Villain Master, my disciples all want to backstab me

this moment.

Jiang Rao let out a long breath.

As she moved, the spiritual mist in the cave began to quietly dissipate. The remaining water droplets in the air also swirled, reflecting a fan-shaped diagram of the five elements that slowly unfolded on the bronze-clad [Dayan Five Elements Wheel].

Golden spears hang in the sky, reflecting a cold light. Ancient trees cast shadows across the sky. The vast ocean churns with frost and snow. Blazing flames burn the mountains and blaze the clouds. Thick earth supports everything and suppresses the vast wilderness...

These five shadows intertwined around Jiang Rao, forming a dazzling, circular halo, which steamed up her soaked white clothes into wisps of white mist. Her fair, slender figure beneath the clothes was like a newly minted jade, a layer of delicate light flowing across the surface of her skin, revealing a breathtaking beauty.

"call……"

Another long breath.

This time, Jiang Rao's body emanated an even more powerful power of the Five Elements. Deep in her pupils flowed spiritual patterns of green, white, red, black, and yellow, like a five-petal lotus, radiating to the outside world with the majesty of a king.

The spirit pond next to it exploded with a loud bang, and the stalactites and bluestone slabs within a radius of ten feet also burst into spider-web-like cracks, as if they were also bowing to her.

——"Five Elements Divine King Body"!

That's right.

This kind of physique, which has only appeared a few times in the history of the Jiang family and possesses all kinds of miraculous properties, has now been perfectly reproduced in Jiang Rao!

Over the past two months, Jiang Rao has transformed hatred into motivation. While comprehending the Five Elements array patterns on the [Dayan Five Elements Wheel], he has also tempered the essence and blood left by the Jiang family's ancestors. He has already advanced his cultivation from the initial stage of the Nascent Soul to the seventh stage of the Nascent Soul. He has also integrated the power of the Five Elements into his sword [Lihen], giving birth to a wisp of "Lihen Sword Intent."

Just like now——

Jiang Rao raised her fingertips and lightly touched [Lihen].

With this movement, the Lihen Sword floating on her knees began to hum and vibrate, and a touch of crimson blood climbed up to her fingertips along the frost pattern, then turned into tiny ice crystals that fell down, blooming with star-like colors in the air.

This was the vision resulting from the fusion of the Thousand Star Sword Canon and the Five Elements. Each ice crystal held an indescribable sharpness, capable of easily piercing the protective Qi of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even an eighth or ninth-grade Nascent Soul cultivator would find it difficult to resist.

But if you face a God Transformation Realm...

It's hard to say.

"Two drops of blood essence, is this the only thing you can do..."

"not enough."

Jiang Rao lowered her eyes slightly, her gaze deep.

There were seventeen drops of ancestral blood within the Five Elements Wheel, five of which came from those who had achieved the ultimate state of the Divine King Body. According to Jiang Taixu's initial assessment, if Jiang Rao could fully absorb and refine the power contained within these five drops, she would surely reach the Divine Transformation Realm within five years.

But in fact, as the "daughter of destiny", Jiang Rao's aptitude is better than Jiang Taixu expected, and her hatred for the Shentu family and the Xueyuan Sect has also given her a lot of motivation. So in fact, she estimates that she may only need one to two years to achieve that step when she refines the fourth drop of essence blood.

however……

It's still too long.

The "War to Eliminate Demons" has begun. Although this war cannot be ended in a short time, two years is enough time for many changes to occur.

Jiang Rao worried that when she emerged from the Spiritual Transformation Realm, she would find a scene of corpses strewn across the land. While her two masters, Bai Yuan and Yan Shu, might not be saved, Ye Shuang'er and Jiang Cheng were definitely alive. Jiang Rao couldn't help but worry about her junior sister and brother.

So, she planned to come out and confirm the situation first, and then decide on her next move.

present.

Jiang Rao put away the Five Elements Vision, tidied her appearance in front of the mirror, and then opened the stone door of the cave.

He first exchanged a few words with the two younger disciples guarding the door, and learned about the situation of the "Demon-Slaying War". Then he hurried towards the direction of Lingyun Palace.

Along the way.

Jiang Rao saw a large number of brilliant sword lights, flying across the sky like birds. From time to time, several figures in white would land in various places in the square and then quickly walk towards the main hall. Some of them looked like disciples of Tianyuan Mountain, while others wore badges from other sects around their waists.

With the start of the "War to Slay Demons," the main peak of Tianyuan Mountain had become the command center for the war. Every day, a vast amount of intelligence and battle reports were transmitted from all over Central Continent via flying swords. Ling Xiuya, Yun Wuya, Qing Lingzi, and others reviewed, analyzed, and determined the next strategic steps. Hence, this magnificent spectacle.

