A Target and the Myriad Forms Sect's Calamity
On the Flying Boat, Yang Tianyou was tallying the spoils from the capture of the Barbarian Tribe Village.
Due to the sudden ambush and the overwhelming strength of the Foundation Establishment, none of the Qi Refining cultivators from the Yang Household died in this operation, and none were even seriously injured.
Only three people sustained minor injuries during the desperate counterattack by the two Late Qi Refinement Barbarian Tribe warriors, but that was nothing to worry about.
Therefore, everyone was in high spirits after the great victory, especially since the gains were indeed substantial.
Since 99% of the tribesmen are Body Cultivators, the Barbarian Tribe are not good at making various artifacts, and most of the weapons they use are simply forged. Therefore, most of the supplies captured this time are various raw materials.
Spirit Gold ore, spirit medicine, Spirit Wood, Demon Beast Inner Cores, Beast Hides, Beast Meat...
Most of these resources are of the First-Tier, while the most precious of the Tier 2 resources is the crimson Totem Pillar.
Totem Pillar are among the few exquisite artifacts possessed by the Barbarian Tribes. They are crafted from various Spirit Items, and even if Human Race cannot use them, they can be recycled to produce many Spirit Items.
Yang Tianyou speculated that after the Totem Pillar was recycled, the resulting Spirit Items should be worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, a considerable sum.
In addition to these gains, Yang Tianyou also obtained a jar of crimson liquid in the treasure vault of the Barbarian Tribe Village, and he recognized it.
This liquid is called "Savage Wilderness Body Tempering Liquid," a precious resource unique to the Barbarian Tribes for tempering their bodies.
As a race that cultivates Body Cultivator, the Barbarian Tribe rank among the top three in the Lu Wu Realm in terms of their research on physical fitness. The various body-tempering Spirit Items they produce are also quite popular among Body Cultivators of other races.
The jar of Savage Wilderness Body Tempering Liquid in front of me must have been recently refined. As soon as I opened the lid, a unique and fragrant aroma, untouched by sedimentation, wafted out.
Yang Tianyou only took a light sniff, and his body immediately began to send out signals of thirst.
"As expected of a secret medicine developed by Body Cultivator race, the effects of this Savage Wilderness Body Tempering Liquid should be significantly greater than those of Savage Elephant Essence Blood."
As he murmured to himself, Yang Tianyou added another goal to his list of objectives for this trip: to seize enough Savage Wilderness Body Tempering Liquid.
In summary, the various resources obtained from this raid on the Barbarian Tribe Village should amount to about 20,000 Spirit Stones. No wonder there's a saying in the Cultivation World that murder and arson bring wealth; the speed at which resources are obtained by plundering others is indeed too fast.
Thinking of this, Yang Tianyou felt a chill. He turned around and saw that the expressions of the Yang Household Cultivators were all a bit off, with intoxication and greed faintly visible on their faces.
"Snort!"
A thunderous sound suddenly rang out on the Flying Boat, startling everyone in the Yang Household, who all looked towards Yang Tianyou.
Yang Tianyou didn't say much, but played the video he had just recorded, and the expressions of the Yang Household family members immediately changed.
"I won't say much else. On this journey, Tianyou only hopes that all of you uncles and brothers will guard your hearts and minds. You must know that greed is limitless, and you must not fall into an Abyss!"
Upon hearing this, the cultivators of the Yang Household all turned solemn and said in unison, "Thank you for your guidance, patriarch!"
The First Succession Rank of the Yang Household family lineage, also known as the Yang Lineage descendants, is rarely referred to as such by the Yang Household members, especially the older generation.
However, in this operation, Yang Tianyou not only demonstrated his strength, which was no less than that of Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but also immediately restrained his greed afterward, enlightening everyone and showcasing his extraordinary mental cultivation.
The fact that they called him "clan member" willingly signifies their complete acceptance of Yang Tianyou.
With a faint smile, Yang Tianyou helped everyone up.
Next, they began discussing their next target.
Yang Tianyou took out a map, which was covered with dense red dots, representing the various Foreign Races forces that the Human Race had detected. These were the potential targets of the Yang Household.
"Dear uncles and brothers, let's all share our opinions and see which one we should target next!"
