Luring the Tiger Away from the Mountain

Ning Qi waved his hand, then continued, "Wei Xian, Brother Lin, listen to me."

"This is not reckless, but rather well-considered."

"This concerns the safety of the entire True Martial."

"I can manage to lure them away from the True Martial Spirit World Realm."

"In this way, the True Martial Spirit World will not be exposed, and everyone here will be safe and sound."

"As for my grudges with the Immortal Pavilion, I will settle them with them outside the realm."

"At that time, the True Martial Spirit World will also be preserved."

He had already considered that if the Immortal Pavilion's visit was truly for his sake regarding opening the Immortal Gate, then as long as he left and diverted their attention, the True Martial Spirit World would be absolutely safe.

Having the trump card of cultivating both immortal and demonic arts doesn't necessarily mean there's no chance of survival.

"Fellow Daoist Ning..."

Wei Xian looked at Ning Qi and couldn't help but say, "Why are you doing this? There are so many of us, we have a better chance of winning."

"Fellow Daoist Wei."

Ning Qi stepped forward and continued, "There's no need to persuade me anymore; my mind is made up."

"Fellow Daoist Ning, I understand your intentions."

"I admire your kindness."

He then changed the subject, adding, "Don't worry, we will absolutely not leak this information."

"Go ahead and do as you please."

"Fellow Daoist Ning, you may go."

Lin Chen agreed without further hesitation.

Seeing this, Ning Qi nodded vigorously. "Alright, you two, then tell me the path you know."

I'll go and meet them.

"Well... I'll give you a Boundary Sea."

Lin Chen thought for a moment, then took out a Spirit Stone.

He then activated the Spirit Stone.

In an instant, a phantom image of the Boundary Sea appeared out of thin air.

This is clearly the fifteenth area, along with layout maps of several neighboring areas.

We're right here now.

Wei Xian pointed to a spot and said to Ning Qi, "There are three Flying Vessel routes here."

"There are two wormhole routes, one of which is here."

He spoke while giving Ning Qi directions.

Ning Qi, on the other hand, looked at it carefully and wrote down the route.

"This is their only route; it avoids attacks from large numbers of Twisted Monsters."

"We won't be bothered by the fog here; these waterways were all built by our predecessors."

"They have fleets sailing here almost all the time."

"The purpose is to protect the waterway, and if any leaks are found, they will be repaired promptly."

Lin Chen then began to explain to Ning Qi, "Therefore, the only way for their people to get here is through wormholes and shipping lanes."

"There are five or six paths you can take; you must choose one."

"Okay, I understand."

Ning Qi glanced at the route he had indicated and had already made his decision.

A group of people just asked him for directions; the route they took to get here was one of those waterways.

If you go this way, you'll probably run into their people.

"You can take this."

"With him around, you won't get lost."

"However, if you're being hunted, this map also marks forbidden areas that you mustn't go to."

"If there's really no other way, go to the forbidden area, or the Black Hole in the Boundary Sea."

"They are all capable of taking risks to evade their pursuit!"

Wei Xian then pointed to several nearby areas.

This is also marked.

"Okay, I understand."

"Then, I'll go first."

As Ning Qi spoke, he put away their Spirit Stone, then looked at the two of them with concern. "Keep this a secret!"

"Delay as much as possible."

"Leave it to us!"

"Go ahead without worry!"

The two men readily agreed, and then clasped their hands in a fist salute to Ning Qi.

"Alright! You two, I'm off!"

Ning Qi stopped wasting words with them.

After clasping his hands in a fist salute, he abruptly left.

When they arrived at the protective light barrier outside the True Martial Spirit World, they could vaguely sense that someone was heading their way through the flight path on the map.

"Set off."

Ning Qi gritted his teeth and then took out his Flying Vessel.

Once a direction is identified, it accelerates suddenly.

It sped away.

This direction is precisely the direction from which their story Dao Bu Jin.

On the Flying Vessel, Ning Qi deliberately shrank his bones to conceal his aura and appearance.

At first glance, he appeared to be a completely different person.

And so it continued speeding forward.

After an unknown amount of time, they suddenly sensed fluctuations in energy ahead, which must be the group of people they were looking for.

Ning Qi continued to maneuver the spaceship, and after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he finally saw the Flying Vessel.

There were several people on the central Flying Vessel.

Behind them were some martial arts training platforms, which could be used for sparring and training.

"Stop."

At that moment, a guard came over and stopped Ning Qi from continuing forward.

