Chapter 1679 - 1676: Han Tianjiao Provides a Clue
Shang Daocheng and the others, upon hearing this, could not help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
Thanks to the old ancestor’s blessing, their lives were spared.
But who is this person, after all?
Shang Daocheng began to doubt.
Recalling the scenes after this person appeared, he suddenly realized he was too foolish and too careless.
From the very beginning, there were problems.
When they first appeared, didn’t it seem that Yang Fei was deprived of his freedom?
However, even if he now understood everything, Shang Daocheng could only secretly smile bitterly.
Not to mention that this person in front of them is a Divinity Transformation Realm Master, even the person who took Yang Fei to Earth is also a Middle stage Nascent Soul Master. Even if they all joined forces, the opponent could annihilate them with just a finger.
Lu Guangyuan resolved everything and closed his eyes again.
His heart naturally held high expectations for Lu Jianxing’s journey to Earth.
With Lu Jianxing’s Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, wasn’t he bound to walk unimpeded upon entering that so-called "Land of Origin" on Earth?
As long as they plunder the cultivation resources of Earth, he and his grandson could rush to Wangxian Sect, and only then would they truly be safe.
However, he didn’t know that Lu Jianxing had already permanently stayed on Earth.
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Xiao Yixian, upon learning from Li Yang in the Flame Moon Sect that Jiang Yao had taken Yang Fei to the Shang Qing Sect, immediately tracked them down.
He tracked them all the way, and in just a few days, he arrived at the Earth Realm boundary of Qinghe County in the Central State.
By this time, a day had already passed since Jiang Yao and Yang Fei were intercepted by Lu Guangyuan and his grandson.
Xiao Yixian felt a bit anxious.
He could calculate that at most, there were only three days left.
If he couldn’t catch up within three days, Jiang Yao could take Yang Fei to the Shang Qing Sect and meet up with masters like Wan Daorong and Zhantai Chunqiu.
At that point, capturing Yang Fei would be difficult.
"Truly troublesome."
Xiao Yixian stood atop a barren mountain, gazing into the distance with furrowed brows.
He initially thought this endeavor was a sure success.
After all, he was an early-stage Divinity Transformation Realm Master, while Jiang Yao was merely a late-stage Nascent Soul, and Yang Fei was an ant that hadn’t even reached the Nascent Soul Stage.
Who would have thought that Jiang Yao would be so cunning, constantly evading, causing him as the pursuer to feel troubled?
Just then, a Tunneling Light flew from afar and landed not far from Xiao Yixian.
It was a middle-aged man, dressed in a long green robe, tall and commanding an extraordinary presence.
He was clearly a late-stage Nascent Soul Master.
Xiao Yixian took a closer look and recognized the visitor.
"Han Tianjiao?"
He raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
Han Tianjiao, one of the three late-stage Nascent Soul masters of the Zhongzhou Han Family, was also a figure of real power within the Han Family.
Though Wangxian Sect had no relation to the Han Family, he had dealings with them during his early years in the Central State and knew this person.
Due to the death of his grandson Han Qianye, combined with the Family Head’s warning favoring Han Tianxing’s lineage, Han Tianjiao bore a deep grudge against Yang Fei and even disregarded family rules to secretly pass information to Mu Qingchuan, a strong cultivator of Mu Family chasing Yang Fei.
Unfortunately, Mu Qingchuan, too, was useless. A Mid-stage Nascent Soul Master couldn’t even kill a Core Formation Stage Yang Fei.
Knowing that Yang Fei had the powerful backing of the Shang Qing Sect, Han Tianjiao felt revenge would be difficult. Yet, he was unexpectedly elated by the internal turmoil in the Shang Qing Sect, seeing it as a chance.
Not only could he avenge his grandson, but he could also regain power within the Han Family.
With the Shang Qing Sect weakened by this turmoil, if he could switch allegiance to Wangxian Sect and gain its support, wouldn’t the Han Family be his?
