Chapter 1001 - 713: Secret Route

Chapter 1001: Chapter 713: Secret Route

The information within the Jade Scroll was well-organized.

One incense stick’s time was enough for him to imprint the key information into his mind.

Indeed, as one of the five top sects in Qin Country, the Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace’s strength was unfathomable, not only with Nascent Soul True Monarchs overseeing various areas.

In the sect’s forbidden grounds, there was even a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch secluded in cultivation as the stabilizing force.

Similarly, the other four sects, Spirit Control Sect, Sword Storage Pavilion, Forgetful Sect, and Wuji Sect, must have equally astonishing foundations.

Next was the intelligence about Myriad Phenomena Immortal City.

This city serves as the core hub for the Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace externally, with Nascent Soul Late Stage True Monarch Daoran as the City Lord, overseeing the overall situation.

The city’s powers are intricately linked, relationships complex, with major Nascent Soul families, Core Formation stage forces, transnational Commerce Alliances, and even hidden Demon Dao tendrils interwoven within.

The intelligence particularly noted that the Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace’s alliance with Spirit Control Sect and Sword Storage Pavilion was only a loose cooperation based on mutual interests.

Far less close than the alliance between Forgetful Sect and Wuji Sect.

Tens of thousands of years ago, during that grand sect war in Qin Country that established today’s framework, Dao and Demon clashed, wars stretched endlessly, countless minor and medium sects turned to ashes.

Finally, the five major sects came out as victors, partitioning Qin Country, thus forming the relatively stable current situation.

In the intelligence Jade Scroll for Myriad Phenomena Immortal City, there was a three-dimensional map painted with Spiritual Qi, clearly dividing various regions within the city.

Hundreds of light dots densely marked on the map.

Each light dot represents either a Core Formation stage power, or a family, or a commerce association, or a secret organization.

Their scope of influence and leading figures were briefly described, making it clear at a glance.

One incense stick’s time was nearing its end.

Two specially-made Jade Scrolls emitted a slight "crack" sound one after another, silver runes flickered on the surface, and then an invisible fire ignited within, turning them into two piles of white ash, floating away and disappearing in an instant.

A month later, True Master Ming Hua returned from the Moonrise Sect to Yuehua Mountain, exhausted from his travels.

The two met in a quiet chamber alone.

True Master Ming Hua waved to set up several restrictions, ensuring absolute security, and then solemnly took out a blue Jade Token from his bosom, placing it before Shen Xuan.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, the mission was accomplished without fail, the tickets and guarantee matters are all handled."

"I appreciate your efforts, Fellow Daoist Ming Hua."

Shen Xuan received the Jade Token and infused his Divine Sense into it.

The internal structure was elaborate, with "Fortune Sea Commerce Alliance" Spirit Pattern insignia engraved prominently at the core.

Indeed, the clandestine cooperation for secret routes with Moonrise Sect was through this Fortune Sea Commerce Alliance.

True Master Ming Hua briefed Shen Xuan on the specific time, secret location, escort code, and various matters to pay attention to during the spaceship journey.

With meticulous detail, it was evident that great effort was put into this.

Shen Xuan quietly listened and slightly nodded.

"Fellow Daoist Ming Hua, about the twenty thousand Spirit Stones handed over previously, is it still enough for expenses? If there’s any shortage, I shall supplement it."

"Fellow Daoist Shen is too modest."

True Master Ming Hua smiled and said, "More than enough, there’s even surplus. Please rest at ease."

The matters were settled.

That evening, Shen Xuan handed over the Tier Two Upper Grade white-browed Demon Tiger’s corpse to Chu Yuehua.

"This is of no use to me, I shall gift it to you."

In truth, it was to entrust Chu Yuehua to pass this on to the Chu family.

"Senior Shen..."

Chu Yuehua lifted her eyes toward Shen Xuan, her clear gaze particularly bright under the moonlight.

"Will you return to Yuehua Mountain again?"

Her voice was very soft.

Shen Xuan replied casually, "If fate allows another day, I might pass by this place again."

The tone was indifferent, not conclusively affirming.

The future, who could truly ascertain?

...

Two hundred miles east of Moonrise Immortal City, in a secluded valley rarely visited by people.

At dawn, the mist had yet to lift.

A cyan Escape Light broke through the sky and quietly landed at the valley entrance.

The Escape Light dissipated, revealing a tall, average-looking middle-aged cultivator in a cyan robe.

It was Shen Xuan, who had assumed the alias Shen Xingchen.

He put away the Flying Ship beneath him, sweeping his gaze across the valley before him.

"This place will do."

Deep in his eyes, a bit of red-gold light silently swirled, pushing the Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique to its utmost.

In his view, the scene at the valley entrance began to subtly transform.

A layer of extremely sophisticated illusion technique restrictions vaguely revealed their outlines.

Shen Xuan did not act rashly.

He turned his hand and took out the blue Jade Token.

His Divine Sense sank into it, and the Jade Token immediately transmitted a pulling force, directing toward a steep cliff face several hundred feet away.

Shen Xuan, contrary to the guidance, flickered his figure and arrived under a lush ancient tree at the valley entrance, sitting cross-legged beneath it, eyes closed, regulating his breathing.

As if he was just a passing traveler resting here.

"Swoosh!"

Half an incense stick later, a sound of piercing the air approached from afar.

A small and intricately designed spaceship maneuvered down from the clouds, steadily landing in the open space at the valley mouth.

A "Fortune Sea Commerce Alliance" flag hung at the ship’s prow.

The cabin door opened, a figure first leaped out into the air, gently landing before Shen Xuan with a warm smile.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you’ve been well awaited."

It was precisely Xu Haozhi, the Vice Alliance Leader of the Moonrise Division of Fortune Sea Commerce Alliance.

"Fellow Daoist Xu?"

Shen Xuan opened his eyes in surprise and asked, "Why have you come?"

"Some distinguished guests with special identities cannot be risked; only with a personal escort from Xu will I be at ease."

Xu Haozhi explained with a smile.

At this moment, seven people gradually exited from the spaceship cabin, four men and three women, all young Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Their attire was luxurious yet not extravagant, their conduct was poised and reserved, their aura was righteous, their glances brimming with vitality.

Shen Xuan swept his gaze over them, comprehending with ease.

These seven were likely direct descendants of some authoritative Elder or major family within Moonrise Sect, secretly sent away to preserve their lineage amidst the unrest that had not completely escalated.

"The hour is nearly upon us, Fellow Daoist Shen, why do you not wait in the valley?" Xu Haozhi asked.

"No rush, there’s still time, it’s quieter outside."