"Han Yunzhi, I'm giving you a task now, and you must complete it."
In the main hall, Han Yunzhi bowed slightly, her heart tightening. "As Junior Martial Uncle Lu commands."
"Do you know that our Spirit Beast Mountain has a newly promoted Disciple, Li Feiyu?"
"This Disciple knows him; I've encountered him twice."
"He has already advanced to Foundation Establishment."
A hint of surprise flashed in Han Yunzhi's autumn-water-like eyes. "Junior Brother Li truly has excellent talent. Our Spirit Beast Mountain has gained another Genius Disciple."
"His talent might be decent, but whether he will truly be a member of our Spirit Beast Mountain is another matter."
Han Yunzhi knew what Lu Mengshan was referring to. Spirit Beast Mountain had never severed ties with Spirit Control Sect, one of the Demon Path Six Sects, and now they had decided to abandon the Seven Sects Alliance and return to Spirit Control Sect.
Spirit Beast Mountain had long prepared to turn traitor at the crucial moment.
The fate of the Seven Sects, no, it should be said the Six Sects, was already sealed; they were powerless to reverse it.
"Take this letter and give it to Li Feiyu. Have him deliver it to Wuliang Mountain, into the hands of Spirit Control Sect's Core Formation Cultivator, Heavenly Wolf. You will go with him."
Lu Mengshan handed a letter to Han Yunzhi and said, "If he shows even a trace of disloyalty along the way, kill him!"
"Then you will deliver the letter."
Han Yunzhi hesitated for a moment. Lu Mengshan observed her expression and raised an eyebrow. "What, you're unwilling?"
"No, I'm just afraid my abilities aren't sufficient. Junior Brother Li, at such a young age, was able to reach Great Perfection among Loose Cultivators and then Break through to Foundation Establishment Stage so quickly. Yunzhi can't guarantee that I can definitely kill him."
Lu Mengshan thought for a moment; it seemed quite reasonable.
No Cultivator would easily expose all their trump cards to others, and he himself was no exception.
Some trump cards would absolutely not be used unless it was a life-or-death situation.
"Yunzhi, you've been in Foundation Establishment for several years now. Against him, you should still have some advantage, right?"
"Originally, the most suitable candidate was Chongming, but unfortunately, he..."
"Junior Martial Uncle Lu, please accept my condolences."
"I will never let go of the person who killed Chongming, but the most urgent matter at hand is the affairs of the Demon Path Six Sects."
"How about this, take this Magic Treasure!"
Lu Mengshan slapped his Storage Pouch, and a wheel-shaped Magic Treasure landed in front of Han Yunzhi, spinning around.
"This Bao Tian Golden Wheel contains my Divine Sense and a bit of Magic Power. You only need to activate it with your Magic Power, and it can unleash a certain amount of power."
"At that time, even a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator will surely die if they encounter it. A Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, even if they don't die, will lose the ability to move."
Han Yunzhi's heart jolted, and she demurred, "Junior Martial Uncle, this is too precious. If I encounter a strong enemy and it's taken from me, then even if I die, it will be useless."
Lu Mengshan chuckled. "Don't worry about that. This is not a complete Magic Treasure; it's incomplete and on the verge of breaking. It can be activated a few times at most before it shatters, so don't have any psychological burden."
"Just return it to me when you come back. Even if it's taken, it doesn't matter."
"Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle Lu."
"Go."
Han Yunzhi bowed and withdrew. She always felt that Lu Mengshan had a conspiracy. Even if it was an incomplete Magic Treasure, how could he lend it out so easily given his personality?
Wouldn't it be better to give it to his own junior as a trump card?
After returning, Han Yunzhi carefully inspected it, but no matter how she looked, she couldn't find anything suspicious.
Moreover, this Bao Tian Golden Wheel didn't look incomplete.
"Forget it, no matter what Lu Mengshan's purpose is, as long as I don't use it, it's fine."
Han Yunzhi tidied herself up a bit and then went to Li Feiyu's Immortal Cave, telling him about the letter delivery.
Li Feiyu was stunned on the spot, his expression unusually strange.
"What, Junior Brother Li, are you unwilling?"
Li Feiyu's strange expression was naturally not because he was unwilling; he was just wondering what excuse to use to leave Spirit Beast Mountain.
This was too much of a coincidence!
Having his wishes fulfilled gave him a frightening feeling.
