Deep within the Azurecloud Sect, Qingyunzi wore a serious expression as he meticulously observed everything within the secret realm's scroll.

In his eyes, several hidden shadows were laid bare.

These demonic embryos were deliberately placed by him, mainly to see how they would affect Zhang Yang's Primal Chaos Golden Core.

However, he hadn't anticipated the unexpected developments these demonic embryos would cause within the secret realm.

One of the demonic embryos had even entangled itself with Situ Mingyue.

They had officially recognized Situ Mingyue as a true disciple, and now that a demonic embryo had attached itself to her, he had to take it seriously.

"Eh!"

Qingyunzi exclaimed in surprise as he noticed a new situation unfolding.

On the other side of the secret realm, the twenty-odd Golden Core Realm cultivators who had just been led by Tan Yaoguang to besiege Situ Mingyue had regrouped.

"Damn it! Those Azurecloud Sect people are truly damned!" Tan Yaoguang cursed loudly, "Handing over spirit-grade treasures to a Golden Core Realm cultivator, their minds must be completely broken."

He was furious, having thought he could easily take down Situ Mingyue and, through dual cultivation, rapidly advance his realm.

At that time, he could even propose marriage to Situ Mingyue based on their dual cultivation.

Unexpectedly, Situ Mingyue had two spirit-grade tools on her.

However, Situ Mingyue could only defend passively. Just as they were about to succeed in their siege, Zhang Yang arrived with another spirit-grade tool!

And Zhang Yang could activate the spirit-grade tool.

This forced them to retreat and reconsider their strategy.

Seeing Situ Mingyue slip away from their grasp, how could he be content?

He felt stifled inside. Spirit-grade tools were significant to any sect, so how could they be given to a Golden Core Realm cultivator?

For instance, in their Langya Sacred Ground, there were many spirit-grade tools, but they were all held by those in the Divine Soul Stage or even the Dao Integration Stage.

Only exceptionally special Nascent Soul Stage cultivators might be granted a spirit-grade tool, and even then, it was a tremendous honor.

Yet Zhang Yang, how many spirit-grade tools did he have?

Even more bewildering, the Azurecloud Sect had entrusted Zhang Yang with the Immortal Refining Cauldron, such a significant artifact?

In a top-tier sect, this would likely be a treasure of the sect!

Thus, Tan Yaoguang was both angry at Zhang Yang for ruining his plans and envious of the many treasures Zhang Yang had acquired.

In fact, other Golden Core Realm cultivators, while envious and resentful, were also at a loss.

The Azurecloud Sect entrusted so many spirit-grade tools to a Golden Core Realm cultivator; weren't they afraid he might die outside and lose all the tools?

While Tan Yaoguang was cursing incessantly, a shadow emerged from the ground and entered Tan Yaoguang's body.

No one noticed.

As Tan Yaoguang continued his tirade, his body suddenly froze, and he shouted angrily, "I will not rest until the Azurecloud Sect is destroyed. This time, we must eliminate them. If we join forces again, we can definitely take them down. With all of Zhang Yang's spirit-grade tools, once he's dead, each sect can take one.

I only want Situ Mingyue; I won't compete with you for anything else. Will you join me in another assault?

I tell you, anyone who dares not cooperate is my enemy.

When I return to Langya Sacred Ground, I will have the patriarch trouble your sect.

Our patriarch is at the Dao Integration Stage, Elder Tan Qiushui of Langya Sacred Ground. Think about the consequences for your sect before answering me."

The Golden Core Realm cultivators from other sects exchanged glances, unsure how to respond.

The two Golden Core Realm cultivators from Langya Sacred Ground frowned at Tan Yaoguang.

They thought Tan Yaoguang might have gone mad, but considering he had been provoked by the Azurecloud Sect twice, his mental instability was understandable.

Thinking about the spirit-grade tools on Zhang Yang and Situ Mingyue, they were also excited if they could indeed acquire them.

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So, they didn't stop Tan Yaoguang.

