Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 198 - 196: Seven Treasures Grotto Heaven

"That’s definitely the case, the Clan Leader was so enthusiastic!"

"Doesn’t seem all that special though, does it?"

"A fifth-tier Alchemist, fourth-tier Super Grade—rumor has it that his strength rivals the Yang Realm. You’re really gonna tell me that’s nothing special?"

"Fuck, he’s a real freak of nature!"

"You think we got a shot at getting some of those super-grade pills? I just hit the Yin Realm—third-tier super pills should be a piece of cake."

"I want some too..."

...

Realizing that Xu Yang’s arrival could bring all kinds of benefits, the eyes of the Zhang family members fell on Xu Yang like lonely widows eyeing a rare visitor—blazing with a desire to devour him whole.

Amidst the crowd, Xu Yang also spotted the siblings Qin Yu and Qin Feng!

He merely greeted them, though; the Zhang Family had already paid them, and the siblings could now live under the Zhang Family’s protection here in Qingzhou. For them, this was nothing short of an earth-shattering opportunity!

And seeing Xu Yang surrounded and revered by the crowd, the siblings were utterly shocked beyond words!

Even the Patriarch of the Zhang Family was being so courteous—their hearts filled with endless awe!

Qin Yu, all the more, kept secretly rejoicing—she’d really snatched her life back up from hell.

If she’d been an ordinary person, with what she’d done back then, anyone could have killed her hundreds of times and no one would say a word about it.

Xu Yang had no idea what the siblings were feeling. He followed the others and soon met Liou Yunfeng.

During this period, the group hadn’t encountered any trouble in the Zhang Family!

As for issues with the Yuanli Sect, they were even less worth mentioning for the Zhangs!

So what if the Young Sect Master was killed?

So what if they had the Yunshan Clan at their backs?

Let them come stir the pot if they dare!

Honestly, the only concern for the Zhang Family was the Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association.

But even that was just a bit of caution!

This is Qingzhou, the home turf of the Zhang Family!

Besides, the one who killed Zhou Wang was Jian Chuan—not the Zhangs’ business!

Soon, the conversation shifted to the Northern Territory.

Everyone’s expressions became somber and tense.

"The Northern Territory has now completely fallen into the Barbarian Race’s hands!"

"Leizhou is in chaos too. The armies of Qingzhou and Leizhou have already clashed with the Barbarians multiple times, but haven’t really gained much!" Zhang Lingqiao sighed.

This situation was way beyond anything anyone had expected!

"Puppets!"

Xu Yang narrowed his eyes and said, "The Barbarian Race has brought a lot of puppets—very special kinds. And what’s more, they’re powered solely by pills!"

This was a massive advantage for the Barbarians!

Just a hundred Myriad Phenomena Realm puppets would be enough to pose serious trouble!

"But the imperial court’s actions have become impossible to figure out!" Yang Yi muttered.

Xu Yang felt his heart flicker, especially thinking about the ceding of Leizhou—he also found it strange!

"My guess is, His Majesty has probably gone into closed-door cultivation!"

"Past the True Monarch, comes the Body-Burning Realm!"

Zhang Lingqiao said meaningfully.

At these words, everyone’s expression hardened as one!

The Body-Burning Realm was just too unique!

In that realm, one’s strength is close to its lowest point!

But only by passing through this realm can one reach the peak—surpassing True Monarch!

"Things like this, no matter how much we guess, won’t help much. The imperial court has its decisions—no one can meddle!"

"Even if the Barbarians have the upper hand, and maybe there’s some turmoil under the surface, Daqian is not so easily shaken!" Zhang Lingqiao said coolly.

Xu Yang agreed with this point!

Daqian’s territory is just too vast and too powerful!

Even if it looks like the Barbarians have a temporary advantage, that’s only on the surface!

This kind of thing is hardly their concern for now!

"Mr. Xu, what are your plans next?" Zhang Yuanshan rubbed his hands as he looked at Xu Yang.

Xu Yang mused for a moment and said, "I have to go to Central Province once, but before that, I need to break through to the Yang Realm!"

He’d been at Yin Realm Perfection for quite a while already.

Breaking through to the Yang Realm wasn’t all that difficult!

Once in Central Province, things would be unpredictable—and enemies aplenty.

