People surrounded them, ready to attack. Yet, surprisingly, Bufa remained completely calm.
Everyone had gathered around, ready to make a move, yet Bufa showed no signs of nervousness at all.
With a faint smile, Bufa turned to Shui Miao and said, “The Rakshasa Three Saints Sect is the foremost sect of the Black Totem Empire in the Rakshasa Realm. Among the Three Saints Sect, three experts stand out as the most formidable. The first is Pan Shaofeng, a Ghost Emperor. The second is Moduole, also a Ghost Emperor. The third is Mu Sha, a Soul Devourer. These three figures are considered top-tier experts in the Rakshasa Realm, comparable to Immortal Venerables in the Celestial Realm. If you seek revenge against Taichang Zhenren, you might try challenging these three experts. You could start with these lower-level little monsters.”
Speaking unhurriedly, Bufa explained the situation of the Rakshasa Three Saints Sect to Shui Miao.
The group of monsters listened in stunned silence. Seeing how familiar this newcomer was with the Three Saints Sect, they couldn’t help but feel curious and hesitated to act rashly. However, by the end of Bufa’s words, they finally snapped back to reality.
“How dare you look down on us! Kill them!”
“That immortal is mine…”
“Kill!”
The monsters didn’t hold back. Instantly, they transformed into streams of dark energy and charged toward Shui Miao.
Shui Miao had no time to activate his Soul Pearl. He was already surrounded by over a dozen monsters, his entire body entangled in black energy, completely immobilized.
Bufa shook his head and sighed at Shui Miao, “Your vigilance is far too weak. Someone like you wouldn’t withstand a single blow from a true expert…”
As Bufa spoke, a surge of black energy suddenly emerged from Shui Miao’s body, instantly devouring the dark energy transformed by the dozen monsters.
After using his Soul-Devouring Power to consume the monsters, Shui Miao quickly summoned his Soul Pearl to defend himself.
Bufa was taken aback. “Shui Miao, was that the Soul-Devouring Power just now?”
Bufa knew Shui Miao possessed the Soul-Devouring Power but had never seen it in action. Witnessing Shui Miao effortlessly eliminate over a dozen monsters, Bufa immediately thought of the Soul-Devouring Power.
“Yes, Senior!” Shui Miao nodded. “It’s been a while since I last used the Soul-Devouring Power. This recent improvement in my cultivation has also enhanced the Soul-Devouring Power multiple times. If it weren’t for it just now, I might have been in serious trouble. Also, their strength was indeed quite mediocre.”
“Then why didn’t you use it from the start?” Bufa asked, very curious.
Shui Miao shrugged. “Well, I previously encountered a fairy who claimed to be a disciple of the Nine Heavens Mystic Lady. She gave me the Xianling Mirror, which contains a young boy spirit. He told me that the Soul-Devouring Power is evil and advised me to avoid using it as much as possible to prevent the evil energy from backfiring on me. So, I haven’t used it much.”
“The Nine Heavens Mystic Lady!”
Bufa immediately grew suspicious. “That seems highly unlikely. The Nine Heavens Mystic Lady is of noble status and possesses boundless power. If she wanted to help you, how could you have had your soul summoned by the thousand-year female ghost Bai Lian inside the Xianling Mirror? Quickly, let me see the Xianling Mirror…”
“Something’s wrong!”
A thought struck Shui Miao, and he hurriedly took out the Xianling Mirror and handed it to Bufa.
Bufa held the mirror in his hand, closed his eyes, and carefully sensed all the information within it. After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes and said, “Shui Miao, you’ve been deceived. This Xianling Mirror is not a treasure of the Mystic Lady Sect at all. It’s a magical artifact of the Yuxu Sect. I suspect your fairy friend was also deceived.”
“The Yuxu Sect! How is that possible?”
Shui Miao was shocked and found it utterly unbelievable.
Bufa spoke with great certainty, “I practice a special heart technique called ‘Appraising Treasures and Reading Auras,’ which allows me to sense the auras of everyone who has touched a magical artifact. If I’m not mistaken, this artifact has not only been handled by Taichang Zhenren but also by Hua Tianxiong.”
