Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 225 - 178: The Missing Celestial Treasure Tower Master (2)

Chapter 225: Chapter 178: The Missing Celestial Treasure Tower Master (2)

Given his current status and position, if the Fuhai Sect truly made a move, they would definitely seek him out. Even if he tried to avoid it, he couldn’t escape the Haihe Association.

At this stage, until the Five Elements Secret Realm truly opens, the Haihe Association is still very useful to him. He does not want to lack his leadership and cause heavy losses among his subordinates, which would delay his plans and be a case of losing the big picture for minor gains.

"I can only take it one step at a time."

After pondering for a while, Zhang Yao made up his mind:

"The current goal is, under the premise of not revealing my true strength, to try to safely weather this storm and hold on until the Five Elements Secret Realm opens." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"Next, let’s see when the bomb in the Celestial Treasure Tower will explode..."

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Zhang Yao’s emergence from his closed-door cultivation had a limited impact internally within the Haihe Association and did not cause much of a stir outside.

The next day, the newly appointed Foundation Establishment cultivator, ’Lord Hongdu,’ stationed at Suiyu Mountain, hurriedly returned to the Water Mansion upon receiving a message, respectfully paying his respects to Zhang Yao.

Zhang Yao encouraged him a bit, bestowed some benefits, and then sent him away.

In the days that followed, Zhang Yao remained stationed in the Water Mansion, cultivating daily techniques, swallowing Spiritual Gold Treasure Materials, and comprehending Daoist Secret Skills, living a very leisurely life.

On one hand, life was serene, while on the other, undercurrents were stirring.

In just a dozen days, rumors began to surface within the Celestial Treasure Tower, mostly about Tower Master Yu Wen Tai.

It was well-known in the Da Li Cultivation Realm:

The Celestial Treasure Tower Master Yu Wen Tai was a prodigy, already at Foundation Establishment Perfection a hundred years ago with unrivaled strength below Golden Core, hence there was no need for lengthy closed-door cultivation.

Over the years, Yu Wen Tai occasionally retreated, but usually for only ten days to half a month. This time, approaching a month without appearing, has stirred much speculation and guesses.

Given his prestigious status and great power, second only to a few Golden Core Ancestors, every move attracts the attention of countless people.

Moreover, while the Golden Core Ancestors are lofty in status, spending long periods semi-hidden within their sects or clans, with few people able to see them, Yu Wen Tai is the public face, managing the affairs of the Celestial Treasure Tower, attracting far more attention.

But after all, it’s only been less than a month, so far, it’s merely some gossip not taken to heart—perhaps Yu Wen Tai temporarily found inspiration, cultivating some new Daoist Technique?

But as time continues to pass:

One day, two days... seven days, half a month...

When another whole month had passed, with Yu Wen Tai yet to appear, the moods within the Celestial Treasure Tower gradually began to change.

More people began discussing and speculating, while the high officials of the Celestial Treasure Tower couldn’t sit still any longer. They dared not disturb Yu Wen Tai’s closed-door cultivation, so went upstairs to probe for news.

Li Shuixian, vexed by their disturbances, was equally unaware of why Yu Wen Tai had suddenly extended his closed-door time, and dare not disturb either, so she reluctantly coped along.

With time dragging by and difficulties endured, another month passed, and the situation completely changed.

The attitudes of the inner high officials, Foundation Establishment cultivators, middle managers, and lower-level cultivators all became restless, speculating if something unexpected happened to Yu Wen Tai.

After all, Yu Wen Tai gave no prior notice nor made any announcement, suddenly retreating for three months without appearing, indeed a bit abnormal.

Even if he truly had moments of insight, a divine thought should suffice to send word, right?

Yet for such a long time, no one received any message from Yu Wen Tai, leading many to have their own thoughts.

Under such circumstances, the entire Celestial Treasure Tower became turbulent inside, the normally unfrequented headquarters’ top floor almost turned into a bustling reception hall.

On this day:

After sending away several visitors, Li Shuixian slumped to the ground, a look of fatigue on her face.

As time passed, the impact brought by Yu Wen Tai’s continued absence had long ceased being confined within the Celestial Treasure Tower.

Apart from the various factions inside, even the small shareholders of the Celestial Treasure Tower, and major shareholders like the Fuhai Sect and the Dugu Family, began expressing strong concerns and inquiries.

During these times, Li Shuixian coped with a wave after another, navigating between major powers, utterly mentally exhausted.

And what worried her the most was:

For a total of three months, even she received no messages, with that Quiet Chamber remaining tightly closed, without any sign of opening.

"Even the True Yang Ancestor of the Lingyang Sect personally sent someone, afraid they can’t hold back anymore..."

Li Shuixian’s face grim, with uncontrollable worry in her heart.

Her greatest fear now is if something truly happened to Yu Wen Tai, her recently improved life could suddenly fall into hell again.

Despite her current status, with many Foundation Establishment powerhouses keeping to the rules and even the Golden Core Ancestor’s messengers polite to her, it all builds upon Yu Wen Tai’s affection and trust for her.

Everyone is giving Yu Wen Tai face, not actually considering her seriously, something she understands very well.

But the problem is:

With the current situation, even the Golden Core Ancestors expressed concern, personally sending people to inquire, what next? What are they planning?

The interior of the Celestial Treasure Tower, already a mixed scene, with each power having their people planted inside, along with a large number of Loose Cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators from declining sects and noble families, making the situation extremely complex.