Under Tan Yaoguang's threats, the twenty-odd Golden Core Realm cultivators united once again, this time all showing their fierce determination for the spirit-grade tools.

"Besides us, we need to unite with other sects, contact more people, and take them down in one fell swoop. Let's split up and act, saying that Langya Sacred Ground will take full responsibility for all consequences. Following us will bring great benefits," Tan Yaoguang said with a fierce expression. "I'll personally go to the major sects like the Hundred Spirits Sect and bring them over. I refuse to believe that with so many people, we can't take down a small Azurecloud Sect."

Everyone looked at Tan Yaoguang's fierce expression and felt a bit excited.

If they could indeed gather so many people, they wouldn't fear the Azurecloud Sect.

Wouldn't this mean they might get a share of the spirit-grade tools?

Meanwhile, on the other side, with Zhang Yang wearing an exasperated expression and Jiang Zhiqiu feeling toothache from watching the lovey-dovey display, Situ Mingyue finally finished a bowl of fish soup.

A small bowl of soup took her several minutes to finish.

After drinking it, she stuck her tongue out at Zhang Yang, "I finished it!"

Jiang Zhiqiu looked up at the sky, unsure if he should leave for a while.

He truly didn't know if his senior brother and junior sister had any romantic feelings, but doing this in front of him seemed a bit excessive.

He decided that in the future, wherever his senior brother and junior sister were, he would keep his distance to avoid disturbing them.

Zhang Yang's lips twitched uncontrollably. He really wanted to ask Situ Mingyue what she was doing.

Yes, he did save her, but did she have to act like she was offering herself to him?

He felt helpless!

"Senior brother, the fish soup you made is so delicious!" Situ Mingyue giggled, reaching out to tug at Zhang Yang's sleeve. "After drinking the fish soup, I feel full of energy!"

Zhang Yang shook off his sleeve and said coldly, "Let's go!"

"Senior brother, are you going to avenge me? Hearing that makes me so happy!" Situ Mingyue caught up, "Senior brother, you look so cool when you're not talking!"

Zhang Yang was about to lose it.

Is this something a normal person would do?

How had he not noticed before that his junior sister was such a tease?

If he had known, he would never have brought Situ Mingyue up the mountain; he would have gladly given up that million spirit stones.

Suddenly, he saw Li Qi sneaking around and shouted, "Stop!"

Li Qi, seeing Zhang Yang in front of him, wanted to run away immediately.

But he quickly thought of the consequences of fleeing and could only stand there with a bitter expression.

"You did a great job attracting attention last time, and I haven't even praised you yet!" Zhang Yang's mood improved significantly. "Who have you contacted this time? Tell me the truth, or I'll turn against you. I don't care how many people you've contacted; I only care if you're honest with me."

Li Qi felt speechless inside. He was indeed contacting others to try to take down Zhang Yang, so how did he get caught again?

Now that Zhang Yang held leverage over him, what could he do?

If Zhang Yang released the evidence he had, even if Li Qi gathered others to attack Zhang Yang, he would be doomed if the information leaked.

Thinking of this, he could only recount the events truthfully.

"Wow!" Zhang Yang's eyes widened, "You guys are really going all out, with several sacred grounds and so many sects joining forces. You sure value me highly, huh?"

Jiang Zhiqiu's expression turned serious, "Senior brother, we might need to avoid the peak for now. With so many people, even with spirit-grade tools, we can't match them."

The sheer number of people and the power they could amass was terrifying.

Situ Mingyue tilted her head, watching Zhang Yang without making a fuss. Even the demonic embryo wanted to see how Zhang Yang would handle the current situation.

Zhang Yang furrowed his brows, pondered for a moment, and then said calmly, "We'll wait for them here!"

He turned to Li Qi, "Go tell them I'm here and let them come and besiege me!"

Li Qi left with a strange expression.

As soon as Li Qi disappeared, Jiang Zhiqiu hurriedly said, "Senior brother, let's run! By the time they get here, we'll already be somewhere else."

Zhang Yang sneered coldly, "Run? We'll dig a pit here and bury them!"