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Lin Xuan's actions were somewhat perplexing. The reason was simple: *The Thunder Decree* was merely a common cultivation technique of the Fourth Rank Lightning Sword Sect, with limited power. For someone like him who possessed the Nine Heavens Profound Art, it was utterly useless.

However, Lin Xuan had his own thoughts.

Indeed, the Lightning Sword Sect had declined today, but its ancestors would record *The Thunder Decree* in a book containing traces of Profound Iron, indicating that there must be some purpose behind it. If it were truly garbage, why use such precious materials to casually print it on a jade cylinder?

Lin Xuan was determined to obtain the Profound Iron Mother, so he inevitably had to damage the Daoist scriptures. Therefore, he first made a copy of *The Thunder Decree* for future study.

After completing all these preparations, the sky was already quite late. Lin Xuan packed everything away and went to bed to rest properly. Today's events required him to recover his energy so that he could act opportunistically at the Incubation Formation Conference tomorrow.

The next morning.

Lin Xuan had just woken up when a transmission scroll flew into his room, inviting all guests to the venue. Cloud Sea was the largest square of Biyun Mountain, stretching endlessly underfoot as clouds drifted by, making one feel like they were in the legendary Penglai Immortal Realm.

The Incubation Formation Conference would be held here!

Incense smoke lingered everywhere, and various colored lights flew about, keeping the disciples responsible for reception busy. The Four Seas Immortal Mountains hosted representatives from various sects, cultivation families, and some scattered cultivators. In Yanzhou's cultivation world, such a grand gathering had never been seen before.

Compared to secular society, the cultivation world was even more fickle. With so many attendees today, one could tell their status by their seats.

Without considering Biyun Mountain for now.

The two most honored seats came from its two major rivals: One Niche Canyon and Thunder Cloud Manor. Although the three sects were in constant competition, they had to maintain a facade of harmony since their strength was evident. It would be extremely impolite to slight them.

Unlike Biyun Mountain's jubilant atmosphere, the expressions of the disciples from the other two major sects were somewhat cold. With one more Incubation Formation cultivator, their reputation took a hit.

It seemed that the two factions had brought a formidable contingent for the conference, with their leaders being the head of One Niche Canyon, an elderly man with white hair and beard whose cultivation level was unknown. According to nearby whispers, he was a late-stage Condensation Core cultivator.

As for the master of Thunder Cloud Manor, it was a tall, handsome man who was also a late-stage Condensation Core expert.

Apart from the masters, there were over ten Condensation Core cultivators from both factions following them. The rest were all Foundation Establishment stage cultivators with their cultivation techniques at least on the fourth level; no low-level Flexible Spirit period disciples accompanied them.

The scene suggested that they weren't here to congratulate but rather to make a statement. Despite the polite words, the underlying tension was palpable.

Lin Xuan glanced around before turning his gaze away. He had no interest in pondering matters unrelated to him.

After One Niche Canyon and Thunder Cloud Manor, the better seats on the east side were reserved for the Tianzhu Sect, Eagle Nest Pavilion, Five Color Gate, and other second-tier sects without Incubation Formation cultivators but with many Condensation Core experts. Then came the third-tier sects, cultivation families, and scattered cultivators.

When Lin Xuan arrived at Cloud Sea, it was already packed with guests. Most of the congratulatory visitors had arrived. After presenting his business card, a disciple immediately led him to the east side, which was the second-best seat. Here, he sat alongside the Tianzhu Sect and other top-tier sects, not because anyone knew about Lingyao Mountain's hidden strength but out of respect for their alchemy skills.

"Junior Brother Lin, we meet again."

"Haha, Brother Xu."

Lin Xuan gave a slight bow to the Tianzhu Sect's seat. Xu Feng returned the gesture with a fist salute, while his sister Xu Yin pouted and ignored him, still upset from yesterday.

Lin Xuan smiled but did not engage in petty matters with a girl.

"Many people are on the square; it seems Biyun Mountain is short-handed. How about the situation at the herb garden?"

While savoring the fine wine, Lin Xuan pondered. He wasn't entirely disinterested in the Incubation Formation Conference, but his main focus was still on stealing immortal herbs. This couldn't be rushed and could only be done opportunistically.

As a cultivator of his rank, Lin Xuan had seen much, but that referred to his knowledge of various medicinal pills, equipment, and beasts. As for the important forces and high-ranking cultivators in Yanzhou's cultivation world, he knew very little.

Xu Feng was a rising star in the Tianzhu Sect and rumored to be a strong contender for future sect leader. Apart from his deep cultivation, he was also well-versed in various mundane matters.

After learning this during their idle chat, Lin Xuan naturally sought his advice.

Just as they were chatting, Lin Xuan's expression changed as he looked up. Not just him but almost all the cultivators present lifted their heads to stare at the entrance of Cloud Sea.

A black cloud drifted over, carrying an overwhelming stench that made one want to vomit. Lin Xuan frowned and quickly held his breath, wondering if there were any poisons inside.

"What is this?"

"It smells awful."

"Bad, it's Extreme Demon Aura."

Amidst various exclamations of alarm, the scene turned chaotic. Biyun Mountain's sect leader's expression changed as he waved his hand, sending two Foundation Establishment cultivators flying to intercept the black cloud.

"Who dares to intrude into our Biyun Mountain?"

Lin Xuan's attention was drawn over. The reason was that the black cloud felt familiar. After a moment of thought, he recalled it matched the cultivation technique used by the demon cultivator who had robbed the market fair before.

Surprised, this wasn't some low-level cultivators' temporary bazaar; it was one of Yanzhou's three major sects, with even an Incubation Formation cultivator in its background. Coming here to cause trouble would be suicide for that demon cultivator. What was his true intention?

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