Huh Oh...

Given Chu Xingchen's extremely special status, the residence for the four of them was not arranged on the usual guest-receiving peak, but rather right there on the main peak, which was protected by an extra grand formation.

Moreover, ever since Chu Xingchen expressed his hope for the Xiaoyun Hall's assistance, the Xiaoyun Hall had begun preparing to mobilize its personnel, even under the circumstances where they were not entirely clear on what exactly needed to be done.

From the moment Chu Xingchen and his group visited the Xiaoyun Hall, the overall attitude of the entire hall was relatively faultless, except for Yun Xiao, who might or might not have been intentionally playing the bad cop.

Even when faced with Chu Xingchen's occasional nitpicking demands, they would do their best to negotiate.

After their discussions and meeting with Ye Antao yesterday, the group did not go to the main hall today, choosing instead to rest.

Daoist Yuyang sat lazily on a chair in the courtyard, looking towards Chu Xingchen as he spoke.

We have waited for several days, and all you were waiting for is a Soul Formation cultivator with very expressive facial features?

Chu Xingchen chuckled softly and smiled. Naturally.

I really do not see how capable she is. Daoist Yuyang took out three bottles of wine from his spatial ring and began to distribute them. Is there some extra significance to this little girl?

Chu Xingchen took the wine, clinked his cup with Daoist Yuyang, took a sip, and replied.

Does her biological brother being Yun Xiao count?

Hearing this, Daoist Yuyang raised an eyebrow. Hmm, that somewhat counts, but I do not think she can truly call the shots.

After clinking cups with Xu Jin, Chu Xingchen smiled lightly.

Putting everything else aside, would you rather deal with Ye Antao or Yun Xiao?

Daoist Yuyang answered swiftly.

Then it would have to be Ye Antao.

Xu Jin held his wine bottle, his gaze looking beyond the courtyard's barrier, and spoke softly.

They are here. I am afraid yesterday's conditions are about to be accepted.

Chu Xingchen naturally looked over as well. His cultivation base had now recovered to the early Mahayana realm; among the group, his cultivation was still the highest.

However, he was still controlling the supreme treasure of the Xuanqing Heaven Sect when he came, which was sufficient to shield all his spiritual sense and cultivation fluctuations, preventing others from detecting his true situation.

Anyway, he currently proclaimed to the outside world that he was still in the Nascent Soul realm, working hard on his cultivation.

Outside the barrier.

Ye Antao and Yun Xiao were already waiting quietly at the door, with no one else behind them.

As Chu Xingchen stood up, the barrier at the door dissipated.

When Ye Antao and Yun Xiao walked into the courtyard, the barrier was restored once again.

Chu Xingchen gestured for the two to take the empty seats, then smiled lightly.

Fellow Daoists, I presume there is good news waiting for me.

Yun Xiao remained silent.

Ye Antao, however, smiled and spoke.

I just returned to the sect yesterday and spent the night listening to the news before understanding what was going on. Last night, the sect master agreed to let me lead the team first. However, since I lack seniority and experience, and there are indeed things I do not understand, fellow disciple Yun Xiao will serve as the deputy leader.

Ye Antao watched the changes in Chu Xingchen's facial expressions closely.

But unfortunately, Chu Xingchen's expression did not change at all. He nodded very naturally and said.

That is only natural. I believe in Fellow Daoist Ye's abilities.

As Chu Xingchen spoke, he took out a map jade token from his spatial ring and activated it. A map with many markings appeared.

These are all mission targets. Fellow Daoist, take note of them. Then, just pick a place at random, and we will join forces to attack and test their mettle.

Ye Antao stared somewhat blankly at the extremely detailed map.

Is this the right process?

Should there not be a heart-to-heart talk, a few words of caution, and then Chu Xingchen would slowly release the information? Then, after her hard work to truly gain Chu Xingchen's approval, they would conspire together on major matters?

The process was so fast. Without even exchanging a few words of pleasantries, they jumped straight to the final step.

