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Storage Bag at the Golden Core level?

Even though she knew that what Zhang Le said might not be true, Zhang Qingran's emotions still couldn't calm down. She had been paying a lot of attention to the big and small matters at home lately, so she knew who the Rainbow Mountain Yang Household was.

"In that case, it's quite strange that his family has achieved Foundation Establishment three times in twenty years. How could it be as the Yang Household head, Yang Xun, said, that their revival was solely due to the young master's good fortune?"

Zhang Le, who was standing to the side, also knew that this matter was of great importance. According to what her husband Shan Shijie had told her, such a matter should be reported to Sect Leader Kang Da immediately. However, Zhang Le stopped them in the process.

After all, Zhou Yixiu is currently in Yixin state of despair and resignation, and he and his wife, along with the entire Jade Moon Shan Household, want to tie themselves even more deeply to the Chongming Sect.

Naturally, they hoped to gain access to Zhang Qingran, a powerful patron, and thus achieve an even higher status within the Sect Leader Kang Da mansion.

Upon closer inspection, even Huo Ying, who seemed the most insignificant among the four wives and concubines of the Sect Leader Kang Da, had Kang Changyi, the eldest son of a concubine with a bright Dao Path, as her support.

Among Zhang Qingran's children, only Kang Lingyi, the only daughter of the sect leader, was favored. However, due to the mistress's affection, she was often taken by her side for upbringing and rarely stayed in her Golden Bamboo Courtyard.

Therefore, even compared to Huo Ying, Zhang Qingran is not much better.

Even though Zhang Le was far away at the Shan Household, he knew about his aunt's current predicament, and this action clearly showed that he had put a lot of thought into it.

In his opinion, whether Zhang Qingran wanted to join forces with other people to plot against the Yang Household's treasure with the Shan Household family, or directly inform Kang Dabao, it would greatly enhance her position, allowing the Jade Moon Shan Household to continue relying on this powerful support.

However, seeing that Zhang Qingran remained silent after a long period of contemplation, Zhang Le whispered from the side, "Grandma?!"

The former, regaining his composure, didn't immediately ask how the Shan Household had learned about the Golden Core Storage Bag. Instead, he calmly asked Zhang Le, "Girl, who else have you told about this?"

"Only my husband knew about this, and my granddaughter came to tell her immediately."

Zhang Qingran glanced at him, her expression a half-smile, "You really haven't even told your master about this?"

Zhang Le's expression froze, and an indescribable look appeared on his deeply lined face. He then hesitated to answer, bowed twice, and remained silent.

The fervent look in Zhang Qingran's eyes gradually faded, and when she spoke again, a hint of solemnity crept into her voice:

"After you leave here, go find Junior Brother Zhou and make things clear first, then come to me in a big way. You really are a blockhead, girl. You don't even know which deity can grant you blessings when you offer incense. I don't know how you've managed to sit securely in this position as the mistress of the house?"

Zhang Le trembled slightly at the reprimand, but within moments she understood what her aunt meant. However, a hint of hesitation appeared on her face as she cautiously said:

"To be honest, on the way, I ran into Junior Brother Wei, who was on his way to the treasury to collect materials for refining array flags, as well as several nephews from the Punishment Hall. They also knew about my whereabouts."

"Wei Gu is, after all, my disciple. Even the younger generation struggles to get close to you, so it's alright." Zhang Qingran's tone was indifferent, but her eyes regained some seriousness as she spoke earnestly to Zhang Le:

"Have you been spoiled by all the scheming and jealousy in the Shan Household? You've been in the Chongming Sect for so long, do you really not even know who your sect leader is?"

Even if your master has truly passed away, how could his importance in your husband's eyes be diminished in the slightest? His actions are foolish and truly laughable!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Le was filled with shame and embarrassment. He was so reprimanded that he dared not utter a word. Only after Zhang Qingran gently waved her hand could he leave in a disheveled state.

