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Chapter 301 Yun Yao's Secret Plot [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

I don't want to! I dare not! I can't!

Inside the private room of the restaurant, Lin Chang'an's mind was filled with these three sentences. Looking at Yun Yao's carefree smile, his heart was heavy.

It's not that easy. This is not the Li Huo Palace of the past. The Xuan Yin Demonic Sect is not only a Nascent Soul force, but Yun Yao herself is not an ordinary cultivator.

She was just one step away from becoming the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Cult. Was it really that easy for her to leave?
For a long while, Lin Chang'an remained silent, while Yun Yao was also embarrassed and didn't know how to respond.

"Yun Yao, what exactly happened?!"

Finally, after Lin Chang'an spoke, a warm feeling rose in Yun Yao's heart.

In the entire cultivation world, perhaps only Brother Lin still cares about her.

Then Yun Yao smiled freely, drank a cup of spiritual wine, and put it down before slowly speaking in a controlled tone.

"The Holy Maiden of the Xuan Yin Divine Sect is a conspiracy, or rather, all the Holy Maidens in the past need to cultivate the Gui Water Demon Art, which uses the pure Yin power that is extremely Yin and cold."

Cultivating a divine power called 'Mysterious Yin Divine Fire' requires using the body of a cultivator who practices the Gui Water Demonic Art as fuel to nurture this fire. Once the fire is complete, the cultivator dies…

As Yun Yao's calm voice echoed, Lin Chang'an already imagined the supernatural power of this demonic sect.

After Yun Yao finished speaking, Lin Chang'an looked serious and looked up at Yun Yao's carefree smile.

"Is it the Holy Maiden! Or all the cultivators who practice this technique!?"

The supernatural abilities that even Nascent Soul cultivators must carefully cultivate, how could one or two Saintesses with Core Formation cultivation be enough as fuel?

Yun Yao chuckled lightly, though she didn't say much. But judging from her intention to defect even if she didn't become a saintess, she was clearly a potential candidate for cultivating this divine power.

The next moment, Lin Chang'an reached out and grasped Yun Yao's fair wrist.

Yun Yao's smile gradually froze, while Lin Chang'an's brows furrowed even more.

"really!"

As he channeled his magical power into his senses, a wisp of pale blue flame appeared in Yun Yao's dantian.

The moment their magical powers made contact, Lin Chang'an instantly felt a chilling, icy aura.

It seems that the flame and the cultivator have achieved a mutually beneficial relationship, but as the flame grows stronger, the balance is broken.

The cultivator will eventually be unable to withstand it, and then the entire nourishment of the Spirit Transformation Flame will be consumed.

"Brother Lin!"

Yun Yao, who was originally indifferent, suddenly changed her expression as the flame calmed down instantly under Lin Chang'an's magical power.

"Tell me, what are your plans?"

After sensing that his Xuan Tian magic power was effective, Lin Chang'an secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then released Yun Yao's fair wrist.

Yun Yao seemed to see hope as well, and couldn't help but smile.

"As expected, Brother Lin also has his own secrets."

Yun Yao then recounted the whole story to Lin Chang'an in detail.

"This is the strongest divine power passed down by the Divine Sect. This time, the old demon went to great lengths and risked his life to cultivate this divine power using this method, also because he had his eye on a treasure in a certain secret realm."

Therefore, he has devoted himself to cultivation for the past hundred years, while also searching for the most yin and cold, or the most yang and strong, fire in the cultivation world. This is why the old demon was so concerned after learning about the existence of the third-tier Phoenix Cry Bird…”

After hearing Yun Yao's explanation, Lin Chang'an finally understood why his Phoenix Bird had attracted so much attention from the Xuan Yin Divine Sect.

Ultimately, whether it's cultivating the Xuan Yin Divine Fire or searching for the Phoenix Bird, it's all for something within a certain secret realm.

Although everything was now clear, the opponent they were facing was the infamous Xuan Yin Demonic Sect.

This Xuan Yin Old Demon is a veteran Nascent Soul monster, renowned throughout the outer seas.

Seeing Lin Chang'an's solemn expression, Yun Yao seemed to have become accustomed to this kind of defection, her eyes extremely calm.

“Brother Lin, this old demon is in seclusion and won’t come out easily for at least the next hundred years. Otherwise, the Yin Soul Sect wouldn’t have arranged for us to hide in the secret realm.”

Yun Yao had clearly made ample preparations for this defection.

Seeing Yun Yao's experienced demeanor, Lin Chang'an was speechless and didn't know what to say.

Yun Yao remained calm, for this kind of constraint was not much different from that of the Li Huo Palace to the current Xuan Yin Demonic Sect.

If I had to say, the difference between the two is that the former is a bit more difficult.

However, while Yun Yao was saying these things, her eyes did not miss the sword servant beside her. What intrigued her was that these two Core Formation cultivators were extremely solemn about this secret.

This lowly concubine remained calm, as if nothing could surprise her.

"Originally, I planned to make a big move and then defect, but now it seems that there's no need to rush into defecting."

