Preparations for Putting Down Roots

After disembarking from the Flying Boat, Yang Tianyou, along with five Foundation Establishment from his Lineage, flew north for several hundred miles before quietly waiting atop a mountain peak.

Before long, thirty cultivators dressed in different styles gathered. They were all members of the Yang Household's Shadow Hall, trained by their Thirteenth Granduncle Yang Danglong. They were extremely loyal to the Lineage and were shrewd and capable.

Among these people, the leader, a young man who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, was named Yang Xuanye, and ranked eleventh among the Xuan generation of the Yang family.

Yang Xuanye was a cultivator with Two Spirit Roots. There had been no Cultivators in the previous five generations. Not long after his Spirit Roots were detected, he was sent to Yang Danglong's command.

After spending time together, Yang Danglong grew to like this clever and quick-witted young man very much. So he shared all his experience with him and kept applying to the Lineage to increase the training of Yang Xuanye.

The latter did not disappoint Yang Danglong. He performed outstandingly in many operations, bringing substantial benefits to the Lineage and uncovering a great deal of crucial intelligence.

His own cultivation had not lagged behind either. He broke through to the Foundation Establishment in the same year as Yang Xuanyang, and now he has reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment Second Layer.

Moreover, prior to this operation, with the approval of Yang Haoyu and Yang Tianyou, Yang Xuanye had become the deputy head of the Shadow Hall. After Yang Tianyou and the others left the Chaotic Sea, Yang Xuanye would take full responsibility for the Lineage affairs here and shoulder the heavy burden.

In some ways, this is almost like being a regional governor.

"Greetings, Inheritance Elder!" Yang Xuanye bowed respectfully to Yang Tianyou.

Looking at the slender, refined young man before him, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Yang Tianyou's eyes.

Yang Xuanye's talent is second to none among his peers. Especially when facing complex situations, his exceptionally keen insight and decisive courage are qualities that a decision-maker of a major power should possess.

Compared to Yang Xuanyang and Yang Xuanwu, they are somewhat lacking in this aspect.

However, the latter two have better talent in cultivation; it can only be said that every coin has two sides.

For Lineage to thrive, it must know how to appoint the right people. Let someone like Yang Xuanwu be in charge of combat, while Yang Xuanye can manage the overall situation. Only by combining both military and civil skills can the family's power endure.

"Xuan Ye, why are you being so distant? Although you grew up outside since you were little, the Old Ancestor and I have always been watching you closely, and we know everything you've done."

"Especially our Old Ancestor, she always speaks highly of you, saying that your contributions to the Lineage are no less than those of Xuanwu and Xuanyang!" Yang Tianyou said with a gentle smile, looking at Yang Xuanye.

"Nineteenth Uncle, you flatter me. The Lineage has nurtured me and taken good care of my parents and brothers. It is only right and proper for me to serve the Lineage!" Yang Xuanye quickly waved his hand and said emotionally.

Seeing this, Yang Tianyou smiled and nodded, his gaze passing over Yang Xuanye and looking at the other Shadow Hall cultivators.

"You are quite remarkable too, having spent years hidden in the shadows, serving your Lineage, and now you've traveled thousands of miles to this unfamiliar and Chaotic Sea..."

Ultimately, it is the Lineage that has wronged you.

"Rest assured, as Inheritance Elder, I guarantee that in twenty years, once the number of Cultivators in our Lineage has increased, we will gradually rotate you back."

"We will reunite you with your families, making up for the years we've neglected them, and we will also arrange suitable positions for you!"

Yang Tianyou solemnly promised, his expression quite serious and earnest.

Upon hearing this, the cultivators from the Shadow Hall were all moved, and the slight Resentment Qi they had harbored earlier completely dissipated.

Instead, there is a sense of identification with the Lineage's reasonableness.

Human hearts are made of flesh and blood; most people need to exchange sincerity for sincerity.

No one is a fool; everyone can sense good from evil and right from wrong, let alone the monks in the Shadow Hall who conduct these activities.

They could naturally tell whether Yang Tianyou's words were sincere or just empty promises to deceive them.

Clearly, they sensed the Inheritance Elder's genuine remorse and sincerity.

For this reason, they will repay this kindness with loyalty and serve their Lineage.

"Let's go, let's head to Haiyuan City first!"

Seeing everyone's performance, Yang Tianyou smiled with satisfaction, waved his hand, and released Bianhe Boat.

After everyone boarded, the Thousand-Feather Sky-Piercing Formation was activated instantly. Two pairs of golden wings fluttered gently, and the Flying Boat transformed into a streak of golden light and disappeared into the horizon.

A day later, the Bianhe Boat arrived a hundred miles Haiyuan City.

As soon as it came into view, a city far more magnificent than Luochuan City came into view.

One after another, Cultivators of different temperaments, some riding Law Artifacts, some riding Spirit Beasts, and some using escape Escape Techniques, came and went in front of the magnificent array gate that was hundreds of feet high in the sky above the city center.

After folding Bianhe Boat, Yang Tianyou led more than thirty clansmen across the sky.

As he flew, he surveyed the Mortals living in the city below.

Unlike those in the Northern River Region, the Mortals of the Chaotic Sea have darker skin, are generally shorter in stature, but are more robust.

There are also significant differences in clothing, lifestyle, and accents.

Without a tour guide translating, Yang Tianyou would probably have thought the local dialect was a different language altogether.

In fact, the common language in the Lu Wu Realm today is a simplified pronunciation derived from High Antiquity Dao Script. This language is used by both Human Race and Foreign Races.

Of course, each race also has its own unique language that it has not abandoned, such as the Demon Script of the Demon Race and the Witch Script of the Witch Tribe.

These languages and scripts often correspond to special abilities. For example, the Sacrificial Technique of the Witch Tribe require the recitation of ancient Witch Script to be effective.

That said, after entering Haiyuan City, Yang Tianyou spent a considerable amount of Spirit Stones to rent a spacious courtyard, which could easily accommodate more than thirty people.

After doing all this, he assigned tasks to the Shadow Hall clansmen Qi Refining Realm, instructing them to go to various restaurants, teahouses, and other areas where cultivators gathered to gather information, especially information about the Four Symbols Nine Trials Passes.

After finding out the information, he handed it over to Yang Xuanye, who then compiled it and submitted it to Yang Tianyou for review.

Upon receiving their mission, the Yang Household Members left the courtyard and scattered to gather intelligence.

They were all highly skilled personnel meticulously trained by the Shadow Hall, and naturally knew how to complete the task with maximum efficiency.

Meanwhile, Yang Tianyou and the other Foundation Establishment Cultivators were not idle either.

Their journey to the Chaotic Sea also had a very important mission: to pave the way and establish a foundation for their Lineage.

To gain a foothold in the Chaotic Sea, one must have their own Island, and also handle miscellaneous tasks such as setting up protective Formations, purchasing Spirit Medicine Seeds, and establishing cooperation with other forces.

Therefore, Yang Tianyou, Yang Tiankang, Yang Xuanye and other Foundation Establishment Cultivators also dispersed and each performed their own duties.

Yang Tianyou was in charge of all matters related to purchasing the Island, while the others were responsible for procuring various resources and entering the Foundation Establishment circle of Haiyuan City to build connections and prepare for the Lineage to take root in the Chaotic Sea.