"In just a few years, the Five Elements Secret Realm will open, causing a whirlwind across the entire Da Li territory. Who will care about a small Haihe Association like us?"
Upon hearing these words, Master Cang'er realized suddenly:
"Yes, I almost forgot about the Five Elements Secret Realm…"
After exchanging a few casual words with him, Zhang Yao took the opportunity to gather many Foundation Establishment masters and publicly explained the long-term seclusion arrangements.
Their reactions were much as he had expected; few were worried about the Haihe Association's situation, but there was much discussion about the Five Elements Secret Realm, with everyone ambitious and quite excited.
Once everything was prepared:
Zhang Yao also officially sealed his cave mansion and temporarily handed over control of the Haihe Association to Peng Yue Xian, then entered into a long-term period of seclusion himself.
Inside the cave mansion:
"Whew…"
