Cultivation starts from devouring the Dao fruits

"Brother Yu, the Xiao family plans to make Xixi your concubine, how do you feel about that?"

Ling Qianxue brewed a cup of Spiritual Tea and handed it to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu shook his head slightly and said, "Xiao Xixi? I don\'t like her temperament!"

Ling Qianxue sighed softly and said, "Though Xixi may be somewhat selfish, her character is still relatively pure. After all, in the Cultivation World, where the strong prey on the weak and power is revered, how many can truly be considered wholly good and beautiful?"

Zhao Yu smiled and said, "You make a good point. However, for now, having you, Qian Xue, is enough for me."

Ling Qianxue\'s smile was tinged with ambiguity as she said, "What about Su Bingyun, Sister Su?"

Avoiding the question, Zhao Yu replied, "Qian Xue, didn\'t you previously ask me some questions about the Talisman Path? I\'ve just had several new insights. Come, let me share them with you in detail."

Ling Qianxue covered her mouth with a light laugh, then listened attentively as Zhao Yu elaborated on the mysteries of the Talisman Path.

After discussing the Taoist techniques, Ling Qianxue spoke with a serious expression, "Brother Yu, I have gathered intelligence that a group of Qi-Refining Bandit Cultivators with formidable strength has arrived from Miaoyuan State to Cang Country; several cultivation families have already been annihilated by them."

Zhao Yu smiled lightly and said, "I am aware! As long as we stay within Wolf Ridge, there shouldn\'t be a problem!"

After the White Ghost Emperor had activated his two great talents, while his cultivation level had not increased, his combat ability had considerably improved. If combined with the Spirit Wood Grand Formation, even late Foundation Establishment Cultivators could perish there with the slightest carelessness.

Ling Qianxue nodded slightly and snuggled into Zhao Yu\'s arms, together enjoying the scenic beauty of the lake and mountains.

Several days later, an Escape Light flew from afar and materialized in front of Wolf Ridge; it was Zheng Yushan from the Zheng family of Qi Yang.

"Senior Zhao, I am Zheng Yushan, and I urgently request an audience with you!"

Zheng Yushan landed at the foot of Wolf Ridge and sent a Banishment Talisman into the dense fog that enveloped the area.

Soon after, the dense fog dissipated, and a pathway opened before Zheng Yushan. Xiao Xixi came towards him and said, "Brother Yushan, the mountain master has sent me to bring you to him."

Zheng Yushan nodded slightly, remained silent, and followed Xiao Xixi to a boat on a lake inside Wolf Ridge.

Upon seeing Zhao Yu and Ling Qianxue on the boat, Zheng Yushan performed a respectful bow and said, "Zheng Yushan pays respects to Senior Zhao."

Zhao Yu said, "You mentioned there was an urgent matter. What is it?"

With red-rimmed eyes, Zheng Yushan knelt on the ground and began kowtowing repeatedly, "Senior Zhao, my Zheng family has been annihilated by bandit cultivators; please, I beg you to uphold justice for the Zheng family! If Senior can avenge my family, Zheng Yushan will be willing to serve you for the rest of my life!"

Zhao Yu spoke indifferently, "The bandit cultivators capable of annihilating the Qi Yang Zheng family must undoubtedly be Foundation Establishment Cultivators! Zheng Yushan, if you seek revenge, you should go seek aid from the Cang Ling Sect."

Zheng Yushan\'s face was filled with despair as he said, "Senior Zhao, I have already approached the Cang Ling Sect, but they currently lack sufficient personnel to dispatch for investigating those bandit cultivators. After the great battle ends, this issue will likely remain unresolved."

For the four great sects at present, the primary enemy is the Yin Ghost Sect. If they can defeat the Yin Ghost Sect, the rest will be easy to handle. As for the occasional bandit cultivators, as long as they don\'t provoke the Cang Ling Sect, they will not divert resources or personnel to pursue them.