Originally, he had planned to request to go to the front lines to participate in the war, then seize the opportunity to infiltrate the Demonic Path, enter Spirit Control Sect as a Spirit Beast Mountain Disciple, inquire about Wu Wenfeng and Yue Yingying, and after dealing with this matter, set off to find Han Li, hitch a ride, and head to the Chaotic Star Sea.
The Chaotic Star Sea, ah, it was a good place, the place where Old Devil Han rose to prominence.
The boundless sea, countless low-level Demon Beasts, would also be the place for Li Feiyu to accumulate endless Lifespan and lay down his Foundation.
He would have a psychological shadow if he wantonly killed people for no reason, but if he killed Demon Beasts, there wouldn't be so much burden.
Li Feiyu smiled broadly. "Of course not, I'm delighted! Senior Sister Han, when do we depart?"
Han Yunzhi's expression paused. His change of face was too quick.
"It's up to you, Junior Brother Li. I can leave anytime."
Li Feiyu thought for a moment. This departure would likely mean not returning to Spirit Beast Mountain.
In just over half a year, Spirit Beast Mountain had gotten what it wanted, and there was nothing left here for him to miss.
"Then Senior Sister, please wait for me for a moment. I'll go back to my Immortal Cave to get some things, and we'll set off immediately. After all, it's a major matter concerning the Sect."
"Uh... alright, no hurry, take your time."
Han Yunzhi was confused by Li Feiyu. Lu Mengshan had said that Li Feiyu was an ascetic Cultivator with a righteous Heart-Nature, who joined the Seven Sects to resist the Demonic Path.
But from the looks of it, he was completely different from what Lu Mengshan had described.
Li Feiyu packed up everything in his Immortal Cave and then set off with Han Yunzhi.
"Senior Sister Han, my Foundation is shallow, and I haven't acquired a flying Magical Artifact yet. I'll have to trouble you along the way."
"It's nothing; we're going the same way anyway."
Han Yunzhi carefully observed Li Feiyu throughout the journey, finding that he had no intention of transmitting any information to the outside world, and even showed no displeasure about going to Spirit Control Sect.
He looked completely at ease, as if he were on a leisurely trip.
With a handsome face, distinct features, and deep, unfathomable eyes, Li Feiyu exuded an untamed aura. Han Yunzhi truly couldn't figure out what kind of person he was.
Was this the real him, or was it also just a disguise?
"Junior Brother Li, you don't seem surprised at all about the Spirit Control Sect matter?"
Li Feiyu chuckled. "How could that be, Senior Sister Han? Look at my face; it's practically screaming surprise! Can't you see it?"
Seeing her speechless expression, Li Feiyu added, "Haha, just kidding, but I am indeed surprised, though I've hidden my surprise in my heart."
"After all, for us Cultivators, showing too much emotion is not a good habit."
Han Yunzhi pondered, "Perhaps what you say is true."
"Then what are your thoughts on Spirit Beast Mountain?"
Li Feiyu stared at Han Yunzhi's delicate face and smiled slightly. "Senior Sister, by asking that, it seems you don't truly identify with Spirit Beast Mountain."
"I didn't mean that. I was asking you."
Han Yunzhi was somewhat shocked. She hadn't expected Li Feiyu's observation skills to be so keen, nor his ability to infer people's thoughts, which also made her feel a chill.
Li Feiyu chuckled inwardly. Who told me I'd read the script?
If I didn't even have this much deductive ability, did I read those few times for nothing?
Han Yunzhi's Heart-Nature wasn't bad; she just wanted to rely on the Sect and cultivate in peace. In this era, not everyone could rise up by developing alone like Han Li.
Most would fade into obscurity, their Dao vanishing with their lives.
"Asking me, huh? I won't comment on whether Spirit Beast Mountain's choice is right or wrong. After all, it's the Sect's choice, and we ordinary Disciples can only obey."
"Cultivation itself is about standing out in endless struggles; every step is fraught with difficulties."
"Choosing what is beneficial to oneself is not wrong. Without this Heart-Nature, it's difficult to survive in the Cultivation World."
"The path to longevity is paved with white bones; I walk alone in the struggle for the Great Dao!"
Amidst the clouds and mists, a few golden rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and fell behind Li Feiyu. He smiled calmly, his purple robes rustling, looking as handsome as jade.
For a moment, Han Yunzhi found herself staring, somewhat lost in thought.