103: Don't be alarmed by the magpie's doubts, is Di Xuancang colluding with the demonic path?

“Nine Dao.”

Bie Jingque replied, “Since the Immortal Sword Emperor established his Legacy, countless Demonic Path Prodigies have attempted to challenge this Undying Sword Forest. However, the method and requirements for obtaining each indestructible sword talismans are different.

The most recent indestructible sword talismans to appear was six hundred years ago, traced back to Senior Zuo Yuqiao.”

“Oh?”

Hearing this, Qingchen raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Zuo Yuqiao?

Isn't that... “Exactly. It's the person you're thinking of right now.”

Bie Jingque sighed, “Back then, Senior Zuo Yuqiao's talent was exceptionally outstanding, and she was even revered as the number one Saintess of the Seven Paths of the Demonic Sect, but ultimately...”

You must understand,

Apart from Zuo Yuqiao, every other Demonic Path Prodigy who received this honor, provided they didn't perish halfway, eventually achieved the Heavenly Venerate Realm.

Several of them even became Devil Emperors revered by all Seven Paths of the Demonic Sect!

Hearing this, Qingchen's eyes flashed with astonishment.

He hadn't expected Elder Luo Jinghong's mother to possess such remarkable talent.

“Then who holds this ninth indestructible sword talismans?”

Qingchen suddenly thought of this: “Was it recovered by your Heaven Punishing Dao?”

“No, it wasn't.”

Bie Jingque shook her head: “Senior Zuo Yuqiao's situation back then was very complicated, and some crucial points were deliberately obscured. Few people even know whether Senior Zuo Yuqiao is alive or dead now.

But I can confirm that the ninth indestructible sword talismans is not in the hands of our Heaven Punishing Dao.”

“So that's how it is.”

Qingchen nodded.

“Jingque, may I try challenging this Undying Sword Forest?”

At that moment, Yun Guanwu suddenly spoke up.

“Hmm?”

Hearing this request, Bie Jingque was startled, a momentary flash of surprise appearing in her eyes.

Seeing her reaction, Yun Guanwu also realized her mistake.

“I was a bit presumptuous.”

The Undying Sword Forest is an Emperor-level Legacy Ground; it’s not something you can challenge just because you feel like it.

Even among the Disciples of the Seven Paths of the Demonic Sect, not everyone is qualified to attempt the challenge.

Moreover, she was a Righteous Path Saintess, and the two sides were almost in absolute opposition.

It was only because of Qingchen that the two of them could coexist peacefully.

“Actually...”

Bie Jingque looked at Qingchen, then at Yun Guanwu, seemingly having made a decision.

She nodded, saying, “It's not impossible. If Senior Sister Yun and Qingchen pretend to be my followers, you can naturally challenge the Undying Sword Forest.”

As the Sect Saintess of the Heaven Executing Dao, it wasn't a big problem for her to bring a few people to challenge the Undying Sword Forest.

The key was that Qingchen and Yun Guanwu's true identities could not be discovered.

“Hmm?”

Qingchen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: “Did I say I wanted to challenge the Undying Sword Forest?”

To be honest, this so-called Sword Emperor Legacy held little appeal for him.

“Hmph!”

Hearing Qingchen's words, Bie Jingque pouted: “If you don't want to go, then don't go! Do you think I'm willing to risk the reputation of colluding with the Righteous Path—especially people from your Xuantian Holy Land—just to take you through the trial?”

“Haha.”

Qingchen chuckled upon hearing this, but just as he was about to speak, he suddenly frowned.

He saw a Spirit Boat breaking through the air from deep within the Undying Sword Forest.

There were several figures aboard the Spirit Boat.

Qingchen felt a slight sense of familiarity from the aura of one of the figures.

“Among the Seven Paths of the Demonic Sect, I don't have any acquaintances besides Bie Jingque...”

“What's wrong?”

Seeing Qingchen's expression change and him actively concealing the three of them, Jingque felt puzzled.

“I seem to have sensed a familiar aura.”

“A familiar aura?”

Hearing this, Bie Jingque's eyes flashed with surprise.

“It's not the day the Undying Trial opens, and during this period, only Core Disciples of our Heaven Punishing Dao are allowed here.

Do you know other Heaven Punishing Dao Disciples besides me?”

The Undying Trial occurs once every ten years, during which all forces of the Demonic Path can send people to participate.

Outside of the trial period, only true core members of the Heaven Punishing Dao, such as Inner Sect Elders and Core Disciples, can freely enter and exit the Undying Sword Forest.

“Do you think that's possible?”

Qingchen was rather speechless upon hearing this.

He used the Reincarnation Heavenly Eye, instantly seeing the person's Origin, rendering all disguises useless.

“This is... the Primordial Dao Embryo?”

After activating the Reincarnation Heavenly Eye, the surging Primordial Qi emanating from that person could not be concealed, and Qingchen immediately confirmed his identity.

“Di Xuancang?

Why would he appear in the Emperor-level Legacy of the Heaven Punishing Dao?”

Qingchen's expression immediately turned solemn.

“What?”

“He is Di Xuancang?”

Hearing Qingchen's words, both Yun Guanwu and Bie Jingque were extremely surprised.

You must understand,

What is Di Xuancang's status?

The Yuanshi Holy Son!

The Wielder of Heaven of the Heavenly Dao Alliance!

For him to appear in the Emperor-level Legacy of the Heaven Punishing Dao—the implications behind this are far too great.

Could it be that Yuanshi Holy Land, the foremost Holy Land of the Righteous Path, and the Heavenly Dao Alliance, which claims to be the leader of the Righteous Path, are secretly colluding with the Demonic Path?

If this is true, when did it start?

Was it before the incident involving the Xuantian Holy Master and the Sect Saintess of the Heaven Executing Dao five hundred years ago, or after?

If it was before, is it possible that the incident itself was a great conspiracy?

In an instant, Qingchen thought of many things.

“He is Di Xuancang; I am certain of this.”

Qingchen's expression was serious: “Furthermore, he is holding and examining a Talisman Seal with a powerful Qi aura—it should be the indestructible sword talismans you mentioned, Jingque.”

“Could it be that my Heaven Punishing Dao truly is colluding with the Righteous Path?”

Bie Jingque recalled the doubts raised by the other six Paths of the Seven Paths of the Demonic Sect recently on the Demon Summoning Platform.

But why hadn't she discovered this matter during the simulation?

Was the simulation time too short?

Or did her early contact with Qingchen lead to changes in the future?

Both possibilities seemed plausible, but she felt that something was still amiss.

While Bie Jingque was deep in thought, Qingchen watched the Spirit Boat gradually depart and move further away, and he immediately made a decision.

“You two, let us part ways here. I need to follow them and figure out what connection exists between Yuanshi Holy Land and the Demonic Path.”

“Take me with you!”

Hearing this, Bie Jingque snapped out of her contemplation.

She grabbed Qingchen's sleeve, a look of determination flashing in her clear eyes: “I want to understand the truth of this matter too.”

“This...”

Qingchen originally wanted to refuse, but a thought flashed through his mind, and he seemed to realize something.

He nodded and said, “Very well.”

“I will return to the Holy Land first and inform the Holy Land's high-ranking officials about this matter.”

Seeing Qingchen and Bie Jingque both look at her, Yun Guanwu replied.

She also knew the severity of the situation.

If Yuanshi Holy Land truly was colluding with the Demonic Path, the trouble would be immense.

Their Taixu Holy Land needed to prepare immediately...