The world of cultivation...

A few days...

"My sons and ministers see my father. Long live my father. Long live my father."

A tall, imposing prince, holding a long sword and wearing a cloak, knelt on one knee, displaying utmost respect.

"Get up, Zhao Kuo."

Zhao Yunjie waved his hand and said.

"Yes!"

Indeed, the prince before them was Zhao Chuan's elder brother, in charge of the security of Nanyu East City and the main garrison position for intercepting the barbaric demons.

"Little Kuo, what is your strength now?"

Zhao Yunjie didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly.

"Father, I have already reached the peak of the upper level of the third grade of the Golden Dao Realm, and I will reach the lower level of the fourth grade in a few days."

Zhao Kuo answered truthfully, his face showing composure.

"With constant warfare on the border, your current strength is only average. I will give you a pill, hoping that you can reach the Earthly Realm as soon as possible."

After saying that, he took out a bright red pill and tossed it to Zhao Kuo.

"Thank you, Father Emperor, for bestowing this elixir. Your son will certainly live up to your expectations."

Zhao Kuo accepted the elixir and sincerely thanked Zhao Yunjie.

"Alright, we're not in the main hall, there's no need for any formalities, you can stop here."

Zhao Yunjie waved his hand dismissively and said.

"Very well, then I shall take my leave."

Just as Zhao Kuo was about to leave.

"What's the rush? Come here, I have something else to tell you."

Zhao Yunjie tapped the table and said with a frown.

"Is there anything else, Father?"

Zhao Kuo stepped forward and respectfully sat down in a chair to the side.

“I know a little about what’s going on in Dongcheng, but with your drunken master there, those evil spirits and old ghosts don’t dare to make any trouble. So I’d like you to go and help your second brother resolve the sect’s problems.”

Zhao Yunjie poured out the tea on his table and sighed.

"Second brother, what happened at the sect?"

Zhao Kuo only knew that his second younger brother had entered a sect after he took over the affairs of Dongcheng. He wondered if he had offended someone.

"This sect can be considered a half-affiliated sect of our country, but a few days ago your second brother sent a secret letter saying that there was a traitor from an enemy country in the sect, and they are planning to swallow the sect up as well. The royal family cannot directly intervene, otherwise it will directly provoke war."

Zhao Yunjie brewed some fresh tea, took a sip, and said earnestly to Zhao Kuo.

"What does Father want me to do?"

Zhao Kuo understood Zhao Yunjie's meaning and asked directly.

“Your second brother has found the evidence, but the traitor has already infiltrated deeply. So you and your second brother should kill him directly. By the way, this is a memory transfer ball. Use it to extract the traitor's memories. You should know what to do next.”

Zhao Yunjie tossed him another dark black sphere and said.

"Alright, Zhao Kuo, go and improve your strength first, let's set off immediately."

After receiving the order, Zhao Kuo left.

In the past few days, Zhao Kuo took the elixir and began to break through to the Earthly Dao realm.

As the weather warmed up, Zhao Kuo directly advanced to the peak of the Golden Dao Realm after ten days of cultivation. He might need some fortuitous encounters to succeed next, so he decided to go find his second brother to help him resolve some troubles.

The mountains were high and the road long. Zhao Kuo conjured up illusory wings and soared into the sky. At that moment, the sun was like a blazing fireball, relentlessly scorching the earth as if to bake it. Its rays stung Zhao Kuo's eyes like sharp swords, making it impossible for him to look directly at it.

"It's so hot! It's unbearably hot flying in the sky. Even using spiritual power to protect yourself can't stop the heat."

Zhao Kuo complained.

Not long after, Zhao Kuo arrived at the sect where his second brother was.

From afar, the sect stands quietly atop a majestic hill, seemingly integrated with nature. The hill soars into the clouds, shrouded in mist, giving it a mysterious and solemn feel. The sect's unique architectural style, simple yet elegant, complements its surroundings, creating a beautiful scene.

The hills are steep, but the sect's location is flat, like a jewel embedded in the mountains. The sect is surrounded by dense forests, lush and verdant, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers. Clear mountain streams flow gently, like jade ribbons winding around the mountainside.

Standing at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the sect, one sees a tall and majestic gate, inscribed with large, flowing characters. Entering the sect's interior, pavilions and towers are arranged in a harmonious and orderly fashion, with winding corridors that are secluded and tranquil. The courtyards are filled with exotic flowers and rare herbs, blooming year-round and filling the air with fragrance. In the training grounds, disciples diligently practice their skills and exchange techniques, creating a scene of prosperity.

"Big brother, over here, big brother..."

A young man dressed in simple white clothes, with delicate features, waved to Zhao Kuo.

After the two met, Zhao Lei (who was Zhao Kuo's second younger brother) led him into his room.

“You’ve been traveling for a while now and you must be tired. Please squeeze in with me tonight, and we can discuss our trip again tomorrow.”

Zhao Lei patted Zhao Kuo on the shoulder and said with a grin.

"Well, what if I get discovered by your sect? After all, dressing like this is a bit conspicuous."

Zhao Kuo was still a little worried that his arrival here might attract the attention of traitors.

"Don't worry, brother. You don't trust me to handle things? The journey we just took was carefully arranged by my own people. It was absolutely foolproof."

Zhao Lei patted his chest and said confidently.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kuo was immediately at a loss for words, thinking to himself, "With such a big commotion as yours, how is it possible not to arouse suspicion?"

The more Zhao Kuo thought about it, the angrier he became. He raised his hand and gave his stupid second brother a good whack on the head.

"Hey, big brother, why did you hit me?"

