170: The entire Qingyun Dao Sect has relocated!

Kunwu Mountain was majestic and towering, piercing through the clouds.

This mountain range, which had originally been sealed, was now undergoing earth-shattering changes under the activation of Lu Yuan's Source Heaven Art.

Lu Yuan stood amidst the clouds, his hands forming Seals as countless golden Source Art runes fell like raindrops, merging into the mountain range beneath his feet.

"Unseal!"

With a low shout, the entire Kunwu Mountain range shook violently.

Rumble!

Deep within the earth, it felt as if a giant dragon that had been slumbering for billions of years was awakening.

The Saint Grade Spiritual Vein, which had been hidden by the king grade spirit vein, finally fully recovered at this moment!

In an instant, endless Spiritual Qi erupted from the ground like a volcanic eruption, turning into a visible five-colored spiritual mist that immediately enveloped the mountains for ten thousand miles around.

Nourished by this Spiritual Qi, the vegetation in the mountains grew at a visible rate. Ordinary mountain rocks, washed by the Spiritual Qi, actually began to shimmer with spiritual light, transforming into spiritual ores.

In the sky, auspicious energy streamed in a thousand directions, and colorful light radiated in ten thousand rays. Faintly, immortal music echoed, and the Dragon and Phoenix brought prosperity.

This Phenomenon was a hundred times more grand than that of the original Azure Cloud Sect!

"A Saint... Saint Grade Spiritual Vein?!"

Qin Mengyao stood behind Lu Yuan, watching the fairyland-like scene before her. Her beautiful eyes were wide, her small mouth slightly agape, and her face was filled with shock.

Although she had been mentally prepared, seeing a complete Saint Grade Spiritual Vein emerge with her own eyes still made her feel dizzy.

This was a Foundation sufficient to support a Longevity Family for ten thousand years without decline!

"Mengyao."

Lu Yuan turned to look at her with a serious expression. "This matter is of great importance. If it leaks out, it will likely attract the greed of the various Holy Lands in the Middle Province."

Qin Mengyao snapped back to her senses, her expression solemn.

"Rest assured, Brother Yuan. Mengyao understands the gravity of the situation."

She took a deep breath, a flash of determination in her eyes. "The truth about Kunwu Mountain will never be known to outsiders except for those of us here. Even the Qin Family... I will not reveal a single word to them."

In her heart, Lu Yuan's position had long since surpassed that of her Family.

Lu Yuan nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this. However, just in case, he still used Source Art to set up a Heaven-Deceiving Formation to hide the truth.

"Since we have the territory, the next step is to move."

He cast his gaze toward the distant Eastern Wasteland.

"The Azure Cloud Sect staying in a remote corner is ultimately not a long-term solution!"

"Xue Yao, Yuechan, you two practice well here and keep watch over this place while you're at it."

"I will be back shortly."

"Yes, Husband (Revered Master)!"

...Huangtian City, the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion.

At this moment, the atmosphere inside the hall was somewhat heavy.

Aside from the people from the Azure Cloud Sect, Blissful Union Sect, and Guanghan Palace, the leaders of the five remaining forces among the Ten Gates of the Immortal Dao—Sect Master Yuhua, the Sect Revered Master of the Thousand Mechanisms Sect, the Valley Revered Master of the Medicine King Valley, the Abbot of Leiyin Temple, and the Palace Mistress of Taiqing Palace—were all gathered here.

Lu Yuan sat high in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below.

"Everyone."

He got straight to the point, his voice calm yet carrying an unquestionable authority.

"This seat has decided to promote the Azure Cloud Sect to the Qingyun Dao Sect and relocate the entire Sect to the Middle Province."

"What?!"

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

"Middle Province?" Sect Master Yuhua frowned slightly. "Alliance Leader, the Middle Province is a place where experts are as common as trees in a forest and the power dynamics are complex. If we go there rashly, I'm afraid..."

"No matter."

Lu Yuan waved his hand, interrupting him. "This seat has already found a place to settle in the Middle Province. There is a... Saint Grade Spiritual Vein there."

