Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

In fact, the chaos wasn't limited to the territory of Zixiao Temple.

Most of the northern airspace is in complete chaos...

Because the Blood Burning Sect committed another crime.

This time, the numerous Foundation Establishment forces in the northern airspace have finally attracted attention.

The past struggle between the Demon Spear Cult and the Purple Cloud Temple.

Everyone assumed it was just a family feud.

No matter how fiercely you fight, the flames of war will not spread to other places.

Everyone just watched from the sidelines, observing from a distance.

But now, the Demon Spear Cult has openly allied with the Blood Burning Sect, a demonic sect.

That completely changes the nature of the situation.

Although the name of the Demon Gun Cult contains the word "demon".

In the past, they were just a little more arrogant and domineering in the northern airspace.

But the Blood Burning Sect—that was the real demonic force that escaped from the Maple Blossom Domain.

Human sacrifice at the drop of a hat, wiping out entire families...

It is a truly evil sect that incurs the wrath of both heaven and man, and is deserving of everyone's wrath!

The destruction of three Foundation Establishment forces in succession: Lingyao Valley, Feiyun Sect, and Zixiao Temple.

This finally awakened many Foundation Establishment forces in the Northern Sky Domain.

Immediately afterwards, the Demon-Slaying Alliance, composed of seven Foundation Establishment forces, was officially established!

They didn't just stop at verbally attacking and denouncing the Burning Blood Sect.

Instead, they actually gathered disciples, recruited independent cultivators, and prepared supplies.

We must have a real fight with the Burning Blood Sect!

There's also the Demon Spear Cult, the Fire Refining Sect...

These two Foundation Establishment forces in the Northern Sky Domain have openly joined forces with the Burning Blood Sect.

Embarrassing and committing adultery.

Therefore, this incident was also labeled as rebellious.

It was included in the scope of the Demon Extermination Alliance's purge.

Of course, the remaining Foundation Establishment forces in the Northern Sky Domain are definitely not limited to the seven that are the Demon Extermination Alliance.

However, some Foundation Establishment forces are vassals of Core Formation forces.

Protected by the Core Formation forces, they had no fear of being implicated.

Naturally, they wouldn't join the Demon-Slaying Alliance.

Other Foundation Establishment factions, however, were unwilling to get involved in this mess.

They shockingly chose to close their mountain gates and clan up, refusing to concern themselves with worldly affairs...

The seven factions of the Demon-Slaying Alliance.

Its interior is not a single piece of cast iron.

They appear to be united in their common goal, sharing a common hatred of the enemy and working together with one heart and one mind.

In reality, they are only superficially united, each harboring their own ulterior motives!

Even factions that had grudges against each other joined in.

They smiled and shook hands to make peace on the surface.

Behind the scenes, they sent their disciples to disguise themselves as demonic cultivators and treacherous cultivators, causing trouble in the other party's territory and taking advantage of the situation to retaliate.

Other forces joined simply to take advantage of the chaos and divide up the resources.

After all, once the liquidation is completed...

The Demon Extermination Alliance will gain access to massive resources and wealth from the Demon Spear Sect, the Fire Refining Sect, and the Blood Burning Sect...

It also includes the wealth of the once-destroyed Zixiao Temple, as well as the Lingyao Valley and Feiyun Sect.

How could anyone not be tempted by such an immense fortune?

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a master of alchemy, Lu Zaian had cultivated his skills in the Desolate Marsh City for ten years and had gained some fame.

I received a warm invitation from the Demon Slayer Alliance six months ago.

He politely declined, citing "asceticism" as his reason.

In addition, the Demon Extermination Alliance has also publicly stated its intention to recruit Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Among them was the scholar in blue robes who had once made a fleeting appearance.

Unfortunately, the scholar in blue robes seemed to have vanished into thin air.

No matter how hard they searched or how many messages they spread, they received no response whatsoever regarding the person in question.

Of course, they couldn't possibly know either.

