People in the Prison Mountain Realm really were polite and refined: they saw two cheaters and insisted on calling them Exiled Immortals

"Daoist Master Xingyi... how can we two help?"

Upon hearing Jian Cunyi's words, Qin Siyu asked, somewhat puzzled.

Although she had decided to stay, Qin Siyu didn't really feel that she could play a significant role.

Her original plan was simply to assist Jian Cunyi with some tasks.

However... Hearing Jian Cunyi's words, it seemed that she could still play a crucial role, which made Qin Siyu a little curious.

At the same time, she also had some self-doubt.

"You're battling that ancient Great Demon, and if I get too involved... won't I be a hindrance?"

Jian Cunyi said, "Don't worry, since I said I had a plan, I definitely considered your capabilities..."

At this point, Jian Cunyi paused and looked at Lin Yu: "Moreover, you're not acting alone... but with Brother Lin—and I know Brother Lin's abilities."

Sometimes I even feel that your strength is no less than mine.

Lin Yu sighed, "Brother Jian, don't overestimate me. I only seem intimidating because I exploited some loopholes—I'm essentially just a 'Tier 2' novice."

"But what exactly do you intend for me and Qin Siyu to do?"

Jian Cunyi didn't keep them in suspense and began to explain, "Next, I will do my best to break through the Duxuan Sect Sect-Protecting Grand Formation, put my divine soul into the formation to take over the formation's spirit, gain control of the formation, and force out that 'Living Foot'."

"If possible, my ideal scenario would be to directly annihilate that Living Foot soul within this great formation, or, as a second-best option, to use the sealing techniques left behind by the predecessors of the Duxuan Sect to suppress it again."

"However... that 'Living Foot' will certainly not sit idly by and wait for its death. It is very likely that it will sever its tail to survive, or use the Formation to hold me back... So what you two need to do is, when I force it, find the 'Life Gate' in this Formation that it might have left for its own escape - I will mark it with Pure Qi, and you two will seal those loopholes for me, or simply destroy the surrounding Formation."

"Of course... if it escapes through that loophole, please help me hold it off as much as possible!"

"With the two of you helping me, I won't need to expend my divine sense to do these things, so my chances of winning in the battle within the Formation will be higher."

Qin Siyu blinked upon hearing Jian Cunyi's words. "Odds of winning? What are Daoist Master Xingyi's odds of winning now? I thought you were guaranteed to win."

"It wouldn't be wrong to say it's 'certain victory.' Without your help, the chance is 99%, but with your help, it's 99.9%," Jian Cunyi said modestly. "'Victory' is just my humble way of saying it... The main reason you two stayed to help is to reduce my losses, improve my efficiency, and lower its chances of escaping successfully."

Jian Cunyi then looked at Lin Yu.

"Of course, it's also just in case, to prevent any unexpected complications."

Lin Yu nodded, of course knowing what Jian Cunyi meant by "unexpected complications".

"That's true, Brother Jian. Let's get started quickly—we'll finish this in no time."

Jian Cunyi didn't waste any words. He simply cupped his hands in greeting to Lin Yu, then sat up cross-legged again and closed his eyes.

Then, he formed hand seals and chanted incantations. The super-fast, somewhat sharp and distorted incantation rang out again, and golden Talismans and incantations appeared out of thin air around Jian Cunyi!

Although there were no Talisman Paper, the Talismans formed from spiritual energy still floated in mid-air, solid and unyielding!

Along with these Talismans, the array flags that Jian Cunyi had used earlier also flew out from behind him, carrying Pure Qi as they pierced the gloomy sky and flew towards all directions of the Duxuan Sect.

While Jian Cunyi was doing this...

The entire Sect-Protecting Grand Formation of the Duxuan Sect also trembled, and the "Yin Side" that had been interfered with by Jian Cunyi was now showing signs of extreme instability.

Qin Siyu was somewhat dumbfounded. "It's starting already?"

"Of course, that's how people in the Daoist Sect are. Haven't you dealt with them before?" Lin Yu summoned the Myriad Laws Dao Banner and held it in his hand, looking at Qin Siyu as he spoke. "Although Brother Jian isn't exactly a true member of the Daoist Sect in the Prison Mountain Realm... it's not a big deal."

Qin Siyu then looked at the Myriad Laws Dao Banner in Lin Yu's hand, her face even more confused. "Didn't you claim to Yaomo and use Yaomo methods? What's with this banner?"

Lin Yu shrugged. "Landmines, huh... Alright, enough chit-chat, let's get going."

With that, Lin Yu led Qin Siyu in one direction.

Qin Siyu asked curiously, "Where are we going? Didn't Daoist Master Xingyi say we'd wait for the location he marked?"

"Speaking of which, Daoist Master Xingyi hasn't told us what his mark looks like yet..."

As Qin Siyu finished speaking...

"Bass!"

A beam of spiritual energy shot into the sky from the southeast corner of the Duxuan Sect, illuminating half the sky.

At the same time, a scream of resentment and terror echoed throughout the entire Duxuan Sect.

"The disciples of the Duxuan Sect?! They're still alive?!"

Lin Yu shrugged. "See, that's how it is—it's quite obvious, isn't it?"

