Li Tianwei made the rounds of every peak in the sacred land, only to find that he could not see any problems with these cultivators at all. It was as though the Evil Demons were fake.
Other than that, all Li Tianwei heard about was the sacred land's duels.
Some Baiyuan Sacred Land's favored son of heaven.
Li Tianwei's ears had practically grown calluses from hearing it. As for this so-called favored son of heaven from Baiyuan Sacred Land—
Li Tianwei felt he ought to observe a moment of silence for him.
Being born in the same era as him, he was destined to be suppressed by him. How pitiful!
Li Tianwei sighed inwardly, feeling no threat whatsoever from Baiyuan Sacred Land's desire to duel him.
As for failing to discover the Evil Demon—
This was the first time Li Tianwei had failed to get his wish. He could not help but marvel; it truly was an existence capable of corroding and destroying an entire world.
Still, sooner or later, he would sweep away everything.
Li Tianwei observed from the shadows as he pondered, while the System, hearing his thoughts, had no idea how many times it rolled its eyes at him.
Yet the System was also utterly helpless and powerless when it came to him.
Within the main peak of Lingxu Sacred Land—
Since the people of Baiyuan Sacred Land had arrived, Lingxu Sacred Land naturally showed them the bare minimum of hospitality.
After all, within the Northern Spirit Domain, the Four Great Sacred Lands were not that far apart in strength. It was only that, in recent years, Lingxu Sacred Land had held down the other three sacred lands.
They still had to show the most basic respect.
Of course, if they knew what Baiyuan Sacred Land was plotting, they likely would not have treated them so hospitably.
At this moment, Xiao E of Baiyuan Sacred Land was discussing this disciple duel with the peak masters of the sacred land.
As a late Spirit Transformation cultivator, in this present age when Fusion, Nascent Soul Departure, and Tribulation Transcendence cultivators did not emerge, he was already among the strongest fighting forces.
Lingxu Sacred Land had also given them ample face, sending out True Lord Lanyu and Bai Muxu, two Spirit Transformation cultivators, to receive them.
"Ha ha ha, Brother Bai, it has been a long time. I never expected that after barely more than a hundred years of cultivation, you would reach the same realm as me."
When Xiao E saw Bai Muxu, he greeted him as though they were sworn brothers.
In response to Xiao E's easy familiarity, Bai Muxu clasped his hands in salute.
"Elder Xiao."
"Brother Bai, I heard your disciple achieved Foundation Establishment in a Hundred Days and possesses quite a bit of your former bearing. That is why I came in response to the news."
"As it happens, my Baiyuan Sacred Land has also produced a genius who achieved Foundation Establishment in a Hundred Days. Why not have them compete?"
"It has already been a hundred years since the disciples of our two sacred lands last dueled. This is the perfect time for another contest."
Xiao E smiled as he revealed his purpose in coming to Lingxu Sacred Land.
"For the friendship between our two great sacred lands, this item can serve as an added stake for this duel."
With a wave of Xiao E's hand, a Dharma wheel filled with Dao essence appeared in midair, immortal light spilling from it in all directions.
When the elders and peak masters within the great hall saw the Dharma wheel, a trace of shock appeared on their faces.
"A High-grade magical treasure."
Some elders could not help crying out.
"Ha ha ha, I did not expect Brother Xiao to be so generous. If we refused, it would instead make it seem as though there were a rift between us."
Even Bai Muxu could not help being moved by the sight of that High-grade magical treasure.
Even Spirit Transformation cultivators found it difficult to possess such a treasure. Across the entire Northern Spirit Domain, fewer than a hundred High-grade magical treasures had ever been displayed, and nearly all of them already had owners.
For Baiyuan Sacred Land to take out such an item as a prize showed just how much faith they had in their own genius.
"Since that is the case, let us choose a day for the duel!"
Seeing Bai Muxu's sudden change in attitude, Xiao E smiled.
At this moment, everyone in the great hall harbored their own thoughts.
