201: Chapter 202: Fame spreads far and wide!

Thinking of this possibility, Cheng Qingxuan's heart grew heavier.

Within the Southern Wilderness Region, the various Golden Core True Persons were no more than a handful, and he knew all of them.

Moreover, the spies he had planted were closely monitoring their movements.

If they made any moves, he would undoubtedly receive news immediately.

Of course, it was not impossible for them to conceal their tracks and cause trouble in secret.

But that would be a bit illogical.

If those Golden Core True Persons had made a move, the 'Soul Chasing Curse' would have little effect on them.

However, this person did not hide his tracks, which meant he was not afraid of exposure.

If he truly belonged to the Ji Dynasty, then the consequences would be even more severe than anticipated.

If they dared to act so openly, just how strong were the hidden foundations of the Ji Dynasty!

One must know that a Golden Core Breakthrough could not occur without any commotion, yet he had not received any news.

Cheng Qingxuan couldn't help but feel worried, and a chill continuously rose and spread in his heart.

If his guess was true, then the Southern Wilderness Region would likely undergo a drastic change soon.

However, while worrying, Cheng Qingxuan also felt a hint of relief.

Fortunately, he had not personally pursued them at the time.

Otherwise, facing such an unfathomable opponent, he wouldn't dare to guarantee that he could retreat unscathed.

At this moment, Cheng Qingxuan no longer cared about the two lost Magic Treasures.

Although their loss was extremely regrettable, how could they compare to his own life?

Moreover, the Qingxuan Sword was his Lifebound Treasure; the others were merely icing on the cake.

As for Lu Chengfeng, he was a piece of trash; if he died, he died. Cheng Qingxuan would not seek revenge.

Although this incident, if spread, would affect the Qingxuan Sect's prestige to some extent.

But as long as a new Sect Master was elected, it would be fine.

Besides, he wasn't dead yet!

The Qingxuan Sect, with a Golden Core True Person overseeing it, was the overlord of the Southern Wilderness Region.

Anyone who dared to gossip would be beaten to death!

As long as enough time passed, the demise of a Sect Master would be harmless and quickly forgotten.

However, it was better to return early now; he no longer wanted to stay here.

It was too dangerous outside!

He also didn't know if that one-armed Daoist would come knocking.

Moreover, the opponent now had two Magic Treasures, and his combat power would undoubtedly increase greatly.

He did not want to get entangled with him.

Only by returning to the Sect, protected by the three-tier Sect-guarding formation, could he feel a sense of security.

Afterward, Cheng Qingxuan personally took charge of affairs, even personally resolving several troublesome Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

In a very short time, everything was settled.

The entire Bibotan (Bibo Tan - Azure Wave Pond), with the exception of their Qingxuan Sect, had all living beings slaughtered.

Even some livestock raised by the Chu family were all killed, and even the Spirit Beast eggs were shaken and spoiled.

After packing up all the collected treasures and resources, Cheng Qingxuan led everyone and quickly departed on a flying boat.

Only ruins remained, showing what had once happened there.

Upon returning to the Sect, Cheng Qingxuan immediately convened an Elder meeting and announced the Sect Master's demise.

Although he had wanted to conceal this matter, he knew it would be exposed sooner or later.

So, it was better to announce it early and find a solution sooner.

As expected, this matter caused an uproar among the high-ranking officials.

"The Sect Master actually perished? He was a great Cultivator at the Peak Foundation Establishment!"

"Yes, I heard the Grand Elder even brought out two Magic Treasures. Wouldn't it be easy to resolve anything below Golden Core?"

"What kind of person could possibly do such a thing!?"

"..."

Everyone discussed amongst themselves, but they all tacitly avoided mentioning revenge.

Everyone knew that such an enemy could not be defeated by their mere fervor.

Moreover, combining this with the Grand Elder's strange, hurried return to the Sect, one could discern some unusual implications.

This matter, it seemed, even the Grand Elder lacked confidence in.

They knew their own limits and decided not to show off.

They could only mourn for the Sect Master in their hearts.

Cheng Qingxuan watched this scene and said nothing more.

He merely briefly discussed the selection of the new Sect Master before dismissing everyone.

And with the conclusion of the meeting, the news of the Qingxuan Sect Master's demise outside the Sect, as expected, spread.

It caused a huge stir in the outside world and even throughout the Southern Wilderness Region.

Countless forces and Cultivators firmly remembered the image of the one-armed Daoist from the Qingxuan Sect's publicly released portrait.

And he was listed among the unprovokable individuals in the Southern Wilderness Region.

At the same time.

Pavilion Master Xu Qing and the others who had previously accompanied the Sect Master to pursue Chu Yunxiao were currently searching for the Sect Master's whereabouts with Chu Yunxiao's lifeless body.

Unexpectedly, they received this soul-shattering news.

They still remembered the Sect Master's high spirits when he ordered them to capture Chu Yunxiao while he single-handedly pursued the person involved.

He had an air of looking down on the world.

They had thought it would be an easy task, but he unexpectedly met his demise.

This separation was an eternal parting.

The few of them were filled with lingering fear, and while feeling a hint of secret joy, they also felt a strange sense of gratitude.

The Sect Master's righteousness! He took a calamity for them.

Otherwise, if the Sect Master, wielding two great Magic Treasures, perished at the opponent's hands, how could weaklings like them survive?

However, despite saying so, their sense of urgency had not diminished at all.

The few of them rushed back to the Sect, determined not to step out of the Sect's gates even half a step... "Phew~ I've finally left the Qingxuan Sect's territory."

Lu Ming landed on a mountain range, letting out a long breath.

About a week had passed since he killed Lu Chengfeng.

He did not head in the direction of Heavenly Star Immortal City; instead, he went towards the Ji Dynasty's territory.

However, his current state was not right; he was merely a soul body, flying around with a Storage Pouch, which was indeed a bit unseemly.

Because without the help of his main body, he was temporarily unable to refine a new body, so he resorted to 'Possession'.

He then selected a few lucky Qi Refinement Stage individuals who didn't look like good people, crushed their Divine Souls, and took up residence within them.

However, this way, the compatibility between the vessel and the Clone was not high, and he couldn't use much magical power, let alone flying.

Traveling by mortal flesh, he had worn out three vessels.

This was actually not a big deal; if one broke, he could just replace it.

But Lu Ming hated those rogue Cultivators the most!

These people, who sought to gain without labor, had hands and feet but didn't earn an honest living, insisting on engaging in such activities.

And they were like sticky plasters, impossible to shake off.

He killed batch after batch.

Making Lu Ming, a dignified Foundation Establishment Cultivator, endlessly headache-ridden.

Since he began cultivating, he had never suffered such grievances!

Later, Lu Ming couldn't stand the harassment of these people anymore and hid in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

Although the mountain range was filled with Yao Beasts and extremely dangerous.

But as long as he acted carefully, there wouldn't be too much of a problem.