515: Chapter 515 Xuanjizi Makes His Move, Locating Xu Ruyu's Trail

Xuan Jizi sneered, "A great Sect of the Righteous Path? Shen Biyun, that woman, appears dignified on the surface, but don't you know what she's really like behind the scenes?"

She and Xiao Nianyin have been friends since they were young. Although they haven't seen each other much in recent years, their private friendship remains.

If the Hehuan Sect is driven into a corner and goes to her, would she not take them in?"

Hearing Old Ancestor Xuan Jizi speak of Shen Biyun, Shen Tianxing's face showed a hint of displeasure, but he still nodded: "The Old Ancestor makes sense. So, what should be our next step?"

Xuan Jizi thought for a moment and said slowly, "First, I will use the tracking mirror to find the locations of Xu Ruyu and Xiao Nianyin."

Second, we will quietly leak the news that the Hehuan Sect is hiding within the Tianyan Sect to those Righteous Path Sects.

Especially Master Xuanming of the North Pole Ice Soul Palace; he harbors a deep-seated hatred for the Hehuan Sect and will surely be the first to charge in. Step three—"

He paused, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes: "Our Tianshu Sword Sect will go as well.

But remember, do not rush to the front. Let those Sects go to their deaths first, and we will clean up the aftermath from behind."

Shen Tianxing nodded repeatedly: "This Disciple understands."

Xuan Jizi looked at the people in the hall, his voice suddenly becoming stern: "This matter must be kept secret.

If anyone leaks the news, don't blame me for being merciless."

Everyone said in unison: "This Disciple obeys your command."

Xuan Jizi nodded and turned to walk out of the hall.

His pace was slow, but every step was steady.

When he reached the entrance of the hall, he suddenly stopped and looked back at Shen Tianxing.

"Tianxing," his voice was light, but every word was crystal clear, "remember, as the leader of a Sect, you cannot rely solely on brute force.

Sometimes, the mind is more important than the fist.

Tian Jianzi trusted his sword too much, which is why he was worn down to death by a green boy.

You must not follow in his footsteps."

Shen Tianxing bowed deeply: "This Disciple will keep the Old Ancestor's teachings in mind."

Xuan Jizi said no more and walked out of the great hall.

His figure vanished into the sunlight, leaving the people in the hall looking at each other in silence.

Grand Elder Zhou Yunhe let out a long breath and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "The Old Ancestor's presence is still so powerful."

Han Song chuckled: "Naturally. The Old Ancestor has lived for nearly ten thousand years; what storms has he not seen? With his venerable self overseeing us, our Tianshu Sword Sect is secure."

Su Wanqing did not speak, only looking toward the exit of the hall, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

Shen Tianxing stood in the center of the hall, looking at everyone, his voice low and firm: "Everyone, did you hear? Have you remembered the Old Ancestor's words?"

Everyone shouted in unison: "We have remembered."

“Good.” Shen Tianxing nodded, “From now on, everything will proceed according to the Old Ancestor's plan.

Grand Elder, you are responsible for contacting the other Righteous Path Sects and leaking the news about the Hehuan Sect.

Remember, do not tell them directly; do it subtly, so they discover it themselves."

Zhou Yunhe cupped his hands: "Yes."

“Elder Han, you are responsible for organizing the Sect's Disciples and preparing for the expedition.

But remember, do not let them know the true purpose.

Just say that we are going to eliminate the remnants of the Hehuan Sect to avenge Old Ancestor Tian Jianzi."

Han Song nodded: "Understood."

“Elder Su, you are responsible for gathering intelligence. Focus on the movements of the North Pole Ice Soul Palace, the Tianyan Sect, and other Righteous Path Sects. Report any sign of activity immediately."

Su Wanqing nodded: "Yes."

Shen Tianxing took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his voice becoming even more determined: "Everyone, the future of the Tianshu Sword Sect depends on this single move. Success or failure rests entirely on you."

Everyone responded in unison: "We are willing to die for the Sect!"

Tianshu Sword Sect, back mountain Forbidden Ground.

Xuan Jizi sat cross-legged on a green stone, with that ancient Thousand-Mile Tracking Mirror floating before him.

He was one of the highest-ranking Grand Elders of the Tianshu Sword Sect, having lived for nearly ten thousand years, and his Cultivation had long reached the Peak of Half-step True Immortal.

Tian Jianzi was of the same generation, but Xuan Jizi had entered the Half-step True Immortal realm a full three thousand years earlier than he did.

He was thin and withered, his face shriveled with skin like dried orange peel full of wrinkles, but his eyes were frighteningly bright, lacking any of the cloudiness of old age, possessing only a shrewdness and sharpness that saw through the world.

He reached out a withered finger and tapped the surface of the mirror lightly.

The golden light on the mirror's surface flared up, rippling out like water. His Divine Sense poured into the mirror, communicating with the Mirror Spirit.

"Find Xu Ruyu."

His voice was old and low, carrying an unquestionable command.

The golden light on the mirror's surface surged violently, like boiling water.

A moment later, an image appeared on the mirror—a stretch of rolling green mountains shrouded in mist, where two figures could be vaguely seen speeding along. In front was a young man in flapping green robes with a handsome face; it was Xu Ruyu.

Closely following him was a woman in white, her ice-blue long hair flying in the wind; it was Xiao Nianyin.

The two of them, one after the other, were flying toward the same direction at an incredible speed.

Xuan Jizi carefully observed their flight direction, his pupils contracting slightly. He was all too familiar with that direction.

"Tianyan Sect," he murmured, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "They are going to the Tianyan Sect.

Those remnants of the Hehuan Sect must be in the Tianyan Sect. Xu Ruyu is rushing there to rendezvous with them."