105: Chapter 105 Second-Tier High-Grade, Profound Divine Light Talisman

"Listen up, everyone!" Chen Tai's voice rang out again. "The Sect wants intelligence! Our purpose for this trip is only to investigate the details of the Blazing Fire Sect's evil formation and to find out which external power they are colluding with... So we must act quickly and first capture those peripheral Blazing Fire Sect Disciples for interrogation!"

His gaze swept over the six Qi Refining Stage Disciples, his tone softening with a hint of concern: "This journey is exceptionally dangerous. With your Qi Refining cultivation, even if you barely managed to come along, you would only be a burden. I have decided not to let you accompany us into danger. Wait here in this cave and do not move around at will. Once Deacon Lin and I return after investigating the situation, we will reward you based on your merits."

As soon as these words were spoken, the six Qi Refining Stage Disciples were first stunned, and then their faces showed relief and gratitude toward Chen Tai.

They thought Chen Tai was truly protecting them out of the goodness of his heart.

Chen Tai looked at Deacon Lin and said in a heavy voice, "Junior Brother Lin, take out all your Talismans. Don't hold back your trump cards!"

Deacon Lin's heart tightened, knowing that Chen Tai was serious this time.

He nodded, no longer hesitating, having already decided to use all his hidden cards.

Chen Tai felt the same; he would never give the Sect any reason to marginalize them!

"Charging in from the front is no different from seeking death. The Blazing Fire Sect is heavily guarded, and that miasma illusion Formation will detect anyone as soon as they enter." He raised his hand, tracing a line in the air. "But any great Formation needs an entrance and exit; it's impossible to seal it off completely. Our opportunity lies here."

He looked at Deacon Lin, his voice hushed: "Junior Brother Lin, that Second-Tier High Grade Talisman you obtained years ago—you still have it, right?"

Upon hearing this, Deacon Lin showed a look of reluctance, but after only a moment's hesitation, he took out a Talisman from his Storage Pouch.

The Talisman was pitch black like ink, made of a material that was neither paper nor jade, its origin unknown.

However, on its surface, complex and profound golden patterns flowed. These patterns seemed to move slowly as if they were alive, emitting a heart-palpitating fluctuation of spiritual power.

"Second-Tier High Grade, profound light talisman!" Deacon Lin said with some heartache. "I obtained this Talisman in an ancient Cultivator's Immortal Cave in my early years; it is my ultimate life-saving treasure. Once activated, it can see through most illusion Formations and Restrictions of the second tier and below. It's just..."

He paused and continued, "Once used, this Talisman will be completely destroyed. Moreover, it consumes a significant amount of spiritual power when activated. With my cultivation, I can only maintain it for one hour at most."

The value of a Talisman of this grade was comparable to a supreme grade Magical Artifact.

If he hadn't been backed into a corner this time, he would never have brought it out.

"One hour is enough," Chen Tai said solemnly. "We'll use this Talisman to sneak in silently!"

"Sneak in?" Deacon Lin hesitated. "But the situation inside is unclear..."

"We won't go deep at first; we'll stay on the periphery." Chen Tai's plan had already formed in his mind. "We'll catch a lone Blazing Fire Sect Disciple responsible for patrolling the perimeter and ask about the situation in the valley first!

With our Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation combined with the Talisman and Magical Artifacts, as long as we don't encounter their Foundation Establishment Elder, we can ambush a Qi Refining Stage Disciple. We'll finish it quickly and give him no chance to send a signal for help!"

He stared at Deacon Lin and continued, "After capturing him, we'll interrogate him immediately. As long as we can pry the details of that evil formation or a safe way to enter the valley from his mouth, our task will be half-finished!"

"What if we don't find an opportunity to strike?" Deacon Lin was still a bit uneasy.

"Then we'll settle for the next best thing." Chen Tai's tone was brook no argument. "Using the duration of the profound light talisman, get as close to the core area as possible and see the appearance of that Formation with your own eyes! Even just an outline is better than being completely in the dark as we are now! One look, then we leave immediately!"

Although this plan was still dangerous, it offered a bit of room for maneuver and a clear goal.

Its core lay in speed and stealth, utilizing the information gap to catch the opponent off guard.

Deacon Lin grit his teeth and finally nodded.

As things stood, he had no other choice.

"Fine, let's do it!"

Afterward, the two of them organized all their Talismans and Medicinal Pills, then left the cave, merging into the night once more.

They didn't rush directly toward the miasma; instead, they circled around for several miles, quietly approaching from beneath a cliff where the terrain was more complex and the trees were denser.

"This is the place," Chen Tai whispered.

Deacon Lin no longer hesitated and took out the precious profound light talisman.

He took a deep breath and injected nearly thirty percent of his spiritual power into it.

On the pitch-black Talisman, the golden patterns suddenly lit up, emitting a silent hum.

A profound brilliance shot out from the Talisman, enveloping the two of them.

Instantly, Deacon Lin's vision blurred, and the miasma mist became thin in his eyes, as if seen through a layer of gauze.

Through this thin veil, he saw a clear world.

Inside the miasma was a vast and complex dense forest.

The forest was filled with jagged rocks and towering ancient trees. The terrain was quite complex, naturally forming a massive labyrinth.

Squads of patrolling Blazing Fire Sect Disciples were shuttling through the forest along specific routes, signaling to each other.

Although their expressions were alert, what their eyes saw was still that thick miasma; they clearly hadn't noticed that their world was being peered into by outsiders.

"Go!" Chen Tai gave a low shout.

Deacon Lin activated the Talisman, and the two of them carefully avoided the squads of patrolling Disciples, silently slipping into the peril-filled forest.

As soon as they entered the forest, the oppressive and chaotic fluctuation of spiritual power rushed toward them.

Chen Tai and Deacon Lin compressed their Divine Sense to a range of three zhang around them, not daring to release it at all, relying entirely on their naked eyes and the effect of the profound light talisman to discern their direction.

They traveled through the dense forest for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn until, finally, an opportunity arrived.

Behind a massive bluestone, a Blazing Fire Sect Disciple of the Qi Refining Seventh Layer was leaning against the stone wall, seemingly taking a secret rest during a shift change.

He appeared quite relaxed.

It's him!

Chen Tai and Deacon Lin exchanged a glance, instantly reaching a silent understanding.

A First-Tier High Grade Body-Fixing Talisman in Deacon Lin's hand flew out silently, accurately sticking to the Disciple's right arm.

The Disciple's body stiffened. Aside from his eyes, which could still dart around, he was completely unable to move or even make a sound.

Chen Tai's figure instantly appeared before him, and then he tapped the Disciple's Dantian several times, sealing his spiritual power.

The entire process was as smooth as flowing water and fast as lightning.

The two didn't linger; they hoisted the captive and quickly retreated to a hidden spot in the forest.

Deacon Lin took out another pale yellow Talisman and slapped it onto the Disciple's forehead without a word.

"Truth Talisman!"

The Disciple's body trembled, and his eyes became dull and dazed.

"What is being built inside the valley?" Chen Tai asked quickly.

(Wishing all the big bosses great fortune in the Year of the Horse, Happy New Year. I'll add another chapter tomorrow, but tomorrow's update will be a bit late as there's a lot going on. Sorry, everyone.)