Sect Master of Heavenly Sword Sect, Daoist Zhunti

The bird demon's identity was unknown. He was proficient in concealment techniques and drifted unpredictably, making it impossible to discern his exact cultivation realm. Even whether he himself existed was rather hazy.

According to Xing Li's description, he seemed like a fart—something invisible to the eye, yet undeniably present.

Following his instincts, Xing Li silently retreated several steps and released the Grand Tutor Ancestor hidden in his sleeve, taking the lead and standing behind him.

The ancestor of the Moon Concealing Joyful Union Sect looked haggard. First, Xing Li had controlled her Primordial Spirit, then Lu Dong had pinned her to the ground and given her a thorough beating. Both of her life-bound Mahayana Stage Magic Treasures had been damaged. If not for the Little Monk's kindness, she would never have survived until now.

She had escaped the death penalty, but not the living punishment. Her heavily wounded body had suffered a sharp decline in strength, leaving her with only thirty percent of her peak power.

Xing Li did not see it that way. There were no cowards in the Joyful Union Sect. The Grand Tutor Ancestor could still fight, and taking on ten people would be no problem.

The bird demon glanced at the two of them, then ignored them. He fixed his gaze on the resplendent Bodhi Tree, drool constantly dripping from his mouth. Only when he looked at Gu Zongchen did a trace of wariness flash through his eyes.

Jing Mu'an.

The foremost of the Seven Mansions under Vermilion Bird.

Each of the Gravekeepers of the Four Symbols had seven mansions under them. The foremost mansion held the greatest significance and possessed the strongest power.

For example, beneath Black Tortoise was Dou Muxie. Lu Bei acknowledged only Gu Zongchen as qualified for that position. Even Tu Yuan