"Hey guys, where are you headed? Why are you making such a big fuss?"

Ning Qi pretended to be curious and asked a series of questions.

The guard sized up Ning Qi and saw that he had an ordinary appearance and was just a Rogue Cultivator.

"While you were in the Fifteenth District of the Boundary Sea recently, did you hear that three people capable of summoning immortal sects had appeared somewhere?"

Then I asked directly.

Ning Qi scratched his head and said with a smile, "I've heard it before, I think I heard people talking about it casually."

"They say it caused quite a stir."

"However, I just took it as a joke at the time and didn't take it seriously. I didn't know the specifics, not even whether it was true or false."

Upon hearing what Ning Qi said, the guard told Ning Qi, "You wait here!"

After saying that, he headed back towards the most magnificent Flying Vessel in the center.

He's obviously gone to deliver a message.

Ning Qi watched the guards' departing figures and couldn't help but smile.

We definitely found the right person.

Not long after, the guard returned.

Walking up to Ning Qi's Flying Vessel, he said, "Our Palace Master has something to ask you. Come with me."

Ning Qi sneered inwardly, but still followed. "This humble servant will follow you, sir."

The guard nodded in satisfaction and turned to lead the way.

Ning Qi followed behind him, heading towards the Flying Vessel.

The guards led Ning Qi to the front of the Flying Vessel, where two more imposing guards were already standing watch.

When they saw Ning Qi, they couldn't help but walk down.

However, they didn't stop them.

Ning Qi followed the guards to the deck of the Flying Vessel.

Several cultivators were busily and methodically repairing their Formation, protecting the area from any invasion.

Ning Qi looked at the Flying Vessel; in reality, it was just a private Flying Vessel.

A mansion was specially built in the center of the entire Flying Vessel.

It looks like a mansion, but it also has a touch of palace style.

Finally, the guards led Ning Qi to the outside of a council chamber.

The palace gates are carved with dragon and phoenix patterns, inspiring awe in those who behold them.

The entire hall is resplendent with flying eaves and bracket sets, and is adorned with gold and jade.

"You wait here."

The guards had already reminded Ning Qi.

He then stepped forward alone and said, "Reporting to the Palace Master, the person has been brought here."

"Come in."

Soon, a dignified voice rang out.

"The Palace Master wants you to come in. Once inside, answer the questions honestly. Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't look at what you shouldn't look at!"

The guard glanced at Ning Qi and reminded him in a deep voice.

"Good."

After Ning Qi agreed, he entered the main hall.

Looking up, a figure sat regally on the main seat deep within the hall.

He was dressed in a brocade robe, which was clearly made of celestial materials.

Ning Qi composed himself and respectfully said, "This humble servant greets Your Majesty the Palace Master."

Dao Bu Jin on the High Platform then slightly opened his eyes and looked at Ning Qi.

"He has some skill."

Dao Bu Jin looked Ning Qi up and down and said.

"You flatter me, Palace Master."

Ning Qi responded with a smile.

Dao Bu Jin looked at him and continued, "I just heard from the guard that you know about those three people who can summon immortals?"

"I... I have indeed heard someone mention it a few times."

Ning Qi didn't hide anything and responded directly.

"Oh?"

Dao Bu Jin's expression changed, and he continued, "When did you hear it? What did they say?"

"There were too many people and too many eyes there. I overheard a few cultivators at the next table talking."

One of them mentioned this.

He paused deliberately, feigning deep thought, "They said it's deep within the fifteenth district, somewhere on the edge of a boundary."

"But I was drunk at the time, so I can't remember where it was."

"I only remember them saying that those three people somehow managed to summon the immortal sects."

"Right, it seems to be one of the closest areas to the Blackwater Zone, in that area."

"Blackwater area..."

Dao Bu Jin narrowed his eyes, revealing a glint of shrewdness.

"Did they say where those three people are now?"

After a long pause, he continued to ask.

"I don't know, it's just in that area."

Ning Qi shook his head and said, "If I had known you were looking for these people, I would have at least tried to find out more."

"So, you don't know the exact whereabouts of those three people or the location of the immortal sect?"

Dao Bu Jin show a hint of disappointment.

Upon hearing this, Ning Qi quickly shook his head. "I truly don't know, but they did say that these people seemed to have gone east."

"Eastward? To the Blackwater?"

His brow furrowed slightly, Dao Bu Jin.

This is the edge of the area; once you go out there, you'll truly be in the Blackwater Zone.

