Infinite transcendence began with Covering the Sky.

Chapter 41: Concealing the truth
“The orthodox Yao Guang lineage.” Yao Xi muttered to herself with a strange expression, revealing a half-smile.

The young man before her was truly unexpected. She had searched the entire Yao Guang sect and found no one who dared to claim to be a true successor of Yao Guang. Yet now, a rebel dared to say such things, which was truly outrageous.

If he truly is the legitimate heir of Yao Guang, then what is she? Thinking of this, Yao Xi said with a hint of teasing, "If you are the legitimate heir of Yao Guang, then aren't we Yao Guang rebels?"

Yao Xi's expression was mocking, and she was ready to see just how arrogant this kid really was, so she wasn't in a hurry to take him down.

The female disciples of Yaoguang behind her relaxed upon hearing this, and their expressions, which had been glaring angrily at Qi Zhe, turned into teasing.

"Indeed, if he is the true heir of the Yao Guang lineage, then we are all traitors to Yao Guang."

"Fortunately, he is no longer a member of my Yao Guang sect, otherwise he would surely be a menace in the future."

"What future is there to speak of?"

The cacophony of voices did not sway Qi Zhe. He slowly walked out of the tea pavilion, looked at Yao Xi whose face was full of smiles, and suddenly said:

"Senior Sister Saintess, you must be careful with your words, lest they become a self-fulfilling prophecy!"

Qi Zhe stared at Yao Xi's radiant smile with a puzzled expression, wondering what kind of expression she would have when she left Yao Guang in the future. His smile deepened.

"Nonsense!" Qi Zhe's meaningful tone sent a chill down Yao Xi's spine, and she frowned deeply.

She was the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang, highly regarded by the sect's higher-ups. There was no reason for her to betray Yao Guang; the only explanation was that Qi Zhe was deliberately trying to shake her resolve.

After a moment, Yao Xi spoke up and rebuked, "Do you really think I would be like you?"

Seeing this, Qi Zhe smiled and whispered, "Who can say for sure about such things? Perhaps one day you will end up like me. You should know that fate is predetermined and cannot be changed by human effort!"

Qi Zhe deliberately acted mysteriously in front of Yao Xi, making her increasingly impatient. At this moment, Yao Xi felt that every word Qi Zhe spoke seemed to be a trap, and she couldn't figure it out carefully.

"You little thief, you'd better shut up right now. I'll capture you and take you back to my sect to await your fate!" Yao Xi's face was cold as she prepared to take down Qi Zhe.

"Wait!" Qi Zhe shouted, stopping Yao Xi. He looked puzzled and asked, "Senior Sister and a group of sect experts have been searching for me. What is their purpose?"

In fact, Qi Zhe had been puzzled ever since the Yao Guang disciples began searching for him. He might be resented for killing those Yao Guang disciples, but it shouldn't warrant the Holy Son and Holy Daughter coming out to hunt him down.

He felt there must be something hidden here. Whether it was the Chaos Stone or the theft of medicine from the garden, there shouldn't be such deep hatred between them.

But Yao Xi naturally wouldn't reveal such a big matter in the street. She said with a half-smile, "You shouldn't have anything to do with that unscrupulous Taoist priest."

Upon hearing this, Qi Zhe's expression shifted. After a moment of thought, his face suddenly turned grim. Duan De must have betrayed him; he might be badmouthing him in front of the Yao Guang Holy Land.

"Truly a shameless Taoist priest, as wicked as ever!" Qi Zhe was speechless for a moment, then cursed and looked up, saying, "I have a rough idea, but to tell you the truth, you will all be disappointed!"

"If I were in your hands, you wouldn't be searching for me. With just a gentle push, I could wreak havoc everywhere. Why bother running away?"

Qi Zhe was naturally referring to the Desolate Tower, but Yao Xi didn't believe that a junior cultivator could activate it. Upon hearing this, she laughed and said, "Why waste your breath? You'll know everything when you arrive at Yao Guang."

