Chapter 607
The Ultimate Goal
"It seems she's still hiding something."
Lei Shan sighed and then said, "However, we were lucky; everyone got out safely."
"That's right, let's go, let's get ready to go back!"
Ning Qi nodded and looked ahead.
"Let's go back and report to the family head, even though we failed."
"But we also gained something this time, at least we know her strength now."
Zhao Shilin then spoke.
They all followed him back.
As they left, they reached the mountain peak that Ning Qi had previously looked out from.
You can see the city they went to.
At this time, a large number of people had already gathered outside the city.
Among them is the Lonely Moon Oriole.
She had changed her clothes, and her eyes were glowing as she looked at the mountains.
"You mean, their people must be in these mountains?"
A middle-aged man came over and asked in a deep voice.
“Good, send men to search.”
"They're not near the Sumeru Space, they must have found an exit and gone out."
"Don't overlook any place; we must find them even if we have to dig three feet into the ground!"
Gu Yueying's beautiful eyes were filled with anger as she said, "We must wipe them all out in one fell swoop."
"Okay, I've already made the arrangements!"
The middle-aged man nodded, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes: "These bastards actually dare to cause trouble in our city."
"If we don't teach them a lesson, how will we be able to stay here in the future?"
"This time, they came prepared too!"
"Then there must be an inside agent in the city. Send someone to investigate."
"Arrest everyone who has come to the city in recent years!"
"Test them one by one, and execute anyone found to possess demonic energy immediately!"
Gu Yueying glanced behind her and then said, "Leave a few alive and torture them severely!"
"Understood! I will pass on the instructions!"
The middle-aged man agreed again.
"The people from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect are here too, right? Who are they?"
Lonely Moon Oriole then remembered something and couldn't help but ask.
"It's their Third Elder."
The middle-aged man said, "It's just ahead. They've already led people to search it."
"Okay, I'll go and meet him."
Lonely Moon Oriole nodded, and then set off immediately.
Led by the middle-aged man, they soon arrived at the front.
"Third Elder!"
The middle-aged man was the first to greet them.
There was another person on the Third Elder's side.
It was Xu Qingqiu.
There were several other people among them.
Gao Yunze and Wang Zhengqian were also there.
Elder Zhao.
The Third Elder also gave a greeting and then came over first.
"So the Second Elder is here too!"
Elder Zhao immediately noticed that Wang Zhengqian was also there.
"Such a big thing happened here, how could I not come?"
Wang Zhengqian followed after him.
"This is Zhao Kaishan from the Zixiao Sect. I didn't expect him to come as well."
Gao Yunze watched him come over and spoke to Xu Qingqiu.
"It seems that the assassination attempt on the Holy Maiden was indeed a very serious matter."
Xu Qingqiu agreed wholeheartedly.
"Holy Maiden, are you alright?"
After Wang Zhengqian arrived, he asked in a deep voice.
"I'm fine. If I hadn't just brought back some magical treasures from the Immortal Realm, I would have been in trouble this time."
Gu Yueying shook her head, then continued, "Thank you for the help from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect!"
"Don't mention it, we haven't found the person yet."
"We can celebrate together once we find it!"
Wang Zhengqian smiled and looked ahead: "Since their people can appear without anyone noticing, there must be a stronghold of theirs nearby."
"We must investigate thoroughly; we're sure we'll find where they're hiding."
"That's right!"
Gu Yueying nodded, a murderous glint flashing in her eyes: "These bastards, they even impersonated people from the Immortal Realm to deceive me!"
"If I hadn't noticed the problem earlier, I would have really been fooled."
"Oh, it seems we also need to conduct a thorough internal investigation."
Wang Zhengqian then spoke.
"Elder Wang, let's split up and investigate in two groups."
How many disciples did you bring?
Gu Yueying seemed to realize something and quickly asked.
"Sure, quite a few people have come!"
"Our people, search this way!"
“A few days ago, the demons also wiped out one of our branch strongholds. We need to settle this score properly!”
Wang Zhengqian nodded, pointed in a direction, and said, "At first, we didn't think they would dare to cause any more trouble."
