In an instant, the flying boat turned to ashes, demonstrating the immense power of Marquis Xuanling's Divine Sense.
But the airship was easily destroyed, and the people inside... were nowhere to be found.
This caused Marquis Xuanling to furrow his brow slightly, thinking to himself, "Is it just my imagination?"
Even so, the Great Chu Marquis was still not at ease. He released his Divine Sense and searched the surrounding area inch by inch, but he did not find any trace of cultivators. Instead, he found some innocent mortals wailing in the mountains and fields.
The tragic plight of these mortals did not arouse the Martial Marquis's sympathy; instead, it aroused his disgust. He slowly raised his right hand, and a crimson-gold flame appeared in his palm.
At the critical moment, Marquis Xuanling managed to suppress the murderous intent within him.
The young military commander, clad in black and gold chainmail, suppressed his annoyance, thinking to himself, "Last time, I merely used a few ordinary villages and towns as bait, and those gossipy censors chased after me, filing complaints against me..."
Marquis Xuanling possesses exceptional talent, simultaneously cultivating the direct lineage techniques of the Supreme One Palace, one of the Four Palaces, and Martial Immortal Sect, one of the Nine Mystic Sects Mysteries Sect. His prestige even rivals that of the current Crown Prince.
Even though he made a slip of the tongue while drunk, referring to himself as "I, the sovereign" as the crown prince, and was frequently reported by censors, the Emperor of Chu still did not take any action against him.
But although he was arrogant, he wasn't stupid.
Not long ago, he was accused by those censors again, and many elders in the royal family advised him to behave himself for a while. Now, it was not appropriate for him to take any action at will.
But as this man frowned inwardly, he failed to notice that beneath an invisible veil, a young man in a rosy robe was quietly watching him.
Chen Shuangbai could vaguely sense that this person carried something that resonated with the [ True Illumination Cavern Abyss Five Qi Art ] he cultivated.
Just look at the ruthless way this person tore apart the airship he was riding the moment he appeared...
It can be basically concluded that they are enemies, not friends!
The most important thing is still that phrase—remnants of the Heavenly River?!
Chen Shuangbai was new to this place and unfamiliar with both people and land, and was single-mindedly determined to find traces of the ancestral temple.
But after finally encountering someone with whom they had a connection, they were treated like this right from the start!
It is quite obvious that the Great Chu Dynasty played a significant role in the disappearance of the Heavenly River Dao Lineage!
"My lord."
This was the first time Feiguang had his form obscured by his own master's [ Grand Yin Authority ], and the feeling was undoubtedly strange.
However, he knew that the matter at hand was of utmost importance, so he secretly transmitted his voice, saying, "Why not just capture this person and interrogate him... then everything will be clear?"
Chen Shuangbai slowly shook her head.
This place is within the territory of the Great Chu, and according to the cultivators who have been staying in the markets and towns these past few days—
The territory of the Great Chu was covered by a net cast by a special Spirit Treasure, which would not normally be disturbed.
However, this person is clearly of high status. If I were to make a move... it would likely attract the attention of the Great Chu, and they might send people to hunt me down.
Chen Shuangbai was not afraid of anyone below the Nascent Soul Peak.
If one could Spirit Transformation Celestial Person being...
That would be a bit bad.
Chen Shuangbai didn't want to make a move against this person easily, but this Marquis Xuanling seemed determined to capture him at all costs.
He stayed there for several days, using his Divine Sense to search the area within a radius of dozens of miles, inch by inch.
After observing for several days and confirming that the other party did not possess any Divine Ability to see through his appearance, Chen Shuangbai breathed a sigh of relief and left with the Feiguang.
He also had a vague feeling of being threatened by this person.
It's either an extremely powerful Spirit Treasure or a method left behind by Spirit Transformation Celestial Person... The most urgent task is to leave the territory of the Great Chu and head towards Pillow Stream Mountain.
As for the rest, they can be put aside.
After flying for more than thirty miles, Chen Shuangbai removed the influence of the [ Grand Yin Authority ] and was about to take out another flying boat to continue the journey.
Suddenly!
Sensing a streak of Sha Qi, hurtling toward him from the distant horizon, he frowned slightly and once again lifted the invisible veil.
He had barely concealed his form and aura again when Marquis Xuanling landed.
Boom!
The immense Divine Sense, almost tangible, brought terrifying pressure, shaking the entire area and causing the surrounding space to freeze.
Marquis Xuanling landed where Chen Shuangbai had just stood, holding a compass in his left palm. The tip of the compass trembled constantly as he turned it back and forth, his gaze sharp as lightning as he scanned his surroundings.
Although he still hadn't found anything, a faint, cold smile appeared on his lips, "There's no mistake!"
"They must be remnants of the Heavenly River!"
Chen Shuangbai looked at the compass, and the Law Power cultivated by the [ True Illumination Cavern Abyss Five Qi Art ] resonated with the compass.
This makes it clear that Marquis Xuanling was able to sense Chen Shuangbai's location immediately by relying on this compass.
"Is it a treasure of the Heavenly River Dao Lineage, or is it specifically designed for cultivators like myself who practice direct lineage Daoist methods?"
To verify this hypothesis, Chen Shuangbai decided to put it to the test.
"Originally, I wanted to settle this peacefully, but if it turns out to be the latter... then I'll have to investigate carefully to see if the identity of this Heavenly River Successor is now universally reviled!"
Once Chen Shuangbai made up her mind, she no longer hesitated.
The man and the beast fled dozens of miles away again before reappearing.
The next moment.
The void shattered, and a beam of golden light pierced through, penetrating the large blue stone where Chen Shuangbai had just stood, along with the entire mountain.
Marquis Xuanling then stepped out from the void, and a golden treasure flew out from the shattered rocks, landing back in front of him and transforming into a golden flying wheel.
"Snort!"
Just as Marquis Xuanling was about to speak, the compass in his left palm suddenly tensed up again, pointing in another direction.
The void shattered once more, and the golden flying wheel pierced through it, pulverizing another mountain into dust.
After this happened three or four times, when he missed again, even if Marquis Xuanling was stupid, he would realize something was wrong.
He stood in mid-air, his face ashen, the compass in his left hand spinning wildly, yet he could no longer lock onto a definite direction.
"What a cunning scoundrel!"
Marquis Xuanling gritted his teeth, his right hand clenched tightly, his voice echoing through the mountains and fields. "You stinking rats hiding in the gutter, all you do is hide and scurry, you really are a bunch of remnants!"
His mouth has an extremely foul odor.
Foul language poured out, but the mountains and fields were quiet, and no one answered.
After venting his anger, Marquis Xuanling felt somewhat relieved and was about to turn and leave.
But at this moment...
A point of purple-gold light floated, then spread out endlessly, enclosing this area.
Who is it?
As if facing a formidable enemy, Marquis Xuanling's Sha Qi and murderous intent condensed into a crimson-gold light that soared into the sky. He raised his hand and grabbed the trident from the void. At the same time, the golden flying wheel beside him expanded several times its original size, swirling around him and making a crackling sound.
Nascent Soul Late Stage... and even more aggressive than the average Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator!
This person clearly has real skills!
A clear voice suddenly came from all directions, seemingly omnipresent yet also elusive:
"How?"
Marquis Xuanling suddenly turned around and saw a Daoist priest dressed in green robes, wearing a bamboo hat, and with a bamboo sword hanging at his waist, who had appeared behind him at some unknown time. The priest chuckled and said:
"Your Excellency has been chasing me for so long, and you don't recognize me anymore?"