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No matter how the Immortal Sect and Demon Sect speculated and searched throughout Middle-Earth, they could not find a trace of Li Hong. This person seemed to have vanished from the world, and as time passed, the name Chu Hongzi gradually faded from people's memories. The initial uproar in the Cultivation World had become nothing more than a trivial ripple in the river of time.
Everyone believed that Li Hong was dead, including the Yandao Demon Lord. This was because the secretive high-level strategy he had laid out had never been put to any use.
The forces of the Demon Sect surrounding the Southern Wilderness dwindled day by day, until finally, only the regular patrols of Demon Sect monsters would occasionally pass overhead.
As a result, certain individuals within the Immortal Sect who had long harbored intentions toward the Southern Wilderness began to stir. Small groups of skilled practitioners secretly and cautiously avoided the Demon Sect's patrols and quietly infiltrated.
The Southern Wilderness was rife with turmoil.
Meanwhile, the Nine Li Sect was now almost completely isolated from the rest of the Immortal Sect.
Forcing Li Hong out had become a stain on the entire Nine Li Sect. Now, behind closed doors, even Xuan Xuzi himself tacitly acknowledged that Li Hong had been wronged. Consequently, Ling Jizi's position as sect leader became somewhat awkward. His authority was undermined; apart from some minor achievements within the Nine Li Sect itself, he held no influence or appeal throughout the entire Immortal Sect. Figures like Du Yizi and other elders of Beast Cultivation publicly declared that they would no longer serve as guest elders for the Nine Li Sect and refused to have any dealings with Ling Jizi.
Moreover, Ling Jizi inherited a mess—having just suffered an attack from the Demon Sect, many disciples were dead or injured, and talent was scarce. The Nine Li Sect's alchemy, which had only recently begun to gain recognition, often halted production due to a lack of elders to provide spiritual energy for the Dan Furnace. The stockpile of medicinal materials dwindled, making it impossible to meet the demands for Elixirs across the Immortal Sect. One day, Kunlun sent a group to take away five or six Dan Furnaces personally crafted by Yue Changzi. From then on, even the Heavenly Pill Hall fell silent.
Such a Nine Li Sect was unrecognizable compared to its former self; only Ling Jizi remained self-satisfied. It didn't matter that he lacked the Vermilion Bird Nine Li Blade or couldn't access Chengxian Pavilion's Twenty-Eighth Floor and Array Hall; as long as he could continue to shut himself away and act as "sect leader," he was content.
On that fateful night when Yue Changzi and his eldest disciple Ling Yizi were severely injured by Li Xiaolou's Gluttonous Bone Needle hidden within Spring Breeze Silk during the Demon Sect's attack, Ling Xianzi, Yue Changzi's second disciple, sealed them in ancient ice from Extreme North to save them.
At that time, Ling Xianzi wanted to seek help from Elder Yao but was stopped by Ling Xuzi, who insisted that "once your Junior Brother returns, they will be saved." Ling Xianzi always believed that Ling Xuzi had lost his mind in his urgency; if their master and senior brother were gravely injured, they should seek Elder Yao's help instead of relying on Junior Brother—especially after so many events had transpired involving Junior Brother Chu Hongzi, who had even been forced out of Mountain Gate.
Ling Xianzi mourned privately for Li Hong for a long time; he believed Junior Brother had been wronged. However, in order to save their master and senior brother, he eventually sought out Elder Yao.
According to Elder Yao, he too had sustained serious injuries during that night when the Demon Sect invaded. When Ling Xianzi asked who had injured him, he hesitated and refused to answer. In short, due to his injuries, he was currently unable to cure Yue Changzi and Ling Yizi's poison wounds.
Days passed by with Ling Xianzi growing increasingly anxious; he visited Heavenly Pill Hall almost every other day and pleaded with Ling Jizi multiple times. Finally, Ling Jizi issued an order in his capacity as sect leader for Elder Yao to ensure that Yue Changzi and Ling Yizi were treated as soon as possible.
Elder Yao had to start saving people.
This rescue took a full five years. During these five years, Ling Xianzi stayed by her master and senior brother's side every day without leaving, administering medicine three times a day, bathing him with medicinal water morning and night, and using spiritual power to cleanse his meridians of toxins.