The latter extended his Divine Sense and, after seeing Zhang Le pass through the bamboo forest and leave the Golden Bamboo Courtyard, sighed softly again:

"But she's ungrateful and lacks any real skills. The Shan Household has been paying the price for the Chongming Sect's lives since Shan Sheng's time; does she really think her husband's family would suppress this news and not tell her husband?"

"She was Yixin manipulated by the entire family without even realizing it. What's the point of being a matriarch like that?"

Zhang Qingran felt that Zhou Yixiu's deep affection for his child had all come to naught. After sighing for him, she gently rang her silver bell, and a line of maids entered in neat steps.

The pretty maid led her to the back of the hall, where there was a high-grade spiritual spring with earth fire regulating the water temperature throughout the four seasons. It was designed by the geomancer of Green Lotus Courtyard, and can be considered one of Fei Shuhe for the many sisters in the house.

Inspect the incense, prepare the soup, set up obstacles, guide the pulse, drink the saliva, roast and dry, and offer the clothes.

Back when Zhang Qingran was still Fenli Zhang Household, there was no such pomp and circumstance.

The maids performed their duties efficiently and in an orderly manner. As the mist gradually dissipated, Zhang Qingran, who was already beautiful and radiant, became even more dazzling. At this moment, Zhang Qingran rode in a fragrant carriage to the headmaster's courtyard.

Inside the cloud room, Sect Leader Kang Da looked at the letter Zhou Yixiu handed him, his expression remaining unchanged. He wasn't particularly concerned about the authenticity of the Golden Core Storage Bag, but simply asked the latter, "Fourth Brother, do you know that Zhang Le went to Golden Bamboo Courtyard first?"

Zhou Yixiu didn't seem to care much about the matter. He didn't answer his senior brother's question, but simply said in a low voice, "Sect Leader, at least the Jade Moon Shan Household is still obedient."

"They may be obedient, but their family is utterly brainless. From your apprentice to everyone in the Shan Household, do they really think they can keep this kind of news a secret? It's laughable."

Kang Dabao handed the silk scroll that Shan Shijie, the head of the Shan Household, had presented to Zhou Yixiu. The latter only glanced at it briefly, but immediately noticed that the descriptions on it were much more detailed than what Zhang Le had said.

Zhou Yixiu was still dissatisfied. "That Shan Household boy, isn't he making things difficult for Le'er at home?"

Sect Leader Kang Da knew that Zhou Yixiu had become increasingly attached to old friendships as she got older, so he didn't blame her for still protecting the younger generation at this point. However, he then said:

"Go find Junior Brother Ye in a while and have him draft a list, then have Zhang Le take it back to the Shan Household. It will also serve as a commendation for the Shan Household's obedience."

After hearing Kang Dabao's words, Zhou Yixiu's expression showed little joy. Instead, she asked him with concern, "Sect Leader, what about Cold Crow Mountain?"

"The Second has already led his troops away, the Third has also set off, and Senior Yuan Buwen is also on his way." Kang Dabao spoke with a hint of confidence, but his face did not show much worry.

Over the years, Zhou Yixiu had blindly believed in the abilities of his senior brother, the sect leader, but since it concerned the safety of his disciples and their families, he was naturally somewhat worried. Only after hearing that Sect Leader Kang Da had already made all the necessary arrangements did he feel much more at ease, and he slowly leaned on his spirit hoe and headed towards the Merit Points Hall to find Ye Zhengwen.

Not long after Zhou Yixiu left, Zhang Qingran entered gracefully, bringing with her a fragrant breeze.

Even though Kang Dabao was well aware of his concubine's feelings, he didn't say much. There was still quite a while before the big show at Cold Crow Mountain began, and it wasn't that he couldn't consider Zhang Qingran's feelings and show her some pity.