Han Tianjiao cautiously approached, wearing a flattering smile, clasping his hands in salute, and said, "Elder Xiao, this junior has an important matter to report."
Xiao Yixian’s heart slightly stirred: "Speak."
"A few days ago, there was a great battle near Qinghe County, and this junior happened to pass by."
Han Tianjiao said gravely, "That battle was exactly between Lingxiao Sect’s Jiang Yao and a Divinity Transformation Realm Master."
Xiao Yixian’s eyes sharpened: "Jiang Yao? Who was that Divinity Transformation Realm Master?"
"That person was precisely Lu Guangyuan, the elder of the Lu Family in Qinghe County."
Xiao Yixian nodded. Being a Southern Domain Cultivator, Lu Guangyuan, as the elder of the Lu Family and with Divinity Transformation Realm cultivation, was naturally known to him.
He asked impassively, "And the result?"
Han Tianjiao said, "The battle was extremely fierce. Although Jiang Yao was quite skilled, he was no match for a Divinity Transformation Realm Master and was ultimately seriously injured by Lu Guangyuan, and the young man he had with him was also taken by Lu Guangyuan."
Xiao Yixian’s expression immediately changed.
His goal in this journey was Yang Fei.
Yet he hadn’t expected that while he was still in pursuit, Yang Fei had already been preempted by someone else.
How could he accept this?
"Lu Guangyuan?"
Xiao Yixian sneered, "An early-stage Divinity Transformation from a minor cultivation family that isn’t even a two-star Cultivation Family, dares to covet such a grand opportunity. Does he not understand the principle of having the fortune to seize but not to enjoy?"
Han Tianjiao hurriedly said, "Yes, Lu Guangyuan is indeed too arrogant and ambitious. However, I seemed to hear him say at that time that he intends to take the Lu Family to Wangxian Sect."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yixian’s demeanor eased slightly, and he said indifferently, "Smart of him."
He looked at Han Tianjiao and asked, "Why did you come to tell me this news?"
A hint of malice flashed in Han Tianjiao’s eyes, "This junior’s grandson, Han Qianye, died at the hands of Yang Fei. I only wish that Yang Fei suffers a brutal death."
Immediately, he briefly recounted how Yang Fei had become enmity with his grandson.
Xiao Yixian listened, secretly disdainful in his heart.
Although Han Tianjiao explained his hatred for Yang Fei, Xiao Yixian, having lived for over ten thousand years, would not take one side of the story.
He had interacted with the elder of the Han Family, a just person dedicated to the family’s development, while the Han Tianjiao before him ignored family interests for personal reasons, making his words untrustworthy.
However, Xiao Yixian was indifferent to Han Tianjiao’s character and said, "Thank you, Mr. Han, for the information."
He then prepared to leave.
In a panic, Han Tianjiao hurriedly said, "Senior, please wait. I am earnest in seeking refuge with Wangxian Sect, seeking a new path. If Wangxian Sect supports me, I shall ensure to secure the Han Family estate for Wangxian Sect, and from now on, the Zhongzhou Han Family will hold Wangxian Sect in esteem and Elder Xiao as its lord."
Xiao Yixian found such a person disgraceful, responding calmly, "The current situation is unstable, and it’s premature to discuss this. Yang Fei’s identity is special and critical; I cannot let Lu Guangyuan ruin significant matters. Goodbye."
He then confirmed again, asking Han Tianjiao, "Are you sure that Lu Guangyuan headed south with him?"
Han Tianjiao quickly replied, "Yes."
Xiao Yixian coldly snorted, "He thinks he can plunder before bringing them to Wangxian Sect."
With a flash, he disappeared into the sky without a word.
Han Tianjiao stood in place, dumbfounded.
He hadn’t expected that his initiative to pledge allegiance would be unappreciated.
He hated inside.
But recalling the opponent’s cultivation realm and background, he quickly deflated.
"Yang Fei, you will certainly die an awful death. With the internal chaos in the Shang Qing Sect, I wonder who will continue to protect you. Once you lose your value, it will be the end for you."
