In the Yin Soul Mountain Range, chilling winds blew ceaselessly, and the trees resembled twisted, ghastly arms stretching up from the ground. As the wind passed, the leaves rustled loudly, resembling the faces of people. Despite it being broad daylight, the interior of the mountain range was shrouded in darkness, giving it the appearance of dusk.
A group of five was speeding towards the edge of the Yin Soul Mountain Range. These five individuals hailed from the Golden Phoenix Sect of Zheng Country, one of the most renowned righteous sects in the neighboring nations.
In every major battle between righteous and demonic forces, the Golden Phoenix Sect had been the leader, spearheading assaults against the Three Demonic Sects of Wu Country.
Because of this, disciples of the Golden Phoenix Sect generally held themselves in high regard, believing that their life's purpose was to punish the wicked, promote the good, and act heroically. They felt it would be a lifelong regret if they couldn't eliminate several demonic cultivators. These five, driven by their conviction to punish demons, had stealthily made their way to the Yin Soul Mountain Range.
Among the Three Demonic Sects of Wu Country — the Corpse Yin Sect, the Poison Gu Sect, and the Myriad Souls Sect — the Myriad Souls Sect was recognized as the weakest. Thus, the group chose the Yin Soul Mountain Range as the first destination for their external training expedition.
The leader of the group was a young male cultivator who had recently reached the Golden Core stage. He was strikingly handsome and carried a pair of swords, embodying the ideal of a born hero.
His name was Xiao Tianjiao. From a young age, he was identified as possessing a ultimate-grade Golden Spirit Root and was taken as a direct disciple by a Nascent Soul elder of the Golden Phoenix Sect when he was only one year old, essentially born with a golden spoon in his mouth. He had always been the apple of the Nascent Soul elder's eye, cherished above all others.
The others in the group, Ding Yi at the late stage of Foundation Establishment and Zhao Rong, Zhu Ang, and Tang Feng at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, greatly admired Xiao Tianjiao, bordering on fanatical devotion. When they heard that Xiao Tianjiao planned to venture into the Yin Soul Mountain Range for training, they eagerly volunteered to join him.
"I never imagined the Myriad Souls Sect could commit such heinous acts, using the heads of over a hundred thousand mortals to craft such a vile object!" Zhao Rong said, looking at the object in her hand that resembled jade but was not, her face showing a look of revulsion.
Xiao Tianjiao spoke calmly, "This object is known as Spirit Mechanism Jade. The demonic cultivators value it for its ability to enhance one's comprehension of cultivation techniques and scriptures when worn over long periods. That's what sparked their malicious intent."
Ding Yi, filled with righteous indignation, declared, "This item must be destroyed! Such cruelly crafted things should not exist in this world!"
Xiao Tianjiao nodded in agreement, "Indeed, it should be destroyed. However, with our current power, destroying it will be challenging." He extended his hand, "Give it to me. I'll take it back to our sect, and have my master dispose of it."
Zhao Rong respectfully handed the Spirit Mechanism Jade to Xiao Tianjiao. She then asked, "Uncle Master Xiao, are we to leave the Yin Soul Mountain Range now?"
Xiao Tianjiao confirmed, "Indeed, we should leave. The Myriad Souls Sect's response has been slow, and it would be safer to leave the Yin Soul Mountain Range sooner rather than later. I brought you here; it's my responsibility to ensure your safety."
The four Foundation Establishment disciples were immensely grateful, looking at Xiao Tianjiao with even greater admiration.
Zhu Ang expressed regret, "It's a pity we couldn't personally slay any demonic sect cultivators!"
"Yes, indeed," sighed Tang Feng. "We came here hoping to kill one or two demonic cultivators, yet we haven't managed to fulfill that wish."
Xiao Tianjiao smiled and said, "No matter, I have already scouted the area. Not far to the southeast, there's a stronghold of the Myriad Souls Sect called Yin Wood Villa, which is surely guarded by some demonic cultivators."
"I will provide support; the task of punishing the evildoers will be yours," he delegated.
The four disciples rejoiced, "Thank you, Uncle Master Xiao!"
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