Last time he entered the Sea of Blood, on Dragon and Snake Island, he learned that the Blood Sea Immortal Venerable was a discarded member of a declining family in the Blood Domain, relying on the leftover prestige of his family to act domineeringly among the Loose Cultivators.

Later, he was oppressed, and only then did he set up camp on Dragon and Snake Island. But ten years ago, the Blood Sea Immortal Venerable returned to the Sea of Blood, and did not linger on Dragon and Snake Island. Instead, he went deeper into the Blood Domain.

No one expected that once he left, ten years would pass, and no one knew what he was up to all this time.

"After taking great risks, I finally discovered news about the Blood Sea Immortal Venerable in the Blood Domain. It turns out that all these years he has been seeking his clansmen. As a condition of returning to the family, he wants to inform them of the matters regarding the Underground Palace and the Divine Sect Mansion. Soon, he will lead his clansmen back to Central Earth, to claim the Divine Sect Mansion and the Dragon Capital Underground Palace as their own."

Lian Junmiao relayed swiftly.

"Wasn’t his family already in decline?"

Jiang Feng felt puzzled.

"The Blood Sea Immortal Venerable’s birth name is Lin Zhensong. The Lin Family in the Blood Domain was originally a powerful Cultivation Clan. Later, their household declined, their Secret Techniques were lost, and they were gradually replaced by other cultivation forces. These years, they’ve been struggling to survive in the Blood Domain, but the clansmen have remained united, all hoping to rejuvenate the family’s glory. The news sent back by the Blood Sea Immortal Venerable gave them hope for revival. I estimate that the Lin Family will pour out their entire force to claim the Underground Palace and the Divine Sect Mansion before other forces do."

Lian Junmiao answered.

"Does the Lin Family have any Foundation Establishment Powerhouses?"

Jiang Feng asked gravely.

"Yes, the Lin ancestors have always had Foundation Establishment Powerhouses in charge. At their peak, there were five Foundation Establishment Cultivators. I can’t say for sure now with their decline, whether they still have any Foundation Establishment Cultivators. But if they’re going to take over the Divine Sect Mansion and the Dragon Capital Underground Palace, they will surely bring Foundation Establishment Powerhouses with them."

Lian Junmiao earnestly replied.

Jiang Feng’s expression turned extremely unsightly, and then he tossed two bottles of prepared Spiritual Spring Water to the other party.

"Thank you, sir!"

Lian Junmiao did not expect to receive two bottles of Spiritual Spring Water in one go. He was at a bottleneck in his cultivation, and if he could refine these two bottles, he might successfully break through.

It was for this reason that he dared to take the risk to enter the Sea of Blood and gather information for Jiang Feng.

"You may withdraw first, find a place to properly improve your cultivation."

Jiang Feng said with a smile.

The information that was brought back was very important, which is why he rewarded an extra bottle of Spiritual Spring Water.

"Yes, I shall take my leave."

Lian Junmiao bowed and retreated.

"Immortal Master, if the Lin Family truly brings Foundation Establishment Powerhouses, what will we do?"

Xiao Zhan’s expression was even more unsightly than Jiang Feng’s; he was worried that Jiang Feng would flee at the first sign of the arrival of Foundation Establishment Powerhouses, leaving him with no means of resistance.

He feared he would have to become a dog for the Lin Family to barely survive, and as a Martial Arts Powerhouse, although Xiao Zhan was ambitious, he would rather die than submit.

He was able to coexist peacefully with Jiang Feng mainly because Jiang Feng did not meddle in court affairs and didn’t boss him around. At least in front of Jiang Feng, he could receive the respect he deserved.

But if he fell into the hands of the Lin Family, that might not be the case.

"Don’t lose your composure. If the Lin Family still had Foundation Establishment Powerhouses in power, how could the family have declined? Moreover, the Underground Palace and the Divine Sect Mansion are extremely valuable; I don’t believe the Lin Family would let them fall into the hands of any Foundation Establishment experts outside the family."

Jiang Feng thought the situation wasn’t as bleak.

"Do you mean that even if all the Lin Family cultivators entered Central Earth, it’s unlikely they’d bring Foundation Establishment Powerhouses?"

Xiao Zhan questioned.

Jiang Feng looked at Han Dong.

"I agree."

Han Dong nodded his head.

"Even without Foundation Establishment Powerhouses coming over, this time the Blood Sea Immortal Venerable will make plenty of preparations. You should hurry up and arrange defensive constructions, ensuring all defensive arrays are set up before the Lin Family cultivators arrive at Dragon Capital."

Jiang Feng instructed.

"Yes."

Xiao Zhan nodded, knowing this was currently the best approach.

"Whew!"

Jiang Feng waved his hand, tossing three bottles of Spiritual Spring Water to Xiao Zhan.

"Use these to reward the Purple Bamboo Forest Cultivators, making sure they can set up the defensive arrays as quickly as possible."

Jiang Feng understood that apart from suppression through strength, he needed to provide tempting incentives to ensure people would willingly support him and get things done.

"Thank you, Immortal Master."

Xiao Zhan’s complexion was overjoyed; these Spiritual Spring Waters were much more desirable than the Spirit Herbs and Elixirs he usually provided, enticing many to flock towards them.

"Sister Dong, start packing up, and be ready to evacuate at any time."

After Xiao Zhan left, Jiang Feng said to Han Dong.

"What?"

Han Dong was somewhat taken aback.

"What are you questioning for? I can’t handle Foundation Establishment Powerhouses."

Jiang Feng said angrily.

"Didn’t you just say there wouldn’t be Foundation Establishment Powerhouses coming over?"

Han Dong frowned.

"Have you suddenly lost your wits? If there weren’t any Foundation Establishment Powerhouses, would the Blood Sea Immortal Venerable need to be gone for ten whole years? What I said just now was to comfort Xiao Zhan and prevent him from defecting to the Blood Sea Cultivators immediately."

Jiang Feng knocked on Han Dong’s head.

"This... You even tricked me."

Han Dong stomped hard on Jiang Feng’s foot. Though her strategic insight and intelligence were above Jiang Feng’s, she had stayed by his side these recent years, observing the immensely powerful Xiao Zhan showing him deference, waiting on Jiang Feng’s orders, and thus she was subtly convinced that everything Jiang Feng said was right.

Now realizing it, she immediately spotted the problem.

"Hehehe, first get your father and Old Bao to prepare, but keep it under wraps and wait for my command."

Jiang Feng said.

After all, Han Tieshan was his father-in-law.

Bao Longwei was his father-in-law’s close follower and Han Dong’s senior brother, always inseparable from the father-in-law. Jiang Feng would feel bad about leaving him behind.

If they really needed to retreat, he’d have to let those two escape first to avoid them becoming a burden.