Chapter 1270: Hongxue Arrives

Beyond the heavens, the Mu Long Family resides.

Mu Long Wenlong frowned, looking at the information in his hand, then at the disciples of the Mu Long Family before him, his expression sour: "Still haven't uncovered it? Who killed Mu Long Zhenshan? What exactly happened to him?"

"And what truly occurred at that place? Before Mu Long Zhenshan vanished, what did he encounter that led to his death?"

"You've been investigating for so long, and found nothing at all?"

These people, these disciples, have investigated for such a long time with no discoveries; how could he not be angry?

Mu Long Wenlong restraining a thunderous rage is already giving them face; he suppresses his fury. These people are perfunctory, taking benefits without doing work. The family gave them abundant resources, yet they are as good as waste. How could Mu Long Wenlong not be angry?

"Speak up, are you all mute?"

"I tell you, my time is limited; I have no patience for your nonsense. If you can't find the murderer, deal with it yourselves." Mu Long Wenlong waved his hand, unwilling to waste words, issuing them a final ultimatum.

He also must report to the family; he can't claim ignorance. Mu Long Wenlong is under great pressure.

"Young master, it's not that we're being perfunctory; it's just that Lord Mu Long Zhenshan seems to have vanished without any sign. We've surveyed the site at least a hundred times and found nothing."

"It's as if he completely disappeared; we don't know what divine technique he used—no trace at all."

"Moreover, we noticed some anomalies on site: the ambient spiritual Qi seems a bit thin, and the traces left show spatial fluctuations. Clearly, Lord Mu Long Zhenshan likely left this world and entered another realm."

A disciple speculated: "According to our conjecture, that realm is extremely hidden; we cannot locate it. We've been monitoring it these days with no news, as if the realm has not reopened."

The other disciples nodded in agreement; it's not that they're incapable, but the enemy is too cunning.

It appeared only once, as if coming for Mu Long Zhenshan, and because that place is remote, few noticed what happened here, making their investigation harder.

Mu Long Wenlong waved his hand: "Keep watching; you must find the murderer. I'll also pay attention to your conjectures."

"I want answers, not speculation."

"Do you understand?"

The group of disciples nodded and bowed, saying: "Yes."

"Scram."

"Yes." The disciples breathed a sigh of relief and hurried away.

Mu Long Wenlong stood where he was, his brows tightly knit.

"Another realm? Is it that world?"

"It shouldn't be. According to reports from our agents, that world has been very peaceful these past years, doing nothing, as if completely quiet."

"It doesn't fit that world's style; perhaps it's time to send some people into that world to investigate."

"That world must return under the Mu Long Family's control; we cannot seal it off. The other factions have been weakened; they won't easily enter that world."

Mu Long Wenlong frowned. The Mu Long Family differs from those other factions; that world is something they are determined to seize.

If they can fully dominate it, that would be ideal.

If those factions stay out, once they succeed in control, there'll be no room for them.

The risk is a bit daring, but it's necessary; the deaths of Mu Long Zhenshan and his brother Mu Long Wenshan cannot be left unaccounted.

"Tian Du Men, Mangshan Demon Palace, and the forces in Cangzhou are all hard to deal with."

The Mu Long Family's stride is too large, leaving them temporarily short of manpower to enter that world.

He also lacks time to handle those matters; the focus is on Cangzhou.

The Mu Long Family's plan cannot afford mishaps; the main core lies there.

"Hoo‑hoo… first secure Cangzhou, then… ideally Tian Du Men and Mangshan Demon Palace clash, both suffering losses, so the Mu Long Family can slip in through the gap."

That is the Mu Long Family's spectator plan, also their objective.

Achieving this is not easy; they must sow discord to make them fight.

The first step failed; now, they launch the second step.

They have set their sights on the Mangshan Demon Emperor, and also on the Dragon King of Tian Du Men.

……

Mangshan Mountain Range, atop Longshe Shan.

Qinglong Daoren opened his eyes and looked outward.

His gaze turned amused as he murmured, "My true self has taken new action; it seems he is heading toward the Mu Long Family."

He's exploiting the Mu Long Family; likely only the true self can achieve this.

Upon reaching Tianwai, he realized the Mu Long Family's strength is no less than Tian Du Men's.

Moreover, the Mu Long Family excels at behind‑the‑scenes scheming, rarely acting openly. Their members hide well; many factions bear their imprint. To be the hidden mastermind, the Mu Long Family's layout began long ago, leaving many forces unable to defend.

"That's fine; now the Mu Long Family is in Cangzhou, and they have no interest in the true self's side."

"Steal the Mu Long Family's spiritual Qi, replenish that world's ambient Qi, and alter its conditions."

"This theft is highly successful; it remains undetected. Continuing could completely transform that world."

Heaven‑and‑earth spiritual Qi is the basic condition for cultivation, affecting everyone. That world has few cultivators, and strong ones are scarce—why?

Because the ambient Qi is insufficient, it cannot support many cultivators, resulting in few strong ones.

After this wave of supplementation, that world's capacity for strong individuals and their power will rise further, avoiding the previous situation. Once one enters the True Realm, advancement is hard; one must reach Tianwai to achieve Advancement.

The Mangshan Mountain Range side is very quiet; even the Void beyond is tranquil.

Everyone is settled; after Qinglong Daoren, this is merely the calm before the storm.

He needs to strengthen himself, preparing for future battles.

Ten days passed silently.

That day, Shang Hongxue climbed the mountain and arrived beside Chen Chuyang, smiling.

Chen Chuyang looked at Shang Hongxue in surprise; normally, this girl rarely comes to the summit nor disturbs him.

Her sudden arrival made Chen Chuyang a bit startled, and he asked, "Girl, why are you here? Did something happen?"

A gentle gaze, a pampering tone—still the same him.

Shang Hongxue walked to Chen Chuyang's side, leaned close to his ear and softly whispered two lines, Chen Chuyang's pupils contracted, excitedly hugging the girl.

"Hongxue, really? You really are pregnant?"

Shang Hongxue's face flushed: "Hmm, it's been a month."

She touched her belly, her face full of happiness.