Xu Yang nodded heavily.

He understood all too well.

The Spirit Realm was on the verge of decline, and now a place like the Immortal-Mourning Ancient Land, suspected to be a battlefield of Immortals, had emerged—how could anyone still sit back and do nothing?

Even if it meant risking one’s life, even if it was nine deaths and one survival, they would not give up this opportunity!

After so many years, it was about to open for the third time.

Each opening demanded an astounding amount of Spirit River power.

Who knew how much longer the Spirit River could last?

The thought flashed by, and Xu Yang gazed at Shi Feng, saying, "To join the War King Clan is an honor for me!"

Instantly, Shi Feng and the others exchanged glances, delight flooding their faces like a rising tide.

"Hahahahaha."

"Good, this is wonderful."

"For our Shi Family, there is light at the end of the tunnel!"

The whole group waved their hands and stomped their feet in excitement.

Even Shi Feng, as Patriarch, could hardly control his emotions.

With Xu Yang joining them, not only would they be able to seize more places when the time came; even now, it brought great benefits to the War King Clan.

"Mr. Xu, we’re all one family now."

"Let’s return to the War King Clan first."

Shi Feng spoke in a deep voice.

"Alright."

Xu Yang nodded slightly.

Since he’d already decided, there was nothing more to hesitate about.

All things considered, the War King Clan was indeed the most suitable choice.

"Let’s go."

Shi Feng flicked his sleeve, sweeping up everyone in the courtyard, and they all disappeared at once.

The Eastern Domain Spirit Stone Province was also the main base of the War King Clan.

The entire Spirit Stone Province stretched a hundred thousand miles, its borders filled with countless sects and families—each under the War King Clan’s influence.

The Spirit Stone Profound Realm was the very heart of the War King Clan’s domain.

A true heaven-and-earth secret realm!

As soon as they appeared, the first thing Xu Yang saw was a gigantic stone standing tall and towering deep within.

Reaching from earth to sky, its whole body was translucent and shimmered with a jade-like glow.

This huge stone left Xu Yang at a loss for words.

It was as if he’d gazed upon a deity!

The others were also deeply shocked!

The entire land seemed to be upheld by this giant stone, lofty and vast beyond compare!

Seeing the shock on Xu Yang and the others’ faces, Shi Feng smiled and said, "This is the very foundation of my War King Clan—the Stone Spirit—it’s a special profound stone that fell to earth when the Spirit Realm first opened. At first it was bathed in the Source of the Spirit River, only after the Spirit River hid itself did it fully emerge!"

"Our family name, Shi, comes from this."

"Impressive!"

Xu Yang couldn’t help but marvel.

Such a spiritual object was beyond imagination!

He couldn’t help thinking of the other six top forces; the War King Clan possessed a treasure like this and was still considered among the weakest.

The strength of the three Holy Lands—how frightening must they be?

Daqian and the Spirit Realm weren’t even in the same league, calling Daqian a forsaken land was no exaggeration!

This region was vast, ranges of mountains exuding a primordial aura winding across the land like coiled dragons.

Around that sky-piercing stone, many thriving cities had sprung up.

Soon.

Right on the edge nearest to that giant stone stood an ancient city.

"This is the core territory of the War King Clan."

"Mr. Xu, in a bit, let Yu’Er show you around so you can rest and get familiar with the place," Shi Feng said with a grin.

Xu Yang readily agreed.

A short while later.

Led by Stone Jade and Shi Haoting, Xu Yang and the others entered the city and reached a garden area of elegant surroundings. The various courtyards were well spaced out, separated by ancient trees.

Stone Jade pointed at the courtyard and laughed, "This area is where all the Shi Family’s younger generation geniuses stay—are you satisfied, Mr. Xu?"

"Not bad at all. We’re not too picky about where we live," Xu Yang replied.

"Yu, you go settle in the other seniors; I have a few words to say to my Mr. Xu," Shi Haoting suddenly said.

