"Very good. Confidence is a good thing," Shen Lang chuckled lightly.

Then he turned to the Purple-clothed Guard and said, "Now, do exactly as I say. As you do, watch my movements and imitate them."

The Purple-clothed Guard drew the longsword from his back and nodded firmly. "Understood!"

Shen Lang made a grasping motion in the air with his right hand, picking up a dry twig from the ground. As he moved, he sent a telepathic message, "Step on Beginning Kan, tread on Ci Kun! Retreat three steps, walk to Ci Xun, move to Ci Zhen, and return to rest at the Central Palace. Circulate your Spiritual Power along the Ren Meridian on the front of your body, linking Qugu, Guan Yuan, and your Qi Sea!"

As he spoke, he used the twig as a sword, his body moving slowly.

The Purple-clothed Guard, who was already watching Shen Lang nervously, seemed to grow even more tense. He stared intently at his movements, afraid of missing the slightest detail.

However, anyone who could join the Mahayana Sect’s Purple-clothed Guard, even if their Cultivation wasn’t yet very high, was definitely a person of superior aptitude.

The Purple-clothed Guard listened while imitating Shen Lang’s movements, moving step by step, and his mimicry was surprisingly adept.

The Spiritual Power in his body also began to circulate rapidly through the acupoints and Mystic Gates Shen Lang had mentioned!

Shen Lang held the twig in one hand as if he were wielding a Supreme Divine Weapon.

His expression was solemn, his movements as fluid as moving clouds and flowing water.

At the same time, his Divine Thought continued to transmit instructions: "Reverse the flow of your Spiritual Power. Pass through the Divine Que, cross the Middle Cavity, span the Jue Que, and reach the Chest. Shift your longsword horizontally, raise it, and strike!"

"A single sword to prop up the heavens, summoning a storm! Where the blade rises, even gods and demons tremble in fright!"

Following Shen Lang’s soft shout, the Purple-clothed Guard suddenly raised his longsword and slashed downwards!

The ordinary Spiritual Artifact suddenly erupted with a myriad of divine lights. In the sky above, thousands of sharp longswords materialized, descending straight for Ying Huo with a might that seemed to tear the Azure Vault asunder!

The sword phantoms rushed forward, carrying a suffocating aura of slaughter that terrified everyone present!

"How is this possible!"

Ying Huo, enveloped by the Sword Intent, had a look of utter horror in his eyes.

Without a second thought, before the swords could fully descend, he violently flapped the pair of crackling, electric wings on his back and shot sideways like a phantom!

At the same time, figures flickered, and the Elder Ancestors of the Five Sects instantly appeared in front of the five large formations.

This group of old-timers was ecstatic. Each of them erected a massive barrier, shielding everyone behind them.

BOOM BOOM BOOM...

Countless sword phantoms slashed down, all of them smashing against the barrier created by the Elder Ancestors.

In that instant, it seemed as if the very color of the world changed...

A colossal wave of Sword Qi was repelled by the Elder Ancestors’ barrier and shot out violently!

Wherever the Sword Qi rampaged, space warped and towering ancient trees snapped in half!

In the void, ripples of energy, like dragons and snakes, swept across the sky under the horrified gazes of over a thousand people!

After a long moment, the smoke and dust dissipated, and everything returned to tranquility.

The mental fortitude of these experts, trained by their respective Sects, was unquestionable. But seeing such a scene, they all stared wide-eyed, unable to regain their senses for a long time.

Nothing could have been more shocking than this.

Even though the Elder Ancestors had said this lord could bring them a heaven-sent opportunity and possessed peerless Cultivation Techniques...

...unless they had seen it with their own eyes, who could have truly grasped what that meant?

One of the weakest members of the Purple-clothed Guard, just by copying the motions for a mere two or three breaths, had unleashed a sword strike that made the strongest of the Thunder Guard, Ying Huo, turn tail and run!

