"Why?" Evan Yang asked, puzzled.
"Because back then, a North Sect powerhouse mastered invisibility. That ability provoked two Heaven-Battling Clans, who eventually joined forces and wiped out the North Sect, leaving only a single planet—now considered the worst one. So once word spreads that you possess this skill, it'll quickly reach those two clans. If they don't want you to grow into a threat, they'll definitely send people to eliminate you." Elder Lewis Lu explained.
"I see." Evan Yang finally understood after hearing this. Still, he wasn't afraid—he'd already made plenty of enemies, adding a few more didn't matter.
Yvonne Darkmoon and Damien Darkmoon grew worried. After all, the Heaven-Battling Clans weren't something ordinary families could compare to, and those two clans were especially formidable. Even the Eighth Great Power couldn't fully protect Evan Yang, so Yvonne frowned and said, "Elder Lewis, why not bring him to the Immortal Realm Alliance? With talent like his, I doubt the Alliance would turn him away."
Elder Lewis Lu had wanted to suggest this all along, so he smiled and said, "Of course, he's always welcome—if Evan Yang is willing."
Evan Yang laughed after hearing them. "Looks like I don't really have a choice, huh?"
"Once the outer formation is broken, plenty of people will come looking for you. So joining the Immortal Realm Alliance is your best option." Elder Lewis Lu said.
"I've heard the Immortal Realm Alliance is full of experts. I do want to go—broaden my horizons, and see what Immortal Sovereigns are like. But I have important things to take care of first," Evan Yang said.
"What could be more important than your own life?" Elder Lewis Lu asked, puzzled.
"Yes, more important than life itself," Evan Yang replied. One of his greatest wishes was to find his father, heal him, and then ask about his mother's whereabouts. He hoped that one day, his family could be reunited.
Seeing Evan Yang so resolute, Elder Lewis Lu didn't press further—he knew whatever it was must be important. Instead, he said, "If you ever need anything, just contact me."
Hearing this, Evan Yang asked curiously, "Elder Lewis, do you know where the Yang Clan of the Heaven-Battling Clans is? How do you reach it by teleportation array?"
"I'm afraid I don't know. Unless you check inside the Immortal Realm Alliance, it's nearly impossible—every Heaven-Battling Clan is shrouded in secrecy. Even our Alliance has to spend a lot of time to locate them, and the information isn't shared unless it's something critical. That's why the Heaven-Battling Clans are also called the Immortal Realm's four guardian families—they each guard one direction." Elder Lewis Lu explained.
Evan Yang was surprised to hear about the Heaven-Battling Clans' role and secrecy. He sighed, "So that's how it is. Looks like I'll have to rely on Terry Yang to guide me if I want to find the Yang Clan."
"Why are you looking for the Yang Clan?" Elder Lewis Lu asked, puzzled.
"It's something important," Evan Yang replied.
Elder Lewis Lu, remembering the relationship between Terry Yang and Evan Yang, warned, "Evan Yang, I know you have great potential, but you'll also attract a lot of jealousy. Cultivation is full of dangers, so try not to provoke powers you shouldn't. Otherwise, before you become strong, you might get wiped out."
"Don't worry, Elder Lewis. I know my limits," Evan Yang said.
"That's good," Elder Lewis Lu nodded.
Damien Darkmoon, seeing their conversation was wrapping up, remembered the earlier issue and asked, "Evan Yang, you're skilled at breaking and resolving formations. Could you help us unlock the formation set up by the Devil Realm Emissary?"
Speaking of formations, Elder Lewis Lu snapped back to attention. "That's right."
"Hasn't someone already been trying to break it?" Evan Yang asked, puzzled.
"Yes, people have tried, but this formation is extremely difficult to crack. Would you be willing to give it a shot?" Elder Lewis Lu asked. He was desperate—after all, the longer everyone stayed trapped here, the more restless and unstable the crowd would become.
Evan Yang couldn't believe the Immortal Realm Alliance didn't have any top formation masters, so he asked, "Does the Alliance really not have any powerful array experts?"
"That's right. All the top formation masters are away on missions—only second-rate experts are here this time." Elder Lewis Lu said helplessly, shaking his head.
"All away? That's quite a coincidence," Evan Yang exclaimed.
"Yeah. If it weren't a secret, I'd have told you already. For now, I can only keep it to myself," Elder Lewis Lu said helplessly.
Evan Yang nodded in understanding. "Got it. I'll give it a try."
"Excellent! Let's go right away," Elder Lewis Lu said. He led Evan Yang, with Damien Darkmoon naturally following, and Yvonne Darkmoon trailing behind, wanting to see for herself.
Meanwhile, at Nangong Palace Lord's location, three people were discussing today's events.