263: Lianyungang

With True Person Lian Xin leading the way.

Zhou Leren and the other three traveled through the air the entire way, avoiding incidents like mistakenly entering the Forbidden Ground of a force guarded by a Nascent Soul True Lord or a Golden Core True Person.

Naturally, they did not cause any trouble.

Central State was enormous, something already evident from the map.

But the actual experience was another matter entirely.

Even though Zhou Leren and the three others were all Golden Core True Persons.

It still took a considerable amount of time to reach Tiannan Peak, located in the center of Central State.

Fortunately, the time required for the journey had already been factored in when they initially set out.

Outside Tiannan Peak, which soared straight into the sky.

The four people's escape light stopped.

Looking from afar.

The massive peak stood before them, seemingly supporting the entire sky.

"It truly lives up to its reputation as the Ridge of Nancang, Tiannan Peak."

Immortal Master Gu Li's expression was full of admiration.

It was the first time he had witnessed such a sight.

Zhou Leren was also somewhat lost in thought, and hearing Immortal Master Gu Li's sigh of emotion, he followed suit with a quiet sigh of his own.

Only True Person Lian Xin, who had been to Central State before, showed no unusual expression.

After all, only what is rarely seen causes surprise.

"It's just that the Spiritual Qi doesn't seem to be that dense?"

Immortal Master Gu Li sensed a bit of it.

The others' eyes flickered slightly.

They nodded.

As Golden Core True Persons belonging to Nascent Soul forces.

They naturally knew that after that incident.

It was already incredibly difficult for Tiannan Pavilion to continue existing.

As for other changes that occurred, they were not beyond the expectations of the group.

"Let's go."

True Person Lian Xin took the lead, flying towards the halfway point of Tiannan Peak.

That was where the entrance to Tiannan Pavilion was located.

Tiannan Peak, at the mountainside.

It was perpetually shrouded in naturally occurring clouds and mist.

The four people landed on the mountainside.

A massive stone stele stood erect.

Three characters were inscribed upon it.

They were:

"Tiannan Pavilion."

The four people landed in front of the stone stele.

Several young Disciples stepped forward.

"Seniors, where have you come from?"

The leading Disciple cupped his hands and asked the four people.

Zhou Leren handed over the snake-patterned zhou character token hanging at his waist.

Immortal Master Gu Li and the other two did the same.

After the leading Disciple examined them.

He returned their respective tokens.

He turned slightly and gestured for them to enter.

Leading the way forward.

Zhou Leren and the others nodded.

They proceeded up Tiannan Peak.

Huaqing Palace of Tiannan Pavilion.

The Disciple who led the way brought the four people here.

Inside Huaqing Palace, Disciples immediately stepped forward.

And welcomed the four people inside.

They were settled into four adjacent towers within the palace.

Outside the towers, Disciples were waiting nearby.

If they needed anything, they could simply summon them.

Zhou Leren entered the tower.

He inspected the surroundings.

He entered the room.

And sat down cross-legged.

"This Tiannan Pavilion has become a sieve."

Zhou Leren sighed internally.

From the mountainside all the way up.

Everything he saw and heard indicated the fact that Tiannan Pavilion existed in name only.

Among those Disciples, probably only a very small number were truly loyal to Tiannan Pavilion.

The other Disciples, including the Foundation Establishment Stewards.

Were either originally members of the five major forces.

Or had already pledged allegiance to the five major forces.

Just as Zhou Leren and the three others stepped into Huaqing Palace.

Inside Yijing Palace of Tiannan Pavilion.

A Disciple ignored the Tiannan Pavilion Disciples waiting outside.

And walked straight inside.

"Protector Elder, the people have arrived."

Outside the tower.

The Disciple bowed respectfully and spoke.

After he finished speaking.

The door to the tower opened wide.

Inside.

The figure of a Black-Robed Cultivator, completely concealed by his black robes, was seated cross-legged.

"Come in."

The Black-Robed Cultivator spoke in a deep voice.

This young Disciple entered.

"How many people came?"

"Four people."

"..."

After a period of time.

This Disciple came out of the tower.

Inside the tower.

The Black-Robed Cultivator was the Protector Elder of the Yin Yang Harmony Hall.

He was also the personal guard arranged by the Twin Venerables of Yin and Yang for the Young Master of Yin-Yang.

After receiving the news of the arrival of the four people.

And confirming their identities.

The Protector took out a Magic Treasure and did something with it.

After he finished.

