Eavesdropping on Inner Thoughts, Yunxiao Draws Her Sword to Slay Dingguang Immortal at the Start

"So that's the kind of person Senior Brother Li Xiao is. Selfless, he's worn himself out worrying about our Intercepting Sect. He's taken on far too much. No, I must help Fifth Senior Brother share his burden..."

Yunxiao looked at Li Xiao, and felt his figure grow infinitely tall.

"Yes, Teacher. If there's nothing else, this disciple will take his leave!"

Li Xiao cupped his hands slightly towards Tongtian Cult Master, then left Biyou Palace and rode the clouds back to Penglai Immortal Island.

After Li Xiao left, Tongtian Cult Master looked at Yunxiao and asked, "Yunxiao, have you heard something again?"

"Indeed, Teacher. Senior Brother Li Xiao is truly magnificent. He has borne so much for our Intercepting Sect!"

Yunxiao said earnestly, cupping her hands towards Tongtian Cult Master.

Tongtian Cult Master raised an eyebrow, looked at Yunxiao, and asked, "Oh? What exactly happened?"

Yunxiao looked at Tongtian Cult Master and said, "Teacher, this disciple heard that in the near future, you will be besieged by four Saints! This is also the fundamental reason for the Intercepting Sect's downfall!"

"What? Four Saints besieging this humble Taoist?"

Tongtian Cult Master's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. His eyes widened as he stared at Yunxiao, a tempest raging in his heart.

His Immortal Slaying Sword Formation could not be broken by anyone less than four Saints. Now, with four Saints attacking him, it was clear he was being targeted!

If four Saints were truly to attack him, then the Intercepting Sect would likely be in real danger!

Yunxiao looked at Tongtian Cult Master and gave a wry smile, "Teacher, I heard it clearly. Senior Brother Li Xiao's inner thoughts said so!"

After several repeated verifications, the two of them had gained complete trust in Li Xiao and knew the accuracy of his inner thoughts.

Neither of them doubted that these things would happen in the future!

Tongtian Cult Master looked at Yunxiao, his eyes flickering with sharp light, and asked, "Yunxiao, did you hear which four Saints will be besieging your master?"

Yunxiao shook her head slightly and said, "Senior Brother Li Xiao didn't say!"

Tongtian Cult Master took a deep breath, his gaze shifting, and continued to ask, "Yunxiao, did you hear anything else?"

Yunxiao looked at Tongtian Cult Master and said, "Senior Brother Li Xiao said that soon, Ancestral Witch Houtu will achieve sainthood by transforming into the cycle of reincarnation. This is also why Senior Brother Li Xiao is helping Ancestral Witch Houtu. Senior Brother Li Xiao is trying to win an ally for our Intercepting Sect!"

"What? Houtu will achieve sainthood by transforming into the cycle of reincarnation? This..."

Tongtian Cult Master was shocked again and quickly began to calculate.

After Li Xiao's inner thoughts, when Tongtian Cult Master calculated again, he vaguely sensed something.

Yunxiao continued, "Teacher, this disciple also heard that Ancestral Witch Houtu will go to the Sea of Blood to prove her Dao. At that time, she will be obstructed by Ancestor Minghe. This is an opportunity, an opportunity for our Intercepting Sect to befriend Ancestral Witch Houtu!"

"Your master understands!"

Tongtian Cult Master nodded and said calmly.

Yunxiao hesitated for a moment and continued, "Senior Brother Li Xiao's inner thoughts also said that at that time, Teacher, you must prevent Houtu from achieving sainthood, because after Houtu becomes a Saint, she will be sealed by the Heavenly Dao in the Underworld and will not be allowed to leave. In this way, our Intercepting Sect will lose an ally. Teacher needs... needs..."

"Needs what?"

Tongtian Cult Master stared at Yunxiao with wide eyes and asked.

Yunxiao grinned and said sheepishly, "Teacher needs... needs to deceive the Heavenly Dao!"

Pfft...