"So we didn't notify anyone. We never expected that they would not only act recklessly, but also set their sights on our city!"
"We must not let them off easily, or they will destroy our city that leads to the immortal realm sooner or later."
"That's right! Then it's settled."
"Our people are heading this way!"
Gu Yueying nodded and gave Zhao Kaishan a look.
"set off!"
Zhao Kaishan immediately understood and waved his hand to lead his men away.
"Then we'll take our leave!"
Wang Zhengqian clasped his hands in a fist salute, and then left with his men.
Xu Qingqiu and Gao Yunze followed closely behind.
"Master, the demons are too cunning this time."
After Gao Yunze caught up, he couldn't help but say, "They have already infiltrated our ranks; there must be spies among us."
"That's right, thanks to Qingqiu and you, otherwise we wouldn't have known what happened!"
Wang Zhengqian nodded, then said in a deep voice, "You must be careful when you search; the demons are treacherous and cunning."
"I understand, we've already learned our lesson once."
"We will never let them succeed again!"
Gao Yunze nodded, revealing a ruthless expression.
He came this time for revenge.
Xu Qingqiu stayed by her side the whole time, without saying a word.
"Master, how is Young Master Ning? We can't just communicate with him telepathically anymore."
The nine-tailed cat perched on her shoulder and asked in a low voice.
"I don't know, but it should be fine!"
"He can handle anything if something happens!"
Xu Qingqiu shook her head, then continued, "Let's just focus on doing our own thing."
"You mean, if he goes to the Boundary Sea Battlefield with the demons this time, wouldn't that mean he'll clash with them?"
The nine-tailed cat seemed to realize something and couldn't help but ask.
"No, he's only after resources and to improve his own strength, not for killing!"
"And he will contact me whenever he takes any action."
Xu Qingqiu shook his head and said with great certainty, "Even after we arrive, he will still be our undercover agent."
"Oh, that's good. Otherwise, if we were to become enemies with Young Master Ning, we would be no match for him."
The nine-tailed cat nodded, then looked ahead: "We must be careful this time, even though Young Master Ning won't do anything to us."
"But those demons are not to be trifled with."
"Yes, that's right. There are too many of them, and they are all ruthless!"
“If it weren’t for Ning Qi’s help last time, we would have been in trouble.”
Xu Qingqiu agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "Therefore, we must be careful when we take action again."
"Qingqiu, you and Yunze should go back to the city first."
At this moment, Wang Zhengqian suddenly spoke up.
"Master, I want to go with you!" Xu Qingqiu snapped out of her daze and immediately stepped forward to say.
She also hoped that when she could move, she would encounter something amazing.
Otherwise, just like last time, they would have parted ways again without even having a chance to say goodbye.
"Alright, it's going to be dangerous here. Go back if I tell you to."
Wang Zhengqian looked at her and said in a deep voice.
“Master, isn’t this perfect? I’m about to head to the Boundary Sea Battlefield.”
"Having a match with them here beforehand is a good opportunity to hone my skills."
Xu Qingqiu's eyes darted around, and she said with a smile.
"Yes, they killed so many of our fellow disciples, we must not let them get away with this."
Gao Yunze, who was standing to the side, chimed in.
He was still holding a grudge about what happened last time.
He made himself lose face in front of Xu Qingqiu, so much so that he still doesn't dare to look Xu Qingqiu in the eye.
Then there's no point in even thinking about pursuing it further.
He felt utterly ashamed in her presence.
"Since you're going, then come on over."
The Third Elder spoke up: "This is a good opportunity for you to get some training. But I remind you, if you encounter any demons, do not be reckless. Notify us immediately."
"clear."
Gao Yunze nodded in agreement.
"Alright, you can go now!"
With the three elders speaking up for him, Wang Zhengqian didn't continue to refute them.
"it is good!"
"..."
Next, Xu Qingqiu and Gao Yunze left with their men.
"Tell me, what exactly are the demons after?"
Wang Zhengqian spoke after they had all left.
"I don't know, but this assassination attempt was quite sudden."
The Third Elder thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "In that case, let's have a good talk with them, otherwise they'll really think we won't do anything to them."
