As a Deity Transformation cultivator, Blood Wine True Master had no need to be involved in the specific affairs of Mystic Azure Star. After receiving the list of achievements, he promptly departed. The detailed matters would be left for the Nascent Soul cultivators, like Chu Xuan, to handle.


    The Nascent Soul cultivators chatted enthusiastically, each suggesting a name for the new sect.


    Shi Juntian turned toward Chu Xuan, smiling, and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu, do you have any ideas for the name of our new sect?"


    Chu Xuan furrowed his brow, deep in thought. Numerous names for sects flashed through his mind, but in the end, he calmly spoke, "Let it be called Heavenly Infinite Sect."


    Heavenly Infinite Sect was a name that carried deep personal meaning for him. It was a tribute to the Infinite Sect, the place where he first began his journey. As the strongest among them, his decision was final, and no one voiced any objections.


    Shi Juntian continued, "I suggest that Fellow Daoist Chu become the first sect leader of the Heavenly Infinite Sect. Does anyone have any objections?"


    The others all responded in unison, "We have no objections."


    Chu Xuan didn''t decline. The strongest should naturally have the most authority and access to the greatest resources. Of course, he accepted the position of sect leader, but he intended to delegate the day-to-day management to others.


    It was important to allow the younger cultivators to gain experience and grow. After all, the Heavenly Infinite Sect was just starting and was still in its infancy. If he handled every single detail himself, how could the other cultivators develop? He hoped they would understand his well-intentioned approach in the future.


    Soon, all traces of Feather Transformation Heaven Palace were erased. Spirit Feather Island was renamed Infinite Island.


    The news that Heavenly Infinite Sect had replaced Feather Transformation Heaven Palace spread across every inch of Mystic Azure Star, stirring up a storm.


    ...


    In the Southern Wilderness.


    Yuan Zichu, Wu Dalang, and Zhu Yuqiao gathered together in a cave residence. The table was covered with a variety of spiritual food, and there were three jars of aged wine, one of which had already been opened, filling the room with a rich, intoxicating aroma.


    A single sniff was enough to make one''s heart race and soul stir.


    Wu Dalang raised his cup and toasted Yuan Zichu. "Yuan, my old friend, looking back at our time on the battlefield, I truly owe you my life. If you hadn''t rescued us, Zhu and I wouldn''t have made it back to Mystic Azure. Now, you''ve received this earth-shattering news and still shared it with us at the first opportunity. I''m deeply grateful!"


    As he spoke, he couldn''t help but raise his cup again in high spirits.


    Yuan Zichu smiled. "It was no trouble at all, Wu. There''s no need to be so polite."


    Zhu Yuqiao sighed, "But who could have imagined that such a massive power as Feather Transformation Heaven Palace would ever be replaced?"


    Yuan Zichu chuckled. "The cycle of rise and fall is an unchanging law of the universe. There is no eternal dynasty, and no sect is truly immortal. Feather Transformation Heaven Palace being replaced by Heavenly Infinite Sect—it''s unexpected, but also inevitable."


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    He took a bite of food and continued, "Now that Heavenly Infinite Sect is in its infancy and rebuilding, it will undoubtedly need talent. We should head to Central Continent as soon as possible; we''ll surely be given important roles!"


    Wu Dalang laughed heartily. "Exactly! Qiao''er is a Golden Core-level formation master, You are a Golden Core-level talisman master, and I am a half-baked puppet master. When the three of us go to Zhongzhou, our future will be bright! Come, come, let''s drink! In the past, every time we drank, you always tried to avoid it, Yuan. This time, you have to drink to your heart''s content!"


    Yuan Zichu glanced at Zhu Yuqiao without leaving a trace, then immediately raised his cup. "Alright, alright! Today, I''ll drink with Wu to my heart''s content!"


    He took a big gulp of wine, but half of it dripped from the corner of his mouth. Before it could touch the table, it evaporated silently, disappearing without a trace.


