Chapter 1175: Chapter 1175: Keep Them in Suspense

Just when the four women were working tirelessly to consolidate their current levels, Yang Yan was not idle either.

In this cultivation world, Yang Yan felt that many of his original skills seemed somewhat outdated.

For example, the Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles.

Although it still has healing effects, its utility is negligible for cultivators.

It is even less effective than using the simplest Blood Pushing Technique for direct treatment.

Apart from Xiaocao, the other three women had not reached a medium Dao Body, so they could only choose ordinary Foundation Establishment.

Though even an ordinary Foundation Establishment, with diligent cultivation, can make up for lack of talent, with little differences in their levels.

However, when it comes to the hard criterion of recovery after injury, the difference between ordinary Foundation Establishment and Perfect Foundation Establishment is striking.

Among the four women, Xiaocao was the first to awaken.

And after consuming the pill refined by Elder Dugu, Xiaocao was also the first to stabilize her realm.

However, the method employed by Yang Yan was unconventional, completely diverging from the main path, so the consolidation process must be gradual.

Otherwise, a careless mistake could lead one into the Demon Dao, with no hope of redemption.

This resulted in Xiaocao consuming the third Solid Spirit Pill while the other three women were just beginning to fully absorb the effects of their first Solid Spirit Pill.

Towards the ten swords under his charge, Yang Yan has always treated them equally, never favoring one over the other.

These days, he has been pondering hard over how to help the other three women catch up to Xiaocao.

Otherwise, this gap will only widen.

Yang Yan is well aware that Fu Changjian and others he has dispatched are surely given preferential treatment among the major sects; coupled with their talents, their future is boundless.

In contrast, though Mu Qingcheng and the other three women are valued by the Ancient Abyss Sect, with substantial resource allocation, the resources available for division are limited when there are many people.

Over time, the three women might become the lowest-ranked among the ten swords.

When the ten swords reunite, they are bound to face pressure, even mentally.

Cultivation is about cultivating the mind.

The broader the mind, the wider the path of cultivation will be.

Once the mind is influenced, it absolutely hinders their growth.

The Demon Race army is watching eagerly, certainly won’t easily give up the idea of occupying Earth and enslaving humanity.

Yang Yan still expects to lead the ten swords in a strong comeback, relying on his connection with Ao Tian to strike deep into the Demon Race’s lair, resolving the considerable threat once and for all.

Unfortunately, after spending half a month in the Scripture Pavilion, Yang Yan has found nothing.

And, he had also inadvertently discussed privately with Elder Dugu and Sect Leader Lin An, but even there, Yang Yan did not find any clues.

Apparently, the Ancient Abyss Sect doesn’t possess such a Secret Technique.

Yang Yan assumes perhaps only those higher-level sects might have some special method.

Time flies quickly, silently slipping away.

In the blink of an eye, another half a year has passed.

Each major sect has gained something in the recent talent competitions, hence the recent calm.

Of course, it’s also possible everyone is holding back a force, preparing to show their skills at the Immortal Cultivation Conference, unwilling to waste energy and time on other matters.

Every day, Yang Yan is elusive as a Divine Dragon, frustrating the Little Witch, Guo Guoguo.

Especially every time she goes to the Butcher Palace to find Yang Yan, she learns from Gu Sheng that he either went into solitary seclusion or headed to the four swords, adding to her ire.

Unfortunately, when she tries to reason with Yang Yan, she always misses him.

Over time, she vaguely feels Yang Yan is deliberately avoiding her.

Though she is angry, she eventually buries this matter in her heart for the time being.

After all, with the Immortal Cultivation Conference approaching, considering the interests of the entire Ancient Abyss Sect, whether it’s Yang Yan or Xiaocao and others, she cannot let personal reasons affect their cultivation.

After the realm of the four swords rapidly stabilized, Elder Dugu and Sect Leader Lin An became exceptionally excited.

Not only because the strength of Xiaocao and others has greatly improved, but also because Yang Yan’s method has opened a new pathway for them.

After discussions, Elder Dugu and Sect Leader Lin An have decided to promote this unconventional method at the right time, helping those disciples who have been stagnant for long to achieve breakthroughs and further progression.

It’s a known fact that hitting a bottleneck is a common occurrence on the cultivation path.

Many often fail to overcome certain bottlenecks throughout their lives, ending in regret, which is truly lamentable and sorrowful.

"This Yizheng Sect disregards our Ancient Abyss Sect, harming our disciples, hence irreconcilable!" Sect Leader Lin An stated sternly, casting his words.

Elder Dugu immediately added: "Moreover, various other sects also harbor ill intentions toward our Ancient Abyss Sect, scheming secretly."

"As they have already participated in assaults on our Ancient Abyss Sect disciples, they are evidently becoming enemies of our Ancient Abyss Sect! Letting them roam free for over half a year, it is time for a proper settlement."

Seeing Sect Leader and Elder Dugu reach a consensus, Yang Yan felt amused within.

He realized the duo’s intentions.

They simply hoped he would clarify things, allowing them to comfortably utilize his method to hasten the growth of Ancient Abyss Sect disciples’ strength.

Yang Yan wanted to playfully tease the duo, nodded, and casually said:

"Now that the six swords have been away for about a year, without accident, they should have made significant progress. Maybe soon we will hear of their fame."

Elder Dugu raised an eyebrow and sneered: "Based on those guys’ nature, they’ll definitely make it well-known, to demonstrate their sect’s strength and to disturb our minds."

Yang Yan chuckled indifferently: "Currently, four swords remain in the sect; their strength should be known to both of you. Meanwhile, certainly many spies are watching their progress, with targeted strategies being formed to deal with them at the Immortal Cultivation Conference."

"When the time comes, coordinating with them will produce a show that will shock those damned folks thoroughly!"

Elder Dugu, knowing Yang Yan’s character well, was aware he was deliberately changing the subject, and couldn’t help but smile wryly.

He quickly signaled Sect Leader Lin An with a glance, then turned to Yang Yan saying:

"You’re right! Seeking revenge should not be rushed; we need to proceed step by step. The more patient we are now, the more disastrous they’ll face at the Immortal Cultivation Conference."

Sect Leader Lin An also chuckled, echoing: "Elder Dugu is right, this time will surely astonish those guys!"

Yang Yan smiled agreeably but didn’t continue speaking.

This made Sect Leader Lin An a bit impatient.