Yun Lang was confused by this vague letter.
Especially looking at the expressions of Li Chu and Master Mingfa, the supervisors of the southern and western boundaries must have written a long paragraph, covering every detail. The fact that the two of them have not yet read it through makes it seem that he has nothing to do and doesn't know what to do.
However, this is also a foreseeable situation. After all, we cannot expect someone who can't even produce a word to write passionate words. Su Chi has been like this since he was picked up by him at the age of eight. Yun Lang has long been accustomed to it.
But at least, from just a few words, we can tell that it is a happy event.
Yun Xian was in good shape, but Yun Lang was genuinely curious about how she'd managed to collaborate with the Nanxi and Xijie realms. This kid usually displayed all sorts of martial arts prowess with Qiao Lingshan in Jiange, yet who could have imagined she'd become a bit of a socialite now?
I think it may be because of his strong personal charm and kind nature.
After a while, the other two finally finished reading the letter.
It seems that Li Pei has written a lot of good things about Yun Xian. Yun Lang suddenly felt that Li Chu's eyes looking at him became much friendlier, with an expression of appreciation that said, "Your kid is still okay."
"This matter is unusual; there must be something unusual going on." Li Chu, prioritizing business, presumably knew something about the Jade Seal. He frowned and said, "Plus, with the ongoing war and the Demon Cult's frequent movements, it's hard not to be suspicious."
The Demon Cult had never come with such a large force before. Even if they came, at most they would only catch a few demons who were taking advantage of the situation.
"The Sword Sect has already sent people to investigate the matter of the Demon Cult."
Liu Xin seemed to know what she would say. He said solemnly, "Our informant has reported that the Demon Cult leader has only a hundred years left to live. The originally designated successor has died suddenly and mysteriously. They've asked the reclusive Jimo Shu to come and train her to become the next leader."
"Just for this?" Yun Lang said bluntly, "That's a bit far-fetched."
If you want to train, where can you not? The Demon Cult has its own Abyss. Whenever they want to train, they throw a hundred people into it. The one who survives is the best. Other sects can't train this way, so why can't the Demon Cult do the same? Before the Four-way War, no one knew that the Ancient Battlefield would open. This is a secret place for the righteous people. No matter how dangerous and treacherous it is, it is not even one tenth as dangerous as the Abyss.
"Perhaps..." Master Mingfa frowned and said, "Is he the leader?"
The four of them looked at each other.
Let's put everything else aside for now. This four-way war has brought out all the talents. If the Demon Sect wins, I'm afraid all the immortal sects will become the laughing stock of the world and will be laughed at for at least a hundred years.
Regardless, the secret realm was now closed, and everyone could only watch. It wouldn't reopen until the time was up, or someone else claimed the top spot. The only consolation was that the secret realm didn't allow anyone above the Nascent Soul stage to enter. At least for now, there were definitely no Nascent Soul-level experts lurking within.
It's useless to be anxious. As Liu Xin said, the die is cast and there's no turning back. We can only hope that the younger generation can grow up a little more and learn to be independent.
“…”
Yun Lang thought so, and when he left and walked out the door, he still sighed heavily.
He turned to look at the mansion where the four of them had gathered. With its emerald green tiles and red roofs, and its tall and spacious halls, this was only a small meeting hall for the Sword Sect's subordinates, yet every single detail was magnificent and ornate.
Spiritual energy, much richer than that in the Eastern Realm, playfully passed through his fingers, slowly penetrated into his body, and filled his spiritual palace.
They must have found the Xingyan Sect's Spirit Gathering Formation, capable of gathering all the spiritual energy within a few miles, allowing both training and rest to be more effective. Formations are extremely valuable, and the more complex the formation, the more expensive it is. Given the scale of this, Yun Lang couldn't even come up with the necessary spiritual stones even if he sold the Sword Pavilion.
The Sword Sect's heavy troops are stationed here, and the transactions are also controlled by them. No matter how dissatisfied the citizens are, there is nothing they can do but allow them to monopolize the market.
The stronger you are, the less satisfied you will be. The more you control, the more reluctant you will be to let go. Your ambition will only expand, not stop.
Hearing steady footsteps behind him, Yun Lang turned around and saw that it was Master Mingfa.
Master Mingfa had an immortal appearance, his hair and beard completely white, and his face was covered with wrinkles. He bowed gently to him, "Master Yun."