After all, Sect Leader Kang Da has been eating a lot of spicy and hot food from Yuan Xiyue lately, so it would be a lie to say it's not boring. It's not like he can't have a plate of fragrant and delicious scallion and tofu to brighten things up.

Zhang Qingran never expected that all the words she had prepared before coming would be useless, and as soon as she was led into the inner hall by Sect Leader Kang Da, her cherry-like mouth was brutally sealed.

As her delicate lilac was being roughly stirred, her slender waist was also being held tightly. When her undergarments were ripped off by a rough hand, Zhang Qingran felt as if she had flown to the sky.

To be honest, although the process did not go as Zhang Qingran had hoped before she left, the result was the same, which is a good thing.

In truth, it's a blessing.

After all, being able to be pressed down on the bed and whipped at will by the current Sect Leader Kang Da is an opportunity that many female cultivators can only dream of. Zhang Qingran didn't know how to cherish it in the past, but now she dares not be negligent in the slightest.

Gradually, those seductive tricks and despicable actions that she used to despise were now being used without her even realizing it, making the erotic atmosphere in the cloud chamber even stronger and more intoxicating.

----- Cold Crow Mountain Range, Rainbow Mountain

Apart from some families who suffered bad luck and lost many lives in various wars, the majority of the more than four hundred families in Cold Crow Mountain have prospered along with the rise of the Chongming Sect.

Despite having just experienced a series of battles, including the destruction of the Three Immortals Cave, which must have consumed a lot of manpower and resources, the most powerful Han Su sects still dared to gather their forces and explore the raw land of Cold Crow Mountain, which is more than 400 villages away.

However, they lacked any strategy, and not only did they not achieve the same impressive results as Sect Leader Kang Da back then, they also suffered heavy losses and were almost overwhelmed by several large herds of beasts.

In order to clean up this mess, Yuan Jin stationed the Azure Jue and Crimson Zhang guards on the border for a long time before those foolish beasts gave up their thoughts of revenge and obediently returned to their nests.

However, he never expected that his brief respite would be followed by the Rainbow Mountain Yang Household affair.

At this moment, he was leading his team outside the Yang Household's formation, not making any move, but just looking at the mountain-protecting formation that the Rainbow Mountain Yang Household had already activated with a furrowed brow.

Yang Xun of the Yang Household has always been dedicated to his work. Since joining the Crimson Zhang Guard, he has consistently led from the front. Now, he has not only become a deputy general, but his cultivation has also reached the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. He can be considered one of the most prominent figures under the Chongming Sect.

Even Rainbow Mountain itself was quite prosperous thanks to the Yang Household. It was said that the Yang Household risked their lives on the battlefield and gained a lot of spoils. With the daily spoils and Chongming Sect, they were able to exhaust the family's resources to build Second-Tier Supreme-Grade defensive array. Even compared to ordinary False Core sects, it was not much worse. It was indeed something the Yang Household could rely on.

Yuan Jin remained silent for a long time, while Shan Shijie, who was standing to the side, was already sweating profusely. He had just been about to lean over and strike up a conversation when he heard Yuan Jin speak up and ask, "Who in your family leaked the information? Have you investigated it thoroughly?"

Upon hearing this question, beads of sweat immediately formed on Shan Shijie's forehead, each one the size of a soybean, and rolled down his cheeks. He replied respectfully:

"Elder, please allow me to report. At present, we have only found out that one of my uncles from the second branch of the family was blinded by the beast oil and sold this information to the gray-robed steward of the Fearless Tower, in exchange for a piece of Core-Seeking Golden Ear."

"It turns out to be Higher Vehicle decent False Core pill; the price is reasonable."

Yuan Jin pondered this for a moment, then, showing no outward expression of joy or anger, simply asked, "Have you brought the person?!"

Shan Shijie nodded hurriedly for a while, and then Yuan Jin said, "Bring that Fellow Daoist Shan up here."

The former dared not be negligent in the slightest, and simply made a movement behind him, and a middle-aged True Cultivator in his eyes was lifted up.

