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A scream echoed as the late-stage Demon Sect Monster before them was reduced to a splatter of flesh. The demon core, Black Light, flickered as it attempted to escape, but was swiftly captured by a crystal-clear jade bottle. In just a few moments, it turned into a pool of pus and vanished.
Li Hong, without even glancing back, lazily tossed the Corpse Collection Bottle into his Cosmic Bag and said to Chuxiong, "Don't you think we might be bullying the weak? After all, we are both Primordial Infant Old Monsters, and these Golden Core Stage Demons are hardly a challenge."
Chuxiong grinned and pointed his finger, "Was that kill yours or mine?"
"Of course it was mine! My Lingyi tore him apart!"
"Alright then, let's say it's yours. You get nineteen, I get twenty-one. Heh heh, I still win. You’re treating tonight. Let me think... how about Daughter Red? I like Hua Diao; it's sweet and delicious. I could even add some Immortal's Drunkenness to it. That flavor would be perfect."
Immortal's Drunkenness was a special wine invented by Wuwei for cultivators. If one didn't use spiritual power to suppress its effects, even immortals could get drunk from it.
Li Hong interjected, "I’m saying we seem to be bullying the weak."
Chuxiong retorted angrily, "If you don't want to fight, then leave everything to me! I don’t care if it’s bullying or not! But if that’s the case, you’ll have to treat every day."
Li Hong shook his head, "I won’t do that. Even if it means spending less on drinks, I still want to give it a try."
"Then that's settled! These Demons should die sooner rather than later; why keep their worthless lives? Just think of it as slaughtering pigs or chickens. At worst, next time we’ll break their golden cores without destroying their souls—humph! That would be too generous!"
"That makes sense; this way I won't feel so guilty," Li Hong said with a grin.
In recent days, the two had teamed up to hunt Demon Sect Monsters, specifically targeting solitary Demons.
It wasn't that Li Hong and Chuxiong feared the Demon Sect; they feared themselves. Their cultivation levels were too high now. If they encountered a worthy opponent at the Nascent Soul level from the Demon Sect, a fierce battle could easily leave the surrounding area deserted and harm countless innocent civilians. Therefore, they focused on Golden Core Stage Demons; even in groups, they were still no match for them and could be eliminated swiftly. They had made a bet: at the end of each day, they would tally their kills; whoever had fewer would treat while the winner could freely choose the drinks.
As dusk approached, they headed towards Shaoxing City. Currently, Chuxiong was at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul. As for Li Hong, he himself didn’t know what stage he was at—perhaps at the peak of Yu Ying Period or maybe at the Early Stage of Harmonization; it was hard to say. Even Yun Jiuzi, who was on the verge of transcending tribulation, couldn’t discern Li Hong’s cultivation level.
A thousand miles can be traversed in just a moment. The sunset still hung low in the sky as the two arrived outside Shaoxing City, following the scent of wine. Moments later, they stopped outside a small alley.
"Here it is!" Chuxiong exclaimed. "At the end of the alley, it's the last house."
"Indeed, the fragrance of wine doesn't fear deep alleys. That's right, it's the last one."
The two stepped forward, walking towards the last house without any hint of their movements.
They walked like any ordinary person, but upon closer observation, one would notice a unique rhythm in their steps. Even though one was nearly a head taller than the other and his build was almost twice as wide, their figures remained perfectly harmonious together. Passersby at the alley's entrance would automatically overlook them, as their silhouettes seamlessly blended with the surroundings.
This is the distinction between a cultivator who has touched the Dao and an ordinary practitioner. Having reached this stage, ascension is surely within reach.
As they spoke, they had already arrived at the end of the alley.
The house had white walls and black tiles, with a simple Poplar Door that showed no signs of intricate carvings. A green poplar swayed gently in the wind in front of it—nothing out of the ordinary.
Li Hong was about to knock when he suddenly froze and turned to Chuxiong.
Chuxiong's hand paused on his bald head as he scratched it, his eyes reflecting confusion and alertness.
In the next moment, both suddenly leaped into action. Li Hong waved his hand, releasing a mid-tier Phantom Shadow Talisman that enveloped the house tightly, creating a space akin to a barrier. This way, regardless of what happened inside, ordinary people outside would remain completely unaware.
"Heh heh, Chu Hongzi is indeed cautious!"
