Chapter 46

As the external spiritual energy surged in, it continuously merged with the internal energy, replenishing its consumption.

The medicinal power accumulated from each meal also emerged from within the body, enhancing both the internal energy and physical strength.

Unknown how long it had been, the sky outside had turned from light to dark and back to light three times, marking three days. During this period, Dongfang Bubai had not moved at all.

Outside the training room, defenses were airtight, both overtly and covertly. Dongfang Bubai had long given orders that no one was to disturb him.

The high-ranking officials on Blackwood Cliff also knew that Dongfang Bubai was in seclusion, and the sense of pressure in their hearts grew stronger, leading them to train even harder.

Another day passed, and with a sudden "boom," a silent explosion resonated within Dongfang Bubai's body. A powerful aura erupted from him, spreading out from the training room.

The guards outside immediately knew that Dongfang Bubai had succeeded. Inside the training room, Dongfang Bubai opened his eyes for the first time in four days, a natural smile of joy appearing on his face as he finally broke through to the ninth level of the先天 (Xiantian) realm.

Suddenly, Dongfang Bubai furrowed his brow as a strange odor spread out, a result of the impurities expelled after breaking through to the Xiantian realm. This phenomenon only occurred at the Xiantian level and would not happen again unless there was a special opportunity.

Dongfang Bubai, who had a slight obsession with cleanliness, let out a light hum of disgust, and the joy on his face disappeared. He flashed out of the training room and went to take a bath.

Two days later, Dongfang Bubai had become familiar with his new strength, and news about Tong Bai Xiong also arrived.

He had sent a hall master to ride back to Blackwood Cliff to report the news. The mission had gone smoothly, although they had endured some hardships. Tong Bai Xiong was now secretly transporting Su Xin's body back to Blackwood Cliff.

Because they had to take care of Su Xin's body, their speed was not fast. However, they were afraid that Dongfang Bubai would be anxious, so they sent someone back to report first.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bubai was pleased and immediately ordered Zhang Chengfeng, who was outside, to personally go and meet them.

Then came the waiting, waiting for Tong Bai Xiong to return and then formally set out for Jinling City.

However, preparations had already begun. The head of the Intelligence Hall, Jia Bu, had personally gone to Jinling City to make preparations. This trip to Jinling City was not simple; the city was a place of powerful forces and hidden dragons, and a single misstep could lead to trouble.

Dongfang Bubai, of course, would not be careless. He had already notified some experts to be ready to set out at any time.

Another half month passed, and Tong Bai Xiong finally returned to Blackwood Cliff with a coffin.

From Tong Bai Xiong's much thinner appearance, it was clear that he had endured many hardships. Dongfang Bubai encouraged him with a few words and rewarded him with a large amount of cultivation resources. The hall masters who accompanied him also received their share.

Then he dismissed them and met the woman who had been the life of Gu San Tong and Zhu Wushi. Of course, this woman was now a living dead person.

From her appearance, Su Xin was not an exceptionally beautiful woman, only of medium to upper beauty. However, even as a living dead person, Su Xin exuded a gentleness from her bones, and within that gentleness was a unique strength. It was no wonder she had captivated both Gu San Tong and Zhu Wushi.

With Su Xin in his hands, Gu San Tong was already in Dongfang Bubai's grasp. Not only the Invincible Body of the Buddha, but also Gu San Tong himself, Dongfang Bubai intended to use him.

After all, Gu San Tong's strength was very powerful. Eight years ago, when he was imprisoned, he was already a top-tier master. Although his martial arts may not have improved in the past eight years, only Dongfang Bubai, who had broken through to the ninth level of the Xiantian realm, had the confidence to defeat him. The rest would need Yan Shisan to break through to the master level.

Moreover, Gu San Tong was not only skilled in martial arts but also knew countless techniques. Although most of these techniques were learned during his imprisonment, he had been imprisoned for eight years and should know many techniques. These techniques could enhance the overall strength of the Sun Moon Sect and were also important for Dongfang Bubai's own accumulation. He would not let them go.

However, to fully control Gu San Tong, he needed to completely revive Su Xin and find Cheng Shifei. But in the vast sea of people, the Intelligence Hall and the Shadow Intelligence Organization had searched for nearly two months without any news.

He could only wait and search slowly. But with Su Xin in his hands, it was enough.

Immediately, Dongfang Bubai summoned the brothers Ping Yizhi and Ping Erzhi.

