Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Chapter 667: Alarming

Throughout the journey, Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General were careful enough not to disturb the large groups of demons. Occasionally, when they did encounter some, they made swift and silent kills without causing any commotion.

Until now, the two of them had encountered no resistance and faced no danger. The rebuilt Taiyi Sect's main gate was less than a hundred miles ahead. Despite significant changes in the surrounding terrain and environment over the years, Extreme Sword Spirit General still knew the way very well and was leading the way.

With Extreme Sword Spirit General's familiarity with the surroundings and access to the latest intelligence and maps, they managed to avoid many troubles along the way. They had passed several Third Rank demon lairs, and without precaution, it would be easy to startle these alert creatures.

Dealing with Third Rank demons wasn't a one-hit kill affair, and any prolonged combat would attract swarms of demons to surround them. These creatures often engaged in bloody battles among themselves but immediately turned their focus to any intruders, attacking relentlessly.

As they approached Taiyi Sect, Meng Zhang's keen eyes could already make out the mountain peaks where the rebuilt sect resided. The new Taiyi Sect had expanded, forming a long mountain range that contained the main gate. Some especially tall and majestic peaks were clearly modified artificially and represented the former major peaks of Taiyi Sect.

Extreme Sword Spirit General had previously told Meng Zhang that to access the secret vault left behind by Taiyi Sect, they needed to enter the main peak. However, the mountain gate of Taiyi Sect had now become a nest of demons.

The intelligence obtained from the black market specifically pointed out that various powerful demons, including Third Rank ones, now occupied the mountain gate. These Third Rank demons were a headache even for Gold Core Daoist Masters.

These Third Rank demons had begun to develop intelligence and, while remaining ferocious by nature, they knew how to suppress their instincts and collaborate with their kind during hunts. Many of them served as leaders, commanding numerous lower-level demons.

Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General had successfully approached Taiyi Sect's main gate. The journey had been smooth sailing, and if not for experiencing it firsthand, Meng Zhang would have found it hard to believe.

However, the real challenge lay before them now. Demons roamed the surrounding mountains, some forming organized patrol teams that tirelessly circled the area along designated routes. It seemed like these demons never rested from their patrols.

This posed a dilemma for Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General. No matter how skilled they were, they couldn't infiltrate Taiyi Sect's main gate without alerting the demons. The intelligence from the black market had not specified the type of demons occupying the gate, only stating that they were numerous and powerful.

What appeared before Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General were merely Second Rank demons, possessing the battle strength of Foundation Building cultivators at best. However, the fact that they could command and organize these demons so efficiently meant that the higher-ranking demons behind them were definitely not ordinary.

Of course, within this area, the most powerful demons that appear are Third Rank demons, equivalent to human Gold Core stage cultivators.

During the outbreak of the demonic catastrophe, Fourth Rank demons were born, but they were eventually slain by the joint efforts of major forces.

Fourth Rank demons are not easy to come into existence; they require specific conditions. The major forces in the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle have always kept close surveillance on this area. It is nearly impossible for Fourth Rank demons to be born unnoticed.

Otherwise, even if Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General were brave enough, they wouldn't dare to approach this place recklessly. They exchanged a helpless glance and realized that sneaking in secretly was no longer an option, leaving them with only one choice—to force their way in.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

With their abilities, cutting a path through the demons wouldn't be too difficult. As long as they found what they were looking for before the demons could react, they could quickly retreat and still have a chance of survival.

However, they did not act immediately. It was their first time in this place, so they decided to observe the situation firsthand. They would not engage with the demons head-on unless absolutely necessary.

Though they knew the chance of success was slim, Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General attempted to infiltrate further using an Earth Escape Spell. However, they quickly retreated from underground when they encountered numerous strange purple and black roots intertwining beneath the surface. These seemingly sentient roots could easily be disturbed by any slight movement nearby.

If Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General had not been quick to react, they would have likely exposed their presence by now. The demons had arranged such a tight defense underground, which was unexpected.

The two didn't make a sound and refrained from extending their Divine Sense too far. Demons were highly sensitive to Cultivators' Divine Sense, and any scanning would alert them. Furthermore, the soil on the ground in the surrounding area had a strange purplish-red color, indicating contamination by demonic energy over the years. Black mist floated everywhere on the ground and in the sky, which acted as a strong shield against various probing Divine Abilities.

Staying in these areas for an extended period would lead ordinary Cultivators to unconsciously be influenced by the demonic energy, eventually leading to Demonization. Therefore, those Cultivators seeking treasures in this area would take various protective measures before entering, ensuring they leave quickly without prolonged stays. After leaving, they would ask high-level experts to help them expel the demonic energy.

With Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General's Cultivation Base and adequate preparations, staying in this area for a while posed no major risks.

The two did not continue their actions but instead carefully observed, seeking any possible vulnerabilities. Suddenly, from a distance on top of a mountain peak, bursts of extremely furious roars resounded.

Clearly, these were the voices of high-level demons. Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General could sense the anger contained in the roars.

Accompanying the roars, a figure resembling a wisp of blue smoke shot out like lightning from the mountaintop and quickly fled towards the outside. Although the surrounding demonic mist interfered with Meng Zhang's Deception Breaking Eye, he still recognized the identity of that figure at a glance.

Following the roar of the demon, all the surrounding demons were alarmed. The area around the mountain peak erupted into chaos as countless demons soared into the air and rushed towards the fleeing figure.

A giant skeletal head and a massive silhouette composed of black mist were relentlessly chasing after that figure.

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