Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 400 - 208: Straw Dogs

If Yao Lin and Zhongli Qing and their group have truly met with an unfortunate fate, all the efforts Li Heshan has made over the years would not only be for naught but also a significant loss.

"Forget it..."

With a long sigh, Li Heshan spoke in a solemn tone, "Someone come."

A disciple from Qiyun Valley hurried over and respectfully clasped his hands, "Senior Brother."

Li Heshan slightly clenched his fist, unwilling to give the order.

"Gather all Qiyun Valley disciples, take everything that can be carried, and return to Danzhou immediately."

Even though he was reluctant, he could only give such an order to minimize losses at the moment.

Otherwise, if both he and these disciples were to be lost here, Qiyun Valley would suffer a huge blow to its vitality, losing any chance of recovery.

The disciple felt somewhat unwilling as well, but upon recalling the message that mentioned the ruthless person was likely a Golden Core realm expert, he dared not hesitate any longer.

In an instant, nearly all disciples from other Immortal Sects in Yangnao Land made the same decision.

Even the disciples from Luoxia Mountain in He County hurriedly retreated to Yunzhong County City to watch the situation unfold.

This calamity that swept across Yangnao Land lasted only one day.

But three Golden Core realm cultivators from the Southern Border almost abducted nearly one-tenth of the population of Yangnao Land.

Disciples from the Immortal Sects in various counties had no room for resistance; either they were captured by the three as blood food or fled hastily to Danzhou, no longer daring to set foot in Yangnao Land.

In this disaster, Yunzhong County was the only one left unscathed.

Wushi Puppet, Lord of Fushan, did not set foot in Yunzhong County because, when plundering along the way to Fengxian County, the Imperial Extreme Tripod in hand was already full.

The Celestial Fox Demon King and Yin Corpse Sect’s Ou Chang thought Yunzhong County had a "Golden Core clan" and didn’t want to provoke strong enemies.

After the three left satisfied, a figure came from Danzhou to Yunshui City.

At the entrance of Shen Family Manor.

Shen Wenxing and his father respectfully clasped their hands, "Greetings to Elder Jiang."

Jiang Xiuqi nodded and was about to speak when he saw Wei Qiuling walk up slowly, holding her protruding belly.

"Grandmaster."

Seeing Jiang Xiuqi, Wei Qiuling smiled and spoke.

Everyone gathered in the side room to sit, Jiang Xiuqi’s face turned grave, "This time was truly perilous; if not for the Three-tailed Celestial Fox fearing Fellow Daoist Lingshan, the entire Yunshui City might have ended up like other cities, completely abducted as blood food."

Shen Wenxing and others nodded slightly upon hearing this.

They still didn’t know that initially it was actually Shen Yuan who deterred the Fox Demon.

"Grandmaster, the Void Combination Corridor Array is broken, and Southern Border cultivators and demon cultivators might soon drive in."

"Do you have any thoughts?"

Wei Qiuling gently rubbed her belly and spoke solemnly.

Although the Shen Family temporarily used the Sword Intent of Lingshan Sword Immortal to scare away the Golden Core realm Fox Demon, they ultimately lacked the strength.

If one day a madman emerges from the Southern Border not fearing the Cyan Bamboo Sword.

The Shen Family would likely be annihilated in an instant.

She wished to persuade Shen Wenxing to take the Shen clan and move to Danzhou.

With Luoxia Mountain’s current strength, finding a shelter for the Shen Family in Qishan and protecting them wouldn’t be difficult.

But she feared the Shen Family wouldn’t want to be under others’ command, becoming an affiliate of Luoxia Mountain.

"Yangnao Land still has many secrets; if possible, we shouldn’t abandon it."

"I’ve already explained to your master upon coming here; I’ll be stationed in Yunzhong for a while."

"With cultivation reaching the Golden Core realm, those Southern Border cultivators naturally wouldn’t provoke a fellow Golden Core realm cultivator over some blood food."

