Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Until the breath on the other end of the Jade Slip was extinguished.

The matter immediately became much more bizarre.

Outer Sect Elders and stewards from the Nan Hong Seven Sons died outside, involving the Heavenly Sword, Pure Moon, and Unparalleled, three Alliance Sects.

And the location where they perished implicated Shen Yi, the Sect Master of Nanyang.

"What happened?"

The most agitated was undoubtedly the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Elder Liu stepped out of the light screen at a leisurely pace; the inexplicable death of an outer sect elder was a serious matter that couldn't be overlooked by any sect.

Several direct disciples also gathered to discuss fervently, "It is said that Taoyuan Villa was covered by the Pure Moon Sect's Five Elements Treasure Lotus Great Formation, shielding it from the eyes and ears of others. Perhaps it warrants another investigation."

"Since the Sect Master of Nanyang was present, why not ask Sect Master Shen directly?"

Elder Liu's eyes narrowed slightly; as a Baiyu Capital Cultivator, it was rare for him to head outside the sect.

Just then, a red silhouette quietly intercepted him.

"Elder Liu, let me handle this minor matter."

"..."

Liu Xingshan came to a halt, looking forward to the woman with a slender figure in front of him.

Her exquisite face had skin like snow, delicate to the touch, and her tailored red dress accentuated her soft waistline, but the crimson sword pattern between her eyebrows added a sharp edge.

Her cultivation stood out among the younger generation.

Though she had not ascended to Baiyu Capital, she had already crossed the crucial threshold, possessing the eleventh level of Return to Void cultivation.

This woman's identity was unique; although she was a direct disciple of the Sect Master, she wasn't the successor of the He Dao Bao Di.

Yet her reputation in Hongze surpassed that of some elders of Baiyu Capital.

The Heavenly Sword Fairy, Su Yushang.

"That may be acceptable."

Liu Xingshan pondered for a moment, then nodded his head.

He watched as Su Yushang saluted and departed, then lifting his eyes to the sky, he indeed saw a Xuan Feng swooping through the clouds.

"Why did you stop him?"

The Xuan Feng descended from the sky, morphing into the form of a woman clad in a mysterious red long coat; she may not be as beautiful as the Heavenly Sword Fairy, but her figure was full, exuding a sense of mature grandeur and elegance.

"Sister said Elder Liu is too hasty. Nowadays, he seems eager to pin anything that happens onto Nanyang Sect. He needs to be gently reminded," responded Su Yushang with a shake of her head and a faint smile, "I appreciate Master Xue for accompanying me on this trip."

"Why the formality with me? If it hadn't been for your guarantee, how could I have had the chance to leave that cage?" Xuan Feng looked at her with affection.

"..." Su Yushang sighed softly, offering comfort, "When the matter of the Seven Sons Conference is over, I'll discuss with my sister about the possibility of taking you out for a stroll. It has been quite a while since I've visited the Treasure Flower Sect, and I wonder if that girl has missed me."

"Let me tell you, the Fairy of Baohua is not as tranquil as others perceive her to be; she's quite amusing. She will surely attend the Seven Sons Conference, and I will introduce you to her then."

"Alright." Xuan Feng nodded gently.

The two women left the Heavenly Sword Sect in laughter, heading in the direction of the Nanyang relief.

By the time they arrived there,

other figures were already waiting.

They were the outer sect elders of the Unparalleled Sect as well as a few stewards from the Pure Moon Sect.

"Disciples greet the Heavenly Sword Fairy."

The group bowed in salutation, then turned to nod at Xuan Feng, "Master Xue."

Liu Qianyun, however, had a trace of bemusement on her face.

This Xuan Feng actually dared to come to Nanyang Sect; was it not afraid that Sect Master Shen would shut the door and, along with Elder Xuan Qing, thoroughly strip it of its feathers, break its bones, and extract its blood, without a trace of waste?

"..."

Zheng Qian curled her lips. In front of these two newly arrived women, even if she felt confident in her own looks, she couldn't help feeling somewhat timid.

The Heavenly Sword Fairy returned the salutations seriously, also observing everyone.

From the status of the cultivators sent, it was evident.

The Unparalleled Sect was taking this matter seriously, while the Pure Moon Sect seemed rather perfunctory.

As for the Heavenly Sword Sect... if it hadn't been for her interception, Elder Liu's personal visit would clearly have escalated the situation, with an overbearing intention to blame.

However, after some time, everyone put away their thoughts.

Because they realized a problem, that was, they were being ignored by everyone.

Inside the entire Nanyang Sect, there was silence, as if oblivious to their presence.

"Heavenly Sword Sect's Su Yushang requests an audience with Sect Master Shen."

Su Yushang bowed a second time, but the outcome remained unchanged.

Her smile grew slightly stiff.

It was hard to imagine that someone among the Nan Hong Seven Sons would shut her out; who exactly was managing this formation?

