Chapter 2866: Mystic Moon Sect

The young woman in the golden skirt and Huang Xian had restrictions placed on them to prevent soul-searching. If anyone tried to search their souls, these restrictions would be triggered. However, these restrictions were not foolproof; certain secret techniques or treasures could bypass them.

Wang Chuanming had acquired some cultivation manuals from the Void Heaven Clan. Among them were secret techniques for breaking such restrictions. Wang Changsheng had naturally practiced these techniques, and they now proved useful.

The young woman in the golden skirt and Huang Xian groaned, their faces contorted in pain.

Wang Changsheng frowned, flicked two fingers, and two blue lights shot out, disappearing into the stone wall.

With a thunderous roar, dozens of mountain peaks exploded, sending smoke and dust billowing into the sky.

The young woman in the golden skirt and Huang Xian simultaneously cried out in agony. Numerous mysterious runes emerged on their bodies, and tiny cracks appeared on their skin.

"Mercy, Master..."

The young woman in the golden skirt and Huang Xian pleaded for mercy, but it was futile; the cracks on their bodies proliferated.

A gentle breeze swept by, and both individuals disintegrated into dust, leaving no Nascent Souls behind, only two storage rings.

The culprit had been following them, forcefully activating the restrictions to silence them. However, Wang Changsheng still managed to uncover some useful information.

An Integration Stage cultivator had established an organization called the Profound Moon Sect, gathering rogue cultivators. The sect leader provided resources, tasking the rogue cultivators with gathering cultivation materials. Initially, the organization operated normally. However, as time passed, it began to engage in assassinations and placed restrictions on its subordinates. If a subordinate attempted to leave the organization, the sect leader would personally intervene to kill them, tracking them down wherever they went to extract their souls and refine their spirits. Conversely, those who assisted the sect leader could obtain various resources, including Sky-Reaching Spirit Treasures, Dharma Idol materials, and even items similar to Sky Thunder Spirit Transformation Charms.

Upon seeing Wang Changsheng, Wang Shenfeng's anxious heart finally settled. Had Wang Changsheng arrived a moment later, she might have lost her life.

Wang Changsheng emptied the contents of the storage rings but found no useful information.

He flew into the large black tower. After a while, he emerged, his brow deeply furrowed. These two Nascent Soul cultivators had merely intended to kill for treasure; they were not members of the Profound Moon Sect.

If his guess was correct, the sect leader had been following Huang Xian, waiting to activate the restrictions at any moment to silence them. Wang Changsheng hadn't detected the other party's presence, which indicated their concealment techniques were truly exceptional. The Lizard Race was proficient in concealment techniques, so the sect leader was likely a member of the Lizard Race. It was also possible they possessed some treasure or secret charm to hide their presence.

After this incident, it would be impossible to lure out members of the Profound Moon Sect again.

The sect leader had contacted Huang Xian and others in Qingjiao Valley, indicating that the sect leader had been present there. Huang Xian and the others had not informed the sect leader that they had attacked Du Xueyao. The sect leader only cared about the outcome, not the process. If they had reported a failure, the sect leader would have killed them directly, so they didn't dare to report it.

In that case, Du Xueyao could still serve as bait, but luring out the sect leader would be extremely difficult. It made sense; if the culprit were so easily exposed, other human forces would have discovered them long ago, not just the Wang family.

"Let's go! We'll head back! I refuse to believe the fish won't bite."

Wang Changsheng summoned the Azure Luan Boat and left the area with Wang Shenfeng.

Upon returning to Qingjiao Valley, Wang Changsheng immediately sought out Long Tianheng and asked in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Long, has Grandmaster Daren left the market?"

"No, he's still in the market. I just spoke with him yesterday. Madame Liao and her group have left, though. Fellow Daoist Wang, did the culprits escape?" Long Tianheng said with some surprise.

Wang Changsheng briefly explained what had happened. The auction had ended, and it was normal for other Integration Stage cultivators to leave Qingjiao Valley. It was genuinely difficult to determine which Integration Stage cultivator was the leader of the Profound Moon Sect.

