He Wei's head was filled with confusion as he stared at Su Xi, who appeared unharmed amidst the white light.
(⊙_⊙)?
He desperately wanted to lie and accuse Su Xi of having ties to the demon race. However, to deal with Su Xi, he had specifically found many people to testify. Now, with so many eyes watching, he couldn't possibly twist facts. The Five Great Immortal Mountains, though bound by a previous contract, were not easily deceived. If he pushed too hard, he wouldn't be able to control these people.
"There must be some hidden reason for this," He Wei found himself unable to come up with a reason to quibble in response to Su Xi's questioning.
Lin Qing, seeing He Wei speechless, wasn't about to give him an opportunity. He let out a cold snort, "A bet is a bet. I believe the Enforcers' Alliance isn't unreasonable." He knew that while the Enforcers' Alliance was powerful, it was composed of many sects, and their cohesion wasn't particularly strong.
"What do you intend to do?" He Wei's face showed fear as he sensed the killing intent emanating from Lin Qing. He involuntarily took a step back.
"Of course, I'm going to take your wretched life!" Lin Qing snorted, and his powerful cultivation erupted.
Seeing the situation turn dire, He Wei immediately tried to resist. However, his cultivation was like that of a three-year-old against an adult in front of Lin Qing; he was utterly outmatched.
The others, seeing Lin Qing truly preparing to act, immediately tried to intervene. Killing He Wei would be easy, but dealing with the Enforcers' Alliance behind him would be incredibly difficult. This was not only due to the contract signed thousands of years ago but also because of the powerful experts within the Enforcers' Alliance. Peace had finally arrived, and they absolutely couldn't allow this madman, Lin Qing, to disrupt it.
"Get out of my way," Lin Qing roared, waving his hand and sending the people in front of him flying.
With a flick of Lin Qing's sleeve, the others were sent flying, unable to get close. Lin Qing glanced at the people around him, his eyelids twitching. Were their acting skills really that exaggerated? He hadn't used any real force just now; why such a dramatic reaction? He knew these people were afraid of getting themselves into trouble, so they were only pretending to intervene.
However, Lin Qing had no such reservations. After all, he hadn't signed the contract when the Five Great Immortal Mountains did, so he didn't need to worry about anything.
"No, you can't kill me, otherwise you will..." He Wei looked at Lin Qing, trying to exchange a secret for a sliver of hope.
Unfortunately, Lin Qing couldn't care less about He Wei's warning. With a sudden move, he turned all of He Wei's subordinates into fertilizer. He didn't even spare He Wei's Nascent Soul.
"Lin Qing, why were you so impulsive?" With everything settled, Jiang Feng looked at Lin Qing, his face filled with heartache. The Enforcers' Alliance's influence was growing, and the Five Great Immortal Mountains couldn't possibly contend with it. Now, by killing an enforcer, the relationship between the two organizations would surely worsen.
Lin Qing smiled at Jiang Feng's words, "I've had enough of their bullying. If there's anything, just come at me. My Penglai Mountain isn't afraid of them."
"You..." If he could, Jiang Feng would have loved to shift the blame to Lin Qing. But now, he was worried that the Enforcers' Alliance wouldn't care about who was right or wrong and would simply hold the Five Great Immortal Mountains responsible. He had initially thought Lin Qing would just teach He Wei a lesson, but he never expected him to actually kill someone, even destroying his Nascent Soul.
Suddenly, the sound of urgent bell-striking echoed from the highest peak. The sound wasn't loud, but the sect leaders of the Five Great Immortal Mountains present grew tense, their faces instantly paling. The bell on Wangtian Peak was specifically responsible for overseeing the seal of the demon realm. It hadn't rung for thousands of years, and its sudden ringing now meant the seal was in trouble. They immediately abandoned their concerns about He Wei and hurried towards the assembly hall. If demons managed to escape from the seal, not only would the Five Great Immortal Mountains bear the brunt of the impact, but the human world would also suffer greatly and be plunged into unending despair. The Five Great Immortal Mountains were instantly plunged into a state of extreme tension, shrouded in an atmosphere of unease.
