Xi Heng didn't know who was making the threat, but she didn't care.

As long as all the cultivators in the entire fiery hell who are unrelated to me are burned to ashes, I can eventually kill the person who made those remarks.

All I need to do is follow the plan to achieve this.

"The next step is to ignite this war..." Xi Heng mused.

She counted on her fingers; only about six years had passed since she last loaded the save file.

The vengeful flames engulfed this world in the fourteenth year.

She had no idea what would happen during those few years.

"Let's just follow the plan for now. After all, we've already achieved our goal in this life, so the outcome afterward doesn't matter."

The girl nodded and then looked through the various files in front of her for a while.

They memorized the information about each uncaptured heretic described in it, finding their names, residences, and daily whereabouts.

Afterwards, he changed into the gray and white outfits from the Dharma Protector Hall, took the small seal symbolizing the Dharma Protector and his weapon, and left the hall.

A few days ago, she arrived at the Dharma Protector Hall with Yin Wanluan, carrying the appointment scroll. After a simple inauguration ceremony, she was encouraged by Yi Fei, one of the four Dharma Protectors, and received the Dharma Protector's clothing and weapons as gifts from him.

The Dharma Envoy's attire is a mid-grade magic artifact, consisting of a tight-fitting outfit in gray and white, which can withstand the offensive spells and mental influences of Qi Refining cultivators.

It can also have some resistance to spells of higher rank.

The other weapon is a high-grade magic weapon, the sword used by Yi Fei, one of the four Dharma Protectors, during her Qi Refining stage. She gifted it to Xi Heng because she admired his strength and style.

The innermost part of the sword is crimson, while the outer edge is dark blue. It is unknown what material it is made of, but it is quite suitable for fire-attribute sword techniques.

Although it wasn't a magical weapon, it was noticeably easier to handle than her own Phoenix Pattern Sword.

Many members of the Dharma Protector Hall recognized the sword, so they treated Xi Heng, the almost parachuted-in Deputy Dharma Protector, with considerable respect.

With such a good start, she should have been able to establish herself in this position quickly if she wanted to—even if she didn't put in much effort, as long as she didn't cause trouble and followed the rules step by step over the years, she could have remained a high-ranking member of the Fire Hell.

Xi Heng was aware of this, but she wasn't standing here to make this cultivation realm peaceful.

She came here to stir up trouble.

Therefore, there is no need to cultivate good relationships with the seniors and juniors of the Dharma Protector Hall, build one's own power, or secure allegiance—there is no need to do these things to stabilize interpersonal relationships and status.

All he needed was the identity of 'Deputy Protector of the Faith', which he had now obtained.

The next steps are quite clear.

Xi Heng walked out of the Dharma Protector Hall and stepped onto the pure white stone slabs that covered the entire Pure Fire Capital.

Today the sky is clear and the sun is shining brightly.

The sunlight in the depths of winter always feels warm and gentle, and bathed in its glow, her mood became relaxed and joyful.

In broad daylight, the girl recalled the information about the heretical cultivators she had just memorized.

There are thirteen heretical practitioners who have been identified by the Dharma Protector Hall but have not been arrested.

Seven of them were high-level Foundation Establishment members of the Seven Sects Alliance.

Since only Foundation Establishment cultivators can receive missions to go outside the Fire Hell, truly powerful evil cultivators cannot disturb ordinary cultivators inside the Fire Hell. They can only go outside the Spirit Locking Array to seek out the flesh and blood of mortals to cultivate evil sect techniques.

"The other six are still at the Qi Refining stage, and what they cultivate are mostly subtle, manipulative techniques that manipulate the minds of weaker cultivators. They've all recently toned it down..." Xi Heng murmured to himself.

"Then let's not waste time targeting these Qi Refining cultivators. Let's just infiltrate the Seven Sect Alliance and take the heads off those seven Foundation Establishment cultivators."

If successful, it will surely cause a sensation.

After that, she can have Yin Wanluan help her fake her death to escape.

The girl nodded slightly. The plan was quite straightforward, but it would definitely be effective.

As for how she, a cultivator who had just reached the Foundation Establishment stage and didn't even have any spiritual artifacts available, could kill seven Foundation Establishment cultivators in succession—she didn't even consider that question.

