I only reached the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty years old, and then the system appeared.

Yang Hongbo nodded and said, "Okay, boss, you're very straightforward. However, before we cooperate, I'd like to know, besides this ability to conceal your cultivation level, what other methods do you have?"

Liu Tianzhe hesitated for a moment before saying, "To be honest, besides my own considerable cultivation, I am also skilled at refining some special magical artifacts and pills. These artifacts and pills can play a significant role at crucial moments, and may come in handy when dealing with the Blood Shadow Sect."

Yang Hongbo was overjoyed and said, "That's excellent! With these methods from you, boss, our chances of dealing with the Blood Shadow Sect have increased even more. How much do you know about the Blood Shadow Sect, boss?"

Liu Tianzhe said, "I know a bit about the Blood Shadow Sect. They have many experts. Besides the sect leader, who is at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending Realm, there are also several elders who are experts in the middle and late stages of the Tribulation Transcending Realm. Moreover, they have some special techniques and magic treasures, making them very difficult to deal with."

Yang Hongbo frowned and said, "The Blood Shadow Sect is indeed powerful, but we can't let them boost our morale while diminishing our own. Boss, do you know any of the Blood Shadow Sect's important strongholds or their modus operandi?"

Liu Tianzhe pondered for a moment and said, "Although I live in seclusion in this market, I occasionally hear news about the Blood Shadow Sect. It is said that the Blood Shadow Sect has an important stronghold deep in a certain demon beast forest, where they store resources and train disciples. Moreover, they send disciples out on missions every now and then to plunder resources."

Yang Hongbo's eyes lit up, and he said, "This is indeed an opportunity. We can secretly follow them while they are out on missions, find their strongholds, and then destroy them in one fell swoop. However, this requires a detailed plan and meticulous arrangements."

Liu Tianzhe nodded and said, "What you say is very true, sir. This matter does indeed require careful consideration. However, I have a plan that may be feasible."

Yang Hongbo quickly asked, "What's your plan, boss?"

Liu Tianzhe said, "We can first create some special magical artifacts and pills. These artifacts and pills can conceal our presence and tracks, allowing us to remain undetected while tracking Blood Shadow Sect disciples. Then, we can secretly follow some Blood Shadow Sect disciples when they go out to collect resources, and find their stronghold. Finally, we can unite with other forces dissatisfied with the Blood Shadow Sect to attack their stronghold together. This way, our chances of success will be much greater."

After hearing this, Yang Hongbo praised, "Boss, your plan is brilliant. However, uniting with other forces will probably not be an easy task."

Liu Tianzhe smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, sir. I've been in this market for many years and have made some like-minded friends. They are also very dissatisfied with the Blood Shadow Sect's actions. As long as we explain the situation, they should be willing to cooperate with us."

Yang Hongbo nodded and said, "That's excellent. Then we'll proceed according to the boss's plan. However, during the time it takes to make magic weapons and pills, the boss should continue to conceal his cultivation level to avoid attracting the attention of the Blood Shadow Sect."

Liu Tianzhe said, "Don't worry, sir, I will be careful. I will now go and prepare the materials needed to make the magic weapon and the elixir."

After saying that, Liu Tianzhe got to work, with Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian helping him out. After a period of effort, they finally produced a batch of special magical artifacts and elixirs.

Next, Liu Tianzhe began contacting those forces dissatisfied with the Blood Shadow Sect. After some communication, several forces finally agreed to cooperate with them to deal with the Blood Shadow Sect.

With everything prepared, they awaited news of the Blood Shadow Sect disciples heading out to gather resources. Finally, on a sunny day, they received word that the Blood Shadow Sect would be sending a group of disciples deep into the Demon Beast Forest to plunder resources.

Yang Hongbo, Liu Tianzhe, and the others immediately sprang into action. They donned magical artifacts to conceal their presence, consumed pills to hide their tracks, and then secretly followed the Blood Shadow Sect disciples, heading deeper into the Demon Beast Forest… Along the way, they were extremely cautious, fearing discovery by the Blood Shadow Sect disciples. After several days of surveillance, they finally located the Blood Shadow Sect's stronghold.

It was a massive castle hidden in a valley, surrounded by various formations and traps, its defenses extremely tight. Looking at the castle before him, Yang Hongbo remarked, "The Blood Shadow Sect's stronghold is indeed well-hidden; if I hadn't come here with their disciples, it would have been very difficult to find."

Liu Tianzhe said, "Sir, what should we do now?"

Yang Hongbo pondered for a moment and said, "Let's observe the castle first, see their defensive layout, and then formulate a detailed attack plan."

