Chapter 1245: Chapter 1242: Solution

“Good, then we will split into two teams.”

“I will take down that Jade Void Loose Cultivator, Junior Brother Lu, you are in charge of the Kongxuan Mountain side.”

A flicker of fierceness flashed in Ge Pu’s eyes.

Since that Jade Void Loose Cultivator and the four from Kongxuan Mountain survived the exit from Jueling Valley, the death of Fire Scale Child is somewhat related to them.

Of course, the two would first investigate, and if nothing is discovered, they would casually teach them a lesson; if any cause and effect related to them is found, they would see how they die.

Kongxuan Mountain.

The entire mountain range stretches out for thousands of miles, with strong Formation Restrictions set up everywhere, giving the Loose Cultivators living in this area a full sense of security.

Naturally, the most important factor was the presence of two Primordial Infant True Monarchs and more than twenty Golden Core Real People, which was the real foundation of Kongxuan Mountain’s strength.

A vast cave abode.

A one-eyed middle-aged man sat in front of a wooden table, playing fondly with a piece of Spirit Jade in his hand.

The Spirit Jade shone brightly, reflecting layers of vivid and extraordinary illusions.

“Sixth Grade Thousand Illusion Jade, I didn’t expect to obtain such a treasure from the trip to Jueling Valley.”

The one-eyed middle-aged softly chuckled to himself, his eyes showing a bit of self-satisfaction.

This piece of Spirit Jade in his hand was extremely rare; placed among Sixth Grade treasures, its value was definitely among the top, and whether selling or trading it with others, it could bring him substantial returns.

“Fellow Daoist Zhang, how did you come by this piece of Spirit Jade?”

Suddenly, a gentle voice resounded by his ear.

The one-eyed middle-aged man was startled and quickly turned around, seeing a handsome young man smiling at him.

“Zhang Yi of Kongxuan Mountain pays respect to Senior! May I know how Senior is addressed?”

The one-eyed middle-aged swept his Spiritual Sense across and felt Lu Xuan’s profound and ocean-like aura, immediately realizing that the elegant youth in front of him was a Primordial Infant True Monarch. Suppressing the great fear in his heart, he asked with utmost respect.

“You are not yet qualified to know my origin.”

“I also had no intention of notifying the two Primordial Infant Cultivators of Kongxuan Mountain. The area around your cave abode has been restricted by me. Even if you die here, it could be ten days or half a month before anyone notices.”

Lu Xuan said with a smile that was not quite a smile.

His Divine Sense was keen, and he was naturally aware that the moment he appeared, the one-eyed middle-aged had secretly contacted the two Primordial Infants of Kongxuan Mountain via a Communication Talisman, but he had isolated them.

“I ask, and you answer. Dare to lie, and your life will be forfeit.”

“Yes! Senior! I will speak nothing but the truth!”

The one-eyed middle-aged, fearing to anger the mysterious Primordial Infant True Monarch before him, immediately expressed his stance.

“Did you go to Jueling Valley a few months ago?”

“Yes, with three familiar fellow Daoists from Kongxuan Mountain.”

The one-eyed middle-aged replied with lowered eyes.

“In Kongxuan Mountain, did you encounter a child-sized cultivator proficient in Fire System Techniques and swordsmanship?”

“I seem to have seen one, but it was just a brief encounter from a distance, without much interaction.”

The one-eyed middle-aged’s heart skipped a beat, but he kept his expression calm.

“You are lying.”

Lu Xuan’s gaze was piercing.

“It looks like some unconventional methods are needed here.”

He said mildly.

The one-eyed middle-aged was greatly alarmed, and a Fiery Red Flying Sword streaked towards Lu Xuan like lightning.

“Elder Brother Huo’s magic treasure! Very good!”

Lu Xuan coldly said as a large mass of black mist suddenly surrounded the one-eyed middle-aged, enveloping him and quickly entering his Sea of Consciousness through every orifice.

Originally from the Netherworld Undying Fruit light cluster, he had opened the Eighth Grade ‘Nine Nether Method.’ Although he did not cultivate it, he had still learned a few Supporting Techniques from it, including the Soul Searching Technique.

