Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

Wu Guihong and his group entered the town discreetly, without making any show of themselves as cultivators, and each of them even concealed their cultivation level.

We found an inn to stay in.

midnight.

Wu Guihong released his divine sense. His long cultivation career had made him vigilant at all times, even when there were few other cultivators around.

Nothing seemed amiss at the inn.

The waiter was talking to the boss about his group—

"Shopkeeper, those merchants today don't seem like good people."

"Putting aside their arrogant demeanor, their audacity is truly astounding. Merchants are supposed to keep their wealth hidden, but these people are completely unconcerned. Could they have ulterior motives?"

"..."

Wu Guihong sneered.

He transmitted his voice to his confidant in the next room:

"Once we get news about Tongzhou tomorrow, we don't need to stay at this inn anymore."

"Those who dare to discuss the rights and wrongs of immortals should also be taught what it means to distinguish between immortals and mortals."

This person acts with propriety and can handle things properly, so Wu Guihong is not worried that his whereabouts will be revealed because of this.

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Magic Butterfly Mountain.

Hu Sanlang looked serious as he gazed at the nearby mountain map and said:

"The scene inside the Queshan clan is quite surprising."

He went to great lengths to plant spies and finally obtained information about the Queshan clan, but he never expected that it would turn out to be a paradise on earth.

It's practically a pristine paradise in this far south.

For many years they lived in seclusion, content with their small plot of land, where the elderly and children alike were happy and self-sufficient, with fruit trees and fields.

No wonder he has no competitive spirit and doesn't strive for fame or fortune.

Rong Zhao paused for a moment before speaking:

"That's quite rare."

Having learned about the situation in the mountains, the two became even more vigilant. In this world, someone who could protect the peace of a region might have some hidden trump card.

Rong Zhao continued:

"It looks like a tough nut to crack, but if we bypass it, it won't pose any threat to us."

"Where is the next place?"

Hu Sanlang was also considering this matter. The Queshan clan had been law-abiding and had not made any moves for many years, but if they really wanted to take it down, it would probably be a devastating blow.

He looked at the map and replied:

"The next place is the Seven Illusions Gate of Star Point. This place is also quite strange, and I don't know how many months or years it will take to plan for it."

"By the way, have any unusual movements been made by the cultivators stationed near our sect?"

Just yesterday, dozens of cultivators were stationed near Illusion Butterfly Mountain. Rong Zhao, who was from a sect and had seen the world, was able to tell that they were cultivators from the Tai Bai Sect.

This matter also caused them both great concern.

Although Rong Zhao and Hu Sanlang are both Golden Core cultivators, it is not easy to offend the sect, which has many magical artifacts.

Although the girl leading the group was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, Rong Zhao had personally seen her and found her cultivation to be extremely solid, with her spiritual power as vast and enduring as the sea.

Rong Zhao even had a vague feeling that he had been discovered.

This place can indeed be considered part of the Taibai Sect's territory.

However, there has always been a clear-cut boundary between the major and minor branches of the family. As long as they do not commit any wrongdoings, the major branch has no reason to be aggressive and try to drive people to their deaths.

However, if it truly affects the interests of a large corporation, and a pretext must be found to eliminate it, then so be it.

Rong Zhao gets angry whenever this is mentioned.

Please give us a definite answer on what exactly it means.

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As dawn broke, Zhu Wuyao and his companion arrived at the foot of Huandie Mountain.

As soon as I got close, I realized something was wrong.

Luo Budao was unaware that Ruan Ayao was a member of the Taibai Sect; he simply considered her a rogue cultivator friend whom Zhu Wuyao knew.

Seeing this scene from afar, one could immediately tell that it was the Taibai Sect paying homage to their sect.

Upon closer inspection, it appears that the two sides are facing off.

He immediately muttered to himself:

"We've come at the worst possible time! I think Illusionary Butterfly Mountain is in for trouble. If I hadn't been a disciple of the evil Taoist priest of Tongzhou, I would never have known the inside story!"

Such a coincidence?

Zhu Wuyao was also taken aback.