With Yang Realm cultivation, he’d have much greater security!

"Mr. Xu, I’ll accompany you to Central Province!" Meng Ziqiu declared solemnly.

Xu Yang slightly shook his head. "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Meng, but I have urgent matters to handle there—going alone is best!"

The more people, the more conspicuous!

Bai Jingxue laughed quickly, "Don’t worry, everyone—if Mr. Xu runs into any trouble in Central Province, the Bai Family won’t just stand by and watch!"

The Bai Family was already on the same boat as Xu Yang.

No question, they were in this together to the end!

Meng Ziqiu and the others saw that Xu Yang was determined, and with the Bai Family involved too, they could only accept it!

Xu Yang looked toward Zhao Mushen and Lv Xiu and said, "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Lv, how about you two go with Mr. Liou."

Zhao Mushen and Lv Xiu had absolutely no objections. Getting to follow Liou Yunfeng was something countless people dreamed of!

Liou Yunfeng was even more agreeable.

He glanced at Xu Yang and probed, "So it’s with...?"

Xu Yang nodded quietly.

Liou Yunfeng immediately understood!

Xu Yang’s trip to Central Province was probably connected to the Pill Emperor!

The fewer who knew these secrets, the better!

Other than the Zhang family, the remaining dozen or so people all decided to go with Liou Yunfeng in the end!

With a force like this, Liou Yunfeng’s alchemy troubles would be much less, and it would become a formidable power as well.

Especially Jian Chuan—if real action broke out, even a force like the Zhang Family would get a headache!

"Mr. Xu, if you want to break through to Yang Realm, there happens to be a great opportunity coming up!" Zhang Lingqiao said.

"Oh?"

Xu Yang glanced over, curious.

Zhang Lingqiao said, "There’s a Seven-Treasure Grotto Heaven here in Qingzhou, jointly controlled by our Zhang Family and the Yunshan Clan. Young talents of the Yin and Yang Realms may enter—inside, there are Yin and Yang levels, with seven types of supreme treasures, each immensely beneficial for Yin and Yang Realms!"

"Mr. Xu, although your cultivation is at Yin Realm Perfection, your true strength is close to the Late Stage of Yang Realm. The Thousand-Layered Flower inside is the perfect aid for you to break through!"

"The Thousand-Layered Flower? Such a spiritual object actually exists!" Liou Yunfeng cried in surprise.

Xu Yang was rather intrigued and suspicious; he hadn’t heard of it before.

Liou Yunfeng explained, "That item is highly spiritual and extremely yang in nature. Its thousands of layers bloom resplendently like the whole cosmos, and the supreme yang essence it holds inside is simply astonishing!"

"A single Thousand-Layered Flower is enough to let a Late Stage Yang Realm Martial Artist break through to Perfection. Even someone already at Perfection would see a big increase in power!"

"To help you break through—it’d be absolutely perfect!"

Xu Yang instantly perked up.

With his insanely solid foundations, breaking through would take an enormous amount of resources!

But if this Thousand-Layered Flower was as Liou Yunfeng said, a single flower would just about do the trick.

"Clan Leader Zhang, would that be convenient?" Xu Yang asked urgently.

Zhang Lingqiao laughed. "What’s inconvenient about it? When the time comes, just disguise yourself as one of our Zhang Family members—even if the Yunshan Clan finds out, it’s fine. Just a few days ago, Mr. Liou refined a whole furnace of pills for them!"

Of course, in exchange for that furnace of pills, the Yunshan Clan also gave plenty of benefits to the Zhang Family!

"Then I’ll be troubling you, Clan Leader Zhang."

Xu Yang cupped his fist in salute, then glanced at Zhang Yuanshan who was burning with anticipation, chuckled and said, "Breaking through to the Yang Realm takes accumulation—during this period, I’ll help by doing some alchemy to temper my Spiritual Power!"

"Does the Zhang Family have enough medicinal herbs prepared?"

In an instant, the hall went dead silent!

Zhang Yuanshan and Zhang Lingqiao were breathing heavily, eyes blazing like torches.

Off to the side, Bai Jingxue swallowed her saliva, her fair throat rolling, mouth practically flooding with drool—she was full of envy and excitement!