Free Web NovelAfter the daytime bustle, Qingyuan Sect was exceptionally quiet at night.
Especially a certain barren peak that had been uninhabited for a long time, now had a group of uninvited guests. They approached silently, as if just passing by, seemingly without attracting anyone's attention.
“That’s Qunyu Peak, the entrance to the Dashang Royal Mausoleum.”
Situ Ding stood with his hands behind his back, his expression a little uncertain.
“Then what are we waiting for?” Mo Chaozong, looking somewhat weak, wanted to go ahead but was stopped by Situ Ding.
“Such an important place, why is no one guarding it? It’s too quiet.” Situ Ding voiced his suspicion.
Qingyuan Sect was the Legacy left by the Dashang Royal Mausoleum’s tomb guardians, yet now, the entrance to Qunyu Peak didn’t even have a single living soul.
Was Qingyuan Sect so ungrateful?
“Deputy Leader Situ, you may not know, but this place is actually guarded.”
“Who?”
“Shang Wu.”
“...How do you know?”
“Look.”
That cult member pointed a finger, and Situ Ding looked in the direction he pointed, «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» clearly seeing a sign:
【Shang Wu inside. No entry for unauthorized personnel.】
Situ Ding: “...”
Yuwen Cuojin: “...”
Something seemed off, but at least it explained why there were no other people here. What was the difference between this and ‘Beware of Dog’?
Well, there was a difference. A vicious dog was more reliable and wouldn’t abandon its post to go drinking like Shang Wu.
However, the fact that Shang Wu was assigned to guard Qunyu Sect also indicated a problem.
Moreover, they had seen in the main hall on the main peak that almost all the Elders in the Sect were drinking and enjoying themselves, completely unguarded.
“I didn’t expect Qingyuan Sect to be so lax. Situ, should we act now?”
Yuwen Cuojin’s injuries had not yet healed. Originally, the two Deputy Leaders were evenly matched, but this time, Situ Ding was in charge.
“Don’t be impatient. This time, we must have absolute certainty. Let’s wait for the Immortal’s subordinates to converge first.” Situ Ding’s tone was filled with barely concealed excitement.
Originally, just retrieving the Life and Death Cycle Formation this time would have completed the Leader’s mission.
Now, it seemed they could do far more than that.
This time, they might be able to wipe out Qingyuan Sect in one fell swoop!
Thinking of this, Situ Ding couldn’t help but chuckle softly.
“Hehehe...”
“Deputy Leader, why are you laughing?”
Just then, a familiar voice came from behind. The Demon Summoning Sect members turned around to see a group of faceless people standing there. From their attire, they looked more like professional Demon Summoning Sect members...
“I laugh at Li Mo’s lack of wisdom, Qingyuan Sect’s lack of strategy, and the Elders who are nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs.”
Situ Ding smiled and cupped his hands in flattery: “With your assistance, it’s like using an ox-cleaver to kill a chicken.”
Shangguan Wencang: “...”
Elders: “...”
Qian Bufan: “What kind of talk is this!”
Are you being polite?
But they are from the Demon Summoning Sect, so it’s normal for them to be uncouth. It’s better not to dwell on such matters now.
Yuwen Cuojin chuckled: “After our investigation, the Elders of Qingyuan Sect have all gone off to seek pleasure, and not a single soul can be seen.”
Mo Chaozong also gritted his teeth and said: “Even the powerhouses from other Sects have left early, gone to who knows where. I think they simply look down on Qingyuan Sect. They only came up the mountain out of respect for Li Mo’s Face. After all, it’s a small Sect, incapable of achieving greatness!”
As his words fell, all the cult members looked excited, and soft laughter was heard continuously.
I think your words are somewhat biased.
Shangguan Wencang’s mouth twitched slightly, but he didn’t speak. His current identity was a subordinate of Black Earth Immortal, so he looked at Qin Yuzhi with an inquiring gaze.
