Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 460 Black Hand
The Arhat with a fierce look on his face had veins bulging on his forehead as he slammed his vajra into the ground. “This demon is so cowardly!”

The Arhat Fulong twitched slightly upon hearing this, but said nothing more.

If the Yuanmo Sect were truly full of cowards as the Wrathful Arhat claimed, how could they have managed to make the Northern Continent so impregnable?

Over the years, the Yuanmo Sect has been advancing step by step, not only firmly controlling the Northern Continent, but also making it as solid as an iron barrel. During the last great calamity, even the Wancheng Sword Sect and the Puchan Pure Land joined forces and could not shake it in the slightest.

The angry words of the Arhat with Wrathful Eyes only proved that the disciples of the Yuan Demon Sect were by no means cowardly in battle.

Xu Yunfan is an anomaly within the Yuanmo Sect.

According to the intelligence gathered over the past few days, this person is not only meticulous and cunning, but also, more importantly, well-versed in the art of concealing one's abilities and biding one's time.

He was able to lie low at Baiyu Peak for many years, waiting for the right opportunity, and he was also able to assess the situation and show his talent at crucial moments.

The reason he was sent to guard Hanya Pass is because of his extraordinary patience and composure.

Moreover, the mastery of array formations that instantly altered the Xuanming Seven Fiends Array made the Subduing Dragon Arhat extremely wary. This guy not only had a profound understanding of the True Martial Subduing Demon Scripture, but also possessed such mastery of array formations.

Nature made him feel extremely troubled.

Cihang Luohan frowned slightly: "It seems that the Yuanmo Sect sent him to guard Hanya Pass because they really value his cunning nature."

The Arhat Fulong sat cross-legged, regulating his breathing, the dragon markings on his neck flickering: "This person's mastery of formations far exceeds expectations; he was able to alter the Xuanming Seven Fiends Formation in an instant."

A hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes. "What's even more troublesome is that Zhenwu Sword."

"Don't worry, senior brother."

The Arhat with Wrathful Eyes suddenly grinned maliciously, "Since he was sent to the border, he will eventually leave. At that time, the three of us Arhats will join forces."

Cihang Luohan sighed and clasped his hands together: "Amitabha, the demonic path has been further afflicted by this scourge. The day of peace in the world will probably be postponed again."

The three figures gradually disappeared into the mountain mist, with only the final whisper of the Arhat Fulong carried on the wind: "Now that the True Martial Sword has appeared in the world, this battle for the Dao must ultimately be fought."
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"Master, are you really not going to go and take a look?"

Hearing Zhou Lu's respectful inquiry, Xu Yunfan didn't even lift his eyelids and calmly said, "You may go."

Seeing Xu Yunfan's indifferent expression, Zhou Lu was secretly anxious but dared not show it. He could only force a smile and say, "Master, although the Heavenly Pill Elder's herb garden has been abandoned for many years, it is, after all, a legacy left by a Foundation Establishment True Person. It might still contain rare spiritual herbs, or even alchemy inheritance. If you are willing to make the trip yourself, we can also benefit from it..."

Xu Yunfan slightly raised his eyelids, glanced at him with a half-smile, and said indifferently, "Oh? You seem to be well-informed."

He wasn't surprised. Zhou Lu had been in Han Ya Pass for decades, and they should have thoroughly explored the surrounding terrain.

As for the so-called Heavenly Elixir Elder...

Honestly, given the nature of those Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Yuanshi Sect, even though there are many other sects with their own forces in the Northern Continent besides the Yuanshi Sect, the existence of such a cultivator's cave would definitely attract Foundation Establishment cultivators to come and take advantage of it.

It's not his turn.

Zhou Lu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly lowered his head, saying, "I dare not hide this from you, Master. I learned about this from a few rogue cultivators a few days ago. They had detected fluctuations of the restriction around the medicine garden, but they dared not venture deeper. After much deliberation, we realized that without a Foundation Establishment cultivator to oversee the area, going there rashly would likely be fraught with danger..."

