The rag picking sister turned out to be a weapon refiner

It seems that this sentence was written by later generations, or perhaps by the elder who is still alive.

"Maybe this isn't an experiment, but the despair of a group of people who failed to achieve immortality..." After reading the jade slip, Hu Xingtong roughly understood what was going on. However, she didn't hear the system's prompt sound indicating that the task was completed, so she knew that there was still a part of the story that she hadn't explored.

After handing the jade slip to Tan Yuruo, Hu Xingtong continued to look through the subsequent files without waiting for the other three to finish reading and express their opinions. These files recorded the identity information of these disciples. The records were so detailed that they were either used for experiments or to keep archives.

If we connect the dots based on the contents of the file we first saw, it is possible that the leaders of the Tianhun Sect discovered these secrets and informed their disciples. It is also plausible that some of the disciples chose to join the experiment because they had no hope of becoming immortals.

But... the number of people doesn't match. When looking at the data in the file, Hu Xingtong also compared the number of corpses with the file. The overall number is consistent. The file also records that the number of all disciples and elders of the Tianhun Sect is 372 people, and there are 360 ​​people in this secret room. Excluding the one who is not dead, there are eleven other people, including the elders and the headmaster. Where are they?

If the library is the focal point, they should have set up a more advanced formation. But why isn't there one? Unless they deliberately let us in to do something...

"Junior sister, Sihe Sinan, come here!" No matter what they do, they must be careful. If someone among these disciples has a soul realm higher than the Nascent Soul realm, then if they choose to take over another's body, the chances of success are almost 100%!

As soon as the words fell, Tan Yuruo and the other two instantly flashed in front of Hu Xingtong. Their faces were solemn. They must have come over the moment they heard Hu Xingtong's voice, thinking that something had happened to her.

"It's not advisable to stay here for long. Let's go first. If possible, go out and find the rest of the people." Hu Xingtong's face was solemn. He was afraid that there were souls of higher realms eavesdropping here, so he set up a barrier around them. After using the barrier to block out the sound, he felt at ease to transmit the message to the three people.

The four of them had been together for many days, and the tacit understanding they had accumulated was enough for them to notice Hu Xingtong's sudden change in mood and those vigilant movements. They didn't ask any more questions and just followed him.

After the four of them had completely left the library, Hu Xingtong still didn't dare to linger. He took out the lightness talisman he had drawn earlier from his storage ring and handed it to the three of them, saying, "Stick it to your chest and I'll take you flying."

The three of them quickly placed the Lightness Talisman on their chests and felt a surge of lightness, as if their weight had suddenly been reduced. Even ordinary people without any cultivation could sense this miraculous boost from the talisman. Hu Xingtong took a deep breath, his spiritual energy surging within him. His blue wings instantly spread open, and crimson lines of fire condensed from his body, wrapping around the three of them and lifting them off the ground. He soared into the sky, quickly leaving the strange place of the library.

During the flight, Hu Xingtong pondered the secrets within the library, clearly exceeding their expectations. The missing elders and the headmaster, as well as the unsolved mysteries of the eleven individuals, were like clues hidden in the mist, waiting to be uncovered one by one. More importantly, she had a vague feeling that all of this seemed closely linked to the rise and fall of the Tianhun Sect, and indeed, the entire cultivation world.

After flying for a distance, Hu Xingtong glanced behind her and took out the ruins of the Tianhun Sect, which was obscured by the fog and could not be seen clearly. "We must find other people as soon as possible, gather everyone's strength, and avoid the possibility of possession as much as possible." Hu Xingtong's voice was clearly transmitted to everyone's ears through the secret voice transmission, and her tone was full of unquestionable firmness.

Tan Yuruo nodded in agreement, but she couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. Although she didn't know what had happened, she knew the seriousness of the matter from Hu Xingtong's serious expression.

"Did you see anything behind?" Sinan asked the question in his mind.

Hu Xingtong frowned upon hearing this and slowly spoke, "I looked at the number of people there, and judging by the bodies present, eleven are missing. In previous years, after the competition, there would always be new disciples entering, all of whom were the world's greatest geniuses. Since we can't find the bodies of these eleven people, I'm not sure if their bodies were destroyed or if they've been possessed by another body. If that's the case, then these disciples this year will be in greater danger than in previous years."

"Should we come back later to look for the bodies of those eleven people?" Gu Sihe asked with a worried look on his face.

Hu Xingtong nodded and replied as he flew, "I'll go alone. This secret realm won't open for about twenty days. You go find the others first and show them this photo stone. Make sure everyone is safe."

"What about you?" Tan Yuruo frowned and asked directly.

Hu Xingtong didn't hide it from her and told her the truth: "Among these disciples, I'm the only one in the Nascent Soul stage. My cultivation is the highest. I'll go check it out first. If I find it, I'll send a message to you so you don't have to worry. If I don't find it, I have a way to escape."

"But..." Tan Yuruo wanted to say something but was interrupted by Hu Xingtong.

"No buts. If possible, find Ming Zhiyan first. He is good at formations. After finding him, have him immediately set up a protective formation to ensure everyone's safety. Then find Fourth Junior Brother and Gong Zhejin. One of them is good at speed and concealment, and the other is good at fighting. Have them quickly bring the people they find to a safe place to reunite. Remember, no matter what happens, protect yourself and everyone else." Hu Xingtong's tone was unquestionable, and her eyes flashed with determination and resolve.

Seeing this, the three of them, though still worried, understood that this was not the time to hesitate. Gu Sihe and Tan Yuruo exchanged a glance and nodded silently. They knew that Hu Xingtong's decisions were always carefully considered, and all they could do was cooperate fully.

"Donor Hu, I can go with you. I'm a Buddhist cultivator and not good at formations or other methods, but I'm the best at soul techniques. My soul power is only second to yours. You'll be safer with me by your side."

Hearing this, Hu Xingtong pondered for a moment. Exploring the Tianhun Sect was a necessary trip, but she didn't think the mission was safe. It would indeed be safer if Sinan was there.

"Okay, you and I will go together." As he said that, Hu Xingtong found a relatively secluded and flat place to put the three people down. He had said everything he needed to say and the only thing left was to take action.

"Senior Sister, you must be careful." Tan Yuruo could only say this in the end, looking at Hu Xingtong with eyes full of worry and nervousness.

Hu Xingtong shook his head and smiled helplessly. The fire line wrapped around Sinan's waist again, and he accelerated his flight again. The blue wings drew a graceful arc in the air and gradually flew away.