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Su Xiao carefully examined the contents of the jade slip, a hint of astonishment flashing in her beautiful eyes. Her sect leader's plan was truly ruthless!

The contents of the jade slip are half true and half false. The route and time are true, but the protective force is false. Moreover, it was "leaked" by someone from the Xuan Yin Sect. Once the Tian Jian Sect obtains it, it is not difficult to verify the route and time, and they can easily believe it to be true!

An underestimated level of protection would greatly increase the Heavenly Sword Sect's desire to take action!

"Brilliant plan!" Su Xiao praised. "The 'Grey Sparrow' is of lowly status, and its accidental discovery is perfectly reasonable. Even if the Heavenly Sword Sect notices something amiss afterward, they will only suspect a leak from within the Profound Yin Sect or a deliberate ambush, making it extremely difficult to trace it back to us. I'll go arrange it right away!"

"Be extremely careful and ensure that nothing goes wrong," Shen Mo instructed.

"Understood!" Su Xiao nodded emphatically, and his figure disappeared quietly.

Two days later, at night, on the outskirts of the Black Wind Mountains, at the Cliff of Broken Souls.

A ten-person patrol team from the Heavenly Sword Sect, led by a deacon at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, was conducting a routine patrol along the steep mountain ridge.

At the end of the line, a young disciple with an ordinary appearance and sharp eyes quietly slowed down. Taking advantage of his companions' inattention, he used his toe to kick a black jade slip that had been hidden in a crevice in the stone into the middle of the road. Then, he deliberately stumbled and fell to the ground with a cry of "Ouch," landing right on the jade slip.

"What's wrong, Zhao San?" The team leader frowned and turned around.

"Senior Brother Wang, it's nothing, I just tripped." The disciple named Zhao San (Grey Sparrow) grimaced as he got up, picked up the jade slip, and examined it with feigned curiosity. "Huh? What's this? It seems to have spiritual energy fluctuations?"

Upon hearing this, the team leader, Deacon Wang, approached, took the jade slip, and scanned it with his divine sense. His expression immediately changed! The Xuan Yin Sect mark and the Yin Sha aura on the jade slip were undeniable! The contents were even more astonishing!

"The Xuan Yin Sect's supply line... the Nether Bone Abyss... tomorrow night at midnight... one guard at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and thirty at the Qi Refining stage?" Deacon Wang's breathing quickened. "This... if this is true..."

He dared not delay and immediately ordered, "Cease patrol! Everyone on alert! Zhao San, you've done a great service! We'll report back to Elder Liu immediately!"

The message was reported up the chain of command and soon reached Gu He, the "Burning Heaven Sword," who had temporarily taken over frontline affairs from the Blazing Sun Sword. Gu He carefully examined the jade slip and sent people to secretly investigate the direction of the Nether Bone Abyss. Sure enough, they discovered hidden traces of spiritual energy and the activities of the Xuan Yin Sect's spies!

"Heaven is on my side!" Gu He slammed his hand on the table, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. "The Xuan Yin Sect has just suffered a defeat, yet they dare to be so careless? A mere mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, only thirty Qi Refining cultivators, dares to transport vital supplies? They're courting death!"

"Send the order! Gather the elite troops from the 'Sharp Metal' and 'Armor-Piercing' halls, led by Elders Zhao Kun and Li Yan. Also, dispatch one hundred inner disciples to accompany me personally to the Nether Bone Abyss to set up an ambush! Utilize this supply to cripple the Xuan Yin Sect!"

"Senior Brother Gu, isn't this too risky? We should be wary of a trap," a more cautious elder warned.

"A trap?" Gu He sneered. "The jade slip can't be faked! The sentries saw it too! The Xuan Yin Sect is like a stray dog ​​now, how could they have the energy to set up a scheme? The bold get rich, the timid starve!"

"If we can seize these supplies, especially the offerings that might be for that demonic woman, it will be a great achievement! It will also comfort the spirit of Junior Brother Lieyang in heaven! No need for further words, carry out the order!"

The following day, at midnight. The Abyss of Dark Bones.

This place is a deep canyon through which a tributary of the Blackwater River flows. The cliffs on both sides are as sharp as if cut by a knife, and a light gray poisonous miasma pervades the area all year round. The river flows swiftly, and white bones are found floating in the water, hence the name.

Under the cover of night and miasma, the Xuan Yin Sect group quietly sailed along the river in several specially made black bone boats. The boats were piled with boxes covered with talismans, their spiritual power subtle yet immense.

At the bow and stern of the ship stood two elders, each with a somber aura, their eyes scanning the banks warily. The fifty elite Qi Refining warriors on board were also armed and alert.

