Meanwhile, at a courtyard in Wu Family Manor.
A burly Cultivator sat cross-legged on a bed, quietly Cultivating.
There was a wound on his left arm, wreathed in Sword Qi, which he had been unable to eliminate.
From time to time, a look of pain would flash across his face.
He was Liu Zhenxiong, a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator of the Wuji Sect and a Personal Disciple of the Third Old Ancestor.
At a certain moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.
“The Divine Firmament Sect people are here?”
Liu Zhenxiong took out his token, infused it with spiritual power, and immediately shouted, “Wuji Sect Disciples, come to my side.”
The Wuji Sect Cultivator’s token could not only identify him but also transmit messages.
However, there were limitations to this transmission; if the distance exceeded a thousand li, it would be impossible to transmit.
Chen Ge, Wei Hua, and other Disciples immediately rushed over upon hearing this.
More than a dozen Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators gathered in the small courtyard.
Liu Zhenxiong whispered, “Two Divine Firmament Sect Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators have appeared; it’s very likely they’re here for me.”
Everyone’s hearts trembled.
Liu Zhenxiong said in a deep voice, “Xu Ming, Bai Feng, among all the Qi Refinement Stage Disciples present, you two are the strongest.
Each of you will lead half the Disciples and leave separately.”
“I will stay here for a moment to cover your retreat.”
The Disciples were touched and immediately accepted the order, “Yes!”
Chen Ge and Wei Hua were both assigned to Xu Ming’s team.
As they packed their belongings, Chen Ge remembered something, and his heart tightened, “Elder Brother Chu bought the Blood Transformation Array and just left.
He wouldn’t have run into the Divine Firmament Sect Cultivators, would he?”
Wei Hua sighed upon hearing this, “It’s hard to say.
I hope he has good luck and can avoid the Divine Firmament Sect Cultivators.”
Xu Ming sneered, “Didn’t he say he was worried about too many people being a bigger target, and didn’t want to follow Junior Martial Uncle Liu?
Why worry about him?”
“If he dies, what does it have to do with us?”
Wei Hua frowned, “Xu Ming, we are all in the same boat now; we should help each other.
Is your prejudice against Chu Xuan so great that you still want to kick him while he’s down at a time like this?”
Xu Ming snorted coldly, “My business with him is none of your concern.”
“Have you forgotten what Junior Martial Uncle Liu just said?
I’m leading this team!”
Wei Hua gritted his teeth and had no choice but to shut up.
Back when the Wuji Sect still existed, Xu Ming often competed with Chu Xuan for the tenth spot among inner Disciples.
Because the top ten inner Disciples were qualified to be noticed by the Elders, and might even be accepted as Personal Disciples.
However, although Xu Ming’s Realm was slightly higher than Chu Xuan’s, his strength always fell short.
He was defeated by Chu Xuan multiple times, always remaining the eleventh inner Disciple, ranking behind Chu Xuan.
It was precisely because of this that Xu Ming had always harbored some hatred towards Chu Xuan.
Chen Ge, Wei Hua, and the others were all well aware of these matters.
“Bai Feng and his group will head towards Luo Feng Mountain from the east side gate.”
“We’ll take a detour from the west side gate, cross Red Lake, and hide in Bai Mang Mountain.”
Xu Ming spoke calmly.
None of the demonic Cultivators who had survived until now were fools.
As early as when he arrived at Wu Family Manor, he had guessed that Righteous Path Cultivators would come knocking sooner or later.
Therefore, he had already made plans to escape.
Luo Feng Mountain and Bai Mang Mountain were two of the largest and deepest mountains in Qinghe Prefecture.
If they hid in these two mountains, even if Divine Firmament Sect Cultivators mobilized a large number of people to search, they wouldn’t find their traces for two or three months.
Of course, if the Divine Firmament Sect directly deployed Golden Core Stage Cultivators, a single sweep of their Divine Sense could reveal everything in the entire mountain range.
No one hiding would be able to escape.
