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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nThe sun fell from the west and rose from the east, rotating repeatedly…

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nIn the blink of an eye, several days had passed.

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nOn this day, outside Sky Mist Mountain, the clouds and mist were still as boundless as before, covering an area of several thousand meters surrounding Sky Mist Mountain.

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nIf a mortal were to enter, they might not even be able to tell the direction.

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nEven if immortal cultivators entered, they would not be able to see clearly with the naked eye. They could only rely on their divine sense to determine their location.

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nThe Qian Emperor Dao Sect’s Grand Elder brought two elite disciples to the cloud-covered area. He wanted to visit the hidden sect, the Daoless Sect.

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nThe Grand Elder looked at the two disciples behind him and instructed, “Remember, whatever you do, do not offend the hidden sect. Make sure to restrain your usual arrogance. We are representing the Holy Land of the east region this time. If we can be on good terms with the hidden sect, then we must definitely befriend them.”

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nHe was afraid that his two disciples would lose their minds and ruin this matter.

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nHe sighed in his heart. If the Sect Leader had not personally ordered him to bring two of their sect’s elites to broaden their horizons, he would not have brought a disciple on this trip even if he was beaten to death.

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nHowever, he understood the Sect Leader’s intentions.

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nBringing two elite disciples to see the world was one thing.

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nThe most important thing was to show the hidden sect their strength.

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nThese two elite disciples were at the Golden Core stage at a very young age. They could be said to be the representatives of the younger generation in the Qian Emperor Dao Sect.

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nUpon hearing this, the two disciples did not dare to complain and cupped their hands.

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n“Yes, Grand Elder.”

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nThe Grand Elder did not say anything else. He carried the two disciples and flew forward with a wave of his wide sleeves. He was prepared to go to the place that Zhang San had mentioned last time and carefully inspect the place again.

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nThe three of them stepped into the area filled with clouds and mist. However, in less than ten minutes, they met a figure on their way, forcing them to come to a halt.

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nThis was the territory of the hidden sect…

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nThose who could appear here were either from the hidden sect or powerful cultivators who had come to visit the hidden sect. In short, this person was definitely related to the hidden sect.

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nIt was better to observe the person first.

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nEven with the clouds, they could clearly see the scene ahead.

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nA figure was confronting a menacing tiger…

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nAfter taking a closer look, the figure was a young man who wore an azure-colored crane robe and held a sword in his hand. He had a proud bearing and seemed like a peerless sword immortal.

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nHowever, any cultivator could tell that he was merely a mortal.

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nOn the other hand, the menacing tiger was huge. It was six to seven meters in size and emitted a murderous aura. Other than bloodlust, there was also a hint of spirituality in its eyes.

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nIf an animal had spirituality, it meant that it had become a demon!

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nEven though it only had a small amount of spirituality, it could no longer be treated as an ordinary beast since it had already become a demon.

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nThose that had become demons were different from ferocious beasts. Ordinary Qi Refinement cultivators would die if they encountered even the weaker ones. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators had to be careful when dealing with them.

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nThis mortal was probably going to lose his life after encountering this demonic tiger.

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nThe Grand Elder did not want to care about this.

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nThere was a difference between an immortal and a mortal.

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nAfter becoming immortal cultivators, they no longer had any relations with mortals. They would not interfere in mortal matters.

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nHowever, this was the territory of the hidden sect. It was not good for a human to lose his life here.

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nJust as the Grand Elder was about to act and kill this demonic tiger…

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nThe young man suddenly drew his sword and slashed outward.

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nBuzz…

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nIn the eyes of the Grand Elder and the two disciples, a bright sword light flashed past. The sound of the sword ringing echoed in their ears, and their Dao Hearts were instantly thrown into chaos.

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nThe vast sky in front of them seemed to have collapsed while the ground beneath them seemed to be splitting apart layer by layer.

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nAt that moment, the three of them felt tiny and powerless. It was as if the sky collapsed and the earth caved in. However, they could do nothing but watch as they died…

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n“Break!”

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nThe Grand Elder was a Soul Formation cultivator, and he immediately realized that something was amiss. He instantly broke through the illusion.

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nThe scene of heaven collapsing and earth caving in was like a mirage, disappearing without a trace.

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nThe sky was still the same sky, and the earth was still the same earth.

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nEverything felt like an illusion.

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nHe waved his hands and channeled his dharmic power, awakening the two disciples.

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nThump…

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nWhen the two disciples woke up, their legs were trembling, and they were drenched in sweat. They collapsed on the ground, unable to recover for a long time.

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nA moment later…

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nThe two disciples regained their senses and looked at the Grand Elder in fear.

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n“Elder, w… What just happened?”

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n“Elder, we’ve embarrassed the sect…”

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nThe Grand Elder waved his hand with a grave expression.

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n“The sword strike just now had incorporated the Dao intent of the Soul Transformation stage. You’re only at the Golden Core stage. Thus, it’s normal for you two to be unable to endure it.

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n“However, I’m very curious as to who this young man is. He looks like a mortal, but his sword contains a Dao intent that cuts straight into one’s Dao Heart and soul,” the Grand Elder said earnestly.

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nAfter looking over at the area again, he realized that the demon tiger was long dead. The young man had also sheathed his sword. He grabbed the demonic tiger’s tail and turned to leave.

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nHowever, when he turned around, he came into a confrontation with the Grand Elder and the two disciples.

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nThe eight eyes met each other and stared at one another.

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nThere was a period of silence.

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nThe Grand Elder and the two disciples were wondering who this person was.

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nYe Luo, who was pulling the demon tiger, was also stunned. He was also wondering who these three people were.

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nWhat business did they have at the foot of Sky Mist Mountain?

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nHowever, at the next moment, the Grand Elder spoke first, breaking the silence.

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nHe said, “May I ask… who is this young friend? And why are you here?”

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nYe Luo was stunned.

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nYou are near my sect. Yet, you are asking me who I am and why I am here?

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nWhat are these three fellows doing?

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nHe said with a strange tone, “This is the Daoless Sect’s territory. Why are you asking me who I am? Shouldn’t I be the one asking who you are?”

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nThe Daoless Sect’s territory!

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nHiss!

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nThe Grand Elder sucked in a mouthful of cold air. Indeed, the hidden sect was really here.

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nThat made sense—only hidden sects could groom such a peculiar existence. He clearly looked like a mortal, yet he could use his sword to slay a person’s Dao Heart and soul…

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n“So you’re a member of the Daoless Sect, my young friend. It’s no wonder you’re so handsome, suave, elegant, refined, and charming…. I’m the Grand Elder of the Qian Emperor Dao Sect. I’m here to pay a visit to the Daoless Sect. Please forgive me if I’ve offended you in any way.”

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nThe Grand Elder went all out in order to leave a good impression on Ye Luo. He put down the burden of being an idol in his sect and bootlicked Ye Luo ruthlessly. He then introduced his background and purpose for coming here.

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nThis made the eyes of the two elite disciples almost fall out.

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nThis, this, this…

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nIs this still our dignified, solemn, and imperious Great Elder?

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nTell me! Which bootlicker took over our Grand Elder’s body!?

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nIt’s impossible for our Grand Elder to bootlick someone like that…

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