“This… this doesn’t make sense!” Shui Miao was nearly frantic. “Senior, what’s really going on? My father offended Hua Tianxiong and those Yuxu Sect disciples in the Celestial Realm after I obtained the Xianling Mirror. Why would they have started scheming to give me the mirror before that?”
“This matter is indeed full of mysteries, but don’t panic yet. Once my senior brother arrives, everything will become clear. My senior brother possesses a treasure called the Light-Chasing Mirror, which can reveal all hidden secrets. For now, let’s go see what’s happening inside the Five Yin Mountains!”
Through his divine sense, Bufa detected that deep within the Five Yin Mountains, at the entrance of an ancient tomb, many powerful demons and monsters were engaged in fierce combat.
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Netherworld
Northern Nether Mansion, deep within the Black Tortoise Forest.
At this moment, two dwarves suddenly appeared at the entrance of a very inconspicuous cave.
Behind them, faint sounds of dwarves working and chatting, along with the cheerful chirping of birds, could be heard from the depths of the Black Tortoise Forest.
Staring into the dark cave, the two dwarves exchanged glances.
One of them, a red-haired dwarf, lowered his voice and said, “Brother Dongfang, this place may seem calm on the surface, but undercurrents of danger are swirling. We must not act recklessly!”
The other, a white-haired dwarf, frowned and replied softly, “Brother Fei, our master said that Buyi was severely injured two thousand years ago and has been in seclusion ever since, still not recovered. He sent the two of us here to eliminate him. Now that we’ve reached the cave entrance, how can we retreat in the face of difficulty?”
The red-haired dwarf waved his hands repeatedly. “It’s not about retreating from difficulty, but we must be cautious and careful. You know Buyi once killed several Immortal Venerables. Although we’re ostensibly here to carry out our master’s orders, we’re actually being used as pawns to test Buyi’s cultivation level. Our fate is tragic, as both you and I know!”
“Sigh!”
The white-haired dwarf let out a long sigh. “You’re right. It’s because we’re not favored by our master. For this mission, let’s hope everything goes smoothly and that Buyi hasn’t recovered from his injuries…”
The red-haired dwarf’s eyebrows twitched. “Brother Dongfang, let’s sit here for a while, chat, assess the timing and conditions, and then make our move. There’s no rush.”
“Alright, fine!” The white-haired dwarf nodded.
The two dwarves sat on a rock not far from the cave entrance and began whispering to each other in hushed tones.
The red-haired dwarf said sneakily, “Brother Dongfang, I heard that the thousand-year female ghost Bai Lian, who recently caused chaos at the Spirit Commander’s camp, has actually had dealings with our Yuxu Sect for a long time. I wonder if that’s true?”
“I’ve heard about it too,” the white-haired dwarf replied with a cold smirk, clearly privy to many secrets. “Someone saw her visiting Lord Hua Tianzun’s residence the night before she caused chaos at the Spirit Commander’s camp. Not long after, Lord Hua Tianzun sent his son Hua Tianxiong to hunt down Shui Miao. Think about it—our Yuxu Sect has plenty of powerful figures. Why would Hua Tianxiong personally handle the task of killing a mere mortal? There must be something fishy going on.”
Hearing this, the red-haired dwarf quickly asked, “Wasn’t it said that Shui Miao, who stole from the pill room, is more powerful than a Great Golden Immortal?”
“Ah, brother, how can you believe such nonsense?” The white-haired dwarf slapped his thigh. “I know about this matter. One of my disciples is a Guide Immortal, and he saw with his own eyes that Shui Miao is only a half-immortal. He was invited into the pill room by the supervisor there—he didn’t break in at all! There’s a conspiracy here, a major one!”
The red-haired dwarf swallowed hard, somewhat shocked. “If that’s the case, then our being sent here might also be part of the conspiracy?”
“Where there’s life, there’s conspiracy. There’s nothing strange about that,” the white-haired dwarf said, rubbing his nose, a gleam of shrewdness in his bright eyes. “It’s hard to say. Our master has long coveted the wealth of the dwarf tribe but has been wary of Buyi alone. Our mission today actually gives us a fifty-fifty chance to kill Buyi. If we succeed, we’ll gain immense benefits and countless pills. By then, we can break through our bottlenecks and truly ascend to become Immortal Venerables. Once that happens, with our combined strength, we’ll no longer have to kowtow to anyone.”
