Gou cultivates martial arts and seeks immortality in the world of cultivation.

Chapter 101 Trouble is coming
what?
As soon as Tuoba Feng finished speaking, the entire Demon Palace fell into a deathly silence.

Luo Siqing was not punished; instead, she was named the Holy Maiden Seed of the Demonic Sect.
This is an unexpectedly generous reward!
The status of a "saintly seed" means that she can now stand on equal footing with Ye Aoxue, far surpassing ordinary core disciples.

"The real person is wise!"

Upon hearing this, several elders who firmly supported Luo Siqing were overjoyed.

They knew they had made the right bet!

As long as Luo Siqing continues to grow and truly obtains the position of Holy Maiden in the future, and when Tuoba Feng breaks through to the Golden Core stage or his lifespan ends, Luo Siqing will very likely become the next sect leader of the Demon Sect.

At that time, their status will naturally rise, and they will gain immeasurable benefits.

In contrast, the white-haired old woman and the others looked extremely pale.

But since the Golden Core cultivator had spoken, how could they dare to have the slightest objection?
He could only suppress his dissatisfaction and respectfully echo, "You are truly wise."

Luo Siqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She knew that this hurdle was finally over.

The Demonic Sect's actions clearly prioritize future potential and present value over dwelling on past identities.

"Alright, that's enough for this matter. Everyone, please disperse." Tuoba Feng waved his hand. "Junior Sister Luo, leave Liu Jingxuan's body behind."

Everyone clasped their hands in greeting, bowed, and took their leave.

Luo Siqing hesitated for a moment, but still left the body as instructed. Then she clasped her hands in a salute, turned around and left the Demon Palace, heading towards her Nine Peaks Peak.

After everyone had left, Tuoba Feng suddenly became solemn, bowed respectfully to the center of the empty hall, and said, "Welcome, Master!"

The air in the center of the hall distorted, and a deep, magical light appeared out of nowhere.

The demonic light surged and churned, quickly coalescing into a blurry yet majestic figure.

This is not the real body descending, but an incarnation composed of pure energy.

However, even though it was just an avatar, when it stood still in the hall, it still brought an immense pressure, like facing a towering mountain, making it hard to breathe.

This person was none other than Youxuan Zhenren, one of the Golden Core masters of the Blood Fiend Demon Sect.

After Master Youxuan appeared, his gaze fell directly on Liu Jingxuan's corpse.

He reached out and made a grasping motion, and the corpse flew into the air, hovering in front of him. As demonic light surged in his palm, wisps of residual black demonic flames were forcibly stripped from Liu Jingxuan's body, gathering into strands in the air.

“That girl Luo Siqing didn’t tell the whole truth just now…” Master Youxuan spoke slowly, his voice deep and all-knowing.

"What? She lied?" Tuoba Feng's expression changed slightly.

"No need to be nervous," Master Youxuan said calmly. "Her identity and background are largely true. However, she has concealed something regarding the killing of Liu Jingxuan. I have just carefully examined this corpse, and the fatal blow to the brow was indeed from Luo Siqing. However, the one who truly severely injured Liu Jingxuan, even shattering his Dao foundation, was not Luo Siqing, but a... martial artist!"

"A warrior?" Tuoba Feng looked surprised.

"Indeed," Master Youxuan affirmed. "This person used the 'Demon Ape Mountain-Crushing Palm,' and the palm force was extremely powerful and domineering. With one strike, he completely shattered Liu Jingxuan's Dao foundation. Judging from the residual force, at least twenty-seven palm strikes were added, indicating that he has mastered this killing move to the highest level. Among martial artists, those with such attainments are rare."

"Even if there were martial artists involved, why would Luo Siqing deliberately conceal it?" Tuoba Feng asked, puzzled.

“Since she chose to conceal it, she must have her reasons for believing that she must conceal it.” A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of Youxuan Zhenren’s mouth. “Go and investigate. Investigate carefully all the martial artists around Luo Siqing. I want to see their most detailed information.”

"Yes!" Tuoba Feng clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, immediately turned around and walked out of the Demon Palace, issuing the order for a thorough investigation.

The Demonic Sect was extremely efficient. Soon after, several detailed booklets were delivered to Tuoba Feng.

Within the Demon Palace.

Tuoba Feng respectfully handed the booklet to Youxuan Zhenren.

Master Youxuan scanned the area with his spiritual sense, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes: "Interesting..."

With a casual wave of his hand, the booklets floated back into Tuoba Feng's hands.

Tuoba Feng quickly began to flip through the pages.

"According to the records, Luo Siqing currently only has three personal guards. Two of them are still in the Body Tempering Realm and there are no abnormalities. Only this one named Lu Lin... Although there are not many records, he has been in the Demonic Sect for less than two years. How could he have mastered the 'Demon Ape Mountain-Crushing Palm' to the Great Perfection level in such a short time?"

“The more impossible something seems, the more it explains why Luo Siqing is trying so hard to hide it.” Master Youxuan’s gaze was profound, as if he could see through all the fog. “The data shows that this boy entered the Demon Ape Garden not long ago. This means that he was preparing to break through to the Innate Blood Gang Realm at that time.”

"Having entered the sect in such a short time, he not only successfully broke through to the Innate Realm, but also mastered the 'Demon Ape Mountain-Crushing Palm' at an incredible speed... Such talent is truly astonishing. That is why Luo Siqing tried every means to cover it up for him."

