“These fellows…” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head. If a fatal blow couldn't be delivered, this would be the result: mutual destruction.
Their movements are fast. If it were a general martial arts expert, they wouldn't be able to avoid this attack.
The speed of their exploding red mist is too fast.
“This formation is indeed different now.” Shen Hanyue's bright eyes sparkled.
Once the power of this formation is enhanced, the destructive effect is extremely astonishing.
She shook her head and said, “It's a pity, we won't encounter these fellows again.”
She really wanted to encounter another group of evil sect demons to properly see the power of the formation.
“There's no need to worry about a lack of evil sect demons.” Chu Zhiyuan said, “There will be more and more. If you only have these people, it's still a bit dangerous.”
“A few elders will come later, don't worry. We also cherish our lives and won't let Senior Sister Xiao get hurt.” Shen Hanyue snorted. Only then did Chu Zhiyuan feel relieved.
Xiao Ruoling waved her hand, signaling the twelve white-clothed girls behind her to go about their business and not stay behind.
They immediately relaxed, looking at the dissipating red mist and discussing animatedly.
Most of them were discussing the sword formation just now, curious as to why just changing one sword could have such a change in power.
The sudden increase was a big leap, equivalent to several years of hard work for them.
They couldn't even imagine how this kind of improvement was possible; this is the difference in insight.
The young master's eyes and comprehension are truly rare in the world, beyond imagination.
Qu Ying's gaze was resentful.
When she asked him to guide her in saber techniques, he perfunctorily said 'very good, very good,' without any intention of guiding her.
But for the Moon Invitation Palace, without Xiao Ruoling even asking, he directly gave guidance.
This kind of differential treatment was too obvious, and without any concealment.
It's truly heartbreaking.
Shao Feng, on the other hand, was thinking about why changing one sword could result in such a huge improvement.
Could the sword formation also be related to the longsword?
This was something he had never thought of before. It seemed that there were no such records in the various martial arts manuals and records within the sect.
More importantly, it turned out that a treasure sword was not as good as a longsword; the treasure sword actually hindered the power of the formation.
This was truly incredible and eye-opening.
The twelve white-clothed girls each ran to other places, either observing the deep pit or discussing the sword formation.
Or going to study some exotic flowers and herbs.
“Ding Zhenling, Junior Sister Ding, come over here.” Shen Hanyue called out loudly.
A girl with a melon-seed face came over lightly, with bright eyes and white teeth, red lips, and charmingly moving.
She curiously looked at Chu Zhiyuan, clasped her fist in greeting, and then looked at Shen Hanyue: “Holy Maiden, what's wrong?”
“The injury on your foot needs to be treated properly.”
“Spiritual pills are useless; it's usually not a big problem.”
“It's usually not a big problem, but it will show when you take action, especially when using the sword formation, affecting the operation of the sword formation.”
“Then…” Ding Zhenlong hesitated.
She also wanted to heal the injury on her foot, but the demon snake was strange, and no spiritual medicine worked.
She had treated it a few times and simply ignored it, letting it hurt as it pleased, it was just a slight pain anyway.
“Membrane…” Shen Hanyue was puzzled.
Ding Zhenlong also showed a blank expression, looking at Shen Hanyue and then at Xiao Ruoling.
Xiao Ruoling said: “How to refine the membrane?”
“Bring your body refinement methods for me to see, and I'll choose one.”
Shen Hanyue said: “That would be great.”
Ding Zhenlong retreated and ran off to play with the other girls.
“Holy Maiden, Young Master, come and sit, it's ready.” A white-clothed girl came over lightly, smiling sweetly.
Chu Zhiyuan and the others came to a wooden table, and several wooden stools had been arranged neatly.
Teacups and a red clay stove had been placed on the square wooden table. White steam was gurgling from the red clay stove, and the tea fragrance was rich.
Chu Zhiyuan and the others sat down.
Xiao Ruoling sat next to Chu Zhiyuan, and Shen Hanyue sat next to Xiao Ruoling.
Qu Ying sat next to Chu Zhiyuan, and Shao Feng sat next to her.
