Chapter 317: Chapter 282: Smoke and Mist Sect’s Response

After handling these mundane affairs, Zheng Yi once again entered the Canglan Realm through the Yin Yang Treasure Mirror.

During the past half a year, he managed affairs for the Imperial Court while also keeping an eye on a few individuals from the Zhang Family at Weiyang Mountain in the Canglan Realm.

Just one month after the destruction of the Lei Family, the struggling Zhang Yongkang could hold on no longer and fell.

With the discovery of a Spirit Vein here, and the Zhang Family’s willingness to offer it to the Sect.

The Smoke and Mist Sect sent a Golden Core Cultivator and two Foundation Establishment Cultivators to Weiyang Mountain.

After a round of memorials, everyone began to discuss the future of the Zhang Family at Weiyang Mountain.

Thanks to Zhang Yongkang’s arrangements, Yang Ping’er, Zhang Shaoyang, and Zhang Shaohai did not have many demands.

By offering the Spirit Vein, they gained ten thousand Contribution Points from the Sect and ten thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, all handed over to the Zhang Family.

The newly advanced Foundation Establishment Cultivator Zhang Shaoyang also agreed to head to the Nether Abyss to fulfill the Canglan Covenant requirements.

For this reason, Zhang Shaoyang even went to the Smoke and Mist Sect once.

After some exchanges and transactions, he spent eight thousand Contribution Points to exchange for a Tier Three Clan Protection Array, the ’Fiery Sun Scorching Heaven Array’, to protect the family.

The Fiery Sun Scorching Heaven Array, a Tier Three Clan Protection Array, can be activated with a large number of Spirit Stones after setup.

If enemies invade, it can absorb the surrounding Spiritual Qi, condense into towering flames to burn enemies, and also form a Protective Magical Shield by absorbing the Great Sun Spiritual Qi to resist attacks.

According to the Tier Three Array’s strength, it can withstand a three-day assault by a Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

Besides, he used the remaining two thousand Contribution Points to exchange for Low-grade Spirit Stones!

Two thousand Contribution Points allowed him to exchange for twenty thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones.

Now, he holds thirty thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones!

Upon returning to Weiyang Mountain, the Sect had arranged for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator named ’Fang Ming’ to be stationed at Weiyang Mountain to manage the Spirit Stone Vein there.

Along with him were five Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators, stationed around Weiyang Mountain.

All being from the Smoke and Mist Sect, everyone was familiar and got along well.

The Lei Family attempted to secretly seize the Spirit Stone Vein and invade the Zhang Family privately.

This matter was addressed by an Elder from the Smoke and Mist Sect, who sought justice from Yinlei Mountain.

What results could be discussed, no one knows.

The reason the Zhang Family asked for so many Low-grade Spirit Stones was to repay the ’interest’ on the Yin Yang Treasure Mirror Fragment.

Of course, this interest ultimately ended up in Zheng Yi’s pocket.

"Second Aunt, Second Brother, and Brother Fang, I’m leaving now. You should go back."

At the foot of Weiyang Mountain, Zhang Shaoyang spoke to those who came to see him off.

Yang Ping’er, Zhang Shaohai, Fang Ming, and several other Qi Cultivation Stage Disciples.

Yang Ping’er said, "Yang’er, the journey to the Nether Abyss is long, take care along the way."

"Second Aunt, don’t worry, Shaoyang will definitely return safely!"

"Brother, take care!"

"Second Brother, take care of Second Aunt!"

"Brother Fang, Weiyang Mountain will greatly rely on you."

"Haha, rest assured, Junior Brother Zhang, this place is already regarded as a vital location by the Sect. Uncle-Master Jin Yangzi from the Sanyang Mountain outpost often comes here, so don’t worry."

"Everyone... farewell!"

Zhang Shaoyang waved nonchalantly, summoned a Cyan Flying Shuttle, which instantly burst into a ray of Cyan light, shooting rapidly into the sky towards the south.

And those at Weiyang Mountain silently watched Zhang Shaoyang’s departing direction.

Fang Ming said, "Madam Yang, I must head to the mine now, farewell."

"Elder Fang, feel free to go."

Returning to the family, Yang Ping’er and Zhang Shaohai felt a sense of relief.

Yang Ping’er solemnly asked, "Shaohai, have you kept the things your brother gave you safe?"

"Rest assured, Second Aunt, I’ve kept it all safe."