After a thorough examination, the brothers Ping Yizhi and Ping Erzhi looked serious, exchanged a glance, and Ping Yizhi bowed and reported, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, this woman's body is too strong, and there is a cold energy inside her body maintaining her physical form. Currently, she is only kept alive by the legendary herb Tianxiang Doukou. Unless we find two more Tianxiang Doukou, we are powerless."

Dongfang Bubai furrowed his brow. He had expected Ping Yizhi's answer, but hearing it still made him feel at a loss. Obtaining the remaining two Tianxiang Doukou would not be easy.

Waving his hand to dismiss the brothers Ping, Dongfang Bubai fell into deep thought. The trip to Jinling City would be even more difficult. Dongfang Bubai was not afraid of any difficulties, but he disliked trouble.

Dongfang Bubai did not want to think more about it and decided to deal with it when the time came. Whoever stood in his way would be cut down with a single sword.

Then, he had Su Xin's body carried down and frozen, and he prepared to set out.

Two days later, Dongfang Bubai led a group down from Blackwood Cliff. The main members included Yan Shisan, Ren Woxing, Zhang Chengyun, Wudu Laozu, Ping Yizhi, and the recalled Zhang Chengfeng and He Qi.

The rest, such as Zhao He, Fan Song, and others, had to guard the entire Yunnan region, and the heads of the various halls had to manage the affairs on Blackwood Cliff, so they did not go.

In addition to the main members, there were some guards and assassins from the Shadow Organization and about a hundred capable hands from the Green Dragon Hall.

The Snake King also followed. After two months of recuperation, its injuries were completely healed, so Dongfang Bubai let it follow.

Of course, to prevent the Snake King from escaping or having ulterior motives, Dongfang Bubai injected a strand of Sword Technique energy into its heart. With a single thought, this energy would burst and shred the Snake King's heart, regardless of how tough its scales were.

In fact, the Snake King was now terrified of Dongfang Bubai to the bone and dared not escape, having completely submitted to him. Dongfang Bubai knew this, but he did it just in case.

A total of one or two hundred people did not hide but also did not make a big show as they descended from Blackwood Cliff. The Snake King, of course, traveled in secret.

After several days of continuous travel, they boarded a ship and sailed down the river directly to Jinling City.

On the wide river, the luxurious large ship carrying Dongfang Bubai and his group moved at a steady pace. This was a ship exclusively for the Sun Moon Sect, and it was the largest, easily accommodating two to three hundred people.

The ship bore the unique mark of the Sun Moon Sect, which was necessary. Every force had such a mark.

After all, the river was not peaceful, and there were many forces, many of which collected protection fees. Only by displaying the mark could one avoid being troubled by other forces.

Of course, this depended on the force. Small forces would still cause trouble, while large forces would let you pass. As a top-tier force, the Sun Moon Sect, with Dongfang Bubai's formidable reputation, would not be troubled.

Thus, the large ship on the river and the large snake beneath it smoothly arrived at Jinling City.

As the capital of the Ming Dynasty, Jinling City was grand and vast, with a permanent population of two to three million, and the number of transient residents was even greater.

At the massive city gate, carriages and horses were constant. Dongfang Bubai, sitting in a carriage, entered Jinling City and casually glanced around, noticing that the people here looked more spirited than those in Yunnan. On the wide streets, Xiantian experts were commonly seen.

Although Dongfang Bubai's group of one or two hundred people did not attract much attention, the capable aura of the more than a hundred Green Dragon Hall members still drew some attention.

Although he did not mind being discovered, Dongfang Bubai's group did not add the Sun Moon Sect's mark to their carriages. Thus, they walked for over an hour before reaching a large courtyard.

This was the Sun Moon Sect's base in Jinling City. As the capital of the Ming Dynasty, most top-tier forces had a base here, especially the evil sects. The Sun Moon Sect was no exception.

The carriages directly entered the gate, and Jia Bu was already waiting in the courtyard.

"Your subordinate greets the Sect Leader!" Jia Bu and some others bowed.

Dongfang Bubai waved his hand to dismiss the formalities and, as he walked toward the main hall, asked directly, "How is it going?"

Jia Bu's face was serious as he replied, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, through some investigations, Gu San Tong should be in the ninth level of the Heavenly Prison. However, the defenses there are extremely tight, and your subordinate is powerless to find a safe way in."

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Chapter 2.

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