Song Yan held Ningxin Ancestor in his arms, occasionally opening his mouth to accept the delicacies offered by Tang Ningxin. After eating for a while, he sighed lightly: "Enough, enough, tell the Primordial Ancestor that the cause and effect are concluded."

Tang Ningxin nestled in his arms, like a little bird, seemingly listening to his heartbeat as she clung to his chest, saying softly: "From now on, don't leave. Stay, this is your home."

Song Yan remained silent for a moment, then shook his head and lifted Tang Ningxin's chin, kissing her fiercely. As she shyly lowered her head, he said: "I will depart in a few days. Since the cause and effect here is finished, there are other matters."

After saying this, he suddenly felt himself being tightly embraced.

"My lord, remember, no matter where you are, Ningxin is always waiting for you."

"Once I conclude the next cause and effect, surely I will come to find you."

Tang Ningxin didn't ask what the cause and effect were, she just continued to serve the man in front of her tenderly.

...

...

Several days later...

Song Yan departed.

Tang Ningxin quickly reported the situation here to Tang Changsheng.

"That boy has even handed over the Faceless Mask, now it's difficult for him to change again. He has already left."

"Ningxin, you've worked hard. I still say this: Old Song has many secrets on him. You should follow him... It should be better than staying in the clan with me" Tang Changsheng's thoughts transmitted from afar, "With me, you'll need to fight desperately."

Tang Ningxin seemed to recall something and said hatefully in disdain: "What old monster? Just an extravagant and indulgent boy!

But mere female charm, slight familial and friendship ties can bind his hands, making him abandon his original plans, which reveals the softness of his heart.

Primordial Ancestor, although your path is hard, it's the true path."

Tang Changsheng said: "Is he a Celestial person?"

Tang Ningxin pondered slightly and said: "I didn't see the heroism that belongs to a Celestial person in him. Instead, he's quite of the Evil Sect."

Tang Changsheng said: "I understand."

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...

Half a month later.

After leaving, Song Yan intercepted a disciple from the Formless Ancient Race who went on a reconnaissance mission but died outside.

This disciple was named Tang Cheng.

Thus, Song Yan used the technique of "Transformation", transforming into Tang Cheng and returned to the Formless Ancient Race.

Unlike the last time, this time... he would not reveal any flaw. Even if the identity of Tang Cheng had to die, he would let Tang Cheng die, then change to a new identity to continue lurking.

The "Faceless Mask" was his deliberate act.

If he didn't play this scene, how would Tang Ningxin believe he had really left?

If he didn't leave, how would the Formless Ancestor be willing to return?

If the Formless Ancestor didn't return, where would he find the Formless Ancestor to kill?

He likes the sugar-coating, but not the bombs.

At this time, joining the Formless Ancient Race, Song Yan was quite clear about what he would face: escape! Being pursued! Because the Seven Great Bandits and Sword Alliance would soon stand united against the Formless Ancient Race. But the Sea of Suffering Dragon Race, and other mysterious forces, might secretly swallow these human cultivators.

The Seven Great Bandits and Sword Alliance are mortal enemies, but when faced with an external invasion, they are very likely to unite.

Just like back during the Three Kingdoms period, when the Puppet Sect and Nanwu Sword Sect allied against the Fox Demon.

And during this process, he could observe many powerful individuals' Divine Forms, thereby... enriching his Shadow Puppet, enriching his Hundred Forms Demon Shadow.

Only, the "Dragon Burial Law" made him realize that there is more complexity behind all of this.

So, how should the Seven Great Bandits or Sword Alliance deal with the power of the Sea of Suffering Dragons and other forces?

Or perhaps, what kind of mysterious powerful individuals are hidden within the Seven Great Bandits or Sword Alliance?

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...

As Song Yan silently merged back into the Formless Ancient Race, beginning to silently observe the Formless Ancestor, on the distant Biluo Thirteen Peaks, Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder also awaited someone he needed today.

That smooth-surfaced, peach-like big head, accompanied by small squinted eyes, exuding great prosperity.

Compared to him, the young man striding across the hall appeared wicked yet heroic.

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder chuckled: "You really dare to accept the invitation to come, not bad, not bad..."

This young man was none other than Tang Yanzhang, who betrayed the Formless Ancient Race.

Tang Yanzhang said: "What is there to fear?"

He slightly raised his head, showing an unafraid demeanor, but in his pupils, there was a hidden sense of vigilance.