Hearing this, the red-haired dwarf felt tempted. “Indeed, this is an opportunity. We’ve been cultivating for thousands of years. This time, we must test our luck. If Buyi hasn’t recovered, we’ll strike it rich!”
“Then, shall we begin?”
“Alright! Let’s gamble on it!”
The two dwarves suddenly transformed into two immortal beings with youthful faces and white hair, then floated together into the cave.
Bufa calmly explained the details of the Luosha Triple Sect to Shui Miao without any urgency.
The group of monsters listened in stunned silence. Hearing how familiar this newcomer was with the Triple Sect, they couldn’t help but feel curious and hesitated to act rashly. But when they finally snapped out of it, they were enraged.
“Dare to look down on us? Kill them!”
“This immortal is mine…”
“Kill!”
Without hesitation, the group of monsters transformed into waves of dark energy and charged toward Shui Miao.
Shui Miao had no time to activate his Spirit Pearl before he was already surrounded by over a dozen monsters, his entire body wrapped in black aura, unable to move.
Bufa shook his head and sighed at Shui Miao, “Your vigilance is truly weak. Like this, you can’t even withstand a single strike from a high-level expert…”
As Bufa was speaking, suddenly a surge of dark energy emerged from Shui Miao, instantly devouring the dark energy of the dozen surrounding monsters.
After using Soul Devouring Power to consume the monsters, Shui Miao quickly activated the Spirit Pearl to create a defense.
Bufa was momentarily stunned. “Shui Miao, was that just now the Soul Devouring Power?”
Bufa knew that Shui Miao possessed Soul Devouring Power, but had never seen it in action. Seeing Shui Miao effortlessly eliminate several monsters, Bufa finally realized the power of the Soul Devouring.
“Yes, Senior!” Shui Miao nodded. “I haven’t used the Soul Devouring Power for quite some time. This recent increase in cultivation has strengthened my Soul Devouring Power many times over. Just now, if it weren’t for the Soul Devouring Power, I would have been in serious trouble. Also, their strength was indeed quite ordinary.”
“Then why didn’t you use it from the beginning?” Bufa asked curiously.
Shui Miao shrugged his shoulders. “You see, I met a fairy before. She said she was a disciple of the Goddess Jiutian Xuannü and gave me the Immortal Spirit Mirror. Inside the mirror was a young boy spirit guardian who told me that the Soul Devouring Power was evil. He advised me not to use it to avoid being consumed by its evil power, so I haven’t used it much.”
“Goddess Jiutian Xuannü!”
Bufa immediately looked puzzled. “That doesn’t seem possible. Jiutian Xuannü holds a prestigious position and possesses immense power. If she wanted to help you, how could you have had your soul stolen by the millennium-old ghost Bai Lian inside the Immortal Spirit Mirror? Quickly, bring me the Immortal Spirit Mirror to see…”
“There’s something wrong!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred and he quickly took out the Immortal Spirit Mirror, handing it to Bufa.
Bufa held the Immortal Spirit Mirror in his hand and closed his eyes, carefully sensing every detail of it. Soon, he suddenly opened his eyes and said, “Shui Miao, you’ve been deceived. This Immortal Spirit Mirror is not actually a treasure of the Xuannü Sect; it’s a magical artifact from the Yuxu Sect. I suspect that your fairy friend might have been deceived as well.”
“The Yuxu Sect! How is that possible?”
Shui Miao was greatly shocked and found it hard to believe.
Everyone had gathered around, ready to take action, yet Bufa showed no sign of nervousness at all.
With a faint smile, Bufa turned to Shui Miao and said, “The Three Saints Sect of Raksha is the largest sect in the Black Totem Empire of the Raksha Realm. Among the Three Saints Sect, three experts stand out as the most formidable. The first is Pan Shaofeng, a Ghost Emperor. The second is Mo Duole, also a Ghost Emperor. The third is Mu Sha, a Soul Devourer. These three figures are considered top-tier experts in the Raksha Realm, comparable to Immortal Venerables in the Immortal Realm. If you seek revenge against Taichang Zhenren, you could try challenging these three experts. You can start with these lower-level little monsters.”
Bufa spoke calmly and unhurriedly, explaining the situation of the Three Saints Sect to Shui Miao.
