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Immortal Patriarch: Strength in the Family's Vitality (Web Novel) - Chapter 1978: Fang Zhenxiong Pulls Out All the Stops! (Part 2)
Chapter 1978: Fang Zhenxiong Pulls Out All the Stops! (Part 2)
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"We can’t stay here long; we must find clues about Tianjue Cliff as soon as possible."However, in their own courtyard, they didn’t find any useful information.
Luo Qingchen knew that to gather intelligence, they would have to think of another way.
He remembered those Qingmu Sect remnants he released earlier at Luofeng Slope.
Those people were loyal to the Qingmu Sect, yet probably harbored deep hatred toward the Qingyun Sect, especially Fang Zhenxiong.
Perhaps they could use them to indirectly acquire some internal sect information.
Luo Qingchen remembered confiscating some tokens and contact methods from those Qingmu Sect disciples.
He rummaged through his Storage Bag and found a Qingmu Sect disciple token, engraved with special runes.
"Xiaowan, you’re familiar with runes; see if you can use this token to contact some Qingmu Sect informants in the workshop."
Luo Qingchen handed the token to Su Xiaowan.
Su Xiaowan took the token and began to study it carefully.
"The runes on this are a type of special communication rune. If the other party also has a similar token, long-distance communication is possible."
Su Xiaowan explained.
"But it requires specific activation techniques and passwords."
Luo Qingchen nodded.
"I extracted the activation techniques and passwords from those disciples."
He recited the activation techniques and passwords to Su Xiaowan.
Su Xiaowan then attempted to activate the communication runes on the token using the method Luo Qingchen described.
The token vibrated slightly, emitting a faint azure glow.
A moment later, the glow on the token stabilized, and a weak message transmitted from it.
"It’s from a secret liaison point of the Qingmu Sect in Qingyun Square."
Su Xiaowan said with some surprise.
"That’s great."
A hint of joy flashed in Luo Qingchen’s eyes.
"Let’s head to the square now and see if we can gather some information about Tianjue Cliff from them."
The three of them dared not delay and immediately set off for Qingyun Square.
To avoid revealing their identities, they continued to wear the Outer Sect disciple’s attire and carefully avoided the sect’s patrols.
Upon arriving at Qingyun Square, they found the atmosphere more tense than usual.
The streets had few pedestrians, and many shops had closed early.
According to the message displayed on the token, Luo Qingchen and his companions found an inconspicuous grocery store in a corner of the square.
The shopkeeper of the grocery store was a thin middle-aged man, who appeared ordinary but had a shrewd look in his eyes.
Luo Qingchen stepped forward and placed the Qingmu Sect’s token on the counter.
The shopkeeper’s eyes shifted slightly upon seeing the token but quickly returned to normal.
"Please come inside, esteemed guests."
He led the three into the backyard of the grocery store.
The backyard was arranged very secretly, obviously a confidential liaison point.
"What can I do for you three?"
The shopkeeper asked directly.
Luo Qingchen did not beat around the bush.
"We want to inquire about some matters concerning the Qingyun Sect’s Tianjue Cliff."
The shopkeeper looked surprised upon hearing this.
"Tianjue Cliff? That’s the forbidden area of the Qingyun Sect. Ordinary people can’t get close at all."
"We know."
Luo Qingchen said.
"We just want to know if there’s been any unusual activity at Tianjue Cliff recently."
The shopkeeper pondered for a moment and said:
"To be honest, there have indeed been many rumors about Tianjue Cliff lately."
"It’s said that deep within Tianjue Cliff, unusual lights frequently appear, accompanied by strong spiritual power fluctuations."
"Some speculate that an ancient restriction within the forbidden area might be loosening, or some extraordinary treasure is about to emerge."
Luo Qingchen’s heart stirred.
Unusual lights? Spiritual power fluctuations?
This was somewhat similar to the phenomenon when the Star Map fragments activated.
"Are there any other rumors besides these?"
Luo Qingchen continued to inquire.
The shopkeeper thought for a moment and said:
"Some also say that the Qingyun Sect’s higher-ups seem to take the unusual movements at Tianjue Cliff very seriously, and have already sent many experts to investigate."
"There’s even a rumor that even the Supreme Elder, who has been in closed-door cultivation for years, has been alarmed."
