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But now is not the time to delve into the details. The most important thing right now is how to deal with this sudden "fame"!

"Pay attention, all of you!" Shen Mo turned around, his gaze sweeping over the four disciples. His voice was steady, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Misfortune and fortune are intertwined. Today's events have certainly brought fame to our Qingyun Sect, but they have also placed us in the eye of the storm. Countless eyes are watching us. From now on, we cannot afford to make a single wrong move!"

"Sect Leader, whatever you say, we'll do!" Shi Tie immediately puffed out his chest and said in a deep voice.

"Yes! We'll all listen to our sect leader!" Su Xiao and the other two echoed in unison, their eyes resolute.

"Alright." Shen Mo nodded and quickly ordered, "First, we can't stay here any longer. Enter the Water Mansion immediately! While everyone is still in shock and has no time to think about anything else, we must take the lead, find an opportunity, and then leave this dangerous place as soon as possible!"

"Secondly, once inside the Water Palace, you must obey my commands. Do not act without authorization, do not covet any treasures, safety is paramount!"

"Our goal is not to compete with others for core treasures, but to find resources beneficial to the sect's development, and... to withdraw unscathed!"

"Third, maintain secrecy to outsiders. If anyone asks about today's events, claim ignorance, saying only that it was a divine intervention by the patriarch, a mere coincidence. Too much talk leads to trouble!"

"Do you understand?"

"Understood!" The four nodded emphatically.

"Go!" Shen Mo no longer hesitated. With a wave of his hand, he transformed into a streak of green and rushed towards the now-open entrance to the Water Mansion below! Shi Tie and the other three followed closely behind!

Their actions immediately attracted the attention of others.

"Look! The people from Qingyun Sect have gone in!"

"They're in! Let's go in quickly!"

"Keep up! Maybe we can even benefit from it!"

In an instant, the various forces that were originally observing and shocked suddenly reacted and rushed to the entrance of the Water Mansion like a tide.

This time, however, no one dared to step forward to stop the five members of the Qingyun Sect. In fact, when they approached, they would subconsciously make way for them and cast respectful glances at them.

The people from the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Profound Ice Pavilion, and the Pill Cauldron Pavilion watched the five members of the Azure Cloud Sect disappear into the light curtain at the entrance, their expressions incredibly complex.

There was apprehension, curiosity, and even a hint of... relief that they themselves were unwilling to admit. Relief that they hadn't offended these "evil stars" too much.

"Go in!" The white-robed youth from the Heavenly Sword Sect gritted his teeth and led his disciples inside. Seeing this, the other forces were even more eager to follow suit.

The exploration of the Flowing Cloud Water Mansion officially began amidst this eerie yet vibrant atmosphere.

This time, however, a name was deeply imprinted in the hearts of all those who entered—Qingyun Sect!

……

Just as Shen Mo and his group of five stepped into the Water Mansion to begin their adventure, the earth-shattering events that had occurred in Yunmeng Marsh had already reached Qingyun Mountain at an astonishing speed.

"What?! Our sect leader and the others... summoned a Nascent Soul Sword Immortal phantom? And scared away the Golden Core elder of the Blazing Sun Sect?"

When Li Xiaocao, who was guarding the mountain gate, received the news that Sun Xiaohou had run back breathlessly, she almost dropped the moonflower she was tending to!

Her mouth dropped open, her face filled with disbelief.

"It's absolutely true! The whole market is buzzing with the news!" Sun Xiaohou exclaimed excitedly, gesturing wildly and spitting as he spoke. "They say our sect leader is standing on a cliff, channeling the power of the celestial sphere, transforming it into a ten-thousand-foot-long sword of light, pointing it at that Golden Core cultivator's nose!"

"That master was so scared he wet himself and ran away on the spot! Now everyone in the market is talking about our Qingyun Sect!"

"Really...really?" A-Yuan blinked her big eyes and asked timidly, her little face showing both fear and excitement.

"It must be true!" Wang Lie rarely showed such excitement. "I knew it! The sect leader is no ordinary person!"

The entire Qingyun Mountain was abuzz with excitement because of this news! The disciples who remained behind were filled with pride and could hardly contain their excitement. Their sect was truly formidable!

However, this excitement did not last long.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight shone on the mountain gate, Wang Lie and Sun Xiaohou, who were on patrol, were stunned by the sight at the foot of the mountain!

All I could see were all sorts of gift boxes and invitations laid out on the stone steps leading to the mountain gate!

There were also beautifully packaged pill bottles, minerals radiating spiritual light, and even a few low-level magical artifacts!

Beside the gift box stood a dozen or so monks dressed in different robes, each with a humble smile on their face, eagerly awaiting its arrival.

"What... what's going on?" Wang Lie was stunned.

"I am a steward of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. I have come to pay my respects to the immortal masters of the Azure Cloud Sect and present a small gift to congratulate your sect on its triumph in the Cloud Dream Marsh!" A middle-aged cultivator who appeared to be the leader stepped forward and bowed respectfully upon seeing Wang Lie and his companion.

"I am the steward of the Li family of Shannan. I have come to pay my respects on the orders of the family head..."

"We are representatives of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, and we have long admired the name of the Qingyun Sect..."

"..."

In an instant, a torrent of self-introductions and flattery flooded in, overwhelming Wang Lie and Sun Xiaohou. Neither of them had ever experienced anything like this before. They were completely bewildered and stood frozen in place.

"Quick! Go and call Senior Sister Xiaocao and Junior Sister Ayuan!" Wang Lie remained relatively calm and hurriedly said to Sun Xiaohou.

When Li Xiaocao and A Yuan rushed to the mountain gate, they were also startled by the scene before them.

"Fellow Daoists...fellow Daoists," Li Xiaocao forced herself to remain calm, mimicking Su Xiao's usual manner, stepped forward, curtsied, and said in a slightly trembling voice.

"The sect leader and all the senior brothers and sisters have not yet returned to the mountain. We, the Qingyun Sect, appreciate your kindness. However, please take back these gifts..."

"Oh, you're too kind, fairy!" The steward of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion said with a beaming smile. "This is just a small gift, nothing more! It's merely to express the Hundred Treasures Pavilion's goodwill. Please accept it! Our pavilion would like to have more opportunities to work with your esteemed sect in the future!"

"Yes, yes! Please accept it!" The others chimed in, their enthusiasm making it impossible to refuse.