Chapter 72

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Because of the matter of Yun Sheng's acceptance as a disciple, Guangcheng Mountain and Dari Holy Sect have been in a very unpleasant state these days.

On the ground of Eastern Tang, the conflicts between the two great holy places have become almost completely public, with friction and competition occurring at every moment and in every aspect.

From the general perception of the outside world, if it weren't for the constant anomalies at Zhenlong Abyss, Guangcheng Mountain and Dari Holy Sect would have already come to blows.

After leaving Jingyang City, Elder Qin and Dari Holy Sect's Dongsheng Jun had another battle near Zhenlong Abyss.

The result was that neither could do anything to the other. Because the battle affected Zhenlong Abyss, the anomalies there worsened, and both sides had to stop and retreat.

As the focal point of contention between the two sides, Yan Zhaoge has been quite low-key these past few months, rarely going out.

But in fact, Yan Zhaoge's life has been as fulfilling as ever.

Practicing to improve himself, pondering alchemy, and studying the internal crystal furnace.

In addition, Yan Zhaoge has been paying attention to the matters he previously instructed Ah Hu to keep an eye on.

"Master, just as you predicted," Ah Hu stood before Yan Zhaoge: "Rumors are now spreading that Ye Jing and Lin girl still have unresolved feelings, and you became enraged, accidentally killing Lin girl."

"Your previous encounter with Ye Jing in Zhenlong Abyss was also due to your jealousy, intentionally harming him."

Ah Hu looked at Yan Zhaoge: "Master, you said this means Ye Jing has fallen into Yan Xu's hands?"

Yan Zhaoge sat in his chair, lightly tapping the table with his fingers, his eyes narrowing: "The possibility is very high."

"He won't give me the chance to confront Ye Jing face-to-face." Yan Zhaoge crossed his legs: "This time, he really seems to have decided to kill me."

Since the Dari Holy Sect came to the door, for a long time, Yan Xu has been very well-behaved.

He doesn't particularly tolerate Yan Zhaoge, but he also doesn't cause trouble, appearing completely normal.

Some people think it's because Elder Qin has been stationed in Eastern Tang, while others believe that Elder Qin's previous warning has enlightened Yan Xu.

But in Yan Zhaoge's view, this is the calm before the storm.

After that, there will be a more violent storm, like a person pulling back their fist to strike again, with even greater force.

Ah Hu grinned: "He's waiting for an opportunity to fish in troubled waters, but such an opportunity may not necessarily exist."

Yan Zhaoge shook his head: "The Dari Holy Sect has been eyeing us closely, and Cangmang Mountain is also coveting from the side. The balance of the situation is actually very fragile."

"Everyone is waiting for a chance."

After a moment of thought, Yan Zhaoge turned to Ah Hu: "Elder Qin will be staying in Linyuan City for the time being, right?"

Ah Hu replied: "The anomalies at Zhenlong Abyss are intensifying. Unless there are other major changes, Elder Qin will stay here."

"Dari Holy Sect's Dongsheng Jun is also nearby, but he hasn't come to cause trouble again, possibly out of concern for the changes at Zhenlong Abyss."

Yan Zhaoge nodded: "I will be in seclusion for a while. Don't disturb me unless Elder Qin moves."

Ah Hu scratched his head: "Master, why are you going into seclusion at this time?"

Yan Zhaoge smiled but said nothing.

Others also found Yan Zhaoge's decision somewhat surprising.

At first, they thought Yan Zhaoge was going to use the internal crystal furnace to refine a magical artifact, then they guessed he was going to practice a certain martial art.

But as time passed, they realized that Yan Zhaoge's seclusion was far longer than a few weeks.

"Could he possibly be trying to break through to the late-stage Outer Gang Master level in seclusion?"

Someone couldn't help but speculate. As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was startled and shook their heads: "How could that be? He only advanced to the mid-stage Outer Gang Master level half a year ago, how could he advance so quickly..."

As they spoke, everyone fell silent.

Because they suddenly remembered that Yan Zhaoge had advanced to the mid-stage Outer Gang Master level less than a month after reaching the early-stage Outer Gang Master level.

Such a rate of advancement was already beyond terrifying.

In that case, advancing from mid-stage to late-stage Outer Gang Master in half a year didn't seem so unbelievable?

... Unbelievable, who the hell could accept that!

Everyone couldn't help but want to curse.

"Who knows what special methods he used to advance from early-stage to late-stage Outer Gang Master so quickly?" someone said in a low voice, snorting.

When others saw who was speaking, their expressions became complicated.

Wen Ningzhi, the former Lingfeng Valley executive elder.

The investigation had already concluded, and in the end, Wen Ningzhi narrowly passed, receiving only a reprimand for negligence. The suspicion of collusion was finally cleared.

But although he is still an executive elder, he has no real position and is just an idle person, following Eastern Tang's chief elder Yan Xu, awaiting orders.

Every executive elder with real power has a specific role.

With Elder Qin watching from above, Yan Xu can't easily arrange a position for Wen Ningzhi, so Wen Ningzhi can only remain idle.

Whether he can continue to stay in Eastern Tang is uncertain.

Yan Zhaoge's second senior uncle, Fang Zhun's faction, including Yan Xu, might still trust him, but Wen Ningzhi has inevitably been labeled as "incompetent."

This has left his future bleak.

Wen Ningzhi said in a low voice: "The Dari Holy Sect has the method of the Sun God Needle entering the body. Although similar methods in the Eight Extreme Worlds are extremely rare, there are still a few."

"Facing the pressure of the late-stage Outer Gang Master Xiao Sheng, it was very normal for Yan Zhaoge to take a shortcut and use a method that would harm him in the long run."

"But doing so will definitely affect his future martial path!"

"Heaven has its balance; how could all the good things be given to one person?"

Some people looked at Wen Ningzhi with a mocking gaze, thinking he was bitter because he had been defeated by Yan Zhaoge and was now seeing everything through a negative lens.

But more people secretly agreed.

If not, Yan Zhaoge's advancement from early-stage to late-stage Outer Gang Master in just a month would be too shocking, completely defying common sense.

And not just the common sense of ordinary people, but also the common sense in the world of geniuses.

Someone sighed softly: "Even so, what else could he do? Even if there are future consequences, it's better than being killed or injured by Xiao Sheng on the spot."

As they spoke, everyone suddenly felt a jolt.

Turning their heads, they saw a person walking in from the door, and it was none other than Yan Zhaoge.

"What are you all chatting about so happily?" Yan Zhaoge asked with a smile.

Someone stepped forward: "Zhaoge has come out of seclusion? This time it was quite long..."

The words were cut off halfway, as if someone had used scissors to cut the sound.

Others looked closely and immediately froze, their mouths opening unconsciously, their eyes wide.

Wen Ningzhi frowned, seeing from the back that Yan Zhaoge seemed to be a bit taller than before.

When he pushed through the stunned crowd to the front, he almost fainted.

Yan Zhaoge's height hadn't grown, but he was floating in the air, his feet about a foot above the ground.

"Once I broke through, I naturally came out of seclusion," Yan Zhaoge said indifferently, walking toward everyone.

A foot off the ground was definitely not the limit of Yan Zhaoge's floating ability, but it was enough for the current situation.

He could briefly float in the air and even move through the air.

This was the mark of a late-stage Outer Gang Master!

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