The sudden appearance of the Master of Immortal Device, Qing Hui, had Liu Lian’er furrowing her brows deeply.

Li Muyang, as one of the parties involved, was also taken aback.

This…

This Jing Muan’s attack is so powerful!

Seeing the heart-enchanting demoness from the Demon Path makes one flush red—a true mark of a Buddhist Cultivator.

But her ferocity, even launching an attack on the entire Hehuan Sect… does she not know that the girl before her is a descendant of Ghost Lodging Seven?

Does she not know that Ghost Lodging Seven is the Protector of the Hehuan Sect’s Sect Master?

Uh… does deep water flood the dragon temple?

Li Muyang was momentarily taken aback.

At that moment, the silver-haired Ghost Lodging Seven, Xie Liuyun, also appeared.

He appeared behind Liu Lian’er, calm-faced, as though he had been standing there from the beginning.

Looking up at another Master of Immortal Device opposite him, Xie Liuyun showed no particular reaction, treating Qing Hui as if she were just a passerby.

Xie Liuyun spoke calmly, “Mage Qing Hui has secluded herself in Fairy Watching Valley and is practically a neighbor to our Hehuan Sect. Why distress each other with harsh words?”

“If the Mage dislikes Lian’er’s actions, asking her to leave would suffice.”

As Xie Liuyun spoke, he patted Liu Lian’er’s shoulder, signaling the woman to leave.

Liu Lian’er grinned and winked at Li Muyang as she was leaving, but she didn’t say anything and obediently left, returning to her seat.

The two Masters of Immortal Device, who were even chatting in groups and had fought side by side, now confronted each other for a few seconds before each taking a step back.

Xie Liuyun turned and left.

Qing Hui then turned towards Li Muyang, saying, “… Yan Xiaoru told me about you. You seem to have been chosen as the Protector for the Young Sect Master of Hehuan Sect, haven’t you?”

After speaking, Qing Hui shook her head, “If possible, refuse it.”

“Now is a troublesome time, and a certain affliction that has been passed down through generations in the Hehuan Sect is about to erupt. It’s not good for you to go to the Hehuan Sect at this time.”

After finishing her warnings, Qing Hui turned and left.

She was merely offering a bit of advice to her younger, Li Muyang.

She clearly did not know the true identity of Ghost Lodging Seven Xie Liuyun, nor the deep relationship between Li Muyang and Yan Xiaoru.

Seeing her leave, Li Muyang hesitated slightly.

Theoretically, he should keep his distance from this Master of Immortal Device to avoid being discovered.

But Li Muyang was very interested in what Qing Hui mentioned.

Moreover, after discovering that the Masters of Immortal Device did not recognize each other, he felt a sense of confidence and security.

Li Muyang quickly followed up so that he could politely inquire.

“… May I ask, senior, what is the generational affliction of the Hehuan Sect you mentioned just now?”

If everything went smoothly, Li Muyang might be sent as an envoy to marry into Hehuan Sect and to be Liu Lian’er’s Protector.

And yet Qing Hui speaks of trouble in Hehuan Sect at such a time?

Damn it.

Why does it seem that wherever I go, the situation is never favorable?

Am I destined to be a disaster for any environment?

Li Muyang was somewhat befuddled.

Qing Hui glanced at him and stopped.

By now, the two had arrived at the edge of the banquet hall, far from the bustling crowd where tonight’s guests were all fawning over the new Young Sect Master of the Refinement Demon Sect, Yan Xiaoru.

Which meant that almost no one cared about this edge of the banquet hall.

Qing Hui stood on the edge of the cliff, looking down at the vast sea of clouds below. The silver moonlight sprinkled over the sea of clouds, coating the surging clouds amidst the mountains with a faint silver radiance.

She turned to Li Muyang and said, “The founder of the Hehuan Sect acquired his legacy in the secluded valley and established what is now this ever-thriving sect in the Cultivation World.”

