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Xu Feng watched helplessly as four people died tragically. With his strength, he could have killed any one of them in a one-on-one fight, but against five people working together, he stood no chance.
The Flat-Nosed Cultivator collected the rings and magical artifacts from the four and said, "Cheng An, you continue to disguise yourself and try to infiltrate the Pingdao Sect. Once you succeed, I will add ten million spirit stones for your Ming Mountain."
Triangular Eyes was an assassin from Ming Mountain. During this operation, he impersonated a disciple of the Pingdao Sect and mingled with some unfamiliar cultivators, waiting for the right moment to strike. Seven people had already died at his hands.
Cheng An stripped off the clothing of a deceased cultivator and put it on. His face twitched, and his triangular eyes instantly transformed into thick eyebrows and big eyes, making him appear honest and upright, far from sinister.
Xu Feng remembered Cheng An's gaze and prepared to quietly retreat; it was far too dangerous for an assassin to infiltrate the Pingdao Sect.
Suddenly, the Flat-Nosed Cultivator looked over at Xu Feng as if he had noticed something. He signaled to Cheng An, who quickly flew away.
The Flat-Nosed Cultivator shouted, "Who goes there!"
Just as Xu Feng was about to draw his sword, he saw someone flying out from behind a mountain on his left. The person had a face like beautiful jade and long eyebrows that slanted upward; he was actually a Divine Separation Late Stage cultivator.
Upon seeing this person, the Flat-Nosed Cultivator immediately changed his expression and greeted him warmly, "Ah, it's Daoist Wei Jian! A pleasure to meet you."
Wei Jian coldly replied, "I don't care how you deal with the Pingdao Sect; I just want to obtain the Sorrowful Technique. If you try to snatch it from me, don't blame me for being rude!"
Wei Jian was a solitary rogue cultivator with some fame in Zheguo. Since there were no Great Perfection Stage cultivators in this Sealing Magic Gorge expedition, his Divine Separation Late Stage cultivation made him quite dominant.
The Sealing Magic Gorge was merely a place for trials suitable for Yuan Ying and Divine Separation Stage cultivators. Experts like Wei Jian had long lost interest in such experiences. He came this time because news spread that the Sorrowful Technique of the demon race had been discovered there.
It was already semi-public knowledge that Righteous Path cultivators secretly practiced demon cultivation methods. However, not everyone could cultivate these methods; Great Perfection Stage cultivators had already formed their own cultivation methods and would not change to another. Thus, the appearance of the Sorrowful Technique did not entice them.
The fact that so many people from the Pingdao Sect were dispatched might indicate that either the Pingdao Sect or Li Hua Palace had produced a disciple skilled in demon martial arts; this Sorrowful Technique was likely prepared for him.
Some rejoiced while others worried; no matter what one does, there are always opposing voices. Even if it is of no use to me, I will not let you have it.
The Flat-Nosed Cultivator cursed inwardly, thinking, "What a joke! We have plenty of people from Yue Ren Mountain Villa at the Divine Separation Late Stage. Dealing with you is like child's play; I just don't want to make another enemy. If it comes down to it, you better not act recklessly, or you'll regret it."
The Flat-Nosed Cultivator forced a smile and said, "Daoist Wei, you're being too harsh. Yue Ren Mountain Villa is just here for training, with no other intentions." The lie was so blatant that it was almost laughable; four people lay dead at his feet, yet he claimed to have no ulterior motives.
Wei Jian did not refute him. He let out a cold laugh and took off into the sky, casting a casual glance at Xu Feng.
Xu Feng was too close to him and had already been noticed.
"Let's go!" The Flat-Nosed Cultivator led Qiao Li and the others away.
Another faction of rogue cultivators had emerged in Sealing Magic Gorge. These individuals were typical opportunists; they would seize any chance to profit and join in the chaos when there were no opportunities. They did not help each other but could not be ignored either.
As Xu Feng moved forward, he slowed down even more. Operating solo meant he would inevitably have to explain himself whenever he encountered any group; one wrong move could lead to disaster.
A thousand miles was nothing for cultivators above the Yuan Ying stage, especially as they all converged toward the center at the Hidden Dragon Abyss, increasing the likelihood of encounters in Sealing Magic Gorge.
