Wen Yimin sighed, stopped wasting words, and quickly told Di Xiu what needed to be said.
"This time, all four sects and eight families have sent people, either sect leaders or family heads, or at least second or third-in-command. In addition, there are some people from other sects... After careful consideration, the sect leaders still chose to make public all of Li Chen's memories since he came to this world, so as not to have tampered with things and have people see through it, which would be a bad move."
"However, the matter of the book ends here. It is forbidden to spread it any further. Everyone has made a vow against their inner demons. Senior brother, you should also make one in public later."
"Um."
"Everyone is currently at Lansong Mountain next to Canghan Peak. The dispute is still unresolved. One issue is how to divide the spoils in that person's possession, another is how to find the escaped demon, and then there's you, Senior Brother. They might make things difficult for you later. If they go too far, the Sect Master and the Supreme Elder will intervene."
Di Xiu nodded slightly, indicating that he understood: "I have made some progress in finding that demon."
Wen Yimin looked at him in surprise, and after realizing what was happening, she couldn't help but get excited, her composed demeanor vanishing instantly.
That thing is hiding in some nook or cranny, and I don't know if it's possessed someone else again. It's unsettling.
"Senior brother already has a plan? Senior brother borrowed the furnace from Wuyang Peak a month ago. Could it be that you were refining a magic weapon to find that demon? But when did you learn to refine weapons? Even the peak master and elders of Wuyang Peak couldn't refine one. What grade of weapon refinement have you reached? You went into seclusion in a hurry. Even after Master and the others interrogated you, they couldn't find you. Also, the Supreme Elder said that you can manipulate the stars. What's going on?" Wen Yimin asked in rapid succession.
Emperor Xiu was unsure which question to answer, so he chose not to answer any of them.
Wen Yimin calmed himself down, realizing he had crossed the line, but still couldn't help but ask, "Senior brother, you don't have to say any of this, but there's only one question: these methods you used... were they obtained through normal means?"
Di Xiu stopped, looked into his eyes, and replied frankly, "Yes."
Wen Yimin breathed a sigh of relief: "If you say so, then I will believe you. Let's hurry up and get the sword to Lansong Mountain."
The two quickened their pace, sweeping through the dense forest like a whirlwind, and landed on the mountaintop. The Supreme Elder was not there; only a young boy was sweeping the courtyard.
Di Xiu took a closer look and discovered that it was a puppet with a face like a New Year's picture doll and dull eyes, but it was agile and spoke fluently.
"Hello, Senior Brother Xiao and Senior Brother Wen."
Before the two could speak, the boy began to relay the message left by his master: "The master left a message saying that Senior Brother Xiao's sword has been forged and is placed in the weapon-forging room. Senior Brother Xiao can go and get it himself. Senior Brother Wen, the master did not leave any message for Senior Brother Wen."
“I came with him to get the sword.”
The little boy rolled his not-so-flexible eyes, said "Oh," and continued sweeping the floor with a broom that was as tall as a person.
Actually, even without the child saying anything, the sword spirit couldn't wait to emit a sword cry upon sensing its master's aura. As soon as it was in hand, it obediently quieted down.
The sword's length and width were the same as before, but its weight seemed to be slightly heavier. The blade was still as clear and bright as frost and snow, but the coldness was even greater than before. In the Taiyi Sect, where spring reigns all year round, it froze a 10-foot radius of frost.
Wen Yimin's eyes showed surprise, and he was very eager to see the power of this sword, but this was the residence of the Supreme Elder, and they were going to Lansong Mountain.
"Senior brother, let's go."
Emperor Xiu asked the boy to convey his gratitude, then sheathed his sword and descended the mountain.
Wen Yimin glanced at him but didn't ask why he had put his natal sword into the spatial magic item.
Before long, the two appeared at the foot of Lansong Mountain. After passing three or five checkpoints, they finally reached the top of the mountain.
To prevent anyone from sneaking in and eavesdropping, this place is heavily guarded, with small formations every three steps and large formations every five steps, prohibiting air travel, underground escape, and teleportation.
At the top of the mountain, there is a grand hall carved from white jade, exuding a distinct aura of spatial laws. It doesn't seem like a building, but rather like a magical artifact.
The guards outside were all elders. After reporting through a communication talisman, the formation opened from the inside, allowing the two to enter.
When two disciples suddenly joined the group of important figures, the clamor and cursing in the hall immediately stopped. Everyone sat back in their original seats with composure, staring directly at the two, and then simultaneously released countless points of spiritual pressure to cover the Emperor Cultivator.
The former chief disciple of Taiyi Sect, the eldest disciple of the peak master of Yunxiao Peak, was just a junior and his cultivation was far inferior to everyone else present, but they all knew him.
It's just that such a junior is actually a chosen one favored by Heaven. Anyone would feel unbalanced, curious, critical, or annoyed, and want to give him a hard time. But seeing him calm and composed in the face of the spiritual pressure of many powerful people, one can't help but feel a little admiration.
Barely passable.
This time, Emperor Xiu did not summon the sword formation. Instead, he stood tall and used his own spiritual power to resist the overwhelming spiritual pressure, while also taking in the situation in the hall.
Indeed, it wasn't just the four sects and eight families that came; there were also forces like the Immortal Music Sect and the Medicine Immortal Valley.
Victims' Alliance?
However, no one from some smaller factions came; it's unclear what the sect leader's plans are.
Although Wen Yimin wasn't targeted, standing next to Di Xiu, even a wisp of spiritual pressure from him immediately soaked his back with sweat.
He controlled himself to avoid looking at the people around him, maintaining his composure, and calmly reported to the person at the head of the table: "Master, the disciple Xiao Lingchuan from Yunxiao Peak has been brought here."
Yu Zhen saw that although Xiao Lingchuan's face was a little red, he was still holding his own, so he did not make a move. He said in a deep voice, "Have you told him about the oath of the inner demon?"
"Yes, disciple has already informed you."
"Disciple Xiao Lingchuan, have you leaked information about Li Chen?"
Emperor Xiu replied, "No."
"Very well, let us make the vow."
Following the template of the Heart-Making Demon Oath, Di Xiu swore to the heavens. A beam of light seemed to pause for a very short moment as it descended before continuing to enter his heart.
This means that the oath of the inner demon has been heard and recognized by the Heavenly Dao. If it is violated thereafter, the person will be haunted by inner demons, unable to make any progress in cultivation, and will eventually die from the inner demons.
The sect leader addressed the representatives from various sects and families, asking, "Do any of you still have any doubts?"
"It's barely passable."
"good."
"Well, I have no objection."
The people present silently withdrew their spiritual pressure and nodded one after another.
"You two may leave."
Emperor Xiu stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "This disciple has something to say."
"What is it?"
Emperor Xiu took out a compass: "This is a magic weapon that I refined in seclusion. It can be used to find the location of that demon."
The crowd gasped in astonishment. The sect leader paused, then asked in a deep voice, "Do you know what you're saying?"
“The disciple takes a wisp of his own fortune and merges it into it, which can be used to find the separated fortune.”
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