Chapter 1127
Utterly Despicable
Just then, a cultivator rushed in, his expression panicked, breaking the peace of the room: "Senior, something terrible has happened! Someone has escaped! And... and he even poisoned them!"
These words shocked everyone in the room. Qing Xuanzi frowned, a flash of anger in his eyes: "Who is so bold as to escape and poison at this time? Doesn't he know that this is an act of betrayal against the cultivation world?"
Shi Ji's expression also changed. He quickly took out the 'Mirror of Souls' and began to investigate the situation. After a moment, he said solemnly, "Senior, I've found out. The person who escaped was a spy from the demonic path who had infiltrated our area. He slipped away when we weren't paying attention and left poison here."
Upon hearing this, Shi Ji was furious: "The demonic path is so cunning! Not only do they want to lure us to the north, but they also want to create chaos here. They are utterly despicable!"
Liu Yichen's expression was also cold and stern: "They are declaring war on us, wanting to see our reaction. But what they don't know is that we have made full preparations. Senior, I suggest we immediately seal off this place to prevent the poison from spreading, and at the same time pursue the escaped spy."
Qing Xuanzi nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Alright! Then proceed according to your plan. Shi Ji, continue to use the 'Mirror of Souls' to investigate the movements of the demonic path and provide us with intelligence support. Shi Ji and Liu Yichen, you are responsible for gathering forces to prepare to pursue the escaped spy and at the same time seal off this place to prevent the poison from spreading."
The group nodded again, knowing full well that this battle concerned the fate of the cultivation world, and no detail could be overlooked. They sprang into action: some sealed off the scene, some pursued the spies, and others began investigating the source and spread of the poison.
After some effort, they finally managed to contain the poison within a certain range and caught up with the escaped spy.
Shi Ji and Liu Yichen finally captured the escaped demonic spy. They brought him back to Qing Xuanzi for further interrogation.
Qing Xuanzi scrutinized the captured demonic spy, a cold glint in his eyes: "Why did you betray the cultivation world and join the demonic path? Do you know that your actions have posed a tremendous threat to the cultivation world?"
The demonic spy's face turned deathly pale. He knew he had no way out, yet he still tried to argue: "Senior, I was forced into this situation. The demonic forces are powerful, and I had no choice but to submit to them. But I didn't really intend to harm the cultivation world, I just..."
"Just what?" Qing Xuanzi coldly interrupted him. "Just trying to create chaos here and catch us off guard? Your poison has already said everything. What else do you have to say for yourself?"
Upon hearing this, the traitor from the demonic path knew he could no longer conceal the truth, so he lowered his head and admitted his crime.
Shi Ji stepped forward, holding the 'Soul Mirror' in her hand. The mirror's surface shimmered, revealing the soul fluctuations of the demonic spy: "Senior, I used the 'Soul Mirror' to examine his soul and discovered that he does indeed have a close connection with the demonic path. Moreover, his soul also hides some secrets of the demonic path. We can use this information to further expose the demonic path's conspiracy."
Qing Xuanzi nodded. He knew the power of the 'Mirror of Souls' and trusted Shi Ji's judgment. He turned to Shi Ji and Liu Yichen: "You two begin interrogating this demonic spy immediately and get everything he knows out of him. At the same time, Shi Ji, you continue to assist them with the 'Mirror of Souls' to ensure we get the most accurate information."
Upon hearing this, Shi Ji and Liu Yichen immediately replied, "Yes, senior!" They understood that this interrogation was of utmost importance and could not be taken lightly.
Shi Ji stepped forward, her gaze sharp as she stared at the traitor from the demonic path: "You'd better tell us everything you know, or you'll face the consequences!"
The demonic spy trembled, knowing his situation was extremely precarious. He could only desperately try to seize a sliver of hope: "I'll talk, I'll talk... I know of a secret stronghold of the demonic sects. They're planning a major operation against the cultivation world there..."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yichen immediately took out paper and pen and began to record every detail mentioned by the demonic cult spy. He knew that this information was crucial to exposing the demonic cult's conspiracy.
Shi Ji continued to use the 'Mirror of Souls' to examine the soul fluctuations of the demonic spy, ensuring he wasn't lying. At the same time, she was also trying her best to uncover other secrets hidden within the demonic spy's soul.
