Conflict

"What? Zuo Lianguang got into a fight with the guest I brought back?"

The energy channeling that allowed great cultivators to break through their realms was indeed miraculously effective; the people in Luo Taizong's palace who were receiving the infusion of Spiritual Qi broke through their realms one after another.

When a cultivator breaks through a cultivation realm, it brings about a pull on their Qi, which can serve as guidance for younger generations.

However, such instances of observing and observing breakthroughs in cultivation are extremely rare. Firstly, the success rate of a cultivator's breakthrough is uncertain; not only is it difficult to know when they will have the opportunity, but they also do not know where they are or whether they will succeed.

Secondly, a cultivator's breakthrough is like a hen incubating eggs; most people prefer a quiet and undisturbed environment.

Thirdly, it is difficult for younger generations to take advantage of the breakthrough energy. This not only requires meeting the person who is breaking through, but also requires them to be on the verge of their own breakthrough, so that they can take the final step and borrow the power.

Or perhaps they could simply provide a place rich in Spiritual Qi, like the one set up by Zhang Xuezhou and others, or a secret yin-yang area that hasn't been opened for a hundred years.

Many cultivators, despite knowing the rationale behind these unreasonable demands, found it difficult to push them through.

There are very few cultivators like Ren Anran who have prepared for several years and are clearly aware that they have the right environment for cultivation, thus making a breakthrough inevitable.

In particular, Ren Anran's breakthrough was not conventional; when he broke through to the Divine Ability Realm, he witnessed a scene of Spiritual Qi energy turning into rain, a phenomenon that even Zhang Xuezhou had never experienced.

The Yin Yang Nine Heavens Sect cultivators, whether relying on elixirs or formations to gather Spiritual Qi, find their Realm Technique simpler compared to other schools.

Many people seized the opportunity, and with various conditions converging, they embarked on a collective journey of self-cultivation.

Whether Consciousness Creation Realm or Body Transformation Realm, even Luo Burang, who had just entered the path of cultivation, skipped three levels in a row, from Realm Entry to Meridian Circulation, and then to Blood Penetration. If he hadn't felt that his state was unstable, Luo Burang would have even had the strength to go further.

Many people gained something from this experience, and they also gained a clearer understanding of the direction of Gene Sequence development, which brought them great joy.

It wasn't until Ren Yisheng received the communication that the expressions of the many people turned solemn.

"Zuo Lianguang and Xu Lu are fighting?"

Even Zhang Xuezhou was somewhat surprised, after all, Zuo Lianguang and Xu Lu were completely unrelated and lived in different areas, so it was quite absurd that they could have a conflict.

"Were they hurling insults at each other over the phone?" Zhang Xuezhou asked curiously.

"I don't know," Ren Yisheng said, shaking his head after hanging up the call. "Xu Lu said he wasn't feeling well and needed some peace and quiet to recuperate, so I arranged for him to stay at the Mu Nian Mansion, so that even if something happened, there would be somewhere to keep him safe. Who knew that such a place couldn't contain him at all!"

His life form is different from ours!

Zhang Xuezhou shook his head.

Ren Yisheng was initially somewhat anxious, fearing he might cause some serious trouble, but upon seeing Zhang Xuezhou, he was merely surprised, which calmed him down.

Clearly, Zhang Xuezhou was well aware of the outcome of their confrontation.

"Will Zuo Lianguang be defeated?" Ren Yisheng asked.

"Zuo Lianguang must have greatly increased his strength by using the sequence lock, thus breaking through the Twilight Mansion's defenses," Zhang Xuezhou said. "Only if he jumped out could the Void Furnace mimic his actions, and if the Void Furnace dared to peek out, it would most likely be able to defeat Zuo Lianguang!"

The Void Furnace proved to be easily defeated in Zhang Xuezhou's hands, but at that time, the Void Furnace was physically weak and vulnerable, and it also ran into Zhang Xuezhou's area of expertise.

The current virtual furnace is clearly not like that.

The fact that he was able to emerge from the old mansion proves that the Void Furnace is not as 'vulnerable' as it seems. The fused body must have adapted to most of it and is able to exert considerable power.

"But Zuo Lianguang has a sequence lock," Ren Yisheng asked doubtfully.

