[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-quest-for-immortality":3,"chapter-the-quest-for-immortality-the-quest-for-immortality-chapter-1427":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Quest for Immortality",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},738224,975,"Chapter 1427: Sacrifice","the-quest-for-immortality-chapter-1427",1427,"\u003Cp>Jin Gui’s expression brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Yixuan turned his head again, his gaze roving over the three of Ling Huxiao, frowning: \"Where are the others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did that damned \"mouse\" go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter of Mo Hua, Ling Huxiao and Ouyang Mu naturally wouldn’t mention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jian wasn’t stupid; he naturally wouldn’t disclose it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them merely sneered, not uttering a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Yixuan’s anger rose in his heart, his eyelids twitching, he questioned: \"Who is secretly helping you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Huxiao sneered, \"With just one sword, I can enter and leave the Ten Thousand Demons Prison freely, who needs help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Yixuan knew he was bragging to evade the question, and ignored him, but his face still looked displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Yixuan’s gaze was cold, he pondered for a moment, but still shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These people are useful to the young master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around and swept his Divine Sense repeatedly but still found no trace, his eyebrows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden quite deeply...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in this situation, not exposing any weaknesses?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Yixuan snorted coldly, cursing in his heart:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, a mouse, sneaky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, still unwilling, he stated: \"Forget it, let’s report to the young master first, and discuss other things later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other monster cultivators cupped their fists, then took out chains, locked up the three of Ling Huxiao, and headed deep into the Ten Thousand Demons Prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this was witnessed by Mo Hua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, can’t escape after all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Hua frowned, initially planning to follow, but then realized following might be futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many monster cultivators across, most being Foundation Establishment Late Stage, even Peak stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, a mysterious \"young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to win now, even following would be futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, hearing what Jin Yixuan just said, they seemed to have noticed someone secretly aiding the trio of Little Wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, these monster cultivators must now be extremely vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he followed, he might be discovered inadvertently, instead, it would be dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Hua thought it over, realizing he needed \"help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The depths of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons are perilous and unknown, not something he could handle alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment, then sent a transmission to Xun Ziyou:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Xun, where are you now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The three of Ling Huxiao have been captured again, I can’t manage, need your help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a moment, Xun Ziyou’s message came through the Taixu Token:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve entered the main gate, passed the Great Dao, and are heading inside, now in... vicinity of a Wolf Fang Valley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wolf Fang Valley?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Hua recalled the terrain inside the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, then said: \"Don’t wander around, I’ll come to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrain inside the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is complex, paths are intricate, he worried Elder Xun and others might take a wrong turn, diverging from his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xun Ziyou replied: \"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, several elders of Xun Ziyou remained in place, cutting down monster cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Hua concealed himself as he headed toward Wolf Fang Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than an hour, Mo Hua arrived at Wolf Fang Valley, from afar seeing several elders of Xun Ziyou using Sword Control to slay monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all possessed Golden Core Cultivation, often needing only to condense a Sword Qi to slay a Foundation Establishment monster cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby monster cultivators were slaughtered frightened by the news, barely daring to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Elder Xun and others so strong, Mo Hua felt much relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment Mo Hua appeared, several of Xun Ziyou also noticed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned into escape lights, almost instantly meeting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mo Hua, Xiaoer he...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current person, an elder in the Taoist Robe of Rushing Void Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Hua guessed this elder was Elder Shangguan whom Elder Xun mentioned, the one secretly safeguarding Ling Huxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Hua succinctly said: \"The situation is urgent; Ling Huxiao has been captured, let’s talk while we move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of Xun Ziyou nodded one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main force of the two sects was still heading into the valley, currently, manpower was not plentiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Golden Core, it was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xun Ziyou, Xun Zixian, and Shangguan Xuanjian—the three Golden Core Elders—led by Mo Hua, continued killing towards the interior of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Golden Core Elders’ Escape Skills were fast; Mo Hua could barely keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender Xun Ziyou grasped Mo Hua’s sleeve, taking him along to perform Escape Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With three Golden Core \"protectors,\" Mo Hua felt much more at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group advanced forcefully along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing obstacles, they broke them with one sword; encountering monster cultivators, they slew them with one sword, without dawdling, moving at a strange speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the group reached the stone bridge where the three of Ling Huxiao were captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Hua slightly sensed the remaining Blood Qi and causal clues, pointing his hand right: \"This way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xun Ziyou and the others hesitated not a bit, turning into three escape lights, proceeding in the direction indicated by Mo Hua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Mo Hua led the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally Mo Hua hesitated, but after slight contemplation, he could point out the correct direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Golden Core Elders felt quite amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the situation was urgent, not suited for much inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, having gone through these ordeals, they began to have a kind of unconditional, natural trust in Mo Hua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, in such circumstances, they had no choice but to trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, no matter how correct the routes were, time continued slipping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they plunged deeper, the terrain grew more complex, wasting more time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings were a mess, all collapsed stone walls, frantic Monster Beasts, and variously dead monster cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, no sight of the three of Ling Huxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expressions of Xun Ziyou’s group were grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in Mo Hua’s heart, a faint sense of foreboding began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>",983,"2026-06-02T11:31:15.387Z",1,"novelbin.me","1781db78db0d34fa4c0e3469e116c3430c0862826c297733cb854d7f83a98c63","the-quest-for-immortality-chapter-1428","the-quest-for-immortality-chapter-1426",2429,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-quest-for-immortality-cover.jpg"]