Chapter 1766

Hu Xiaotian said: "Both of these things are with Qin Yutong."

Shadow Granny slowly nodded and said: "I, the old one, didn't expect that Qin Yutong, having become a disciple of Ren Tianqing, with Ren Tianqing's wisdom, actually didn't discover she possessed the Wuxian Sect's supreme treasure."

Hu Xiaotian secretly praised, Qin Yutong's mind is indeed exceptionally clever; she understood that the more dangerous the place, the safer it is, so she came up with the method of becoming Ren Tianqing's disciple. Inside Xuantian Guan, Ren Tianqing must have used every means to probe her for the Phoenix Armor and the "Heart of Creation Sutra", yet he did not know how Qin Yutong managed to slip through. Hu Xiaotian said: "It was Meizhuang who killed Qin Se; she admitted it herself."

Shadow Granny let out a long sigh; since Meizhuang killed Qin Se, the truth is close at hand, the former sect leader was also harmed by Meizhuang and Ren Tianqing working together. Shadow Granny gritted her teeth and said: "I will absolutely not spare this pair of scoundrels."

Hu Xiaotian, hearing her say this, couldn't help but feel greatly reassured; Shadow Granny is obviously loyal to the former sect leader; after learning the truth, she might not aid the tyrant, and perhaps she will even turn against them and stand on my side.

Hu Xiaotian said: "Shadow Granny, what exactly happened to Xi Yan?"

Shadow Granny's gaze swept over Xi Yan's face, and she coldly said: "Do you really think your lives are that big? If I hadn't beforehand set spiders to spin webs inside the Scarlet Flame Cave, you two would already have turned to ashes."

Only then did Hu Xiaotian realize that his rescue today was no coincidence; after Shadow Granny heard Hu Xiaotian say that Meizhuang killed Qin Se, she got the idea of learning the truth from Hu Xiaotian's mouth, and so she arranged everything before Rongshi threw Hu Xiaotian and Xi Yan into the Scarlet Flame Cave.

Hu Xiaotian already understood that Shadow Granny was a friend, not an enemy; the worry in his heart finally eased a little, but seeing Xi Yan still unconscious, he was still at a loss.

Shadow Granny said: "She is under Meizhuang's control of heart and spirit; to undo the bell, one needs the one who tied it—unless Meizhuang acts, no one else could possibly wake her..." She paused and then said: "Unless, someone understands the Heart of Creation Sutra."

Hu Xiaotian's mind lit up: Qin Yutong understands the Heart of Creation Sutra, and likely knows even more than Meizhuang; if she were by my side, I could surely persuade her to wake Xi Yan, but distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. Although Meizhuang Lady could cure Xi Yan, given that demoness's nature, she would probably not lend a hand.

Shadow Granny said: "This place is not suitable for lingering; if you want to save her, you'd better leave quickly, for if Meizhuang discovers you, you'll likely be unable to escape even with wings."

Hu Xiaotian actually did not want to leave just now; after all, that Blue Skull had fallen into Meizhuang's hands, and if she thereby read some secret within, wouldn't that be like adding wings to a tiger? But seeing Xi Yan in his arms, he immediately dismissed the thought of going to contend for that Blue Skull. His purpose in coming to the Wuxian Sect's main altar this time was solely to rescue Xi Yan; now that he has found Xi Yan, the urgent priority is to bring Xi Yan out of danger, find Qin Yutong, and ask Qin Yutong to treat Xi Yan; everything else can be set aside.

Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Trouble Shadow Granny to point out a clear path for me."

Shadow Granny said: "Follow me, I'll take you out." She turned and led the way ahead; Hu Xiaotian carried Xi Yan and closely followed behind her.

Hu Xiaotian said: "Shadow Granny, do you know whose Blue Skull that is?"

Shadow Granny said: "It is said to be the patriarch's."

Hu Xiaotian said: "Granny, have you ever seen someone whose blood is Lan-colored?"

Shadow Granny's footsteps paused for a moment, but she soon continued forward: "Practicing the Heart of Creation Method can indeed change the color of one's blood."

Hu Xiaotian secretly thought that continuing to explain to her would be useless; Shadow Granny naturally would not believe that some people in the Wuxian Sect have countless connections with those extraterrestrial visitors; he reminded Shadow Granny: "Ren Tianqing and Meizhuang are colluding; that person is not simple; Granny had best be on high alert against that person."

Shadow Granny said nothing, merely quickening her pace. Following Shadow Granny as they proceeded through the dark cave, not long after they arrived at a vertical hole; Hu Xiaotian looked up, the distance to the top was about thirty-odd zhang.

The four walls of the hole were completely covered with bats; Shadow Granny turned to Hu Xiaotian and said: "Can we climb up?"

Hu Xiaotian nodded, but seeing the stone wall densely packed with bats, he also felt somewhat hesitant; it seemed necessary to tie Xi Yan to his body and climb up bit by bit; climbing up itself is not difficult, but opening a path through the bat swarm, he didn't know whether it would provoke the bats' encirclement.

Shadow Granny gave a hehe cold chuckle, then said: "Seeing the Buddha off to the West, I'll send you all a little further." She took out a small flute and blew it; Hu Xiaotian heard nothing, guessing perhaps this flute could emit ultrasonic waves.

