A Confucian cultivator clad in brocade robes then appeared from within the inscriptions, holding a magical artifact in his hand. He was broad-shouldered and imposing, with exceptionally striking thick brows. Standing in midair, he watched with great interest as Fairy Xuming and Fairy Xiangfeng flew into the cave entrance, muttering to himself, "Daoist sects have fought among themselves since ancient times—this saying is indeed true. If this old man had gone looking for Xiao Hua himself, I could only have gone to Black Wind Ridge and faced that impregnable grand array. Luckily, this old man had the foresight to start with the Daoist sect cultivators. This Xiao Hua truly is a troublemaker! Not only did he kill Fairy Xuming's beloved, he also slew Fairy Xiangfeng's beloved. Tsk, tsk... Then again, if not for that, how could this old man have followed Fairy Xuming here? I had long heard of Canglangzi's cave abode. There seem to be some secret Daoist sect arts within. Since I have come here, I might as well take something along the way and see whether I can obtain Canglangzi's legacy while killing Xiao Hua. If I can bring this legacy back to the clan, I will surely receive a lavish reward from the clan chief! Would that not kill two birds with one stone?"
After speaking, the Confucian cultivator raised his hand and put away the magical artifact. Auspicious clouds arose beneath his feet, and he flew toward another entrance, vanishing from sight in but a moment.
For this Confucian cultivator to follow behind Fairy Xuming and the others without being discovered, it was not merely because his magical artifact was strange. More importantly, his strength far surpassed that of Nascent Soul cultivators such as Fairy Xuming.
Another half day later, as dusk gradually descended, three