Published: September 2, 2025
Chapter 567: Infiltration
Han Li pondered in his heart. At most, three or four advanced-stage cultivators would come on the last day. It was impossible for old nascent soul cultivators to coincidentally appear nearby.
After all, this was not the outer sea. Even foundation formation cultivators wouldn’t be numerous in such a vast sea area.
If that were the case, with his current cultivation base, he naturally would not feel scared.
Although he didn’t want to draw attention to himself, if these cultivators really didn’t know when to advance or retreat, he would have no choice but to act ruthlessly.
Having made up his mind, Han Li expressionlessly closed his eyes again.
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At this moment, the Mei siblings and the talisman-surnamed man had actually flown back to their original location. The elder surnamed Zhao showed a strange expression upon seeing their quick return.
“What’s the matter? Have the three of you already scouted the situation on the island?” The elder asked tentatively.
“We were a step too late. Other cultivators have taken the place where the heavenly omen appeared on the island. They have already set up a restraining formation. The other side commands some high-level puppets. Their tone was terrifyingly arrogant, probably core formation stage cultivators. The three of us are no match for them,” said the Mei sister, a flicker of surprise flashing in her eyes as she shook her delicate head.
“Core formation cultivators? So the heavenly phenomenon on the island really has some significance and is not naturally formed. Could it be that a treasure has truly emerged?” The elder was stunned and could not help but ask.
“Who knows? Logically, we were supposed to be among the first batch to arrive on this island. That person probably arrived before the heavenly omen manifested and even set up magic formations. It seems there is something important inside,” said the man in white, gently stroking the Jade Flute in his hand without looking up.
“What do they look like? Tell me, perhaps I know them,” the elder surnamed Zhao pondered before asking.
Hearing this, the Mei siblings and the man in white exchanged glances.
“What’s the matter? You three didn’t see their appearance?” The elder frowned, showing a hint of suspicion.
The man in white’s face suddenly darkened as he recalled what had happened earlier.
“Hmph! Brother Zhao, if you don’t believe it, you can go try it yourself. Whether they will show mercy, that’s uncertain!” He spoke irritably.
“Hehe! Fellow cultivator, you misunderstand. I was just asking casually. Since there is already a core formation stage senior on the island, whether they are cultivating certain techniques or if there really is a treasure, naturally we have no room to interfere,” the elder chuckled.
“That’s not necessarily true! Even if the other side is a core formation cultivator, if we unite a dozen or so foundation establishment stage fellow practitioners, it’s still possible to compete with them,” said the man surnamed Mei with a dissatisfied pout.
“Brother Mei, you’re joking. Not to mention that there aren’t even that many foundation establishment cultivators now, even if there were, who would offend a core formation cultivator before confirming whether there really is a treasure and how valuable it is?” The man in white shook his head dismissively.
Upon hearing this, the Mei brother’s face darkened as he opened his mouth but had nothing to retort. He sighed and kept silent.
“Brother, since this is too risky, my sister and I better not get involved. Let’s just leave!” The Mei sister looked at the man beside her and gently advised.
Her brother hesitated, showing a conflicted expression.
Although they knew there was a core formation cultivator involved and they probably wouldn’t gain anything, it was rare to come across a possible exotic treasure emerging, so he was reluctant to leave just like that.
After all, for rogue cultivators like them, such opportunities were truly rare and precious.