Chapter 811

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing's mind moved, and Xu Qiansui appeared before his eyes.

"Master."

"You secretly tail Liu Mu; remember, you must not expose your tracks."

"Yes, Master."

Xu Qiansui's figure moved, transforming into a green shadow that vanished from the spot.

After leaving the Lingqu Sect, Liu Mu headed away in the direction outside Qingxi Valley.

Xu Qiansui followed closely behind, his figure always maintaining a distance of several li from Liu Mu.

He used the grass and trees along the way to conceal his tracks, leaving Liu Mu completely unaware.

The two traveled west all the way, gradually moving far from the range of Qingxi Valley.

Not long after, they entered a desolate mountain forest.

Spiritual energy in the forest was thin; occasional beast roars could be heard, making it appear exceptionally gloomy.

Liu Mu traversed for roughly two hours, finally stopping before a concealed mountain valley.

The valley entrance was narrow, blocked by dense shrubs; if one did not look carefully, it would be impossible to discover.

He probed with his divine sense, confirmed no one was tailing him, then raised his hand and struck out a spell seal.

Only to see the shrubs slowly part, revealing a small path leading into the valley interior.

Liu Mu walked quickly inside, and the shrubs immediately returned to their original state, covering the entrance once more.

Such a minor trick naturally could not stop Xu Qiansui; moreover, it was originally a spirit plant.

Without stirring the slightest grass or wind, it infiltrated the interior very smoothly.

Upon entering, he saw the interior was not spacious; a crude courtyard stood in the center.

Low earthen walls surrounded the courtyard, strange spiritual runes engraved on the walls emitting faint black qi; the look of it was a formation specially used to conceal aura and defend against external enemies.

About twenty-odd people lived in the courtyard; most were Foundation Establishment cultivation, a few had reached Golden Core stage, each one's surrounding aura extremely cold and yin.

These people were either cultivating in the courtyard or fiddling with some poisonous insects.

From this it could be seen, all were Spirit Insect Cultivators.

After entering, Liu Mu immediately walked toward the central building, bowed to one of the Golden Core cultivators, and said: "Sir, I have returned."

"Oh?"

The dark-complexioned Golden Core cultivator raised an eyebrow: "Failed?"

Liu Mu nodded and explained: "The Lingqu Sect currently only accepts new disciples; they don't want loose cultivators anymore."

At this, the dark-complexioned Golden Core cultivator nodded slightly: "Normal; they've already been developing over at Qingxi Valley for several years."

At this moment, a fawning smile appeared on Liu Mu's face: "However, the information that should have been investigated, your subordinate has investigated clearly."

The dark-complexioned Golden Core cultivator asked: "How is the Lingqu Sect's overall strength?

Who is the strongest among the internal members?

Formations, restrictions, headcount — what scale have they reached?"

Liu Mu replied respectfully: "The Sect Master is Ruo Qunshuang; she should be Golden Core stage.

Great Elder Xu Zhangqing — cultivation cannot be seen through; at least Golden Core stage as well.

The remaining main members: three are Golden Core stage, most are Foundation Establishment stage.

The entire sect, up and down, numbers roughly fifty heads.

Overall strength is not top-tier, but spirit plant resources are extremely abundant.

If we can take down the Lingqu Sect, it will greatly benefit our plan.

Additionally, this Xu Zhangqing excels at spirit plant cultivation techniques; perhaps he can help the Cult Leader raise a Swallowing Spirit Flower!"

At the mention of the Swallowing Spirit Flower, a trace of greed flashed in the eyes of the cultivator beside him: "If we can obtain the Swallowing Spirit Flower, the Cult Leader's cultivation will advance another level.

At that time, not to mention the entire Eastern Region's small sects, even medium sects and clans may not be our opponents!"

The dark-complexioned Golden Core cultivator waved his hand: "This matter cannot be rushed; this Xu Zhangqing is not simple — behind him stands the Dongting Immortal Sect as backing; we cannot act rashly.

Continue according to plan; you go trade spirit plants a few more times later.

However, you must place Swallowing Heart Insect eggs inside in advance.

Once the Swallowing Heart Insects hatch, they can bit by bit erode these cultivators' divine souls."

Liu Mu nodded forcefully: "Yes, subordinate understands."

The dark-complexioned Golden Core cultivator said: "You've worked hard this trip; go rest first.

When the Cult Leader's orders arrive, we'll discuss how to move against the Lingqu Sect.

Remember, during this period you must not probe, lest you arouse unnecessary suspicion."

Liu Mu bowed and replied: "Subordinate obeys."

Afterward, he turned and withdrew.

And all of this was seen clearly by Xu Qiansui — no, accurately speaking, by Xu Zhangqing.

Through vision sharing, although he could not hear clearly what these people said, he saw clearly.

Sure enough, just as he had guessed, this Liu Mu was not some loose cultivator at all; he was a spy sent by some power.