It's as if they can kill anyone they want.

……

Half a day later, Xi Heng had completed all the preparations needed before taking action. He then slung his green-sheathed longsword over his shoulder, humming a light tune, and headed to an inconspicuous shop at the end of the commercial street in Jinghuo Capital.

He wore a jade talisman at his waist to conceal his aura, and also used the concealment techniques of the Youxu Sect to make his presence somewhat blurred.

After receiving numerous blessings, she no longer attracted the attention of other cultivators as she walked on the road.

As for the information about the evil cultivators who were the target of this trip, Xi Heng had already completed the investigation through his resentful fire puppet.

When she once tried to seize the method of obtaining the fake elixir, she sent her own resentful flames into the minds of two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Seven Sect Alliance.

While I cannot completely control every action of these people, I can at least issue orders that do not go against my conscience.

During this time, they can also use the fire of resentment to gain their vision.

These mobile surveillance cameras had pointed her to her target.

Among the seven evil cultivators in the Seven Gates Alliance, two went outside the Spirit Locking Array to cultivate evil techniques under the guise of a mission.

Two more people have been in seclusion for a long time; two are currently handling sect affairs, while the other is at leisure.

Because he had spies who were also Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Seven Sect Alliance, it was quite easy for Xi Heng to obtain this information.

In addition, the maps, routes, order, etc. have all been planned.

Now, it was as if a small map was placed in front of her—clearly marked with several locations and enemies to be killed.

Soon after, familiar old buildings came into view in the distance.

Xi Heng quickened his pace and stepped inside, ignoring the woman at the counter's greetings, and went straight upstairs.

Upon reaching the end of the corridor, I turned around and stepped into a dimly lit room.

As soon as I stepped inside, several circular patterns enveloping candle flames appeared on the walls of the room.

The girl reached out and touched it, receiving the aura surrounding her, and a feeling of falling followed.

After a short while, their feet stepped back onto the ground, arriving at the entrance to the underground Netherworld.

He stepped forward, pushed open the massive stone door with one hand, and descended the steps until he reached the side of the pure white flames at the bottom.

Xi Heng took a deep breath, touched the watermelon-sized white flame, and activated the Spirit Transformation Technique.

A burst of spiritual light appeared out of thin air and surrounded him.

She then took out a black robe from her storage bag and draped it over herself.

A sense of twisting washed over me. I closed my eyes and opened them again, only to find myself standing beside a Pure Fire Split outside the Seven Sect Alliance.

The Fire Purification Stone Altar here is only located in an open space far from the sect, and is guarded by only a few cultivators from the Seven Sect Alliance at the back of the sect, who are not taking it seriously at all.

Only one of them noticed something unusual about the Pure Fire, but after scanning it with their spiritual senses, they found nothing and withdrew their attention, ignoring it.

After a while, Xi Heng emerged from behind Bai Yan, concealing his presence.

As you can see, ahead lies a forest of towering trees with lush yellow leaves, even though it is deep winter.

Under the sunlight, the tree canopy is as bright and eye-catching as the golden threads interwoven in a royal palace.

Behind the sparse woodland was a tightly closed sect gate with overlapping shades of light red and vermilion, inscribed with the three characters 'Xuanpu Gate'. On either side were a couplet that read: 'The Great Dao gives birth to all things, the True Man guides the Dharma according to nature.'

There weren't many cultivators guarding the area, and Xi Heng concealed himself and approached using his lightness skill, so no one noticed him.

This was also because she had previously used her spies within the Seven Sect Alliance to lure away the Foundation Establishment cultivators who were guarding this place.

The remaining Qi Refining cultivators naturally couldn't detect her presence.

The girl walked briskly around the outer wall of the sect for several minutes and soon arrived at the wall closest to her first target.

"I remember this enemy was an illusion cultivator, skilled at using a spirit flute to create illusions..."

Xi Heng calmly pinched his fingers together and drew the inscriptions before his eyes.

Then, run your index finger across the spiritual light of the inscription and place it back on your forehead.

Then, a bluish-green ripple pattern appeared on the surface of the skin.

