Chapter 677

Zhongli said somewhat despondently.

"The Green Wind Ox once had a slight connection with Shushan."

"He was the mount of an elder who was at the Refining Void into Dao stage, and his original strength was at the mid-stage of Refining Spirit into Void."

"Later, because he committed a great mistake, he should have been locked into the Demon-Locking Tower, but that elder pleaded for him, and in the end, his cultivation was just knocked down, and he was sealed in the Nine Netherworlds Secret Realm."

"But even if his cultivation was knocked down, the Green Wind Ox was still a former mid-stage Refining Spirit into Void powerhouse."

"His realm is still there, his techniques are still there, and against the other Seven Kings of the Nine Netherworlds, even if the other seven kings joined forces, they could not defeat him."

"Precisely because of this, the Seven Kings of the Nine Netherworlds could honestly listen to him and sign the agreement."

"It was also because of his strength that he became the strongest existence in the Nine Netherworlds as a lone wolf without any forces."

"Even if the Dragon Palace joined forces, they could not contend with him."

Upon hearing this, everyone was a bit confused.

Miss Venti pursed her lips.

"Is it possible that the Turtle Prime Minister lied to you?"

"Impossible... I used the Soul-Searching Technique on him..."

Zhongli sighed; he actually hoped that the Turtle Prime Minister had lied to him.

But in the situation where he didn't lie...

If he were to face the Green Wind Ox now, he would surely die.

If he hadn't known about this, how could Zhongli have come out so early?

It was just that the great revenge could not be avenged, and Zhongli felt somewhat ashamed. He had thought that this time he would deal with the Green Wind Ox and then take the Green Wind Ox's head to Xuan Xing.

Who would have thought...

Zhongli sighed, feeling somewhat worried.

In this way, who knows when he will have the strength to deal with the Green Wind Ox.

That Green Wind Ox was once at the mid-stage of Refining Qi into Spirit, and even if his cultivation has fallen now, his comprehensive strength still transcends the concept of Refining Qi into Spirit.

What's more, he also heard that the Green Wind Ox has a half-step treasure.

Unlike Ao Ming's Broken Jade Treasure Mirror, which could not be used at all, this half-step treasure is the Green Wind Ox's natal magic treasure.

In this way, the opponent's strength is completely not at the level of Refining Qi into Spirit.

415. The Nine Netherworlds Exploration Conference ends, Shushan evolves into a Great Thousand World.

"Don't worry, old man. Although that Green Wind Ox is strong, he is sealed in the Nine Netherworlds and has no ability to move upward."

"We have Shushan as our backing, so we have more possibilities than that Green Wind Ox. We can't beat him now! It doesn't mean we can't beat him in the future. Just cultivate more."

Seeing that Zhongli was not in a high mood, Miss Venti comforted him softly.

Now Zhongli had no other way, so he could only nod and agree.

"Everyone, go back early. In the coming time, hurry up and organize your gains."

Zhongli adjusted his mood, looked around at everyone, and said softly:

"Since the Sect Leader let Director Ruan Mei return to the Honkai World to find new disciples, it means that a new batch of disciples is about to enter the sect."

"Coupled with the world evolving into a Great Thousand World, the competition will only be more intense in the future."

"The current plan should be to hurry up and cultivate, and let your strength grow as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, it won't be good to fall further and further behind."

Hearing Zhongli's words, everyone nodded deeply in agreement.

"As for the Investiture of the Gods, why not wait until our world evolves and we return to Teyvat to discuss it."

Miss Ningguang put away the Investiture of the Gods list in her hand; although the Investiture of the Gods is important, cultivation is the most critical thing right now.

Everyone chatted and exchanged some information, then returned with full rewards.

It was just that Miss Focalors held Miss Furina back and said softly:

"I gained a lot of good things there this time, and these spirit liquids, you take them back too; they will be helpful for your cultivation."

