No one responded.

Xu Guang's expression was blank, his aura intimidating. General Wei came to his side, growling as if asking Xu Guang what had happened.

"Ah Wei, do you feel like there's something extra on me?"

A hint of confusion flashed in Ah Wei's eyes.

Xu Guang's face turned sullen as he now suspected that Jade Cicada had left behind some contingency.

He even suspected that this person might still be alive, attempting to possess him.

For a master skilled in Spirit Martial Dao, this wasn't a particularly difficult thing to achieve.

Even though, upon careful thought, the possibility seemed very low.

Given his current Martial Dao insight, he naturally knew that even the divine thought of a Fourth Grade Martial Dao master could not last long in the world after leaving the flesh. Elder Yuchan had died eighty years ago; it's unlikely he could still be alive.

But Jade Cicada hailed from the Dianyin Sect, perhaps there was some unimaginable method that could allow his Divine Soul to exist eternally.

However…

Xu Guang's lips curled into a sinister smile.

'I bet even if he is still alive, he must be extremely weak. Are you waiting for me to notice you?'

Thinking about the three images that kept appearing in his mind.

When Yu Rong was slain, he resurrected with his eyes seemingly emitting a red glow.

But separated by thousands of miles, what could the hidden old monster behind Yu Rong do to him?

And what about that old Daoist Luo Sheng of Jingming Temple, what was his identity?

And the mysterious poem he passed on to him.

'The ocean waves surge and armor glitters cold, the world shifts and tigers roar in the rivers. Since gold carriages joined the Jade Bastions, mountains have been driven toward the mortal realm.'

This poem had a mystical aura; reciting it always brought calm.

Yet, reflecting carefully for a long time, it seemed that the Daoist bore no ill will toward him.

These three images appeared unrelated, yet in the shadows, there seemed to be a line connecting them.

Looking back now, many things seemed to have been overlooked.

But at the time, he was not strong enough and did the best he could.

Slowly raising his hand, a jade bottle inscribed with strange runes appeared, containing a drop of blood glowing scarlet red, moving with gravity.

This thing…

Is it related to his suspicions?

He rose slowly, with a grim expression.

At times like this, he'd need to find help.

...

"Brother Guang, what you describe sounds like a type of curse from the Celestial Destiny Sect, the Ancestral Blood Curse."

Jiang Zi Yun, holding the jade bottle Xu Guang handed over, carefully inspected it.

"Ancestral Blood Curse? What's its effect?"

"It traces your ancestors and destroys your family. It's a common curse of the Celestial Destiny Sect, a great contributor to their infamous reputation in the Jianghu."

At this point, Jiang Zi Yun's expression turned peculiar, "But Brother Guang, you are alone, the Celestial Destiny Sect's methods…"

This point was understandable.

In the Jianghu, anyone who reached a certain status had some power, and few lacked family ties. Once someone messed with the Celestial Destiny Sect and got cursed with the Ancestral Blood Curse, it could trace through their bloodline to annihilate their clan.

Xu Guang looked at the jade bottle, his expression also turning strange.

"So… is the blood in this bottle from my ancestors?"

Jiang Zi Yun hesitated and nodded.

'My ancestor was a eunuch?'

Xu Guang felt a sense of helplessness to even comment.

It seemed that his previous concerns were unfounded worries.

What was the Celestial Destiny Sect's purpose in unearthing his ancestor and turning them into a puppet?

To disgust him?

No, the point wasn't there, the point was how that puppet appeared in the Wanhua Institute!

Who brought it in?

Xu Guang squinted his eyes, feeling he was rushing things, knowing the puppet was sent not to deliver heads.

There must be more to follow.

"Can the Ancestral Blood Curse be broken?"

Xu Guang asked.

Jiang Zi Yun thought for a moment, "The Three Ancestors were once afflicted by the Ancestral Blood Curse in their youth, but I am not sure how they resolved it. However, I suspect once you reach Fourth Grade and achieve an Alien Body, the curse becomes ineffective, as an Alien Body is solely yours."

Xu Guang was speechless.

The methods of the Celestial Destiny Sect were truly bizarre.

Before leaving, Jiang Zi Yun handed Xu Guang three pieces of jade, "Brother Guang, these contain three doses of Dragon Blood, extracted from a dragon's neck, slightly inferior to True Dragon Essence Blood. It should have a decent effect on General Wei."

This was something Jiang Zi Yun had promised before entering the Ghostly Land.

Xu Guang nodded, accepting the Dragon Blood.

...

For three consecutive days.

No changes, everything remained calm.

Xu Guang returned from the main peak.

He now lacked experience and went to the main peak daily to sign in with Outer Sect disciples and children, but so far, no suspicious individuals approached him.

"Did the opponent get cold feet? Thought I wasn't a suitable partner?"

Pushing down his thoughts, Xu Guang joined Shen Muyu and Jiang Zi Yun, who had come to the main peak. Today was the day to enter the Spirit Refining Pool; these things could be pondered later.

...

On a mountain path.

Cliffs towered into the clouds on both sides, appearing enormous.

"How did things go?"

A dark shadow suddenly appeared on the cliff, level with the ground.

A human face materialized on the cliff.

"More or less done, certain things are confirmed."

The figure in black did not ask what had been confirmed, merely spoke with an inexplicable expression.

"Who in the Dark Tower is helping Lin Zushan? He seems to have noticed me."

The face that appeared let out a smile, a chilling, sinister feeling emanating from it.

"Don't worry, I arranged this myself."

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