Yun Lang had never dealt with monks before, especially an old monk of a very high generation. He was stunned and clasped his hands together in greeting. "Amitabha. Master, how can I help you?"
Master Mingfa didn't say anything just now and remained very silent.
Mingfa ignored his awkward Buddhist ritual and closed his eyes before suddenly asking, "Master Yun, did you notice anything unusual about the Sword Sect disciple beside you?"
"Strange?" Yun Lang frowned and recalled, "You mean the one with the birthmark on his cheek?"
There were many disciples of the Sword Sect coming and going, but for some reason, he always felt a little uncomfortable when this person approached him.
Under Master Mingfa's white eyebrows, his compassionate eyes slowly opened.
"The Buddhist techniques are ineffective against humans, but are very effective against demons." This is something everyone knows. He paused, looked at the stunned Yun Lang, and then closed his mouth.
“…Just now, I sensed a hint of hidden demonic energy in that disciple.”
Inside the secret realm, Yun Xian and his group had already finished their rest and were ready to set off again.
She doesn't look for trouble, but trouble still comes to her. It's obvious that Liu Shi is probably chasing them again. Yun Xian is not the type of person who will sit and wait for death. Since she knows that he might come, she must prepare in advance.
The jade seal was placed with Qi Zhiye. His robes were woven with gold and jade threads, and there were some scattered jewelry on them, which shone brightly in the sunlight. The jade seal was hidden inside, making it less conspicuous.
By the way, after he defeated the spider, he was severely punished by Xue Lingxiu, and his debt increased by another three thousand spirit stones.
Qi Zhiye hasn't spoken for a long time. He must be thinking about why the debt is getting bigger and bigger. Is it really okay for him to stay here any longer?
The news that the jade seal has been found in the secret realm has spread. Now, few sects are still struggling with the monsters. They can all avoid them, temporarily hide their strength, recuperate, and prepare for possible chaos in the future.
The jade seal guided everyone from afar. Yun Xian went all the way there, but did not meet Liu Shi. Instead, he met the Hehuan Sect in the western realm first.
The leader of the Hehuan Sect was a veiled, glamorous woman. Back in Jiange, Yun Xian had secretly read the Sixth Elder's forbidden storybook, which contained numerous stories about the forbidden romance between the Hehuan Sect and the Buddhist Land, a popular topic. He had assumed Qi Zhiye had met members of the Hehuan Sect and had been able to catch some gossip, but upon seeing Qi Zhiye, the woman took a detour as if she had seen a ghost.
"Huh?" Yun Xian was puzzled. "Didn't you see him on the way to the battle?"
Logically speaking, unless the atmosphere in the North Territory is subtle and full of internal strife, the others should all come together.
Qi Zhiye said impatiently, "I've seen them. These people sing every night and it keeps me awake. I went over to ask them to be quieter, but they just kept smiling at me. There's something wrong."
Qiao Lingshan repeated, "Smiling..."
Yun Xianzhengyi accused: "Fellow Daoist Qi, you are too rude."
Feng Ye said weakly: "You still say others are impolite..."
"I don't understand why you're wearing incense." Although he didn't understand, Qi Zhiye didn't want to intervene. He just said truthfully, "It makes my nose itch."
Xue Lingxiu, who was standing by, was attacked inexplicably again and sneered, "What do you mean? Wild boars can't eat fine bran."
"If you like fine bran, then eat more."
The two of them hadn't been at peace for even half a day, and they were fighting again. Yun Xian stretched out his long arm and stopped Liang Xiao from the Hehuan Sect, saying with a smile, "Sister, were your herbs stolen by the Dao Sect before? Where are you going now?"
When she smiled at her beautiful sister, she looked very decent, with curved eyebrows and eyes, and a bit of youthful chivalry.
"...Yes." Liang Xiao remained vigilant and asked, "Are you Yun Xian?"
"It's me." Seeing her face full of suspicion, Yun Xian took out the hemostatic herbs that originally belonged to the Hehuan Sect from his storage ring and said, "Return them to their original owner."
Liang Xiao's expression softened instantly, but he still refused, "The strong are respected. Whoever gets it owns it. There's no such thing as returning it to its original owner. No, no, no."
Yun Xian said proudly: "Take it, it's okay, we don't need it here."
Liang Xiao took it and said, "How can I be so embarrassed? Miss Yun, you are too polite."
