Drawing Out Silk, Unraveling the Cocoon, The True Purpose

"It's not that simple. Every time this mysterious mastermind makes a move, he secures enormous benefits."

"During this process, have you noticed what benefits he has gained?"

Everyone frowned and shook their heads. "No. It seems the greatest benefit lies with Master—he may be able to survive this tribulation."

"Exactly. That's where the problem lies."

"He has done so much, yet gained no benefit at all. How could that be possible?"

"And there's something else you probably haven't noticed."

"The Longevity Ritual has already drawn in a vast number of cultivators."

"Most of them are old fellows whose lifespans are nearly exhausted."

"Because of Master's great tribulation, the elites of monsters, demons, ghosts, Buddhism, and the Hundred Schools of Thought have almost all gathered in North Province. Meanwhile, the Longevity Ritual in Yang Province City has not attracted many top-tier experts."

"The first time the mastermind appeared, he orchestrated an earth-shaking battle, crushing the Demonic Path in utter defeat and creating someone who forged a Supreme Dao Foundation."

"Doing the math, if he has sufficient resources, that person should be about ready to condense his life flame."

"This time, the mastermind's objective most likely involves Li Wushuang, the one who forged the Supreme Dao Foundation."

"He is very likely in Yang Province City, having lured everyone at the top level who could threaten him to North Province."

"The Longevity Ritual in Yang Province can only draw cultivators facing a certain degree of danger."

"He has treated all these people as part of his tribulation. Even Dragon Path City is part of this tribulation."

"If he survives this tribulation, what kind of life flame do you think he will condense?"

As Yuan Zhihui spoke at length, everyone's hearts shook violently. It was as though they could see a terrifying pair of