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No one could stop the furious Ling Yi Zi.
At that time, although Ling Yi Zi was punished by Yue Mangzi to face the wall for three months, he was not actually facing the wall; he was healing his injuries. Once his wounds healed, he left his room and inquired about Li Hong, only to hear shocking news. Ling Yi Zi immediately lost his temper and rushed to Nine Separation Peak to settle accounts with Ling Jizi.
Ling Jizi was in great distress. At this moment, Ling Yi Zi was undoubtedly the strongest expert of Nine Li Sect, and Ling Jizi was no match for him at all. He hid somewhere in Chengxian Pavilion, avoiding a confrontation and sending Yue Mangzi out as a negotiator.
Yue Mangzi took on the demeanor of a Master Uncle from the Disciplinary Hall and reprimanded Ling Yi Zi. Without saying a word, Ling Yi Zi unleashed Ask the Way, capturing Yue Mangzi in one move and forcing him to take him to the entrance of the Li Fire Formation, claiming he wanted to go find Chu Hongzi. He stated that he would only follow Ling Xuzi's last wishes and recognized Chu Hongzi as the Seventeenth Generation Sect Leader of Nine Li Sect, absolutely refusing to acknowledge Ling Jizi as the sect master.
Yue Mangzi was dizzy from the situation and embarrassed that he had been subdued by his own disciple. He felt that keeping Ling Yi Zi at Mountain Gate was ultimately a disaster, so he decided to take Ling Yi Zi into Li Fire Formation and used his Passage Token to have Yun Jiuzi release him.
After understanding the situation, Yun Jiuzi meaningfully said, "Li Hong has gone south."
Ling Yi Zi understood immediately and quickly exited Li Fire Formation, transforming into a white light that shot southward.
Yue Mangzi sighed deeply and turned back reluctantly.
Unexpectedly, a voice from the Jade Tablet called out: "Yue Mangzi, I didn’t say anything just now; you didn’t hear anything, do you understand?"
Yue Mangzi's mouth fell open.
Yun Jiuzi sneered, "If you dare to leak even half a word of what I just said, hmph, you'll regret it when I come out!"
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Yue Mangzi hurriedly swore an oath to comply, and then the Jade Tablet fell silent.
Ling Yi Zi flew south like a bird released from its cage. Along the way, he pondered why Li Hong and Chuxiong had been expelled from Nine Li Sect but did not seek refuge with Qingqiu Mountain’s Shooting Jade Fairy or go to the East Sea to join the Jingwei Clan; instead, they headed south. Upon reflection, he recalled that Li Hong had vaguely mentioned taking on a disciple who was a master in opening mountains and that this disciple was located in Lingnan. Could it be that Li Hong and Chuxiong were going to Lingnan to find that disciple?
With this thought in mind, he became certain of Li Hong's destination and flew straight south.
Just past Dayu Ridge, Ling Yi Zi felt something was off. A sudden surge of powerful Demon Sect Monster auras appeared on the Cloud Path ahead, indicating that they had discovered him.
Ling Yi Zi wanted to hide but had already exposed his presence.
Moments later, a dozen elderly figures in dark robes with white beards appeared in his line of sight. Ling Yi Zi recognized them at a glance as the Azure Guardians, personal guards of Yandao Demon Lord. He immediately understood that not only was he searching for Li Hong, but these people were also looking for Li Hong.
The situation was becoming clear; it was indeed a scheme to sow discord! Old Demon likely knew about the Yue Que on Li Hong and was even coveting the Six Spirit Salty Ritual. He deliberately tried to create a rift, wanting to lure Li Hong away from the Immortal Sect to take advantage of the opportunity. Coincidentally, Ling Jizi had ulterior motives and sought to usurp Li Hong's position as sect leader, aligning perfectly with Yandao Demon Lord's intentions, thus trapping Li Hong.
Ling Yi Zi's thoughts raced. He realized that Old Demon’s large-scale operation could only mean one thing: he had not yet found Li Hong; otherwise, they would have already retreated.
Understanding this, Ling Yi Zi turned and fled quickly, not heading south but instead veering east.
The Azure Guardians had already recognized Ling Yi Zi. Seeing him suddenly turn and escape raised their suspicions even further. They pursued him while sending someone to report to Yandao.
Yandao Demon Lord was not in his Azure Sky Palace but at his fourth disciple Yin Yuwei's Piao Ling Hall. This time, Yandao was determined to capture Li Hong, so he had come out of his lair again. Yin Yuwei's Piao Ling Hall was closer to the Southern Wilderness, making it convenient for command, so he decided to stay there.
Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Yandao was overjoyed, believing that Ling Yi Zi must know Li Hong's whereabouts. He immediately ordered that no matter the cost, they must capture Ling Yi Zi.
Sometimes, sudden events can unexpectedly alter a person's life trajectory; all coincidences combine into inevitability.
When Ling Yi Zi realized he was trapped in front and pursued from behind, and a terrifyingly powerful aura rushed toward him, it was already too late.
Summoning Ask the Way, Ling Yi Zi shone with his final and most brilliant light of life that night as his consciousness fell into a dark abyss.
When the cold body of Ling Yi Zi lay before Yandao, Yandao Demon Lord gazed intently at Ling Yi Zi's pale and handsome face for a long time.
Meanwhile, the Azure Guardians were compiling all personal information about Ling Yi Zi for Yandao Demon Lord. Soon after, a sound transmission talisman flew out from Nine Li Sect, clarifying everything further.
The Yandao Demon Lord formed a massive plan in his heart, which became increasingly clear, ultimately allowing Yandao to see a glimmer of hope.
