"They wish even if I cannot seize it, it won't be left to Great Wei, as they open timespace nodes everywhere."

"Now, the northern regions are chaotic."

Huang Baizhong's expression is somewhat grim.

As a Grandmaster, his strength reached the pinnacle of mortals, yet he can only deal with the weakest demons, which makes his Martial Arts Innate heart quite defeated.

"Don't think too much."

"Until Innate, you're merely an ant."

"Right now, the most important thing for you is to complete more tasks, exchange Spirit-Encompassing Elixir from the Observatory, and enhance your spirit."

Mr. Yang shook his head and advised.

The Spirit-Encompassing Elixir is an extremely precious elixir, which after consumption can strengthen the spirit.

From Grandmaster to Martial Arts Innate, the cultivation focuses on the spirit.

After being promoted to Grandmaster, a Martial Artist's lifespan is further extended, giving them more time to hone their will and strengthen their spirit.

Only when the spirit is enhanced to a certain extent can one discover the bridge between heaven and earth within.

Once discovered, continued honing and enhancement are needed to possibly break through and successfully ascend to Martial Arts Innate.

"Hmm."

"Tasks are bountiful now, the danger is just too high, one misstep could lead to demise."

"Wuling City also requires attention, after I take Lin Zheyu to the main sect, Bitao Pavilion will be entrusted to Mr. Yang."

"The forces in the shadows are restless, according to rumors, they might use Wuling City or Ruyang City as breakthrough points..."

Huang Baizhong murmured.

Both began discussing major sect affairs and arrangements, considering whether to retract sect forces to prevent being affected by the impending turbulent situation.

...

Northern regions.

This area is far more barren than the Southern Barbarians, mostly consisting of strange mountains and rocks, with sparse vegetation as far as the eye can see.

A gust of wind always seems to stir up a sky full of yellow sand.

Though vegetation is sparse, the variety of mineral resources here is extremely rich, holding significant strategic value for Great Wei.

At this moment, in the skies above a desolate mountain region in the north, like boundless black clouds, covering the entire sky.

Not just the sky, but even the entire space below is shrouded in darkness.

The blazing sunlight can't penetrate into that dark area.

Roar~~

Roar roar~~

In the dark region, from time to time, the cries of demon puppets are heard.

Swoosh

Swoosh swoosh—

Suddenly, several figures shot out from the area covered in darkness, rushing toward the distant barren mountains.

"The task is finally completed."

The man on the left spoke with excitement.

Beside him is a tall, burly man with bulging muscles.

"There's no more danger ahead, you alone can deliver this thing."

"I need to return to Wuling City to handle some matters," the man said faintly.

He was the long-missing Pei Xuan.

The last time he sent his men to assassinate Lin Zheyu failed, and repeated assassination failures, with even his best subordinates losing their lives, made him very displeased.

After so long, the one who killed his father is still at large.

Though he couldn't find out who, it's certainly related to Lin Zheyu and his guardian.

Pei Xuan originally intended to take action himself, but unexpectedly matters arose at the palace, and orders from the Demon Celestial Palace's Palace Master cannot be ignored.

The Demon Suppression Elixir still needs to be obtained from the Palace Master.

Without the Demon Suppression Elixir, Pei Xuan would quickly be eroded by the Yin Sha force, losing his sanity and becoming a demon puppet driven by instinct alone.

"Oh?"

"What other matters do you have to handle?"

"Could it be your family in the mundane world?"

"At our level, after becoming Demon Martial Artists, ordinary family forces are useless to us."

"I advise you to give up, wouldn't it be more carefree and relaxed being alone?"

The man beside him said disdainfully.

"Ha, you know nothing."

"Being bound means having a chance to maintain sanity."

"When completely unbound, where unchecked behavior reigns, the fall into becoming a demon puppet isn't far."

Pei Xuan sneered as he spoke.

He took a palm-sized copper bell from his bosom and tossed it casually to the other.

Then turned and left directly.

"Ha—"

"Pointless struggle."

"After becoming a Demon Martial Artist, to survive, one can only submit to powerful Demon Gods like the Mother of Pain; there is no other way."

The man chuckled, storing the palm-sized copper bell, turned, and left for another direction.