However, as time went by, the light of the 'Mirror of Souls' began to dim, and Shi Ji's brows furrowed. He knew that using the 'Mirror of Souls' consumed a great deal of spiritual energy, and he was beginning to feel powerless.
Upon seeing this, Qing Xuanzi immediately stepped forward and asked with concern, "Shiji, what's wrong? Did you overexert your spiritual energy?"
Shi Ji nodded and said with some difficulty, "Yes, senior. Using the 'Mirror of Souls' requires a lot of spiritual power, and I'm already starting to feel the strain."
Upon hearing this, Qing Xuanzi immediately took out a spiritual pill from his robes and handed it to Shi Ji: "This is a spiritual pill to restore spiritual power. Take it quickly. We cannot let the soul fluctuations of the demonic spy disappear, otherwise we will not be able to obtain more information."
Shi Ji nodded gratefully, took the elixir, and swallowed it. Instantly, he felt a warm current flow into his body, and his spiritual power began to recover rapidly.
After taking the elixir, Shi Ji's complexion gradually improved. He took a deep breath and raised the 'Soul Mirror' again, aiming it at the demonic spy. The light on the mirror's surface brightened again, though it was dimmer than before, it remained stable.
He stared intently at the mirror and said to Qing Xuanzi, "Senior, this elixir is incredibly effective. I feel much better now. I will continue to monitor him with the 'Mirror of Souls' to ensure he no longer conceals any information."
Qing Xuanzi nodded in satisfaction, then said to Shi Ji and Liu Yichen, "You continue the interrogation. I will stay here to protect Shi Ji and ensure that his spiritual power can last until the interrogation ends."
After Shi Ji and Liu Yichen responded, they interrogated the demonic cult spy even more rigorously. Based on the information they had previously obtained, they delved deeper step by step, attempting to uncover more details about the demonic cult's plan.
Under interrogation, the demonic spy, his voice trembling, stammered out more details about the demonic path's plans. He mentioned that the demonic path was plotting a large-scale attack, targeting not only several important strongholds in the cultivation world but also innocent mortal cities. Liu Yichen listened with trepidation, quickly recording this information and handing it over to Qing Xuanzi for review. After reading it, Qing Xuanzi's expression turned grave; he realized that the crisis was far more serious than they had previously imagined.
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Qing Xuanzi said in a deep voice, "It seems that the demonic path's actions this time are even more significant than we anticipated. They not only want to shake the foundations of the cultivation world, but also want to cause innocent mortals to suffer. We must act quickly to stop their conspiracy."
Shi Ji clenched her fists, burning with rage: "Senior, we can't wait any longer. We must immediately gather all our forces and counterattack the demonic path. Once their plan is implemented, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Liu Yichen nodded and said, "I agree with Shi Ji's opinion. We must act as soon as possible, not only for the cultivation world, but also to protect those innocent mortals. I suggest we immediately formulate a detailed action plan and then carry it out separately."
Qing Xuanzi pondered for a moment, then resolutely said, "Alright! Let's do it this way. Shi Ji, you continue to use the 'Mirror of Souls' to monitor this demonic spy and ensure he no longer conceals any information. At the same time, you are also responsible for investigating the source and spread of the demonic poisons, providing us with intelligence support. Shi Ji and Liu Yichen, you are responsible for gathering forces and formulating an action plan. This time, we not only want to stop the demonic conspiracy, but also to give them a heavy blow."
Everyone nodded in agreement. They knew this was a battle concerning the fate of both the cultivation world and mortals, and no detail could be overlooked. They acted swiftly, some continuing to interrogate the demonic spies, while others began to formulate an action plan.
After a period of intense preparation, they finally devised a detailed action plan. Qing Xuanzi reviewed the plan, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Good! We'll proceed according to this plan. Shi Ji, you will lead a portion of the force to attack a key stronghold of the demonic path, disrupting their deployment. Liu Yichen, you will lead the other portion to protect the mortal cities that may be attacked. Shi Ji, you will remain here and provide us with intelligence support using your 'Mirror of Souls'."