"This senior from the Shan Household is only at the initial stage of cultivation, yet his plans are quite far-reaching." Jin Tanglü, standing beside Yuan Jin, sneered after observing for a while, making Shan Shijie and all the other Shan Household leaders feel ashamed.

He was clearly only a Qi Refinement cultivator, yet he spoke with an air of utter entitlement when he was demoted. Such a demeanor was rarely seen in the disciples of his father Jin Shilun's generation, who had been taught and advised to be humble and cautious by the Sect Leader Kang Da.

However, the group of True Cultivator did not find the words of the upper sect disciple unpleasant; instead, they all lowered their heads and remained silent.

Yuan Jin glanced at him briefly before losing interest. He then turned to look at Shan Shijie. Even without uttering a word, the latter was so intimidated by the burning gaze that he quickly stepped forward to the kneeling Shan Household True Cultivator, took out his flying sword, and with a flash of light, took his life.

The feeling of personally killing one's own elders was certainly not pleasant, but Shan Shijie had no time to compose himself. Instead, he quickly threw down his now-reddened flying sword, strode to Yuan Jin, and as he bowed deeply, he took out something and raised it high with both hands:

"The Shan Household is guilty; please, elders, forgive them!!"

Yuan Jin's expression remained calm as ever. He merely glanced at the gleaming Core-Seeking Golden Ear offered by Shan Shijie before instructing Jin Tanglü behind him to carefully put them away.

He then gestured to the head of the Shan Household to temporarily step aside, before turning his back and staring at the radiant light of the magic array without uttering a word.

Behind him, the Ingenious Craftsman Fort tools of the Xiu Ming Fortress, led by Xiu Ming, were already prepared. He Yuanhe, who had been sent by Bian Hu to serve Yuan Jin a few days ago, was also leading a group of the Stone Mountain Sect disciples and the leaders of the Double Brightness Alliance, ready for battle.

Everyone knows that the Yang Household used to be very loyal and respectful to the Chongming Sect. But the principles of "a child holding gold" and "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime" are already common knowledge.

With such benefits at hand, why would a spiritual practitioner care about right or wrong?!

For the Chongming Sect today, annihilating the Chongming Sect Rainbow Mountain Yang Household is practically a trivial matter. So, in the eyes of others, why would Sect Leader Kang Da need to hesitate even slightly?

Most of the True Cultivator in the arena seemed to have already sensed the impending bloodshed. They felt no sense of sorrow or sympathy for the impending annihilation of the Yang Household.

On the contrary, they even felt a sense of satisfaction.

After all, treasures like Golden Core Storage Bag aren't something everyone is lucky enough to find. If you were in their shoes, it's hard to guarantee that anyone would be willing to give them up.

It's just that the Yang Household was unlucky. When Yang Xun and Shan Shijie were fighting the evil cultivators together, Yang Xun carelessly revealed his weakness without realizing it, which led to this disaster.

Otherwise, if the Rainbow Mountain Yang Household had continued to quietly amass wealth for another one or two hundred years, they might have truly become another powerful border family in Cloud Horn Prefecture with a senior official in charge.

Since you've lost the bet, you shouldn't be a sore loser. The lives of your entire clan were one of the stakes on the table, and now that they've been taken away, you can't blame anyone else, can you?

The thought that the Rainbow Mountain Yang Household had recently become quite wealthy, and that the people in charge of the Chongming Sect were always generous, made everyone in the room eager to get started.

Yuan Jin, who was leading the group, was not blinded by the enthusiastic atmosphere behind him. He only asked the Azure Jue and Crimson Zhang guards to form a battle formation, which seemed to be more than just guarding against someone breaking out from the Rainbow Mountain Formation.

Not long after, a beam of light landed, and Jiang Qing, carrying a long sword on his back, was surrounded by a fresh Sha Qi killing intent that made the other cultivators in the arena dare not look directly at him.

