The night was deep.
The townsfolk had long since fallen asleep.
Only the town guards within and the soldiers outside remained vigilant in their patrols.
A spirit boat appeared above Moyu Town, unnoticed by anyone.
On the spirit boat, Megan Shen first glanced at the countless tents outside the town, then turned to Moyu Town and asked,
“Where does that cultivator reside?”
Mark Gu replied, “Sect Master, the senior lives in the Town Master’s Mansion, but he might be resting now… Should we wait until morning to visit?”
Megan Shen glanced at Mark Gu and said, “You always consider that cultivator’s feelings. Am I not your Sect Master? Besides, does a cultivator of his level even need rest?”
“Ahem.” The second elder coughed lightly, sensing the tension.
Mark Gu was left speechless, so he turned and called out softly, “Christopher, take the disciples to the forest over there to train.”
Christopher Tong immediately stepped forward and bowed in acknowledgment.
He had a vague suspicion that his master was going to meet that senior with the Sect Master and the others…
He really wanted to go too…
“Sect Master, please follow me.”
The next moment, the three of them lightly tapped their toes and leaped over the railing, gliding towards Moyu Town below, their robes fluttering like immortals under the moonlight.
“Everyone, stop staring and let’s go.”
Christopher Tong turned to the eager disciples and smiled.
Then, the spirit boat slowly flew towards the distant forest.
It was the same forest where he and Mark Gu had stayed for some time before…
…
Town Master’s Mansion.
Three figures appeared outside the backyard.
“Hmm? Such dense demonic energy.”
Megan Shen looked at the courtyard, her eyes narrowing.
The second elder’s expression also grew slightly serious.
“Ahem, Sect Master, Second Elder, this demonic energy should be emanating from the Abyss Demon Spear,” Mark Gu coughed lightly. He had seen Ambrose Lu kick the Abyss Demon Spear back to the Town Master’s Mansion that day…
Megan Shen and the second elder relaxed their brows, remembering that Mark Gu had mentioned this cultivator taking the Abyss Demon Spear back when they were in the sect.
That made sense.
“Let’s go in and pay our respects.”
Megan Shen said as she was about to step forward, but Mark Gu hesitated and blocked her way, “Sect Master, how about I go in first to greet the senior?”
Megan Shen paused, helplessly saying, “Fine, you go.”
She was tired.
“Yes.” Mark Gu was delighted and turned to enter the courtyard.
Megan Shen’s chest heaved slightly, “Second Elder, have you ever seen Elder Gu be so cautious around a cultivator?”
“Hehe.” The second elder chuckled dryly, “Sect Master, after all, that senior did save Elder Gu’s life in a way, so it’s understandable.”
Hearing this, Megan Shen nodded and said no more.
Meanwhile,
As soon as Mark Gu entered the courtyard, he saw the Abyss Demon Spear suspended in the pavilion, slowly emitting eerie demonic energy.
Mark Gu’s eyes narrowed slightly, then he bowed and said, “Senior, Mark Gu requests an audience.”
After a long while, Ambrose Lu’s voice finally came.
“The night is deep. Come back tomorrow.”
Mark Gu sighed inwardly, thinking it was just as he expected. He then respectfully responded and walked out.
…
Megan Shen and the second elder raised their eyebrows slightly when they saw Mark Gu walk out.
They had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, they heard Mark Gu awkwardly say, “Sect Master, the senior has already retired for the night. He asked us to come back tomorrow.”
The second elder was slightly stunned and cautiously looked at Megan Shen, only to see her expression grow even more indifferent than before.
Just then!
The second elder’s expression changed slightly, and a talisman appeared between his fingers, suddenly igniting!
Almost simultaneously, three urgent voices rang out.
“Second Elder, the Daheng Empire is in chaos with monsters, heavy casualties, and we are short on manpower!”
“Second Elder, the Konoha Empire is in chaos with monsters…”
“Second Elder…”
Megan Shen and the other two frowned and exchanged a glance.
The next moment, they leaped into the sky, disappearing into the night.
…
Demon Realm.
“After the last time, the Cyan Cloud Sect will surely be on guard, especially against the Li Shui Empire. This time, we’ll target the neighboring empires directly,” Zhao Deep Abyss said with a hint of mockery in his eyes.
“Deep Abyss, is this a diversion tactic?” Craig Chu frowned.
“Oh?” Zhao Deep Abyss looked at the burly Craig Chu in surprise and laughed, “You big oaf, your brain is working quite well today.”
Hearing this, Craig Chu’s face showed a hint of anger.
“Hehe.”
The other three Demon Kings shook their heads and laughed.
One of them, a Demon King in a black robe, said, “Deep Abyss, after the last time, do you think the people of the Cyan Cloud Sect might realize we’re after the Immortal Tomb? If they discover our plot, they might have already informed the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm.”
Zhao Deep Abyss picked up a cup from the table, took a sip, and licked the remaining red liquid from his lips, smiling,
“Our intentions are so obvious that it’s not surprising if someone figures it out. But so what if they do?”
Hearing this, the four Demon Kings frowned, looking at Zhao Deep Abyss in confusion.
They didn’t immediately dismiss Zhao Deep Abyss’s words because he was considered the brains of the Demon Realm.
This was precisely why the Demon Sovereign held him in high regard.
“Hehehe.”
Zhao Deep Abyss sneered, glancing at them,
“Are you overestimating the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm? I bet that even if the Cyan Cloud Sect figures out our plot, they wouldn’t dare inform the Cultivation Realm.”
“Why, why not?” Craig Chu was bewildered, feeling like something was burning in his brain.
“That’s because…”
Zhao Deep Abyss then explained his reasoning to the four Demon Kings, which was almost identical to what Mark Gu had said in the Cyan Cloud Sect’s main hall!
The four Demon Kings’ eyes grew brighter as they listened.
Indeed, the waters of the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm ran deep, with each sect minding its own business.
Unlike the Demon Realm and Monster Realm, where a single command from the Demon Sovereign or Monster Sovereign would mobilize countless demons and monsters.
“Hehe, Deep Abyss, no wonder the Demon Sovereign favors you among the five of us. You’re the smart one,” Craig Chu said with a silly grin, rubbing his hands.
Zhao Deep Abyss pursed his lips, not fooled by the oaf’s appearance.
None of the five Demon Kings, including himself, were simple.
As if recalling something, Zhao Deep Abyss’s expression darkened, and he said harshly,
“Last time, I lent the Abyss Demon Spear to the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader, but he and his clan were all killed in Li Shui, and my spear was lost there. It must have been taken by a Cyan Cloud Sect cultivator!”
The four Demon Kings exchanged glances, surprised by this revelation.
The Abyss Demon Spear was no ordinary demonic treasure, and they knew its importance to Zhao Deep Abyss.
“Deep Abyss, what do you plan to do?” Craig Chu asked curiously.
Zhao Deep Abyss said coldly,
“This time, I’ve sent the Nightmare Demon Clan to occupy the Li Shui Empire. If they can retrieve the Abyss Demon Spear from the Cyan Cloud Sect, all the better. If not…”
“I will take action myself.”
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