Chapter 720 - 218: 5 Deceitful Objects (Part 4)

As long as they had Qu Yongfeng’s Jade, it would be a simple matter to find that old fiend.

After hearing Shen Bai’s words, Qu Yongfeng’s gaze sharpened. "Lord Shen, rest assured. If he really dares to pass through Lingyun Dao, I can guarantee I’ll find him."

"You two don’t need to stay at this inn any longer. Come with me to the Observatory. That way, when we notice something amiss, it will be easier to pinpoint his location," Shen Bai said.

The two quickly agreed. Without another moment’s delay, they followed Shen Bai out of the inn.

...

Turmoil erupted in the Jianghu once more. News of the massacre of three county towns had gradually begun to spread.

Many Jianghu People grew uneasy, wondering which Demonic Force was responsible for this new wave of terror.

Hearing the news, the Observatory at Lingyun Dao had also sprung into action, dispatching its members to find the Jianghu Demons who committed such a bloody atrocity. This only heightened the fears of many Jianghu People, who were terrified of being swept up in the turmoil.

Amid this grave and tense atmosphere, Qiu Ze watched the scattered members of the Observatory, and an idea began to form.

’I was planning to pass through Lingyun Dao anyway, but I was worried Shen Bai would discover my trail. Now, it seems I can pass through without a problem.’

Now, the entire Observatory was scattered. Although they were looking for him, he possessed the ability to conceal his aura and erase his tracks, so he wasn’t afraid of being found.

The scattered members of the Observatory presented him with a perfect opportunity.

He could find the weakest point and break through the blockade on Lingyun Dao.

Once he broke through the blockade, the rest would be easy.

Qiu Ze glanced at the Ten Thousand Strange Map in his hand. After a moment of contemplation, he flew off in a specific direction.

He had refrained from any more killing or bloodshed recently, dedicating his time to finding the weakest point in Lingyun Dao’s defenses. And now, he had finally found it.

On the western side of Lingyun Dao, all he had to do was cross a particular mountain. A few days’ travel beyond that, and he would be completely clear of Lingyun Dao’s blockade.

Qiu Ze was at the Celestial Spirit Realm Peak. His Speed was incredible, and before long, he was nearing the mountain ahead.

The mountain wasn’t high, but its paths were exceedingly winding and steep.

He had chosen this route precisely because the mountain wasn’t high; crossing it wouldn’t take much time.

With a heavy burden on his shoulders, he didn’t dally and began to cross the mountain at full speed.

But just as he was about to crest the mountain, Qiu Ze suddenly felt a heavy pressure descend from the heavens, causing goosebumps to prickle all over his skin.

At the same time, he felt a faint killing intent envelop him.

Qiu Ze was an old monster who had managed to scrape by since the Era of Ten Thousand Cities. Though his power wasn’t overwhelming, the fact that he had survived this long was a testament to his own considerable skills.

In an instant, Qiu Ze knew exactly what was happening.

’It’s a trap!’

Three words surfaced in his mind.

Just as those three words surfaced, three figures descended from the sky a short distance ahead, landing directly in front of Qiu Ze.

Qiu Ze, of course, recognized all three of them—especially their leader, whose identity was unmistakable.

"Shen Bai! Impossible! How could you have found me so quickly? Even if the Jade could locate me, there’s no way you could have gotten here this fast!"

Qiu Ze was an old relic from the Era of Ten Thousand Cities who always acted with extreme caution. He had calculated that Shen Bai’s Observatory was a great distance from his current location.

Even if the Jade had pinpointed his location, it was impossible for Shen Bai to have arrived so quickly, even traveling at top speed.

How had Shen Bai covered such a vast distance?

Shen Bai offered no reply to Qiu Ze’s shock.

However, the gazes of Qu Yongfeng and Xue Caixiang at his side were filled with utter shock as they looked at Shen Bai.

They had just witnessed another one of Shen Bai’s abilities, and it was nothing short of divine.

They had been at the Observatory when they suddenly noticed a reaction from the Jade. Qu Yongfeng immediately went to Shen Bai, stating that given the distance, their target would likely escape before they could arrive.

But Shen Bai hadn’t been the least bit concerned. In fact, he had looked completely unruffled.

Just as Qu Yongfeng and Xue Caixiang were finding his calm demeanor strange, they watched as Shen Bai casually swiped his hand, tearing open a rift in Space.

Once the spatial rift appeared, Shen Bai said nothing more and led them right through it.

They immediately found themselves in a vast, empty expanse of Space.

From within that Space, Shen Bai tore open another rift. They stepped through it and emerged right in front of Qiu Ze.

This was long-distance Teleportation, one of the inherent Attributes of the Yin Yang Storage Skill.

Shen Bai rarely used it, as he’d never had a need for it before.

But now, it had proven to be the perfect tool for the job.

’The Jianghu rumors say Shen Bai is one of the Twelve Unparalleled Young Masters,’ Qu Yongfeng thought to himself. ’But now it seems that title hardly does him justice.’

Xue Caixiang subconsciously muttered to herself, "No wonder the organization tried to recruit him twice. So this is why. As expected, the higher-ups made the right call."

To have such a diverse range of abilities, with every single one at the absolute pinnacle...

If the organization didn’t recruit a person like this, Xue Caixiang would even think the higher-ups had rocks for brains.

At that moment, the last shred of her pride was completely shattered. She was utterly convinced of Shen Bai’s superiority—even more so than Qu Yongfeng.

Shen Bai was oblivious to their thoughts. His gaze was fixed on Qiu Ze as he slowly drew Cold Moon from his waist.