Chapter 2135: The Thunder-Shielding Formation was dismantled, and the space in the courtyard returned to normal. The formation over Lei City detected nothing and continued to operate as usual.

The group left silently, as if nothing had ever happened.

From the arrival of Yin Mingzong and his group until their departure, barely ten minutes had passed.

In that short span of time, everything had changed drastically.

Shortly after they left, Xiaoyue slowly opened her eyes, lightning flickering within them. A look of joy appeared on her face. "Master, I have memorized all of Daoist Tianlei's Thunder Dao."

It was only natural that she had memorized it all; it would have been abnormal if she hadn't.

Lin Moyu said, "Cultivate slowly, and if there is anything you don't understand, just ask me."

"Once you have fully digested and understood these cultivation methods, I will teach you the way of formations."

Xiaoyue blinked her large eyes. "I've heard that the way of formations is very difficult. Will I be able to learn it?"

Lin Moyu said, "You'll know once you try. It's actually not that hard; you'll see when the time comes."

"Xiaoyue, start cultivating. I need to go out for a while."

Xiaoyue gave a soft acknowledgment and began to formally cultivate Daoist Tianlei's Thunder Dao.

Within Lei City, the Power of Origin of the lightning element was extremely dense. Cultivating the Thunder Dao here had a multiplier effect, yielding twice the results with half the effort.

Lin Moyu left Cheng Hongguang behind to protect Xiaoyue in case of any contingencies. At the same time, he activated the formation in the courtyard before heading towards the Lei Family.

On the way, Lin Moyu's plan against the Yin Family was rapidly perfected.

By the time he arrived at the Lei Family, the plan had already taken shape.

"Next, it depends on whether the Lei Family has the courage. If they don't dare to act, then I will have to look for another path and find a way to leave Lei City."

Lin Moyu knew very well that, on his own, he could not possibly be a match for the Yin Family.

If the Lei Family refused to take action against the Yin Family, he would have to change his approach and ask the Lei Family to help him leave Lei City, or even leave the area controlled by the Hanshui Holy Land.

Besides the Lei Family, he had a backup plan: the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce.

Lin Moyu never put all his eggs in one basket.

Chapter 2589: Yin Family, You Are Seeking Death!

The Moon Origin hung high in the sky, and Lei City remained bustling.

The deeper the night, the more cultivators appeared.

Whether they had finished a full day of cultivation or had just returned from the outside, they would gather in the city for a good drink.

Some who returned from adventures would boast loudly, as if to prove they were still alive.

Today happened to be the day the trip to Thunder Mountain ended, and the lucky ones returning from Thunder Mountain had all improved their cultivation to varying degrees.

They were in excellent spirits, recounting their own stories.

At this moment, these people were the protagonists of their own stories.

Lin Moyu crossed most of Lei City and arrived at the gate of the Lei Family.

After announcing his identity, Lei Sanxiang came out in person to welcome Lin Moyu inside.

Upon arriving in the reception hall, Lei Sanxiang had someone prepare fine tea, treating Lin Moyu as an honored guest.

Hearing the news of Lin Moyu's arrival, Ancestor Lei Yiming and Clan Leader Lei Zhengying also rushed over.

Ancestor Lei Yiming smiled, "Brother Lin, is there something that brings you here today?"

Lin Moyu knew how to deal with Ancestor Lei Yiming, so he went straight to the point. "The Yin Family wants to kill me."

Ancestor Lei Yiming's expression changed drastically. "The Yin Family has grown so bold? When did this happen?"

Lin Moyu replied, "Just a moment ago. They used a Thunder-Shielding Formation."

Thunder-Shielding Formation. Hearing the name of this formation, they knew Lin Moyu was not speaking nonsense.

Others might not know about the Thunder-Shielding Formation, but the few of them were very clear about it.

Furthermore, they knew the Thunder-Shielding Formation came from the Hanshui Holy Land and was specifically refined to target the Lei Family.

Ancestor Lei Yiming looked at Clan Leader Lei Zhengying. "Zhengying, check it!"

Clan Leader Lei Zhengying nodded, and a formation disk appeared in his hand. Lightning flickered on this disk, resonating with the great formation over Lei City.

Lin Moyu knew that the true core of the Lei City great formation was this small disk in Clan Leader Lei Zhengying's hand.

After a search, Clan Leader Lei Zhengying confirmed what Lin Moyu said. "Traces of the Thunder-Shielding Formation were indeed found, just a short while ago, and the location was indeed Young Friend Lin's courtyard."

