257: We are destined to be together!

"Agreed?"

"Agreed!"

"Shall we go then?"

"Let's go!"

Upon receiving the reply from the Qingxuan Sect, Lu Ming and True Person Tianxing exchanged smiles.

The two did not delay in the slightest. Lu Ming flicked his sleeve, and an entirely pristine white spirit boat floated in the air, its hull filled with spiritual light, with faint runes circulating.

"Is this the white jade spirit boat that Cheng Qingxuan has been yearning for?" True Person Tianxing examined it carefully and couldn't help but exclaim, "A Third-Rank Spirit Boat truly is extraordinary!"

He then looked at Lu Ming: "Fellow Daoist, are you really going to return it?"

Lu Ming did not speak, merely revealing a meaningful smile.

"I understand!" True Person Tianxing also smiled. The two then stopped talking, their figures flickering as they stood atop the bow of the boat.

The next moment, the spirit boat shone brightly, turning into a shocking long rainbow that tore through the clouds, heading straight for the Qingxuan Sect.

The speed of a Golden Core Cultivator traveling by Magic Treasure is naturally extremely fast.

But even so, it took nearly three Shi Chen (two-hour periods) before they arrived at the territory of the Qingxuan Sect.

However, the scenes they witnessed along the way were quite shocking!

About a quarter of the Qingxuan Sect's territory had been stained crimson, the land ravaged, and living creatures suffering terribly.

Clearly, this was the boundless Killing Karma created by Mu Han!

Lu Ming looked at this scene, pursed his lips, and felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.

Previously, he had only learned about it through the images sent back by Ji Ruge, but he had not directly witnessed Mu Han's madness.

Lu Ming knew he wasn't exactly a good person, but no matter what, he would never harm defenseless Mortals.

But Mu Han was different; he was completely unrestrained. This was the true Devil Head!

"Alas, my bleeding heart..."

True Person Tianxing, standing beside him, also frowned deeply, his expression grave.

His initial agreement to join forces with Lu Ming to deal with Mu Han was largely due to the consideration of repaying the two life-saving favors.

As for Lu Ming's talk about the "Outer Realm Person," he was actually skeptical, mostly treating it as Lu Ming's excuse to justify his actions.

Now, witnessing this tragedy firsthand, he realized his perspective had been somewhat narrow.

This Outer Realm Devil Head truly regarded all living beings in the Southern Wilderness Region as worthless weeds; Cultivators and Mortals alike were slaughtered like pigs and dogs!

"If we continue to stand idly by and allow him to act recklessly, I fear we will eventually suffer the consequences ourselves!" True Person Tianxing felt a chill in his heart.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Lu Ming, whose expression was calm, beside him.

He suddenly realized that Fellow Daoist Han's insistence on dealing with the Qingxuan Sect probably also stemmed from a desire to prevent future trouble.

Cheng Qingxuan, this Old Tortoise, retreats when trouble arises, and can be seen as cowardly!

This is just his nature, and there is nothing inherently wrong with it!

But the fact that he can sit idly by today and watch his Sect Members and Disciples, including the Cultivators under his governance, be slaughtered by Mu Han without batting an eye, shows that this person has absolutely no bottom line.

If such a malignant tumor is not removed, there is no guarantee that he won't collude with Mu Han for profit one day.

At that time, that would be the Great Calamity for all living beings in the Southern Wilderness Region!

Thinking of this, True Person Tianxing's Killing Intent boiled. Previously, he had felt that targeting the Qingxuan Sect was somewhat unjustified.

Now it seems he is Eliminating Devils and Protecting the Dao—his Karma is boundless!

Just as his thoughts drifted, the two of them arrived outside the Qingxuan Sect's Mountain Gate.

Looking down from mid-air, they saw layers of lush green peaks.

Clouds and mist swirled around them. Countless pavilions, towers, palaces, and halls were built against the mountains, appearing faintly hidden by the rosy clouds.

