The Demon Eye of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 32 Black Fiend Cult

One day, Mu Chunfeng was summoned to the main tent by Li Huayuan again.

As he approached the camp, he saw several people standing outside: a beautiful woman with her hair in a bun, a handsome young man wearing a hair crown, a handsome young man with an arrogant expression, and Song Meng, who was holding a greatsword, with a burly build and a resolute face.

The other three were Zhong Weiniang, Liu Jing, and Wu Xuan.

When the four saw Mu Chunfeng approaching, Zhong Weiniang immediately waved and greeted her with a smile, "Little Eight, you've finally arrived!"

Upon hearing this address, Mu Chunfeng shook her head helplessly, but still smiled and cupped her hands in response, "Senior Sister Zhong."

Liu Jing also looked at him, a gentle smile on his face: "Junior Brother Mu has arrived."

Mu Chunfeng quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Senior Brother Liu, Senior Brother Wu, and Senior Brother Song."

Wu Xuan merely glanced at him indifferently, nodded slightly, and remained cold in expression.

Song Meng strode forward, patted Mu Chunfeng on the shoulder, and said in a cheerful tone, "Junior Brother Mu, I've heard everything from Master! You managed to escape safely from the demonic territory, that's quite an achievement! You told me before that you weren't good at combat, come on, let's have a good spar and I'll see what you're capable of!"

Having said that, he brandished the greatsword in his hand, his eyes filled with eager anticipation.

Mu Chunfeng quickly declined, saying, "Senior brother, you flatter me. I only have a few tricks up my sleeve to escape; I have no real skill to speak of, and I dare not spar with you."

Seeing this, Zhong Weiniang laughed and teased Song Meng, "All you ever do is spar! Wait until you can beat Junior Brother Han before you challenge Junior Brother Mu, hehe!"

Upon hearing this, Song Meng was immediately embarrassed and quickly retorted, "No way! My fight with Junior Brother Han was a draw!"

Zhong Weiniang chuckled, and the atmosphere outside the tent lightened up a bit.

At this moment, Liu Jing spoke up, his tone becoming serious: "Alright, stop fooling around. Master summoned us here because he must have important matters to instruct us on. Let's not delay and go in to see Master first."

Zhong Weiniang suppressed her smile and nodded, saying, "Oh right, let's go quickly, I heard that something happened to Xiao Jiu'er."

The five of them then entered the tent together.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Li Huayuan coughed lightly and said, "Since you're all here, you've probably guessed it. I've summoned you here for an important mission. Han Li, while on a mission in the capital, discovered a cult's hideout. It's said that the hideout houses several Foundation Establishment stage cult members. The reason I've summoned you is to go to the capital with me to assist Han Li in eradicating this cult and safeguarding the safety of the capital."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jing spoke first, his tone indignant: "These demonic cult members are truly audacious, daring to run rampant in the heart of the capital. This time, we must completely eradicate them to set an example!"

Zhong Weiniang stood beside Liu Jing and said softly, "With Brother Jing here, this trip will surely go smoothly."

After saying that, she looked up at Liu Jing, her eyes full of trust.

Before Song Meng could speak, Wu Xuan spoke first, his tone icy: "Junior Brother Han has his own mission. Why should he concern himself with these unorthodox matters?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jing frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Junior Brother Wu, you can't say that. Exorcising demons and protecting the righteous path is the sacred duty of us righteous cultivators. Now that we have discovered evil cultists harming living beings, we should naturally step forward and fulfill our duty to eliminate them. How can we stand idly by?"

Song Meng chimed in, "That's right! When the time comes, we'll definitely teach these fiends a lesson and show them the power of the Yellow Maple Valley cultivators!"

"Cough cough."

Li Huayuan coughed twice, interrupting their argument. "Alright, stop arguing. You can discuss the details with Han Li after we get to the capital. Let's not delay, pack your things and set off immediately."

The five men simultaneously cupped their hands and respectfully said, "Yes, Master!"

A few days later, the five men, dressed in ordinary clothes, arrived together at the Qin residence in the capital.

After informing the gatekeeper, they were led to the courtyard where Han Li was.

A moment later, Han Li opened the door, saw the group, nodded slightly, and gestured to them, "Please come in, everyone."

The six people nodded to each other and went inside together.

After exchanging pleasantries, Liu Jing asked first, "Junior Brother Han, what exactly is this rumored cult?"

Han Li nodded and slowly explained, "This cult is called the Black Fiend Cult. It has been entrenched in the capital for many years, with strongholds throughout the Yue Kingdom. It has thousands of followers, as well as four Blood Servants at the early Foundation Establishment stage and a cult leader who is suspected to be at the late Foundation Establishment stage and close to the perfection stage."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked surprised, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became tense.

With a sect leader at the late Foundation Establishment stage, four Blood Servants at the early Foundation Establishment stage, and thousands of followers, this battle is clearly going to be tough.

After a moment of silence, everyone began to discuss the matter.

After a long while, Liu Jing stood up, looked around at everyone, and said in a deep voice, "Junior brothers and sisters, what are you still hesitating about?"

After saying that, he turned to Song Meng and said, "Junior Brother Song, aren't you usually the one who loves to fight with others? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Upon hearing this, Song Meng immediately slammed his hand on the table and stood up, a determined glint in his eyes: "Alright! Since Senior Brother Liu has said so, then I certainly won't miss this good show!"

