Although Su Xi did not want to meddle in others' affairs, she understood the urgency of the situation. Besides herself, no other disciple on Penglai Mountain could shoulder such a heavy responsibility.
While not saintly, she also did not wish to witness a scene of widespread suffering.
However, after agreeing, she found herself in a quandary as she looked at the bracelet in her hand.
How was this thing supposed to be used?
Lin Qing had left in such a hurry that she hadn't explained how to operate it.
Tian Gang Zhenren noticed Su Xi's predicament and explained, "Drip your vital blood onto it, and you will be able to sense the direction of the Fire Spirit Pearl."
Upon hearing this, Su Xi immediately cut her finger and dripped her vital blood onto it.
The vital blood fell onto the bracelet and quickly merged into it. In an instant, she felt a new connection form within her.
Looking down, she was surprised to see that the once ordinary bracelet now displayed a map. On the map, a blinking light point was visible.
Observing the flashing light, Su Xi guessed that the blinking symbol indicated the location of the Fire Spirit Pearl.
Once the location was confirmed, Su Xi marked the Fire Spirit Pearl's location on her 3D radar map. Simultaneously, she summoned her flying artifact and departed towards the direction indicated on the map.
She only had one month, and there was no time to waste.
A similar situation was unfolding in the other four great immortal mountain sects. Disciples from each sect were departing, though their destinations varied.
Since Tian Gang Zhenren was now bound to Su Xi, he could not stray too far from her and chose to accompany her.
Furthermore, he had his own considerations. As he was now only a soul, remaining on Penglai Mountain was pointless. It was better to venture out and seek opportunities, perhaps even regaining his strength.
He had a premonition that this journey would not be in vain.
Not long after their flying artifact had traveled a distance, Tian Gang Zhenren touched his finger and warned, "Be careful, we have some tails following us."
Hearing Tian Gang Zhenren's warning, Su Xi turned to look behind her.
Indeed, behind her, a flying artifact was trailing her, neither too fast nor too slow.
When she accelerated, it accelerated. When she decelerated, it decelerated.
After repeating this several times, Su Xi confirmed that the flying artifact behind them was indeed seeking trouble and not merely passing by. With the intention of the pursuers confirmed, Su Xi had already guessed their identities.
The Law Enforcement Alliance.
After all, she had never offended anyone else. The only conflict she had was with the Law Enforcement Alliance, who considered themselves paragons of justice. Moreover, she had recently killed someone from the Law Enforcement Alliance, so it was natural for them to be displeased.
Having identified her pursuers, Su Xi did not choose to evade but stopped her flying artifact.
Seeing Su Xi stop, the flying artifact behind her also halted unhurriedly, maintaining a distance of several dozen meters from Su Xi, and became still.
"What do you want?" Su Xi asked, standing on her flying artifact and looking at a person dressed as a monk behind her.
Monk Zhiyuan looked at Su Xi, rubbed his bald head, and chanted a Buddhist phrase, "Benefactor, you need not worry. I merely desire your head."
Su Xi couldn't help but give the monk a thumbs-up upon hearing his words.
A monk who could speak of killing in such a refined and elegant manner – was he lacking in intelligence or simply deranged?
"What if I refuse?" Her head was perfectly fine, and she had no intention of moving it.
Monk Zhiyuan smiled at Su Xi's words, "Your opinion is irrelevant. Ascetics do not care about the opinions of the secular world."
As a cultivator at the late Golden Core stage, dealing with Su Xi, who had not yet formed her core, was a simple matter. Therefore, he was not nervous at all.
"It seems you are quite confident, daring to face me alone." While talking to Monk Zhiyuan, Su Xi had already used her 3D radar to survey the surroundings.
Within a radius of several hundred miles, there were no other members of the Law Enforcement Alliance, and not even any living creatures.
Monk Zhiyuan heard Su Xi's words and a charming dimple appeared on his face. He said calmly, "I have killed so many people, yet I did not expect you to be the most audacious."
Monk Zhiyuan did not wish to waste any more time. He took out a purple-gold alms bowl from his hand and threw it upwards.
As the purple-gold alms bowl left his hand, it rapidly expanded in the air. Dark, ominous light flickered from its opening. Simultaneously, a powerful suction force emanated from the bowl, pulling in everything around it.
Numerous trees, requiring several people to embrace, were uprooted and sucked into the bowl.
This purple-gold alms bowl was forged with the lives of millions, imbued with immense resentful energy, making its power extraordinary. Anyone sucked into it would instantly suffer from the soul-devouring attacks of thousands of vengeful spirits, leading not only to death but also to their souls being torn apart by countless ghosts, eternally preventing them from entering reincarnation.
Facing the eerie suction of the purple-gold alms bowl, Su Xi's body began to sway. If she hadn't immediately cast a spell to stabilize herself, she would have been drawn into it.
However, even though she managed to steady herself, the flying artifact beneath her feet was being gradually pulled towards the alms bowl.
The closer she got to the purple-gold alms bowl, the clearer the wails of ghosts became to Su Xi's ears.
Amidst these strange sounds, Su Xi was caught off guard and immediately lost focus. Her eyes flickered open and closed, as if she were about to fall asleep.
Seeing Su Xi's dazed expression, Monk Zhiyuan rubbed his bald head and sneered.
He couldn't understand why the organization had sent him to deal with someone at the Foundation Establishment stage. It was like using a butcher's knife to kill a chicken.
Just as Su Xi's body was about to be sucked into the purple-gold alms bowl, the Heaven Talisman within her body suddenly trembled, instantly awakening Su Xi from her near-slumber.
Upon regaining consciousness, Su Xi realized she was on the verge of being pulled into the alms bowl and a cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
That was a close call.
Looking at the dark opening of the purple-gold alms bowl, Su Xi knew that if she were to be sucked in, escaping would be exceedingly difficult.
Monk Zhiyuan looked at Su Xi waking up on her own and uttered a soft "hmm," with surprise.
He had used his purple-gold alms bowl so many times, and yet he had never encountered such a situation.
However, although the turn of events was unexpected, he remained unperturbed. These were all minor issues.
He muttered something and then channeled a black incantation into the purple-gold alms bowl.
The purple-gold alms bowl instantly emitted a powerful radiance, and an extremely oppressive aura surged outwards, preparing to engulf Su Xi.
Within the light, countless vengeful spirits surged forth, their mournful cries filling the air, making one's scalp tingle.
The light moved at an incredible speed, leaving Su Xi no time to dodge. She was instantly enveloped by it.
Just as she was enveloped, Su Xi saw a swarm of ghosts lunging at her. These ghosts, each with their gaping, bloodthirsty mouths, aimed for her vital points.
They hadn't seen fresh flesh and blood for a long time, and upon seeing Su Xi's, they could no longer control their excitement.
Facing the dense mass of ghosts, Su Xi's brow twitched, and her palms began to sweat.
It wasn't out of fear, but rather because it was truly disgusting.