The Scripture Journey

Zheng Zetian sped down the mountain path, using his invisibility and acceleration, like a gust of clear wind, heading towards the cave dwelling of Chen Zhenjun, the guardian of Tianyu Mountain.

So far, his luck had been decent. Although the arrival of Yuzan was unexpected, the Xuan Sect hadn't disappointed; they repaid grudges without delay. This unintentional detour had bought him some time.

Of course, it was only a little time. While Yuzan wasn't particularly sharp-witted, her ability to swim through sword formations, infiltrate Tianyu Mountain alone, and seize the opportunity to steal the Ruyi Sword Scripture> suggested she wasn't someone an ordinary Nascent Soul Realm cultivator could handle. Moreover, her combat power would at least need to match Poison Sword Immortal Chen Sha, for anyone to have a chance of snatching the Sword Scripture and escaping.

Considering how Song Dayou was targeted back then, with the company sending Demon Sons who were all resistant or immune to lightning, simply because he cultivated lightning techniques.

It was likely that this Yuzan witch, when the company meticulously planned the attack on Tianyu Mountain, would also have prepared a killing move specifically against Sword Immortal Chen Sha. At the very least, if they were to face each other head-on, he, a child with an unusual mind but only Foundation Establishment cultivation, would have no power to resist.

'Detected communicator activation, company monitoring.'

Seeing the text appear before him, Zheng Zetian understood. The "meat scorpion" was reminding him not to forget the gold-inlaid jade communicator on his waist.

It seemed the claim that "communication within the sect would be interfered with" was just the company's one-sided statement. They could still monitor if they wanted to. It would be foolish to truly believe they wouldn't have a hidden hand.

Thus, Zheng Zetian immediately stopped