Stone Jade frowned slightly, glared at Shi Haoting, but said nothing more, leading the others into the yard.

Shi Haoting tugged Xu Yang aside, rubbed his hands together, and said with an awkward grin, "Mr. Xu..."

Xu Yang eyed Shi Haoting suspiciously, "Say what you need to say."

"Mr. Xu, do you think you could give me that Super-Grade Thousand-Rainbow Elixir you just refined?" Shi Haoting asked with a shameless look.

"That, huh."

Xu Yang was momentarily stunned, then shook his head and laughed.

The Thousand Cloud Elixir was a seventh-grade pill for Martial Artists at the True Monarch level to temper their own True Essence; its effect was extraordinary!

Super-grade was even more so—in the Spirit Realm, except for the top forces, ordinary people had almost no chance of obtaining one.

"Here you go."

Xu Yang tossed the Thousand Cloud Elixir over without a care.

Shi Haoting hadn’t expected Xu Yang to be so straightforward; he froze for a second, then his face flushed with excitement as he grabbed Xu Yang’s hand joyfully, "Brother, you’re as good as real family to me!"

"From now on, if you need anything from me, just say the word!"

"In the War King Clan, Stone Jade and Shi Hu aren’t the only bosses anymore."

He was only at Myriad Manifestations Realm Perfection, and this one Thousand Cloud Elixir could boost his power quite a bit.

In the War King Clan, those at his cultivation level could probably get a Thousand Cloud Elixir, but a super-grade one was another matter entirely.

"No worries, it’s just a pill."

Xu Yang waved it away casually.

Even in the Spirit Realm, his alchemy skills were among the best of his generation!

He couldn’t help it; his pill-refining speed was just too fast.

Anyone who saw it was shocked!

"By the way, Shi Hu’s strength—if he makes a move and borrows Stone Jade’s power, will he be even stronger than when Stone Jade herself takes action?" Xu Yang asked curiously.

"Definitely stronger!"

Shi Haoting replied seriously, "Stone Jade’s cultivation is a bit weaker—when she borrows Shi Hu’s power, she can’t get the most out of it. If Shi Hu makes a move himself, it’s a different story."

"That guy usually throws his weight around in the War King Clan, super arrogant."

Xu Yang twitched his mouth, "You’ve taken your share of beatings, haven’t you?"

"No kidding!"

A look of bitterness flashed in Shi Haoting’s eyes, "In this generation of the War King Clan, Shi Hu and Stone Jade are the strong ones. Then there are some other talents with me in the lead—but with my talent, getting beaten up doesn’t improve me at all."

"Brother, when Shi Hu gets back, you gotta give him a good thrashing!"

Xu Yang said with a wry smile, "Why should I go out of my way to beat up Shi Hu?"

But after his breakthrough, even if Shi Hu was stronger than Stone Jade, he would still be no match for Xu Yang.

"Heh!"

Shi Haoting gave a sly grin, "If Shi Hu is back, even if you don’t go looking for him, he’ll come for you."

"That guy’s incredibly proud—if you don’t beat him into submission, he’ll never accept you."

Xu Yang was just about to reply when his eyes sharpened and he looked off into the distance.

A burly young man was walking toward them slowly.

His cultivation was clearly at True Monarch Initial Realm!

"Looks like Shi Hu is here."

Xu Yang narrowed his eyes and said softly.

"What?"

Shi Haoting shivered, and instinctively turned to look.

Seeing that young man, his pupils constricted immediately, "He really is back."

"Shi Haoting, gossiping about me behind my back again, are you?" Shi Hu grinned viciously at Shi Haoting, clenching his fist as he walked over.

"Damn!"

Shi Haoting’s face changed, he quickly hid behind Xu Yang and gritted his teeth, "Shi Hu, don’t get cocky; I’ll have you know I’ve got backup now!"

"Backup?"

Shi Hu locked his eyes on Xu Yang, licked his lips, and the challenge in his gaze was unabashed, "You’re Xu Yang, aren’t you?"