After another year, Yue Changzi and Ling Yizi finally woke up.
At first, the two of them were confused, waking and sleeping intermittently. Ling Xianzi had a clever idea; to help them rest assured while healing, she decided to hide the tragic events of that night and the current decline of the Nine Li Sect, saying that everything was fine.
Yue Changzi and Ling Yizi believed her. After all, they were still lying in their familiar home, not on the run, and their second disciple was still taking care of them. Yue Changzi naturally believed that they had indeed repelled the Demon Sect that night.
However, as his health gradually improved, he shared the same thoughts as Ling Yizi. The two of them muttered daily: "Clearly our injuries are getting better, yet no one has come to see us. Ling Xuzi hasn't come, Spirit Stone hasn't come, and even Little Monkey hasn't shown up! That heartless little brat, once he's better, I'll pull his ears!"
Ling Xianzi was at a loss and had to harden her resolve to conspire with Chuming and Chuxuan, weaving a web of lies to temporarily deceive the two.
But as Yue Changzi and Ling Yizi recovered day by day, seeing that they could soon walk again and that the deep poison in their Nascent Soul golden cores was slowly dissipating, Ling Xianzi knew she could no longer keep it hidden.
Sure enough, the day came when Yue Changzi and Ling Yizi closed themselves off for a month and then emerged looking radiant, announcing that the poison within them had been completely resolved. They said they wanted to go out to visit their sect leader and old friends, especially to see Little Monkey and Chu Hong.
Ling Xianzi realized she could no longer hide the truth. With a heavy heart and closed eyes, she knelt before her master and slowly recounted the events of that night along with the major happenings that followed.
Ling Yizi was stunned into silence while Yue Changzi wept bitterly.
When they heard that Li Hong had been labeled a traitor by Ling Jizi and had helplessly fled from Mountain Gate only to be hunted by both the Immortal and Demon sects—vanishing without a trace—Ling Yizi remained in shock. However, Yue Changzi immediately erupted in anger, leaping into the air like a volcano.
That day, Yue Changzi caused quite a scene with Ling Jizi. Although Yue Changzi usually handled matters calmly and steadily, this composure shattered when faced with personal pain.
Ling Jizi was overwhelmed by this Shibo's fury and could only say that Elder Yao personally testified that Chu Hongzi was indeed a traitor. Upon hearing this, Yue Changzi immediately grabbed Ling Jizi and headed straight for Heavenly Pill Hall.
Upon arriving at the Heavenly Pill Hall, they did not even express gratitude for saving their lives and shouted at Elder Yao. Elder Yao's face turned pale with rage, and he trembled all over as the two of them began to fight right there.
All the elders of the Nine Li Sect came to mediate, but in the end, the fight did not escalate.
However, that same day, Yue Changzi announced that he did not recognize Ling Jizi's position as sect leader and intended to personally go find Li Hong. He declared his intentions and, along with Ling Yizi and Ling Xianzi, planned to leave the Nine Li Sect that very night.
After being stopped by Yue Mangzi, another round of loud arguments ensued.
At midnight that day, a meeting of all elders was convened at the Nine Li Peak Main Hall. The discussions became heated and eventually split into two distinct factions: one led by Yue Changzi, who was determined to restore Li Hong's reputation and insisted on bringing him back to take over as sect leader. The other faction, led by Ling Jizi, naturally disagreed completely.
In the end, Yue Changzi sneered, "This Nine Li Sect is no longer the Nine Li Sect it once was. I do not wish to stay here for another day. Those willing to follow me to find Chu Hongzi can come with me! Those who do not wish to join can stay here!"
Yue Changzi truly left, and Ling Jizi and Yue Mangzi could not stop him. Along with him were not only his disciples Ling Yizi and Ling Xianzi but also over ten elders including Chuming and Chuxuan. Moreover, Yue Changzi took away a large stockpile of refining materials accumulated over many years, claiming he would establish the Exiled Nine Li Sect.
This represented nearly half of the existing strength of the Nine Li Sect.
Ling Jizi felt a deep pain in his heart but could only watch helplessly as they entered the Li Fire Formation passage.
To Yue Changzi's surprise, after entering the Li Fire Formation passage, he managed to contact Yun Jiuzi. The two secretly discussed matters in a corner for half an hour through a Passage Token; no one knew what they talked about, not even Ling Yizi and Ling Xianzi.
