Han Clan Immortals: I have a hundredfold energy-gathering bottle

Upon hearing this news, Guo Linya was initially surprised.

But having cultivated for a long time, he immediately understood and realized the purpose of the scales in trapping him.

"So it turns out they conspired with the Hao family to create this cave and lure me out, all so that Hao Yangzhao could break through to the next level."

Although breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage is not something that can be done overnight, the final process of supporting the Dao Foundation and condensing the imagery only takes a few days.

Hao Yangzhao's cultivation had already reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining; he was simply waiting for this opportunity to break through right under Xiaowei Mountain's nose.

Knowing everything, Guo Linya looked in the direction of Leijun City, his expression not good.

Unexpectedly, the Hao family, which is considered one of the most prominent families in the county, outwardly showed great respect to Xiaowei Mountain, and even had many of its members join the sect, yet now dared to act in this way.

Although Guo Linya was ordered by the peak to go to the lake to lead his disciples in training.

However, since he had always been stationed in Leijun City, this place was considered his territory by others. Now that the clan under his rule had plotted against him, he had lost face.

Guo Linya pondered for a moment, then turned to Xue Yinbai and said.

"Junior Brother, since you've come, has the sect given any instructions on how to deal with the Hao family? ... Junior Brother is currently carrying the Foundation Establishment treasure, the [Easy Cleansing and Turbidity Removal Wedge], which makes breaking formations easy, as if walking on flat ground."

"Hao Yangzhao has only just broken through. Why don't we go to Leijun City, kill him to eliminate the threat, and set an example for others, as well as warn other noble families?"

The other prominent families, naturally, refer to the Zhou family on the lake...

Guo Linya originally thought that, given the nature of the clan, they would hate such behavior the most and would definitely want to exterminate the clan and destroy the family name, but he saw Xue Yinbai gently shake his head and say.

"Senior Brother Guo, you mustn't. The sect has already made a decision to hand over Naleijun City to the Hao family for management, and they will not hold them accountable."

On his way to this cave, Xue Yinbai had already surveyed the lake and rescued the disciples from various peaks.

He then used a sword technique that linked souls to kill all the leading rogue cultivators before arriving at the cave. Even so, his speed was still so fast that Linzi was terrified.

If he were to head directly to Leijun City, with his strength and the [Yi Qing Ba Zhuo Xie] in his possession, killing Hao Yangzhao, who had just broken through, would likely not be difficult.

However, Zongzhong unusually acquiesced to the Hao family's overstepping of their bounds, and even prepared to send congratulatory gifts and cede the city to the clan, which was really strange.

All that could be heard was Xue Yinbai speaking.

"Does Senior Brother Guo know about Dongyang Heaven?"

Having broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm for decades, Guo Linya, though often away from home, was still aware of the news about Dongyang Tian.

It is said that the cave was once opened up by the Zifu Sect - Fengyao Mountain. Later, Fengyao Mountain was destroyed, leaving only scorched earth, which became Xunjiao Mountain today.

This grotto-heaven was also moved by a powerful being and placed at the intersection of several prefectures, becoming a secret realm for joint training.

Xue Yinbai, being a direct descendant of Zhengqing Peak, possessed extraordinary talent and had been nurtured as a seed of the Purple Mansion since childhood. Naturally, he knew these secrets, and continued.

"More than seventy years have passed since the last opening of Dongyang Heaven. In another twenty-six years, it will be the next cycle. Among the nearby sects, this time it will be the turn of my Xiaowei Mountain to take out the key to open the cave heaven..."

"Hao Yangzhao cultivated the [Fu Huo], and the foundation of his Dao was called [Xu Mian Ming]. It is consistent with the Dao path cultivated by Feng Yaoshan, and it is gentle and neutral, making it suitable for cultivation. He is the key to the opening of this cave heaven and is the person that all sects want."

"This is also under the orders of the master. So your being lured away this time was part of the plan. The purpose is to make Hao Yangzhao achieve enlightenment."

Guo Linya was startled and remained silent. It turned out that he had been sent by the sect to Leijun City not only to guard the intersection of the three prefectures, but also to protect the "medicinal herbs" for the adults.

Xue Yinbai continued speaking in a calm, neither warm nor cold voice.

"This matter was decided a hundred years ago. The Hao family originally thought that it was a matter of heaven choosing the best, and that they had good fortune to become this Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"But little did they know that even this cultivation technique was bestowed upon us by our sect, with the purpose of cultivating such a cultivator... [Continuing Mianming], but what it continues is not the Hao family's enduring clan power, but the inheritance of our sect's Forging Flame Peak."

Guo Linya knew that the path of cultivation on the Forging Flame Peak in his sect was also the [Fu Huo] path.

If the Hao family fails, they will likely have to search for their own peak to open the Dongyang Heaven.

Hearing these words, Guo Linya felt a chill of fear. He thought that there was such a secret in his jurisdiction, and that many adults must have watched this place and looked at him again and again.

Then there was a moment of silence. Despite knowing such a big thing, there was no joy on their faces.

Although Hao Yangzhao had just broken through, he had at least reached the Foundation Establishment stage, making him one of his peers.

But his fate was decided by a single sentence from the higher-ups, and he was to be used as material to open the cave.

In their eyes, what is called Foundation Establishment is nothing more than a slightly larger, moving spiritual resource.

They were only able to keep their freedom because of the foundation of the former Purple Mansion Sect and the Purple Mansion Grand Formation, the Mist Falling on Weishan.

If one day our sect is destroyed, we might face the same fate, captured like that Fairy Hengyi of the Suyu Sect…

Guo Linya looked at Xue Yinbai. Although he couldn't discern any emotion in Xue Yinbai's voice, he was probably thinking something similar to Guo Linya's.

Xue Yinbai looked down at the lake below, which was covered in countless frozen fragments and frost for hundreds of miles, and then said.

"Hao Yangzhao doesn't have much time left, and he's also the key to the cave heaven. We can't push him too hard, lest he see through our scheme, destroy his own foundation, and offend our sect."

"Therefore, the territory of Leijun, Beigao, and even Huannan were ceded to him, so that he could stay there, enjoy the pleasure of his clan, and experience the joy of changing his destiny."

"Aside from this person, there are other steps to be taken regarding the instability of Dongyang Heaven..."

Guo Linya followed Xue Yinbai's gaze and saw the lake ice below.

Nearly ten days have passed since this cave was created, but the imagery of snow and frost has not stopped; on the contrary, it has intensified, with the momentum of covering the north and south and encompassing an entire lake.

It is precisely because of this shape that people would think it is the cave dwelling of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Guo Linya originally thought this was a way to obtain scales, but he was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Even if he used a mid-grade Foundation Establishment magic weapon, the Six Snow Formation Palm Pearl, he would still be far from reaching this level.

Even now that Delinzi has left, the chill has not subsided, leaving much to the imagination.

Xue Yinbai looked down, the snow on his shoulders falling silently and turning into spring water. He said softly.

"The path of 【Fu Huo】 is close to 【Ji Yang】, which was called 【Jing Yang】 in ancient times. 【Jing】 means following the meaning. It is known as the fourth yang outside the path of 【San Yang】, which is very high."

"This Fengyao Mountain was once a powerful lineage. Its founder was a disciple of a True Lord, possessing 50% of the supernatural powers and reaching the peak of the Purple Mansion realm. It shone brightly in one region... Even the Fengxing sect of the Two Fengs, which specializes in serving the Yang, probably doesn't have as deep a relationship with the Jiyang sect as this Fuhuo sect."