In the time that followed, the three made their way towards the Phoenix Sect while talking.

From the conversation, Ling Xiao and Ye Xiaofei learned how much danger Su Han had encountered since they parted ways.

As for these two, Su Han had nothing to hide.

Ling Xiao had been following Su Han since the Dragon Martial Continent, so he knew a bit about Su Han.

As for Ye Xiaofei, with her simple mind, she had always regarded Su Han as a benefactor, so Su Han did not conceal anything from her.

Listening to Su Han’s recount, though they hadn’t witnessed it firsthand and Su Han’s tone was quite calm, their hearts were still tightened with tension.

They knew that for Su Han to stand peacefully before them now was no simple feat.

And Su Han learned that they both stayed here after returning, never going to the Phoenix Sect residence.

In fact, those from the Phoenix Sect were unaware that the two had returned.

With their current Cultivation Base, purely from the perspective of cultivation, they could be considered the strongest in the Phoenix Sect.

If they concealed their auras and didn’t let others know, it would be impossible for anyone inside the Phoenix Sect to be aware of them.

...

Soon, the not-so-small residence of the Phoenix Sect appeared within the sight of the three.

This time, they didn’t hide themselves. Upon being seen by the disciples, there was immediate excitement and respectful greetings.

Su Han entered the sect’s residence with a smile and a nod.

"Shoo shoo shoo..."

Many figures flickered, appearing in front of Su Han and the others. Leading them was Liuyun.

"Sect Master, you’ve finally returned!"

Upon seeing Su Han, Liuyun’s face immediately showed excitement.

Su Han smiled and said, "What, you didn’t go into the Xumi Ring of the Holy Son to cultivate?"

"I did go in, but it just happened to be my turn to guard the Phoenix Sect."

Liuyun smiled and said, "Everyone else is inside cultivating, should I have them all come out?"

"No need."

Su Han immediately shook his head, "Bring them out why? Just because I’m back? There’s no need for such a grand affair; focus on cultivation."

"Alright."

Liuyun nodded, then walked excitedly to Su Han and, rubbing his hands, said, "Sect Master, I’ve heard that the champion of the Heavenly Talent Competition is a guy named Su Baliu. As for those two, Ling Xiao and Ye Xiaofei, they won second and sixth place respectively."

"The news spread so fast?" Su Han was taken aback.

Ling Xiao and Ye Xiaofei also exchanged glances, obviously not expecting this.

"Of course!"

Liuyun immediately said, "The Heavenly Talent Competition is the pinnacle event for the young generation in the Lower-Class Star Region! Though only those from the Three Teachings, Nine Schools, and Seventy-Two Sects can participate, undoubtedly other forces have also been keeping an eye on it. Not to mention now, but a month after the competition ended, we had already heard the news."

"Well, eventually everyone would have learned anyway." Su Han smiled lightly.

He didn’t mention being chased by the Wang Family Ancestor to avoid causing Liuyun and others any worry.

It’s enough that he returned unharmed.

...

Next, everyone went to the main hall for a meeting.

Liuyun insisted on pestering Su Han and the others, wanting to know what happened during the Heavenly Talent Competition.

With no choice, Ling Xiao briefly recounted it. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Upon learning the results, Liuyun admired Su Han even more.

He had never seen a pig slaughter but had seen pigs run away.

In the Heavenly Talent Competition, Su Han claimed first place in all four stages with an absolute advantage, something that had never happened before.

However, this matter was quickly kept under wraps.

Few knew about Su Han’s participation in the Heavenly Talent Competition; even within the Phoenix Sect, only a few high-level members like Liuyun knew a little.

For now, this must not be publicized extensively.

Otherwise, setting aside those forces offended in the competition, just the astonishing rewards Su Han received for taking the individual championship could already provoke covetous thoughts from surrounding forces.

Liuyun naturally understood Su Han’s intention. Although he was somewhat eager, he didn’t probe further.

After a casual chat, Su Han produced a large number of Spirit Crystals.

Total quantity... Nine Trillion!

That’s a full ninety billion!

Such an enormous number was definitely a godsend for the Phoenix Sect right now!

With the Xumi Ring of the Holy Son, coupled with the aptitude of Phoenix Sect members and their cultivation methods, resource consumption was truly rapid.

But now, with this supplement of ninety billion Spirit Crystals, the Phoenix Sect could persist for some more time.

After Su Han, Ling Xiao also took out a large number of Spirit Crystals.

As the second place individual, though not as much as Su Han, it was still a considerable amount compared to others.

Su Han originally did not intend for Ling Xiao to hand over the Spirit Crystals.

After all, Ling Xiao was the Heaven-Swallowing Demon Body and couldn’t continuously devour Primordial Spirits; without doing that, Spirit Crystals were naturally needed for cultivation.

But Ling Xiao insisted on handing them over, explaining— he couldn’t let Su Han support the whole Phoenix Sect alone, now that he had some capability, he should help Su Han a bit too.

At worst, if he really needed them in the future, he could always get more from the Phoenix Sect.

Though these words were not explicitly stated, Liuyun understood and felt a bit embarrassed.

And it’s true; from the Dragon Martial Continent until now, it seemed Su Han had been single-handedly supporting the entire Phoenix Sect...

Su Han gave Liuyun a glance without saying much more.

Perhaps this could be considered a different form of motivation!

As for Ye Xiaofei, she originally planned to contribute as well but was firmly refused by Su Han!

Ye Xiaofei wasn’t like Ling Xiao with the Heaven-Swallowing Demon Body; she primarily relied on Spirit Crystals for cultivation.

Given her terrifying cultivation aptitude, the Spirit Crystals were invaluable to her.

Moreover, being in sixth place, the rewards she received were far less than Su Han and Ling Xiao’s, sufficient for personal use, but if handed over, she’d possibly need to ask Su Han for more in the future...

...

Two hours later.

"Let’s talk about some proper matters."

Su Han took a deep breath, looked at Liuyun, and smiled, "Everyone else is already cultivating in the Xumi Ring of the Holy Son, so I’ll ask you directly, how has the Phoenix Sect developed during this time?"

Liuyun’s body shook, and he immediately replied solemnly, "I’ll summarize a few main points."

"Alright." Su Han nodded.

"From a Cultivation Base perspective, the members of the Xuanyuan Clan have progressed the fastest. With the time in the Xumi Ring of the Holy Son doubling, their Flesh Cultivation has been rapidly increasing, and now they’ve thoroughly surpassed the Five Divine Guard Corps and the Three Great Legions, becoming the strongest squad within the entire Phoenix Sect."

"However, the consumption of Spirit Crystals is extremely huge as well."