Turmoil at Crouching Ox Pass
At Crouching Ox Pass, the war entered its Third Stage, with the Human Race and the Foreign Races locked in a stalemate. However, with the news that the Three Rivers Sect's mountain gate had been razed to the ground, the Human Race Cultivators were suddenly on edge.
In the dimly lit hall, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Yang Household, Liu Household, Qing Household, Mu Household, and Zhuang Household sat silently in their respective seats, creating an extremely heavy atmosphere.
After a long silence, Yang Haoyu spoke first, "Elder Yulong the Three Rivers Sect betrayed the Devil Cultivators, leading to the sect's destruction and the massacre of a million Mortals in Three Rivers City by the Devil Cultivators. What are your thoughts on this news?"
"First, we need to confirm whether it's true or false!" Mu Household Foundation Establishment Mu Fengting said in a deep voice.
"It should be true. I've received a message from my Lineage saying that the Foundation Establishment Cultivator from my Qing Household who studied under the Three Rivers Sect has lost his Soul Lamp and perished!"
Qing Donglai's face was filled with grief. With the destruction of the Three Rivers Sect, the Qing Household suffered the most among those present.
Their Lineage rose to prominence with the help of the Three Rivers Sect, and their own interests were closely linked to it. When the Three Rivers Sect fell, the Qing Household would inevitably suffer as well.
After hearing his words, Yang Haoyu and the others exchanged glances, but ultimately chose to believe him, since there was no need to lie about such a thing.
"So, the Three Rivers Sect is going to fall this time?"
"They shouldn't be completely defeated, after all, there are still two Golden Core Cultivators alive, but their foundations have been destroyed and their Origin Qi severely damaged!"
"Why did Elder Yulong betray us? I've met him before; he seemed like a very kind Golden Core Cultivator. I never imagined he would single-handedly destroy his own sect."
"Who knows? It's beyond our control. Let's think about what we should do next!"
After confirming the truth of the matter, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators looked grim and began to discuss it amongst themselves.
With the Three Rivers Sect's headquarters destroyed, the many Three Rivers Sect disciples remaining at Crouching Ox Pass are undoubtedly in a state of disarray. Those two Golden Core Cultivators probably have no intention of overseeing the defenses at this moment, and they may have already set off from Crouching Ox Pass to return to Dragon Valley County to hunt down Qi Yulong.
This would inevitably create huge vulnerabilities in the Crouching Ox Pass Defense System. Coupled with instability in the rear, a single misstep could lead to the fall of the pass and the loss of lives.
When their own interests were at stake, none of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators present dared to be careless.
However, as time passed, the Foundation Establishment still couldn't reach a conclusion. Ultimately, they weren't from the same Lineage, their ideas differed, and they couldn't reach a consensus.
Finally, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators had no choice but to leave with heavy hearts.
After Yang Haoyu returned to the Yang Household courtyard, he sent out a Voice Transmission Talisman. After a while, Mu Fengting walked in.
"Crouching Ox Pass can't be defended. We need to prepare for our escape route as soon as possible!" Yang Haoyu said bluntly.
Hearing this, Mu Fengting hesitated. "Isn't that too absolute? Even if the Three Rivers Sect's rear is destroyed and the sect's Golden Core cultivators return to reinforce, we still have the Feng Household's Golden Core cultivators and the support of the Luochuan Sect. Surviving this Cold Tide shouldn't be too difficult!"
Faced with this still confused in-law, Yang Haoyu shook his head inwardly. No wonder the Mu Household had declined; how could a Foundation Establishment Ancestor lead the Lineage to development when he was so muddle-headed?
However, given their Marriage Alliance ties, it's still necessary to lend a hand when needed. Yang Haoyu patiently explained, "Don't you think it's too much of a coincidence that Elder Yulong of the Three Rivers Sect chose this particular time to betray them? And then there's the abnormal Concealment behavior of the Devil Cultivators before the Cold Tide, and the significant increase in recruitment efforts by the Three Rivers Sect and even the Luochuan Sect this time. With so many coincidences combined, it's no longer a coincidence!"
After a pause, Yang Haoyu's expression turned serious, and he frowned as he said, "I suspect that there may be Devil Cultivator cultivators behind this Cold Tide, but we are too weak and lowly to get the information."
However, judging from the Luochuan Sect's alarmed reaction, this will not be a minor skirmish. Many Devil Dao Sects may be involved, and it's even possible that Immortal-Demon War could be reenacted!
Upon hearing Yang Haoyu's speculation, Mu Fengting was startled. Was the situation really that dire?
