Numerous flying boats rose and fell at the foot of the mountain, continuously transporting spiritual materials from the three camps of the Empty Sword Sect's Azure Light Mountain. Alchemist from the Jade Spring Sect and the Empty Sword Sect were refining pills in an attempt to eliminate the various poisonous miasmas that had long plagued the five prefectures.
On the flattened mountain, ten people from the two Foundation Establishment watched respectfully as the two Golden Core cultivators ascended to the heavens.
Old True Person He's figure gradually emerged from the towering sword light. He was wearing a blue and white Daoist robe, carrying an inconspicuous sword on his back. His hair and beard were all white, and his face was full of signs of old age. He was not tall, but anyone standing in front of him would unconsciously feel a bit shorter.
Although his face showed signs of old age, only his eyes remained exceptionally bright, as if they could see right through people's hearts.
The Old True Person He gazed intently at the gradually dissipating demonic miasma in the distance, and asked softly, "Do you think... there's some kind of collusion between those two families?"
True Person Bo withdrew his gaze from the direction True Person Xuanguang had left and slowly said, "Whether there was collusion or not, I don't know, but this friction started too quickly and ended rather inexplicably, and that person speaking at this time... must have other purposes."
What is the purpose?
"This... I haven't noticed it yet either."
Old True Person He was of extremely high seniority, so even the usually taciturn True Person Bo had to treat him with great respect.
"What a pity."
It's a real shame.
"If only we could force Zhenyangzi out this time."
True Person Bo sighed softly, looking into the depths of the demonic miasma. He saw various illusory figures of insects and beasts flickering, giving off the feel of a demonic land, which he found somewhat regrettable.
" Zhenyangzi has been the master of this fortress for many years, and has also disappeared for many years. I wonder if he is currently undergoing a breakthrough... However, he is a traitor to the Transformation Sect, and his sect leader senior brother misses him dearly. He must be eager to catch up with his junior brother right now."
True Person Bo replied calmly, "Senior, perhaps we don't need to be so vigilant."
The two True Person chatted for a few more minutes, mostly about the development of their respective families, and then they talked about the state of their younger generation of disciples.
Old True Person He glanced at Chen Shuangbai on the ground and smiled slightly, "This disciple... is quite a promising talent in swordsmanship. He is also cultivating the True Explanation of Sword Control I gave to your family back then. Could he be Junior Nephew Mei's personal disciple?"
True Person Bo shook his head and said, "This disciple has his own ideas and has already been placed under the tutelage of a junior in our sect who is skilled in Dao of Alchemy. We have not interfered."
Old True Person He out a soft "Eh," clearly somewhat surprised, but didn't say anything more, since this was an internal matter for the sect. He only added a word of caution, "Don't waste your talent."
soon.
True Person Bo dispersed his divine thought, and the [ Sharp Mountains and Embracing Rivers Painting ] returned to Exalted Cultivator Huo's hands. The latter respectfully raised both hands to put it away, and then let out a long sigh of relief.
Old True Person He also raised his sword and left, leaving only the two Foundation Establishment cultivators to guard the place for a few more days to Heart-Eroding Stronghold Valley from going back on its word.
Heart-Eroding Stronghold.
Of the nine prefectures of Wu Province, four have now been swallowed up by Kong Jian and Jade Spring. Their Devil Cultivator are suffering greatly, but dare not complain. They can only secretly discuss whether to cross the Great Bear Mountain to the Xu Kingdom for a feast.
Above the four counties, two Golden Core cultivators sat facing each other.
Master Shi Yan, the True Person Bone-Corroding, withdrew his gaze from the distance, glared fiercely at the golden-robed Daoist before him, and said indignantly, "Five prefectures! Five prefectures! Losing these five prefectures has been a devastating blow to my family!"
The True Person Xuanguang master remained calm and unaffected, simply saying, "Five prefectures are just five prefectures. Since your sect doesn't cultivate spiritual flowers and herbs, why the anger?"
"That's easy for you to say, it's not like your family lost any land!"
The True Person Bone-Corroding was still filled with resentment, stating that he wanted to the Spirit-Seeking Sect to retaliate. The True Person Xuanguang glanced at him and sneered, "Why put on such a childish act? Beyond that Great Bear Mountain lies the territory of the Xu Kingdom. The Transformation Sect has been cultivating humankind for many years; isn't that enough for your family to plunder?"
"That's Nascent Soul!"
The True Person Bone-Corroding's complexion was not good.
"So what Nascent Soul?"
The True Person Xuanguang said in a sinister tone, "As long as your sect's lord doesn't seek the Nascent Soul, that Nascent Soul sect leader won't dare set foot on the Jing Kingdom's territory for even a day..."
The True Person Bone-Corroding fell silent.
True Person Xuanguang glanced at him and said, "Speaking of which... we've already lost five counties, and your lord hasn't even shown his face. It seems he really intends to abandon you."
"You're insane!"
The True Person Bone-Corroding hurriedly looked around and said urgently, "Here... do you dare to speak of my Lord of the Manor?"
True Person Xuanguang retorted, "What's there to be afraid of? My ancestor is watching this place; your sect master can't hear or see anything."
Only then did the True Person Bone-Corroding feel slightly relieved.
"Alright, after making such a big fuss, have you figured out what the two families are planning now?"
Upon hearing this, the anxious look on the face of the True Person Bone-Corroding disappeared, and he asked with a gloomy expression. This made the True Person Xuanguang take a second look at him, thinking to himself that he was indeed good at pretending and acting. He was indeed a fickle Devil Cultivator.
"That old fellow surnamed He... I reckon he doesn't have much time left. A single dose of strong medicine will be enough to send him to his grave."
"That old fellow is easy to talk to, I'm asking about the one from the Jade Spring Sect!"
The True Person Bone-Corroding's eyes gleamed with an eerie light as he looked at the True Person Xuanguang and asked, "Don't tell me that despite all the commotion I've caused at Heart-Eroding Stronghold, you still haven't seen what that person's current state is like?"
Speaking of that person, True Person Xuanguang's eyes showed both deep fear and deep resentment.
"I can see that. He's trying to break through to the Nascent Soul!"
Although this result was expected, it still left everyone speechless when it was actually presented to them.
" Nascent Soul..."
The True Person Xuanguang repeated it in a low voice, his voice hoarse, the shock, anger, resentment, and scheming on his face eventually settling into a deep, sinister look.
Qi Refining can't withstand a single word from Foundation Establishment, Foundation Establishment can't bear a cough from Golden Core cultivator, Golden Core can't stand a single glance from a Nascent Soul...
A high level of understanding can be overwhelming!
The person they were referring to was none other than the sect leader of the Jade Spring Sect, True Person Qingchen.
After a long while.
Green flames flickered in the eyes of the True Person Bone-Corroding as he slowly said, "The higher the realm, the more difficult it is to advance... The gap between the Golden Core Perfection and the Nascent Soul is insurmountable!"
Even if the Jade Spring Sect controls all three prefectures, it doesn't guarantee they'll succeed in their attack!
"Whether it succeeds or not, I don't know, but we have to make a scene... to keep the Jade Spring Sect from getting into trouble, and ideally force this guy out so we can put an end to his plans!"
"Making noise... what noise?"
The Rotting Bone snorted, "My family can't cause any trouble now; it's your family's turn to take action."
Upon hearing what Shi Yan, the True Person Bone-Corroding, said, Jin Que, the True Person Xuanguang Man, was not angered. His gaze was deep and unfathomable. After a long while, he said, "Make a move? Of course I will make a move. Otherwise, why would my Spirit-Seeking Sect bother to put on this show with you, and even 'lose' two rounds?"
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