"I believe that safety is paramount when we are in Foreign Races territory, so we should leave the Barbarian Tribe lands and search for our target within the territories of the other three Golden Core Force." This was the advice of my seventeenth uncle, Yang Qiongnie, a mature and prudent man who prioritized stability.
"I don't think it's necessary. Barbarian Tribe have never been very quick to react. We can easily pull off a few more raids and then take advantage of the situation to enter the territories of other Foreign Races."
Fifteenth Brother Yang Tianwang remained decisive in his actions. His plan was rather aggressive and risky, but the corresponding rewards were also high. After all, the more villages the Yang Household captured, the more they would gain.
If too much time is wasted on the road, it's unlikely to yield much benefit.
Next, one by one, the tribesmen offered suggestions, which could be broadly categorized into two types: conservative and radical, with the former being more prevalent.
After making their suggestions, the Yang Household family members remained silent, awaiting Yang Tianyou's final decision. Once he made his decision, they would put aside their own thoughts and consistently carry out Yang Tianyou's final orders.
Looking at the expectant faces before him, Yang Tianyou felt a heavy burden weighing on his heart. At the same time, he also felt an unprecedented excitement and exhilaration.
This is a mindset that naturally arises in a leader.
After a moment's thought, Yang Tianyou's eyes gleamed, and he said, "Here's what we'll do: first head west, target Barbarian Tribe Villages with tens of thousands of inhabitants, and after two or three successful raids, immediately turn northeast and head towards the Blackblood City's sphere of influence!"
"First head west, then suddenly turn northeast—you're trying to confuse the Barbarian Tribe!" Yang Qiongnie's Shen Yi lit up as he immediately realized Yang Tianyou's intention.
"The point is to mislead them, to make them think we'll keep heading west into the Demon Race realm, then we'll suddenly change direction and head towards Blackblood City, catching them completely off guard!"
"With their mix of deception and reality, it's difficult for the Foreign Races to guess our true intentions. Indeed, that's quite effective!"
The clansmen nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Yang Tianyou said in a deep voice, "Besides the element of surprise, there's another reason I chose Blackblood City. The Demon Race's intelligence system is unparalleled in the Lu Wu Realm. We'd be easily exposed in Demon Race territory, but the risks of going to Blackblood City's territory are much lower."
Upon hearing this, the Yang Household family members looked on with sudden realization, and their gazes toward Yang Tianyou became even more convinced.
"That's settled then. Next target: the Qiangliu Stockade of the Barbarian Tribe!"
Yang Tianyou surveyed the group, his face serious. He tapped the map heavily with his right index finger, and the other Yang Household Cultivators clasped their fists in unison, "Yes, sir!"
Located in the northeast of the Northern River Region, Mo Province is a place with abundant swamps, numerous large rivers, and plentiful water resources.
The ruler of Mo Province is the Myriad Forms Sect, a top sect that has existed for over ten thousand years. It has tens of thousands of disciples at the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages, numerous Golden Core and Nascent Soul Cultivators, and more than a dozen Spirit Transformation Old Ancestors guarding the sect, making it exceptionally powerful.
The Myriad Forms Sect excels in Formations and Artifact Refining crafting, with its Artifact Refining Puppet being particularly outstanding, making it renowned throughout the Eastern Continent.
However, this powerful sect is now facing a calamity unseen in thousands of years.
On the vast expanse of Taihu Lake, the Myriad Forms Sect, situated on an island in the Heart of the Lake Island, is fully activating its Sect-Protecting Grand Formation.
A light blue protective shield covered an area of thousands of miles, with countless Array Mark undulating and rising on it. Dense Spiritual Qi was drawn from the sect's Spirit Veins and poured into this Sixth Tier- grade Formation, supporting its full operation.
At this moment, countless War Flying Vessels floated into the sky, and monstrous Devil Qi raged across the heavens, with howling demonic sounds echoing through the Firmament.
One after another, the Devil Cultivator cultivators launched their attacks with maniacal laughter. A deluge of colorful light, like a celestial river falling, struck the surface of the Myriad Forms Sect Sect-Protecting Grand Formation, creating ripples.
At the very center of the Devil Cultivator Fleet, the Black Dragon Boat stretched for thousands of feet. At its bow, a ferocious dragon head slowly opened. Then, a black demonic light that pierced the sky tore through the heavens and earth, creating a series of dark Spatial Rifts, and collided violently with the Sect-Protecting Grand Formation of the Myriad Forms Sect.