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The Great War between Xu Feng and Huo Jinxing drew the attention of the cultivators, but no one cared about the outcome of the Great War. What was there to pay attention to? Xu Feng was killed, and Huo Jinxing would at most be slightly injured.
The Nascent Soul Stage cultivators who came this time were all accompanied by Divine Separation Stage practitioners. At critical moments, they couldn't provide any help; they were merely there to run errands and show support.
When Xu Feng arrived at Sealing Magic Gorge with astonishing speed, all the cultivators who had witnessed that fierce battle were taken aback, casting strange glances at him—some filled with astonishment, some with resentment, some with caution, and some with a desire to ally.
A Nascent Soul Period cultivator managing to escape from a Divine Separation Stage practitioner was no small feat. Moreover, that Divine Separation practitioner had not appeared, likely having perished at his hands.
Traveling from the front mountain, Xu Feng covered the eight thousand miles in just two hours.
Sealing Magic Gorge was characterized by its hanging peaks and chaotic torrents. The area was filled with deep valleys and ravines, resembling the kind of ruins found in Jin Liaoyuan's residence. Here, whether for hiding treasures or oneself, it was a well-designed place; one could simply hide within the mountains like a stone sinking into the sea, leaving no trace behind.
The area was truly round, as if drawn with a compass. From a bird's-eye view, a clearly visible scar encircled Sealing Magic Gorge, evidently created by a Formation Master using powerful formations.
These scars were the "watermarks" left by toxic mists that had gathered in Sealing Magic Gorge over many years.
Sealing Magic Gorge had no entrances or exits, only that circle of "watermarks." You could enter from any direction; cultivators flew in one after another, disappearing into the towering mountains.
However, within a thousand-mile radius, for those above Yuan Ying level cultivators, it was still an area where careful observation could reveal glimpses of cultivators leaping through the streams. As long as they did not enter the stone caves within the mountains, they could be easily found.
There were still some cultivators lingering on the outskirts; these were primarily Nascent Soul Stage practitioners who clearly looked like temporary workers on the periphery. Lacking strength, they dared not enter and only waited outside to assist, increasing their chances of survival.
Xu Feng glanced around and spotted the sneaky Guo Ruomin. The three Divine Separation Stage cultivators who had been by his side were no longer present; they must have entered Sealing Magic Gorge first.
"Guo Daoyou, sorry to keep you waiting," Xu Feng said mischievously as he flew over.
Guo Ruomin did not expect Xu Feng to return alive and screamed like a girl encountering a wolf: "Ah! You—don't come closer! If you come any closer, I'll call for help!" As Xu Feng approached and she saw that he had advanced to the Late Stage of Nascent Soul, she was even more terrified and felt her soul leave her body.
Guo Ruomin had suffered quite a bit at Xu Feng's hands before; knowing he was now stronger after advancing again made him too afraid to challenge him.
Xu Feng flew over and easily grabbed Guo Ruomin by the neck, lifting him entirely off the ground.
"How long have your people been inside?"
"Two..."
"What are they doing in there?"
"Killing..."
"Killing whom?"
"The enemies..."
"Get lost!" Of course, killing meant killing enemies; who would kill friends? With a flick of his hand, Guo Ruomin was thrown far away, crashing to the ground heavily. Fortunately, Xu Feng had shown mercy and spared his life. For a cultivator of Xu Feng's level, he found no value in killing someone like him.
The Xiaoyao Sect had been inside for two hours. By this calculation, the Sealing Magic Gorge had been open for seven hours. After all the probing had been completed, it was time for a real showdown.
According to Huo Jinxing's memory, cultivators who received the Secret Order were to meet at a place called Chrysanthemum Platform within the Sealing Magic Gorge to get acquainted and avoid fighting among themselves.
Chrysanthemum Platform was a peak covered in chrysanthemums; it was the only place in Sealing Magic Gorge that stood out and was easy to identify.
Xu Feng entered the Sealing Magic Gorge from the northwest corner, with Chrysanthemum Platform located thirty miles directly north.
Flying along the open spaces between the mountains, Xu Feng headed towards Chrysanthemum Platform. The Sealing Magic Gorge, originally meant for training, was home to numerous high-level demon beasts. However, after flying four or five miles, he hadn't seen a single beast. Upon reflection, it made sense; demon beasts weren't foolish. With fewer visitors in the past, they could afford to engage in a few skirmishes. Now that it had suddenly become a battlefield for Zheguo's cultivators, where strength was overwhelmingly one-sided, these beasts had long since fled with their young and disappeared without a trace.
When he flew twenty miles north, he began to smell the fragrance of chrysanthemums and soon saw clusters of them. The flowers were not beautiful; they were scattered chaotically, and in addition to the scent of chrysanthemums, there was also a strong smell of blood in the air.
As he flew past a mountainside, he spotted the first corpse—a Divine Separation Practitioner—whose skull had been crushed beyond recognition. There were no obvious markings on him, making it impossible to determine which sect he belonged to.
The further they went, the stronger the smell of blood became, and more fallen cultivators lay on the ground. Each of these cultivators had met a different fate; some had their heads chopped off, others had their hearts ripped out, some were cut in half, and others were sliced into many pieces.
Xu Fengxin was paying attention to his surroundings while also hoping to find some valuables on the dead cultivators. Unfortunately, everything had been looted clean; apart from a few tattered clothes stained with blood and holes, there was nothing of value left.
Finally, they reached the Chrysanthemum Platform. The towering and wide Chrysanthemum Platform was indeed covered in chrysanthemums, but...
The flowers were wilted, and the ground was littered with injuries. The smiles of the cultivators had faded, and the flowers fell as people’s hearts broke.
