Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 176 Fame Spreads Far and Wide
As the first rays of sunlight fell at dawn, the chill lingered on Mount Wujin, shrouded in gloom and despair. The Zhuang family cultivators were busy cleaning up the mess and rescuing the wounded, many with sorrowful expressions on their faces.

At the heart of that icy expanse, standing on the deep blue ice, Zhuang Tianci and another middle-aged man silently watched this scene. He was none other than Zhuang Tianyu, another Qi Refining Master from the Zhuang family.

He was originally traveling outside, attracting the attention of the Yellow Wind Sect. After receiving Zhuang Tianci's message asking for guidance, he immediately led his men back to Wujin Mountain. However, he was still a bit slow. By the time he arrived back, Jiang Chen had already drifted away.

"Seventh Brother, what do you think of the Frost Dragon's strength?"

Gazing into the distance, seemingly lost in thought, Zhuang Tianyu asked a question.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Tianci showed a hint of hesitation.

"This Frost Dragon is indeed very strong. Although its cultivation level is probably not at the Qi Refining Perfection stage, its combat power is definitely far superior to that of a typical Qi Refining Great Perfection cultivator. Not to mention, it also possesses a strange mist spell that can isolate the inside from the outside. In a one-on-one fight, the two of us are probably no match for it. Even if we join forces, it will probably not be easy to defeat it."

Reflecting on Jiang Chen's previous performance, Zhuang Tianci offered his own answer.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Tianyu seemed to be deep in thought.

"Judging from the current situation, there is no doubt that Frost Dragon is familiar with the Black Gold Mountain Formation. It even knows that there is a second-tier Geng Gold Stone deep in my Black Gold Mine."

"And this news is known only to you, me, and my elder brother in our family. Although I don't want to admit it, it's very likely that something really has happened to my elder brother."

As if he had confirmed something, a look of worry appeared on Zhuang Tianyu's face.

It is highly likely that the eldest brother, Zhuang Tianxing, has met with misfortune. The mountain gate has been breached, the Zhuang family has suffered heavy casualties, the attackers have obtained the treasure and left triumphantly. The prestige of the Zhuang family has been thrown to the ground and trampled on. In the blink of an eye, the Zhuang family has arrived at the edge of the cliff.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Tianci's expression changed slightly. He had had this thought before, but he had never been willing to admit it. At this moment, he wanted to refute it, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Frost Flood Dragon and the Zhuang family had no prior dealings. Their attack on Black Gold Mountain was most likely retaliation for Zhuang Tianxing's failed dragon hunt. This also explains why they knew so much about the Black Gold Mountain's grand formation and the existence of the Gengjin Stone, as Zhuang Tianxing, as the clan leader, was fully aware of all this information.

“Impossible. My elder brother has reached the peak of Qi Refining. Although Frost Dragon is strong, it is still unlikely that he can defeat it. Moreover, my elder brother is resolute. Even if he were to be defeated by Frost Dragon, he would never tell it the secrets of the clan.”

His voice was low, but Zhuang Tianci couldn't help but retort in the end.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Tianyu didn't say anything more.

"Regardless of the actual situation, we, the bookmakers, are now at a dangerous moment and must prepare for the worst."

"Seventh Brother, you are the formation master of my family. What you need to do now is to restore the protective formation of Wujin Mountain as soon as possible and make some adjustments to prevent what happened last night from happening again."

"As long as the great formation is established, with the two of us in charge, my family's foundation will not have any problems in the short term."

With piercing eyes, Zhuang Tianyu looked at Zhuang Tianci.

Their eyes met, and understanding Zhuang Tianyu's thoughts, Zhuang Tianci nodded. Seeing Zhuang Tianci nod, Zhuang Tianyu breathed a sigh of relief.

"The news of the destruction of Wujin Mountain can no longer be kept secret. Many families have already received the news. There is one thing you must remember: the Frost Dragon is not a Qi Refining Master, but a true Qi Refining Perfection, or even a Qi Refining Perfection. It has already touched the threshold of forging the Dao Foundation."

"I will have someone spread this message later."

With various calculations flashing through his mind, Zhuang Tianyu gave another word of advice.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Tianci's face showed a hint of astonishment. What was he doing? Frost Dragon was clearly his enemy. He should not only not seek revenge, but also actively promote its fame.

"My elder brother's whereabouts are unknown. The foundation of my family has been shaken. My family can lose, but it will definitely lose to a true strongman. Only if Frost Dragon is strong enough will my family's defeat be understandable and prevent some people from having inappropriate thoughts, thus avoiding the bad situation of everyone kicking a man when he is down."

"Furthermore, the current dealers are no longer able to compete with the Yellow Wind Sect. Pushing Frost Flood Dragon to the forefront is the best option. It may buy us more time. After all, two tigers cannot share one mountain. If the Yellow Wind Sect wants to truly control Changfeng County, Frost Flood Dragon is an existence they must consider."

With a hint of helplessness in his voice, Zhuang Tianyu expressed his thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Tianci silently lowered his head. Such actions were truly unpleasant, but he still trusted Zhuang Tianyu's judgment. He was obsessed with formations, cautious, and good at maintaining the status quo, but not as good as Zhuang Tianyu in terms of planning.

"Everything is for the family. As long as we get through this, my Zhuang family will still have a chance to settle accounts with everyone."

“Our family lineage is passed down through generations. The struggle is not about short-term gains or losses. As long as our family exists, there is still hope.”

With a sigh, Zhuang Tianyu patted Zhuang Tianci on the shoulder.

In fact, the dealer has another way to annoy the Frost Dragon: spread the news that it possesses a second-tier Gengjin Stone. However, if the dealer wants to confirm this news, it must provide corresponding evidence to clarify the origin of the second-tier Gengjin Stone.

When that time comes, Frost Dragon will certainly face some trouble, but the dealer will likely attract the covetous eyes of others. Since there is one Gengjin Stone, there will be a second, or even more. Although the possibility is slim, some people don't care about that.

By then, the dealer had truly shot himself in the foot. After losing Zhuang Tianxing, the dealer could no longer withstand such a huge storm.

As soon as the dealer released the news, Changfeng County was in an uproar, with countless people speechless.

No one expected that the Zhuang family, the number one family in Changfeng County, would one day have its gates breached. As the instigator of this incident, Shuangjiao's strength was recognized by everyone, and many people even believed that it might be the true number one powerhouse in Changfeng County now.

After all, even the Yellow Wind Sect had failed to conquer Wujin Mountain, while Frost Flood Dragon had done so single-handedly. In the eyes of many outsiders, this was a demonstration of strength and the difference between the two.

As time passed, with the help of those with ulterior motives, more and more people turned their attention to the Yellow Wind Sect and the Frost Dragon. In no time, the name of the Frost Dragon began to truly resound throughout the land, known to all. Many stories related to it began to emerge, outlining the image of a dragon with mysterious origins, extraordinary birth, domineering personality, ruthless heart, and powerful strength.

(End of this chapter)