Chapter 540

He only needed to work steadily and cling tightly to this powerful backer.

Even if his own aptitude was dull, his future could still be bright!

He feared that in not too many years, relying on the might of the Wu Wangti and the clan's resources, he could reach the Sun Wheel realm and thoroughly surpass that former Sima dog of a thief!

Thinking of this, he, who had originally felt somewhat indifferent toward everything, was as if he had found a new goal, and a strong excitement gradually welled up within him.

At the same time, he also became extremely motivated, wishing he could immediately return to Shanmen and continue guarding the gate, thereby winning the clan leader's favor.

Not long after.

One of the twelve lower prefectures, Tiance Prefecture.

Somewhere deep in the mountains.

Deep underground, a small city had been built here.

Above the vaulted ceiling, a layer of faint blue light formed a transparent dome, with intricate patterns and characters flashing across its surface from time to time.

This was an isolation formation, capable of preventing the aura within from leaking to the outside.

It could also shield the spiritual sense perception of Sun Wheel realm cultivators!

At this moment, dense crowds of cultivators constantly moved through this underground city.

On a certain pavilion.

Jiang Han, clad in a black robe, was staying here.

He lowered his head, his sharp gaze sweeping the surroundings as he observed everything!

It had already been several days since arriving at the headquarters of the Earth Demon Sect.

During this period, he had already gathered much intelligence.

His understanding of the Earth Demon Sect grew ever deeper.

However, things had not gone entirely smoothly.

With the news spreading that the Prefecture Lord of Shanhai Prefecture and many Moon Wheel realm experts had been slain by him in Demon-Slaying Mountain,

although he had only just joined the Earth Demon Sect, his infamous reputation had already resounded throughout the sect, eclipsing that of many Moon Wheel cultivators, even reaching the point where it could be mentioned in the same breath as Sun Wheel realm sect envoys!

But precisely because of this, the moment he entered the sect, he had already aroused the displeasure of some people.

Moon Wheel realm cultivators could not bring themselves to bully the weak with their seniority.

But certain Star Wheel realm cultivators felt that his current fame mostly relied on external objects and could be said to be undeserved.

Therefore, in order to step on him to rise and use his reputation as a whetstone, they had issued challenges many times.

However, facing these challenges, Jiang Han had initially held back somewhat.

But once he figured out later that the rule was simply not to kill, he could no longer be bothered to play around with these people.

Whenever he struck, a single move was enough to make those challengers admit defeat.

And all these challengers suffered grievous injuries!

Even the lightest injured, without the aid of precious medicines, would need to lie in bed for at least three months before recovering!

And after accumulating these glorious battle records,

it indeed frightened off many subsequent challengers, allowing him to successfully enjoy some peace and quiet.

Recalling the experiences of these past days, Jiang Han felt quite emotional and could not help but shake his head.

Sure enough, the outside world was not like being in the clan.

It truly was: the kind get bullied, the gentle get ridden!

Without sufficient strength, let alone his dignity and face, he probably could not even keep his life.

Only... as for the clan...

Jiang Han slightly raised his head, gazing at the pale blue vaulted ceiling, his eyes growing ever more profound, faintly revealing a hint of homesickness.

Being away from home too long and having gone through so much killing had left a trace of weariness deep within his heart.

Now, he was already somewhat missing home.

The words the clan leader had said when he had once bid farewell to the clan resurfaced in his ears, incomparably clear, as if everything had happened just yesterday!

"Become a pillar of talent for the clan, become the shield behind the clan members..."

Jiang Han murmured, then could not help thinking: "I wonder how the clan is doing now."

After witnessing the scheming and infighting of the outside world, he liked the warm atmosphere within the clan even more.

Thinking of this, he immediately made up his mind, preparing to find time to return to Tiandou Prefecture, to return to Cangwu Mountain to take a look.

Now, he truly missed the clan members too much, as well as Brother Yan and... the clan leader!

Jiang Han sighed.

Then he gathered his thoughts, continued to maintain his cold demeanor, and patiently waited for the Third Protector to send someone to summon him.

A few days ago, Wen Qian had just brought him to this place.

He had said that the Third Protector wished to summon him.

However, because there were some matters that needed to be handled first, it would require a delay of two more days.

Now, calculating the time, it should be about time.

At the thought of soon meeting that terrifying Vientiane True Lord, he could not help feeling somewhat uneasy.

After all, from leaving Cangwu Mountain until now, he had never seen such a top expert who could rank among the very pinnacle of the dynasty!