Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 629: Strange Changes
No one else noticed Du Dong’s subtle movements, but Han Li had been monitoring the man’s every action with his spiritual awareness since entering this place, just to be safe.
Now, although Du Dong sat quietly with his head bowed, his lips trembled slightly as if transmitting secret words through sound transmission to someone else.
There was actually an accomplice of Du Dong inside this room.
Fearing to alert the other party, Han Li did not forcibly intercept their sound transmissions and thus had no idea who the other person was. But since no cultivator was exposed under his spiritual scan, the only ones who could be hiding were the four foundation formation cultivators in this room.
Han Li’s mind raced as his gaze flickered over each of them in turn, but he could not determine who was more suspicious.
Just then, Silver Moon’s voice came through in his mind.
“Brother Han, the base of the Spirit Eye Tree is also protected by a light shield. While I can force my way inside the shield, I cannot guarantee not to alert the foundation formation cultivators within. Do you want me to break through the shield?” Silver Moon spoke softly.
“Don’t act rashly! Forceful tactics should be reserved for when there’s no other option. I estimate there will soon be a commotion here, so it’s better to wait until then to move. Silver Moon, return for now.” Han Li immediately rejected the suggestion without hesitation and recalled Silver Moon.
The miniature silver wolf silently slipped back into Han Li’s body without resistance.
Han Li then closed his eyes, focusing only on secretly observing Du Dong’s actions, making no other moves.
After an unknown amount of time, Du Dong suddenly fell silent and raised his head to scan around. A strange gleam flickered in his eyes.
Han Li’s heart tightened. Just as he was wondering if Du Dong was about to act, the man lowered his head again and nothing happened.
Han Li was slightly puzzled.
At that moment, a thunderous sound erupted like the sky was collapsing and the earth splitting, shaking the entire cave violently.
All the cultivators who had been meditating suddenly opened their eyes in alarm, exchanging horrified looks.
The gray-robed old man and two other cultivators showed expressions of surprise as well.
The yellow-robed cultivator furrowed his brow and hurriedly rose to walk toward the stone gate.
But before he could reach it, the cave’s stone gate opened on its own, and the long-faced old man entered with a grim expression.
“Senior Brother Hu, what happened?” the yellow-robed cultivator asked anxiously.
“It’s been exposed! A group of cultivators hiding in the shadows suddenly appeared outside attacking the Outside the Valley formation. Among them were foundation formation cultivators and even some old nascent soul cultivators mixed in. It looks like they’re either allies of the righteous path or members of the six demon sects. No other groups would have such resources. Senior Lan has already gone out to oversee the grand formation, but the enemy is overwhelming. You all come with me to support. Only Senior Brother Wei is needed to guard here. As for the disciples’ cleansing of their eyes, hold off on that for now. Fellow Cultivator Yue, take these disciples to the quiet chamber. During this time, if anyone dares to enter the sacred tree cave, Senior Brother Wei, kill without mercy.” The long-faced old man spoke in one breath, his killing intent thick in his voice.
“I understand, Brother Hu! Lead the others to face the enemy! I’ll guard this place well.” The disheveled old man’s calm voice came from inside the light shield.
The long-faced old man nodded after hearing this and quickly left with the gray-robed old man and the middle-aged man from the Hundred Skills Courtyard.
Seeing this, the yellow-robed cultivator turned to Han Li and the other disciples and commanded without any courtesy, “You all heard that. Postpone the cleansing for now. Follow me to the quiet chamber to avoid danger.”