The group of monsters listened in stunned silence. Seeing how familiar this newcomer was with the Three Saints Sect, they couldn’t help but feel curious and hesitated to act rashly. However, by the end of Bufa’s words, they finally snapped back to reality.
“How dare you look down on us? Kill them!”
“That immortal is mine…”
“Kill!”
The monsters didn’t hold back. Instantly, they transformed into streams of Yin energy and charged toward Shui Miao.
Shui Miao had no time to activate his Soul Pearl. He was already surrounded by over a dozen monsters, his entire body entangled in black energy, completely immobilized.
Bufa shook his head and sighed at Shui Miao, “Your vigilance is far too weak. Someone like you wouldn’t withstand a single blow from a true expert…”
As Bufa spoke, a surge of black energy suddenly emerged from Shui Miao’s body, instantly devouring the Yin energy transformed by the dozen monsters.
After using his Soul-Devouring Power to consume the monsters, Shui Miao quickly summoned his Soul Pearl to defend himself.
Bufa was taken aback. “Shui Miao, was that the Soul-Devouring Power just now?”
Bufa knew Shui Miao possessed the Soul-Devouring Power but had never seen it in action. Witnessing Shui Miao effortlessly eliminate over a dozen monsters, Bufa immediately thought of the Soul-Devouring Power.
“Yes, Senior!” Shui Miao nodded. “It’s been a while since I last used the Soul-Devouring Power. This recent improvement in my cultivation has also enhanced the Soul-Devouring Power multiple times. If it weren’t for it just now, I might have been in serious trouble. Also, their strength was indeed quite mediocre.”
“Then why didn’t you use it from the start?” Bufa asked, extremely curious.
Shui Miao shrugged. “Well, I previously met a fairy who claimed to be a disciple of the Lady of the Ninth Heaven. She gave me the Immortal Spirit Mirror, which contains a young boy spirit. He told me that the Soul-Devouring Power is evil and advised me to avoid using it as much as possible to prevent the evil energy from backfiring on me. So, I haven’t used it much.”
“Lady of the Ninth Heaven!”
Bufa immediately grew suspicious. “That seems highly unlikely. The Lady of the Ninth Heaven is of noble status and possesses boundless power. If she wanted to help you, how could you have had your soul summoned by the thousand-year female ghost Bai Lian inside the Immortal Spirit Mirror? Quickly, show me the Immortal Spirit Mirror…”
“Something’s wrong!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred, and he hurriedly took out the Immortal Spirit Mirror, handing it to Bufa.
Bufa held the mirror in his hand, closed his eyes, and carefully sensed all the information within it. After a short while, he suddenly opened his eyes and said, “Shui Miao, you’ve been deceived. This Immortal Spirit Mirror is not a treasure of the Lady of the Ninth Heaven’s sect. It’s a magical artifact of the Yuxu Sect. I suspect your fairy friend was also deceived.”
“The Yuxu Sect! How is that possible?”
Shui Miao was shocked and found it utterly unbelievable.
Bufa spoke with great certainty, “I practice a special heart technique for identifying treasures and discerning energies. I can sense the auras of everyone who has touched a magical artifact. If I’m not mistaken, this artifact has not only been handled by Taichang Zhenren but also by Hua Tianxiong.”
“This… this doesn’t make sense!” Shui Miao was nearly frantic. “Senior, what exactly is going on? My father offended Hua Tianxiong and those Yuxu Sect disciples in the Immortal Realm after I obtained the Immortal Spirit Mirror. Why would they have started scheming to give me the mirror before that?”
“This matter is indeed full of mysteries, but don’t panic yet. Once my senior brother arrives, everything will become clear. My senior brother possesses a treasure called the Light-Chasing Mirror, which can reveal all secrets. For now, let’s go see what’s happening inside the Five Yin Mountains!”
Through his divine sense, Bufa detected that deep within the Five Yin Mountains, at the entrance of an ancient tomb, numerous powerful demons and ghosts were engaged in fierce combat.
※※※
Netherworld
Northern Nether Mansion, deep within the Black Tortoise Forest.
At this moment, two dwarves suddenly appeared at the entrance of an inconspicuous cave.
Behind them, faint sounds of dwarves working and chatting, along with the cheerful chirping of birds, could be heard from the depths of the Black Tortoise Forest.
