112: A martial arts competition among lineages! A breakthrough in cultivation!

After Zhang Yang explained the situation of the South Domain Qingfeng Sect to the old man.

The old man burst into laughter. "Good, good, good! The Clear Wind Sect is indeed still the number one sect in the South Domain! Not bad, not bad!"

After laughing, a hint of disappointment flashed across the old man's face, and then he looked at Zhang Yang.

"Come, come, come. I'll take you to see the current Sect Master of the Qingfeng Dharma Lineage!"

After saying that, the old man pulled Zhang Yang and flew toward the peak, while Zhou Qiaoqian waited where she was.

Arriving at the peak, inside a large hall, nearly a hundred Martial Artists were sitting cross-legged, their cultivation levels varying.

"Everyone! Today our Qing Feng Lineage has added another person! Everyone, welcome Junior Brother Zhang Yang!"

After the old man led Zhang Yang inside, he shouted loudly.

"Oh! Has someone from the South Domain Qingfeng Sect arrived again?"

Inside the hall, everyone opened their eyes and looked over upon hearing this information.

Then, everyone stood up, came to Zhang Yang's side, and said with a smile:

"Junior Brother, don't be nervous. Everyone here is from the South Domain Qingfeng Sect! Don't be a stranger from now on!"

"That's right! Junior Brother! Tell me about the current situation of the South Domain Qingfeng Sect! It seems I've been away from the South Domain for nearly a thousand years!"

A white-haired old man asked Zhang Yang with a face full of emotion.

Many people around also looked at Zhang Yang with expectant expressions.

Seeing this, Zhang Yang could only recount the recent situation of the Clear Wind Sect in the South Domain once more, though he also had some doubts in his heart.

After all, a few months ago, his Senior Brother, Ling Yue, the former Sect Master of the Clear Wind Sect, had already arrived in the Central State.

Calculating the time, he should have been able to contact the Qing Feng Lineage by now. Why did they seem not to know?

"Good, good, good! My Clear Wind Sect still stands tall in the South Domain!"

After listening to Zhang Yang's account, many Martial Artists smiled and couldn't help but shout.

Then, Zhang Yang voiced his doubt:

"The former Sect Master of the Clear Wind Sect, Ling Yue, should have arrived in the Central State a few months ago. Has he not contacted you?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at each other and then shook their heads.

"No, during this time, no one has contacted the Qing Feng Lineage."

The leader frowned and said softly.

"Perhaps that Ling Yue encountered some trouble and cannot contact us for the time being?" another person suggested.

Hearing this, Zhang Yang frowned slightly. Senior Brother Ling Yue's combat strength was quite impressive.

Moreover, the portals of the four pavilions and such were relatively safe, so there shouldn't be any issues, right?

"I know! Recently, some problems occurred at the Purple Light Pavilion's side. It seems the portal that receives Martial Artists from the Four Domains sustained some damage."

"It's possible that Ling Yue chose the portal at the Purple Light Pavilion and was teleported to who knows where!"

Someone thought of something and said hurriedly.

"Yes! It should be so!" Hearing this, everyone nodded.

"Do you have a way to contact Ling Yue? Or some specific information about him? I'll see if I can find him through some means."

The leader looked at Zhang Yang and asked.

Zhang Yang provided some information about Ling Yue.

"Understood! You don't need to worry too much; I will try as soon as possible."

"You all, take Zhang Yang to his residence and explain the situation of our Qing Feng Lineage to him first."

The leader looked at the group and instructed.

"Yes!" Three people stepped out from the crowd and led Zhang Yang to his residence.

On the way, they explained some details about the Qing Feng Lineage and the Myriad Manifestations Pavilion to Zhang Yang.

After finishing everything, Zhang Yang went down the mountain and brought Zhou Qiaoqian up.

The residence arranged for him by the Qing Feng Lineage was on the mountainside, a large pavilion complex! The environment was also quite good!

Since there weren't many people in the entire Qing Feng Lineage, every Disciple's residence was decent.

Zhang Yang placed Zhou Qiaoqian into his Grotto-Heaven, letting her lead his many wives to Cultivate together inside.

Zhang Yang had a lot on his plate lately and might not be able to look after her, so it was safer for her to stay in the Grotto-Heaven.

Stepping out of the room, Zhang Yang looked into the distance. "I didn't expect that after so many years, the Qing Feng Lineage's base would only be this one mountain peak!"

"What should I do?"

