Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Yang Jie stormed off in fury.

This was within Lin Lang’s expectations.

However, he felt Yang Jie probably didn’t know Xu Yang’s true background yet.

Otherwise, he would never be this confident.

Still, Lin Lang had a different view on Xu Yang’s actions.

He felt Xu Yang was being somewhat impulsive.

Even if you’re at odds with Yang Yuan, the Yang Family is one of the great clans nearby, deeply rooted, and certainly has its own people within the Immortal Sect. Such an open act of targeting them doesn’t look good in the Immortal Sect’s eyes.

Moreover, if the Yang Family starts playing dirty tricks behind the scenes, that could be pretty troublesome too.

But judging from Xu Yang’s attitude, he clearly didn’t care about any of this.

"Ever since that one got on the Immortal Pride List, the Yang Family’s been insufferably proud."

A cultivator from the Ye Family muttered, looking in the direction Yang Jie left.

"Not just proud, they’ve become quite overbearing too," a cultivator from the Jiang Family added with a chuckle.

A Flame Dragon Mountain cultivator looked at Lin Lang and suddenly asked, "Mr. Lin, who exactly is this Xu Yang? To openly offend the Yang Family like that—he must not be simple, right?"

At these words, the remaining five people in the hall all turned to Lin Yue.

This was something they were very curious about.

But earlier, Lin Lang had just ignored them.

Now, Lin Lang didn’t intend to hide it.

With him asking around among fellow disciples, this information would probably spread soon, and when the Yang Family checked, they’d figure out Xu Yang’s background without much trouble anyway.

"Mr. Xu is a newly appointed Seed Disciple, personal disciple of Dan Qi from Dan Feng, with astonishing battle strength and peerless Alchemy Dao talent. Furthermore, he alone enjoys the resources of two Seed Disciples."

With a single sentence, all five in the hall were shocked beyond belief.

They knew all too well what being a Seed Disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain meant—even their own family members had been Seed Disciples in the past.

But a person enjoying two shares of resources? That had never happened before.

Personal disciple of Dan Qi Master...

Hiss—

"So he’s Dan Qi’s disciple—no wonder, no wonder."

"This Governor is actually an Alchemist, tsk, tsk."

"Even if Yang Yuan made it onto the Immortal Pride List, this fellow’s background is not lower than his. Should his Alchemy Dao talent truly be outstanding, there are times he might be even more valued than Yang Yuan."

...

For the moment, the five each had their own thoughts.

Hearing all this discussion, Lin Lang was quietly worried—he too was extremely curious about what the Yang Family would do once they learned who Xu Yang really was.

On the other side, after Yang Jie left, he went straight to the Yang Family Treasure Pavilion and found its steward, Yang Zhengqi.

Yang Zhengqi, Late Stage of Celestial Immortal.

The most powerful cultivator of the Yang Family in Four Spirits Town and the man in charge.

After learning everything from Yang Jie, Yang Zhengqi dared not be careless—this was serious. He immediately contacted Yang Xiao.

"What did you say? That bastard Xu Yang actually became the Governor of Four Spirits Mountain? Damn!"

"What? He actually dares to cancel our Yang Family’s eligibility for Profound Pure Jade Bamboo?"

"That damned bastard! We showed him respect and he spits on it—don’t go easy on him. What background? Just Dan Qi? What’s there to fear, with the family and my brother backing us up? He’s the one making a move against my Yang Family first."

"If you get a chance, kill him for me!"

...

Yang Xiao’s arrogant words made Yang Zhengqi and Yang Jie exchange glances, but neither took them to heart.

Yet Xu Yang’s background made them both uneasy inside.

Dan Qi’s disciple!

That’s no ordinary person.

Immediately, Yang Zhengqi contacted Yang Yuan.

After learning everything, Yang Yuan fell silent for a long time, then said, "Don’t make a fuss yet. When the time comes, demand an explanation from him. If he cancels our eligibility, there must be a reason!"

"If he can’t provide one, report it to the Immortal Sect. The sect will handle it."

