A Grave Threat

On Yuhuan Continent, a great battle had subsided, and the Impermanence Sect had once again returned to calm—though only on the surface.

Sichen Spirit Manor stood high above the sea of clouds as the morning sun rose, scattering streams of golden light that enveloped the entire spirit manor in clarity and sanctity. "He still didn't die? There really is something strange about him."

Gazing toward the Southern Wilderness, Gu Lingxiao's dark-gold eyes revealed a trace of sharpness and wariness.

To deal with Jiang Chen, he had specifically expended the power of the Five-Elements Heavenly Scripture, traveled far afield, and found the Dao artifact Wu-Earth Mountain-Suppressing Bowl, intending to use it against Jiang Chen. Unfortunately, the moment he returned, he heard that Jiang Chen was about to advance to the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.

When he had first received this news, he had been both startled and delighted, thinking it might be a good chance to make his move. But after using the Five-Elements Heavenly Scripture to perform a divination, he discovered that something was wrong. According to the result, this seemingly excellent opportunity concealed danger within danger. If he acted by force, there was a great chance that he would suffer instead.

"Jiang Chen used himself as bait this time, joining forces with the sect to fish out those enemies from the Dark Feather Cult."

"Judging from the outcome, the Dark Feather Cult suffered no small loss this time. Even with hidden trump cards, they ultimately failed to do anything to the Impermanence Sect. A supreme-grade Dao artifact, the Nine Heavens Pure Righteous Bell; a half-immortal artifact, the Void Illusory World Mirror—the Impermanence Sect may not have fared well these past years, but its foundations still remain. Shaking it is by no means an easy matter. It is fortunate that I