At this moment, Yun Yao's gaze fell on Lin Chang'an again. With the injection of that wisp of magic power, she could clearly feel that the flame in her dantian was no longer as difficult to control as before.

This gave her hope!

Facing Yun Yao's gaze, Lin Chang'an didn't explain his secret further, but nodded solemnly and said:

"My magic can temporarily purify this spiritual fire for you, but it will always be a hidden danger if it is not eradicated."

He had just tried, but unfortunately the flame seemed to be rooted in Yun Yao's dantian, and he couldn't pull it out at all.

When Yun Yao heard that Lin Chang'an could help her purify the spiritual fire, she couldn't help but smile.

A warm feeling welled up in his heart; Brother Lin had been completely honest with him about this secret.

"With Brother Lin's help, why can't I completely refine this spiritual fire?"

At this moment, a determined look appeared in Yun Yao's eyes. The Li Huo Palace used her as a furnace, and the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect used her as firewood.

Since that's the case, she might as well refine this spiritual fire, usurp its place, and master the most powerful divine power of the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect.

Seeing that Yun Yao was still as stubborn and unwilling to admit defeat as ever, Lin Chang'an felt helpless.

However, it's understandable. Defection is fraught with danger right now, so it's better to strengthen oneself first and wait until one's cultivation is stronger before considering it.

Moreover, during his investigation just now, Lin Chang'an also discovered Yun Yao's cultivation level.

The fact that he had reached the mid-stage Core Formation realm filled Lin Chang'an with envy.

He formed his Golden Core late, and spent several years refining it to improve the quality of his Golden Core and his spiritual root aptitude, so his cultivation level is temporarily lagging behind.

But with their relentless pursuit over the years, the distance between them has been getting closer and closer.

Now, compared to geniuses like Yun Yao, his aptitude is on par; what he lacks is simply more time to cultivate.

……

"So, you're planning to take this opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the Fire Palace's base!?"

Inside the private room, after hearing Yun Yao's plan, Lin Chang'an was shocked, yet also felt that it was somewhat familiar.

"That's right. There are only five Core Formation cultivators on Li Huo Island now. Four of them are out on missions within the sect, and there's only one old guy in the early Core Formation stage. Over the years, Li Huo Palace has plundered quite a bit in the Tongtian Mist Sea."

"Brother Lin, with our combined efforts, we'll have the accumulated resources of the Li Huo Palace for the next century. We won't have to worry about cultivation resources for the rest of our lives."

Yun Yao's calm tone suggested that she was talking about something trivial.

She originally planned to defect after making this deal.

But now the plan has changed. Since Brother Lin is willing to help her purify the spiritual fire in her body, she has more time to prepare.

There's no rush. First, use the resources of the Demonic Sect to improve your cultivation, and then find an opportunity to defect later.

She might even be able to use the Demonic Sect to find a chance to form a Nascent Soul.

"Yun Yao!"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an fell silent, gaining a new understanding of Yun Yao's boldness and decisiveness.

At the same time, he remembered this familiar method.

When Yun Yao faked her death and betrayed the Fire Palace, she used the same method to plunder the True Treasure Pavilion of the Fire Palace. As for Yun Yao's information, he didn't have too many doubts.

After all, Li Huo Palace belongs to Xuan Yin Demonic Sect. Yun Yao has not yet defected and is still one of the Demonic Sect's quasi-saints. Her status and identity are extraordinary, so she naturally knows some internal information.

"This time, not only will four Core Formation cultivators from the Li Huo Palace be dispatched, but even the sect's protectors will be involved, so there will be no time for them to return."

Moreover, I know the formations on the island occupied by the Fire Palace inside and out.

Yun Yao sneered and took out a bundle of jade slips. The slips clearly recorded the array layout on the Li Huo Palace island, and even the details of the array were very clear.

Upon seeing this scene, Lin Chang'an's eyes twitched involuntarily.

Good grief, he admitted that he had been a bit too optimistic in his mind when he thought Yun Yao was bold.

With such detailed planning, coupled with the fact that a high-ranking official within the organization was a traitor, the success rate was extremely high.

"This is the Four Symbols Black Tortoise Formation. Judging from its arrangement, its power is at least at the third level. If you want to break the formation, it will be quite difficult."

"Of course, if the jade slip containing the array formation in your possession, Yun Yao, is correct, breaking the formation shouldn't be difficult."

Lin Chang'an admitted that he was tempted by Yun Yao's allure.

The accumulated wealth of the Li Huo Palace, a major sect, was tempting, but more importantly, he thought of another Xuan Tian withered leaf.

If he misses this opportunity, he will probably have to wait until he becomes a Nascent Soul cultivator to retrieve this withered leaf.

After all, the Li Huo Palace belongs to the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect.

He was naturally cautious and wouldn't have taken any risks, but Yun Yao's arrangements were just too thorough.

The Li Huo Palace has deployed almost all of its elite forces this time, leaving only about twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators, one early Core Formation cultivator, and two pseudo-Core Formation cultivators on the island.

Even the magical treasures, cultivation techniques, combat experiences, and habits of these cultivators are described in great detail.

