Chapter 53

After saying these words, Yu Ze and Zhang Xitong's figures disappeared with the soul power of the teleportation array, leaving only a stunned Luo Qingquan behind.

The other side of the teleportation array was inside the Heavenly Dao Sect in Wufang City. Yu Ze came out of the array with a serious expression and rushed straight to the inner chamber. No one would have thought that such a major setback would occur. A group of West Mountain remnants, like ants, could actually cause so much trouble for the Young Master. It was something no one could understand, and even after thinking about it countless times, Yu Ze still couldn't figure out what had happened inside the white mist that the array couldn't penetrate.

The inner chamber was not as empty as usual; all the powerful figures of the Heavenly Dao Sect had gathered there.

"How is Xitong?" The old patriarch of the Heavenly Dao Sect stood up abruptly when he saw Yu Ze carrying Zhang Xitong, knocking over a nearby table and spilling the golden tea all over the floor. The expensive porcelain shattered like trash.

Yu Ze handed Zhang Xitong to the old patriarch, bowed, and said apologetically, "The Young Master has undergone a change I can't understand. It seems a great power has intervened, but it's not fatal. I don't know if it's a good or bad omen."

Dan Hongbin snorted coldly and said, "The Young Master is in such a state, and you still don't know if it's a good or bad omen? Your evasion is really too much."

Yu Ze was about to say something but thought better of it and swallowed his words.

The old patriarch held Zhang Xitong, looking at his pale face with affection, and said, "Stop arguing. Today's matter is of great importance, concerning the rise and fall of the Soul澜 Continent over five thousand years. You all stay here while I go and see what injuries Xitong has sustained."

Everyone obeyed solemnly.

The old patriarch carried Zhang Xitong and turned to leave the inner chamber. The atmosphere inside was heavy. The huge gully in the mirage looked like an ugly scar, glaringly obvious. The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the misty underground cold air rising. The overwhelming power of heaven and earth made the birds and beasts of the Divine Legacy Mountains instinctively avoid this place, and no living creature dared to step in.

After a while, there was finally some movement in the mirage.

"Huh?" The peak master of the Eighth Peak, Yang Fengqin, exclaimed, a smile appearing on her face. "This kid really has a big destiny. He survived such a heavenly punishment."

As Yang Fengqin spoke, everyone saw a vine growing rapidly on the ground, its roots becoming thick in the rubble, firmly gripping the ground. A vine as thick as an arm was contracting, as if dragging something heavy.

"Indeed, he is a person destined to face the tribulation!" Yun Yuhai struck his right fist into his left palm and said, "I want this person."

"On what basis? Are you a Pattern Hunter?" The peak master of the Fifth Peak, Nie Xinlei, mocked. Pattern Hunters were rare, and only Nie Xinlei had reached the top level in the Soul澜 Continent. From his tone, it seemed he was also interested in Bu Li and wanted to recruit him.

"Pattern Hunter? Look at that kid's ability to conceal his presence; he's a natural assassin. In that remote place, what else could he do besides hunting? If he comes to our Heavenly Dao Sect, he should go to the Second Peak, where I will personally teach him assassination skills." Gao Zuobin of the Second Peak made a reasonable point.

The group argued, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense. Some of them were already on bad terms, and the more heated the argument, the harsher the words became. At this moment, Yu Ze said calmly, "The Young Master said when he left Hates Mountain that Bu Li should join the Hates Mountain Sect for training."

The inner chamber finally fell silent again. After a while, Yun Yuhai spat and said, "That old dog Luo Qingquan got lucky!"

After a few more days, the peak masters chatted for a while and then gradually dispersed, waiting for the old patriarch's orders.

Bu Li left the chasm. Although his soul power had not increased, this adventure had been very fruitful. His current combat strength was at least doubled compared to before, but he still didn't know to what extent the ring would enhance the ironwood arrows.

With a head full of thoughts, he looked up to see the sky was already slightly bright. He and Dahei ran swiftly toward the Broken Dragon Platform.

In the mountain forest, which was originally extremely dangerous, Bu Li and Dahei felt as familiar as if they were at home. When Cai Xiaoxian was not around, although she was a standard directionally challenged person, she had a mysterious affinity with the various wild beasts in the forest. As long as she was in the forest, she would not be injured. For this reason, Bu Li and Dahei also benefited. The scent of Cai Xiaoxian on their bodies made it less likely for the wild beasts to consider them enemies.

Jumping up and down, Dahei's plump body moved as lightly as a feather, following Bu Li without making a sound. The two of them ran through the misty Divine Legacy Mountains like shadows, freely displaying their youthful vigor.

Bu Li was looking for Chu Zhongze and Gao Qi. Assassinating these bought West Mountain remnants was a grudge in Bu Li's heart. From Hu Wu, Bu Li had learned some of the background of the so-called "Remnant Clan Trial." Although his understanding was not complete, he already knew what he should do.

Since you want to leave this mountain, I'll make sure none of you can.

Bu Li thought to himself.

As they got closer to the Broken Dragon Platform, there were only about ten miles left according to the map in Bu Li's mind. He became increasingly cautious, carefully observing everything around him.

Suddenly, he squatted down, and Dahei, who had been following him, seemed to know what to do. He covered his head with his paws, rolled lightly, and smeared some grass juice on himself, placing some moss on his body. It was hard to imagine that Dahei's plump bear paws could perform such intricate tasks in the blink of an eye. From movement to stillness, it took no time at all, and he instantly turned into a black rock. The moss on the rock looked natural, and even a close inspection would reveal nothing unusual.

Bu Li ignored Dahei's performance. This guy was extremely afraid of death, and these tricks were skills he had practiced for a long time in the forest. He crouched on one knee, hiding behind a tree, his ears perked up, carefully listening to the surroundings.

After about ten breaths, the sound of running and weapons cutting through old trees and vines could be heard from a distance.

Two people were being chased by one, and Bu Li observed from a hidden angle. In such a forest, cutting a path while facing a pursuit was almost impossible. This was why Pattern Hunters, if they could pass the challenge at the Heavenly Gift Platform, had an advantage in the Divine Legacy Mountains that Pattern Warriors could not match.

A tall figure appeared in the forest, his heavy breathing clearly audible. The beast skin on the strong man's upper body was long gone, and his iron-like upper body showed no signs of injury despite running through the thorny forest for so long.

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