"To be able to activate restrictions and silence individuals right under your nose, that person's concealment techniques are truly formidable. There's a high probability they are from the Lizard Race," Long Tianheng said gravely.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "Now, only Du Xueyao, the Five-Yin Maiden, remains. After this incident, the Profound Moon Sect leader likely won't act easily."

"Regardless, since someone is seeking the souls of Five-Yin Maidens, we cannot let them succeed. I will send people to inform other forces to protect the Five-Yin Maidens, and Du Xueyao will continue to act as bait," Long Tianheng suggested.

Wang Changsheng nodded, chatted for a few moments, then bid farewell and left.

He arrived at the entrance of a secluded small courtyard with red tiles and sent a sound transmission talisman. Soon after, the courtyard gate opened, and Ye Tongtian emerged, inviting Wang Changsheng inside.

Wang Changsheng took out a palm-sized piece of Dark Nether Ghostwood, which was slightly smaller than the one he had given Ye Tongtian earlier.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, I'd like to ask for a small favor," Wang Changsheng said seriously. Shadow Beasts were skilled in concealment and tracking techniques. He wanted to ask Ye Tongtian's spirit beast for help.

"Please, Fellow Daoist Wang, speak freely," Ye Tongtian said courteously.

Wang Changsheng briefly explained what had happened, his expression solemn: "Fellow Daoist Ye, this matter is very likely related to the Lizard Race. My tracking techniques are not as good as your spirit beast's. I'd like to ask your spirit beast for help in protecting Du Xueyao. This piece of Dark Nether Ghostwood is the compensation. What do you say?"

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please take back your Dark Nether Ghostwood. I will send Shadow to protect Du Xueyao. If the Lizard Race engages in direct combat, I won't interfere. But if they secretly harm human cultivators, I cannot stand idly by." Ye Tongtian's face showed righteous indignation.

Wang Changsheng was initially surprised, then filled with respect, and agreed.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Wang, is the Lizard Race collecting a large number of souls?" Ye Tongtian asked casually.

"That's right. Has Fellow Daoist Ye also received this news?" Wang Changsheng asked, puzzled. It was normal for the Ye family, being a large and influential clan, to have access to sensitive information.

"I heard about it. Don't worry! I will definitely protect Du Xueyao." Ye Tongtian's tone was heavy.

After discussing some details, Wang Changsheng bid farewell and departed.

"Could it be that Patriarch Xuanji is on the Profound Spirit Continent? Why would the Lizard Race also be collecting a large number of souls? Could the Lizard Race have the same goal as Patriarch Xuanji? To communicate with the Underworld?" Ye Tongtian muttered to himself, his face full of confusion.

Wang Yidao and Du Xueyao strolled down the street. Du Xueyao chattered incessantly, seemingly having forgotten she was bait, while Wang Yidao rarely responded.

Wang Yidao took out a blue-glowing spell disc from his robes and cast a spell into it. "I'm returning with the Patriarch. You're on your own." After saying this, Wang Yidao quickened his pace.

Du Xueyao paused slightly, then let out a soft sigh.

In a vast estate, Wang Chuanming was reporting to Wang Changsheng. Wang Chan and Wang Chan had discovered some evil cultivators. Wang Chuanming, Wang Lihe, Duan Tongtian, and others promptly took action, apprehending these cultivators. They had accumulated numerous blood debts, but their activities were unrelated to the Profound Moon Sect.

"Never mind. We've already alerted them. Let's go back! I've made backup arrangements. I refuse to believe the Profound Moon Sect will let Du Xueyao go," Wang Changsheng said gravely. As long as they spread the word, major forces would heighten their vigilance to protect the Five-Yin Maidens. This would make it much harder for the Profound Moon Sect to find Five-Yin Maidens, with Du Xueyao becoming a critical weak point for them.

What they needed to do now was distance themselves from Du Xueyao to lower the culprit's guard.

"Yes, Patriarch," Wang Chuanming readily agreed.

Not long after, Wang Yidao walked in. "Let's go! We're heading back! We'll implement the third plan."

Wang Changsheng, along with Wang Yidao and others, ostentatiously departed from Qingjiao Valley. Du Xueyao did not leave with them.