Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 821 The Road (Part 4)

“I…I also think it’s impossible…but…” The newly arrived head of the Ziwei Academy, Li Xuanfeng, had a bitter smile on his face, equally incredulous.

The previous head of the Ziwei Academy, Qin Jiuming, was favored by a powerful figure and exceptionally promoted to the main peak. Thus, as is customary, a new head of the academy was replaced.

Who would have thought.

Li Xuanfeng had only been in charge of the Ziwei Academy for a few days when he encountered this thorny problem.

The three main peaks are the overseers, commanding everything.

The six lower courts were responsible for handling specific matters and executing orders.

Searching for intelligence and investigating secrets are all tasks that the Ziwei Academy undertakes.

Just thinking about Han Yi's terrifying strength, capable of repelling two of his senior uncles...

Li Xuanfeng frowned involuntarily, inwardly groaning.

Once in a century...

This terrifying and monstrous person...

I'm afraid that as soon as I get close, I'll be discovered and slapped to death.

What exactly does Ziwei Academy need to do to successfully collect all the relevant information?

“Xuanfeng, are you sure you didn’t relay the wrong message? That Han Yi… really did it all by himself…” Cao Xuanzhen looked over, his voice trembling slightly.

Having heard that a senior martial uncle had descended the mountain from the three main peaks, he had already considered Han Yi to be a dead man.

Within the entire Yunzhou region, there are very few forces possessing experts at the Venerable level.

without any exaggeration.

With just one senior martial uncle taking action, it would be enough to suppress 99% of the forces within the territory.

Moreover, this time...

It was a joint operation by the two senior martial brothers.

To attack a junior who is still at the Grandmaster level...

No matter how hard he tried, Cao Xuanzhen couldn't imagine that failure was possible.

It was a classic case of the big bullying the small, a complete and utter defeat.

Let alone a mere sect of ten thousand beasts.

With their two senior uncles combined, they could basically roam freely even in a strange world teeming with demons and monsters.

Can bear fruit.

Still no success. There's a problem.

There is definitely something wrong with it.

unless…...

Soon, Cao Xuanzhen thought of a possibility.

"Could it be... that the Tantai family has stepped in to help? Didn't we hear some information before that Governor Liu Quan... seemed to be making some unusual moves?"

"No. My martial uncle has confirmed it. It's only targeting Han Yi; there's no external assistance involved," Li Xuanfeng shook his head in denial.

"This person is not someone you can fight. If you encounter him, do not engage him, lest he target you. You can choose to run away and report to the authorities first. Once the great formation is fully repaired and you are free to deal with him, someone will go and take care of this fiend."

Don't say I didn't warn you; this is what my senior brother told me personally. Whether you listen or not is up to you. Just don't regret it later.

Li Xuanfeng's senior brother was naturally Qin Jiuming, who had been specially recruited to the main peak. Everyone believed Qin Jiuming's words.

Especially under the current circumstances.

For some unknown reason, Yang Huade, the chief of the six lower peaks, resigned from his position and returned to the main lineage.

Li Xuanfeng was the only one who could communicate with the main peak.

Before a new leader is chosen, Li Xuanfeng will temporarily relay all orders and actions from the main peak.

After he finished speaking, Cao Xuanzhen and the others looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Li Xuanfeng's words and the edict he brought, bearing the special mark of the patriarch, could not possibly be false.

It's not that they don't believe it.

I just felt a little frustrated.

The mighty Yuanmiao Sect, an immense and powerful force that suppressed Yunzhou, today...

They actually treated a man from the foot of the mountain whom they used to look down upon...

Helpless and caught in a dilemma.

this…...

"Could we just stand by and watch?" Cao Xuanzhen couldn't help but ask. "It's said that Han Yi... took all his wealth and moved out of the state at full speed. Judging from his route and direction... once they leave Yunzhou and enter Qingzhou... then we really can't do anything about it."

If Han Yi's previous resistance was merely a minor disturbance in his eyes, even if it resulted in the deaths of Yan Xuanji and the other two.

That falls into the category of ordinary, trivial matters.

After all, once the three main peaks make a move, no matter who it is, they will only have one outcome: submission.

but now.

The development of events completely exceeded his expectations. The fruitless return of his two senior uncles also caused his long-held beliefs to slowly begin to waver.

Despite numerous obstacles, she ruthlessly severed all ties with the mortal world down the mountain for the sake of her future.

As a result, Han Yi, this anomaly, emerged and repeatedly disrupted his state of mind.

Cao Xuanzhen disagreed.

He chose the wrong path.

He does not allow any deviations.

We also cannot tolerate anyone sabotaging it.

Therefore, Han Yi, this anomaly... must be corrected!

