I'm just lazing around cultivating in the world of Jade Dynasty.

Now that we have an opponent, isn't that wonderful?

Li Qing'an's cultivation of the True Technique of Array Dao has reached the Upper Clarity Realm in recent days.

Even the Taiji Xuanqing Dao has reached the second level of the Taiqing Realm, and all of this is due to a method that Li Qingan had researched long ago—the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique!

Li Qingan couldn't help but sigh, "Dual cultivation is still the best!"

What kind of spiritual practice is this, consisting of asceticism?

What a miserable life he must have lived before...

what?

He rarely practiced spiritual cultivation before... What do you know? Do you understand the importance of balancing work and rest?

Does Li Qingan understand most of what the system is saying, bit by bit?

This is where the value of balancing work and rest lies.

Closer to home.

While Li Qing'an was pondering, Dao Xuan and the others had already decided on the first group of people to scout ahead.

We don't seek to break the deadlock, but rather to find out why the beast demon Chen is stationed at the border.

"Master Daoxuan, Master Puhong, now that the calamity has come, and all living beings are suffering, we are the last hope for all living beings, facing the vicious monster that has stopped at the southern border."

"Do either of you have a solution?"

Dao Xuan's expression was solemn, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, but he smiled and said, "In this calamity, the beast demons have already gained the upper hand, and I don't know why they stopped in the southern border, but it is obviously in preparation for the subsequent invasion."

"As cultivators of the Tao, and who have always prided ourselves on the righteous path, we naturally cannot stand aside. If our three sects and all the heroes of the world were to die for the people, it would be a worthwhile sacrifice for our centuries of cultivation!"

Upon hearing Dao Xuan's words, a cheer immediately erupted in the hall.

The Qingyun Sect's determination in the face of the beast demon gave their followers confidence.

"Sect Leader Dao Xuan is right! We righteous people should not be afraid of death!"

Yun Yilan nodded with a smile in agreement.

Pu Hong clasped his hands together and did not refuse. In his heart, he silently recited the Rebirth Mantra for those who would die in this calamity.

Seeing that everyone was in high spirits, Dao Xuan said no more and waited for Pu Hong and the others to speak.

The three of them talked for a few more minutes, until Li Qing'an started to doze off.

Social niceties are always long and tedious, no matter the occasion.

At this point, Dao Xuan began to get down to business.

"We are unclear about the situation in the Southern Frontier, so it is not advisable to launch a large-scale attack. Therefore, I have decided to send a small number of elite disciples to secretly gather intelligence!"

"The disciples of Valley Master Yun are most familiar with the Southern Frontier, so please send a capable disciple to accompany us."

Yun Yilan nodded: "I had the same idea!"

"However... it is bound to be dangerous for our two sects' elite disciples to go to such a dangerous place. I think it is necessary to have an elder or a chief figure go with us."

"To ensure the accuracy of the messages these disciples bring back!"

Upon hearing Yun Yilan's words, Li Qingan grinned. Did she want him to go?

Perhaps they have already set a trap in the southern border to attract the attention of the Beast God.

If Li Qing'an falls into the trap, he can be buried in the southern border region.

However, although Li Qing'an wanted to go to the Southern Frontier to fight the Beast God, he wouldn't go along with Yun Yilan's idea.

Li Qingan had made up his mind.

Dao Xuan also said:

"I wonder which member of your sect Yun Yilan wishes to accompany you? If so, please take good care of my sect's disciples!"

"Is it Junior Brother Shangguan Ce, or Junior Brother Lü Shun?"

Upon hearing Dao Xuan's words, Yun Yilan was stunned once again.

This statement was completely inconsistent with his impression of Dao Xuan's words.

Shouldn't Dao Xuan have mentioned which of his disciples was the most powerful?

Master Puhong's lowered eyelids twitched slightly, keenly sensing the awkwardness between the two.

But he didn't say anything, only that he would also send out disciples.

"Master Daoxuan is joking. My junior brother is naturally willing to go to the Southern Frontier to investigate the matter."

"I will certainly not fail in my mission!" Shangguan Ce could not refuse, so he stepped forward and agreed.

Yun Yilan then looked at Li Qingan: "Chief Li, it's not good for one person to look after the other. Why don't you accompany my junior brother on this trip?"

"It's also a good time to go find what you're looking for!"

"???"

The righteous cultivators inside the hall all turned their heads to look; it seemed there was something going on between the two!