A few days ago, upon returning from the Smoke and Mist Sect, Zhang Shaoyang immediately gave Zhang Shaohai a jade bottle.

It contained a Foundation Establishment Pill exuding abundant Spiritual Qi!

Through the Yin Yang Treasure Mirror, it was redeemed, containing Innate Spiritual Qi, a Foundation Establishment Pill!

Yang Ping’er said, "This Foundation Establishment Pill contains Innate Spiritual Qi, which can enhance a cultivator’s chances of establishing a foundation, though I’m unsure by how much."

"But regardless, this is our opportunity."

"Your brother is heading to the Nether Abyss for ten years; in this ten-year span, our Zhang Family is very safe, but nothing in this world is absolute."

"Take this ten-year period for quiet cultivation within the clan; do not leave the mountain without establishing your foundation, understood?"

"Leave the clan matters to me."

"Yes!"

Zhang Shaohai nodded and said, "Rest assured, Second Aunt, I understand."

"This is my opportunity, and also the fortuitous chance for our Zhang Family."

"I will not leave the mountain without establishing a foundation!"

"Good..."

Yang Ping’er said with relief, "In that case, I’m relieved."

Meanwhile, after bidding farewell to Second Aunt and his brother, Zhang Shaoyang journeyed south.

First, he went to the Smoke and Mist Sect to re-register his information, then under the guidance of a Golden Core Stage female cultivator named ’Muu Qingyu’, headed to the Nether Abyss.

Muu Qingyu, a cultivator of Smoke and Mist Sect.

Having advanced to the Golden Core Stage for over ten years, she is also the Supreme Elder’s last disciple of the Smoke and Mist Sect, renowned as a leading figure of the new generation in the Smoke and Mist Sect.

This time, she serves as the alternating cultivator of the Smoke and Mist Sect, heading to the Nether Abyss to replace the previous stationed cultivator.

Along the way, Muu Qingyu didn’t speak much; after their initial conversation, there was little further communication.

Zhang Shaoyang was glad for this; carrying a secret treasure, he feared any mishaps.

Both traveled southward, with Muu Qingyu evidently knowing the location, moving at great speed.

Meanwhile, Zheng Yi, through the Yin Yang Treasure Mirror Fragment examining this realm, attempted to use Divine Thought to probe around.

Muu Qingyu did not notice anything.

Apparently, even a Golden Core Stage Cultivator can’t detect his Divine Thought.

Thus, Zheng Yi continued cultivating in a quiet room in Baiyu City while monitoring Zhang Shaoyang and Muu Qingyu.

Seven days later.

The two arrived at a Sect named ’Jiulian Sect’, where they met another Golden Core Stage Cultivator named ’Wan Tianming’ and two newly advanced Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

After some exchanges between Muu Qingyu and Wan Tianming, they continued their journey.

Zhang Shaoyang then took the initiative to approach the other two.

"I am Zhang Shaoyang, a cultivator from the Smoke and Mist Sect. May I know your names...?"

"Chen Man, a cultivator of the Jiulian Sect."

A charming young girl spoke, giving Zhang Shaoyang a once-over with her eyes before withdrawing her gaze.

"Wan Chengzhi, a cultivator of the Jiulian Sect."

The other was a young man in his early twenties, standing in front of Chen Man. They appeared close, and he added, "Wan Tianming is my uncle."

Zhang Shaoyang immediately understood and made a decision in his mind.

"So it’s Brother Wan. To achieve Foundation Establishment at your age shows extraordinary talent..."

Zhang Shaoyang deliberately fostered a friendship and seldom glanced at Chen Man, quickly forming a brotherly bond.

Wan Tianming even said, "Our Jiulian Sect and the Smoke and Mist Sect are like kinsmen. Now that you are entering the Nether Abyss, you must support each other and face challenges together."

"Yes, Elder; your advice is well taken!"

The team continued forward.

Over the next three months, the team passed through four different Sects and rapidly expanded.

When a massive black ravine appeared before them, the team had grown to seventeen people.

Among them were three Golden Core Early-stage Cultivators, one Golden Core Mid-stage Cultivator.

There were nine Early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators, three Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and one Late-stage Qi Cultivation Cultivator.

"Quick! Look! What is that..."

"The Nether Abyss!"

"That’s the Nether Abyss!"

"So big..."

"We’ve arrived...!"