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Chapter 160 Suihuo Cult

The conflict between the Shen family and Hundred Beasts Mountain quickly spread throughout the entire Yangnao Land.

After learning of this news, many aristocratic families and immortal sects were amazed by Shen Wen'an's monstrous talent, and also impressed by the Shen family's tough stance, as a Qi Refining family dared to confront an immortal sect head-on.

Not long after, a rumor began to circulate widely.

It is said that the sword genius of the Shen family was defeated and coughed up blood when he was fighting against four Nascent Soul Realm experts in the grasslands and Hundred Beasts Mountain.

Even more so, it is said that in the battle of the Western Wilderness, Shen Wen'an of the Shen family was seriously injured, and the sword embryo in his body was shattered, making him a cripple. Even if he recovers, his cultivation level will drop.

Various rumors circulated and spread freely among the people, but the Shen family chose to remain silent and did not make any response.

When the news spread like wildfire, even the immortal sects that were on good terms with the Shen family, such as Luoxia Mountain and Vajra Gate, couldn't sit still.

On this day, Jin Sheng of the Vajra Sect and Wei Qiuling of Luoxia Mountain came to the Shen Family Manor together.

Shen Wenxing received the two.

After exchanging pleasantries, Jin Sheng couldn't help but ask, "Brother Shen, is Junior Brother Wen'an's injury... really as serious as the rumors say?"

"Jin brought some healing pills with him today."

As Jin Sheng spoke, he took out a jade bottle from his storage bag.

Upon seeing this, Shen Wenxing cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Brother Jin. My injuries are healed, but I still need to recuperate for a while."

Upon hearing his words, Jin Sheng glanced at Wei Qiuling.

Seeing that Wei Qiuling's expression was indifferent, as if she had nothing to ask, he didn't say anything more.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Jin Sheng was the first to leave.

At the door of the side room, Wei Qiuling saw that Jin Sheng had already gone far away, and then took out a jade box from her storage bag.

"This is an Earth Origin Pill."

"Among the pills treasured by my Luoxia Mountain, there are a few precious pills that can target the immortal embryo of a cultivator."

"Brother Shen, please give this to Junior Brother Wen'an."

Shen Wenxing was slightly taken aback upon seeing this. Touched, he smiled and said, "Does Fairy Wei also believe those rumors from the outside world?"

Wei Qiuling tilted her head slightly to look at him: "Qiuling knows that Junior Brother Wen'an is very strong, but this time he is facing four veteran mid-stage Nascent Soul experts."

"Even if the injuries are not as serious as the rumors suggest, the sword embryo must have been severely injured."

"The sword embryo of a sword cultivator is the same as the immortal embryo of an immortal cultivator. It is the foundation of one's cultivation. If it leaves a hidden injury, it will inevitably affect one's future realm."

Shen Wenxing smiled and shook his head, then was about to speak.

Shen Wen'an walked from the backyard and appeared in the front yard.

Wei Qiuling turned around in surprise, looking at Shen Wen'an, whose expression was calm and no different from usual.

"Junior Brother Wen'an, you..."

Shen Wen'an's expression softened slightly, and he cupped his hands in a slight gesture of respect: "Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister Wei. My injuries have long since healed."

"Those four from Hundred Beasts Mountain are not strong enough to harm my Sword Embryo."

He had heard everything Wei Qiuling said. With his keen insight, he could sense that Wei Qiuling's concern was genuine.

Upon hearing this, Wei Qiuling smiled somewhat awkwardly and said, "So Junior Brother Wen'an is already this strong. I underestimated you."

Despite being a beginner in the Fetal Breathing stage, he fought against four veteran mid-stage Fetal Breathing cultivators without sustaining serious injuries.

Shen Wen'an's strength was far greater than she had imagined.

"Big brother and senior sister, please chat first. I'm going to cultivate."

Shen Wen'an cupped his hands in greeting and left through a side gate of the residence, heading towards the Blackwater Pavilion.