Penglai Mountain, which had been bustling with voices moments before, was now left with only Su Xi. With no one around, Su Xi slumped to the ground, cold sweat trickling down her forehead. She felt immense pressure after so brazenly provoking the Enforcers' Alliance. If True Person Tiangang hadn't repeatedly assured her that she would be fine, she would never have agreed to court disaster. If it weren't for her incredible luck, she would have lost her life.
Su Xi regained her composure and looked at True Person Tiangang beside her, asking, "Grand Ancestor, there won't be any trouble, will there?" She had only recently joined the sect and didn't know what the seventy-two bell tolls signified.
True Person Tiangang looked in the direction of Wangtian Peak and shook his head, "It's nothing major, just some minor demons are about to escape. These minor demons appear every few thousand years; it's no big deal."
"Minor demons," Su Xi's forehead showed several dark lines upon hearing True Person Tiangang's words. Only True Person Tiangang would dare call demons "minor demons." Su Xi felt some worry for the unknown demons, but she also knew her own limitations and that it was beyond her ability to handle. What she needed to do now was to find the mole. The demon seal stone wouldn't have appeared in her room for no reason; someone must have placed it there secretly. If True Person Tiangang hadn't removed the demon mark from her, she would have been dead today. Penglai Mountain didn't have many people, so the mole was clearly among the newly admitted disciples.
After summoning people, Su Xi took a lie detector from her laboratory and placed it before her, signaling each disciple to place their hand on it. This wasn't an ordinary lie detector; it had been improved by her. Even for someone with deep guile, it could accurately capture subtle changes in their inner thoughts.
True Person Tiangang paid no mind to what Su Xi was doing and continued to divine the heavenly secrets. He had already calculated that the seal of the Heavenly Scar was about to break when he told Su Xi to provoke the Enforcers' Alliance. While a chaotic world brings many disasters, new life emerges after the devastation. To repair the broken Heavenly Scar, the sacred artifacts of the Five Great Immortal Mountains must be gathered. Legend has it that the sacred artifacts of the Five Great Immortal Mountains were formed from five spirit stones dropped by Nuwa when she mended the heavens. Once reunited, they would bring boundless energy. To find these five spirit stones, one needed the inheritance of the Five Great Immortal Mountains, which was why the demon race had harbored resentment towards the Five Great Immortal Mountains for so many years. This time, with the Heavenly Scar breaking, it was an opportune moment to collect all the spirit stones and restore the glory of the Five Great Immortal Mountains.
Su Xi was unaware of True Person Tiangang's intentions. After dealing with the mole, she was summoned by Lin Qing again. Lin Qing looked at Su Xi as she approached and handed her a bracelet, instructing, "This is the key to finding Penglai Mountain's sacred artifact. Take it and find Penglai Mountain's sacred artifact—the Fire Spirit Pearl—within a month."
"You want me to find the sacred artifact?" Su Xi looked at Lin Qing in surprise, wondering if she had misheard. Sacred artifacts were important items; why weren't they kept safe? Were they afraid of them being stolen? Was it a case of closing the barn door after the horse has bolted to go looking for them now that danger had arrived?
Lin Qing knew Su Xi had misunderstood and rolled his eyes at her. "After each use, the sacred artifact automatically departs and turns into an ordinary stone. Only when the Heavenly Scar seal breaks again will it recover. How can we go looking for it?" Hearing Lin Qing's explanation, Su Xi realized how foolish her question had been and quickly changed the subject, "Where should I look?" The world was vast; she at least needed a general direction. Otherwise, in such a large world, who knew when she would find it.
Lin Qing looked at Su Xi with a grave expression and said, "Your bracelet will guide you. Remember, you only have one month. If you cannot find all five sacred artifacts within a month, the Heavenly Scar will completely shatter." "The passage between the human realm and the demon realm will be completely opened, and by then, it will be too late to do anything..." After instructing Su Xi, Lin Qing left in a hurry. Now, the sect leaders of the Five Great Immortal Mountains had to rush to the Heavenly Scar and use their magic to temporarily suppress the seal, buying time. Otherwise, the Heavenly Scar's seal might not even last a month. The premature breaking of the Heavenly Scar seal had indeed caught them by surprise. Their haste was not only to control the seal but also to uncover the truth of the matter.