He reached out with his palm in the void and grabbed the one-eyed middle-aged’s head, and instantly, a series of fragmented scenes appeared in his Sea of Consciousness.

There are those who explore the Secret Lands, those who cultivate their Cultivation Techniques, and those who fight others to snatch treasures.

Among them, a familiar fiery red figure flashed through his Sea of Consciousness.

“Elder Brother Huo…”

“You really deserve to die.”

Lu Xuan withdrew his Divine Sense, looking at the one-eyed middle-aged man whose clarity had yet to recover, he flicked his sleeve, immediately drawing him into it.

“The other three are also unforgivable.”

“Allowing you to die easily would be letting you off lightly.”

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

Once he knew that these four were the main culprits behind Elder Brother Huo’s death, Lu Xuan sentenced them to death, planning to bring them into his sleeve and torture them thoroughly later.

He followed the same procedure, not bothering to conceal his presence, and directly entered the other three’s Cave Abodes; in the blink of an eye, he took away the three Loose Cultivators and broke out of the Formation.

“Who goes there…”

Suddenly, a loud shout came from the very center of Kongxuan Mountain.

Immediately afterward, a Nascent Soul old woman transformed into a beam of white light and shot towards him.

Treasure Lights arose from within Kongxuan Mountain, many Golden Core Cultivators gathered together.

“Hmm?”

Before the old woman could finish speaking, Lu Xuan looked back, a sky full of stars materializing behind him, moving in a mysterious and arcane trajectory, containing the ultimate essence of the Sword Dao.

The moment the Nascent Soul old woman saw the Zodiac Star Battle Sword Formation, the loud shouting abruptly ceased, and the surrounding Treasure Lights gradually dimmed.

All of Kongxuan Mountain returned to silence, as if nothing had happened.

Seeing that the Kongxuan Mountain’s Nascent Soul understood the situation, Lu Xuan did not make things difficult for her too much, simply giving a token intimidation before leaving calmly.

“Fellow Huang, the background of that person just now…”

A Scholarly Cultivator flew out from the shadows and stood next to the Nascent Soul old woman; he was another Nascent Soul True Monarch of Kongxuan Mountain.

“A Seventh Grade Sword Array… Is there any need for more explanation? Only those few super-large Sword Sects could casually display a Seventh Grade Sword Array.”

“Looking at that formation, it seems to be the Zodiac Star Battle Sword Formation from the Dongxuan Sword Sect.”

The old woman took a deep breath, a hint of lingering fear appearing on her face.

“A True Monarch of the Dongxuan Sword Sect? How could they come to our insignificant place?”

The Scholarly Cultivator felt a shock in his heart, the reputation of the Dongxuan Sword Sect was indeed too imposing; just hearing it made him, a Nascent Soul Rogue Cultivator, feel diminished.

“It must be that somewhere in Kongxuan Mountain offended the Sword Sect, thus bringing this disaster upon us.”

The old woman spoke softly.

“Senior Huang, Fellow Zhang and the other three have all disappeared.”

“Should we go and save them?”

A thin Cultivator hurriedly approached them, his face showing concern.

“How to save? Will you go?”

The old woman’s face darkened.

Although she had only briefly interacted with Lu Xuan, in that instant, she clearly understood the opponent’s strength; even if she were to include the Nascent Soul cultivator beside her, they likely could not last many rounds.

“Their eyes were blinded by greed, rash to the extreme, daring to offend a disciple of a Major Sect, almost bringing disaster to Kongxuan Mountain.”

“You all must be more cautious in the future, and know where you stand when vying for treasure items. Those you shouldn’t offend, must absolutely not be offended.

Otherwise, Kongxuan Mountain will take care of its own, to avoid implicating me.”

The old woman scanned the many Golden Core Rogue Cultivators below her, speaking in a stern voice.

“Yes! We will follow the senior’s command!”

The crowd responded one after another.

Having been through so many years in the Cultivation World, they naturally understood the significance of this unexpected cultivation intruder, and thus, held no sympathy for the one-eyed middle-aged man and his group.