"Dragon King" Zhen Zhibing observed from all angles for a full ten minutes, yet found not the slightest anomaly.
The entire "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" appeared exceptionally normal, utterly unlike a place set for ambush or conspiracy!
Yet, the more it seemed so, the more uneasy he became.
Zhen Zhibing couldn't help but ask "Crimson Sword Immortal" beside him.
"Senior Martial Uncle, is there something wrong with this Purple Jade Bamboo Forest?"
"Crimson Sword Immortal's" expression was also grave. He meticulously observed the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" and remained silent for a long time.
After a considerable while, "Crimson Sword Immortal" finally spoke slowly.
"As it appears for now, there are no issues, however..."
The implication from "Crimson Sword Immortal" was clear: he too couldn't discern any problem, but he also felt very uneasy.
A conspiracy!
When things are unusual, there must be a reason!
There must be a conspiracy!
The other "Orange Sword Immortal" and "Yellow Sword Immortal" thought the same, each with an extremely solemn expression.
At this very moment, an unexpected change occurred!
A large group of "Righteous Golden Core cultivators" emerged from the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
Their faces were beaming with smiles, filled with enthusiasm.
There was not a trace of the killing intent of "righteous versus evil" about them. Instead, they enthusiastically welcomed the horde of "Demonic Path rogue cultivators."
Singing!
They started singing again!
My door is always open...
Embracing you with open arms...
Guests from near and far...
Please feel at home...
...
This singing was incredibly captivating, fully embodying the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest's" hospitable nature.
The lower-tier "Demonic Path rogue cultivators" were infected, unable to resist swaying to the rhythm of the music.
Meanwhile, the expressions of "Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others grew increasingly grim.
The more this was the case, the more they felt something was amiss!
Facing the "encroaching army," the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" seemed utterly unfazed, instead warmly inviting them inside.
A trap!
This is definitely a trap!
In the minds of "Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others, all sorts of terrifying, formidable, and powerful "traps" were already being conjured.
The most timid "Green Sword Immortal" even trembled slightly from fear, his face turning "green."
No, this "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" is too dangerous!
"Green Sword Immortal" quietly retreated a few steps, maintaining a safe distance from the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
He had even planned that if the situation turned unfavorable, he would immediately activate his escape divine abilities and flee far away.
"Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others were slightly more courageous than "Green Sword Immortal," but not by much.
Gulp!
"Crimson Sword Immortal" involuntarily swallowed.
His body tensed.
His true essence circulated madly within him.
The "natal flying sword" in his dantian was poised and ready.
Prepared at any moment to face the imminent "crisis."
The "Rainbow Seven Sword Immortals" were all incredibly tense.
On the other hand, the "Righteous Golden Core cultivators" were cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of passion.
After a rendition of "My Door is Always Open," the leading "Righteous Golden Core cultivator" stepped forward, delivering a speech of welcome to the "Demonic Path rogue cultivators."
"Esteemed fellow Daoists, my kin, my dear friends, hello! Today is a joyous day, with clear skies and not a cloud in sight... As the saying goes, 'Is it not a pleasure to have friends come from afar?'..."
The leader of the "Righteous Golden Core cultivators" was named Niu Huan.
This individual's cultivation base was ordinary, his aptitude average, and his strength unremarkable.
However, he had been favored by Hao Ren and chosen to lead this expedition.
The reason? Nothing more than Niu Huan being a "natural-born singer."
His high notes were accurate, his mid-tones sweet, and his low-tones resonant.
This was quite rare among the "Righteous Golden Core cultivators."
Most "Righteous Golden Core cultivators" were tone-deaf.
Their singing wasn't just unpleasant; it was truly awful, like wails of ghosts.
Birds near the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" had often been disgusted to death by the terrible singing of the "Righteous Golden Core cultivators."
Niu Huan possessed an extraordinary talent for music.
Hao Ren had only taught Niu Huan the song "My Door is Always Open" twice, and Niu Huan had memorized it completely. He even automatically corrected several of Hao Ren's non-standard pronunciations, adjusting the entire song to a perfect state.
Truly awesome!
After finishing his "welcome address" with a full voice, Niu Huan, with a beaming smile, gestured with his hand, inviting the "Demonic Path rogue cultivators" into the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest."
At this moment, as if to welcome the "Demonic Path rogue cultivators," the entire "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" erupted with various "grand spectacles."
First, an ordinary-looking beast skin flew out from Hao Ren's cave.
The beast skin ascended into the air, spun, and radiated with brilliant spiritual light, transforming into a colossal star map that covered the sky.
Fragment of an Innate Spiritual Treasure – the Eastern Star Chart!
"Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others recognized it. They could sense the powerful aura of an Innate Spiritual Treasure emanating from the "Eastern Star Chart."
Holy cow!
It's an "Innate Spiritual Treasure"!
"Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others trembled violently.
The most timid "Green Sword Immortal" turned even "greener" with fright.
So terrifying!
The "Eastern Star Chart" evolved into the eastern stars, with one main star shining brilliantly, its radiance dazzling.
Boom!
In the depths of the void, a resounding tremor.
Endless "star spiritual light," like the Milky Way cascading from the heavens, poured down in torrents.
The scene was magnificent.
The reaction of the horde of "Demonic Path rogue cultivators" was remarkably uniform.
Their eyes widened, their mouths agape, faces filled with disbelief.
What the heck!
Isn't "star spiritual light" a supreme opportunity?
In their "Overseas" lands, every appearance of even a thin and impure wisp of "star spiritual light" would stir up "tempests," leading to countless cultivators fighting, turning the heavens dark and the earth bloody.
And now, the mysterious "Dragon Rider Senior," with a single move, casually summoned a "star spiritual light" as vast as a "galaxy."
This is too much!
The horde of "Demonic Path rogue cultivators" were shocked beyond measure.
Their reverence for the mysterious "Dragon Rider Senior" grew even deeper.
This person was truly unfathomable and profound!
The expressions of "Crimson Sword Immortal" and the others were extremely grim.
Their apprehension towards the "Dragon Rider Senior" intensified.
An Innate Spiritual Treasure summoning endless "star spiritual light," what did this signify?
A show of force?
Niu Huan chuckled, and his clear, resonant "broadcast voice" timely rang out.
"Everyone, please don't misunderstand. Our Senior is hospitable and knew you would be visiting the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest. He has specially summoned star spiritual light for you all to absorb and refine... Please don't hesitate, enter the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest quickly and absorb the star spiritual light our Senior has prepared for you!"
Niu Huan's smile grew brighter and more enthusiastic.
Some "Demonic Path rogue cultivators" were swayed. The "star spiritual light" held immense appeal for them.
Absorbing and refining "star spiritual light" could not only enhance their cultivation and solidify their foundation but also offered a certain chance of developing a "Star Spirit Physique."
Such a good opportunity, how could they miss it?
For a time, dozens of "Demonic Path rogue cultivators" headed towards the "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest"...