Battle Through the Heavens: Emperor Yan, please restrain yourself; your elder brother is truly hones

In this way, the development of Jiuyuan Prefecture took another step forward.

The only remaining issue to resolve is the problem with Yunyun.

Yunshan and the Protectors of the Soul Palace!

Chapter 138 Little Flame's Determination! Strange News Brought by Yun Yun

"From now on, we're on the same side, so don't be shy."

Zhang Yuan reached out and patted Gu He on the shoulder, saying with a smile.

A sixth-grade alchemist can build a formidable third-rate power on the continent by relying on his alchemy skills, such as Han Feng's Maple City in the Black Corner Region, and maintain friendly cooperative relations with surrounding second-rate powers.

With Gu He joining Jiuyuan Prefecture, recruitment and training of core personnel will be much faster.

How could he not be happy?

"Come out with me first. After we've dealt with things outside, come back here to receive guidance from Elder Yao," Zhang Yuan continued.

In terms of power development, he probably hopes that Gu He can break through to the seventh-grade alchemist level as soon as possible, even more than Gu He himself. At that time, it will not be a problem to win over some Dou Zong, so he definitely hopes that Gu He can accept the teachings of Yao Lao.

However, there's no need to rush.

"Yes, Lord." Gu He nodded respectfully, his eyes filled with gratitude.

Guhe is a grateful person. He believes that Danchenzi not only saved his life but also recognized his talent. He believes that everything he has now is because he received Danchenzi's inheritance.

Both Dan Chenzi and the person influenced by Dan Chenzi greatly admired Yao Chen.

Now, with Zhang Yuan's help, Gu He helped Dan Chenzi become Yao Chen's disciple, which was to repay a debt of gratitude that could not be repaid in the first place, and at the same time, to fulfill his own dream.

I have no way to repay your great kindness but to serve you wholeheartedly.

"Let's go."

Zhang Yuan led Gu He away from the Taixu Realm.

Looking at the spot where the two disappeared, Xiao Yan's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Teacher, once the three-year agreement ends, we will go to the Black Corner Region as soon as possible."

"Are you in a hurry to become stronger?" Yao Lao asked with a light laugh, but his tone was very certain.

“Yes!” Xiao Yan nodded solemnly and said, “Originally, I thought that after I became a third-grade alchemist, I could help my cousin as much as possible. But after seeing more recently, I realized that my strength is too weak and my abilities are not strong enough.”

"I need to work hard to become stronger and improve my abilities so that I can be of the greatest help to my cousin."

Upon learning that Zhang Yuan was planning to establish a power base, Xiao Yan thought that once he became a third-grade alchemist, he could refine some second-grade and third-grade pills, which would surely be of some help.

However, after gaining a deeper understanding of the structure of the Nine Abyss Mansion built by Zhang Yuan, he discovered that at least a fourth-grade alchemist or a Dou Wang (Battle King) level expert was needed to be of any help.

With the addition of Gu He, a sixth-grade alchemist, Zhang Yuan has no shortage of assistants for alchemy.

As for strength, Xun'er, Qing Yanjing, Xiao Yixian, and Qing Lin by Zhang Yuan's side are all monstrous geniuses, so he needs to work even harder.

"Once I refine the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, I will properly temper you," said the old medicine master.

His personal disciple, Yao Chen, was naturally no less capable than anyone else.

"Bring it on!" Xiao Yan's dark eyes seemed to burn with fire.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yuan brought Gu He back to the city lord's mansion in Mo City.

Gu He did not sit down again, but remembered something and said to Zhang Yuan, "Lord of the Prefecture, Fa Ma, the president of the Alchemist Guild of the Jia Ma Empire, is a fifth-grade high-level alchemist who has been guided by my master. I am confident that I can persuade him to join the Nine Abyss Prefecture. Would you like to give it a try?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan immediately nodded and said, "Alright, I'll leave this matter to you."

As a fifth-grade alchemist, Fa Ma's influence is far less than Gu He's, but as the president of the Alchemist Guild of the Jia Ma Empire, he has a network of alchemist connections that Gu He cannot match.

