"The people for this expedition are all well-known masters who were carefully selected by our master. I can't think of any reason why we can't save even one person." Tao Yi stood in the open space in front of Xi Yunting's cave, stroking Xiao Ba's neck and putting the branch with ripe fruits in his hand into Xiao Ba's mouth.

Chen Xiao sat on a stone chair, the morning sun was just right, making him feel warm. He watched Xiao Ba shamelessly rubbing against Tao Yi and begging him for delicious spiritual fruits.

It's strange to say, but after seeing the adult Xiao Ba with a completely changed appearance, Tao Yi was not disappointed and disillusioned. Instead, he was very happy that Xiao Ba could become so powerful.

This made Chen Xiaozhi sigh, it turns out that people are not from the same world and have different concepts.

He was more concerned about Xiao Ba's cute and harmless appearance as a pet. Tao Yi was more concerned about Xiao Ba's ability to protect himself in the cruel wild environment. From the root of his thoughts, it seemed that the second brother was the real mother.

Chen Xiao said: "This is probably because he is too concerned." He stood up and walked to Xiao Ba who was concentrating on eating.

Xiao Ba licked the juice on the corner of his mouth, turned his head and rubbed Chen Xiao's chest stickyly.

Chen Xiao pressed its big head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "Do you think you are still a child? Don't you know how strong you are?"

Xiao Ba pretended not to understand, and looked at his master innocently with his beautiful animal eyes. Whenever he didn't want to listen, he would pretend to be like "I'm just an animal, how can you expect me to understand".

Chen Xiao sighed helplessly and reached out to scratch the mane on its temples, which felt very nice.

Xiao Ba raised his head and enjoyed the service of his master comfortably. Seeing his happy look, Chen Xiao's eyes revealed a smile.

Tao Yi sighed, "It's good that Xiao Ba has grown into a complete form, but the aura of the ferocious beast on it is too strong, which caused it to lose its playmates. It's so pitiful."

Chen Xiao laughed dryly and didn't dare to tell Tao Yi that he felt it was impossible for Xiao Ba to be a companion!

Perhaps Tao Yi thought that Xiao Ba was just playing when he chased the various animals in Jiukun Mountain, but Chen Xiao always felt that in Xiao Ba's heart, he only regarded these creatures as reserve food.

Ever since he came back from a trip in the void, there has been nothing that Xiao Ba refuses to eat!

He said against his will: "Perhaps only the mountain-guarding monsters can play with Xiao Ba." No wonder! No matter how powerful the monsters are, they can't resist the level suppression of species.

These words can only appease the second senior brother who doesn't care about anything other than Xiao Ba except cultivation.

Not long after seeing off Tao Yi who came to say goodbye to them, Jing Hui suddenly appeared again.

As soon as they met, Jinghui started to blame them, blaming them for being so considerate and not informing him when such a big thing happened.

Chen Xiao had no choice but to explain: "We haven't heard from you in these years, and we don't know if you have recovered."

When Chen Xiao raised his eyes, he could see strands of white hair mixed in with Jing Hui's unique short hair.

On the surface, the forbidden move that sacrificed his lifespan had little effect on him, but in fact, everyone knew that the lifespan he had lost could not be recovered. Unless he could ascend, he was destined to die suddenly of old age at a certain stage when he stopped moving forward.

This made Chen Xiao feel very heavy, and he deliberately did not notify him this time, as he did not want him to come over alone.

Jinghui snorted, and it was unclear whether she was angry or expressing dissatisfaction.

He paused and said, "I have already paid a price for this matter, how can I give up halfway? If I don't understand it, I will always have a knot in my heart."

The elders in the sect also deliberately avoided him, but Jinghui was very popular, and a fellow disciple of the same generation accidentally let the secret slip in front of him. After he knew about it, he came without hesitation.

Jing Hui understood Tai Su's plan and knew that he would not be able to join the expedition team if he came here privately this time, so he said reluctantly: "Then I will go to Shenzhou Atlas with you."

His expression of not caring about anything made Chen Xiao angry and amused. He patted Jinghui's shoulder and said, "You better take it easy this time. Don't use your ultimate moves so easily that you can shorten your life."

Jing Hui, however, said solemnly: "When it is time to use it, I will still use it. I have no choice."

Tang Ru and Tong Nuonuo were very happy to know that Jing Hui would go with them.

Their several experiences of training together have enabled them to develop a good understanding of each other.

A few days later, Tai Su, Hua Baisui and dozens of other people set off.

In order to avoid being witnessed by others as they flew into the void against the will of heaven, they set out from the deepest part of Jiukun Mountain.

Chen Xiao and his team will leave two months later. The distance in the Shenzhou Atlas is clearly marked, so you can tell how long it will take by calculating.

It is impossible for so many people to hide their whereabouts when going to the territory of the evil realm. They can only calculate the time and rush to the place where the Taoist practitioners are imprisoned at about the same time when Tai Su and his men launch a surprise attack on Changyang Palace.

The place where the Taoists were imprisoned was a mausoleum.

The owner of the tomb was the one with the highest cultivation level among the first group of people trapped in the Shenzhou Atlas.

It is said that he was close to transcending the tribulation when he died, but it is not known whether it was due to restrictions or his own wishes that he did not turn to spiritual practice, and was eventually buried there.

The deceased in the fusion stage was named Yan Duo. He himself had a single spiritual root of fire attribute, and he practiced the fire-attributed skills that best suited him. Naturally, he had a strong preference for places with fire sources.

So, the tomb he chose for himself was built in a dormant volcano.

