Meanwhile, Qing Chen silently circulated the incantation for the Demon Seed Golden Lotus secret art, compressing his aura to its utmost limit.
The Formation-Locking Plate in his palm rotated soundlessly, subtly resonating with the surrounding rock and earth.
Without hesitation, he activated several spirit talismans that concealed auras and distorted perception.
Spiritual light flickered and vanished, layer upon layer, erecting one invisible protective barrier after another around his hiding place to ensure he left not the slightest trace.
He dared not lock onto Chu Feikong, but locking onto Xu Baichuan was still possible.
As the Mystic Light Mirror locked on, the voices of Chu Feikong and Xu Baichuan passed through the thick rock and earth, reaching Qing Chen's ears faintly.
"Just how does your Xu Household of Sea Prosperity Island handle its affairs?! How could you leave so many loose ends for others to seize upon?" Chu Feikong's voice carried unmistakable dissatisfaction and reproach.
Xu Baichuan looked equally baffled and argued, "I haven't figured it out either. Some collateral descendant came out of nowhere and meddled in this matter. But don't worry. I'll handle it."
Chu Feikong's expression darkened, his tone icy:
"Look at what your Xu Household has done. That He-Surnamed Cultivator from before even caught wind of it. If I hadn't dealt with him for you, who knows what trouble he might have caused?
"Now that things have reached a critical juncture, that He-Surnamed Cultivator's brother has come looking for trouble too. Your Xu Household of Sea Prosperity Island must answer for all of this!"
Xu Baichuan's tone also hardened somewhat:
"Chu Feikong, what do you have so much to complain about? If my Xu Household hadn't built bridges and made introductions for you, could you have obtained the Unbroken Suffering and Joy spell and the supreme Blood