Seeing that he was alright, Wei Qiuling put aside her worries and said:

"News has come from our sect that Qiu Ling already knows what happened at the barrier in Danzhou that day."

"Brother Shen, Hundred Beasts Mountain will never let this go."

"Qiu Ling has informed the He family that some clansmen at the early stage of Qi Refining and the Body Tempering Realm will be transferred to Anyang City soon."

"If the Western Wilderness Barbarians make any further moves, we can provide support to the Shen family at any time."

"In addition, Junior Sister Yu has already returned to Luoxia Mountain and will be bringing some junior brothers and sisters here soon."

"At that time, some people can also be sent to Anyang City."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing repeatedly clasped his hands in thanks.

"I have a general idea of ​​what this matter is about."

"The Hundred Beasts Mountain restricted the Shen family's life force, simply to use the tens of millions of people of the Western Wilderness barbarians to slowly wear down the Shen family."

"The Shen family has already made preparations in advance."

Wei Qiuling nodded: "Brother Shen's foresight puts me at ease."

"But the Shen family will probably not have peace in the future."

"The Zhang family of Yingchuan County has also been eyeing the He family's territory with covetous intent, especially since the Jinghe Market was built. The Suihuo Sect behind the Zhang family seems to have a lot of objections."

"The Flint Cult is a bunch of eccentric guys who act strangely and unpredictably, which is a real headache."

The Flint Cult?
Shen Wenxing frowned slightly.

Even after so many years since the immortal descended, he still didn't really know much about this immortal sect called the Flintfire Sect.

It wasn't because the Shen family was out of touch with the news; it was simply that the so-called Flintfire Sect was too low-key. After occupying Yingchuan County, they hardly ever showed their faces. Instead, many matters were handled by their proxy family, the Zhang family.

Seeing his confusion, Wei Qiuling smiled and said, "The Suihuo Sect is the same in Qishan; they hardly interact with other immortal sects."

"Qiu Ling had only heard that they were a branch of a major sect in Zhongzhou, with a long history."

"However, the cultivation methods within their sect are too unique, and the requirements for disciples are also high, so their overall strength is not very strong, and they can only be ranked in the middle among the many immortal sects in Qishan."

Shen Wenxing nodded.

He doesn't have much time to focus on the Fire Sect right now; his priority is dealing with the Western Wilderness Barbarians.

Wei Qiuling stayed at the manor for a while longer before leaving.

Shen Wenxing stood alone at the courtyard gate, pondering for a long time, before going to the Shen family ancestral hall and summoning the stewards of the six affiliated clans. After the six arrived, he said directly, "The recent attack by the Western Wilderness barbarians has taught my Shen family a heavy lesson."

"The reason I have summoned you all here is to continue to expand our clan's army."

"The population of my Yunshui Town is only over 10,000, and the number of clan soldiers who have reached the Body Tempering Realm is only five or six hundred at most."

"These tribal soldiers are simply not enough to deal with the barbarians."

Upon hearing this, everyone present turned serious.

The last time the barbarians attacked, they mobilized more than 5,000 people, which directly led to the death of Shen family's Huang Qingzhou and dozens of other tribal soldiers being killed or wounded.

If it weren't for the intervention of that sword genius from the Shen family, there might have been even greater losses.

"Patriarch, Master Wen'an's injuries..."

Rumors about Shen Wen'an's injuries have attracted considerable attention from other forces.

The major affiliated clans have also been trying to find out about Shen Wen'an's situation.

Now, Chen Sanxing, the head of the Chen family, cautiously cupped his hands and spoke.

Shen Wenxing glanced at him sideways.

Chen Sanxing immediately smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "This subordinate has no other meaning, but is only concerned about the Immortal Master's injuries."

Shen Wenxing slowly picked up the teacup in front of him and said coldly, "Don't ask questions about things that aren't your concern."

“I know what you are thinking, and now I will tell you.”

He took a sip of tea, looked at the group, and said, "Just do your job. If the sky falls, the Shen family will hold it up."