Just as everyone was speculating, Li Qingan's words confirmed their suspicions.

There must have been something else between the two of them, or rather between the two factions, besides Lu Xue's matter.

Li Qingan straightened up, looked at Yun Yilan, and surprisingly, there was a hint of apology in his eyes.

"Valley Master Yun, I won't go. Please have your esteemed sect's Shangguan Ce bring the missing items along!"

"Valley Master Yun is aware of my strength. If I go, I might end up fighting that Beast God, which would hinder our righteous path's plans."

"You agree, don't you, Valley Master Yun?"

Yun Yilan's face froze instantly, and she didn't know what to say!

His real intention was to make you fight the Beast God; he couldn't be happier!

As he was thinking this, he noticed that the people around him were looking at him with great curiosity.

Yun Yilan was very curious about what Li Qingan said, knowing his strength.

Yun Yilan then realized what was happening, and her face turned extremely ugly.

Could it be that he has spread the word that he, a man who has lived for hundreds of years, was almost killed by Li Qing'an's formation without ever even encountering him?

He can't afford to lose face like that!

Chapter 266 The Demonic Cult's Intentions!

The next day.

Since the birth of the Beast God, its influence has naturally extended beyond the righteous path.

The disciples of the Demonic Sect who originally wanted to investigate the situation in the southern border also all perished at the hands of the monsters.

But that's not all. Southwest China, the region where the evil cult was most rampant, was also significantly affected.

In particular, after the death of the Poison God of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, Qin Wuyan succeeded him as the sect leader.

The Demonic Sect is rife with undercurrents of intrigue.

The Ghost King and the Vice Sect Master, Ghost Li, seem to have fallen out, causing all the disciples in the sect to work cautiously, afraid of incurring the Ghost King's wrath.

As for the Ghost King, he was both happy and worried at this moment.

The good news is that, based on recent investigations into news from southern Xinjiang, traces of the Taotie have been found seemingly near an extremely alluring man.

He was also planning to send his disciples to continue the investigation and capture the Taotie, hoping to complete the Four Spirits Blood Array.

Although one of the four spirits, the yellow bird, could not be obtained, after the ghost master's continuous attempts, he finally came up with a way to replace it with the black water snake, which was also a remnant of the primordial era.

However, its power will decrease by 10% or 20%.

Besides, what troubled the Ghost King was Biyao, who was imprisoned in the stone chamber.

Now that things have come to this, he must face off against the Qingyun Sect, represented by Li Qing'an, once again.

Li Qingan's strength made him very wary, and he also really wanted to get his hands on the yellow bird.

Unfortunately, it's not that easy.

Therefore, they went along with it and let Li Qing'an and the righteous path have a minor conflict.

However, Biyao was unhappy with the Ghost King's manipulation of her and insisted on going out to find Li Qing'an.

These are turbulent times, and it's not something a mere Level 1 Shangqing Realm expert can easily travel around in.

He had no choice but to put her in solitary confinement.

However, he also didn't want Biyao and Li Qingan's relationship to break down, as this would jeopardize Biyao's safety in the future.

So they allowed Youji, whose strength had already broken through, to go and deliver the message to Biyao.

They even made things easy for us along the way.

If he's right, Youji is already on her way back, which is exactly what he needs for his next plan.

As the Ghost King pondered, the image of Gui Li, his prized disciple, appeared in his mind. With Gui Li's assistance, the journey to the Southern Frontier would likely be more secure!

I just don't know where they went.

Just a few days ago, a disciple wrote to say that Gui Li might have gone to Tianyin Temple.

But now there's been no further news.

"Sect Master, the plan can begin!"

As the highly respected Ghost Master of the Ghost King Sect stepped into the gate, he spoke calmly.

The Ghost King's body trembled, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes: "Is it now certain that the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is in complete chaos?"

Mr. Ghost said, "Since Qin Wuyan took over, all of the Poison God's disciples have returned to Poison Snake Valley. This can be confirmed!"

The Ghost King was overjoyed: "Good!"

Mr. Ghost continued, "Luring the beast demons to attack the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, and then joining forces with the Joyful Union Sect... This plan will cost the Holy Sect a large portion of its strength. Has the Sect Master thought this through?"

The Ghost King gazed into the distance, pondered for a moment, and slowly said, "If it were before, I naturally wouldn't have agreed. These Holy Sect disciples are the foundation of our sect."