Not only the Zhao Patriarch.

Inside were also two of Shen Xuan's acquaintances.

The other two giants of Cyan Yang Prefecture's Demon Cultivators, Hou Feifan and Nangong Guang, were also seated around a jade table.

Wan Meng cast a spell and opened the secret chamber.

Once Wu Yulan entered, the three giants of Cyan Yang Prefecture's Demon Cultivators gathered together.

Wan Meng closed the secret chamber.

Wu Yulan said coldly, "Shen Xuan is gone."

"Did he notice us?"

"Probably not!"

Wu Yulan pondered and said, "However, Shen Xuan, his cultivation technique is quite peculiar."

"He left in such a hurry, even if he didn't notice you, he must be suspicious."

Wan Meng asked curiously, "Do you fear Master Shen so much? Isn't he just an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator?"

Nangong Guang, who was resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and said, "Shen Xuan is not an ordinary Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Just his Thunder Talisman alone is extremely troublesome."

"Many years ago, the infamous Netherworld Butterfly Mother fell at his hands."

Wu Yulan agreed, "Senior Brother Nangong is right. Every time Yulan encounters him, I am filled with an inexplicable dread."

"He must have many methods to counteract our Holy Merit."

A hint of hatred flashed in Nangong Guang's eyes as he said, "Why don't we three join forces to eliminate him first?"

Everyone's gaze turned to Hou Feifan.

He was the strongest among the three giants of Cyan Yang Prefecture's Demon Cultivators.

"Forget it, let's not create new troubles. Shen Xuan hasn't been involved in the Daoist Demon War. Forcing him into it might not be a good thing."

Nangong Guang asked, "What if he insists on getting involved?"

"If he's seeking his own demise, then it's not our fault!"

"Hou Lao is right. Junior Sister Yulan, what do you think?"

"Yulan agrees. I'm afraid if we really take action, all three of us will need to attack with full force to be effective."

"Intelligence from Celestial Fragrance Pavilion indicates that Shen Xuan's strength is unfathomable, with numerous methods. He is proficient in Thunder Technique, Thunder Escape Technique, Ice Technique, Water Technique, and has three corpse beasts comparable to Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, and thousands of Shadow-devouring Demon Insects."

"Moreover, he carries hundreds of Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans. He is indeed difficult to deal with!"

"So what if he has many methods! If the three of us attack together, he's sure to die!"

Nangong Guang said angrily.

"We'll discuss this matter later!"

Hou Feifan looked towards the Zhao Patriarch.

"Daoist Zhao, have you considered the migration matter?"

The Zhao Patriarch coughed lightly and said, "This matter needs to be reported to the Patriarch for a decision."

Nangong Guang impatiently said, "Daoist Zhao, don't be foolish! The three of us have signed a blood contract, with Daoist Wan Meng acting as the mediator!"

"Feifeng Mountain within Liang Country is a Tier Two Top Grade estate, also possessing rare Tier Two Upper Grade Earth Fire! It's far superior to your current Tiger Stream Ridge!"

The Zhao Patriarch's expression turned serious.

"Three Daoists, give Zhao two months, and I will certainly reply. How about it?"

"No!"

Hou Feifan said coldly, "Ten days! Just ten days. If the Zhao Family is unwilling after ten days, then forget it!"

"We'll see each other on the battlefield!"

The Zhao Patriarch looked at Hou Feifan and the others.

Seeing no intention of backing down.

He sighed lightly.

"Alright, just ten days!"

"Within ten days, Zhao will definitely have a reply for the three Daoists."

...

Ten days later.

Tiger Stream Ridge.

He Zhengming gathered thirty-nine Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the sect, Zhao Family, and Loose Cultivators to discuss major issues.

Even Shen Xuan, Pill Master Lin, and Artifact Master Dai were called.

That day, when Shen Xuan was in the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion and saw Wu Yulan, he suddenly sensed a palpitating warning.

This was his Talent for Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil giving a warning.

At that moment, he realized.

Inside the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion, there were still powerful Demon Cultivators hiding.

Not just the two Saintesses before him.

If they joined forces, they could threaten him.

Shen Xuan made a decisive move.

Sure enough, he jumped out the window and fled.

It wasn't until he left Cyan Yang Market that this ominous feeling disappeared.

"Only Hou Feifan and Nangong Guang in the Cyan Yang Prefecture have that kind of power!"

"To make me feel so uneasy, could they all be hiding in the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion?"

The Celestial Fragrance Pavilion is a neutral power.