The thirty-meter-wide Chrysanthemum Platform was filled with the bodies of cultivators. Yellow flowers piled up everywhere, and blood flowed down the mountainside. Many fallen chrysanthemums floated along with the blood until they eventually dried up in the deep ravine below.
These cultivators had died in various ways; many were in a state of mutual destruction, their bodies colliding together, clearly having fought to the death. Their magical treasures had all been taken away. This was a chaotic battle rather than an assassination; both sides had suffered losses.
"Cough," a weak cough came from within the pile of corpses. A bearded Divine Separation Practitioner looked at Xu Feng with pleading eyes. "Help me; I won't let you suffer any loss." He was gravely injured and had likely pretended to be dead among the corpses during the battle to escape disaster. If he wasn't treated soon, he would die from his injuries.
"Eh?" Xu Feng cleared away some bodies and felt that this person looked somewhat familiar, especially his beard.
"Who are you?" Xu Feng asked.
"My name is Zhou Jielun."
"Uh..." Xu Feng felt as if someone had pinched his nerves, causing a short circuit in his mind. Could it be that Zhou Jielun had also crossed over here to hold a concert at Sealing Magic Gorge, singing his song "Chrysanthemum Platform"?
Zhou Jielun gasped for breath and said, "You also received the Secret Order to come here, right? I am an elder of Yue Ren Mountain Villa. If you take me out now, I will reward you." It seemed that Yue Ren Mountain Villa played a significant role in this operation and held some power.
Xu Feng helped him up and said, "I arrived late and am looking for my organization. What happened to them now?" A stream of spiritual energy flowed into Zhou Jielun, slightly improving his condition.
Zhou Jielun replied, "Our people leaked information and were discovered by those from Pingdao Sect. They ambushed us at Chrysanthemum Platform; one-third of our people died here. However, they also suffered considerable losses since we have more people."
"Where did they go now?" Xu Feng continued to ask.
Zhou Jielun coughed a few times and said, "The Pingdao Sect has already discovered the location of the Sorrowful Technique and is heading to the Qianlong Abyss. They think I am dead, but little do they know I can hear them."
Xu Feng asked, "What should I do?"
"First, take me out of here, then go to the second rendezvous point and find my senior brother Fang Wenshan. Have him bring people to the Qianlong Abyss... Oh, which sect are you from?"
"Pingdao Sect!"
Zhou Jielun closed his eyes and fainted.
"Is he pretending to be dead again?" Xu Feng stood up. "Forget it, I've heard your songs. Since you go by that name, I won't kill you. Whether you can survive now depends on your luck."
Xu Feng dragged Zhou Jielun back into the pile of corpses and flew away.
The Qianlong Abyss is located at the deepest part of the Sealing Magic Gorge; it is a vast ravine with a deep pool known as the Ten Thousand Years Pool below it. It is said to be home to the Azure Blood Serpent, a beast from the Transformation Period. If the Azure Blood Serpent truly exists, then no human Divine Separation Practitioner would stand a chance against it.
Dealing with the Azure Blood Serpent is up to the Pingdao Sect now. Xu Feng's task is to quickly find the Pingdao Sect and inform them that their news may have leaked, so they should take precautions.
The Xu family consists of members from the Pingdao Sect, so they will likely follow along. It will also be easier to find information about Xu Ruchu there. Xu Feng is Xu Ruchu's personal bodyguard, and he must do his job well.
Each cultivator from Yue Ren Mountain Villa has been given a map of Sealing Magic Gorge, clearly marking several important locations, with Qianlong Abyss being one of them. After refining Huo Jinxing, Xu Feng naturally learned about this map; however, he does not know where Zhou Jielun's second rendezvous point is.
From the map, Qianlong Abyss is located in the center, about five hundred miles away, making it easy to locate.
Inside Sealing Magic Gorge, there are caves left behind by fleeing beasts everywhere. The ground is littered with the corpses of beasts that were killed while trying to escape; all valuable items have been taken away, leaving only flesh and blood behind, with earthworms devouring every piece.
In Mountain Valley, dead cultivators occasionally appear; these cultivators come from the Five Lakes region, which Xu Feng rarely recognizes. He slows down as he walks because the bloodstains on the ground become fresher, indicating that he might encounter enemies at any moment.
As he progresses fifty miles in, sounds of fighting emerge from Mountain Valley, where a skirmish between two factions brings Xu Feng into contact with them.
Xu Feng did not dare to get too close and hid behind a rock to observe the situation.
The two sides engaged in fierce combat, each having five members, including one cultivator at the Mid Stage of Spirit Separation and the others at the Early Stage of Spirit Separation. Among them were four familiar faces to Xu Feng: three Elders from Xiaoyao Sect and Qiao Li from Purple Cloud Sect. Accompanying them was a Flat-Nosed Cultivator, dressed similarly to Zhou Jielun, indicating he was likely a master from Yue Ren Mountain Villa.
The three from Xiaoyao Sect were acquainted with Qiao Li, and the four worked together with great familiarity. In contrast, the five opponents wore varied outfits, clearly a ragtag group. Under Qiao Li's leadership, the opposing team was thrown into chaos and appeared on the verge of defeat.
Suddenly, one of the cultivators with Triangular Eyes, who had been attacking from the back, struck out. With swift movements, he unleashed four consecutive sword strikes against his own companions in front of him. The four had not anticipated such betrayal from their ally behind them and were caught off guard, resulting in all four being stabbed down.
After successfully executing his attack, the Triangular Eyes cultivator immediately jumped into the enemy's ranks; he was indeed a traitor.
A shaky cultivator pointed at Triangular Eyes and hoarsely exclaimed, "Cheng An, you... you are... a traitor!"
Qiao Li and the others surged forward and swiftly killed the four with chaotic sword strikes.
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