Chapter 265: The Name of the City, Jiang Yan's Awakening!

Hearing Zhang Cang's proposal, Jiang Daoxuan gave a slight nod.

As the Jiang clan grew stronger day by day, the market at the foot of the mountain had indeed become far too crude and inconvenient.

He had usually been absorbed in cultivation and paid no attention to such matters.

But since the other party wished to help him build a city, that was naturally for the best.

When the time came, it would also provide much convenience for the clansmen.

After all, staying on Cangwu Mountain all day long was somewhat stifling.

But if a city were built, all kinds of daily amenities would be right at the foot of the mountain, enough to solve this problem.

Thinking of this, Jiang Daoxuan said softly, "I accept your kind offer."

Zhang Cang's expression eased: "I wonder if Clan Leader Jiang... Alliance Leader Jiang has decided on a name for this city?"

"Once the construction plan begins, we need to carve the city name into it, and then invite formation masters and spirit-rune masters to brand great formations and spirit runes upon the city, strengthening its solidity and defenses, so as to prevent reckless people from entering..."

He was absolutely certain that once he returned.

His own sect and the other three powers would absolutely not refuse this proposal!

After all, serving as a trade hub was one aspect.

On the other hand, this city sits at the foot of Cangwu Mountain, right beneath the White-Robed Sword Marquis's gaze, able to provide shelter at all times and deter petty villains. It can be said to be one of the safest places in all of Tiandou Prefecture!

Not to mention, it could also gain the White-Robed Sword Marquis's favor and strengthen ties with the Jiang clan of Cangwu.

This move truly kills three birds with one stone!

At this moment, as Zhang Cang's voice fell.

Jiang Daoxuan pondered for a moment.

Then he slowly spoke.

"Let it be called Cangwu City."

Zhang Cang echoed: "Cangwu City beneath Cangwu Mountain — a fine name. When Cangwu City is completed, this title will surely resound throughout Tiandou Prefecture, becoming a top-tier city like the prefectural capital itself, renowned across several prefectures, becoming a trading holy land in the hearts of countless cultivators..."

A trade hub is not merely for the five great powers to trade among themselves.

It can likewise attract other powers and loose cultivators to come trade.

Once the flow of people increases, not to mention situations like purchasing goods or auctioning items that require taxation.

Just the city-entry fees alone could rake in a fortune — a sure-fire, money-making deal that brings in riches by the day.

Afterward, after Zhang Cang exchanged a few more pleasantries, he left well-satisfied.

At the entrance of the hall.

Xu Gu, who had been waiting here, noticed movement behind him.

Turning his head, he saw the Grand Elder emerge with a rosy complexion and a beaming smile.

The visible joy made Xu Gu feel a bit curious.

What on earth had the Grand Elder discussed with Clan Leader Jiang? How could his demeanor have changed so drastically from going in to coming out?

Xu Gu was full of doubts inside, yet did not dare ask more.

After all, his own status was right there — he was not yet qualified to learn of such things.

Zhang Cang收敛ed his smile, glanced at Xu Gu, and said coldly: "Come back with me. Once we return to the sect, we'll settle every last detail of your concealment of information..."

Although the danger had been resolved and friendly relations with the Jiang clan of Cangwu had been smoothly established.

This did not mean Xu Gu was safe.

As a mere deacon, he had dared to conceal information from the sect for several months.

This matter could be treated as either minor or major.

But either way, punishment was needed to serve as a warning to others within the sect.

"Yes, Elder."

Xu Gu's expression turned dejected.

He could already imagine what awaited him next.

The only thing certain, however, was that his life was not in danger.

After all, had he not concealed the information, his own sect would long since have been slaughtered by the Jiang clan.

How could there be today's situation?

In short, by a twist of fate, this act had instead saved Qingshan Sect in a roundabout way.

Afterward, Zhang Cang said no more, simply taking Xu Gu and soaring into the sky, leaving Cangwu Mountain.

As all these visitors departed completely.

Jiang Daoxuan once again entered closed-door cultivation.

He needed to continue comprehending the Sword Saint's power, striving to break through to the Sword King realm as soon as possible.

Mm, and along the way, break through the Sun Wheel as well.

At this point, for him, most matters within the clan were handled by the Elder Council and the upper echelons of the seven branches.

Except for a few major matters.

He basically did not need to trouble himself — extremely worry-free.

Not long after.

At the Tianxuan station, in a certain room.

Jiang Yan sat cross-legged on the bed, continuously employing the Flame Art to absorb the surrounding spiritual energy.

After these days of cultivation.

He had now broken through to the first level of the Primordial Sea realm!

And through his Master, he had also obtained several powerful martial techniques!

Once, because his realm was low.

Therefore, the most suitable cultivation art for him was only Earth-grade.

But now, under Zhou Lao's complete instruction,

he has learned two Heaven-grade upper-class martial techniques: the "Four Symbols Fist Scripture" and the "Light Phase Evasion Art."

In addition, he obtained Zhou Lao's secret fire technique, the Heaven-grade极品 "Nine Dragons Scorching Heaven Art!"

He knew his own talent well—he was not gifted in sword Dao.

So these days he had focused solely on mastering this art of techniques.

So far, although all his martial techniques and arts were only at the beginner level,

their power was astonishing, far surpassing Earth-grade!

It could be said that his current strength was far beyond what a typical Nascent Sea ninth-stage expert could match!

He could even contend with a Star Wheel realm expert.

As for exactly how, it would take a battle to find out!

After running another cycle of the Flame Scripture,

Jiang Yan let out a long breath.

He sat up slightly and rose from the bed.

Months of cultivation had made him grow much taller.

Jiang Yan gazed at the scene outside the window and murmured: "Now, if I want to improve the Flame Scripture and alchemy, I must venture out..."

The Flame Scripture he currently possessed was only Heaven-grade middle.

To further raise its grade, he needed to continuously consume strange flames.

Combining multiple strange flames would allow him to master extremely powerful strange flame techniques.

These were precisely what he needed now.

Moreover, after these days of closed-door cultivation,

he had already developed, deep within his heart, the desire to venture out into the world.

At that moment, Zhou Lao hidden inside the ring suddenly said: "Young Master, with your clan chief here, external opportunities are trivial—why seek far when close at hand?"