Not long ago, at that spirit stone mineral vein, quite a few holy crystals were unearthed.
After examination by various powers, it was highly probable that a holy crystal mineral vein was hidden deep within that spirit stone mineral vein.
"A holy crystal mineral vein!" Xia Qingying and Ye Wushang exchanged glances.
If it was a holy crystal mineral vein, it would be truly precious.
Holy crystals were already treasures containing abundant holy essence, and within a mineral vein.
No one could guarantee how many holy crystals it contained.
However, it was undoubtedly extremely valuable, surpassing ordinary top-grade spirit stone mineral veins by thousands of times.
"Sect Master, are you asking us to contend for that holy crystal mineral vein?" Ye Wushang took a deep breath and continued.
The importance of holy crystals to cultivators was self-evident.
If the Shi Mo Sect could truly secure this holy crystal mineral vein, its foundation would significantly increase.
Xia Qingying also looked solemnly at the Sect Master's spiritual body above the hall.
"That's right, this holy crystal mineral vein requires your intervention. However, there's another matter!" the Sect Master's spiritual body spoke, its tone becoming considerably grave.
Xia Qingying frowned; there was something else.
"You must have heard, right? The Chaos Holy Land has produced a new Divine Son, Xiao Yun!" the Sect Master's spiritual body continued.
Ye Wushang and Xia Qingying nodded, a look of seriousness appearing on their faces.
They had indeed heard of the new Divine Son, rumored to be the most talented individual in the Chaos Holy Land in countless ages.
However, they had not seen him in person, only vaguely heard some rumors.
"That fellow is highly likely to possess the legendary Chaos Immortal Physique, so..." the Sect Master's spiritual body continued speaking indifferently, a sharp gleam flashing in its eyes.
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A desolate road in the Tianyuan Domain.
This road was the only path leading to the Shi Mo Sect.
A peerlessly handsome youth and a delicate, alluring maiden stood facing each other on the road.
The two were precisely Jiang Li and Chen Lingyue.
After Jiang Li agreed to escort Chen Lingyue to the Shi Mo Sect, he left directly.
"Jiang Li, why are you so cruel? Those people were just asking for directions, why did you kill them!" Chen Lingyue gritted her teeth, looking at the blood mist and torn flesh scattered ahead.
In front of Jiang Li lay a pile of torn corpses, the air thick with the stench of blood.
"You idiot, couldn't you tell they were trying to rob us?" Jiang Li frowned and said indifferently.
After speaking, Jiang Li summoned his unique flame and incinerated the corpses completely, also collecting their spatial rings.
Chen Lingyue's face flushed red, her chest heaving violently.
It turned out that when the two were speeding towards the Shi Mo Sect.
A group of seemingly benevolent cultivators suddenly appeared by the roadside, coming to ask for directions.
But unexpectedly, Jiang Li, without a word, annihilated them all.
Chen Lingyue was stunned. When had she ever witnessed such a scene, where someone was completely wiped out just for asking for directions?
How could such a person exist in this world? She couldn't comprehend it.
"When we left, I already told you not to interfere in my affairs, and that all actions are to follow my lead. This is what you agreed to!" Jiang Li continued speaking indifferently.
Chen Lingyue gnashed her small canine teeth, glaring furiously at Jiang Li.
"Demons are demons, and they still try to find excuses for themselves. How could I not see they were bad people!" Chen Lingyue snorted coldly and continued.
Jiang Li remained silent, merely continuing to walk forward.
Great Demon, can't you give me a proper explanation...
Seeing that Jiang Li was ignoring her, Chen Lingyue became even more annoyed...
However, she still obediently followed behind Jiang Li.
Following this, the two continued their journey forward.
Along the way, they encountered many more individuals who harbored ill intentions towards Jiang Li and his companion, but all were easily dealt with by Jiang Li.
Chen Lingyue's belief that Jiang Li was a great demon only deepened.
An absolute great demon...
Not long after, the two approached the Shi Mo Sect.
After passing through Danghun Mountain, Jiang Li led Chen Lingyue into the Shi Mo Sect.
Chen Lingyue, like a curious child, gazed at every corner of the Shi Mo Sect.
"Alright, I'm returning to my Star Cauldron Palace. Do you want to look around? I can arrange for someone to guide you through the Shi Mo Sect, or do you want to come back to Star Cauldron Palace with me!" Jiang Li said to Chen Lingyue beside him after entering the Shi Mo Sect.
In the distance, fierce battles were erupting in some areas.
The smell of blood wafted through the air intermittently, and the sounds of distant brawls could be heard.
Chen Lingyue blinked her eyes and then said, "I want to go back and see Xiao Xue'er first!"
Jiang Li nodded, so he would take this saintly girl to Star Cauldron Palace to see.
Following this, Jiang Li took Chen Lingyue towards Star Cauldron Palace.
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Inside the palace of Star Cauldron Palace.
The palace was filled with a rich, lingering fragrance.
Before entering Star Cauldron Palace, Jiang Li heard the sounds of commotion coming from within.
Numerous disciples of Star Cauldron Peak respectfully saluted Jiang Li as they passed.
A moment later, Jiang Li and Chen Lingyue entered the palace.
Inside the palace at this moment, many disciples of Star Cauldron Palace were playing with Lin Xue'er, creating a scene of harmonious joy.
The instant Jiang Li entered the palace, Lin Xue'er spotted him. She immediately stopped playing and pounced into his arms.
"Brother Jiang Li, I missed you so much!" Lin Xue'er nestled intimately in Jiang Li's embrace, speaking softly.
At this moment, Lin Xue'er was wearing a milky white long dress, her pair of pure, large eyes exceptionally lively.
This big bad guy, he's even taking good care of Xiao Xue'er.
Chen Lingyue looked at the Xiao Xue'er before her, who showed no trace of the distress and sadness from their first encounter.
All that was present was heartfelt contentment and happiness.
Could it be that this fellow truly...
No... impossible... This demon is so wicked, he must have some ulterior motives...
She couldn't let herself be blinded by what she saw.
"Xiao Xue'er, do you still remember big sister?" Chen Lingyue put away her thoughts and came to Jiang Li's side, greeting Lin Xue'er.
Lin Xue'er blinked her adorably large eyes, staring intently at Chen Lingyue.
Following this, a look of realization appeared in Lin Xue'er's eyes.
"Wow, you're that big sister..." Lin Xue'er seemed to have remembered and then exclaimed.
Chen Lingyue was also filled with joy. Seeing how cute and charming this little girl was, Chen Lingyue felt a surge of happiness.
Lin Xue'er then climbed out of Jiang Li's embrace and pounced towards Chen Lingyue.
"Shanhu, where has Qingyu gone? Why don't I see her!" After a while, Jiang Li seemed to recall something and asked.
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