However, when they emerged, Yue Changzi appeared invigorated and headed straight for the Southern Wilderness.
Ling Jizi grew increasingly resentful and reported this matter to Xuan Xuzi while secretly sending someone to follow Yue Changzi and his group. Many eyes witnessed Yue Changzi's party entering the Southern Wilderness.
A few days later, they suddenly vanished without a trace, disappearing completely as if they had merged into thin air, just like Li Hong had before.
Xuan Xuzi soon learned of this incident, and almost simultaneously, the reclusive Yandao Demon Lord also became aware of it.
Southern Wilderness!
All eyes from the Immortal Sect and Demon Sect once again turned to this mysterious place.
There must be a secret space similar to the Ancient Celestial Field hidden there, perhaps Li Hong is concealed within it, and those who entered later, such as Yue Changzi, must have gone there seeking him.
Rumors were flying everywhere, and not only the Demon Sect, but the entire Immortal Sect was eager to take action. Xuan Xuzi no longer acted in secrecy; instead, he openly dispatched teams of experts to search the Southern Wilderness. The Demon Sect did the same.
Yandao Demon Lord also came to a realization; after ten years of finding no clues, perhaps the Immortal Sect had a way. Thus, the two factions reached an unspoken agreement: when they met, they would not engage in battle but would tacitly avoid each other. You search for your own, and I search for mine; after all, no one could hide anything from anyone else.
Finally, one day, people from both camps almost simultaneously found the temple at the Great Lake Ruins.
When everyone saw the spectacular ruins reflected in the clear lake water, along with signs that clearly indicated human presence in this area, they immediately confirmed that this was the place they were looking for.
All signs indicated that this location hid a Great Secret, likely a massive treasure, a space similar to the Ancient Celestial Field, filled with countless rare birds and beasts and exotic plants like Jade Flower.
The Ancient Celestial Field within the Heavenly Grain had essentially vanished, and this place might very well be its second incarnation! The key to all these secrets lay with a person who had been missing for ten years.
This person was Chu Hongzi, who had been "expelled" from the Nine Li Sect.
Unspokenly, the Immortal Sect and Demon Sect drew a clear line down the center of the Great Lake, dividing into two camps: to the east was the Demon Sect, and to the west was the Immortal Sect.
Experts from both sects gathered in increasing numbers day by day until it could almost be described as a sea of people. Using the centerline of the Great Lake as a boundary, members from both sects meticulously searched on the water's surface, in the water itself, and around it, fully aware of this invisible line while respecting each other's territory.
In the high sky above, on one side was the dark mist of Yandao Demon Lord, accompanied by sixty Azure Guardians and the Purgatory Ten Kings. On the other side was Xuan Xuzi, riding a massive White Flying Tiger, along with leaders from the Immortal Sect, including the Nine Great Sect Leaders and their guards.
Such a grand assembly would make even the most concealed locations visible to those who were observant.
Soon, the tunnel beneath the Great Lake leading to the Deep Pool was discovered, followed by the discovery of the Slug Cave. When the Celestial Mud inside was exposed to everyone, it caused a tremendous stir.
The Yandao Demon Lord openly negotiated with Xuan Xuzi, and in the end, they reached an agreement to split the spoils. The Celestial Mud was thoroughly scraped clean, all the exotic Giant Slugs were exterminated, and the precious Slime Skin was flamboyantly divided between Yandao and Xuan Xuzi.
Here, the Immortal Sect and Demon Sect bizarrely achieved a temporary peace that many had never even dared to imagine for years.
The Black Jade Platform in the swamp was soon revealed.
All onlookers were cleared away. In this narrow gorge deeply embedded in the stone crevices, only the Yandao Demon Lord and the Purgatory Ten Kings from the Demon Sect remained, along with Xuan Xuzi and the Eight Major Sect Leaders from the Immortal Sect.
They were evenly matched.
At this point, even the most oblivious could see that there was definitely something mysterious here; it was indeed an Ancient God mechanism leading to some hidden place.
Xuan Xuzi slowly turned to look at Yandao Demon Lord, who happened to be looking back. Their eyes were as deep and calm as ancient wells, but within them lay a dangerous killing intent that only each other could perceive.
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