The State Preceptor
[The Execution Stone, also known as the Spirit-Extinguishing Stone, contains a devouring aura and is an existence born from the void that devours Spiritual Qi.]
Looking at the short line of the test results, Lin Xiao fell into deep thought.
It seems these people knew the purpose of this stone; no wonder they went to such lengths to capture ordinary people instead of doing it themselves.
Judging from the condition of the rescued mountain people, it is clear that this Execution Stone is not only effective for cultivators with Spiritual Power, but also has an effect on mortals.
These cultivators knew this situation, but dared not abduct people within their own country, so they risked infiltrating the territory of the Pusi Kingdom.
However, considering a sect's dominance within its own territory, capturing people within its own borders is always less risky and more convenient and faster than capturing them in a neighboring country.
Thus, he could basically conclude that the court of Huanyou Nation was probably unaware of this.
They might even be the ones pushing you from behind.
Lin Xiao tried to destroy the Execution Stone in these mines, but after spending half a day and a lot of time, he could only destroy the outermost layer of Execution Stone. He didn't know how deep or thick the rocks were inside.
Therefore, it was impossible to completely destroy this place in a short period of time, so Lin Xiao had no choice but to seal it up first.
There's plenty of time; we can think of a way to resolve this completely later.
Because of the extreme danger posed by this Execution Stone, Lin Xiao specifically spent some Spirit Stone in the System Store to buy a high-level sealing array for this purpose.
They also set up an illusion array around it, which they bought from the store, to prevent ordinary people from accidentally entering.
Unfortunately, he didn't have much free time to study formations, so he didn't have any good related items on him.
The quality of items produced by the system is guaranteed, so Lin Xiao isn't worried about wasting his Spirit Stone.
This illusion array also has its own defensive capabilities.
After thinking about it, he left some more things in there.
Having arranged everything, and seeing that it was getting late, Lin Xiao left with satisfaction, returning to the Pusi Kingdom by the same route.
Not long after he left, the Golden Crow Sect cultivators who came to relieve him noticed the anomaly.
What should have been a series of rolling mountains has now become a vast lake.
The cultivators checked their location repeatedly; they were certain they hadn't gone to the wrong place.
Then, without knowing why, they stepped into the illusion array set up by Lin Xiao.
The next day, the person in charge of this matter in the Golden Crow Sect did not see the sect members who had changed shifts the day before return, and then realized that something might have gone wrong, so he rushed to the mine.
The results also revealed changes here.
No members of their sect were found nearby.
Although the person in charge was a Golden Core cultivator, he did not rely on his cultivation level. Instead, he became much more cautious because of the disappearance of his disciple, only frantically probing the outer perimeter and daring not to go any further.
However, no matter how he probed, the lake remained unchanged. No matter how powerful the attack Law Technique he threw into it, they were all swallowed up without any disturbance.
Seeing this, the person in charge was very uneasy and dared not stay any longer. He immediately left and reported the situation to the king.
The King of Huanyou Nation was very surprised.
Upon hearing the report, their first reaction was that the Pusi Kingdom had discovered their affair and had secretly sent people from their three major sects.
After all, according to the report, it was an illusion array with a very large area and extremely high intensity!
Even the Golden Core cultivators of the Golden Crow Sect were helpless.
He quickly turned and left his palace, intending to inform the Grand Preceptor of the situation.
Deep within the palace, the Imperial Preceptor, dressed in a red robe, was kneeling and burning incense before a black stone sculpture placed on the altar in front of him.
This person has ordinary facial features, but his bone structure is quite regular.
However, his face was as pale as frost, and although he looked to be only in his twenties, there was no trace of the color a young person should have.
Upon hearing that the king had arrived, the Grand Preceptor merely lifted his eyelids slightly before gently closing them again, continuing to murmur something to the black stone sculpture above.
This was the scene that greeted the King of Huanyou Nation when he entered.
But he was already used to it, and although he was anxious, he didn't dare to make a sound and sat down quietly to the side.
After a long while, when the sun outside had changed from rising in the east to setting in the west, the Grand Preceptor finally slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as deep as ink.
Seeing this, the King of Huanyou Nation breathed a sigh of relief and was about to speak when the Grand Preceptor spoke first:
"Your Majesty need not worry, for the Annihilation Immortal has already made a decision on this matter."
Upon hearing this, the King of Huanyou Nation was taken aback at first, and then cautiously replied:
"So, the Grand Preceptor was already aware of this matter... We were incompetent; we never expected that the Pusi Kingdom would discover it so quickly, and even go to such lengths to use such an ancestral treasure to seal the mine. We hope the Grand Preceptor can put in a good word for us with Annihilation Immortal..."
He thought that the large illusion array was a top-tier treasure held by the three major sects of the Pusi Kingdom.
Otherwise, given the resources of the Pusi Kingdom's royal family...
Excuse me, but we've been royalty for so many years, and neighbors for so long, who doesn't know who?
The royal family of the Pusi Kingdom could not possibly have such a grand gesture.
The Grand Preceptor in front didn't even turn his head; he only let out a faint chuckle before softly saying:
"Once the Annihilation Immortal Extinction is reborn and regains control of this world, you will all reap endless benefits. However, you must be more diligent in your work. We've only just begun, and such a problem has already arisen. I can't really say anything about it, can I?"
Upon hearing this, the King of Huanyou Nation recognized his apology and immediately apologized:
"We implore Lord Annihilation Immortal and Grand Preceptor to give us another chance. We will certainly resolve this matter. We only hope that Grand Preceptor can provide the necessary assistance at this critical juncture..."
Seemingly too lazy to listen to what he had to say, the Imperial Advisor half-closed his eyes as if feigning sleep, his thin lips barely moving as he spoke:
"Your Majesty, go quickly. When the time is right, I will act."
After saying that, he closed his eyes completely and stopped speaking.
Upon seeing this, the King of Huanyou Nation immediately shut his mouth and quietly withdrew outside.
Once they were far from the Grand Preceptor's palace, the king's eyes, which had been filled with some fear, finally darkened completely.
As the ruler of the country, when has he ever needed to be so humble, except for the patriarch of their royal family?
It's all for the sake of the Annihilation Immortal's cultivation method that doesn't require Spirit Root...
Once he obtains that cultivation method that requires no Spirit Root, he will lead the entire royal family in cultivation, and then...
What's infuriating is that the Golden Crow Sect is so careless in its work. If it weren't for the fact that this sect had pledged allegiance to their royal family since the founding of the nation and could be considered loyal, he would have already lost his temper!
The matter has only just begun, yet it has already been discovered by the Pusi Kingdom...
With a somber expression, he turned his carriage around and returned to his palace.