Suddenly, the Poplar Door swung open, and a young man in white stepped out with a smile, stroking his beard while looking up at Li Hong.
It was Xuan Xuzi.
As soon as the two approached, they sensed something was off. This household had skilled individuals, and not just one, but a total of seven, all using Invisibility Talismans or similar Spirit Talismans to conceal their presence. Nevertheless, they could not hide from Li Hong and his companion; as soon as they reached the door, they immediately noticed. The aura inside was clearly from Immortal Sect techniques, which is why they refrained from taking action. However, what surprised them was that it was none other than Xuan Xuzi himself.
He was the Sect Master of Kunlun and had suddenly come to Shaoxing City, clearly waiting for the two of them. What could be his purpose?
Li Hong and Chuxiong exchanged glances, unable to conceal their astonishment.
After a moment of contemplation, Li Hong cupped his hands and smiled, "Greetings, Sect Master. I hope you have been well."
Though he said he was greeting him, Li Hong stood straight without bending at all.
After the incident with Nine Li Sect, all of Li Hong's goodwill towards Xuan Xuzi had vanished. He had planted spies in other sects and supported his confidant Ling Jizi in seizing his position as Sect Master. For these two reasons alone, Li Hong could not forgive him. What he said now was merely to give Xuan Xuzi a bit of face for Kunlun Sect's sake.
Xuan Xuzi was well aware of this, but he had other intentions for this visit. He extended his hand and said, "Inside we have prepared fifty-year-old fine wine; please come in."
Li Hong looked at Chuxiong, who scratched his bald head and casually replied with a smile, "Since the Sect Master has invited us, it would be disrespectful not to comply."
In a small back garden, a lavish banquet had already been set up. Upon closer inspection, it was clear that it was not of Mortal Realm origin—Jade Lotus, exquisite nectar, and rare fruits from the Celestial Garden were all present, vibrant and filled with Spiritual Energy. A jar of fifty-year-old amber Daughter Red had already been unsealed, releasing an intoxicating fragrance.
Chuxiong boldly sat down without hesitation. Without saying much, he waved his hand and a crystal-clear five-inch-long fire jade bottle appeared in his grasp. He poured the green Immortal's Drunkenness from the jade bottle into the Daughter Red wine jar. After mixing it together with a shake of his hand, the color of the Daughter Red slightly changed to a deep purple.
Chuxiong took a deep sniff and praised loudly, "Good wine! Sect Master Xuan Xuzi, do you dare to drink our enhanced wine?"
"Drink! The new brew of Immortal's Drunkenness from Nine Li Sect? It would be my fortune to taste it!" Xuan Xuzi laughed heartily.
Three large bowls filled with the potent mixed Immortal's Drunkenness were poured to the brim. With a clink of their cups, all three drank in unison.
"Ah," Xuan Xuzi exhaled a thick breath of alcohol as a faint blush rose on his cheeks. He exclaimed, "Indeed Immortal's Drunkenness! Excellent wine!"
Li Hong smiled, but in his heart, he thought, it seems we have been followed for a long time, even knowing the name of Immortal's Drunkenness!
After a few rounds of drinks, Xuan Xuzi said seriously, "I was misled by slanderous words. Here, I sincerely apologize to both of you, especially to you, Chu Hongzi." He put down his bowl, stood up abruptly, and deeply bowed to Li Hong.
Li Hong laughed and said, "You are being too formal!" Despite this, he did not stop him and allowed Xuan Xuzi to bow deeply. As for Chuxiong, despite his seemingly careless demeanor, he was actually quite observant. Seeing that Li Hong remained unmoved, he deliberately cast a meaningful glance at the guards nearby. The six Kunlun Elders immediately changed their expressions, showing signs of displeasure. The two ignored it.
After Xuan Xuzi finished bowing, he appeared calm as if he had no dissatisfaction with the two for receiving his greeting. He smiled and said, "Let me get straight to the point. I am here to apologize to both of you; secondly, I want to discuss a major matter with you."
"What major matter?" Li Hong asked, already having an inkling in his heart.
Xuan Xuzi smiled and said, "You two have been wandering in the mortal realm for the past six months and naturally know that the Demon Sect's influence has been declining. Yandao Demon Lord has clearly given up on this Spirit Scheme period. However, we of the Immortal Sect absolutely cannot miss this opportunity! While they decline, we must take this chance to ensure that the Demon Sect cannot rise again for three thousand years. This is my grand plan! I have discovered the exact location of Yandao Demon Lord and Azure Sky Palace. If the Nine Sects join forces to attack Azure Sky Palace, we will surely secure our victory! Now, I earnestly request both of you to join us." He looked at Li Hong with great sincerity; anyone who did not know his character would likely fall into his scheme just by seeing such eyes.
