Everyone waited inside the hall.
Not long after.
A series of deafening roars came from outside, and everyone knew that the Foundation Establishment on both sides of their own territory and the Foundation Establishment of the Heart-Eroding Stronghold had already clashed.
As Lu Mingxuan walked past Chen Shuangbai, he specifically reminded him, "Junior brother, don't be reckless, and don't go too far. We'll have a drink and chat with you when you get back!"
Chen Shuangbai nodded, watching Lu Mingxuan lead the others, some riding flying magical Law Artifact, others using sword escape techniques, disappearing into the vast mountains and forests.
" Junior Brother Chen."
Just as he was about to turn around, he saw a fellow disciple dressed in the robes of the Jade Spring Sect disciple walk up to him without him noticing.
The fellow disciple, with straight eyebrows and a rather valiant expression, walked up to him and said, "My name is Huo Mingjue, a disciple of Cloud-Resting Peak. Like you, I was sent to assassinate reinforcements for that Heart-Eroding Demon Beast."
"Before I came, my husband asked me to take extra care of you, so I'll just ramble on a bit. I hope you won't mind."
My house needs repairs?
Chen Shuangbai immediately understood; she was referring to Exalted Cultivator Huo.
At the same time, Chen Shuangbai guessed that his master had probably already informed Exalted Cultivator Huo before coming, and Exalted Cultivator Huo had instructed his junior to give Chen Shuangbai a few pointers.
"Please speak, senior brother."
Huo Mingjue was very satisfied with his attitude, knowing that he had not been blinded by his current reputation, and said, " The Heart-Eroding Demon Beast uses every means at its disposal. If you encounter any special circumstances, do not be careless, and always prioritize preserving your own life."
Chen Shuangbai sensed a hidden meaning in his words, but Huo Mingjue merely gave him a deep look before leaving with his men.
"Senior brother?"
Lin Jingtao approached. "What does Senior Brother Huo want with you?"
Chen Shuangbai shook her head, said it was nothing, and then looked at the others, "Let's go."
Chen Shuangbai rode the Flowing Cloud Flying Pouch, taking the lead and transforming into a white streak as he rushed out of the hall, with the other three following closely behind.
Lin Jingtao didn't know what kind of escape technique he used, but it was actually not much worse than the Sword Escape Technique of the Empty Sword Sect.
But Chen Shuangbai was actually more concerned about the battle between the Foundation Establishment.
They moved along the western edge of Azure Light Mountain, their concealment talismans already in effect, obscuring their figures into blurry Shadow that could only be seen at close range.
On Azure Light Mountain, one deafening roar after another echoed.
Various colored lights intertwined on the mountain peaks, in the clouds, and on the ground. Sometimes, flying stones could be seen falling, and sometimes poisonous mist could be seen crisscrossing. In the dim light, several blurry figures surrounded by magical light could be seen colliding, each refusing to give way.
Each collision was accompanied by tremendous, awe-inspiring force.
Lin Jingtao couldn't help but exclaim, "Look, this is Foundation Establishment!"
Chen Shuangbai was also watching, but she was thinking to herself.
"If even Foundation Establishment possesses such power... then Golden Core True Person... wouldn't they be able to manipulate events with a mere wave of their hand?"
But no one answered him.
The four of them continued forward, stealthily advancing through the dense forests of the mountains. They occasionally encountered a few Devil Cultivator and numerous traps, but Chen Shuangbai's spiritual sense, which surpassed that of her peers, detected them from afar, or Ji Yang, who had some experience in Sword Escape Technique, detected them in advance and decisively avoided them.
It's not that they lack the ability to deal with these Devil Cultivator; it's just that dealing with them would be easy, but the aftermath would be difficult to manage.
The most urgent task is to first enter the territory of the Heart-Eroding Stronghold's stronghold.
After crossing the nineteenth hill, Chen Shuangbai and his group entered the territory of the Heart-Eroding Stronghold.
Compared to the Empty Sword Sect's territory, the Heart-Eroding Stronghold even more desolate and sparsely populated.
However... that's not surprising.
For the Devil Cultivator cultivators of Heart-Eroding Stronghold, mortals are consumables that can grow on their own and be produced in large quantities with a little management. Naturally, these consumables need to be uniformly arranged and managed under their command.
But none of that matters. The most important thing is... the entire Heart-Eroding Stronghold territory, which is close to Azure Light Mountain, seems to be surrounded by a faint, sweet and fishy smell. At first, it only makes people feel slightly nauseous, but after a while, they feel dizzy and weak.
Even cultivators would likely suffer severe suppression if they stayed in such an environment for too long.
But how could the Empty Sword Sect not know this?
Therefore, a considerable amount of antidote pills were distributed early on, and with the assistance of the Jade Spring Sect, it wasn't a big deal.
Just as Ji Yang and Wang Tongfang were about to swallow the antidote pills, Lin Jingtao stopped them.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, why are you obstructing us?"
Ji Yang expressed some confusion.
Lin Jingtao didn't immediately explain, but instead looked at Chen Shuangbai with a serious expression, " Senior Brother Chen, what do you think?"
Chen Shuangbai knew.
He's taken a liking to the " Water and Wood Pure Splendor Incantation " that he practices.
Immediately.
Ji Yang and Wang Tongfang then understood why Lin Jingtao had stopped them from taking the pills.
Because Chen Shuangbai performed hand seals and chanted incantations, he blessed himself and the four others with the " Duckweed Water Incantation" and the Flower Bloom Incantation."
Immediately afterwards.
Both of them couldn't help but look at Chen Shuangbai with bright eyes, as if they were looking at a magical elixir that had come to life.
Lin Jingtao was quite satisfied with the way the two men looked at him.
That's just right!
A faint sheen of water gradually appeared on the four people's bodies. The miasma was instantly purified upon contact, and could no longer affect their condition!
Lin Jingtao couldn't help but ask, "Now you know the benefits of following my Senior Brother Chen, right?"
Ji Yang and Wang Tongfang nodded frantically.
That's way too awesome!
With the protection of Chen Shuangbai's blessing spell, the four of them moved much more freely in this poisonous miasma-filled area.
As the four continued deeper, they gradually discovered that the ground beneath their feet was an unnatural dark red, the vegetation was sparse, and the few trees they saw had twisted branches, blackened leaves, and emitted a faint stench of decay.
"This Heart-Eroding Stronghold is indeed a den of demons."
Lin Jingtao frowned. "Even the earth's veins have been polluted like this."
Ji Yang and Wang Tongfang, both from the Empty Sword Sect, felt this very strongly.
But this was not the time for lengthy explanations, so after a few quiet reflections, the four continued on their way.
Not long after.
In a mountain forest, there is a temporarily dug cave underground.
Chen Shuangbai took out a map, which marked dozens of support outposts of the Heart-Eroding Stronghold the many scouts of the Empty Sword Sect had ventured into the territory of the Heart-Eroding Stronghold. Each of these outposts was filled with various war materials.
"According to the map, the Insect Miasma Ridge is a Hundred Poisons Lineage to raise insect beasts. Many of the Hundred Poisons Lineage lineage's Heart-Eroding Demonic Beasts are being consumed rapidly at the front lines, and many are replenished here."
In fact, it's not just the Hundred Poisons Lineage; the Devil Cultivator of Heart-Eroding Stronghold also love to use these kinds of insects and poisonous beasts to deplete the enemy's Law Power and energy. Even Xue Pan, who died at Chen Shuangbai's hands, had similar insects and beasts that were his trump cards!