Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

"Esteemed Ancestors, something seems off."

In the temporary cave dwelling in the mountains, Feng Changyou was discussing matters of the spirit with the Crane Demon, who appeared as a jade-faced scholar, when Old Man Jin suddenly came up from below the mountain, clasped his hands, and spoke in a deep voice.

The jade-faced scholar glanced at him and asked, "What has happened?"

Old Man Jin replied, "The lads have reported that in the past two days, all factions seem to have agreed upon something, and they’ve all started frantically plundering cultivators in the vicinity."

"Esteemed Ancestors, could it be that they have also learned about the ’Yin Yang Mutual Aid’ matter?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Changyou furrowed his brows tightly.

The knowledge that Yin Yang Mutual Aid could catalyze the spirit was a secret the Feng Xi Ancestor of Celestial Sandalwood Mountain had exchanged from the Nascent Soul True Monarch using personal connections.

Throughout the entire Celestial Sandalwood Mountain, the only ones aware of this secret were a few brothers and Old Man Jin.

While it was possible some factions might know, the idea that all factions have found out is certainly unusual!

"Changyou, I think this matter is still related to the Shen Family."

After a moment of pondering, the jade-faced scholar spoke up.

The Shen Family?

Hearing these words, Feng Changyou narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of anger flashing through them: "Brother, do you mean to say that the Shen Family even secretly leaked the information to Fushan Country and others?"

The jade-faced scholar nodded and sneered, "The Shen Family and Luoxia Mountain now must be trying every possible way to create trouble for our Celestial Sandalwood Mountain, not wanting us to easily acquire the spirit."

Upon hearing this, the coldness in Feng Changyou’s eyes intensified.

"Brother Shen, Brother Shen, I once thought you were a man of loyalty and righteousness..."

"Never did I expect you too would stoop to such methods."

"I originally did not wish to act against your Shen Family now, but since the Shen Family lacks appreciation, do not blame me for disregarding old friendships."

"Xiao Jin, go."

"Capture all the cultivators in the Shen Family’s spirit ore veins."

"No need for any scruples."

Upon hearing these words, Old Man Jin’s expression slightly changed, hesitating somewhat.

"Ancestor..."

Feng Changyou slowly turned his head, his gaze coldly sweeping over him as he said, "What, do you truly care about the Shen Family?"

Meeting his eyes, Old Man Jin hurriedly clasped his hands, "This little demon dares not!"

"Rest assured, Ancestor, this little demon will immediately lead the lads there."

After clasping hands and withdrawing, Old Man Jin sighed deeply and shook his head as he reached the foot of the mountain.

Along the winding path, Hua Qing was standing quietly. Seeing Old Man Jin approach, she immediately came up and asked, "What did the Ancestor say?"

Old Man Jin turned to look in the direction of Feng Changyou and the jade-faced scholar, his expression shifting as he cautiously whispered, "Let’s talk outside."

The two demons left the base of Celestial Aromatic Mountain and came to a gently flowing small river.

"The Ancestor has ordered Master Shu to lead people to attack the Shen Family’s spirit ore veins."

Upon hearing this, Hua Qing’s expression froze.

"The Ancestor wants to go to war with the Shen Family!?"

Old Man Jin sighed slightly and said, "Sister, to be honest, Master Shu truly can’t bring himself to lay hands on the Shen Family."

Hua Qing, hearing this, also wore a wry smile on her face, "Brother Jin, have you not noticed the changes in Celestial Sandalwood Mountain?"

Old Man Jin’s expression was dazed, looking at Hua Qing’s somewhat sorrowful expression beside him, thinking about the so-called betrayal before.

Back then, he, Hua Qing, and the other demons, obtained a Wood Moonlight Pine from the Shen Family. Using that Wood Moonlight Pine, Hua Qing successfully cultivated her own Twin Avatar—the Jade Profound Yin Flower.

Her original entity, the Jade Profound Sun Flower, and her Twin Avatar, the Jade Profound Yin Flower, belong to Yin and Yang respectively. In the future, as they slowly refined and allowed Yin and Yang to merge, there was a great probability of achieving the Golden Core Dao.

But just some days ago, after Feng Changyou learned the secret that Yin Yang Mutual Aid could catalyze the spirit, he ordered her to forcibly separate that Twin Avatar, transforming it into the so-called "Flowers Before the Buddha", orchestrating a "defection" show.

"Brother Jin, before the news of the Dao’s collapse spread, the Ancestors might truly have treated us as beloved juniors, as if we were their children."

"But now..."

"Hua Qing!"

Upon hearing this, Old Man Jin’s face changed suddenly, and he immediately interrupted her.

Hua Qing forced a relieved smile, gazing at the slowly flowing river before her, she said, "Brother Jin, I, Hua Qing, was originally a wildflower born in a secluded valley..."

"Back then, fortunately, I was enlightened by the Feng Xi Ancestor and have come this far step by step."

"Hua Qing knows, I shouldn’t have such thoughts, much less speak like this."

"Enough..."

"When does Brother Jin plan to start the operation?"

Old Man Jin sighed and said, "Elder Feng personally gave the order, we must act as soon as possible."

"Let’s go, gather the other brothers and sisters."

...

Zhili Jade Toad Mountain.

The setting sun hung low in the sky, and tens of thousands of rays of sunset glow dyed half the sky red.

Shen Wen’an sat cross-legged on the mountaintop, facing the golden glow, his expression calm.

The Shen Family had four spirit mines in Zhili County.

The distance from Jade Toad Mountain to the other three spirit mines was about the same, and this Jade Toad Mountain mine was a Spirit Crystal Ore Vein.

Since arriving from Yunshui City, he had been stationed here at Jade Toad Mountain.

It had been more than half a month, and Celestial Sandalwood Mountain had yet to move against the Shen Family’s mines. Shen Wen’an, therefore, took the opportunity to enjoy some peace, sitting on the mountain top each day, contemplating nature, and settling his mind.

After a long while, the glow of the sunset subsided, and the sky gradually darkened.

Shen Wen’an withdrew his gaze, as per routine, using his divine sense to sweep over the other three mines to ensure the safety of the cultivators.

"Hmm?"

As his divine sense scanned toward the southeast direction of the Li City River Mine, his eyes suddenly narrowed, then he transformed into a sword light, vanishing from the spot.

By the time he reached the Li City River Mine, he found that the entire mine, including over a hundred Shen Family cultivators and the common people inside, had all vanished!

Only a few traces of struggle remained at the scene, and no bodies were in sight.

Shen Wen’an stood in the void above the mine, eyes closed tightly, carefully sensing the surroundings before abruptly opening his eyes.