At Lansong Mountain, in the White Jade Hall, a group of powerful figures stood quietly, looking at a junior standing in the middle with subtle emotions, some even harboring a hint of resentment in their eyes.
The Supreme Elder sitting next to Yu Zhen also had mixed feelings. He was a Saint-level weapon refiner and the Supreme Elder of the Taiyi Sect, yet he had been outmaneuvered by a promising junior.
Yu Zhen coughed, breaking the silence.
"A demon has appeared in the world, wreaking havoc on the Xuanling Continent. Eliminating it is the most urgent task."
Seeing that no one objected, he continued, "The strength of that demon is unknown, and we do not know who it has possessed this time. We should be cautious. Our Taiyi Sect has a Supreme Elder and a disciple named Xiao Lingchuan. He has refined a tracking magic weapon and can see the demon with his naked eye. They are the most suitable candidates."
No sooner had the words been spoken than the Valley Master of Medicine Immortal Valley was the first to speak up: "Count me in."
The magical artifacts for finding demons have been crafted. Regardless of whether they actually work or not, the method is there, so we have to give it a try.
Faced with the choice of finding the monster or dividing the spoils, anyone with a burden wouldn't choose to deal with the latter first. But the group present had a heavy burden, and most importantly, they all had an irreconcilable hatred for the monster.
One by one, the representatives registered for their elders who were not present, while some also signed up on their own.
There's no need to argue about the details anymore; this matter is settled. The most important thing is to catch and kill the other culprit first.
Regardless of whether the plundering cheat system is in the body of an ordinary person or a spirit lord this time, the configuration is sufficient.
When the various families arrived, the Supreme Elder summoned Di Xiu to the back hall, and Sect Master Yu Zhen also came in. He then activated the array here, preventing any prying eyes from entering.
The two men scrutinized him for a long time, but Yu Zhen spoke first: "You are not Ling Chuan."
Di Xiu showed no panic at being seen through; he simply looked back calmly and said, "You two may speak frankly."
Yu Zhen and the Supreme Elder exchanged a glance. They hadn't expected that their bluff would actually elicit the truth.
Xiao Lingchuan's soul lamp was still burning, and his sword spirit was very close to the one in the present. Even Taiyi Mirror couldn't see through it. Apart from having more abilities, his memories were also complete. No matter how you looked at it, he didn't seem to have been possessed.
But those skills, let alone Xiao Lingchuan, no one on the entire continent knows them.
Yu Zhen smiled wryly: "You've acted very well, but your methods are too uncanny."
Di Xiu paused for a moment, then replied uncertainly, "You flatter me."
Yu Zhen closed his eyes, filled with remorse. When he opened them again, his expression was icy. He took two steps closer, staring intently at him, and asked, word by word, "Where is he? What have you done to him?"
Emperor Xiu asked with some confusion, "Wasn't it you who issued the kill order back then?"
Yu Zhen was outmaneuvered and his sore spot was hit, a look of pain flashing in his eyes.
The Supreme Elder of Emperor Cultivation, who had been observing from the side, looked at Yu Zhen with disdain and thought to himself that this good-for-nothing junior was led astray by someone in just a few words. How embarrassing.
Emperor Xiu seized the opportunity to take over the conversation: "Consider it me meddling in other people's business. Today, I'll ask you a question on his behalf. He grew up in the Taiyi Sect since childhood, with a clear sword mind, obsessed with the way of the sword, without any other distractions, undisturbed by the mortal world. Why did you believe Li Chen's framing?"
Yu Zhen was still breathing heavily, and after a long while, his eyes were filled with gloom as he said with difficulty, "Human hearts are fickle."
That's the reason.
In any world, in the end, it is the evidence that matters. It's just that the sect leader only said that people's hearts are fickle, but he didn't know that evidence can also be forged. He, or rather the people of this world, trusted the Shadow Pearl too much.
Di Xiu shook his head slightly and said, "Taiyi Sect has the grace of raising and educating him, but it has failed him this time. He doesn't resent the entanglement, and I, as an outsider, have no right to interfere. You can talk about it when he returns."
The Supreme Elder plucked a few strands of his beard in surprise, and Yu Zhen could not hide his excitement: "He can come back?"
Di Xiu showed a perfectly timed look of surprise: "His fate was not meant to end here. Once this matter is resolved, he will naturally be able to return. Do you two have any further questions?"
Yu Zhen consulted the Supreme Elder.
"How shall I address you?"
"Just call me Xiao Lingchuan."
“There were other questions, but since you are not a disciple of our sect, Xiao Lingchuan, it would be inappropriate to bring them up.” The Supreme Elder looked at Di Xiu with a disappointed expression, sighing and hinting wildly.
Emperor Xiu, whose signal reception was poor, simply nodded and said, "In that case, please make a vow to your inner demons that you will not reveal what you just said."
"..."
That's nothing, after all, they're not big mouths who feel uncomfortable if they don't talk, so they simply swore an oath.
...
In just a short while, all the members of the special task force selected by each family arrived. It must be said that the teleportation talismans and teleportation arrays greatly facilitated the journey.
After a few words of explanation, the team representing the top forces of the Xuanling Continent set out. Since they only knew the direction but not the exact location, teleportation was no longer effective.
At the mountain gate, the Supreme Elder summoned a flying magical artifact resembling a painted boat. It grew larger as it faced the wind, and once everyone boarded, they activated their spiritual power and took to the air, flying fast and steadily, leaving the Taiyi Sect far behind in the blink of an eye.
Di Xiu stood at the bow of the ship, channeling spiritual energy into the compass, which still pointed northeast.
After adjusting the direction, the Supreme Elder activated the formation on the ship, supplying the ship with spiritual stones to provide the necessary spiritual energy, and then went with the others to keep an eye on the compass.
To be honest, his nervous appearance was somewhat funny, but also heartbreaking.
Although Li Chen is dead, the demon is still alive. Those who come are all parents of the victims, and they look at the compass as if they are looking for a chance to take revenge.
The ship continued northeastward, and in less than an hour, it had flown over three states. In the distance, a black mist rose into the sky, and everyone on board could feel the dark aura within it. As they drew closer, the sky and earth grew darker, and the air seemed to carry a foul stench.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