Yuan Jin wasn't surprised and asked, "How did it go?"

"These two Rogue Cultivator Pill Master unknown figures who wandered from somewhere. They are not famous, but their skills are not bad. If it weren't for Senior Yuan's supervision, they might not have been able to achieve complete success this time."

Jiang Qing remained calm, and when he spoke of having just killed two False Core cultivators, there was not a trace of pride in his tone.

Yuan Jin subtly scrutinized his junior brother for a moment, and only after confirming that the latter was indeed unharmed did he feel a great weight lifted from his heart. He then asked again, "Where is Senior Yuan?"

He said he was Huiyi friend.

"Friend?!"

"Brother Yue, why are you doing this?" Yuan Buwen stood holding his halberd, looking earnest and earnest.

Yue Lin tapped his sword and replied casually, "Having heard the rumors, how could I not come and join in the fun? I just didn't expect the Kang Household brat to act so quickly."

Yuan Buwen raised an eyebrow and asked, "If that's the case, then Pill Master around who have a spare moment will be coming to join in the fun? I wonder if you know of any upper-level cultivators who have set off?!"

Yue Lin initially didn't want to answer, but seeing the serious look in Yuan Buwen's eyes, he still replied:

"The Kang Household's young master is still riding high, and those with families and businesses might not dare to touch him. But Shang Xiu, who's desperate for money, wouldn't care about so-called dignity or his affairs after death."

Upon hearing Yue Lin's words, the latter already had a general idea of what was going on, and then bowed in thanks. Yue Lin then gave Yuan Buwen a deep look, his tone tinged with regret:

"I didn't realize before that Fellow Daoist Fellow Daoist Yuan's eye for choosing a son-in-law was far superior to mine."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Buwen initially wanted to comfort her by mentioning that Yuan Xiyue's identity was not prominent, but when he thought of Yue Hongguo's current situation on Wulao Mountain, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

Now it seems that matters involving imperial heirs are not something a commoner from the borderlands like the Yue Household should meddle in. If the Yue Household hadn't abandoned the Two Instruments Sect early on and joined the Marquis of Cloud Horn Prefecture, they might not have ended up in such a miserable situation.

Yue Lin is a man of considerable standing in the surrounding provinces; why would he need Yuan Buwen to comfort him?

He was decisive; seeing that Chongming Sect was prepared and that he had gained an advantage, he said no more and turned to leave.

After all, Yuan Buwen Yue Lin was no easy opponent, and even if Yue Lin could win, he would have to pay a heavy price. Moreover, if the two were to remain locked in a stalemate until Kang Dabao arrived in person, then Yue Lin would have no chance of winning whatsoever.

We can't just rely on this Sect Leader Kang Da, who's good at bullying women, to remember the little bit of friendship we have with the Daoist Black Shoes.

Yue Lin had never imagined that in less than a hundred years, the leader of a small sect with Four Spirit Roots would actually grow to the point where he had to rely on him. It was quite a sight.

Even after Yue Lin's escape light disappeared, Yuan Buwen remained vigilant.

After all, to be fair, if it weren't for the relationship between the Yuan Household and the Chongming Sect, it would be strange if he, a mere False Core cultivator, hadn't been tempted by the fact that other Foundation Establishment cultivators possessed items like Golden Core Storage Bag.

Putting yourself in their shoes, even if the Chongming Sect has some prestige now, it's not surprising that it attracts some desperate people to take risks.

Judging from the current situation, the news has spread much wider than Yuan Buwen had previously anticipated. It's unclear just how many people of the same rank are unable to contain themselves.

The moment Yuan Buwen had this thought, he saw several powerful auras rushing towards Rainbow Mountain from all directions. So he didn't dare to delay for a moment, and quickly ran over, riding on his Spirit Artifact and carrying his Law Treasure halberd.