“However, there is a significant flaw and danger in the cultivation techniques of the Hehuan Sect; every hundred years, the cultivators of the Sect Master lineage suffer from demonic disturbances. At best, their souls are thrown into chaos and their cultivation greatly reduced; at worst, their souls scatter and perish, or they are subjected to soul possession by external demons, changing their nature drastically.”

“This is why cultivators of the Sect Master lineage in the Hehuan Sect all need a Protector.”

“They need Protectors to help combat the demonic disturbances, and Protectors to sacrifice for them.”

“And now, as the hundred years are about to end, if you were to go to the Hehuan Sect …”

Qing Hui shook her head, not continuing her sentence.

She simply turned and glanced back at the banquet behind her and said, “Tell Xiaoru that I have left early.”

“She should be quite busy in the next few days. Let her concentrate on handling the sect affairs without worrying about me.”

“When she is less busy, I will visit again.”

After saying this, Qing Hui leapt off the cliff and her figure swiftly disappeared into the sea of clouds below.

From his high vantage point, Li Muyang faintly saw a streak of golden light weaving its way through the sea of clouds before disappearing into the distance.

Jing Muan, the Master of the Immortal Device, seemed to leave so casually and freely …

It seems that the usually silent Jing Muan in the chat group, is also a socially awkward loner in reality.

Three hours later, at the Enforcement Hall of the Refinement Demon Sect.

Having just returned from the banquet to her own sleeping quarters, Yan Xiaoru saw the man sitting on her private soft couch, meditating with his eyes closed.

Yan Xiaoru raised an eyebrow.

“… Why have you hidden yourself away here?”

“The Trampling Snow Peak was so lively just now, and that Young Sect Master from the Hehuan Sect was everywhere looking for you.”

Yan Xiaoru remarked, “It seems she really likes you, has taken a fancy to you.”

Engrossed in a fierce battle in the game, Li Muyang paused the game and opened his eyes.

Looking at Yan Xiaoru before him, Li Muyang shook his head.

“She fancies me my foot, she’s out looking for someone to take the fall for her.”

Li Muyang shared with Yan Xiaoru the secrets about the Hehuan Sect that Qing Hui had told him.

At this, Yan Xiaoru was somewhat surprised … but only slightly.

“The hundred-year period is due again? No wonder the Hehuan Sect is so urgently seeking help; they are afraid that delaying could affect the Young Sect Master’s battle against the external demons.”

Yan Xiaoru clearly knew about the demonic disturbances but was unaware of the specific timing.

Seeing Li Muyang’s surprised expression, Yan Xiaoru shook her head and said, “Don’t be so tense, Qing Hui likes to exaggerate when speaking, a common issue with Buddhist cultivators, don’t take it too seriously.”

“The demonic disturbances of the Sect Master lineage in the Hehuan Sect are indeed troublesome. Being a Protector for Liu Lian’er will indeed come with sacrifices.”

“But since a Protector cannot be changed, not only will the Hehuan Sect not exploit you, but they will also cherish you as a treasure.”

“All in all, if this matter succeeds, it will be all benefit and no harm to you.”

As she spoke, Yan Xiaoru sat down in front of Li Muyang.

She raised her hand and threw out several formation flags, skillfully setting up a sealing formation.

Only then did she turn to Li Muyang, speaking solemnly about serious matters.

“… Compared to the Hehuan Sect, the matter of the Ascendant is more important.”

“Qing Hui has already talked to me about it, regarding the Ascendant, her legacy is indeed recorded in the ancient texts.”

Yan Xiaoru looked into Li Muyang’s eyes and said, “The ancient texts of Miaohua Mountain state that Ascendants are beings with a heavenly mandate born in them.”

“Aside from the well-known character traits such as certain ascension into immortality and being given great fateful encounters and great luck, Ascendants also have some bizarre aspects, unknown to the world.”

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