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The doors of the Artifact Hall were tightly shut, and Yue Changzi sat quietly in the darkness, seemingly waiting for something.
Gradually, something began to glow in the corner.
There was a square bronze mirror about a foot in diameter. Yue Changzi walked up to the mirror, and as the center of the mirror grew brighter, a figure appeared within it. At first, it shimmered like rippling water, but gradually the figure became clearer and more defined.
Inside the mirror, Ling Xuzi sat cross-legged and asked, "How is it? Does he believe you?"
"Reporting to the Sect Leader, Chu Hong believes completely."
"Well done, Elder. There are some things I cannot say myself. Today, you have already planted the seeds of hatred in his heart. In the future, even if the Demon Sect's Demons want to win him over, they will not succeed easily."
"The Sect Leader is very strategic."
"If it weren't for some issues with Yue Que's background, we wouldn't have to be so indirect. We must remain cautious. Chu Hong seems to have a good impression of you; in the future, you should teach him more. This child... sigh, he has always been somewhat distant from his master Spirit Stone, so I must trouble you, Elder."
"It is my duty. However, I believe Chu Hong will come to understand Spirit Stone's difficulties in time."
"Spirit Stone... sigh, he went out on a mission and hasn't returned yet; it's quite concerning."
Yue Changzi's brow furrowed suddenly.
"Now you understand why I am worried about this child. Chaos is looming; pulling one thread can unravel everything. Just at this moment, Chu Hong received the Six Spirit Salty Ritual inheritance, and Yue Que just happened to recognize him as his master. Elder, you need to be aware and prepare yourself."
Yue Changzi nodded, a deep worry etched on his face.
********
In the dark and deep gorge, looking up one could only see a narrow strip of deep blue sky. The night was late. It was very cold; the mountain wind howled through the gorge, producing eerie sounds. The jagged outlines of rocks overhead looked like monsters ready to roar, swaying precariously in the fierce wind as stones occasionally tumbled down into the stream below.
Spirit Stone sat cross-legged on the ground, his face pale and eyes dimmed, with traces of blood at the corner of his mouth. He took out a jade bottle from his bosom and uncorked it over his palm. Two fiery red Fire Origin Pills spun around in his hand. Spirit Stone sighed lightly, gazing at them for a moment before picking one up and tossing it into his mouth while carefully storing the last one back in his bosom.
He did not swallow the Fire Origin Pill immediately. Instead, he pulled out a mid-tier Invisibility Talisman from his sleeve, infused it with spiritual energy with a flicker, activating it. An invisible barrier enveloped him entirely. His figure vanished from sight.
Spirit Stone let out a sigh of relief and then swallowed the Fire Origin Pill, silently practicing the Li Fire Scripture to heal his injuries.
The night grew deeper, and the wind intensified, with gravel falling like rain, creating a series of sharp sounds. At that moment, a faint unusual noise came from the mouth of the gorge. Spirit Stone opened his eyes alertly.
Several shadowy figures rolled along the bottom of the gorge like whirlwinds, appearing faintly like wisps of smoke, looking particularly eerie under the dim moonlight.
One, two, three, four... there were a total of seven shadows.
The leader stopped, his hood slipping down to reveal a pale, gaunt face. He sniffed the air like a dog and suddenly changed expression, whispering urgently, "He's nearby! Search carefully!"
The six shadows behind him scattered quickly, encircling him in a tight net.
Spirit Stone remained motionless but discreetly slid his fingers into his sleeve to grasp an object.
Ten feet, eight feet, six feet... they were getting closer. The foremost figure was less than five feet away from Spirit Stone's hiding place. That person suddenly halted, warily glancing in Spirit Stone's direction and signaling to the other shadows with a raised finger.
Spirit Stone sighed inwardly—he had not managed to escape after all.
Suddenly, a brilliant red light erupted with a thunderous roar that echoed violently, causing the shadows to stumble and fall, scrambling to get back up. Boulders tumbled down the cliff into the gorge, shaking the mountains with a sound like spring thunder.
In the blink of an eye, a white shadow darted through the mountains like a ghost and vanished in an instant.
As the dust settled, the seven shadows coughed repeatedly. The leader's voice was hoarse as he laughed instead of getting angry: "Good, good! He actually risked everything to use an Earth Escape Talisman; he may not die but will be severely injured. Let him go! We’re leaving!"
Spirit Stone found himself enveloped in darkness, trembling like a leaf in the wind; his frail body felt as if it would shatter. He was involuntarily moving swiftly underground; his spiritual energy was nearly depleted. Just as he thought, "I hope for good luck!" his form suddenly came to a halt.
Silence surrounded him; he was stuck inside something and could not move at all.
Spirit Stone forced a bitter smile: "When I lectured Old Six and the others, I repeatedly warned them that without a diamond drill, one should not attempt to carve porcelain. Who would have thought I, Spirit Stone, would make such a grave mistake? Oh heavens, what am I going to do now!"
Using Spirit Talismans was highly risky; when spiritual energy was insufficient, one must never activate certain special Spirit Talismans or it could lead to severe consequences. He had already fought against a Demon Sect Monster and sustained serious injuries; even his Gale Fire Sword had been damaged and returned to his Dantian. After narrowly escaping death, he was pursued by demons and had no choice but to use a mid-tier Earth Escape Talisman.
