Chapter 404: Infiltrating Underground

After Wang Jianqiang left, a turmoil erupted within Xuanqing Palace.

The deaths of Ruan Yuansheng, Qi Delong, and Yang Liu were noticed by the sect.

The fall of Qi Dongqiang and that Golden Core Stage Elder was also discovered.

The Xuanqing Palace Master was alarmed.

A large number of experts formed investigation teams to conduct searches within the sect.

During this period, even Nascent Soul Stage experts were dispatched.

Such a display caused both Ye Qingxue and Liu Xian'er to feel a wave of worry.

Fortunately.

After being covered up by Wang Jianqiang.

The experts responsible for the investigation passed by the two women's residence several times, yet they were unable to discover anything at all.

After several days of investigation within the sect yielded no results, the investigators gradually shifted their focus outside the sect.

The sect, which had been in turmoil for several days, returned to calm.

Only then.

Did Ye Qingxue and Liu Xian'er finally let out a long sigh of relief.

This day.

At night.

Ye Qingxue was cultivating.

A figure suddenly flashed into view.

The person who arrived did not hide their aura; the moment he appeared, Ye Qingxue sensed it and immediately woke up from her meditative state.

Seeing the person who arrived, her tense expression relaxed.

"Master."

She stood up, walked over to Wang Jianqiang, and hugged one of Wang Jianqiang's arms.

"Are you about to break through?"

Wang Jianqiang felt the much stronger aura on Ye Qingxue and his expression shifted.

"Yes, it is all thanks to Master's Pill; otherwise, I would have needed to cultivate for at least another year before breaking through."

Ye Qingxue said with a spirited expression.

"Good, cultivate diligently and reach the Nascent Soul Stage soon; I will give you a big surprise then." Wang Jianqiang smiled.

Nascent Soul Stage!

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, a look of longing appeared on Ye Qingxue's face.

"Mm~"

She nodded heavily.

Based on her talent alone, the possibility of reaching the Nascent Soul Stage was not non-existent, but it was very low.

But it would be different with Master's help.

She was full of confidence.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and stroked her soft, black hair.

Then his expression became a bit more serious.

"I am going to start my operation now."

"During this operation, my identity might be exposed, so prepare yourself in advance."

"If I do not appear within the next day, leave Xuanqing Palace immediately and go to the Hehuan Sect."

As he spoke, he tapped his finger on Ye Qingxue's smooth forehead.

A wisp of Spirit Sense merged into her Soul Sea.

"After arriving at the Hehuan Sect, just take this wisp of Spirit Sense out and show it to the high-level members of the Hehuan Sect."

"Master, is this operation very dangerous?"

"Can it not be risky?"

Sensing the gravity revealed in Wang Jianqiang's expression, a deep worry immediately surfaced on Ye Qingxue's face.

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "There is certainly some danger, but even if I encounter the worst-case scenario, I have means to save my life, so you need not worry."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxue's expression relaxed slightly.

Then she seemed to think of something, "Master, if you do not appear within a day, when I flee Xuanqing Palace, can I take Senior Sister Xian Er with me?"

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow, "If you feel she is trustworthy, then take her, but this concerns your life and safety; once leaked, you will have no chance to escape. As long as there is even a shred of doubt, do not gamble, understand?"

"Yes, I understand." Ye Qingxue nodded.

Wang Jianqiang thought for a moment and took out a stack of talismans, "These are all Third-grade Low-level Attack Talismans, each one having the power equivalent to a full-strength strike from a Golden Core Initial Stage cultivator; take them."

These talismans were all searched for back in Xuanguang City; their grade was too low, and they were of no use to him at all.

It was just right to leave them for Ye Qingxue for self-defense.

Ye Qingxue looked at the stack of talismans in Wang Jianqiang's hand, which was a palm thick, and her beautiful eyes widened instantly.

This must be several thousand, right?

If they were all detonated at once, even a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator would likely be in for a rough time!

She took them in a daze.

"I am going to start my operation now; you stay here and do not go out."

"If I return, I will come here to find you."

"If I have not appeared after one day, do not hesitate, leave Xuanqing Palace immediately."

Wang Jianqiang gave Ye Qingxue a few more instructions.

A flash of spirit light appeared on his body, and he vanished.

……

Under the night sky.

