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The central square of Tianji Fortress.

Cao Rui and Shi Shatian appeared on the scene one after another.

Tianji baby said that he did it to avoid suspicion and no one knew where he hid.

"Brother Cao, it's you! I always felt that there was a familiarity about you." Shi Shatian came to Cao Rui and said.

Although I knew that Cao Rui was a cultivator from the southwest of Yunzhou, I never thought I would meet Cao Rui in this way so soon.

"This time, I owe you another life." Shi Shatian sighed, with a conflicted look on his ferocious face.

Cao Rui waved his hand slightly: "Before that, on the Lingkuang Island, it was you who helped to stop Yang Shize, right?"

Shi Shatian said disapprovingly: "It's a small matter. I just couldn't stand that guy's character, so I fought with him. His reputation is not worthy of it. He is just a small character who relies on the power of the sect behind him to do evil."

Cao Rui and Shi Shatian smiled at each other.

"Are you going to continue to challenge?" Cao Rui asked.

Shi Shatian shook his head: "I have already received the reward I wanted, and there is hope for a breakthrough to the Golden Core, so I will not continue to challenge it."

Cao Rui nodded slightly when he heard this: "After this, will you continue to stay in the southwest of Yunzhou?"

Shi Shatian nodded: "The ancestor behind Yang Shize, Yang Xiong, is a Jindan cultivator. To avoid accidents, I will continue to move around in the southwest of Yunzhou. After all, the southwest of Yunzhou is truly a blessed place for independent cultivators."

Cao Rui smiled and said, "If you were in the southwest of Yunzhou, would you like to join my Loose Cultivator Alliance? I can let you take over the position of Alliance Leader."

"Hmm?" Shi Shatian looked at Cao Rui with a strange expression when he heard that.

"Could it be..."

Cao Rui smiled and nodded: "Yes, I am the leader of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, Chen Fugui!"

He paused, and then continued, "However, the current situation is special. I may need to stay in this Tianji Fortress for a while and cannot manage the alliance affairs personally. Therefore, I would like to ask you to serve as the acting leader and lead the Loose Cultivator Alliance to move forward. If you are willing to join us, I believe that with your fighting power and determination, you will definitely make the alliance stronger."

Cao Rui looked at Shi Shatian sincerely, full of anticipation.

He knew very well that Shi Shatian's strength was definitely at the top level among the foundation-building cultivators in the southwestern region of Yunzhou. If he could get him to join, the power of the loose cultivator alliance that he had personally established but for which he was not convenient to appear would be greatly enhanced.

When Shi Shatian heard this, his heart was moved.

The position of acting leader can be said to be second only to the leader, and possesses extremely high power and status.

He had always been reluctant to join any force because he didn't want to be subject to too many constraints and restrictions.

But at this moment, Cao Rui's proposal made him very excited.

Firstly, he was grateful to Cao Rui. After all, Cao Rui had saved his life twice, and this favor was undoubtedly a great one.

Secondly, as the acting leader of the alliance, no one except Cao Rui can truly restrain him.

He can fully demonstrate his talents and realize his ambitions in the position of acting leader.

After careful consideration, Shi Shatian finally nodded, indicating that he was willing to accept Cao Rui's invitation.

He stood up and saluted Cao Rui solemnly, "Shi Shatian greets the leader!"

Seeing this, Cao Rui showed a satisfied smile on his face.

He knew that with Shi Shatian's joining, the Loose Cultivator Alliance would have new opportunities for development.

Although Zhang Heng and others are experienced, they are not strong enough in fighting and are too smooth in their conduct.

Shi Shatian is different. He has a tough personality, and with his secret cover, the Loose Cultivator Alliance should be able to fight for its own territory in no time.

Cao Rui patted his storage bag and handed a Lingyin jade pendant to Shi Shatian.

"This item can prove your identity. In the Loose Cultivator Alliance group chat, you are the acting leader."

Cao Rui had arranged the Lingyin jade pendant in advance, so that as long as Shi Shatian entered the range of the signal tower, the information would be updated.

Zhang Heng and others could also receive the information.

“After we go out, don’t reveal my real identity for now. I am a disciple of the Spirit Beast Sect. A sect disciple is actually the leader of the Loose Cultivator Alliance. If this news gets out, the alliance will almost be disbanded.” Cao Rui said.

Shi Shatian nodded seriously. He thought of something: "Spirit Beast Sect disciple... Could it be that you are Cao Rui, the genius weapon refiner who created the Spirit Sound Jade Pendant?"

Cao Rui nodded in agreement.

Shi Shatian was shocked again. Before this, he thought that the two of them just had the same name.

At this moment, the three identities of Cao Rui, the unparalleled swordsman, Cao Rui, the weapon refiner, and the leader of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, were intertwined and faced the Cao Rui in front of him.

Only then did Shi Shatian truly realize how terrifying Cao Rui's background was.

Perhaps, following such a person is the right choice.

"Go out, it's safe outside now." Cao Rui said.

He asked Tianji Baby, and soon after the Tianji Fortress teleportation array was activated, it disappeared into the clouds and began to move irregularly nearby.

Taoist Lanlong and his men had already been left behind and no one knew where they had gone.

Now outside the Tianji Fortress is another sea area in the South China Sea.

"Alliance leader, please be careful." Shi Shatian changed the way he addressed Cao Rui, bowed as a subordinate, looked at Cao Rui, and left Tianji Fortress through teleportation.

There was a flash of brilliant light, and the baby Tianji wearing a golden bellyband appeared on Cao Rui's shoulder as if teleporting, then raised his butt and sat down without any hesitation.

His eyes blinked, staring at Cao Rui, and he said anxiously: "Cao Rui, your friend has been successfully rescued. Now it's your turn to fulfill your promise! When will you start helping me refine the pills?" As he said that, he couldn't help swallowing his saliva.

Cao Rui rolled his eyes and asked calmly, "Did Tianjizi deliberately set it up so that you can only improve your cultivation by swallowing elixirs when he created you?"

Baby Tianji shook his head and quickly explained: "That's not the case. This is a secret I discovered by accident. The elixir is a great tonic for me."

"Okay." Cao Rui nodded slightly, and then responded calmly: "Okay, there is no problem with refining the elixir, but if I want you to advance to the Golden Core Realm, even if I spend a full eleven hours every day to refine the elixir, it will take at least a year. What's more, those precious spiritual medicines are not yet mature."

After that, he took out the Heavenly Bottle from his arms, handed it to Tianji Baby, and said with a smile: "If you don't believe it, you can go into the bottle and check it out yourself."

Baby Tianji actually shrank in size and quickly slipped into the bottle.

"Wow, there are so many magical herbs here. Cao Rui, you are so rich!"

"The elixir tastes so delicious! Cao Rui, I have decided to spread a bed here to sleep in the future, do you mind?" The joyful voice of baby Tianji came from the Zhantian bottle.

Hearing this, Cao Rui couldn't help but rub his forehead.