A cool sensation flowed through her body. After casting an amplification spell to counteract the illusion, she immediately used her Flying Swallow Technique to leap into the air and over the wall.

As he spread his divine sense across the large area ahead, numerous figures and pathways of all sizes immediately appeared in his mind like a three-dimensional image.

In a matter of seconds, the route was planned.

As the girl landed, she turned her foot and her figure, draped in a black robe, instantly transformed into a blurry afterimage.

The figure had already moved to the narrow passage on the side, passing by the large area of ​​houses with the speed and agility of an arrow.

The light was trampled underfoot, and the houses beside him changed from bungalows to tiled houses as if in an animation. Then, they swept across a large open area that looked like a training ground and rushed straight to the center of this small group of buildings.

The howling of the wind rang in my ears, but my heart remained perfectly calm.

Having decided to kill, she quickly got into the zone.

In the blink of an eye, the longsword was drawn.

Holding the sword slightly with one hand, the blade cuts through the air with a sharp sound.

Three hundred meters directly ahead, in a courtyard, a charming woman in a yellow dress sat cross-legged on a flat rock by the large pond, gently playing a bamboo flute.

A gentle breeze ruffled the water and her dark brown hair, causing her dress to sway slightly and reveal wrinkles.

The sound of the flute is melodious, as if it is playing a harmonious melody with the wind.

Her slightly closed eyelashes trembled, and her willow-leaf-shaped eyes turned slightly, settling on the left wall.

Behind the wall in that direction, Xi Heng had already locked onto the person with his divine sense.

He unleashed force from his toes and stomped hard in the air.

With a loud bang, the girl swiftly leaped over the wall, her sword tip aimed at the woman on the shore.

From a great height, like an eagle swooping down at top speed, he unleashed his full spiritual energy and power, piercing through the entire body.

The other person paused for a moment, then the sound of the flute suddenly stopped.

The sword energy tore through the sky and landed on the riverbank stone in an instant.

Before the sound could be heard, the boulders had already cracked open, scattering small and large fragments everywhere.

But when Xi Heng actually struck the woman in yellow with his blue stone sword, he clicked his tongue.

"It doesn't feel right."

The blade only sent a tangible sensation at the very first moment of impact; what was slain immediately afterward was merely an illusion.

"Quick reaction, or perhaps you have a life-saving artifact?" Xi Heng turned his gaze to look behind him.

This place has been covered by her divine sense, and the other party cannot escape her perception.

The woman in yellow who had just been playing the flute was now clutching her bleeding left arm, staring directly at him and asking, "Who are you? Why did you attack me? Is there some misunderstanding?"

The girl in black robes pointed her sword at the other person and casually said a name: "Ruo Xiansi, right?"

"It is indeed I. I believe I have not made any enemies. I wonder if you have been bewitched by some evil person? Whatever that person promised, I can pay double." The other party seemed quite calm and spoke quickly.

"Stop wasting time." Xi Heng casually twirled his sword, then pointed the blade at his opponent.

"I came here only to kill you."

A long wind blew up her black robe, revealing the gray-white outfit underneath, which was the symbol of the cultivators of the Dharma Protector Hall.

The other party immediately understood and said no more. He quickly healed his left arm injury with magic, raised the green bamboo flute again, and a hint of killing intent appeared in his eyes.

……

With a calm demeanor, he asked:

"Fellow Daoist, which sect or school do you belong to? Why are you attacking?"

The girl in black robes stretched out her hand and said calmly, "Hand over the method to create the fake elixir, and I will spare your lives."

"..."

Upon hearing this, the cultivators of the Seven Sects Alliance exchanged glances for a moment, their spiritual light pulsating as if conveying a message.

Two or three seconds later, two Foundation Establishment cultivators unhesitatingly unleashed their spells and attacked, while the other five weaker Qi Refining cultivators retreated together towards the barrier behind them.

The burly man closest to Xi Heng brandished a purple staff, creating countless afterimages as he attacked.

Another Foundation Establishment cultivator drew a spell, causing earth spikes to rise from all sides and attack, leaving no way to avoid them.

Xi Heng let out a soft groan and pressed down with one hand, unleashing the full power of his inner energy.

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