"Void Rift? Haha, no wonder there’s no word outside about the Dragon Qi Green Lotus growing on Divine Dragon Mountain; turns out it’s growing inside a Void Rift." Ao Min was initially startled but soon regained his composure.

It was clear he understood the elder’s actions and didn’t find it strange.

"Void Rift? What’s this thing?" asked Chen Yang, unable to comprehend, so he sought clarification from Ao Min.

Ao Min promptly explained, "Void Rift is a wondrous thing. It’s rumored that powerful beings in ancient times deliberately created them for hiding themselves or perhaps for other purposes."

"Inside such rifts, a whole space can be formed, which is very mysterious."

"The entrance is also concealed, rarely found by people. I didn’t expect these fellows actually knew a place like this."

"It seems those guys from Blood Bat Hall weren’t exaggerating; this Qingfeng sect was quite formidable in the past."

Ao Min said this, casting a meaningful glance at the elder’s group.

Chen Yang listened to Ao Min’s explanation and understood.

To elaborate, it’s like an independent space.

This might seem magical to ordinary people, but to cultivators, it’s comprehensible.

Moreover, he had encountered some knowledge of this kind while receiving Chi Yunzi’s inheritance.

Once one’s power reaches a certain level, they can forcefully open a space, and incredibly strong individuals can even create such Void Rifts through battles.

"Fellow Daoists, here is the entry to the secret place. Shall we go first, or would you like to?" With the Void Rift now open, the elder smiled and looked towards the others.

"You go ahead; we’ll be right behind." Ao Min was prudent and didn’t rush in.

The Void Rift is indeed too dangerous, and since they’re unfamiliar with it, who knows what might lie inside, so it’s best to let the elder’s group enter first.

"Alright, then we, master and disciples, will proceed first." Knowing Chen Yang’s concerns, the elder nodded with a smile, saying no more, and led Ling Han and the other two disciples to go first.

"Hahaha, Old Wind, you really came; I’ve been waiting for you for days."

At this moment, a wild laugh suddenly echoed nearby.

Soon after, dozens of figures appeared suddenly.

The figures all wore clothing from bygone days, seemingly not from the present era.

The middle-aged man who laughed wildly was dressed peculiarly.

He wore traditional garments, like someone straight out of a TV show.

He donned a robe, his black and white long hair naturally coiled in a bun, a quintessential ancient outfit.

"Xiao Tiancheng?" The elder looked over.

With a glance, he identified the newcomer.

"Correct, it is I, Old Wind. It seems your mind is still sharp, recognizing me." Xiao Tiancheng laughed heartily, confidently standing atop a branch, his presence overwhelming.

The other dozens stood orderly beside him, glaring at the crowd.

"Humph, if you’re still clear-minded, why wouldn’t I be? Though I didn’t expect you’d plan deeply, lying in ambush here." The elder wasn’t intimidated, coldly replying.

"Ambush? Hahaha, otherwise how could I catch you all? These years you’ve hidden well, making you hard to find." Xiao Tiancheng chuckled.

The elder’s face grew grim at his words but said nothing further, only glancing subconsciously at Chen Yang and the others.

Meanwhile, Chen Yang and Ao Min felt rather bewildered.

They were here for fortune-hunting and hadn’t even glimpsed the Dragon Qi Green Lotus, yet trouble had arrived.

This led the group to suspect that perhaps the elder had them brought along on purpose, knowing old enemies were coming and wanting their help.

"Haha, after decades, Qingfeng sect seems to be reviving, having so many disciples, quite surprising indeed." Having indulged in his laugh, Xiao Tiancheng followed the elder’s line of sight, gazing at Chen Yang and the others.

Evidently, he mistook Chen Yang for Qingfeng sect members.

The elder ignored Xiao Tiancheng, directly saying to Chen Yang, "Fellow Daoist, if you can assist in dealing with these people, we’ll let you have a layer of the Dragon Qi Green Lotus upon finding it."

Initially, Chen Yang was contemplating whether to get involved.

Unexpectedly, the elder straightforwardly presented terms to enlist help.

Given this, naturally, Chen Yang couldn’t just stand by.

"Alright."

Chen Yang nodded slightly, agreeing at once.

Xiao Tiancheng, seeing this, grew furious.

"Humph, so you’re not Qingfeng sect disciples? Then get lost, or I’ll kill you all without exception."

Xiao Tiancheng spoke coldly and then sprung into action, without another word.

Leaping from the branch, he attacked the elder.

"Old Wind, today is your death day, and it’s also when Qingfeng sect will be erased from the cultivation world!"

Xiao Tiancheng launched a fierce assault, his cultivation spirit gathering level fully unleashed.

"Too much bullying." The elder’s gentle demeanor faded; he didn’t back down and actively confronted, the pair was embroiled in combat within moments.

With the elder and Xiao Tiancheng battling, their disciples weren’t idle. Ling Han took the lead, drawing a heavy sword and charging forth.

He fought head-on with Xiao Tiancheng’s followers.

Both sides clashed intensely, quickly turning into a melee.

Xiao Tiancheng’s group outnumbered them and soon dominated Ling Han’s team.

Ling Han, despite being a strong cultivator in the spirit gathering realm, had only just broken through, his aura unstable.

He couldn’t manifest his full realm advantage.

As for the elder, that’s self-explanatory.

With old age and declining strength, plus his realm was inferior to Xiao Tiancheng’s, he was unlikely to be a match.

After just a few minutes, the elder was clearly in a disadvantageous position.

"Fellow Daoists, when if not now to step in?" Seeing defeat looming, the elder anxiously yelled towards Chen Yang, seeking his assistance.

"Chen Yang brother, should we go in?" Ao Min hesitated before intervening.

They certainly needed to follow Chen Yang’s lead.

"Make a move." Chen Yang showed no hesitation.

No matter what, he had to intervene.

He had agreed with the elder to search for the Dragon Qi Green Lotus together.

If the elder was overcome by Xiao Tiancheng here, where would the search for Dragon Qi Green Lotus be?

Moreover, the elder had just promised benefits, mentioning he’d yield a part of the Dragon Qi Green Lotus.

"Good."

Ao Min, always eager for battle, was restrained no more after Chen Yang’s approval.

He swiftly gathered Spiritual Energy and charged into the fray.

Ao Min’s cultivation was midway to late spirit gathering realm, stronger than Xiao Tiancheng.

With his involvement, how could Xiao Tiancheng continue the fight?

As Ao Min attacked, Xiao Tiancheng quickly retreated.

He was utterly outmatched.

"This meager strength, yet boasting loudly? Truly obnoxious." Ao Min sneered, manipulating the nearby earth and trees to launch furious attacks.

Xiao Tiancheng’s expression shifted constantly.