Zhang Yang frowned. According to the information he currently had, the key was not on this mountain peak of the Qing Feng Lineage.

Based on what Zhang Yang had learned, the mountain peak where the key was stored was now occupied by another dharma lineage.

It would likely be impossible for Zhang Yang to go in and retrieve the key.

The only way at present should be the Dharma Lineage Competition in one month!

The Dharma Lineage Competition is an exchange activity between the various dharma lineages within the Myriad Manifestations Pavilion.

Grotto-Heaven Realm Martial Artists can all participate!

Held once every hundred years, each dharma lineage can designate and choose an opponent. The winner can occupy a mountain peak belonging to the loser's dharma lineage!

As long as Zhang Yang defeats all the Grotto-Heaven Realm Martial Artists sent by that dharma lineage!

He can win back that mountain peak where the key is hidden!

Thinking of this, Zhang Yang couldn't help but shake his head. Lately, the Qing Feng Lineage had been extremely worried about the Dharma Lineage Competition in a month!

If they lose again this time, the Qing Feng Lineage would likely have to move to an even smaller mountain peak.

Just now in the hall at the mountain peak, they had gathered specifically to discuss the strategy for this Dharma Lineage Competition!

Zhang Yang had also learned about the opponent for this Dharma Lineage Competition—it was precisely the dharma lineage that occupied the mountain peak where the key was hidden!

"It seems I'll have to wait for a month!" Zhang Yang thought to himself.

"I must win this Dharma Lineage Competition!"

With a thought, Zhang Yang began to Cultivate. In an instant, his aura changed abruptly!

Within the Void Realm, countless strands of Origin Qi emerged and were absorbed by Zhang Yang!

Second Level Grotto-Heaven Realm!

Third Level Grotto-Heaven Realm!

Fourth Level Grotto-Heaven Realm!

fifth level grotto-heaven realm!!!

Zhang Yang only stopped once his cultivation reached a Breakthrough to the fifth level grotto-heaven realm!

In fact, with Zhang Yang's current level of comprehension of Law Intent, breaking through to the Sixth Level Grotto-Heaven Realm would not be a problem.

But Zhang Yang still wanted to take it steady!

Generally speaking, the level of a Grotto-Heaven Realm cultivation Breakthrough should ideally not be more than two levels higher than the level of Law Intent comprehended!

Otherwise, it would affect the stability of the Grotto-Heaven!

For example, if one has comprehended the first level of Law Intent, it's best for their cultivation not to exceed the Third Level Grotto-Heaven Realm.

The ideal is to only exceed it by one level, but most Martial Artists choose to go two levels higher.

There is still one month left before the Dharma Lineage Competition!

This period should be enough for Zhang Yang's Law Intent to reach a Breakthrough to the fifth level!

At that time, Zhang Yang would raise his cultivation to the Sixth Level Cave Heaven Realm! That should be about right!

As Zhang Yang's cultivation reached a Breakthrough to the fifth level grotto-heaven realm,

the Grotto-Heaven within his Sea of Consciousness also underwent a massive change, expanding rapidly until it reached a size of five hundred miles in radius!

Countless strands of Origin Qi emerged, the expanded areas becoming covered with soil, flowers, grass, and trees. As a wind formed from Origin Qi blew through, a sense of vitality was born!

Zhang Yang's wives, who were practicing within, also looked at the surrounding changes in surprise!

In that instant, among Zhang Yang's thousands of wives, many were affected by the surging Origin Qi within the Grotto-Heaven!

Their cultivation immediately reached a Breakthrough of a minor level!

"This! Has Husband's cultivation reached a Breakthrough?"

Looking at the expanding Grotto-Heaven around her, Zhou Qiaoqian immediately had a guess!

Zhou Qiaoqian flew into the air to investigate the size of the expanded Grotto-Heaven and judged that Zhang Yang's cultivation had already reached a Breakthrough to the fifth level grotto-heaven realm!

"What an exaggerated Breakthrough!"

Zhou Qiaoqian was extremely shocked by this result. It had only been a few days since Zhang Yang arrived in the Central State,

yet his cultivation had actually reached a Breakthrough directly to the fifth level grotto-heaven realm!

"It seems Husband's comprehension level of Law Intent is quite extraordinary!"

Zhou Qiaoqian immediately had a suspicion.

Only with a sufficiently profound level of Law Intent comprehension could one achieve such a rapid Breakthrough!