Chen Lingxiang's heart suddenly skipped a beat. He... Does he want to climb Yinmang Mountain as agreed?!

"Lu Ye, don't be impulsive. If the mountains remain, there will always be wood to burn. Elder Yinmang is shameless; he has been operating on Yinmang Mountain for many years. It is rumored that on that mountain, he has at least Half-Step Martial Arts Grandmaster strength!"

Suddenly, Chen Lingxiang pleaded in a low voice.

"Lu Ye, you are still young, with limitless potential. There's no need to risk fighting Elder Yinmang at this time. Let's run together; we can't stay in the Northern Territory, but we can go to the Southern Territory, the Eastern Territory, or even Yun Province."

Saying this, Chen Lingxiang's eyes lit up as he spoke.

"Yes, we can go to Yun Province; it's said to be the top in Martial Dao among the Great Jing Seven States, with opportunities everywhere. There, we might advance faster."

Looking at Chen Lingxiang, who was turning around to persuade him to run, Lu Ye found it somewhat amusing.

Lu Ye replied calmly, "Earlier in the Secret Realm, I obtained a Grandmaster Pill. With your cleverness, can't you guess what realm I'm in now?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Lingxiang instantly understood that Lu Ye was indirectly indicating he had indeed achieved the Grandmaster level!

"Lingxiang guessed it, and precisely because I guessed it, that's why I am advising you to leave."

With a serious face, Chen Lingxiang said, "Young Master Lu, you are the most gifted Martial Arts Cultivator I've ever met. Given your age, you can absolutely achieve greater Martial Dao accomplishments in the future."

"That Elder Yinmang is shamelessly taking advantage of you; we don't need to stoop to his level. If we can't stay in the Northern Territory, we can just leave."

Lu Ye smiled faintly.

Chen Lingxiang guessed he had already been promoted to Grandmaster, yet still tried to persuade him to leave, merely thinking Elder Yinmang's reputation was too daunting.

In addition, being on Yinmang Mountain provides a significant advantage, thinking that entering as a new Grandmaster might not fare well.

But...

How could someone on his own turf, barely touching the Peak of Innate Ninth Layer, be enough to make Lu Ye retreat three houses, leaving the Northern Territory?

His Heaven-Defying Three Swords has reached complete perfection, the Four Divine Ancient Seals are now initiated, and the Wandering Dragon Four-Pole Transformation is at a skilled stage...

Elder Yinmang, merely relying on a Half-Step Grandmaster's advantage, being able to take even one of his Heaven-Defying Three Swords would be commendable.

"Just Yinmang alone, slightly stronger than Three Yin Saint Son, but just that," Lu Ye said indifferently.

Chen Lingxiang then recalled one of the legends about Lu Ye... chasing the Three Yin Saint Son throughout the Secret Realm!

Seeing Lu Ye had already made his decision, Chen Lingxiang thought for a moment and gritted his teeth, "Alright, if that's the case, I'll go with you."

If Lu Ye goes and defeats Elder Yinmang, they could naturally leave the mountain. But if they fail...

Given this situation, Chen Lingxiang insisting on going along evidently possessed a mindset of sharing fortunes and misfortunes.

Looking at Chen Lingxiang quite surprised, Lu Ye nodded, "Since you want to go, let's go together then."

...

Days later, beneath Yinmang Mountain.

The once tranquil mountain range was now bustling with activity.

Countless Martial Arts Cultivators flocking from all places created a grand scene.

Some shrewd individuals had already set up stalls at the foot of the mountain, selling various snacks and small trinkets.

At this time, six days had passed since Elder Yinmang's ten-day appointment.

Initially, some believed the Mysterious Innate, who overthrew the Wang Family Ancestor, would come to Yinmang Mountain. Now, most have completely altered this speculation.

Information spreads swiftly; as long as that person isn't in secluded retreat, they ought to have received the news by now.

Yet, as the days dragged on, no response came. Many speculate that the Mysterious Innate, able to kill the Wang Family Ancestor, might still be lacking against Elder Yinmang.

Though Elder Yinmang spoke with grandiloquence, these folks knew that once he arrived, it would practically mean life and death, along with grievances of the deceased... naturally to be avoided.

In such obvious suicidal circumstances, it seemed understandable that the Mysterious Innate wouldn't come.

Given Wang Family Ancestor was an Evil Cultivator, many Martial Arts Cultivators had favorable opinions toward the Mysterious Innate.

"I say, one shouldn't come. That old Deng's shameless tactics are endless; anyone who comes pays dearly."

"If it were me, I wouldn't come either. If a fight truly happens, who chooses to fight in that old Deng's base? No wonder he picks disciples from Evil Dao families; that old Deng has quite thick skin."

Such comments spread across Yinmang Mountain.

As these remarks reached Elder Yinmang, perched atop the mountain, despite believing in his years of cultivation, a shadow of gloom still flickered beneath his eyes.

He knows that after this, his reputation in the Northern Territory might not remain what it was.

But unexpectedly, it was falling to such an extent, vastly different from half a month ago.

His statement not only failed to take effect but became a source of ridicule instead.

However, Elder Yinmang knows that history is always written by the victor.

As long as the Mysterious Innate dares to come, if he is forever trapped on Yinmang Mountain, who would care about this matter in a few years?

"Sixth day, Chen Tianmo, I hope you... don't misjudge yourself."

With old eyes scanning the dense crowd below Yinmang Mountain, Elder Yinmang closed his eyes again, facing the cloudy mountain valley.

...

Soon, two more days passed, and the eighth day arrived.

By this time, only a small remaining portion of people thought the Mysterious Innate would come, and now they too were wavering.

Just then, a figure flew through the skies from afar, instantly attracting countless gazes.

Someone looked up in shock, "The Mysterious Innate didn't come... but the Chen Family Ancestor has arrived?!"

"Gasp... Why is the Chen Family Ancestor arriving now? If the Mysterious Innate doesn't come, isn't Chen Family Ancestor directly delivering himself?"

"Indeed, the words have been spoken, Elder Yinmang will surely not let Chen Family Ancestor leave easily."

This figure speeding thousands of miles to Yinmang Mountain was none other than the Chen Family Ancestor, Chen Tianmo!

"Yinmang, no need for you to go to the Chen Family, I have come to face death!"

Moments later, the Chen Family Ancestor flew above Yinmang Mountain, staring at Elder Yinmang sitting cross-legged in the secluded mountain valley, his voice rolling forth.

Upon these words, Yinmang Mountain erupted in an uproar.

Could it be, to preserve the Chen Family, the Chen Family Ancestor actually chose... to come and face death willingly?!

Against Elder Yinmang, Chen Family Ancestor had no chance of victory; this was an act of courage staring death in the face!

As everyone was captivated by the Chen Family Ancestor's declaration.

Not far from Yinmang Mountain, on a road, two riders were calmly approaching, each seated on a gallant horse.

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