Hundred Refinement Sect.
Dao Lord Scarlet Star arrived at the Great Hall of Hundred Refinement Sect in a hurry and bumped into a middle-aged cultivator with three whiskers who was exiting.
That person had a steady bearing and there was a hint of dignity in his eyes â it was clear that he had been in a high position for a long time.
âGreetings, Sect Master!â
The two cultivators at the entrance bowed to the man.
It was the sect master of Hundred Refinement Sect, Dao Lord White Flames!
âSenior Brother White Flames!â
When Dao Lord Scarlet Star saw that person, he hurried forward to greet him.
When Dao Lord White Flames saw his anxious expression, he asked in a deep voice, âWhatâs wrong?â
Frowning, Dao Lord Scarlet Star said hatefully, âMy three good-for-nothing disciples snuck out and havenât returned for a day!â
Dao Lord White Flamesâs expression changed slightly.
This period was extremely sensitive and Hundred Refinement Sect was in a precarious situation.
To be fair, if Dao Lord Extreme Fire had not returned in time, none of them knew how they would have survived this ordeal.
As for the three disciples of Dao Lord Scarlet Star, Liu Hanyan was going to take part in the Weapon Refinement contest for the Thousand Crane Tea Party in a monthâs time â nothing must go wrong!
It was truly dangerous for Liu Hanyan and the other two to leave the sect at a time like this.
âDo you know where they went?â
Dao Lord White Flames asked with a calm expression.
âThey seem to have gone to Wind Cloud City.â
Dao Lord Scarlet Star was enraged as he grit his teeth. âThose three brats are truly worrisome. I told them to stay in the sect but they refused to listen! If anything happens...â
He could not continue and was both angry and anxious.
âDonât panic first,â
Dao Lord White Flames said in a deep voice, âCultivators from the various major sects and factions of the Middle Continent are gathered in Wind Cloud City and theyâre all from the righteous path. There shouldnât be anyone harming them.â
âFurthermore, Wind Cloud City isnât too far from the sect. They shouldnât be in much danger.â
Dao Lord Scarlet Star shook his head. âIâm not worried about the orthodox cultivators, Iâm worried about Hellfire Hall!â
âAh!â
Even someone with Dao Lord White Flamesâs temperament could not help but exclaim when he heard about Hellfire Hall. Instantly, his expression darkened.
Dao Lord Scarlet Star said, âAs you know, the hall master of Hellfire Palace has always wanted to obtain the Scarlet Flame Heart Sutra. Nangong Ling and the other two are the easiest targets for them to target!â
âFurthermore, thereâs no way that Hellfire Hall would let things go after suffering that huge setback from us previously!â
Right then, a voice sounded in their minds.
âApart from the three of them, who else is there?â
Upon hearing that voice, both of them shuddered.
Dao Lord Extreme Fire was using his spirit consciousness to ask them!
Dao Lord Scarlet Star added hurriedly, âThereâs also Mo Ling. A cultivator of the sect saw him going along with them.â
âYes... thatâs alright. There might be hope for them.â
Dao Lord Extreme Fire pondered deeply.
Dao Lord Scarlet Star pursed his lips in disapproval.
In his opinion, although Mo Lingâs seniority was high, he was merely a hundred-year-old Nascent Soul â how strong could he be?
It did not matter if he was there or not.
Hellfire Hall had already failed once. If they wanted to lay their hands on Nangong Ling and the other two, they might send Void Reversions!
At that time, what use would Mo Ling be?
Was he going to use seniority to scare his opponents to death?
In reality, Dao Lord Scarlet Star had underestimated the determination of Hellfire Hall!
Dao Lord Extreme Fire said, âHurry and send experts of the sect to Wind Cloud City to look for them and bring them back to the sect!â
âAlright, Iâll instruct my Void Reversion disciples!â
Dao Lord White Flames conjured hand seals and prepared to summon his disciples.
âNo!â
Dao Lord Extreme Fire denied immediately. âScarlet Star, put down what youâre doing and make a trip personally! Youâre at the Dharma Characteristic realm and youâre fast. If anything happens, youâll be able to suppress it!â
Upon hearing that, Dao Lord Scarlet Starâs heart skipped a beat.
He vaguely realized that things might be more serious than he had imagined!
âAlright, Iâll go right away!â
Without hesitation, Dao Lord Scarlet Star tore through the air in the direction of Wind Cloud City and disappeared from Hundred Refinement Sect.
âI hope nothing will happen,â
Dao Lord White Flames looked into the distance and murmured softly.
...
At the same time.
Su Zimoâs group of four had already left Wind Cloud City and were speeding towards Hundred Refinement Sect on their spirit vessel.
This time round, Su Zimo was the one steering the spirit vessel and channeling his Dharmic powers with all his might, pushing it to its limits with lightning speed!
Nangong Ling and the other two had yet to notice what was happening â they were still excited as they discussed the battle in Wind Cloud City.
However, Su Zimo knew that the sense of danger that surrounded him did not disappear. Instead, it intensified!
âLittle Uncle-Master, although you werenât famous in the past, this battle is enough to make you famous!â
Ru Xuan said gleefully, âLittle Uncle-Master, donât worry. Once we return to the sect, Iâll definitely spread the news for you so that you can show off properly!â
Liu Hanyan smiled without saying anything.
Nangong Lingâs gaze towards Su Zimo had changed as well.
There was no longer any hostility. Instead, it was replaced with curiosity, admiration and respect.
âLittle Uncle-Master, youâre a sword cultivator but you donât seem to be suppressed in your fight with Jian Wuzong. Whatâs with that?â
Nangong Ling leaned over and asked humbly.
With a grim expression, Su Zimo released his spirit consciousness and stared at the thick darkness ahead in silence.
It was not that he did not want to answer.
However, his attention was entirely focused on checking out his surroundings and preparing to deal with any incoming danger â he truly did not hear Nangong Lingâs question.
If it was in the past, Nangong Ling would have been enraged and mocked him right away.
However, this time round, Nangong Ling merely smiled embarrassedly and scratched his head before asking, âLittle Uncle-Master, who is your master? Is he also a sword cultivator? Is there such a powerful sword cultivator among the seniors of Hundred Refinement Sect?â
Su Zimo had once crippled Cheng Peng with a single sword qi.
At the city gate, his sword created a powerful intent realm and severed the swords of more than ten sword cultivators.
Therefore, it was not only Nangong Ling â even the cultivators of Wind Cloud City mistook Su Zimo for a sword cultivator.
Su Zimo did not reply. Instead, he frowned and looked even more grim in the dark night.
âLittle Uncle-Master, what are you doing?â
Ru Xuan came over as well and asked curiously, âWeâve already left Wind Cloud City and thereâs no danger. Why are you in such a hurry to return?â
âLittle Uncle-Master, come over and talk to us!â
Ru Xuan shook Su Zimoâs arm gently and said coquettishly.
Liu Hanyan, who was silent at the side, finally noticed something amiss and asked softly, âUncle-Master, is there any danger?â
Right then, Su Zimo finally spoke, âIf anything happens later on, escape immediately. Donât worry about me!â
âAh?
Nangong Ling and the other two were slightly stunned and looked lost.
Even though they were chatting along the way, they released their spirit consciousnesses to check out their surroundings and did not discover any danger.
âHehehehehe!â
Right then, a sinister laughter sounded in the air that sent chills down oneâs spine!
âLittle child, your senses are sure sharp to be able to detect me! However, the three of them canât escape and neither can you!â