Chapter 2701: Test the Lizard Clan

"I don't want to force her. Things are good as they are. Once our relationship progresses, I'll propose. I'm not confident right now; the Law Enforcement Hall just dealt with seven clan members not long ago." As Wang Chuanyun finished speaking, a hint of fear appeared on his face.

With new territory, naturally, came many job opportunities. The clan had dispatched a large number of people here. Since it was far from Green Lotus Island, some clan members grew bolder, engaging in bullying, extorting, and forced buying and selling. They were quickly dealt with by the law enforcement disciples.

"You haven't changed at all. You're always so hesitant, afraid of this and that. Forget it, I'll handle this." Wang Chuanming said, patting his chest, his face full of confidence.

"Brother Chuanming, don't hurt her. I don't want her to get hurt. If the Law Enforcement Hall finds out, it will implicate you. We get along well; let's take our time. Haste makes waste." Wang Chuanyun said, sounding worried.

"If you like her, then she's my sister-in-law. Why would I hurt her? Don't worry! I guarantee the Law Enforcement Hall won't find any fault with me. Fairy Xin is stunningly beautiful; countless male cultivators are eyeing her. If you don't act fast and she marries someone else, would you be happy? Since you call me Brother Chuanming, leave this to me. Just wait to be the groom!" Wang Chuanming's face was filled with confidence.

"Well... alright! Be careful, do your best, but absolutely do not violate clan rules or act against them. If it truly can't be done, then just let it go." Wang Chuanyun cautioned.

"Don't worry. Everyone has weaknesses, and every force has rivals. I've already thought of a plan." Wang Chuanming looked utterly confident.

"What are you trying to do? Do you think being confined for five hundred years wasn't enough?" A dignified male voice suddenly rang out. Wang Lihe walked over, his gaze serious, with Wang Yimiao following behind him.

Wang Moshan had greeted Wang Lihe and asked him to keep a close eye on Wang Chuanming. Wang Chuanming was unscrupulous in his methods and sometimes harbored extreme ideas. It would be fine if he lacked capability, but he was capable, and a group of clan members had gathered around him, following his lead. Forcibly suppressing Wang Chuanming would only make him more extreme, pushing him to oppose the clan. By assigning Void Refinement cultivators to watch over and properly guide him, Wang Chuanming could become a valuable asset, contributing more to the clan's development.

"Ancestor Lihe!" Wang Chuanming and Wang Chuanyun quickly bowed.

"Ancestor Lihe, we were just chatting. Brother Chuanming was only joking and wasn't thinking of violating clan rules. I brought up the topic; Brother Chuanming was just kidding." Wang Chuanyun hastily explained, his expression tense.

Wang Lihe looked at Wang Chuanming and asked in a deep voice, "Is what he says true?"

"I volunteered to help. We haven't done anything yet that violates clan rules." Wang Chuanming said calmly.

"Since you want to help, go ahead! Yimiao, you will assist from the side. After it's done, report back to me." Wang Lihe instructed, then turned and left. He assigned Wang Yimiao to assist Wang Chuanming precisely because he was worried Wang Chuanming would act recklessly. Wang Lihe wanted to see how Wang Chuanming would help Wang Chuanyun marry his beloved without violating clan rules. This was a test for Wang Chuanming.

"Yes, Ancestor Lihe, your grandson will handle it beautifully." Wang Chuanming agreed, his face full of confidence.

At Xuanqing Sect, peaks vied for beauty, ancient trees reached the sky, strange rocks jutted out, and exotic birds and beasts roamed. A majestic, towering peak stood proudly in the world, appearing like a colossal pillar from afar. On its summit sat a blue palace, over ten zhang tall, with the three silver characters "Xuanqing Hall" written on its gilded plaque. The main hall's doors were open, and Xuanqingzi was seated on the main seat.

Qin Yufeng, the sect master of Xuanqing Sect, was respectfully reporting the situation to Xuanqingzi.

