C2639 Attack
C2639 Attack
Hearing this, Jiang Fann was equally puzzled.
"Oh? Is that even possible? How could a breakthrough in the world be interrupted? Could it be that Old Man Shen Ji doesn't want the world to advance? That doesn't make any sense."
The white elephant replied, "I don't think even a spirit of the realm could prevent a breakthrough, especially since it would be entirely beneficial for him. There must be another reason. But at least there's a trend toward a breakthrough. When that day comes, the entire landscape will change, and you should prepare in advance."
"Are you worried that many powerful figures will emerge?"
The white elephant nodded. "It's almost certain that strong figures will appear. Just like the vast world you mentioned, there are many significant figures lying dormant, and some sects have been in seclusion. Once the world breaks through, they'll undoubtedly reappear. You've encountered many with the power of the Reincarnation Stage in the upper realms, so I don't need to elaborate. They're incredibly difficult to deal with, far beyond the Mortal Separating Stage."
Jiang Fann agreed wholeheartedly. In his view, when experts of Xiao Mo's level take action, no matter how many Mortal Separating Stage cultivators come, it's like sending them to their doom.
"While this might not be the best news for us at the Pavilion, it's definitely a positive turn for the Nine Desolations. At least we won't have to worry about foreign invasions anymore. Plus, we're just a small sect, and with my strategies, we won't be affected much. The ones who should be concerned are those at the Celestial Palace. They might not recover from this."
Jiang Fann turned to White Elephant and asked, "Have they caused us any trouble since I left? Now that I'm back, if they're still plotting against us, I won't hesitate to dismantle them completely."
A glint of coldness flashed in Jiang Fann's eyes, showing he wasn't joking.
White Elephant shook his head, "No, since you left, the Celestial Palace has been avoiding us. It seems they don't want to provoke us."
"That's good. As long as they don't bother me, I won't trouble them. I'll head back to Myriad Clouds Mountain through the teleportation array in a bit. No need for you to come along; I'll just check things out."
White Elephant nodded, "Understood. Also, no need to worry too much, Master. Old Man Wan and I are both waiting for the great world to level up. The moment it does, we'll both successfully reach the Reincarnation Stage. Not just us, but Lord Shen Mu at Myriad Clouds Mountain should also break through. Her power is closely tied to the strength of the Heavenly Dao, always maintaining a peak state."
"Don't worry, this time I've brought an expert with me. I'm not too concerned about the changes happening in the world right now. After all, I'm back. When I need your help, I'll use the Spirit Attached Jade to summon you, and you can show up then."
"Rest assured, Master, we're ready whenever you need us."
An hour later, Jiang Fann learned from White Elephant that Wan Chengfeng and the elder of the Wan family were still in deep conversation, and both seemed to be in high spirits, like old friends catching up.
Finally, Jiang Fann decided to head back on his own. Once Wan Chengfeng and the elder finished their discussion, he could use the teleportation array to go to Myriad Clouds Mountain. He didn't plan to stay there long anyway.
Jiang Fann left alone, heading straight for the teleportation array, with White Elephant escorting him respectfully all the way. Through the teleportation passage, Jiang Fann found himself standing in the teleportation array at the back of Myriad Clouds Mountain. He had suppressed his presence so well that even the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood didn't notice his arrival.
Surrounded by a rich aura of life, Jiang Fann felt at ease. He glanced towards the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood, which remained calm and didn't unleash any formidable power. The entire back of Myriad Clouds Mountain was peaceful. The demonic beasts guarding the mountain had grown stronger over time, but none noticed Jiang Fann's presence.
He walked directly down the mountain towards the Jiang Family, having already sensed his mother's presence, though his father was not on the mountain.
At the entrance of the Jiang family's courtyard, a few of the younger kids were playing around, carefree and full of laughter. Inside the yard, several disciples were diligently training, each one focused and determined, hoping to join the prestigious Heaven Pavilion. They were all highly motivated.
Jiang Fann walked into the courtyard, careful not to disturb the others. The Jiang family didn’t worry about security here, as they were well-protected in the Myriad Clouds Mountain.
As he entered the familiar courtyard, he noticed a familiar figure chatting with a maid, clearly in good spirits. Thanks to the Youth Retaining Pill and Jiang Fann’s high-quality supplements, time hadn’t left its mark on her face. Even though his mother had hardly ever trained, she had reached the Life Changing Stage, partly due to the nourishing environment and the world's advancements. This was enough to significantly extend her life, especially under the nurturing power of the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood.