At this time, in order to ensure the confidentiality of intelligence, most people are not allowed to enter here.

However, as a true disciple, Jiang Rao's status was more special than others. In addition, his previous actions had proven his loyalty to the sect.

So after the notification, she quickly got permission to enter the hall and met Ling Xiuya, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, as well as Baili Qingfeng and another peak master.

"Disciple Jiang Rao greets the Master. Also, Uncle Baili and Uncle Xu."

"……You came."

Ling Xiuya nodded slightly.

"Divine King Body, Nascent Soul Seventh Stage... Not bad."

"To be able to achieve this level in just two months, it seems that you have been training very hard during this period."

Although Ling Xiuya's cultivation had not yet recovered, with his eyesight as the "number one person in the righteous path", it was naturally not difficult for him to see Jiang Rao's condition at a glance.

"Master, you are too kind."

Jiang Rao bowed and saluted, his tone calm but with a hint of coldness: "With a powerful enemy at hand and my master's revenge yet to be avenged, how dare I neglect my duties?"

After a few brief pleasantries.

Jiang Rao paused for a moment before getting straight to the point: "When I came here just now, I heard that the Sect Master and Master Yunfeng had discovered signs that Master was still alive and were planning to send someone to rescue him... I beg to go with you. I hope the Sect Master will agree!"

"..."

Speaking of "teacher's revenge", Ling Xiuya couldn't help but sigh.

The matter of Yan Shu is indeed a thorn in the heart of Tianyuan Sword Sect.

Judging from various signs at the scene and the soul lamp left by Yan Shu in the sect, this "Ice Soul Sword Master" did not die, but was captured by the group of demons.

However, for a long time, Tianyuan Mountain had no idea whether she was taken away by the Xueyuan Sect, the Shentu Family, or the Demon Clan, and they didn't know where she was imprisoned, so there was no way to rescue her.

On the contrary, the Blood Source Sect took advantage of this opportunity to frequently release smoke bombs, leaving the teams of the four righteous sects empty-handed several times.

Until recently.

Tianyuanshan finally got some information and, through analysis, determined Yan Shu's approximate location.

Even so, they did not act rashly because they only had one chance to rescue Yan Shu. If the information was wrong, the operation would fail and the enemy would be alerted. Then Yan Shu would most likely be moved to a more secluded place, making her rescue impossible.

Take ten thousand steps back.

Even if the intelligence is accurate, Jiang Rao cannot be allowed to participate in this operation.

"Rao'er, I know you are very concerned about Junior Sister Yan's situation, but you cannot participate in this operation."

Ling Xiuya spoke earnestly, "The Shentu Clan and the Blood Origin Sect have imprisoned Junior Sister Yan with the sole purpose of using her as bait to lure you in. If you fall into their hands, even if Junior Sister Yan is successfully rescued, this operation will be a failure. I have handed this matter over to Junior Brother Yun. You only need to remain within the sect and wait patiently."

Jiang Rao was silent for a moment.

She certainly knew what the Shentu family and the Blood Origin Sect wanted. Besides her, the last bloodline of the Jiang family, there was also the [Dayan Five Elements Wheel] and the blood essence of the Jiang family's ancestors contained within it.

As long as they can get her, these goals can be achieved at once. The other party may even use her to create more descendants of the Jiang family for more research... That will be a result worse than death.

Therefore, it is indeed not appropriate for Jiang Rao to be exposed to the latter's sight now.

Can……

"But these things are caused by the Jiang family after all. How can I just stand by and watch?"

Jiang Rao spoke again, his tone sincere: "Even if I cannot personally participate in the operation to rescue Master, at least in this 'battle to eliminate demons', please let me do my best to help..."

“…That’s fine.”

Ling Xiuya pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Junior Brother Yun will be leaving the mountain soon, and I'm currently short of a think tank. I'll let you take over. Here are two urgent reports you can read first."

talking.

Ling Xiuya handed over a jade slip.

Jiang Rao was about to say something else, but the moment she saw the words on the jade slip, her eyes narrowed: "The Eastern Wilderness demons crossed the Netherworld Sea of ​​Bitterness... and that was three days ago?!"

"good."

Ling Xiuya nodded: "This information comes from the Li Guang Sword Sect."

"Ever since the 'Demon War' began, we've primarily faced cultivators from the Blood Origin Sect, as well as those from Black Cloud Mountain and the Sky Demon Sect, who were dragged into the fray by them. Meanwhile, the Shentu family and the demon clan have remained silent, seemingly waiting for something... This is most likely what they're waiting for."