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder gently joined his two fingers, and light appeared on a Jade Scroll, which floated away.

Tang Yanzhang took the Jade Scroll, not yet examining it, and said: "Is this the cultivation technique you mentioned that fits me? You, as an elder of the Sword Alliance's Formless Ancient Race, were once my enemy. Would you really show me such good intentions?"

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder chuckled: "You're wrong."

"Hmm?"

"You and I are not enemies, the Celestial Demons of the Sea of Suffering and the Netherworld invaders are the real enemies."

"I won't comment on the first part, but I like the latter part."

"Hehehehehe, I knew I didn't misjudge you, quickly take a look at that Jade Scroll."

Tang Yanzhang slightly immersed his consciousness, glanced quickly, and immediately, his originally dismissive expression slowly turned solemn, his pupils showing a hint of shock.

"Sword Madness, Dugu Jin, Nine Heavens Mad Sword Technique?"

"Correct."

"How do you know?"

"Know what?"

"When I was young, I accidentally read an Ancient Stele and got to know such an ancient name, learned some of his deeds. Since then, I've secretly regarded him as a wise teacher and friend, whenever I faced difficulties, I thought of his arrogance back then... Thus, I gradually made my way to today. However..." Tang Yanzhang suddenly sighed lightly, mocking himself, "Compared to the ancient Sword Madness, I am far inferior. If I were as extraordinary as him, I wouldn't be a frightened wolf, with nowhere to go."

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder said with a smile: "Friend Yanzhang, do not belittle yourself, what you lack is merely an environment, an opportunity. This Nine Heavens Mad Sword Technique is not a dead technique, but one that requires comprehension. How far you can go depends on how much you comprehend. Do you dare to compete with that Sword Madness?"

Tang Yanzhang showed a thoughtful look, then clenched the Jade Scroll, and asked solemnly: "Who exactly are you?"

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder said: "Just an ordinary sword cultivator striving to protect this world."

His face was amiable, gently patting the railing, looking at the fish swimming in the water, he said, "Friend Yanzhang, the Netherworld strong are approaching, and the Celestial Demons' ability to stir up trouble is far beyond your expectations. Not to mention anything else, even the dragon in your clan is just one of the Celestial Demons."

After speaking, he sighed again, looking up at the sky, "Alas, our human talents are withering, how can we confront those vicious invaders?"

Tang Yanzhang wasn't stupid, upon hearing this, he was startled, looked deeply at Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder, and said: "If you truly think this way, then we will be friends in the future."

And at this moment, a disciple outside suddenly came to report.

"Sword Elder, the genius from the Purple Thunder Sword Sect has arrived."

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder nodded, then waved his hand, the disciple retreated.

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder looked at Tang Yanzhang again.

Tang Yanzhang was about to take his leave when Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder suddenly said: "Old man has high hopes for you, only because... your temperament is exactly like that of Sword Madness.

In the past, Dugu Jin once guarded a place, ensuring not a single Netherworld creature stayed. But he only guarded for fifty years. How many years can you guard?"

Tang Yanzhang laughed heartily: "Definitely more."

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder said: "That year, the Netherworld began its invasion, now, it's a full-on invasion. Even if you guard for only fifty years, you would surpass him."

After saying this, he continued: "After you leave, some disciples will take you to the Cave Mansion, where you can use the finest True Spirit Jade Platform."

Tang Yanzhang's expression had turned respectful.

Respect did not come from hierarchical courtesy.

He had already vaguely understood the other's stance, which generated feelings of respect.

He walked two steps, then suddenly stopped.

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder chuckled and asked: "Any other matter?"

Tang Yanzhang said: "That dragon wants to find Song Yan, is Song Yan... alive or dead?"

Heaven-Releasing Sword Elder laughed again.

But this time, after laughing, he didn't speak immediately, as if he was pondering for a while before saying: "That child is a variable."

Tang Yanzhang pursued: "How is he a variable?"

Sword Elder said with a smile: "The master gave him the cultivation technique, but he doesn't practice it."

Tang Yanzhang snorted coldly: "So I'm a fixed quantity?"

Sword Elder said: "Stable temperament, stable allegiance, called fixed. Is there anything wrong with being a fixed quantity?"

Tang Yanzhang thought for a while, nodded slightly in agreement, then firmly held the Jade Scroll and left.

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