After conquering the Empress, I proved my Dao with the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace!

"Really you?"

Song Jia could hardly believe her eyes; she had a very strong impression of Qin Chuan from back then.

In her memory, Qin Chuan created one miracle after another.

Whether it was the Li family's success in recruiting a son-in-law that overwhelmed all others, or his later transformation into Master Danshui and becoming a disciple of Master Danchen.

Alternatively, he might have killed Wang Chengjie, the former Daoist of the Wang family, and a quasi-Tiangang member of the Ji family inside the Reincarnation Cave.

It even sparked a major upheaval in the southern region.

These scenes shocked Song Jia back then, and although many years have passed, she still remembers them vividly.

"You...your cultivation level?!"

Song Jia was shocked, but she quickly realized Qin Chuan's cultivation level.

The shock she felt was greater than ever before; Qin Chuan before her was actually at the peak of the ninth level of the Xuanzong realm.

She knew clearly that even the Dao disciples of the Southern Region's sects and families...

The highest-ranking cultivators are only at the second or third level of the Xuanzong realm.

Only Wang Zhuoyun, the newly appointed Daozi of the Wang family, is too well hidden.

It is only now that it is revealed that it is the only one of the nine levels of the Xuanzong realm.

This meant that once they returned, the news would spread throughout the Southern Region.

Wang Zhuoyun will become the number one person of this generation in one leap, causing a sensation in the Southern Region.

But right now, after seeing Qin Chuan, Song Jia's shock was indescribable.

Qin Chuan's gaze fell on a face that looked shocked and bore a resemblance to Wang Teng and Wang Chengjie.

Qin Chuan immediately knew this person's identity; he must be a member of the Wang family.

To reach such a level at such a young age must mean one is a Daoist.

Qin Chuan at this moment is no longer the young master who had just left Guiyun City.

He learned more about the prodigies and geniuses of these sects and families.

While not entirely accurate and details unknown, this is a general overview.

I also have some understanding of what a Daoist is and what a prodigy is.

"Taoist Master" and "Heavenly Pride" are merely titles, a form of recognition.

This recognition is proof of the sect's enduring strength within the sect, and also a testament to the sect's future from the outside world.

The future development of a sect with numerous outstanding talents can undoubtedly be somewhat predicted and judged.

Among them, Daozi is the most honorable title within a sect, at every level.

It can be considered the sect's outward presence, a symbol of the entire sect in the outside world.

The Xuanzong Daozi, the Xuanhuang Daozi, and the Xuanwang Daozi—each sect and family has only these three Daozi.

There is only one Dao Child within each realm.

At the same time, due to his special status, both sects and families would send powerful individuals to protect him.

To the outside world, he was incredibly successful and renowned, enough to make most cultivators envious.

However, if there are two Daoists in the same realm, the competition becomes extremely fierce.

Generally speaking, a newly promoted Daozi will not be promoted unless the predecessor withdraws.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to retain one's identity.

Therefore, while they may appear glamorous and proud on the outside, they feel as if they are walking on thin ice on the inside.

He wanted to maintain his status as a Daoist disciple and to always have access to cultivation resources that surpassed those of others.

They even want to gain greater power within their sect or family.

You must improve yourself faster and become stronger more quickly.

And they always maintain this position, surpassing their peers and even their predecessors.

For the elite, the competition is even more brutal.

They enjoyed the prestige second only to Daozi in the outside world, and received preferential treatment in terms of resources within their families and sects.

However, similarly, there are also eliminations due to the bottom ranking, eliminations due to the inability to advance within a certain period of time, and eliminations due to competition for resources with stronger individuals of the same level after advancement.

All of this led to the rise of the elites of various clans and tribes.

Even inside, one feels as if walking on thin ice, and must make oneself strong.

Of course, the rules vary from sect to sect.

Overall, competition is necessary, but mutual killing is strictly prohibited.

Wang Zhuoyun is the new Daozi of the Wang family, one of the four great families of the Southern Region.

His personality is reserved and patient; on his path of cultivation, he often keeps a low profile.

He even faked his death several times.

He endured years of hardship within the Wang family, and when he reappeared, he defeated the Wang family's Xuanzong Daozi in one fell swoop.

It replaced it, causing a sensation in the southern region.

Qin Chuan held a jade tube in his hand after he decided to come here.

He then took out the jade tube and recorded the entire process.

At this moment, his gaze swept over Wang Zhuoyun, even though it was only their first meeting.

But Qin Chuan still saw the shadows of Wang Chengjie and Wang Teng in the other person.

Wang Zhuoyun was immediately shaken when Qin Chuan looked at him like that.

If it weren't for his resilient character, he would have lost his composure by now.

Wang Zhuoyun's eyes narrowed as he stared at Qin Chuan, his heart far from calm.

He recognized Qin Chuan.

To be precise, Qin Chuan's image was formed from a series of rumors, which is why he seemed somewhat familiar.

This is the first time I've seen it.

And all of this has made him increasingly resolute in his spiritual practice over the years.

He thought he was powerful enough to sweep away his peers.

He thought he had achieved something, surpassing the Daoist Master of the Southern Region and becoming the number one among his peers.

But right now, the moment I saw Qin Chuan...

The moment Wang Zhuoyun sensed Qin Chuan's cultivation level, his mind reverberated.

His pride was shattered.

His confidence seemed to have been crushed.

He took a deep breath and bowed to Qin Chuan with clasped hands.

"My name is Wang Zhuoyun. I never imagined that Brother Qin would still be as dashing as ever after all these years."

Song Jia, who was standing nearby, was breathing rapidly, but she calmed down slightly at this moment.

But the scenes of her encounter with Qin Chuan back then involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

All of this made it impossible for Song Jia to remain completely calm at this moment.

Qin Chuan stood there, his long black robe like a deep pool, his expression indifferent.

He nodded as he looked at Wang Zhuoyun.

"Since you are old friends, you may leave."

Qin Chuan spoke calmly.

Song Jia took a deep breath, clasped her hands in a bow, and then gave Qin Chuan a long look.

Suddenly she smiled sweetly, her eyes shining brightly.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, upon meeting us, you immediately asked us to leave. Could it be that you do not wish to reminisce with my younger sister?"

"Very well, since Fellow Daoist Qin insists, I will depart."

As she spoke, she covered her mouth and laughed, not even glancing at Zhao Gou and Wang Zhuoyun.

With a swift movement, like a swallow taking flight, it vanished into the distance.

"Qin Chuan, the fact that this fellow Daoist's tribe obtained such a skeleton has already been revealed."

Even if we give way here, it's hard to say what will happen to the others.

Song Jia's voice came through, soft and gentle, as if she had recovered from her previous shock.

"Also, Qin Chuan, I have some information to tell you."

I don't know much about the other people from the Southern Region who came here, but I do know that there was one person who came with me.

Her name is Li Yunchu.

Song Jia's voice, carrying a strange power, entered Qin Chuan's mind directly, and she had already gone far away with laughter.

Qin Chuan's eyes narrowed instantly. He didn't speak, but looked at Wang Zhuoyun.

Wang Zhuoyun stared at Qin Chuan, their eyes meeting in mid-air.

In an instant, a strong fighting spirit suddenly appeared in Wang Zhuoyun's eyes.

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