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Nodding, Cao Jie was truly impressed but didn't quite understand.

For a moment, he even felt that Jiang Ming was going to attack him, so he was filled with panic. He forced himself to sit in front of Jiang Ming, trembling as he made a vow, then raised an eyebrow and asked seriously.

"Junior Brother Jiang Ming, please stop keeping us in suspense and just tell us what's on your mind."

I promise I will not reveal this to anyone; only heaven, earth, you, and I know about it.

"If even a single outsider finds out, my Sea Gold cultivation will be completely destroyed, and my cultivation level will plummet to the Qi Absorption Realm!"

Cao Jie spoke with absolute certainty.

Jiang Ming no longer doubted him. Since Cao Jie could swear such a solemn oath, he thought that Cao Jie would not easily break his promise.

"Senior Brother Cao, you must be careful of Senior Han Li. I think he has a lot of problems."

Before Master Tianlu perished, Senior Han Li told me that he was going to find Master Tianlu to join him.

If that's the case, they should have always been together. So why did Master Tianlu die, yet Master Hanli appeared before me unharmed?

I think this matter is probably related to him. When he comes back, you must be careful and don't go with him on your own.

Otherwise, there is a risk of perishing. After hundreds of years of cultivation, today's achievements are hard-won; let's not let all our efforts go to waste.

Of course, this is just my guess. If you don't believe me, just ignore it.

Okay, that's all I wanted to say. Let's leave it at that.

After Master Han Li returns, if you are willing to trust me, you can move in and become my neighbor.

In this way, we can have each other's support. If my guess is correct, we can also join forces to fight against it...

After hearing Jiang Ming's explanation, Cao Jie felt extremely confused, as it was completely different from his previous guess.

If, as Jiang Ming said, all of this was done by Master Han Li, then the fall of Master Tianlu makes sense.

After all, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator would have absolutely no chance of survival against an attack from a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, no matter how hard they tried.

Although there is only a small difference between the Perfect Foundation Establishment stage and the late Foundation Establishment stage, the difference in the ability to control the Dao is like heaven and earth. A Perfect Foundation Establishment cultivator can probably face three late Foundation Establishment cultivators at the same time and maintain an advantage.

After a long and complicated thought, Master Cao Jie did not reply. Instead, a bitter smile appeared on his face, which was difficult to decipher at first glance.

"Junior Brother Jiang, what you said is truly shocking; I'm finding it hard to accept at first glance."

"How about this, let me think about it carefully when I get back, and then I'll give you an answer."

With his eyes fixed on Cao Jie, Jiang Ming didn't think much of it and let him leave.

At the same time, Cao Jiezhen had a sudden thought, and after a moment of consideration, he felt the pressure increase dramatically.

Now, Jiang Ming has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, while Han Li Zhenren is even more terrifyingly at the peak of Foundation Establishment.

If he offends either of these two people, his days in the Myriad Laws Sect will not be easy.

After much deliberation, a ruthless glint flashed across Cao Jie's face.

There is no father here, there is a place to keep the father!

Anyway, a Foundation Establishment cultivator isn't afraid of not having a powerful organization to accept him. Since he can no longer stay in the Myriad Laws Sect, he can go elsewhere.

The Cangwu Zhenren of the Daodao Sect is an old friend of his. Going there to seek refuge should not be a problem, and he can also avoid this risk.

As for whether what Han Li Zhenren and Jiang Ming said was true or false, Cao Jie didn't care. At this moment, he only cared about his own safety.

As for the oath about the Dao Heart just now, that's utter nonsense. If anyone in the cultivation world is trustworthy, they would never reach the Foundation Establishment stage, since one must endure countless deceptions to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

After a moment's thought, Master Cao Jie had already made up his mind that leaving the Myriad Laws Sect and going to another sect was not the best course of action.

He decided to relay Jiang Ming's words verbatim to Master Han Li.

Then we can use our own judgment to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

Having known Han Li Zhenren for nearly a century, Cao Jie Zhenren naturally trusted his character.

Back then, he explored the secret realm with Tianlu Zhenren and Han Li Zhenren. When he was seriously injured and on the verge of death, it was Han Li Zhenren who stepped forward to save him. The three of them had a life-or-death friendship.

Therefore, rather than listening to what others say, it's better to wait for Master Han Li to return and then discuss it carefully.

My name is Jiang Ming. When you see this, I am already in dire straits and my life is about to end.

My well-intentioned reminder to Cao Jie not only failed to earn his gratitude, but also aroused his increasing suspicion. He believed that I was the murderer who caused the death of Master Tianlu.

