Immortal Life: Starting with Daily Last Words

The next morning.

After Yu Daoxuan finished packing, he headed towards the north gate of the market.

When they arrived at the North Gate, Zhuge Xiaoshi and Yao Jingyuan were already waiting there.

Beside the two stood a lean cultivator dressed in blue robes.

The cultivator had a dark face and wary eyes. His cultivation level was at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and he exuded a cold aura.

Upon seeing Yu Daoxuan arrive, Zhuge Xiaoshi quickly stepped forward and introduced him, "Fellow Daoist Yu, you've come at the right time. Let me introduce you. This is Qian Wei."

Qian Wei glanced at Yu Daoxuan indifferently, merely cupped his hands slightly, and said nothing more.

Yu Daoxuan returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his gaze sweeping over Qian Wei without making a sound.

After some covert investigation, he discovered that the other party had not concealed their cultivation level.

After introducing Qian Wei, Zhuge Xiaoshi said, "Fellow Daoist Yu, please wait a moment, there is another fellow Daoist who has not yet arrived..."

Before he could finish speaking, a young female cultivator dressed in a pink Taoist robe emerged from around the corner of the street.

The female cultivator was pretty and had lively eyes; her cultivation level was at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

"I'm so sorry to have kept you all waiting!"

The pink-clad female cultivator, Liu Yonghe, quickly stepped forward with an apologetic smile on her face.

After Zhuge Xiaoshi introduced themselves again and exchanged a few pleasantries, they didn't linger any longer.

Zhuge Xiaoshi was the first to move, summoning a spirit boat and flying towards Zhanmo Ridge.

Yao Jingyuan, Qian Wei, and Liu Yonghe each summoned their flying magical artifacts and followed closely behind.

Yu Daoxuan lagged behind, summoning his Wind-Escape Boat to follow the others at a leisurely pace, secretly observing their every move.

Zhanmo Ridge is located in the northern part of Haiyue Island, more than 500 li away from the market town.

This place is a notoriously dangerous spot on Haiyue Island, and few cultivators usually come here.

It is said that the mountain is filled with yin energy, which breeds a large number of vengeful ghosts and evil spirits, and many monsters also dwell here.

There are even rumors that a Ghost King with the strength of Core Formation is hidden deep within Zhanmo Ridge.

However, over the years, no monk has ever actually seen any trace of it.

After several hours of flying, the group finally arrived at the foot of Zhanmo Ridge.

Looking up, the mountains are steep and the peaks are layered, the entire mountain range shrouded in a thick black fog.

From within the black mist, faint, mournful howls of ghosts and wolves echoed, sending chills down one's spine.

"This is Demon Slayer Ridge. Everyone, please proceed with caution. The ridge is filled with extremely heavy Yin energy, so please do not be careless."

Yao Jingyuan and Zhuge Xiaoshi solemnly gave their instructions.

Everyone nodded, concealed their auras, and cautiously flew towards Zhanmo Ridge.

On the mountain ridge, ancient trees reach for the sky, blocking out the sun.

Sunlight could not penetrate the black mist at all, giving the entire Demon Slayer Ridge a sinister and eerie atmosphere.

The ground was overgrown with weeds and littered with decaying leaves, and the air was filled with a putrid and bloody smell.

Not long after flying into the ridge, Yu Daoxuan keenly sensed the presence of many cultivators not far ahead, heading deeper into the ridge.

A thought struck him, and he turned to look at Zhuge Xiaoshi beside him.

But Zhuge Xiaoshi also frowned, his face full of doubt, and muttered to himself.

"Strange, Demon Slaying Ridge is usually so dangerous that no cultivators are willing to come here. Why are there so many cultivators here today?"

Yao Jingyuan also looked surprised: "Could it be that the news of Ding Zhen's presence has been leaked?"

Qian Wei's face darkened: "That's most likely the case. So what do we do now? Should we continue going in?"

Yu Daoxuan remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "Since we're already here, there's no reason for us to leave empty-handed. Let's proceed with caution and try to avoid other cultivators."

After saying this, the group became even more cautious, concealing their presence, and continued their journey deeper into the ridge.

Yu Daoxuan quietly released his divine sense to investigate the surrounding movements.

His spiritual sense far surpassed that of most Qi Refining cultivators, allowing him to clearly detect the conversations of those around him.

Even if the other party communicates through telepathy, it is difficult to escape his divine sense detection.

As expected, news of Ding Zhen's presence at Zhanmo Ridge was somehow leaked.

Not only did it attract many independent cultivators in the market, but even the people from the Zhao family of Tianshui and the Xiao family of Yuhai who were chasing Ding Zhen came after hearing the news.

As they ventured deeper, the surrounding yin energy grew increasingly dense, and the sounds of ghosts wailing and howling became clearer.

Occasionally, they could see a few strangely shaped ghosts wandering in the forest, and some first-tier demonic beasts would suddenly attack, but they were all killed by the group working together.

About an hour later, the group arrived outside a secluded valley.

The entrance to the valley was hidden by dense bushes, and a continuous stream of yin energy emanated from the valley, with faint sounds of fighting emanating from within.

The group quietly hid behind the bushes and peered into the valley.

In the valley, a ghost-faced cultivator in a red robe was seen frantically attacking a beautiful woman in a yellow robe.

