In the world of martial arts, there is a vast fantasy world.

Chapter 185 Becoming a vassal is already an honor

Not to mention, this elixir is also related to dragons!

Upon first seeing him, Yan Dong was certain that Young Master Shen would crave it, and had even planned to use the pill to exchange for even greater benefits.

It's not as simple as just a verbal promise.

Even more.

However, Shen Xing's reaction caught Yan Dong off guard.

Could it be because he didn't clearly explain what exactly he meant by "gift"?

But if we explain it now, the intention becomes very clear.

Therefore, Yan Qing also fell silent at this moment.

But Ba Dao didn't care about any of that. He stood up and said, "Since the disciples of those big families look down on us small-town spiritual realm experts, then I won't waste my time."

After saying that, he actually tried to leave.

This attitude elicited various reactions from the others.

But Yan Dong stopped Ba Dao, whispering, "You need to understand, that's no ordinary power! It can even surround and kill a sixth-realm demon ancestor!"

"So what?" Ba Dao, clearly hot-tempered, retorted directly, "Who cares what their background or power is? If we can't afford to offend them, can't we at least avoid them?"

"Even if you leave the Sacred Lake Region, how can you guarantee you won't encounter them elsewhere?" Yan Dong slowly shook his head and said in a deep voice, "This family has come from afar, they can't just do nothing. With their strength, what difficulty is there in ruling an even larger area and creating a behemoth-like region?"

These words left the group looking at each other in bewilderment.

Even Ba Dao looked grim.

If they come with this purpose, then if they offend them, there is indeed no escape—dozens, or even hundreds, of surrounding regions may fall under their control.

Unless he hides in the deep mountains and forests, but that would be tantamount to giving up martial arts training.

Otherwise, where would the resources and elixirs come from?

Martial arts are not something that can be mastered by hiding away and practicing alone to become invincible.

"Are you sure?" another person couldn't help but ask.

"Besides that, I can't think of any other reason why such a force would leave their family and embark on such a long journey," Yan Dong shook his head and said. "Moreover, even if it wasn't for that purpose, why wouldn't they take the opportunity to occupy a large territory?"

The group fell silent again.

They naturally understood the importance of territory. Many powerful resources often appeared by chance in certain places, were found by lower-level martial artists, and gradually fell into their hands.

Not to mention, this land is dotted with relics from tens of thousands of years ago, which hide many treasures.

With such power, these things would be a piece of cake for them. At least in the dozens of regions around here, I'm afraid no one would be able to resist them.

"If that's the case, then just send the pills over directly," someone suddenly said. "Even if we can't befriend them, we shouldn't offend them."

Upon hearing this, Yan Dong hesitated for a moment.

These dragon-type pills are extremely rare and hard to come by. If you just send them over like this, you might only get a hollow "verbal" promise in return.

This is truly something to be unwilling to accept.

"Wait a little longer, wait a little longer," he said finally.

After another day of cultivation, Shen Xing discovered that Yan Dong had not delivered the so-called "gift" at all.

"As expected." He shook his head slightly, but was not in a hurry.

Given his situation, it's absolutely impossible for him to show the slightest weakness, otherwise the consequences would be far more serious than a few "gifts".

Given his age, many people would think that they could easily deal with him or even control him by "fooling him and flattering him."

Therefore, Shen Xing did not show his face that day and continued his cultivation.

Three more days passed in the blink of an eye.

This time, it was Ge Yefeng from the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion who came again, accompanied by two other Spirit Realm elders.

However, they did not go directly to Shen Xing. They were well aware of the rules Shen Xing followed during his cultivation. They simply saw several powerful figures still staying in the mansion.

"Overlord Blade? Little Ghost Song? You guys are all here too," Ge Yefeng laughed. "It seems the Eastern King still has some leeway."

"Old Ge is quite the visitor," Ba Dao snorted. "That's right, your Wan Juan Ge has always liked to curry favor with prodigies."

"Overlord Blade, it's just that I didn't let you change to a lower-grade divine intent back then, why hold a grudge until now?" Ge Yefeng shook his head.

"Hmph." Ba Dao snorted again and said nothing more.

His talent back then gave him the right to choose the Earthly Divine Will, but the first path he chose was not in line with his own nature.

Let alone learning it in half a month, you might not even be able to learn it at all.

However, when I asked to switch to another subject, I was refused.

As a result, even now, he has not been able to learn any Earth-grade Divine Intent from the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion, and was once ridiculed by many geniuses. It was not until he stepped into the Fourth Realm that such voices ceased.

Given his personality, he held a grudge against Wanjuan Pavilion for this incident.

"Maple Leaf Immortal, have you brought quite a few treasures?" Yan Dong's gaze fell on a jade box in Ge Yefeng's hand.

Just by looking at the jade box, one can tell how precious this item is. Not to mention, Ge Yefeng even held this treasure firmly in his hands, protecting it with his Yuan Power at all times.