No matter who it is, private fights are strictly forbidden within the pavilion.

Otherwise, it means making an enemy of the entire Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.

"Wan Meng is the sub-pavilion master of this Celestial Fragrance Pavilion, she wouldn't take action!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

If Hou Feifan, Wu Yulan, and Nangong Guang acted together while he was unprepared.

It would indeed be troublesome.

After all, these are three Late Stage Demon Cultivators.

They are also Core Formation seeds of the Blood Spirit Sect, one of the top three sects in Liang Country.

Truly in a life-and-death battle, not one of them should be underestimated by Shen Xuan.

At this moment, He Zhengming was speaking eloquently.

"According to reliable information, the Demon Cultivators of the Blood Spirit Sect disguised themselves and infiltrated Cyan Yang Market, intending to blood sacrifice all the Loose Cultivators in the market, transforming them into Demon Soldiers."

Shen Xuan frowned slightly and glanced at the Zhao Patriarch.

The Zhao Patriarch looked shocked and asked, "Daoist He, with the Blood Spirit Sect doing such heinous acts, how can we let them have their way!"

"The Cyan Yang Market has tens of thousands of Loose Cultivators. If they are turned into Demon Soldiers, the entire Cyan Yang Prefecture will become a Demon Realm, falling into eternal damnation!"

"We cannot let the Demon Cultivators succeed! Daoist He, you must report this to the sect and request additional reinforcements!"

He Zhengming shook his head.

"The message has been sent to the sect via carrier pigeon. However, as for reinforcements, don't count on them!"

"The Daoist Demon War is not limited to Cyan Yang Prefecture. All the prefectures along the Song Liang border are under heavy pressure!"

"In the short term, reinforcements are impossible! It's up to Junior Brother Shen, Junior Brother Lin, and Junior Brother Dai, you three..."

For a moment, everyone's eyes focused on the three of them.

Especially on Shen Xuan, who was at the forefront, most people's eyes fell on him.

Shen Xuan sighed softly in his heart.

This was an open scheme.

Among the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Cyan Cloud Sect, only the three of them had not been sent to the Daoist Demon battlefield.

With no external reinforcements, they had turned to internal potential, focusing on them.

If he directly refused.

It would harm his reputation within the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

The three major Demon Cultivators of Cyan Yang Prefecture, as long as they don't simultaneously target him, they pose no threat to him.

As for the array Wu Yulan had previously set up.

He had the Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique, which allowed him to see through illusions and gain insight into the essence.

As long as he didn't recklessly charge into the array, he would basically remain unharmed.

Accompanying He Zhengming to battle certainly involved risks.

But they were within a manageable range.

"Shen is willing to go to the expedition with Senior Brother He."

"Senior Brother Lin and Senior Brother Dai, skilled in alchemy and artifact refining, but lacking in magical combat, should remain to guard at the rear."

After Shen Xuan spoke, Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai looked grateful.

He Zhengming nodded, "What Junior Brother Shen said is very true. Junior Brother Lin, Junior Brother Dai, you, along with Junior Brother Zhou, will guard Tiger Stream Ridge."

"Fellow cultivators, this time the merit of sweeping Cyan Yang Market's demon cultivators is significant. He and my four fellow disciples are willing to exchange all their merits for Foundation Establishment Pills to reward you all!"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the Zhao Patriarch and the loose cultivators brightened.

Loose Cultivator Tie Wenda declared boldly, "Tie is willing to join the fellow cultivators of Cyan Cloud Sect in slaying demons!"

He Zhengming smiled, "Fellow Daoist Tie is willing to join, which is something He could not wish more for. In any case, He will strive to obtain a Sect Foundation Establishment Pill for Fellow Daoist Tie."

"Tie first thanks Fellow Daoist He!"

Tie Wenda was quite prestigious among the loose cultivators.

After he agreed, the independent practitioners in the room responded in succession.

He Zhengming returned the salute to each of them.

Then he turned his gaze towards the Zhao Patriarch.

"The Zhao Family looks up to Fellow Daoist He as a leader. Feel free to command, the Zhao Family will not shirk any responsibility!"

"Very well! Speed is of the essence in warfare! Please lead the way, fellow cultivators of the Zhao Family. Let us set off now and catch them off guard!"

"Good!"

After making brief arrangements, the Zhao Patriarch led three Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Zhao Family, along with He Zhengming, Shen Xuan, and over twenty others, transforming into streams of escape light, flying towards Cyan Yang Market.

