"Father!"

Zhang Shaoxing said curiously, "I've heard about the Canglan Covenant; isn't it only established for cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Stage?"

"Indeed."

Zhang Yongkang replied, "In Canglan Continent, whether they are sect cultivators or loose cultivators, once their cultivation breaks through the Foundation Establishment Stage, they receive an invitation from the Canglan Alliance, inviting them to suppress the Nether Spirit Race in the Nether Abyss."

"Initially, many cultivators were reluctant to go, but as we continued to develop the Nether Abyss, it began to attract a large number of cultivators."

"Some loose cultivators even proactively contacted the Canglan Alliance, seeking entry into the covenant to help suppress the Nether Spirit Race."

Zhang Shaoxing asked puzzled, "Why is this?"

"Loose cultivation is indeed tough, yet their nature is carefree, so why would they want to venture into such a dangerous place like the Nether Abyss?"

Zhang Yongkang replied, "It's simple—interest driven."

"Some seniors have studied the differences between our Human Race cultivators and the Nether Spirit Race cultivators, finding that the spiritual qi we depend on for survival and the nether spirit qi are exactly opposing attributes."

"The spiritual objects derived from such attributes are deadly to our Human Race; touching them would mean death for a cultivator."

"However, in the Nether Abyss, poisonous creatures, poisonous grasses, or yin and evil objects that the Nether Spirit Race disregards are treasures in the eyes of us Human Race cultivators!"

"For instance, the thousand-year spirit grass long extinct in Canglan Continent can be found everywhere deep within the Nether Abyss, which is why so many loose cultivators sharpen their minds to delve inside."

"Of course, after over a thousand years of development, the spirit grass and other treasures on the edge of the Nether Abyss have already been scavenged by predecessors."

"Currently, those seeking thousand-year spirit grass or other treasures must venture deep into the Nether Abyss and compete with the Nether Spirit Race!"

Zhang Yongkang's tone was fragmented, but the three present understood his meaning. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Simply put, some common poisonous grasses and spirit grasses within the Nether Abyss are, in the eyes of Canglan Continent cultivators, the already extinct thousand-year spirit grass!

Besides spirit grasses, there are also other spiritual objects.

This is undoubtedly a huge temptation for cultivators.

Thus, it is the region that Canglan Continent cultivators all desire to go to.

"However!"

Zhang Yongkang gritted his teeth, "Deep within the Nether Abyss, the Nether Spirit Race is extremely fierce, and they are deadly enemies with us Human Race cultivators."

"Each year, at least hundreds of cultivators die deep within the Nether Abyss, and the casualty rate is at least thirty percent; even Nascent Soul cultivators occasionally fall inside."

"Also, the covenant stipulates that every cultivator entering the Nether Abyss must stay there for at least ten years before returning to Canglan Continent."

"Everything a cultivator obtains in the Nether Abyss must be exchanged for merit points at the Canglan Alliance, which are then used to exchange for other cultivation items from the alliance."

Zhang Yongkang said, "A few days ago, Lei Tianming just returned from training deep within the Nether Abyss, and not only does he carry many high-grade magical artifacts and talismans, but his combat experience also far exceeds that of ordinary cultivators."

"If not for our system..."

Everyone instinctively glanced at Yang Ping'er's chest and then quickly looked away.

"Father!"

Zhang Shaoyang said, "The child is preparing to head to the Nether Abyss, but the clan..."

"You need not worry about that."

Zheng Yi said, "Any clan cultivator that voluntarily goes to the Nether Abyss will be protected by the alliance."

"For ten years, any hostile forces must not harm the clan that has cultivators going to the Nether Abyss, or they will face the enforcement team from the alliance."

"If you head to the Nether Abyss, our Zhang Family will be even safer for these ten years."

"I see..."

Zhang Shaoyang said, "Then the child is relieved... Ping'er."

"Yes, senior brother."

Yang Ping'er took out the Yin Yang Treasure Mirror Fragment hanging around her neck, the intention clear.

Zhang Shaoyang's face immediately changed, and he quickly stood up, saying, "Father, second mother! This opportunity should stay with the family; how could I be worthy to carry it?"

"Shaoyang... Hoo!"

Zhang Yongkang gasped heavily, "Listen to what your father has to say."

"Currently, in our Zhang Family, only you are most suitable to keep this item!"

"The old man is nearing his end, your second mother is heavily injured, her Daoist Foundation damaged, and her cultivation will never advance again."

"As for Xing'er, with you going to the Nether Abyss, our Zhang Family will get ten years of respite."

"Within these ten years, if Xing'er can advance to Foundation Establishment, it will be a great fortune."

"But if he cannot advance, it's best for you to keep this item!"

Zhang Yongkang tightly held Zhang Shaoyang's hand again and said, "And, and I've heard from your second mother."

"On the day our Zhang Family faced a great disaster, the system provided three choices."

"One of them was to leave the family and become a loose cultivator. The strongest family cultivating system would convert into the strongest Immortal Monarch cultivating system!"

"Immortal Monarch... that is a title said to be the strongest in one of the Upper Realm Immortal Realms!"

"If you can become an Immortal Monarch... No! As long as you can advance to Nascent Soul, the old man will die without regrets!"

"Father...!"

Zhang Shaoyang immediately knelt before Zhang Yongkang, overcome with emotions.

"Elder brother, just take it; I don't need it."

Zhang Shaoxing also spoke at this moment, "Besides, you'll be back in ten years, and then our brothers can unite and jointly develop our Zhang Family."

"Take it."

Zhang Yongkang handed over the Yin Yang Treasure Mirror Fragment, solemnly placed it in Zhang Shaoyang's hand, and tightly held it.

Zhang Yongkang bowed vigorously, "Father, second mother, second brother! The child will not disappoint your expectations...!"

Zheng Yi's Divine Thought also withdrew from the Yin Yang Treasure Mirror at this moment, with the fragment handed to Zhang Shaoyang, as he prepared to head to the Nether Abyss.

This was also good news for Zheng Yi.

Not only could he go to the peculiar place of the Nether Abyss, but he could also quickly increase his power of time.

After all, this uniquely peculiar area affecting a whole world was sure to gather plenty of power of time.

Of course, Zhang Shaoyang wants to head to the Nether Abyss, but he still needs a year to prepare, and he can also use this time to make some preparations.

After returning to Baiyu City, Zheng Yi began cultivating.

The "Great Five Elements Life and Death Scripture," "White Lotus Scripture," and the "Five Elements Thunder-attracting Technique" magic all require considerable time to research.

Additionally, there are the blood sacrifice spirit-devouring insect, sacrificial Thunderfire Sword, Thousand Illusions Glazed Painting, and the observation of the Reincarnation Nine-child Fruit—his time is completely packed.

Every day, he can only spare a quarter-hour to check on matters concerning the Zhang Family in Canglan Continent.

The rest of his time is spent in cultivation.

A month later, the Zhang Family contacted the Smoke and Mist Sect, a Golden Core Stage Elder led over a dozen cultivators, stepping onto Weiyang Mountain.

At that time, Zheng Yi was uncertain if his Divine Thought would be noticed by a Golden Core Stage cultivator, so he remained in Baiyu City instead of Weiyang Mountain.

And just then, far away in Xuzhou, Xu Mujun finally sent in his battle report.