21: Chapter 21 A Net Envelops Us

"I've recently cultivated the 'Spirit Ape Health-Preserving Technique' and broken through to the second level."

"I have some questions about the third level and wanted to ask you for some guidance, Brother Changsheng."

Li Changsheng scanned Li Changhu and noticed he had made rapid progress.

He was originally at the Houtian Sixth Level, but after cultivating this new technique for less than a month, he had already broken through two levels in a row, reaching the Houtian Eighth Level!

"Houtian Eighth Level already? Not bad."

"Don't even mention it; Changqing has also reached the Houtian Eighth Level!"

Li Changhu had a helpless expression on his face.

Li Changsheng's progress was lightning-fast, which was understandable since he was the Elder brother.

He considered his own talent to be excellent, yet Li Changqing, whose cultivation was previously lower than his, had now caught up.

"Oh? I remember Changqing was only at the Houtian Realm Fifth Level before. She actually broke through to the Houtian Eighth Level?"

"It seems everyone has made rapid progress this past month!"

"You bet."

"Ever since the Clan Chief taught the first three levels of the 'Spirit Ape Health-Preserving Technique' to the Family's core Disciples, everyone has been working day and night to raise their cultivation."

"The cultivation of many Disciples has generally increased by one or two levels."

Li Changhu paused slightly before continuing.

"Even the Elders have improved quite a bit."

"Is that so?"

"I heard from my grandfather that the Grand Elder, Li Qingsong, who had been stuck at the Houtian Ninth Level Bottleneck for over twenty years, found it loosening after cultivating the 'Spirit Ape Health-Preserving Technique.' He's even touched the threshold of the Xiantian Realm!"

"Then the Third Elder must have improved quite a bit too, right?"

"My grandpa didn't say, but lately he's been saying that since cultivating the 'Spirit Ape Health-Preserving Technique,' the internal injuries he sustained in his youth have basically recovered under the nourishment of his True Qi."

"Improving his cultivation further shouldn't be a problem."

"It seems the strength of our entire Li Family has skyrocketed in just one month!"

Li Changhu continued.

"Brother Changsheng, let's not talk about others."

"Since you've just come out of seclusion, tell me the cultivation secrets of the third level so that I can make another Breakthrough soon."

"Alright."

Wang Family Residence.

"Trash! A bunch of trash!"

Wang Minghao smashed the stone table beside him with a single palm strike.

His face was ashen as he looked at the intelligence in his hand.

"Five people from Blood Fang couldn't kill a single Li Changsheng?!"

"And they all died at the First Line of Heaven?!"

Below him, Wang Han's expression was gloomy.

"Second Uncle, the information was incorrect."

"Li Changsheng's strength has probably already..."

"Already what?!"

"Already broken through to the Xiantian Realm."

"Broken through to the Xiantian Realm?"

Wang Minghao sneered.

"What a joke!"

"Is the Xiantian Realm that easy to break through to?"

"My Elder brother Mingzhe went into seclusion for five years before barely succeeding. What right does a young brat like him have?"

"I suspect he might be at the Houtian Realm Eighth Level and used some special secret technique."

"The Blood Fang Squad underestimated their enemy, which is why he succeeded."

Wang Han glanced at Wang Minghao and shook his head slightly, clearly disagreeing.

"The five members of Blood Fang are all battle-hardened, and all are above the Houtian Realm Seventh Level, with Lone Wolf being at the Eighth Level Peak."

"Li Changsheng would have to be at least at the Houtian Realm Ninth Level to have any chance of winning by luck."

"No need to guess, he has already broken through to the Xiantian Realm!"

An aged voice came from outside the door.

"What?"

Wang Minghao stood up abruptly.

Wang Mingzhe walked in slowly, his expression solemn.

"I just received news from the black market."

"Ghost Hand has confirmed that when Li Changsheng had his final outburst at the First Line of Heaven, there were already signs of True Qi manifestation."

"The Xiantian Realm?!"

Wang Minghao lost his voice.

"He's only seventeen years old!"

"So he must be eliminated as soon as possible."

A ruthless glint flashed in Wang Mingzhe's eyes.

"If this boy is not removed, the Wang Family will be in danger."

"But Brother, right now we..."

Wang Minghao paused slightly and then continued.

"The Li Family has closed their doors to guests, and all Disciples have stopped going out... What on earth are they doing?"

"According to reports from scouts, for some time now, the Li Family has closed their doors to guests, and all Disciples have stopped going out..."

"Their pharmacy is brewing medicine day and night. It seems they are carrying out some large-scale cultivation plan, and their strength might have improved significantly."

"Has there been any word from the Zhao Family?"

Wang Mingzhe glanced at Wang Minghao and asked.

