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"What does it matter? Not many people know about this news yet, so we should join in the excitement. Although such significant events are bound to spread, we can still seize the opportunity. What do you think? If you want to go with me, we can set off tomorrow!"
Ling Mo Xie patted Xu Qingfeng on the shoulder and said to him.
"Well..." Xu Qingfeng hesitated. He naturally wanted to go; after all, there would be plenty of good things inside the Sky Demon Tomb. However, he lacked confidence in competing with the truly outstanding disciples from the Grand Sects.
But after hearing Ling Mo Xie's words, he started to waver. If they could get a head start, they might indeed obtain some valuable items.
Seeing Xu Qingfeng's hesitation, Ling Mo Xie quickly encouraged him, "What’s there to hesitate about? This is a great opportunity! If we go, we might find some relics left behind by the Heavenly Demon Sect. At the very least, it will broaden our horizons. We have to try to see what happens."
"Then... alright!" Xu Qingfeng nodded, still somewhat uncertain. Since that was the case, it wouldn't hurt to take a look. Even if they ended up with nothing, it would still be a learning experience.
Thus, the two agreed to set off tomorrow to seize this slight advantage. Afterward, Ling Mo Xie asked Xu Qingfeng to go back and pack his things while he headed to the Taoist Sect's main hall to bid farewell to the Daoist Sect Leader.
The Daoist Sect Leader seemed to value Ling Mo Xie's request for an audience quite highly and soon met with him. Facing the Daoist Sect Leader, Ling Mo Xie did not hold back and directly informed him about the emergence of the Sky Demon Tomb.
For someone like the Daoist Sect Leader, this news would eventually reach him anyway; it was better to be straightforward and do him a favor.
As expected, the Daoist Sect Leader did not appear surprised by Ling Mo Xie's news. He simply nodded and said, "The emergence of the Sky Demon Tomb will surely attract many talents from the Cultivation World. It is also a good opportunity for your generation to spar and compete. You have already reached the late stage of tribulation crossing; you are comparable to the top talents in the Cultivation World. It would be beneficial for you to join in and gain some experience. You can rest assured; I will also send disciples from the Taoist Sect there soon."
"Exactly! I came here to say goodbye!" Ling Mo Xie nodded and replied.
"Yes, I am already aware," said the Daoist Sect Leader in a calm voice.
After exchanging a few more words with the Daoist Sect Leader, Ling Mo Xie took his leave and began preparing for their departure the next day. Since the System was currently upgrading and unavailable, he could not use his usual backpack for storing items. Instead, he prepared a Storage Ring commonly used in the Cultivation World to pack some essential supplies and some Spirit Stones he had taken out before the upgrade.
Spirit Stones were essentially currency in the Cultivation World; having money allowed one to travel freely while being broke made it difficult to move at all. Although Spirit Stones were not as crucial as money had been in his previous life in a world where strength mattered most, they could still resolve many issues at times.
Time passed quickly; for a Cultivator, one night was merely a moment of meditation. Of course, for Ling Mo Xie, it was just time for a good sleep.
Early the next morning, Ling Mo Xie set off with a determined Xu Qingfeng and a cheerful Hong Chi towards the direction specified in their letter.
The location mentioned in the letter was quite distant even for Cultivators. The group had no choice but to keep moving forward without the System. Ling Mo Xie had to use his own skills—perhaps now it could be called Spell—rather than relying on instant activation through thought as he did with the System. He needed to control it himself like any other Cultivator and manage his Spiritual Energy.
As for how to operate Spiritual Energy, Ling Mo Xie knew how; however, since he had previously relied on System assistance, taking full control himself now felt somewhat awkward and clumsy.
A few people flew straight towards the direction indicated in the letter. Strangely enough, their journey was surprisingly smooth; they even passed through the Cultivation World's most chaotic place, the Unreachable City, without encountering any trouble.
Although it felt a bit unbelievable, Ling Mo Xie and Xu Qingfeng didn't think too much about it. Perhaps it was just their good luck; no trouble was better. Their minds were entirely focused on the Sky Demon Tomb, and they didn't pay much attention to the surprisingly fortunate events happening around them.
Thus, under such smooth circumstances, they finally arrived at a small city not far from the location mentioned in the letter. Although this place was still under the control of the Righteous Path, it was also close to the territory of the Evil Path, making it a chaotic area where both Righteous Path and Evil Path people were numerous.
The Heavenly Demon Sect had chosen to locate its tomb on the territory of the Righteous Path, but it seemed they weren't too reckless, as they opted for a more chaotic area where people from both paths existed.
The location of the marked Demon Tomb was near this small city called Yuan City, and in the letter, Luo Yan instructed Ling Mo Xie to wait there for him. They would regroup before making further plans since the Demon Tomb was filled with various formations and mechanisms; it wasn't as simple as just going there to claim the treasures left by the Heavenly Demon Sect.
