Chapter 467: Seclusion and the Turmoil in Central Plains!
Wu Tian did not linger long in Blazing Flame Valley. After spending a day there, he left with Tang Huo'er.
First, he had successfully convinced the Jia Nan Academy to side with him. Now, with just a bit of persuasion, he had turned Blazing Flame Valley into an ally. His influence had grown significantly once again.
Of course, allies were only temporary. As his power increased, these so called allies would inevitably become subordinate forces. And with Tang Huo'er by his side, Blazing Flame Valley was now firmly tied to Cai Lin Pavilion.
Wu Tian had always worked tirelessly for Cai Lin Pavilion, ensuring the safety of those close to him.
Upon returning to Phoenix Perch Mountain, he found the place buzzing with activity.
The entire pavilion was filled with excitement!
New buildings had sprung up, and what was once a small stronghold had transformed into a fully fledged sect with tens of thousands of members!
The forces of Wind Lightning Pavilion and Yellow Springs Pavilion had moved in. As for Starfall Pavilion, it remained in place for the time being due to its unique location.
After returning, Wu Tian did not rush to act. Instead, he entered seclusion.
For him, seclusion was an unfamiliar concept. If one considered his time in the magma of Jia Nan Academy as an official retreat, this would be only his second time.
And the first time resulted in Cai Lin getting pregnant…
Now, he had no distractions. He was fully focused on advancing his strength.
Cai Lin emerged from her cultivation and, upon seeing Wu Tian bring back another woman Tang Huo'er she remained completely unfazed.
She could tell that Wu Tian and Tang Huo'er shared nothing more than sibling like affection.
At least, for now… What happened in the future? That was another story entirely.
Regardless, Cai Lin did not object. Tang Huo'er was Blazing Flame Valley's princess, and keeping her close would only strengthen their alliance.
Right now, Cai Lin Pavilion needed to grow. Only through expansion could it ensure everyone's safety.
Cai Lin knew Wu Tian was working tirelessly to build a secure foundation for them all. She saw how he had temporarily set aside his desires and chosen to focus on cultivation instead.
However, while Wu Tian was in seclusion, a powerful faction had set its sights on Cai Lin Pavilion!
To be precise, they had set their sights on Xiao Yi Xian!
For some time, Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Ling had been managing Cai Lin Pavilion together. However, after Wu Tian appointed Yellow Springs Venerable as the chief administrator, Xiao Yi Xian finally had some time to herself.
During this period, a certain faction took notice of her unique physique.
Cai Lin Pavilion's rapid rise had drawn many probing eyes. Among them, one of the three major valleys Ice River Valley was the most aggressive.
As a sect of equal standing with Blazing Flame Valley, Ice River Valley feared that Cai Lin Pavilion would grow too strong. Thus, they sent several elders to investigate.
Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Ling swiftly killed two of the intruders, but one escaped.
That one survivor returned and reported a shocking discovery to Ice River Valley's leader Ice Venerable.
Xiao Yi Xian possessed the Constitution of Calamity!
Ice Venerable had long been obsessed with acquiring rare and powerful physiques. The moment he learned of this, he immediately dispatched three more elders to seize her!
However, when these three elders arrived at Cai Lin Pavilion, they were met with an unexpected sight.
There were multiple Dou Venerables present.
Yes, multiple!
Wind Venerable was away, but both Thunder Venerable and Yellow Springs Venerable were there.
The elders were terrified.
After all, the previous battle had destroyed Thunder Mountain. And now, with multiple Dou Venerables stationed at Cai Lin Pavilion, it was clear that attacking them was suicidal.
The three elders fled immediately.
Thunder Venerable and Yellow Springs Venerable did not even bother chasing them. Why waste energy on a mere Dou Zong?
Despite being on par with Blazing Flame Valley, Ice River Valley's strongest member Ice Venerable was merely a Four Star Dou Venerable.
Blazing Flame Valley, on the other hand, had Huo Yun, a Dou Sheng!
After their elders retreated, Ice River Valley was thrown into a panic. They had underestimated Cai Lin Pavilion!
Upon hearing that Cai Lin Pavilion had absorbed three of the Four Way Pavilion's factions and wiped out Myriad Sword Pavilion, Ice River Valley immediately recalled all its disciples.
They fully expected Cai Lin Pavilion to retaliate and destroy them next!
Yet…
Cai Lin Pavilion did absolutely nothing.
It was as if Ice River Valley didn't even exist.
For all their posturing, Cai Lin Pavilion treated them like air.
This only made Ice River Valley more nervous.
Desperate for support, Ice Venerable sought to form an alliance with Sound Valley.
However… Sound Valley was an isolated sect, composed entirely of female disciples. No one knew their exact location, and their leader rarely interacted with the outside world.
Rumors claimed that Sound Valley's leader was an incomparable beauty, second to none. The only time she had ever been seen was during a battle with Xuan Yi, one of the three giants of the Pill Tower.
No one knew how that fight ended…
Perhaps… it was over love?
Did Xuan Yi believe that Sound Valley's leader and Yao Chen had eloped to live a secret life together?!
Of course, that was just a wild guess.
Since Sound Valley was out of the question, Ice River Valley turned to another faction.
They sought the support of Heavenly Nether Sect!
This sect was infamous for its ruthlessness and deception. Ice Venerable saw them as the perfect ally.
At the same time, Heavenly Nether Sect had been eyeing Flower Sect, a sect composed entirely of women.
Thus, an alliance was formed.
Ice River Valley would target Cai Lin Pavilion, while Heavenly Nether Sect would deal with Flower Sect.
Both sects would support each other's wars.
This was the state of the world during Wu Tian's seclusion.
Meanwhile, aside from training, Wu Tian was also crafting a new body for Heavenly Flame Venerable!
With this, Heavenly Flame Venerable would become Cai Lin Pavilion's true First Venerable!
His strength had always been on par with Tang Zhen of Blazing Flame Valley. In fact, he was even stronger, once having reached Six Star Dou Venerable Peak.
Now, with Wu Tian's assistance, his power had soared.
Using Wu Tian's various Heavenly Flames as catalysts, Heavenly Flame Venerable broke through to…
Eight Star Dou Venerable!
The entire pavilion was shaken.
The other Venerables could only gulp nervously.
With a new Eight Star Dou Venerable in their ranks, Cai Lin Pavilion was now a true powerhouse!
Even the Heavenly Nether Sect's leader wasn't this strong!
Yellow Springs Venerable, now serving as Wu Tian's deputy, felt immense pressure.
With Thunder Venerable watching him from the side, Wind Venerable operating independently, and now Heavenly Flame Venerable taking a major role…
His position as Vice Pavilion Master suddenly felt less important.
Heavenly Flame Venerable's Five Wheel Departing Flame Technique was terrifying. When he unleashed it, even Yellow Springs Venerable instinctively backed away.
With such a powerful guardian, Cai Lin Pavilion became untouchable.
And Wu Tian could now focus solely on his seclusion pushing his strength to new heights!
(Chapter End)
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