Chapter 447: Yunwu Mountain
"Of course, how would this humble one dare to deceive the Holy Son."
Hei Yao revealed a fawning smile on his face, but a flicker of disdain flashed through his eyes.
Despite being just a fleeting moment, it still didn't escape Cao Youqian's eyes. He sneered in his heart: Kid, you're not worthy of playing dirty tricks with me. Back when I was a prodigal in the Inquiry Dao Academy, my ability to read people's expressions wasn't something a mere Fire God Cult disciple like you could compare to.
The corners of his mouth slightly raised upward: "In that case, this Holy Son will test and examine you."
"The Holy Son may ask whatever you wish."
Hei Yao's face still maintained that fawning appearance, no different from an ordinary lackey.
Cao Youqian asked: "Are there any Great Sages within this Fire God Cult?"
"Not hiding it from the Holy Son, naturally there are, but those Great Sages have no fixed abode. As long as we don't provoke them, naturally there won't be any danger."
Hei Yao was also clear that this kind of matter couldn't be concealed.
"Merely mountain wilderness Great Sages, this Holy Son certainly won't fear them."
Cao Youqian's face was full of disdain, but his eyes kept staring into Hei Yao's eyes.
This time, Hei Yao didn't reveal any abnormality: "The Holy Son speaks correctly. If I could see the Holy Son strike down a Great Sage, it would surely be a wonderful sight."
"You kid speak very well. From today onward, you will follow alongside this Holy Son together with Little Lion."
Cao Youqian said with a tone of bestowing favor.
"This humble one thanks the Holy Son."
Hei Yao pretended to be excited as he knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Cao Youqian.
Kuang Shi Wangzi never expected that this fellow would actually be noticed by the Holy Son just because he knew how to flatter, and he felt extremely jealous.
You should know that he had only gotten this opportunity through connections and by serving the Holy Son with all his heart.
If the Holy Son weren't present, he really wanted to shout loudly: What right do you have, kid?
"Enough, no need for so much formalities."
Cao Youqian continued to ask: "Then are there any Outer Heavenly Demons within the Yunwu Mountain?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of everyone present changed drastically.
Hei Yao trembled all over, feeling as if his identity had been seen through. He carefully raised his head to look at Cao Youqian, wanting to say something, but not daring to speak.
Fortunately, Kuang Shi Wangzi beside him spoke first: "Holy Son, you couldn't possibly be planning to seek out Outer Heavenly Demons, could you? Those are Sacred Realm existences. Not to mention there aren't any in the Yunwu Mountain, but even if there were, if we went, we would never return."
Cao Youqian kicked him with great annoyance and said: "Look at your cowardly appearance. Even if there are no Outer Heavenly Demons, we can still find descendants of Outer Heavenly Demons to spar with, to see whether their demon bodies are stronger or this Holy Son's immortal body is stronger."
Hearing this, Hei Yao breathed a long sigh of relief and slowly said: "Holy Son, there are indeed half-demon people within the Yunwu Mountain, but finding their traces is as difficult as finding Great Sages."
Cao Youqian said: "No matter, this Holy Son is just going to try his luck. Are there any dangerous places within the Yunwu Mountain? This Holy Son brought you all out on this trip, I can't possibly let everyone return empty-handed."
"There are, but entering those dangerous places is not easy."
As Hei Yao spoke, he began to think in his mind about how to capture this entire group in one fell swoop. These people were all first-class sacrificial offerings.
Cao Youqian: "I happen to like challenging things. When the time comes, you will lead us to the dangerous places."
"Yes."
Hei Yao agreed without even thinking. Hearing this, Kuang Shi Wangzi couldn't help but reveal a trace of worry on his face.
He looked at Cao Youqian, wanting to say something, but the words reached his lips and were ultimately swallowed back down.
...
Night soon fell.
As the night grew deeper, the cultivators one by one went to sleep in their tents, leaving only a few cultivators on night watch.
At midnight, a figure silently left his tent. He arrived outside the campsite, took out a hawk pigeon from his beast-controlling bag, placed a jade slip on the pigeon's claw, and then released the pigeon.
After doing all this, the shadow first glanced around to ensure no one was watching him, then turned and returned to his tent.
Little did he know, his every move was under the surveillance of Cao Youqian and the others' divine sense.
Babao Great Sage murmured: "The Holy Son truly is prophetic. This fish took the bait so quickly."
The night passed without incident.
The next morning, Cao Youqian announced to everyone that they would enter Yunwu Mountain for training, and to seek treasures along the way.
Upon hearing this news, everyone cheered excitedly.
"Long live the Holy Son!"
"The Holy Son is unparalleled!"
Hei Yao, standing behind Cao Youqian, sneered inwardly: Go ahead and be happy. Once you enter Yunwu Mountain, within seven days you will all become the Cult Master's sacrificial offerings.
After packing up, the group set off immediately.
In the carriage.
Cao Youqian asked: "Babao Martial Uncle, when will Martial Uncle Xuanjing and the others surround Yunwu Mountain to eradicate the Fire God Cult?"
Babao Great Sage replied: "It is set for seven days from now."
"Seven days?"
Cao Youqian murmured: "That should be enough time."
Yunwu Mountain was a no-man's-land.
It was also the border region where the Mad Lion, Giant Elephant, and Tree People Kingdoms met.
Stretching tens of thousands of miles from east to west, Yunwu Mountain wound and twisted, with varying elevations, continuous undulations, and crisscrossing ravines.
Rich in resources, the mountain was a paradise for cultivators but a hell for the weak.
Thus, it attracted all sorts of cultivators, allowing heterodox/cult groups like the Fire God Cult to thrive within Yunwu Mountain.
By noon, the group led by Cao Youqian slowly entered Yunwu Mountain.
They raised the flags of the Mad Lion Kingdom and the Giant God Academy. Moreover, every cultivator in the group exuded powerful auras.
Wherever they passed, beasts retreated and evil cultivators hid themselves.
The mountain cultivators did not know this group's destination, and the only thing they could do was avoid provoking them.
At this moment, Hei Yao was in high spirits. Riding a divine black unicorn colt at the front of the group, he felt exceptionally excited.
He had finally lured the Holy Son of the Inquiry Dao Academy into Yunwu Mountain. Once the several Supreme Elders from the cult arrived, they could capture these people in one fell swoop.
Surely the cult would reward him generously, and then his breakthrough to the Tianyuan realm would be within reach.
The group traveled through the mountains for three days without encountering any significant trouble. Cao Youqian did not even need to take action; his subordinates resolved all issues.
This evening, Cao Youqian summoned Hei Yao to his side: "Hei Yao, how many more days until we reach the place you mentioned?"
Hei Yao replied respectfully: "Returning to the Holy Son, we will reach the destination in two more days."
"Hurry up. This Holy Son cannot wait to enter the dangerous place and explore." Cao Youqian said with an excited expression.
Hei Yao smiled: "Holy Son, this humble one will definitely not disappoint you then. That place is absolutely somewhere that will satisfy you."
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