Staring into the dark cave, the two dwarves exchanged glances.
One of them, a red-haired dwarf, lowered his voice and said, “Brother Dongfang, this place may seem calm, but undercurrents of danger are swirling. We must not act rashly!”
The other, a white-haired dwarf, frowned and replied softly, “Brother Fei, our master said that Buyi was severely injured two thousand years ago and has been in seclusion ever since, still not recovered. He sent us here to eliminate him. Now that we’ve reached the cave entrance, how can we retreat in the face of difficulty?”
The red-haired dwarf repeatedly waved his hands. “It’s not about retreating, but about being cautious and careful. You know Buyi once killed several Immortal Venerables. Our mission, ostensibly to assist the master, is actually to test Buyi’s cultivation level. We’re merely pawns in this game, and our fate is tragic. You know it, and I know it!”
“Alas!”
The white-haired dwarf let out a long sigh. “You’re right. It’s because we’re not favored by the master. For this mission, let’s hope everything goes smoothly and that Buyi hasn’t recovered from his injuries…”
The red-haired dwarf’s eyebrows twitched. “Brother Dongfang, let’s sit here for a while, chat, assess the timing and conditions, and then make our move. There’s no hurry.”
“Alright, fine!” The white-haired dwarf nodded.
The two dwarves sat on a rock not far from the cave entrance, lowered their voices, and began whispering to each other.
The red-haired dwarf said sneakily, “Brother Dongfang, I heard that the thousand-year female ghost Bai Lian, who recently caused chaos at Marshal Ling’s camp, has long had dealings with our Yuxu Sect. I wonder if this is true?”
“I’ve heard about it too,” the white-haired dwarf replied. “Someone saw her visiting Lord Hua’s residence the night before she caused chaos at Marshal Ling’s camp. Shortly after, Lord Hua sent his son Hua Tianxiong to hunt down Shui Miao. Think about it—our Yuxu Sect has many powerful figures. Why would Hua Tianxiong personally handle the task of killing a mere mortal? There must be something fishy going on.” The white-haired dwarf smirked coldly, seeming to know many secrets.
Hearing this, the red-haired dwarf quickly asked, “Wasn’t it said that Shui Miao, who stole from the pill room, was more powerful than a Great Golden Immortal?”
“Oh, brother, how can you believe such nonsense?” The white-haired dwarf slapped his thigh. “I know about this matter. One of my disciples is a minor immortal guide, and he saw with his own eyes that Shui Miao is only a half-immortal. He was invited into the pill room by the supervisor there, not because he broke in! There’s a conspiracy here, a major conspiracy!”
The red-haired dwarf swallowed hard, somewhat shocked. “If that’s the case, then our being sent here might also be part of the conspiracy?”
“Where there’s life, there’s conspiracy. There’s nothing strange about that,” the white-haired dwarf said, rubbing his nose. A gleam of shrewdness shone in his bright eyes. “It’s hard to say. The master has long coveted the wealth of the dwarf clan but has been wary of Buyi alone. Our mission today gives us a fifty-fifty chance of eliminating Buyi. If we succeed, we’ll gain immense benefits and countless pills. By then, we can break through our bottlenecks and truly ascend to become Immortal Venerables. Once that happens, we brothers can join forces and no longer have to kowtow to anyone.”
Hearing this, the red-haired dwarf felt tempted. “Indeed, this is an opportunity. We’ve been cultivating for thousands of years. This time, we must test our luck. If Buyi hasn’t recovered, we’ll strike it rich!”
“Then, shall we make our move?”
“Alright! Let’s gamble on it!”
The two dwarves suddenly transformed into two immortal beings with youthful faces and white hair, then floated into the cave together.
“This… this doesn’t make sense!” Shui Miao was getting frustrated. “Senior, what exactly is going on? My father offending Hua Tianxiong and those Yuxu Sect disciples in the Immortal Realm happened after I obtained the Immortal Spirit Mirror. Why would they have started planning to give me the Immortal Spirit Mirror even before that?”
Everyone had gathered around, ready to make a move, yet Bufa showed no sign of nervousness at all.
