The Kang Clans Unite, the Blood Dao Escapes

---- Chongming Sect, Council Hall

Kang Xiangyi, the head of the Chenjiang Kang Clan family in Huangpi Circuit Si Prefecture, sat upright in the guest seat, his heart filled with trepidation, but his face remained warm and friendly. He was also very cordial when speaking to Han Xundao, who had come to entertain him.

Han Xundao thought the Pill Master in front of him was of a good character and there was nothing unusual about him. However, not long after he spoke with this kind senior, he saw his sect leader and Kang Changxi and his son step in.

This time, Kang Dabao did not speak to Han Xundao, but simply made a gesture to send him away.

After the palace doors closed, Kang Xiangyi, with his full head of white hair, bowed deeply and said, "This unworthy descendant Kang Xiangyi, pays respects to the Ancestor."

The Sect Leader Kang Da did not dodge, nor did he show any particular expression. After Kang Xiangyi stood up, he spoke calmly, "I, Kang, am of shallow virtue and limited conduct, how could I possibly deserve such a grand gesture from you, fellow Daoist? As for the title 'Ancestor,' I am even more unworthy of it."

Kang Xiangyi about to make his move, was clearly prepared. Therefore, even after hearing what Kang Dabao said, he did not change his respectful tone. "The Chenjiang Kang Clan only migrated to Si Prefecture more than 800 years ago. 800 years ago, they were indeed of the same lineage as the Double Brightness Kang Clan, and lived and multiplied together in Pingrong County."

Hearing this, Kang Changxi's face twitched. He took the mottled Jade Slip that Kang Xiangyi had taken out. Without even examining it, he knew that Kang Xiangyi must have used many tricks to curry favor.

However, he couldn't stop his actions. Kang Changxi scanned the Jade Slip with his Divine Sense while sighing inwardly, "This guy is truly shameless."

Kang Xiangyi knew that this matter was somewhat blatant, but she had no choice but to accept it.

The Chenjiang Kang Clan was living a fairly prosperous life in Si Prefecture. Even though the glory of the father and son who had both received titles and ranks in the previous generation was gone, they could still enjoy wealth and honor thanks to the foundation laid by their predecessors and the relationships they had cultivated.

However, an unexpected turn of events occurred. A Foundation Establishment sect called Fire Gang Sect, under the jurisdiction of the Chenjiang Kang Clan, suddenly received a divine mandate, and a high-level cultivator emerged. This caused the relationship between the two sides to suddenly become tense.

Although the cultivator's cultivation level was not high, his skills were not weak. Chenjiang Kang Clan had spent a lot of money to hire several Rogue Cultivators at the Golden Core, but they all lost to him. As a result, his family lost all prestige and his subordinate forces were all out of balance.

In desperation, Kang Xiangyi finally remembered the Double Brightness Kang Clan he had no real connection with.

Several years have passed, and even in a different sect like Huangpi Circuit, Sect Leader Kang Da has gained some reputation. This is naturally due to the fact that he has taken many Golden Core cultivators and killed countless people in Shannan Circuit.

Therefore, according to Kang Xiangyi, if they could rely on Kang Dabao's name, even if the Kang family of the Chenjiang Kang Clan would still be at a disadvantage in the battle with the Fire Gang Sect, they could at least stabilize their capital and avoid being driven Si Prefecture like stray dogs.

Si Prefecture is adjacent to Mountain South, and Kang Dabao had heard about the affairs of the Kang Dabao of the Chenjiang Kang Clan over the past few years.

However, Sect Leader Kang Da was not one to act with righteous indignation. Why would he lend a helping hand to an Outer Dao leader and offend a Golden Core sect without a reason?

Just because they share the same surname? That's a joke. Back when Kang Dabao was secretly doing business behind Third Master Jiang's back, why didn't this head of the Chenjiang Kang Clan ever pay him a visit?

