The Mountain and River Hall's Stance

Lan Province, Mountain and River Hall.

As one of the top Province-Level Power, the Mountain and River Hall is extremely powerful, even stronger than the destroyed Myriad Forms Sect.

Besides having a cultivator at the Early Sage Manifestation Realm to oversee the sect, the Mountain and River Hall has a total of fifteen Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators on the surface.

As for whether there are any hidden matters, that's for sure.

In the Cultivation World, if a power lays bare all its strength, then that power is not far from being destroyed.

The ancient hall, with its bright pearls hanging high, and ancient paintings engraved on the surrounding walls, shows that the great sect of ten thousand years is not only powerful, but also has profound heritage and magnanimity that are reflected in every aspect. This is the accumulation of time, which cannot be cultivated overnight.

Of course, ancient powers are not without their flaws. They are outdated, corrupt, and rigid. These are characteristics that most long-standing powers possess, the only difference being the degree to which they exhibit these flaws.

In the main seat, the Mountain and River Hall sat quietly, like an ancient and unchanging mountain, majestic and imposing. But if one looked closely, one would find that there were turbulent waves hidden within his body, as if he might do something earth-shattering at any moment, his aura awe-inspiring.

"The Yang Household has already occupied the entire Luochuan Commandery. What is your opinion on this matter?" A deep voice, as if resounding from the depths of the earth, was dull yet powerful.

A tall, stern-faced old man in a purple Daoist robe slightly raised his eyes and said, "Out of respect for Senior Eight Desolations Saber Saint, we have been more than lenient with the Yang Household. Two prefectures are more than enough for them to digest and absorb."

"Senior Brother Ziyang is right. The Yang Household only has five or six thousand direct Cultivators, which is not even comparable to some of the most powerful Golden Core Forces. Yet they now occupy two prefectures and nearly thirty counties. Such a vast territory is enough for them to develop for hundreds of years!" The one who spoke was another Spirit Transformation elder from the Mountain and River Hall. Judging from his aura, he was at least at the Middle Stage of Spirit Transformation stage. His aura was as vast as an abyss, as if he could devour everything.

This person is named Venerable Ziyuan, the seventh elder of the Mountain and River Hall. The cold and stern old man who spoke earlier is named Venerable Ziyang, the Third Elder of the Mountain and River Hall. His strength is as high as the Spirit Transformation Late Stage. He once killed Devil Cultivator of the same level. His Ziyang Divine Palm has made him famous.

Venerable Ziyang and Venerable Ziyuan are fellow disciples, both from the same sect. They are disciples of the Ziji High Person Grand Elder the Mountain and River Hall and wield great influence within the sect.

After the two spoke, the other elders echoed their sentiments, including True Person Shi Chong.

Despite his seemingly good relationship with the Yang Household, it's all just a facade. Once the interests of the sect are involved, Master Shi Chong True Person will still stand on the side of the Mountain and River Hall without hesitation.

Seeing the reactions of the elders below, the Mountain and River Hall nodded slightly and raised his arm, silencing the noisy crowd below and revealing his absolute prestige.

"Then let's do it this way, Junior Brother Shi Chong!" the Mountain and River Hall said calmly.

"Here!" Master Shi Chong True Person stepped forward and bowed slightly.

"Go to the Yang Household and tell them to behave themselves."

"Yes, sir!"

"Furthermore, it should be pointed out that the Yang Household was able to obtain Luochuan Commandery because of the indulgence of my Mountain and River Hall, so that they will remember this favor."

"Clear!"

Master Shi Chong True Person bowed slightly, then left the main hall and flew towards Purple Moon Mountain.

The Mountain and River Hall continued, "Interface War is imminent. According to historical records, Spatial Passages of varying sizes will appear throughout the Lu Wu Realm."

"Once a large Spatial Passage appears, we must build cities and fortresses outside it in order to be able to attack or defend."

Therefore, the corresponding war supplies must be properly prepared!

"Furthermore, the Mountain and River Army must be expanded once again. The sect's accumulated resources over the years should not be wasted; they should be invested as needed to quickly transform them into strength to cope with this earth-shattering event."

The Mountain and River Hall stood up, his imposing presence like Taishan standing tall before us. "This is a turning point, fortuitous opportunity for our Mountain and River Hall to ascend to the status of Sacred Land. Whether we can seize it depends on our efforts!"

"Yes!" All the elders of the Mountain and River Hall stood up at the same time and responded in unison.

Purple Moon Mountain, Great White Residence.

Yang Yusheng walked over with True Person Yunting and Yun Zhan.

Yunhua stood up and went to greet her.

She first looked at Yang Yusheng and instructed, "Yu Sheng, go back and arrange the affairs on Luochuan Island, then compile them into Jade Slips and give them to the family head!"

"Yes, sir!" Yang Yusheng bowed and then withdrew.

The three members of the Yun Household sat around the stone table, looking at each other's familiar faces, yet feeling a sense of unfamiliarity.

A century has passed, things have changed, and the differences in their life experiences have led to their vastly different fates.

Yunhua asked softly, "Uncle, are you planning to rebuild the Luochuan Sect?"

"Hmm!" True Person Yunting nodded, then looked directly at Yunhua and asked with a complicated expression, "Will the Yang Household stop us?"

Yunhua smiled and shook her head, saying, "Why should I stop you?"

True Person Yunting remained silent, then asked again, "What about Luochuan Island...?"

"Uncle, you must know, I am now Yang Household Member!" Yunhua sighed.

"I understand!" True Person Yunting said in a low voice, no longer saying anything more about the topic.

"I've already chosen a location for the new Luochuan Sect for you. It'll be in Black Wind County. There's a Third-Tier Upper-Grade Spirit Vein there, and I can decide to upgrade it to Fourth Tier Spirit Vein," Yunhua said softly.

Upon hearing this, True Person Yunting nodded slightly, offering no objection.

He understood that as the former ruler of Luochuan Commandery, the Luochuan Sect's influence in this region was deeply rooted. If the Rebuild the Sect in Luochuan Commandery, it would pose a great threat to the Yang Household.

The Yang Household would never allow such a thing to happen, so Yunhua's decision was not unexpected.

"Uncle, are you really not considering establishing Lineage?" Yunhua asked again.

"Lineage... let's wait for the next generation. I can't let down my master, or the ancestors of the sect!" After saying this, True Person Yunting stood up, glanced in the direction of the Luochuan Sect, and then left with Yun Zhan without looking back.

Yunhua watched the two figures disappear into the distance, a pang of sadness swept through her heart.

Although neither side explicitly stated it, a rift had already formed, including among those involved in the Yun Zhan.

This forthright and generous young man, without uttering a single word, was also expressing his dissatisfaction.

Some things are understandable, but Resentment Qi still arises uncontrollably; this is the complexity of human emotions, and it cannot be changed.

A beam of light carrying a message flew in from outside the courtyard, accompanied by a clear female voice, "Reporting to Old Ancestor Yunhua, True Person Shi Chong has arrived!"

Yunhua suppressed the turmoil in her mind, composed herself, and went to greet True Person Shi Chong with a smile.

An hour later, True Person Shi Chong left satisfied, seemingly pleased with the answer given by the Yang Household.