Shi Ji nodded, her eyes resolute. She was both excited and nervous about the mission: "Don't worry, Senior Qing Xuanzi, I will do my best and never let the demonic forces succeed."
Liu Yichen also expressed his determination: "We must protect every innocent person. I will ensure that all protective measures are in place to keep the people safe from disaster."
Shi Ji quietly adjusted the Soul Mirror in his hand, a magical artifact capable of peering into the depths of consciousness and secrets. He whispered, "I will closely monitor every move; no anomaly will escape my notice."
Time was of the essence, and the three could not afford to waste any more time. Shi Ji and Liu Yichen immediately led their respective teams to the target location, while Shi Ji stayed behind, continuously providing the latest intelligence through the Soul Mirror.
Led by Shi Ji, the team silently approached the important stronghold of the demonic path, located in a remote valley shrouded in mist year-round, making it difficult for outsiders to discover. Shi Ji, sword in hand and eyes cold, directed her cultivators to lay a tight net, preparing to capture all the demonic elements in one fell swoop.
Meanwhile, Liu Yichen's team sprang into action, heading to several villages to set up protective formations and explaining the impending dangers to the villagers, ensuring everyone received adequate protection.
Shi Ji had been using the Soul Mirror to observe the situation. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he hurriedly used his magic artifact to transmit his voice to Shi Ji and Liu Yichen: "Be careful, there is a powerful counter-espionage force in the demonic path. They seem to have discovered our plan."
Upon hearing this news, Shi Ji and Liu Yichen became even more cautious. They adjusted their tactics to avoid directly entering the demonic path's line of sight. After a series of intense battles and strategic adjustments, they finally succeeded in raiding the demonic path's stronghold under the cover of night, dismantling a portion of their forces and rescuing several cultivators persecuted by the demonic path.
Liu Yichen's team also successfully protected the village, preventing the evil forces of the demonic path from reaching innocent mortals.
After successfully raiding the demonic stronghold and rescuing the imprisoned cultivators, Shi Ji's team quickly withdrew and returned to the agreed-upon meeting point with Liu Yichen and Shi Ji. They carried the rescued cultivators, their faces beaming with the joy of victory, but also tinged with a sense of vigilance, for a counterattack from the demonic path could come at any moment.
Upon arriving at the rendezvous point, Shi Ji immediately reported the battle situation to Liu Yichen and Shi Ji: "We successfully raided the demonic sect's stronghold and rescued several imprisoned cultivators. However, the power of the demonic sect should not be underestimated, and we must remain vigilant."
Liu Yichen nodded and reported on his team's situation: "The village's protective formation has been set up, and the villagers have been properly taken care of. However, I have also sensed the restlessness of the demonic forces, and we must be prepared to deal with it."
Shi Ji stared intently at the Soul Mirror in his hand, his brow furrowed, as if he had discovered some important information: "The demonic path is gathering its strength, and they seem to be preparing to launch a counterattack against us. Moreover, I have also discovered a hidden demonic force, and they seem to be plotting something even bigger."
Upon hearing the three men's report, Qing Xuanzi frowned, knowing the situation was more complex and severe than he had anticipated. He stood up and said firmly, "Although we have achieved a minor victory, we cannot let our guard down. The demonic path is far more deeply entrenched than we previously estimated, and we must proceed with even greater caution."
He then turned to Shiji and asked, "Shiji, can you pinpoint the exact location and key figures of the hidden force that your Soul Mirror discovered? We need more detailed information to effectively combat it."
Shi Ji nodded, his fingers lightly touching the edge of the Soul Mirror, his eyes focused and deep: "I need some time to investigate further. The Soul Mirror can reveal deep secrets, but their defenses are equally strong. I will do my best to break through their barriers."
Shi Ji and Liu Yichen then began to organize their respective teams' weapons and formations, preparing to respond to any possible counterattacks. "Although our teams are exhausted, their morale remains high," Shi Ji reported. "We will reorganize to ensure our combat effectiveness is at its peak."
Liu Yichen focused on measures to protect the public: "I will check the protective array again to ensure there are no loopholes. At the same time, we also need to strengthen warnings and education for the villagers so that they know how to protect themselves in an emergency."
As night fell once more, a tense and solemn atmosphere enveloped the entire team. (End of Chapter)