Among the Four Regions of Tianheng, the Northern Region has the strongest overall power.
Not only is the number and scale of the Mountain Gate forces far greater than those of the other three regions, but the number of Martial Dao Great Expert is also the largest. Furthermore, as time goes by, many of the top forces in the Northern Region have formed alliances in the open, while those forces that disagree have been divided up and swallowed up.
It can be said that if any regional conflict were to occur within the territory of Tianheng Star, the Northern Region's sheer strength on paper would be enough to deter the other three regions from even considering resistance.
Against this backdrop, only Martial Dao Great Expert with exceptional combat prowess can be appointed as the leader of the Northern Regions Alliance; otherwise, no one can command this seemingly insignificant behemoth.
As the current leader of the Northern Region, the Valley Master of [Tianyin Valley] not only meets the requirements, but his temperament is also very different from ordinary people. Rather than sharing this opportunity with other powerful figures from other Outer Domain, he prefers to monopolize the method to advance to the Heaven and Earth Realm, so as to further consolidate his position as the leader of the alliance.
Even at the Sun Moon Realm Peak, one can still look down on most of Tianheng Star. If one could become the first Heaven and Earth Venerable in tens of thousands of years of Tianheng Star, one could definitely turn the Northern Regions Alliance into one's own domain.
At that time, it will be written as [Northern Regions Alliance] and read as [Tianyin Valley].
At this moment, inside the inner valley of Tianyin Valley in the Northern Region.
The middle-aged man wore an eerie purple robe embroidered with shimmering floral patterns. His temples were slightly gray, and his sharp eyes gave him a fierce, hawk-like appearance.
This place is the medicinal herb garden upon which Tianyin Valley depends for survival. Every day, herb farmers who have cultivated specific Cultivation Method come to take care of it. One by one, Treasure Medicine that would make demigods scramble for them grow quietly here, swaying gently in the breeze, and growing stronger under the profound nourishment of the middle-aged man.
Even seasoned herb farmers who have been managing medicinal fields for years are mostly not as skilled as him.
No one knew why the middle-aged man who was the master of Tianyin Valley was able to cultivate the Cultivation Method that only herbalists specialized in to such a profound level.
Perhaps it is precisely because he is the Valley Master that he is able to integrate and master the various Cultivation Method within the valley.
"..."
After finishing today's task of tending the herb garden.
The Tianyin Valley turned around, his sharp eyes revealing a fierce glint as he stared intently at the somewhat hazy phantom of the Cave Abode dwelling on the sky outside the valley, his hand quietly clenching in his sleeve.
Before him stood a powerful figure from within the valley who had rushed to report the situation. He knelt on one knee, his voice trembling, as he recounted the information relayed by the Heavenly Machine Pavilion:
"Valley Master, a young man in purple robes and black hair has arrived at the Heavenly Machine Pavilion. Someone saw him send that Sword Intent Manor Lord flying with a single punch!"
"If this is true, then the master of Sword Intent Manor didn't just disappear normally, but has already perished..."
As he spoke, fine beads of sweat appeared on the forehead of this powerful figure in the valley. Clearly, he hadn't expected a Martial Dao Great Expert to die so easily, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
"Furthermore, just as you predicted, the Heavenly Machine Pavilion is indeed unwilling to accompany us."
"But judging from the numerous messages circulating within the pavilion, he doesn't seem to intend to give up on vying for this opportunity to claim the Cave Abode dwelling..."
"Of course."
The Tianyin Valley's eyes flickered, his voice calm. "Given the background of his Heavenly Machine Pavilion, it would be abnormal for him to completely give up this opportunity."
He had long known that behind the Heavenly Machine Pavilion was a behemoth, far larger than the Northern Regions Alliance.
However, for the Northern Regions Alliance, the behemoth behind Qin Han is not actually dangerous in essence.
After all, unless it's a matter of life and death, the mysterious force behind him won't assist the Heavenly Machine Pavilion in too many matters.
On ordinary days, he would only provide Qin Han with Martial Dao arts techniques far surpassing those of the Tianyin Valley, the leader of the Northern Region Alliance, as well as Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for cultivation.
As long as Qin Han isn't pushed too far, the forces behind him pose no threat.
This is a conclusion drawn by the Tianyin Valley through various trials over hundreds of years.
The reason he sent the Sword Intent Manor Lord to the Heavenly Machine Pavilion to extend the invitation was not only to win over Qin Han, an indispensable ally, but also to test the attitude of the forces behind him towards this matter.
Now, the Sword Intent Manor Lord, who loved to threaten others with their weaknesses, is dead.
Does this mean that someone from the power behind the Heavenly Machine Pavilion has arrived?
