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"You may board my ship, but from now on, if I issue any orders, you must all carry them out," Xu Zimei said composedly.
"This is the price you pay before reaping the rewards."
"As long as it is within reason, we shall naturally side with you," the Heaven Expanse Sage said with a smile.
"Then it’s settled, I promise you the position of Honorary Elder," Xu Zimei replied with a light smile.
"It’s a win-win. Now that it’s like this, we’re family and there’s no need for any restraint."
The Elder Yunfan beside him said to Xu Zimei with a smile, "Please, do stay on this Holy Mountain for a few days."
"Just call me Young Master Xu," Xu Zimei smiled and responded.
"Then Young Master Xu, please. I will send over the Heaven Expanse Astrolabe later," the Heaven Expanse Sage likewise said with a smile.
Xu Zimei descended upon this mountaintop and, looking around, discovered many Spirit Trees and Mysterious Medicines planted atop it.
Flowers and grasses were thriving.
Among the flowers and grass, a wooden cabin was constructed there.
"Is this where you live?" Xu Zimei asked with interest.
"Yes, it’s more peaceful being alone; it’s akin to cultivating one’s heart," the Heaven Expanse Sage said with a laugh.
The Heaven Expanse Sage had already reached the realm of an Immortal King and aspired to enter the plane of an Undying Immortal.
This stage could no longer be achieved by merely absorbing Spiritual Energy.
With every step he took, he had to comprehend the essence of his own Dao heart.
He must be clear on the Martial Path he wished to pursue, then proceed to deduce it, without getting lost along the way.
For beings of such a realm, it is not strange for some to retreat into the mountains, fasting from food and drink, secluded for a thousand years, all to deduce the Martial Path.
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At this moment, inside Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain, Yin Caier, Yin Wushuang, and a large group of disciples were all gathered together.
Although Yin Caier appeared calm on the surface, her pale face showed that her heart was anything but steady.
"Elder Sister Yin, don’t worry. The ancestor has personally left seclusion; nothing will happen," a disciple comforted.
"But I heard that he exterminated the Extinct Heaven Sect. Is that really okay?" another disciple questioned with doubt.
"What’s there to be afraid of? I heard that the ancestor even invited someone from the Immortal Mortal Sect. I don’t believe he would dare to act recklessly," the previous disciple snorted.
Yin Caier took a deep breath and turned to Yin Wushuang, saying, "Sister, if something really happens, you must save me."
"I’ll do my best," Yin Wushuang nodded.
Just then, four figures descended from the sky.
Aside from the three who accompanied Xu Zimei, there was another who was from Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain, Sect Master Lin Fengyue.
At the arrival of these four, the gathered disciples quickly knelt down to greet them.
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"Everyone, rise," Lin Fengyue sighed and said.
"Everyone else leave, except for Caier."
"Sect Master," Yin Caier looked up at Xu Zimei somewhat frantically.
"Who would have thought we’d meet again," Xu Zimei said, smiling faintly.
"I let you go before, yet you didn’t treasure the opportunity.
Now I have come to Holy Mountain to kill you. What about it?"
"Young Master Xu, please spare me. I was blind and failed to recognize kindness," Yin Caier pleaded hastily.
However, no matter how fervently she begged, Xu Zimei remained smiling and unmoved.
Seeing this scene, Yin Caier turned her head to implore Lin Fengyue for help, hoping he would save her.
"One must bear the consequences of one’s own actions," Lin Fengyue shook his head and said.
"Caier, I watched you grow up.
It’s not that I’m willing to bear this either."
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"Young Master Xu, please let my sister go, don’t stoop to her level," Yin Wushuang also hurriedly pleaded.
"Back in the Liu Mansion, I gave you face," Xu Zimei said to Yin Wushuang with an indifferent tone.
"You should know when to stop. Your face isn’t worth that much."
Hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Lin Fengyue quickly scolded, "Wushuang, step back."
Seeing this scene, Yin Caier wiped away the tears on her face.
Her expression suddenly became calm and she asked, "Is there really no possibility at all?"
"Commit suicide. In consideration of your ancestors, you’ll be left with a whole corpse," Xu Zimei indifferently threw down a short sword.
Yin Caier picked up the short sword with trembling hands, took a deep breath, and moved it towards her own neck.
At that moment, the blade of the sword in her hand suddenly turned and she lunged at Xu Zimei.
"Ungrateful," Xu Zimei snorted coldly.
Spiritual energy surged around him, and he struck Yin Caier with a palm, sending her flying.
The force of the palm was immense, piercing through Yin Caier’s chest.
And exploding into a bloody hole.
At this moment, Yin Caier lay on the ground with no more breath in her.
"Just bury her," Lin Fengyue said somewhat reluctantly, waving his hand.
"No, throw the corpse to the Monster Beasts on the mountain to eat," Xu Zimei said indifferently.
Hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Lin Fengyue was taken aback and looked towards the Heaven Expanse Sage standing beside him, eventually nodding in agreement.
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After spending a few days on the Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain, Xu Zimei prepared to leave.
During this time, he acquired the Heaven Expanse Astrolabe.
The Heaven Expanse Astrolabe was oval-shaped and looked like a piece of the starry sky.
It dazzled with countless bright stars and the Milky Way, appearing incredibly beautiful.
To Xu Zimei, this item was merely a tool for assistance, one that he kept on hand just in case.
From the Shenghua Domain, there was a Teleportation Array to the Eastern Continent.
However, since there was no Teleportation Array on the Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain, Xu Zimei could only return to Dark Corner City. 𝚗𝚘v𝚙𝚞b.𝚌𝚘m
The Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain therefore dispatched a Holy Vessel to carry Xu Zimei to Dark Corner City.
Dark Corner City was as always, filled with murder and sin in simultaneous existence.
Perhaps surviving here for an extended period really could transform a person fundamentally.
When Xu Zimei entered Dark Corner City, he found the atmosphere more tense than usual.
The city teemed with many people dressed in gray, carrying longswords on their backs.
These people patrolled and searched the city now and then, many residents angry but not daring to resist.
Xu Zimei didn’t pay it much attention; he returned to the Mo Family’s small tea house.
He told the Mo Family to prepare the Teleportation Array; he wanted to go back to the Eastern Continent.
However, Mo Zhan told Xu Zimei about a new rule in Dark Corner City during this time.
No one was allowed to use a Teleportation Array; one could arrive from the outside world,
but could not leave from here.
"Who made this rule?" Xu Zimei asked indifferently.
"It’s the Thousand Swords Sect," Mo Zhan quickly replied: "Perhaps, my lord, you should wait.
It’s probably just a matter of a few days.
They seem to be searching for someone in the city."
Dark Corner City had three major powers—besides Senluo Hall and Puguang Hall, there was also the Thousand Swords Sect.
Xu Zimei laughed with interest and then narrowed his eyes, saying, "It seems the lesson I taught by destroying the Senluo Hall wasn’t enough for some people.
They really think this place is their own backyard."
As he spoke, Xu Zimei walked out of the tea house and headed towards the outside world.