With a faint smile, Bufa turned to Shui Miao and said, “The Rakshasa Three Saints Sect is the foremost sect of the Black Totem Empire in the Rakshasa Realm. Among the Three Saints Sect, three experts stand out as the most formidable. The first is Pan Shaofeng, a Ghost Emperor. The second is Moduole, also a Ghost Emperor. The third is Mu Sha, a Soul Devourer. These three figures are considered top-tier experts in the Rakshasa Realm, comparable to Immortal Venerables in the Immortal Realm. If you seek to avenge Tai Chang Zhenren, you might try challenging these three experts. You could start with these lower-level minor monsters.”
Bufa spoke calmly and unhurriedly, explaining the situation of the Rakshasa Three Saints Sect to Shui Miao.
The group of monsters listened in stunned silence. Seeing how familiar this newcomer was with the Three Saints Sect, they couldn’t help but feel curious and hesitated to act rashly. However, by the end of Bufa’s explanation, they finally snapped back to reality.
“How dare you look down on us! Kill them!”
“That immortal is mine…”
“Kill!”
The monsters didn’t hold back. Instantly, they transformed into Yin energy and charged toward Shui Miao.
Shui Miao had no time to activate his Soul Pearl. He was already surrounded by over a dozen monsters, his entire body entangled in black energy, completely immobilized.
Bufa shook his head and sighed at Shui Miao, “Your vigilance is far too weak. Someone like you wouldn’t withstand a single blow from a true expert…”
As Bufa spoke, a surge of black energy suddenly emerged from Shui Miao’s body, instantly devouring the Yin energy transformed by the dozen monsters.
After using his Soul-Devouring Power to consume the monsters, Shui Miao quickly raised his Soul Pearl to defend himself.
Bufa was taken aback. “Shui Miao, was that the Soul-Devouring Power just now?”
Bufa knew Shui Miao possessed the Soul-Devouring Power but had never seen it in action. Witnessing Shui Miao effortlessly eliminate over a dozen monsters, Bufa immediately thought of the Soul-Devouring Power.
“Yes, Senior!” Shui Miao nodded. “It’s been a while since I last used the Soul-Devouring Power. This recent improvement in my cultivation has also enhanced the Soul-Devouring Power multiple times. If it weren’t for it just now, I might have been in serious trouble. Also, their strength was indeed quite mediocre.”
“Then why didn’t you use it from the start?” Bufa asked, extremely curious.
Shui Miao shrugged. “Well, I previously encountered a fairy who claimed to be a disciple of the Nine Heavens Mystic Lady. She gave me the Immortal Spirit Mirror, which contains a young boy spirit. He told me that the Soul-Devouring Power is evil and advised me to avoid using it as much as possible to prevent the evil energy from backfiring on me. So, I haven’t used it much.”
“The Nine Heavens Mystic Lady!”
Bufa immediately grew suspicious. “That seems highly unlikely. The Nine Heavens Mystic Lady is of noble status and possesses boundless power. If she wanted to help you, how could you have had your soul summoned by the thousand-year female ghost Bai Lian inside the Immortal Spirit Mirror? Quickly, let me see the Immortal Spirit Mirror…”
“Something’s wrong!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred, and he hurriedly took out the Immortal Spirit Mirror, handing it to Bufa.
Bufa held the mirror in his hands, closed his eyes, and carefully sensed all the information within it. After a short while, he suddenly opened his eyes and said, “Shui Miao, you’ve been deceived. This Immortal Spirit Mirror is not a treasure of the Mystic Lady Sect at all. It’s a magical artifact of the Yuxu Sect. I suspect your fairy friend was also deceived.”
“The Yuxu Sect! How is that possible?”
Shui Miao was shocked and found it utterly unbelievable.
Bufa spoke with great certainty, “I’ve cultivated a special heart technique called ‘Appraising Treasures and Reading Auras,’ which allows me to sense the auras of everyone who has touched a magical artifact. If I’m not mistaken, this artifact has not only been handled by Tai Chang Zhenren but also by Hua Tianxiong.”
“This… this doesn’t make sense!” Shui Miao was nearly frantic. “Senior, what exactly is going on? My father offended Hua Tianxiong and those Yuxu Sect disciples in the Immortal Realm after I obtained the Immortal Spirit Mirror. Why would they have started scheming to give me the mirror even before that?”
