"To fight external foes, we must first settle the dangers within. You two may go meet Gu Erduo in battle. The rest will proceed according to the original plan; leave everything else to me." Ji Hao smiled faintly. This time, it was time for a proper slaughter.
His first thought upon hearing of the war between good and evil was that he could stock up again!
"You mean the Faceless Heavenly Demon lurking within Hidden Sword Tower?" Master Lu Da uttered in surprise. When they returned from the Grassland, the young monk Meng Qi had also sent important intelligence.
There had once been a massacre that wiped out an entire family, serving as the true "Faceless Heavenly Demon's" token of allegiance. Every sign indicated that he belonged to Hidden Sword Tower and held a high position there.
Ji Hao nodded. "The Faceless Heavenly Demon within Hidden Sword Tower must be rooted out as soon as possible. Otherwise, news of a top faction being breached could shake people's morale and turn the tide."
After speaking, he turned to Daoist Chonghe beside him. "Senior, you made a trip to Sword Washing Pavilion some time ago. Did you see Su Wuming? Has he taken the step into the Dharma Body realm?"
Daoist Chonghe's white brows furrowed slightly. "Su Wuming—Benefactor Su—is somewhat unusual. This old Daoist observed his place of secluded cultivation from afar and sensed a subtle presence everywhere. I do not know what state he is currently in, but he should not be far off. He has already stepped onto the threshold."
The three discussed Su Wuming's condition for a while. Ji Hao naturally knew that Su Wuming would soon emerge from seclusion and attain the Dharma Body realm. However, in the original timeline, he had been forced to emerge early, leaving