    A while later, Wu Dalang''s face was flushed red. With a loud "thud," he collapsed at the table.


    Zhu Yuqiao covered her mouth and giggled, then reached out to pull Yuan Zichu''s sleeve. "Yuan, you really are bold."


    Yuan Zichu smiled. "It''s all the more flavorful this way, don''t you think?"


    Zhu Yuqiao laughed playfully, her cheeks flushed with a lovely pink glow. "So, where shall we exchange insights on the formation way this time?"


    "I''ve already warmed up the pill furnace," Yuan Zichu said with a meaningful smile.


    "You rascal!"


    The room was filled with a light, cheerful atmosphere.


    ...


    A similar scene played out across Mystic Azure.


    The rise of the Heavenly Infinite Sect and the replacement of Feather Transformation Heaven Palace meant a significant reshuffling.


    For many cultivators, this was a massive opportunity. Whether they could seize this moment and climb the ranks depended on their own abilities.


    Soon, cultivators from all over Mystic Azure flocked toward the Heavenly Infinite Sect. Such trivial matters were left to people like Zheng Ji and Wan Hun to handle. There was no need for Chu Xuan to worry about them. He had already returned to Blue Star to assess the gains from the Mystic Azure battle.


    "Such a pity. Why did Feather Transformation Heaven Palace not have any hidden treasure locations? Wouldn''t it make sense for them to have a secret vault prepared for a future resurgence?"


    After reviewing Zhao Kai''s memories, Chu Xuan couldn''t help but shake his head. He had intentionally spared Zhao Kai''s life, hoping to find some unexpected treasure in his memories.


    It turned out that not every sect was prepared for danger or had secret vaults ready.


    Zhao Kai''s physical body was handed over to Hu and Long, while his soul was absorbed and refined by Chu Xuan using the Inner Furnace Refining Method. Of course, Zhao Kai''s lifespan wasn''t neglected either. His final blow was entrusted to the Life Ghost, who managed to siphon away twenty years of Zhao Kai''s remaining life.


    It wasn''t that Zhao Kai had only twenty years left to live, but rather that the Life Ghost could only take a maximum of twenty years. To drain Zhao Kai''s entire remaining lifespan would require more than just a simple ghost—it would take something far more powerful.


    "Zhao Kai''s storage bag contains quite a few good items," Chu Xuan mused. "This Inverted Chaos Formation is a real treasure." He continued to go through the items. "And here''s a top-tier magic treasure, Iron Peak Mountain, which combines offense and defense."


    "Too bad the other magic treasures are all destroyed." He sighed, somewhat ruefully. "Being too strong can be a problem. I end up breaking my own treasures!"


    He thought for a moment and then shrugged. It wasn''t his fault. If anyone was to blame, it was Zhao Kai and the others for resisting so fiercely. It was a shame, though, to lose such good treasures.


    "Ah, a Great Spirit Stone!" Chu Xuan''s eyes gleamed as he continued searching. "Great Spirit Stones are typically used in transactions by Deity Transformation cultivators. I can''t believe Zhao Kai had some."


    He carefully examined the stones. Thirty Great Spirit Stones in total—each one the size of a fist. They were crystal-clear, sparkling with a radiant glow. They were far more perfect than Medium Spirit Stones.


    Normally, one Great Spirit Stone could be exchanged for a hundred Medium Spirit Stones, but few people actually did that. Instead, many would trade one hundred and twenty, one hundred thirty, or even one hundred forty Small Spirit Stones for just one Great Spirit Stone. The reason for this was simple: the Spiritual Qi contained in a Great Spirit Stone was extremely pure.


    Many cultivators faced the problem of depleted Spiritual Qi during battles. To restore it, they either had to take medicinal pills or use Spirit Stones. However, pills were expensive and typically saved for emergencies. The majority of cultivators used Spirit Stones to replenish their Spiritual Qi, and the purer the Spiritual Qi inside the stone, the better.