For this reason, he decided to relay what I said to Master Han Li verbatim, but this put me in a very passive position.

Han Li Zhenren has now been possessed by the ancient demon race. He came to the mortal realm with the mission of breaking the seal of the ancient demon race, but was unexpectedly sealed in the Void Heaven Secret Realm, which delayed his journey for hundreds of years.

Now that he finally has the opportunity, he naturally won't let it slip away easily.

That's why, upon realizing I was a threat, he instantly decided to kill me, and I ultimately died at the hands of Han Li, a cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

If I could have eliminated Cao Jie Zhenren sooner, or found a way to assassinate Han Li Zhenren and reveal the truth, perhaps there would still be a chance for things to turn around.

Beast!

You swore a solemn oath to me one minute, and the next you were ready to betray me the next. If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have saved you.

You ungrateful wretch, just you wait!

A chill ran through Jiang Ming's mind as he came up with a plan. Since Master Cao Jie intended to tell Master Han Li about this, it meant that the other party did not trust him.

At this critical juncture, if Jiang Ming were to take the initiative to seek out Cao Jie, it would likely have the opposite effect.

The only way to eliminate Cao Jie is to do it outside and find an opportunity to kill him instantly.

After much thought, Jiang Ming still couldn't find a good way to lure Master Cao Jie out of the Myriad Laws Sect.

For a moment, he could only show a hint of ruthlessness as he found Tuoba Youyou.

Having not seen each other for a long time, Tuoba Youyou's cultivation had reached the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, and she was only one step away from breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

However, this one step is as difficult as an insurmountable chasm.

The orthodox foundation building process requires overcoming major tribulations with each breakthrough, and Tuoba Youyou would never take a risk lightly without absolute certainty.

Upon seeing Jiang Ming, the girl's face lit up with joy. She nestled close to him like a kitten, snuggling into his arms.

No time to be intimate with the beauty in my arms

I'm worried that things might change if I wait too long.

Jiang Ming had no choice but to ask the Tuoba family for help. To deal with someone at the peak of Foundation Establishment, they needed to find another person at the peak of Foundation Establishment.

Upon hearing that Jiang Ming was in deep trouble, Tuoba Youyou immediately showed some worry. Almost without hesitation, she brought Jiang Ming to the Tuoba family to seek help from Tuoba Changsheng.

It had been a long time since they last met. Seeing that Jiang Ming had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, the father-in-law showed a look of surprise. After carefully examining Jiang Ming and confirming that he had not been possessed, he was slightly relieved, though his tone was somewhat puzzled.

"Kid, there are still problems that you can't solve in the late Foundation Establishment stage. When I had your level of cultivation, I was already a powerful figure in the region."

Jiang Ming scratched his head. He naturally held Tuoba Changsheng, who had reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, in awe. After remaining silent for a while, he looked troubled and said:

"After all, I am facing a Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm expert, and I am not confident in my abilities, which is why I have come to ask for your help."

"Foundation Establishment Perfection? There aren't many people with that level of cultivation in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. How did you offend him? Tell me..."

Tuoba Changsheng sighed. He was happy to help this future son-in-law.

"Senior, have you ever heard of the Ancient Demon Clan?" he asked tentatively.

Tuoba Changsheng immediately looked surprised, nodded, and said incredulously, "You've provoked the ancient demon race?"

Jiang Ming nodded and confessed the truth.

Upon hearing this, the wariness on Tuoba Changsheng's face gradually faded. "If you have offended a human cultivator, then there might be some trouble. After all, as a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm, you have some status to some extent."

The various factions are deeply intertwined and scheming against each other. If I were to step in to help, I would offend many of them.

However, dealing with the ancient demon race is much easier. Most cultivators are eager to kill this foreign race that invaded our area in ancient times.

Thus, I have sealed off the cause and effect of our conversation about this matter. Come with me, and we will go to Tongzhou City to find that Heavenly Fire cultivator.

As the ruler of a prefecture, he would certainly be held accountable if something went wrong in Tongzhou. So, after you tell him everything, he might even be grateful to you.

At that time, Master Han Li will not discover the problem. After he returns, we will wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

Raising an eyebrow, he was surprised that what was incredibly difficult for him was so simple for Tuoba Changsheng. That made sense, given his extensive experience.

Since that's the case, there's no need to kill Cao Jie; we just need to keep him under control. After thinking it over, Jiang Ming told him everything about Cao Jie.

Nodding, Tuoba Changsheng did not refuse. Dealing with a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator was just a matter of course.

