"Subordinate pays respects to Sect Leader Wen."
Huaikong strode forward and knelt directly before the crowd.
Wen Ping responded with a smile, "Get up! Your precious daughter just finished preparing a table full of dishes. She knows youâre coming and is quite happy. I asked her to prepare some wine; today weâll drink and chat."
"Sect Leader Wen."
Yang Leleâs father followed suit and knelt as well.
"Stand up."
After speaking, Wen Ping gave He Nian a signal.
He Nian, just freed from the vines, hurriedly put away the Blood Axe and walked over to restrain Weisheng Xingyu.
To vent his anger, he threw a few punches at Weisheng Xingyu.
Fully binding Weisheng Xingyu, He Nian then sized up Huaikong.
Since Demon Gods are rarely seen in Heaven-Gazing Gorge.
"I guessed wrong; the Immortal Sect truly has more than one Earth Unrestricted Expert." He Nian was secretly shocked.
Thinking back now, Wen Ping kept him not because Wen Ping needed him.
For a sect with highly Earth Unrestricted Experts, why would they need him, a Half-Step Earth Unrestricted, to accompany them?
"Sect Leader, this subordinate will never let such a thing happen again!" Knowing he wasnât very important after all, He Nian was somewhat anxious.
Wen Ping said, "Itâs just minor matters."
"Release me!" Though Weisheng Xingyu was bound by He Nian, he still hadnât given up resisting, struggling continuously in He Nianâs grip while shouting loudly.
Huaikong frowned; although he didnât know who the person in front of him was, the fact that they dared to shout and scream within the Immortal Sect was just giving him a chance to show off, wasnât it?
Huaikong decisively walked toward him.
The aura of a Demon God overwhelmed him, followed by a punch that sent Weisheng Xingyu flying harshly against the enormous pillar of the Main Hall.
Though Huaikong wasnât adept in strength, as a Demon God Level, he wasnât weak in this regard either.
With one punch, even without using Demon Power, Weisheng Xingyu, whose power was severely depleted, couldnât possibly withstand it.
Just one punch!
Weisheng Xingyu almost fainted.
Then, He Nian went over and grabbed him like a chick, "Sect Leader, should we seal his Meridian Gate?"
Wen Ping did not nod but coldly said to Weisheng Xingyu, "Weisheng Xingyu, if you want to leave the Immortal Sect, I wonât stop you. But do you know how many resources I spent to save you? Although I didnât save you for repayment, thereâs no way I can let my efforts be in vain."
Wen Pingâs cold eyes surged, his gaze mixed with formidable Spiritual Power enveloping Weisheng Xingyu.
Bang!
Once again, the fragile Weisheng Xingyu was knocked unconscious by Spiritual Power.
"Huaikong, seal his Meridian Gate."
"Yes!"
Huaikong immediately stepped forward to seal Weisheng Xingyuâs Meridian Gate.
After sealing the Meridian Gate, He Nian was feeling delighted inside.
Unexpectedly, he got a chance to show off right upon arrival.
...
After the small interlude with Weisheng Xingyu, Wen Ping took Huaikong directly to Tingyu Pavilion.
The two drank wine and chatted leisurely.
When discussing the issue of the Demon Race and the Hundred Sects Alliance, Wen Ping gave Huaikong an instruction.
Wait for the opportunity.
Wait for a chance to counterattack against the Hundred Sects Alliance.
As for letting the Demon Race and Hundred Sects Alliance coexist peacefully, itâs impossible since the hatred between them is already ingrained to the bone.
So, either the Demon Race thrives, or the Hundred Sects Alliance perishes.
"If you attack the Hundred Sects Alliance now, the forces behind them wonât simply stand by. Even if you can overthrow the Hundred Sects Alliance, itâll require a huge cost, which is completely unnecessary."
After listening to Wen Ping, Huaikong nodded in agreement, resonating deeply with this idea, "Sect Leader Wen, thatâs what this subordinate thinks as well. The Demon Race doesnât need to pay such a huge cost; with the Demon Immortal inheritance youâve bestowed, the Demon Race just needs some time for development, maybe ten or twenty years later, we should completely digest the Demon Immortal inheritance. By then, the Hundred Sects Alliance wonât be a match for us."
