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Chapter 232 Where on earth did such a versatile person come from?
"Boom!"

The pitch-black giant palm directly smashed a small hill that was a hundred feet high, revealing a man-made secret room at the bottom of the hill.

"Humph, do you think I can't catch you if you hide in a place like this?"

Dai Feiang snorted coldly, and with another backhand palm, he smashed the third-order formation on the top of the secret room into pieces.

"Damn Jin Guang San Ren!"

In the secret room, the terrified Ghost Face Qing, wearing a bamboo hat, cursed loudly.

Due to the other party's bounty of four million, he has been pushed down to eleventh place on the Neihai wanted list.

That would have been fine, since it wasn’t a very glorious ranking anyway.

But the problem is that he just happened to come to Wuguanghai recently to deal with a batch of accumulated stolen goods.

As a result, he encountered the Yinshi Sect's tight encirclement and was blocked here.

If it was just a simple roundup, it wouldn't be a big problem. Guimianqing is considered an old fox, and it's not the first day he has been wanted.

But the problem is that the Yinshi Sect is simply crazy and the search intensity is unprecedentedly large.

Not only did Jindan cultivators come out in groups, but several Yuanying True Lords also took action one after another, investigating island after island.

It was obvious that they were determined to catch the person even if it meant digging three feet into the ground!
And unlike the past when they were just doing a pretense, the strict inspection was over in two days.

At this time, ten days had passed since the end of the ruins, and the Yinshi Sect's search efforts had not weakened at all. They were determined to turn the Lightless Sea upside down.

This time, I am doomed. Not only has my reputation been lost, but my life is almost in danger.

"As long as I can leave the Lightless Sea alive this time, I will never come here again."

Originally, Guimianqing coveted the stolen goods from overseas because they were easy to sell and the price was high, but now he is regretting it so much.

Forced into a corner, he had to use the secret technique of blood escape to try to escape.

Although this secret magic of the demon sect consumes one-third of the cultivator's blood and energy every time it is used, even if the cultivator escapes alive, he will suffer serious damage.

But now he no longer cared about so much. He cursed Xiao Chen, the culprit who triggered the manhunt, in his heart while fleeing in panic.

"Ah~!"

However, after flying less than three hundred feet, Guimianqing screamed and fell to the sea.

At some point, a hideous-looking demon appeared on his back.

In order to ensure that Xiao Chen could be captured, Dai Feiang used another golden talisman at all costs.

However, when he caught the man and took a look, he could not help but be furious: "What are you hiding for? Why are you hiding on this isolated island?"

After much difficulty, we found clues of the monks' sneaky activities in a remote place in the southeast of the Lightless Sea.

Dai Feiang had finally found Xiao Chen's whereabouts and ran over here across tens of thousands of miles in one breath.

But he found out that the goods were not what he ordered and he had wasted a precious gold talisman. He was so angry that even his beard stood on end.

"Please spare my life, Master, please spare my life!"

Ghost Face Green begged for mercy hastily: "I am willing..."

Before he could finish his words, he was crushed into a pool of blood on the spot.

Objectively speaking, this can be considered as eliminating harm for the people.

Of course, judging from the identity of the person who did it, it can also be seen as black eating black.

"Golden Light Wanderer, where on earth are you hiding?"

Dai Feiang still insisted on his judgment, believing that Xiao Chen must have used some secret escape technique to leave Tianxing Island.

The reason he thought so was because there were similar records in ancient books.

Since ancient times, there have indeed been some gifted individuals who were able to escape from the hands of the Nascent Soul with the cultivation level of the Golden Core.

Some people can even use secret techniques to withstand the attack of the Nascent Soul, seize the treasure, and then successfully escape thousands of miles away.

But normally speaking, the better the effect of the secret technique, the higher the price to pay.

So in Dai Feiang's mind, Xiao Chen must be hiding somewhere in the Lightless Sea, quietly healing his wounds.

To this end, he first asked his third senior brother to come out, and then he specially invited two colleagues to participate in the search with a large sum of money.

