Translator: Silavin Northern Depths Sect, one of the most powerful Forces among the Three Sects and One Manor region, with thousands of years of inheritance, had firmly established itself. However, during this period, various negative rumours about the Northern Depths Sect had been continuously spreading. And in these rumours, there was always a familiar name… Qin Yichen. A youth who appeared from nowhere, no more than eighteen or nineteen years old, but he had repeatedly accomplished heart-shaking feats. Outside Heaven’s Destiny Forbidden Area, in front of numerous Martial Kings, he killed a Core Disciple of the Northern Depths Sect: Qiu Jizhuo! This news spread swiftly like a plague. When his reputation resounded, it also incited the rage of the Northern Depths Sect. Immediately, the Northern Depths Sect issued an arrest warrant. However, within two months, this youth seemed to have vanished from the world. Amidst various large-scale searches, there was not a trace of information. Just when everyone thought he was dead, or was perhaps a younger generation sent for training by some powerful Force from another region, he suddenly appeared in Cloud Forest City. As a result, in just a few days, a piece of news that shocked the entire region spread out. This young man called Qin Yichen had killed three Mid Stage Martial King Elders from the Northern Depths Sect! This news had countless people doubting its validity, but after seeing the Northern Depths Sect’s tacit approval, they had to believe it. How many years had it been? No one dared to challenge the prestige of the Three Sects and One Manor, but now this youth had made a bold declaration: to visit the Northern Depths Sect! For a peak Force standing in this region, what kind of humiliation was this!? The Northern Depths Sect was enraged. But other Forces, including the other two great Sects, were pleased to hear this. The Northern Depths Sect had always been ruthless in their actions and had frequent frictions with the other two great Sects. Now, with someone stepping forward to slap the Northern Depths Sect in the face, they naturally enjoyed watching the show. Some even secretly set obstacles for those of the Northern Depths Sect. Beneath the calm surface, there were actually tumultuous undercurrents. Many Forces were eager to take advantage of this. … “What? Elder Yun is dead!?” In the conference hall of the Northern Depths Sect, the Grand Elder sitting beside the main seat slammed the table and shouted in disbelief. “Three Mid Stage Martial King Elders not only failed to deal with a young man but were even killed by him! Useless! Utterly useless!” The Grand Elder was filled with rage, and his roaring voice continuously echoed throughout the hall. At this moment, all the Elders in the hall remained silent, fearing that the Grand Elder would direct his anger towards them. “Three useless fools! They deserved to die. What use were they if they couldn’t even resolve an eighteen or nineteen-year-old youth!” After quite some time, the Grand Elder barely managed to suppress the anger in his heart, cursed under his breath, and closed his eyes. Phew… Seeing the Grand Elder’s demeanour, the numerous Elders finally breathed a sigh of relief. “Gr-Grand Elder… he also said he wants to visit our Northern Depths Sect…” Just as the hall had fallen into silence, a voice inappropriate for the moment, sounded. Bang! As soon as these words fell, the Grand Elder suddenly stood up and slammed his palm on the stone table in front of him. The solid stone table was directly smashed into pieces. “If he dares to come, I will flay him alive!” Finally, the Grand Elder swept his eyes fiercely around, and with a savage expression, he muttered. “Grand Elder, please don’t be angry.” Not far away, a triangular-eyed elderly man who had been sitting beside him leisurely drinking tea spoke up. (Silavin: triangular-eyed is the literal shape of their eyes. Instead of a smooth oval at the top, there is a sharper tip. Try to search it up.) Seeing him speak, the Grand Elder, in the midst of his rage, actually restrained himself a little bit and asked in a relatively mild tone. “Sir Yang, do you have any advice?” “How does the Grand Elder think Qin Yichen compares to our Sect’s Wan Xinghe?” the triangular-eyed elderly man calmly countered. Wan Xinghe, the number one talent of the Northern Depths Sect’s younger generation. He was not yet thirty, but had the strength already comparable to a High Stage Martial King! Within the Sect, many Elders were not his match. “Xinghe’s talent is rarely seen in hundreds of years. How can that boy compare with Xinghe?” “Sir Yang, aren’t you overestimating him?” Before the Grand Elder could speak, people in the hall had already spoken up. Although the Grand Elder did not say anything, the expression on his face indicated that he thought the same. “Indeed, in this region, among the younger generation, Wan Xinghe’s strength is definitely unparalleled. But that youth is at least ten years younger than Xinghe. Did Xinghe possess that level of strength ten years ago?” After being refuted, Sir Yang did not get angry. But his words silenced everyone in the hall. Indeed, perhaps Qin Yichen still fell short of Wan Xinghe, but he was young! Just as the Grand Elder was harbouring murderous intent, Sir Yang’s next words made his expression solemn. “Then, everyone, think carefully. A Force that can nurture such a genius, with three of such youths comparable to Mid Stage Martial Kings. What do you think of the Northern Depths Sect’s position right now?” Although the Northern Depths Sect was currently at its height of glory, there were also tumultuous undercurrents surrounding them. Who knew how many Forces were hoping for the Northern Depths Sect to fall so they could take its place? This region was not as simple as just the Three Sects and One Manor. Some Hidden Forces possessed foundations that were not that inferior to the Three Sects and One Manor. If at this time, the Northern Depths Sect were to engage in a fierce battle with a Force of similar strength, even if they won by luck, the Northern Depths Sect would definitely suffer heavy losses. By then, they would definitely fall from their current position. “Grand Elder, you must act with caution.” After Sir Yang finished speaking, he stood up and walked towards the rear hall. As the strategist of the Sect, he had said what he needed to say. He could not control what these people would do. Looking at his retreating figure, the Grand Elder’s eyes flickered. Actually, whether it was Qiu Jizhuo or those three Elders, they were of no importance to the Northern Depths Sect. The main issue was the Sect’s prestige. For just a Qiu Jizhuo, was it worth going to war with an unknown major Force? The Grand Elder’s face revealed his struggle. Between the Sect’s prestige and the potential danger of falling, he could not make a choice. Finally, he sat back in his position, closed his eyes in feigned meditation. A moment later, he spoke, “I need to enter secluded cultivation for three months. During these three months, no matter what happens, don’t come looking for me!” After saying this, he left with a wave of his sleeve. Seeing this, those experienced Elders in the hall naturally understood his meaning, and they all left one by one. Indeed, just for a Core Disciple, it was not worth the Northern Depths Sect taking this risk. If the other party did not have enough confidence, how could they possibly make such a bold statement about visiting the Sect?!