Jin Yicai glanced again at Mo Hua next to him, noticing that although his figure had shrunk considerably, his facial expression was very familiar. Suddenly, realization dawned, "You, you are..."
Jin Yicai was too stunned to speak.
Mo Hua shook his head, "Forget it, I’ll find it myself."
"Sword Bone, you can eat them all."
Eat?!
Jin Yicai’s eyes were filled with fear; before he could think further, the omen of death arrived.
The last thing reflected in his pupils was a white, grim bone sword and a pair of cold, hollow white bone eyes.
The Sword Bonesman killed Jin Yicai with one strike, shook his head, and murmured to himself:
"The cultivation world is perilous, and the Divine Way is even more ruthless; it’s not something a young master like you can play with..."
I, a dignified Sword Demon, still tread carefully; let alone you, an arrogant but ignorant fool.
...
The moment Jin Yicai died.
In the grand hall of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, all five soul lamps had extinguished.
The surrounding monster cultivators fell silent.
Even the young master behind the beaded screen slightly contracted his pupils.
They all sensed that something seemed amiss.
Jin Yixuan also furrowed his brow, not expecting such a situation at all.
He knew well that his cousin was useless, so he didn’t have any expectations.
But those who followed his cousin and lit the soul lamps to enter the Demon Map were all experienced monster cultivator managers with some experience in Divine Way combat.
These four managers’ soul lamps extinguished in an instant.
Which means, these four managers were almost simultaneously slain by something.
Jin Yixuan’s heart sank, only then did he realize that what entered the Demon Refining Diagram might not be just a "rat," but quite possibly, a man-eating "fierce tiger."
Moreover, this "fierce tiger"... if it just wanted to save someone, it could have left after killing Jin Gui.
But it didn’t.
It stayed in the Demon Refining Diagram after killing Jin Gui.
It even killed those who went to assist, including Jin Yicai and several managers.
Ruthless and vicious, it surely has... significant ambitions!
After all, within the Demon Refining Diagram, lies a big secret...
Jin Yixuan’s expression was grave, and he cupped his hands upwards, saying:
"Young master, whether it is man, monster, or demon, we must kill the intruder in the Demon Refining Diagram as soon as possible!"
The young master looked indifferent, without comment.
Jin Yixuan pondered for a moment, then said:
"The greatest taboo in warfare is dispersal; entering in batches, we are easily defeated one by one."
"Therefore, it would be better to act together; with thunderous might, thoroughly surround and kill it, or endless troubles will be in store!"
The young master contemplated for a moment, then slowly nodded and said:
"That’s the only way..."
Jin Yixuan saluted the young master, then turned and said: "Everyone, light the soul lamps and follow me into the diagram to kill the invaders!"
"Yes, Leader!"
"Understood!"
More than ten managers cupped their hands in response.
Then, according to routine, each one lit a soul lamp, sat cross-legged, closed their eyes tightly, and their divine souls entered the Demon Refining Diagram.
Their expressions were solemn, knowing the situation was somewhat serious.
But what they didn’t know was just how serious it really was...
After the monster cultivators entered the diagram, the grand hall fell silent.
Only a few already extinguished soul lamps emitted wisps of white smoke, and ten-plus yet-to-extinguish soul lamps flickered slightly.
Within the screen, the young master continued with his own tasks.
The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons being destroyed, time was short, there were too many things to transfer out, not to be left behind in the valley, to avoid leaving any leverage.
Calmness in major events.
This was the teaching of the Ancestor to him.
The more critical the moment, the more one must maintain composure, to be poised and confident, to have the stature to accomplish great matters.
He aimed to use the Qian Learning State Boundary and the Four Great Sects as stepping stones, to one day stand atop the Taoist Court, high above, controlling the fate of countless cultivators in the cultivation world.
The young master’s emotions slowly calmed down.
He finished organizing rows of cultivation documents, formation diagram drafts, pills, evil artifacts, and other Tao cultivation materials, preparing to stash them in the storage bag to take away.
His expression focused, he checked each item one by one.
He didn’t know how much time passed, yet it seemed little time passed...
A gust of cold wind suddenly blew through.
The young master seemed to sense something, his fingers trembled, and his body froze.
Moments later, he slowly raised his head, his clear eyes gazing towards the grand hall, his pupils trembled violently.
Inside the grand hall.
The soul lamps... were all extinguished...