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The news of Xuan Kongzi's advancement to the Nascent Soul stage swept across Qingzhou like a thunderclap, and then quickly spread to the other eight states of Tianyuan Continent.

This major breakthrough broke the centuries-old tradition of Qingzhou having no powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, greatly exciting the cultivators of Qingzhou, while the other eight states were shocked and uneasy.

In Qingzhou, the news spread like wildfire to all the sects, especially the Lingyun Sword Sect, Bailian Sect, and Tianxuan Sect, which were among the seven major sects of Qingzhou, and their reactions were particularly strong.

The cultivators of Qingzhou had never felt such great honor and pride. For hundreds of years, Qingzhou had been somewhat inferior due to the lack of Nascent Soul cultivators, but now, Xuan Kongzi's advancement had broken this situation, and Qingzhou had finally welcomed its own Nascent Soul cultivator.

As Xuan Kongzi's sect, the Lingyun Sword Sect naturally reacted the most strongly. Although Xuan Kongzi had advanced to the Nascent Soul stage and, as the Supreme Sect Master, had already gone into seclusion to consolidate his cultivation, the entire Lingyun Sword Sect was overjoyed by the news.

As the current sect leader of the Lingyun Sword Sect, Ling Yunfeng already knew about Xuan Kongzi's promotion, but when the news actually spread, the sense of honor of the sect still deeply moved him.

"Master's promotion is a once-in-a-millennium honor for our Lingyun Sword Sect, and also the pride of the Qingzhou cultivation world." Lingyun Feng said to the elders and disciples gathered in the main hall, his voice filled with excitement. "But along with this honor will also come changes in the situation in Qingzhou. The reactions of the major sects will certainly not be simple."

The disciples of the Lingyun Sword Sect were filled with pride, discussing the upheaval that was enough to shake the entire Qingzhou and even the Nine Provinces of Tianyuan. Throughout the sect, morale was high, and many disciples left the sect with an air of arrogance and confidence. They knew that, thanks to Xuan Kongzi, the Lingyun Sword Sect had already reached the pinnacle of Qingzhou.

Tianxuan Sect, once the largest sect in Qingzhou, had long maintained a balance of power with Lingyun Sword Sect. However, Xuan Kongzi's advancement shocked and pleased everyone in Tianxuan Sect. Upon learning the news, the Supreme Sect Master Dao Xuanzi's first reaction was one of deep shock and emotion.

"Xuan Kongzi has actually broken through... to the Nascent Soul stage, a realm that is only seen once in a hundred years." Dao Xuanzi sat in the main hall, slowly putting away the jade slip in his hand, his expression revealing a complex emotion.

The elders of Tianxuan Sect were momentarily at a loss. They knew that Xuan Kongzi's advancement not only meant that Qingzhou would have a Nascent Soul cultivator in charge, but also marked Lingyun Sword Sect's leap to become the strongest sect in Qingzhou. Although they felt a little regretful that Tianxuan Sect had not cultivated its own Nascent Soul cultivator, overall, they were proud that Qingzhou had finally produced a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Our Tianxuan Sect should be on good terms with the Lingyun Sword Sect and work together to cope with future changes." Dao Xuanzi immediately ordered that generous gifts be prepared and an envoy be sent to the Lingyun Sword Sect to express his congratulations.

Within the Hundred Refinements Sect, when the news reached them, the Supreme Sect Master, True Person Casting Heaven, was personally forging a divine weapon. Upon learning that Xuan Kongzi had broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, the iron hammer in his hand suddenly stopped, and a hint of undisguised shock appeared on his face.

"Xuan Kongzi has actually advanced to the Nascent Soul stage?" Zhu Tian Zhenren frowned, his heart filled with complex emotions.

While he was awestruck by Xuan Kongzi's achievements, he felt even more resentment and unease. As one of the seven major sects in Qingzhou, the Hundred Refinements Sect had always been secretly competing with the Lingyun Sword Sect. Xuan Kongzi's advancement to the Nascent Soul stage meant that the Lingyun Sword Sect would have an unshakeable advantage, and the Hundred Refinements Sect's position in Qingzhou would inevitably be threatened.

"However... so what if I've reached the Nascent Soul stage?" Master Zhutian sneered. Although he was somewhat unwilling, he knew that confronting the Lingyun Sword Sect at this time was not a wise move. So he decisively ordered the preparation of gifts and sent envoys to the Lingyun Sword Sect to express his congratulations. On the surface, he maintained peace, but in secret, he stepped up the forging of more divine weapons, ready to deal with any possible threats.

