The Immortal Alliance's Investigation

"I've heard that this Wu Daozi was no ordinary rogue cultivator. He became famous very early and had many tricks up his sleeve. He had been living in seclusion on Yellow Sprout Mountain for many years. I never expected him to perish. Who could have poisoned him?"

The beautiful woman in the plain robe furrowed her brows slightly, her expression quite serious.

Her plain robe was embroidered with the three characters "Moon-Covering Sect," which highlighted her distinguished status.

The Moon-Covering Sect is also one of the ten major righteous cultivation sects of the Great Qin Dynasty.

The white-robed man also had the three characters "Moon-Covering Sect" embroidered on his chest.

These two were Bai Yutang and Su Linger.

After the destruction of the Glazed Sect, the two of them secretly escaped and traveled south from the Purple Cloud Dynasty to the Great Qin. They joined the Moon-Covering Sect, one of the ten great immortal cultivation sects of the Great Qin, and from then on, they had a powerful backer.

Although the Infinite Sect wielded considerable power within the Purple Cloud Dynasty, it was still no match for the Moon-Covering Sect, so they dared not pursue the two any further.

The Great Qin Dynasty's territory was vast and boundless, surrounded by numerous smaller states like the Purple Cloud Dynasty. These states either submitted to the Great Qin's power or sought its protection, becoming Great Qin vassal states. Under the framework of the Cultivation Alliance, cultivators from these dynasties also held positions within it, jointly maintaining order in the cultivation Immortal Realm.

Decades have passed in the blink of an eye.

Su Linger is already Golden Core Stage 2 cultivator, while Bai Yutang has also successfully formed his Golden Core and become Golden Core Stage 1 cultivator.

The two are now serving as Guest Elder in the Great Qin Cultivation Alliance, under orders from their sect.

"Wu Daozi must have sensed something amiss, which is why the person who acquired the Black Buddha Sect Ruins secretly assassinated him, right?"

Bai Yutang guessed.

Su Linger nodded silently, a hint of gloom rising in her heart.

If this person were a Golden Core cultivator, they would probably have fled long ago after obtaining the Black Buddha Sect Ruins, and their investigation trip to Yellow Sprout Mountain yielded no results.

The two left the valley and began visiting the scattered monks there, trying to gather some information.

The investigation revealed that some people had witnessed Master Yuanjue organizing a number of independent cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage from Yellow Sprout Mountain to break the formation, and it took them a long time to do so.

The day after the formation was broken, someone noticed that the clouds and mist in the valley where Wu Daozi lived had dissipated.

"Junior Sister Linger, I suspect that Wu Daozi is deliberately creating a smokescreen."

Bai Yutang's expression turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Among the rogue cultivators of Yellow Sprout Mountain, he has the highest cultivation level. Which of the group of Foundation Establishment cultivators could be his match? That Yuanjue led his people to break through the formation, but in the end, he only benefited Wu Daozi."

Su Linger nodded silently. "Let's go back to Cangwu City and send a message to the Immortal Alliance, issuing a warrant for Wu Daozi's arrest throughout the entire Great Qin Dynasty."

"Good."

Bai Yutang was somewhat invigorated. After thinking for a moment, he added, "Wu Daozi is just a rogue cultivator, cunning and treacherous. He might not have gone far... Junior Sister Linger, why don't we split up? You continue investigating every cultivator on Yellow Sprout Mountain, while I return to Cangwu City to send a message to the Immortal Alliance and also investigate the cultivators who have recently moved into Cangwu City."

"Good."

Su Linger nodded.

The two parted ways, Bai Yutang traveled alone to Cangwu City on Flying Sword sword.

He found Pei Shan, the city lord of Cangwu City, and used a communication array to send a message to the Immortal Alliance. Then, with Pei Shan's help, he began to investigate the people who had recently moved into Cangwu City.

Pei Shan was also a cultivator at the first level of the Golden Core stage. Although he was at the same level as Bai Yutang, Bai Yutang represented the Great Qin Cultivation Alliance and held a prestigious position, so Pei Shan could only obediently cooperate.

After some investigation, it was indeed found that quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators had entered Cangwu City.

There are no Golden Core cultivators.

Inside the main hall of the City Lord Mansion, Pei Shan looked at the list of personnel in his hand and then looked expectantly at Bai Yutang.

