Night had fallen.
In the forest, Mark Gu and Christopher Tong sat cross-legged on a tree branch, surrounded by the sounds of chirping insects.
Through the leaves, Christopher could see many lights flickering ahead, with countless figures bustling about.
By now, the army had nearly finished setting up camp with the townsfolk.
“Master, the Li Shui King is quite clever, bringing the people to Moyu Town knowing that senior is here,” Christopher said with a light chuckle.
Mark opened his eyes and sighed, “I investigated during the day. It’s not as you think. The officials of Li Shui believe Moyu Town is protected by the Immortal Tomb.”
Christopher was surprised, “So, they don’t know about the senior’s presence!”
Mark suddenly didn’t feel like talking. He realized that Christopher always liked to state the obvious.
“Master, why aren’t you speaking? Did I say something wrong?” Christopher asked cautiously.
“Christopher, can you stop stating the obvious? Every time I make something clear, you always repeat it,” Mark said, exasperated.
Christopher was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head awkwardly, “Master, I’ll be more careful next time.”
“Hmph,” Mark snorted coldly, “Indeed, they don’t know about the senior’s presence, but I suspect the Town Master of Moyu Town definitely does.”
He continued, “However, the Town Master likely won’t tell the Li Shui King and his officials. That senior seems to be a rather solitary person.”
“Master, you’re right. That senior does seem quite solitary, as if he doesn’t belong to this world…”
Christopher hadn’t finished speaking when Mark glared at him, “Look at you, repeating yourself again!”
Christopher shivered and quickly changed the topic, “Master, what do you think that senior’s cultivation level is?”
Sure enough, this question made Mark frown, and his attention was immediately drawn.
“I dare not speculate on that senior’s cultivation level,” Mark said, squinting as he recalled the scene of the senior falling from the sky during the day.
At that moment, the overwhelming power was something he had never experienced before!
It was utterly irresistible!
Under Christopher’s expectant gaze, Mark continued, “Although I haven’t yet broken through to the Elemental Infant stage, I’ve dealt with many Elemental Infant elders… That senior’s strength is likely beyond the Elemental Infant stage…”
Christopher suddenly stood up from the tree branch, shocked, “Divine Transformation True Lord!!!”
Mark frowned, “Sit down. Why are you so agitated? I’m just guessing.”
Christopher sat down, stunned, with a look of disbelief.
Could it be that the person who stood before them during the day was truly the legendary Divine Transformation True Lord?
He was only at the Foundation Establishment stage. When would he ever become a Divine Transformation True Lord? Was there any hope in this lifetime?
After the initial shock, Christopher fell into deep self-doubt.
Seeing Christopher’s expression, Mark could tell what he was thinking and said sternly, “Christopher, don’t aim too high. The path of cultivation is long. You’re only at the Foundation Establishment stage now. You still have to pass the Golden Elixir and Elemental Infant stages before thinking about the Divine Transformation stage.”
“Damn it! Your Master hasn’t even advanced to the Elemental Infant stage yet, and you want to fly?!”
In the end, Mark couldn’t help but curse.
Christopher shivered, coming back to his senses, and said in a trembling voice, “Master, I know my mistake.”
Mark’s expression softened, and he closed his eyes, saying lightly, “I’ll deal with you when we return to the sect.”
Christopher’s face turned bitter.
After a long time, the countless lights ahead gradually dimmed, and the townsfolk, who had been busy all day, finally went to sleep.
In the dark night, only many soldiers were patrolling vigilantly.
“Master, I have another question,” Christopher said cautiously, looking at Mark.
“Speak,” Mark said, not opening his eyes, his mouth barely moving.
“Why did you tell that senior about the demons’ plot against the Immortal Tomb during the day?” Christopher asked curiously.
Mark opened his eyes, looking in the direction of Moyu Town, and said solemnly, “The matter concerns the Immortal Tomb. The situation is unpredictable. That senior possesses great powers. If the problem becomes severe, we might need that senior to save us…”
Christopher was stunned and murmured, “Master, is it really that serious?”
“I’m just guessing,” Mark sighed worriedly, closing his eyes again to meditate.
He felt an inexplicable sense of urgency, wanting to quickly advance to the Elemental Infant stage to handle the situation better. He had a feeling that this incident was far from simple.
But advancing to the Elemental Infant stage was no easy task…
Meanwhile, in Jiayuan City.
“Clan Leader!”
A group of Black Tongue Demons knelt on the ground, speaking in disbelief.
The Clan Leader had come personally. They were at a loss for words.
“You reported earlier that a Golden Elixir cultivator appeared in the Li Shui Empire. Where is that cultivator now?” the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader asked, scanning the fifteen Black Tongue Demons before him.
He had sent twenty-one, and six had died!
“Clan Leader, we suspect that the Golden Elixir cultivator is escorting the townsfolk to Moyu Town,” the Black Tongue Demon in the middle replied respectfully.
The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader was already aware of the townsfolk’s migration to Moyu Town and wasn’t too surprised. He then asked, “Do you know who that Golden Elixir cultivator is?”
The Black Tongue Demons shook their heads repeatedly. They had no idea who the Golden Elixir cultivator was and wished to stay as far away as possible to avoid detection.
“Clan Leader, we only know that the Golden Elixir cultivator is likely from the Cyan Cloud Sect, as the Li Shui Empire is under their jurisdiction and protection,” the Black Tongue Demon in the middle said confidently.
“Cyan Cloud Sect…” The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader spat the words through gritted teeth, then coldly said, “We will lie low in this city for a few days. To be safe, we will wait for all our clan members to arrive before going to Moyu Town to wipe out everyone there!”
“Yes!!” The Black Tongue Demons’ eyes gleamed with bloodlust and excitement.
They envisioned a scene of endless blood, an ocean of blood!
“Dismissed. Prevent the situation from escalating. Ignore the northern and western parts of the Li Shui Empire for now. We’ll take over the eastern part first,” the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader said, recalling the Demon King’s private instructions. He then turned into black mist and disappeared.
………
The next day, as the sun rose.
The Li Shui King, accompanied by Andrew Chen and several officials, was chatting about imperial affairs while basking in the morning sun. Somehow, they wandered into the backyard.
Seeing the Li Shui King looking towards the backyard, Andrew’s heart skipped a beat.
Please, no…
“Who would have thought that the scenery in your Town Master’s Mansion’s backyard is so beautiful? Let’s discuss matters here,” the Li Shui King said with a smile, about to step inside, followed closely by the officials.
At that moment, Andrew gritted his teeth and rushed in front of them, bowing deeply, “Your Majesty, this place… is off-limits.”
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