Chapter 34

All the 'Heavenly Talisman Seeds' were outside the Soul Power Sea, neatly arranged like the markings on a clock, symmetrical on both sides, with the 'Qian' character at the head and the 'Yun' character at the tail.

Just like those Sword Intent Spirit Seeds, they were continuously absorbing his soul power, nurturing themselves automatically. Even his method of swallowing essence was almost unable to keep up with the absorption speed of these spirit seeds.

Zong Shou sighed inwardly, knowing that after today, his body would have two more major consumers of true essence.

Fortunately, the addition of these Heavenly Talismans was not without benefits. These talisman seeds could also purify the divine soul, their effects only slightly inferior to the Heavenly Mirror Soul Reflection Technique. They could also enhance soul thoughts, helping him to suppress the dual meridians in his body in the future.

Immediately after, Zong Shou's attention was once again drawn to the 'Yun' character talisman.

Perhaps due to the breaking of the last stone tablet, among all twelve 'Heavenly Talisman Seeds,' only the 'Yun' character was the largest and most complete.

As soon as Zong Shou's consciousness touched it, he felt a strong urge to try. He felt that he should be able to draw the power of this Heavenly Talisman with his own strength.

But how could this be possible? Without using the stone tablet as a model, a spirit cultivator would need to reach the Body Shaping Realm to draw a Heavenly Talisman! That was already the peak realm that today's spirit masters could achieve!

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Almost at the same time, at the foot of Danling Mountain, Zong Ling and Feng Xiao were each standing with their hands behind their backs, coldly watching the distant cloud-flipping carriage gradually disappear into the storm outside the mountain.

Feng Xiao's brows were now furrowed into a '川' shape. According to the plan, Zong Shou had been expelled from Lingyun Sect, and the purpose of this trip to Danling Mountain had been achieved. Next, they only needed to watch from the sidelines and see the outcome of these three people.

However, for some reason, after meeting that prince, Feng Xiao felt a vague unease, as if he had overlooked something.

Zong Ling, standing beside him, looked even worse, his blue eyes flashing with cold light. After standing there for a long time, he suddenly sneered, "One day, I will personally tear Zong Shou to pieces, only then will my hatred be quenched!"

Then he mused, "Uncle Feng, I often heard my elder brother say that you have extensive connections in the eastern cities. With Uncle Feng's abilities, you should be able to gather some people for me within half a month—"

Feng Xiao was secretly startled, momentarily forgetting his previous concerns. He turned around and said urgently, "Young Master Ling, are you planning to directly confront Zong Shou? This is absolutely not advisable! Although the lord is dead, the hearts of the Qiantian Mountain people are still there, and most of his close subordinates hold important positions. The young prince still needs time to win over the various tribes. Zong Shou can die at the hands of anyone, but we must not personally stain our hands with his blood!"

Thinking that this young man was still not steady enough, and had completely lost his composure over a mere servant girl, Feng Xiao then saw the young man beside him shake his head and laugh.

"Uncle Feng, there's no need to worry. Zong Ling naturally understands the gravity of the situation. Asking Uncle Feng to gather people is just a precaution."

At this point, Zong Ling's voice paused, and his expression became serious, "My cousin gave me a very different feeling this time. He was completely indifferent, which is not like him at all. Ha ha! Uncle Feng, there's no need to worry; it's probably just my imagination. A cripple, could he really escape the hands of those two?"

Feng Xiao was startled, realizing that he was not the only one with this feeling. However, after a moment of contemplation, Feng Xiao also laughed inwardly, thinking he might be overthinking it.

An Eight Meridian Secret Martial Artist, a somewhat capable servant girl, and a prince who gasps for breath after a few steps—how much of a storm could they really cause? No matter how the situation changes, no matter how many variables there are, it cannot change the ultimate fate of these three people.

With a slight sneer, Feng Xiao's furrowed brows relaxed, "Young Master, rest assured. Feng Xiao will do his utmost to protect Su Chuxue's life. It's just a pity about Yin Yang, who not only comes from a prestigious family but also has other secrets—"

Just as he was speaking, a 'auspicious cloud' descended from the sky and landed before the mountain gate. A young Daoist walked out, none other than Huang Yi, who had previously led Zong Shou and the others up the mountain.

Seeing the two people below, Huang Yi's eyes flickered, then he returned to a calm demeanor, asking in a light tone, "Are you two waiting for Senior Aunt Liang Miaozǐ here?"

Zong Ling's arrogance immediately vanished. Feng Xiao, on the other hand, showed a fawning expression, bowing and smiling, "Exactly! Our prince has some connections with Senior Aunt Liang Miaozǐ. This time, the two of us are here on the prince's orders. We have a small gift to present to Senior Aunt Liang Miaozǐ."

"A small gift?"

Huang Yi's eyebrows lifted slightly, then he smiled silently, "Coincidentally, Senior Aunt just had a message for you—"

Zong Ling and Feng Xiao immediately looked up, their expressions filled with surprise and bewilderment. The next moment, they heard a loud 'slap' by their ears.

Without any visible movement from the young Daoist, their right cheeks were struck as if by a hammer, the force sending them flying dozens of feet away. They felt a dizziness in their heads, and their necks almost snapped.

Fortunately, both were at the Secret Martial Artist realm and quickly regained their senses. Feng Xiao felt panic and fear, unsure what had gone wrong. Zong Ling, however, was filled with rage, his face flushed with veins, his killing intent raging.

Even the Lingyun Sect, the first sect of the Eastern Cloud Continent, could not humiliate him, a direct descendant of the Tianhu Clan, without cause!

Before they could speak, another 'slap' echoed in their ears.

This time, it was on their left cheeks, the force even greater, sending them flying over a hundred feet and landing in the mud, looking utterly wretched. The pitiful sight made the Lingyun Sect disciples behind Huang Yi turn their heads, unable to bear the sight.

Huang Yi, however, was completely indifferent, standing on the stone steps, looking down at them coldly, "Senior Aunt entrusted me to convey a message. The matter you entrusted to her has been handled, but the deep enmity of today, she will also remember. From today, she will cut ties with your Lanye True Person. Ten years from now, she will personally seek you out to settle accounts!"

Huang Yi then reached out and grabbed a wooden box that had fallen from Feng Xiao, his voice cold, "This gift, I will also accept on behalf of Senior Aunt. You have five days. If you are still in the Sudi Mountain Range within five days, the Lingyun Sect will take your lives. This is the decree of the Danling Mountain Chief!"

Having said that, Huang Yi walked to the back of the huge mountain gate, a smile on his face as if nothing had happened.

In the mud, Feng Xiao was trembling uncontrollably, his eyes filled with fear. Zong Ling's face was pale, all his anger gone, replaced by unease and fear.

The Lingyun Sect had always been in a superior position, never involving itself in the struggles of the Five Continents and Ten Islands, and no one would easily offend the Lingyun Sect. Therefore, it had always maintained a benevolent image.

The sudden display of hostility towards them was not without reason.

The fact that Liang Miaozǐ regarded them as enemies was even more perplexing.

Unconsciously, Feng Xiao and Zong Ling's gazes met again, both seeing confusion and shock in each other's eyes.

What had happened on the peak of Danling Mountain in the past few hours?

Why had such a sudden change occurred?