Volume 1 Chapter 134 Encounter with a Fellow Disciple

  "Not bad. Now it's a case of too many monks and not enough porridge. However, as disciples of the Immortal Path, we can't possibly engage in infighting for the sake of a demonic path disciple. So, everyone has agreed that whoever sees him first will try to take down the Lava Little Demon King on their own. Whoever succeeds gets to claim the task as their own. Younger brother, if you manage to kill the Lava Little Demon King, it'll be a huge gain for you. The sect's reward is generous - a large number of merit points. Enough for you to buy quite a few elixirs."

  Another expert of Shen Xiao Sect joked and said, several people who heard it all laughed with a knowing smile.

  This is just teasing Lin Xi, saying it out loud. No one would really think that with Lin Xi's cultivation at the second level of Qi Refining, he could snatch victory from under the noses of so many third-level Qi Refining masters.

  In fact, a few people also said that it is a common practice in the Xian Dao sect. Like Lava Xiao Mo Jun, who recklessly ambushes Xian Dao disciples without distinguishing between sects and forces, it's easy to become a thorn in the eyes of many sects and be listed as a target for elimination by the sect's tasks.

  If a target is coveted by many, they will end up killing each other, and that would only make the demonic world laugh. Therefore, being at peace with each other and completing tasks based on individual abilities has become the norm in the immortal world, where the convention of executing wanted criminals is carried out.

  However, the speaker was unintentional, and the listener had a mind. Lin Xi secretly kept it in her heart. However, what she cared about in her heart was another matter.

  "Junior brother, what are you thinking about?"

  Several people saw Lin Xi's thoughtful expression and asked with a smile.

  "When I arrived, I coincidentally met a master of the Gasian period. His goal was also to melt the Little Demon King. At that time, he warned me not to approach the Furnace Crown, saying that this place had been taken over by him."

  Lin Xi did not hide it either and immediately figured out the situation at that time.

  "What?"

  Several people heard the sound and changed their faces.

  "Qixian period master? These inner sect disciples who don't even have the heart to go to the Furnace, how can they also come over here and compete with us for this task? It's really too shameless!"

  "Hmph! Threatening the disciples of Shen Xiao Sect? If I meet him, I'd like to see what he's capable of. What skills does he have to dare take us on? Don't be afraid, junior brother, I don't believe that even with our three high-ranking Devil-Expelling experts joining forces, we can't defeat him."

  "Not bad! What's he afraid of? Is a high-ranking Qi Xian period cultivator really that impressive? He dares to eat alone, but with so many people here, even if our cultivation levels aren't as high as his, we can still take him down instantly if we work together."

  Three Shenyue Sect's divine exorcists all had a sullen face. Although the sect disciples would compete with each other, when they encountered an external common enemy, they could put aside their differences and unite against outsiders.

  This is also the special place of the sect disciples!

  Although Lin Xi had just met the three of them, he knew that they were doing this because they faced a huge competitive threat from the strong players in the Gasian period. However, when he heard their very masculine response and saw them stand behind him without hesitation, he was still deeply moved.

  "It seems that among the sects, there aren't all women like Long Bingyan."

  Lin Xi secretly thought to herself.

  He had just entered the Shen Xiao Sect and encountered all kinds of difficulties and assassinations. It can be said that he didn't have a good impression of the Shen Xiao Sect, nor did he have any feelings for it. If not for the fact that the Shen Xiao Sect could provide some things that Lin Xi couldn't get outside,

  With Long Bingyan and Hu Fa's treatment of him, Lin Xi might have already stepped out of the sect and into another one.

  However, at this time, on these other ordinary Xian Dao disciples' bodies, Lin Xi felt a different kind of warmth that was unique to their sect.

  These three people didn't know him at all, yet they could stand behind him without hesitation and support him. Even if it was just talk, it was enough to move Lin Xi. At least, it made up for the not-so-good impression of Shen Xiao Sect in Lin Xi's heart.

  Such a sect is the one that Lin Xi has an impression of, with cohesive power.

  In no time, Lin Xi quickly became close with these three people. He found out that their names were Yang Wenshi, Duan Da and Cui Xuanwei.

  "Lin Xi? That's a pretty good name. Haha, I almost thought it was that Lin Xi from the outer sect who recently rose to fame and even the Protective Elder couldn't handle him."

  Yang Wensi couldn't help but smile whenever he heard Lin Xi's name.

  "Yes! That Lin Xi is really formidable. Although he's an outer sect disciple with a low cultivation level, he's truly a bold one. On Shen Xiao Mountain, who wouldn't turn pale and tremble with fear at the mention of Protector Elder's name? But it's said that Lin Xi actually scolded him to his face, making him spit blood. Now, among the outer sect disciples, many admire him and want to get to know him and befriend him."

  Duan Da also said sincerely.

  "Uh, I heard that even the inner sect disciples are talking about him. They say he's got a big background. Apparently, he obtained some kind of ancient Dao lineage. Even the elder who was in closed-door meditation was shocked. The vice sect leader, who is normally as elusive as a dragon, personally came to the Judgment Peak to stop the Guardian Elder. Vice Sect Leader? What kind of person is that? Not even the Holy Son and Holy Daughter have the qualifications to meet him once. Now, he's actually making an exception for an outer sect disciple! You can imagine how big his background must be! A person like this is a dragon trapped in the deep, although he may be humble now, one day he'll rise to the sky. Where would he mix with ordinary disciples like us?"

