129: A demon comes from afar, isn't it a joy! (Please read)

Late night.

Five Elements Immortal City.

On Qingyue Peak, inside the Immortal Cave.

[Keyword successfully triggered]

[Awarded a Tier 3 purple intelligence report]

[Tier 3 Intelligence: Real Person Xuan Hai of Five Elements Immortal City's North Xuan Peak was once the Vice Sect Leader of the Beast Taming Sect. He later colluded with a Core Formation Demon Cultivator from Ten Thousand Monster Mountain, assassinated the Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect, obtained the Sect's Magic Treasure, the Hundred Beasts Spirit Scroll, and then changed his appearance, disguised himself as Real Person Xuan Hai, and became the master of North Xuan Peak...]

[Note: His fatal weakness is a curse placed upon him by the original Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect at the cost of his own essence. Over the years, Real Person Xuan Hai has refined himself into a half-corpse puppet to temporarily suppress the curse's power.]

[The secret art incantation to activate the curse is as follows...]

...

“So, he’s a Cultivator who betrayed his Sect.”

“Beast Taming Sect…”

Shi Chuan thought for a moment, then took out a Jade Slip from his Storage Pouch. This Jade Slip was obtained from You Tong’s treasure vault, and You Tong had originally unearthed it on Qingyue Peak; it belonged to the original peak master.

The Jade Slip recorded many secret stories of various Sects.

Among them was information about the Beast Taming Sect. Shi Chuan's Divine Thought entered it, scanning through the records concerning the Beast Taming Sect.

The Beast Taming Sect was once a power with four Core Formation Cultivators. Because of their unique methods for enslaving Yao Beasts, they were often much stronger in combat than Cultivators of the same Realm.

However, later the Beast Taming Sect underwent a change. The records stated that several Core Formation Demon Cultivators had attacked, and the Sect's grand formation was inexplicably broken.

The Sect was flattened by nearly ten Core Formation Demon Cultivators from the mountain. A Sect that enslaved their Yao Race Cultivators at the foot of their mountain was naturally a thorn in their side, and they would not let it go.

‘No wonder everyone suspects that the Cultivator on the neighboring peak is a disguised Demon Cultivator from the mountain, and that he can shrink back like a turtle, refusing to come out.’

‘With a Core Formation Early Stage Black Tortoise Spirit Pet, in a two-on-one situation, there’s no way he should play such a terrible game.’

‘The curse placed by the original Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect definitely won’t be simple.’

‘Otherwise, the intelligence wouldn’t have shown it as his fatal weakness.’

‘It seems that subduing this Real Person Xuan Hai won't require Spirit Severing Powder at all. He's already under a life-threatening restriction and has even refined himself into a half-corpse puppet.’

‘He has no hope of reaching the Middle Core Formation stage in his lifetime. Even with the Sect's Magic Treasure, what good is it?’

Shi Chuan understood.

Now that he had the method to target Real Person Xuan Hai’s curse, to completely subdue the opponent, it would be more reliable if You Tong accompanied him.

North Xuan Peak's grand formation was activated year-round. Even if You Tong proposed a visit, the opponent was under a curse and in a half-corpse puppet state, and his Spirit Pet was still injured.

If You Tong were to visit at this time, Real Person Xuan Hai would certainly not open the grand formation.

“I have to wait for the right moment!”

“I need to make Real Person Xuan Hai feel that he has a chance to win, so he’ll take the initiative to attack.”

“As the previous intelligence showed, Real Person Xuan Hai invited an Alchemist friend, who is also at the Core Formation Realm. When that Alchemist identifies You Tong's true identity, he will definitely come to visit, and that will be the best time to act.”

Shi Chuan's eyes showed contemplation.

“Set up a new intelligence keyword.”

“Will Real Person Xuan Hai’s Tier 3 Alchemist friend, whom he invited, be in danger this time?”

[New keyword successfully set]

Shi Chuan’s thoughts stirred slightly.

This meal still had to be eaten one bite at a time.

If Real Person Xuan Hai’s Tier 3 Alchemist friend could also be subdued, that would be even better. Having one more Tier 3 Alchemist would allow for the refinement of Tier 3 Spirit Pills.

Many precious medicines he possessed could be refined into pills, maximizing their medicinal efficacy.

...

The next day.

Dark clouds rolled over Five Elements Immortal City, and rain poured down.

A faint green streak of light flew down from the thunderclouds outside the Immortal City. As the streak of light approached the Immortal City, the city's protective formation automatically opened a gap, allowing it to slip inside.

The hidden streak of light passed in front of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator on patrol, who remained completely unaware.

“It smells so good!”

“Smells wonderful.”

“This smells wonderful.”

“This also smells wonderful.”

“It must be delicious.”

“There are so many Foundation Establishment Cultivators here. If I could pick a few to eat, I’d even call You Tong ‘Grandma’!”

“Immortal City is truly good. I’ll go back and practice illusion techniques desperately. In a few decades, I'll somehow infiltrate a Core Formation Sect and have a big feast.”

Within a wisp of green Evil Qiescape light, the Essence Devouring Fox, Cang Sha, hidden inside, scanned the Immortal City with his green eyes. Under his Core Formation Divine Sense, he accurately pinpointed the Foundation Establishment Cultivators within the Immortal City, and couldn't help but drool.

The flesh and essence of these Human Race Cultivator, in his opinion, were as pure as Tier 3 Medicinal Pills, and their allure was far greater than that of Tier 3 Medicinal Pills.

King Black Flood Dragon could exchange Human Race Cultivator for beast bones, naturally because the taste of Human Race Cultivator was exceptional.

That was the request he made to satisfy his craving.

“This… this smell… Oh my dear mother, it’s too fragrant!”

“Top-grade Law Seed!”

“And a spiritual body that boosts Qi and blood.”

“An exquisite dish!”

The Essence Devouring Fox, whose heart was itching, had just entered the Qingyue Peak area when he sensed the aura intentionally emanating from Shi Chuan in the mountain.

He didn't conceal his top-grade Law Seed, and even applied the Physical Body amplification from his second Law Seed to himself.

These were all fatal temptations for those Core Formation Demon Cultivators.

“Birthday!”

“This must be what You Tong prepared for her millennium birthday. It smells so fragrant. If I can get a bite at the birthday feast, this trip will be worth it. I need to prepare a good birthday gift when I go back!”

Cang Sha seemed to have thought of something. If his gift wasn't good enough, he probably wouldn't even get a bite of this top-grade Human Race Prodigy with a Law Seed.

His vitality was so abundant it was almost overflowing. Such a Human Race Prodigy, after reaching Core Formation, would definitely be even more delicious at a higher Realm.

However, whether he could defeat such a Human Race Prodigy after they reached Core Formation was uncertain.

At that time, either of them could be the prey.

“Fellow Daoist You Tong, Cang Sha has come to visit!”

“Fellow Daoist, your life is truly like that of an immortal. I am truly envious!”

The Essence Devouring Fox, who had entered Qingyue Peak, immediately sensed You Tong's aura and instantly sent a message, unable to conceal his envy in the communication.

“Hahaha, to have friends come from afar, is it not a joy!”

“Fellow Daoist Cang Sha, the banquet has been prepared, quickly come into the Immortal Cave!”

The next moment, Cang Sha received a message in his Sea of Consciousness from You Tong, whose attitude was extremely warm.

‘Two Core Formation spiritual items, I’ve lost quite a bit. This time, I need to carefully select ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Human Race.’

Cang Sha planned in his heart. He had spat out and refined those few Evil Pills for many years, and now more than half of them were gone in one go, along with a Tier 3 Spirit Pill. The thought of it still made his heart ache.