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Immortals engage in combat, each with victories and defeats, but fatalities are rare.

One reason is that immortals have long lifespans, giving them ample time to master various troublesome Qimen Occult Techniques for self-preservation, which are numerous and difficult to defend against.

On the other hand, precisely because of the multitude of techniques, immortals tend to be restrained in battle, as one can never truly know what final devastating secret technique the opponent might unleash in a mutual destruction scenario.

Therefore, despite tempers flaring up among the immortals, no one fell, with only a few Demon Cultivate Immortals having their arms severed by the Dual Polarity Dust Sword Formation, retreating to their formation with pale faces.

Ling Yunpo stayed the entire time with the Shushan Sword Immortals, nervously watching the immortals from Shushan duel with the opposition.

While the other Sword Immortals were worried that Long Eyebrow Immortal might be surrounded and slaughtered, Ling Yunpo was worried about possibly being killed by Long Eyebrow Immortal in the future—the power of the Dual Polarity Dust Sword was too daunting, even the Demon Cultivate Immortals shook their heads at the sight, wondering how they would cope when their turn came.

Even if they managed to steal a fragment of the Heaven-Mending Stone by clandestine means, could they really hide forever without being caught by Long Eyebrow Immortal?

What a worrisome thought.

Having returned with other immortals from the Shushan camp, Long Eyebrow Immortal called the Jade Capital Sect Leader for a secret discussion that night.

The next day, the Jade Capital Sect Leader announced a temporary ceasefire.

That decision wasn't too surprising—it could be explained as "the immortals fought a long battle yesterday and exhausted a great deal," hence the need for a day of rest.

However, Ling Yunpo noticed that the cultivators from the Criminal Law Hall seemed much busier, frequently summoning people for questioning and resolutely refusing to discuss what they were investigating.

But there was a rumor that after the battle, the Demon Cult sent a private message to Long Eyebrow Immortal, confirming that a precious treasure had indeed been stolen from them, and they mocked Long Eyebrow Immortal for merely upholding the Sect's honor while being oblivious to the thief nurtured within his own ranks.

What Long Eyebrow Immortal's reaction was at the time is unknown, but it's safe to guess he was furious, which is why he ordered the Criminal Law Hall to conduct a strict investigation, particularly on the Golden Core True Persons... Why the Golden Core True Persons?

Because at the time, the Shushan Foundation Establishment Realm disciples were all participating in the intra-sect competition and none were out undertaking trials, while it was impossible to suspect the Nascent Soul Peak Masters, so the scrutiny had to fall on the Golden Core True Persons.
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It didn't take long for the cultivators from the Criminal Law Hall to also approach Senior Sister An, courteously inviting her over for tea.

After about the time it takes to drink a serving of tea, An Zhisu returned with an unchanged expression, accompanied by two cultivators from the Criminal Law Hall wearing forced smiles.

"Qing Heng True Person," they said cautiously, continually gauging An Zhisu's expression, "could you possibly spare some time to sit with us for a talk?"

"Of course, there's no harm," Ling Yunpo replied openly.

Since it was still a wartime status, the cultivators from the Disciplinary Hall had set up a makeshift hall next to the Sword Pool on Heavenly Gate Peak, and they invited Ling Yunpo inside.

One of the cultivators even served him tea—an excellent cup of Snow Brow Bamboo Shoot Spirit Tea that cleansed the True Yuan and calmed the mind.

Ling Yunpo sipped the tea slowly, casually chatting with the two cultivators from the Criminal Law Hall. When the conversation turned to An Zhisu, they said with a bitter smile:

"Jiao Xiao True Person is truly too sensitive. We only asked about the last contest and her departure, and she refused to speak, instead suggesting we come to you..."

While they expressed their frustration with bitter smiles, they also surreptitiously watched Ling Yunpo's expression.

Ling Yunpo, having already anticipated their visit and fully aware of their intentions, similarly shook his head and sighed, explaining:

"My senior sister has always preferred not to interact with others, which you are probably aware of."