Spiritual springs and flying waterfalls embellished the scene, and Immortal Cranes and Auspicious Beasts were faintly visible, making one unable to help but praise: What a magnificent Immortal atmosphere, a Spiritual Mountain and Blessed Land!

"Fellow Daoist Tianxing, how is it?" Lu Ming asked, his eyes smiling, "Does this place, as the new location for your Immortal City, meet your Dharma Eye?"

"Excellent! A place where spiritual energy gathers and talented people emerge is truly a superb choice!" True Person Tianxing stroked his beard and nodded with a serious expression.

"To have friends come from afar, is this not a joy?"

Just then, a hearty laugh came from within the Mountain Gate.

Immediately, they saw a Daoist stepping on the Void Realm, slowly approaching.

The Daoist had the hair of a crane and the face of a child, wearing an unblemished dark azure patterned Dharma Robe, his temperament extraordinary, like a highly accomplished master of the Dao.

However, the profoundness and weariness hidden in his eyes slightly disrupted this atmosphere.

The person who arrived was Cheng Qingxuan, the Grand Elder of the Qingxuan Sect.

Lu Ming's Divine Sense was incredibly powerful; he keenly noticed that the moment Cheng Qingxuan appeared, his gaze fell upon the "white jade spirit boat" beneath his feet.

Although it only lingered for an instant before quickly moving away, it could not escape his perception.

"Old thing, are you itching to see your own treasure? Hurry up and come out to take it!" Lu Ming secretly anticipated in his heart.

The most ideal scenario for the two of them was for Cheng Qingxuan to actively walk out of the scope of the Mountain-Protecting Grand Formation, which would save a lot of trouble and be the safest approach when fighting.

Unfortunately, Cheng Qingxuan's caution had become a habit. He stopped exactly at the edge of the Formation, refusing to take that last step forward.

"Old Tortoise!"

"Old Bastard!"

Lu Ming and True Person Tianxing cursed silently in their hearts.

Although they were slightly disappointed, it was also within their expectations.

Thus, the two exchanged glances, both revealing a knowing smile, and then simultaneously cupped their hands in salute.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan! We apologize for this presumptuous visit and for disturbing you!"

After speaking, Lu Ming put away the white jade spirit boat and, along with True Person Tianxing, stepped through the air, arriving before the grand Formation's Light Barrier.

Cheng Qingxuan laughed heartily, changing the Hand Seals he held, and said, "It truly honors my Qingxuan Sect that two Fellow Daoists grace us with your presence today. Please come in and let us converse!"

Immediately, the massive Light Barrier covering the Mountain Gate rippled, and a doorway quietly opened.

Cheng Qingxuan smiled as he sized up the two, but he was calculating internally.

"I dare to open the door and welcome guests, but do you dare to enter!"

However, the next moment, Lu Ming and True Person Tianxing stepped inside without hesitation.

"Hmm?"

A fleeting trace of shock flashed in Cheng Qingxuan's eyes. He hadn't expected these two to actually dare to enter!

Were they not afraid of entering his territory and never leaving?

Did they have something to rely on, or was there some... trap?

Thinking of this, Cheng Qingxuan laughed at himself.

They were merely one Mid-stage Golden Core and one Early Stage Golden Core. Within the Qingxuan Sect, he could rely on the Third-Rank Grand Array, the "Grand Azure Spiritual Light Array," to suppress everything.

Besides, if the opponents weren't afraid, what did he, the Host, have to fear?

Moreover, when he thought of the two Magic Treasures that were about to return to the Sect, he completely cast aside any lingering doubts.

As soon as Lu Ming and True Person Tianxing entered the Qingxuan Sect, they instantly felt the Spiritual Qi concentration around them surge, completely different from the outside world.

Clearly, a super large Spirit Gathering Formation had been set up here.

"As expected of a Sect with a long Legacy, its foundation is incomparable to my Immortal City." True Person Tianxing nodded secretly and said in his heart, "Infinite Celestial Venerable, this Poor Daoist observes that this place is destined for me!"