There are both mid-tier and high-tier Earth Escape Talismans; activating them consumes immense spiritual energy. Spirit Stone did not carry any high-tier Earth Escape Talismans and only had one mid-tier backup. He first used a Fire Glaze to divert the Demon Sect Monster's attention before igniting the Earth Escape Talisman to barely escape but got stuck midway due to insufficient spiritual energy.
Surrounded by impenetrable darkness and coldness, Spirit Stone struggled to turn his palm over and felt hard rock beneath his touch. There was no way in from above or out from below! His heart raced as he felt as though something was blocking his throat.
Spirit Stone Blood gushed out, and he fainted.
Celestial Pavilion On the twenty-eighth floor, Ling Xuzi suddenly stood up from his meditation. Just moments ago, the "Spirit Summoning Talisman" he had placed on Spirit Stone abruptly cut off, indicating that Spirit Stone was in danger.
Ling Xuzi rushed to the door and shouted loudly to his third disciple, Chu Huai, who was waiting outside, "Activate Zhu Feng Ling!"
Melodious ancient music echoed throughout the Nine Li Cave Heaven, and figures flew in from all directions towards Nine Separation Peak.
In Golden Lantern Gorge, an elderly man with a Strange appearance looked up at the sky with his hands behind his back, muttering to himself, "This is the second time Chu Hong has activated Zhu Feng Ling since joining the Nine Li Sect. Could it be that he has encountered trouble again? I might as well join in the excitement."
He did not summon a Flying Sword or use any magical treasures. A beam of yellow light rose straight up and disappeared in an instant.
********
Li Hong was listening to Chuxiong and Chu Xi bickering.
"You are just lazy! You can't even draw a few low-level Spirit Talismans by now; all you think about is eating! No wonder they caught you at your weak point. Just wait, one day you'll fall because of your gluttony!"
"Do you think I'm like you? With a small stomach that gets full with just a breeze! So what if I love to eat? I eat when I want! If that brat Chuxuan dares to mess with my brother, just wait and see how I make him suffer! He won't be able to complain!"
"You're just being used as a pawn, and you still have the audacity to talk big. Let me ask you, is it because you saved him that you're being soft-hearted? You shouldn't have saved someone like him in the first place! Besides, you're foolish. That was a trap set by Shibo and the others; do you really think he would die from falling? Even if you died, he wouldn't! Let me tell you, he's just like me; whether he passes the test or not, he'll still be accepted into the sect!"
Li Hong, who had been smiling while watching them argue, felt a stir in his heart upon hearing this and asked seriously, "What exactly is Chuxuan's background?"
Chu Xi curled her lips in disdain. "It's said that he has an unusual relationship with the Song Dynasty Ruler."
Is he a royal relative? No wonder! After all, his surname is Zhao! Li Hong couldn't help but smile wryly; he thought celestial beings would be different from mortals, but it turns out they also value royal power.
Chuxiong retorted defiantly, "So what if he's the grandson of the Emperor's Son! He still calls my brother and me senior brothers!"
Just as Chu Xi was about to counter this argument, she suddenly stopped speaking. She tilted her head to listen and said in astonishment, "The Zhu Feng Ling has been activated! Something major must have happened in our sect."
Li Hong opened his mouth to ask but then paused; he knew that Chu Xi would explain.
"Indeed," Chu Xi said, "the Zhu Feng Ling is a signal from Sect Leader Uncle to summon all the Elder Brothers and Elders for a meeting. Every time it is activated, something significant is about to happen. Last time, it was said to be because of you, and this time you were clearly with us. Could it be...?" Her expression turned serious.
Li Hong couldn't help but harbor suspicions: "Is it because of that powerful enemy we encountered outside the Li Fire Formation last time?"
Chu Xi shook her head: "In the vast Nine Li Cave Heaven, the number of reclusive experts far exceeds your imagination. Many are Ancestors of the sect, and some have already reached the mid to late stages of Nascent Soul. I've heard there are even some terrifying experts at the Heavenly Fusion Stage. They are quite strange and rarely show themselves in front of lower-ranking disciples; even Sect Leader Uncle has to consider their feelings. It’s likely that person was one of them. However, it is odd that such a revered senior would choose to assist us. But they should not be enemies."
Heavenly Fusion Stage! Li Hong was shaken by Chu Xi's words, feeling a surge of emotions in his chest. To him, his master's late-stage Golden Core was already impressive, but he never expected there were experts at the Heavenly Fusion Stage hidden within Nine Li Cave Heaven, possibly even more powerful than Sect Leader Uncle. What kind of terrifying existence could that be? Suddenly, he thought of Heavenly Danzi's disciple; could it be him?
Chu Xi pondered and said, "In fact, the true experts of the Nine Major Sects of the Immortal Sect are generally not the sect leaders or the Elders who handle ordinary affairs, but rather those hidden behind them. Each sect has one or two such formidable old monsters who are just a step away from ascension. These seniors are the greatest secret of the Immortal Sect. Each sect keeps secret how many such experts they actually have."
"How do you know so much?!" Chuxiong listened in awe, touching his nose and murmuring.
"I've told you before; sometimes knowing more makes you stronger than others. Knowledge is also a form of power."
Li Hong also felt convinced; this girl was indeed well-informed and probably knew more than all the contemporary disciples of Nine Li Sect combined.
While they were chatting idly, suddenly Chuming burst in, drenched in sweat, shouting, "Hurry to the Three-Story Pavilion! Master is in trouble!"
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