Upon hearing this, the group replied in unison, "Yes."

"Let's get down to business."

Setting down his teacup, Shen Wenxing said, "Not all the barbarians of the Western Wilderness are warriors at the Body Tempering Realm; the vast majority are ordinary people."

"We have too few people. In order to deal with the barbarians who may attack at any time, the able-bodied men of each village and tribe need to undergo tribal soldier training during the off-season."

"Don't let the enemy come and leave you all with nothing but your necks outstretched to be hacked down."

"After you all return, please spread this message."

“Tell the people in each village that they are protecting their families, and do not think that they can survive just because the Shen family has fallen.”

“The women and children rescued from the grasslands a few days ago have been incorporated into the villages. I believe you have all heard from them what the consequences were when the barbarians invaded.”

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the group all changed.

"Rest assured, Patriarch, all our clans will stand with Yunshui Town to the death!"

Liu Jia family head Liu Fang immediately stood up to express his opinion.

"We will live and die with Yunshui Town!"

The others also bowed repeatedly.

Shen Wenxing nodded in satisfaction and said, "Go ahead."

After leaving the ancestral hall, he sent a letter to Shen Wenping and He Zishi, who were far away in Yunshui Town.

In recent years, the Shen family's business has gradually expanded beyond Yunshui Town. At He Zishi's suggestion, Shen Wenping had a caravan formed to allow the Shen family's goods to leave Yunshui Town.

After getting married, Shen Wenping shed her naivety and transformed into a beautiful young woman.

He Zishi also grew a mustache, making him appear more composed and refined.

"A letter sent by my elder brother."

He Zishi approached Shen Wenping with the letter in his hand.

"What does the letter say?" Shen Wenping, heavily pregnant, was carefully checking the accounts and did not reach out to take it.

He Zishi opened the letter, read it through, and said, "My elder brother asked us to purchase more leather and iron, and also to find some skilled craftsmen from other places to open a blacksmith shop in town to produce weapons."

Shen Wenping put down her pen, frowned and pondered for a moment, then said, "The barbarians have put too much pressure on our Shen family. This matter needs to be dealt with as soon as possible."

"My husband, leave the business to me these next few days, and you can focus all your energy on this matter."

"Build the blacksmith shop as soon as possible."

He Zishi nodded and looked at her large belly, saying, "My lady, you must also take care of your health and avoid overworking yourself."

Shen Wenping smiled slightly: "Don't worry, go ahead."

……

While the Shen family was intensifying their preparations for war, the Western Wilderness barbarians were not idle either.

The entire Western Wilderness barbarian tribe has a population of nearly ten million, but the grasslands are too vast, and although Hundred Beasts Mountain nominally controls the entire Western Wilderness.

In reality, they only control two to three million people.

Other barbarian tribes of the Western Wilderness wandered across the grasslands, settling wherever there was water.

In the last attack on Yunshui Town and Fengxian County, the two barbarian armies, totaling ten thousand men, were all killed in battle.

This led to a major battle between cultivators at the Nalaigu realm, resulting in the near annihilation of the Nalaigu tribe.

Upon learning of his ancestor's plan, Yang Xun immediately sent men to search for barbarian tribes deep in the grasslands, conscript soldiers, and prepare to cross Yinlong Mountain again soon to launch an attack on Yunshui Town.

He knew about the Shen family's situation.

Since its rise to prominence when the Immortal Sect descended, it currently possesses only a dozen or so Qi Refining Realm cultivators.

Apart from the monstrous Shen Wen'an, most of the other cultivators were only at the third or fourth level of Qi Refining.

As long as no other forces intervene, he has plenty of time to slowly wear down the Shen family.

This kind of agonizing torment is more likely to cause one's spiritual heart to break down.

but……

Yang Xun narrowed his eyes slightly and muttered to himself, "We still need to find a helper to hold off Luoxia Mountain. It would be best to put some pressure on them."

(End of this chapter)