“This matter is indeed full of mysteries, but don’t panic yet. Once my senior brother arrives, everything will become clear. He possesses a treasure called the Light-Chasing Mirror, which can uncover all secrets. For now, let’s go see what’s happening inside the Five Yin Mountains!”
Through his divine sense, Bufa detected that deep within the Five Yin Mountains, at the entrance of an ancient tomb, numerous powerful demons and monsters were engaged in fierce combat.
※※※
Netherworld
Northern Nether Mansion, deep within the Black Tortoise Forest.
At this moment, two dwarves suddenly appeared at the entrance of a very inconspicuous cave.
Behind them, faint sounds of dwarves working and chatting, along with the cheerful chirping of birds, could be heard from the depths of the Black Tortoise Forest.
Staring into the dark cave, the two dwarves exchanged glances.
One of them, a red-haired dwarf, lowered his voice and said, “Brother Dongfang, this place may seem calm, but undercurrents of danger are swirling. We must not act rashly!”
The other, a white-haired dwarf, frowned and replied softly, “Brother Fei, our master said that Buyi was severely injured two thousand years ago and has been in seclusion ever since, still not recovered. He sent the two of us here to eliminate him. Now that we’ve reached the cave entrance, how can we retreat in the face of difficulty?”
The red-haired dwarf waved his hands repeatedly. “It’s not about retreating, but we must be cautious and careful. You know Buyi once killed several Immortal Venerables. Although we’re here ostensibly to carry out our master’s orders, we’re actually being used as pawns to test Buyi’s cultivation level. Our fate is tragic, as both you and I know!”
“Alas!”
The white-haired dwarf let out a long sigh. “You’re right. It’s because we’re not favored by our master. For this mission, let’s hope everything goes smoothly and that Buyi hasn’t recovered from his injuries…”
The red-haired dwarf’s eyebrows twitched. “Brother Dongfang, let’s sit here for a while, chat, assess the timing and conditions, and then make our move. There’s no rush.”
“Alright, fine!” The white-haired dwarf nodded.
The two dwarves sat on a rock not far from the cave entrance, lowering their voices and whispering to each other.
The red-haired dwarf said sneakily, “Brother Dongfang, I heard that the thousand-year female ghost Bai Lian, who recently caused chaos at the Spirit Commander’s camp, has actually had dealings with our Yuxu Sect for a long time. I wonder if that’s true?”
“I’ve heard about it too,” the white-haired dwarf replied. “Someone saw her visiting Hua Tianzun’s residence the night before she caused chaos at the Spirit Commander’s camp. Shortly after, Hua Tianzun sent his son Hua Tianxiong to hunt down Shui Miao. Think about it—our Yuxu Sect has plenty of powerful figures. Why would Hua Tianxiong personally take on the task of killing a mere mortal? There must be something fishy going on.” The white-haired dwarf smirked coldly, seeming to know many secrets.
Hearing this, the red-haired dwarf quickly asked, “But wasn’t it said that Shui Miao, who stole from the pill room, is more powerful than a Great Golden Immortal?”
“Oh, brother, how can you believe such nonsense?” The white-haired dwarf slapped his thigh. “I know about this matter. One of my disciples is a Guide Immortal, and he saw with his own eyes that Shui Miao is only a half-immortal. He was invited into the pill room by the supervisor there—he didn’t break in at all! There’s a conspiracy at play here, a major one!”
The red-haired dwarf swallowed hard, looking somewhat shocked. “If that’s the case, then our being sent here might also be part of the conspiracy?”
“Where there’s life, there’s conspiracy. There’s nothing strange about that,” the white-haired dwarf said, rubbing his nose. A gleam of shrewdness shone in his bright eyes. “It’s hard to say. Our master has long coveted the wealth of the dwarf tribe but has been wary of Buyi alone. Our mission today actually gives us a fifty-fifty chance of killing Buyi. If we succeed, we’ll gain immense benefits and countless pills. By then, we can break through our bottlenecks and truly advance to the Immortal Venerable realm. Once we brothers join forces, we’ll never have to kowtow to anyone again.”
Hearing this, the red-haired dwarf felt tempted. “Indeed, this is an opportunity. We’ve been cultivating for thousands of years. This time, we must test our luck. If Buyi hasn’t recovered, we’ll strike it rich!”