"Let Luoxia Mountain and the Shen Family first guard this place in Yunzhong and then decide after some time."

Hearing this, Shen Wenxing and Shen Chongming exchanged glances and saw the joy in each other’s eyes.

Having the Golden Core realm Jiang Xiuqi stationed in Yunzhong puts them at ease far more than a Cyan Bamboo Sword.

After all, he is a genuine Golden Core cultivator, not just a name.

"Luoxia Mountain and the Shen Family should make no further moves for now; I estimate those Southern Border cultivators will come again."

Jiang Xiuqi said in a deep voice.

Shen Wenxing and Wei Qiuling both nodded in agreement.

...

Southern Border.

The news of the Void Combination Corridor Array being broken didn’t remain concealed for long, quickly spreading across the major forces in the northern part of Southern Border.

In a short period, major forces gathered before the Void Combination Corridor Array.

Regarding Yangnao Land, Southern Border has two ancient rumors; one is that Great Prosperity True Monarch painstakingly laid the Void Combination Corridor Array back then with the true purpose of dividing Yin and Yang, harboring great ambition.

The second rumor concerns Yin Yang Mutual Aid.

It is said that by refining Human Pill using the cultivators of Yangnao Land, consuming it could provide Yin Yang Mutual Aid, enhancing aptitude for cultivation and other miraculous effects.

Now that the grand array is broken, under the influence of these two rumors, the Southern Border cultivators naturally flock to Yangnao Land.

Many cultivators and demons from the Northern Territory of Southern Border poured into Yangnao Land through the break of the Void Combination Corridor Array.

Jiang Xiuqi, with Golden Core realm cultivation, stationed at Yunzhong County City, released his aura, startling those below the Golden Core realm cultivators and demons to steer clear.

Other Golden Core realm cultivators sensed the aura of a peer and, after consideration, also refrained from entering Yunzhong County.

Yangnao Land is vast; unless absolutely necessary, these old monsters are unwilling to battle against a strong peer.

With the influx of many Southern Border cultivators, a new disaster began here.

The whole of Yangnao Land plunged into a dark moment, with Yunzhong County being the only pure land.

Large numbers of common people fled to Yunzhong County, only to be caught in a net by those Southern Border cultivators and demons guarding its surroundings.

Yunshui City, Shen Family Ancestral Hall.

The patriarchs of several affiliate families gathered here.

Shen Chongming sat at the head seat, quietly listening to the excited discussion of several people.

Their discussion was merely about how many more common people and cultivators their managed cities and villages had recently gathered.

Beside him, Zhao Tuan, dressed in a wide cloth robe with his hair in a bun, sat quietly, neither engaging in the conversation.

Shen Chongming glanced at him before slowly putting down the tea cup in his hand.

The stewards from various families had been paying attention to him, but seeing this, they immediately stopped their discussion.

"I invited you here today because there is something I want to tell you."

Shen Chongming said in a deep voice, "After you return, do not take in any common people or cultivators from outside Yunzhong County."

"This is an order, any violation will be handled by family rules."

"Alright, you’re dismissed."

After these words, Shen Chongming stood up and left the ancestral hall, leaving behind a group of shocked and puzzled family stewards.

"Why did the Patriarch give such an order?"

"Those common people and cultivators are being slaughtered outside, why can’t we take them in?"

"Wouldn’t this action be to strengthen the Shen Family?"

Though nearly inaudible, the group murmured as Shen Chongming walked away.

Zhao Tuan slowly raised his head, glanced at the group, and chuckled as he shook his head, preparing to leave as well.

"Nephew Zhao, do you know the purpose of the Patriarch’s order? Please enlighten us."

"Yes, Patriarch Zhao, please tell us, otherwise, we’ll have a hard time explaining to the people below."

The group surrounded Zhao Tuan, eager to understand why Shen Chongming made such a harsh decision.