A figure flickered within the Darkness Power.

He was silent and soundless, with not a trace of aura leaking from his body.

On him, one could seemingly feel no trace of life force, as if he were a stone.

Following the rise of his cultivation to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

The power of his Talent Divine Ability "Disguise" also rose accordingly.

Nowadays.

Even if a Spirit Severing Mid Stage Cultivator were to arrive in person, they would be unable to see through his power of Disguise.

Inside this Xuanqing Palace, he entered as if there were no one there.

Soon, he arrived at the deepest part of Xuanqing Palace.

The deepest part of Xuanqing Palace was a Forbidden Land.

Outside the Forbidden Land, not only were there many Cultivators patrolling, but a massive Formation was also set up.

This Formation was extremely powerful.

Even a Cultivator whose Will Power reached the First-tier would be unable to break it.

But under Wang Jianqiang's Fiery Eyes and Golden Gaze.

This Formation was as good as non-existent.

With just a flicker of his figure, he passed through the blockade of the Formation with ease.

He entered into the Forbidden Land.

A moment later.

Wang Jianqiang crossed the vast no-man's-land and arrived at the center of the Forbidden Land.

In the center of the Forbidden Land, there existed a portal built of green jade.

No gate was installed on the portal.

Through the portal, one could see a staircase leading underground.

He did not immediately enter the portal.

Golden Light flickered in his eyes.

With Fiery Eyes and Golden Gaze activated, he clearly saw that an invisible barrier existed on the portal.

If he had rashly stepped forward just now.

Whether he could get in would be one thing, but he would certainly have triggered the Formation.

Thereby alerting the Xuanqing Palace Master, or even that envoy!

He watched silently for a moment.

After discerning the trajectory of the Restriction's power flow, his figure flickered.

Like a nimble fish, he penetrated this layer of invisible barrier without triggering any ripples.

Afterward, he flickered along the endless staircase toward the underground.

After traveling downward for about three thousand zhang, he suddenly stopped.

Before him.

The staircase still led downward, as if it were infinite.

But under the insight of the Fiery Eyes and Golden Gaze, the scene was completely different.

There was no longer a path ahead.

Instead, it was a Spiritual Power Light Curtain.

The power within this Spiritual Power Light Curtain, whether in terms of strength or the complexity of its flow, far exceeded the previous two Restrictions.

Its power was clearly much stronger.

However, under his Fiery Eyes and Golden Gaze, it was still as good as non-existent.

In a short moment, the trajectory of its power flow was discerned.

He passed through it with ease.

After passing through the spirit curtain.

Wang Jianqiang's field of vision suddenly opened up.

A vast space appeared in his field of view, with no end in sight.

This space was desolate.

Looking around, the air was permeated with a faint red color.

The thick, bloody scent made one feel a stinging sensation in the nose.

He looked forward with his Fiery Eyes and Golden Gaze.

His expression stirred.

Maintaining his Disguise Supernatural Ability, he flew forward silently.

Before long.

He arrived behind a large rock.

While concealing his figure, he looked forward.

Dozens of figures came into view.

Three Golden Core Stage Cultivators were standing beside a small Altar.

Behind them, more than thirty aged figures lay scattered in disarray.

All of them had hair as white as silver and gaunt, withered appearances.

The aura of death upon their bodies was dense to the extreme.

It was as if their final hour would arrive at any next moment.

Among them, Qi Refining Stage cultivators occupied the majority, with a small portion being Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators.

There were even three whose cultivation had already reached the Golden Core Initial Stage.

At this moment, these people seemed to have all had their cultivation sealed.

One by one, they lay on the ground with ashen complexions.

Wang Jianqiang's gaze swept over the figures one by one, finally landing on one of those three Golden Core Initial Stage cultivators.

He felt that this person looked somewhat familiar.

After observing for a moment, he realized who it was.

Was this person not that high-spirited young rogue cultivator he had encountered back when he had disguised himself as Fu Qin to join Xuanqing Palace?

At that time, his cultivation was only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

How much time had passed since then?

He had actually reached the Golden Core Initial Stage.

However, his lifespan seemed to be on the verge of burning out completely.

This Pill from Xuanqing Palace that burns one's lifespan is truly overbearing.

Just at this moment.

A scream rang out.

It drew his attention.