When Yuan Buwen arrived, five Pill Masters of different appearances and builds had already landed opposite Chongming Sect. Yuan Buwen had a wide circle of friends and some reputation in Shannan Circuit, and he was familiar with many Pill Masters in the vicinity.

After scanning the crowd with his sharp eyes, he realized that what Yue Lin had said was true. The crowd consisted of solitary Rogue Person who dared to take the risk and gamble.

At that time, Chongming Sect was the only one on Jiang Qing Sect's side, holding his sword in front. Although he had only just advanced to the late stage of True Cultivator, he showed no fear in the face of a group of Pill Master.

Having studied the sword principles taught by Hong Wen of the Heaven-Rending Sword Sect, which were brought back by Lian Xuepu, Jiang Qing's swordsmanship has indeed reached a new level. If we say that his mastery of Sword Essence was not yet proficient before, then he is now much more skilled.

However, the two fake alchemists who had just died by his sword had already proven that Master Jiang's sword was sharper than before. Even if he was not as good as Yuan Buwen, a master alchemist with many years of experience, he was still far superior to these ordinary alchemists in front of him, thanks to the power of his external alchemy.

Originally, the five Pill Master present had the upper hand, but they were still held back by Jiang Qing's Sword Qi aura. Then, Yuan Buwen, a well-known figure among his peers, appeared, which made the cultivators even more uneasy.

Yuan Buwen, being experienced, saw this and stepped to Jiang Qing's side, joining forces with him. He then spoke kindly to the cultivators in the arena:

"Fellow Daoists, why bother?! We are all those who have severed their Dao Path. Why risk offending Marquis of Martial Peace by coming here? You should know that you can't withstand the wrath of a superior cultivator."

As soon as the old cultivator finished speaking, Jiang Qing, with perfect understanding, threw the two Pill Master he had just taken forward.

The cultivators opposite them saw two rather kind-looking heads of the same level roll to their feet. Even though Jiang Qing had not uttered a word from beginning to end, it still sent shockwaves through their hearts.

After all, as Yuan Buwen said, their Fang Yi men were already cut off from Dao Path and were waiting to die. There was no need to take the risk of confronting the Double Brightness army.

After all, gaining an easy advantage is not the same as winning a hard-fought battle.

Among the five Pill Masters, the most prestigious was a handsome middle-aged man dressed in a scholar's robe. He glanced at the severed head at his feet, and after glancing around and noticing no other thoughts in the eyes of his companions, he stepped forward, bowed, and said:

"We were instigated by wicked people and made a grave mistake. We hope that Fellow Daoist Yuan will remember our past friendship and speak well of us to Marquis of Martial Peace, so that he may forgive our offense."

Before them were five seasoned Pill Master from various factions, who had survived two or three hundred years of bloodshed and turmoil. Who could say that any of them didn't have some trump card?

Even though Yuan Buwen was highly skilled, he was still pleased to hear these words. However, just as he was about to respond, he saw a sharp glint suddenly flash in the eyes of the middle-aged man in the scholar's robe.

"Your mother and servants! Young Master Yuan, you can move now! These wretches dare to plot against your master; they'll lose their lives!!"

Just as Yuan Buwen was about to unleash his furious roar, he saw that the five Pill Master opposite him had already made their move. Their three Law Treasure and several top-grade Spirit Artifact shone brightly, and their Sha Qi was astonishing as they pounced on him. Where was the timid and cowardly appearance that he had initially shown when he was only frightened by the name of the Sect Leader Kang Da?

Yuan Buwen's halberd has been nurtured for nearly a hundred years and is now perfectly suited to his needs. His mastery of the "Martial Arts Teachings of the Halberd-wielding Gentleman of the Wood Palace" has far surpassed that of the previous generations of the Jingnan Yuan Household.

Therefore, despite the superior numbers of the opposing side, with the assistance of Jiang Qing, whose Swordsmanship has improved, and the various factions of the Double Brightness Alliance forming a defensive formation, it is truly unimaginable what chance those five Pill Masters on the other side have of winning.

