Chapter 80

Hongyang Cave is a rather peculiar place within the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It is said that the Hongyang Cave only opens once every three years, and each time it opens, some ancient powerful beings' cultivation caves or fallen graveyards within the cave will also open. Inside these caves or graveyards, there are usually some rather peculiar things, including spiritual techniques, spiritual artifacts, and spiritual medicines, among others.

To a certain extent, although the Innate Sacred Hall has a great reputation within the Great Zhou Dynasty, it still cannot compare with the Hongyang Cave.

At least, almost everyone in the Great Zhou Dynasty knows what the Innate Sacred Hall contains, but no one can predict what will appear inside the Hongyang Cave.

Ye Zhong had also heard of the legends about the Hongyang Cave, so even with his temperament, he now had some interest.

"Three years ago, a group of inner disciples from our Star Constellation Sect formed a team to enter the Hongyang Cave. However, after they went in, they never came out. Their next sect mission was to find a Five-Leaf Yin-Yang Flower inside the Hongyang Cave." Ling Yue spoke frankly without beating around the bush.

"Our mission this time is to enter the Hongyang Cave and find out what exactly happened three years ago. After all, the disciples of our Star Constellation Sect don't just die without a reason, right?" Ling Yue said softly, "Of course, if we can find the Yin-Yang Flower during this process, according to our agreement, the Yin-Yang Flower will be yours."

"Why me?" Ye Zhong nodded but then tilted his head and asked, "Senior Sister Ling Yue, you should know that my strength is not among the top in the Star Constellation Sect. There might be better candidates to enter the Hongyang Cave."

"No, you are one of the best candidates," Ling Yue smiled, "Although our Star Constellation Sect has many disciples, not everyone can cooperate."

Hearing this, Ye Zhong was slightly taken aback but then understood. Even among the inner disciples of the Star Constellation Sect, the competition should be quite intense. Although Ling Yue appears to be powerful, if she were to team up with other powerful disciples of the Star Constellation Sect, she might not be able to control the situation during the mission, which is something she does not want to see.

A disciple like himself, who has some strength but will not compete for control, seems to be the best choice.

"I have one more question," Ye Zhong pondered for a moment, "Even if Senior Sister Ling Yue agrees, we still have three other teammates. If they do not agree that the Yin-Yang Flower should be mine, how will we handle it?"

The value of the Yin-Yang Flower is extremely high, and even in the Star Constellation Sect, finding the Yin-Yang Flower is one of the higher-level sect missions. Therefore, Ye Zhong's question is very practical. It's not as if the team members would fight over a single spiritual medicine.

"Besides you and me, the other two participants in this mission are Junior Sister Su Yu, who recommended you to me, and two other inner disciples who are also my acquaintances. As long as we agree on how to distribute the items before entering the Hongyang Cave, it shouldn't be a big problem. However, the Yin-Yang Flower is extremely valuable. If you insist on having the Yin-Yang Flower, you might not be able to claim any other items," Ling Yue said with a faint smile.

Hearing this, Ye Zhong pondered for a moment and then nodded slightly. For him, the most important thing right now is the Yin-Yang Flower. Only by obtaining the Yin-Yang Flower can he advance to the sixth level of the Body Tempering stage. In this situation, he does not care too much about other gains from the Hongyang Cave.

Seeing Ye Zhong nod, a smile appeared on Ling Yue's face. She smiled and said softly, "Since you have agreed, let's meet at the sect entrance early tomorrow morning. At that time, I will introduce the other two to you."

Ye Zhong nodded and then stood up and left. The higher-level sect mission of the Hongyang Cave is clearly much more difficult than the previous sect mission of the Innate Sacred Hall. Therefore, Ye Zhong cannot be sure how long he will be away, so he needs to take care of some matters before leaving.

...

"Boom—"

In a rather quiet courtyard of the separate residence, the gate was suddenly kicked open.

Luo Long and the others, who were resting inside, jumped up in an instant, their faces filled with anger. Given their status, how could anyone dare to cause trouble here?

"Who! Do you think you can just barge in here? You—"

Lu Fan was the first to stand up and shouted, but he suddenly shuddered and forcibly swallowed the rest of his words.