In such a situation, they could only accept their fate.
However, most of the time, Golden Core Stage Cultivators would not personally act for a few Qi Refinement Stage juniors.
Firstly, they were worried about being secretly disdained by others.
A dignified Golden Core Stage mighty figure actually acting against Qi Refinement Stage juniors would be a loss of face.
Secondly, the benefits were not sufficient.
If Golden Core Stage demonic Cultivators fled into the deep mountains, those Golden Core Stage Cultivators of the Righteous Path would certainly act to search for them immediately.
“Let’s go.”
Xu Ming waved his hand.
Chen Ge, Wei Hua, and the other four immediately followed.
They had all disguised themselves and deliberately worn the attire of Loose Cultivators.
Not long after leaving Wu Family Manor.
The five heard sounds of fighting from behind them.
Clanging sounds of Magical Artifacts colliding echoed in the sky.
It was clear that Liu Zhenxiong had already started fighting with the two Divine Firmament Sect Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators.
The battle was very fierce.
“Hurry up, the sooner we leave, the sooner Junior Martial Uncle Liu can also escape.”
Wei Hua roared.
Xu Ming nodded.
The five ran quickly.
However, they had only just left Wu Family by seven or eight li.
Xu Ming suddenly stopped, simultaneously extending his fist to signal the four behind him to also stop.
“What’s wrong?” Chen Ge asked, full of doubt.
They were now like startled rabbits, already overly suspicious.
Xu Ming whispered, “My Poisonous Locusts saw that there are Divine Firmament Sect Disciples guarding the intersection ahead; we must take a detour.”
He had raised a type of Gu worm called Poisonous Locusts.
At first glance, they were indistinguishable from ordinary locusts.
But if thousands of them swarmed together, they could cause severe damage to enemies.
Poisonous Locusts could also be used as scouts.
Before setting off, Xu Ming had already released a nest of his raised Poisonous Locusts to observe every movement in the surroundings.
“Which way do we go?” Wei Hua asked.
Xu Ming gritted his teeth, “There are three Divine Firmament Sect Disciples guarding the direct west direction leading to Bai Mang Mountain, so we can only go south.”
“South?” Chen Ge and the others were startled, “That’s the main gate of Wu Family Manor, the main road!”
“There are only more Divine Firmament Sect Disciples guarding there, not fewer!”
Xu Ming clenched his jaw, “At this point, we can only take it one step at a time.
If it really doesn’t work, we’ll just dash through them.”
“I hope we won’t be discovered by them.”
“Follow me.”
Xu Ming waved his hand and set off first.
Chen Ge, Wei Hua, and the others exchanged glances and could only helplessly follow.
With insufficient strength and no backing, they could only be like rats crossing the street.
The five cautiously advanced for a while longer.
They gradually approached the flat main road.
Chen Ge whispered, “Elder Brother Chu should have taken the main road.
I wonder how he is.”
Wei Hua pondered for a moment, “Chu Xuan is skilled in disguise; perhaps he was mistaken for a Loose Cultivator by the Divine Firmament Sect Disciples and apprehended.”
Chen Ge’s heart tightened, “If that’s truly the case, what should we do?”
Xu Ming sneered, “Do you still want to expose yourselves and save his life?
You’re thinking too much!
You’re barely holding on yourselves, and you still want to save others?”
“To save others, first save yourself!”
“You wouldn’t not understand this principle, would you?”
Chen Ge, Wei Hua, and the others remained silent.
“We’re here.”
At this moment, Chen Ge suddenly noticed that the view ahead had opened up and reminded them in a low voice.
“No talking.”
Xu Ming barked.
“Wait…
why is there a smell of blood?”
Wei Hua was stunned.
Everyone couldn’t help but be startled.
They clearly saw three corpses lying quietly on the ground ahead.
From their attire, they were clearly three Disciples of the Divine Firmament Sect.
Two of them had even been decapitated.
Their eyes bulged out, as if they couldn’t believe their own deaths.