Murong Ding's Greed

Recently, the Piao Xue Region has been turbulent, and the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold emerged, directly destroying Danxia Pavilion.

The heads of Danxiazi, the Old Ancestor of Danxia Pavilion, and the Pavilion Revered Master were hung at the entrance of the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold.

When this news spread, the world was in an uproar!

Some people specifically went to Danxia Pavilion to verify the truth of this matter.

The Disciples who escaped from Danxia Pavilion were also frantically spreading this news!

In an instant, the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold became famous throughout the Piao Xue Region.

Some even ranked the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold as the top eighth-level cultivation force in the Piao Xue Region, replacing the Tianluo Sect!

At the same time, a message came from the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold: on September 1st, they would hold a grand founding ceremony, inviting all forces in the world to witness it!

It's already past mid-July, meaning only a month and a half remains.

Countless people were discussing this matter: who exactly was this powerful force that had emerged so suddenly?

Just as the people of the Piao Xue Region were speculating and discussing this matter, another major piece of news spread!

Someone claiming to be a descendant of the Piao Miao Sect appeared and established the Cloud Mist Pavilion in the Piao Xue Region!

The Cloud Mist Pavilion made no secret of its connection to the Piao Miao Sect, stating that they had been dormant for so long precisely to restore the Piao Miao Sect's glory.

A few days after its establishment, the Cloud Mist Pavilion was attacked by a group of unidentified individuals. These people were extremely powerful, and their leader was a Cave Heaven Realm expert.

Such powerful experts causing trouble was naturally not just a simple suppression, but an attempt to destroy the Cloud Mist Pavilion.

This group originally thought the Cloud Mist Pavilion would surely be annihilated, but then they realized they were wrong.

Two mysterious experts appeared in the Cloud Mist Pavilion and instantly annihilated all the attackers.

Their heads were even all cut off and hung at the main entrance of the Cloud Mist Pavilion.

At this moment, the people of the Piao Xue Region couldn't help but be stirred, because some had personally witnessed this slaughter.

Even more, some recognized that among the severed heads, there were indeed members of the Ye family.

It can be said that the impact of this incident was almost no less than the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold destroying Danxia Pavilion.

Moreover, these two major forces are located in the northern and southern regions of the Piao Xue Region, giving a sense of mutual support from north to south.

Some busybodies commented that the Cloud Mist Pavilion's strength should be above that of the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold.

However, not many people accepted this assessment, as the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold had, after all, slain Danxiazi, the Old Ancestor of Danxia Pavilion, who was a Cave Heaven Realm Peak expert.

Cave Heaven Realm Peak is already at the top of the food chain!

Even though Danxiazi was very old, a dying camel is still bigger than a horse; everyone recognized this achievement!

The emergence of these two major forces deeply influenced the landscape of the Piao Xue Region.

Of course, whether they can truly establish themselves is currently unknown.

Zhou Yuan looked at the silk scroll in his hand, which recorded matters concerning the Cloud Mist Pavilion. He hadn't expected the Cloud Mist Pavilion to emerge from the shadows.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling that this Cloud Mist Pavilion seemed to be targeting his Bandit Stronghold.

Just as Zhou Yuan was pondering, Zi Ying approached him, cupped her fists, and said, "Da Dangjia, those forces have already withdrawn from Nine Pill City!"

"However, just now, the Grand Elders of the three major forces—Tianluo Sect, Flying Blossom Gate, and Destroy Demon Alliance—sent an invitation, wishing to visit Da Dangjia!"

After Zi Ying finished speaking, she presented the three invitations to Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan took them, glanced at them, and then said to Zi Ying, "Fellow Daoist Zi, tell them there's no rush."

"In a month and a half, it will be the day my Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold officially opens its sect. They are welcome to attend then!"

Zi Ying showed little surprise, nodded, and then withdrew.

Zhou Yuan addressed Zi Ying as 'Fellow Daoist' because Zi Ying had not yet officially joined the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold.

Zi Ying's goal was to protect Leng Qingxue; she had little interest in other matters.

Just as Zi Ying left, Leng Qingxue emerged from the Cultivation Tower. Her cultivation had already reached the Celestial Phenomenon Realm Peak.

Leng Qingxue suddenly realized that since her cultivation Breakthrough, her Heavenly Demon Art had advanced by leaps and bounds, without the side effects her Revered Master had mentioned.

Perhaps she didn't necessarily need to return to the Tianmo Sect in the Jing Tian Domain to resolve the flaws of the Heavenly Demon Art.

Of course, whether it would work, she was not yet certain.

But as her cultivation progressed, Leng Qingxue became increasingly confident.

Leng Qingxue also contributed to the last slaying of Danxiazi.

The reason she came out of seclusion was that she had an agreement with Zhou Yuan to travel around the Piao Xue Region, which they had previously decided upon.

When Zhou Yuan saw Leng Qingxue approaching, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

There were only four people on this trip: Zhou Yuan, Leng Qingxue, Zi Ying, and Lu Deluo!

"Qingxue, I was just waiting for you!"

Zhou Yuan said with a smile, walking towards Leng Qingxue.

Since Leng Qingxue's Breakthrough, Zhou Yuan could clearly feel that she seemed to have some worries.

But Zhou Yuan didn't ask; he believed Leng Qingxue would tell him herself when the time was right.

The Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold was now fully on track.

Even if they were not present, there were still several Cave Heaven Realm experts guarding it, coupled with its formidable defenses, ensuring safety was not an issue!

The main reason Zhou Yuan decided to take Leng Qingxue out was that her Breakthrough had been too rapid.

The Heavenly Demon Art that Leng Qingxue cultivated emphasized gradual progress, and cultivating too quickly might not be good for her.

Moreover, cultivation also required a balance of work and rest; going out for a trip would not only benefit Leng Qingxue greatly but also him.

Zhou Yuan and the others passed through the defensive barrier, then the four of them stood on a long sword and flew into the distance, disappearing without a trace moments later.

Just as they left, a cold gaze appeared from the clouds in the distant sky.

A black-clad figure was faintly discernible in the clouds, with a chilling killing intent flashing in his eyes. This person was Murong Ding.

Everyone from Da Yun Peak had left, but Murong Ding stayed behind; he had plenty of patience.

A few days ago, someone from the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold also came out and went to Nine Pill City, and Murong Ding saw everything.

He didn't make a move because he felt it would alert them.

Indeed, today he saw four more figures emerge, which made Murong Ding realize that the identities of these four people were likely extraordinary.

As the Third Elder of the Shadow Clan, concealing their presence was what their Shadow Clan excelled at, and few could detect them.

A hint of greed flashed in Murong Ding's eyes. If he could claim the Worlds Number One Bandit Stronghold for himself, then his Shadow Clan would have a place to settle.

Most importantly, the stronghold's defenses were terrifyingly strong; even he couldn't shake them in the slightest, which could guarantee the safety of the Shadow Clan members.

Such a place was practically custom-made for the Shadow Clan.

Therefore, in Murong Ding's heart, this place already belonged to the Shadow Clan!

He swayed his body and instantly vanished.