Chapter 64: Dealing with the Cultivator of Evil

Right at this moment, strands of golden light of merit descended from the heavens toward Gu Mingxi.

Feeling the golden light of merit landing on her, Gu Mingxi was extremely surprised. She had never expected that by eliminating a malevolent cultivator and chanting rebirth mantras for those children who died with grievances, she would actually be able to obtain the power of merit. This truly came as a pleasant surprise.

Gu Mingxi turned her head and saw that Gu Mingyue was also receiving the golden light of merit.

The two exchanged a smile, then tacitly closed their eyes and circulated their cultivation techniques to absorb this golden light of merit. Gu Mingxi not only absorbed it for herself, but also guided a portion of the golden light toward Xiaobai and Xiaohua, hoping that they could absorb some as well, which would aid their future growth.

Gu Mingxi and Gu Mingyue waited until the golden light ceased descending from the skies before opening their eyes and leaving the place.

Gu Mingyue said with a face full of astonishment, "I never expected that we could actually acquire the golden light of merit!"

Gu Mingxi was equally amazed, "The amount of golden light descended this time is substantial. I think it should be because we eliminated a malevolent cultivator and exposed them to the public eye."

Gu Mingyue nodded in agreement.

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Heavenly Yan Sect

Today, Sect Master Qingmu rarely summoned all the peak masters and several elders to the main hall of Starlight Peak.

Because the tone of Sect Master Qingmu's voice in the communication talisman was extremely solemn, everyone arrived at a very rapid pace.

After the remaining elders and peak masters arrived one after another, seeing the sect master's solemn expression, they did not ask any questions and directly found their respective seats to sit down.

From the sect master's expression alone, one could tell that something had happened, and it was no trivial matter.

Seeing that all the peak masters and elders had arrived, Qingmu finally spoke, "I have summoned you all here today to discuss an important matter!"

Yueqi asked with curiosity, "Sect Master, what is this about?"

With a heavy expression, Qingmu stated, "Malevolent cultivators have emerged!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they instantly provoked gasps of astonishment!

"What!"

"How is that possible?"

"How could malevolent cultivators emerge? Weren't they sealed?"

"They have been sealed for a full ten thousand years; how could they suddenly manifest in the world!"

"Is this matter true?"

"............"

Everyone actively discussed together, with only Qingmu, Yuchen, and Yueheng remaining silent.

The moment Heming saw the expressions of Yuchen and Yueheng, he knew that the two of them were privy to the inside story.

Heming tilted his head and asked Yueheng, "Do you know what is going on?"

Although it was phrased as a question, Heming's tone was extremely certain.

Yueheng said with a furrowed brow, "My little disciple sent me a message. The matter is true. The sect master will explain the rest. Listen to the sect master first..."

Seeing that the discussion below had reached a lull, Qingmu stepped forward to regain control of the situation.

Qingmu said, "This matter was discovered by Yuchen and Yueheng's young disciples, Gu Mingxi and Gu Mingyue, when they went out on a mission.

Now, that malevolent cultivator has been dealt with, but this fully demonstrates that malevolent cultivators have already emerged long ago. We have lived in peaceful times for too long and have grown somewhat lax in our vigilance.

Furthermore, they were operating right under our noses, yet we were completely unaware. If these two young disciples hadn't discovered that malevolent cultivator this time, how much longer would we have been kept in the dark?

I have already exchanged messages with the sect masters of the other major sects, and they will also begin taking action shortly. Our Heavenly Yan Sect must also have countermeasures in place.

First, places where people have gone missing without cause, or places of unexplained tragic deaths, must be subjected to key patrols.

We must dig out these malevolent cultivators hiding beneath the earth and annihilate them, even if we have to dig three feet into the ground!"

The peak masters and elders present all stood up in unison and proclaimed in a booming voice, "Understood!"

Qingmu continued, "This matter will be spearheaded by the Enforcement Hall. First, let us investigate whether any malevolent cultivators have infiltrated the interior of our Heavenly Yan Sect.

And Yuchen, in a moment you will lead the elders dispatched from the other four sects to proceed together to the sealing ground of the Evil Ancestor to investigate. Check the condition of the seal to see if it can still hold and whether we can reinforce it further!"

Yuchen replied, "I understand, Sect Master!"

Following Qingmu's orders, the Heavenly Yan Sect swung into immediate action. Concurrently, malevolent cultivators everywhere were unmasked by the Heavenly Yan Sect and other major sects. This catch-off-guard action inflicted massive casualties upon the malevolent cultivators.

Qingmu murmured, "I hope it's not too late!"

They did not know how long the malevolent cultivators had been developing in the shadows, nor whether they had already gained momentum.

Qingmu could only silently pray that the malevolent cultivators were merely making small disturbances this time, and that the seal on the Evil Ancestor's side had not malfunctioned.

Yet a moment's reflection told him that was impossible. In the past, malevolent cultivators had hidden themselves exceptionally well, but the recent frequent occurrences of missing children and tragic deaths of cultivators were enough to show that malevolent cultivators were slowly moving into the open. This was by no means good news.

Gazing at the sunset outside, Qingmu sighed softly, "Let us hope we can buy more time until these juniors can mature. Mo Yuqing, Gu Mingxi..."

Mo Yuqing and Gu Mingxi were currently the two disciples with the highest innate talent in the Heavenly Yan Sect. If they could grow up, the Heavenly Yan Sect would gain an extra layer of safeguard.

Qingmu lamented, "A storm is truly brewing once again..."

After the news regarding Gu Mingxi and Gu Mingyue was transmitted back to the Gu family, Gu Moyuan issued the exact same directive.

Shortly thereafter, the entire continent stirred into motion, searching everywhere for the traces of malevolent cultivators.

The malevolent cultivators had only been sealed for ten thousand years, and not everyone who participated in that great war back then had passed away.

Simultaneously, the great war against the malevolent cultivators from that era was brought to light once more, reminding people of the vicious and cruel nature of malevolent cultivators.

Whenever malevolent cultivators are encountered, every person has the duty to slay them!

During the great war against the malevolent cultivators back then, not only the human race participated, but the demon race did as well. In the very end, although the evil forces were sealed away, both humans and demons suffered heavy losses. It was only in the last few millennia that the Azure Cloud Continent finally recovered its former prosperity.

Who would have thought that after enjoying peaceful days for such a short while, trouble would arise once again.

The best-case scenario would be that the Evil Ancestor's seal had not been breached, leaving them with some leeway; otherwise, no one could guarantee absolute victory once the Evil Ancestor broke free from the seal.

Back then, successfully sealing the Evil Ancestor required the sacrifice of countless high-tier battle forces of the Azure Cloud Continent. Must they repeat that tragedy now?

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