"Haha, is that so?" Seeing Yao Xi's firm attitude, Qi Zhe changed his expression and said directly, "Senior Sister, do you know what the consequences would be if I shouted in the capital of Yan?"

Qi Zhe wasn't going to waste any more words with Yao Xi. Since he had guessed that the Yao Guang Holy Land thought he possessed the Desolate Tower, he might as well go with the flow and see if the Yao Guang Holy Land dared to gamble. "You dare?!" Yao Xi was terrified by Qi Zhe's words. The other party was incredibly audacious, actually having the idea of ​​mutual destruction.

If Qi Zhe were to shout in the capital of Yan that the Desolate Tower was on him, a dozen or twenty powerful figures would immediately break through the air and arrive, leading to an uncontrollable situation.

Qi Zhe raised the corner of his mouth and said, "What's there to be afraid of?"

Qi Zhe, utterly emboldened, looked at Yao Xi's stunning face, which now showed signs of panic, and couldn't help but reveal a gleeful smile. He continued:
"So even you're hesitant to gamble, Senior Sister! Then don't blame me for taking my leave!"

Qi Zhe, with a leisurely and self-satisfied expression, ignored the bewildered onlookers around him and strode straight away from the tea pavilion.

Qi Zhe had figured out why the Yao Guang Holy Land was searching for him and guessed that they would not dare to leak the information, otherwise, if the situation became chaotic, it was uncertain whether they could capture him.

With Qi Zhe gone, Yao Xi, her face full of sorrow, could only return to the inn where she had stayed to discuss what to do next.

"How despicable! We should have captured him on the spot!" said the female disciple behind Yao Xi indignantly.

The disciples of Yaoguang were sitting in a building, surrounded by other Yaoguang disciples on high alert, so they were not worried about the news leaking out.

Yao Xi sat thoughtfully in the building, looking at the Yao Guang female disciple in front of her, and asked, "Have you found out where he is staying?"

Yao Xi wasn't dwelling on not having captured Qi Zhe earlier; she just wanted to know where he was and if there was a chance to make a move.

The female disciple who had been following Qi Zhe looked troubled upon hearing this and whispered, "He went to the inn where Wan Chu and Dao Yi Holy Land are staying, and I heard he has been resting there for several days!"

Qi Zhe had sneaked into the capital of Yan a few days ago, arriving earlier than these Yao Guang disciples. His decision to stay near other holy sites was a preparation he had made long ago, intending to take advantage of the powerful figures around him.

"That kid had planned this all along," Yao Xi said solemnly. There were two holy lands stationed where Qi Zhe was hiding, and no one knew what level of cultivators were among them.

If they were to make a move there, alerting the experts there, they would certainly not be able to take Qi Zhe away.

"Forget it, let's keep an eye on him for a while and make a decision when the elders of the sect arrive." Yao Xi's expression gradually softened, and after thinking for a long time, she decided to lay low for a while.

Meanwhile, Qi Zhe was quietly cultivating in the inn. Although he wanted to leave Yan, he couldn't find an opportunity.

"This absolutely cannot go on. I cannot waste my time here with the people of Yaoguang Holy Land," Qi Zhe thought to himself as he sat cross-legged.

It would be unwise for him to waste time with the people of Yao Guang Holy Land. Every day he delayed would increase his danger. He had to find a way to leave as soon as possible.

However, being in the city surrounded by the eyes and ears of the Yao Guang Holy Land, leaving was not so simple; he only had two paths before him.

One method is to use 'Dao patterns' to create 'heavenly power' and travel through the void, allowing one to leave silently.

However, not everyone can utilize Dao patterns. Qi Zhe has only been cultivating for less than three years, and his understanding of Dao patterns is still very superficial. He does not yet have this ability.

Another method is to disguise oneself and deceive others. As long as others cannot recognize him, he can leave without any fuss.

"The Dao patterns are too difficult; I can't embrace the Buddha's feet for now. I can only try to disguise myself and leave the city."

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