Raise a sword!

With a tap of the fingertip, one is instantly transported to the wonderful world of Chapter Ninety-Nine, "Conditions".

After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Peng spoke up: "Uncle-Master Qi, the Foundation Establishment heretical cultivator is nearby."

Upon hearing Jiang Peng's reminder, Peak Master Ni Chang simply nodded calmly.

"That's why I came here."

As soon as she finished speaking, Peak Master Ni Chang lightly touched the ground, her body seemingly blending into the forest breeze, and gracefully flew up, heading in the direction Jiang Peng had come from.

Sun Yinxi then came to Jiang Peng's side and first looked at Zhao Shan'ao, who was being carried by Jiang Peng, with surprise.

"Is that Junior Brother Zhao from Danhuo Peak? Why is he in such a sorry state?" Sun Yinxi asked, puzzled.

Jiang Peng sneered, offering no explanation, and simply released Zhao Shan'ao, leaving him behind.

At this moment, Zhao Shan'ao realized that he had finally been saved.

But thinking about everything that had happened recently, he turned pale and couldn't speak, only trembling all over.

"What...what should I do?" His eyes were filled with fear, and his face looked completely helpless. "After this happened, the sect...the sect can no longer tolerate me."

Jiang Peng chuckled softly.

"So what if they can't tolerate you? Do you intend to betray the sect? Don't forget the agreement with the Southern Bright Sect. Senior Uncle Liu has placed all his hopes on you."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Shan'ao looked even more confused.

Jiang Peng continued, "Although you lack some integrity, at least you remembered to offer a word of advice before the end and even took the initiative to stand in front of me... Whether you were forced into it or were afraid of death, how to deal with it is up to the higher-ups. What you need to do is to honestly explain your actions when you get back."

Zhao Shan'ao raised his head and sighed, "Junior Brother Jiang will speak up for me?"

"Ha, although we are at odds, I will tell you the truth if anyone asks about this matter."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Shan'ao remained silent for a moment, and finally sighed, "I am a true disciple of the sect, and I have left behind a soul lamp. I cannot escape even if I want to... Well, since things have come to this, I will leave it to fate."

Zhao Shan'ao stood up, looked at Jiang Peng with a complicated expression, and then bowed deeply.

"I will always remember Junior Brother Jiang's life-saving grace."

After saying these words, Zhao Shan'ao walked dejectedly out of the forest.

Sun Yinxi watched with curiosity from the side.

"What exactly happened?"

"This guy was used as bait by a Foundation Establishment evil cultivator, and he harmed his fellow disciples."

Jiang Peng briefly recounted the events, including mentioning the failure of the mother-child communication talisman.

His tone carried a hint of complaint.

"They say there are several Foundation Establishment seniors overseeing things, but that evil cultivator has been tormenting Zhao Shan'ao for days. We've activated the communication talisman countless times, but no one has come to our aid... What on earth happened? Is the sect treating us as sacrificial lambs, completely disregarding our lives?"

Sun Yinxi shook her head slightly and said, "Master came because of this matter. She was staying in Da Cang City, the capital of Cang Kingdom, when she received a message from the sect that two of her true disciples had their soul lamps extinguished and died in the mountains and forests at our feet."

"Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn't let a sect's true disciple die before he could even activate the talisman, which is why Master came to investigate personally."

Speaking of this, Sun Yinxi also frowned.

"There must have been some unforeseen events that happened, but this is something that neither you nor I can handle... Just wait, the sect will give us an explanation."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Peng could only nod helplessly.

...

I don't know how long we've been traveling through the mountains and forests.

In mid-air, the gaze of the Peak Master of Rainbow Peak suddenly locked onto a mountain hollow below.

She hovered in mid-air, her eyes slightly narrowed.

"Fellow Daoist, why haven't you shown yourself yet?"

Her voice echoed through the mountains.

Accompanied by a gentle breeze, a strange, old, and hoarse laugh echoed from the mountain valley.

"Hehe, I didn't expect it to be Fellow Daoist Lü... Fellow Daoist Lü, you are of noble birth, why bother with the trivial matters of us lowly cultivators?"

A slight smile played on the lips of the Peak Master of Rainbow Robes.

"Fellow Daoist is too modest. We are both at the Foundation Establishment stage, why refer to yourselves as inferior cultivators?"

The evil cultivator sneered, "How dare I, a nobody like a rat in a sewer, compare myself to Fellow Daoist Lü?"

The Peak Master of Ni Chang gave a light snort with a half-smile, too lazy to waste time with small talk, and said directly, "Fellow Daoist has been causing trouble in the Cang Kingdom for so long and is unwilling to leave. It is clear that you are determined to lure the higher-ups of the Cangshan Sect here. Now that I am here, Fellow Daoist should make it clear what you want."

"Does Fellow Daoist Lü keep his word?"

What do you think?

The evil cultivator laughed and said, "That's right, the legitimate daughter of a Golden Core True Person, a genius who will form a core at less than 150 years old. Not to mention the Northern Foothills region, even in the entire Southern Mountain Region, she can be considered a figure."

"No need for flattery, get to the point," said the Peak Master of Rainbow Robes impatiently.

The evil cultivator chuckled strangely, seemingly intending to whet the appetite of Peak Master Ni Chang.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, since you've stopped me, why don't you try to capture me instead? That would save you from wasting your breath."

The Peak Master of Rainbow Peak gradually lost patience, and her expression turned icy.

"You're giving me too much credit, aren't you? Do you think I don't know that there's just a flesh and blood puppet in the ravine? Ha, the array you left behind is quite ingenious, it can even block the connection between the mother and child communication talismans."

"Heh, is this the insight of a sect cultivator? As expected, I, a peasant, am far superior... Whether it's puppets or formations, I used them as my special skills, but I didn't expect you to see through them at a glance."

"If we can't get down to business after three breaths, then let's continue our wrangling with the Cangshan Sect. Over the years, our sect has dealt with quite a few evil cultivators, one more won't make a difference," said Peak Master Ni Chang calmly.

Upon hearing this, the heretical cultivator finally dared not utter another word.

"I had a close friend who perished within the borders of the Cang Kingdom."

"Heretical cultivation?"

"Yes."

The Peak Master of Rainbow Robes sneered, "Good riddance."

The evil cultivator did not refute, but continued, "My friend is at the peak of Qi Refining. Within the Cang Kingdom, only the people of the Cangshan Sect can kill him... I am not here for revenge, but because my friend has something I need."

"What is it?"

"Cultivation Techniques"

"Evil martial arts?"

"Poisonous skills".

"Isn't that an evil technique?" Peak Master Ni Chang sneered. "Fellow Daoist, have you lost your mind? Do you want my Cangshan Sect to aid and abet evil?"

The heretical cultivator wasn't annoyed; instead, a hint of amusement crept into his voice.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, aren't you curious why I dare to cause trouble within the territory of Cang Kingdom at this very moment?"

Upon hearing this, Peak Master Ni Chang seemed to realize something, her pupils contracted slightly, but she did not respond.

The evil cultivator continued, "It was I who facilitated the Li family's secret allegiance to the Chen Kingdom; the Chen family's scheme..."

"That's enough!"

The Peak Master of Rainbow Peak sharply interrupted the other party's narration. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "What is your friend's name? What kind of cultivation technique do you seek? How can I trade with you after I obtain the item?"

The evil cultivator laughed smugly.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Lü is indeed straightforward! My friend's name is unknown, but he has a nickname... Old Demon Dan."