Chapter 639: Poisonous Spring

"Bang!"

Elder Leigui kicked open the Sect Master's Hall. His gaze swept inside, and he suddenly saw a young man leisurely sipping tea, sitting there. He froze on the spot.

Outside the hall, he hadn't detected any aura. If it wasn't due to special restrictions on the hall, then...

Elder Leigui stepped into the hall. Just as he lifted his other foot, his body stiffened. He could neither retreat nor advance.

The others had watched Elder Leigui stride majestically into the hall, then abruptly stop, blocking the doorway without moving. Filled with doubt, they were about to urge him forward when they suddenly heard a crisp 'smack'.

They saw a phantom palm strike Elder Leigui fiercely. He spun like a top, flying backward, and in the blink of an eye, crashed into a mountain peak at the edge of the Five-Insect Sect.

"Boom!"

Smoke and dust billowed, and rocks crumbled. Elder Leigui's anguished cry, long and drawn out, cut through the sky, echoing continuously.

"No good! An ambush!"

The others paled with fright, hastily summoning their respective magic artifacts.

For a moment, the area in front of the Five-Insect Sect Master's Hall glowed with dazzling light, never before having been so chaotic.

They had assumed that Cuixuanzi was merely playing tricks, as he had in the past. With so many masters present, they weren't overly concerned about any methods Cuixuanzi might employ, and thus hadn't taken many precautions.

When Elder Leigui was suddenly ambushed, the shocked crowd fought chaotically, each for themselves.

Some prudently retreated, others activated their magic artifacts and life-bound Gu worms, directing them towards the hall, while most rushed to besiege Cuixuanzi.

The next instant, a shimmering illusion appeared in front of the hall entrance, revealing the figure of a young man.

The magic artifacts and Gu worms were about to strike Qin Sang.

Qin Sang snorted coldly and casually grabbed, unleashing a powerful true essence that instantly sealed off the space in front of him. The magic artifacts and Gu worms were like fish caught in a net; no matter how they struggled, they couldn't break free.

"Whoosh!"

A flash of sword light appeared.

"Bang, bang..."

Continuous sounds erupted as the sword light, like a thread, strung together all the magic artifacts and Gu worms, effortlessly destroying them in the blink of an eye!

"Ah!"

With their connected Gu worms destroyed, their masters were implicated and couldn't help but scream in agony.

"Noisy!"

Qin Sang scoffed. His Ebony Sword flickered, accompanied by a faint rumble of thunder, as he charged into the crowd. A few blood blossoms burst open, and bodies successively toppled to the ground.

The imposing aura of a Core Formation cultivator was on full display!

In an instant, complete silence fell over the Five-Insect Sect.

Qin Sang's gaze, sharp as a blade, swept over them, and they all trembled in fear.

Cuixuanzi was also terrified, never expecting Qin Sang's swordplay to be so formidable, cutting through opponents like slicing melons and vegetables. Though both had just reached Core Formation, Qin Sang was even stronger than his former Martial Uncle.

Qin Sang had shown mercy to the Shocking Thunder Fortress and the Hundred Flowers Palace because he still needed them to carry out tasks. With their foundations intact, he wasn't worried about them feigning compliance.

As for the rogue cultivators who had been invited, Cuixuanzi recognized most of them as notorious bandits roaming the land. They were unruly, cruel by nature, and all had blood on their hands. Killing them would incur no burden.

Such individuals had no scruples. While not entirely useless, they weren't what Qin Sang needed; stability was paramount now.

He could kill them all and refine them into Corpse Puppets, which could still be useful later when searching for insects and exploring secret realms.

Qin Sang only possessed four Heavenly Corpse Talismans: one he had left over, and three others refined from the Soul-Guiding Grass he had obtained by exchanging the Ziwei Secret Scroll.

Until he understood the true situation in the Canglang Sea Region, Qin Sang thought it best to use them sparingly.

Since none of these bandits were in the False Core realm, he naturally didn't want to waste Heavenly Corpse Talismans on them.