Seeing the figure at the courtyard gate, his mother was initially taken aback, then filled with joy. The maid beside her quickly stood up, grabbing her arm, exclaiming, "Ma'am, the young master is back!"
Jiang Fann entered the courtyard and gave his mother a big bear hug, which clearly made her emotional. After they parted, she took a good look at him, suddenly remembering something. She quickly walked to the courtyard gate before turning back to look at Jiang Fann.
"Where are those girls?"
Jiang Fann felt a bit awkward, unsure how to explain to his mom.
"I was hoping you'd bring back a daughter-in-law and maybe some grandkids. Why are you back alone? If you've wronged them, I won't let you off easy..."
Hearing this, Jiang Fann quickly changed the subject. "Where's Dad? I have a gift for him."
His mom knew he was dodging the question but didn't press further. She understood her son's character and trusted he wouldn't mistreat the girls.
"Your dad met some cultivators and has been training with them for the past few months. He came back pretty banged up last time. You definitely got your adventurous spirit from him!"
Jiang Fann chuckled, "Then you should keep an eye on him!"
"Four girls can't keep you in line, how am I supposed to handle him all by myself..."
...
In a vast world.
The Bat Clan's territory.
"Why so slow? Setting up a formation shouldn't take this long. Are you trying to get us wiped out? You're about to reach the Reincarnation Stage; wouldn't it be a shame to fall now?"
The Bat Clan expert, who was at the half-step Reincarnation Stage, lay injured on the ground. The speaker was a man in rough clothing, his arm gleaming like a diamond. The Bat Clan expert had been severely wounded by him.
The experts from the Bat Clan had once put considerable pressure on Jiang Fann. Judging by the current state of the man in the simple robe, he seemed unscathed, clearly demonstrating his superior strength.
A few Bat Clan practitioners were hastily setting up the teleportation array. After the man spoke, they dared not hesitate. One of them said directly, "Sir, we hope you’ll allow us to give our elder some healing medicine first. The array is almost ready."
The man replied, "Once the rift opens and I reach the Nine Desolations, you can treat him however you want. But for now, focus on setting up the array. If you waste any more time and he ends up dead, don’t blame me."
Half a day later, the array was finally complete. As it activated, the man stood before it. "Until I return, don’t stop the array. If you do, none of your clan will survive, and no one will be able to protect you."
Though the Bat Clan practitioners were seething with anger, they had no choice but to follow his orders, activating the array and tearing open space. The power of this array was much stronger than before, as the barrier of the vast world had grown more formidable, requiring increased strength.
Even so, the resulting spatial rift remained unstable, but the man seemed unconcerned.
The man was clearly prepared. After suppressing his aura, he jumped right in. As a cultivator of the Ancient God Clan at the fourth level of the Reincarnation Stage, he wasn't concerned about the spiritual fluctuations within the spatial rift. He charged straight to the other side.
Once through the rift, he frowned, feeling the surrounding energy. "The suppression of spiritual strength here is unbearable. What a lousy world. Could it really produce such a sacred artifact?"
Despite his skepticism, he had no intention of turning back. He released his spiritual sense to gauge the surrounding energy, and the sheer power of it left nearby cultivators in awe.
The factions near the rift quickly dispatched their experts to investigate, having sensed the spatial disturbance and the aura of a vast world. Although much time had passed, the aura was familiar to the Cultivators of the Nine Desolations.
Past invasions by outsiders were usually accompanied by hordes of demonic beasts, overwhelming in their numbers. But this time, there was only a single figure.
The human cultivator, at the fifth level of the Mortal Separating Stage, was strong enough, yet he felt an unprecedented pressure upon seeing the outsider. Even during previous invasions, when facing experts at the half-step Reincarnation Stage, he had never felt this way.
Moreover, the aura emanating from this outsider was entirely different from the royal clans of the past. Yet, the unique aura of the vast world was unmistakable. This person was undoubtedly from there.
"Hey, come here!"
The man gestured with a commanding tone, signaling for him to approach.
The human cultivator frowned slightly and chose not to move closer. Instead, he turned to leave, crushing a talisman to call for help.
This talisman was specifically used during foreign invasions, instantly relaying the message to several powerful sects, hoping they would send experts to join forces against the enemy.
In a blink, the man blocked his path, leaving the cultivator stunned.
Just a moment ago, he couldn't even sense the man's presence, and his speed was beyond anything he could have imagined.