Chapter 1338: Chapter 1339: Hurry and Invite Sect Master Li!

Li Xiaobai looked indifferent, glancing back at the thatch cottage in the distance before stepping out of the small world of the Secret Realm.

Unbeknownst to him, the very second after his departure, a black mist materialized inside the thatch cottage, condensing into a figure that leisurely stood behind Beichen Feng.

“He is but a junior, inexperienced in the affairs of the past.”

Beichen Feng said leisurely.

“Heh heh heh, I am naturally aware. As the saying goes, the young calf is not afraid of the tiger. We too were fearless of both heaven and earth back in our days, but ultimately, we were also subdued by reality. Compared to us, that kid’s luck is exceptionally good. It’s just a pity that, in the end, he is nothing more than bait!”

The black mist chuckled eerily, its voice low and indistinguishable between male or female.

“He will no longer have the chance to harm you, nor are you allowed to strike against him.”

“We are preserving you for a reason you are fully aware of. Do what you are supposed to do. If the order collapses, you will be the first to die!”

Beichen Feng’s voice was calm, neither cold nor warm.

“You seem to quite admire that junior?”

“The painting scroll he took from the thief at my Blood Pool who had stolen the Divine Passage, it was from your hand, wasn’t it? This past year, you seem to have overstepped boundaries too often. I have also been suspecting that there is a traitor among us, someone whose heart has changed!”

The black mist surged, and its hoarse voice spread out.

“Seeing that you’re in good spirits, quite carefree, have you talked with Lou Yan Zuzi?”

Beichen Feng asked.

“Kekeke, of course. Those two are merely a corner away from the truth of the past. Now that old friends have reunited, it is only natural for me to fill in that missing corner for them. It’s such a pity you didn’t see their expressions.”

The black mist said with a strange laugh.

“Have you contacted… them?”

Beichen Feng inquired again.

“Hmph, the course of action is obvious. Some people are not being honest and are misbehaving. How could I just sit idly by? Those above have already made their move to control the situation. Li Xiaobai can no longer rely on external forces. However, I am curious, how could a mere junior cultivator manage to contact them? There must be others behind this helping things along, right?”

“The two idiots, Lou Yan Zuzi, don’t have the leisure for this. Have you, perhaps, changed your mind?”

The black mist spoke slowly, word by word, as waves of blood-red light and a strong scent of blood filled the air, making brows furrow.

“My desire to kill you has never changed. Get lost!”

Beichen Feng snorted coldly. The space inside the cottage twisted and churned, and when looked upon again, the black mist figure had vanished without a trace.

“How could I contact them? It’s not me, not Lou Yan Zuzi, not you, Xueshenzi. Could it be that they were actively sought out by that kid from above?”

“But regardless of what the truth is, you are right about one thing–I indeed have my own thoughts. The Central Origin Realm is like a prison; who would want to be trapped here forever? Li Xiaobai is the one who could change this situation, secretly aided by a great master. This is my opportunity!”

“Just wait a little longer, the time is almost upon us…”

…

Elsewhere.

Atop the Second Peak of the Sword Sect.

Li Xiaobai returned here and glanced at the System Attribute Points panel.

As expected, the numbers on the System panel began to leap wildly.

[Attribute Points +10 million…]

[Attribute Points +50 million…]

[Attribute Points +100 million…]

[Attribute Points +120 million]

[…]

Undoubtedly, the Godzilla that was sent to investigate the state of the Blood Pool of the Blood Demon Sect must have been killed. As for by whom, that remains unknown.

“Not only did the mystery remain unsolved, but it has also grown even more complicated.”

“What exactly is Beichen Feng afraid of? It seems like he doesn’t favor the Xueshenzi, yet why does he protect him?”

Li Xiaobai was perplexed. It was like a jigsaw puzzle with a missing piece, and he only needed that piece to complete the entire picture.

“Since that’s the case, why not just wait a bit longer? This is a good opportunity to fortify the Sword Sect like an impregnable fortress!”

Gleaming with divine light in his eyes, Li Xiaobai called Chen Yuan over and, with a twist of his wrist, handed him a few formation patterns.

“Install these Formations to form the Mountain Protection Array, to fully shield our Sword Sect!”

“In the days ahead, there is no need to keep a close watch over the Blood Demon Sect. Just observe from the shadows, and report immediately if there is any unusual activity. This Peak Master needs to go into seclusion for a few days.”

“Understood!”

Chen Yuan took the orders and left. Although he was puzzled by these instructions, as the chief steward, he asked no questions. Li Xiaobai’s, Brother Li’s commands were to be followed, as his decisions could never go wrong!

Li Xiaobai returned to the underground chamber to continue his unfinished work, creating statues.

If one observed carefully, it wasn’t hard to notice white specks of light constantly entering his body. This was the effect of the Emerald Glaze Body. Within the Central Origin Realm, even across the Immortal Spirit Continent, cultivators were praying to his statues, and the Power of Faith thus gathered was absorbed into his body.

Moreover, he noticed that it wasn’t just his body – occasionally, one or two white specks would enter the body of the old beggar, Ergouzi and Ji Wuqing as well. This meant that somewhere in the Central Origin Realm, some individuals also had made divine effigies for them and worshipped them devoutly, though the number was far too scarce compared to his.

He took out a small knife and continued to write and draw, carving on the Divine Wood with sword Qi.

Time flew by in the blink of an eye.

An entire month had passed in the blink of an eye.

On the surface, everything in the Central Origin Realm was calm, but underneath, unprecedented tension bubbled within all the great sects. The reason was none other than the continued existence of the Blood Demon Sect. Ever since they made their tribute, Li Xiaobai of the Sword Sect had not sent the Godzilla Corps to the Southern Continent, showing no intent to bulldoze the Blood Demon Sect and take the life of the Xueshenzi.

The masters were puzzled by Li Xiaobai’s thoughts. Frantic and scratching their heads, a whole month had passed by, and with Xueshenzi’s capabilities, he could have restored the Blood Demon Sect to its former glory.

However, those sent to the Sword Sect returned with an astonishing consensus – the Peak Master of the Second Peak of the Sword Sect, Li Xiaobai, was in closed-door cultivation.

As to what he was specifically cultivating for, rumors were flying. Some said Sect Master Li was engrossed in sculpting statues, while others claimed Sect Master Li was erecting monuments for his Sect Disciples. The explanations were mystical, but the gist was, the guy wasn’t focused on the main issue.

“This won’t do. There have been frequent disturbances in the Blood Demon Sect lately; surely, something significant is about to emerge, most likely the doing of Xueshenzi. Li Xiaobai must take action!”

“Indeed, at such times when our sects are just managing to cope, we can only rely on that Saint Realm Demonic Beast to stand a chance against them. We should have seized the opportunity to take them down in one fell swoop. I really don’t understand what that greenhorn is thinking!”

“Quick, seek an audience with Sect Master Li!”