On the Dharma Platform atop Shousui Mountain, Zhang Yan lifted his sleeve, pointed his finger, and an indigo and a gold long silk floated from before his seat, drifting in mid-air, releasing strands of brilliant light and colorful clouds, illuminating the entire mountain peak in splendor.
In just half a day’s time, he erased the Essence Blood imprints originally on these two Dharma Treasures and performed a sacrificial refinement anew. However, he considered these two Dharma Treasures of little use to himself and might bestow them upon his disciples if they accomplish meritorious deeds.
He then took out the two Jade Whiskers and observed them closely. This item was entirely gleaming white like jade, without the slightest flaw, with specks of glow swirling around it. A slight twitch, and it seemed like flying dust drifting, dazzling to the eyes.
After pondering for a moment, he decided to keep this item by his side.
This item was the culmination of Zhu Bogao’s heart and soul, refined for over eight hundred years, had it not encountered the Qiankun Leaf, a High-Grade Profound Artifact, during battle, it might not have been whipped apart. Especially as it can vibrate the spiritual mechanism within a hundred zhang, preventing escape using tunneling light. If used together with the Sword Array against an enemy, it could achieve remarkable effects.
It’s unfortunate, though, that without Zhu Bogao, its rightful master, these Jade Whiskers would remain stagnant, unable to be further refined.
Suddenly, disturbances arose from the mountain’s base. Jing You went to check, came back, and said, "Master, Master Han has returned."
Zhang Yan flicked his sleeve, gathering several items in front into his sack, saying, "Quickly invite him."
Not long after, Han Wangke ascended the Dharma Platform, first greeting him with courtesy before settling down, bowing and saying, "This journey fulfilled the task entrusted by junior brother. An elder named He from the Yu Yuan Tribe has agreed to come with the tribe to pledge allegiance in three days."
Zhang Yan asked, "I wonder what is this person’s prestige within the Yu Yuan Tribe?"
Han Wangke thought for a moment and said, "Though not as esteemed as Zhu Bogao, he is not far behind. Once his tribe pledges allegiance, junior brother might find an excuse to remove him, thus ensuring stability and peace."
Zhang Yan smiled slightly but did not express disagreement.
At this point, Han Wangke took out a human bag from his sleeve, threw it to the ground, and pointed, "Inside are two Demon Cultivators, captured by Elder He, which I am entrusting to junior brother for disposal."
Zhang Yan looked over, lightly flicked a finger, sending a spiritual mechanism to unravel the binding, revealing the faces of the two individuals, and couldn’t help but chuckle, saying, "Indeed, it’s these two."
Han Wangke exclaimed, "Junior brother, do you recognize these two?"
Zhang Yan nodded and said, "I’ve dealt with them a few times, and if my guess is correct, these two should be spies from the Demon Sect."
Han Wangke’s eyes lit up and said, "Then we should interrogate them thoroughly, leaving no stone unturned; we might uncover something."
Zhang Yan contemplated briefly before saying, "Since Brother Han has brought them here, this matter shall be entrusted to brother for judgment."
Han Wangke, with these thoughts turning in his mind, rose with a serious expression, saying, "Such persons should have Divine Passage Skills on them to prevent revelations of secrets. I dare not boast prematurely, but I will do my utmost."
Zhang Yan laughed and said, "Even if nothing comes of it, it’s no matter. Brother should proceed freely."
Han Wangke responded affirmatively, cast a spell, putting the two individuals back into the human bag, then made a Daoist bow and retreated.
Three days later, in the Jin River, massive waves surged towards the shore, only to be stopped a hundred li from Shousui, as if a galloping horse drawn to a halt. The roaring sound of rushing tides echoed loudly.
Wei Zihong, upon seeing this from the mountain top, immediately rode a tunneling light to soar into Heaven, gazing downward. Although aware of the news of the Yu Yuan Tribe’s submission, he was not complacent, knowing the Beiming Demon Cultivators often fickle and deceitful, vigilance was necessary.
After some time, the large ship with corner canopy seen three days prior emerged from the river, followed by hundreds of thousands of demons appearing consecutively, with swirling demon energy rising straight to the clouds.
The elder at the forefront spoke a few words to those behind, leaving the tribes and steering the ship amid the waves, advancing forward.
Peng Yuzhou gazed at these Demon Cultivators and sneered, "According to my view, these demonic beings should be annihilated, for otherwise they’ll inevitably stir trouble eventually."
Cai Rongju stood beside him, shaking his head at these words, saying, "There are tens of thousands of demons in Beiming, how can you eliminate them all?"
Peng Yuzhou, in a cold voice, replied, "Eliminate these before us, and tranquility will be ours for some times. As for future occurrences, if they dare come again, we will kill them again. Ancestor Master established the sect’s location to temper our disciples with these foes, what is there to fear?"
Cai Rongju waved his hand and said, "The current major enemy of our Xuanmen is the Six Great Demon Sects, not these creatures; balancing kindness and power is the best strategy."

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