Xu Feng had already entered an area two hundred miles deep, where he frequently heard the sounds of slaughter—figures soaring through the air, flashes of blades and swords, and cries of agony.
It had come to close combat. Xu Feng dodged left and right, trying his best not to get involved in any disputes. He just wanted to find Xu Ruchu quickly and ensure her safety. This eldest daughter of the Xu family had treated him well; as a Golden Blade Guardian, he had to fulfill his responsibilities.
Every time there was a fight, Xu Feng would run over to see if there were any familiar faces—specifically looking for Xu Ruchu. His presence was hard to conceal; he would be spotted by both sides every time. However, Xu Feng would simply state, "I'm just passing through; I'm not participating," which led others to categorize him as part of the rogue cultivators. As long as there were no conflicts of interest, everyone could coexist peacefully.
Xu Feng was the most solitary of all rogue cultivators. Several others refused to team up with him because his strength at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul was too conspicuous. What benefit was there in partnering with someone like him? In response to Xu Feng's invitations to team up, several Separation of Spirit rogue cultivators even told him to get lost, which bruised his ego a bit.
Ahead lay a fierce battle—the largest confrontation Xu Feng had encountered since entering Sealing Magic Gorge. From a distance, it looked like at least a hundred people were involved. Upon closer inspection, it wasn't just a battle; it was a one-sided massacre.
Thirty or forty miscellaneous troops were under the command of fifteen Gray-Clad Monks, surrounding a dozen cultivators in their midst. Among those dozen cultivators were experts from Yue Ren Mountain Villa.
The disparity in strength between the two sides was vast. The Gray-Clad Men, each wielding a knife, were decisive in their killings. Among the dozen or so people in the middle, more and more kept falling down. Xu Feng stood nearby, counting, and the numbers became easier to tally; in the end, he confirmed there were eighteen.
Eighteen people lay on the ground, making them easy to count.
The scattered cultivators nearby were intimidated by the killing intent and kept their distance, leaving only Xu Feng standing foolishly in place.
"Get lost if you don't want to die!" one of the Gray-Clad Men at the Divine Separation Stage shouted towards Xu Feng. Upon seeing that Xu Feng was at the Nascent Soul Stage, they were unwilling to make a move.
Xu Feng stepped out from his hiding place and called out loudly, "Shen Gongzi, Xu Feng pays his respects."
While watching from afar, he had felt that the knife techniques of those Gray-Clad Men were quite familiar. After a moment's thought, he realized they bore a striking resemblance to the Thousand Miles Kill left behind by Jin Liaoyuan. Noticing that among the fifteen Gray-Clad Men, four were closely guarding one person without leaving their side, Xu Feng quickly concluded that these Gray-Clad Men came from Pingdao Sect.
The most important point was that the person being protected by the four Gray-Clad Men was none other than Shen Gongzi, who had treated Tear Vine in Liuxiang Kingdom.
Shen Gongzi's real name was Shen Qian. He ranked fourth in the Pingdao Sect's Shen Family and was also referred to as Shen Si Gongzi. This was the very person Xu Ruchu had been thinking about day and night.
Upon hearing Xu Feng's call, Shen Qian looked up and soon found Xu Feng's figure in his memory. He replied, "Xu Daoyou, long time no see. Congratulations on your cultivation progress; please come over to talk."
After not seeing each other for one hundred twenty years, Shen Gongzi's strength had also improved but he had only reached the Late Stage of Nascent Soul. His progress was far behind Xu Feng's. Moreover, everyone around Shen Qian, whether from Pingdao Sect or those miscellaneous troops, were all above the Divine Separation Stage.
Xu Feng flew over and landed beside Shen Qian.
The Gray-Clad Men parted to make way with calm expressions, especially the four guards protecting Shen Qian, each of whom possessed strength at the Mid Stage of Spirit Separation.
Xu Feng did not dare to be disrespectful and hurriedly greeted everyone, "Xu Family Golden Blade Disciple Xu Feng pays respects to all seniors."
Shen Qian looked puzzled and asked, "You are from the Xu Family?"