Thinking of this, the Tianyin Valley clenched his fist even tighter in his sleeve.
While the Northern Regions Alliance is indeed powerful, it's still somewhat comical for them to try and contend with a behemoth capable of easily cultivating a late-stage Sun Moon Realm expert.
He shook his head slightly, skillfully concealing his emotions, then fixed his gaze on the powerful figure within the valley, and asked in a tone devoid of any hope:
"Has the young man's identity been confirmed?"
However, to his surprise...
The powerful figure within the valley slowly nodded, his tone quite strained. "Reporting to the Valley Master, there are some clues, but they are quite limited."
"Explain!"
"That person... looks a bit like Ye Li, the rogue cultivator who's been causing quite a stir in the Western Region lately! Even the Misty Immortal Sect was destroyed by him yesterday, and he killed all three of the sect's Martial Dao Great Expert. Rumor has it that his Martial Dao realm has already reached the peak of the Sun Moon Realm!"
This powerful voice, at this moment, sounded like heavenly music in the ears of the Tianyin Valley.
"A rogue cultivator... a rogue cultivator..."
The Tianyin Valley murmured twice, and then a smile, unusually, appeared on his gloomy face. "So that's how it is!"
I thought it was some kind of force behind the Heavenly Machine Pavilion making a move, but it turns out it was that audacious rogue cultivator surnamed Ye from the Western Region!
The sense of powerlessness he had felt earlier vanished instantly at that moment.
Thanks to the Heavenly Machine Pavilion Western Regions Wind and Cloud Record], the other party's deeds spread widely even within the Northern Region.
For the Tianyin Valley...
Ye Li's Sun Moon Realm Peak cultivation is indeed astonishing, but it also shows that the power behind the Heavenly Machine Pavilion remains unmoved by this matter, offering no assistance whatsoever.
Otherwise, why would Qin Han have let a mere outsider cultivator do the work for him?
It seems the two of them reached some kind of agreement in private, thus exploring this Cave Abode together, all in order to seize the Cave Abode it offered.
Afterwards, one fled far away, while the other remained in the Northern Region.
That's a wonderful plan.
Unfortunately, this plan is unlikely to be realized...
"I can't control what that rogue cultivator does in the Western Region, but if he wants a share of the pie in the Northern Region, he'd better think twice before he tries to get his hands on it."
As he spoke, the Tianyin Valley gently shook his head, quickly suppressing the smile on his face. He reached out and patted the shoulder of the powerful figure within the valley, saying calmly:
"I'll issue a warrant for the Martial Dao Great Expert from all the families to come here immediately. Tell them I have something important to discuss with them."
The Northern Region Alliance Leader called it a discussion, but it was really just a notification.
Perhaps it is the will of Heaven that has brought forth the Venerable's Cave Mansion dwelling at Night Forest Cliff, which is less than a thousand miles away from [Tianyin Valley].
For Martial Dao Great Expert, this distance is practically within arm's reach.
Such a tremendous opportunity has arisen right at their doorstep; it's no wonder that the Tianyin Valley regards it as something within his grasp.
Although the powerful beings at the Sun Moon Realm have exceptionally strong perception under the blessing of their Dharma Form, ordinary killing intent, even if concealed by external objects, is difficult to hide from their eyes and ears, and can be detected from a great distance.
However, this place is Tianyin Valley, which has a history of tens of thousands of years. Under the cover of the Sect Protection Array, not to mention the killing aura, even the aura of dozens of Martial Dao Great Expert can be completely hidden here!
The indispensable Heavenly Machine Pavilion can wait until we capture him.
The Tianyin Valley already harbored murderous intent towards this rogue cultivator surnamed Ye who had arbitrarily caused trouble, but it was indeed somewhat difficult for him to kill a Sun Moon Realm Peak expert by himself alone.
Fortunately, he wasn't one of those pitiful rogue cultivators.
"..."
After the powerful figure from the valley received his orders and left the area,
The Tianyin Valley, a top figure in the entire Northern Region, turned back to look at the vibrant medicinal field, gently stroked one of the Treasure Medicine, and asked with a soft smile:
"The Heavenly Machine Pavilion has something to rely on, what do you have?"
"What makes you think you're qualified to be a mere rogue cultivator from beyond the realm?"
"Because you're tough as nails?"
The moment he finished speaking, the Treasure Medicine shattered into pieces in his palm, its glistening juice spilling onto the ground.
The middle-aged man watched all this indifferently, then casually tossed the remains onto the ground.
As he turned to leave, his calm voice echoed in the cold wind:
"But you're not tough enough, Ye Li."