"Itâs best you think this way, but if they invade, donât be timid. At the appropriate time, I will assist."
"Thank you, Sect Leader Wen!"
Huaikong was delighted.
Hearing Wen Pingâs words greatly boosted his confidence.
"By the way, Sect Leader Wen, this is the gift this subordinate prepared for you these past few days. Moreover, I also checked the Three Lakes of the Demon Race; there are many White Crystal Ore deposits. By then, I will send those demons who once betrayed us to mine, surely extracting more White Crystal."
After speaking, Huaikong took out five fully filled Storage Rings.
"Youâre considerate."
Wen Ping smiled happily.
Huaikong indeed knew how to behave properly.
The tributes filled five Storage Rings; certainly not a small amount.
Additionally, he anticipated the matter of White Crystal Ore without even mentioning it, showing foresight.
This level of intelligence is truly exceptional.
Seeing Wen Pingâs smile eased Huaikongâs heart, as he was worried Wen Ping might find the gift too small.
After all, he knew they werenât on the same level.
What he found large.
Sect Leader Wen might find insignificant.
Itâs like a child comparing pocket money with an adult on whoâs richer.
"Seeing Sect Leader Wen satisfied, this subordinate can rest assured."
"Those eight Demon Kings, you can also send them to mine; itâll greatly speed up the mining process. By then, Iâll send two people to assist you, telling you which White Crystal Ore mining wonât affect the environment of Demon Emperor Lake, and which mining will. White Crystal is certainly good, but some things are also very precious."
"Thank you, Sect Leader Wen."
Huaikong raised his cup and drank to the last drop.
After several rounds of drinks and savors of dishes.
Drinking on and on, idle chatting also becomes a waste of time.
After explaining the demon issue of East Lake, Wen Ping sent Huaikong out of Tingyu Pavilion.
Once Huaikong left, Wen Ping immediately probed the five Storage Rings with his Spiritual Power.
Upon probing, Wen Ping exclaimed in satisfaction.
Four Storage Rings were filled, a total of 200,000 White Crystals!
The last Storage Ring contained over ten thousand pieces of Celestial Materials.
These Celestial Materials are worth at least the value of 100,000 White Crystals.
Moreover, some Celestial Materials are beyond estimation, with the systemâs valuation fluctuating immensely.
"With so many White Crystals, itâs time to focus on enhancing Sect buildings."
Wen Ping sighed.
But Wen Ping didnât plan to use the 200,000 White Crystals to upgrade existing buildings.
The Main Hall, dormitory area could be upgraded a bit.
As for the others, entirely unnecessary.
Wen Ping wanted to create new special buildings.
Opening the system interface, the first option Wen Ping chose was Heaven and Earth Transformation.
The Heaven and Earth Transformation of the Immortal Sect was a long time ago, and the sectâs Maze Array had become weak over time, unable to trap even an Earth Unrestricted Expert.
Upgrade!
It has to be upgraded first.
[Basic Heaven and Earth Transformation]
[Price: 100 White Crystals]
...
[Intermediate Heaven and Earth Transformation]
[Price: 1000 White Crystals]
...
[Advanced Heaven and Earth Transformation]
[Price: 10000 White Crystals]
[Requirements: Immortal Sect members include Earth Unrestricted, and Sect Leaderâs reputation must not be less than Level Four]
[Time: 24 hours]
"Advanced Heaven and Earth Transformation."
Wen Ping contemplated this deeply.
With 200,000 White Crystals in hand, it seems unnecessary to spend them a thousand at a time.
If doing it, do it directly at an advanced level.
"Why isnât there an introduction after modification?"
The system responded, "Elements such as topography, area, and other factors will influence the final results after the Heaven and Earth Transformation, so the system cannot provide a final outcome after the transformation."
"I see... well, itâs good to maintain a bit of mystery."
Wen Ping immediately spent ten thousand White Crystals to choose the advanced Heaven and Earth Transformation.
Then, Wen Ping closed the system tab and began handling the tens of thousands of Celestial Materials in the Storage Rings.
Wen Ping certainly had no intention of selling them.
These were provided by the Demon Race, most very rare items, selling them for White Crystals would be quite a pity.
"They should be placed in the Treasure Vault of the Main Hall; in such a large sect, having nothing in the Treasure Vault would be unreasonable."