195: Chapter 196 Arrest!

Not far from Bibotan (Bibo Tan - Azure Wave Pond), in another valley.

Blood mist permeated, and the scent of blood filled the air.

Inside lay corpses, disemboweled.

Every Cultivator’s eyes were filled with terror, as if they had seen something horrifying before death.

Puff!

Just then, a bloody orb of light violently burst out of a Cultivator’s corpse, tearing a bloody hole in his chest.

The bloody orb of light then seemed to receive some kind of summons or pull.

It slowly landed in the hand of a black-robed figure.

“Jie jie jie…”

The black-robed figure carefully examined the bloody orb of light in his hand, letting out a hoarse, low laugh.

He then swallowed the bloody orb of light without hesitation.

As soon as the bloody orb of light entered his mouth, it transformed into an extremely pure energy that integrated into his limbs and bones.

A strange aura began to emanate from his body, and the flesh under his black robe squirmed for a moment before settling down.

Feeling the changes within his body, the black-robed man revealed an expression of immense pleasure, then slowly exhaled a breath of turbid Qi.

“Soon, soon, just a little more, and my damaged Dao Foundation can be fully mended…”

After muttering to himself, the black-robed man turned and looked at the ravaged valley, involuntarily pouting.

“How inelegant.”

However, these Fellow Daoists did not die in vain; as long as he could repair his Dao Foundation, he could show them the future scenery of the Immortal Dao.

After some self-deception, the black-robed man’s gaze turned towards Bibotan (Bibo Tan - Azure Wave Pond).

At this time, the commotion there was already getting smaller and smaller.

“While it hasn’t completely subsided, I’ll grab a few more Loose Cultivators. Such an Opportunity is rare, and anyway, no one cares if these people die outside.”

In the valley, voices echoed, but the figure was no longer seen… Bibotan (Bibo Tan - Azure Wave Pond).

At this moment, this place was already a ruin, with large sections of pavilions and towers collapsed, and corpses visible everywhere.

The once glorious Chu Family was now scarred and devastated.

In mid-air, Qingxuan Immortal Master Cheng Qingxuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking down.

Although on the surface he still maintained the demeanor of a Golden Core True Person, both the slightly trembling hands hidden beneath his sleeves and his gently rising and falling chest revealed a hint of his fatigue.

“I almost fell for it. I underestimated your Chu Family!”

Looking at a dismembered corpse below, devoid of any aura, Cheng Qingxuan’s eyes were dim.

According to the information sent back by the spies planted in the Chu Family, the Chu Family seemed to have obtained a third-tier Legacy.

However, this Legacy was closely related to the Demonic Path.

As a Golden Core True Person with extensive knowledge, he naturally knew how severe the backlash from Demonic Path Cultivation Technique was.

Therefore, the Qingxuan Sect did not immediately act against the Chu Family, but pretended not to know.

They planned to let the Chu Family develop, in order to test the effects of this Demonic Path Cultivation Technique.

As soon as the time was right, they could come and reap the rewards.

But things are unpredictable, and accidents always happen.

The Chu Family colluding with the Ji Dynasty to ambush their Qingxuan Sect Cultivators had already touched their inverse scale.

They must use bloody means to exterminate the Chu Family to deter those petty individuals hiding in the dark!

Yes, that’s right!

Cheng Qingxuan regarded the one-armed Daoist as a member of the Ji Dynasty.

All indications showed that the Ji Dynasty had the capability and the motive.

It was just that Cheng Qingxuan didn't know what conditions the Ji Dynasty had offered to make the Chu Family willingly betray their superior sect!

Moreover, this battle was not as easy as imagined.

He, a Golden Core True Person, dealing with an Old Ancestor of the Chu Family who had only recently achieved Golden Core and had an unstable Foundation, actually expended a lot of effort.

This couldn’t help but make Cheng Qingxuan curious about that Demonic Path Legacy.