Xu Feng said, "Indeed, I have just arrived at Daming Lake. Thanks to Sister Xu for taking me in and recruiting me as a guard. I missed my elder sister's schedule due to some urgent matters, and I came this time to find her and serve her."
The matter of Xu Ruchu pursuing Shen Qian had spread like wildfire around Daming Lake, almost to the point where everyone knew about it. Upon seeing Shen Gongzi today, Xu Feng guessed that Xu Ruchu was determined to come to Sealing Magic Gorge, surely for Shen Qian. Shen Qian was in charge of business at Pingdao Sect and mingled with the Four Seas; martial prowess was not his strong suit, yet he unexpectedly also came to Sealing Magic Gorge.
Shen Qian remained expressionless and said, "It is truly a blessing for Xu Ruchu to have your assistance. However, she is with my Second Brother. If you are looking for her, I can have someone take you there." Shen Qian's tone was indifferent, as if Xu Ruchu were nothing more than an ordinary person in his eyes.
Xu Feng did not expect that Pingdao Sect had sent two young masters this time, with Xu Ruchu following the second young master. This matter was likely orchestrated by Shen Qian intentionally; however, since it was personal, Xu Feng would not inquire further. He said, "Thank you very much, Shen Gongzi. Additionally, your whereabouts have already been exposed; Yue Ren Mountain Villa probably has ambushes set up. Please be cautious."
"Mm," Shen Qian replied without surprise. "I understand. Thank you."
Shen Qian summoned three cultivators at the Early Stage of Spirit Separation from those miscellaneous troops and instructed one of them, "Yang Qu, please take Xu Feng to my Second Brother's place quickly and return swiftly."
Yang Qu replied, "Rest assured, Gongzi. I will ensure Xu Feng arrives safely."
Shen Qian had a wide circle of acquaintances and had met many experts; these miscellaneous troops were all summoned by him and had been following him since they entered. Most disciples of the Shen Family followed Second Young Master Shen Gong.
Shen Qian turned to Xu Feng and said, "Xu Feng, you haven't seen each other in a hundred years. Once this matter here is resolved, you must come visit me at Pingdao Sect so that I can extend my hospitality."
"Thank you, Shen Gongzi. Xu Feng will definitely come."
Xu Feng followed Yang Qu and the three others out. In the perilous Sealing Magic Gorge, with three experts at the Separation of Spirit level protecting him, as long as they did not seek out battle intentionally, leaving safely would not be a problem.
Once Xu Feng had walked far away, the Pingdao Sect cultivator who had previously called out to Xu Feng whispered, "Gongzi, this Xu Feng only has Late Stage of Nascent Soul strength; it seems Xu Ruchu values him quite highly."
"I value him too," Shen Qian said. "How long did it take you to go from Early Stage of Golden Core to Late Stage of Nascent Soul?"
"It took four hundred years," the man replied.
Shen Qian said lightly, "Xu Feng only took less than one hundred and fifty years." The person was left speechless.
Under the protection of Yang Qu and the others, Xu Feng traveled safely and soon found Shen Gong's team after flying for a while.
At this moment, Shen Gong was listening to a report from a Divine Separation Practitioner who had come to assist in the battle. Xu Ruchu stood beside Shen Gong with a worried expression, while ten Divine Separation Practitioners from the Xu family stood behind her.
A stout monk with thick eyebrows and big eyes spoke, "Shen Second Young Master, three of my brothers were killed. However, I heard about the plans of Yue Ren Mountain Villa. They are heading to Qianlong Abyss and are gathering ten miles away from it. If we ambush them there, we can definitely take them all down and avenge my brothers." This person was filled with grief and anger over the loss of his brothers.
Shen Gong asked, "How many of them are there?"
The Thick-Browed Monk replied, "Their leader is named Fang Wenshan, and there are only about thirty of them. If we ask Fourth Young Master to send reinforcements, we can secure victory." Shen Gong had fifty people under his command, and with Shen Qian's team added in, they would outnumber the enemy three to one, allowing them to wipe out Yue Ren Mountain Villa.
Shen Gong pondered for a moment and was about to speak when he saw four people flying over, one of whom shouted loudly.
"I oppose!"
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