The reason why he was willing to do this at any cost was not just to avenge Dai Tianrui.

It is also because of the strength Xiao Chen showed in the ruins.

That's a half-step Nascent Soul!
If he escapes this time, the Dai family will have another Yuanying-level enemy in the future, which will cause endless troubles.

This is the real reason why Dai Feiang works so hard.

"I will definitely let you know what the consequences are of offending a True Lord!"

However, ten days passed in a flash, and there was still no progress in the arrest.

On the contrary, under pressure from other forces, the Yinshi Sect finally agreed to allow some disciples with backgrounds to leave the Wuguang Sea on the premise that they were inspected by the Dai family.

Among them are mainly disciples of Tianyin Sect and Wulei Temple.

As well as several independent cultivators who have extensive connections in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

As these monks who had personally experienced the battle in the ruins returned to the inner sea, more details about the changes on Tianxing Island were finally revealed.

No matter how much it was spread before, it was just rumors after all.

In view of the exaggeration and distortion in the dissemination process, many monks just listened to it for fun and did not believe it.

Basically, it is just a conversation between disciples from various schools, or a discussion among some related independent practitioners.

However, now that Wen Suruo and the elder who practiced magic from the Five Thunder Temple had come forward to testify, the credibility of the matter suddenly increased.

It directly attracted the attention of higher-level monks.

Tianyin Sect, the main hall.

"Come over here and tell me in detail what you saw and heard in the ruins."

The Shuyu Zhenjun, who was currently in charge of guarding the sect, directly called Wen Suruo and said, "Don't be nervous. I just want to know about the recent rumors about the Golden Light Wanderer."

After listening to the whole process, a hint of surprise immediately flashed in her eyes.

But he lowered his head and warned, "It sounds really powerful, but he's a little too aggressive."

"Su Ruo, if you ever reach that point, don't follow his example and run around taking risks. Stay within the sect and focus on your breakthrough. Remember?"

After seeing off the disciple, Master Shuyu returned to his seat.

Only then did he carefully recall the conversation just now, frowning and falling into deep thought.

He was proficient in swordsmanship, body building, and fire magic at the same time, and had almost reached the pinnacle of the Golden Core cultivator in each of them.

How many years has it been since such a talented cultivator appeared in the Eastern Region?
The key point is that Tianyin Sect is currently lacking such a powerful new generation.

Looking back at his own Wen Suruo, although she was a good seedling, compared with Jin Guang Sanren, she was obviously still a lot behind.

"Hiss~, where on earth did such a versatile person come from?"

Master Shuyu sorted through his memories, but still had no clue. "No, I have to go to the Sutra Library and look through the ancient books to find out more about him."

Ordinary hidden Taoist traditions are not worthy of such attention, but this one seems to be different.
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"Your best skill is actually fire magic?"

Inside the Five Thunders Temple, True Lord Cheguang stood on the Thunder Cliff with his hands behind his back, listening carefully to the information about Xiao Chen.

Perhaps because it is close to the sea, there have been very few cultivators with fire spiritual roots in the Eastern Region since ancient times.

Naturally, there are not many cultivators who have achieved success in practicing fire magic, and there is only one sect that uses fire magic as its foundation, which is the Flame Sect.

If Xiang Yiyang had not appeared this time, the clue would have been very clear.

But it just so happens that a successor of the Nongyan Sect has entered the world this time, which is very strange. Could there be other hidden forces?

However, Master Qieguang had never heard of such information.

"Could it be that a demon is causing trouble?"

He suddenly remembered that the sect's scriptures had recorded a case in which when spiritual energy was abundant, a great demon would transform and pretend to be a human to wreak havoc on the region.

It is very difficult for cultivators to master fire magic, but some monsters with special bloodlines are born with special abilities.

Maybe this is a special monster with fourth-level bloodline that has not yet reached adulthood.

Thinking of this, a hint of murderous intent flashed in the eyes of Master Cheguang.

If there is a chance for him to meet this 'Golden Light Wanderer', he must carefully examine the other party's quality.