"Unless he possesses Golden Core!! Young Master Yuan, be careful!!"

Seeing another beam of mysterious light rapidly approaching the main formation's banner, and its aura being significantly stronger than his own, Yuan Buwen immediately became ruthless and nearly pinned the scholar-robed Pill Master in front of him to death with a single halberd strike.

Unexpectedly, even after the latter had used all his strength to barely save his life, he still recklessly pounced on the attack, and while wielding his Law Treasure, he also loudly invigorated himself:

"Senior Huang Li has arrived! Chongming Sect Kang Dabao, such a clown, is being blocked by another senior cultivator; he must be in dire straits! We, the free- Rogue Person, have always faced difficulties in our cultivation. If we follow Senior Huang Li to open this formation today, we can seize all the treasures obtained by the Yang Household."

But just as the Confucian- Pill Master was halfway through his speech, a phantom of a blue lotus appeared around the great banner opposite him, blocking the fully prepared Huang Li Shangxiu.

The latter had not expected to be so easily stopped by a group of Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement juniors. Even though he knew that the Dao soldiers trained by Yuan Jin had some reputation, he still showed some displeasure on his face.

This wasn't the first time the Double Brightness Alliance had fought against Shangxiu. Despite having a powerful enemy by their side, they remained courageous, which made Huang Li Shangxiu both anxious and angry.

However, his anger hadn't lasted long when he saw another streak of light rushing towards him from afar. His pupils contracted, and he realized something was wrong.

The moment Huang Li had this idea to cultivate, the five Pill Masters who were locked in a fierce battle with Jiang Qing and Yuan Buwen were caught in the crossfire.

The scholar- Pill Master was the first to be sliced into a pulp by a sharp halberd light. Then, the terrified Wu Yan woman was cut in two by Jiang Qing's flying sword. Before Yuan Buwen could even make a move, he saw all the remaining enemies in front of him being killed by the halberd lights.

"So the 'Wooden Palace Star Lord's Halberd-Holding Military Strategy' has such wonderful uses!" A hint of surprise appeared in the old cultivator's eyes, almost forgetting that he was on the battlefield.

Huang Li Shangxiu also witnessed this change and, without thinking, tried to escape. However, just as he pulled himself out of the Azure Jue Guard formation, he was entangled by Xiu Ming and the various magical artifacts of Ingenious Craftsman Fort, which delayed him by a moment.

At this moment, Sect Leader Kang Da had already leaped onto Huang Li's body, riding the breeze.

But then, as Marquis of Martial Peace brandished his halberd, he laughed loudly, "Senior Huang Li, it's been a long time since we last met, yet you've conspired with Xie Yi Jieyi to stop me. You really underestimate me! And you've even set your sights on the things in my home. You must possess extraordinary abilities, so I'll have to earnestly learn from you!"

Huang Li's cultivation was only a momentary lapse before the laughter overwhelmed him, causing his hand seals to become chaotic. He nearly had his clothes stained by some Foundation Establishment techniques from the Ingenious Craftsman Fort, leaving him truly in a sorry state.

However, whether he was in a sorry state or not had little impact on the overall battle situation.

Huang Li, having barely withstood a few of Sect Leader Kang Da's halberd strikes with his Mountain-Grinding Shield, immediately showed regret. "I was wrong, I was wrong! Spare my life! Spare my life!!"

But the latter was unwilling to do so. With a halberd flashing and Golden Light striking his body, in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the cultivators of the Double Brightness Alliance witnessed their leader casually taking the life of a high-level cultivator.

After Kang Dabao put away the Slaughter and Extermination, he glanced at the Rainbow Mountain Formation. The formation then burst open, and the Yang Household inside, along with Yang Xun, the head of the Yang Household, who was holding something aloft, crawled out on their knees.