that Crown Prince Chang Shen could replicate the glory of his father when he was young.

Song Xun could only silently hope that it was true. After all, he was only human, and after seeing how miserable the common people were, Song Xun also felt sorry for them.

It wasn't just officials who were exploiting the people; bandits and robbers were also oppressing them.

On their journey, Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng encountered a band of mountain bandits, who were low-level cultivators, burning, killing, and looting in a village.

Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng easily wiped out the entire band of bandits. Song Xun even received a charge for the "Beast Dao Immortal Record" as a result. Although it wasn't much, every little bit helps. Song Xun naturally didn't mind receiving more of the cheat's power-up; in fact, he thought the more the better.

After asking around and searching all the way, Song Xun and his companion finally found the Star Pavilion, which was located in the most prosperous area of ​​the imperial city.

It has a very impressive appearance; it's a tall building with a sign that looks like an iron hammer hanging high above it, against a backdrop of stars.

As soon as the two entered the Star Pavilion, a waiter came forward to greet them.

"Welcome, esteemed guests. May I ask what you would like to purchase?"

"We have everything here, all kinds of magical artifacts. There's nothing you can't imagine that we can't make. They're all crafted by the blacksmiths of our Star Pavilion, so the quality is guaranteed."

The waiter noticed that Song Xun and his companion were dressed in ways that suggested they were not ordinary people, so he was exceptionally enthusiastic.

"We've come to find Master Hong."

"Master Hong? May I ask if you two are looking for Vice Pavilion Master Hong?"

"Vice Pavilion Master Hong?"

"That's right, young master. Our Star Pavilion only has one master surnamed Hong, who is our deputy pavilion master."

"That must be it."

"I suppose so? May I ask if this young master has an appointment?"

The waiter noticed Song Xun's hesitation and asked him suspiciously.

"Reservation?" Song Xun looked at Jiang Wanfeng when he heard the waiter's question.

Hmm, Sect Leader Jiang contacted me personally. Do I need to make an appointment?

Jiang Wanfeng shook her head slightly, clearly indicating that Jiang Lie had not informed her about the appointment.

Song Xun pulled the waiter closer and whispered something in his ear.

"We were sent by Sect Master Jiang Lie. He said he has already contacted your Vice Pavilion Master."

Upon hearing Song Xun mention Jiang Lie, the waiter seemed to recall him. A few days ago, the deputy pavilion master had instructed that if any distinguished guest with the surname Jiang came, he should be brought directly to see him.

"In that case, please follow me, my two distinguished guests."

Afterwards, the waiter led Song Xun and his companion upstairs, heading straight to a room on the top floor.

The founder of Star Pavilion was named Star, a renowned Immortal Lord-level blacksmith across the entire continent. However, he had already passed down Star Pavilion and wandered around the continent, contemplating life.

The current master of the Star Pavilion is named Zhang Ru, a celestial-level blacksmith who has always followed the Star Pavilion to serve and continue learning his craft.

In other words, the actual direct manager of the Star Pavilion is Hong Sheng, the deputy pavilion master of the Star Pavilion, a powerful cultivator in the mid-stage of the Tribulation Transcending Realm, and one of the most famous advanced blacksmiths on the continent.

It seems that Master Jiang's status is indeed very high. Apart from Master Xingchen and Master Zhangru, Master Hongsheng should be the top blacksmith who is still making forging.

When they met Song Xun and the other person, Hong Sheng was still forging a sword in his forging room.

Upon hearing the waiter's report, Hong Sheng stopped what he was doing and came out. Hong Sheng was dressed plainly, just like an ordinary craftsman.

If he weren't at the very top of the Star Pavilion, Song Xun wouldn't have believed that this was a Tribulation Transcending Realm expert.

"Hello, Master Hong."

The two greeted Hong Sheng together, and then each took out their respective tokens for Hong Sheng to examine.

"Master Hong, my father asked me to trouble you to retrieve the sword."

"Wanfeng, you've grown up so much. You look just like your father. I used to hold you when you were little."

Jiang Wanfeng had naturally forgotten her familiarity with Hong Sheng, but she went along with Hong Sheng's words at this moment.

A moment later, Hong Sheng looked at Song Xun again.

"Jiang Lie introduced you to me that day, saying that he would come with Wanfeng. Jiang Lie praised you as a young genius, and said that you must protect Wanfeng in the future."

"Master Hong and Sect Leader Jiang are too kind."

Song Xun quickly agreed, and then Hong Sheng went into his forging room and inspected it.

"The forging is basically complete, and only the final step of spirit fusion remains."

"This step needs to be completed by yourself, so that you can be most compatible with the sword spirit."