Following Jiang Ming to leave the Tuoba family, and with Jiang Ming's guidance, Tuoba Changsheng entered the Wanfa Sect without triggering any restrictions.

Jiang Ming pointed to Cao Jie's cave dwelling, his eyes filled with worry: "After all, he's a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. Should I go with you, senior, to avoid any mishaps?"

"If you come with me, there'll be a chance something goes wrong. Don't worry, leave this to me."

With a slight exertion of his Daoist techniques, Jiang Ming had already forgotten why he had brought Tuoba Changsheng into the Wanfa Sect.

At the same time, Tuoba Changsheng's figure approached Cao Jie's cave like a ghost, instantly transforming into a streak of azure light that pierced through the cave's outer defenses. With a gentle tap of his finger, Cao Jie let out a wail and collapsed to the ground in agony.

He fed it a Forget-Me-Not Pill. After taking it out of the cave and arriving at Jiangming's cave, Tuoba Changsheng threw it out like a stray dog.

"A sect needs at least two Foundation Establishment cultivators to lead it; only then can the sect have any chance of development. Now that True Immortal Tianlu is dead, and True Immortal Han Li has been possessed by an ancient demon..."

Even if we kill the ancient demon, Han Li will most likely not survive. At that time, you and Cao Jie will be the only two holding the Wanfa Sect together. His strength is not as good as yours. If you want to develop the sect, you will have to rely on yourself.

"Once these old guys are all dead, the Myriad Laws Sect will be yours alone. You can then spread your teachings however you want. It seems you have a chance to break through to the Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm within twenty years, at which point you'll be a very important figure in the Great Zhou Dynasty..."

Tuoba Changsheng sized up Jiang Ming and offered a casual reminder.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming naturally dared not show any arrogance. His current achievements were inseparable from his "golden finger" (a powerful advantage), as well as the numerous connections he had built thanks to his charisma.

"Don't worry, senior, I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

"Alright, stop swearing to me. Hurry up and come with me to find Yuwen Huai'an. That old bastard has been living a peaceful life in Tongzhou for so long. I wonder if he's forgotten his Heavenly Fire Divine Power."

Jiang Ming had always had some doubts about the relationship between the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Tuoba family, and took this opportunity to ask them seriously.

"Senior, the Tuoba family was once royalty. Given that, don't you resent the current Zhou emperor?"

Shaking his head with a hint of mystery on his face, Tuoba Changsheng was happy to answer the question, "Alright, you're not an outsider, there's nothing wrong with telling you this secret."

The Tuoba family voluntarily relinquished the throne, and Zhou Jun's current ability to control the Heavenly Fire is even due to the support of the Tuoba family's ancestor. There are many more secrets behind this.

It's too early for you to know now, so I won't reveal it yet. But you need to understand one thing: our Tuoba family and the Great Zhou Dynasty have no conflict of interest.

We secretly hid an ancestral land, only because we were worried that Lord Zhou would break the original alliance...

Arriving in Tongzhou City in a daze, the two quickly went to the city lord's mansion and became honored guests out of respect for Tuoba Changsheng.

At this moment, Yuwen Huai'an was instructing a junior in cultivation. She was a pretty and innocent-looking girl who looked quite similar to Tuoba Youyou.

Without much small talk, Tuoba Changsheng activated the earthen divine energy on the city wall, obscuring the nearby causal influence. "Yuwen Huai'an, are you still here coaxing your granddaughter?"

If we don't make some preparations soon, Tongzhou will be in complete chaos.

The ancient demons have appeared in the Void Heaven Secret Realm and have even possessed the body of an elder of the Myriad Laws Sect. If you don't react in time, you'll suffer the consequences once the seal on the ancient demon altar is broken...

His face paled, and he looked at Tuoba Changsheng with a serious expression.

The two seemed to be old acquaintances, which is why Yuwen Huai'an had no doubts and immediately chose to believe Tuoba Changsheng's judgment.

With a flick of his red official robes, the highest-ranking celestial official in Tongzhou sneered, a hint of disdain in his voice, "The ancient demon race, these stray dogs, still dare to harbor such undiminished ambitions."

Wait a minute... It possessed Han Li Zhenren, which might make things a bit difficult, since Han Li Zhenren was already at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

After all that trouble in the Void Heaven Secret Realm, he's probably not far from the Purple Mansion Realm. We must be careful about this!

"Let's just assume it's at the Purple Mansion level. I'll head to Yongzhou now and ask my elder brother for help..."