However, they were unaware that hundreds of murderous Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators had already ambushed them on the steep cliffs and in the dense forest on both sides!

With Gu He personally overseeing the operation, two late-stage Foundation Establishment elders, Zhao Kun and Li Yan, were like hunting tigers, their eyes fixed on the bone boat on the river.

"They're here!" A cold glint flashed in Guhe's eyes, and he suddenly waved his hand!

"kill!"

In an instant, the Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators, who had been lying in ambush, descended like tigers from the mountain! Countless dazzling sword lights poured down like a torrential rain, instantly illuminating the river surface! Several enormous golden sword nets also descended from the sky, covering the bone boat!

"Enemy attack! Form formation!" The Xuan Yin Sect elder was both shocked and furious. He roared and urged the bone boat to raise a black light shield. The cultivators on the boat also summoned their magical artifacts to defend themselves!

But the Heavenly Sword Sect came prepared, possessing an absolute advantage in both numbers and strength! Sword light and ghostly energy collided wildly, and explosions, screams, and the clang of metal echoed throughout the canyon! The river water was stirred up into waves several meters high, only to be evaporated by the sharp sword energy!

"How is this possible?! How could the Heavenly Sword Sect know our route?!" A Foundation Establishment elder of the Profound Yin Sect was both shocked and furious. He was slashed by Zhao Kun's sword and sent flying backward, coughing up blood. The light shield of the bone boat flickered violently.

"It's a trap! We've fallen for it!" Another elder's eyes widened in horror as he watched his disciples fall like wheat being harvested.

The outcome of the battle was a foregone conclusion. In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Xuan Yin Sect's guards were almost entirely wiped out, two Foundation Establishment stage elders were killed and seriously wounded and captured, and several bone boats, along with the supplies on board, all fell into the hands of the Heavenly Sword Sect!

"Haha! Great! Inspect the goods!" Furukawa waved his hand, full of pride.

But when the box was opened, everyone gasped! Inside were not ordinary supplies, but a large quantity of refined "Blood Soul Pills," "Yin Sha Lightning," and several demonic artifacts radiating powerful energy!

More importantly, there was a jade box with a gold seal. Inside was a lotus flower that was entirely black but emitted an alluring fragrance—the Xuan Yin Sect's treasure, the "Nine Netherworld Resurrection Grass"!

This item has a remarkable effect on repairing injuries to Golden Core cultivators and nourishing their souls; it is clearly a precious gift to Granny Ghost Mother!

"Hiss... Nine Nether Resurrection Grass! This has caused a huge uproar!" Even Gu He's expression changed slightly, then turned to wild joy. "But it's also a tremendous achievement! Quick! Clean up the battlefield and retreat immediately!"

However, before they could even rejoice, a terrifying pressure, filled with endless resentment and killing intent, swept in like a tsunami from the distant horizon! The temperature of the entire Netherbone Abyss plummeted, and the river water instantly froze!

"You scum of the Heavenly Sword Sect! How dare you rob my Holy Sect's tribute! Kill my elders! Today, none of you will live!"

A shrill, piercing voice, like the wailing of ten thousand ghosts, echoed throughout the heavens and earth! The Golden Core cultivator of the Xuan Yin Sect—Ghost Mother Granny—had arrived ahead of time! And, she had stumbled upon this very scene!

Guhe and the others turned deathly pale instantly!

"Form the formation! Form the formation now! Call for help from Benshan!" Gu He roared hoarsely, but his heart was ice-cold. He finally understood that the jade slip was nothing but bait! A bait to lure them into a deadly trap!

But it was too late!

Enraged, the Ghost Mother unleashed her power! A gigantic claw, formed from countless vengeful spirits, blotted out the sky and slammed down upon the Abyss of Nether Bone! The might of the Golden Core was earth-shattering!

The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the world.

The Xuan Yin Sect's tribute was stolen, and Granny Ghost Mother made a preemptive move, resulting in a fierce battle with the Heavenly Sword Sect's ambush team in the Nether Bone Abyss!

Two late-stage Foundation Establishment elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect were killed in battle, Gu He was seriously injured and fled, and all one hundred disciples were wiped out! The Ghost Mother Granny was furious and directly led her troops to attack the Heavenly Sword Sect's front-line camp!

Upon hearing the news, Lingxiao Sword Master, the head of the Heavenly Sword Sect, was furious and once again made a move from afar. A brilliant sword light crossed thousands of miles and clashed with the Ghost Mother Granny in the sky above the Black Wind Mountain Range, causing the world to lose its color!

The battle of the Golden Core cultivators has completely erupted!