"It's not that we're ignoring it. It's just that there are just too many things that need our attention," Li Xuanfeng said helplessly. "So many small worlds have been invaded and corrupted, and someone needs to manage them. We need to manage the conquest of the outside world to replenish the resources of our blessed lands. With the impending demonic calamity... we need to manage the establishment of the Twelve Earth Vein Protective Array... each and every one of these matters is extremely urgent and of paramount importance."

The slightest carelessness could jeopardize the future of the sect... At such a critical moment... if the founders' attention is diverted by such trivial matters within Yunzhou, and the truly important matter is delayed... who can bear that responsibility?

"Those of you who have ideas can go to the main peak to report them yourselves; I'm not stopping you. It's just that whether the patriarchs have the energy to deal with it... or whether this might ruin their grand plan... I don't know..."

What he meant by his words was actually to dissuade him.

As the person who communicated most with the main peak.

Li Xuanfeng can be said to be one of the few people among the six lower peaks who understands the current situation of the three main peaks the most.

There are some things that we don't refuse to do, nor do we simply not want to do.

There are just too many troublesome things, and a severe shortage of manpower. The fact that two senior uncles were transferred down the mountain this time has already delayed the progress of other matters.

Success or failure.

We can't afford to waste too much time on this.

in other words.

The news of the deaths of Yan Xuanji and the other two may cause a huge uproar and uproar within the Lower Six Peaks.

However, in the eyes of the three main peaks, it was nothing more than a minor troublesome matter within this realm.

As for the higher-level patriarchs, they are nothing at all.

After all, from the perspective of the rise and fall of the sect and the long-term development plan for the next hundred years... there are countless important matters that need to be dealt with urgently.

The deaths of three inner court disciples... were not enough to attract their attention. Upon hearing this, Cao Xuanzhen and the others were speechless for a moment.

Although the air inside the main hall was cool and comfortable, a deep-seated restlessness lingered in their hearts.

indeed.

The impending demonic calamity alone.

Its importance and urgency are clearly far greater than resolving the Han Yi issue... its priority is much higher.

Choose the lesser of two evils.

It is only right to temporarily set aside the less harmful one.

The decisions of the founders are beyond question.

No one can find fault.

Even if they insist that the three main peaks send someone to capture Han Yi and uphold the sect's dignity.

Once it's settled, everything will be fine.

But if that doesn't work...

The wasted human, material, and financial resources, the delayed progress...

Who can take responsibility?

It is even highly likely that they will be labeled as lacking a sense of the bigger picture and rashly questioning the patriarch's decision, thus ruining their future.

Therefore, even if they were unwilling, they were unwilling to report it to their superiors.

The atmosphere inside the main hall fell silent.

"Sigh... let's go..."

Someone said something, and everyone silently left, oblivious to their own thoughts.

We walked out of the main hall.

Cao Xuanzhen glanced back.

The ancient hall, weathered by centuries of wind and rain, is majestic, solemn, and imposing.

The red glazed tiles reflected a dazzling light under the setting sun, as if scorched by the blazing sun.

The eaves and brackets of the entire hall make it seem as if it is about to take flight.

Do not know why.

In Cao Xuanzhen's heart.

I felt inexplicably sad.

Yan Xuanji and the other two... died without any explanation.

It seems lively now, but the crowd is filled with grief and indignation.

But after a long time, who will remember?

The attitude from the three main peaks also made him feel powerless.

They seemed to completely disregard Yan Xuanji and the other two.

The solution is also based on weighing the pros and cons.

Once it is discovered that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages and the gains are less than the costs, the action will be abandoned immediately and a reassessment will be conducted. This approach... cannot be said to be wrong.

only…...

It always leaves one feeling somewhat disheartened.

If one day, I also perish for some reason… then…

As Cao Xuanzhen walked up the mountain steps, he suddenly stopped and shivered.

It stands to reason.

With his current level of cultivation, no matter how cold and biting the mountain wind is, it cannot make him feel cold.

But he just felt cold.

A sense of shared sorrow, like that of a rabbit mourning the death of a fox, filled his heart.

Disregarding human feelings and sentiments...

The prevailing trend of judging everything by cause and effect, gain and loss...

This concept cannot be achieved overnight.

Instead, it developed gradually from top to bottom. If we really trace its roots...

Snapped!

Cao Xuanzhen raised his hand and slapped himself hard.

This is Qingjiang Mountain.

It was the main base of the Yuanmiao Sect.

It was the residence of the patriarchs.

Some things, you can't even think about them.

"..."

Cao Xuanzhen dared not delve any deeper. He tightened his collar, strode away, and quickly disappeared into the distance.

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Roll, roll, roll...

The verdant mountains stretched endlessly, and the tawny road wound its way forward, extending into the depths of the forest. The convoy rumbled past, startling chickens and dogs into a flurry of activity.

One carriage after another sped by, with the last black carriage following closely behind, standing out conspicuously.

The enormous carriage, entirely black as ink, was significantly larger than the others.

Four strong wolves, panting slightly, pulled the carriage side by side, leaving two deep dents in the ground.