Xiao Ruoling took the teacup and handed it to Chu Zhiyuan, smiling, “How is it now?”
Chu Zhiyuan took it and smiled, “It has progressed to the second step, and we have just discovered the Evil Emperor's cave.”
He took a light sip of tea.
Drinking this hot tea in the twilight had a unique sense of vastness.
“The third step hasn't started yet?”
“It's still lacking a bit of heat; let's wait a little longer.”
“I just received a message, and I rushed over because of this message.”
“The matter of Li Hongzhao becoming the Great Meng Emperor?”
“Not this, it's that the Evil Emperor has a legacy, and there is an heir in the world.”
“The inheritance hasn't been severed?”
“It shouldn't be false news.”
“Where is this person?”
“It is said to be in Great Meng.”
“In Great Meng? — Why in Great Meng? Isn't the Evil Emperor from our Great Jing?
“This is not clear. The palace's reach to Great Meng is too far, and it cannot go any further.”
“Great Meng…” Chu Zhiyuan pondered.
The only one who can extend their hand to Great Meng is the Surveillance Division.
It may not be so easy to let the Surveillance Division investigate this Evil Emperor's heir.
“Are there any other clues?”
“The Evil Emperor's path is different from ordinary evil sects,” Xiao Ruoling said, “It doesn't seem to be devouring essence and blood, so it may be difficult to find.”
“Then what does he devour?”
“It seems to be cultivation.”
Chu Zhiyuan pondered: “Cultivation is even more difficult to devour, but there are fewer impurities and a higher limit.”
He thought for a while: “Devouring essence and blood can take people's lives, but devouring cultivation shouldn't take people's lives, leaving more room.”
“Exactly.” Xiao Ruoling nodded gently: “So this sect of the Evil Emperor is special and looks down on the various evil sects, feeling that they are not the same kind of people and not worthy of association.”
“If that's really the case, the Evil Emperor's lineage is indeed on a higher level. It's only natural that they disdain to associate with the various evil sects. These evil sects may also covet the Evil Emperor's techniques; who wouldn't want to become the Evil Emperor?”
He now understands the evil sects more and more.
The consequences of devouring essence and blood are too great, and one's own strength cannot completely cope with these consequences.
Therefore, one must pray, and need external alien forces to refine the backlash caused by devouring essence and blood.
This lineage of the Evil Emperor may not need to rely on external alien forces.
If this is the case, the sect where the Evil Emperor is located may not be classified as the same as other evil sects.
Although unearned gains make others angry, if it doesn't harm people's lives, the sin is not that great.
The two spoke, while the others listened quietly, without interrupting.
Chu Zhiyuan suddenly turned his head to look at the south and sighed, “They're here again.”
Shen Hanyue immediately perked up: “Are evil sect demons here again?”
Chu Zhiyuan said: “There aren't many this time, but their cultivation is stronger; you must be careful.”
“How many?”
“Four, probably all Grandmasters of the eighth heaven or above, or the ninth heaven, or perfection.”
“…” Let's give it a try.” Shen Hanyue gritted her teeth and shouted loudly: “Prepare for battle, four Grandmaster Perfections!”
“Yes.” The twelve white-clothed girls who were busy not far away immediately gathered and came to Chu Zhiyuan and the others.
Shen Hanyue said: “Young Master, do you want to avoid them?”
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: “They shouldn't recognize me.”
He is now affected by the Yin-Yang Returning Void Art, and his cultivation is becoming less and less obvious, looking less like a martial artist, let alone a Grandmaster.
“They're here!” Shen Hanyue said excitedly.
Everyone's eyes turned to the four green-robed middle-aged men who were floating over.
After they saw Chu Zhiyuan and his group, their eyes immediately fell on Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue.
Their gazes seemed to want to break through the white veils covering their faces and see them clearly.
A greedy look flashed in their eyes, as if they didn't see the twelve white-clothed girls, and floated straight towards Chu Zhiyuan's table.
“Attack.” Shen Hanyue snorted.
The twelve white-clothed girls immediately flew up, meeting the four green-robed middle-aged men, instantly enveloping them.