Ancestor Lei Yiming's eyes flashed with coldness. "The Yin Family's courage really is growing; they actually dared to take direct action. It seems we need to teach them a lesson."

Clan Leader Lei Zhengying said, "Young Friend Lin, could you describe the situation in detail? How many people did the Yin Family send?"

Lin Moyu gave a rough account of the previous situation, and the three of them were shocked.

Lei Sanxiang found it hard to believe. "Are you saying the Yin Family dispatched five Mid-stage Heavenly Venerates and one High-level Heavenly Venerable?"

Lin Moyu nodded. "Fortunately, I still had some tricks up my sleeve, and they didn't succeed. However, the Yin Family's desire to kill me will not cease here; I am now at irreconcilable odds with the Yin Family."

After pondering for a few breaths, Clan Leader Lei Zhengying asked in a low voice, "Young Friend Lin, what do you intend to do?"

Lin Moyu said, "On my own, I am far from being a match for the Yin Family. There are only two paths to take now. The first is for me to leave Lei City, but I would need to trouble you seniors to escort me out of Lei City, preferably out of the area controlled by the Hanshui Holy Land."

Ancestor Lei Yiming snorted coldly. "To do that would mean our Lei Family is afraid of the Yin Family. That path is not an option."

Lin Moyu said, "Actually, Ancestor Lei Yiming, you don't need to think about it that way. This isn't about being afraid of the Yin Family; the conflict is only between me and the Yin Family, and it has nothing to do with the Lei Family."

"If it is inconvenient for the Lei Family, I can also go find the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce. I imagine they would have a way."

Ancestor Lei Yiming slapped the table, making a dull thud. "Brother Lin, say no more. I said that path is not an option. Suggest another one."

Lin Moyu sighed. "The second path is that we can only destroy the Yin Family."

Once these words were spoken, both Clan Leader Lei Zhengying and Lei Sanxiang were shocked.

They had wondered what kind of solution Lin Moyu would propose, but they hadn't expected this.

Destroy the Yin Family? Lin Moyu was certainly bold.

However, Clan Leader Lei Zhengying did not voice an opinion. With the Ancestor present, he would let the Ancestor decide.

After pondering for a few seconds, Ancestor Lei Yiming said, "Destroying the Yin Family is not impossible; I have long wanted to wipe them out. However, to destroy the Yin Family, we need a reason."

Seeing the serious expression on the Ancestor's face, Clan Leader Lei Zhengying quickly said, "Ancestor, the Yin Family is backed by the Hanshui Holy Land. Now is not the time for us to fall out with the Hanshui Holy Land. Moreover, there is the teleportation array within the Yin Family…"

Ancestor Lei Yiming said, "I know. That is why destroying the Yin Family requires a reason, and we must find a way to deal with the teleportation array inside the Yin Family."

"As long as these two problems can be solved, the Yin Family can be destroyed."

Clan Leader Lei Zhengying said, "The teleportation array problem is very hard to solve. The one who set up the teleportation array is a formation grandmaster from the Hanshui Holy Land. We can't even shield it."

While speaking, Clan Leader Lei Zhengying pointed his finger into the air, revealing a topographic map. The map was of the Yin Family compound, clearly showing every location within it, and it also marked the position of the teleportation array.

While the Yin Family was monitoring the Lei Family, the Lei Family was also monitoring the Yin Family.

Ancestor Lei Yiming looked at Lin Moyu. "Brother Lin, do you have a way?"

Lin Moyu, being a Heavenly Venerate who could gain the recognition of Daoist Tianlei, must inherently possess miraculous qualities.

Lin Moyu said, "Actually, a reason is something that can be manufactured even after the fact. However, to silence public opinion, let's give them a reason."

"Yin Mingyang leading the Yin Family Heavenly Venerates to ambush and kill Princess Pengpeng—is that reason enough?"

Clan Leader Lei Zhengying stared at Lin Moyu, feeling as though Lin Moyu was talking nonsense. "Although Yin Mingyang is an idiot, he wouldn't do something like that."

Lin Moyu asked again, "Is this reason enough? If not, we can add Yin Mingzong to the mix, or have Princess Pengpeng counter-kill them, making it an irreconcilable blood feud."

Ancestor Lei Yiming finally understood; Lin Moyu had a way to make this happen. He asked in a low voice, "What about the teleportation array?"

Lin Moyu said, "I can also solve the problem of the teleportation array, but I cannot provide evidence. It depends on whether Ancestor Lei Yiming believes me."

