Nangong Yao took a sip and remarked, "Master, this Osmanthus Brew is decent, but it doesn't match your esteemed status. I'll bring some fine wine from Dao Heaven Peak later."

He had previously gifted the master quite a bit of wine, and seeing the master now drinking this Osmanthus Brew, he figured the previous gifts must have been consumed.

Chen Xun smiled without saying anything.

This Osmanthus Brew was a gift from Zhao Ting.

Afterward, Chen Xun and Nangong Yao sat in the secluded mountains, drinking and chatting leisurely.

Nangong Yao didn't use his spiritual power to dispel the effects of the alcohol, so his eyes were slightly hazy, and his face was flushed.

Feeling a bit tipsy, Nangong Yao sighed, "Master, the Northern Profound Cultivation World has been in chaos lately. The Demon Sect is rampant, and many disciples from the Righteous Sects have been captured to become blood slaves. Even our Dao Heaven Sect has lost quite a few disciples, including a Purple-Robed Disciple. As the Sect Master, I feel guilty. Master, what should I do?"

Chen Xun nodded slightly, as Zhao Ting had already informed him about this matter.

Chen Xun smiled calmly, "Why don't you Righteous Sects unite and fight against the Demonic Sects?"

Nangong Yao gave a bitter smile, "If only it were that simple, Master. Unfortunately, the Righteous Sects in the Northern Profound Cultivation World can't unite as one."

Chen Xun said softly, "If that's the case, then the Righteous Sects will only be gradually devoured by the Demon Sect. By the time they realize it, it might be too late."

Nangong Yao nodded, his expression slightly serious.

Such a thing must not be allowed to happen.

Throughout history, the Northern Profound has maintained a balance between righteousness and the demonic path. If the Demon Sect were to dominate the Northern Profound, it wouldn't just be the Righteous Sects that suffer; even the common people would face devastation.

Although the Righteous Sects regard mortals as insignificant, the Demon Sect sees them as nourishment.

The balance maintained by the Righteous Sects has kept the Demon Sect from extending its reach to the mortal world.

Of course, the Righteous Sects' balance against the Demonic Sects isn't truly for the sake of mortals but for their own interests.

After all, if mortals suffer, there will be no fresh blood to replenish the Cultivation World.

Nangong Yao snapped out of his thoughts and changed the subject, "Master, your living conditions here are too simple. Please consider moving to Dao Heaven Peak."

Hearing this, Chen Xun glanced at the thatched hut behind him and smiled, "No need, it's not that simple. As the saying goes, 'A mountain doesn't need to be high; it's famous if an immortal resides there. Water doesn't need to be deep; it's spiritual if a dragon dwells there.' I find it quite nice here."

As he spoke, Chen Xun finished his drink, stood up, dusted off his clothes, picked up a broom, and walked outside.

Nangong Yao was taken aback and quickly stood up, asking, "Master, where are you going?"

"To sweep the grounds. I can't just freeload off your Dao Heaven Sect."

Watching the retreating figure, Nangong Yao was momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but smile wryly, finally murmuring to himself.

"A mountain doesn't need to be high; it's famous if an immortal resides there... Master is indeed a master."

...

Chen Xun meticulously swept from mid-mountain to the foot of the mountain. Once the path was clean and tidy, he tossed the broom aside, clasped his hands behind his back, and with a flicker of his figure, he was outside the Dao Heaven Sect.

After being cooped up in the Dao Heaven Sect for three years, now that his mind was clear, he naturally wanted to take the time to explore.

Within the vast territory of the Dao Heaven Sect, Chen Xun walked leisurely, occasionally smiling as he admired the magnificent landscapes, marveling at the excellent location choice of the Dao Heaven Sect.

Though Chen Xun walked slowly, each step covered a thousand miles.

When he reached a certain point, a smile played on Chen Xun's lips, and he slowed his pace completely.

At the same time, a group of hidden Demon Sect cultivators noticed Chen Xun.

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"Elder You, someone else has come out of the Dao Heaven Sect!"

A demonic cultivator quickly reported.

In the shadows, the eyes of the demonic cultivators turned suspicious. Judging by the attire of this young man, he didn't seem to be a disciple or elder of the Dao Heaven Sect.

Moreover, the aura emanating from this young man... was that of a mortal?

What was going on?

Why was a mortal coming from the direction of the Dao Heaven Sect?

Or had this mortal accidentally wandered into the Dao Heaven Sect's territory and then ended up here?

If that were the case, this mortal was incredibly unlucky to have stumbled right into the hands of the Demon Sect cultivators...

"Elder You, should we capture this mortal and drain his blood to quench our thirst?"

A demonic cultivator licked his lips, greedily suggesting.

The other demonic cultivators' eyes gleamed as they swallowed hard.

They had been lurking here for so many days, and now that a little snack had come their way, it would be a waste not to indulge.

Elder You, also known as Shadow Fiend, glanced around cautiously and said, "Don't act rashly. This mortal's appearance is too suspicious. It might be a trap set by the Dao Heaven Sect to lure us out!"

Hearing this, the demonic cultivators exchanged glances.

Could it be? Was the Dao Heaven Sect really that cunning?

One demonic cultivator questioned, "Elder You, the Dao Heaven Sect is a Righteous Sect. Would they really use a mortal as bait? Isn't that something only we, the Demon Sect, would do?"

Shadow Fiend's eyes were disdainful as he replied, "Hmph, righteousness or not, it's all nonsense. For their own interests, there's nothing they wouldn't do. We, the Demon Sect, are just more blatant about it."

The demonic cultivators nodded, though some were hesitant to agree. While some Righteous Sects might be unscrupulous, the Dao Heaven Sect had maintained a good reputation for many years.

In any case, the demonic cultivators didn't believe this mortal was part of a Dao Heaven Sect plot.

Shadow Fiend noticed the expressions of the demonic cultivators and said irritably, "You all just want to drink human blood, don't you? It's pathetic. What's so special about a mortal's blood? When we return, there will be plenty of blood slaves for you to enjoy."

A demonic cultivator awkwardly replied, "Hehe, Elder You, we understand the reasoning. The brothers just want a little taste."

Hmm?

At that moment, the demonic cultivators noticed that the mortal was actually walking toward them...

Wasn't this mortal walking straight ahead just now? Why did he suddenly turn toward them?

The demonic cultivators were bewildered.

Shadow Fiend also furrowed his brow, his eyes flickering.

"Elder You, could he have discovered us?" a demonic cultivator wondered.

This was too unusual.

They were hidden by a Concealment Formation, completely invisible to a mortal's eyes!

Shadow Fiend relaxed his brow and said calmly, "It's impossible for him to have discovered us. He must have just decided to walk in our direction."

The demonic cultivators nodded, their eyes lighting up.

With the mortal practically delivered to their doorstep, it would be a shame not to drink his blood!

Speaking of which, this mortal was incredibly unlucky. How could someone's luck be so bad as to walk right into the lion's den?

Soon, under the greedy gazes of the demonic cultivators, Chen Xun was just three meters away from them. A few more steps, and he would pass through the Concealment Formation.

But just as the demonic cultivators were about to smirk and rub their hands in anticipation, they were shocked to see the mortal suddenly stop in his tracks.