This information made Luo Qingchen more certain that something significant was hidden within Tianjue Cliff.
"Thank you for the information, shopkeeper."
Luo Qingchen took out some Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag and handed them to the shopkeeper.
"This is a token of our appreciation."
The shopkeeper did not stand on ceremony and accepted the Spirit Stones.
"You’re too kind, distinguished guests."
"If you need anything else, feel free to come to me anytime."
After leaving the grocery store, a sense of heaviness remained on Luo Qingchen and his companions’ minds.
The unusual activities at Tianjue Cliff attracted more attention than they’d imagined.
The Qingyun Sect’s higher-ups, even the Supreme Elder being alerted, indicated that the situation was far more serious than they’d anticipated.
"It seems that sneaking into Tianjue Cliff is going to be even more difficult."
Su Xiaowan said with some concern.
"No matter how difficult, we must go."
Luo Qingchen’s gaze was firm.
"The Star Map fragment is there, and we cannot abandon it."
Lin Wan’er also nodded in agreement.
"Now that we know there’s unusual activity at Tianjue Cliff, the next step is figuring out how to get in."
Luo Qingchen began contemplating strategies.
Since the Qingyun Sect’s higher-ups had already dispatched people to investigate, perhaps they could take advantage of the chaos and slip in.
However, this required a meticulous plan and exceptional courage.
As the night deepened, Qingyun Square gradually returned to calm.
Luo Qingchen and his companions found a secluded inn to stay, intending to discuss their next move.
They knew time was running out.
The secrets of Tianjue Cliff seemed related to some factions among the sect’s higher-ups, possibly even involving the most core secrets of the Qingyun Sect.
This storm was far more complicated than they’d imagined.
And they had already been involuntarily swept into this vortex.
The conflict between Luo Qingchen and Fang Zhenxiong’s faction deepened due to this surveillance incident.
He could feel that Fang Zhenxiong was like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, always ready to deliver a fatal strike.
But Luo Qingchen was not afraid.
He believed that as long as he was strong enough, no schemes or plots could prevail.
And Tianjue Cliff was his next opportunity to become stronger.
The dark night, fierce winds—a perfect time for murder, arson, and infiltrating forbidden lands.
Luo Qingchen, Lin Wan’er, and Su Xiaowan silently left the inn, like three phantoms blending into the night, stealthily heading toward the Qingyun Sect.
Their target was the Qingyun Sect’s forbidden area—Tianjue Cliff.
According to the information gathered from the workshop, the entrance to Tianjue Cliff was heavily guarded, not only manned by troops but also filled with many powerful restrictions and formations.
Sneaking in undetected seemed like an almost impossible task.
But Luo Qingchen did not plan to force his way through the main entrance.
From Zhao Qian, he had obtained a sect defensive map showing a secret path leading to the back mountain of Tianjue Cliff.
That path was rugged and difficult, reputedly filled with natural miasma and treacherous terrains, which ordinary disciples dared not approach.
Yet precisely because of this, the area’s guards were relatively weak, making it their best option for infiltration.
"Are you both ready?"
Luo Qingchen confirmed once more, glancing at Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan.
Both women nodded, their gazes firm.
"Remember, once we enter Tianjue Cliff, you must follow my lead; do not act independently."
Luo Qingchen’s tone was unusually stern.
The dangers of Tianjue Cliff exceeded their expectations; one misstep could lead to doom.
The trio activated Concealing Breath Talismans again, minimizing their presence as they cautiously moved toward the back mountain of Tianjue Cliff.
Along the way, they encountered several patrols.
These disciples were evidently sent by Fang Zhenxiong to reinforce security, their vigilant expressions missing nothing suspicious in their sight.
With his familiarity with the sect’s layout and knowledge of patrol patterns acquired from Zhao Qian, Luo Qingchen skillfully avoided patrol after patrol.
However, Fang Zhenxiong seemed to be suspicious of Luo Qingchen’s actions.
As they neared the back mountain of Tianjue Cliff, Luo Qingchen keenly sensed several hidden presences quietly tracking them from behind.
Though these presences tried to mask themselves, they couldn’t escape Luo Qingchen’s powerful Divine Sense.
"We’re being followed."
Luo Qingchen whispered to Lin Wan’er and Su Xiaowan.