Zhao Lei covered his head and looked aggrieved.

"Go cultivate now, figure out why I hit you."

Zhao Kuo said irritably, and then began his attempt to break through to the Earthly Realm.

the next morning……

The sect members, unaware of the sweltering heat, were oblivious to the impending change in the weather.

The two brothers were already discussing how to kill the traitor.

"Brother, here is the basic information about that traitor."

Zhao Lei tossed a piece of paper with basic information to Zhao Kuo and said.

"Elder of the sect: Du Teng. The twelfth elder of the inner sect, with a cultivation level of the first grade of the Earth Realm. He is in charge of the sect rules and wields real power."

"that's it?"

After Zhao Kuo finished reading, he asked a question.

"I deleted some of the other redundant content. These are the most important ones. He is currently on the top of Wandeshan Mountain, managing the patrol team, which consists of 12 people. However, only two of them are Jin Dao, and the rest are just small fry."

Zhao Lei pointed to the portrait of the traitor and said.

"I heard from my father that this guy has taken control of the sect leader?"

Zhao Kuo continued to ask.

"Control is impossible. At most, that guy has brainwashed the sect leader with sweet words. A few days ago, that guy tricked the sect leader and several elders into going out to chase after some Thousand Mountain Demon. Now he probably wants to take advantage of their absence to set up the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and the Enchantment Formation to welcome the sect leader back, so that the sect will be his."

When Zhao Lei mentioned him, he stopped smiling and started telling his older brother about his discovery.

"No, how did you know all this information?"

Zhao Kuo glared at Zhao Lei with suspicion and questioned him.

"Brother, what are you talking about? I have people there. One of the Golden Realm experts in the patrol team is my good buddy."

Zhao Lei pointed to the sound transmission stone in his hand and said.

"Fine, fine, you're playing spy within spy here!"

Zhao Kuo also admired him.

"Okay, here you go. Just leave it like this."

Zhao Kuo explained the task given to him by their father to his younger brother.

"Father is always so thoughtful."

Zhao Lei took the ball and put it into his storage ring.

"Set off."

The two then flew towards Mount Wande.

At this moment, on Mount Wande, Du Teng and a Golden Dao Realm disciple were setting up the array's core, unaware that the two brothers had secretly assassinated several patrol team members.

The two Zhao brothers barged directly into the prepared courtyard.

"Who dares to break in..."

Before Du Teng could finish speaking, he was blasted away by a fireball.

"Du Teng, still setting up the formation? Looks like we've arrived just in time."

Zhao Lei clenched his fist and said.

"You, members of the Zhao family, have you discovered my secret?"

Du Teng, who was setting up his formation, was hit by a fireball, which caused a backlash of spiritual energy that inflicted considerable damage on him.

"Your schemes are doomed; give up the fight."

Zhao Kuo drew his sword from his waist and said solemnly.

"Old Du, you should leave quickly, I'll stop them."

The Golden Dao Realm disciple was also slightly injured, but he still stood in front of Du Teng to protect him.

"Look there, your opponent is me!"

Without saying a word, Zhao Lei immediately conjured spiritual energy into a wind blade that adhered to his palm, and began to fight with the disciple.

"Alright, your crimes are obvious. Now rest in peace."

Zhao Kuo brandished a long sword that was flaming.

"No, you can't kill me, otherwise... otherwise the Ghost King Sect will wipe this place out."

Du Teng, in a disheveled state, threatened Zhao Kuo, who was approaching him.

"Heh, if you weren't injured, you could be my opponent, but you're not worthy now."

Zhao Kuo stabbed at Du Teng, but Du Teng's will to live made him use all his spiritual power to raise a shield.

"A fruitless struggle."

After Zhao Kuo finished speaking, he intensified his efforts.

"Since you want me dead so badly, then nobody else should live either."

As soon as Du Teng finished speaking, Zhao Kuo sensed something was wrong and immediately retreated a few meters, but how could Du Teng let him escape?

"You madman, the ultimate fire—destruction of the world."

Zhao Kuo ran while cursing.

Zhao Kuo raised his palm and shot out a burst of fire.

"Second brother, run! That guy is going to destroy his core and self-destruct!"

Zhao Kuo anxiously called out to Zhao Lei, who was still engaged in a fierce battle.

"Big brother, we can't let him reveal the memories Father Emperor requested."

Zhao Lei reminded him.

"What can we do? This guy has suddenly gone mad."

Zhao Kuo condensed a sword of fire and smashed it towards Du Teng.

"Big brother, move aside, I'll handle this."

Zhao Lei shouted and then lifted the disciple toward Du Teng.

"God of Wind - Gale Cage".

As soon as Zhao Lei finished chanting, a sudden gust of wind arose, forming a tornado that trapped Du Teng and the disciple.

"Big brother, I'm here to absorb his memories. The moment I finish absorbing them, you kill him instantly."

Zhao Lei pulled out the ball and rushed out.

"No, you can't! This is insubordination! You deserve to die! No!"

Du Teng's last stand before his death, but before he could finish speaking, Zhao Lei blocked the wind wall and absorbed his memories. The pain felt like his brain had been ripped out.

After a scream, the wind wall disappeared.

"The extreme of fire destroys the world."

Zhao Kuo gathered flames, swung his sword, and swept past the enemy soldiers.

When the sect leader returned and learned of this, he was furious. Zhao Lei was promoted to the twelfth elder of the inner sect. A month later, the sect leader brought evidence to the Ghost King Sect to demand punishment. With a lot of evidence, he joined forces with other sects to destroy the Ghost King Sect.

Zhao Kuo also returned to Dongcheng.

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