So they hid around the castle, carefully observing its every move. After several days of observation, they finally figured out the castle's defensive layout and the Blood Shadow Sect disciples' activity patterns.

Yang Hongbo rallied the group and said, "Everyone, we've gathered information about the castle. Now it's time to launch the attack. As planned, we'll split into several groups and attack the castle's key points simultaneously, catching them completely off guard."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then began to act according to the plan. In an instant, shouts of battle filled the air, and a fierce fight broke out within the castle.

Yang Hongbo, wielding a longsword, charged into the enemy ranks like a tiger descending a mountain. His sword flashed, and Blood Shadow Sect disciples fell one after another. Liu Tianzhe was not to be outdone; he unleashed his unique magic, shooting beams of light at the enemy, catching the Blood Shadow Sect disciples off guard. Members of other factions also fought bravely, and for a time, the Blood Shadow Sect stronghold was thrown into chaos.

After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded in capturing the Blood Shadow Sect's stronghold, seizing a large amount of resources and magical artifacts. Looking at the mess on the ground, Yang Hongbo said, "This is only the first step. The Blood Shadow Sect has many more strongholds; we must continue searching and eliminate them one by one."

Everyone responded in unison, "Yes!"

In the days that followed, Yang Hongbo led his team to continue searching for other Blood Shadow Sect strongholds. Relying on their previous experience and the intelligence provided by Liu Tianzhe, they successfully located and destroyed Blood Shadow Sect strongholds time and again. Under these successive blows, the Blood Shadow Sect suffered heavy losses and began to realize that something was amiss.

The Blood Shadow Sect Master summoned the sect elders, his face grim, and said, "Recently, our sect's outposts have been repeatedly destroyed, resulting in huge losses. There must be a powerful force targeting us behind this. Do you have any clues?"

An elder frowned and said, "Sect Master, we don't have any concrete clues yet. However, judging from the situation of those destroyed strongholds, the other side seems to know our operation patterns and defense layout very well. It is very likely that there is a mole inside us or that we have been followed for a long time."

The sect leader snorted coldly and said, "Regardless of the circumstances, we can no longer sit idly by and wait to die. Issue my order to bring all sect members outside back to the small world, strengthen defenses, and investigate the forces behind this. Once discovered, they must be torn to pieces!"

Yang Hongbo and the others were unaware that the Blood Shadow Sect had decided to shrink its operations, and they continued searching for the sect's strongholds. However, when they went to one of the strongholds again based on intelligence, they found it deserted.

Yang Hongbo frowned and said, "It seems the Blood Shadow Sect has noticed our actions and is beginning to shrink their forces. However, since they've retreated to their small world, we can't just give up. Boss Liu, do you know the location of their small world?"

Liu Tianzhe pondered for a moment and said, "Sir, although I don't know the exact location of their small world, I have heard disciples of the Blood Shadow Sect mention that the entrance to their small world seems to be in a mysterious mountain range. However, that mountain range is extremely dangerous, and the entrance is hidden and very difficult to find."

Yang Hongbo said with a determined look, "No matter what, we have to try. The Blood Shadow Sect has committed countless evils; we can't let them hide like this. Everyone, pack up, we're heading to that mysterious mountain range to find the entrance to the Blood Shadow Sect's small world."

Everyone nodded and followed Yang Hongbo toward the mysterious mountain range. After a difficult trek, they finally arrived at its foot. The mountain range was shrouded in mist and clouds, exuding a mysterious aura that inspired awe.

Yang Hongbo looked at the mountains and said, "Everyone be careful. There must be many dangers hidden in these mountains. We must proceed with caution and try to find the entrance to the Blood Shadow Sect's small world as soon as possible."

The group cautiously entered the mountains, encountering many ferocious beasts and dangerous traps along the way. However, relying on their strength and wisdom, they repeatedly escaped danger. Finally, after several days of searching, they discovered some unusual traces.

Yang Hongbo crouched down and carefully examined the marks on the ground, saying, "These marks look like someone frequently comes and goes here, and judging from the direction, it's very likely the entrance to the Blood Shadow Sect's small world. Everyone, follow these marks and be careful."

Following the trail, the group finally discovered a massive teleportation array in a secluded valley. Yang Hongbo, looking at the array, said, "This should be the entrance to the Blood Shadow Sect's small world. Everyone, get ready; we're entering the small world to fight the Blood Shadow Sect to the death!"

After saying this, Yang Hongbo stepped into the teleportation array first, and the others followed suit. A flash of light, and they disappeared from the teleportation array, heading towards the Blood Shadow Sect's small world…