A strand of red light quickly flew into Xiaoo Ying'Er's body in the Linshui Pavilion. Lin Xuankong retracted his Double Pupil and looked around through Xiaoo Ying'Er's field of vision. In the council hall of Linshui Pavilion, the five Grand Elders of the Celestial Sect were all present. However, the five Grand Elders had all changed in appearance!

Back then, these five Grand Elders of the Celestial Sect, who were at the Late Eighth Layer or Perfection stage, each had hair as white as a crane, graceful bodies, and exquisite facial features. Now, all five of them had wrinkled skin, haggard appearances, and hunched backs, resembling elderly people in their sixties. They looked even older than Lin Xuankong had when he first crossed over.

If these five were not dressed in luxurious clothes, with a gleam of sharpness in their eyes and an expression of majestic presence, Lin Xuankong might have thought they were not the five Grand Elders of the Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect discussing important matters, but rather five old ladies chatting about household matters!

It seems that True Disciple Cao Yu from the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect has used the Time Technique multiple times recently! Lin Xuankong thought. This Celestial Demon Technique that robs others of their Lifespan is truly sinister... And this kind of Celestial Demon Technique, used to control others, indeed has enormous deterrence!

"High hall, bright mirror, grieve white hair; morning like black silk, evening becomes snow." This saying described a painful and terrifying reality for anyone, let alone for these prominent figures at the peak of the Great Xia Dynasty who held significant power. The key point was that, according to Cao Yu, this Time Technique could be reversed!

In the council hall, all six people, including Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er, were silently waiting, as if for someone.

About the time it takes to brew a cup of tea later, a voice suddenly came from outside the council hall, "Third Princess, Grand Elders, the information has been disseminated, right?"

Following this, True Disciple Cao Yu from the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect, dressed in a white robe, floated into the council hall. He cast a rather arrogant glance over the six people present.

The five Grand Elders of the Celestial Sect stood up immediately upon seeing Cao Yu. Their expressions were rather complicated, showing hidden resentment and a trace of fear.

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er also stood up. "News that an Immortal Cave Mansion might have appeared in the Sealing Demon Mountain Range is out. By now, everyone in the Great Marsh Prefecture and the neighboring State Mansions should know."

Cao Yu said coldly, "I don't want 'should.' I want an absolute guarantee. Three days from now, even if I randomly pick an old person or a child from the Six Prefectures of Nanjiang, they must all know about the possible appearance of the Immortal Cave Mansion in the Sealing Demon Mountain Range! This matter shouldn't be difficult for you, Third Princess, or for the Grand Elders, correct?"

Faced with Cao Yu's aggressive attitude, Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er frowned. Suppressing her frustration, she said, "I will dispatch more people to spread the rumors everywhere. Within three days, I guarantee that everyone in the Six Prefectures of Nanjiang, down to the women and children, will know!"

Cao Yu nodded slightly, a trace of coldness on his face. "That Cultivator who collected the Immortal Artifact is hiding very well. Almost all corners of Great Xia have been turned upside down, yet his whereabouts still haven't been found. However, with an enormous opportunity like an Immortal Cave Mansion appearing, and since he possesses an Immortal Artifact, he definitely won't miss this chance!

"This time, as long as he appears in the Sealing Demon Mountain Range, the Immortal Artifact will certainly fall into my hands!"

He then looked at the five Grand Elders in the council hall. "Grand Elders, do not resent me for using the Time Technique on you. I, Cao Yu, am under the orders of my Immortal Sect's elders. If I can't complete this task, the hardships I will face in the future will be hundreds of times more painful than yours! Of course, if the news about the Immortal Cave Mansion successfully lures out the Cultivator who collected the Immortal Artifact, you will all have contributed greatly to the Immortal Sect. I will then certainly use the Time Technique to restore your Lifespans!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qinglan and the others all cupped their hands in respect, expressing that they dared not resent him.

Cao Yu nodded slightly and looked at Xiaoo Ying'Er. "Third Princess, if I can obtain that Immortal Artifact this time, it's possible my Immortal Master, in a good mood, might bestow upon your Great Xia two or three Magical Artifacts! By then, your Great Xia will no longer need to worry about any demonic calamities, nor about attacks from the Rakshasa Kingdom's Demon Sects!

"As for that Immortal Artifact, without stepping into the Immortal Realm, one can only activate it for a few breaths at most. Its power, though great, consumes too many resources! Moreover, as the saying goes, 'an innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth.' If the Immortal Artifact remains in your Great Xia, it will bring many troubles in the future. An Immortal Artifact is not something the Great Xia Dynasty can possess!

"Never mind the future; there are already traces of disciples from the Fallen Crow Demon Sect in the Great Marsh Prefecture. Other Demon Sects might also send people. With Great Xia's capabilities, how could you possibly handle it? I am truly doing this for your own good!"

Upon hearing these words, everyone present frowned and secretly cursed Cao Yu. Outwardly, however, they all feigned agreement and nodded in compliance.

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve and turned to walk out of the hall. "I returned from the Sealing Demon Mountain Range today and am quite tired. I will stay here in Linshui Pavilion!"

With that said, he headed towards a guest room in the distance. This True Disciple of the Immortal Sect behaved as if he were in his own home, extremely reckless and presumptuous in the territory of the Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect.

After Cao Yu entered the guest room, Ouyang Qinglan, one of the five Grand Elders, whose aged face twitched slightly, transmitted a message to the others, including Xiaoo Ying'Er: "This Cao Yu is becoming increasingly unruly! Our Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect's residence is filled with female disciples. No man has ever dared to stay overnight here, yet he acts this way! It's utterly infuriating!"

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