Very soon, the date was set for three days later, and the people in the hall dispersed.
Xiao E returned to the place where he was staying.
"Greetings, Elder Xiao."
When Yuan Xixiao saw Xiao E return, he hurriedly greeted him.
Xiao E gave a slight nod. "That Ling Tianwei has already been invaded by Corrupting Grudge Qi. He likely has not yet exposed his own problem."
"In a few days, remember to use the method of enticement I taught you. Then, make his Corrupting Grudge Qi erupt completely. When that moment comes, even immortals will be unable to save him."
Yuan Xixiao showed no reaction upon hearing this, merely lowering his head slightly.
"Foundation Establishment in a Hundred Days! What astonishing talent. The Northern Spirit Domain cannot permit Lingxu Sacred Land to produce another existence like this."
Xiao E slowly clenched his fist, vicious light flashing in his eyes.
Feeling the aura emanating from Xiao E, Yuan Xixiao lowered his head even further, leaving no one able to see his expression.
Where exactly was the Evil Demon? What characteristics did it have?
Ling Tianwei muttered to himself when he suddenly seemed to sense something and instinctively turned his head.
He saw Bai Muxu standing beside him, a longsword on his back and a yin-yang Daoist robe draped over him.
"Master."
Ling Tianwei greeted him as well.
Yet Bai Muxu stared fixedly at Ling Tianwei, his brows drawing together slightly.
Especially after his divine sense swept across Ling Tianwei, he could clearly sense the strange spiritual power within him, mixed with dense Death Intent and Resentment Force...
Faced with such a strange situation, Bai Muxu unexpectedly could not discern its cause.
However, at this moment, he seemed to think of something.
"Dao Intent?"
Bai Muxu could not help voicing it, his words trembling faintly.
Bai Muxu had not expected Ling Tianwei to have comprehended Dao Intent. Even he himself had only comprehended one kind thus far.
Yet from the aura on Ling Tianwei's body, it was clear that he had already comprehended two kinds.
Not to mention anything else, Bai Muxu had never heard of anyone comprehending two strands of Dao Intent while still in the Foundation Establishment Realm.
"Looks like Baiyuan Sacred Land will have to give my disciple a treasure for free."
Bai Muxu had come to find Ling Tianwei because he intended to teach him a few more spells, so that he could deal with the duel three days later. He had never expected that upon seeing him again, Ling Tianwei would bring him such news.
At this point, what spells did he need to teach Ling Tianwei? Two Dao Intents were already more than enough.
"Tianwei, you are doing very well. Keep working hard."
Bai Muxu gently patted Ling Tianwei on the shoulder in encouragement.
Faced with the sudden encouragement, Ling Tianwei merely nodded lightly. Naturally, he knew that Bai Muxu had sensed the Dao Intent on him.
As for encouragement, Ling Tianwei did not take it to heart at all.
Someone like him had long grown tired of hearing encouragement and praise. Who could blame him for being a genius?
"Presumably, you have also heard that you will duel a disciple from Baiyuan Sacred Land in three days. When the time comes, simply do your best."
"You achieved Foundation Establishment in a Hundred Days, and now you have comprehended Dao Intent as well. Taking down that disciple from Baiyuan Sacred Land should not be much of a problem."
"This disciple will certainly do his utmost."
Ling Tianwei answered, while sizing Bai Muxu up and down, wondering whether this cheap master of his might be an Evil Demon.
Most likely not. If he were an Evil Demon, how could he possibly restrain himself upon seeing an existence with talent as outstanding as his?
"Since there is going to be a duel, then return to the mountain!"
After saying that, Bai Muxu brought Ling Tianwei back to Tianmen Peak.
Ling Tianwei had not expected that he would return so soon after descending the mountain.
"What is going on?"
Upon returning to Tianmen Peak, Bai Muxu seemed to sense something. His expression became exceptionally grave, and his eyes constantly swept around, as though something earth-shattering had happened on Tianmen Peak.