Since they came for profit, they shouldn't rely solely on this vague clan relationship. No matter how humble Kang Xiangyi, even if he calls himself his grandson, in the eyes of the pragmatic and down-to-earth Sect Leader Kang Da, he is not as substantial as a Shattered Spirit Child.

Seeing that Kang Xiangyi had started talking about the dubious lineage and inheritance again, Kang Dabao coughed lightly and said, "Fellow Daoist, you have come a long way and must be tired. We happen to have a seasonal vegetarian meal today. If you are not in a hurry, please have dinner before you leave."

After speaking, Sect Leader Kang Da felt he had done his job, so he gave Kang Changxi a wink, signaling the latter to deal with the white-haired old monk. He was about to nod and leave.

"Ancestor, please wait! Ancestor, please wait!!"

Seeing Kang Dabao about to leave, Kang Xiangyi's excited expression caused him to frown, feeling displeased. Even Kang Changxi, standing to the side, frowned repeatedly, inwardly cursing, "This fellow is so clueless!"

"Fellow Daoist?!"

Kang Dabao's tone wasn't harsh, but the moment those two words landed, Kang Xiangyi trembled. He hurriedly kowtowed and presented another item, pleading, "Grandson has a treasure map here, which I wish to present to Grandfather."

"A treasure map?" Sect Leader Kang Da showed little interest, but Kang Changxi, who was standing to the side, was quite curious. He reached out and beckoned, and the map in Kang Xiangyi's hand was taken into his grasp.

"What is Crimson Firmament Cave?" Kang Changxi asked doubtfully. Kang Xiangyi standing beside him, did not dare to be negligent and immediately answered:

"It was left by my grandson's grandfather, Lord Changping, before his death. It contains half of Lord Changping's life's treasures. More than three hundred years ago, he was sent by the Prince of the South to Liangxi and never returned. His descendants have also been unable to enter the cave to retrieve the treasures, which is why it has been delayed until now."

Only upon hearing this did Sect Leader Kang Da's eyes light up. He took the map from Kang Changxi's hand and examined it closely, a strange light appearing in his eyes. After scrutinizing it for a long time, he walked up to Kang Xiangyi and asked in a low voice:

"I, Kang, am not known for my good temper. If you are trying to coax me, you should think carefully about what I might do next."

Kang Xiangyi overjoyed, his respectful expression deepening as he earnestly said, "Ancestor, your wisdom is boundless; how could I dare to deceive you in the slightest?! The late Lord Changping was a renowned Third Tier Alchemist in our Huangpi Circuit, possessing a wealth of knowledge and skills, including those Golden Core Formation Pills. I certainly will not disappoint you!"

As the white-haired old monk spoke, his heart ached terribly. He knew that to secure powerful allies, he hadn't lied this time; even the map he presented was the genuine article.

In other words, if Sect Leader Kang Da were to immediately follow the map without giving Kang Xiangyi any promises, the latter would be helpless.

In other words, the reputation that Kang Dabao had cultivated over the years was as deeply ingrained in people's minds as his reputation for "being good at bullying women." Otherwise, if it were a different Golden Core, Kang Xiangyi would not have dared to take the gamble.

The descendants were unworthy, but there was nothing that could be done. The Kang family of the Chenjiang Kang Clan was a well-known and powerful family in the border region since the time of Emperor Taizu, but after only one or two generations, they gradually declined.

If it weren't for the fact that the Fire Gang Sect had already bullied him so badly, Kang Xiangyi would have been reluctant to hand over this map of the Crimson Firmament Cave, which no one in the Chenjiang Kang Clan could enter.

After all, no one has been able to enter this cave abode for three hundred years, so a few more days won't make a difference. Kang Changping can indeed be considered an unparalleled figure in the Chenjiang Kang Clan, and his inner strength is indeed profound.