Once the great battle concludes, those bandit cultivators will flee Cang Country for other nations, beyond the reach of the Cang Ling Sect\'s influence.

Ling Qianxue, seeing Zheng Yushan\'s appearance, couldn\'t help but feel relieved. If she hadn\'t joined forces with Zhao Yu, perhaps it would have been her Changyang Ling Family that was annihilated.

Zhao Yu said, "I am powerless to help with this matter! However, since you are Qianxue\'s friend, you can stay at Wolf Ridge Peak for a while."

"There\'s no need! Elder Zhao, I take my leave!"

Zheng Yushan clenched his teeth, paid his respects to Zhao Yu, and left Wolf Ridge Peak directly.

Thirty li northwest of Wolf Ridge Peak, atop a mountain, stood a tall, explosively sexy woman dressed in leather armor that revealed vast expanses of fair skin, looking enchanting and glamorous, a tall and handsome Taoist, and a short and somewhat ugly old man who were watching Wolf Ridge Peak from afar.

The enchanting beauty grinned seductively, "Zhao Yu has not come out! That turtle-like Pill Master hiding in Wolf Ridge Peak is really troublesome. How about I sneak in and sabotage the Spirit Wood Grand Formation from the inside!"

The tall and handsome Taoist looked at the woman, his eyes revealing a hint of infatuation.

The old man slightly furrowed his brows and shook his head slowly, "As far as I know, the masters Gold Lion, Yunling Wanderer, and Wind Spirit Lay Buddhist, three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, are all suspected to have died at the hands of the master of Wolf Ridge Peak. This man must not be underestimated! Li Sanniang, if you get trapped inside, it would be quite unseemly."

Li Sanniang said, "Shall we then raid another family? How about the Yuefeng Xiao Family?"

The Taoist smiled slightly, "The Yuefeng Xiao Family has already been plundered by Yunling Wanderer and Wind Spirit Lay Buddhist. Though easy to break, there\'s not much profit left. Wolf Ridge Peak is wealthy, and its master, Zhao Yu, is only a mere Fourth-Order Body Refinement Cultivator; even if he is somewhat capable, he is definitely no match for big brother!",

The old man was a Foundation Establishment Fourth-Order master. A Fourth-Order Foundation Establishment Cultivator was a mid-Foundation Establishment powerhouse, their strength far surpassing those at the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

Li Sanniang was a Foundation Establishment First-Order Cultivator, and the Taoist was a Second-Order Foundation Establishment Cultivator. The three of them together could traverse the nations and commit countless major deeds.

The old man\'s eyes flashed with a chilling glint, "Shentu Han from the three talents of Cangling Sect has already set his sights on us. We don\'t have much time left. After we pull this off, we must leave Cang Country! Act now!"

The three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, along with twenty-six menacing Qi-Refining Bandit Cultivators, flew towards Wolf Ridge Peak.

"This mere Spirit Wood Grand Formation, break!"

Before reaching Wolf Ridge Peak, the Second-Order Taoist immediately threw out a Second-Order Ban-Breaking Talisman, turning it into a streak of light that disappeared into the mist surrounding Wolf Ridge Peak.

Boom!!

Accompanied by a terrifying loud noise, the dense mist surrounding the entire Wolf Ridge Peak was blasted open, creating a massive hole, with huge swathes of mist dispersing in all directions.

The eyes of the Second-Order Taoist flashed with ferocity as he shouted, "Charge in!!"

"Kill!! Kill!! Kill!"

"Wipe them out!!"

"..."

Twenty-six Qi-Refining Bandit Cultivators, with eyes red as blood, rushed into the large hole, like twenty-six vicious wolves plunging into Wolf Ridge Peak.

Li Sanniang, the Second-Order Taoist, and the old man also stepped into Wolf Ridge Peak.

"How dare you invade my Wolf Ridge Peak! Then perish here!"

Zhao Yu furrowed his brows slightly and immediately activated the Spirit Wood Grand Formation.