On the table in front of Zhang Yan lay a stack of letters. After reading a few, his expression became slightly grim.

Throughout this month, Qu Changzhi had been quite well-behaved, making no moves. However, the various countries within Divine House Mountain suddenly suffered invasions from sea demons, because most of the sects in East Victory Continent did not focus on Forbidden Arrays, several of them even had their Mountain Gates breached.

After carefully reading all the letters, he asked Chu, Wen, and Zhao, who stood below the steps: "How much do you know about the Demon Tribe from the Beimo Sea Realm?" 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Chu Muran and Daoist Wen both shook their heads.

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Ge stood up and said solemnly, "I know a little about this matter. This branch of the Demon Tribe came from the Outer Continent a hundred years ago, driving away the Xianluo Sect that was originally here. It’s said that over the years, they have conquered and unified a hundred and seventy-three states of the Outer Sea Water Clan, forming a formidable force. However, they have never come to East Victory Continent before, so the Five Major Sects turned a blind eye. I wonder what prompted this time."

At this moment, Chu Muran said, "Pavilion Master, right now those sect leaders are outside the Mountain Gate, begging the Pavilion Master to open the gates of the immortal city to allow them to take refuge inside."

Daoist Wen disagreed, saying, "I don’t think it’s proper, who knows if there are spies among those sects? It’s better for the Pavilion Master to order them to hide in the mountains first and then return once the situation calms down."

Chu Muran hastily said, "No, no! Brother, as the Master of the immortal city, if you sit idly by, surely it will lead to disunity among people."

Daoist Wen replied sarcastically, "Brother, have you forgotten how those people treated us back then? Why be so courteous to them?"

Chu Muran shook his head and said, "Brother, you don’t understand, a few days ago Qu Changzhi claimed that if Brother couldn’t protect all sects in the mountain, he could ask for his assistance, and he wouldn’t refuse."

Daoist Wen was taken aback and said angrily, "I see this must be his doing behind the scenes."

Chu Muran disagreed, saying, "Qu Changzhi is the chief disciple of Ancestor Hui Xuan, how could he be colluding with Demon Cultivators? That’s too ridiculous."

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Not necessarily. Those small sects provide nothing of value if conquered. The only target worth plundering in Divine House Mountain is the immortal city of Moxin Mountain. Those demons have occupied the North Sea for hundreds of years, how could they not know the lay of the land? Therefore, there must be more to this."

Wen and Zhao both nodded. After Qu Changzhi arrived, he made no moves for a long time, and yet soon after his arrival, this happened suddenly. They couldn’t believe there was no connection between the two.

At this time, a Daoist boy entered from outside, saying, "Sect Leader, Sect Leader Yong of E Mountain Sect is here to visit."

Zhang Yan’s eyes flickered slightly, saying, "Please invite him in."

Not long after, Yong Fu, holding a horsetail whisk, came up to the hall and bowed, saying, "Master Zhang, greetings."

Zhang Yan stood up, returned the greeting, and smiled, saying, "Brother Yong, you are a rare visitor. What guidance do you bring me today?"

Yong Fu’s face was solemn, saying, "Indeed, I come with an important matter to report. I have just received news that a hundred demon cultivators are currently thirty miles offshore, transporting earth on boats and using Dharma Treasures to draw Spiritual Energy, seemingly to fill the sea and build an island there. Those who come are not friendly."

"What?"

All three of Chu, Wen, and Zhao were shocked. That group of demon cultivators is formidable, but the immortal city of Xianluo Sect is tens of thousands of miles away. If they cross the sea to attack, the Magic Artifacts set up at sea would surely alert them, allowing them to prepare in advance. But if they construct islands in the near seas, wouldn’t it allow them into Divine House Mountain at any time?

Even more alarming was whether this was a sign of a major offensive against East Victory Continent. Rumor had it that the Demon Tribe had a Cave Heaven True Master presiding over them. If true, it would be beyond the ability of the sects in Divine House Mountain to handle and they must seek aid from Zhongtai Sect.

Zhang Yan, however, merely smiled and said, "To condense a Spirit Vein in the near seas is no easy task. If it wasn’t originally Spiritual Mountain and Beautiful Water, even with the aid of a Supreme Treasure, success would be impossible without decades or even hundreds of years of nurturing."

Yong Fu stroked his beard and said, "Brother Zhang sees things clearly, I think the same. But leaving it be is ultimately unwise. People in the mountain are now anxious, rumors are spreading, many old friends are pleading with me to speak to the Pavilion Master about dispersing it."

Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Indeed, this matter should be resolved quickly, the sooner the better."

Yong Fu was taken aback, he initially thought Zhang Yan would shirk responsibility, not expecting him to agree so readily, and he said happily, "Thus, I can give an account to several old friends."

Seeing that he seemed intent on leaving, Zhang Yan said, "Sect Leader Yong, no need to hurry off, I have a matter I wish to entrust to Brother Daoist as well."