My entry can't possibly be this normal!

When the battle finally ended.

The disciples of the Qingyun Sect were all slightly out of breath.

However, they all felt thoroughly exhilarated...

It's been a long time since we've fought such a satisfying battle...

This is simply murder!

Under Li Ping'an's strongest mountain gate formation barrier in history, those so-called powerful enemies all became targets, puppets, and tools for him to practice combat...

It's just a toy.

……

After everyone cleaned up the battlefield, the corpses were buried on the spot, and the wounded were temporarily tied up and thrown into the dilapidated temples of the Qingyun Sect that were no longer inhabited.

Afterwards, Li Ping'an and Yun Yaoji gathered everyone together to discuss the matter.

Xiao Xile laughed and said, "Thank you very much, Uncle Chang. We all had a great time!"

Su Ziyun rolled her eyes at him.

"Watch your words!"

Bai Xiaoxian blinked: "Senior Sister, what's wrong with Second Senior Brother's choice of words?"

"It was really satisfying..."

Feng Dashan nodded: "It really felt great!"

Su Ziyun: "..."

Yun Yaoji and Li Ping'an exchanged a glance and could only shake their heads.

"Junior brother, you really made a great contribution this time. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid this hurdle would have been really difficult to overcome..."

Li Ping'an said, "Senior Sister, why are you still saying this now?"

"Judging by your cultivation and combat strength, you could probably take them all down by yourself!"

Yun Yaoji's face darkened, and she sighed.

"Things aren't as simple as you think..."

"Anyway, just consider it as..."

"I should only refrain from taking action as a last resort."

Everyone's hearts stirred, realizing that their master and sect leader must have their reasons.

Li Ping'an replied, "Was that just a last resort?"

"The advantage is clearly entirely in my hands!"

Yun Yaoji was taken aback, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Didn't I just say that..."

"It was just an itch to do it, that's all..."

Li Ping'an: "...It seems your predicament isn't that big of a deal after all!"

"Is that why they took action?!"

Yun Yaoji shook her head: "If it weren't for the fact that your array barrier is so amazing, making me even more eager to use it, I wouldn't have made a move..."

"Ahem, anyway, things have already come to this point, so let's all share our opinions on what to do next."

Su Ziyun said, "We've captured Jiang Tianting alive, and with so many prisoners from the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce, we have to make them pay the price!"

Xiao Xile nodded in agreement: "That's right!"

"Don't even think about getting him back without a good price!"

Li Pingan smiled and said, "Of course."

“I have an idea. I’ll take Jiang Tianting to the Marquis of Wuwei’s mansion to confront them and force them to pay money to ransom him.”

"Senior Sister, take these people from the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce to the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce to demand an explanation, and squeeze them for a hefty sum as well!"

Su Ziyun frowned and said, "Would the Marquis of Wuwei's mansion and the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce give in so easily?"

"We may have had our fun, but how can they just obediently listen and let it go?"

Li Ping'an said, "So, we need to use their influence to our advantage and give them a show of power!"

"My plan is..."

"I will contact the Alliance of Dao Forgers. It would be best if Elder Yutianji came with me."

"Senior Sister, you should take Ren Tianxing from the Heavenly Dao Sect with you to the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce."

"With the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Alliance backing them up, the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce and the Marquis of Wuwei's Mansion don't dare to be arrogant!"

Yun Yaoji said, "Junior Brother's idea is good, but are the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Masters Alliance really that obedient?"

"Will do."

Li Ping'an said, "The Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce has monopolized the market in Changping County, which has long caused resentment among other forces."

"The Dao Forging Alliance and the Heavenly Dao Sect are the same."

"As Xile said, many times when we wanted to cooperate with other forces, the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce completely intercepted our plans, forcing us to cooperate with them at a terrible cost and with extremely unfair treatment..."

"This world has suffered under the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce for far too long!"

Everyone understood what he meant.

The Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Master Alliance are also determined to be enemies of the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce!

They will naturally stand on the same side as the Qingyun Sect!

Xiao Xile laughed and said, "If that's the case, we can break the blockade of the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce, and then we can negotiate with the Eight Desolations Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce, and other forces, and moreover..."

"If we can go a step further, we can all establish our own chamber of commerce. That will be the true beginning of the rise of the Qingyun Sect and the creation of its own business empire!"

Li Pingan patted him on the shoulder.

"That's right! This great undertaking is entrusted to you, Joy."

"I?"

"Nonsense, who else could it be but you?!"

Li Ping'an said, "While my senior sister and I are forcing the Marquis of Wuwei's Mansion and the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce to admit defeat, you should take the opportunity to negotiate cooperation with other chambers of commerce and quickly revitalize the entire economy under our Qingyun Sect!"

"To grow stronger and bigger, and create new glories!"

Xiao Xile laughed and said, "Alright! Since Master Uncle trusts me so much, then this disciple will certainly not dare to let you down!"

……

So, under Li Ping'an's arrangement, he still teamed up with Bai Xiaoxian and went to the Dao Forging Alliance.

Su Ziyun, along with Xiao Xile, went to negotiate cooperation with other chambers of commerce.

Yun Yaoji, all alone, contacted Ren Tianxing of the Heavenly Dao Sect to go to the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce for "negotiations".

Prior to this, Li Ping'an had also arranged for everyone to deliberately spread the news that the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce had besieged the Qingyun Sect but was instead completely wiped out...

Instantly, all forces within a radius of tens of thousands of miles were shocked and astonished!

The Qingyun Sect was originally just a small dark horse.

Although he has gained some fame, he is still a newcomer and just beginning to show his talent.

but now……

The Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce, a behemoth led by a top figure like the Second Elder, with an army of over a hundred elite disciples, actually suffered a complete defeat and utter annihilation at the Qingyun Sect's mountain gate?!

This is no longer a dark horse...

It is a true dragon!

They possess terrifying resources and power to rise against the heavens, soar to the sky, and dominate a region!

In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled.

Various factions followed suit, keeping a close eye on the movements of the Qingyun Sect and the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce...

……

The Founders' Alliance.

The beautiful receptionist's eyes lit up when she saw Li Ping'an and Bai Xiaoxian arrive, and she became even more respectful this time.

"It's Master Li! What an honored guest!"

She smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling with an indescribable charm and allure, captivating the soul...

Bai Xiaoxian couldn't help but snort.

Li Ping'an, on the other hand, seemed to be enjoying it quite a bit.

Is the Grand Elder present today?

"Yes, and... he's probably waiting for the master."

"Oh? That's great, lead the way."

"Yes."

The beautiful receptionist led the two to the back hall, where the Grand Elder Yu Tianji was located.

Upon hearing that Li Ping'an had arrived, Yu Tianji laughed heartily and warmly embraced him, putting his arm around his shoulder as he entered.

"I've been waiting for you, Li Ping'an!"

"Oh? Is there something you need, Elder?"

Yu Tianji chuckled: "Let's not beat around the bush, what are you pretending for in front of me?"

"Tell me, are you planning to take advantage of this unprecedented victory to squeeze a hefty sum out of the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce and the Marquis of Wuwei's residence?!"

Li Pingan smiled too.

"As expected of the Grand Elder, he is indeed very perceptive..."

"How can this be called extortion? Shouldn't this be seeking a fair and just claim?"

"After all, what our Qingyun Sect suffered was an undeserved calamity!"

Yu Tianji glared and puffed out his beard.

"I really underestimated you, Li Ping'an..."

"You're even more shameless than I imagined!"

"I like!"