"Senior, it is precisely because of her intelligence and exceptional brilliance that the Tian Xuan Sect has endured to this day, producing several powerful cultivators in the Nascent Soul stage," Xiao Man said softly. The Tian Xuan Sect was not ignorant of the truth; they chose to remain so, thereby deceiving that person's gaze and seeking a solution.
"Indeed, we were too foolish. Once we discovered the truth, we let that villain know our intentions," Shi Shao sighed. "The inheritance of the Tian Dun Sect is the Immovable Wisdom King, possessing the strongest defense in the world. Even the Phoenix Fire Art of the Tian Jian Sect cannot break our defenses. Only Meteorite Stones can counter us."
"Senior, what exactly are Meteorite Stones?" Xiao Man was very curious about Meteorite Stones. Why were cultivators powerless against them?
"Meteorite Stones are refined from a unique stone found only on the Cang Xuan Continent. They are specifically designed to counter cultivators of the Cang Xuan Continent. No matter how high your cultivation or how powerful you are, before Meteorite Stones, you are nothing, merely prey to be slaughtered."
"What if they are not cultivators from the Cang Xuan Continent?" A thought flashed through Xiao Man's mind. Would Meteorite Stones be useless against her?
"This... I do not know. After all, it is as difficult as climbing to heaven for people from lower planes to ascend, and people from higher planes never descend. Therefore, I have no knowledge of whether they are effective against other cultivators."
As Xiao Man was contemplating, the ground suddenly sank, and both Xiao Man and the statue vanished.
Jiu You quickly followed. A moment later, the area returned to its ruined state, with no sign of the statue.
Feng Mo Ran had been waiting outside for a long time. Growing uneasy when Xiao Man did not emerge, he wondered if there was another underwater exit. He immediately released his divine sense to survey the surroundings, only to discover Xiao Man was nowhere to be found.
"She escaped!" Feng Mo Ran crouched down, channeling his energy to melt the ice. He dove back into the water, but he searched every inch without finding any trace of Xiao Man!
"Strange, I was guarding the entrance. How did she escape?" Feng Mo Ran frowned. After a moment, he chuckled, "The Tong Tian Tower is indeed in your hands!"
Unable to locate Xiao Man underwater, Feng Mo Ran swiftly exited and departed. Even if Xiao Man had left the cold pond, she would undoubtedly still be within the Dong Yue Forest. He had to retrieve the Tong Tian Tower as soon as possible. Once her existence was exposed, the Tong Tian Tower might no longer be hers!
Feng Mo Ran moved rapidly through the Dong Yue Forest, searching for Xiao Man's whereabouts. Suddenly, a fiery red figure blocked his path, forcing him to halt.
"Elder Feng, what are you doing here?" Yue Ran looked at Feng Mo Ran in surprise. Feng Mo Ran's origins were mysterious, yet his cultivation had advanced rapidly, making him a Nascent Soul expert in a short period, transforming from an ordinary person into an elder.
Logically, such an individual should have garnered much jealousy. However, he was adept at interpersonal relations, generally minded his own business, and focused on cultivation, allowing him to hold his elder position smoothly.
"Young master, the Sect Master is quite displeased with your latest runaway," Feng Mo Ran said calmly. "He dispatched me to find you. Since I have found you, young master, perhaps you should..."
Before Feng Mo Ran could finish speaking, Yue Ran swiftly fled, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Feng Mo Ran chuckled. Yue Ran's thoughts were too easy to guess. He was usually lonely in the sect, with no one to play with, which led him to constantly run away and cause trouble. Whenever someone filed a complaint with the sect, the Sect Master, though exasperated, could do nothing about him. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Young master, escaping is futile. Come back with me," Feng Mo Ran shouted, even feigning pursuit. Only when Yue Ran had vanished from sight did he stop and choose another direction, departing quickly. With Yue Ran here, he could not act rashly. Finding Xiao Man's trace was the priority.
Lu Qing had been following from a distance. Upon discovering that Feng Mo Ran knew Yue Ran, he narrowed his eyes, somewhat concerned about Yue Ran's intentions towards Xiao Man. However, seeing Yue Ran flee so rapidly only deepened his bewilderment.
"Who are these two?"
"Great Uncle-Master," a voice came from behind. It was Fu Shen.
"How was the outcome?" Lu Qing turned around and asked coldly.
"It was acceptable. We have already hunted ten Bai Jiang."
"Good. Continue your efforts." Lu Qing nodded, then calmly departed, showing no sign of embarrassment at being discovered.
Fu Shen shivered as he watched Lu Qing's retreating back. Great Uncle-Master was becoming increasingly terrifying. Every time he looked at him with that expression, Fu Shen felt a chill down his spine. He wondered why Junior Brother Xiao was not afraid of him.
"Let's go. We'll continue hunting Bai Jiang. If we take first place, we can ask Junior Brother Xiao to do us a favor."
"Indeed. The objective this time is to have Junior Brother Xiao perform a task for us."
The two continued their search for Bai Jiang. Everyone knew Bai Jiang were terrifying and could harm people, spreading pestilence. However, no one knew where Bai Jiang came from or how they were formed. They only knew that Bai Jiang were fearsome and had to be eliminated, much like the image of demons being bloodthirsty and merciless, deeply ingrained in people's minds!
Regardless of whether demons committed evil deeds or killed people, being a demon meant being unforgivable and subject to widespread attack. No one could pinpoint who created this image, but it was understood that demons deserved death, and Bai Jiang deserved death. What they were doing was the right thing, protecting ordinary people from harm.
The disciples of the six sects were hunting Bai Jiang with comparable numbers. The Cang Lang Sect and the Lie Yang Sect were tied for first place, while the Xian He Sect was temporarily trailing behind.
Shan Yun stood on a treetop, her brow furrowed with confusion. She had been searching for Xiao Man but had found no trace of her. The number of Bai Jiang hunted by the Bai Yao Hall was also steadily increasing, yet she could not find Xiao Man.
"How is it? Have you found her?" Si Kong Mo's face was veiled. After all, she was a sect elder, and secretly entering the hunting grounds was a violation. However, she wanted to know Xiang Jian's whereabouts. Ever since the battle in Wu Ji City, Xiang Jian had seemingly vanished into thin air, and no trace of him could be found.
"No," Shan Yun leaped down from the treetop. "Master, why are you looking for Senior Brother Xiao?"
"I want to inquire about his whereabouts," Si Kong Mo said uneasily. "Without knowing his whereabouts, I feel unsettled."
"Master, I believe that not knowing is good news," Shan Yun had become increasingly composed. Xiang Jian was a burden to Si Kong Mo. Once she knew of his location, she would be unable to resist seeking him out, and any movement on her part would lead those watching her to report her every action.