Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 201 - 167: 10 Years

Inside the cave dwelling.

Zhang Yao flipped through the "Taiyi Mingguang True Record" thoroughly, but still couldn't find any hidden secrets.

"Perhaps my thinking was wrong..."

He pondered for a moment, gradually shifting his attention to the origins of Daoist Wanhe.

According to Li Changlin's explanation, the demon cultivator couple and Daoist Wanhe were all members of the same demon cultivator organization, the 'Illuminati.'

Could the old demon cultivator from the Hu Family also be a member of the Illuminati? Is this "Taiyi Mingguang True Record" and the accompanying spiritual artifact one of their symbols?

"If this assumption is correct, then the power of the Illuminati is extremely astonishing."

"Judging from the performance of those demon cultivators from the Hu Family, perhaps even the forces under Tangshan Ancestor's command are just a part of the Illuminati..."

Zhang Yao contemplated for a while, then shook his head inwardly, putting the matter aside for the time being.

He only had some ambiguous clues in his hands, lacking more direct information, making it difficult to continue the investigation.

Moreover, the main activities of the Illuminati currently seem to be outside the Da Li Territory, with little relation to him, so he decides not to delve further.

"The pressing task remains to continue advancing the bloodline experiment and quickly gather the Six-sided True Blood."

Once the thought crossed Zhang Yao's mind, he put away the jade scroll, stood up, and headed towards the quiet chamber.

Several days later.

Zhang Yao finished a day's cultivation and was conducting a bloodline experiment when he suddenly sensed the array outside the cave dwelling being activated.

"Hmm?"

He extended his divine thought and heard a familiar voice:

"Association Leader, it's me."

"Old Peng, wait a moment."

Zhang Yao responded, immediately stopped the experiment, and hurried to the entrance of the cave dwelling.

Peng Yue Xian exchanged greetings with Zhang Yao, then they went to the front hall, took their seats as host and guest, before eagerly saying:

"Association Leader, something big has happened recently!"

"Oh?"

Zhang Yao's expression shifted slightly upon hearing, and he asked:

"What happened? Tell me in detail."

Peng Yue Xian steadied himself, instinctively lowered his voice, and said:

"In the northern Hong Continent's Celestial Yin Mountain, a Golden Core battle seemingly exploded two days ago!"

"What?!"

Zhang Yao was greatly shocked, his mind immediately stirred like turbulent waves.

"Celestial Yin Mountain? Isn't that the location of the Celestial Capital Secret Collection?"

"If a Golden Core battle erupted, that must mean the secrets of the Celestial Capital Secret Collection were leaked... Could it be that a traitor emerged among the Pingdu Remnants?"

Zhang Yao's thoughts flashed rapidly, his first assumption was a traitor emerged from the Dongge Sect or Xige Sect.

After all, the existence of the Celestial Capital Secret Collection is already extremely secretive, and the information about possibly hiding the Five Elements Wanderer's relics is only known to the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the two sects.

Only the relics of the Five Elements Wanderer could potentially cause a clash between Golden Core Ancestors.

"Hmm..."

Zhang Yao pondered for a moment, then cautiously asked:

"What are the more specific details? Which two Golden Core Ancestors clashed, or was it more than two?"

"Why did they engage in a magical battle, and in the end, who won and who lost?"

Peng Yue Xian immediately shrugged, saying:

"Association Leader, you're overestimating me."

"The northern Hong Continent is quite far from the Fang Continent, obtaining first-hand news is already impressive, more detailed information is as if in the dark."

He added:

"However, according to rumors, an area of over a hundred miles in the depths of Celestial Yin Mountain was leveled, the mountains nearly flattened."

"The earthquakes caused affected half of Hong Continent's territory, and it's said the thundering echos could be heard clearly from a thousand miles away."

"So it's certain that at least two Golden Core Ancestors fought, and the battle lasted for at least half an hour..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yao couldn't help but fall into contemplation.

The sudden exposure of the Celestial Capital Secret Collection, along with the engagement of Golden Core Ancestors, truly exceeded his expectations.

Although the relics of the Five Elements Wanderer might aid his cultivation somewhat, he did not regard them as something he must obtain, it's fortunate to acquire and indifferent if not.

He initially intended to use this information as a bargaining chip, later planning to explore the Celestial Capital Secret Collection after advancing in the way of array to third grade, but now it seems this opportunity is lost.

"Forget it, lucky if I get it, fate if I lose it."

Zhang Yao maintained a serene mental realm and casually said: 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Then utilize the association's channels to continue seeking information, but don't force it, act accordingly."

"After all, the battle between Golden Core Ancestors has little to do with us."

"I understand."

Peng Yue Xian nodded, replied:

"Then, Association Leader, I shall take my leave."

......

Within a few days:

The battle of Celestial Yin Mountain spread throughout the entire Da Li Cultivation Realm, causing a massive sensation within the Twenty-four Continents.

Numerous speculations and discussions were rampant, various messy rumors and conspiracy stories were circulating everywhere, yet no reliable insider information was released.

Some even gathered courage to go into the depths of Celestial Yin Mountain to witness the remnants of the Golden Core magical battle, marveling at the mighty divine power of cultivators in the Golden Core Realm.

However, bizarrely:

The four major Golden Core powers, Lingyang Sect, Fuhai Sect, Dugu Family, Shanhe sect, remained silent on the matter, making no response as if it never occurred.

One day, two days... a month, two months...

Until half a year passed, this matter gradually faded from public view, discussed less and less over time.

A decade quickly passed.

The battle at Celestial Yin Mountain had long since become a historical tale, only occasionally mentioned when few cultivators engaged in casual conversations.

And the time for the decennial Celestial Treasure Tower grand auction was near, with tens of thousands of cultivators flocking toward Qian Province from all directions.