At this moment, in the Wondrous Palace.
Inside the Cultivation Hall of Wutong Peak.
Si Nanyan listened to the messages relayed by others, her face darkening.
The jade talisman in her hand was suddenly crushed to pieces.
"Wen Zhixing not only fled but also killed more than a dozen of our Mysterious Might Realm disciples?"
Si Nanyan was so angry she almost laughed.
What nonsensical news was this?
She admitted that Wen Zhixing’s strength exceeded her expectations, but it was certainly impossible for him to have killed that many Mysterious Might Realm disciples.
Just a little thought and one would know it’s unlikely.
"Master, perhaps someone is guiding Wen Zhixing," Yun Xinyue said quietly from the side.
"Those sons of bitches from the Righteous Sun Sect!" Si Nanyan cursed bluntly, unconcerned about her image.
Her mind immediately went to the Righteous Sun Sect.
In this place, aside from the Righteous Sun Sect, who else would dare to oppose their Wondrous Palace?
The people from the Righteous Sun Sect must have already met with Wen Zhixing.
It seemed that Wen Zhixing had undoubtedly joined the Righteous Sun Sect.
Yun Xinyue had never seen Si Nanyan before, and asked weakly, "Master, what should we do next... we..."
"Hmph..." Si Nanyan snorted lightly but said nothing.
What else could they do but silently swallow this humiliation?
Yun Xinyue realized her mistake and quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Master, all the spies we found before have been eradicated, and some died without us knowing."
"Keep searching. This time, we’d rather kill the wrong person than let anyone go," Si Nanyan sneered.
Previously, to deal with Liu Qingxuan, she deliberately allowed these traitors to stir up chaos.
Now, she would count every single one; no one was allowed to escape.
Si Nanyan’s eyes widened slightly as if she had remembered something.
"Master, what... what’s the matter?" Yun Xinyue looked up, feeling her Master was on the verge of an outburst.
This was alarmingly unlike her.
In the past, Si Nanyan was known to be a master strategist, able to determine victory from a thousand miles away.
"I... I will personally visit the Righteous Sun Sect." Si Nanyan stood up, her cool eyes flickering with a certain brilliance.
"Master..." Yun Xinyue was shocked.
Had her Master lost her mind?
Even with the support of the array formation, they couldn’t defeat their opponent; was her Master planning to throw herself into the lion’s den?
Master, please don’t be rash.
"Xinyue, do you think your Master has gone mad?" Si Nanyan seemed to guess Yun Xinyue’s thoughts, a meaningful smile on her lips.
"I wouldn’t dare," Yun Xinyue lowered her head.
"Don’t worry, I’ve not lost my mind. Before I go, I will borrow a human skin. Once I capture Wen Zhixing, I will return," Si Nanyan patted her shoulder and said earnestly, "In my absence, the affairs of our sect will be managed by you and your Uncle Phoenix."
"Master, you mean... using the Beast Creation Skill?" Yun Xinyue was stunned at first, then she understood.
Her Master intended to change her identity and infiltrate the Righteous Sun Sect.
Wasn’t that too risky?
If discovered and attacked by experts from the Righteous Sun Sect, it would almost certainly mean death.
"Beast Creation Skill? Yes and no," Si Nanyan shook her head, smiling gently. "There is another method I haven’t taught you yet, but now that you have entered the Visualization Realm, you can begin to cultivate it."
"This... thank you, Master," Yun Xinyue said excitedly. "Master, may I know what cultivation skill it is?"
"Divine Demon Creation Skill." Si Nanyan flipped her slender white hand, revealing a jade slip. "The Beast Creation Skill is merely a simplified version of this skill. The Beast Creation Skill is just wearing a skin, easily seen through by others. But if you fully comprehend this skill, that is true divine fortune at one’s disposal. Even your divine soul will transform, and then no one will be able to see through your true identity."
"This..." Yun Xinyue was astounded.
She understood now; Master was indeed preparing to use this method to enter the Righteous Sun Sect.
"Spread the word, your Master is going into closed-door cultivation." Si Nanyan waved her hand, her face once again displaying an unhurried composure.
Wen Zhixing, do you think you’ll be safe just because you fled to the Righteous Sun Sect?
This time, I’ll take matters into my own hands!
"Yes." Yun Xinyue immediately showed a look of admiration.
Master is truly resourceful and shrewd.
「One day passed quickly.」
At this moment, Wen Zhixing had climbed up a large tree and was standing on a branch, looking into the distance.
A town had finally appeared before him. This place was not far from Five Peak County.
Wen Zhixing had previously agreed with Wang Shouzhen to rendezvous at his home, so naturally, he planned to find him now. He was not in a rush to join a sect; considering this place as a temporary stop would be good too.
The journey, which Wang Shouzhen had claimed was not far, still took them a whole day to be able to see Five Peak County from afar. That day, the two of them dodged and hid, evading the pursuit from the Wondrous Palace. Thankfully, all the dangers were avoided without incident. Over time, the people from the Wondrous Palace became fewer and eventually vanished from sight.
For added safety, Wen Zhixing used the Thousand Transformation Body once more. Now, he appeared more delicate and frail. He had the air of a scholar, with a hint of naivety in his eyes.
Liu Qingdai’s condition had improved considerably, and he could now carry her on his back as he ran. This transformative Divine Ability made Liu Qingdai marvel. But she didn’t ask how it was done. She didn’t want to pry into someone else’s secrets. As for the side effects of the Wonderous Powder, she had taken an elixir to counteract them.
"Hey, Wen Zhixing, why are you so unwilling to go to the Righteous Sun Sect with me?" Lying on Wen Zhixing’s back, Liu Qingdai aimlessly twirled a lock of his hair, speaking out of boredom.
That day, the two of them had grown quite familiar with each other. She had asked him many times whether he would consider joining the Righteous Sun Sect, but he had refused every time.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Qingdai," Wen Zhixing jumped down from the tree branch and smiled as he shook his head again.
Liu Qingdai had learned too many of his secrets. She had seen his Thousand Transformation Body and knew he was Wen Zhixing. How could he possibly join the Righteous Sun Sect with her?If his identity were exposed, the repercussions would be incredibly troublesome.
"Oh come on, just go with me," Liu Qingdai muttered, speaking in a somewhat sullen tone.
Actually, she already knew Wen Zhixing’s identity. She also knew that her father had come to the Wondrous Palace specifically for Wen Zhixing. That day, when Wang Shiyang went to look for Liu Qingxuan, she happened to be there as well. They didn’t conceal their conversation from her, so she came to know about Wen Zhixing’s circumstances. Previously, when she heard Wen Zhixing’s surname, she had somewhat guessed it already.
Her father had come specially for Wen Zhixing, and unexpectedly, she had run into him.
If she could bring Wen Zhixing back to the sect, that would indeed be a great accomplishment on her part.
"Wen Zhixing, if there’s anything you’re worried about, just speak up," Liu Qingdai’s round eyes darted about, pondering how to take Wen Zhixing back to the sect.
"Would you believe me if I said someone in your sect wants to kill me?" Wen Zhixing chuckled. Liu Qingdai’s injuries had significantly healed, and he was ready to leave.
"Someone wants to kill you?" Liu Qingdai was taken aback, just about to inquire who it was, when she felt Wen Zhixing beneath her stiffen, his eyes staring straight ahead.
"What’s wrong?" Liu Qingdai followed Wen Zhixing’s gaze.
Before them, a figure dressed in a bright red silk gown stood, smiling and blocking their path.