"In the coming time, you must seize the opportunity to cultivate as soon as possible and solve the crisis in Fontaine."

Upon hearing this, Miss Furina nodded somewhat silently; seeing that Miss Furina had something to ask, Miss Focalors gently patted her shoulder.

"Don't think too much about the Sect Leader's affairs; this is not something we can worry about."

"Moreover, the Sect Leader's breakthrough in cultivation is always a good thing; you should be happy for the Sect Leader."

Miss Furina bit her lip tightly and said softly:

"But... after the Sect Leader undergoes the tribulation, he will ascend soon, right?"

Miss Focalors said nothing, turned around, and walked away directly.

Miss Furina gazed at the top of Tongtian Peak with long eyes, and after a long while, she left somewhat lonely.

After Zhongli and the others returned, about six or seven days later, the remaining outer sect disciples and outer sect elders also returned.

It seemed they had some gains, but certainly not as many as Zhongli and the others.

But Yun Qing and Yun Hua looked radiant, and they clearly got a lot of good things; at the very least, they could successfully get rid of their outer sect status and become inner sect protectors.

As for some minor injuries...

Not worth mentioning.

Thus, the long-silent Jade Chime and Golden Bell rang again, and this time...

The Golden Bell rang three times, and even the disciples who were injured dragged their injuries to Tongtian Peak.

Jiang Yan sat on the futon at the very front, and all the people of Shushan had arrived here.

This was the first time since the last Nine Netherworlds Secret Realm Exploration Conference that the Shushan disciples had gathered most completely.

Although not much time had passed, this time, even thousands of miscellaneous disciples had arrived at Tongtian Peak.

This seemed to be their first time climbing Tongtian Peak, and it was at the Sect Main Hall side.

Even outer sect disciples, having joined Shushan for so long, had never climbed to the height of the Sect Main Hall.

Although they were very curious about everything around them, it was the representative place of the sect, so they were not allowed to look around.

The disciples still behaved very seriously.

When the last person arrived, Zhongli reminded Jiang Yan, and the latter slowly opened his eyes.

"Proclaim, Shushan Heavenly Dao."

The divine voice was like an imperial decree, condensing in the firmament; the Heavenly Dao manifested, landed below Jiang Yan, and bowed:

"Greetings, Venerable One."

Jiang Yan nodded slightly.

He said loudly:

"The Nine Netherworlds Secret Realm Exploration Conference has officially ended. I have kept in mind the efforts of all disciples in the Nine Netherworlds."

"Whether inner sect disciples or outer sect disciples, you have all shown the cultivation attitude of Shushan to go against the current."

"You have worked hard."

Hearing Jiang Yan say this, many disciples were moved to tears. Having struggled for life and death in the Nine Netherworlds for so long, these words seemed to make it all worth it.

"This is the first time many people have witnessed the true world of immortal cultivation. I believe you have also gained a deeper understanding of immortal cultivation."

"In the future, you should also be clearer about the path you need to take."

Everyone nodded deeply in agreement, especially those outer sect disciples.

Inner sect disciples had at least inquired about the situation in the Nine Netherworlds Secret Realm, but they were truly confused.

Only after entering and witnessing the vastness of immortal cultivation did they understand what kind of path they were walking.

The Foundation Establishment stage is just a process that immortal cultivators are ashamed to mention; true immortal cultivation begins with Refining Essence into Qi.

And in the Nine Netherworlds, Refining Essence into Qi is just the weakest demon soldier.

The magnificent world of immortal cultivation was deeply etched in their hearts. From now on, they could understand how small they were.

Knowing one's weakness leads to the heart of improvement.

Knowing the vastness of the world leads to awe.

Immortal cultivators must not only have pride in everything but also awe of everything.

"All disciples, elders, and Head Seats who participated in the Nine Netherworlds Secret Realm Exploration Conference, in addition to the resources they searched for themselves..."

... Please flowers...

"Will be uniformly rewarded with one thousand low-grade spirit stones."