Hiss—

"A Saint Grade Spiritual Vein?!"

The sound of people drawing in sharp breaths instantly filled the hall.

Everyone's eyes turned red, and their breathing became incredibly rapid.

A Saint Grade Spiritual Vein! That was a legendary paradise, a Holy Land of cultivation that countless Cultivators dreamed of!

"This seat intends to integrate the forces of the Eastern Wasteland."

Lu Yuan continued, "If you are willing, you can lead your respective Sects to merge into the Qingyun Dao Sect and become independent branches, enjoying the same treatment as the Disciples of my Sect."

"Of course, if you are unwilling, this seat will not force you."

As his voice fell, the entire hall fell into a brief silence.

This was a huge gamble.

If they won, they would soar to greatness; if they lost, their Foundations would be entirely gone.

"My Yu Hua Immortal Sect is willing to merge into the Qingyun Dao Sect!"

Sect Master Yuhua was the first to stand up, his expression firm.

He had long since realized that only by following Lu Yuan would there be benefits. Moreover, the temptation of a Saint Grade Spiritual Vein was simply too great. For the future of the Sect, what did it matter even if they abandoned the name 'Yuhua'?

"My Thousand Mechanisms Sect is also willing!" The Sect Revered Master of the Thousand Mechanisms Sect followed immediately after.

"Medicine King Valley seconds the motion!"

The leaders of the three major forces all expressed their stance, bowing deeply to Lu Yuan.

"Greetings, Old Ancestor!"

However, the two leaders of Leiyin Temple and Taiqing Palace showed looks of difficulty.

"Amitabha."

The Abbot of Leiyin Temple pressed his palms together, his eyes lowered. "Benefactor Lu's kindness is appreciated. However, my Leiyin Temple primarily practices lightning arts and emphasizes secluded cultivation. We are truly unwilling to get involved in the conflicts of the Middle Province. I hope Benefactor can forgive us."

The Palace Mistress of Taiqing Palace also gave a slight bow. "Taiqing Palace is the same. We only wish to pass down our Legacy in this small corner of the Eastern Wasteland and have no intention of seeking hegemony."

Lu Yuan glanced at the two of them, his expression unchanged.

"Everyone has their own ambitions; this seat will not force you."

"In that case, please suit yourselves."

After the two departed.

The atmosphere in the hall became even more enthusiastic.

"Since everyone is now one Family, there is no need for formalities."

Lu Yuan stood up, the eternal night demon ring on his hand flashing with light.

"Collect!"

A massive spatial suction force erupted, instantly pulling everyone in the hall, along with the Disciples and Elders of various Sects already assembled outside, as well as their Sect treasuries, Scripture Pavilions, and other important resources, into the space of the demon ring... inside the Eternal Night Demon Palace.

When Sect Master Yuhua and the others recovered from their dizziness and saw the scene before them, they were all so shocked their mouths hung open.

"This... what is this place?"

"Such dense Spiritual Qi! The flow of time here... seems to be much slower than the outside world?"

And when they saw the Enlightenment Tea Tree rooted in the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, radiating thousands of Dao rhythms, they were completely petrified.

"Is that... the Enlightenment Tea Tree?!"

"Heavens! The Old Ancestor actually possesses such a divine object?!"

"Nine Heavens Breath Soil?! That is the legendary supreme treasure of the Earth element!"

At this moment, the last trace of doubt in their hearts vanished completely, replaced by endless wild joy and relief.

Fortunately!

Fortunately, they had made the right choice!

Following such an Old Ancestor with deep Foundations and heaven-defying means, why worry about not being able to achieve Immortal Ascension?

...Middle Province, Kunwu Mountain.

Rip!

The Void Realm split open, and Lu Yuan stepped out from within.

With a wave of his hand, he released all the hundreds of thousands of Cultivators from the demon ring.

Looking at the fairyland-like mountains before them and feeling the Saint Grade Spiritual Qi so thick it wouldn't dissipate, everyone couldn't help but let out gasps of admiration and cheers.