Chapter 610: The Grand Elder of the Demon Sect

For the Secret Cavern of the Heavenly Demons, Kai Xin had indeed made numerous arrangements and preparations!
The mechanical skills that made medicines and herbs omnipotent, Feng Ling’s abilities related to the I Ching and her support through music, Silver Fox’s personal combat skills, Mo Mo’s long-range support capabilities, and Xiao Bei’s poison arts!
It could be said that everyone who came here possessed absolutely powerful skills in their respective fields, skills that were irreplaceable by others.
Of course, none of them had expected to be able to demonstrate their skills in the Secret Cavern of the Heavenly Demons.
Upon hearing Kai Xin’s instructions, Feng Ling pouted, put down her sword sheath, took out the Bagua disk and the ox horn, cast several divinations in a row, then slowly stood up and pointed in the northeast direction: “Song Yuanqiao isn’t very far from us—about 200 meters away!”
“Let’s not delay. Let’s set off!”
With the exact location known, Kai Xin led the way without hesitation.
However, to Kai Xin’s frustration, after walking for a short distance, the path suddenly opened up into a vast cave, where five paths emerged ahead, winding in unknown directions.
The group stopped again!
“If we don’t encounter anyone along the way, and it’s all confusing paths like these, wouldn’t anyone who enters just keep wandering around until they die?” The people from the Xifeng Tower sighed heavily.
“Feng Ling.”
This time, without Kai Xin needing to speak, Feng Ling already stepped forward to the path. She cast several divinations with the ox horn, pointed at the second path on the left, and said, “This path leads to Song Yuanqiao. The three paths on the left, right, and in the middle are all dead ends. If you go in, you’ll never be able to get out.”
“A formation?” Silver Fox asked, frowning.
Feng Ling nodded: “More or less. But it’s probably more complex than a mere formation—it’s very dangerous.”
Everyone from the Shadow Group was terrified.
Five paths, three of which were dead ends—did that mean a 60% chance of death?
“And the other two are safe?”
Hearing Wu Kuo’s questioning, Feng Ling rolled her eyes impatiently: “I didn’t say they were safe. The left path leads to Song Yuanqiao. As for the right one, I can’t predict it—there are too many variables. In literal terms… it’s life or death…”
“…”
The group was speechless.
This girl really didn’t have to scare people like this!
“Lord Shadow, what do you think?” Kai Xin looked calmly at Shadow. For the first time, the woman’s eyes showed confusion and hesitation: “I intend to rescue Song Yuanqiao. How about we split up and meet back here later?”
“Mm.”

Phantom didn’t know what he was thinking either. He nodded, then watched Happy and the others dive into the second passage on the left, remaining motionless for a long time. Everyone in Xifeng Tower knew that Wind Chime’s words earlier were likely not exaggerated. Which way to go? After much deliberation, Phantom gritted his teeth and led the group into the second passage on the right! … Shortly after entering the second passage, a group of people came out—emerging from a passage behind a rock formation. Above them was a vast blue sky. Within the huge mountain belly, there were simple yet still luxurious palaces. A few disciples and acolytes of the demonic sect were practicing in the training ground outside the palaces. It was indeed surprising… Happy remembered that in his past life, there were five passages, four of which led to dead ends—known as the “Nine Deaths and One Life” scenario. Four of these were commonly called the “Heavenly Demon Illusion Realm”! But due to Song Yuanqiao’s mission, it seemed there was an extra path to survival. “These palaces are built right inside the mountain belly and are so luxurious. I guess the materials were brought down from above. Tsk tsk, what a huge project—really grand.” Yao Shi Wanneng was filled with awe: “I wonder which important figure in the demonic sect lives here.” Hearing Yao Shi Wanneng’s words, not only did Yin Hu and the others look serious, but Happy also became alert, breaking free from his fixed mindset from his past life. Since the passages had changed, the situation here suddenly became unclear. Not daring to be careless, Happy quickly scanned the surroundings. Fortunately, the layout here wasn’t too complicated and was easy to understand. The rock formation where everyone was standing faced the blue sky above. In the center was the training ground, with palaces to the side, and a row of houses on the other side. A few disciples armed with knives stood outside, creating a well-organized and layered layout. “Wind Chime, check if Song Yuanqiao is in the palace or in those houses…” Xiao Bei asked quietly. The latter gave him a helpless look: “Do you think I’m Little Dingdang? We’re already this close. The rest depends on you to find him. Otherwise, can I use my music to buy you some time while you go look for Song Yuanqiao?” Wind Chime offered proactively. “No!” Happy firmly refused. “What if a powerful expert appears? You guys would be in great danger. Since we’ve already entered the Heavenly Demon Secret Cave, no matter where we are, let’s cause a ruckus before leaving.” “Hmm, since we don’t know the situation here, let’s startle them and force them to reveal their strength,” Yin Hu said with approval. … Clang! Clang clang!!!

As the rapid and resounding sound of swords clashing rang out, the disciples of the demonic sect around the palace and the training ground immediately became alert! They all turned their gaze toward the rockery!
“An enemy attack!”
“Someone has invaded! Hurry and inform the Grand Elder!”
The people in the training ground saw Feng Ling sitting cross-legged on the rockery, playing the zither, and their expressions changed.
“No need! Who are you? What brings you to our Tianmo Sect?”
A loud voice came from inside the palace, followed by an overwhelming aura that surged forth, accompanied by continuous shouts, pressing heavily toward the rockery.
“Hmph!”
Kai Xin stood up proudly, staring at the old man in the brocade robe who flew out of the palace. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he spoke with a mix of accusation and arrogance:
“The Tianmo Sect truly hides well, hiding in such a dark cave. But since you’ve chosen to hide, don’t come out to cause trouble!”
After a pause, his tone turned harsh:
“Hand over Song Yuanqiao, or I’ll destroy your Tianmo Sect!”
“Oh!”
The old man in the brocade robe stretched out his words, landing twenty meters away from Kai Xin with a serious expression:
“So it’s for Song Yuanqiao. You’re quite impressive, managing to track down the Tianmo Sect all the way here…” At this point, he changed his earlier calm demeanor, his tone turning cold:
“But since you’re inside the Tianmo Sect, you won’t leave alive today!” With that, he rushed toward the rockery like a giant bird, full of arrogance.
Ding!
System prompt:
“Locate Song Yuanqiao, kill the elder of the Tianmo Sect, protect Song Yuanqiao as he leaves the Tianmo Sect! Return to Wudang Sect!”
“If the task is completed, gain goodwill from Wudang Sect and the Mingjiao Sect!”
“If the task fails, Wudang and Mingjiao will be greatly disappointed, and their goodwill will decrease!”
……
“A mere elder of a demonic sect, yet so arrogant!” A thunderous voice confronted the elder of the demonic sect.
Kai Xin took the lead.
“Are all the young people in the martial world these days so arrogant?” The Grand Elder of the demonic sect laughed angrily, and two more powerful auras emerged from the palace behind him.
Yin Hu and the others’ expressions changed!