Kang Xiangyi felt uneasy, but seeing no greed in the eyes of the Sect Leader Kang Da, he felt much more at ease. He pondered for a moment, and after finishing tidying up the map, he turned to Kang Changxi and said:

"I have drafted a letter on silk, bearing my name, to remind those in charge of the Fire Gang Sect not to cause trouble. While my Kang Household is indeed a kind and benevolent family, consistently upholding the virtue of cherishing life and unwilling to easily make enemies, we are not to be humiliated by them."

Kang Xiangyi was overjoyed, but she forced a show of composure and suppressed her joy. However, she noticed that when the Sect Leader Kang Da spoke to her again, his tone had become much more intimate.

"Xiangyi, it's been many years since you last visited. If you have the time, you might as well stay a few more days. Later, the Fei Household's patriarch Tianqin, will be coming to visit, and I will then be able to introduce you to him."

"Thank you, Ancestor!"

---- Bearfall Peak, in the Prison

Unlike the bustling scene at the alchemy training ground within the Chongming Sect, Daoist Peng, who was still locked up on Bearfall Peak by Fei Tianqin with various means, was unaware that the aforementioned liveliness was all caused by him.

Even for a cultivator at the Golden Core stage, enduring such humiliation for an extended period is a detrimental thing to their very foundation.

Daoist Peng was unable to cultivate in his daily life and spent his days dozing off at the foot of the mountain wall. Only the occasional soft sigh he let out could confirm that False Core Fei Household guarding the place, was still alive.

Even he himself couldn't explain why the Fei Household spared his life, yet neither killed him nor released him. You must know, Golden Core Peak cultivator like him must have some extraordinary abilities.

Whether it's skinning and dismembering them for food or imprisoning them as slaves, it's still more worthwhile than locking them up here and letting them eat spirit rice for free.

Logically speaking, someone who has cultivated to the level of Daoist Peng should have been able to endure the loneliness of living in seclusion, but after living in this place for a long time, he began to recall, quite unusually, faces filled with fear.

Even though he had already reached the Golden Core, he could only vaguely remember these faces.

As for the stories behind the human lives he collected, even if Daoist Peng were to attain the True Person at this very moment, it would be difficult for him to explain them clearly.

That day, as usual, Daoist Peng leaned against the mountain wall, feigning sleep. He was feeling anxious as he sensed the increasingly weak energy within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner in his Dantian. But only a moment later, he heard the footsteps of the Fei Household's False Core outside suddenly stop.

Daoist Peng endured the excruciating pain and used his Divine Sense to probe outside. He saw that the body of the Fei Household Pill Master was already stiff as iron, and his whole body was placed on the ground like a log.

The newcomer Daoist Peng, recognized Xiang Tianxing, the head of general affairs at the Star-Picking Pavilion. This time, he was neither carrying a halberd nor wearing a cloak, but was dressed simply. After using his movement Movement Method, he arrived outside Daoist Peng's cell in just a few steps.

"Sect Leader Xiang?"

Daoist Peng forced himself to chant in a low voice, but as he opened his mouth, a huge gash suddenly split open on his chapped lips, from which flowed a stream of black blood, making him look even more miserable.

Xiang Tianxing simply made a shushing gesture, and Daoist Peng understood. It was conceivable that the former was at least a top-tier Golden Core cultivator, and that he would not have come alone to venture into this dangerous place without any preparation, risking being caught by the old bird of the Fei Household.

The two did not engage in idle chatter at this moment. Instead, Xiang Tianxing raised his hand, and a colorless jade tablet emitted a burst of spiritual patterns, creating large ripples.

The formation, which even the mighty Daoist Peng found incredibly sturdy, instantly collapsed. Then, the light shield above his head also broke off. In just a few breaths, the formation that had tightly bound Daoist Peng's freedom for so many years had completely vanished.

Xiang Tianxing had come well-prepared. He had given Daoist Peng a pill, but instead of explaining its purpose, he told him that if he took it quickly along with the spiritual liquid that was handed to him at the same time, it would dissolve the deadly restrictions that Fei Tianqin had left in his body.

