Chapter 354: Legend
"Daoist Qin has become a distinguished disciple of Shaohua Mountain and has reached such a high level of cultivation. Knowing that my momentary negligence did not delay your path brings me some comfort..."
Han looked ashamed, as if recalling something. He then asked, "After I recovered from my injuries and left seclusion, I worried about you and sent people to search near the You Mountain range, but they failed to find any trace of you. I haven't heard any news of you all these years. Have you been in seclusion, diligently cultivating at Shaohua Mountain?"
Qin Sang replied, "After joining Shaohua Mountain and breaking through to the Foundation Building Realm, I ventured to the Ancient Immortal Battlefield for training. This time, I just returned from there and happened to pass by Youshan Market. Meeting you again, Daoist Han, is a pleasant surprise. From what I know, the You Mountain Range is an unregulated land. Since you've brought your clan’s experts here, does the Cunyang Sect intend to establish control over this place?"
"That is not the case," Han shook his head and explained, "Since you are a disciple of Shaohua Mountain, you should be aware that the borders of the Small Cold Domain have been restless lately. The Tianxing Alliance is stirring, and every major sect is preparing for war, readying their forces. Under such circumstances, many demonic sect's fiends have been crossing the borders, trying to take advantage of the chaos. To maintain stability in the rear, our sect ordered us disciples to cleanse the demonic presence as a warning. The Han Family, along with a few other families, happened to be assigned to the You Mountain region..."
Only then did Qin Sang realize that Han had not only become the clan leader but, after reaching the Foundation Building Realm, had also been accepted as a direct disciple by a Golden Core master of the Cunyang Sect. His status within the sect was now highly regarded.
"Is the Tianxing Alliance truly planning a large-scale invasion? How severe is the current situation?" Qin Sang's heart sank, and he hurriedly inquired.
If war broke out, the Yuncang Marshlands would inevitably become a battlefield, with Shaohua Mountain bearing the brunt of the attack!
Han reassured him, "Daoist Qin, do not be alarmed. It is said that tensions in the Yuncang Marshlands are indeed high, but there are no signs of outright war yet. At the very least, we must wait for the arrival of the Spirit Tide to see how things unfold. Moreover, the Small Cold Domain currently has more Spiritual Infant experts than it has seen in thousands of years, reaching a peak in power. Before making a move, the Tianxing Alliance must first weigh its own capabilities!"
Qin Sang nodded in agreement.
Han's words were true—the Small Cold Domain’s strength was indeed formidable at present.
However, there were also rumors that not every so-called Spiritual Infant expert truly possessed the full battle strength of that level. What secrets lay behind this was beyond their reach to uncover.