Meanwhile, inside the Ancestral Master Hall of Nanyang,

Xuan Qing lazily lifted his eyes, finding the noise somewhat annoying. He decisively used a formation to shield his senses.

Before the Sect Master left, he was instructed to guard the formation.

But it was never said who could enter and who couldn't; since they asked to see Sect Master Shen, and the Sect Master wasn't present, it was as if they saw nothing at all.

Day turned into night.

Even Liu Qianyun, who trusted Shen Yi the most, was starting to feel somewhat panicked at this moment.

What did it mean to refuse visitors?

It couldn't really have something to do with the Nanyang Sect, could it?

Just then, the Jade Slips on each of them lit up at the same time.

"The Sect Master of Nanyang led a massacre, with bodies strewn across Taoyuan Village, leaving no survivors."

"Our sect's steward was among them, his head brutally shattered."

The Jade Slip returned to calm.

Yet it plunged everyone present into dead silence.

Su Yushang cast a sidelong glance at Xuan Feng, suddenly regretting that perhaps Elder Liu should have been the one dealing with today's affair.

"Could it really be?"

Zheng Qian tugged on Liu Qianyun's sleeve.

One must understand that the Pure Moon Sect had never offended Sect Master Shen; even if the steward had offended Shen Yi, after taking action, the least they should do was to inform the Pure Moon Sect.

Could it be that when in distress, they sought the help of the Pure Moon Sect,

But as soon as they got slightly ahead, they immediately put on the airs of a Sect Master?

"He's not that kind of person."

Liu Qianyun bit her lip, adjusted her breathing, and looked up at the sky.

They did not have to wait for long.

Soon, led by a dark-glinting Mysterious Sword, over a dozen Green Lion Spirit Puppets slowly halted amidst the clouds.

"De Yen of the Unparalleled Sect pays respects to Sect Master Shen."

The external affairs elder stepped forward without delay, performing a meticulous salute that left no room for fault.

He then straightforwardly said, "I come on a decree from the Unparalleled Sect to inquire about the demise of our sect's steward at Taoyuan Village. If Sect Master Shen finds it convenient, could you perhaps disclose some details, so I can return with a report?"

Su Yushang said nothing but quietly looked at the young man.

The Unparalleled Sect obviously didn't want to burn bridges, keeping up a façade of official business while giving the Nanyang Sect sufficient face.

Naturally, they could easily tell if the Nanyang Sect was finding excuses.

"..."

Even though a fairy with a renowned reputation stood below, many of the Nanyang Sect stewards struggled to look away.

Indeed, what was bound to come always arrived.

There were no precedents for such a matter. Typically, a Sect Master cutting down a disciple of an Alliance Sect would barely be worth mentioning.

But no Sect Master had ever done such a thing.

The Alliance Sect was probably just as confused.

Shen Yi cast his gaze downward, sweeping his eyes across Xuan Feng.

The graceful and luxurious lady furrowed her brow and subtly pulled her slightly opened garment to cover the fair skin beneath.

At that moment, however, Liu Qianyun took a step forward, her lips quivering as she stared at the shadowy figure on the dark-glittering flying sword, her voice trembling, "Could you possibly..."

Before she could finish,

Shen Yi casually threw a booklet, saying indifferently, "Provide them with an explanation as soon as possible."

With that, as if unwilling to stay any longer, he surged into the light curtain with the many Green Lion Spirit Puppets.

Fine food was laid out before them, untouchable, better unseen to avoid vexation.

Once the triumphant stewards of the returning Nanyang Sect had all disappeared, those left behind were slightly astonished.

They came here, not necessarily to seek an explanation from the Nanyang Sect, but at least to inquire about the precise situation.

Unexpectedly, instead, they were asked for an explanation!

Had things been turned upside down?

Liu Qianyun composed herself and seriously flipped through the booklet in her hands.

Shocking numbers caused her pupils to constrict.

Only when she saw a familiar name did she suddenly clench her teeth and look towards the Nanyang Formation, "I will report back to my father immediately and will surely provide Sect Master Shen with a satisfactory response as soon as possible!"

Having said this, she passed the booklet to the Fairy of Heavenly Sword, "Please have a look yourself, I won't stay any longer."

Su Yushang accepted the booklet but did not look at it immediately.

Instead, she thoughtfully stared at the Bloody Master, "So, Sect Master Shen has a preference for someone like you."

As a fairy renowned in Nan Hong, she was very perceptive of the gaze of the opposite sex.

From beginning to end, Shen Yi had only looked at two people, the first being Xuan Feng, and the second was Liu Qianyun... he had not spared even a single glance for herself.

"Don't talk nonsense,"

Xuan Feng chided her, pulling her clothes a bit tighter.

But as she withdrew her gaze, a trace of something unusual flickered at the bottom of her eyes.