It had forced all these Elder Ancestors to personally intervene and block the attack to prevent injuring the innocent!

’If I could learn this entire set of Swordsmanship and cultivate it to the highest level... wouldn’t a single strike cause mountains to collapse and the earth to split?’

Although they couldn’t yet determine just how powerful this Swordsmanship was, it was obvious that not even a Spirit Copper Level Sect like the Imperial Dragon Sect could possess such a mighty technique!

...

CLAP CLAP!

Shen Lang clapped his hands twice, drawing everyone’s attention back to him.

"I can tell you plainly, I was reluctant to even give this Swordsmanship to the Elder Ancestors of the Imperial Dragon Sect and Li Hen Sect. But this isn’t even the most powerful Cultivation Technique you will learn."

"For example, a certain Thunder Element Technique currently in the hands of the four Elder Ancestors of our Profound Dao Sect is much stronger than this."

WHOOSH. Everyone’s gaze instantly shot toward the four Elder Ancestors of the Profound Dao Sect.

The Elder Ancestors from the other Sects stared with burning intensity, wishing they could just grab the four of them and pry the Cultivation Technique right out of their hands.

The Fourth Ancestor, Dongfang Jian, saw the looks from the old-timers on either side of him and immediately became elated. "Hehe, you’re envious, aren’t you? Jealous? Xiaolang gave... OUCH!"

Before the rascal could finish, the Second Ancestor, Feng Buping, slapped him and sent him flying.

His figure shot away like a stone, disappearing into the distance.

Just as everyone was staring, dumbfounded, his voice could be heard muttering curses in the distance. A small dot grew larger and larger as the old man flew back.

At this point, Shen Lang continued, "I believe the second question needs no further explanation, right? On to the third question: what is the purpose of establishing this organization?"

"On that topic, I’d like to ask you all a question in return: Why do we cultivate? Why do we seek power, and why do we live?"

"Every one of you has family or loved ones, things you hold precious, or your own ideals. All of these require great strength to protect."

"To become strong, to protect the people around you, to protect your own Sect, and to live a brilliant life in these chaotic times—this is what I can give you."

"Let’s take a huge step back. Say you have no family or friends, and you don’t want to protect anyone. In that case, let me ask you: do you want to become a powerful figure who commands respect? Do you want to make a name for yourself?"

"Whether your motives are noble or selfish, if you follow me, I will help you achieve them. It’s that simple."

"As for the last question, you’ve probably guessed some of it. Whether it’s the Strongest Techniques I provide, or the Profound Artifacts and Imperial Artifacts, none of these can be leaked to the outside world. With the current strength of the Five Sects, you cannot protect these things."

"Therefore, I need you to offer your Soul Blood. What I demand is absolute loyalty."

"However, I can swear an oath that I will never use my control over your Soul Blood to force you to do anything that goes against your principles. I am willing to treat you as partners, not as subordinates or even slaves."

"I’ll give you ten minutes to consider. Those willing to follow me, step forward into the empty space in front of me. Those who are unwilling, take three steps back, and the Elder Ancestors will escort you away shortly."

「Three minutes later...」

From each of the five formations—the Wind Spirit Guard, Rainbow Guard, Thunder Guard, Flower God Guard, and Purple-clothed Guard—one person stepped forward.

"Evil Song of the Wind Spirit Guard..."

"Shadow Charm of the Rainbow Guard..."

"Ying Huo of the Thunder Guard..."

"You Yue of the Flower God Guard..."

"Black Death of the Purple-clothed Guard..."

"...pledge our lives to follow you, my lord!"

Then, the five great formations advanced ten meters in unison, and everyone raised their arms and shouted together, "We pledge to follow you to the death, my lord!"

"Very good." Shen Lang nodded in satisfaction. "From now on, this organization shall be called ’War Wolf’!"

"The Wind Spirit Guard, Rainbow Guard, Thunder Guard, Flower God Guard, and Purple-clothed Guard will continue to exist as branches of War Wolf, still led by you five Commanders."