Zhong Weiniang quickly nodded in agreement, adding, "Wherever Brother Jing goes, I'll go!"

Then, Liu Jing's gaze fell on Mu Chunfeng.

Mu Chunfeng cupped his hands slightly and said loudly, "Since all my senior brothers and sisters are not afraid of dangers, I, your junior brother, am naturally willing to risk my life to accompany you and together eradicate this evil cult!"

Only Wu Xuan remained standing to the side, silent and indifferent.

Seeing this, Liu Jing looked at Han Li and asked, "Junior Brother Han, you discovered this Black Fiend Sect's lair. Do you have any insights?"

"This cult has harmed countless people, but the location of its stronghold is a tricky place."

After Han Li finished speaking, he raised his hand and waved it, and a map slowly unfolded and was spread on the table. He said, "Please take a look, everyone. I left a mark on a demon, and the mark shows that he was in the library in the royal garden of the palace."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Xuan stepped forward, pointed to the location of the royal palace on the map, and said in a solemn tone: "Junior Brother Han, the royal palace is a place that is strictly forbidden to enter within the sect. If we rashly break in and something goes wrong, we will all be held responsible."

After saying that, he looked around at everyone, his expression carrying a hint of dissuasion.

Upon hearing this, Han Li calmly replied, "Senior Brother Wu, the other side anticipated this, which is why they dare to act so recklessly. In my opinion, the current emperor has probably already become their puppet."

"What?"

Liu Jing's expression changed, and he quickly stood up. "Then we must act even faster! They are clearly using this ban to make us hesitate! If we shrink back now, wouldn't we be playing right into their hands?"

Wu Xuan remained adamant, coldly stating, "In some matters, right and wrong are less important than rules."

Liu Jing frowned and retorted, "Rules are made by people, right and wrong are determined by heaven. How can the two be compared? If this matter truly incurs blame from above, I, Liu Jing, will bear all the responsibility!"

"Third Senior Brother, you're being far too hasty."

Wu Xuan's tone turned cold, and the atmosphere between the two instantly became tense.

Seeing this, Zhong Weiniang quickly stood up to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, you two usually get along so well, how come you're arguing all of a sudden?"

After saying that, she looked at Han Li and said softly, "Junior Brother Han, please say something and tell me what to do about this."

Han Li slowly stood up, looked at the two men, and said in a deep voice, "Senior brothers, I also agree with launching a surprise attack on this cult stronghold as soon as possible. It's not for any other reason than that this person is very likely in seclusion, but if we let him break out of seclusion, then this cult may really become a force to be reckoned with."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Weiniang was shocked: "Xiao Jiu, are you saying that the Black Fiend Cult Leader is trying to form his core? That's impossible!"

Han Li shook his head and said, "What Senior Sister said is true. Once you cultivate through blood sacrifice, you will never be able to form a core for the rest of your life. But the Black Fiend Sect seems to have a secret method that can condense a fiend core. I wonder how many lives will be lost then."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jing looked around at everyone again, his tone firm: "Junior Brother Han is absolutely right. Hesitation will only lead to trouble. We must not miss this opportunity!"

Song Meng chimed in, "That's right! Strike while the iron is hot!"

Wu Xuan remained silent for a moment, then turned to Han Li and asked in an icy tone, "Junior Brother Han, did you not know that this fiend was hiding in the palace, or did you forget to mention it?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Chunfeng turned to look at Han Li, secretly agreeing with Wu Xuan's words—Han Li was probably afraid that everyone would learn about the palace in advance and become fearful, thus deliberately concealing the truth.

Han Li, however, remained calm and said solemnly, "Senior Brother Wu, I believe that no matter where this demon is, we cannot sit idly by and let him harm people."

After listening, Liu Jing nodded in agreement.

Song Meng stepped forward, patted Wu Xuan on the shoulder, and said in a cheerful tone, "Junior Brother Wu, stop hesitating. Are you going or not? Give me a straight answer!"

Wu Xuan glanced at everyone, noticing that all eyes were on him. His expression grew increasingly cold as he slowly spoke, "It seems I am only an eyesore here. I will take my leave now. Please think carefully before you act, lest you make a mistake."

After saying this, he slightly bowed and turned to walk out the door.

Seeing this, Zhong Weiniang quickly called out to stop her, "Senior Brother Wu, wait a minute!"

But Wu Xuan didn't turn around, pushed open the door, and left the courtyard directly.

Seeing this, Mu Chunfeng immediately stood up and said, "Alright, since Senior Brother Wu is unwilling to go, then it's the few of us who will go. You all discuss the specific details of the operation again, and I'll go see where Senior Brother Wu is going, in case anything happens to him." After saying that, he also turned and walked out.

Seeing this, Zhong Weiniang teased, "Little Eight, don't run away like Senior Brother Wu!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Chunfeng realized that Zhong Weiniang had misunderstood. She smiled awkwardly and explained, "Senior Sister Zhong, don't worry. Since I've already agreed to this, I will never renege on my promise. I'm just worried about Senior Brother Wu being alone, so I went to check on him."

"Okay, then be careful."

Zhong Weiniang nodded and said no more.