Upon hearing this, Tongtian Cult Master stumbled, almost falling off his cloud bed. He looked at Yunxiao with disbelief and exclaimed, "What? Deceive what?"

"The Heavenly Dao!"

Yunxiao said with a sheepish grin.

Tongtian Cult Master rolled his eyes, pouted, and said, "That brat really knows how to give this humble Taoist a difficult task. This Heavenly Dao... how can one deceive the Heavenly Dao? This..."

"Senior Brother Li Xiao's inner thoughts didn't say!"

Yunxiao said with a sheepish grin.

Tongtian Cult Master took a deep breath, his eyes flashing, and said, "That brat must have a way. Yunxiao, you should visit Penglai Immortal Island more often. You must find out the method to deceive the heavens and cross the sea!"

"Yes, Teacher, but..."

Yunxiao quickly cupped her hands towards Tongtian Cult Master, but as she thought of something, her pretty face blushed slightly.

Tongtian Cult Master looked at Yunxiao with suspicion and asked, "Yunxiao, is there something else? You..."

Yunxiao looked at Tongtian Cult Master with embarrassment and said, "Teacher, it's nothing else. It's just that lately, I've been going to Penglai Immortal Island frequently, which has led to misunderstandings. People think I have feelings for Fifth Senior Brother, that..."

"Uh?"

Tongtian Cult Master was stunned, then his old face flushed with color. He laughed heartily, "This is a good thing, a good thing! Yunxiao, what do you think? From your master's perspective, that brat Li Xiao is not bad. He will surely achieve great things in the future. It wouldn't be bad for you to become his Dao companion. How about it? Do you want your master to help arrange it for you?"

"Teacher, I'm ignoring you..."

Yunxiao's pretty face instantly turned crimson with shyness, and she turned and ran out of Biyou Palace.

"Hahaha..."

In Biyou Palace, Tongtian Cult Master's hearty laughter could be faintly heard.

After Yunxiao left, Tongtian Cult Master's gaze turned grim, his divine light surging, and he muttered, "Four Saints besieging this humble Taoist, who exactly are the four Saints? This humble Taoist has always been at odds with that fellow Yuanshi. It's likely that Yuanshi is among the four Saints..."

"That fellow Yuanshi is good at stirring up trouble. First Senior Brother is easily swayed, and he's an old schemer. This time, it's likely... it's likely First Senior Brother is also involved in besieging this humble Taoist!"

The Tongtian Cult Master continued his analysis.

"There are two other Saints. Nuwa has always been uninvolved in worldly affairs, and if she were to join the siege against me, she would be alone. It wouldn't make sense. It seems the other two must be those Two Sages of the West..."

The Tongtian Cult Master's old face gradually grew as dark as it could possibly be.

Chapter 47: The Human Book Recognizes Its Master, Ancestor Minghe Blocks the Path

Ever since learning of Li Xiao's thoughts from Yunxiao, the Tongtian Cult Master had been quietly observing Ancestral Witch Houtu's movements.

One day, Houtu arrived at the Sea of Blood as she pleased.

"Great Goddess Houtu, please wait a moment, wait for me..."

Just then, a voice rang out.

Houtu turned her head and saw Li Xiao rushing over on his cloud. She couldn't help but be slightly taken aback and asked, "Huh? Young friend Li Xiao, why have you come here?"

"Um... um, Great Goddess Houtu, this humble Taoist was traveling through the Primordial World with nothing to do and suddenly saw Great Goddess Houtu, so I dared to come forward and say hello!"

Li Xiao said with a smile.

"Oh!"

Houtu responded indifferently. After speaking, she turned to walk towards the Sea of Blood.

Although Li Xiao had saved Houtu before, they had only met once, and Li Xiao also possessed Nuwa's Imperial Token. Houtu naturally did not want to have too much interaction with Li Xiao!

In Biyou Palace, the Tongtian Cult Master watched, stunned, and chuckled, "Why did that rebellious disciple go to the Sea of Blood? Alas, that rebellious disciple has worked hard. Although his abilities are not great, he has truly worked hard for my Intercepting Sect..."

