Spirit Venerable Mountain was undergoing changes because of Red Cat's arrival and its having hoodwinked Wind Spirit Tiger. Meanwhile, the spirit beasts of Spirit Venerable Mountain were undergoing training, gradually transforming into an army of the Demon Race.
Nine Mountain Realm was also seething beneath the surface. Ever since Meng Chong arrived, he had been repeatedly attacked—sometimes openly surrounded and killed, sometimes secretly sabotaged.
If not for his great strength, incomparably tough body, and extraordinary martial skills, he would probably have fallen.
"Who's targeting me?"
Meng Chong had already changed his outfit. A wig now covered his completely bald head, concealing the feature by which he was most easily recognized.
"Senior Disciple Brother appeared at Great Cover Mountain, but his trail disappeared for a while. Is he in closed-door cultivation to break through? What force is targeting me?"
"For now, I'll change identities and venture into the Heavenly Grotto to gather some treasures. Once my strength breaks through, it won't be too late to seek revenge!"
Meng Chong had already planned his next move.
Because of the characteristics of his martial arts, the moment he acted in the Heavenly Grotto, his whereabouts would soon be exposed. Therefore, he could not stay there for too long.
"I'm only a little short of comprehending the Lesser Eye of the Heavenly Dao. I should spend more time on it."
Meng Chong began concealing himself and ventured into the Heavenly Grotto.
Li Xuan sat leisurely in his chair as usual. He toyed with the Jade Ruyi in one hand while holding the Taicang Book in the other.
He had already read to the seventeenth page of the Taicang Book. Only the final page remained before he could finish reading the entire book.
By now, Li Xuan's understanding of the Dao Principles of the