Such an attitude is hard not to attract attention.

"Indeed." Ge Yefeng said with considerable pride, "These are three Crimson Dragon Soul Tempering Pills that our Pavilion Master personally obtained from Master Chi!"

"What?" The expressions on their faces changed slightly.

Especially Yan Dong.

Because the pill they obtained was also this kind of elixir!

The fourth grade, of medium quality, was created by Master Chi.

"Hehe." Ge Yefeng assumed they were just surprised that he had found such a pill, and stroked his beard with considerable pride, saying, "This precious pill was made over 150 years ago when the Pill Pavilion happened to find three Crimson Dragon Vermilion Fruits. They then spent another 20 years gathering the materials for the ancient pill formula. Master Chi personally refined it in three batches, succeeding in two, producing seventeen pills. These three are Master Chi's only remaining stock. They are incredibly helpful for cultivating Dragon-type Divine Intent. With this pill, Young Master Shen will be even more powerful!"

A mid-grade fourth-rank pill would be difficult for someone at the Innate Realm to refine if it weren't for Young Master Shen's substantial resources and strength; it would be a complete waste.

However, it must be said that this precious elixir would be of great use to Young Master Shen.

Not only Ge Yefeng thought so, but Yan Dong also thought so.

He looked at the three at that moment, but his brows furrowed slightly.

But they soon realized that this might also be beneficial to them.

At least we can let Wanjuan Pavilion negotiate first.

"Your Wanjuan Pavilion has sent such a generous gift, is it to get something from Young Master Shen?" he asked directly.

"What did you gain?" Ge Yefeng looked at Yan Dong strangely, then at the others, and suddenly realized, laughing, "That's right, this matter hasn't been announced yet, but do you know that my Wanjuan Pavilion has already decided to become a vassal of Young Master Shen's family?"

"What?" Not only Yan Dong, but also the others beside him, even Ba Dao, were startled.

The Myriad Scrolls Pavilion is renowned throughout the entire Sacred Lake Region. While its strength may not be the greatest, its prestige is undoubtedly among the top.

How could such a powerful force decide to become a vassal of other forces?

That's a vassal state!

The group naturally understood the meaning of those words. In their eyes, the small families and forces that were subservient to them were insignificant, and their only purpose was to provide tribute and increase their resources.

"Is it strange?" Ge Yefeng seemed to have anticipated their reaction, but he chuckled twice and said seriously, "That is a family force that can even besiege and kill a sixth-realm demon ancestor! Moreover, its strength is far beyond our imagination. Even though the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion can be considered one of the best in the Holy Lake Region, it would be a great honor to become a vassal in the face of such a force."

Yan Dong and the others stared with their mouths slightly agape at Ge Yefeng's rather arrogant demeanor, momentarily at a loss for words.

Yes, theoretically speaking, that is indeed the case.

But that's just theory!

They are all powerful figures in their own right, spiritual realm experts. Even if they are insignificant in the face of such forces, they do not necessarily have to become vassals and submit to them.

What's more, they were facing just one of their disciples, a disciple at the Innate Realm!

Without even a single mountain or sea creature appearing, the vast Wanjuan Pavilion simply surrendered?

"Heh, you people are still too young." Ge Yefeng could easily see through their thoughts. He shook his head. "Let's go. This old man will stand guard outside Young Master Shen's door and present him with a generous gift as soon as he comes out!"

After saying that, he and the others actually turned around and left.

Only the five powerful beings at the Spirit Realm were left looking at each other in bewilderment.

After a long pause, Yan Dong slowly spoke: "It was my carelessness. The people in Wanjuan Pavilion are all old. Young Master Shen is probably their only chance to advance further."

That's right, he's already figured it out.

It's not surprising that Ge Yefeng and the others made such a decision.

If they cannot take another step and enter the mountains and seas, they will reach their end in two or three hundred years. They will seize any opportunity, no matter how small.

The problem is that, given this comparison, it will undoubtedly be much more difficult for them to get closer.

It's obvious right now.

The five of them had managed to obtain the elixir by chance, but the Myriad Scrolls Pavilion had actually found three of them.

"Interesting." Ba Dao suddenly laughed. "I want to see just what kind of people these prodigies from such a powerful force are."

It must be said that the fact that Wanjuan Pavilion surrendered to him and became a vassal also brought him a certain shock.

And clearly, if this news were to spread, the entire Sacred Lake Region would likely be in an uproar.

At that time, unless they leave the Sacred Lake Region, they will not be able to live in peace anywhere.

In addition, Yan Dongfangcai's speculations about "the purpose of such families" also reminded the group that staying away was not an option to avoid trouble.

Ultimately, such a force is far too powerful; even the slightest movement is enough to turn a "small" place like the Sacred Lake Region upside down.

At this moment, Shen Xing was unaware that a surprise awaited him at the door.

(End of this chapter)