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With caution in mind, Xunuo decided not to rest during the day. He only sought out desolate, uninhabited paths, determined to stay far away from the Nanyue Sect. At night, he would correct his direction and run towards the Heavenly Shadow Sect.
After running for seven or eight days, Xunuo found himself lost. Feeling that he should be safe now, he relaxed and began to inquire about the route. However, this inquiry left him feeling frustrated.
It turned out that although he had distanced himself from the Nanyue Sect, he was also moving further away from the Heavenly Shadow Sect, completely veering off course. Xunuo had no choice but to reestablish his direction and continue his journey by day and night.
Xunuo's caution did prove somewhat effective. On the second night after he left the Nanyue Sect, two young boys appeared at the mountain gate of the Nanyue Sect. One of them looked barely past his teenage years, while the other seemed to be only around fourteen or fifteen.
These two boys appeared mysteriously at the Nanyue Sect's entrance. After signaling Tuoba Buer with no response, they sent a signal to the sect's reclusive Ancestor. Moments later, this Ancestor emerged from seclusion and personally led the two boys to Tuoba Buer's courtyard. It was then discovered that Tuoba Buer had vanished without a trace. Moreover, a hidden compartment in the room was wide open, and an important item had disappeared.
The Ancestor was filled with shock and dread; without their leader, the Nanyue Sect could easily appoint another. However, if they offended these two True Immortals because of this incident, it could lead to the sect's collapse. Just as the Ancestor was about to call for help to search for Tuoba Buer, the slightly older boy frowned and stopped him.
With a flick of his wrist, a round disk resembling a bronze mirror appeared in his hand. He tossed it into the air, and it began to spin and fly around the room. After a moment of buzzing noise, the boy caught the disk and pressed it against his forehead. He then said, "The item has been taken by someone else; I have captured this person's magical traces. If we act quickly, we might still be able to catch up."
After saying this, he put away the disk and turned to leave.
The Ancestor hurriedly chased after him and asked, "Two True Immortals, do you know what has happened to our sect leader?"
The boy simply replied with one word: "Dead," before vanishing from sight.
After chasing for a while, the two boys took out the disk again to confirm their direction. They spent an entire day pursuing this person but soon became frustrated as they realized that their target's path was erratic and unpredictable. Often they would detect traces only to find them gone shortly after they began their pursuit. They had no choice but to return along their original path until they found new traces to follow.
Reluctantly, they summoned the disk again and continued tracking him down. However, after half a day of pursuit—even with both of them taking turns activating the disk—they ultimately exhausted their magical energy and had to stop to recover.
Meanwhile, after more than ten days of traveling by day and night at high speed, Xunuo finally arrived at the foot of Tianyin Mountain.
The Heavenly Shadow Sect was situated atop Tianyin Mountain but did not occupy just one peak like Wuhua Sect; instead, it claimed six peaks in total, designating this entire mountain range as a forbidden area under its control. While Wuhua Sect derived its name from Wuhua Mountain—a common practice among many sects—the Heavenly Shadow Sect existed first before renaming this mountain range as Tianyin Mountain. This clearly demonstrated the prominence of the Heavenly Shadow Sect.
Xunuo had taken out the Azure Edge from his storage bag and walked forward with the sword on his back. It wasn't long before he was stopped by disciples of the Heavenly Shadow Sect. It had been ages since anyone had dared to carry a sword up the mountain, and these disciples couldn't recall when it last happened. Seeing a young man come to provoke them today, they naturally jumped at the chance to suppress him.
Xunuo dismissed their chatter with disdain and directly tossed Yang Xinpeng's Invitation over. The leading disciple was startled and quickly sent someone to report, while he guided Xunuo up the mountain.
Tianyin Mountain was steep and majestic, its heights and deep valleys offering a different kind of scenery compared to Wuhua Mountain. With his mind focused, Xunuo felt no fear towards the Heavenly Shadow Sect; he simply enjoyed the beautiful sights along the way. When he reached the summit and looked back, the mountain path was shrouded in clouds, with several peaks emerging from the sea of mist, resembling a fairyland.
Upon receiving news of Xunuo's arrival, Yang Xinpeng immediately informed Jiao Nantian. Jiao Nantian then summoned several elders and Hall Masters to gather in the main hall, where they sat waiting for Xunuo's arrival.
