On the mist-shrouded Wangxian Mountain, clear springs gurgled, Spirit Beasts darted about, and rare flowers and strange grasses competed for splendor.
Immortal cranes soared overhead, creating a scene of peace and serenity that fully embodied an extraordinary and transcendent Realm.
The Taiyi Dao Sect, one of the Three Great Top Factions of the Divine Continent, stood majestically here.
Li Xuanxiao stood before the mountain gate of the Taiyi Dao Sect and inexplicably felt a sense of comfort throughout his body, feeling completely relaxed.
He truly felt a bit like an immortal soaring to the heavens!
He had already contacted Wu Jiangming in advance, asking him to serve as a connection for him.
Soon, a chubby figure appeared in his sight.
"Fellow Daoist Li, over here!"
Wu Jiangming ran while waving his hand, his speed surprisingly swift.
Li Xuanxiao smiled and walked forward to meet him.
The two met.
Wu Jiangming looked at the dark gold patterned daoist robe on Li Xuanxiao's body, and his expression immediately changed.
He had initially thought it was the one belonging to Long Hui, but upon closer inspection, the dark gold patterns actually numbered two!
This indicated that Li Xuanxiao had not only successfully joined the Ancient Martial Mystic Court, but his status was even a rank higher than Long Hui's!
Tsk, tsk, tsk, truly impressive!
"Fellow Daoist Li, you truly are no ordinary person! I didn't expect you to become a Disciple of the Ancient Martial Mystic Court so quickly."
Li Xuanxiao smiled and waved his hand: "Just a bit of good Luck. On the contrary, Brother Wu, your Realm seems to have Advanced again?"
Wu Jiangming grinned, feeling a little proud: "Hehe, nothing escapes Fellow Daoist Li's eyes. I have now reached the eighth layer of the Origin Realm!"
Li Xuanxiao offered his congratulations.
After the pleasantries, Wu Jiangming got straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Li, I have already contacted my Master. He agreed to take a look for you. Please follow me."
The two walked together toward the interior of the Dao Sect.
After passing through several buildings and walking down a long corridor, they finally reached their destination.
Taiyi Dao Sect, Cloud Water Residence.
A middle-aged man was sitting cross-legged on the ground, cultivating in quiet meditation.
He wore a cyan-gray daoist robe, the hem of which fluttered lightly in the wind, revealing a trace of untamed spirit.
His hair was loosely tied up with a wooden hairpin, and a few strands of silver hair naturally hung down, making him appear both natural and dashing.
Wu Jiangming bowed to the middle-aged man: "Master, I have brought Li Xuanxiao."
Li Xuanxiao followed Wu Jiangming's example and bowed: "I am Li Xuanxiao, paying my respects to the Immortal Master."
The middle-aged man slowly opened his eyes; his face was kind, and his eyes held a hint of a roguish smile.
"Fellow Daoist Li is too polite. This humble Daoist's title is Spiritual Martial Master. You may just call me Spiritual Martial Daoist."
Li Xuanxiao maintained his bowing posture: "Immortal Master is too humble... I request the Immortal Master's help. I have been afflicted with a mark from the Qilin Clan, and it is difficult to remove."
Spiritual Martial Master nodded, silently stood up: "Fellow Daoist Li, please step inside the residence."
The three of them entered the Cloud Water Residence together. Under Spiritual Martial Master's arrangement, Li Xuanxiao sat cross-legged on the ground.
Spiritual Martial Master walked in front of Li Xuanxiao, and an invisible aura surged around his body.
That aura again!
Li Xuanxiao perceived it immediately.
It was the same as when he fought that short-haired Martial Artist in the Ancient Martial Mystic Court.
Lu Yixian had also used an invisible aura to easily dissolve his vast True Essence.
What Spiritual Martial Master was using now was also a similar invisible aura.
Li Xuanxiao was now very certain that this invisible aura, which could not be seen or touched yet could definitely be felt, was the higher form that True Essence transformed into upon advancing to a higher Realm!
"Fellow Daoist Li, please try to keep your mind calm and your body relaxed."
Spiritual Martial Master's voice was calm and warm, like a spring breeze brushing over a lake, leaving no ripples.
Li Xuanxiao immediately collected his thoughts and stopped overthinking.
A faint, clear radiance emerged in Spiritual Martial Master's eyes, and an ancient and mysterious aura emanated from him!
