Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 177 - 155: Master of One Region

"Sigh..."

Lord Haihe heard this and sighed, saying:

"Then I wish you a safe journey, and take good care of yourself in the future."

Fairy Yuan Meng slowly nodded and softly said:

"I wish the Association Leader and Fellow Daoist Qingxu to also take care, and for the remaining Fellow Daoists... Please ask the Association Leader to convey my apologies for leaving without saying goodbye."

"Alright."

Lord Haihe nodded and agreed.

Zhang Yao could also understand her thoughts, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Fairy Yuan Meng say suddenly:

"Oh, right, Fellow Daoist Qingxu."

"Earlier, I heard from the Association Leader that you need Water Attribute Foundation Establishment Demon Blood to cultivate a unique Daoist Technique."

As she said this, she smiled and said:

"Thanks to you for resolving the situation earlier, which allowed me to leave with dignity."

"I don't have much to thank you with, so before departing, I'll give you a bit of my Essence Blood as a small gift."

With a wave of her sleeve, a small green metal bottle flew out and stopped in front of Zhang Yao.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Yao was slightly moved, and after giving a solemn salute, he said:

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Yuan Meng. This is indeed what I desperately need."

He put away the small green metal bottle, not having time to inspect it closely, and together with Lord Haihe, bade farewell to Fairy Yuan Meng as she left.

A moment later, at the Cang River's edge, Zhang Yao and Lord Haihe stood side by side, watching Fairy Yuan Meng's Escape Light gradually disappear into the horizon.

"Sigh, another old friend gone, I should leave too..."

Lord Haihe showed a melancholy expression, took a deep breath, and then said:

"After Du Bu Daoist's death, the Du Bu Alliance is bound to disintegrate, and Kang Continent's emptiness is now a reality."

"I need to return to the Fuhai Sect's mountain gate first. The task of clearing out and taking over the remnants of the Du Bu Alliance will be handed to you, Qingxu."

In the past, he wouldn't even accept benefits that came to him, only wanting to cautiously guard his own territory.

But this surprise attack completely changed his perspective, making him want to swallow up as much of the Du Bu Alliance's interests as possible.

"No problem."

Zhang Yao nodded slightly and agreed.

Once Lord Haihe returns to the mountain gate, the Haihe Association will become half his private asset, and naturally, working for himself is motivating.

......

Half an hour later.

The Foundation Establishment masters of the Haihe Association gathered in one place.

Before summarizing the losses from the surprise attack, Lord Haihe announced Fairy Yuan Meng's departure, and while the expressions of the people varied, they quickly accepted this fact.

As a Demon Cultivator, it's inherently difficult to be accepted by the orthodox Cultivation Realm. Her identity being exposed meant a departure was inevitable, and everyone was somewhat prepared for it.

After tabulating the various losses:

Lord Haihe announced in front of everyone his forthcoming return to the mountain gate, with the Haihe Association to be entrusted to Zhang Yao's leadership.

This news caused quite a stir among the Foundation Establishment masters; however, no one directly opposed it, considering Zhang Yao's capabilities were evident.

"Old Peng." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

After calming the crowd with a few words, Lord Haihe looked toward Peng Yue Xian and asked:

"What are your thoughts?"

Among the Foundation Establishment masters, Peng Yue Xian was the most senior and had the highest cultivation. Especially after Fairy Yuan Meng's departure, he became the only remaining Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

One could say that after Lord Haihe's departure, he was one of the strongest contenders for the position of the Association Leader, making his opinion quite significant.

"I have no objections."

Peng Yue Xian said with a carefree smile:

"I'm already old, and lacking the strength and desire to be the Association Leader, so it's perfect to hand it to Younger Brother Qingxu."

"Moreover, he's only in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, yet has such prowess. His future is far more promising than mine, making him more suitable to oversee the Haihe Association."

"Alright."

Lord Haihe nodded slightly and concluded:

"Then it's settled."

Soon, under everyone's witness, Zhang Yao and Lord Haihe completed the handover, taking charge of a series of crucial Seals and Array Tokens, and Spiritual Artifacts.

Thus—Zhang Yao officially became the second Association Leader of the Haihe Association.

With Zhang Yao and the others bidding farewell, Lord Haihe left the Cangjiang Water Vein, setting off on the journey back to the Fuhai Sect mountain gate.

"Association Leader."

"Greetings to the Association Leader."

After returning to the main hall, Zhang Yao took the main seat, and all the Foundation Establishment masters stood up to salute.

"Greetings, everyone, please be seated."

Zhang Yao raised his hand to gesture, and after everyone sat down, he said:

"Urgent matters allow for flexibility. As the new Association Leader, it's my responsibility to take charge."

"There are two urgent tasks for our Haihe Association: first, to repair the Cangjiang Water Mansion and restore all facilities; second, to incorporate the remnants of the Du Bu Alliance."

"Firstly, we need to quickly confirm the specific situation of the Du Bu Alliance's headquarters in Kang Continent, especially the movements of those Foundation Establishment masters..."

He designated several tasks one after another, and many Foundation Establishment Cultivators agreed to undertake them.

After this surprise attack, with Du Bu Daoist's death, even though the Haihe Association suffered heavy losses, it also gained an opportunity for further expansion.

The only concern for everyone was:

The current Association Leader, ultimately, is only an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, whose strength doesn't match Lord Haihe's, and whether he can bear such a large responsibility remains to be seen.

......

Within the Fang Continent.

The Haihe Association was busily mobilizing personnel, preparing to extend its reach into Kang Continent and take over the Du Bu Alliance.

When scouts returned with the latest intelligence, confirming that the Du Bu Alliance had already fractured before the surprise attack, with Foundation Establishment cultivators having fled or perished, Zhang Yao, Peng Yue Xian, and others were overjoyed.

It wasn't long before Zhang Yao, personally leading, alongside several masters from the Haihe Association, departed from Cang River and arrived in Yuan Mountain City, quickly gaining control of the situation.