"According to the spies of the Liguang Sword Sect, there are a total of eight great demons that have crossed the Netherworld Sea this time. At least three of them are at the Spirit Transformation Realm. Such a force, no matter how it is deployed on the battlefield, will deal a heavy blow to us. Therefore, we must quickly determine their attack intentions."

Following Ling Xiuya's narration.

A map slowly unfolded in the void.

The area belonging to the Eastern Wasteland was deliberately highlighted, divided into two parts by a snake-like "Netherworld Sea of ​​Bitterness".

To the east of the "Netherworld Sea of ​​Bitterness" is the territory occupied by the demon clan.

The west side is the edge of Central Continent, which is also the sphere of influence of the Li Guang Sword Sect.

Judging from the map, the most likely to be attacked by the demon tribe is undoubtedly the Li Guang Sword Sect, so Fairy Feng Yi has already led her men back to set up defensive fortifications. However, Ling Xiuya feels that things are more complicated than that. This may be a ruse to divert attention.

Listening to Ling Xiuya's story.

Jiang Rao's heart moved, as if he suddenly thought of something: "Master, I want to ask, among those Eastern Wilderness monsters... are there any people from the Divine Phoenix Valley?"

"Ok?"

Ling Xiuya raised his eyebrows.

Many in the cultivation world knew of Qingluo's affairs. After all, the "Blood Kite Demon Lord" was a celebrity, and many factions had dug up her dark history. For the righteous, stories like this one of a demonic woman harming her disciples could be used as a classic example to teach their disciples.

However, few people know that Qingluo possesses the blood of the Divine Phoenix and was resurrected after being left dead in the wilderness.

Jiang Rao also learned this information by chance through her subordinates, the [Yequemen]. So, eager to kill her master, she sent spies to the East Wilderness area, hoping to find the "Big Sister" who was only known by name and not her identity, and ask her to serve as her assistant.

Now, Jiang Rao no longer wants to kill his master.

But she still kept an eye on the goings-on in the Eastern Wasteland and harbored a deep curiosity about her senior sister. She felt that the "bone digging" incident back then might also hold some unknown secrets...

And now...

"We don't have much information about the Eastern Wilderness demons. However, the Sky-Splitting Black Eagle, which has close ties with the Shentu and Xueyuan families, doesn't have a harmonious relationship with the Divine Phoenix. Theoretically, the two shouldn't appear at the same time. Furthermore, among the demons observed by the Liuli Light Sword Sect this time, no individuals possessed 'Phoenix' characteristics."

Ling Xiuya said slowly.

"Is this so..."

Jiang Rao frowned.

The information Ling Xiuya had shared was based on her previous research, and in principle, it was true. If it weren't for the conflicts with the Sky-Splitting Black Eagle, the Divine Phoenix Clan wouldn't have been so depleted over the past thousand years. The chances of these two clans colliding were close to zero.

However, Jiang Rao always had an uneasy feeling, as if something bad was about to happen.

(I'll try to contact the person inside the door later...)

(Two of the spies originally sent to the Eastern Wasteland are still alive. Perhaps they have some firsthand information...)

Jiang Rao thought so as she sat down at the table and began to quickly read the information from various channels, sorting it out and unraveling it. She wrote down some of the information that was worth noting and prepared to go back to [Yequemen] to verify it.

"Speaking of which..."

"It seems like there's no news about Ye Shuang'er and Ji Tingxue?"

Could it be that these two people have already found a safe place and hidden themselves in advance?

Or……

A bad premonition flashed through Jiang Rao's mind.

……

at this time.

Bai Yuan and his group had already left Purple Mist Valley and were now riding white tigers with Ye Shuang'er and Ji Tingxue, heading towards Yunhezhou.

Even with the power and capabilities of Tianyuan Mountain, it took them a month or two to find out Yan Shu's whereabouts. Bai Yuan, who had barely left her room during those two months, naturally knew even less.

Therefore, after asking Xiao Yuchen and Yu Qiuming and exploring on his own, Bai Yuan decided that the main target of this operation was the Xueyuan Sect and Jiang Rao's younger brother, Jiang Cheng, who was imprisoned by it.

Chapter 173 Killing everyone present is the perfect infiltration!

Rescuing Jiang Cheng is not an easy task.

First, intelligence.

If we don’t know the exact location where Jiang Cheng is being held, then all subsequent actions cannot be carried out.

In this regard...

Bai Yuan happened to know.

Her source of information came from her past life as a player—