His mausoleum was built very large and very solid. In order to avoid being disturbed after death, many magic arrays were set up to restrict entry and exit.

Now, it is being used to imprison Taoist practitioners by Fu Wumo, who broke into the tomb in his earlier years and took away the treasures in the tomb.

Jing Hui was puzzled by one thing. He asked, "Why didn't Fu Wumo kill these people? Those who were willing to surrender and flatter had already surrendered and flattered. The remaining people must be those who refused to yield. Why did Fu Wumo keep them alive?"

Chen Xiao and Xi Yunting had also thought about this question. Not only them, but probably everyone had thought about it. Everyone had doubts in their hearts and must have thought about the answer to the question.

Tang Ru shook his head and said, "I know very little about Fu Wumo, and I don't understand the significance of his actions."

Jing Hui snorted and said meaningfully, "He should know that keeping these people will attract the gathering of righteous people. Or maybe this is exactly what he planned."

Tang Ru frowned and asked, "You mean he wants to repeat the same old trick and use these trapped people as bait this time?"

Tong Nuonuo said bitterly: "This person is very despicable and shameless, he must have some conspiracy!"

Xi Yunting said, "Even if he killed these people, the Taoists would still go to rescue and seek revenge if they are not sure whether the missing people are alive or dead. There is no difference between killing and not killing."

Chen Xiao disagreed. He said, "But if he keeps these people, they can be used as hostages at a critical moment."

Jing Hui was speechless and said, "This is too beneath his dignity. He, Fu Wumo, Xie Zun! Capturing a group of Taoists as hostages? There is no need for that!"

Chen Xiao whispered, "That's not necessarily true. It depends on why he's threatening. Think about the rumor that was spread out of nowhere and became known to everyone, and you'll understand that he has ill intentions towards Yun Ting. What if he proposes to use these survivors to exchange Yun Ting as hostages..."

He didn't say the rest, but it was terrifying. This is moral kidnapping!

Tong Nuonuo widened her eyes in astonishment. After a moment of stunned silence, she smiled bitterly and said, "This is going to force Brother Xi to death!"

Tang Ru calmly analyzed: "Master Taisu and Master Taixuan will definitely not agree, and neither will our relatives and friends."

Jing Hui said with a complicated expression: "Compared to spreading rumors, this move is more to the point."

Chen Xiao said with a sharp gaze: "I can't think of any reason why Fu Wumo kept those Taoist captives. I can only guess."

Xi Yunting remained silent. Tong Nuonuo said with lingering fear: "Fortunately Cheng Gu ruined the plan, otherwise if he really succeeded, Brother Xi would be in a more passive situation."

Tai Su might have thought of this, which is why he came up with such a risky and bold plan. Instead of waiting passively, it is better to take the initiative, rush straight to Changyang Palace and launch a surprise attack on Fu Wumo.

As they were talking, a disciple came in with a message, asking Xi Yunting and Chen Xiao to go to the main hall.

Xi Yunting stood up and asked, "Is there some distinguished senior here who is calling me over now?"

The disciple who sent the message said respectfully, "To answer the master, it is the Sect Master Jingsheng Daojun of Liuyu Sect in the Tianjing Realm of the Everlasting River who has come to visit."

Tong Nuonuo stood up suddenly, causing the stool behind him to fall over with a bang. However, he did not care about losing his composure and grabbed the disciple's arm and said urgently: "What did you say?! Is it really the leader of Liuyu Sect who is here?!"

The messenger disciple was able to serve in the main hall, so his cultivation was certainly not bad. He was caught by him unexpectedly and was shocked. "To reply to Master Tong, it is indeed Taoist Master Jingsheng."

Tong Nuonuo took a breath and said, "Why did this old guy Xiu Qisheng come here suddenly?"

The disciple who was delivering the message couldn't help but look at him strangely. The title "old fellow" was quite impolite.

Xi Yunting said to him expressionlessly: "You go down first. We will be there soon."

Chen Xiao patted his arm, "Calm down, why are you so excited?"

Tong Nuonuo took a breath and said, "Jingsheng Daojun is the one who captured the entire Lishu tribe, tortured them, forced them into slavery, and forced Li Muye to hide from place to place and live a dark life!"

"I know." Chen Xiao said, "Even if that's the case, will your excitement be useful? Can it do anything to Xiu Qisheng? Or can it save the Lishu tribe?"

Tong Nuonuo stared at him for a while, then he dropped his shoulders and said, "I understand. I will stay calm."

Chen Xiao nodded with satisfaction: "That's right, otherwise how can I take you there."

Tong Nuonuo was surprised and delighted: "Can I go to the main hall?" He looked at Xi Yunting for confirmation.

Xi Yunting nodded and said, "You are visiting the Chongxuan Sect and welcoming distinguished guests, so you can naturally attend."

Tong Nuonuo said excitedly: "Thank you! I promise to be quiet and never cause any trouble!"

Although the Zhongtian Realm of the Guanghe River is also one of the realms under the jurisdiction of the Luochen Great Realm, the Liuyu Sect has extraordinary control over the Guanghe Realm, making it seem like an independent kingdom isolated from the outside world.

The Liuyu Sect is proficient in animal training and controls the market and circulation of almost all trained animals, which makes them very rich. Apart from doing business, they hardly participate in the affairs of the outside world.

As the leader of the Liuyu Sect, who holds such a special status, and a great being in the Tribulation Crossing Stage, his arrival is certainly worthy of Master Taixuan summoning all the important disciples to meet the guest.

The author has something to say:

The middle character of Xiu Qi Sheng is too uncommon, so I changed it to Qi. His name appears once before, so it doesn't hinder the reading.