Xiaomeng Territory, Zhuangzi's Daoist Ground!
Atop the Main Peak, Zhuangzi swept his gaze across the disciples from all four directions and said indifferently, "Cultivate diligently. When I return, I'll inspect your results!"
"Yes!" the disciples roared in response.
Then Zhuangzi flicked his sleeve and stepped onto the clouds.
The only person following Zhuangzi was Plum Mountain Old Ancestor, who was now Zhuangzi's disciple.
Plum Mountain Old Ancestor followed behind Zhuangzi expressionlessly as the two headed north.
Only after watching Zhuangzi leave did the disciples relax. They each flew back to their own caves.
At the foot of a mountain not far away,
Yi Lan Que watched Zhuangzi leave.
Behind Yi Lan Que stood his father and his ancestor.
"Grandmaster is heading to participate in the Sacrifice Ceremony. Why is he taking only Plum Mountain Old Ancestor? He didn't even bring our ancestors!" Yi Lan Que's father frowned.
"Because Plum Mountain Old Ancestor is no longer of any value," Yi Lan Que said indifferently.
"What do you mean?" Yi Lan Que's father was immediately taken aback.
"On this trip to the Land of Extreme North, Plum Mountain Old Ancestor will undoubtedly die," Yi Lan Que said firmly.
"Certain death? How is that possible?" Yi Lan Que clearly did not believe him.
The ancestor beside him also revealed a look of surprise.
"Zhong Shan wants him dead. Grandmaster obtained what he wanted and now doesn't want him to live either. Plum Mountain Old Ancestor is currently beset by terrible misfortune. If he doesn't die, who will? There will certainly be an earth-shaking battle in Northern Continent!" Yi Lan Que said with certainty.
"Zhong Shan is in the Land of Extreme North? How do you know? And how can you be certain?" Yi Lan Que's father clearly did not believe him.
"That's right.