Chapter 1128: Chapter 1128

Qiufeng, Thousand Dao Tower.

Li Wuwang sat expressionlessly across from Song Zhili. After a glance exchanged between them, they both looked toward Yan Haoran in the distance.

"That's the situation. I ask Master to make a decision," Yan Haoran said respectfully.

"The old flood dragon and Fang Chen... one's a third transformation Loose Immortal avoiding tribulation, the other's a second transformation sword cultivator whose advancement date is unknown," Song Zhili murmured to himself. "No wonder even my senior brother didn't foresee this. We've lost a key member. What a shame."

He looked at the expressionless Li Wuwang and smiled faintly. "If you had gone yourself, would the Heavenly Sword Division have lost several first transformation sword cultivators and a second transformation one?"

"Then perhaps the one who died would've been me," Li Wuwang replied calmly. "That old flood dragon only came out because your Spirit God Sect forced him to. If you hadn't targeted Longyuan recently, he'd still be hiding in that valley."

"He's on the verge of tribulation. There's no need to be so wary. If you were there, he wouldn't have dared act against you. Are you afraid of Yun He? Back when you were in the second transformation, he failed to stop you. He only severed your arm. Now that you're in your third transformation, what is there to fear?"

Song Zhili smiled. "Why not call that other fellow as well, and both of you go to Tuxiong Star? The matter could be settled with ease. Two third-transformation sword cultivators. If no one breaks through to the fourth transformation, who in the world could match you?"

Li Wuwang cast Song Zhili a glance and said indifferently, "We never act together, nor appear together. That's a rule set from the founding of the Heavenly Sword Division."

Fang Chen's gaze flickered. If what Li Wuwang said was true, then wiping out the Heavenly Sword Division in one move would be no simple feat.

Song Zhili calmly said, "Is such caution really necessary? If you manage to lure out the anomaly this time, the reward from the Lesser Immortal Realm might be enough to help the two of you advance to the fourth transformation.

"From first to third transformation, as long as your foundation is solid and you have enough immortal crystals, it's manageable. But advancing to the fourth transformation requires immortal medicine. In today's world, immortal medicines are becoming scarcer. I've asked many trading firms to help search, but there weren't any results."

"The Lesser Immortal World is different. With their resources, producing one or two such medicines is no issue."

"They'll give you one at most. What share would there be for the two of us?" Li Wuwang shook his head slightly. "In the past, you gave immortal crystals and Blood Spirit Divine Pills. In return, we acted several times. Lately, many sword cultivators have died. The favors are long repaid. As for Tuxiong Star. Handle it yourself."

Hearing that, Fang Chen fell into thought. Immortal medicine?

It seemed that after becoming a Loose Immortal, further advancement had many obstacles.

The old flood dragon likely reached the fourth transformation because he had already acquired the very immortal medicine Song Zhili spoke of.

This immortal medicine was likely the key to advancing from the third to the fourth transformation. It was far more valuable than immortal crystals.

"You shouldn't fixate on just the present. Yes, the Lesser Immortal World only promised me one medicine for now," Song Zhili said with a faint smile. "But this cooperation opens the door for future purchases.

"You know how hard it is to connect with top-tier forces in the Nine Realms. Even with the Spirit God Sect's name, at that level... people won't care. Let me be clear. Within the Spirit God Sect, many Loose Immortals are still waiting to ascend to the fourth transformation."

Li Wuwang's brows furrowed slightly. "Even your sect can't provide them with enough immortal medicine?"

Song Zhili continued smiling. "The Blood Spirit Divine Pill only works up to the third transformation. To those powerful forces, it's no longer valuable. To purchase true immortal medicine from them, we need better bargaining chips. While our higher-ups are working on a higher-tier version of the Blood Spirit Divine Pill, that won't be achieved overnight. You and I are no longer young. You're a sword cultivator, so your lifespan is even shorter. Can you really afford to wait?"

From beginning to end, he didn't bother to conceal that he wanted the Heavenly Sword Division to be the cannon fodder. However, every word was laced with the utmost temptation for Li Wuwang.

"True... our lifespan is too short. We can't wait..." Li Wuwang murmured.

Seeing that the bait had taken hold, Song Zhili continued, "I promise you. Once this is done and I ascend to the fourth transformation, I'll personally find immortal medicine for your breakthrough. Within 300 years, I'll deliver it to you."

"What about the recent losses suffered by the Heavenly Sword Division?" Li Wuwang asked, casting him a glance.

Song Zhili's face broke into a smile. "Perfect timing. Minghu and Sihui just acquired another batch of Blood Spirit Divine Pills. There are four first rank pills in total. Previously, we promised to give you ten first-rank and two superior pills when the job was done. I'll advance you four now."

Li Wuwang thought it over, then gave a slight nod.

First-rank pills were now of little use to him, and even the superior-ranked pills had lost effectiveness. Nevertheless, those four pills might allow them to nurture a new first-transformation sword cultivator in the Heavenly Sword Division. That wasn't a bad reward.

"By now, Yunding should have received the pills. I'll have him deliver them to your division personally," said Song Zhili, rising to his feet.

Li Wuwang nodded. "Then I'll take my leave. As for Tuxiong Star, give me five years. I'll go there myself then."

Song Zhili chuckled. "Very well. The old flood dragon might not last five years anyway. If he fails his tribulation before then, your task will be easier."

Li Wuwang said nothing more and turned to leave.

Once he was gone, Song Zhili's smile faded. He glanced at Yan Haoran and sneered. "Li Wuwang wasn't always so cautious. Now that he's at the third transformation, he's grown afraid of everything. We've fattened them up, and when asked to act, all they do is stall."

"Master, why not cut off their supply of Blood Spirit Divine Pills altogether? Without our sect, once Li Wuwang and the others die, those sword cultivators will revert to their old state," Yan Haoran suggested.

"No need. A few pills is a cheap price to pay for such a handy weapon. Sometimes, they're still quite useful." Song Zhili smiled faintly. "As for Tuxiong Star, with your cultivation, there's not much you can do there. Go to Hongmo Star instead. The Killing Spiritual Division over there is almost destroyed. You'll finish the cleanup. Take Qu Ge and the others with you. Since they've joined the Spirit God Sect, it's time they pulled their weight."

"Hongmo Star? There's not even a single First Rate Sect Leader over there. I can handle it alone," Yan Haoran said, raising a brow.

"Your senior uncle has a Bone Destiny there. Go see him. He should have instructions for you," Song Zhili replied.

Yan Haoran suddenly understood and quickly cupped his hands. "I'll head there at once."

Song Zhili waved him off. "Go."

Fang Chen's lips curved with a faint smile. Hongmo Star? Wang Chongsong still has a Bone Destiny there?

It seems I haven't made this trip in vain.