"Golden Core cultivator stands out too much in a crowd. Wu Daozi wouldn't be that foolish. If he wanted to hide, he could conceal his cultivation level and disguise himself as a Foundation Establishment cultivator..."

Bai Yutang coldly laughed and said, "City Lord Pei, bring all these Foundation Establishment cultivators outside the city and search them thoroughly. If Wu Daozi really is there, a fierce battle is inevitable."

"Fellow Daoist Bai, with two Golden Core cultivators like us, taking down a Golden Core cultivator shouldn't be difficult at all."

Pei Shan smiled dismissively.

"Hehe, if Wu Daozi fights desperately, we'll be in trouble too. But don't worry, if we encounter danger, my Junior Sister Linger is at the second level of the Golden Core stage, will come to our aid."

Bai Yutang smiled faintly and said, "We three Golden Core cultivators can't even handle Wu Daozi?"

"Alright."

Pei Shan nodded with a smile.

Suddenly, a number of guards from the City Lord Mansion burst into the rental area of cave abode in Cangwu City, making a ruckus and knocking on the doors of many Foundation Establishment cultivators' cave abode.

Chen Changming had just finished practicing the Heavenly Furnace Body-Forging Art when suddenly his body trembled, and the aura of the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm emanated from within him.

"My body refinement has finally broken through to the eighth level of Foundation Establishment."

Chen Changming was overjoyed. Although his progress in Pill Control Technique had been somewhat slow over the past month, he had diligently practiced the Heavenly Furnace Body-Forging Art every day and had still achieved a breakthrough in his cultivation.

I heard someone knocking on the door.

A sense of unease rose in Chen Changming's heart. He quickly put the Spirit-Devouring Insect back into the Beast Taming Bracelet, got up, and put away the Pill Furnace and the Black Buddha on the ground.

During this time, while he was practicing the Heavenly Furnace Body-Forging Art, Senior Bi Cang used the Essence Blood from Wu Daozi's corpse to repair Black Buddha's slightly damaged body.

Bi Cang transformed into a streak of black light and entered the Blue Mole.

"What happened?"

Chen Changming pushed open the door, looked at the two Foundation Establishment cultivators dressed in matching attire, and asked with a frown.

He recognized the clothes; they came from the City Lord Mansion.

"The Immortal Alliance is investigating the culprit. Everyone who recently moved into Cangwu City must leave the city for questioning."

A man at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment stared at Chen Changming with an unfriendly expression.

Immortal Alliance investigating the murderer?

Chen Changming's heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling welled up inside him.

Has the Great Qin Cultivation Alliance sent anyone?

How could they be so quick? They tracked him down so fast!

Whether in the Black Buddha Sect Ruins or in Wu Daozi Valley, he killed people without anyone seeing it.

After leaving Yellow Sprout Mountain, he changed his appearance and entered Cangwu City. Logically, no one should have suspected him.

but.

If the Great Qin Cultivation Alliance were to conduct such a large-scale investigation, including a body search, all his secrets would easily be exposed.

Chen Changming followed the two out, his eyes darting around as he scanned the surroundings with his Divine Sense, trying to find any Golden Core cultivators nearby.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators were also brought out of their cave abode. The crowd formed a long line and, escorted by the City Lord Mansion's guards, filed out and headed towards the East City Gate.

Chen Changming felt a chill run down his spine.

East City Gate lies the path leading to Yellow Sprout Mountain.

"Sir, why not investigate within the city?"

Chen Changming asked as he walked.

"That's right, we are all law-abiding citizens. We paid Spirit Stone to rent cave abode in Cangwu City. How could you treat us so rudely?"

Some people voiced their dissatisfaction.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators glared at the City Lord Mansion's personal guards, their expressions filled with rage.

A middle-aged man at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment snorted coldly, his face unfriendly, and said, "Enough with the nonsense. The City Lord gave the order; you all just need to do as he says."

The middle-aged man was less than two zhang away from Chen Changming.

He had barely finished speaking.

Chen Changming took a step forward and instantly appeared in front of the middle-aged man, reaching out a large, strong hand to grab his neck.

With a sudden burst of force, a snap was heard, and the man's head was twisted off!