"Crack!"
A crisp cracking sound rang out and You Ji's expression changed dramatically as if she had expected it. She simply threw away the black energy chain in her hand and quickly retreated.
The next moment, the black energy chain was broken by wear and tear and turned into black gas, which was stirred by the purple vortex light and then became empty. The purple vortex light that had shrunk by half then lost its grip, like a wild horse running free, and rushed towards Bi Yao and the other person with a roar.
The purple light shone and the wind rose again. Bi Yao stepped forward, crossed her hands, and shot out a faint white flower. In the air, it turned into thousands, and thousands turned into tens of thousands. In an instant, it became a flower wall that covered dozens of yards and was shining with a soft light.
The sound of intense friction arose, and the faint white flower wall seemed like a suspended lake surface. As soon as it was touched, it was hit by the sword light vortex and sent out ripples.
The torn flower petals that were sliced by the sword light fell from the flower wall and dispersed into tiny white fragments of light before disappearing.
A hint of determination flashes across Bi Yao's clear and beautiful face. She lets out a clear shout and constantly inputs more and more spiritual power into her magic weapon, "Broken Heart Flowers," and withstands the nine purple vortexes with unusual perseverance, but it was not easy and was a bitter struggle.
In the meantime, Bi Yao coldly looked at Li Xiu with a lot of suspicion in her heart. She was most curious about whether this person was an old demon with the ability to maintain his appearance or not, otherwise, why was his cultivation so powerful, and yet he looked so young.
Li Xiu stood with his hands behind his back, allowing the nine purple light vortexes to be blocked, without any intention of using any new technique.
After a dozen breaths had passed, the two techniques gradually wore each other out, and the purple light vortexes eventually dissipated like rootless water. In contrast, after waving her hand and dissipating the flower wall, Bi Yao seemed to have the upper hand, but her expression became even more serious and focused.
In order to block this residual move, she used up as much as 70% of her spiritual power, and this was still with the opponent letting her, if they were to fight seriously, she feared that she wouldn't be able to withstand a few moves from the opponent.
At this moment, You Ji slowly floated over and said: "Your Excellency's skills are truly profound. If you wish to see our Holy Sect's Leader, it is absolutely possible."
You Ji furrowed her brows, and no longer had the idea of capturing the person and taking the treasure like she did at the beginning. She really couldn't do anything to this person, and still had to let the Sect Leader make the decision.
Several days later, in an ordinary inn in a small town in the north, Li Xiu sat facing a middle-aged man dressed as a scholar. You Ji, Bi Yao and a man dressed in green sat at a nearby table, but their eyes occasionally swept over here.
The middle-aged scholar was dressed in a Confucian gown, but without any bookish air. His eyes were sharp, his forehead and temples were full and he had a self-assured appearance that was more like a Confucian general.
"I heard that Your Excellency has obtained a treasure from the Blood Drop Cave and would like to see me."
The middle-aged scholar slowly sipped his tea and said with a smile.
Li Xiu assessed the middle-aged scholar and said:
"I obtained a treasure from the Blood Drop Cave, which I think the Ghost King should have heard of."
"Oh? Please tell me more." The middle-aged scholar responded.
Li Xiu took out a golden bell and shook it, producing a clear and pleasant sound that made the smile on the middle-aged scholar's face suddenly freeze.
The middle-aged scholar let out a sigh and looked directly into Li Xiu's eyes as he spoke slowly.
"The Happy Reunion Bell..."
"What do you want?"
The Happy Reunion Bell belonged to Lady Jinling, the founder of the He Huan Sect and was considered the symbol of the sect's leadership. Many of the sect's mystical techniques and spells required the use of the Happy Reunion Bell to unleash their full power.
The He Huan Sect has lost the Happy Reunion Bell for many years and any disciple within the sect who is able to retrieve it will become the next leader of the He Huan Sect. If he gets the bell, there's a lot he can do with it.
Li Xiu remained calm and said: "I only want one thing: the Second Volume of the Heavenly Book."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged scholar's expression changed drastically. After a moment of shock, his countenance became dark and his previously gentle demeanor vanished, replaced by a heavy sense of authority.
"Your Excellency you're really making an unreasonable demand, asking for the foundation of my Ghost King Faction with just one request. It's too much!"
"Hundreds of years ago, my Ghost King Faction was just a weak and insignificant branch of the Holy religion. It was only thanks to the previous Sect leader's chance discovery of the Second Volume of the Heavenly Book, from which he comprehended many powerful techniques, that the Ghost King Faction was able to grow and become so prominent in the Holy religion."
"It's ridiculous that you think you can exchange it for a mere Happy Reunion Bell!"
The middle-aged scholar spoke coldly, showing signs of anger. Seeing the sect leader's anger, You Ji and the other two looked over and stared at Li Xiu, as if they were about to attack at any moment.
Half of the top experts from the Ghost King Faction of the Demonic Sect were present and if anyone else knew about this situation and saw the others about to attack, they would have been intimidated and frightened, even if the conditions were reduced. However, Li Xiu remained calm and composed throughout the situation.
"Since the Second Volume of the Heavenly Book is so important to the rise of the Ghost King Faction, why doesn't the Ghost King lead his disciples to close the sect and concentrate on studying the book for a thousand years and then emerge as an invincible force to sweep through the world and unify the righteous and demonic ways? Wouldn't that be beautiful?"
As Li Xiu spoke, there was a hint of sarcasm in his words and he ended with a firm tone.
"I don't have extra time to argue with you. I only want the Second Volume of the Heavenly Book."
The middle-aged scholar's face became even more gloomy as he stared at Li Xiu and the other three seemed to be prepared to attack Li Xiu at any moment, the atmosphere becoming tense and oppressive.
After a strangely silent moment, seeing that Li Xiu remained unfazed, as if he had nothing to fear, the middle-aged scholar suddenly sneered: "Since Your Excellency is so insistent, then my Ghost King Faction will make this deal."
"I just don't know how Your Excellency, as a disciple of Qing Yun Sect, can engage in business with our demonic sect. I wonder how your sect will deal with you."
Li Xiu remained indifferent despite having his identity exposed, which surprised the middle-aged scholar.
"I didn't deliberately conceal it, nor am I afraid of being exposed. But I believe the Ghost King won't publicize it and will instead help me hide it, as he seems quite ambitious."
Li Xiu said meaningfully, leaving the middle-aged scholar speechless.
Having an ally with great use in the future is more profitable than making a great enemy for oneself. Whether the demonic sect becomes powerful or the righteous path becomes strong, Li Xiu can provide him with great help. Moreover, he has already planned to gather the forces of the demonic path to besiege Qing Yun Sect...
In the unremarkable ancient town of Little River Town, there is a fox demon lurking nearby. It frequently enters the town to kill people and livestock, causing great harm and fear among the locals.
Ten miles outside of the town lies a dark and eerie forest. Li Xiu landed on the ground after pressing down on his purple-wing and began to walk towards the deep parts of the forest.
Despite it being daytime, the tall and straight trees, dense foliage and pervasive yin energy in the forest, coupled with the thick fog, made it feel like being in the middle of a dark night.
Li Xiu knew that the Black Stone Cave in this deep forest was home not just to one fox demon, but also to a rare six-tailed fox demon and a three-tailed fox demon from the Heavenly Fox tribe. However, the focus of his mission was not on these demons but on the fact that they possessed a valuable treasure - the Mysterious Fire Mirror.