Sudden Change

In the endless void, a black scroll shrouded in dense Ghostly glow was rapidly moving through the air, seemingly oblivious to the raging Void Storm.

"The mission is complete, but we cannot leave immediately. The unusual behavior of Jiang Ran and the other two will inevitably attract the attention of the higher-ups of the Yuan Sect. If it leads to the place where Senior Zhou Tong is being held, then all our efforts will have been in vain."

Inside the Heaven Sealing Array Map, the three brothers sat in a circle.

"That's easy. Tomorrow I'll go to the Yuan Sect Affairs Hall again, disguised as Jiang Ran, to receive the mission, and then take the two of you away from the Yuan Sect under a legitimate pretext."

"I will try to find a long-term, long-distance cross- Xuan Domain mission, and then create the illusion that I have failed and died. That will be enough to deceive the Yuan Sect."

The Little Marten's eyes lit up, and it quickly arranged a retreat plan.

"Okay, then let's sneak back to our respective residences first, and be careful not to expose ourselves. We'll meet at the entrance of the Sect Affairs Hall first thing tomorrow morning."

Lin Dong nodded slightly, and the three of them reached an agreement.

"However, are you sure you don't want to secretly move that Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree in the center of the Yuan Sect, which is a thousand feet tall? It would be great to transplant it back to the Dao Sect. That way you would have made a great contribution."

"Heh, just one minute after they finished moving the Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree, they were suppressed by the Three Great Yuan Gate Giants, and then each of them was given a Demon Emperor Lock?"

"Ahem, haha, it's getting late, let's hurry back."

Unbeknownst to Lin Dong and his companions, just ten minutes after they left, another mysterious figure visited the underground ancient palace.

The newcomer was dressed in an incomparably luxurious purple-gold robe, with skin as white as a baby's, yet his eyes shimmered with an endless air of vicissitude. His long silver hair cascaded over his shoulders, giving him an exceptionally strange and unrestrained demeanor.

His body appeared to have no fluctuations in Origin Energy, but with each breath, he could cause the Origin Energy in the entire hall to ripple and change rapidly. A terrifying power was hidden beneath his slender frame.

"That's strange, why did I suddenly have this idea?"

A middle-aged man dressed in a purple-gold robe strolled to the depths of the main hall, where a slender figure wrapped in a black robe sat cross-legged, shrouded in a faint black mist.

"The Demon Emperor Lock and the Space Ancestral Symbol are all normal."

A sinister Black Intent flashed deep within the silver-haired man's pupils. As if confirming something, he laughed heartily, "Ying Xuanzi, I truly look forward to witnessing you master and disciple turn on each other! Hahaha..."

Amidst the deafening laughter, the mysterious visitor also mysteriously merged into the space.

The underground temple fell silent once more.

The next morning, at the entrance of the Sect Affairs Hall.

"Our mission this time is a manhunt. A sect deacon who has just Life Mysterious Stage was discovered to be embezzling. When the sect's Law Enforcement Team was collecting evidence, he was discovered and defected a few days ago, heading towards the Western Xuan Region."

A powerful, grey-robed elder flew out from the Majestic Ancient Hall, glanced indifferently at the two white-robed youths waiting outside, and said calmly:

"This was originally the job of the sect's Law Enforcement Team, but I, as an elder, took it on for you. I wanted to hone your skills so that you two could make further breakthroughs before the Sect Competition."

"Therefore, we must intercept him before he escapes to the Western Xuan Region, capture him alive and bring him back to our sect to be brought to justice, and if necessary, kill him directly, understand?"

In the end, this expert at the Life Mysterious Stage, Great Achievement was filled with murderous intent.

"Clear!"

The two Spirit General at the Nine Yuan Nirvana Stage roared in unison with overwhelming momentum.

"Yes, let's set off immediately and make sure this scoundrel is brought to justice!"

Seeing this, Jiang Ran nodded in satisfaction and led the two of them out of the sect.

The Sect Affairs Hall, the Martial Arts Hall, the Morning Practice Platform... one iconic building after another flashed by in front of the trio of an old man and two young men. The three of them moved quite fast, as if they were in a hurry.

"Wait a moment!"

Just as the three of them flew over the Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree that was a thousand feet tall, a thunderous roar suddenly came from above.

"Call out!"

The next second, a whistling sound of wind breaking rang out, and a burly figure wrapped in lightning descended from the sky, landing right in front of the three of them.

"So it's Little Thunder King. What brings you here?"

Looking at the burly man who emerged from the lightning, Jiang Ran suppressed her arrogant expression and spoke in a businesslike tone.

His memories told him that although Jiang Ran was a senior elder of the Yuan Sect in the Shengxuan Realm, while Little Thunder King Lei Qian was only a disciple in the half-step Shengxuan Realm, Little Thunder King was personally taught by the sect leader of the Yuan Sect and had an extraordinary status. He could completely ignore this elder.

In addition, among the Three Little Kings, Little Thunder King was the most domineering, so many elders kept their distance from him.

"Nothing much, just asking where Elder Jiang Ran and the other two are planning to go? I remember you just returned to the sect yesterday." The burly man took in Jiang Ran's changing expression, but still spoke with a smile.

So what if these elders are unhappy with Little Thunder King?

He was the Sect Master's personal disciple, holding an extraordinary position, comparable to an elder.

He enjoys seeing these people annoyed but unable to do anything about it.

"Go on a mission."

Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly, speaking sparingly.

"Reporting to Little Thunder King, we've accepted a pursuit mission and plan to hone our cultivation a bit more before the Sect Competition." Shen Yun, Spirit General from the Dragon Division, was a master of maneuvering. Seeing that Lei Qian was somewhat embarrassed, he immediately took the initiative to speak.

"Oh, a mission."

Lei Qian smiled with satisfaction, then turned his gaze to another Spirit General, Xia Yan, "Xia Yan, you are the leader of the many disciples of the Deva Division. I haven't tested your cultivation for a long time. How about we do it now?"

"Little Thunder King, we are on a mission now, hunting down a sect traitor. We need to set off immediately. Let's talk about these trivial matters like the duel when we get back."

A hint of impatience flashed in Jiang Ran's eyes as she suppressed her anger.

"Elder Jiang Ran, although Xia Yan is Spirit General of your Deva Division, you cannot protect him like this. It's just a fight, it won't take more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it won't waste much time."

Lei Qian laughed even more heartily. Little brat, he, Little Thunder King, can't do anything to you, an elder, but can't he do anything to the disciples behind you?

"You..."

Jiang Ran's expression changed, and she was about to speak when she was pulled back by a large hand.

"Elder Jiang Ran, the Three Kings of my Yuan Sect have the ability to regularly check the disciples' cultivation progress and urge them to cultivate. This is the duty of the Little Thunder King. You should let me go. Otherwise, when I come back, the Little Thunder King will probably have to check me again, which is too troublesome."

Xia Yan looked utterly exhausted from taking the blame, and Shen Yuan quickly gave her a helpless look.

"Haha, Xia Yan is the most reasonable one. Don't worry, it will be quick."

Having achieved his goal, Lei Qian let out an extremely arrogant laugh.