"Yes, they were pointing at the Blackwater area when they were talking."

Ning Qi agreed again.

Dao Bu Jin, and I fall into deep thought.

The Blackwater area is one of the dangerous zones in the Boundary Sea.

It is shrouded in Gale and black mist all year round, and is home not only to a large number of Twisted Monsters, but also to many spatial rifts.

Even the Immortal Pavilion's teams dared not easily enter.

If those three people who can summon immortals have really hidden in the Blackwater Zone, then they'll be hard to find.

"Good."

Dao Bu Jin snapped out of his reverie and slowly said, "Your information might be useful."

"You may leave now! Considering you took the initiative, here's a reward for you."

After he finished speaking, a Storage Bag floated in front of Ning Qi.

"Thank you for the reward, Palace Master!"

Ning Qi said this and then took his leave, "This humble servant takes his leave."

"Go."

Dao Bu Jin stopped looking at him and instead waved towards a dark corner behind him.

"Come with me."

At this moment, Ning Qi had already left the main hall.

We're back on this side of the deck.

The guard who brought him here called him over.

"Good!"

Ning Qi followed the guards and continued walking outside.

"Go on, don't linger here."

The guards gave them the order to leave.

"I'll be going now."

After agreeing, Ning Qi returned to his Flying Vessel.

They directly controlled the Flying Vessel, following the direction they had come from, and moved away from the Immortal Pavilion's fleet.

"Call!"

Ning Qi wiped his sweat and looked ahead. "The True Martial Spirit World is safe for now."

He immediately changed the course of the Flying Vessel.

"The Boundary Sea Lin Chen provided shows that the closest wormhole route to here leads to the fourteenth region."

Ning Qi took out the illusory image of the Boundary Sea from the Spirit Stone and examined it carefully. "Let's take another wormhole from here and arrive in this area before them."

"Put on a good show and make it clear that we're here."

Having quickly made up his mind, Ning Qi didn't delay any longer and pushed the Flying Vessel to its full potential.

After speeding for an unknown amount of time, we came across a place that looked like a dock.

There were only a few guards wearing black armor on the dock.

Their cultivation levels weren't particularly high, but their eyes were all extremely fierce.

Ning Qi docked the Flying Vessel at the pier.

"Stop!"

Immediately, two guards noticed him and stepped forward. "What are you doing here?"

Ning Qi raised his head and smiled.

"You've all worked so hard."

Then, with a cupped hand and a smile, he continued, "I need to borrow the wormhole to go somewhere."

"Since we're going to use wormholes, you know the rules, right?"

One of them was looking at Ning Qi.

"I am aware of that."

Ning Qi took out a Storage Bag from his Storage Bag and handed it over. "Brothers, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you'll be lenient with me."

The guard opened the Storage Bag and found that it contained Spirit Marrow liquid.

A smile immediately appeared on his face.

"You're smart to know what's good for you."

The guard took the Storage Bag, and his tone changed completely. "You still need to pay a toll!"

"You can't just use the wormhole for free."

Thank you all for reminding me.

Ning Qi knew they were deliberately making things difficult for him, but he didn't react.

After all, we still need to use wormholes, and we've finally found a dock, so how could we possibly give up?

Another guard stepped forward, took out a Command Token, and waved it back and forth at Ning Qi.

They are clearly conducting an inspection.

"Okay, no problem."

The guard put away the Command Token and said to the other guard.

"In that case, let's go through the wormhole, but I remind you, be careful."

The guard then reminded Ning Qi of something else.

Thank you!

Ning Qi bowed again to express his gratitude, then looked at the other guard.

Come with me.

The guard then began leading Ning Qi toward the wormhole above.

"This is it. Be careful in here, or you won't be able to afford to pay for it if you break anything."

The man then gave Ning Qi a few more instructions.

"Yes, sir."

Ning Qi agreed, then cupped his hands in acknowledgment.

The guard ignored him and instead opened the Spirit Marrow liquid that Ning Qi had given him.

Ning Qi then piloted his Flying Vessel and began to fly through the wormhole.

Sitting on the deck of the Flying Vessel, I began to admire the Boundary Sea area here.

The wormhole is great; many Twisted Monsters come, but they can't break through the wormhole's Formation Restriction at all.

"Spending money really makes a difference!"

Looking at the situation outside, Ning Qi couldn't help but sigh.

As he was considering this, he suddenly sensed a group of people appearing in front of the wormhole.

Among them, they even saw an elderly man surrounded by a crowd.