"Ye Zhong..."

At this moment, Luo Long also came out from his cultivation place, his face twisted with anger as he stared at Ye Zhong, who was standing outside the courtyard with a subtle smile.

"Ye Zhong, according to the rules of the separate residence, no one can disturb the disciples' cultivation. What do you mean by this? Do you want to break the rules?" Luo Long stared at Ye Zhong, his eyes twitching. However, he was a person of some standing and finally stepped forward, his face dark as he spoke.

"I haven't entered your courtyard, so I haven't broken the rules, right?" Ye Zhong smiled silently, but his smile was filled with coldness, "Moreover, even if I break the rules, as long as I leave before the sect enforcers arrive, no one can do anything to me, right?"

"You—" Hearing this, Luo Long's pupils constricted. He naturally understood that he had done similar things before. As long as he was not caught by the sect enforcers, no one could do anything to him. Therefore, Ye Zhong's actions made Luo Long extremely wary.

"Ye Zhong, we haven't provoked you this time, but you came to us. What do you want?" After a moment of silence, Luo Long spoke sternly.

"I don't want anything, just to give you a warning," Ye Zhong smiled, "I'm about to go on a sect mission, and I don't want anyone to harm my brother while I'm away."

Ye Zhong looked at his palm, and after a moment, five Asura Sword Seals instantly appeared on his palm.

"Bang—"

With a casual palm strike from Ye Zhong, a clear palm print appeared on the courtyard gate post. This precise control of strength made Luo Long, who knew the value of such skills, instantly constrict his pupils.

"So, while I'm away, if Wang Mo is harmed, and I find out that someone took advantage of my absence, I will come to settle accounts with you, Luo Long. Remember, no matter who did it, I will hold you responsible. I'll leave it to you to take care of it."

After saying this, Ye Zhong smiled and then turned and left.

Behind him, Luo Long clenched his teeth as he watched Ye Zhong's back. He was always a strong person, but he never expected Ye Zhong's actions to be even stronger. This feeling made him extremely frustrated.

What surprised Luo Long the most was that he indeed received the news that Ye Zhong was going on a sect mission. He had planned to wait until Ye Zhong left and then secretly deal with Wang Mo, but he never expected Ye Zhong to act so directly and come to him.

This meant that during the time Ye Zhong was away from the sect, Luo Long could not only not harm Wang Mo but might even have to protect him in secret.

This situation made Luo Long so frustrated that he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Ye Zhong! You wait and see, after I break through this time, I will definitely use you as my stepping stone!" Luo Long said in a deep voice, then turned and entered the courtyard.

...

Ye Zhong naturally did not care about Luo Long's frustration. Giving Luo Long a warning was just to caution those in the shadows. If they had any issues with him, they could act openly. But if they tried to harm Wang Mo, he would not be lenient with them.

Back in his courtyard, Wang Mo told Ye Zhong that a young girl had come back in his name to copy the Innate Bone Washing Technique, but Wang Mo had refused.

After considering for a moment, Ye Zhong instructed Wang Mo to give the Innate Bone Washing Technique to Xiang Yu if she came again. He did not want to have any further dealings with her.

The night passed without incident.

The next morning, Ye Zhong was ready to go. Wang Mo also knew that he was going on a sect mission.

For his brother, Ye Zhong was not too worried. Wang Mo's original strength was quite remarkable, and as long as he was given the appropriate resources, his cultivation speed would not be slow.

After leaving the rented courtyard, Ye Zhong quickly headed towards the sect entrance. After about ten minutes, Ye Zhong arrived at the entrance.

When Ye Zhong appeared, four pairs of eyes at the entrance scanned over him. Ye Zhong's eyes narrowed slightly, noticing that besides the familiar figures of Su Yu and Ling Yue, there were two unfamiliar figures, a man and a woman, standing at the entrance. Upon seeing Ye Zhong, their eyes also fell on him with curiosity.

Seeing these two, Ye Zhong's eyes also showed a hint of curiosity. Senior Sister Ling Yue took this sect mission very seriously, and the inner disciples she chose were likely to be quite capable.