He instinctively didn't want to believe it, but after careful consideration, he felt that Yang Haoyu's words made sense.
"Then what do we do?"
Although Mu Fengting was muddle-headed, he was self-aware enough to know that he was not good at political maneuvering, so he simply relied on his in-laws.
"No rush. Have the Lineage members prepare to evacuate at any time. There might already be Devil Cultivator cultivators hiding in Crouching Ox Pass." Yang Haoyu knew his abilities and didn't stand on ceremony, issuing orders directly.
The two then sent messages to their respective Lineage members, instructing them to prepare for evacuation.
"Fourth Aunt, what about Tianyou and the others? Should we send a message to them, telling them to evacuate the Foreign Races territory?"
Taking advantage of a lull in the fighting, Yang Dangmo personally went to the front lines to question Yang Haoyu.
The latter thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Don't let Tianyou and Wolf Ancestor know about the situation here. The Foreign Races might be safer than Dragon Valley County right now. Besides, if we encounter any accidents, Tianyou can preserve the Yang Household's lineage while he's away."
After listening, Yang Dangmo nodded heavily, then asked, "Then, what about the Shadow Hall...?"
"Tell Dang Long not to reveal himself and to continue operating under the guise of Rogue Person Youlong. Even if the Lineage faces annihilation, we must not act rashly. The more escape routes we have, the more secure the bloodline of the Yang Household will be!"
"Yes!"
Yang Dangmo clasped his hands in a salute and strode away.
After he left, Yang Haoyu took out a square token with the words "Dragon Valley" written on it.
This is the token that Yang Tianyou found in the Storage Bag after he killed the Darkblood Old Devil. Moreover, with Yang Haoyu's skill in Artifact Refining, he could tell at a glance that this was not a token from the Dragon Valley Sect two hundred years ago, but one that had been made in recent years.
At this moment, the Dragon Valley Token was actually flashing with light, containing information that ordinary people could not understand.
This is a unique method of communication, similar to a code. Only cultivators who have specifically studied these techniques can understand the different meanings represented by the flashing light.
However, Yang Haoyu didn't need to understand any of this. All she needed to know was that there were Dragon Valley Sect cultivators secretly transmitting messages within Crouching Ox Pass.
Normally, if the transmission frequency is not registered, it will be blocked by the Third-Tier Supreme-Grade array at Crouching Ox Pass and cannot be transmitted at all.
"Dragon Valley Sect, Devil Cultivators, Qi Yulong, Three Rivers Sect..."
With her red lips slightly parted, Yang Haoyu smoothed her sideburns and uttered a series of names, her deep and beautiful pupils flickering slightly, as if she were weighing something.
After a long while, she let out a soft breath, flicked her sleeves, and walked out of the courtyard gate.
After a stick of incense had burned, Yang Haoyu arrived at the Gold and Silver Alliance's headquarters, presented a visiting card, and requested an audience with Jin Lianri, a senior member of the Jin Household.
In the Savage Wilderness Great Domain, dwells the Barbarian Tribe Greenrock Tribe!
In the tall and rugged stone hall, at the very front stood a statue of a Barbarian King, with several thrones placed side by side below the statue, upon which sat Golden Core Barbarian Tribe, their bodies imposing and powerful.
Each of them was exceptionally burly, with strong muscles that bulged like angry dragons. Their tangible Qi and Blood manifested as streaks of blood that swirled around their bodies, and with each breath they exhaled, terrifying gusts of air raged.
The power of the Golden Core Body Cultivator was on full display!
"Basiku, has there been any news from the Devil Cultivators?" The Barbarian Tribe seated in the center spoke, his voice booming and echoing throughout the hall.
"News has arrived; they say everything is ready, and once we arrive, we can break through the Human Race's Crouching Ox Pass in one fell swoop!"
The Barbarian Tribe named Basiku spoke in a muffled voice, his copper-bell-like eyes filled with intense bloodlust and excitement.
"Hahaha, finally we can invade Human Race territory! I've heard the resources there are countless, I wonder if it's true!"
A Golden Core Barbarian Tribe thumped his chest and laughed heartily, his face revealing undisguised covetousness for the Human Race territory.
Batum, the Clan Chief of the Greenrock Tribe, raised his hand, and all the Barbarian Tribe Golden Core cultivators fell silent, showing their absolute obedience to the Clan Chief.
Batum's imposing gaze swept across the hall, then he stood up. His height of over ten feet cast a large shadow under the bright pearl above the hall.
"Then let's fight! Slaughter Human Race, seize all their resources, and strengthen my Greenrock Tribe!"