Within the illusion formation, countless thick branches surged from all directions. The Sect Master of Spark Sect had a gloomy expression as he continuously struck at the approaching branches. He knew these branches were mostly illusory, but he couldn't afford to take any chances.
As time passed, his counterattacks grew weaker.
"Li Sect Master, please remove the formation. I am willing to trade a secret for my life! This secret can protect your entire sect!"
"The secret you mention isn't about the demon cave, is it? If so, there's no need to speak further," Li Sheng replied flatly.
The Sect Master's expression changed: "Li Sect Master knows? Then why"
Li Sheng interrupted impatiently, "Why not relocate the sect? You needn't concern yourself with that. If you're finished, prepare to leave."
The Sect Master pulled out a palm-sized bag, urgently saying, "Wait! I have a mustard seed storage bag containing all the resources of my Spark Sect. I only ask for my life"If I die, I will destroy this thing first."
"A mustard seed storage bag?" Li Sheng's eyes lit up. He had only seen such items in books. Only grandmasters of formations could craft them. Even the most basic storage bag was worth tens of thousands of spirit stones, which ordinary people couldn't afford.
To discover that Spark Sect possessed such an item intrigued Li Sheng. He stroked his chin and ordered Tuan Tuan to dissipate the environment.
As the thick branches gradually retreated, the Sect Master let out a heavy sigh, a cold smile forming within.
"No matter how cunning you are, with this item in hand, I don't believe you won't be tempted."
"State your conditions," Li Sheng said calmly.
After a few moments of thought, the Sect Master spoke: "It's simple. As long as you allow me to leave, I will hand over the storage bag as I exit the formation."
"Go ahead." Li Sheng nodded in agreement, allowing Tuan Tuan to open a path through the mist for him to leave.
"Thank you, Li Sect Master!"
The other party grinned widely, slowly making his way out of the formation.
Just as he was less than two yards from the edge, Li Sheng's indifferent voice rang out, "Sect Master Yu, it's time to keep your promise."
"Of course." He tossed the storage bag into the air and leaped toward the exit.
With a smirk, he thought, "As long as I'm within ten yards of that storage bag, I can draw it back using my true energy. The look on his face will be priceless..."
But in that instant, he burst through the formation, only to collide head-on with a long sword. The blade plunged into his heart, and a violent surge of true energy erupted.
"You... how could you..." Before he could finish his words, he had already drawn his last breath.
After their conversation, Li Sheng had Tuan Tuan cloak his presence for just a moment. Using the mist as cover, he exited the formation while the interior was merely an illusion created by Tuan Tuan.
Although he didn't know what the Sect Master had been plotting, it no longer mattered.
Li Sheng searched through the bodies, retrieving a storage ring, several fifth-grade weapons, and over a thousand spirit stones.
Back in his quarters, he toyed with the palm-sized storage bag, sensing a faint pulse from it. As he slowly infused it with true energy, he felt a stubborn resistance at his fingertips, but he persisted, steadily channeling more energy.
Half an hour later, a sound like shattering glass echoed.
"Got it!"
Li Sheng smiled slightly, pricking his finger with the sword's tip and letting a drop of blood fall onto the storage bag. He then began to refine it with his true energy.
Moments later, he opened the storage bag and sent his consciousness inside to inspect its contents. The space within was about two cubic meters. On the left were some medicinal herbs and jade bottles, while the right held various martial arts manuals. Though the quantity was modest, it soon turned to a smile as he continued inspecting.
There were materials for three Blood Solidification Pills and seven for the Refining Organs Pill.
Additionally, there were some sixth and seventh-grade pills, most of which were low-grade, with only a few being mid-grade.
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Four fifth-grade martial arts manuals, fifteen sixth-grade ones, and three thousand mid-grade spirit stones were also present.
"Though the quantity is small, the quality is high. This solves my immediate problems."
After putting the storage bag away, Li Sheng returned to the gathering room to continue his training.
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Time flew by, and soon dawn broke.
The doors of the black tower's first floor slowly opened.
Bai Ye and Liu Hongfeng walked out side by side.
"Senior Sister, I broke through to sixth-grade. How about you?" Bai Ye asked, shaking her shoulders.
She had sweated profusely in the Secret Realm of Comprehension, causing her clothes to cling tightly to her body and outlining an alluring curve.
"I fought all night and finally defeated it. Here, I got the memory fragment," Liu Hongfeng opened her palm to reveal a piece of white crystal.
Hearing the commotion outside, Li Sheng paused his training and stepped out.
A stunning sight instantly captivated him.
"Senior Brother!" Bai Ye glared at Li Sheng, quickly hiding behind Liu Hongfeng.
Liu Hongfeng wore a maternal smile.
"Ahem."
Li Sheng cleared his throat and said solemnly, "Congratulations, Junior Sister, on your breakthrough to sixth-grade Refining Organs realm... I happen to have some tasks for you and your sister."
"Please speak, Senior Brother."
"Junior Sister, take some disciples to Qingshan City to buy some alchemical materials, ranging from ninth-grade to fifth-grade. Purchase as many as you can."
"Bai Ye takes the order!"
"Senior Sister, you also take some disciples to Qingshan City to buy food and seeds.
By the way, spread the news about our Qingling Sect recruiting disciples; set the date for two days later. We will not judge talent but character, and as for age"let's say fifteen and under."
"Hongfeng takes the order!"
"Here, this is a storage ring. I've removed the seal, and it contains three thousand mid-grade spirit stones, enough for your use."
"A storage ring?" Both women gasped in surprise, their lips parting slightly.
"Yes, a distinguished guest from Spark Sect visited last night and left behind quite a few valuable items."
"Now that is indeed a distinguished guest..." The two women exchanged knowing smiles.
After bidding farewell to them, Li Sheng returned to his quarters, bathed, changed clothes, and prepared to promote his sect.
"Sect Master, Wang Hu is here to see you."
"Come in."
Wang Hu entered with a goofy smile.
"Sect Master, Senior Sister Hong Ying said that our sect should recruit more disciples. There are many suitable young boys in the villages nearby. I wonder if..."
"Has Hong Ying become a Senior Sister now?" Li Sheng shook his head and chuckled.
"Go ahead. All those under fifteen may participate."
"Thank you, Sect Master!" Wang Hu bowed and left happily.
Li Sheng retracted his gaze and accessed his panel.
**Host:** Li Sheng
**Sect:** Qingling Sect + (Conditions met, can be promoted)
**Sect Points:** 0
**Cultivation Level:** Sixth-grade Refining Organs Realm
**Martial Arts:** Turtle Snake Body Refining Technique (Perfected), Thunder Tiger Breathing Technique (Perfected), Golden Ape Bone Refining Technique (Perfected), Dragon Elephant Breathing Method (Small Accomplishment)
**Training Talent:** Superior (National Talent)
**Comprehension:** Superior (National Talent)
**Skills:** First Level of Strength
**Training Grounds +**
**Transmission Hall +**
**Library (Martial Arts Simulation)**
**Spiritual Spring Pool +**
**Special Secret Realm:** Black Tower
**Sect Guardian Spirit Beast:** Sky Turtle (In gestation)
**Alchemist Room (Combine Pills)**
**Spiritual Vein:** Low Tier (Training Talent +2, Comprehension +2, Body Quality Improvement - Strong)
**Sect Protective Formation:** Second Tier Formation (Self-repairing)
"Now there are three sixth-grade Refining Organs Realm warriors in the sect. I wonder how many sect points I can earn..."
Li Sheng pondered, focusing his intent on the "+" sign behind the sect, silently reciting.
"Promotion!"