I Have a Compass for Opportunity

There are myriad connections between the Yanluo Sect and the Jin Dynasty.

Liou Yuan still remembers when he, Zhao Feiyue, and Qiu Ming were guarding Chouhuai City and discovered the Calamity-level Star Evil lurking.

The Yanluo Sect sent a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator along with an Honored Guest of the Jin Dynasty, showing the closeness between the two forces.

Thus, in Yuhengcheng, aside from the residence of the city lord, the Yanluo Sect branch is the most impressive.

It’s also guarded by Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators from the Yanluo Sect.

It’s not that the Five Extremes Mountain can’t send Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators to guard Yuhengcheng, but ultimately this is Jin Dynasty’s territory, and having an extra Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator might arouse suspicion.

And Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators have their own duties and won’t personally act for a Qi Cultivation Realm traitor.

The Yanluo Sect has clear responsibilities, with a Disciplinary Hall department similar to Five Extremes Mountain for capturing traitors.

With the methods of Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, the Yanluo Sect is destined to quickly grasp Zhai Yuzhu’s information.

Thus, Liou Yuan used the intelligence provided by Jiang Qingwen to reach the valley where the Yanluo Sect was stationed dozens of miles outside Yuhengcheng overnight.

Liou Yuan squatted outside all night and through his Evil Eyes observed that the highest cultivation level among the Yanluo Sect disciples guarding inside was only the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer.

After confirming that there were no cultivators above his own cultivation level, he used the Night Concealing Mask’s ability to infiltrate the valley surrounded by the Yanluo Sect, taking advantage of the night.

In a cave within the valley, he found traces left by Zhai Yuzhu.

She practiced a Demon Skill that allows her to devour cultivators’ flesh and Spiritual Power, and thus the cave was full of cultivators’ corpses.

The majority were Loose Cultivators, and some wore Yanluo Sect attire, presumably those comrades chasing her, killed and turned into supplements for her cultivation.

"This Demon Skill is indeed bizarre; these people’s flesh has been completely devoured, leaving only skin and bones."

Liou Yuan approached the corpses, seeing the remains of the tragic cultivators, a cautious look appeared on his face.

He had no experience in fighting Demon Cultivators, can only deduce some of Zhai Yuzhu’s methods from the corpses on site.

Speaking of Demon Cultivators, one cannot avoid mentioning Linlang Domain, the headquarters of Demon Cultivators, and nearly all Demon Skills from the Cyan Feather Realm originate there.

"I don’t know if Zhai Yuzhu’s Demon Skill comes from Linlang Domain or if she found the heritage of Demon Cultivators."

"Nonetheless, she killed so many disciples from the Yanluo Sect, the high levels of the Yanluo Sect must be itching to punish Zhai Yuzhu."

Liou Yuan scanned the Yanluo Sect cultivators’ corpses, smiling somewhat schadenfreudely.

He had no connections with the Yanluo Sect, only knew Wei Ying.

After thoroughly studying the traces left by Zhai Yuzhu, Liou Yuan retreated from the cave.

He did not leave the valley but found a secluded corner around the cave to continue lurking.

Previously Mr. Jiang had instructed him to track the Yanluo Sect people, he found no leads on Zhai Yuzhu’s next destination at the scene, so decided to stay in the valley, observing Yanluo Sect’s next move.

With Night Concealing Mask, unless a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator personally comes, Liou Yuan remains safe.

Finally, twelve days later, almost half a month after Liou Yuan arrived in Yuhengcheng.

A female disciple of Yanluo Sect with Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer appeared outside the cave leading two male disciples with Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer.

The woman was a Sword Cultivator.

Not tall in stature, carrying a simple long sword on her back, its sheath made of black iron etched with strange runes, the hilt wrapped in red silk thread.

Her black and lustrous long hair was tied up high, fixed by an exquisite white jade hairpin.

Her features were not stunning, yet a composed and vigorous aura added to her charm as she stood.

Her sudden appearance caused Yanluo Sect disciples guarding the valley to come forward in greeting, addressing her as Qianyin.

Liou Yuan had already confirmed her cultivation level through Evil Eyes as Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer.

Such power was top tier in the Five Extremes Mountain Outer Sect.

The young woman certainly held fame within the Jin Dynasty.

Liou Yuan quickly recalled information about her based on the name "Qianyin".

"Lin Qianyin of the Yanluo Sect, twenty-five years old, Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, simultaneously mastering two sword techniques to Great Success."

"Currently, the most talented at Sword Dao among the contemporary disciples of the Yanluo Sect."

"Among the few most likely to break through Foundation Establishment in her generation."

Liou Yuan now twenty-one, with Green Tide Pure Water Sword barely at Great Success, while Lin Qianyin has already achieved Great Success in two sword techniques.

In terms of Sword Dao expertise, Lin Qianyin indeed holds an edge.

"Not sure if she’s comprehended Sword Qi."

"Most likely, she has."

Lin Qianyin’s power ranked her firmly among the top ten strong in the Five Extremes Mountain Outer Sect, on par with Lao Xiuyuan.

"The Yanluo Sect realized that without using drastic measures they couldn’t capture Zhai Yuzhu, thus sent this genius Lin Qianyin."

Liou Yuan felt apprehensive towards her, afraid of exposing his position, energetically activating Night Concealing Mask to hide himself, even lowering his breath frequency.

"Resume your positions, don’t let other cultivators come in and see our Yanluo Sect’s joke." Lin Qianyin nodded slightly towards the disciples guarding the valley, her voice melodious like a spirit bird in the mountains.

Then she led the two Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer disciples into the corpse-filled cave.

Liou Yuan dared not follow, could only patiently wait outside.