Chapter 494 - 251: Thousand Mechanism Sword Intent

Xuanyi’s voice echoed under the Heaven-Caging Pillar.

Liou Yuan, Wei Miaomeng, and Lao Xiuyuan exchanged glances, all seeing deep solemnity in each other’s eyes.

Xuanyi’s meaning was clear, why they were chosen.

Simply because they had just entered the Foundation Establishment Realm, their reputations among Foundation Establishment cultivators were not prominent, and their movements wouldn’t attract attention from others.

Moreover, this task was different from others Liou Yuan had received before.

It involved going deep behind enemy lines; a single misstep could lead to eternal damnation.

Despite Xuanyi’s casual few words, the three were acutely aware of the task’s difficulty.

Even though the Nightmare Demon Palace was a second-rate sect without a Golden Core, there were certainly plenty of Foundation Establishments there.

Wanting to take over this sect would surely involve engaging with its Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators. Are there any Peak Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators? How many?

Liou Yuan felt his scalp tingle just thinking about it.

"A moment’s carelessness in revealing identity, and surviving a return from the Linlang Domain would be improbable."

Not only did Liou Yuan’s expression change upon hearing Xuanyi’s words.

Lao Xiuyuan and Wei Miaomeng fell silent as well.

"Afraid?" Xuanyi glanced over their faces, seemingly amused.

The sect’s orders meant Liou Yuan and Lao Xiuyuan, as disciples of the Disciplinary Hall, had no right to refuse.

Especially since the orders came directly from the Sect Leader.

Liou Yuan and Lao Xiuyuan were destined not to have the right to refuse.

Even though the thought of going to the Linlang Domain gave Liou Yuan a headache, he could only suppress his inner dread and return Xuanyi a gentle smile: "Disciple accepts the order."

Since refusal was impossible, it was better to leave a good impression of loyalty and dedication with the Sect Leader.

Following Liou Yuan, Lao Xiuyuan prudently agreed to Xuanyi’s order as well.

Of the three, only Wei Miaomeng remained silent.

Liou Yuan gave Wei Miaomeng a sidelong glance, clearly seeing deep fear on this worldly-wise woman’s face.

Wei Miaomeng differed from Liou Yuan; she had been handling the registration of disciples at Shoushan Tower for ten years, rarely undertaking tasks.

She navigated smoothly among men.

Facing such a challenging task in the Linlang Domain left her uncertain.

After all, the reputation of the Demon Cultivators in the Linlang Domain was still quite intimidating in the Jin Dynasty and Jiuli State.

But with Sect Leader Xuanyi right before her, Wei Miaomeng was well aware she had no grounds to refuse.

Her face paled slightly, then she gritted her teeth and responded, "Disciple accepts the order."

"It’s not like I’m sending you to your death, don’t all act like you’re attending a funeral."

Liou Yuan’s expression did not escape Xuanyi’s eye. He tidied his sleeves leisurely, and said, "The sect’s Cultivation Skill Pavilion has a Magic capable of concealing your aura, disguising you as Demon Cultivators."

"As long as you don’t encounter a Golden Core, no one at the Foundation Establishment Realm could detect your disguise."

"You’re free to act in the Nightmare Demon Palace."

Xuanyi’s words undoubtedly reassured Liou Yuan and the others.

As long as their identities are not exposed, the risks in the Linlang Domain would not be significant.

"The Magic will be sent to your abodes soon," Xuanyi said, looking at Wei Miaomeng, "You don’t need to practice it."

Xuanyi explained that Wei Miaomeng’s cultivation of the Yin Yang Crossing Skill was originally a skill from the Nightmare Demon Palace.

A genuine Demon Dual Cultivation Skill, more practical than any camouflaging Magic.

Then Xuanyi informed them of the departure time to the Linlang Domain and waved the three away.

At this moment, Liou Yuan suddenly stepped forward, boldly standing less than three yards from Xuanyi with a respectful posture and said, "Sect Leader, disciple Liou Yuan has an important matter to report."

As he spoke, Liou Yuan’s eyes discreetly swept over Lao Xiuyuan and Wei Miaomeng.

Clever as Xuanyi was, he naturally understood Liou Yuan’s intentions, though he had matters to attend to now.

After a deep look at Liou Yuan, he responded, "Wait for me at Wenda Tower."

Then, without giving Lao Xiuyuan or Liou Yuan time to react, he wrapped Wei Miaomeng in his long sleeve and disappeared beneath the Heaven-Caging Pillar.

Liou Yuan and Lao Xiuyuan respectfully bowed, facing the place where Xuanyi and Wei Miaomeng vanished, "Respectfully sending Sect Leader off."

After a moment, confirming Xuanyi had indeed left.

Liou Yuan slowly raised his deeply buried head, exchanging an odd look with Lao Xiuyuan.

Xuanyi left with no one, only taking Wei Miaomeng.

It’s worth noting Wei Miaomeng was a female cultivator proficient in Dual Cultivation, which made Liou Yuan’s lips curl into a meaningful smile, wondering if Xuanyi also had a taste for this.

Lao Xiuyuan clearly understood the implication in Liou Yuan’s smile, returning Liou Yuan a helpless look.

"Mr. Liou is overthinking it. When Sect Leader was young, he killed many female cultivators adept at Dual Cultivation, including a Golden Core from the Nightmare Demon Palace."

"No one ever shook his Dao heart."

Liou Yuan blinked, feigning innocence, "What is Senior Brother talking about?"

Lao Xiuyuan was startled, not expecting Liou Yuan to feign ignorance, his face twitched, and then he turned silently to leave the dungeon.

Leaving only Liou Yuan to shout loudly, "Xiuyuan Senior Brother, wait for me."

Despite saying this, Liou Yuan didn’t immediately rise but remained standing, stroking his Storage Ring, inside which was the ship contract corroded by Dark Prison Aura.

He intended to request a solo meeting with the Sect Leader to proceed with the prior plan of handing over the ship contract.

Given this Linlang Domain mission, who knows how long it would take; it would be prudent to hand over the ship contract to Xuanyi without delay.