Chapter 2378: 2360 Bing Fire Divine Thunder

"Misunderstanding? Do you think an old man like me would believe that? If it weren't for the fact that you're a human cultivator, I'd kill you right now."

Liu Qingfeng's face was filled with murderous intent. Zhenhai Palace had suffered heavy casualties and contributed significantly in the racial war, yet its disciples were being deliberately troubled by Cold Flame Sect disciples. He was seething with anger.

He had been bottling up his fury with nowhere to release it, and Yang Xuemei happened to walk right into his crosshairs.

A powerful spiritual pressure erupted from Liu Qingfeng, heading straight for Yang Xuemei.

Yang Xuemei found it difficult to breathe, her face turned crimson, and she spat out a mouthful of blood before flying backward. Other Cold Flame Sect disciples also flew backward one after another.

A gentle male voice suddenly rang out: "Fellow Daoist Liu, it's been many years. Your temper is still as fiery as ever. Why bother with a junior?"

A white streak of light and a blue streak of light flew out from Golden Eagle Island. As the light dissipated, a handsome young man in white robes and a graceful young woman in a blue dress appeared.

The young man in white robes was Bai Ruohan, a Mid-Integration cultivator. The young woman in the blue dress was his Dao Companion, Li Qingyue, an Early-Integration cultivator.

"I've already restrained myself significantly. If it weren't for the sake of your Cold Flame Sect, I would have sliced her in half by now. Our Zhenhai Palace members earn merit but receive no rewards, and are even deliberately obstructed. What a fine job you've done!" Liu Qingfeng said bluntly, showing no regard for Bai Ruohan or Li Qingyue.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were stunned. It was their first time meeting Liu Qingfeng, and it seemed he was quite protective of his own.

"Junior Niece Yang, who told you to do this? Quickly take Fellow Daoist Wang and the others down to exchange their merit for contribution points," Bai Ruohan said, smoothing things over.

"You've been attacking for so long and still haven't taken Sky Roc Island. I'll take command; you just need to cooperate with me," Liu Qingfeng commanded.

"Fellow Daoist Liu, your demand is too excessive," Li Qingyue said with a frown.

"Excessive? Our Zhenhai Palace members have been providing support everywhere. I severely wounded Ye Li of the Yaksha Tribe, and Senior Brother Lin killed four Integration-stage foreign cultivators and heavily wounded two others. What have *you* done? Senior Lin didn't say you should command, so what's wrong with *me* taking command?" Liu Qingfeng sneered. The command authority involved merit and benefit distribution, so he had to contend for it.

Bai Ruohan and Li Qingyue frowned deeply, unsure how to retort.

Liu Qingfeng snorted and said, "I won't waste any more words with you. Let's find a place to spar. Both of you come at me. If you defeat me, I'll follow your command. Otherwise, you'll all follow mine. I've finished speaking; do you have any objections?"

In front of all the disciples, Bai Ruohan and Li Qingyue naturally wouldn't back down. They agreed, and the three flew towards the distant horizon.

Yang Xuemei led Wang Changsheng and the others to a magnificent palace. After thoroughly inspecting the corpses and spiritual essences Wang Changsheng submitted, she allocated them a substantial amount of contribution points, enough to exchange for five high-grade spiritual treasures with ease. Killing three Void Refinement stage and thirty Deity Transformation stage foreign cultivators was no small feat.

Liu Tianyan was also present. He sized up Wang Changsheng and said with a smile, "I've long heard of Fellow Daoist Wang and Madam Wang's great names. I finally get to meet you in person. I am Liu Tianyan."

"Fellow Daoist Liu, you flatter me. Compared to you, I am far inferior," Wang Changsheng humbly replied.

"Fellow Daoists Wang and Liu, this is the Spirit Exchange Plate. All the treasures listed on it can be exchanged with contribution points." Yang Xuemei handed each of the four, including Wang Changsheng, a glowing magic plate, signaling them to examine it.