However, Li Hong was very clear about his intentions.
Now that Nine Li Sect had completely fallen apart, Ling Jizi was clearly under Elder Yao's control and could no longer serve as Xuan Xuzi's lackey or provide any information; he even shut himself off from Xuan Xuzi. Without any news from Nine Li Cave Heaven, Xuan Xuzi must have guessed that Ling Jizi had grown defiant and was ignoring him. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became and turned to recruit Li Hong, who claimed to have established Exiled Nine Li Sect. Joining the battle was just one aspect; everyone would welcome more capable hands. More importantly, he knew that Li Hong wanted a legitimate return. By proposing that Li Hong join the battle first, it was certain that Li Hong would seek benefits—specifically wanting a legitimate return to Nine Li Cave Heaven as the true leader of Nine Li Sect. In this way, everyone would benefit while Ling Jizi would be completely sidelined.
However, what he did not expect was that Li Hong did not care about returning to Nine Li Cave Heaven at all.
Although Nine Li Cave Heaven held countless beautiful memories for him, after that battle all it left were pain and shadows: Master Spirit Stone and Sect Leader Uncle Ling Xuzi had both passed away; Chu Xi ascended inexplicably. When Yin Li'er took away all the precious scriptures from Scripture Repository, Nine Li Cave Heaven became empty for Li Hong; he subconsciously resisted going back there as he did not want to relive those painful memories. Moreover, Li Hong was well aware that Elder Yao and his demons had completely mastered the methods of entering and exiting Nine Li Cave Heaven. Now it had become nothing but a useless shell. However, Xuan Xuzi would never know this.
Thus, Li Hong lightly nodded and said, "I will consider it." He then fell silent.
Xuan Xuzi was greatly surprised and thought to himself: Is returning legitimately to Nine Li Cave Heaven really not attractive to you at all? Suddenly feeling something was off, he suspiciously glanced at his people nearby in hopes they might discover some clues from Li Hong and Chuxiong's expressions.
He was still puzzled and astonished by Ling Jizi's refusal to follow his orders until now.
Li Hong did not wish to continue talking with him; he stood up and cupped his hands together saying, "Thank you for your hospitality, Sect Leader. After I return home, I will definitely consider your words. If the date for counterattack is set, please send me a message through notes. If my sect does not oppose it, my junior brother and I will certainly do our utmost."
After speaking, he nodded to the six elders as a form of greeting.
Li Hong waved his hand, and the Phantom Shadow Talisman silently shattered. The two immediately transformed into two beams of golden light and vanished in the blink of an eye.
Once they left, Xuan Xuzi's expression darkened. He did not expect Li Hong to be so slippery; even the seemingly sturdy Chuxiong appeared to be outwardly honest but inwardly calculating.
This meeting had been a considerable effort without yielding any benefits.
However, gradually, Xuan Xuzi realized the most critical point: Li Hong showed no interest in returning to Nine Li Cave Heaven or formally becoming the leader of Nine Li Sect.
This was indeed very strange! Thinking of Ling Jizi's indifference, Xuan Xuzi pondered for a while before saying, "Let's go back."
Three days later, Xuan Xuzi issued the Celestial Sect Order, commanding the current leader of Nine Li Sect, Ling Jizi, to personally come to Kunlun within three days to explain the accusation that Chu Hongzi colluded with the Demon Sect. If he did not come to Kunlun himself, it would be regarded as Ling Jizi voluntarily relinquishing his right to explain. In that case, Xuan Xuzi would recognize Chu Hongzi as the leader of Nine Li Sect. The consequences for Ling Jizi would be dire.
The Celestial Sect Order was not issued lightly; it was always related to significant matters concerning battles between the celestial and demonic sects.
No one among the Nine Major Sects could have anticipated that Xuan Xuzi would issue the Celestial Sect Order for Chu Hongzi. Everyone eagerly awaited whether the reclusive Ling Jizi would personally go to Kunlun to "explain." Even some curious disciples placed bets on who would ultimately become the true leader of Nine Li Sect.
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