Within Hundred Flowers Valley, mist and haze filled the air. Upon hearing the news, Valley Master Hua Luo Wuhen's eyes flashed with surprise. She gracefully set down her teacup and said softly, "Qingzhou has finally produced a Nascent Soul cultivator. Xuan Kongzi's advancement is truly a momentous change."

As a secluded sect in Qingzhou, Hundred Flowers Valley has always been peaceful and uncontested. However, Hua Luo Wuhen knew that this change would inevitably affect the entire landscape of Qingzhou. She immediately instructed her disciples to prepare spiritual flowers and congratulatory gifts, and dispatched an envoy to the Lingyun Sword Sect.

The lord of Medicine King Mountain remained expressionless, continuing to refine his pills. He didn't express much emotion about Xuan Kongzi's advancement, simply saying, "Now that Qingzhou has a Nascent Soul cultivator, Medicine King Mountain should prepare congratulatory gifts and send someone to offer our congratulations."

Compared to the excitement and pride of the various sects in Qingzhou, the other eight states of Tianyuan Continent reacted very differently upon learning of Xuan Kongzi's advancement to the Nascent Soul stage. Most sects were shocked and wary, especially those states that were originally of higher status but did not have many Nascent Soul cultivators, which were particularly nervous.

The Danxia Sect of Guizhou has always been the only sect in Guizhou with a Nascent Soul cultivator. The Danxia Ancestor, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, enjoys extremely high prestige throughout the Nine Provinces. However, Xuan Kongzi's advancement poses a significant threat to her position.

"Qingzhou has also produced a Nascent Soul cultivator? This has a huge impact on the status of my Danxia Sect." The Danxia Ancestor frowned, his tone revealing a hint of anxiety.

She knew that the appearance of Xuan Kongzi of Qingzhou meant that Guizhou would no longer be one of the few states in Tianyuan Nine Provinces to possess a Nascent Soul cultivator, and the status of the Danxia Sect would be greatly weakened. However, no matter how uneasy she felt, the Danxia Ancestor remained calm, instructing her disciples to prepare top-grade pills and sending an envoy to the Lingyun Sword Sect of Qingzhou to offer her congratulations.

"No matter what, we still have to put on a good show," she murmured.

As the strongest state on the Tianyuan Continent, Tianqi Prefecture already had dozens of Nascent Soul cultivators stationed there, and even a Integration Realm expert. Xuan Kongzi's advancement didn't cause much of a stir in Tianqi Prefecture.

Upon hearing the news, the Sect Master of Tianqi Sect, Long Tianzun, smiled slightly and said calmly, "The emergence of a Nascent Soul cultivator in Qingzhou is nothing more than a minor change in the Nine Provinces for our Tianqi Sect. Send someone to congratulate us and present gifts; there's no need for further words."

Tianqi Prefecture is powerful and does not feel threatened by the rise of Qing Prefecture. They are confident that their position in Tianyuan Continent is unshakeable.

The Tianhe Sect in Yuzhou is renowned for its water-based spiritual energy. Upon learning the news, Sect Master Canglang Zhenren displayed a thoughtful expression.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator has emerged in Qingzhou? It seems the situation in Tianyuan Nine Provinces is about to change." He pondered for a moment, then instructed, "Send Elder Liuyun to Qingzhou with congratulatory gifts, and also to test the strength of this newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator."

Although the Tianhe Sect has five Nascent Soul cultivators, they have not let their guard down. They still maintain a cautious and wait-and-see attitude towards newly emerging Nascent Soul powerhouses like Xuan Kongzi.

Compared to the vigilance of Guizhou and Yuzhou, the more distant Yuzhou and Yuzhou seemed much more indifferent. The sects and forces in these states were not too concerned about the changes in Qingzhou. They did not show much interest in Xuan Kongzi's advancement, and instead sent envoys out of courtesy to symbolically present congratulatory gifts.

Fengzhou and Minzhou, lacking resources, placed even greater emphasis on relations with other prefectures. Therefore, the sects of these two prefectures dispatched their most elaborate envoy teams, bringing generous gifts, eager to seize this opportunity to strengthen ties with Qingzhou.

As the news spread, the major sects of Tianyuan Continent began to take action. Within Qingzhou, all the major sects were eager to send envoys to Lingyun Sword Sect to express their congratulations. Outside of the Nine Provinces, the major forces were not to be outdone. Whether out of a desire to test the waters or to curry favor, they all prepared gifts and sent envoys on their journeys to Qingzhou.

The news of Xuan Kongzi's advancement to the Nascent Soul stage was like a boulder thrown into a lake, creating ripples. The glory of Qingzhou and the turmoil of the Nine Provinces were quietly brewing within this storm. How the future unfolds remains uncertain, but it is foreseeable that the storm over the Nine Provinces has already begun.