196: Chapter 197 Magical Weapon!

“You mean, the three of you went after Chu Yunxiao, and two of you were counter-killed?”

“Yes…”

Pavilion Master Xu Qing lowered his head in shame.

“Useless!”

Cheng Qingxuan was already in a bad mood. After a cold snort, he flicked his sleeve.

A violent surge of magical power swept out like a tide, sending Pavilion Master Xu Qing flying.

He crashed heavily into the ruins of the Chu family, stirring up clouds of dust.

Although Cheng Qingxuan only used Spiritual Pressure and did not use magical power.

But Pavilion Master Xu Qing was already severely injured, and taking such a direct hit almost made him faint.

Yet, he didn't dare to utter a single sound, scrambling back to his feet and kneeling on the ground.

“Pavilion Master Xu Qing failed in his task. I beg Grand Elder for forgiveness!”

Then, as if he remembered something, he quickly added.

“Reporting to Old Ancestor, on my way back, I encountered a few people. They were all eyewitnesses to that battle, and I thought we might be able to get some information from them, so I brought them back.”

The people he referred to were precisely the Loose Cultivators who had been tailing them, preparing to reap the benefits.

Pavilion Master Xu Qing harbored deep resentment towards these people. If they hadn't refused to help back then, his two Junior Brothers wouldn't have died, he wouldn't be in such a sorry state, and he wouldn't have incurred the Grand Elder's displeasure.

Now, pushing them forward was for a simple reason.

If he could extract any information from them, he wouldn't be without any gains, and it might even appease the Grand Elder's wrath.

Secondly, if the other party remained silent, the Grand Elder might, in a fit of rage, kill these people, allowing him to vent his anger.

Either way, he wouldn't lose out.

“Bring them up!”

Cheng Qingxuan hadn't personally experienced it, so he didn't know the intricacies, nor Pavilion Master Xu Qing's little schemes.

But he was extremely concerned about Chu Yunxiao's whereabouts!

As a Grand Elder of the Chu family, Cheng Qingxuan had reason to suspect that he had also come into contact with the Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method.

And even if he hadn't, that person still had to die!

The hatred of a destroyed clan was irreconcilable. Cheng Qingxuan naturally wanted to cut the grass and eliminate the roots, leaving no future troubles.

“Yes!”

Pavilion Master Xu Qing acknowledged and then withdrew.

Soon, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators were brought up.

At this moment, Dai Junshan, He Qing, and the others, knowing that a Golden Core Immortal Master of Qingxuan Sect had summoned them, all showed joy on their faces.

This was a great opportunity to climb the ranks of Qingxuan Sect. They had to perform well and satisfy the Golden Core Old Ancestor.

However, their smiles quickly froze on their faces.

Cheng Qingxuan had no intention of questioning them.

He merely raised a hand, and several powerful magical forces immediately entered their bodies, instantly sealing their Dantian Qi Sea.

Then, he successively drew them into his hands and directly performed soul-searching.

Dai Junshan, He Qing, and the others never expected that their imagined scenario wouldn't happen; instead, they met such a fate.

But in front of a Golden Core Immortal Master, they were like ants, powerless to resist.

They couldn't even speak, only watching helplessly as that large hand landed on their crown.

In a tearing pain of their Divine Soul, their consciousness faded into nothingness.

A moment later.

Cheng Qingxuan, like discarding trash, threw away the last lifeless corpse in his hand.

His gaze was profound, and he fell into deep thought.

From the memories of these few people, he had understood most of the situation.

And he had also seen a familiar figure.

That one-armed Daoist!

“Could it be that the Ji Imperial Family made a move?”

Cheng Qingxuan had already suspected that the mastermind was the Ji Imperial Family.

The memories of these few people seemed to further confirm this point.

This was somewhat intriguing.

Why would the Ji Imperial Family save Chu Yunxiao?

It was unlikely to be just to spite Qingxuan Sect; there must be a greater purpose.

Recalling all the intelligence related to the Ji Imperial Family and the Chu family, and connecting them one by one.

Cheng Qingxuan felt as if he had grasped something.

That's right!

The Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method!

Before, he had been stuck in a thought trap.

Believing that the Demonic Path Legacy obtained by the Chu family was given by the Ji Imperial Family.

But now it seemed that the Demonic Cultivation Technique that could cause people to mutate was probably not spread by the Ji Imperial Family; instead, the Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method was!

Although he couldn't understand why the Ji Imperial Family would do this.

However, the best course of action now was to capture Chu Yunxiao. Then, everything would become clear!

Thinking of this, Cheng Qingxuan first formed several hand seals, then his brow furrowed slightly.

The 'Soul Tracing Seal' had no reaction, nor did he sense any related Karma.

There were many possible reasons for this, the most likely being that the host of the 'Soul Chasing Curse' was dead, and the Karma was severed.

But Cheng Qingxuan didn't think that Chu Yunxiao's death had caused all Karma to disappear.

Presumably, people from the Ji Imperial Dynasty had used some shielding method.

His gaze sharply turned to the trembling Pavilion Master Xu Qing.

“Are there any clues about Chu Yunxiao?”

“Yes! Yes! When I fought Chu Yunxiao, I left some means on him. As long as it hasn't been discovered, I can find him!”

Pavilion Master Xu Qing trembled all over and quickly replied.

At the same time, he also felt fortunate.

He had left tracking means back then simply to seek revenge later, doing it casually.

He never expected it to come in handy now.

Now was an opportunity to atone for his mistakes, and he naturally didn't want to miss it.

He didn't want to end up like Dai Junshan, He Qing, and the others.

Cheng Qingxuan's brows also relaxed upon hearing this.

He gravely instructed Lu Chengfeng, the Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect.

“Immediately go and capture Chu Yunxiao. You must bring this person back!”

“Yes!”

Lu Chengfeng bowed respectfully, then said with some hesitation.

“Grand Elder, even with the strength of Junior Brother Xu and the others, who are Late Stage Foundation Establishment, they couldn't take down Chu Yunxiao, and he was even rescued. The opponent’s background is unknown, their numbers and location… we might…”

He didn't finish, but his meaning was clear.

“Don't worry, this Old Man naturally won't let you take risks.”

Cheng Qingxuan also knew this matter was tricky and did not reprimand Lu Chengfeng.

Originally, it would be most secure for him to personally go and capture him, but just as Lu Chengfeng said.

The opponent's background was unknown, and he didn't want to take that risk.

After all, Cheng Qingxuan was still a little wary of that mysterious one-armed Daoist from the bottom of his heart.

Analyzing from the fragmented information, the strength displayed by the opponent was actually a bit excessive, not quite like a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

He wasn't very confident even if he faced him himself.

Moreover, it was also inconvenient for him to go. Most of the Qingxuan Sect Cultivators had been dispatched, leaving the rear empty and defenses weak.

It wasn't good for him to leave for too long, so it was better to let the juniors wade into this muddy water!

He took out a Blazing Longbow and a palm-sized white jade small boat.

“These two are both Magic Treasures, but they are not something a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like you can use at will. However, you don't need to worry; this Old Man is prepared.”

“This is the sunfall longbow, this Old Man's Magic Treasure. It has been infused with magical power, containing the power of a Golden Core strike. You can use it when necessary! At least no one below Golden Core can withstand it!”

“This white jade spiritual boat is also a Magic Treasure, already embedded with High-Grade Spirit Stones. It maintains a Golden Core Stage flying speed and can last for several hours. I imagine it's enough to catch up to Chu Yunxiao!”