Finally entering the Spirit Bridge, the mission is released

At this moment, the Zilin Sect made no attempt to conceal their intentions. The massive contingent marched directly toward the Fengling Ye family.

This show of force shook all of Donglai County.

The incident of the Fengling Ye family killing a Zilin Sect elder and one of their geniuses had already spread like wildfire. When people saw the full mobilization of the Zilin Sect, they were struck with horror.

No one dared to obstruct their path.

"That's the Zilin Sect! The core elders, from the Second to the Eighth Elder, have all come out. My heavens!"

"And not just them, but also eighteen Protectors and sixteen Inner Sect Elders. Nearly forty Grandmaster-level experts are mobilized! Judging by their direction, they're heading toward Fengling County!"

"Look, at the front, that's the sect master of the Zilin Sect! It's said he's only a step away from the Spirit Bridge realm!"

"Did you notice? The sect master isn't leading; ahead of him is that old man… gasp! That's the Grand Elder, Wang Shouti!"

"The Grand Elder himself has come. They won't rest until the Ye family is destroyed!"

"This is terrifying! Absolutely terrifying!"

"It looks like this time, the Ye family is doomed!"

Everyone around couldn't stop discussing it, their voices filled with disbelief and fear.

At this point, no one believed the Ye family stood a chance.

The Zilin Sect marched with vengeance, and no one uttered a word along the way.

At the front, Wang Shouti conversed with the sect master in a low voice.

"After we destroy the Ye family, you should prepare for your breakthrough. I still have a fourth-grade spiritual herb in my possession. Once I sell it, we should be able to purchase a medium-grade Foundation Pill, which should increase your chances."

"Thank you, Grand Elder!" The Zilin Sect sect master was overjoyed and filled with excitement.

He had been stuck at the bottleneck for a long time, partly due to the burden of sect affairs and partly due to lacking the absolute certainty for a breakthrough.

With the Grand Elder's spiritual herb and the resources he had gathered over the years, obtaining a Foundation Pill seemed well within reach.

The thought of soon breaking through to the realm he had always longed for made him more eager, and he quickened his pace.

The Zilin Sect made no effort to hide their presence, and soon they attracted the attention of all the powers in Donglai County.

Even in Donglai County's capital, many factions sent spies to investigate.

Upon receiving the news, Yun Zhan and his Spirit Bridge realm cousin exchanged glances.

"It's finally happening. Yun Zhan, prepare a gift. If the Ye family manages to hold their ground, we'll go to them. If they're destroyed, we'll head to the Zilin Sect."

"Understood! I'll prepare immediately!" Yun Zhan nodded and quickly went to make preparations.

Meanwhile, in the back mountains of the Ye family, where Ye Daocang was in secluded cultivation, two of the family's Grandmaster elders, Ye Huoyun and Ye Zhantian, were standing guard, while Ye Muxiu stayed behind to protect the family.

The Foundation Pill did not disappoint Ye Daocang.

At this moment, within his dantian, a spiritual bridge, nine meters long, had formed. Endless spiritual energy condensed from gas into liquid and flowed beneath the spiritual bridge.

A nine-meter spiritual bridge—if this were to be made public, it would not only shock the Da Qian Dynasty but also cause a sensation throughout Tianzhou and even the Eastern Wilderness.

Ordinary people, upon breaking through to the Spirit Bridge realm, would typically form bridges of one to three meters. Talented geniuses might reach four or five, while top-tier prodigies might extend theirs to six or seven meters.

Only the rarest of peerless geniuses would have a slim chance of reaching nine meters, and such beings might not emerge for many years.

Slowly opening his eyes, the unique power of the Spirit Bridge realm surged from Ye Daocang's gaze.

This signified that from today onward, Ye Daocang had become one of the great powerhouses of Donglai County.

After the breakthrough, Ye Daocang's appearance had changed once again. No longer resembling a man in his forties, he now looked like someone in his early thirties.

"Spirit Bridge realm, I've finally reached it. Hmm? Have they come already? Perfect! If they didn't come for me, I'd be heading to them myself!"

A faint smile appeared on Ye Daocang's lips.

With his new Spirit Bridge realm power, he immediately sensed the large force approaching the Ye family.

There was no need to guess who was coming.

Newly empowered by his breakthrough, Ye Daocang couldn't wait to confront them.

Ding! Mission issued: Destroy the entire Zilin Sect and make the Ye family the dominant force in Donglai County. Completing the mission will grant substantial rewards!

Hearing this, Ye Daocang's resolve to act only deepened.

In the back mountains, Ye Zhantian and Ye Huoyun exchanged glances, both filled with excitement.

Just as they were preparing to congratulate Ye Daocang after his breakthrough, a white-clad figure shot into the sky, disappearing from the back mountain and heading into the distance.

"Huh?" The two looked at each other, puzzled.

At that moment, a younger member of the Ye family rushed over.

"Elders, bad news! We've just received word that the Zilin Sect is marching toward our family under the leadership of their Grand Elder, Wang Shouti!"

Hearing this, both elders understood.

"It seems the patriarch sensed their arrival and has gone to confront them."

Ye Huoyun waved his hand dismissively. "No need to worry. The patriarch has successfully broken through and has already gone to meet them!"

Upon hearing this, the entire Ye family was filled with renewed confidence.

Even though Ye Daocang had just broken through, everyone believed he wouldn't lose.

With his mastery of Sword Intent, Ye Daocang's combat power in the Spirit Bridge realm was not to be underestimated.

Word quickly spread throughout the Ye family, and their previous anxiety turned to calm as they regained their composure.

Meanwhile, on an ancient road about a hundred miles outside Fengling County, Wang Shouti stared at the distant county town, his eyes flickering with murderous intent.

"That should be Fengling County, correct?"

"Yes, Grand Elder, that is the Ye family's headquarters!" someone confirmed.

Wang Shouti waved his hand, unleashing a surge of power. "In that case, no more waiting. Let's charge in and kill them all!"

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison, and their bodies began to soar into the sky, preparing to launch their assault on the Ye family.

However, before they could act, a white-clad figure holding a sword appeared in front of them, blocking their path.

Everyone furrowed their brows, but none of them took the young man seriously. In their minds, how could a small county like Fengling produce anyone worthy of their respect?

The Sixth Elder of the Zilin Sect, known for his fiery temper, stepped forward, his Grandmaster eighth-level aura bursting forth as he attacked.

"Where did this fool come from, daring to block the path of the Zilin Sect? Die!"

He struck with a palm, intending to crush Ye Daocang into pulp.

To their astonishment, the white-clad youth didn't dodge or retreat.

In the next moment, Ye Daocang slightly moved his sword, and a flash of sword energy appeared.

The sword energy was terrifying, and within less than a breath, it tore through the Sixth Elder's palm strike and continued to slice through his throat.

The Sixth Elder clutched his throat in horror, his terror unmistakable.

In the next instant, his eyes dimmed, and his body fell to the ground.

One strike, and the eighth-level Grandmaster was dead!

Gasp!