Chapter 717: Chapter 642: Secret Inheritor Disciple

The storage pouch is inconsequential.

True Master Primordial Fire consumed a lot of cultivation resources to attempt Nascent Soul Formation and wouldn’t have left much wealth behind.

The Primordial Fire Sword, however, is a Tier Three Upper Grade fire attribute spiritual artifact, priceless.

Shen Xuan was unmoved and easily returned it to Ming Shen True Master.

Currently, the accumulated wealth of the entire Fire Cloud Sect is not as precious as this Fire Cloud Sword.

Ming Shen True Master looked at Shen Xuan gratefully, took a deep breath, stood up, and bowed deeply: "Brother Primordial Fire meeting Fellow Daoist Profound Ice is truly the blessing of Fire Cloud Sect! Fellow Daoist Profound Ice’s noble actions, I sincerely thank you on behalf of the entire Fire Cloud Sect!"

He understood in his heart that a Tier Three Upper Grade spiritual artifact magic sword is undoubtedly a ray of hope in the darkness for the weakened remnants of Fire Cloud Sect.

If an elite disciple could cultivate the Scarlet Cloud Primordial Fire, inherit True Master Primordial Fire’s mantle, and condense a Golden Core. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

With the Primordial Fire Sword in hand, Fire Cloud Sect is bound to rise.

The two sat down again.

Shen Xuan inquired about the current situation of Fire Cloud Sect.

Ming Shen True Master showed a difficult expression and recounted the sect’s predicament of dwindling talent and scarce resources.

Among "wealth, companions, methods, and place," what Fire Cloud Sect lacks most is "wealth."

Without a stable source of income, disciples find cultivation difficult, and morale is low.

Maintaining the status quo is challenging, let alone expanding disciples or upgrading the spirit vein grade.

After listening, Shen Xuan pondered and said, "Brother Ming Shen, I am new to Yue Country and unfamiliar with it. Let me first familiarize myself with the surrounding environment and then plan the financial matters with Brother Ming Shen."

"I will reside temporarily on Flame Island in the identity of Shen Haoming, a secret disciple of True Master Primordial Fire."

Shen Xuan chuckled.

"I fear this arrangement might inconvenience Brother Ming Shen!"

Ming Shen True Master is at the late stage of True Pill.

Flame Island is only a Tier Three Lower Grade Spirit Island.

It barely meets the requirements for Ming Shen True Master’s cultivation ground.

Maintaining his own cultivation is already insufficient.

Shen Xuan residing on Flame Island and creating a Cave Mansion.

Will inevitably divert some of Flame Island’s spirit vein Spiritual Qi.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, you’re too kind. I am advanced in years and have long taken it easy on the matter of cultivation."

"With the help of Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, Fire Cloud Sect is sure to flourish. I will also be able to face the ancestors of Fire Cloud Sect."

Ming Shen True Master said with emotion.

Shen Xuan smiled.

"By the way, Brother Ming Shen, was there another reason for you settling in Yue Country?"

"It was Brother Primordial Fire’s intention."

Ming Shen True Master recalled: "Brother Primordial Fire calculated that the northern Yue Country might hold opportunities to revive the sect."

"I see."

True Master Primordial Fire, having achieved perfection in the Golden Core Realm, could glimpse a hint of destiny.

With the depletion of Fire Cloud Mountain’s spirit vein, it would be claimed by the five sects of Yan Country, and the remaining disciples would inevitably become puppets.

He arranged for Ming Shen True Master to lead some young disciples to distant Yue Country, to start anew and seek revival.

It was to preserve the fire of Fire Cloud Sect.

Shen Xuan and Ming Shen True Master discussed.

He was willing to choose one person from the Fire Cloud Sect disciples, as a secret disciple of the Fire Cloud Sect, to gather disciples and impart the Scarlet Cloud Primordial Fire.

This person’s role was crucial to the revival of Fire Cloud Sect.

They must have a firm Dao heart, outstanding talent, excellent foundation, and ideally be able to condense a True Pill in one go.

If it were a Golden Core, that would be even better.

Ming Shen True Master readily agreed.

He had similar thoughts.

The two were in perfect accord.

Suddenly, Shen Xuan seemed to remember and asked, "By the way, I have another question. Brother Ming Shen, can Fire Cloud Sect disciples compete for spots in the Spirit Stream Secret Realm?"

"They should be able to. I’ve heard Yueyun Sect releases a small number of spots each time for talented individuals from affiliated forces to compete for."

Both being high-ranking members of sects, they naturally knew this was a means for sects to control subordinates and win over outstanding individuals in affiliated forces.

Shen Xuan said frankly: "Ten years later, when the Spirit Stream Secret Realm opens, a great power calculated that it contains opportunities for me."

Hearing this, Ming Shen True Master said solemnly: "Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, rest assured. I will secure a spot in the Spirit Stream Secret Realm even if it means using every connection I have!"

"That would be excellent. Please keep my identity confidential, Fellow Daoist Ming Shen."

"Of course."

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Shortly thereafter, Ming Shen True Master issued a decree.

Flame Island was to hold a banquet to welcome and celebrate the arrival of Shen Haoming, the secret disciple of True Master Primordial Fire.

This gesture was also meant to stabilize the people’s hearts.

That evening, the central square of Flame Island was brightly decorated, and the banquet was quite grand.

Apart from disciples on duty, all disciples of Fire Cloud Sect attended the banquet.

What excited people was a rumor quietly spreading.

This Senior Brother Shen would gather disciples on behalf of his master and choose individuals to impart True Master Primordial Fire’s Daoist Techniques and Divine Power.

When the news spread, the previously low-spirited disciples of Fire Cloud Sect were instantly invigorated.

The inheritance of True Master Primordial Fire’s Daoist Techniques!

This was the first person in Fire Cloud Sect in thousands of years, having achieved perfection in the Golden Core Realm.

Many disciples of Fire Cloud Sect felt hope rekindled in their hearts.

If they could receive the inheritance of True Master Primordial Fire’s Daoist Techniques, the path would be boundless.

At least, they could strive for the Inner Alchemy Realm!

The banquet set eight tables, with over fifty disciples gathered together.

Over twenty were in the Foundation Establishment Realm, and the remaining thirty or so were mostly in the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation.

Looking around, most disciples were fire cultivators, with only a dozen or so possessing other attributes.

At this time, the main seat was empty.

Ming Shen True Master had not yet arrived.

The senior brother Zhong Sumin and senior sister Zeng Yuyuan were in charge of the proceedings.

Zhong Sumin appeared calm and organized, conversing with junior disciples and offering occasional encouragement.

Only when no one noticed did his expression turn somewhat indifferent.

Zeng Yuyuan was dazzling and courteous, and in her conversation, praised the newly arrived Junior Brother Shen quite a bit.

Calling him young and handsome, with a refined demeanor, gentle disposition, and profound cultivation.