If it really is a monster, then let him taste the power of my thunder magic.

Baicao City, a small pavilion in the City Lord’s Mansion.

City Lord Huo sat in the pavilion again, leaning back in his chair and drinking by himself.

The person sitting opposite was Master Zhu Deng, but at this moment he ignored the wine in front of him and looked at the official information in his hand with exclamations of surprise.

"I really didn't realize he was so powerful."

"Oh, I should have thought of it earlier. How could an ordinary person come up with so many purple gold bodhisattvas?"

"Old Huo, why are you still drinking? Don't you have any opinions?"

City Lord Huo tilted his head: "What should I think?"

He has never been interested in what happens in the open sea.

True Lord Ti Deng naturally knew this and reminded him, "Don't forget, he has participated in the Hundred Herbs Secret Realm before."

"Haven't you always felt that the spiritual energy consumed in the secret realm was obviously too much, as if it was hiding some secret?"

Ok?
City Lord Huo was stunned. He did have doubts about this.

The Baicao Secret Realm can absorb the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth to replenish itself through the super spirit gathering array inside.

However, several explorations in the past, including the previous delayed opening, made him feel a little strange.

Being reminded of this, City Lord Huo immediately frowned: "You mean, he might know something?"

He reached out and snatched the information, and read it again: "Based on the information, it can be basically confirmed that Jin Guang San Ren is the heir of the hidden Taoist lineage."

"You mean, his faction might know something?"

True Lord Lantern nodded. "I'll spare you the formalities between us. How many years has Baicao City existed? And how many years has Baicao Secret Realm existed?"

"These hidden sects always have a few ancient books that have been lost to the outside world."

"Based on the intelligence gathered by the Chaohui Pavilion, this Golden Light Wanderer practically appeared out of nowhere. Before last year, we searched the entire Eastern Region and could find no relevant information."

"The first place where he had a clear whereabouts happened to be Baicao City."

"I just happened to encounter the opening of the secret realm, and I just happened to harvest fourth-level spiritual herbs in the secret realm, and successfully exchanged them for the Nine Lights Mysterious Pill." True Lord Ti Deng paused intentionally before asking, "Don't you think it's a bit of a coincidence?"

"After emerging from the secret realm, he practiced in seclusion for a month, then headed straight for the Lightless Sea to seek revenge. His actions were quick, decisive, and efficient."

"And they prepared a means of escape in advance. So far, the Yinshi Sect has gained nothing."

"Judging from the other party's style of action, these actions were clearly premeditated and planned in advance."

"Then could it be that his participation in the secret realm earlier was also part of the plan?"

After finishing his words in one breath, Master Zhuan Deng grabbed the wine glass and took a sip slowly.

"No, the ruins incident was an unexpected situation."

City Lord Huo had already sat up straight by now: "Golden Light Wanderer came to the island before last year's Sea Spirit Festival."

"However, the news of the confirmed opening of the new ruins did not spread until after the Sea Spirit Festival."

"That is to say, when he came to Baicao Secret Realm, he didn't know about the new ruins."

True Lord Ti Deng shook his head and asked, "What if his sect also has records of the ruins of Tianxing Island?"

City Lord Huo was still a little bit unbelievable: "If this force is so powerful, there wouldn't be no news at all, right?"

In this era when the gods are everywhere, they are hard to find.

There are very few things that can be hidden from the Yuanying Zhenjun who are actually at the top of the cultivation world, not to mention a completely unfamiliar force hiding in secret.

"Before the Mercy Sea made contact with us, the Kunpeng Sea was practically the end of the world."

True Lord Lantern sighed and asked, "Old Huo, have you noticed that this Golden Light Wanderer has single-handedly taken possession of all the spiritual objects in the ruins?"

City Lord Huo stared at the information in his hand.

The cultivation world has always respected strength. As a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, it is normal for Jin Guang San Ren to take away the best things, so there should be nothing to say about this.

So he subconsciously ignored this point before.

Looking at it again now, he was suddenly shocked: "He is the only one who found the token to open the altar?"