If Famo can join the Nine Abyss Palace, the outstanding alchemists in the Alchemist Guild of the Gama Empire can become the reserve force of the Nine Abyss Palace.

Aside from a few true geniuses, the Nine Abyss Palace only recruits experts above the Dou Wang level, or alchemists of the fifth rank or above.

However, he plans to cultivate a loyal team, which will likely start with training fighters, requiring significant resources.

“No trouble at all, I’ll do it right now.” A strange light appeared in Guhe’s eyes.

He would never forget the way Fa Ma showed off in front of him. He was just lucky to have been guided by Yao Lao for a few days and couldn't even be considered a disciple.

Now that he's a direct disciple, he has to get his revenge.

"Everyone, see you later."

Gu He clasped his hands in farewell to Yun Yun and the others, and without lingering for a moment, walked to the outside of the city lord's mansion, transformed his fighting spirit into wings, and soared into the sky.

The speed at which he moved so smoothly made Zhang Yuan wonder if he was too embarrassed to linger any longer because he found it so delicious.

His actions left Jia Xingtian and the others speechless for a long time. Yun Yun, who felt close to Zhang Yuan, asked curiously, "What did you do to him?"

Gu He is indeed a gentleman, but as the number one sixth-grade alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire, he naturally possesses a strong sense of pride.

Such a person, after clearly stating that they have a master but do not want to become a disciple, and saying things like "even if I can never become a seventh-grade alchemist" and "even if I can't obtain the Soul Technique," will probably never regret it even if it means death.

But the fact is that in less than half a cup of tea's time, Guhe's attitude towards Zhang Yuan underwent a complete 180-degree change.

"If it's inconvenient to say, you don't have to say it," Yun Yun added immediately afterward.

If the answer was sensitive, she was afraid Zhang Yuan would think she was arrogant because of his favor and didn't understand her place.

“There’s nothing wrong with saying it,” Zhang Yuan said with a light smile. “The teacher I found for Gu He was so outstanding that he thought Dan Chenzi would be happy for his choice if he knew in the afterlife, so he didn’t insist anymore.”

He didn't mention that Guhe was willing to be a disciple's grand-disciple, as that would be tantamount to directly announcing the existence of Yao Lao.

"Let's not talk about Gu He." Zhang Yuan looked at Yun Yun and said, "Let's talk about Senior Yun Shan. Sister Yun, you've been back at Yunlan Sect for so long, haven't you figured out what's wrong with him yet?"

Yun Yun had confirmed that Yun Shan was still alive and had informed him of it via telepathic communication using the Nine Abyss Token.

However, he had not been able to sense any fluctuations from Yunshan through the Thunder God Visualization Diagram, which indicated that Yunyun had not yet handed over the Nine Abyss Token she had given to Yunshan, or that the latter had not yet recognized the Nine Abyss Token by blood after receiving it.

"Yunshan is still alive?" Before Yun Yun could answer, Jia Xingtian asked in surprise.

Yunshan has not been active in public for many years. Rumors circulate that he died from severe injuries sustained in a battle with Yanluotian, and intelligence gathered by the royal family also points to this.

Hai Bodong, who had been missing for decades, is still alive, and intelligence indicates that Yunshan, who had supposedly perished, is also still alive.

He was supposed to be the most cunning Dou Huang in the Jia Ma Empire, right?

“My master is still alive.” Yun Yun nodded and said, “Not only that, he has also broken through to the Dou Zong level.”

"Dou Zong!?" Jia Xingtian and Hai Bodong's pupils contracted sharply.

They and Yunshan were strong figures of the same era, rivals but also respected each other.

Upon suddenly hearing that their old rival had broken through to the Dou Zong realm ahead of them, they couldn't help but feel unsettled.

“That’s not right.” Jia Xingtian frowned and said, “Putting aside the fact that Yunshan was seriously injured back then, if he had already broken through to the Dou Zong level, why would the radical faction of your Yunlan Sect be so active and often disregard you, the sect leader?”

Now they are all Yellow-Rank Guards of the Nine Abyss Prefecture. Jia Xingtian does not hide the fact that the Jia Ma Royal Family is collecting intelligence and paying special attention to the Yunlan Sect. This is something that both sides' leaders are aware of and are doing.