If the forces near the Xiongshan region were to learn that the very bandits who had caused them so much dread and trouble had been wiped out in one fell swoop, they would undoubtedly cheer.

Inside the Sect Master's Hall.

Qin Sang sat comfortably in the main seat, while Cuixuanzi, Elder Jinglei, and the seductive woman stood below.

Cuixuanzi's eyes were somewhat gloomy as he saw that Qin Sang had not, as he had wished, annihilated the Shocking Thunder Fortress and the Hundred Flowers Palace, but he dared not say anything more.

The other two were still shaken, utterly unaware that Cuixuanzi hadn't been playing tricks; the wolf had truly arrived.

"...The fortress and the sect are still yours. However, if anyone causes trouble outside, relying on my prestige, don't expect me to save you. I merely need some people to carry out tasks and won't stay long in West Xinjiang. I have no intention of interfering in your internal conflicts. But I do not wish for chaos or internal strife to hinder my important matters. Since the Five-Insect Sect Fellow Daoist has set the rules, follow them from now on. Do you understand?"

Hearing these words, Elder Jinglei and the seductive woman exchanged glances, their anxieties diminishing somewhat.

Although Cuixuanzi was unwilling, this outcome was far better than a surrender under duress.

The three individuals bowed their hands in affirmation.

The seductive woman composed herself, gazing at Qin Sang with alluring charm. She let out a seductive laugh, her voice exceptionally soft and enchanting, designed to ignite desire. "Our Hundred Flowers Palace will certainly obey young master's commands. This servant has long hoped for a figure like you, for our Hundred Flowers Palace to rely upon. I wonder when young master might grace our Hundred Flowers Palace with your presence..."

As she spoke, a faint, intoxicating floral fragrance emanated from her.

Suddenly, a cold snort, like a clap of thunder, exploded in her ear.

The seductive woman looked as if struck by lightning, her face pale, her beautiful features haggard. She dared not utter another word.

To dare use alluring charm before him, she must have a death wish!

Qin Sang stared coldly at the seductive woman. He possessed the Jade Buddha, rendering such petty tricks completely ineffective against him. After warning the seductive woman, Qin Sang returned to the main topic.

"If you can handle these matters well for me, there will naturally be rewards for you."

Qin Sang waved his hand, and talismans, magic artifacts, and spirit pills appeared, as he looked at them with a faint smile. With intimidation first, then enticement, he wasn't afraid they wouldn't exert their full effort.

Black Wind Valley.

Situated between the Five-Insect Sect and the other two forces, it had always been a contested territory. Originally, it was agreed that ownership would rotate among the factions every ten years, maintaining stability for a period. However, after the Five-Insect Sect produced a Core Formation cultivator, this rule was broken.

Qin Sang and Cuixuanzi stood at the entrance, looking inside.

The Black Wind Valley was flanked by two towering mountain ranges, sandwiching it between them, blocking sunlight and keeping it perpetually dark.

Chilling winds swept through the valley, indicating its great depth. According to Cuixuanzi, it wasn't originally so perilous, but was gradually dug out this way during the excavation of spirit stone mines.

"First, take me to see the poisonous spring," Qin Sang said.

He was searching for ancient teleportation arrays and would not overlook any anomalies.

Qin Sang had searched the entire Xiongshan region without success, realizing he couldn't remain trapped there indefinitely. He had already made arrangements for Cuixuanzi and the others, preparing to venture deep into West Xinjiang immediately to search for insects and investigate secret realms.

Passing by Black Wind Valley, he decided to take a look inside.

Due to the chilling winds, Black Wind Valley could only be entered through its main entrance, where the Five-Insect Sect had set up strict guards and spiritual arrays.

Without waiting for Cuixuanzi, Qin Sang directly unfolded his movement technique and descended to the valley floor.

Soon, Qin Sang sensed the aura of the poisonous spring. It was located in a corner of Black Wind Valley, quite expansive, resembling a small underground lake, crystal clear to the bottom.