This is a new relic, with twelve relics in total, and it was actually taken by one person.

This undoubtedly proves that the hidden Taoist sect to which Jin Guang Sanren belongs really obtained the situation inside Tianxing Island in advance.

"Hi~!"

City Lord Huo took a deep breath and said, "Later, I will go and look up the ancient books left by our predecessors. You know a lot of independent cultivators, so please help me find out some relevant information."

Master Zhu Deng nodded: "Don't worry about that."

"Come to think of it, I'm going to the Vast Sea Secret Realm soon to help the Yuchen Sect refine two batches of elixirs. I'll ask them if they have any clues."

"They are all from hidden sects, so maybe they know each other."

City Lord Huo was a little surprised when he heard this: "Oh, so fast?"

"I remember the last time they contacted you was about five years ago, right?"

Compared with forces like Baicao City, the hidden Taoist sects prefer to find independent alchemists like Master Tideng to customize their own unique fourth-level elixirs.

And generally speaking, once you have a partner, you won't change it easily.

However, generally speaking, due to issues with the production and safety of spiritual herbs, there is often a gap of about ten years between two transactions.

"Indeed, the interval was quite short this time. Perhaps someone inside the sect is in urgent need of elixirs."

True Lord Ti Deng nodded, but he was quite happy. After all, every transaction could bring him a good reward. "Anyway, if I don't report on time, you must remember to call for help."
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Similar situations occurred in different sects throughout the Inner Sea.

After exchanging information, everyone was even more certain that this suddenly appearing Golden Light Wanderer must have come from some deeply hidden ancient Taoist sect.

All of a sudden, all kinds of speculations emerged like mushrooms after rain and spread among the crowd.

Especially some independent cultivators, they seemed to have discovered some extraordinary and shocking secrets.

"Have you heard that the Golden Light Wanderer actually comes from a hidden Taoist sect?"

In the corner of the square, a thin, casual cultivator, his eyes wide open, said, "It is said that when the earth and fire went out of control two thousand years ago when we flew across the sea, they were practicing fire magic."

"Hey, I knew the news yesterday."

Another burly cultivator interrupted, "Let me tell you, the skyfire eruption in the Myriad Immortal Islands eight hundred years ago was actually caused by them."

"I was saying I'd never heard of a sect in our Eastern Region practicing fire magic before."

Someone among the onlookers slapped his thigh, a look of sudden enlightenment on his face: "So that's how it is, this time we've finally found the source!"

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"Fellow Daoist Zhang, here's the latest news. Red Peony is very likely from the same background as Golden Light Wanderer."

"Ah? He has such a background?"

"Of course, think about it, otherwise how could he, a casual cultivator, have such powerful fire magic?"

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"Old Li, do you know that there is an ancient sect in our Eastern Region?"

"Everyone knows this now. I just heard that the sudden opening of Xuantian Immortal Palace a few years ago was related to this hidden sect."

"What? They did this too?"

"Oh, don't you know? It is said that the leader of their sect is the descendant of the master of the Immortal Palace, so he has the method to open the Immortal Palace in advance."

……

All kinds of groundless rumors spread, which surprised Cui Yunxian, who had just come out of seclusion in Baicao City.

She had only been meditating in the secluded room for three years, so why did it feel like she had been isolated from the outside world for thirty years?
"Big Sister, don't listen to these people's nonsense. They don't understand anything."

The female cultivator, dressed in the attire of a true disciple, glanced disdainfully at the random cultivators around her who were talking about something.

Then, she looked at Cui Yunxian eagerly, with a hint of flattery in her eyes, "Before City Lord Huo went to the study, he instructed that the Infant Yuan Dan should still be guarded by Elder Sun."

"As long as you say a word, I can take it out and use it at any time."

As she spoke, she secretly looked at Cui Yunxian, her eyes revealing envy and a hint of jealousy.

However, the jealousy flashed across his eyes and then hid deep in his heart.