The Cold Flame Sect had controlled Xueyan Market for many years and accumulated considerable wealth. To combat the foreign races, they had brought out many valuable items; otherwise, high-level cultivators would not exert themselves.

Wang Changsheng examined it carefully. After a moment, his eyes lit up; there was a red lightning bolt symbol on the Spirit Exchange Plate.

"How many Scarlet Fire Divine Thunders are there?" Wang Changsheng asked. Logically, Wang Mengbin only needed to refine one Scarlet Fire Divine Thunder, but the more Scarlet Fire Divine Thunders he had, the stronger Wang Mengbin's power would become.

"Only two," Yang Xuemei replied truthfully, not daring to conceal anything.

Wang Changsheng continued to examine the plate, finding many items that tempted him. After a while, his expression grew strange. "Madam Yang, do you have Styx Water?" Wang Changsheng hadn't expected the Cold Flame Sect to possess Styx Water.

"Just over ten catties, confiscated from the treasure vault on Golden Eagle Island. The exact origin is unclear," Yang Xuemei explained. Over ten catties of Styx Water wasn't of much use, so Wang Changsheng hesitated for a moment before exchanging his points for two Scarlet Fire Divine Thunders and two boxes of Celestial Sound Sand.

Wang Ruyan exchanged for a high-grade spiritual treasure, the Heavenly Sound Pendant, which could weaken the power of sonic attacks. With Wang Changsheng wearing this treasure, she could confidently use sonic attacks against enemies.

Yang Xuemei personally arranged accommodations for Wang Changsheng and the others. Having just suffered a minor setback, she naturally dared not make things difficult for them again.

"Senior Sister Liu, Senior Brother Chen, what kind of person is Martial Uncle Liu?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously, as he didn't know much about Liu Qingfeng.

"Martial Uncle Liu is upright and unyielding; he tolerates no deceit and always keeps his word," Liu Yumei explained. She couldn't speak ill of Liu Qingfeng, so she subtly hinted to Wang Changsheng.

"I see. Thank you," Wang Changsheng said. Judging by Liu Qingfeng's earlier reaction, he had a good impression of him.

After some casual conversation, Liu Yumei and Chen Yihang took their leave and returned to their own residences to rest.

Wang Changsheng called Wang Mengbin, took out a red-glowing jade bottle, handed it to him, and said, "Mengbin, these are two Scarlet Fire Divine Thunders. Take them and refine them!"

"Scarlet Fire Divine Thunders? Thank you, Ancestor!" Wang Mengbin was pleasantly surprised, repeatedly expressing his gratitude as he accepted the red jade bottle.

Wang Changsheng gave him a few instructions, then sent him off to rest. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan then entered a three-story blue pavilion to meditate and recuperate.

A day passed quickly.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, Liu Yumei, and Chen Yihang sat in a green bamboo pavilion, chatting and discussing the battle.

Liu Yumei took out a glowing magic plate, struck a spell into it, and a pleasant female voice suddenly sounded: "Senior Sister Liu, Martial Uncle Liu wants you all to come to the council hall. There's a mission, and Junior Brother Wang and Junior Sister Wang should also come."

"All right, we'll be right there," Liu Yumei agreed.

Upon arriving at the council hall, Wang Changsheng saw over forty Void Refinement cultivators gathered there.

"Senior Sister Ma, long time no see." Wang Changsheng's eyes narrowed, falling upon a young woman in a red dress—Ma Qianqian. Ma Qianqian had already advanced to the Void Refinement stage, currently at the early phase.

"It's been many years, Junior Brother Wang. Your divine abilities have greatly improved. Congratulations!" Ma Qianqian said with a smile, making it seem to an outsider as if their relationship was very close.

"Martial Uncle Liu is here!" Liu Yumei called out.

Liu Qingfeng, Bai Ruohan, and Li Qingyue entered one after another, with Liu Qingfeng leading the way. He took the main seat, with Bai Ruohan and Li Qingyue sitting beside him, appearing to defer to Liu Qingfeng. Liu Qingfeng had successfully convinced them with his formidable strength, thereby gaining command authority.