"Also, keep an eye on him for me."

"Yes, Young Lord."

Celestial Immortal Late Yang Zhengqi answered respectfully.

Everyone in the Yang Family admired Yang Yuan.

In both power and skill, he stood out.

As for Yang Xiao, no one really cared.

So Yang Yuan’s orders were followed without doubt by Yang Zhengqi.

This was by far the safest move.

"Go back and prepare yourself," Yang Zhengqi said, glancing at Yang Jie.

Meanwhile, over at Black Fire Immortal Mountain, Yang Yuan sat cross-legged inside his cave, his gaze icy cold.

"So you suddenly left, only to go to Four Spirits Immortal Mountain."

"The sect really does think highly of you."

"But Four Spirits is far enough from the sect, Xu Yang, I haven’t made a move yet, and you’re already moving against my Yang Family."

"Good. Let’s see what you can throw at me."

Muttering to himself, Yang Yuan stood up and left the cave.

"Seems it’s time for me to head back too."

...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three days, everything was calm.

Nothing happened in Four Spirits Town, and news of the Yang Family matter never spread.

Meanwhile, at Four Spirits Immortal Mountain, after Xu Yang understood everything, he checked the resource allocations and quickly gained a full picture.

Then he took charge of the Four Spirits Immortal Mountain’s array and briefly sorted out his state after breaking through his cultivation.

All 108 Immortal Meridians were now forged, with his Immortal Foundation at the core, spanning throughout all his bones.

From here on, his cultivation would focus on strengthening his Immortal Essence, rising step by step.

Of course, all the resources he’d need would have to be second-tier or better.

And the four Immortal Techniques contained in the Four Daluo Sabers should also be put on the cultivation agenda.

"Governor, it’s time to go."

Lin Lang’s voice sounded from outside. Xu Yang slowly opened his eyes, got up, and walked out.

"Let’s go."

With six hundred stalks of Profound Pure Jade Bamboo and Lin Lang, he headed straight for Four Spirits Town.

Inside the manor’s main hall—

When those from the six great forces saw Xu Yang, they were all utterly shocked.

"Early Stage of True Immortal?"

The six exchanged looks of disbelief.

Mighty background, but isn’t this cultivation too weak?

Recalling how Lin Lang claimed he had ’astonishing battle strength’ made them even more doubtful.

No matter how strong, how strong could he be?

As a Seed Disciple, even if he was on par with Late Stage True Immortal, it still probably wasn’t enough.

After all, previous Governors of Four Spirits Immortal Mountain all held Celestial Immortal Realm cultivation.

Xu Yang ignored their stare, walked straight to the head seat, smiled faintly, and said, "I’m new here and not yet familiar with everyone. We’ll be working together for over half a year, so let’s introduce ourselves first."

Blunt indeed.

Yang Jie muttered darkly to himself but made no move.

"Hahaha, Mr. Xu truly lives up to his reputation."

"Ye Yize of the Ye Family, at your service."

"Ming Quan of the Ming Family, greeting Governor Xu."

"Su Yongzhou of Flame Dragon Mountain."

...

"The Yang Family—Yang Jie!"

As Yang Jie’s frosty voice fell, the hall’s atmosphere instantly tensed.

The other five wore subtle expressions, each maintaining composure.

Xu Yang grinned, "Yang Family? Didn’t I say the Yang Family’s eligibility for Profound Pure Jade Bamboo was canceled? Who let you be here?"

The last word landed, and a murderous aura swept over the main hall like a gale. Faces changed on the spot; hearts pounded in shock as all stared at Xu Yang.

What terrifying killing intent!

Yang Jie’s heart trembled—he fought to suppress panic, burning with rage: "Xu Yang, you go too far!"

"On what ground are you canceling my Yang Family’s eligibility?"

"Too far? As if the Yang Family is in any position for me to go too far!"

Xu Yang sneered coldly.

As these words dropped, a domineering pressure made everyone in the hall instinctively draw a sharp breath.