163: Chapter 163 The Blue Abyss Sect, the Methods of Failure

Li Yuan actually knew about the Tianmen Mountain training.

Here in the Tianqiong Continent, many young Martial Artists participate in it.

For the majority of young Martial Artists, this is an excellent learning opportunity.

The content of the Tianmen Mountain training is essentially a large-scale martial arts competition.

During the competition, Elders oversee everything to ensure everyone's safety.

At most, one might suffer minor injuries.

During the Tianmen Mountain training, the younger generation can fully display their strength and see the gap between themselves and other Martial Artists.

Those who perform well during the training can also receive generous rewards.

Luo Zhi and Jiang Wanwei, as Core Disciples of major Sects, will both participate.

Of course, participation in the Tianmen Mountain training is not casual.

Smaller Sect forces do not receive invitations.

Even to observe, one must offer resources in exchange, let alone participate in the training.

If Li Yuan were truly a junior from a small faction, it would be very difficult to obtain the qualification for the Tianmen Mountain training.

If he were to "accidentally encounter" Li Yuan there, it would further prove his schemes against Luo Zhi.

Unfortunately, Jiang Wanwei's prediction was completely wrong.

Li Yuan has absolutely no interest in the Tianmen Mountain training.

The Tianmen Mountain training is almost devoid of danger; it is a very safe martial arts sparring event.

While it is a good thing for many young Martial Artists, for Li Yuan, it is highly likely that he would gain nothing from it.

His Corpse Looting Technique would likely not be usable even once.

Furthermore, Li Yuan has no intention of having an "accidental encounter" with Luo Zhi.

Previously at Red Moon Mountain, it was simply to return a favor for her kindness.

Having spent time together, Luo Zhi is actually quite decent, and Li Yuan does not dislike her.

However, it is just a lack of dislike; he is not calculating or plotting to get close to Luo Zhi as Jiang Wanwei imagined.

The scenario Jiang Wanwei wanted to verify simply cannot happen.

... Lanyuan Sect.

Over a month has passed, and despite sending so many people to search in the Shun Kingdom, they still have not found any trace of Li Yuan.

They consider themselves superior, capable of changing the political situation of the Shun Kingdom with a flip of their hands.

Yet, even with such means, they still cannot find Li Yuan.

In the side hall of the Sect, the leader of the search party came to report the news.

Before he could finish speaking, a teacup was smashed against his head.

"You cannot even find a barbarian from some backwater place? Are you all fools?"

This Sect Master Fu of the Lanyuan Sect was truly furious.

His son died, died in a place like the Shun Kingdom, and the murderer is still at large.

"Sect Master, your subordinate has truly done his best."

"Not only the Shun Kingdom, but also the neighboring Jin Kingdom and other major nations; we have already sent people to search everywhere."

"Under the Blood Qi tracking, within a fifty-mile radius, the Magical Artifact should have shown signs."

"Yet we have traveled to so many places, and the Magical Artifact has had no reaction..."

The leader who was hit continued to defend himself.

The more he spoke, the angrier Sect Master Fu became.

The stone he was toying with in his hand was crushed until cracks appeared.

"Sect Master, searching for a Vicious Beast in this manner is akin to finding a needle in a haystack; it is indeed not easy."

"Being able to force him into constant hiding is also a form of revenge."

"I imagine that person must be anxious and terrified every single moment, fearing we might catch him."

"This terror is, in itself, a form of torture."

The one speaking was the Seventh Elder of the Lanyuan Sect, revered as one of the Seven Sages of the Tianqiong Continent.

Hearing this, Sect Master Fu felt much more comforted.

"It is said that this person has quite a talent for Cultivation and his Martial Artist Realm is improving extremely fast."

"A young Martial Artist like this cannot endure loneliness; sooner or later, he will emerge."

"Sect Master, do not worry too much; sooner or later, we will capture him."

Having said this, the Seventh Elder waved his hand, shooing everyone else away.

The few people who came to report felt relieved and quickly left the side hall.

If they stayed there, there was no telling how much more scolding they would endure.

Inside the side hall, only Sect Master Fu and the Seventh Elder remained.

The Seventh Elder hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Sect Master, please grieve in moderation. Jiuya has already passed on; the dead cannot return to life..."

Sect Master Fu waved his hand, signaling him to sit down.

Since the Seventh Elder spoke like this suddenly, there must be more to say; they were both intelligent men.

Moreover, what followed would likely be somewhat offensive.

"Dihua, if you have something to say, just say it. Given our relationship, there is no need for such formalities."

Hearing this, the Seventh Elder, Chen Dihua, no longer held back.

"Sect Master, there are many in the Sect who oppose letting that child, Jiutian, inherit the position of Sect Master."

"The methods we thought of previously have had limited help."

"But this time, perhaps it is an opportunity."

When the Seventh Elder said this, Sect Master Fu's gaze became more serious.

The Jiutian he referred to was named Fu Jiutian, Sect Master Fu's eldest son.

This son of his was much more promising than Fu Jiuya.

At forty years of age, he had already become an absolute pillar of the Lanyuan Sect.

Sect Master Fu naturally hoped for his son to succeed him as Sect Master.

However, the Lanyuan Sect is not a Family-style Sect.

The entire Sect is not something Sect Master Fu can dictate alone.

There is naturally significant resistance to Fu Jiutian inheriting the Sect Master position.

But the death of Fu Jiuya this time did indeed help Fu Jiutian.

With one biological son dead, only Fu Jiutian remained.

Everyone in the Lanyuan Sect understood that Sect Master Fu would pour all his heart and soul into Fu Jiutian.

The others in the Sect were, after all, old friends from the same Sect.

Seeing someone lose a son, they would naturally feel a measure of sympathy.

"That Martial Artist named Li Yuan, in such a remote region, was able to possess the strength of the Shenzhen Realm at such a young age."

"Even the old steward Mu Gui said he was clearly no match for him."

"Capturing this Li Yuan, the secrets behind him could very likely allow Jiutian to take another major step forward."

"Even if it is useless to Jiutian, it would certainly be of great help to other young Disciples."

"Accomplishing this would be a great merit within the Lanyuan Sect!"

Sect Master Fu could understand the Seventh Elder's intention behind these words.

This was considered a combination of a bitter-meat scheme and meritorious service.

In a region without essence qi, Cultivating to the strength of the Shenzhen Realm—the secret behind this would surely have some value.

"That child, Jiuya, I haven't given him a good look for all these years."

"I resented his laziness in Cultivation and blamed him for not bringing honor to me as a father."

"I never expected that even after his death, he would still be helping out..."

As he spoke, tears welled up in Sect Master Fu's aged eyes.

That playboy son of his, Fu Jiuya, whom so many people wanted dead.

After these few words from him, he seemed to have become such an outstanding young Disciple.

"Dihua, you arrange this matter. Capture this Li Yuan as soon as possible."

"Once captured, we will need some time to research his abilities."

"After we have researched them thoroughly, we will choose an appropriate time to announce it to the outside world."

The Seventh Elder at his side accepted the order; he prepared to take a trip to the Shun Kingdom.

Others could not find him, but if he, Chen Dihua, took action, it might not be the same.

Meanwhile, Li Yuan had already set his plans for the next steps.

He would naturally not be attending the Tianmen Mountain training.

Li Yuan prepared to find a Sect, in order to gain more opportunities.

Many Secret Realm locations for Cultivation and training are not open to ordinary people.

One needs the support of a faction behind them.