"Furthermore, when Luo Siqing went to Yanling this time, the other two guards stayed behind at Jiuqing Peak, and only Lu Lin accompanied her. This in itself speaks volumes. Liu Jingxuan was most likely severely injured by this boy, and Luo Siqing delivered the final blow..."

“According to the records, Lu Lin hasn’t been in the Demon Ape Garden for long. Even if he successfully broke through, he should only be at the early stage of the Innate Realm, or at most the middle stage. There are no shortcuts to accumulating Blood Qi; even with abundant resources, it still requires time to hone…” Tuoba Feng pondered. “With this level of cultivation, it would be extremely difficult for him to severely injure Liu Jingxuan, who possesses numerous protective magical artifacts. Could it be that Luo Siqing used all her strength to trap Liu Jingxuan, thus giving Lu Lin an opportunity?”

While one might grasp the essence of a deadly move through a sudden enlightenment thanks to extraordinary comprehension, mastering the strength of one's blood essence requires genuine, painstaking effort.

"Hmm." Master Youxuan nodded slightly, acknowledging the conjecture. "If you want to verify whether this is true or not, just summon this boy and take a look."

A glint of light flashed in his eyes as he continued, "If this is truly the work of this boy, then his martial arts talent is indeed unparalleled. Perfect, we can use 'Heart Prison' to control him and make him completely at my disposal. With proper training, he might one day be able to step into the 'Martial Arts Golden Body' realm and become a great asset under my command."

"Heart Prison!" Tuoba Feng's gaze sharpened. He had heard of this thing.

This is an extremely strange and rare treasure, and it is extremely difficult to refine.

As far as he knew, even after countless efforts, Master Youxuan had only managed to successfully refine one piece.

It is said that as long as the "Heart Prison" is injected into a martial artist's body, it will gradually integrate into his blood as his martial artist's cultivation level increases.

Ultimately, those afflicted by the spell will become complete puppets of the "Mind Prison," obeying its every command.

"I will immediately issue the order to summon Lu Lin." Tuoba Feng bowed and accepted the order.

……

Jiuqing Peak.

"Summon Lu Lin?"

Luo Siqing had only been back at Jiuqing Peak for a short time when she received this news, and her expression immediately changed.

"Could it be... that Tuoba Feng noticed something from Liu Jingxuan's corpse?" A sense of anxiety welled up in her heart, and she immediately transformed into a streak of light, flying at full speed towards Blood Fiend City.

Soon, she found Lu Lin still in the inn in the city.

"You got through this?" Lu Lin's eyes lit up when he saw Luo Siqing return safely.

"I've passed this test, but your troubles have probably only just begun." Luo Siqing said solemnly, and quickly recounted what had happened in the Demon Palace and the summons.

"The Demon Sect Master... wants to see me?" Lu Lin frowned.

He immediately concluded that the other party must have discovered traces of power on Liu Jingxuan's corpse that did not belong to Luo Siqing.

"What do you plan to do?" Luo Siqing asked with concern.

"What else can we do?" Lu Lin smiled helplessly. "Naturally, we must obey the summons and go to pay our respects."

Is there any way they can escape?

He still carries the mark of the Demonic Sect within him, leaving him nowhere to escape.

Fortunately, he had already deduced the "Abyss Concealing God Technique" using the Martial Arts Furnace.

At this moment, he only hoped that this concealment technique could help him evade Tuoba Feng's detection.

Luo Siqing's brows furrowed with worry, but she knew in her heart that Lu Lin truly had no other choice.

Without further delay, the two immediately set off to return to the Demon Sect.

Luo Siqing personally escorted Lu Lin to the gate of that majestic demon palace.

Lu Lin took a deep breath and fully activated the "Abyss Concealing Spirit Technique," precisely controlling his outward cultivation aura at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm.

That's right, it's the mid-stage of the Innate Realm!
If the other party truly deduced from Liu Jingxuan's corpse that a powerful martial artist was involved, then revealing too low a level of cultivation would only make it seem like an attempt to cover up the truth.

Of course, if the height is too high, it is even more inappropriate, as it is too shocking.

The mid-stage of the innate state is already astonishing enough, yet it still leaves room for explanation in terms of "reason and logic".

After secretly adjusting his breathing once more to ensure everything was perfect, Lu Lin steadied himself, took a step forward, and resolutely entered the deep, beast-like Demon Palace.

Inside the spacious and majestic Demon Palace, only the sect leader, Tuoba Feng, sat high on the throne above.

"Lu Lin, a martial artist, pays his respects to the sect leader!"

Lu Lin suppressed the turmoil in his heart and bowed respectfully.

"Your cultivation level has actually reached the mid-stage of the Innate Realm..."

A slightly surprised voice came from above.

Lu Lin subconsciously raised his head slightly.

At this moment——

A terrifying spiritual force, more powerful than imagined and as vast as the deep sea, suddenly descended.

Lu Lin felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, as if he had instantly fallen into an endless abyss of darkness, losing all five senses.

In the boundless darkness, he vaguely caught a glimpse of a strange, blood-red light flashing by in the endless depths of darkness.

The next moment, all the strange phenomena vanished instantly.

Lu Lin found himself still inside the Demon Palace, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

Sect Leader Tuoba Feng remained seated high above, looking down at him with a scrutinizing and surprised gaze.

(End of this chapter)