Meanwhile, in the Phoenix Heaven, all the Yin Spirits felt somewhat awkward.

They hadn’t expected the Blood-Clothed Sword God to make quick work of the Four Generals of the Lei Clan. Moreover, the Yuan God Sharing Society possessed the extremely irresistible Divine Method. Even if they were already Yin Spirits, having one as reference would greatly improve their strength, improving their chance of surviving the Great Calamity.

"Unfortunately, the Divine Method is too expensive. We can't exchange it!"

"Forget exchanging, we don't even have the jade slip!"

"I regret it so much! Why did we return the jade slips?!"

They were full of regret.

"The Blood-Clothed Sword God is about to depart and destroy the Dark Sun. What do you all think?"

They only dared whisper about it secretly. No one dared face the Blood-Clothed Sword God directly anymore.

"If the Blood-Clothed Sword God dies because of the Dark Sun, that would be perfect," one Yin Spirit said darkly. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

If that happened, they could simply destroy the Yuan God Sharing Society and obtain the Divine Method. Many Yin Spirits began harboring different thoughts. If the Blood-Clothed Sword God were an ordinary Yin Spirit, they would have already ganged up on him to seize the Divine Method. Unfortunately, his strength was too terrifying.

***

One day passed, and the Seeking Dao Palace remained as usual. Shen Wushen was depressed as his mouth was sealed the entire time. Wujun went to contact the other branches of the Seeking Dao Palace. Seven-Scar Elder kept contacting old friends, gathering techniques to exchange for the Divine Method.

At this moment, Long Can appeared again, staring at Seven-Scar Elder with a complicated expression. "Have you heard of the meeting at Phoenix Palace?"

Seven-Scar Elder narrowed his eyes. "Mhm..."

After the Blood-Clothed Sword God defeated the Four Generals of the Lei Clan, undercurrents surged throughout the Phoenix Heaven. Out of nowhere, Jasmine invited all Yin Spirits to gather at Phoenix Palace. According to the information Seven-Scar Elder received, they intended to unite and force the Blood-Clothed Sword God to hand over the Divine Method.

"They're quite bold. I'm curious who gave them the courage," Seven-Scar Elder said truthfully.

Naturally, the Yin Spirits from the Yuan God Sharing Society would not attend the meeting.

Long Can said, "I don't feel like going either."

Although he had also received the invitation, he preferred to stay with Seven-Scar Elder and accumulate points to exchange for the Divine Method. As for Phoenix Palace, he had no interest in getting involved.

"Well, who knows? Perhaps Great Venerable Jasmine intends to offer the Mythic Secret Treasury for the Divine Method, hence why she gathers the other Yin Spirits," Seven-Scar Elder murmured, then said no more.

***

Three days quickly passed.

Qi Yuan stretched himself. All the tasks Shen Wushen brought had already been completed.

After a few hundred seconds, Shen Wushen appeared beside Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan said expectantly, "All the tasks are done. Hurry back to the upper world and help me exchange for a Divine Method."

With a Divine Method, he could make progress in the Golden Core Chapter, allowing him to form at least three Star Golden Cores. He wasn't simply collecting techniques, he was collecting Golden Cores.

"Why aren't you speaking? Don't tell me you don't want to trade with me anymore? I even took time to slightly improve your technique, " Qi Yuan asked in confusion, then laughed awkwardly. "...Eh? Oh, I forgot you can't speak."

He had sealed Shen Wushen's mouth for three full days.

With a spell, Shen Wushen regained his ability to speak. "Fellow Daoist, I'm about to return to the upper world. Since you’re going to the Dark Sun headquarters, whether you live or die is uncertain. Pass the technique to me—"

Qi Yuan quickly sealed Shen Wushen's mouth again. "Shut up!"

The fact that Shen Wushen had survived this long was already unbelievable.

Qi Yuan said impatiently, "This spell only lasts three days. The jade slips are all here, hurry back to the upper world!"

Shen Wushen accepted the jade slips and looked at Qi Yuan, wanting to speak but unable to. His heart was full of sorrow. What if he lost Qi Yuan to the Dark Sun? Such a legacy disappearing would truly be tragic. Still, since Qi Yuan wouldn't let him speak, he could only hope Qi Yuan survived. Thus, he left.

Qi Yuan looked at the sky. "Alright. Time to take a look at the Dark Sun."

Just then, Seven-Scar Elder transmitted a message.

—Fellow Daoist, Great Venerable Jasmine is holding a meeting at Phoenix Palace today. She hopes that you’ll attend. Right now, she is waiting at the Seeking Dao Palace.

Qi Yuan paused, then smiled. "Is she preparing to confess her love to me?"

Seven-Scar Elder didn’t bother mincing his words.

—Fellow Daoist, be careful. It might be a trap.

Qi Yuan shook his head, sighing. "What nonsense. My left eyebrow has been twitching the whole time, that means a great fortune is coming. She’s going to confess and give me the treasury. Ah, looks like I misunderstood her. She's actually a good woman."

Since his left eye kept twitching on the way to Phoenix Palace, that meant wealth. And what wealth could it be besides the Mythic Secret Treasury. How would he obtain it? Simple, Jasmine would give it to him. Qi Yuan easily reasoned everything as he went out.

"Tell me, if Jasmine confesses to me, should I accept?" Qi Yuan asked Seven-Scar Elder, who was already waiting for him.

He felt conflicted. Though he didn't want to accept, he had been urging her to confess for a long time. Wasn't he acting like those playboys who string women along?

Seven-Scar Elder had nothing to say.

At that moment, a charming voice sounded. "Blood-Clothed Sword God, do you have some free time? I invite you to Phoenix Palace for a conversation."

Jasmine stood before the palace.

She wore a golden gauze dress. The delicate fabric clung to her slender waist, its hollowed design exposing pale skin tinged with a soft blush. Intricate demonic patterns traced her abdomen, while delicate ornaments at her navel lent her an alluring grace.

Qi Yuan flashed and appeared before her. "So you've finally decided to give me the Mythic Secret Treasury?"