Daoist Peng was decisive; without even asking any questions, he swallowed the pills and elixirs bestowed by the True Person.

They couldn't stop moving along the way, otherwise they would be intercepted by Fei Tianqin had just broken through the barrier.

As the pill dissolves into the meridians, soon one will be pleasantly surprised to find that the restrictions within the body begin to gradually dissolve, at a speed so fast that even its master, Fei Tianqin, is unaware of it, which is quite rare.

It should be understood that if the array in the prison was not of great importance to the Fei Household, Fei Tianqin might not have come to see it in person in order to focus on his cultivation.

However, the restriction placed on Daoist Peng's body was indeed placed by Fei Tianqin himself. Therefore, if this old bird still had even a shred of respect for the former, he would not let go of any old rival who came here to help the enemy.

Before Daoist Peng could even settle down on Xiang Tianxing's flying boat, he heard two whooshing sounds behind him. This caused Xiang Tianxing to disregard the flying boat's potential and immediately begin recklessly urging it on, ignoring the future of the Law Treasure.

But then his hand gesture changed, and the bronze flying boat skimmed across the water, brushing against a clump of reeds, the river wind carrying damp moisture slapping against the back of Daoist Peng's neck.

His right hand, gripping the Method Formula, began to tremble. The bronze decorations at the stern were scorched by the exploding air, while the distant Golden Light continued to approach rapidly— Fei Tianqin flapped his wings, piercing through layers of clouds, his sharp eyes filled with ferocity.

"Xiang Tianxing! You really have guts!!"

"Hurry! Hurry!!" Knowing he was no match for Xiang Tianxing, he roared. His words seemed to be just to encourage himself, and before they could even land, they were shattered by the wind in the sky.

The bronze sparrow-shaped bow shattered the ever-surging clouds ahead. Xiang Tianxing pressed his left hand against the outer wall of the cabin, channeling spiritual energy. The jade-colored magic array, the core of the Law Treasure spirit boat, was gradually receding along the cracked lines. With a flick of his right hand, he flung out seven yellow talismans. The moment the talismans were soaked in spiritual energy, they burst into orange flames, blocking the two wind wings that Fei Tianqin shot from the side.

The jade-colored magic array emitted another crisp sound, but Xiang Tianxing's spiritual power increased instead of decreasing. Although the Law Treasure looked precarious, its speed suddenly increased in a truly unreasonable way.

As a result, Fei Tianqin, a spirit bird known for its speed, was unable to catch up with it for a while, and even Xiang Tianxing, who was determined to fight back, was able to neutralize all of its Xiang Tianxing.

Daoist Peng was still considered valuable in Fei Tianqin's eyes, so the latter did not give up. However, after chasing for another half a day, it discovered that after an unfamiliar fluctuation of spiritual energy appeared ahead, the flying boat had disappeared.

"Such a masterful concealment technique, far surpassing that of ordinary Law Treasure."

Fei Tianqin frowned. This person who came might not be considered meticulous, but at least he thought things through. He had planned ahead but was caught off guard, and he actually managed to intercept Daoist Peng.

However, he was not afraid. He merely frowned, recalling the Fei Household's arrangements, and sighed softly, "In that case, who will the Demon Lieutenant and Demon Officer of Cold Crow Mountain use to collude with them?!"

Sweat poured down Xiang Tianxing's forehead as he Xiang Tianxing several borrowed Law Treasure. After traveling for about half a day, he was finally able to remove the Third Tier peak magical Law Treasure that concealed its aura. He then whispered to Daoist Peng:

"Fellow Daoist, what are your plans after this trip?!"

At this point, there was no other answer. Upon hearing this, Daoist Peng immediately kowtowed and said, "I am entirely at the behest of Sect Leader Xiang!"

Xiang Tianxing finally had a moment to breathe a sigh of relief, "You rest for a while. After some time, take me to Cold Crow Mountain to find some Demon Officer and have a good talk with them."