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Upon noticing that the suspicion had shifted onto him, Yun Jiezi hastily explained, “Liu Junhuai’s cultivation level is indeed late Foundation Establishment. Over the past year, I have seen him twice—once a year ago when he was mid-Foundation Establishment, and just a few days ago when he reached late Foundation Establishment. It’s impossible for him to have advanced to the Golden Core stage in such a short time. Who here has heard of a fifteen-year-old Golden Core cultivator?”

Pamo Ji nodded firmly. “He can’t be at the Golden Core stage, but his strength at late Foundation Establishment is astonishing. Over a hundred opponents wiped out in just over ten breaths, including several Foundation Establishment cultivators.”

Cheng Kelei interjected, “That’s not quite right, senior. From what I’ve investigated, there are traces left by two individuals at the scene. One set of footprints is noticeably smaller, and the weight no more than a hundred jin—it’s undoubtedly a woman.”

At that moment, Shen Bingwen said, “Master’s intuition is correct. This woman’s cultivation must be at the Golden Core stage. Just now, news came that nearly forty percent of the casualties in the fourth compound were killed by soft, silk-like weapons—all with their necks wrapped and torn. It must be the weapon wielded by this woman.”

Everyone present turned pale; this was beyond all their expectations. A Golden Core cultivator—among them, there were barely two at that level.

Pamo Ji now wore a grave expression. After a moment of deep thought, he said, “In that case, our defense strategy must change. The human wave tactic is no longer effective. We need to summon more reinforcements at late Foundation Establishment or above immediately. The most frightening thing is the possibility of additional allies—though it’s uncertain if there’s another Golden Core cultivator involved.”

Shen Ao said, “We earnestly request your help to see the Shen family safely through this ordeal. We will hand over two more mineral deposits as well. Please take charge of their allocation.”

Pamo Ji nodded, the tension on his face finally easing slightly. “Head of the Shen family, this is a helpless move. The enemy is too powerful. With these resources, I can negotiate with several sects. By the way, please inform Shen Jin about the details of the two mineral deposits. I will send out the message immediately.”

Having spoken, Pamo Ji stood and left the hall.

With his departure, the oppressive aura in the hall diminished considerably, and everyone exhaled deeply.

Cheng Kelei looked at the group. “Dawn is approaching. Liu Junhuai likely won’t appear again soon. Today, over a dozen late Foundation Establishment cultivators will arrive. Please prepare to receive them, Shen family. I have a few messages to send, so I will step out briefly. Junior Brother Zhi, please make arrangements in my absence. Bingwen, you come with me.”

Shen Bingwen followed Cheng Kelei to another room. Cheng Kelei said, “Bingwen, you’ve seen the situation these pastI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.