Shen Xuan followed behind He Zhengming, maintaining a thirty-zhang distance.

That distance was just right.

In case of trouble, he could hide behind him.

He secretly used the Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Technique several times.

The feeling was quite unpleasant.

Although it wasn't life-threatening.

But an inexplicable heart palpitations made him very restless.

"Save if possible, if not, return to Rain Listening Pavilion!"

Feiyun Mountain had the Su Family's ancestral Mountain Protection Array.

He had also set up many killing and illusion arrays outside Rain Listening Pavilion.

The nearby Black Dragon Pool had an underwater channel leading to the outside Canglang River.

Shen Xuan was ninety-nine percent confident he could escape using Water Escape from there.

Thirty-two streams of escape light flew to a point three hundred li from Cyan Yang Market.

In the Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique, he saw waves of transparent demonic Qi in front.

Faint yet present.

Clearly someone had set up a demonic Qi killing array ahead.

"Senior Brother He, be cautious, someone has set up a killing array ahead!"

"The Zhao Family is not to be trusted!"

However, at that moment.

A loud explosion sounded.

Within a radius of ten li, a fierce wind rose, and demonic Qi surged.

Nine Demon Soul Banners appeared in succession, towering over ten zhang high, with flags fluttering, and countless sinister evil souls emerged "jiejie" amidst eerie laughter.

"Demon Sect's Nine Nether Soul Capturing Array!"

"Zhao Guangming, how dare you betray the sect and join the Blood Spirit Sect!"

He Zhengming cursed angrily.

Shen Xuan shook his head slightly.

Falling into the enemy's trap, what's the point of saying so many useless words, just destroy them directly.

Delays bring changes.

Sure enough, the Zhao Patriarch and the other three hid within the Nine Nether Soul Capturing Array and quickly disappeared without a trace.

Countless evil souls shrieked and attacked, aided by the surging demonic Qi.

"Quick!"

He Zhengming had already formed a spell and summoned an ancient green Bronze Bell magical treasure.

At his command, the Bell Tongue inside the Bronze Bell struck the Bell Cover heavily.

"Dang!"

Invisible sound wave attacks trembled and spread.

The sinister evil souls, shrieking with eerie laughter and about to approach He Zhengming and the others, were shaken by the sound wave of the Bronze Bell, their divine souls unsettled.

The sinister evil souls at the forefront directly shattered into soul fragments.

Shen Xuan observed the green Bronze Bell magical treasure with great interest.

The quality was extraordinary.

While dispersing the evil souls, it didn't harm his team members.

This amazed him.

It could choose its targets for attack.

It was far superior to his Screaming Snake Demon Sound.

The Screaming Snake Demon Sound was a large-area indiscriminate group attack.

Anyone within its attack range was bound to be harmed.

"He Zhengming, worthy of being a direct disciple of Cyan Cloud Sect's Golden Core True Master! Yulan wants to see how many evil souls you can slay!"

Wu Yulan, hidden within the array, kept urging the Demon Soul Banner to produce evil souls to attack He Zhengming and his team.

Twenty-eight Foundation Establishment cultivators, centered around He Zhengming, each activated their protective spirit shields, triggered their magical treasures and talismans, and continued to slay the continuous stream of evil souls.

Shen Xuan stood next to He Zhengming, using the Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique to observe the Nine Nether Soul Capturing Array.

Previously, he had studied the Rao Family Array.

Though it was only a Tier One array.

But some basic array principles were interchangeable.

Shen Xuan's eyes turned scarlet.

After turning around once.

He was confident in his heart.

"Senior Brother He, fellow Daoists, don't get entangled with these evil souls!"

"These evil souls are all transformations of demonic Qi, not real ghostly creatures!"

"The Array's Gate of Birth is at the Xunfeng position, the southeast corner."

He Zhengming was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"Very good! Junior Brother Shen has found the array eye! In ten breaths, let's strike together and attack the Xunfeng position Demon Soul Banner!"

He Zhengming, as a direct disciple of a Golden Core True Master.

Dealing with these array-formed evil souls was more than enough.

However, being in a stalemate like this, exhausting spiritual power, was ultimately not a solution.

After receiving Shen Xuan's transmission, he immediately issued orders.

The Bronze Bell enlarged violently in the wind, reaching over ten zhang in height.

He Zhengming drove the massive Bronze Bell with a force akin to ten thousand jun, fiercely striking towards the Xunfeng position Demon Soul Banner.

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