Sixth Tier Dao Ancestor!
That's right, the most powerful elder of the Xuan Nü Sect, upon hearing this news, was utterly shocked. How could this be?
They all knew that before this, Dongfang Wenren was even weaker than her. Now, she had surpassed her by more than two realms.
As for herself, she was still a hair's breadth away from becoming a Fourth Tier Dao Ancestor, and had been stuck at this realm for countless years without any breakthrough. Now, seeing Dongfang Wenren so far ahead, how could she remain calm?
"Dongfang Wenren, you, what is this?"
It was evident that Murong Yiliu couldn't comprehend it. Even if Dongfang Wenren broke through, she shouldn't have skyrocketed so much as if she had taken a miracle drug. Dongfang Wenren wasn't surprised by Murong Yiliu's reaction.
"Sixth Tier Dao Ancestor, how did you achieve this?"
That suffocating sense of pressure was unmistakable. Murong Yiliu couldn't help but ask with confusion.
"You might not believe it if I told you, but the Guiyuan Sect has now become a subordinate force under the Xuan Alliance established by the Alliance Master. Several months ago..."
Then, Dongfang Wenren roughly recounted the incident of Ye Xuan taking Dongfang Qingkong to their Guiyuan Sect. Upon hearing the events, Murong Yiliu's expression shifted from her initial calm to utter astonishment.
Subsequently, her gaze fell upon Ye Xuan.
"Good heavens!"
Murong Yiliu took a deep breath and murmured as if in a dream, "You're saying that Ye Xuan possesses the 'Dao Breaking Pill,' capable of allowing peak, ultimate experts below the Ninth Tier Dao Ancestor realm to advance by one tier, or even more, without any side effects!?"
As expected, this piece of news from Dongfang Wenren struck Murong Yiliu like a thunderbolt.
Dao Breaking Pill?
She had never even heard of such a pill, let alone seen one.
But the fact that it could allow peak, ultimate experts below the Ninth Tier Dao Ancestor to advance by one tier without side effects was already incredibly heaven-defying.
Under Dongfang Wenren's patient guidance, she continued, "Murong Yiliu, I'm telling you this because I consider you family. You've already witnessed the benefits of the 'Dao Breaking Pill' on me. This opportunity only comes once."
"How about it?"
"Shall I help you establish a connection? Wouldn't it be better for your Xuan Nü Sect and my Guiyuan Sect to be colleagues?"
Dongfang Wenren said this, clearly showing her intention to win them over. After all, the stronger the Xuan Alliance became, the more stable their Guiyuan Sect would be in the future.
"This..."
Following that, Murong Yiliu looked at Mu Ling'er, her eyes flickering as she seemed to ponder something. Then, she nodded heavily, a sly, fox-like curve appearing at the corner of her lips. "That would be excellent!"
"Later, please brother Dongfang, help my Xuan Nü Sect establish a connection."
Murong Yiliu wasn't foolish. After weighing the pros and cons, she understood the situation.
"Heh heh, we're all family, no need to be formal."
Dongfang Wenren said this, feeling that she had never had a chance to properly repay Ye Xuan's great kindness. Recruiting the Xuan Nü Sect now was her small way of contributing.
An hour later.
In the City Lord's Mansion of Divine Dragon City.
Dongfang Wenren brought Murong Yiliu and others into the hall. Accompanying Murong Yiliu were the Sect Master of Xuan Nü Sect, Ling Xiyue, and the Deputy Sect Master, Dongfang Yanran.
The reason for bringing Dongfang Yanran was that she was Dongfang Qingkong's aunt and the biological sister of Dongfang Shuobei.
"Alliance Master, this is the most powerful elder of the Xuan Nü Sect, Murong Yiliu. This is the Sect Master of Xuan Nü Sect, Ling Xiyue, and our Dongfang family's Dongfang Yanran."
"Heh heh, Alliance Master Ye, this old woman has come to disturb you. I hope you'll forgive me."
Murong Yiliu bowed slightly towards Ye Xuan. Ling Xiyue and Dongfang Yanran dared not be careless and also said, "Greetings, Alliance Master Ye!"
"Why have the esteemed members of the Xuan Nü Sect come?"
Ye Xuan knew from Dongfang Wenren that the Xuan Nü Sect intended to pledge allegiance, so he naturally wouldn't refuse, hence this meeting.
"It's like this."
Murong Yiliu had already prepared her words. Her gaze then fell upon Mu Ling'er standing beside Ye Xuan, her eyes shining brightly. "Alliance Master Ye, I heard from Dongfang Wenren that this is your disciple."
"Oh."
Upon hearing Murong Yiliu's words, Ye Xuan's gaze flickered. "Indeed, this is my second disciple, named Mu Ling'er, a princess of the Elf race."
"The Elf race, you say?"
Murong Yiliu nodded thoughtfully. "May I ask her age?"
"Heh heh, about fifteen or sixteen."
Ye Xuan didn't hide anything, as he had some idea of Murong Yiliu's intentions. After all, no one disliked a genius with exceptional talent. Moreover, the Xuan Nü Sect wouldn't be a bad refuge for Mu Ling'er.
After all, for the future development of the Elf race, having more backing was always a good thing.
As expected!
Upon hearing that Mu Ling'er was only fifteen or sixteen years old and had already reached the peak of the Ninth Tier Great Emperor realm, Murong Yiliu's eyes sparkled with brilliance. Such potential was the greatest in the Xuan Nü Sect's history.
"Cough cough..."
Murong Yiliu suppressed her excitement and coughed lightly, then continued, "I feel a connection with this girl. May I ask... if she could become the Saintess of our Xuan Nü Sect?"
Ling Xiyue and Dongfang Yanran exchanged looks...
For someone not yet in the Venerable realm to become their Xuan Nü Sect's Saintess was unprecedented. Even Dongfang Yanran had only become the Saintess when she was a Fifth Tier Venerable.
"Of course, in return, I would like to bring the entire Xuan Nü Sect to join the Xuan Alliance. What do you think, Alliance Master Ye?"
The calm words struck Ling Xiyue and Dongfang Yanran like thunder. With a whoosh, their gazes fell upon Murong Yiliu.
The Elder is doing this!?
She's selling the entire Xuan Nü Sect for a Saintess?
It was undeniable, though the words sounded harsh, that this was the reality.
"Join the Xuan Alliance?"
"Are you sure, Senior Murong?"
Ye Xuan asked for confirmation upon hearing Murong Yiliu's words.
Murong Yiliu nodded solemnly without much hesitation. "I have considered this matter carefully. If Alliance Master Ye does not mind, the Xuan Nü Sect will gladly serve you in the future."
Compared to the future of the Xuan Nü Sect, Murong Yiliu understood that the decision she was making now was necessary.
"Oh."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan smiled faintly. "Since Senior Murong has this intention, the Xuan Alliance welcomes the Xuan Nü Sect to join."
"Heh heh, thank you, Alliance Master Ye, for fulfilling this wish."
Murong Yiliu's face lit up with joy, and she then looked at the Xuan Nü Sect Master Ling Xiyue and the other woman. "Have you not yet paid your respects to the Alliance Master?"
"Uh, ah, we pay our respects to the Alliance Master."
Ling Xiyue and Dongfang Yanran, in their stunned state, bowed. Following that, Ye Xuan, not being stingy, directly gave Murong Yiliu a white jade bottle, which contained the 'Dao Breaking Pill.'
Seeing Murong Yiliu's excited face, Dongfang Wenren curved her lips and said, "Murong Yiliu, now that you have the 'Dao Breaking Pill,' why not personally experience its miraculous effects?"