The Sun Concealing Sect is bustling today, even its Sect Protection Array is open, allowing representatives from nearby small and medium forces to enter.

As for security concerns, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect need not worry about that.

Although some cultivators on Dongqi Continent don’t agree with Ten Thousand Beast Sect’s rule, no cultivators have the ability to threaten it.

There are not many Great Cultivators on Dongqi Continent, and there’s one from the Ten Thousand Beast Sect stationed at Sun Concealing Sect.

Not to mention that both Grandmaster Hu and Li Shiming are coming, causing trouble now would be like delivering oneself into the jaws of the tiger. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Master Su Tong wears a simple robe, using a unique artifact to suppress his aura to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage; this artifact was specially prepared for him by Yuqing Sect for this operation.

Even the Sun Concealing Sect’s grand array didn’t detect his true level, or else the mere presence of a Great Cultivator would draw extraordinary attention.

His current identity is the Great Elder of Demon Pavilion Sect; the true Great Elder has already fallen by his hands.

No matter how the Yuqing Sect declines, its intelligence network on Dongqi Continent remains strong, still able to obtain much information.

With these intelligence supports, when a Great Cultivator targets a medium-sized sect only at Nascent Soul Middle Stage, it stands no chance.

The small and medium forces coming this time are almost entirely from the Demon Sect.

Grandmaster Hu invited Li Shiming to stun these Demon Sects; if the demon cultivators aren’t intimidated, who knows what they might do.

As for annihilating these Demon Sects, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect won’t do so unless they take tangible actions against it.

Doing so would surely throw every small and medium force into panic, hindering Ten Thousand Beast Sect’s control over Dongqi Continent.

Master Su Tong sits together with several Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators at the rear of the hall, fitting their identity and status.

None of these cultivators spoke; they all suppressed their auras, fearing to leak any hint of demonic aura, which would displease the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

These small and medium forces now live in the shadow of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, relying on it for survival.

Guarding here is Grandmaster Chai, who has no objections to leaving the Ten Thousand Beast Sect to guard this place.

Owning a solitary Grotto Heaven is beneficial for a Great Cultivator’s training before more Great Cultivators emerge in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

Remember, Sun Concealing Sect used to rival Ten Thousand Beast Sect; its Grotto Heaven is no worse than Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven.

"Everyone, come join me in welcoming Grandmaster Li!" Grandmaster Chai senses something and stands up to declare loudly.

Addressing Li Shiming as Grandmaster Li is a formal title among Great Cultivators and a recognized practice in the Cultivation World.

The strongest member of any force, with the highest cultivation level, is typically revered as Grandmaster within the sect.

In private, leveraging his relationship with Li Shiming allows Grandmaster Chai a more relaxed demeanor, but in public, he expresses due respect for Li Shiming.

This respect is genuine; he knows well what has led to the flourishing of Ten Thousand Beast Sect, precisely Li Shiming’s strength.

All cultivators present exit the hall, gathering at the plaza outside.

A flying boat descends to hover above the plaza, from which two Great Cultivators disembark, one being Grandmaster Hu, and the other is the Phantom Clone.

Of course, all the cultivators present believe the Phantom Clone is Li Shizhen, the foremost power in Dongqi Continent and the Grandmaster of Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

The Phantom Clone’s gaze sweeps over the plaza, and a faint smile surfaces, meticulously analyzed by the IBMz15: a dignified superior smile exerting pressure on underlings while reflecting affinity.

Master Su Tong also secretly observes the Phantom Clone; as a mid-stage cultivator among Great Cultivators, he feels the aura of a Peak Great Cultivator emanating from the Phantom Clone.

He confirms this is Li Shizhen; he never doubted the authenticity of this Phantom Clone, especially when dealing with internal affairs of Ten Thousand Beast Sect alongside Grandmaster Hu, it’s implausible for it to be an impostor.

Facing a legendary powerful being, even harboring Lian Lei’s half-step great power Grotto Heaven doesn’t prevent his accelerated heartbeat; an unexplained tension engulfs him.

The Phantom Clone passes through the cultivators, heading towards the entrance of the grand hall.

In doing so, he inevitably approaches Master Su Tong.

As the Phantom Clone nears Master Su Tong, he senses malice and rapid emotional change from Master Su Tong.

Almost instantly, he perceives an anomaly.

His current identity is Li Shizhen, but Li Shizhen, who is he? Someone capable of slaying multiple Peak Great Cultivators; if someone intends harm, they wouldn’t send just one cultivator.

If truly intent on confrontation, then this cultivator must have some kind of trump card.

Upon realization, he hesitates not a bit, with a wave of his hand, four Late-stage Golden Corpses appear.

Simultaneously, in the void above Master Su Tong, a spatial gate opens, and from it extends an enormous energy-formed hand.

Upon emergence, this hand exudes an indescribable pressure, akin to a world bearing down upon the cultivators.