The failure of the Void Furnace could easily lead to disaster. After all, the Void Furnace, which can purify genes and bloodlines, is a powerful auxiliary tool. If it were to be lost by Zuo Lianguang by accident, it would be a huge regret.

However, Ren Yisheng felt a little regretful about the victory of the Void Furnace. He felt that the ability to improve the Sequence Lock was extremely good, and Zuo Lianguang was currently the highest Sequence Lock Sequence Holder. This defeat was obviously quite a blow.

"Zuo Lianguang a grandmaster in his field, but it's a bit difficult for him to fully grasp the sequence lock and reach its limit in just one or two months!"

Zhang Xuezhou shook his head.

One is the ability to explore, and the other is the ability to restore old strength. The former is obviously far behind the latter in terms of development progress, Zuo Lianguang is more likely to be defeated.

"Can the flames of the Void Furnace break through Zuo Lianguang's resistance?"

"Uncertain, but he should have more than just the ability to burn with spiritual flames!"

"Shall we go take a look?"

"Have they finished the test and gotten the results yet?"

Ren Yisheng extended an invitation, while Zhang Xuezhou adopted a wait-and-see approach.

Ren Yisheng quickly realized what was happening.

Clearly, Zhang Xuezhou did not want to get involved and influence either side, nor would he favor anyone.

Whether it's Zuo Lianguang or Xu Lu, their relationships with Zhang Xuezhou and others are not much different. Even though Zuo Lianguang is a Scarlet Alliance State, the same is true for Zuo Teng and Zuo Denggao, who have close relationships with Zhang Xuezhou and others.

Zuo Lianguang has lost some of his memories and retains the arrogance of the older generation from decades ago, so he needs someone to keep him in check.

If Xu Lu, having just entered the Scarlet Alliance State, were to learn that the Chairman of the Scarlet Alliance State, Li Yingbo, was merely of average ability and not up to par, and were also aware of Zhang Xuezhou's physical shortcomings, he would certainly face many troubles in the future.

It was rare for these two to clash, and Zhang Xuezhou clearly hoped that both sides would pay some price.

"We need to curb Zuo Lianguang's arrogance and make him understand that this is no longer the era of decades ago," Ren Yisheng pondered. "And for the Void Furnace, we need to fabricate a top expert out of thin air to control the Scarlet Alliance State. Only in this way can we make the Void Furnace willingly abide by the rules in the Scarlet Alliance State!"

"Is that so!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded in agreement with Ren Yisheng's guess.

"We need to improve and move upwards, and the virtual furnace is a very important part of that," Zhang Xuezhou emphasized.

"Good!"

Ren Yisheng underwent the tempering of the Void Furnace, and his previous shortcomings in controlling the mental storm—short, flat, and fast—dissipated, and his abilities gradually normalized. This was inseparable from the Void Furnace.

The purification of genetic lineage is almost as important as sequence locks. Most importantly, this kind of seed ability can be developed almost quickly, which is not much different from the rapid development of sequence locks.

Only a few people can withstand the burning of the embers left behind by the Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, and Father of the Void Furnace. Even Ren Yisheng in the present cannot do it, let alone anyone else.

In this situation, a cooperative virtual furnace is extremely important.

"Then we'll wait to clean up the mess. We'll go over there later and talk to those who need to be persuaded, and send those who need to be sent to the hospital," Ren Yisheng said.

Even if Ren Yisheng were in Dongshan, or even in Western Capital City, it wouldn't make sense for him to go to the old mansion to mediate.

Once the Void Furnace learns that Ren Yisheng is a top- Sequence Holder of the Scarlet Alliance State, everything will be played out in the open.

Even setting aside the possibility of the Void Furnace rebelling, it would still be a loss if the Void Furnace became disillusioned with the Gene Sequence and subsequently left the Scarlet Alliance State.

"It seems we're all the rising stars of the Alliance States!"

After thinking it through, Ren Yisheng pointed to himself, then to Li Yingbo and the others.

Li Yingbo and others, as high-ranking members of the Scarlet Alliance State, lacked some qualities, but they had no problem displaying the demeanor of second- Aristocratic Clan noble families.

As long as their status and position are not at the top level, Li Yingbo and others are likely to enjoy the same treatment for Ren Yisheng.