There's no denying that Hong Jiyin is indeed a highly capable deputy. Otherwise, Ye Zhen would still be burdened with worrying about the affairs of the branch altar, unable to calmly prepare for emergency secluded training.
The feeling of being a hands-off manager is quite nice!
The reason Ye Zhen has gone into emergency seclusion is due to a premonition of an impending crisis!
Ye Zhen must possess greater power to safely navigate the impending crisis and possibly gain some rewards amidst the chaos!
Discovering a place on his own turf where five-colored treasure light is found, potentially concealing a treasure or an ancient secret palace, it's impossible for Ye Zhen to just watch others fight over it without trying to partake.
Absolutely, Ye Zhen is going to get a piece of the action.
Moreover, once the news of the five-colored treasure light spreads, powerful individuals from all around will converge, plunging the newly unified Red Fire Martial City into a massive crisis.