The Yinghuacunyuan Pill is a fourth-level elixir. As the name suggests, it is a kind of spiritual medicine that can increase the chance of forming a Yinghua by 20% for Jindan cultivators. Its value is self-evident.

City Lord Huo is also particularly concerned about this talented disciple.

He paved the way for her to a higher realm early on.

However, Cui Yunxian simply waved her hand and said, "I already knew about the pills. Let's talk about it later."

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes gleaming with curiosity, and then asked, "I just heard that the Golden Light Wanderer is a half-step Nascent Soul?"

"Tell me first, what is this story?"

Obviously, she was more interested in this newly emerged Jin Guang Sanren.

The female cultivator next to her felt a pang of sadness when she saw her nonchalant look.

As early as seven years ago, this senior sister had already cultivated to the great perfection of the Golden Elixir.

Only half a year later, City Lord Huo successfully refined a batch of Infant Transformation and Essence Preservation Pills for her with his previous reserves of spiritual herbs.

But no one expected that Cui Yunxian would reject this kindness without hesitation, saying in a calm but firm tone: "Disciple does not want to rely on external things for the time being."

Since she started to build her foundation, she has never relied on the power of any elixir, and she still doesn't want to make an exception this time.

City Lord Huo was very tolerant of this. He not only prepared a quiet enlightenment room for her in the City Lord's Mansion.

She also specially stored the Yingying Cunyuan Pill in the warehouse and clearly stated that the pill belonged entirely to her.

If Cui Yunxian fails to attain enlightenment, then take it out and use it.

If enlightenment is successful, it will be considered as part of the gift for the birth of a baby.

How can others not envy such unique treatment?
"A Xiu, what's wrong with you?"

Cui Yunxian stretched out her hand, waved it in front of Ah Xiu's eyes, and asked with concern, "Why did you suddenly stop talking?"

"Tell me about the situation of that Golden Light Wanderer."

Upon hearing this, Ah Xiu immediately came to her senses, a trace of panic flashing across her face.

She quickly gathered her thoughts and recounted everything that had happened on Tianxing Island.

"Oh?"

Cui Yunxian became more and more focused as she listened, and when she heard that Xiao Chen had broken the Taixu Cloud Light Barrier, a hint of joy immediately appeared in her eyes.

Hearing that he had relied on a secret technique to get rid of Yuanying Zhenjun, the corners of his mouth suddenly lifted up slightly, forming a beautiful arc.

A pair of beautiful eyes brightened up, as if seeing the dawn in the darkness.

"Sure enough, I knew this path would work."

Starting seven years ago, Cui Yunxian went into seclusion three times, each time longer than the last, from one year to two years and then to three years, but she still could not take that step.

Although for ordinary cultivators, being stuck in a bottleneck for seven years is nothing, there are many people who have been stuck in it for seventy years.

But for a top genius like her, who had almost no idea what a bottleneck was before reaching the Jindan stage, she was a genius.

After seven years of no progress in cultivation, it is inevitable that there will be some self-doubt.

During those long days of seclusion, she would occasionally look at the bright moon outside the window in the dead of night, and feel confused and bewildered.

But now, when Cui Yunxian heard about Xiao Chen's deeds, she immediately felt certain in her heart: "Fellow Daoist Jin Guang, right? I didn't expect that he also chose the path of enlightenment."

"So it seems this road is not lonely."

"It's a pity that I was in seclusion before and didn't get to meet fellow Daoist Jin Guang. It's really a pity."

"But since he can take that step, I am no worse than him."

A confident and bright smile appeared on Cui Yunxian's beautiful face. "A Xiu, please greet Master for me and tell him that I'm going back to retreat again."

"Next time I come out, I will definitely be able to achieve Nascent Soul!"

After taking two steps, she seemed to suddenly remember something.

He turned around and ordered, "A Xiu, while I'm in seclusion, please help me collect some information about this fellow Daoist Jin Guang."

After walking alone on the path of enlightenment for so long, I finally met a companion.

She is looking forward to meeting this fellow practitioner in the future and exchanging their cultivation experiences with each other.

(End of this chapter)