Three Thousand Years ago, Yandao had already reached the Heavenly Fusion Stage in his cultivation, and now he knew that his cultivation was undoubtedly the highest in the universe. However, a little girl had caused a celestial phenomenon and ascended, while he, the strongest in the universe, showed no signs of ascending!
Thinking about this made Yandao's heart bleed... if he still had one. He could not wait any longer; if he could not attract the Tribulation soon, he would die, with no chance of reincarnation!
The secret lay with Chu Hongzi; he must know something. If only...
"You all can leave now."
Ling Yi Zi's body slowly floated up from the ground. Although he was dead, his appearance still resembled that of when he was alive. Yandao could even sense subtle soul fluctuations still lingering within him.
Yandao Demon Lord smiled. Looking across the universe, who understood souls better than he did? He followed Ling Yi Zi's floating body step by step into the secret chamber reserved for his use.
Fifteen days later, a White Shadow suddenly swept past the high walls of the deep courtyard and disappeared into the towering mountains.
Watching Ling Yi Zi leave, Yin Yuwei was puzzled: "Master, you just let Ling Yi Zi go after bringing him back to life?"
In the black mist, Yandao cackled with glee, though it was evident that his voice lacked strength, as if he had suffered some internal injury; his tone was noticeably different from usual.
He cackled and said, "Yes, my fourth disciple, Ling Yi Zi has left to find that Chu Hongzi."
A profound look of Strangeness appeared on Yin Yuwei's beautiful face; she truly could not understand why her master would go to such lengths to revive his enemy.
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In the Cultivation World, winds were rising and clouds were gathering. The tragedy of the Nine Li Sect made the seven major sects of the Immortal Sect—except for Kunlun—extremely cautious. They not only strictly restricted all disciples from going out but also exerted all their efforts to strengthen their defenses, always on guard against attacks from the Demon Sect.
Immortal Sect has completely turned to defense.
The Great Lake that Li Hong disappeared into was filled with water again after the continuous heavy rains of autumn. The water was murky, and a strong stench of rotting dead fish and shrimp wafted for miles. The locals knew that strange things had happened at that deep mountain Great Lake, which had suddenly vanished. Now, although it was filled again with mountain water rushing down from the surrounding hills, the incident still gave off a chilling sense of Strange. They warned each other not to go near it.
In the deep of night, as heavy rain began to fall again, a red light suddenly flashed from the bottom of the lake. Following that, a long dark object appeared in the murky water, seemingly a large dead fish, floating in and out of visibility as it slowly drifted toward the shore.
Amidst the thunder and lightning, a slender black figure abruptly appeared on the lakeshore. Wearing a black scarf over her face and cloaked in waterproof black silk garments, she resembled a wealthy Mountain Dweller from the area. However, the occasional flashes of lightning illuminated her delicate white neck against the pitch-black sky.
It was a slender woman.
She lurked by the lakeshore like a ghost, vigilantly watching the object floating in the water. Suddenly, she leaped into the air and skimmed across the surface of the water with such speed that it was almost imperceptible, reaching out quickly to grasp the object’s rear end.
It turned out to be a corpse! The woman seized the corpse's pale ankle and vanished in an instant.
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Li Hong had a long dream.
In the dream, he felt as if he were dead, deeply buried underground, wrapped in a large black cocoon. This black cocoon seemed alive, warmly enveloping him to prevent him from feeling cold or frozen. Countless Five Elements Spiritual Energy flowed continuously into him, allowing his bones and muscles to grow; his broken legs and arms regrew. Finally, the cocoon gently pushed him up, disappearing into the depths of his mind.
His body felt heavy yet light at the same time; two Strange sensations were in opposition. The Ten Infants were autonomously practicing their heart techniques in the Upper Dantian, each Nascent Soul displaying different expressions: contemplation, anger, wisdom, maturity, sorrow, joy, worry... It felt as if he had been divided into ten parts, yet each part was still himself.
The Nascent Souls sensed something and suddenly all displayed warm smiles as a bright golden light flashed uniformly across them.
In the next moment, Li Hong suddenly awakened; his Six Senses returned, and his body was once again his own.
He looked around.
Lying in a small thatched cottage. The place is tiny, with only a straw bed and a simple white wooden table across from it. On the table are stacked several coarse porcelain bowls, next to which sits a brown ceramic pot. Thick fragrant hay cushions him beneath, and a coarse cloth quilt is draped over him, making him feel deeply comfortable as he sinks into the hay.
From the small window, he can see the clear green mountains across the way. It seems it has just rained in the mountains; the air is fresh, and a light white mist drifts everywhere.
In the distance, some treetops are already tinged with red. It is autumn now.
Li Hong recalls the moment he escaped from the Nine Li Sect and faced the Yandao Demon Lord; it feels like just yesterday. But before he knows it, autumn has arrived.
His head feels a bit heavy, but Li Hong sits up, his feet landing on the edge of the straw bed. There are a pair of cloth shoes on the ground, very clean. As Li Hong slips his feet into the shoes, he finds they fit perfectly. He touches his body and discovers he is wearing a clean short shirt and brown clothes.
This room and his attire feel familiar, bringing back memories of long ago when he toiled in the Lu Liang Mountains. After that time, entering the Nine Li Sect brought him luxury and comfort; he wore precious Fire Rat Robes. Li Hong never expected that one day he would return to such a poor life. Yet this impoverished existence has unearthed a beautiful memory deep within his mind, and he sees again that petite and lovely face wrapped in blue floral cloth, smiling at him with warmth and shyness.
Wanyi...
Someone is at the door.
Li Hong quickly stands up to thank his benefactor. The door opens, and someone walks in. Their eyes meet, and Li Hong is taken aback. "It's you!"
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