My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

After much thought, Li Xuancang thought of Zhang Tianlong.

Becoming a drug user almost certainly means certain death.

But the three brothers miraculously survived; they were no ordinary people.

The Hundred Herbs Sect invested a lot of resources in the three of them, forcibly pushing their cultivation levels up.

Zhang Tianlong is only one step away from the Profound Realm. If Li Xuancang were to give him his full assistance, he might be able to break through quickly.

Li Xuancang was wealthy and powerful. In this battle, he plundered all the resources from Su Lingqiu and Elder Mu, including a considerable number of Earth-grade pills, which could be of great help to Zhang Tianlong.

However, Li Xuancang also had concerns.

Zhang Tianlong and the other two sought refuge with him, and had no loyalty to him whatsoever.

Moreover, none of the three had any weaknesses. If Zhang Tianlong broke through, he could secretly take the other two away, leaving Li Xuancang empty-handed.

"Someone, summon Zhang Tianlong and the other two."

Unable to make a decision, Li Xuancang decided to have an open and honest discussion with Zhang Tianlong and the other two before deciding whether to fully assist Zhang Tianlong in his breakthrough.

Li Xuancang summoned them, and the three of them dared not delay and arrived quickly.

"Greetings, Your Excellency..."

The three bowed respectfully to Li Xuancang, their eyes filled with gratitude and even more so with awe.

"Please sit down!"

Li Xuancang waved his hand, inviting the three to sit down.

"I have summoned you here to discuss something with you."

Upon hearing this, the three of them sat up even straighter, listening attentively.

"I have a considerable amount of resources at my disposal that can help Zhang Tianlong break through to the Profound Realm."

Upon hearing Li Xuancang's words, Zhang Tianlong and the other two trembled, their pupils contracted sharply, and they shook uncontrollably, unable to contain their excitement.

Just as they were about to express their loyalty, Li Xuancang changed the subject.

"However, you have only recently pledged allegiance to me, and I cannot fully trust you."

Li Xuancang's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over them, calming the three excited people down.

"So, how will you guarantee your loyalty so that I can confidently train you?"

Li Xuancang looked at the three of them with a calm gaze, yet it seemed as if he could see through everything about them.

The three exchanged a glance and nodded slightly to each other.

Zhang Tianlong stood up, his face resolute.

"My lord, my brothers and I have obtained a technique by chance that allows us to control the souls of others. We can give it to you so that you can control our souls. From now on, our lives will be in your hands."

The three of them did not feel there was anything wrong with entrusting their lives to Li Xuancang.

If it weren't for Li Xuancang's protection, they would have already been captured by the Hundred Herbs Sect and suffered a fate worse than death.

Li Xuancang risked becoming an enemy of the Hundred Herbs Sect to protect them. The three of them were not ungrateful and wanted to repay Li Xuancang.

They never considered betraying Li Xuancang; as long as they didn't betray him, their lives would be almost unaffected by Li Xuancang's control.

They didn't want to miss this opportunity. If Zhang Tianlong could break through to the Profound Realm, he would be completely transformed and would no longer be powerless against the Hundred Herbs Sect.

If Zhang Tianlong can break through to the Profound Realm, Li Xuancang will also be able to help Zhang Tianhu and Zhang Tianbao break through in the future.

The three of them were willing to hand over their souls to Li Xuancang in exchange for his trust and a chance to defy fate.

Zhang Tianlong stepped forward and handed the martial arts manual to Li Xuancang.

Li Xuancang opened it and took a look. It was indeed as Zhang Tianlong had said, capable of controlling others.

However, there are limitations.

The person being controlled must be made to willingly release their soul and be placed under a restriction.

Moreover, the number of people controlled cannot exceed five, otherwise it will affect the soul of the person being controlled.

"Can."

With such means, Li Xuancang no longer had any worries and could confidently train the three.

Li Xuancang possessed a powerful divine soul, making cultivation incredibly easy for him.

In just five days, he had already gained access to the inner sanctum and was able to control others.

Zhang Tianlong and the other two voluntarily released their divine souls, and Li Xuancang placed a restriction on them.

From then on, their lives and deaths were in Li Xuancang's hands.

Li Xuancang waved his hand casually, and a large amount of resources flew to the three of them.

"Go into seclusion! Break through as soon as possible."

Zhang Tianhu and Zhang Tianbao were only one step away from the late stage of the Qi Refining Realm, so Li Xuancang had them go into seclusion together.

"Thank you, sir."

The three could not hide their joy, accepted the resources, and withdrew respectfully.

Li Xuancang was full of anticipation for this.

If all three of them successfully break through, their own power will increase significantly, making things much easier.

In the Prince Fu's mansion in Yunzhou, the Prince Fu, dressed in a python robe and shrouded in gloom, was summoning everyone for a discussion, among whom was the servant of the Six-Eyed Sheep Demon.

"The court has produced Li Xuancang, who will become a variable. We cannot allow the battlefield to remain deadlocked. We must fight quickly, take Lingyang Prefecture, and storm the capital."

Prince Fu spoke coldly.

The army at the front was advancing relentlessly, and the imperial court was suffering repeated defeats, but he was not in a hurry before.

But now that Li Xuancang has appeared, another powerful figure who can influence the course of the battle has emerged, he dares not be careless in the slightest.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, we must act swiftly and decisively to defeat the imperial army as soon as possible.

"Your Highness is absolutely right; we cannot delay any longer."

"We've received word that the Bi'an Division is likely to send people; we must be on guard!"

"Only by storming into the capital can we secure victory; we must speed things up."

"..."

Everyone else agreed with Prince Fu's proposal.

The heretical cultivators received news that the Bixi Bureau was sending people over, and their purpose was self-evident.

If the Bi'an Division were to participate in the war, the situation would inevitably change.

Prince Fu and his group of evil cultivators looked at the old man with the disability and his demonic servants.

"Gentlemen, the Six-Eyed Demon has almost recovered from his injuries. Now is the time for you to show your sincerity."

Nearly two years have passed since the Six-Eyed Demon escaped. In order to help him recover his strength as soon as possible, the Prince of Fu's Mansion has devoured millions of people.

Prince Fu has made such a sacrifice; now is the time to reap the rewards.

The old man with the disability felt everyone's gaze and said, "My master's injuries have not fully recovered."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed and immediately turned cold.

The old man with the disability continued, "However, in order to show our sincerity, my lord is willing to take action."

The Six-Eyed Demon has not yet recovered to its peak state, but it is already at the limit of the Profound Realm, enough to defeat the imperial army.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed again, and they all broke into smiles.

"Then please, Six-Eyed Demon, make your move as soon as possible!"

"If you help me conquer the capital and seize the world, I will give you Anzhou and Yuanzhou."

Prince Fu's eyes were bloodshot; he was willing to do anything to seize the throne of the Great Yan.

The millions of people in the two states were so easily promised to the demons.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will return to the Demon Abyss immediately to report to my lord."

The old man with the disability looked excited, but in his heart he was disdainful.

They want more than just the two states; they want it all.

After the old man with the disability left, a heretical cultivator gave him a reminder.

"Your Highness, demons are untrustworthy; we must be on guard!"

Upon hearing this, Prince Fu sneered inwardly.

Demons and monsters are not to be trusted, but how can you heretical cultivators be trusted?

The temporary alliance among these forces is merely a matter of each party getting what they want.

Once the goal is achieved, it wouldn't be surprising if they turned against each other the next.

Prince Fu was well aware of this; since he dared to negotiate with a tiger, he must have the strength to be its enemy.