The black-robed cultivator appeared to be at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and his body exuded a fierce aura of a Tribulation Cultivator.

The female cultivator in the yellow robe was exceptionally beautiful, with a slender figure and a cultivation level of nine in the Qi Refining stage.

However, she was repeatedly defeated by the former's attacks, and Bai Huahua had several wounds on her body. She looked miserable and could die at any moment.

"Help! Fellow Daoists, help me!"

"This person is a cultivator from Blood Shadow Island. I implore you fellow cultivators to lend a helping hand. I will be eternally grateful in the future."

The female cultivator in the yellow robe noticed the group of people behind the bushes.

He immediately shouted for help at them, his voice shrill and his face full of despair.

Seeing this, Zhuge Xiaoshi turned to the crowd and said, "It's the infamous Blood Shadow Island cultivator! Shall we all attack together?"

He once had a close female friend who died at the hands of the Blood Shadow Island traitors, and therefore he deeply hated them.

Seeing that his side had the upper hand, he decided to take revenge.

Liu Yonghe's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and she immediately responded.

Yao Jingyuan and Qian Wei advised the two not to take action, lest they get themselves into trouble.

Yu Daoxuan, meanwhile, kept his eyes fixed on the fighting, a vague feeling that something was amiss.

The female cultivator in yellow robes appeared disheveled, but her eyes were clear, showing no true despair.

The attacks from the Blood Shadow Island cultivators, though seemingly fierce, never aimed to kill.

He was about to speak up and remind Zhuge Xiaoshi and the other man, but it was too late.

Zhuge Xiaoshi said he would wait for the two of them to return, and then he and Liu Yonghe rushed into the depths of the valley, unleashing their magical weapons to attack the Blood Shadow Island cultivators.

Just as Zhuge Xiaoshi and Liu Yonghe's attacks were about to land on the Blood Shadow Island cultivator, the yellow-robed female cultivator who had been retreating suddenly sharpened her eyes.

A short dagger silently appeared in his hand, and taking advantage of Zhuge Xiaoshi's unpreparedness, he suddenly stabbed it towards Zhuge Xiaoshi's back.

At the same time, the cultivator from Blood Shadow Island also suddenly experienced a surge in aura.

Where was the ninth level of Qi Refining? It was clearly the cultivation level of the early Foundation Establishment stage.

"Oh no, it's a trap!"

Zhuge Xiaoshi was shocked and tried to turn around to defend himself, but it was too late.

The short dagger plunged deep into his back.

Liu Yonghe was also struck in the chest by a palm from the Blood Shadow Island thief, her body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and dying on the spot.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. Yao Jingyuan and Qian Wei were so frightened by what they saw that they immediately used their escape techniques to flee.

Yu Daoxuan thought to himself that, just as he had expected, these two were not a tribulation cultivator and a victim at all, but rather a group of people.

They deliberately put on a show here to lure passing monks into helping them.

Then, taking advantage of the situation, they ruthlessly killed the cultivator, seizing his storage bag and treasures—a truly vicious act.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately chose a direction, activated his escape light, and fled quickly.

"Trying to escape? Not a single one of you!" The Blood Shadow Island cultivator sneered, then said to the yellow-robed female cultivator, "You go after that pale-faced brat at the eighth level of Qi Refining, I'll go after the other two. Let's finish this quickly and leave no trace."

The female cultivator in the yellow robe nodded in response, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes, and chased after Yu Daoxuan in the direction he had fled.

The reason she dared to pursue Yu Daoxuan was because Yu Daoxuan appeared to have only the eighth level of Qi Refining cultivation, making him easy to kill.

Yu Daoxuan sensed the presence behind him and a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.

He deliberately slowed down his escape speed to lure the female cultivator in yellow robes to chase after him, having already devised a plan in his mind.

After traveling for dozens of miles, Yu Daoxuan suddenly stopped outside a secluded mountain cave.

Then, hiding behind a boulder next to the cave, the Hidden Dragon Stone Cicada concealed its aura and quietly awaited the arrival of the yellow-robed female cultivator.

A moment later, the female cultivator in the yellow robe caught up. Seeing that Yu Daoxuan was nowhere to be seen, she frowned and searched around.

Just as she approached the cave, Yu Daoxuan moved swiftly, drawing his Chongming Sword and slashing it towards the neck of the yellow-robed female cultivator.

The female cultivator in the yellow robe was terrified and quickly dodged to the side.

However, Yu Daoxuan was too fast. She only managed to avoid vital points, and the flying sword pierced her shoulder hard, causing blood to gush out instantly.

Then his spells continued unabated, his moves ruthless and deadly.

This woman is nothing more than an ordinary Qi Refining Level 9 cultivator; she is no match for Yu Daoxuan.

In a short while, the Chongming Sword pierced the opponent's heart.

"No...impossible. How could someone at the eighth level of Qi Refining be so strong?"

The female cultivator in the yellow robe looked on in disbelief as her body slowly collapsed, her breath ceasing completely.

Yu Daoxuan sheathed his flying sword and looked down at the corpse of the yellow-robed female cultivator, his face expressionless.

He stepped forward, reached out and took the storage bag from the yellow-robed female cultivator, and then picked up the magical artifact that had fallen to the ground.

Then, with practiced ease, he unleashed a fireball that landed on the corpse of the yellow-robed female cultivator, beginning to destroy the evidence.