"Yun Yao, how long have you been planning this?!"

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but show a strange expression; this didn't seem like a decision made on a whim.

Instead, it was a plan that had been in the works for several years.

Faced with Lin Chang'an's question, Yun Yao calmly picked up her wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"It won't be long, just a few years!"

"several years!?"

Lin Chang'an fell silent, while Yun Yao continued to explain:
"As for information about the cultivators of Li Huo Palace, I have been collecting it since I was in Yue Kingdom, and I haven't given up since I came here. I haven't forgotten the grudge against the old ghost."

"And Brother Lin, you don't need to worry. The array setup on Li Huo Island was only discovered by chance when dealing with traitors. Even if something happens, they won't be able to trace it back to me."

Yun Yao sneered. If something really happened, someone who knew the internal formation would be suspected by the Li Huo Palace first, especially if it was one of their own.

The conversation between the two was filled with astonishing stories, yet the sword attendant beside them remained completely unmoved.

Even with the powerful divine senses of the two Core Formation cultivators constantly on guard, it was clear that the sword servant truly showed no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.

It seems that neither the Nascent Soul Demonic Sect nor the Li Huo Palace have anything to do with her.

Her eyes were fixed only on her master.

The two then had a detailed discussion, which took place three months later.

During this time, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered, if all this went smoothly.

The resources of a sect could indeed provide him with a large amount of spirit stones to purchase high-grade spirit liquid to nourish his natal spirit plant.

"Yun Yao is in the mid-stage of Core Formation, and she cultivates a top-tier demonic technique, so her combat strength is definitely not weak. As for me, I am in the early stage of Core Formation, and I also have the Green Horned Ox and the Phoenix Crying Bird..."

After some quiet contemplation, it seemed the advantage lay with him.

"Brother Lin, I have another treasure here. If anything goes wrong, as long as no Nascent Soul cultivators appear, it won't be difficult to escape."

This time, when facing Lin Chang'an, Yun Yao also revealed her trump card.

An ancient, faded jade talisman slowly appeared in his palm.

"A near-fourth-tier escape speed jade talisman, once activated, can temporarily grant a cultivator an escape speed second only to that of a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Hearing Yun Yao's explanation, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but show interest.

Yun Yao was very well prepared, even planning her escape route.

After discussing the matter, the two made detailed plans for the operation.

……

On the way back to Tianquan Peak.

"Moo..."

Along the way, the green-horned ox kept calling out affectionately to the figures sitting on its back.

Although Yun Yao concealed her aura, it could still sense the familiar aura revealed when she patted its horns.

"I'll introduce you to your good friend Bingjiao in a few months."

Yun Yao used the resources of the True Treasure Pavilion of Li Huo Palace to raise a spirit pet, an ice dragon. At that time, the dragon and the ox were quite familiar with each other.

"Moo!"

Yun Yao skillfully took out the spirit fruit from her storage bag, and after the Green Horned Ox swallowed it whole, it surprisingly did not ask for more spirit fruit. Instead, it looked at the figure on the ox's back with reluctance.

Back in Tianxuan City of Yue Kingdom, Yun Yao and Qingjiao Niu had known each other for decades, how could she possibly forget?

The sword attendant couldn't help but feel envious at this scene, realizing that his master had other people.

However, she wasn't jealous, since she was the only one who could call her master.

"Moo!"

Halfway there, a figure disappeared from the ox's back. Yun Yao took the opportunity to hide and left, which made the Green Horned Ox let out a low moo of reluctance.

If a ruler is not discreet, he will lose his ministers; if a minister is not discreet, he will lose his life; if important matters are not kept secret, they will lead to disaster.

This matter is of great importance, and Yun Yao does not want to take any risks.

After all, Lin Chang'an is currently a third-tier array master on the surface, and now, due to the secret realm, who knows if anyone is watching him?

"Lihuo Island!"

On the way back, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered, and he kept thinking about what he needed to prepare for this plan.

"We can't use familiar magic weapons or familiar moves, lest we reveal our whereabouts. Even the Green Horned Ox won't act aggressively. On the contrary, the Phoenix Cry Bird might be able to appear appropriately."

In terms of magical treasures, he still has the two swords that the two remnants of the Divine Sword Sect gave him, so he is not lacking and his combat power is not greatly affected.

"Ling'er, as you heard before, some low-level cultivators will be handed over to you."

Upon reaching Tianquan Peak, Lin Chang'an turned around and said calmly.

The sword attendant beside her showed no worry or fear whatsoever. Instead, she cupped her hands in a gesture of excitement and said, "This servant will absolutely not disappoint my master!"

After years of arduous training, she is finally able to help her master with his tasks!

What she did before was completely different from what she is doing now; now she is truly her master's person.

With a flicker in Lin Chang'an's eyes, this was also the final test for the sword servant.

Once the sword servant has no regrets, then they are in the same boat.

However, if one has ulterior motives, one will naturally reveal their true colors beforehand, since some things, once done, cannot be undone.

Lin Chang'an fell silent upon seeing the restriction left on the sword servant, hoping it wouldn't disappoint him.

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