Chapter 505: Chapter 284: Stirring Up the Situation, Outbreak of a Great Battle

Given the combined strength of Qi Chuan and Qingyun True Monarch, along with the assistance of the Thousand Illusions and Ten Thousand Flowers Technique, and since Nong Yan True Monarch wasn’t present, their venture into the Flame Sect Domain took just three days to complete smoothly. They returned to the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect with many Tier Four Middle-Lower Grade Spirit Grasses.

Meanwhile, three days later, at the Flame Sect outpost not far from the Shaheng Mountain Range, Nong Yan True Monarch flew into a rage upon hearing the news.

"What did you say?!"

"Something happened at Silent Valley; all the Tier Four Middle-Lower Grade Spirit Grasses have vanished into thin air?!"

"What were Yang Ce and Pu Baiying doing?!"

Inside the Cave Mansion, Nong Yan True Monarch was thunderously angry, almost as if he wanted to devour someone.

The number of these Tier Four Middle-Lower Grade Spirit Grasses was quite large and extremely valuable.

They were considered the best resources the Flame Sect had discovered in recent years.

However, due to timing reasons, the Flame Sect had only harvested one-third of these Tier Four Middle-Lower Grade Spirit Grasses; the remaining two-thirds were left in Silent Valley to continue growing.

Moreover, Yang Ce, Pu Baiying, and several Core Formation Elders were stationed there for protection.

Originally, it was believed that since Silent Valley was deep within the Flame Sect Domain, there shouldn’t be any problem. The plan was to return and harvest all the Tier Four Middle-Lower Grade Spirit Grasses after resolving the High Tier Spirit Ore Vein issue in the Shaheng Mountain Range.

But what was the result?

The High Tier Spirit Ore Vein here hadn’t been secured yet.

And there was trouble at Silent Valley?

Upon hearing this, how could his mind remain calm!

"Senior Brother Yang Ce and Junior Brother Pu Baiying didn’t notice anything unusual the entire time. By the time they reacted, all the Tier Four Middle-Lower Grade Spirit Grasses were already gone..."

"As for the numerous arrangements we made in Silent Valley, some remained unchanged and weren’t triggered, while others were forcibly destroyed..."

"We speculate that it must have been the work of at least a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and this cultivator’s cultivation must not be at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, otherwise, they wouldn’t have done it so flawlessly without leaving a trace..."

A Core Formation Late Stage Elder reported with lowered head in front of Nong Yan True Monarch.

The more Nong Yan True Monarch listened, the darker his expression became.

Upon hearing the last statement, his eyes couldn’t contain the fury: "So, it must have been the work of a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator?"

"It should be..." said the Core Formation Late Stage Elder.

"Profound Sand..." Nong Yan True Monarch suddenly raised his head, glaring toward the Shaheng Mountain Range, and two cold, angry words escaped his mouth.

With Nascent Soul Middle Stage strength and a grudge against the Flame Sect, targeting the Flame Sect—besides Profound Sand, who else could it be?

Recalling the unusual explosive boom from the Cave Mansion within the Shaheng Mountain Range a few days ago, it all became clear.

At the time, he was puzzled, wondering what kind of trick Profound Sand was playing, even repeatedly sending people to investigate.

Now, it seems, it was definitely Profound Sand deliberately creating a distraction.

The goal was to draw his attention so they could sneak to Silent Valley and take all the Tier Four Middle-Lower Grade Spirit Grasses!

"What a... brilliant scheme!"

"However, now that the news has just come in, Profound Sand must not have returned yet. The inside of the Shaheng Mountain Range must be empty; since you’ve taken so much of my Tier Four Middle-Lower Grade Spirit Grass, I’ll be taking this High Tier Spirit Ore Vein with gratitude!"

"Relay my orders!"

"Elders, lead the forces within the outpost and attack the Shaheng Mountain Range with me!"

Nong Yan True Monarch waved his hand decisively and issued the order without hesitation.

"Yes!"

The Core Formation Elders inside the Cave Mansion received the order and immediately left to make arrangements.

Soon thereafter, the entire Flame Sect outpost mobilized, with everyone from the Flame Sect following Nong Yan True Monarch in a direct attack on the Shaheng Mountain Range.

Such a massive mobilization naturally caught the attention of the Profound Sand Valley side immediately.

At once, Profound Sand True Monarch emerged from his Cave Mansion, leading several Core Formation Elders to assemble all the disciples within the Shaheng Mountain Range to counter the Flame Sect.

"Nong Yan, what madness are you up to?"

"Is it really necessary to start a final battle with my Profound Sand Valley over a little high-tier metal resource?"

Peering at Nong Yan True Monarch in the distant void, Profound Sand True Monarch spoke in a deep voice.

Honestly, he was still a bit surprised.

Though Nong Yan had always coveted the high-tier Spirit Ore Vein within the Shaheng Mountain Range and had made several attempts to secure it unsuccessfully,

It wasn’t enough to drive him to madness and engage in a direct confrontation, was it?

"Could it be, he found out about my dealings with the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect? But he shouldn’t have known..."

Profound Sand True Monarch pondered internally.

While he was lost in thought, the opposite Nong Yan True Monarch, upon seeing Profound Sand True Monarch appear, frowned and seemed slightly surprised: "Profound Sand! You’ve already returned? Fine, today, let’s settle our grievances in an open clash!"

"Returned? I never left in the first place. You thought I was absent and attacked the Shaheng Mountain Range; sorry, but you’ve been disappointed!" Profound Sand True Monarch realized.

It turned out the other party thought he was away, which is why they attempted an attack, hoping to occupy the High Tier Spirit Ore Vein in the vulnerable Shaheng Mountain Range.