I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

"So, the Zhao family does indeed have Golden Core cultivators?"

Lin Che stood by the window, gazing at the lingering spiritual aura on the distant Shattered Star Lake, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Just now, the Azure Profound Realm Spirit, which had been hiding outside the Zhao family's territory, sent a thought.

A person quietly left the Zhao family. His movements were strange and his aura was obscure, so much so that even it could not see through him completely.

The Azure Profound Realm Spirit deduced that this person was a Golden Core cultivator!

Immediately after that person left, the activity within the Zhao family's territory suddenly accelerated.

The previously orderly process of selling assets and packing suddenly became urgent, as if someone was urging them on and rushing them.

Lin Che's lips curled into a cold smile.

His guess was correct.

The so-called "mass exodus" was, from beginning to end, a trap set to lure the enemy into a snare.

What the other party wanted was for him to be unable to hold back and take the initiative to come to their door.

At that time, with that hidden Golden Core cultivator as the main force, and in conjunction with the formations and terrain advantages that the Zhao family has cultivated for many years, they will surround and kill him within the Zhao family's territory.

Well thought out.

Unfortunately……

Lin Che picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and the cold glint in his eyes transformed into a faint smile.

Unfortunately, they miscalculated one thing.

Unexpectedly, Lin Che also came from the Demon Palace of Rebellion, and it was unexpected that Lin Che could connect them with the Demon Palace of Rebellion.

I never expected Lin Che to be so cautious!

Since that hidden Zhao family Golden Core cultivator might be related to the Blood Shadow Hall, a subordinate of the Rebellious Demon Palace, he must possess certain targeted methods.

Those methods might be impossible for ordinary cultivators to defend against, but they might not be effective against him.

However, in any case, it is a foolish choice to allow the other side to have the advantage of terrain and wait for the enemy to tire themselves out.

Now that we've figured out their intentions, the situation is completely different.

The enemy is in the open, while he is in the shadows.

The initiative has quietly shifted to them.

The Zhao family continues their charade, maintaining the facade of a "hasty escape."

The Zhao family's Golden Core cultivator who left early was most likely setting up a trap.

That being the case...

Lin Che put down his teacup, stood up, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Let's play along then.

With a slight thought, he connected with the Azure Profound Realm Spirit through the soul contract: "Continue to follow that person. I need to know where he went, what he did, and what traps he set."

……

One day later.

Lin Che hovered high in the sky on his sword, looking down at the rolling mountains below.

The mountain range beneath our feet is the western branch of the Fulong Mountains, a rugged terrain rarely visited by humans.

Ancient trees reach for the sky in the mountains, shrouded in mist, and occasionally the roars of monsters echo from the deep valleys, reverberating through the silent forest.

"Instead of entering through Tingfeng Pass like the Chen family, are you planning to cross the Fulong Mountains to the west and enter through Zhanyao Pass?"

He muttered to himself, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

Unlike the Chen family, who took the relatively safe route through Tingfeng Pass, they planned to cross the outer edge of the Fulong Mountains to the west and detour through Zhanyao Pass to enter the pass.

At first glance, this does seem like a smart choice.

With the Chen family destroyed, the road leading to Tingfeng Pass must be under the watchful eyes of countless people.

If the Zhao family wanted to "escape" Chuyang City, it would be perfectly reasonable for them to avoid that road and choose a more adventurous and less traveled route.

But Lin Che knew that was just an appearance.

That seemingly risky route, that seemingly chosen path to avoid the Lin family's spies, was merely a pre-arranged battlefield to lure him in.

The outer perimeter of the Fulong Mountains is sparsely populated, with high mountains and dense forests.

Taking action there would be no third-party informants or witnesses.

Even if he were a Golden Core cultivator, and disappeared silently there, no one would know the truth.

"What a perfect place to kill someone and cover it up."

Unfortunately……

Lin Che chuckled softly.

"Unfortunately, they don't know that their every move is under my watchful eye."

The tracking of the Azure Profound Realm Spirit went smoothly.

The Zhao family's Golden Core cultivator who had left earlier indeed stopped somewhere on the outskirts of the Fulong Mountains and began setting up an array.

The three groups of Zhao family members, seemingly fleeing separately, were actually secretly adjusting their routes and would eventually converge at that place.

That was the place prepared for his burial.

"Since that's the case..."

Lin Che raised his hand and waved his sleeve.

The void before him rippled slightly, and three figures with distinct auras simultaneously appeared—

The Heavenly Sacred Sparrow spread its magnificent wings, crimson-gold flames flowing among its feathers, and its bright eyes were full of eager fighting spirit.

The Hellfire Tiger stood in mid-air, its dark red fur seemingly flowing with lava. Its ferocious head was slightly lowered, and a deep, excited roar came from its throat.

The Azure Profound Realm Spirit stood silently to one side, its pupils calm and undisturbed.

Three spirit beasts, each emanating a distinct yet equally powerful aura, instantly enveloped the sky above.

Lin Che's gaze swept over them, his voice calm and clear:

"Chiyan, Que'er, you two are responsible for hunting down the remaining two groups of Zhao family cultivators, leaving no one alive."

The Heavenly Sacred Sparrow let out a clear and melodious cry, while the Hellfire Fiend Tiger responded with a low growl.

Both of their eyes gleamed with the excitement characteristic of hunters.

Lin Che turned to the Yaren Dragon Beast: "Xiao Xuan, you're in charge of getting them ahead of these two groups of Zhao family members!"

The Azure Profound Realm Spirit nodded slightly, indicating that it understood.

The Zhao family split into three groups, seemingly to preserve their lineage and increase their chances of escape, but in reality, it was to make their disguise more convincing!

Since that's the case, he decided to strike first.

As for that pre-arranged trap...

Lin Che raised his eyes and looked at the vast mountain range to the west, a faint smile curving his lips.

Since they already know the location, how could they possibly fall for it?

"Go."

As soon as the words were spoken, the three figures moved simultaneously.

Lin Che stood alone high in the sky, watching them fly away.

A strong wind blew against his robes, making them rustle.

A moment later, he withdrew his gaze, turned his sword around, and flew quickly toward the location of the Zhao family's "main force".