"War Wolf will become a legend on the Star Continent! Remember my words to you today!"

Shen Lang’s words set everyone’s hearts pounding and their blood boiling with excitement.

"Before I pass on the Spells to you, I must explain a few things..."

Seeing Shen Lang’s grave tone, everyone’s heart tensed.

Shen Lang said slowly, "Regarding all matters within War Wolf, you must adhere to one rule: you are not to transmit anything I tell you—be it information, Cultivation Techniques, or powerful Magical Treasure Secret Artifacts—to any other person."

"Not even your closest relatives are exempt, nor are the Elder Ancestors standing behind you! Not unless you have my permission!"

"War Wolf is the force that will protect the Five Great Sects, but it also transcends them!"

The crowd stood stunned for a moment, then immediately shouted in unison, "We will obey your command, my lord!"

Shen Lang nodded slightly and turned his gaze to the Elder Ancestors of the Profound Dao Sect.

"Elder Ancestors, please make a copy of the Cultivation Technique I gave you before and give it to the other Elder Ancestors present."

Jiang Haitian and the other three were shocked. Shen Lang was actually going to give the complete Thunder Control Divine Technique to these people?

’That’s far too generous...’

"Um... well... Xiaolang, could you maybe give them a different Cultivation Technique? This... this one belongs to our Profound Dao Sect, you know," Dongfang Jian said shamelessly.

The dozen or so old-timers around him immediately shot him looks that could kill.

The more pained Dongfang Jian and his group looked, the more the other Elder Ancestors’ hearts itched with curiosity, making them even more desperate to obtain the Cultivation Technique Shen Lang had mentioned.

At this, Shen Lang gave a wry smile and said, "No need to be so stingy. It’s not the only Cultivation Technique I have to offer."

"I’m giving it to everyone because, besides its immense power, the Thunder Element Technique is also the best technique for Body Forging. If you’re unwilling to part with it, I can give them another one. But if you later discover that the other technique is even more powerful than the one you were so reluctant to share, don’t blame me..."

Dongfang Jian froze. "Holy shit, there’s an even better one...? Fine, fine! I’ll give it to them, alright? Damn it, these old geezers are getting off easy!"

"What good karma did you all accumulate in your past lives? You were all my enemies, and now I have to give you something this good! I’m talking about you... you old bastard, you slashed me with a sword once back in the day, you think I forgot? I was planning on mastering this technique and then striking you dead with lightning!"

"And you, you old hag... you used that Bewitching Technique on me back then and made me a public laughingstock!"

The group of old-timers on the field immediately burst into laughter.

The members of War Wolf around them wanted to laugh but didn’t dare, each one practically giving themselves an internal injury from holding it in.

Shen Lang wiped a bead of sweat from his brow. "Elder Ancestor, please hurry up. My time is tight. I need to explain the ultimate mysteries of this Cultivation Technique to you all, and then I have to get back to my own Cultivation... How much of my time have I wasted on your trivial matters?"

Having heard Shen Lang preach and explain the Dao before, the four Elder Ancestors had all been deeply shaken.

Now, hearing that Shen Lang was going to personally explain the complete Thunder Control Divine Technique, all four of them trembled.

WHOOSH. They transformed into four whirlwinds, instantly copying the Jade Scrolls in their hands and giving them to the Elder Ancestors of the other Sects.

...

By the time he finished all this and returned to his small cabin, it was already late at night.

Shen Lang went directly into the Heaven-Sealing Cauldron and took out a small bottle.

’Now that I’m done with all that, I can finally do something for myself. Thousand-leaf Fruit, oh, Thousand-leaf Fruit, let’s see how many of the Ten Divine Beast Particles you can help me awaken, shall we?’

He dripped the Medicinal Liquid refined from the Thousand-leaf Fruit into a pool of water, stripped naked, and jumped right in...