"Shang Feng, you’ve finally understood. The threat of the Dark Demon Race is not to be underestimated; we must take precautions before it rains."
The words of Qin Batian were laden with gravity, his gaze far-reaching as if pondering the myriad possibilities of the future.
"As for the Ouyang Family, we indeed need to handle them with caution. Under the current circumstances, we should avoid direct conflict with them as much as possible. Lin Chen’s existence is a great boon not only to our Qin Family but also to the entire Eastern Domain. We must not only protect him but also fully utilize his capabilities."
Listening to Qin Batian’s words, Qin Shang Feng also began weighing the pros and cons in his mind. He knew that the relationship between the Qin Family and the Ouyang Family had always been tense, but for Lin Chen’s sake, they might need to adopt more diplomatic strategies.
"Elder Ancestor, what should I do then? We need a comprehensive plan to protect Lin Chen without giving the Ouyang Family an excuse to trouble us."
Qin Batian pondered for a mont before slowly speaking:
"First, we need to support Lin Chen covertly, without letting the outside world detect our close ties with him. Second, we need to collect as much information about the Dark Demon Race as possible to better prepare for potential threats. Finally, we must make so diplomatic concessions to ease relations with the Ouyang Family, at least maintaining a facade of peace."
Qin Shang Feng nodded, understanding the intentions of Qin Batian.
In these chaotic tis, each decision could affect the survival of the clan, and he had to tread each step with the utmost caution.
"Elder Ancestor, I will do as you instruct. However, regarding Lin Chen, how should we express our stance to him? Is he willing to accept our help?"
Qin Batian smiled slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes:
"Lin Chen is a smart man. He will understand our intentions. You just need to make contact with him discreetly, letting him know of our support, but also make it clear that our help is not without conditions. In this world, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests."
After hearing this, Qin Shang Feng felt assured. He knew Qin Batian’s words were realistic but an undeniable truth.
In the impending storm, they had to find their place and exploit every resource they could.
Lin Chen was their crucial piece.
"Shang Feng, go ahead and do it. As long as I draw breath, the Qin Family need not fear the Ouyang Family."
Qin Batian’s gaze was firmly fixed on Qin Shang Feng, his tone filled with dominance.
Upon hearing this, Qin Shang Feng felt resolved.
"Elder Ancestor, I understand what you an."
Qin Shang Feng bowed to Qin Batian, his mind already prepared for the next steps.
"However, as for the Sixth-Grade Spirit dicine in Lin Chen’s possession, you should no longer covet it."
"Old Ghost Ding has made a breakthrough, and he will surely try his best to obtain that Sixth-Grade Spirit dicine. With that dicine, his cultivation could significantly increase, and in the future, the Formation Sect will need him to stay put."
Qin Batian spoke in a somber tone. Despite the family feud with the Ouyang Family, as a mber of the Formation Sect, he still maintained a sense of the bigger picture.
"Shang Feng understands, Elder Ancestor."
Qin Shang Feng bowed again to Qin Batian, showing his respect.
Qin Shang Feng had indeed harbored thoughts about the Sixth-Grade Spirit dicine on Lin Chen. After all, his own cultivation had reached the Half-Step Nirvana Realm, and if he could obtain that dicine, his cultivation might truly advance to the Nirvana Realm.
But now that Qin Batian had spoken, he dared not entertain any improper thoughts.
After the two of them finished discussing, Qin Shang Feng respectfully left the cave dwelling.
"Dark Demon Race, this ergence, who knows what kind of storm it will bring to the Mysterious Heaven Continent!"
Qin Batian sighed inwardly, then began to ditate and cultivate.
...
Formation Sect, Moonwatch Peak.
Noise suddenly erupted from Lin Chen’s residence, and the sky instantly changed as dense black clouds covered the heavens and earth, with countless thunderbolts descending, heading straight for Lin Chen’s courtyard.
In just a matter of monts, a Golden Light shot up into the sky, piercing through the clouds and dispersing all the black clouds overhead.
"What’s he up to now? How many tis has this been just this month with the thunder and lightning?"
"Do you think he’s advancing in cultivation? Every few days there’s an occurrence; could he be continuously breaking through?"
"Don’t talk nonsense. Although the guy is talented, advancing in cultivation every few days is way too abnormal. You think cultivation can be improved that easily? He must be using so thod to suppress his cultivation, and each ti it’s not a real advancent."
"Alas, such geniuses are indeed formidable, even able to control their own progress. It’s no wonder he could defeat Qing Qizheng."
"Hey, keep it down, will you? If you want to die, don’t drag us into it. His sister is currently sending people around to investigate. Do you have a death wish or what?"
...
At this mont, Lin Chen’s house had already collapsed and been destroyed. Fortunately, before entering seclusion, he had laid down a powerful defensive formation around the house, which absorbed most of the Spirit Wave produced during the breakthrough, preventing further damage.
Though his dwelling was demolished, fortunately, a few rooms were left intact.
Those rooms belonged to Xia Wanxin and Qiu Ya. Before his seclusion, concerned that soone might co looking for them, he had set up even stronger defensive formations around their rooms than around his own.
This protected the remaining buildings; otherwise, the Spirit Wave from the advancent might have injured them.
"Brother Lin Chen, are you alright?"
At that mont, Qiu Ya and Xia Wanxin ran out of their rooms and approached Lin Chen. Qiu Ya looked at him tenderly, her eyes filled with concern.
"I’m fine!"
Lin Chen said with a faint smile, shaking his head and slightly clenching his fist. His cultivation had finally broken through to the Ninth Layer of the Reverting Void Realm.
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