"Martial Uncle Lin, Fellow Daoist Song from Zhenhai Palace sent me a message. Experts from the Lizard race used soul-splitting techniques to descend to several lower realms. They captured one alive and, through soul-searching, discovered that the Lizard race is searching for Profound Heaven treasures and tribulation-transcending materials." Xuanqingzi frowned, asking in bewilderment, "Descending to lower realms to search for Profound Heaven treasures or tribulation-transcending materials? And it involves several realms?" It would be one thing if a single lower realm had a Profound Heaven treasure, but it's impossible for several realms to have them, especially if they were just discovered by the Lizard race. There must be an issue. The cultivation resources in Xuanyang Realm are abundant. Why would the Lizard race send people to lower realms to search instead of looking in Xuanyang Realm?

"Yes. Also, Fellow Daoist Chen from Divine Weapon Gate messaged me that the Lizard race has recently intensified its search for realm-breaking materials. Fellow Daoist Zhang from Nine Flames Gate also messaged me that over ten Integration-stage Lizard race members were found in the Barren Lands, looking for something." Qin Yufeng continued.

It's not surprising that major forces send people to search for tribulation-transcending treasures and realm-breaking materials. However, why would Lizard race experts split their souls to descend to lower realms? To control lower realms? It would be one thing if a few individual lower realms had rare resources, but it's impossible for multiple realms to have them! Xuanqingzi pondered for a moment and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

"Your disciple has three bold conjectures: First, the Lizard race's Mahayana cultivator has died, and they currently lack a new one. The Lizard race is sending people to find treasures or rare cultivation resources, hoping to cultivate new Mahayana cultivators. Second, the Lizard race's Mahayana cultivator finds it difficult to survive the next grand heavenly tribulation and has dispatched experts to find tribulation-transcending treasures. Third, the Lizard race's Mahayana cultivator died during a grand heavenly tribulation, and the Lizard race is preparing contingencies, sending a group of clan members to disperse in various places to avoid being wiped out." Qin Yufeng analyzed. The Lizard race's Mahayana cultivator hadn't appeared for many years. When the human race clashed with the Fiery Spirit race and the Yaksha race in two major racial wars, the Lizard race did not participate, remaining neutral. Even if it was to watch from the sidelines, the Lizard race's Mahayana cultivator should at least show their face to exert deterrence. It was precisely because the Lizard race remained neutral that the human race, the Fiery Spirit race, and the Yaksha race exercised some restraint, to avoid being taken advantage of by the Lizard race. There had long been rumors circulating due to the Lizard race's Mahayana cultivator not showing up for so long.

"Spread your conjectures, ideally ensuring the Yaksha race and the Fiery Spirit race also receive the news. Have the Green Ape, Golden Flame Tiger, Thunder Ox, and Snow races, along with other affiliated races, attack the Lizard race's affiliated races. The bigger the commotion, the better. Let's see how the Lizard race reacts." Xuanqingzi instructed. If the Lizard race truly had no Mahayana cultivator, this would be an excellent opportunity for the human race to expand its territory and plunder cultivation resources. The Lizard race had deep foundations and was incredibly rich, surely possessing many good things. There might even be eighth-tier tribulation-transcending materials. If not, top-grade Heaven-reaching spirit treasures would certainly be available.

"Yes, Martial Uncle Lin." Qin Yufeng agreed and departed after receiving her orders.

At the Ten Thousand Flames Mountain Range, in the Ten Thousand Flames Hall. The hall doors were open, and Yan Ji was reporting the situation to Yanzheng. They had entered the Barren Lands and searched extensively but couldn't find any Lizard race experts; it seemed the Lizard race experts had left the Barren Lands. The Lizard race excelled in concealment techniques, and if they truly wanted to hide, there was little one could do.

"For tens of thousands of years, it has been our Fiery Spirit race and the Yaksha race confronting the human race, while the Lizard race remained neutral. Now, summon the Beastmen and Spirit races and send them to attack the Lizard race's affiliated races. I want to see what the Lizard race is up to." Yanzheng instructed. Regardless of the outcome, the Fiery Spirit race's losses would be minimal, and it could indirectly weaken the Spirit and Beastmen races. Why wouldn't they? He was also wary of the human race and dared not engage in a large-scale conflict.

"Yes, Ancestor." Yan Ji responded and departed after receiving her orders.