“Hmm, seeing that you’ve noticed this and are still waiting for us, you have a steady temperament.”
Qin Yuzhi nodded with satisfaction: “With juniors like you, why would the Divine Sect not prosper?”
“It’s all thanks to you, Senior, for laying the foundation for the Divine Sect. Everyone in the Sect, from top to bottom, respects you like the surging river...”
Situ Ding spared no praise for this forbidden existence.
Qin Yuzhi thought to herself, ‘Listen to your nonsense, then why don’t you let me out?’
She waved her hand and said:
“Enough small talk, let’s get going.”
Situ Ding had no objections, but Yuwen Cuojin said:
“That brat Li Mo has repeatedly foiled our Sect’s important plans. Since Senior Qin is already assisting with the Royal Mausoleum trip, why don’t I personally go to Autumn Water Pavilion?”
“That... would be good too.” Situ Ding also felt his words made sense. Even a lion hunting a rabbit needs to use its full strength.
Even if his injuries weren’t fully healed, Yuwen Cuojin was still in the Seventh Realm.
A Seventh Realm expert going against a Fourth Realm expert, that should be stable, right? Even if the Martial God resurrected, he would only suffer defeat!
“Then we’ll split into two groups.”
Yuwen Cuojin said and then set off.
“I’ll go with Deputy Leader Yuwen as well.” Compared to his curiosity about the Life and Death Cycle Formation, Mo Chaozong now wanted to find Li Mo more.
Anyway, that was a rare item the Demon Summoning Sect wanted; it was useless for him to covet it.
Thus, the two headed in the direction of Autumn Water Pavilion.
After they left, the group ascended Qunyu Peak.
As they walked, Situ Ding suddenly asked curiously: “By the way, where has the Right Protector gone? Why haven’t I seen her?” freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
“She has other important matters.”
Hearing the envy in Qin Yuzhi’s tone, Situ Ding was puzzled... Meanwhile, on the other side.
“Someone practiced here before?”
Yuwen Cuojin moved quickly and soon arrived near Autumn Water Pavilion. Looking at the waterfall before him, he could tell at a glance that someone had practiced horizontal cultivation martial arts here.
And judging from the traces, the time would not exceed two years.
It was obvious who had left them.
“In less than two short years, he went from the Qi Blood Realm to his current level. If we wait a few more years for him...”
Yuwen Cuojin deeply realized that this child must not be allowed to live. freewebnovёl.ƈom
Fortunately, he discovered it early, and he had come in person. He presumed that the brat wouldn’t be able to stir up any trouble.
“You arrived quite early.”
“Who?”
Yuwen Cuojin turned his head and then breathed a sigh of relief.
It was the Right Protector who had arrived.
But it was strange, the other party was clearly between the Sixth Realm and the Seventh Realm, still one Realm lower than him, so why could she appear and disappear like a ghost, undetectable by him?
Could it be that the Dao she previously controlled was related to concealment and stealth?
“My presence here is enough. Right Protector, why don’t you go to Qunyu Peak?”
“No, I was actually waiting for you here.”
Shang Qinqing’s tone was unfriendly: “If I wasn’t waiting for you, I should be watching a river of blood right now.”
Yuwen Cuojin: “?”
Before he could voice his confusion, his expression suddenly changed drastically.
Shang Qinqing on the opposite side suddenly let out a long cry, and the surrounding space suddenly brightened. An ancient Marriage Tree emerged, ancient and weathered yet exuding an immortal beauty.
However, upon closer inspection, this tree was withered and decaying, with a strong disharmony amidst its beauty.
But at this moment, its branches shook, emitting an amber glow, and new jade-green leaves sprouted. It was rapidly recovering, once again exuding the aura of the Seventh Realm.
“Path of Marriage? You are...”
Yuwen Cuojin suddenly realized.
“Candy!”
Shang Qinqing took a step, re-entering the Controlling Mystery Realm.
