"Outside, there are demon beasts everywhere. It's not easy to kill them; even teaming up is very dangerous."

"We only need a Talisman Master, and I'm stuck at Seventh-Layer Qi Cultivation. I'm studying talismans every day; how can I fully focus on cultivation?"

"Yeah, they're blocking those of us with insufficient cultivation, like the talisman masters, alchemists, and artifact refiners, from entering."

"No need to say, they're clearly looking down on us."

Upon hearing the complaints in the dark, Longxing Continent coldly said, "Don't feel unbalanced. Cultivation is fundamental. Without sufficient cultivation, what good things can you refine?"

The complainers immediately kept quiet sensibly.

Longxing Continent crossed his arms and said, "Those who are interested, come out for testing. I hope you're truly capable, don't waste everyone's time and become a laughingstock."

"Young Master Long, I killed a Little Demon Wolf yesterday, please take a look!"

Someone stepped out and threw a wolf carcass on the ground.

A member from Celestial Travel Sect went over to examine it and extracted a blood-drenched orb from the wolf's belly.

"It's a demon core, impressive. Demon wolves usually come in packs. How did you kill one?"

"Probably a lone wolf, I guess."

While someone marveled, the person holding the demon core's face darkened and cursed, "Get lost, using demon cores of other beasts to disguise, do you take me for a fool? Try to deceive again, and you'd better watch out!"

The latter immediately turned red with embarrassment. The demon core was bought with spirit stones, and the carcass was leftover after someone else killed it. He initially meant to slip it through, but it was recognized at first glance.

Shen Wang watched speechlessly; no matter where there are such idiots, he must be careful when recruiting himself.

Not afraid of insufficient ability, just afraid of having foolish teammates.

On stage, Longxing Continent frowned, "Celestial Travel Sect doesn't need such tricksters. Those who cheat don't even think about entering and those severely dishonest will be directly expelled from the peripheral areas!"

This statement caused many faces to change, and some stealthily stepped back without daring to have any cunning ideas.

"Continue, Foundation Establishment Daoist friends present can come first."

Longxing Continent said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Wang appeared on stage in a gust of wind.

"Can I join?"

He no longer watched the scene, choosing to reveal himself directly, both to find an easy way into Celestial Travel Sect and because of Han Wan'Er.

He wasn't that noble or generous to do something like secretly exhibiting talents; he just wanted Han Wan'Er to see that he's doing well, not a nobody, regretting her decisions from back then.

Shen Wang's body technique surprised many, realizing this person is quite skilled.

Longxing Continent's eyes lit up, recognizing this person is capable, yet when he noticed Shen Wang's appearance, he felt a sense of familiarity.

"Shen Wang?"

Nearby, Han Wan'Er stood elegantly, her eyes also startled, frozen on Shen Wang.

"Why is he here?"

Han Wan'Er's heart raised doubts, staring dazedly at this man who had changed significantly.

Looking much more handsome, with an ethereal temperament, giving an extraordinary and unworldly sense.

The key is that composed demeanor, seemingly not here for a trial but on a sightseeing tour.

This change even made her doubt if it's the same person.

Longxing Continent also remembered why he found this person familiar, asking in confusion, "Are you Shen Wang, the one who had his dantian destroyed, then later his family wiped out?"

Shen Wang glanced at Han Wan'Er indifferently, ignoring her, and said to Longxing Continent, "Those days are in the past. Do you still need people now?"

Han Wan'Er heard Shen Wang's words. Although he didn't respond to her questions, his words confirmed that he indeed was that man, her former husband.

For a moment, she felt at a loss, unsure how to face this man.

"It really is you!"

Longxing Continent was even more surprised, assessing Shen Wang up and down, noticing he had a Foundation Establishment aura and quite thick and mysterious at that, clicking his tongue in disbelief, "Quite something, able to establish foundation despite a damaged dantian. Seems you've had a major fortuitous encounter."

Shen Wang still didn't respond to his words, calmly asked, "Can I join?"

Longxing Continent listened with a playful smile, "Of course, you could. Although you became a wastrel and had been gone a long time, your status in the outer sect was revoked. But since you re-established foundation and are willing to return, naturally you're better than outsiders."

His inner shock dissipated, thinking, so what if he had a fortuitous encounter? Didn't he still return seeking refuge now?

"Does that mean I passed?"

Shen Wang asked back; he could secretly break through the array and infiltrate but might be discovered. Now having a better way to enter, why bother?

"Of course, as long as you honestly work for the sect, naturally they won't mistreat you."

Longxing Continent chuckled, tossing out a wooden token, "From now on, you're a temporary steward of the outer sect. Go stand aside and wait."

To this point, he glanced meaningfully at Han Wan'Er, "Junior Brother Shen, you can now chat with acquaintances."

Shen Wang did not seek out Han Wan'Er simply because he had nothing to say to her nor wanted to; merely came to show some capabilities, to prove some matters.

Han Wan'Er realized Shen Wang didn't acknowledge her, feeling inexplicably disappointed.

She did not display it, pretending to be calm, not seeking Shen Wang to speak, acting as if she was just a passerby.

Shen Wang never turned around to look at Han Wan'Er, observing the wooden token in his hand, engraved with simple runes, temporarily allowing entry and exit of the peripheral array.

Next to him, a cultivator greeted him, "Should I call you Senior Brother Shen?"

"I'm not considered a disciple of Celestial Travel Sect now; 'Daoist' would suffice."

Shen Wang looked at the person proactively greeting him, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, medium build, appearing quite robust, wearing a moon-white long robe.

"No problem, 'Senior Brother' feels more cordial. I am Hong Zhenxing, joined a few years after you."

Hong Zhenxing smiled, whispered, "I heard you and Senior Sister Han Wan'Er were once Dao companions. Why not go over and chat now?"

Shen Wang looked at Hong Zhenxing unexpectedly, "Didn't expect you knew about us."

"Senior Sister Han Wan'Er is beautiful, naturally receiving much attention, along with your story being quite unique, making it easy to become a topic. Did you and Senior Sister truly have a relationship?"

Hong Zhenxing curiously asked.

"Even if we did, what of it? We don't have any relations now."

Shen Wang shook his head.

"That's good, as Senior Sister Han Wan'Er is currently working closely with True Inheritor Cao Mingheng, tightly connected. If you and Senior Sister Han truly have something, it may not be favorable."

Hong Zhenxing laughed.

Shen Wang did not feel surprised after hearing; Han Wan'Er had a talent inferior to his, and if not for his help back then, entering the sect would have been a problem.

After he was wasted, Han Wan'Er had to find someone new for resources or Foundation Establishment would be difficult.

Now with Foundation Establishment successfully attained, significant assistance in between was normal.

He also did not inquire about Cao Mingheng's situation, as the so-called True Inheritor meant nothing to him.

Hong Zhenxing's remarks were not concealed, all within Han Wan'Er's hearing, making her gaze fluctuate, glancing at Shen Wang, coldly said, "Don't speak nonsense, Junior Brother Hong, he and I were merely friends in the past."

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