Two monks from the Criminal Law Hall exchanged glances for a moment, thinking indeed it was true. If the Weed-Cutting Sword Immortal had not been one to cut weeds without a word of disagreement, where would that nickname have come from?

"During the last grand competition, after we followed the Nascent Soul Elder to the plateau, we were assigned to the southern edge of the plateau to exterminate the remaining remnants of the Demon Cult."

"At the top of a certain snowy mountain, we found some ruins, inside which were many desiccated corpses of Buddhist predecessors."

"Deep at the base of the tower, Senior Sister and I split up to search. Suddenly, I heard a hum of a sword..."

He vividly described the appearance and the hum of the Myriad Avatar Absolute Immortal Sword, and finally said,

"I tried to stop that sword, but failed, and it whizzed out of the ruins."

The two monks from the Criminal Law Hall were shocked upon hearing this and promptly asked many more questions. Once Ling Yunpo had answered them all, one of them recorded the conversation into a volume and hurried out the door, while the other escorted Ling Yunpo back.

"You must not reveal this matter to anyone," the monk admonished Ling Yunpo.

"Naturally, I understand," Ling Yunpo nodded solemnly in response.

Another monk arrived at the abode of the Jade Capital Sect Leader and presented the records of the conversation.

"Antique shape? Serrated edge?" the Jade Capital Sect Leader mused to himself for a moment, thinking, "Could it be the Myriad Avatar Absolute Immortal Sword?"

"That's right, if it is one of the four swords of the Intercepting Cult meant for slaughter and obstructions, that would explain why the Demon Cult has made such a big fuss. Moreover, it's normal that Qing Heng True Person said he didn't stop it. How could a Golden Core True Person possibly stop an Immortal Rank Flying Sword?"

"However, Qing Heng also seems to be an upright person, actually telling the truth about this matter. Isn't he afraid that the sect would rather believe he has it, and search through his possessions?"

Thinking this, the Jade Capital Sect Leader did not dare to neglect the matter, similarly instructing the monks of the Criminal Law Hall not to mention it to outsiders. Then, he went to meet Long Eyebrow Immortal.

"This must undoubtedly be the Myriad Avatar Absolute Immortal Sword!" Long Eyebrow Immortal said in a grave voice after hearing the report. "This sword was obtained by the Western Cult in the past, and because its demonic nature was difficult to tame, it was suppressed in a remote area. Yet, who could have thought it was hidden deep in the snowy mountains of that plateau!"

"Jade Capital, take a team secretly and rush west to the plateau to search for traces of this sword!"

"Immortal." The Jade Capital Sect Leader said while bowing, "The Demon Cult is making a big show this time, simply to incite tension within us, then using secret spies to find the whereabouts of the person who took the sword."

"Exactly," Long Eyebrow Immortal agreed, "They must rely only on the resonance of the four slaughter and obstruction swords to confirm the Myriad Avatar Absolute Immortal Sword has appeared in the southwest, yet they do not know exactly where it is or who may have obtained it. That's why they came to our Shushan to block our gates and provoke us, essentially to muddy the waters and await their opportunity."

"Immortal, your insight is clear," said the Jade Capital Sect Leader. "Right now, what the Demon Cult is most concerned about is not defeating Shushan, but finding the whereabouts of the Myriad Avatar Absolute Immortal Sword."

"If we send people to the plateau, they will surely be followed by the Demon Cult, potentially leaking this intelligence."

"It would be better to pretend to continue a strict internal investigation and end up finding nothing, leading the Demon Cult to believe that the person who took the sword is indeed not in Shushan."

"Once the Demon Cult turns its attention elsewhere, we can then secretly send someone to the plateau to seek out the traces of the Myriad Avatar Absolute Immortal Sword."

Long Eyebrow Immortal pondered for a moment and then nodded, saying,

"Good, let's do as you say."

"But first, send someone to keep an eye on Qing Heng, and when the time is ripe, have him lead your people back to the old place to thoroughly search for traces of the Extermination Immortal Sword!"