Hearing that Luo Budao seemed to know the inside story, he hesitated for a moment before asking:

"What's going on?"

Sure enough, these words immediately gave Luo Budao an opportunity to show off his knowledge.

"Hey! You wouldn't know this, would you? It's all thanks to me, Luo Budao, being here. Otherwise, you'd be completely confused!"

That's not necessarily true; Zhu Wuyao does know people in the Taibai Sect.

But he was indeed curious about the so-called "truth" and did not interrupt Luo Budao's boastful talk.

"This Illusion Butterfly Mountain, along with the surrounding mountains, was originally collectively known as the Ghost Sorrow Mountain Range."

"Don't be fooled by the lush trees and beautiful scenery now. Back then, it was a deep forest, noisy with crows and cicadas, and demons and ghosts roamed the mountains and fields. People called them demons and ghosts, but in reality, they were possessed by bat demons and poisonous insects."

"The chaos in Tongzhou began at that time."

"Originally, the Juque Sect and the Taibai Sect thought that the demon race from across the sea was temporarily stationed here. They were also afraid that if they made the first move, the rival sect would benefit. So they both hoped that the other side would make the first move."

"This delay has led to a tripartite balance of power in the far south."

"Until many years ago, a group of talented disciples from various sects suffered a crushing defeat here, and by chance, they discovered that something was amiss."

"This investigation has revealed something extraordinary. Not only is the bat demon of Ghost Sorrow Mountain highly skilled, but it has also mastered evil body techniques, posing a real threat to the Taibai Sect and the Juque Sect!"

"Only then did they work together to kill the bat demon."

"The evil spirits have been slain and the spirits have been returned to the mountain. I thought this place would fall into ruin, but unexpectedly, in just a few years, it became a beautiful place with clear waters and green mountains, and butterflies fluttering around. Hence the name Illusionary Butterfly Mountain."

Upon hearing Luo Budao's words, Zhu Wuyao immediately connected the Illusionary Butterfly Mountain with the old story told by Ruan Ayao.

He immediately got up from the bushes where he was hiding and was about to go forward to identify himself.

Let's see if we can be of any help, and take this opportunity to explore the ins and outs of Illusion Butterfly Mountain.

This is an opportunity that has been delivered right to our doorstep!

If she came to Illusionary Butterfly Mountain on her own, she might have to disguise herself as a Foundation Establishment cultivator and use the excuse of seeking refuge with the mountain to find out the truth.

Now things are really messed up; it's obvious that a fight is about to break out!

As a Golden Core cultivator, if I stand with the Tai Bai Sect, our side will be stronger, and we can subdue the enemy without a fight.

She helped the Taibai Sect, so if she wanted to explore the Illusionary Butterfly Mountain together, she could ask for permission.

Thinking this, with Luo Budao's "Hey, hey, what are you going to do?" playing in the background, Zhu Wuyao changed his appearance to the "Slaying People" skin.

It was exactly the haphazard, chaotic appearance of the mine.

Seeing that Zhu Wuyao had even drawn his Wufeng Sword, clearly intending to wade into troubled waters, Luo Budao felt so nervous that his ears were about to perk up!

After much hesitation, Luo Budao decided to stick to his principles and followed behind her furtively.

There are too many cultivators in the mountains, so it's not advisable to use divine sense to investigate.

Only when they got closer could they hear what the people from Illusionary Butterfly Mountain were saying—

"Fellow Daoist Ruan from the Upper Sect, if you wish to be a guest, my Illusionary Butterfly Mountain will naturally welcome you. However, you demand to search the mountain without offering any explanation. Aren't you afraid that the surrounding sects will feel threatened?!"

Another male voice, seemingly also suppressing anger, said:

"I, Hu Sanlang, do not wish to make enemies with the Shang Sect."

"Fellow Daoist Ruan, although your words are polite, this action is a precursor to using any pretext to carry out a purge."

"Why don't we speak frankly and lay it all out? What is it about Illusionary Butterfly Mountain that is in our way and deserves this calamity?"