Li Chuping and Yu Zhengxing both have an impression of Luo Yewang. After all, they were disciples who emerged from Jin City back in the day, but they are unfamiliar with him. For the two of them, there have been too many similar events over the past two to three hundred years, so many that it's hard to care.

Not to mention Luo Yewang has long since left the Sword Sect, even the current Sword Sect disciples are frequently involved in incidents outside every now and then. It's not something to be managed, nor should it be; this is the fate of a Sword Cultivator.

Generally, the Sword Sect would tally the casualties within the sect and after a period, strike against the most harmful forces. Over the years, Wu Sect has topped the list, yet nothing has been done about it.

What they truly care about is the Grotto Heaven dispute closely linked to the Sword Sect, especially pertaining to Fang Yazi's aspect, so they are displeased after seeing the Wild Geese Letter.

Hou Niao, however, wasn't too angry, "It's our fault for underestimating Wu Sect's means and resolve. Ever since they came under the Yuqing Daoist lineage, their actions have elevated not just by a level. They voluntarily aligned with the Southeast, and dared to make a move under our Dushan. How could they not play new tricks when striking against Heartless Dao this time? We still gauge them by their performance during the Dushan ceremony, which is underestimating the enemy. The responsibility rests on us leaders, not the disciples below."

Yu Zhengxing glared at him, "Always defending them, the Stone Fetus is lost, and soon we won't even have a chance. Do we need to destroy the mountain and sect to seize the Grotto Heaven?"

Hou Niao thought for a while, then smiled, "Uncle, it's too early to say. It's not certain whether the Stone Fetus is lost, and sending it into Altar Cave Heaven might not necessarily be a bad move. The key is in how we utilize it."

Li Chuping was astute, "What do you mean?"

Hou Niao sighed, "The situation is clear. Wu Sect placed the Stone Sword in Altar Cave Heaven, but they cannot move Altar Cave Heaven into the intended Otherworldly Space. Or perhaps they can move it into the Otherworldly Space, but can't use it to steal the Grotto Heaven from outside Lotus Mountain, because there are people inside the Grotto Heaven, and the Cave Spirit has to align with the life within the Grotto Heaven.

Fang Yazi and the guesses about the Fine-waist Drum are correct. Wu Sect likely sent people into Altar Cave Heaven to seize control of the Grotto Heaven, which isn't hard, given that they've had over a thousand years and understand the Cave Spirit well. I don't know if they have some kind of contract among them, but knowing each other isn't bad."

Hou Niao developed an idea, "If Fang Yazi and the other two haven't placed the Stone Fetus inside, then we are completely out. No matter who is left inside, they can't be swayed by the Stone Fetus, but at least we have a marker in Altar Cave Heaven now..."

Li Chuping understood his intent, "You want us to go in? Heartless Dao can enter because they control the Grotto Heaven; Wu Sect can enter because their spatial item is a set, but we have only a Stone Fetus, which we've placed inside the Grotto Heaven. How do we get in?"

Hou Niao smiled bitterly, "We can only treat a dying horse as if it's living. Miss this chance, and it'll be even harder to retrieve a Grotto Heaven in the future. We have to try once; I'll go ask Auntie Nineteen from Taihao if she's got any idea. After all, she was the first to use the Stone Fetus to transfer through the Otherworldly Space."

Li Chuping stared at him, "You can ask, but no acting recklessly. You're now the leader of the sect, not just a..."

Before he finished speaking, Hou Niao had already vanished into the sky. Yu Zhengxing beside him shook his head, "Nine times out of ten, he'll go in on his own. This guy can't stay idle."

Li Chuping sighed, "Altar Cave Heaven is the best Grotto Heaven in Jinxiu Continent for cultivating spiritual power. It's crucial for our Sword Sect's Sword Light Division. With Altar Cave Heaven and Sword Tomb Cave Heaven working together, the Sword Sect's future is promising in time, which is why he wants to go in."

...Hou Niao flew at full speed to Wei Country. Fortunately, the two countries are adjacent and the distance is short. In half a day's time, he arrived at Red Leaf Academy and found Auntie Nineteen swinging and eating grapes in the Red Leaf Forest. Zhao Xintong was reading quietly on the grass nearby, creating a harmonious dynamic.

They resonated well together.

Zhao Xintong jumped up, "Uncle, are you here for me?"

Hou Niao held the swing steady, "Auntie Nineteen, I need your help. The Stone Fetus has been placed inside a Grotto Heaven. Is there a way to get me in?"

Auntie Nineteen grunted, "I'm not an Immortal, don't have such an ability."

Hou Niao didn't believe her, "Auntie Nineteen, don't throw a tantrum..."

Beside them, Zhao Xintong cooperated, "Uncle, the Space Path is mysterious and unpredictable. It's risky to enter and not come back. Our current Realm isn't suited for this."

Auntie Nineteen glared at her, "Xintong, stop provoking me. He promised to take me along when stealing the Grotto Heaven, but now he wants to hog it."

Hou Niao could only plead, "It's an urgent situation, Wu Sect struck suddenly, and Auntie Nineteen, you weren't at Dushan..."

After making countless promises, Little Peacock finally agreed to help, but also reminded, "I left a backdoor for using the Otherworldly Space later, so only one can go in. If I go, I could still come out, but you may not, at least not certain where you'll end up. Maybe at Lotus Mountain, maybe the Wu Sect Mountain Gate."

Hou Niao explained, "There will be combat, not just treasure hunting, otherwise Auntie Nineteen, I wouldn't care if you go alone. As for where we'll end up, it's hard to say, it's all up to luck."

Little Peacock pondered, "My method only works if Altar Cave Heaven is hidden in Otherworldly Space. If Wu Sect can't achieve this, you can't go in."

Reluctantly plucking a feather, "I left a little something in the Stone Fetus, still need to set up an array."

Luckily, Red Leaf Academy isn't lacking in this aspect. The three quickly set up an array. Hou Niao held the feather and sat in the array, using the method taught by Little Peacock, but nothing moved.

Seeing his doubt, Little Peacock snorted, "This means Altar Cave Heaven hasn't been hidden yet. Just wait, Wu Sect wants to take Altar Cave Heaven without going through Otherworldly Space, unless they storm the gates."

In the wait, Zhao Xintong became concerned, "Uncle, is it dangerous?"

Hou Niao smiled, "Xintong, first you must understand the uniqueness of Altar Cave Heaven. It's impossible for me to face many people alone. One-on-one, your uncle hasn't feared anyone on Jinxiu Continent.

Second, the main players are Lian Sect and Wu Sect. I'm just going to join the fun, getting an advantage is best, and just be a bystander if not. Neither side is a friend of the Sword Sect.

So, it's not that dangerous after all."

He expressed it lightly, but his heart wasn't entirely convinced. If the Sword Sect has to send someone for risk, who else but him?

Sending someone else would be sending them to die. The Sword Sect currently doesn't have anyone reliable enough to stand alone. Li Chuping is fine mentally, but lacking in strength.

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