Within Illusion Moon Cave Abode, seven-colored radiance flowed, making the cavern shimmer like a dream.
Yet beneath that light lurked a murderous intent potent enough to make heaven and earth pale.
Li Xiaoyu stood at the entrance, staring into the depths of the cave shrouded in seven-colored light, his heart full of wariness.
He could feel the savage aura emanating from deep within the cave growing stronger.
Some ferocious creature that had slumbered for a thousand years was awakening from the darkness.
"Can you feel it?"
Daoist Daoxuan stood beside him, speaking with smug satisfaction. "This is the true power of the Green Cloud Sect, a force powerful enough to destroy heaven and earth."
Li Xiaoyu fell silent at his words.
His gaze remained fixed on the depths of the cave, veiled in seven-colored radiance, unease filling his heart.
"Xiaoyu."
Daoist Daoxuan spoke again, his tone turning gentle. "Do you know? You're the most talented disciple I've ever seen."
"Your growth has surpassed my expectations. You've rendered extraordinary service to the Green Cloud Sect and the entire righteous path."
"By rights, I should be proud of you. But..."
Daoxuan changed tack, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes. "I sense something unsettling about you, something I can't control."
As he spoke, Daoxuan's gaze fell on the Wine Gourd at Li Xiaoyu's waist. "Especially that mysterious gourd of yours."
"It can devour Asura power and purify the Heavenly Fiend Demon Domain. Such power is far beyond our understanding. What is it, exactly?"
His voice brimmed with accusation.
Li Xiaoyu's heart sank.
So it had come to this.
Li Xiaoyu looked at Daoist Daoxuan, a helpless smile crossing his face.
"Martial Uncle, Sect Leader."
Li Xiaoyu faced Daoist Daoxuan, his voice steady. "This disciple doesn't know what you mean."
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