Moreover, judging from the fact that these fellows are all Spirit Insect Cultivators, it is very likely they are the Nine-Headed Insect's people.

Never Expected, the Lingqu Sect was actually targeted.

Xu Zhangqing's eyes turned cold, and he directly gave Xu Qiansui an order: "Eradicate them completely, leave not a single one!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Qiansui's whole body surged with green light, his right hand grasped the void, and a golden spear condensed into existence, its tip gleaming with a biting cold light.

His figure darted out like a ghost; several Foundation Establishment Spirit Insect Cultivators who were busy handling poison worms had no time to react before their chests were pierced through, and they perished instantly.

"What thing?"

"Someone is ambushing!"

"How did they get in?"

The Spirit Insect Cultivators in the courtyard were caught off guard and instantly fell into chaos.

Some people released poison worms to counterattack, but they were shaken into flying ash by Xu Qiansui's golden spear.

In no more than half an incense stick's time, over a dozen Foundation Establishment Spirit Insect Cultivators all fell to the ground, including Liu Mu among them.

"Courting death!"

The sole remaining Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator glared with wide eyes, black qi surged violently around his body, and his entire person's aura suddenly soared.

He waved his hand, and dozens of pitch-black poison centipedes as thick as arms surged into existence from thin air; the centipedes' carapaces gleamed with a metallic luster, their mouths spewing highly corrosive black-green poison liquid; wherever it passed, the ground sizzled with smoke, and vegetation withered instantly.

Xu Qiansui blocked horizontally with his golden spear; green spirit light collided with the poison liquid, emitting a "chi chi" sound; the spirit light trembled violently, corroded by the poison liquid into countless tiny holes.

The Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator let out a cold laugh; black qi around his body condensed into a giant insect claw, its tips sharp as blades, clashing hard against the golden spear.

With a "clang" of a huge sound, the sound of metal striking iron shook the valley until it buzzed.

The energy shockwave swept the courtyard; the low earth walls cracked instantly, and the spiritual runes of the hidden array on the walls dimmed by more than half.

Xu Qiansui was shaken back three steps, the spear body trembling slightly.

And the Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator also had his qi and blood surging; the ground under his feet collapsed into a sunken pit.

The two entangled in combat together, their figures rapidly crossing in the courtyard.

The Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator's methods were strange; he continuously summoned poison worms to ambush, and also sprayed bone-corroding poison mist from his mouth, corrupting the surrounding spiritual energy.

Xu Qiansui relied on his agile figure to dodge; his golden spear moved straight for vital points with every move; the spirit light around his body sometimes condensed into spear-shadow avatars, sometimes transformed into vines to entangle, thus restricting the opponent's movements.

After a fierce battle of several dozen exchanges, both sides suffered losses.

Xu Qiansui was corroded by the poison mist into several holes; his body surface was stained with a little poison liquid, looking pitted and uneven; fortunately, his self-healing ability activated, and the wounds healed rapidly.

The Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator was caught off guard and swept on the shoulder by the golden spear; the black qi around his body dissipated, blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth, and his gaze grew even more sinister.

The next second, he formed hand seals with both hands; all the black qi around his body surged into his body interior, activating his Life Insect Technique.

Behind him emerged a giant poison centipede phantom; the centipede spat its life poison liquid, transforming into a black-green streak, sweeping toward Xu Qiansui.

Seeing this, Xu Qiansui's whole body surged with green light, forming a thick spiritual shield.

The poison liquid crashed into the spiritual shield, erupting into vast black mist; the spiritual shield then melted at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator seized the opportunity; the insect claw carried black qi and fiercely clawed out; this move had unstoppable momentum.

Tear!

Although Xu Qiansui tried his best to dodge, his left arm was still torn off hard by the insect claw; green juice spurted out, yet he showed no emotional fluctuation from start to finish.

And borrowing the gap where the opponent's old force was just exhausted and new force not yet born, his figure darted out like an arrow; the golden spear wrapped all its power, fiercely stabbing toward the opponent's qi sea.

"No!"

The Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator's pupils shrank sharply; he hurriedly tried to dodge, but it was too late.

The golden spear pierced through his qi sea, instantly shredding his golden core.

Instantly, black qi dissipated like a tide.

The Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator fell to the ground; he looked at Xu Qiansui's severed arm, a vicious look flashing in his eyes: "You're missing an arm, aren't you crippled too!"

However, before his words fell, green light surged at Xu Qiansui's severed arm spot, rapidly sprouting buds and leaves; the lost arm actually reshaped.

In just a few breaths, a perfectly intact arm grew out; even the torn sleeve restored along with it.

Seeing this scene, the Golden Core Spirit Insect Cultivator stared with wide eyes and dropped jaw, his face full of disbelief: "You... you're not human?"

Xu Qiansui looked down at him from above, spitting out two words from his mouth: "Idiot!"