It was just a pity that although he could defeat the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family, he couldn't capture him alive, so soul-searching became a fantasy.

After inspecting the Storage Pouch of the Old Ancestor of the Chu Family, Cheng Qingxuan was even more disappointed.

The resources inside were pitifully few, and there wasn't even a single strand of the Legacy.

At this moment, Sect Master Lu Chengfeng walked over with a grim expression.

“Reporting to Grand Elder, there are not many resources in the Chu Family’s treasury. I suspect the Chu Family transferred them in advance.”

“Hmm.”

Cheng Qingxuan listened expressionlessly, only giving a faint reply.

He had actually expected this outcome.

As expected, all of the Chu Family’s accumulated wealth had already been transferred.

And it was highly likely to be on one of the fleeing Chu Family Cultivators.

“However, I also found this item in the Chu Family’s treasury, Grand Elder, please take a look!”

Lu Chengfeng respectfully presented a Jade Slip emitting an evil aura to Cheng Qingxuan, holding it with both hands.

“Oh?”

Cheng Qingxuan’s expression shifted slightly. He took the Jade Slip and extended his Divine Sense into it.

First, he was surprised, then his eyes showed shock.

“Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method!”

Cheng Qingxuan looked at the Cultivation Technique’s introduction in the Jade Slip, his face as dark as water.

This was not a Cultivation Technique; this was an outright evil method!

It allowed one to plunder a Cultivator’s Immortal Dao Foundation to nourish oneself, and even improve the quality of one’s Spiritual Root!

One must know that the Spiritual Root is destined by heaven and is a fixed constant! Unless one has a great Opportunity and obtains certain rare treasures of heaven and earth, it is impossible to improve the quality of one’s Spiritual Root.

But this Cultivation Technique could compensate for one’s own deficiencies by plundering others’ Immortal Dao Foundation!

In that instant, Cheng Qingxuan thought of many things.

As a Golden Core True Person, he naturally understood even more clearly the importance of the Spiritual Root to the Immortal Dao.

It could be said that his ability to become a Golden Core True Person, in addition to resources and his own efforts, was also due to his Spiritual Root talent.

It was a necessary condition for him to reach his current height.

But the talent he once prided himself on was now being told to him that there was an evil method that could be Acquired cultivated!

In an instant, Cheng Qingxuan felt his defenses crumble.

His pride was shattered, and it even made him somewhat panicked.

“The Chu Family, how truly despicable! Allowing such an evil method to spread, are they intending to wreak havoc on the Foundation of the Cultivation World?”

He let out an angry roar, then his gaze, sharp as lightning, turned to Lu Chengfeng.

“Besides you, who else has touched this Jade Slip during this time?”

Lu Chengfeng was startled by the Grand Elder’s sudden fury.

But he quickly replied, “Reporting to Grand Elder, I came directly after obtaining this Jade Slip; it has not passed through anyone else’s hands.”

“Issue my decree: immediately inspect everyone’s Storage Pouches. If such a Jade Slip is found, collect all of them and hand them over. No resistance is allowed!”

Cheng Qingxuan clenched the Jade Slip tightly in his hand, issuing orders through gritted teeth.

“Also, all those fleeing Chu Family Cultivators must be completely eliminated; leave no one alive.”

“Including those Loose Cultivators who were recruited; they are also very likely to have obtained it. Their Storage Pouches need to be carefully inspected. If anyone resists or disobeys the decree, kill them without mercy!”

“As per Grand Elder’s decree! I will go now…”

Lu Chengfeng, who had seen the Jade Slip, also knew the seriousness of the matter and immediately turned to gather the Qingxuan Sect Cultivators.

It was at this moment.

A disheveled figure stumbled and fled towards them.

This person was Pavilion Master Xu Qing, who had previously escaped using a Void Escape Talisman after being pursued by Chu Yunxiao.

“Sect Master, Grand Elder, Pavilion Master Xu Qing has an important matter to report!”