"Shall we wait for my friend at this Fuhua Tower?" The small city wasn't large, and after walking around a few times, Ling Mo Xie pointed to a small restaurant by the street.
After exploring, Ling Mo Xie noticed that this small city appeared quite peaceful. It hadn't become bustling due to the emergence of the Sky Demon Tomb; it felt like an ordinary small city. Of course, this was just its current state. He believed that once news of the Sky Demon Tomb spread, this small city would soon become lively.
This made Ling Mo Xie reflect on whether this was good or bad for the residents of this small city, though he suspected that the chances were more on the negative side.
After all, in the Cultivation World, whenever treasures or secret realms emerged, didn't they always stir up waves of bloodshed?
This small city, although situated in a chaotic area where both righteousness and evil coexisted, seemed to be living in peace for now. However, such tranquility might not last long.
Xu Qingfeng, having grown up in the Cultivation World, was already accustomed to such matters and didn't share Ling Mo Xie's sentiments. Instead, he glanced at the restaurant that Ling Mo Xie mentioned and nodded, saying, "That's fine. Since this small city doesn't have a branch of Listening to the Wind Pavilion, waiting here for your friend isn't a bad idea."
The name of this Fuhua Tower sounded elegant, adorned with ancient decorations but rather small. Inside, it was bustling with voices; some were discussing over tea while others quietly enjoyed pastries while watching people come and go outside.
"Then let's go in!" Ling Mo Xie led the way into Fuhua Tower, speaking to Xu Qingfeng as he did so.
Meanwhile, Hong Chi bounced ahead of them. After securing their rooms, they each returned to their quarters to settle in. Meanwhile, Hong Chi, feeling hungry, ordered various local snacks and indulged in them in the lobby.
Before long, Ling Mo Xie and Xu Qingfeng finished organizing their things and came downstairs to find a window-side table where they ordered some food.
Turning to Xu Qingfeng, Ling Mo Xie said, "Brother Xu, my friend mentioned that if I arrived, I should mark his location so he can find us easily. I'm going to do that now; you wait here for me!"
"Go ahead! Otherwise, we'll be completely lost and won't know where exactly this Sky Demon Tomb is!" Xu Qingfeng nodded in agreement with Ling Mo Xie.
"Mm!" Ling Mo Xie responded, getting up and leaving the Restaurant, walking towards the outskirts of the city.
He soon arrived at the location mentioned in Luo Yan's letter. There was a massive stone standing there. Following the instructions in Luo Yan's letter, Ling Mo Xie circulated his Spiritual Energy, and a Sword Light appeared instantly. With a few swift motions, he carved a rather peculiar pattern onto the stone. The stone emitted a faint glow, and before long, the pattern Ling Mo Xie had engraved vanished without a trace.
Ling Mo Xie did not seem surprised; he turned and left. He knew that his arrival here must have already been noticed by Luo Yan, and it was just a matter of when he would come to find him.
Back at Fuhua Tower, Ling Mo Xie chatted with Xu Qingfeng while quietly waiting for Luo Yan to seek him out.
After some time, Ling Mo Xie keenly observed a figure in black clothing entering through the door. The black robe covered half of the person's head, and judging by the silhouette, it looked like Luo Yan, though he seemed much thinner than before, lacking much of his usual vitality.
Ling Mo Xie frowned. Could it be that searching for the Demon Tomb had taken such a toll on him?
It was indeed Luo Yan, who walked straight towards Ling Mo Xie. He glanced unexpectedly at Xu Qingfeng opposite him but ultimately said nothing more. He simply told Ling Mo Xie, "There are too many people here; it's not a place for conversation. Let's go somewhere else."
"Alright, follow me upstairs," Ling Mo Xie replied. He looked at Luo Yan, whose face had become extremely gaunt; even his voice sounded hoarse, and his eyes appeared somewhat vacant. He seemed completely different from the Luo Yan he had first met. Ling Mo Xie opened his mouth but ultimately refrained from asking anything, merely nodding in agreement.
In his mind, he wondered what Luo Yan had gone through that made him look this way while searching for a Demon Tomb; it seemed like he had suffered more than he gained.
After saying that one sentence, Luo Yan fell silent and followed Ling Mo Xie and Xu Qingfeng up to the second floor of the Restaurant. The atmosphere among the three became somewhat strange; it lacked the joyful ambiance typical of a reunion between old friends.
Meanwhile, Hong Chi paused his gluttonous eating and looked up at Luo Yan, who had already ascended the stairs to the second floor of the Restaurant. As a Fire Spirit, his senses were sharp; he felt that something was off but couldn't quite put his finger on it. He could only continue feeding himself.
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