There's no way around it; as the most extravagant cultivator in the history of cultivation, Zhang Xiaofan is truly remarkable.
The two members of Fenxiang Valley, who had previously looked down on the Hidden Immortal Sect, were also shocked. They secretly thought to themselves that they must thoroughly investigate the origins of the Hidden Immortal Sect when they returned.
Biyao had mixed feelings about Zhang Xiaofan. After all, this man was very likely to become her husband. Although his cultivation was currently only average, his master was a being akin to a terrestrial immortal. Biyao secretly felt that even her own father couldn't stop that strange master, which made her somewhat resentful.
Distracted and confused, he hesitated to act. But Zhang Xiaofan didn't care about that; in the series of battles along the way, he killed almost without hesitation.
Biyao narrowly blocked Zhang Xiaofan's attack. She shouted in exasperation.
"You want to kill me?"
These words conveyed a mixture of surprise and anger, doubt and grievance, and an indescribable emotion.
Zhang Xiaofan was taken aback by her question. He thought to himself, "We're one righteous, one evil, why can't I kill you?" But then he recognized the girl as the green-clad girl he'd encountered at the inn that night. His hand paused for a moment.
Biyao secretly rejoiced at this decision to stop. Just then, everyone felt the ground shake. The cliff had collapsed from the fighting. Those on the edge immediately tried to escape by flying. But worse, the cliff above them also collapsed.
Zhang Xiaofan and Biyao were unable to escape in time and were swept away by the mudslide, falling towards the Abyss of the Dead. Biyao released the Heartbreak Flower to block the surrounding boulders, and then tried to escape the mudslide by flying through the air.
But a huge rock suddenly fell, and the enormous impact caused her to cough up blood.
Zhang Xiaofan wasn't faring much better. His cultivation level was ultimately too low, and in the chaos, his control over his magical artifacts became delayed. He was completely flustered, flailing about haphazardly in the air.
On a platform in the middle of the cliff, Biyao used all her strength to activate the Heartbreak Flower, propelling herself towards the platform. She also pulled Zhang Xiaofan along with her.
The mudslide was still falling relentlessly from above, and the two could no longer fight. They could only take refuge in the cave on the platform.
This collapse seemed to have triggered a chain reaction. The entire cliff was crumbling, and the two could only cover their heads and run deeper into the mountainside. After going several hundred meters deeper, they finally found some safety. What appeared before them was a cave filled with glowing stalactites.
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It has been seven days since Zhang Xiaofan disappeared. The righteous disciples outside Kongsang Mountain, along with Lin Jingyu, still have not found Zhang Xiaofan.
The tunnels inside Mount Kongsang are winding and complex. Previous collapses had destroyed at least a thousand tunnels, resulting in a breach nearly a thousand meters thick. Given the young people's cultivation levels, it's practically impossible for them to break through. The key issue is that they don't know where the person is buried; even if they had the ability to dig, they wouldn't know where to begin.
"Junior Brother Lin, such a calamity can only be attributed to fate. Even the elders of our sect are powerless to stop it. You don't need to blame yourself. You should rest for a while."
Li Lin Jingyu has been standing here for seven days and seven nights. After the series of battles and his escape from Kongsang Mountain, he hadn't had a moment's rest. His face showed signs of fatigue.
“No, he’s not dead yet, I can sense it. My Hidden Immortal Sect has a supernatural ability. There’s a connection between fellow disciples that allows them to sense each other’s life or death. I can confirm that Xiao Fan is still alive, but I don’t know where he is.”
Zeng Shushu, who came to offer comfort, was startled by this strange supernatural power. She felt that the Hidden Immortal Sect's trump card was truly unexpected.
"In that case, let's wait a bit longer. Senior Brother Qi Hao has reported to Qingyun Sect, and our elders will arrive soon. We'll talk about it then."
On the other side of Mount Kongsang, a large group of people were rapidly flying through the air. Leading them was a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing. At this moment, his expression was somewhat anxious. They were hurrying towards Mount Kongsang.
But then, a figure stood still in front of them.
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Chapter 425 Opportunity
Ghost King Sect, one of the four major sects of the Demonic Cult.
The Ghost King Sect, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, the Zheng Yang Hall, and the He Huan Sect are the four major sects of the Demonic Cult. Among them, Yu Yangzi of the Zheng Yang Hall has the highest cultivation level, the Ten Thousand Poisons Elder of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is the most poisonous, the He Huan Sect is the most cunning, and the Ghost King Sect is the most treacherous.
Although the Ghost King Sect is one of the four major sects, it has kept a low profile in recent years and its reputation in the cultivation world is not great.
However, in secret, the leader of the Ghost King Sect, known as the Ghost King, is currently the most cunning figure in the Demonic Sect.
Their low-key actions over the years were essentially a means to recuperate and accumulate strength. Few people realized that in the past few centuries, the Ghost King Sect had become the strongest of the four major sects. The Ghost King's cultivation might still be slightly inferior to Yu Yangzi's, but the power under his command had long surpassed that of the other three sects.
Putting aside other things, there's You Ji, and later Qinglong, both holy envoys of the Demonic Sect in the previous era. But now they've all joined the Ghost King Sect. He's also recruited dangerous rogue cultivators like Mr. Ghost. The sect's hidden strength is probably already close to that of the three major righteous sects.
The key is that the Ghost King, as the sect leader, possesses top-notch wisdom and political skills. His ambition is hidden without being revealed. The other three sects are currently only thinking about unifying the Demonic Sect, annexing one of them, or finding someone to severely damage the righteous path. But the Ghost King, from the very beginning, has been preparing to unify the world.
The Ghost King was extremely anxious because his beloved daughter had gone missing.
When Youji returned to report on this matter, he was completely stunned.
For many years, there has been a distance between him and his daughter, Biyao. This is because of an incident that happened many years ago.
His wife had taken Biyao back to her parents' home. They were ambushed by righteous forces. A monk from Tianyin Temple shattered a mountain peak, burying Biyao and his wife beneath it.
Several days later, he finally managed to dig open the collapsed mountain peak. But what he saw was young Biyao and his broken wife.
Trapped at the foot of the mountain for many days, the mother and daughter nearly starved to death. His wife made a great gesture: she cut flesh from her own body and fed it to Biyao.
Young Biyao was innocent and unaware of what her mother had done. But the Ghost King, having witnessed that scene, harbored a deep-seated resentment.
After that, the father and daughter never truly became close again. Although the Ghost King still doted on her and protected her, giving her the best cultivation techniques, magical treasures, and bodyguards, that barrier always remained.
But this time, upon hearing that Biyao was trapped at the foot of Mount Kongsang, the Ghost King instantly lost his composure. This was the second time, and it was even more dangerous than the last.
The Ghost King instantly forgot about the so-called knot that had existed before. He had only one thought: he wanted to save his daughter and make up for the love she had missed over the past ten years.
The figure blocking his way enraged him, but at that moment, Youji, who had escaped, quickly grabbed him and whispered a few words in his ear.
The Ghost King's expression changed slightly before settling into a smile.
"Senior, back then, it was justified that the Ghost King Sect had so many followers."
Lu Xuan gave the Ghost King a meaningful look. This man's face was quite interesting; it was a mixture of imposing presence and approachable nature. A combination of domineering and benevolent power—the typical face of a leader.