"Judging from the mark I left, that guy indeed came here. Could it be that the person with the rumored Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown is from the Phecda Sect?" Gao Xuan’s words were full of surprise and amazement.
Everyone looked puzzled, their eyes all turning towards the distant Phecda Sect.
The mountain gate of the Phecda Sect was shaped like a domed roof, with stone sculptures of Divine Beasts several feet tall standing proudly on each side, exuding an aura of majesty.
At the mountain gate, guarding disciples were patrolling back and forth in a hurry.
"You all stay here first, I’ll move closer to take a look. Maybe the other party has detected something and deliberately lured me here," said Gao Xuan, then he crouched down and slowly sneaked forward.
Tong Min hurriedly reminded in a low voice, "Senior Brother Gao, please be careful!"
Ling Yuexiao and Ruan Mingxiu kept vigilant, scanning both sides and behind them, ready for any surprises.
About the time it takes to burn an incense stick later, Gao Xuan quietly returned. He shook his head lightly at the three, looking slightly dejected.
"The divine sense imprint I left has disappeared, it must have been discovered. This trip was in vain, let’s return to the sect..."
As soon as Gao Xuan finished speaking, the previously late-night sky suddenly brightened.
Immediately, an extremely dazzling display of four-colored flowers appeared in the sky, almost identical to the Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown image seen before.
Such a scene left the few people stunned, standing there in shock. The brilliance continued to spread and expand.
"Could it be that a blind cat really hit a dead mouse?" Hundred Battle Peak Master Ling Yuexiao said in shock.
At this moment, the disciples at the Phecda Sect’s mountain gate were also struck with disbelief.
However, in the blink of an eye, two aged figures stepped out from within the barrier. They seemed to be holding something, and their gazes like lightning immediately locked onto a location, then they swiftly darted away.
In a flash, the strange phenomenon in the sky vanished, and darkness once again enveloped the land.
From its appearance to its dispersal, only about twenty breaths had passed, many disciples still confused and unaware of what had happened.
Gao Xuan’s eyes suddenly narrowed, a cold gleam flashing.
The next moment, several strong and terrifying divine senses spread out like surging waves, and they hurriedly left without any delay.
"What does this mean? I don’t understand," said Hundred Battle Peak Master Ling Yuexiao, confused.
Cloud Concealing Peak Master Ruan Mingxiu also frowned, speaking in a deep voice, "The Phecda Sect has always been mysterious. Who knows what they’re up to. Could they be trying to take on this hot potato themselves?"
Tong Min blinked and said softly, "This is indeed hard to understand. Among the five major sects, the Phecda Sect’s combat strength is the weakest. The scene just now might be them attempting some kind of secret technique, but I lean towards them trying to use this event to gain some benefit for their sect. What do you think, Senior Brother Gao?"
The three of them all looked at Gao Xuan, but saw him frowning as if deep in thought.
After a moment, he slowly shook his head.
"I’m not sure either, let’s return to the sect and report this matter truthfully to Senior Brother Sect Leader and see what he says."
Everyone nodded in agreement and then quickly set off on their way back.
Inside the Cangyan Daoist Palace.
Sikong Yan’s face was stern, like frost covering his face, sitting silently at the head, his whole body exuding a chilling aura.
Wu Sha, trembling with fear, cautiously looked at Sikong Yan and forced himself to speak, "The place where Elder Yan Chuan had an accident has been found, but the traces there have been completely cleaned up, making it impossible to investigate who made the move."
Sikong Yan’s gaze was as sharp as a knife, staring directly at Wu Sha as he said coldly, "Elder Liu, who was guarding the Soul Lamp Tower, said that Yan Chuan’s Soul Lamp flickered and then extinguished within half an hour. Also, the incident happened not far from where you were, yet he couldn’t even send out a distress signal. How do you explain this?"
Wu Sha felt his throat dry as if burning, and hurriedly bowed, "Palace Master, I truly received no message from Elder Yan Chuan..."
"I know, I just want to hear your thoughts on this matter," Sikong Yan’s voice was as cold as a transmission from the Nine Netherworld Hell.
Wu Sha thought for a moment and hesitated before saying, "Cang Lang was continuously entangled by the three from the Taiqing Sect and couldn’t break free, but Elder Yan Chuan was killed so swiftly. I think the opponent is at least a Great Perfection in the Divinity Transformation Realm."
"Continue!" Sikong Yan’s face was expressionless, coldly spitting out three words.
Wu Sha hurriedly continued, "Last time, Elder Qu Shen, who was responsible for connecting with Cang Lang, was also killed just as swiftly, without sending out any distress signal. The subsequent investigation was time, with no clues. I suspect both incidents were carried out by the same person."
Seeing the Palace Master Sikong Yan remain silent, Wu Sha added, "Cang Lang said he is now starting to draw suspicion. Could it be that the Taiqing Sect has indeed sensed something?"
"So, you think it’s all the Taiqing Sect’s doing based on your analysis?" Sikong Yan’s tone was cold.
Wu Sha slightly nodded, with a somewhat affirmative look on his face.
Sikong Yan snorted coldly, slowly standing up, with a hint of disdain in his expression, "This is why you people were never favored by the old Palace Master."
Hearing this, Wu Sha’s face turned awkward, and he lowered his head in embarrassment.