In fact, the scholar in blue had already politely declined their advances once before...

.........

Now, let's talk about the Wasteland City.

Things haven't been peaceful lately either.

Outside the city, in all directions, the chaos brought with it even more wandering bandits and cultivators.

The trend of killing and robbing at the slightest disagreement, and vying for opportunities, has become even more prevalent.

Even a month ago, there was an incident where a Foundation Establishment cultivator ambushed and killed a spirit-hunting team from the Desolate Swamp City.

The city of Huangze was furious and immediately dispatched two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

They swiftly apprehended the robber.

Finally, the Foundation Establishment cultivator was publicly beheaded in the city, and his head was displayed in the marketplace.

The cultivators in the city were all in an uproar...

Ten thousand miles to the west lies a desolate wasteland.

The signs of monster activity are becoming more and more frequent.

According to the message sent back by the monks.

On the outskirts of the marshland, one can occasionally encounter top-tier first-order or even second-order demonic beasts.

Moreover, most of these monsters are short-tempered and will attack anyone they see!

As a result, the monk groups that recently ventured into the marshland suffered heavy losses...

In short, a lot has happened in the northern airspace in just two years.

Chaos seems to be quietly spreading across this land, growing ever more intense.

It is worth mentioning that, even today...

Apart from the neutral Wasteland City, no other Core Formation forces have shown up...

There was not even a shred of information or a single word.

It's important to understand that the northern airspace currently appears chaotic.

In reality, it only stirred up the mud on the ground.

As long as those few heavy clouds in the sky are still there.

A sudden downpour can come at any time, washing everything away.

So... what are those high and mighty people plotting in the shadows...?

Lu Zaian's eyes were deep as he pulled his wandering thoughts back.

He had already secretly guessed some of the situation in the northern airspace today.

Lu Zaian also had his own plans and escape routes in response.

Simply clinging to a life of mediocrity is not an option.

The desolate marshes are now teeming with monsters, making it unwise to attempt to cross them to reach Feng Hua.

Moreover, in the Maple Domain, Foundation Establishment cultivators are only considered to be in the lower middle class.

With my strength gone, I'll be even less able to withstand any storms...

If you just find a secluded, spiritually desolate corner in the northern airspace to hide in.

They should be able to avoid this chaos.

However, this method also results in slow progress in cultivation.

If we encounter a disaster and chaos that sweeps across the entire region in the future, where can we hide?

Therefore, planning ahead, employing cunning strategies, and proceeding step by step is the only way to succeed...

Lu Zaian turned around and went to Youjian Dange.

Although Xu Yan'er was in a hurry to leave, she was always methodical and had already made all the necessary arrangements in advance.

The Pill Pavilion is currently being temporarily managed by a first-tier high-grade contracted pill master.

When Lu Zaian arrived, the Dan Pavilion was bustling with people and business was booming.

The chaos outside Huangze City did not affect the prosperity and stability inside the city in the slightest.

Even now, the desolate city is attracting more cultivators.

As a neutral Core Formation city, as long as you have enough spirit stones to live there, you can be guaranteed safety.

Even the Chunqiu Pavilion, which Lu Zaian originally chose as its location, is now surrounded by new Foundation Establishment cultivators...

Not to mention alchemy shops like Youjian Dange, which are located in prime locations within the city.

Watching cultivators squander their spirit stones and buy pills in large quantities.

Lu Zaian couldn't help but reveal a relieved and satisfied smile.

It's good that there are more wealthy people in the city now.

His own alchemy shop business also became even more booming.

"!! Pavilion Master..."

Suddenly, Gu Xi, who was checking out the bill at the counter, looked up and noticed Lu Zai'an standing quietly to the side.

Startled, he straightened his face and was about to bow.

"No need for formalities, go about your business. I just came to check on things..."

Lu Zaian interrupted Gu Xi's actions by transmitting his thoughts through his mind.

He concealed his aura at that moment, and was no different from an ordinary old man.