Those bats gathered together, swirling around them without cease, and soon formed a strong whirlwind; the whirlwind lifted their three bodies, slowly rising upward.

Shadow Granny said: "No need to panic; just relax."

The three of them, following the bat swarm, arrived above; Shadow Granny blew the small flute again, the bats detached from them and dispersed, flying back into the cave. This vertical hole, straight up and down, is the bat cave, the bats' dwelling; even within the Wuxian Sect, few know that the bat cave connects to the Scarlet Rock Cave.

Shadow Granny pointed ahead and said: "Keep going straight; after one li you will see three cave entrances; enter the leftmost one and continue to the end, and you will exit."

Hu Xiaotian bowed his fists to Shadow Granny, great gratitude need not be spoken; saying more now would be meaningless. He carried Xi Yan on his back and hurried forward, but suddenly a flapping sound came from behind—those bats that had just flown into the bat cave were flying out again; looking ahead, Rongshi led four Wuxian Sect poison masters appearing before the passage, and beside them black beetles surged like a tide toward them.

A harsh voice sounded from above them: "Shadow Granny, I never expected you to be an old thing who betrays from within!"

Hu Xiaotian followed the sound and raised his head, only to see a figure slowly sliding down from the top wall tens of zhang above; the Wuxian Sect leader Meizhuang Lady's movements were graceful and relaxed, appearing at first glance not to follow normal gravity. Hu Xiaotian's vision was keen; at a glance he saw a fine spider silk behind Meizhuang Lady.

Seeing that she had ultimately been exposed, Shadow Granny hehe laughed: "I, the old one, cannot bear to see my disciple become a widow, nor can I bear to see the saintess die like this; this is accumulating virtue and doing good, certainly not some 'eating inside and stealing outside'."

Meizhuang Lady giggled: "You really know how to put gold on your own face; you think I didn't see your expression just now? You all swore before me—what is the consequence of betraying the sect? Don't you, as an elder, know that?" As her body slowly descended, spiders of various sizes also fell down.

Shadow Granny said: "The Heaven-Extinguishing Earth-Annihilating Immortal Slaughter Formation! Deploying such a grand array, it seems they really intend to exterminate us completely."

Meizhuang Lady smiled with a blossoming visage: "These poisonous creatures are not meant to deal with you; you have always considered your talent for commanding insects and worms to be number one in the Wuxian Sect; now let me see how much ability you still have!"

Shadow Granny transmitted via voice to Hu Xiaotian: "This is the Wuxian Sect's most formidable formation; Rongshi's side should be its weakest link; once they launch an attack, you must seize the chance to flee!"

Hu Xiaotian secretly thought: Of course I need to flee; otherwise, staying would just be giving those poisonous things a snack.

Meizhuang Lady added: "The Five-Colored Spider King is not the king of poisons; don't think that swallowing the inner elixir of a Five-Colored Spider King will make you invulnerable to all poisons; Hu Xiaotian, your devotion to Xi Yan is also utmost sincerity and holiness; for this girl to die for you is also worth it."

Hu Xiaotian laughed: "Meizhuang, I originally did not want to kill you, but you keep pressing me, so don't blame me for being impolite." He was certain he had already bound Xi Yan's body securely; then he drew his light sword from his waist, twisted the light sword, a blue light blade extended from the hilt; striking first is strongest, only by slaying Meizhuang in the shortest time could he break her formation; Hu Xiaotian pressed his right hand on the button on his left arm, his body shot forward at astonishing speed, unfolded his wings in midair, then rushed full speed toward Meizhuang Lady, waving his light sword, a blade of light one zhang long descended with thunderous force toward Meizhuang.

As Hu Xiaotian launched his attack, simultaneously an arc of light, with the speed of thunder too fast to cover one's ears, stretched between him and Meizhuang Lady, protecting her and blocking his light sword's certain strike; two blue-white beams collided, emitting a "Peng!" loud bang; the whole cavern trembled like an earthquake under the opposing forces of the two powerful impacts; light blazed, and at the collision center burst out dazzling white light that made eyes spin; the light sword's beam stood straight, while the light that blocked it was like a crescent arc.

Hu Xiaotian's inner being was utterly shocked; the opponent could actually block his full-force strike, and moreover, the light of his sword seemed to dim considerably in the clash with the opponent's weapon.

A haughty figure hovered in midair, precisely the master of Xuantian Guan, Ren Tianqing. He silently gazed at Hu Xiaotian, his face expressionless, revealing no joy, anger, sorrow, or pleasure.

At the same moment, Shadow Granny's steps also began to move; she locked her attack target onto Meizhuang's body, spreading her hands, dozens of black lightning bolts shot straight toward Meizhuang's body, yet in the process of swinging her sleeve she discharged the blood-sealing, throat-closing divine needle of coagulating blood.

Meizhuang Lady's body spun in midair like a top; spider silk enveloped her body, from afar appearing as if she were sheathed in a silvery shell; although the blood-sealing divine needle is formidable, it cannot pierce her external armor made of spider silk and protective gang qi; her body, while spinning, rapidly descended, and countless spiders blanketed the sky and earth, enveloping the opponent.

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