I asked you to go down the mountain and get married, not to shock the world!

As Ye Chuhan shouted, he jumped off the chair and darted around in front of Qingfeng Yumen's seats like a hyperactive child, winking and making faces at the other sects' still bewildered cultivators.

"Who just thought our Qingfeng Yu Sect was no good? Huh? Step forward and let's see! Does it hurt if you slap my brother's face?!"

"A guidance battle! Did you see that? That's called the demeanor of a grandmaster! A casual pointer is enough to help someone break through! What is that called? That's called strength! That's called profound foundation!"

"Su Hao? Zhao Hu? Hey, I'm not bragging, but in front of my brothers from Jizhou, they're all... all excellent whetstones!"

Seeing Ye Chuhan showing off everywhere, Mingchuan shook his head helplessly.

Has this guy overdone his act?

But this is good too; the greater the momentum Jizhou generates, the more benefits it will bring him.

Ye Chuhan's excited, jumping-around manner, as if she wanted to announce it to the world through a megaphone, felt like needles pricking Su Hongzhen's heart.

Looking at the smug expressions of the three from Qingfeng Yumen, and then at his own disciples who were either dejected or had complicated expressions, he felt that this carefully prepared tea-tasting event had become a complete joke, and staying any longer would only add to the humiliation.

He abruptly stood up, his face so dark it could drip water, barely maintaining the last shred of dignity of a sect leader, and announced in an icy voice.

"Our discussion over tea and philosophy today concludes here. Thank you all for your presence. Please forgive my poor hospitality. Guards, see them out!"

The order to leave was swift, firm, and utterly unceremonious.

Sect Leader Ye was overjoyed, but feigned surprise and cupped his hands, saying, "Oh dear, Brother Su, we haven't even finished enjoying the tea yet, why are you seeing us off? Well, I suppose Brother Su is busy with sect affairs, so we'll take our leave now."

He spoke so considerately, as if he hadn't noticed Su Hongzhen's anger at all.

Ye Chuhan grinned and affectionately put his arm around Ji Zhou's shoulder while waving in Su Hongzhen's direction, his voice still loud and clear.

"Sect Leader Su, thank you for your hospitality! Today's fight was truly exhilarating! Remember to invite us again next time there's something like this!"

After saying that, ignoring Su Hongzhen's face which turned as black as the bottom of a pot, he grabbed Jizhou and followed his father, swaggering towards the outside of the mountain gate. His back view looked arrogant no matter how you looked at it.

After Qingfeng Yumen and the other two left, the atmosphere in the arena became even more oppressive.

The cultivators from other sects also tactfully rose to take their leave. Before leaving, they glanced at the lingering aura on the stage and the direction in which Ji Zhou, who had become famous in one battle, had departed, each with their own plans.

Zhao Hu was still immersed in the joy of his breakthrough and was completely unaware of his sect leader's explosive emotions. He happily ran up to Ming Chuan and excitedly showed off the fleeting dark red flame on his fist.

"Elder Cang! Did you see that? I've broken through! Hahaha, I feel like I could beat ten of my past selves now!"

Mingchuan looked at this simple-minded fellow, smiled helplessly, and patted him on the shoulder: "Hmm, I saw it. Not bad, your foundation is quite solid. Go back and consolidate your cultivation. Don't waste this opportunity."

"Okay!" Zhao Hu agreed happily, then retreated to the side, still feeling the power he had gained.

On the other side, Su Hao walked heavily to Su Hongzhen with his head down, his face full of shame and resentment, his voice hoarse.

"Sect Master...this disciple...this disciple has disgraced you and the sect, please punish me, Sect Master!"

Su Hongzhen looked at his nephew, on whom he had placed so much hope, and felt a tightness in his chest.

Punishment?

To suffer a humiliating defeat in public, especially to Mingchuan's brother, is utterly shameful. What good is punishment then?

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, knowing that he couldn't afford to undermine Su Hao's confidence any further.

He said in a deep voice, "Enough. Today's defeat is not your fault. It's because of that Jizhou... it is indeed strange. You don't need to blame yourself too much."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "But this battle also exposed your shortcomings. Cultivation is certainly important, but you are still far from mastering your power and adapting to changing circumstances in battle!"

"From this day forward, you will go to the Flaming Sun Cave in the back mountain for seclusion! You are not allowed to come out until you have mastered the third level of the 'Burning Heaven Technique'!"

Yanyang Cave is a famous blessed land of the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect. The fire spirit energy there is extremely rich and pure, but it is also accompanied by the suffering of the earth's core fiery evil. It is a dangerous place used by the sect to punish disciples who have made mistakes or to encourage core disciples to break through.

While the benefits of entering into cultivation are immense, the process is by no means pleasant.

Upon hearing this, Su Hao suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with stubbornness and determination.

He knew that this was the opportunity given to him by the sect leader, and also the only way for him to avenge himself.

He clasped his hands tightly and gritted his teeth, saying, "Yes! Sect Master! This disciple will definitely cultivate diligently and will not leave seclusion until I break through! Next time... next time if I encounter Jizhou again, this disciple will definitely avenge this humiliation!"

"I hope you keep your word." Su Hongzhen waved his hand, signaling him to step back.

Watching Su Hao's resolute departing figure, he rubbed his throbbing temples, his heart heavy with unresolved frustration.

Before they could even resolve the Mingchuan issue, an even more troublesome Jizhou had emerged. Was the Qingfeng Yumen truly the nemesis of their Qingcheng Yufa Sect?

Mingchuan, the instigator of all this, quietly observed everyone's reactions without showing any emotion.

Jizhou's appearance was a perfect ending, not only establishing his authority and laying the groundwork, but also helping Zhao Hu break through and disrupting Su Hongzhen's plans.

Next, we'll see how Jizhou establishes itself step by step in Qingfeng Yumen and the entire Spirit Realm, carving out its own niche.

He hummed a little tune with a smile, and returned to the Burning Heaven Pavilion in a very good mood.

And Jizhou did not disappoint him.

Not long after the three of them left and there was no one else around, Ji Zhou said to Sect Master Ye, "Sect Master Ye, we have already built up a good reputation in the Qingcheng Yufa Sect. Next, give me a few more complex tasks within the sect so I can go out and gain some experience and spread our fame further."

"I also want to find more treasures while doing missions. Once I've improved my strength, I'll bring back Ming's sisters-in-law and Ah Xiong's family."

Sect Leader Ye nodded: "Alright."

He then turned to look at Ye Chuhan, who was furtively preparing to leave: "You go with him."

Ye Chuhan shook her head frantically: "No! I don't want to!"

Sect Master Ye frowned slightly as he looked at his son, who seemed to be trying to slip away. "You go with him. Ji Zhou is new to the Spirit Realm and not familiar with the area yet. You can guide him and gain more experience."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chuhan's face immediately showed some reluctance: "Jizhou is so strong, why would they need me to lead the way..."

He still wanted to stay home and lie around like a corpse. He was exhausted from helping Mingchuan with all sorts of things recently.

Now he has to continue being a wet nurse, Nai Jizhou!

He wasn't happy!