Wang Han shook his head.

"That old fox Zhao Yuanlong keeps making excuses, saying he needs to consider it further."

"He's waiting to see how things play out."

Wang Mingzhe sneered.

"Then let's show him something substantial."

"Go and contact the Blood Fiend Sect's branch at Black Wind Ridge, and say..."

"We are willing to cooperate with them in searching for the Relics of True Lord Xuanyun."

"The condition is that they take action to eliminate Li Changsheng."

"The Blood Fiend Sect?!"

Wang Han was shocked.

"Father, colluding with the Demonic Path is a great taboo in the martial world!"

"If this leaks out..."

"The winner takes all, and the loser is the villain."

Wang Mingzhe said coldly.

"As long as the Li Family is destroyed and the Zhao Family submits, Qinghe Town will belong to our Wang Family."

"At that time, who would dare to gossip?"

He took out a blood-colored token.

"This is a token left behind by that Blood Fiend Sect Disciple who provided information back then."

"Take this to Black Wind Ridge, and someone will meet you."

Wang Han took the token, his palms sweating.

He knew that once this step was taken, there would be no turning back for the Wang Family.

Three days later, Black Wind Ridge.

Inside a hidden cave.

Wang Han met the guide for the Blood Fiend Sect branch, a middle-aged Scholar with a face as pale as paper.

"Someone from the Wang Family?"

The Scholar's voice was sharp and thin.

"What is it?"

Wang Han handed over the token and the letter.

After reading it, a strange smile appeared on the Scholar's face.

"The Relics of True Lord Xuanyun..."

"Interesting."

"Go back and tell your father that in three days, my Blood Fiend Sect will send people to Qinghe Town."

"As for that Li Changsheng..."

"We will handle him."

"Thank you, Senior!"

Wang Han was overjoyed.

"No need for thanks."

A bloody light flashed in the Scholar's eyes.

"Once it's done, the Blood Fiend Sect wants seventy percent of the items in the relics."

"This..."

"Any objections?"

"No, none at all!"

Cold sweat poured down Wang Han's face.

"Very well. Go."

Wang Han fled the cave as if running for his life.

After he left, a black-robed man stepped out from behind the Scholar.

"Sub-division Leader, are we really going to help the Wang Family?"

"Help?"

The Scholar sneered.

"Just a bunch of fools."

"However, the Relics of True Lord Xuanyun are indeed worth a visit."

"I heard that there's a kid in the Li Family whose strength has exploded in just a few months."

"Since he appeared in this area, perhaps..."

He licked his lips.

"It's that Li Changsheng."

Zhao Family, secret chamber.

Zhao Yuanlong looked at the two pieces of intelligence on the table, his brows furrowed.

One was from a hidden mole in the Wang Family, and the other was a detailed report from Zhao Feng.

"The Wang Family is colluding with the Blood Fiend Sect..."

"Li Changsheng is suspected of breaking through to the Xiantian Realm..."

"The entire Blood Fang Squad was wiped out at the First Line of Heaven..."

He rubbed the space between his eyebrows.

"The sky over Qinghe Town is about to change."

Zhao Feng whispered.

"Father, the Wang Family's actions are already tantamount to Qi Deviation."

"Colluding with the Demonic Path is a great taboo in martial arts."

"If they succeed, the Zhao Family will be next."

"I know."

Zhao Yuanlong pondered.

"But this boy Li Changsheng is too much of a Prodigy."

"A seventeen-year-old in the Xiantian Realm..."

"In time, will there still be a place for our Zhao Family in Qinghe Town?"

"Then we certainly can't let the Wang Family succeed."

Zhao Lei chimed in.

"If the Wang Family destroys the Li Family, obtains Li Changsheng's techniques and secrets, and then colludes with the Blood Fiend Sect, the Zhao Family will surely perish."

"Conversely, if we help the Li Family, we can at least get a share of the spoils and earn a reputation for eliminating demons and upholding the Dao."

These words struck a chord with Zhao Yuanlong.

He stood up and paced back and forth, and after a long while, he finally made up his mind.

"Secretly order all Disciples at the Houtian Fifth Level and above to be ready for deployment at any time."

"Additionally, send someone to secretly contact the Li Family and say..."

"The Zhao Family is willing to help the Li Family to jointly eliminate the Demonic Path!"

"Father is wise!"

That night, a messenger pigeon flew into the Li Family residence.

Li Zhenshan laughed after reading the secret letter.

"The Zhao Family is showing goodwill. It has been confirmed that the Wang Family is indeed colluding with the Demonic Path!"

"Grand Elder, let's continue to act according to Changsheng's plan!"

"Yes!"

A great net was quietly spreading open.