At the entrance of Longhu Mountain, near a forest, more than a dozen figures dressed in white robes and wielding scimitars and longswords had gathered. They appeared to be searching for something. These individuals were disciples of the Baiyue Dao Sect, another prominent sect within a thousand-mile radius.
The Baiyue Dao Sect was renowned for its ruthless methods, a fact well-known throughout the Kunxu Dao Domain. It was rumored that half a year prior, a minor dynasty had provoked the Baiyue Dao Sect, leading the latter to dispatch several masters. These grandmasters descended, shattering rivers and mountains with their fists, and transformed the small dynasty into a bloody purgatory overnight. Consequently, anyone who encountered disciples of the Baiyue Dao Sect would go to great lengths to avoid them.
"Senior Brother Xiao Tian, the unusual spiritual weapon activity earlier must have originated from here!" one disciple exclaimed. "Tsk tsk... a spiritual weapon capable of causing such a disturbance must be above the third rank! If Senior Brother Xiao Tian acquires such heaven-defying assistance, he will secure a prominent place within the inner sect of Baiyue Dao Sect!"
The dozen-plus disciples of the Baiyue Dao Sect were meticulously investigating the area near the forest. At the forefront of the group stood a man in a silver-white robe, with a handsome face and an extraordinary demeanor. This was Xiao Tian, the number one outer sect disciple of the Baiyue Dao Sect, famously known as 'Ghost Saber Xiao Tian'.
He had joined the Baiyue Dao Sect at the age of 15, and in just three years, his cultivation had reached the fourth level of the Yunling Realm. He specialized in a sword technique called 'Shaxue Yidao' (Blood-Slaying Blade), with which he had swept through the entire outer gate of the Baiyue Dao Sect, becoming virtually invincible. This time, several other top fifteen outer sect disciples accompanied him, indicating the great importance Xiao Tian placed on the opportunity at Longhu Mountain.
Xiao Tian stood in his silver robe, his eyes deep. "The sect assessment is approaching. If I can seize the opportunity at Longhu Mountain, I might advance further before the assessment, perhaps even qualifying for a true disciple position in the inner sect."
A group of Baiyue Dao Sect outer sect disciples bowed their heads, saying, "Senior Brother Xiao Tian's ambition is commendable. You will surely enter the Holy Land to prove the Dao in the future. We admire you."
As they spoke, one of the Baiyue Dao Sect disciples suddenly noticed a figure emerging from the dark woods ahead. It was Lin Ang!
The disciple hastily reported, "Brother Xiao Tian, a disciple of the Qingyun Dao Sect is here! The spiritual weapon's anomaly occurred nearby; this kid might have taken the opportunity!"
Hearing this, Xiao Tian quickly waved his hand, signaling everyone to follow. Moments later, the group of Baiyue Dao Sect disciples appeared before Lin Ang, blocking his path. Xiao Tian, leading them, wasted no words. He looked directly at Lin Ang with an indifferent expression and asked, "From Qingyun Daozong? Did you obtain the opportunity inside?"
Lin Ang sighed helplessly as he looked at the people before him. He had initially planned to leave after acquiring the treasure, but he hadn't expected to be followed. It seemed he couldn't escape after all.
The next second, Lin Ang nodded and stated seriously, "That's right. I obtained some fourth-grade pills and a third-grade spiritual weapon."
Several Baiyue Dao Sect disciples were somewhat dumbfounded. They hadn't expected Lin Ang to admit it so readily. Xiao Tian, consumed by greed, ignored other concerns. He extended his hand and demanded in a low voice, "Hand over all the opportunities you acquired."
At the same time, a convoy was slowly passing by in the distance. The entire procession was incredibly luxurious, with all accompanying individuals dressed in cyan Taoist robes adorned with gold silk patterns and golden feathers on their heads. At the center of the convoy was an opulent carriage, over ten meters long, encrusted with emeralds and gold. Resembling a palace from the Nine Heavens, it bore the totem of the Qingyun Dao Sect on its body. It clearly belonged to a significant figure of the Qingyun Dao Sect, returning to the sect.
The convoy consisted of thousands of people, and even the lowest-cultivation attendants had reached the Yunling Realm. This indicated the noble status of the mysterious existence within the luxurious carriage. At a certain moment, the convoy abruptly halted.
"Elder Luo Yun, what happened?" an exceptionally clear and pleasant voice, like that of a nine-day fairy, slowly emerged from within the luxurious carriage.
"Reporting to Daoist Ruohan," an elder in Taoist robes replied, bowing respectfully towards the carriage. "It appears to be a few outer sect disciples from the Baiyue Dao Sect, seemingly causing trouble for our Qingyun Dao Sect disciples."
Moments later, the carriage door was pushed open by an accompanying sect member. A peerless goddess-like figure, seemingly untouched by dust, slowly emerged. Although the woman wore a veil that obscured her true face, one could still glimpse her unparalleled beauty and cool, magnificent temperament. Her eyes, like colored glass, shimmered with an ethereal quality, enveloped in brilliance. Thousands of words would fail to describe her fairy-like demeanor and appearance. All the surrounding disciples stared in a daze before realizing their lapse in composure and bowing respectfully.
This woman was Qiu Ruohan, the current Daozi of the Qingyun Dao Sect, also known as the Female Daozi. She was also the foremost beauty of the Qingyun Dao Sect, possessing unparalleled talent.