Wu Jiangming's eyes widened. Was his Master using the Clear Radiance Bright Pupil now!?
The invisible aura surrounded Li Xuanxiao, appearing and disappearing indistinctly.
Between Li Xuanxiao's eyebrows, a strange light pattern vaguely emerged—resembling a Qilin!
Wu Jiangming watched with admiration in his heart. As expected of his Master!
As soon as he made a move, the mark was found!
Li Xuanxiao also sensed it; there was a faint burning sensation between his eyebrows.
Spiritual Martial Master examined the mark between Li Xuanxiao's eyebrows, the clear radiance flowing in his eyes.
"The qilin mark is the power of an ancient Divine Beast; it is no small matter! This humble Daoist dares not claim absolute certainty, I can only promise to do my utmost."
Li Xuanxiao nodded: "I trouble the Immortal Master."
Spiritual Martial Master immediately stopped speaking and devoted himself entirely to eliminating the qilin mark.
...
Bian Qing was flying high in the sky above the Divine Continent.
He had taken out the Soul Crystal to sense things earlier and discovered that the area where the Soul Imprint was located was precisely within the Ancient Martial Mystic Court, one of the Three Great Top Factions of the Divine Continent!
This caused his heart to sink immediately.
Could the fellow who killed the Family Head's descendant be someone from the Ancient Martial Mystic Court?
If that were the case, it would be troublesome!
The Ancient Martial Mystic Court was notorious for protecting its own. Disturbing one person could easily bring out a whole nest of them.
If that happened, even if he succeeded and managed to return to the Lingxi Grotto-Heaven, it might still bring continuous trouble to the Qilin Clan later on!
The Family Head had specifically instructed that the action must be swift and clean, avoiding any complications to prevent disturbing the Madam.
If the other party was truly from the Ancient Martial Mystic Court, achieving that goal would be almost impossible!
With this thought, Bian Qing immediately stopped in his tracks and took out the Soul Crystal again.
He concentrated his energy and carefully sensed it once more.
The position of the mark had indeed changed!
Bian Qing first breathed a sigh of relief, but then his relaxed expression immediately furrowed again upon looking closely.
Good news: The mark's position had indeed moved; it was no longer inside the Ancient Martial Mystic Court.
Bad news: The mark's position was now at another top faction, the Taiyi Dao Sect!
Bian Qing was somewhat bewildered.
Damn it!
What in the world is going on!?
If it wasn't the Ancient Martial Mystic Court, it was the Taiyi Dao Sect; either one of them was not to be trifled with!
"What is this fellow's... true identity?"
He could actually move between the top factions of the Divine Continent!
How was this supposed to be handled?
Should I first relay the current situation to the Family Head?
Bian Qing hesitated, feeling conflicted.
But in the short time he was struggling with the decision, the bearing sensed by the Soul Crystal rapidly weakened until it disappeared!
He widened his eyes and suddenly looked in the direction of the Taiyi Dao Sect.
The final location of the mark was there!
But now...
It was gone!
The mark had completely vanished; no matter how he sensed it, he couldn't detect it!
Bian Qing showed a look of shock.
As a member of the Qilin Clan, he knew very well how difficult it was to remove a qilin mark!
They carried the Bloodline of an ancient Divine Beast, and whether it was thin or pure, they could apply their unique mark.
And such a mark was absolutely difficult to remove using conventional methods.
First, the requirement for the Realm was not ordinary.
It required at least the seventh Realm of Martial Arts—the Void Realm!
Only when one reached the Void Realm, where the form of power transformed from True Essence to Luck, would they have the ability to make the qilin mark manifest.
But this was only the starting condition.
To eliminate the qilin mark, one must also cultivate highly Xuan techniques specifically targeting it!
Even in a place like the Taiyi Dao Sect, there wouldn't be too many individuals capable of this!
Bian Qing's face trembled. A person who could invite such an expert must also have an extraordinary status.
It was highly likely that he was a Disciple of a Top Faction!
Hateful!
Bian Qing's face showed indignation. The removal of the qilin mark meant it would be extremely difficult for him to find the other party again.
No!
There must be another way!
Bian Qing's mind raced. The other party had recently arrived in the Divine Continent, then went to the Ancient Martial Mystic Court, and then to the Taiyi Dao Sect.
I can investigate the path of his actions and screen out the people who fit the criteria step by step.
There shouldn't be too many people like that!