Ancestor Lei Yiming pondered again. A moment later, he made his decision and said in a low voice, "I believe you!"

Lin Moyu asked, "Ancestor Lei Yiming, have you thought about how to explain things to the Hanshui Holy Land after destroying the Yin Family?"

Bang! The massive jade table shattered under Ancestor Lei Yiming's palm. Ancestor Lei Yiming was full of heroic spirit. "Explain, my foot! If the Hanshui Holy Land dares to fall out with my Lei Family, my Lei Family can strip a layer of skin off them."

"Even if it really comes to a fight, at worst, our Lei Family will just return to Thunder Mountain. What can they possibly do to us?"

Thunder Mountain was guarded by Daoist Tianlei; if the Hanshui Holy Land dared to come, they would die one by one.

Ancestor Lei Yiming looked at Clan Leader Lei Zhengying and Lei Sanxiang. "Zhengying, Sanxiang, do you have any questions?"

Seeing that their Ancestor had already made a decision, Clan Leader Lei Zhengying naturally had no questions. "Actually, we have long wanted to destroy the Yin Family, but we just never found a good opportunity."

One mountain cannot hold two tigers. The Lei Family is the only tiger in Lei City, and having lived with the Yin Family for so long, it is time to settle the score.

The group discussed it further, and Lin Moyu shared everything he knew about the Yin Family.

The Lei Family was actually well aware of the Yin Family's situation, and the group quickly came up with a complete plan.

The next day, Princess Pengpeng took a few members of the Lei Family to stroll around Lei City.

This time, Lei Sanxiang did not follow.

As it happened, Yin Mingyang was also in the city with some Yin Family Heavenly Venerates and encountered Princess Pengpeng.

Yin Mingyang suddenly boasted loudly, wanting to take Princess Pengpeng as his wife.

A conflict immediately erupted between the two. Yin Mingyang was injured by Princess Pengpeng's protective magic treasure, and the Yin Family's Heavenly Venerates then attacked Princess Pengpeng, striking with heavy hands, intending to kill her.

This scene took place in the most crowded area of Lei City, and countless cultivators witnessed it.

Princess Pengpeng escaped, though she was heavily injured.

Several Lei Family disciples were also severely injured.

The next second, the Lei City great formation was activated, and the sound of thunder resounded throughout the entire city.

Amidst the peals of thunder, an angry voice rang out: "Yin Family, you are seeking death!"

Chapter 2590: Who Dares Move Against the Yin Family, You Are Seeking Death!

The owner of the voice was Clan Leader Lei Zhengying, who was also Princess Pengpeng's biological father.

Everyone knew that Princess Pengpeng was the little princess of the Lei Family, the treasure of everyone.

Whoever dared to lay a hand on Princess Pengpeng was simply tired of living.

As Clan Leader Lei Zhengying's angry voice rang out, countless bolts of lightning condensed in the sky, locking onto the Yin Family.

"It's over; the Yin Family is in big trouble."

"That idiot Yin Mingyang, how could he think of marrying Princess Pengpeng? Isn't he just looking for trouble for himself?"

"And it's not just that Princess Pengpeng refused; he actually attacked and injured her."

"This time they have really provoked the Lei Family. Could the Yin Family be deliberately trying to fall out with the Lei Family?"

The many onlookers were completely unaware of the truth; they only believed what they saw with their own eyes and could not imagine the deeper implications involved.

Lin Moyu stood in his courtyard. "With this step taken, the Lei Family cannot turn back."

In his heart, he reviewed the scene at the Lei Family half a day ago.

The reason he first proposed the path of him leaving was to wait for Ancestor Lei Yiming's words: "That path is not an option."

The same words, said early or late, had completely different effects.

After Ancestor Lei Yiming said that path was not an option, Lin Moyu already knew that the matter was half-succeeded.

Coupled with the fact that the Lei Family had originally wanted to destroy the Yin Family but could never find the opportunity, the subsequent events were naturally a sure thing.

And later, it was indeed as he had thought.

In fact, thinking about it later, Lin Moyu felt that it wasn't just him utilizing the Lei Family; wasn't the Lei Family also utilizing him?

Ancestor Lei Yiming's last few sentences seemed as if he knew that he definitely had a way.

But regardless, the Lei Family had indeed taken action against the Yin Family.

Now that there was a reason, the prelude to this great battle had fully unfolded; it only needed a trigger to enter its climax.