Feeling the immense and powerful resentment, and the terrifying demonic energy shaking the entire Duxuan Sect, Qin Siyu was speechless. "It's... it's... it's unbelievable!"

Although the demonic energy was overwhelming, Qin Siyu did not feel particularly afraid at the moment.

Because she could also sense that the spiritual energy within the Duxuan Sect was several times stronger than this demonic energy.

Even if she couldn't sense it, she could understand the Yaomo voice echoing within the Duxuan Sect... Its tone clearly showed utter fear and apprehension towards Jian Cunyi!

And...

Then, the voice rang out again.

This time, the Yaomo's fear was even more blatant.

"No... who are you?! There is no one like you in the Duxuan Sect! Their founder is not even half as good as you... no, not even thirty percent as good!"

Who are you! Who exactly are you?!

As the Yaomo spoke, another pillar of Pure Qi erupted and rose into the air.

Jian Cunyi's words also resonated throughout the entire Duxuan Sect.

"My name is... Xingyi (Xingyi)."

"Entrusted by Senior Daoist Duxuan Sect, I have come here to handle 'disputes within the sect'."

Then...

The Yaomo's voice rang out again, but this time it turned into a completely meaningless scream.

"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

Listening to the shrill cries of the Yaomo, although the demonic energy in the Yin Side was growing stronger at this moment, it had almost completely distorted and blurred the entire area of the Duxuan Sect covered by demonic energy, making it almost impossible to see the outlines of any buildings and roads.

But Lin Yu and Qin Siyu both knew very well...

This Yaomo's current condition... is terrible.

"Does it really have any strength left to escape?"

Qin Siyu said in a low voice.

"I don't know, but... let's do as Brother Jian says—come on, hold on tight to me."

As Lin Yu spoke, he extended his hand to Qin Siyu.

Qin Siyu was taken aback. "What are you doing?"

"Give me a ride—it'll be faster that way."

Lin Yu said calmly.

Qin Siyu frowned slightly upon hearing Lin Yu's words, and said rather displeasedly, "I admit you're a bit more capable than me... but don't forget, I'm a 'thief'!"

"I may not be as good as you in a direct fight or other aspects, but... in stealth, disguise, and agility, I am absolutely confident that I am superior to you."

Lin Yu sighed, "The three things you mentioned happen to be my strengths... Never mind, I'm too lazy to argue with you."

Seeing that Qin Siyu did not reach out, he simply grabbed Qin Siyu by the collar again.

Before Qin Siyu could even utter the words, "If you don't believe me, let's have a contest to see who gets there first," she suddenly felt a lightness in her body.

"Eh... ah?"

Qin Siyu was somewhat dazed, feeling a slight sense of weightlessness, hearing the whistling wind beside her ears, and feeling the rush of wind against her skin...

She looked down and saw the ground that had become somewhat distant.

After a brief review, Qin Siyu finally understood what had happened.

She... took flight.

At this moment, Lin Yu is carrying her, riding the Wind Riding through the air!

This is not a metaphor—in the martial arts world, many light-body skills are given names like "Nine Steps of Wind Riding," "Walking on the Air," and "Flying in the Clouds" to describe how light-body skills can make people run very fast and jump very high.

But...

Qin Siyu could feel that she was literally Wind Riding the air.

This is something that only a few Daoist Sect -grade Talismans and Magical Artifacts from the Daoist school can achieve—and there isn't even such Daoist Arts within the Daoist Sect.

Even if there were Daoist Arts that could allow people to fly, it wouldn't be possible... to be this fast!

At this moment, they were flying incredibly fast through the air!

Even the fastest bird in the world couldn't catch up with their clothes.

If Qin Siyu hadn't been an expert thief and master of Hidden Weapons with exceptional eyesight, possessing both natural talent and specialized training—the kind of talent that allows her to discern the black and white pieces the instant a chess piece is placed—she probably wouldn't even be able to clearly see the scene on the ground right now.

Just a few seconds later, Lin Yu landed her on the ground— Village Head very spot where Jian Cunyi's "Pure Qi" mark was located!

Qin Siyu stood there, looking at Lin Yu, smoothing the stray strands of hair from her temples, swallowed hard, and spoke.

"How can you fly? Are you Exiled Immortal?!"

Lin Yu shook his head. "Far from it... That Daoist Master Xingyi over there is more like Exiled Immortal."

As he spoke, Lin Yu looked at the pillar of Pure Qi in front of him—only after actually standing in front of it did Lin Yu realize just how exaggerated and terrifying Jian Cunyi really was.

The surging True Essence and spiritual energy contained within this pillar of Pure Qi... was no less than the Daoist Sect "Forbidden Art" he had once sensed performed by the old Daoist of the Taiqing Sect.

This thing... was obtained by Jian Cunyi and used as a "marker" and a temporary means to plug loopholes.

Lin Yu now understands why he used the [Fear Lens] to peer into Zhu Qiansi's inner world. Although the Taiqing Sect sealed her at the foot of Willow Town Mountain, what she feared most were Gu Mo and Jian Cunyi.

Because the Taiqing Sect members can only seal her away.

But what about "Grandmaster" and "Feng Shui Master"...?

They could just kill her.