"Since we won’t get another chance to ask them, maybe when the cub wakes up, he’ll know," Gor’kan said, feeling much more relaxed after venting his anger.
Vryss’laar nodded. "After all, they’re benefactors of our Pixiu clan. We can’t just be ignorant of which sect our benefactors co from. Speaking of which, what are their nas?"
Both of them turned their gaze towards Zhar’khaen, with their eyes full of threat. Zhar’khaen knew that if he couldn’t answer, the two would definitely use it as an excuse to beat him again. It’s unfair—why are the beasts so harsh on each other? Sighing miserably, he said, "The girl in black robes is called Amalia, and the boy in white robes is Kenny Lin."
They nodded in satisfaction. "At least you’re not hopeless yet. Let’s move on."
Zhar’khaen followed behind them, inwardly fuming. At least he knew the nas of their benefactors! anwhile, the two of them didn’t even know the sect, nor the nas initially—what use were they?!
Unaware of the recent "fierce internal conflict" among the three Pixiu, Amalia and Kenny Lin sped ahead, with the intentions on locating Peak Master Houyan and the others.
Their only option now was to head in the direction with the most powerful auras, which unfortunately also ant heading straight into danger.
"Recently, the atmosphere around Silent Echo Valley has beco chaotic. Our plan must be working, but I wonder if it’s affected Peak Master Houyan and the others."
Amalia leaped gracefully from branch to branch, her toes barely touching the thick boughs before she propelled herself several ters ahead, landing silently on another tree.
Not far above her, Kenny Lin hovered, his vantage point allowing him to survey the terrain much further.
"They’re not three-year-old children."
...
Huoyan Huasheng and Jiho Wang who received the Pixiu’s hint, had successfully avoided the chaos.
Since the devils had recalled most of their forces, the two of them had barely encountered any devil along their journey—at least, until they stumbled upon the scene where a skirmish had broken out between humans and devils.
Arriving at the source of the conflict, they were shocked to find Taejin Yun and Yeonseon Yang engaged in battle with the devils.
"What’s going on here?" Huoyan Huasheng exclaid.
When had Taejin Yun and his group beco so enthusiastic about fighting devils?Weren’t they supposed to be hunting for the Pixiu instead of tangling with the devils?
"There’s sothing off here. Taejin Yun isn’t the kind of person to go out of his way like this," Jiho Wang, who knew Taejin Yun well, was deeply skeptical of the scene before him.
"And it’s unlikely that Yeonseon Yang and his group would be accompanying him to kill devils here. Is there so kind of misunderstanding?" Huoyan Huasheng speculated.
"We’ll watch a bit longer," Jiho Wang said, his eyes glinting with suspicion. Was Taejin Yun really digging his own grave?
Inside the battle zone, Taejin Yun was nearly losing his mind. He couldn’t understand why the second target sensed by the Gu King had again been a group of devils. And this ti, it wasn’t just a small cluster, but a large horde.
Several lord-level devils had suddenly gathered in one place, and for reasons unknown, both sides had clashed without even a word exchanged. There had been no ti to ask about the Pixiu’s whereabouts.
"The Pixiu must have fallen into the hands of these devils," Yeonseon Yang said coldly, glaring at the devils on the other side.
"They think they can hoard the two Pixiu for themselves? Not so easily!" Seojin Feng’s face was ashen.
He had invested so much ti and effort—there was no way he’d let the devils profit from it. The Pixiu absolutely could not fall into their hands. Everyone was under a false impression.
Not only had Yeonseon Yang and his group misunderstood the situation, believing the Pixiu were with the devils, but the devils themselves also feared that their plan was about to be exposed. The Monarch-level devil lurking in the background couldn’t even intervene.
If he did, his presence at Silent Echo Valley would undoubtedly be revealed. More importantly, he was wary of the hidden experts nearby. Just as the enemy hadn’t yet made a move, it was unclear whether or not he was truly here.
"My lord, if this continues, our plan might be exposed," Forvach said, retreating back to the Monarch-level devil.
The Monarch-level devil’s expression darkened. "I can’t make a move, but we’ll need to retreat. The plan must proceed, and no traces must be left."
"And what about the two disciples from the Green Lotus Sect?" Forvach asked, unwilling to let them go.
The Monarch-level devil understood Forvach’s frustration, but he hadn’t anticipated such a drastic turn of events either. "We’ll deal with the Green Lotus Sect’s disciples another day. The most urgent task now is to ensure the plan doesn’t fail. Once it’s over, retreat imdiately."
"Yes, my lord, I’ll see to it at once," Forvach said, setting aside concerns about the Green Lotus Sect. He quickly passed on the orders, and the devils lurking in the darkness began to mobilize.
"Whoever’s behind this, I’ll find out!" the Monarch-level devil sneered coldly before his body completely lted into the shadows, vanishing without a trace.
In the hidden alcove, Jiho Wang glanced at Huoyan Huasheng, who was frowning thoughtfully. He suddenly asked, "Should we go over and help?"
"Killing devils is the duty of every cultivator," Huoyan Huasheng said calmly.
Jiho Wang had expected this. "I’m not so keen, honestly. After all, Taejin Yun is still my enemy. If other sects were in our position, they’d likely choose to stand by and watch."
"That’s their choice. But we have no regrets," Huoyan Huasheng replied.
Jiho Wang chuckled. "Now I understand why the Green Lotus Sect is the number one sect on Mystic Void Continent, while our Eternal One Sect has to settle for second place."
Those with vast hearts walk the greater path, while Jiho Wang, lacking Huoyan Huasheng’s broad-mindedness, walks a narrower path one.
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