331: What a misfortune for our family!

"Fellow Daoist Li, my Zhuge Family's Heavenly Mystery Art directly points to the Great Dao of Karma. How can an outsider comment on its profound mysteries? Or are you saying, Fellow Daoist, that you don't trust this old man's methods?"

Zhuge Mingyi's words carried a hint of Yin and Yang sarcasm, his gaze sweeping lightly over Li Daoxuan.

In his opinion, although Li Daoxuan's cultivation was superior to his, in the profound Domain of Heavenly Mystery and Destiny, he was merely an amateur. To dare question his judgment was simply preposterous!

Upon hearing this, Li Daoxuan's expression also sank slightly.

He was, after all, the Family Head of the Lancang Li Family, the master of a Blessed Land power, and his cultivation had reached Golden Core Perfection!

He was usually revered, yet Zhuge Mingyi, merely an Elder of the Zhuge Family, dared to speak so sarcastically, which greatly angered him.

But thinking that this matter still required Zhuge Mingyi's Heavenly Mystery Art, and that he had indeed spoken out of turn just now, Li Daoxuan forcibly suppressed his displeasure and said patiently.

"Brother Zhuge has misunderstood. I naturally believe in your methods. Since Brother Zhuge has determined this person is below, then it must be so!"

Despite saying so, the inexplicable sense of strangeness in Li Daoxuan's heart lingered.

The impression the thief gave him was that of slipperiness, cunning, and endless tricks, like a loach hidden in the dark!

However, based on the information obtained through soul-searching, the image of Duan Tianxiong of the Duan Family below was truly difficult to reconcile with that.

But looking at Zhuge Mingyi's confident and assured expression, Li Daoxuan could only forcibly suppress his doubts.

Perhaps, it was truly his own shallow knowledge, not understanding the profound mysteries of Heavenly Mystery!

"Brother Daoxuan, don't worry." Seeing Li Daoxuan yield, Zhuge Mingyi became even more smug and began to show off.

"Although this person is cunning and used some strange method to change his appearance and disguise himself as Duan Tianxiong, this is merely a trick to conceal his tracks!

Under my Zhuge Family's 'Tracing the Origin to the Source,' all disguises can be broken, and all evil spirits have nowhere to hide!

And Duan Tianxiong's Karma Origin is of the same source as him. There is absolutely no mistake in this matter; this person must be hiding here!"

"Perhaps..."

What more could Li Daoxuan say? He could only convince himself thus.

Immediately, his eyes blazed with killing intent, like a long-suppressed volcano about to erupt!

The Spirit-Nurturing Treasure Physique was a Nascent Soul treasure medicine that he had spent decades of effort and countless resources cultivating!

Just as it was about to mature and be harvested, it was snatched away by someone!

That feeling was like the wedding night, but the person entering the bridal chamber wasn't him. The harm wasn't great, but the insult was extreme!

Every time he thought of it, he felt incredibly wronged and disgusted!

"Since the target has been confirmed, there's no need to wait any longer!"

Li Daoxuan's voice was cold as he looked at Zhuge Mingyi.

"Brother Zhuge, this place is within the Qingming Immortal Sect's sphere of influence. Our actions will undoubtedly cause a significant stir, and we might alert them, so we need to finish this quickly!"

Mentioning the "Qingming Immortal Sect," a clear hint of apprehension flashed in Zhuge Mingyi's eyes.

The Thirty-Six Blessed Lands also had distinctions of superiority.

Although the Lancang Li Family had Li Daoxuan, a Golden Core Perfection cultivator, its overall strength could only be considered mid-tier.

The Zhuge Family, relying on its unique Heavenly Mystery Art and good relations with various powers, could barely enter the upper tier.

However, its population was sparse, and its actual combat strength was similar to the Li Family's, which is why the two families could only dine together.

But the Qingming Immortal Sect was completely different!

If one were to truly count, they were a top-tier power among the Blessed Lands.

There was more than one Golden Core Perfection Great True Person guarding the sect, and its foundation was extremely profound!

More importantly, behind it subtly stood the "Qingwei Dao Sect," one of the Seven Grotto-Heavens of the Inner Domain!

Although the Li Family and Zhuge Family also had their respective backing, needlessly forming enmity with a behemoth like the Qingming Immortal Sect was definitely not a wise move.

They had to finish quickly and then flee far away, leaving no evidence. They believed the Qingming Immortal Sect wouldn't insist on pursuing the matter with them.

Zhuge Mingyi nodded in agreement.

"Brother Daoxuan is absolutely right. I will use the Heavenly Mystery Art to temporarily obscure the Heavenly Mystery perception of this area, confuse Karma, and delay the Qingming Immortal Sect's awareness.

But this method requires my full concentration to maintain, so I cannot devote much attention to participating in the battle. I can only provide support at crucial moments. The main attack will be up to Brother Daoxuan!"

Li Daoxuan's eyes flashed with brilliance upon hearing this, and he had no objections.

"Brother Zhuge, just focus on casting your spell! A mere Mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, caught off guard, will be easily dealt with by me!"

As a Golden Core Perfection cultivator, he naturally had his pride and confidence.

Immediately, their eyes met, filled with chilling killing intent.

The next moment!

Boom!

The hidden clouds were instantly dispersed by violent magical power! Li Daoxuan's figure appeared in the sky like a golden sun, his terrifying Golden Core Perfection pressure no longer concealed, crashing down like a colossal mountain, enveloping the entire Duan Family Ancestral Land!

...

In the core of the Duan Family Ancestral Land, inside the Majestic Hall.

Duan Tianxiong frowned deeply, listening to his Elder's report on the progress of the Tianli Cult investigation, his face so grim it could almost drip water.

His days hadn't been easy recently. Thanks to his good-for-nothing son, he, a dignified Golden Core Immortal Master, had almost become a joke, and the Duan Family's reputation was ruined.

Although those people outside didn't dare to mock him directly, he always felt they were chattering about him behind his back.

Duan Tianxiong felt so tired. Half a lifetime's accumulated reputation was ruined by Duan Hong in one day.

"A tiger father begets a dog son. What an unfortunate Family!"

Duan Tianxiong sighed inwardly, wearily dismissing his subordinates.

This intelligence still had no value; he couldn't figure out the methods of this unknown Tianli Cult at all.

But this also indirectly proved the unfathomable depth of this Tianli Cult.

Thinking of what was said in the intelligence, this force had acted mysteriously and unpredictably since its emergence, and quite a few forces had directly or indirectly fallen at their hands.

Every time he thought of this, Duan Tianxiong felt a headache, which cast a shadow over his heart.

This Tianli Cult was definitely not benevolent, yet he couldn't find much useful information about it.

Moreover, appearing during this tumultuous period was simply adding insult to injury!

"All sorts of evil spirits have come out. This world is truly rotten. Is no one going to do anything about it?!"

Just as he was feeling melancholy alone, at that moment—

Rumble!!!

The entire Family land suddenly shook violently, as if struck hard by an invisible giant hammer!

Immediately after, the light screen of the protective formation emitted a sharp, ear-piercing roar, flickering and shaking violently!

Although it didn't shatter, the terrifying impact caused many buildings within the Family land to tremble, and Family disciples with lower cultivation were even shaken off their feet, with cries of alarm and panic rising everywhere.

"What's going on!?"

Duan Tianxiong instantly sprang from his seat, looking out of the hall with surprise and uncertainty.

His Divine Sense quickly swept out, only to see an unfamiliar figure standing in the air above the Family land, surrounded by dazzling golden light, with surging killing intent in his eyes!

"Which ignorant bastard dares to cause trouble in my Duan Family! You're courting death!!"