According to intelligence obtained by the royal family, Yunshan and Yanluotian fought fiercely on the northern border, and both were seriously injured, with less than a 30% chance of surviving.

Even if they were lucky enough to survive, their cultivation level would regress and their lifespan would be greatly reduced, let alone their chance to break through to the Dou Zong realm.

Yunshan is the leader of the conservative faction in the Yunlan Sect, and he should support his disciple Yunyun after emerging from seclusion.

But now the Yunlan Sect is using various methods, both overt and covert, to win over the imperial military and local families.

Nothing feels right no matter how you think about it.

“Master has run into some trouble.” Yun Yun’s smile was tinged with bitterness, her small hands clenched unconsciously, and her eyes were grave as she said, “He has been controlled by someone.”

what! ?

Apart from Zhang Yuan, everyone present was shocked.

The former second strongest in the Jia Ma Empire, the old sect master of Yunlan Mountain, who has now broken through to the Dou Zong level, has actually been controlled by someone.

"Sect Master, what exactly is going on?" Yunfeng asked anxiously, "How could Master be controlled by someone?"

"My master was tricked by a tiger," Yun Yun sighed and recounted the situation she had gathered.

After being informed by Zhang Yuan that Yunshan might have been targeted by the Soul Palace, she immediately returned to Yunlan Sect to investigate.

Following Zhang Yuan's advice, she first publicly issued several sect leader orders targeting the radical faction, displaying a very assertive attitude. Then, she secretly watched Elder Yun Leng and discovered that he often secretly went to Yunshan to enter seclusion.

The secluded place in Yunshan is a forbidden area of ​​the sect. Not only do several Supreme Elders with the strength of Dou Wang live in seclusion there, but Dou Wang Elders also lead their disciples to guard the outer perimeter every day. Only the sect leader can come and go freely.

If Yunling can come and go freely without being stopped, and without her authorization, then it can only mean that Yunshan has already emerged from seclusion and is secretly influencing the Yunlan Sect.

After confirming this, she began to investigate more carefully, since there might be people from the Soul Hall in the Yunlan Sect.

As a result, after only a few days of investigation, Yunshan took the initiative to approach her and ordered her to adjust the sect's strategy, prepare to take over the Jia Ma Empire, accumulate strength, and start external conquest when the time was right.

He voiced his objection, but Yunshan replied sternly, "I am your teacher, and I can take back the position of sect leader at any time. Whatever Yunlan Sect wants to do, it must naturally be in accordance with my will."

"I can give you everything, and then you can take it back."

"You just need to obey orders."

This attitude convinced Yun Yun to completely believe Zhang Yuan's words.

Yunshan has truly been controlled by the Soul Palace and the like.

"So it was all for survival and to break through to the Dou Zong realm." Jia Xingtian and the others sighed with regret.

They completely understand Yunshan. If it were them, even knowing there might be problems, they would find it hard to resist such temptation.

Fortunately, it was the Nine Abyss Mansion that recruited them, rather than a notorious force like the Soul Palace.

“I’ve already given the Nine Abyss Token to my teacher, but he didn’t acknowledge it as his master; instead, he gave it to someone else.” Yun Yun looked at Zhang Yuan, her voice tense. “Is there any way you can save him?”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan did not answer, but frowned.

"Something's not right about Yunshan."

Chapter 139 Yunshan's Confidence? Yunyun's Promised Gift!

Something is wrong, nine out of ten times something is wrong.

Zhang Yuan believed he knew Yunshan quite well.

This understanding comes not only from the so-called "character settings in novels" in my previous life, but also from the various stories I heard about Yunshan in the Jia Ma Empire over the past ten years, all of which show that he is not a person with great ambition, not obsessed with power and status, and prefers to cultivate himself and become stronger.

If Yunshan was pretending, Zhang Yuan felt it was like Liu Bei, whose reputation was ruined in his previous life. Even if many people said he was hypocritical, he could pretend to be truly benevolent and righteous for a lifetime.

Such a person may change his behavior after being influenced by those guys from the Soul Hall, but it won't happen overnight.