When Yang Xinpeng returned to the Heavenly Shadow Sect and spoke of Lu Zaisheng from Wuhua Sect being so extraordinary, Jiao Nantian and the others could hardly sit still. Jiao Nantian had reached a level in swordsmanship where any further progress seemed nearly impossible, with no one left to consult or learn from. Hearing that there was a new approach to swordsmanship beyond One Flower Six Points only intensified their eagerness to visit Wuhua Sect. However, Yang Xinpeng quickly stopped them, reminding them of his one-year agreement with Lu Zaisheng. Only then did Jiao Nantian and the others manage to calm their anxious hearts and wait patiently.
Now that they heard this prodigy had arrived, everyone gathered together to witness it.
As Xunuo entered the main hall, he saw more than ten people already seated. At the center sat an elderly man in white robes, his eyes half-closed as he regarded Xunuo. To his left sat Yang Xinpeng, sitting upright.
Xunuo first cupped his hands towards Yang Xinpeng and said, "It has been years since we last met; how have you been, Yang Protector?"
Yang Xinpeng smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Young Friend. It is indeed commendable that Lu Shao Xia has come as promised."
Xunuo laughed heartily, "I feared that Yang Protector might grow anxious waiting for me and came a bit hastily before our appointed time. However, I thought I was merely here to catch up with you; I didn't expect such a grand reception. I feel quite honored."
As Xunuo chatted casually with Yang Xinpeng without regard for others present, Jiao Nantian on the main seat frowned slightly. An elder seated below could hardly contain his anger and exclaimed, "You audacious young one! In front of our Heavenly Shadow Sect's master in front of, you neither kneel nor show respect—truly arrogant beyond measure! Even if Ximen Tower from Wuhua Sect were here, they would need to pay their respects; how much more so for someone like you!"
Xunuo tilted his head slightly to glance at him and replied slowly, "I come as a guest of Yang Protector with this Invitation from Heavenly Shadow Sect; thus I am considered a guest of Yang Protector. As for you all appearing so bewildered, I do not recognize you. My purpose here is merely to catch up with Yang Protector before leaving; I had no intention of meeting anyone else. Is this how your Heavenly Shadow Sect treats its guests?"
When Yang Xinpeng met Xunuo at Nanyue Sect, he found him calm despite his extraordinary talent. However, upon arriving at Heavenly Shadow Sect today, Xunuo displayed an extreme boldness. Although he had invited him here himself, Yang Xinpeng would not speak on behalf of Xunuo.
Yang Xinpeng smiled coldly and said, "The grand reception we arranged for you is our greatest courtesy. Everyone present here is your elder; it would not be excessive for you as a junior to pay your respects."
Xunuo chuckled and said, "Although both the Wuhua Sect and the Heavenly Shadow Sect have been around for thousands of years, there is little interaction between the two. You may be elders, but do not use your seniority to pressure others. Moreover, Lu's visit today may be easy to ascend but difficult to descend. With such a grand display, are you really just here to drink and socialize?"
Jiao Nantian was initially contemplating how to initiate a discussion to challenge the young man to a duel. Upon hearing Xunuo's words, he felt both anger and delight. His eyes widened as he exclaimed, "Arrogant youth! If I don't teach you a lesson today, how will you learn to respect your elders? I shall take it upon myself to discipline you on behalf of your sect."
With that, Jiao Nantian stood up and stepped down from his seat. He extended his hand, and a disciple nearby presented him with a sword.
Seeing Jiao Nantian's eagerness, Xunuo felt a surge of joy. One of Xunuo's purposes for this visit was to glean insights into the One Sword, Eight Flowers sword technique from Jiao Nantian. Just as Jiao Nantian sought to refine his own skills through Xunuo, both parties were secretly working towards their own goals despite their heated exchanges.
As Jiao Nantian stepped forward, Xunuo realized that their plan was nearly in place. He began to plot another matter.
Xunuo looked at Jiao Nantian with a faint smile and said, "You must be the leader of the Heavenly Shadow Sect, Jiao Nantian. However, I wonder where you would place your face if you were to lose this match."
Jiao Nantian was taken aback; he had heard from Yang Xinpeng that this young man's swordsmanship was extraordinary but never believed it could surpass his own. He quickly sneered, "Do not think that just because you occasionally use One Flower Six Points, you are invincible in the world. Today, I will show you the subtleties beyond mere sword techniques."
Xunuo clapped his hands and said, "Excellent! Leader Jiao indeed has great spirit. How about we make a wager on our swordsmanship?"
Jiao Nantian was astonished. "What kind of wager?"
Xunuo chuckled and replied, "If I lose this match, I will teach you the One Flower Six Points sword technique."
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