On the other side, seeing Houtu about to leave.

Li Xiao's brows furrowed, and he quickly flashed forward to block Houtu, saying, "Great Goddess, you cannot enter the Sea of Blood!"

Houtu's delicate brows furrowed. She looked at Li Xiao and asked, "Cannot enter? Why can't I enter? In this vast world, is there any place my Witch Clan cannot enter? Young friend Li Xiao, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Li Xiao chuckled awkwardly, looking at Houtu, and grinned, "Great Goddess Houtu, um... um, actually, it was Teacher who sent this humble Taoist here!"

In Biyou Palace, the Tongtian Cult Master's old face darkened upon hearing this, and he angrily said, "This rebellious disciple is using my name as a scapegoat again! However, since he did it for my Intercepting Sect this time, I won't hold it against him!"

If it were just Li Xiao himself, Houtu wouldn't have cared at all!

Upon hearing that it was the Saint Tongtian who had sent him, Houtu immediately raised an eyebrow and looked at Li Xiao, asking, "May I ask what business Saint Tongtian has in sending young friend here?"

Heh! Teacher's name is really useful... Li Xiao looked at Houtu, leaned forward mysteriously, lowered his voice, and said, "Great Goddess Houtu, Teacher said you cannot enter the Sea of Blood, otherwise you will regret it for life..."

Houtu heard this and her delicate brows furrowed deeply. She looked at Li Xiao with suspicion and asked, "Did Saint Tongtian really say this?"

Li Xiao nodded and patted his chest, saying, "Of course, it was Teacher who said it. Even if I had the courage of heaven, I wouldn't dare to falsely pass on Teacher's decree!"

No, you would dare... In Biyou Palace, the Tongtian Cult Master rolled his eyes upon hearing this.

Houtu nodded. She didn't believe Li Xiao would dare to falsely pass on Saint Tongtian's decree, so she believed Li Xiao's words.

However, in the depths of the Sea of Blood, something seemed to be calling out to Houtu, making her hesitate.

After hesitating for a long time, Houtu still decided to go in and take a look. She cupped her hands towards Li Xiao and said, "Thank you for Saint Tongtian's good intentions. However, this matter concerns my Dao and the fate of my Witch Clan. I must go and see!"

With that, Houtu ignored Li Xiao and turned to walk into the Sea of Blood.

"Great Goddess..."

Li Xiao was greatly alarmed and hurried to chase after Houtu.

Regardless of anything else, if Houtu were to find the Underworld and establish Reincarnation this time, all his plans would be in vain!

But Houtu was determined, and she wouldn't listen to Li Xiao's words!

The people of the Witch Clan are truly stubborn... Li Xiao was in a hurry and quickly followed behind Houtu.

As soon as the two stepped onto the territory of the Sea of Blood, Ancestor Minghe discovered them.

However, one was a disciple of a Saint, and the other was a dignified Ancestral Witch. Even Ancestor Minghe dared not act rashly.

"Huh? How strange, how strange. What are these two doing in my Sea of Blood?"

Ancestor Minghe secretly observed the two, his heart filled with suspicion.

The Sea of Blood was an extremely yin place. With Reincarnation not yet established and the Underworld not yet opened, all the yin souls and ghosts were attracted to the Sea of Blood.

Therefore, countless ghosts were gathered above the Sea of Blood.

But Li Xiao and Houtu, one a Grand Unity Golden Immortal and the other an Ancestral Witch, naturally did not dare to approach them.

Houtu was also slightly displeased because Li Xiao was following her.

After walking for a short while, a stream of light suddenly shot towards Houtu. As the light dissipated, it revealed a simple, ancient book of dark green color.

The words "Human Book" rippled on the book, emitting a green light.

Houtu felt a connection between herself and the Human Book. She reached out and took it, and the feeling became even more wondrous.

This Human Book will later transform into the Book of Life and Death and the Reincarnation Brush, and it is destined to belong to Houtu...

Beside her, Li Xiao was not envious. His mind was as clear as a mirror.

However, although he was not envious, it made others jealous!