Yun Xian: "You also think Liu Shi is mentally ill, right?"
Liang Xiao: "Yes, yes! I tell you, he really is..."
When everyone saw the two of them quickly start to hug each other, they suddenly had a lot of complaints to complain about, and they felt uncomfortable holding it in.
According to Liang Xiao, the Hehuan Sect's group was heading towards the center to try their luck.
There are rumors that the location of the ancient battlefield is not fixed, and where it appears is determined by the location where the jade seal is ignited.
The center point after the three jade seals were lit was the location where the battlefield emerged. They thought that maybe it would suddenly appear beside them while they were walking. This kind of thing was not impossible.
After all, the battle for the imperial seal seems to have nothing to do with them.
After hearing this, Yun Xian was lost in thought: "Who told you the news?"
"Who?" Liang Xiao tried to recall, but could only recall a face so ordinary it was almost impossible to tell what its features were. "It seemed to be a wandering cultivator... I met him when he was being hunted by the Sword Sect. He said we were destined to meet, so he told us the news."
Yun Xian: “…”
The Sword Sect was the idlest in the entire cultivation world, and the busiest, too. They were either hunting down others or on their way to do so. Of course, their military exploits were also remarkable. It was likely that the four realms were already inquiring about Liu Feiran's interest in taking on another.
"I understand." Yun Xian said, "Thank you."
Liang Xiao looked at the White Tiger Seal held by Qi Zhiye, and was a little curious: "So this is what a jade seal looks like. It is indeed mysterious."
It was just a chance encounter, so there was no need to continue talking. Liang Xiao originally planned to say goodbye to her, but after thinking about it, he handed a bunch of veils to Yun Xian with a complicated expression.
Yun Xian pinched the fragrant veil and asked, "What is this?"
"It's better to block them. You guys are a bit too conspicuous." Liang Xiao seemed to calm down and whispered, "Besides the Sword Sect, there is another group of people looking for you."
Yun Xian tightened his fingers: "Who?"
Liang Xiao said, "Jimo Shu."
“…”
Although the Hehuan Sect had good intentions, Yun Xian was unable to use the veil in the end.
It's not that I dislike it, it's mainly because there is probably no other combination of this kind in the secret realm, so covering it with a veil is like trying to cover up the truth, so I might as well forget it.
"Jimo Shu is looking for me again?" Yun Xian asked in confusion, "Is she coming to steal things again?"
Why would the Demon Cult want the Imperial Seal? Want to seize the leader as well?
Qiao Lingshan couldn't help but feel a little angry: "You saved her in the first place, and it's fine if she's not grateful, but she's targeting you like this."
"This isn't targeted," Yun Xian said. "Think about it, the Jade Seal is now being carried by three groups. The first is the Buddhist Township, which includes your fellow Daoist Qi's bald brothers. The Buddhist Township's techniques are naturally antagonistic to the Demon Sect. Unless someone's ears itch and want to experience the influence of Buddhism, they definitely won't go there. The second is the Body Strengthening Sect. Look at the group of big guys behind Ji Rongxue. Their arm muscles are almost bigger than my head. They're well-trained and disciplined, just like an army. The third is us. If you want to rob them, who can you find?"
Qiao Lingshan: "...rob us."
"That's it." Yun Xian said with relief: "Lingshan, even though she is very mean, don't think too badly of her."
Qiao Lingshan: “?”
The situation was worrying, it was really serious. Yun Xian ran away quickly, avoiding people. He was extremely anxious and decided to seize every opportunity to strengthen the team's combat effectiveness.
After the battle with Spider-Man just now, she discovered some shortcomings, which now need to be reversed one by one.
"Lingshan and I have some tacit understanding, but not much." Yun Xian pondered, and said as he walked, "Brother Xue, I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should say it."
Xue Lingxiu was annoyed because she hadn't won the argument with Qi Zhiye: "Then don't say it."
"Well, if you insist, I'll respectfully obey." Yun Xian said naturally, "What I mean is, Brother Xue, you can only heal afterward. Is there a possibility that you could use some flexible positioning to simultaneously heal and fight, so that everyone can last longer?"
"Of course you can." Xue Lingxiu paused, a smile spreading across her face like a spring breeze. She spoke softly, "It's just a little thrilling. You don't mind dying and then living again, then living and then dying again, do you?"
"..." How terrifying! Yun Xian turned around and asked, "Fellow Daoist Qi, is it true that you can't find your staff?"
