Thus, even though Chen Yang had discovered signs that Demonic Corruption was already spreading among righteous-path cultivators, to ensure the plan was foolproof—and to make the Reincarnated True Lord behind Xuanyuan Zeyuan believe it—he had to keep this secret plan concealed.
Just as Bai Di had said before, what they intended to accomplish was simply far too great.
Throughout this process, the sacrifices of New Heaven cultivators and innocents alike were unavoidable, and Bai Di had indeed prepared herself to bear every sin upon her back.
However, even if Chen Yang revealed nothing of this matter, cultivators with exceptionally sharp insight, like Ming Fang, would still have sensed that something was amiss with this journey before entering the Land of Supreme Treasures.
And now that Demonic Corruption had appeared, the New Heaven cultivators scattered throughout Five Elements Mountain would also be put on alert.
"Immortal Venerable, many people have become somewhat abnormal. A great deal of foreign karmic force has suddenly emerged within them."
In the temporary market on the northern side of the lower region of Five Elements Mountain, Yang Yuanzhen watched the righteous-path cultivators coming and going. Through the senses of the jade blade Dust-Leaving, she detected the abnormalities on them.
Because Yang Yuanzhen's cultivation was too shallow, not long after entering the Land of Supreme Treasures, the cultivators of Fuyao Sect had arranged for her to watch over a shop in the market.
As her Dao-life bonded object, Dust-Leaving was naturally extremely sensitive to changes involving karma. The widespread signs of Demonic Corruption now appearing among the cultivators could not escape her perception.
Not knowing the cause, Yang Yuanzhen could not determine why these cultivators had undergone such strange changes, so she sent a Thought Transmission to her Immortal Venerable.
After pondering briefly, Chen Yang replied, "I