Chapter 429: Cailin Pavilion Settles in Qifeng Mountain, the Emergence of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool!
While the leaders of Wind Lightning Pavilion were dealing with their miserable situation, Cailin Pavilion was celebrating its newly acquired territory.
After taking over Qifeng Mountain, Wu Tian established a spatial wormhole that directly connected it to Ri Yan City in the Black Corner Region.
As a result, Ri Yan City experienced a massive surge in prosperity, its status skyrocketing overnight.
As for the Luo Clan, their spatial wormhole had long since stopped functioning…
Instead of trying to repair it, the Luo Clan simply sealed it off and offered up all their space faring vessels to Cailin Pavilion.
The Luo Clan's patriarch, Luo Cheng, now had a new role he had become the official spatial wormhole technician for Ri Yan Alliance!
Naturally, Luo Cheng was overjoyed at this development.
The fact that Wu Tian had so quickly established a foothold in Central Plains only reinforced his belief their Pavilion Master was truly worthy of being a Dou Zun!
Cailin Pavilion Becomes One of the Strongest Forces in the Northern Region
Although Cailin Pavilion currently occupied only one mountain, everyone in the Central Plains' Northern Region understood that it had already become one of the top tier forces.
And the reason for this?
Wind Lightning Pavilion.
Because of Wind Lightning Pavilion's idiotic actions, no one could criticize Cailin Pavilion for expanding into Central Plains.
Wind Lightning Pavilion dug its own grave, leaving the other major factions speechless.
Seated at the highest hall of Cailin Pavilion, Wu Tian listened as Xiao Yi Xian reported the current situation.
For now, she was in charge.
The Han Clan had refused to take leadership, which Wu Tian fully understood they were deliberately avoiding suspicion.
If they gained too much power, it might cause conflict between Han Yue and the other women of the Pavilion.
To prevent any unnecessary trouble, the Han Clan chose to stay out of it altogether.
As for the original disciples of Wind Lightning Pavilion…?
They had long since fled in terror.
The Challenge of Expanding in Central Plains
Although Cailin Pavilion had established itself, expansion was not easy.
The saying "A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake" held true in Central Plains.
Even though Cailin Pavilion was powerful, it had yet to develop proper influence in the region.
No independent cultivators dared to join, fearing that Cailin Pavilion might be driven out by the larger factions.
If that happened, they would either be slaughtered or exiled as well.
Because of this, not a single outsider had approached Qifeng Mountain to seek membership.
Wu Tian rubbed his temples in frustration.
He had taken the first step into Central Plains, but he couldn't afford to stop here.
Even more concerning Wind Lightning Pavilion had yet to retaliate.
Something felt off.
They were definitely scheming something.
Cailin and Xiao Yi Xian were capable leaders, but neither of them was familiar with Central Plains politics.
If Cailin Pavilion wanted to expand, it needed someone local, someone with a strong presence who could keep all factions in check.
Han Li, the Han Clan's ancestor, would have been perfect for the role.
However, he would never agree.
The Han Clan had already stepped aside, leaving Han Chi in charge, and now that they were avoiding involvement, they wouldn't suddenly take over the Pavilion.
So, Wu Tian urgently needed to find a qualified individual to manage Cailin Pavilion.
News of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool
Just as Wu Tian was contemplating his next move, one of his subordinates delivered a report.
A unique phenomenon had appeared once again
The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool had emerged in Tianmu Mountain Range!
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian's eyes flashed with interest.
That name sounded familiar.
The Tianmu Mountain Range was well known throughout Central Plains' Northern Region, and the main reason for this was the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.
Every three years, this pool would manifest, offering extraordinary benefits.
It had the power to help cultivators break through bottlenecks, granting them rebirth like transformations.
For the younger generation, the effects were especially significant.
Most importantly
The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool was known to greatly increase the chances of advancing from Dou Huang to Dou Zong!
For major factions, this was an opportunity they would never ignore.
Even Wind Lightning Pavilion and other top tier factions risked everything to compete for the ten available slots.
After all
Dou Huang and Dou Zong were separated by a massive gap.
While a Dou Huang could be considered a strong individual, they were still a dime a dozen in Central Plains.
But a Dou Zong?
That was an entirely different level of power.
In fact, even a faction with ten Dou Huangs wouldn't receive much recognition.
But if they had a single Dou Zong, they would immediately be taken seriously in Central Plains' Northern Region.
Of course
At the very top of the power hierarchy, Dou Zuns were the true overlords.
Even if a Dou Zun didn't directly manage their faction, their mere existence was enough to make their group a dominant force.
This was why, despite its declining strength, Jia Nan Academy remained untouchable.
As long as it had a single Dou Zun overseeing it, no one would dare cause trouble.
The Fierce Competition for the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool
Logically, a treasure as valuable as this should have already been claimed by a major faction.
However
No single faction had ever successfully monopolized it.
Not even Wind Lightning Pavilion.
The reason?
The moment anyone tried to claim ownership, every other faction would turn against them.
Even Wind Lightning Pavilion, despite its dominance in the region, didn't dare attempt a full takeover.
The political landscape was too delicate monopolizing such a resource would instantly unite all their enemies against them.
To make matters worse
Wind Lightning Pavilion wasn't without rivals.
Among them
Their biggest enemies were the other three divisions of the Four Way Pavilions.
Despite the name "Four Way Pavilions," the four factions weren't allies at all.
In reality, they were bitter rivals, constantly competing against each other.
Instead of fighting all out wars, they held various tournaments and duels to settle disputes.
This was their way of avoiding catastrophic losses while still maintaining their power struggles.
Thus
Due to these delicate power struggles, the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool remained an unclaimed resource.
Technically, the only true "owners" of the place were the magical beasts that lived there.
Unfortunately for them humans never stopped invading their territory.
Wu Tian's Next Move
Hearing the report, Wu Tian smirked.
"Interesting…"
The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool had reappeared.
This meant various factions would soon gather there to compete.
And who knew?
Perhaps he'd even run into his old "friend"Xiao Yan.
"Now that would be fun…"
Even better
If he could gain control over some factions during this event, that would be ideal.
As these thoughts crossed Wu Tian's mind, his lips curled into a playful yet dangerous smile.
(End of Chapter)
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