And was this plan of joining forces to attack and test their mettle not a bit too crude?

Yun Xiao looked at Ye Antao, who did not know how to respond, and a hint of a smile appeared on the corners of his mouth.

Just yesterday, she had accused him of not understanding the ways of the world and speaking clumsily.

Well then, now she understood that this Chu Xingchen never played by the rules.

Ye Antao felt slightly suspicious in her heart, thinking that this might be a test from Chu Xingchen to see her true level. After thinking for a moment, she whispered.

If we only attack one, will it not alert the enemy? Why do we not try to catch them all in one fell swoop?

Hmm? Are we not going there precisely to alert the enemy? Chu Xingchen smiled lightly. After all, the intelligence we can confirm at this stage is probably not truly of paramount importance. By alerting the enemy first and observing their movements, there might even be extra surprises. Making them hesitate out of fear is also a strategy.

Fellow Daoist Ye asking such a question, could it be that you want to test my level?

The expression on Ye Antao's face became a bit more colorful, and a slightly awkward smile appeared once again.

Seeing this, Yun Xiao spoke up to take over the conversation.

Since Fellow Daoist Chu has a plan, we will just follow it for now. However, how does Fellow Daoist plan to make a move?

Chu Xingchen smiled lightly. I have a Donggua, so overwhelming force will do the trick.

Ah? Ye Antao finally could not help but voice her confusion.

Ah?

Northern Kuru Continent.

Donggua did not know how many times it had let out such a confused and somewhat despairing sigh.

Regardless of whether Cui Hao's methods were despicable or not, the current Donggua truly did not want to fall into Xu Linglong's hands for the time being.

So it had indeed done a few things right under the noses of the Heavenly Derivation Sect cultivators. Presumably, the reputation of its defection had also reached Xu Linglong's ears.

However, at least the missions were moderate. Most were just showing its face, accompanied by Heavenly Derivation Sect cultivators.

Although Donggua was resentful in its heart, it had to admit that this was better than being hunted down in the Western Godaniya Continent with Wukong. At least it could bask in the sun, and there would not be some random Buddha stabbing it straight through with a sword.

Even though it understood that it was just a pawn to be manipulated at will.

Donggua had also prepared itself for a bad ending.

But this did not mean Donggua had no bottom line.

Donggua watched as the Heavenly Derivation Sect cultivator in front of it handed over a jade token.

The Soul Formation realm Heavenly Derivation Sect cultivator had cold eyes, and his tone was not very polite as he said.

This is Martial Uncle Cui's order. He wants you to infiltrate them as a demon and obtain crucial intelligence.

Hearing these words, Donggua immediately felt a headache. There were simply too many elements to this; it did not even know where to start cursing.

Is Cui Hao not already gone from the Heavenly Derivation Sect? Where did his order come from?

Martial Uncle Cui is concerned about your safety and specially sent this order.

Concerned about my safety? How many demons have I personally finished off? My reputation might not be completely ruined, but at the very least, I am not someone who can act as a mole! The only reason I would not be hacked into minced meat after going in is if they cannot beat me!

Martial Uncle Cui said that with your abilities, you will definitely be able to do it easily.

Bullshit! If you want to kill me, can you not be more straightforward? Xu Linglong is elusive. It does not matter if you die here, but what about me?

Martial Uncle Cui said that Xu Linglong would not risk her life just to specially seek revenge on a piece of trash like you. So, do not be afraid.

Donggua now also understood that saying more was useless. It clenched its fists tightly, its eyes burning like fire, and gritted its teeth as it said.

Cui Hao! I will definitely kill you!

Hearing this, a faint smile hung on the lips of the Tianyan Sect disciple, and he spoke in an earnest tone:

"I will definitely pass those words on to Martial Uncle Cui for you."

Donggua laughed out of sheer exasperation upon hearing this, completely lacking the energy to even curse at this seemingly deranged disciple of the Tianyan Sect.

After laughing for a moment, Donggua forced a sound from his throat, as if sighing in lament.

"Ah..."