“Then, shall we begin?”
“Alright! Let’s gamble on it!”
The two dwarves suddenly transformed into two immortal beings with youthful faces and white hair, floating gracefully into the cave.
Under the perception of Bufa’s divine consciousness, he discovered that deep within the Wuyin Mountains, at the entrance of an ancient tomb, many demons and monsters were engaged in fierce battles.
※※※
In the Underworld,
Deep within the Xuanwu Forest of the Northern Ming Palace.
At this moment, two dwarves suddenly appeared at the entrance of a seemingly insignificant cave.
Behind them, faint sounds of dwarves working and chatting could be heard from within the Xuanwu Forest, along with the cheerful chirping of birds.
Looking at the dim cave entrance, the two dwarves exchanged glances.
One of the dwarves, with red hair, lowered his voice and said, “Brother Dongfang, this place seems peaceful on the surface, but in reality, it’s filled with danger. We must not act recklessly!”
The other dwarf, with white hair, frowned and responded softly, “Fellow Fei, the master said that Bu Yi was severely injured two thousand years ago and has been in seclusion ever since, still not recovered. He sent us here to kill him. Now that we’ve arrived at the cave entrance, how can we back down in the face of difficulty?”
The red-haired dwarf waved his hands repeatedly, “It’s not that we should back down, but we must be cautious and careful. You know, Bu Yi once defeated several Immortal Lords. Our mission here may seem like helping the master, but actually, we are just pawns sent to test Bu Yi’s cultivation level. Our fate is indeed tragic, known only to you and me!”
Sighed the white-haired dwarf, “Indeed, who asked us not to be favored by the master? I hope this mission goes smoothly and that Bu Yi hasn’t fully recovered yet…”
The red-haired dwarf raised his eyebrows, “Brother Dongfang, let’s sit here for a while, talk, and assess the situation before we act.”
“Okay, fine!” the white-haired dwarf nodded.
The two dwarves sat on a stone near the cave entrance and began whispering in low voices.
The red-haired dwarf, looking around suspiciously, said, “Brother Dongfang, I heard that the millennium-old ghost Bai Lian, who recently caused chaos in the Spirit General’s camp, had actually been in contact with our Yuxu Sect for a long time. Do you know if that’s true or not?”
“I’ve heard about this too,” the white-haired dwarf replied with a sneer, “someone even saw her visiting the residence of Hua Tianzun the night before she caused chaos in the Spirit General’s camp. Not long after, Hua Tianzun sent his son Hua Tianxiong to hunt down Shui Miao. Think about it, how many powerful figures do we have in the Yuxu Sect? Killing an ordinary person like Shui Miao wouldn’t require Hua Tianxiong himself to get involved. There must be something fishy going on here.”
Upon hearing this, the red-haired dwarf quickly asked, “But wasn’t it said that Shui Miao, who stole the pill storeroom, was as powerful as a Great Luo Golden Immortal?”
“Oh, you actually believe that?” The white-haired dwarf slapped his thigh, “I know the truth about this. One of my disciples is an assistant immortal who personally saw that Shui Miao was merely a half-immortal. He was actually invited into the pill storeroom by the head steward in charge of guarding it. He didn’t break in at all! There’s definitely a conspiracy here, a big one!”
The red-haired dwarf swallowed hard, surprised, “If that’s the case, then our being sent here must also be part of the conspiracy?”
“Where there’s life, there’s conspiracy. Nothing unusual about that.” The white-haired dwarf rubbed his nose, his bright eyes showing a sharp glint. “It’s hard to say, but the master has long coveted the wealth of the dwarves. He only feared Bu Yi. Our coming here today actually has a fifty percent chance of killing Bu Yi. If we succeed, we can gain enormous benefits, obtain many pills, and then we can break through our bottlenecks and ascend to become true Immortal Lords. At that time, we brothers working together won’t have to rely on others anymore.”
Hearing this, the red-haired dwarf became intrigued, “Indeed, this is truly an opportunity. We’ve been cultivating for several thousand years. We must seize this chance. If Bu Yi hasn’t recovered, we’ll strike it rich!”
“So, shall we start?”
“Alright! Let’s take a gamble!”
Suddenly, the two dwarves transformed into two venerable immortal beings and floated into the cave together.
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