Qi Zhiye didn't seem very interested: "I've told you so many times, it's lost."
"I have a dog-beating stick here. It's a bit inferior to a magic staff, but you can use it for now." She said considerately, "Can't you practice that Golden Bell Cover more? It's so powerful, it would be a shame not to practice it."
"Tsk." Qi Zhiye didn't like hearing this and walked away in anger: "I told you, I haven't learned it! I don't know! Don't ask anymore!"
Yun Xian turned around again: "Feng Ye, you... forget it."
Feng Ye had never spoken so loudly before: "?! What do you mean by forget it! Just tell me, I can change it!"
What a group of rebellious teammates! Yun Xian squatted there and sighed for a long time. Qiao Lingshan couldn't stand it anymore, so she came over and gently touched her head with the hilt of the sword.
The two dirty faces looked at each other. Qiao Lingshan couldn't help but look away for a moment, then turned back firmly.
"It may sound stupid, but I always thought we would be the winners," Qiao Lingshan said. "Don't tell me you didn't think so."
Yun Xian didn't say anything.
Hiss, she was actually just thinking about something bad. Getting the Jade Seal was a pleasant surprise, and it successfully caused trouble for the Sword Sect, but now, this thing seemed to have vaguely attracted big trouble.
It would be best if the imperial seal could be set on fire. Qiao Lingshan was half right, she did want to be the first, but if the prerequisite was to harm someone, then of course that was another matter.
"Before setting off, I went to see Elder Jiang for a calculus." Qiao Lingshan's hidden superstition was exposed, and her face flushed slightly as she managed to recall, "Elder Jiang said it's possible, but it's very slim... But the closer we get to the end, the more cautious we must be. We must not make enemies or provoke them."
"Elder Jiang, is that what you said?" Yun Xian raised his head, and halfway through his words, he suddenly became a little uncertain. "We have been much more cautious recently than before, and we haven't done anything provocative anymore—right?"
…
On the familiar sand dunes.
There were traces of extinguished flames scattered everywhere, and the dense corpses of spiders and green mucus slowly flowed on the dry land, emitting an extremely foul smell.
The terrain was bumpy and full of traces of fierce fighting.
Liu Hui hurried over, carrying a large knife on his back, to report, "Brother, we stopped here. We didn't find the body."
Liu Shi lowered his eyes, holding the small obsidian object in his hand, and said in a subtle tone: "It's really unexpected. These people are really lucky."
The monster he carefully selected was a half-step Nascent Soul, but its actual combat power was not much different from that of a Nascent Soul, making it extremely difficult to deal with.
Just relying on Yun Xian and Xue Lingxiu, how could they actually escape by luck?
The obsidian-colored object vibrated slowly, and after a moment, three moving spots of light slowly emerged.
One of them was closest to them and had the weakest aura.
It seems that he ran here.
Liu Shi put the foreign object into the storage ring and placed it together with the Dongji Staff that was emitting Buddha's light. He was about to lead everyone away when he suddenly stopped.
...No, why is this insect leg placed so awkwardly? And the corpses of these small spiders, with all eight legs pointing upwards, crowded together, don't look normal. They look more like they've been swept away, forming a mysterious shape.
A flash of inspiration came to Liu Shi, and he instantly became solemn.
Could it be that someone is setting up a formation?
Speaking of formations, the first thing that comes to mind is the Xingyan Sect. But before entering the secret realm, they clearly reached an agreement with the Dao Sect. Why now...
Liu Hui immediately noticed the change in his expression, and when he looked over, he saw his thick eyebrows slowly frowning.
"What kind of formation is this?" Liu Hui tried to identify it, "I can't tell."
"Standing on flat ground, my vision is limited, so I naturally can't see." Liu Shi snorted coldly, tapped his toes, and suddenly rose up, pausing in mid-air: "I want to see what kind of formation is so powerful..."
He stopped abruptly at the end of his words.
How could Liu Hui fall behind? He followed closely and said solemnly: "Brother, what did you see..."
In the yellow sand, the insect's foot stood upright, and the surroundings were ingeniously crafted and placed with great care. Its shape was extremely obvious, and one could tell at a glance that it was an extremely huge and arrogant middle finger.
He also used his sword to scratch the little spider into an expression that looked like it was sticking out its tongue.
:P
Liu Hui: “…………”
What a fine sword! What a fine sword!
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