"Yes, these people are getting more and more arrogant. It's time to teach them a lesson."
Wang Zhengqian sighed, then said, "In that case, let's split up and take action."
"You take some men to our branch headquarters, and I'll take some men to check the situation in the mountains."
"Alright, then let's part ways here!"
The Third Elder clasped his hands in a fist salute, then sped away.
Behind him were a group of disciples, who also left together.
Only Wang Zhengqian remains here.
He turned his gaze forward.
That was the direction that Gu Yueying and the others had left in.
At this moment, she and her men had already ventured deep into the mountains and forests.
"Sir, our men have found footprints ahead!"
At this moment, a disciple stepped forward to report the situation.
"Oh, lead the way!"
The Lonely Moon Oriole immediately became interested and quickly called for others to follow her.
They soon followed the disciple to a valley.
Their people here did indeed find that someone had been here.
"This is demonic energy!"
After exploring with her divine sense, Gu Yueying said with great certainty, "I never expected that they could actually teleport here. It's truly unexpected."
"Sir, then they have simply broken through our encirclement."
"They've probably already left."
Looking at the situation, Zhao Kaishan couldn't help but say, "Damn it, they still managed to escape."
"They might not be able to leave so easily!"
Gu Yueying looked ahead and then said, "Since they can leave in this direction, let's send people to track them down in this direction as well."
"I simply don't believe they can leave us."
"Yes, I'll arrange it right away!"
Zhao Kaishan accepted the order and then left immediately.
Only Gu Yueying and a few disciples remained.
Lonely Moon Oriole released her divine sense and sensed Ning Qi's aura once again.
That bastard is here too.
How exactly did he get out of his own Qiankun Plate?
Without me even noticing, he left without a trace.
"My lord, should we continue the pursuit, or... go back?"
A disciple stepped forward and asked respectfully.
"Let's go back; there's no point in staying here."
"Let Elder Zhao go find it!"
Gu Yueying took another deep look ahead, then said unwillingly.
"You guys gather your men and continue the pursuit."
"You, escort the master back."
After the disciple agreed, he instructed his men to continue their work.
"Yes!"
"..."
After everyone agreed, they left together.
……
Deep in the mountains, Ning Qi and his group had arrived at the entrance to the Demon Realm.
"If we go in like this, won't they be able to detect our presence?"
Ning Qi asked as he was about to go inside.
"Don't worry, we have ways to eliminate the aura here."
"They can't possibly find us here."
Lei Shan smiled, then revealed a smug look: "Otherwise, they would have found us long ago."
"That's good!"
"What methods did you use to make it impossible for them to explore?"
Ning Qi nodded, then showed a look of curiosity.
I have no idea how they did it.
"We have an array of restrictions, and these restrictions will be activated automatically after someone leaves traces or aura behind!"
"Once they are activated, they will dissipate."
"So we leave no trace wherever we go."
Lei Shan smiled and said to Ning Qi, "Only people of our demon race can set up this kind of formation."
"Okay, let's go in then!"
Ning Qi smiled easily, then followed them inside.
Zhao Shilin did not go in this time, but stayed outside.
Ning Qi followed Lei Shan directly back along the passage.
"Brother Ning, is this Holy Maiden really that powerful?"
Lei Shan asked as he walked.
"Yes, their strength should be above the fifth rank of Celestial Immortal."
Ning Qi nodded and then spoke.
However, he did not tell Lei Shan about her immortal bloodline.
He wouldn't tell anyone about this.
"Master, why did you hide her identity?"
The spirit medicine, located in his dantian, asked in great confusion.
"There's no need for that, and she'll still be useful to us in the future!"
Ning Qi thought to himself, "If I tell them, they will definitely intensify their assassination attempts."
"What use is she?"
Yao Ling became curious after hearing his words.
"We'll find out when the time comes."
Ning Qi didn't tell him, but instead kept him in suspense.
"All right!"
Yao Ling responded and then continued walking forward.
"Brother Ning, you've really shown your talent in this operation."
"Now when we go back to carry out our mission, no one will suspect anything anymore."
Lei Shan smiled and said, "Our goal has actually been achieved." (End of Chapter)