  Chui Xuanwei also followed Tao, and their conversation was not entirely harmonious.

  Lin Xi remained silent.

  He didn't know either, that what happened between him and Long Bingyan had spread throughout Shen Xiao Sect so quickly.

  Yang Wenshi, Duan Da and Cui Xuanwei were masters of the Threefold Refining Stage's Drive Spirit Phase, with a higher status within the sect, at least much higher than Lin Xi. However, when the three men talked about Lin Xi, this outer sect low-level disciple, their language actually revealed a hint of genuine admiration.

  Three senior disciples admire a junior disciple?

  This was an incomprehensible thing for Lin Xi. He also didn't know that his own realm wasn't great, how he could have such a high status in the outer sect of Shen Xiao Sect.

  Lin Xi originally didn't hide his real name, which was also a kind of sincerity and openness to the three. However, upon hearing the admiration revealed in their tone, he somehow felt embarrassed to acknowledge it.

  "Perhaps... you've already met."

  Lin Xi smiled and said ambiguously, then quickly changed the subject: "There are too many of us. The little demon king may have already escaped. I suggest that everyone search here for a while, and if we still can't find him, let's leave this place."

  "Hmm. It's the only way now. This little lava demon is very cunning. Those who came to kill him, we're not the first batch either. But they all escaped from him. This guy, he's really like a fox... If we can't find him, then we can only retreat."

  The three of them thought for a moment and said.

  Around that time, the Xian Dao disciples of other sects also came to a similar conclusion. After preparing for a while and sharing information with each other, they decided whether or not to leave.

  These immortal Taoist disciples did not notice that a pair of eyes was quietly watching them, with a gloomy and cold smile.

  "The Heart of the Furnace." Smoke and fog swirled, several figures with extraordinary auras floated in mid-air, their bodies faintly glowing with an ethereal aura. Beneath their feet lay the corpses of many powerful evil beings, including some dragon corpses.

  These figures were dressed in various sectarian attire, and they belonged to different Xian Tao factions. They had just collaborated and slaughtered a batch of hell creatures.

  The physical body of the hell creatures is extremely powerful, and they seem to have chosen a path that is completely different from that of the immortal cultivators. And it's precisely because of this that these hell creatures are almost entirely treasures, whether it's their skeleton, scales, wings, or claws... all of which are top-notch materials for refining elixirs and refining magical instruments.

  Many magical tools, after being infused with the skeleton of a higher demon, become exceptionally hard and their power increases greatly. This is also the reason why people on the immortal path are tirelessly enthusiastic about it.

  However, hell creatures are very dense and hard, so after killing them, it still takes a lot of effort to decompose and dissect.

  "Huh?"

  In the midst of the fire and smoke, the Holy Maiden of the Clear Lotus suddenly lifted her head, a look of astonishment in her eyes.

  "What's wrong, elder sister?"

  The people of Shen Ye Zong all took Qinglian Holy Girl as their leader. When they saw her lift her head, they couldn't help but look over.

  "It's strange, I feel like Lin Shidi is heading in the direction of the Furnace Crown?"

  The Way of the Holy Lotus

  She gave a talisman to Lin Xi, which was refined by her, so she could also clearly sense Lin Xi's location. This was also for the convenience of gathering and contacting each other when leaving together.

  "Hehe, Qinglian sister, what's so strange about the mouth of the furnace being one of the places where that little demon king of magma appears. Your junior brother should be like my junior brother, going to hunt down the little lord of magma and complete the wanted mission."

  Next to her, a saintess from another sect heard Qinglian Saintess muttering to herself and smiled. She spoke as she continued dissecting the corpse of an Xialong.

  "What?!"

  As soon as this was said, Qing Ju, Lan Tai, Zhu Xiang, and the other two female disciples of Fahui, including Qing Lian Sheng Nu, all showed a look of surprise.

  Lin Xi had never mentioned this point to them before.

  Recently, the Lava Little Mansion's master, who has been appearing and disappearing in the Lava Hell, is also someone who has heard of a little something. That is a cultivator of the Threefold Refining Path of Devil Dao. Being able to hunt down so many people, it's clear that they're not ordinary Devil Dao disciples either, but rather ruthless and cunning, with two brushes.

  The targets on this task list are often much stronger than characters of the same level.

  "Damn it! He must have heard me mention the task with the richest reward and brought up the Tongji offender task. Take that one too!"

  Qinglian Holy Girl's face changed slightly, and many thoughts flashed through her mind. Almost in an instant, many clues were connected together. Lin Xi, who was only at the first level of Lianqi, obviously didn't have the ability to hunt down "Lava Little Demon King". He had obviously been planning this for a long time. Good, first suddenly break through the last bit of barrier and reach "Lianqi Second Level", then go hunt down "Lava Little Demon King".

  He obviously planned ahead, fine! But the problem is, this Lava Demon Lord is a powerful demon lord, not an ordinary person. Lin Xiao's second-tier cultivation base can't handle such a ruthless and evil being, it's too dangerous.