He put the Magic Treasure away.

He did not go out to do anything else.

Central State, Yin Yang Harmony Hall.

Inside an Immortal Cave.

"Young Lord, news has arrived."

The Immortal Cave opened.

"Oh?"

"Have they finally come?"

The Young Master of Yin-Yang, sitting cross-legged, looked startled.

"Uncle Zuo, come in."

"Young Lord, according to the news from Tiannan Pavilion, the Cultivators from Yuefu and the Zhou Family have all arrived."

"Two people came from Yuefu, and one from the Zhou Family."

"The fourth person is an Immortal Master from the Xuanqing Sect in Qing State."

Protector Elder Zuo entered the Immortal Cave.

"The Xuanqing Sect, hmph, is that the Sect closely related to the Zhou Family?"

The Young Master of Yin-Yang let out a cold snort.

"Yes."

"That works out perfectly. Let this Young Lord collect some interest first."

The Young Master of Yin-Yang's eyes flickered.

"Heh heh ~"

"Go, gather the personnel. This operation will be directed by you, Uncle Zuo. You know what to do, right?"

The Young Master of Yin-Yang sneered and instructed Protector Elder Zuo, who was bowing respectfully.

"This subordinate will certainly not fail the Young Lord's trust."

Protector Elder Zuo accepted the command and left.

After Protector Zuo departed.

The Young Master of Yin-Yang pondered for a moment.

Although he had the support of the Twin Venerables of Yin and Yang.

The Heart-Devouring Sect he founded was not weak.

There were quite a few Golden Core True Persons in the Sect.

Some of them had received gifts from him.

They were Early Golden Core Stage Immortal Masters who had advanced from the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

There were also Immortal Masters from the Demonic Path and Evil Path who were originally wanted criminals.

However, the people they were going to kill this time were not simple either.

They were all direct lineage Golden Core Cultivators from major Nascent Soul Sects.

The methods and trump cards they possessed were incomparable to those people.

Moreover, there were two Mid Golden Core Stage Cultivators among them.

Although they had the advantage in numbers, it wasn't certain they could take down those four people.

Thinking of this.

The Young Master of Yin-Yang's heart stirred.

He rose with a flick of his sleeve and walked out of the Immortal Cave.

He flew towards another Spiritual Peak within the Hall.

Lianyun Peak.

"I trouble you to inform Junior Martial Uncle Lianyun."

The Young Master of Yin-Yang stopped and spoke to the Disciple guarding the mountain.

"No need, come in."

At this moment, an ancient and vast voice rang out from Lianyun Peak.

Having received the instruction.

The mountain-guarding Disciple quickly moved aside and shouted loudly.

"Safe travels, Young Lord!"

The Young Master of Yin-Yang ignored him.

And flew straight up Lianyun Peak.

At the summit of Lianyun Peak.

An old man with white hair had a chessboard laid out in front of him.

He held a white piece in one hand and a black piece in the other.

He was playing a game against himself.

"Why do you have time to visit this old man?"

As the Young Master of Yin-Yang's figure appeared.

The old man asked without lifting his head.

"Junior Martial Uncle, this nephew has come here because he wishes to ask Junior Martial Uncle to take action once."

The Young Master of Yin-Yang did not bother with pleasantries.

Although he was the direct son of the Twin Venerables of Yin and Yang.

With his current cultivation and status, he still could not command the other True Lords in the Hall.

But True Lord Lianyun had always been a direct subordinate of the Twin Venerables of Yin and Yang.

Therefore, he was confident.

Hearing this.

True Lord Lianyun put down the piece in his hand.

He raised his head and looked at the Young Master of Yin-Yang, who was respectfully standing not far away.

He knew what the Young Master of Yin-Yang was doing.

Although he was somewhat dissatisfied with how the Twin Venerables of Yin and Yang disregarded Sect rules to spoil the Young Master of Yin-Yang.

He wisely chose not to say anything more.

This time, he came begging to him... True Lord Lianyun looked at the Young Master of Yin-Yang for a moment.

"Alright."

"However, this old man only has one chance to act."

The old man withdrew his gaze.

And looked back at the chessboard in front of him.

"That is enough."

"Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle!"

The Young Master of Yin-Yang bowed again.

The corner of his face, turned towards the ground, curved into a slight smile.

"That's enough, that's enough. Don't disturb this old man's game."

The old man waved his hand.

"This nephew takes his leave."

Having achieved his goal.

The Young Master of Yin-Yang did not stay there any longer.