Xu Yunfan tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Old Man Tiandan's herb garden? Ha, what a coincidence."

Having studied array formations and weapon crafting for many years, he naturally understood the value of the Dao of Alchemy.

With the help of an attribute panel, one might be able to quickly master the path of alchemy.

However, the Arhat Fulong was lurking outside Hanya Pass, ready to ambush him if he left the pass rashly.

"Zhou Lu is always cautious, why would he suddenly bring this up?"

Xu Yunfan's eyes turned slightly cold, and he already had a guess in his mind.

"I fear someone is secretly manipulating cause and effect, trying to entice me out of seclusion."

Although he did not say it explicitly, given Zhou Lu's cultivation level and status, it was absolutely impossible for him to take the initiative to suggest exploring the ruins of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Unless... there's another Foundation Establishment cultivator behind this, or even someone within the Yuanmo Sect trying to use someone else to do their dirty work.

"Using someone else to do the dirty work? Or is it a test?"

His gaze grew cold.

The Yuanmo Sect is not a monolithic entity; the sect's upper echelons are divided into numerous factions, and he has long been the target of everyone's criticism because of the appearance of the True Martial Sword.

The sudden appearance of the Arhat Fulong blocking the door at such a coincidental time suggests that someone must have leaked his whereabouts.

"It seems that it's not just Buddhism that's watching me..."

Since he revealed his Dao Foundation, there have been quite a few people within the sect who covet his Divine Martial Dao Foundation.

The True Lord, of course, did not value it, but those Foundation Establishment cultivators with no future prospects had a plan, after all, this was a rare gold element in the Divine Martial World.

Naturally, many people will come attracted by the smell.

Although he was wary of the rules of the Yuanmo Sect and dared not openly rob him, he secretly plotted to lure him out of seclusion and then used the Buddhist sect to eliminate him.

Such scheming is in line with the style of those beasts in the Yuanmo Sect.

These are all basic operations.

You want me to be your scapegoat?

On ordinary days, the Foundation Building Herb Garden might be worth exploring, but now that the Hidden Dragon Arhat has emerged and is eyeing us covetously, leaving the pass rashly would be tantamount to walking into a trap.

Seeing Xu Yunfan remain silent, Zhou Lu tentatively said, "If you, Master, are unwilling to go in person, why not bestow upon us a few protective talismans? We can explore on our own, and seventy percent of what we find will be yours..."

Xu Yunfan scoffed, "You're quite the schemer."

Zhou Lu gave an awkward smile and didn't dare to reply.

Xu Yunfan paused, his tone indifferent: "There's no need to mention this matter again. The situation outside Han Ya Pass is unclear, and I will not leave the pass easily. As for that day at the pill garden..."

His eyes were deep and unfathomable. "If there is a real opportunity, it will not be too late to explore it after the situation stabilizes."

Zhou Lu was disappointed, but dared not say more. He could only respectfully reply, "Yes, the Master is wise."

After Zhou Lu left, the coldness in Xu Yunfan's eyes intensified.

He didn't attempt to clear Zhou Lu's mind; he simply watched the departing figure disappear from his sight.

"Sure enough, someone's getting restless..."

He sneered inwardly.

"Trying to lure me out of seclusion? Ha, let's see who's behind this mess."

As soon as Zhou Lu stepped out of Xu Yunfan's cave, he suddenly felt a daze and his steps involuntarily faltered.

He instinctively grabbed the stone wall, his forehead beaded with cold sweat, and his almost reckless words and actions from just now suddenly flashed through his mind.

How could I have been so reckless?

His heart pounded, and he belatedly realized something was wrong.

As a veteran cultivator who had spent decades in Hanya Pass, he was always the best at assessing situations.

Although the Heavenly Pill Herb Garden was tempting, given his cautious nature and his current status and cultivation level, he should have first sent someone to investigate its true nature before making any moves.

But just now, inexplicably, he directly encouraged a Foundation Establishment cultivator to take risks, even proposing the presumptuous condition of "70% of the profits"...

"wrong!"

(End of this chapter)