Venerable Supreme of Myriad Dragons

"Qin Muhe is dead? Just like that?"

Chu Guifeng and Ma Wan stood frozen in place. They glanced at each other, unable to process what had just happened.

Then, they slowly turned their stunned gazes toward Shen Daoxing.

Unbelievable!

They truly never expected this! The wealthy young master they had always overlooked, the one who seemed so frail and vulnerable, was actually a true expert.

He had instantly killed Qin Muhe, a cultivator at the Earth Profound Realm.

The two of them couldn't help but freeze, their faces etched with shock as they stared at Shen Daoxing.

Just then, Shen Daoxing looked over at Ma Wan and tossed the long saber back to him. "Senior," he said calmly, "it seems I'm still not used to sabers. I'm more accustomed to a sword."

As he spoke, Shen Daoxing brandished the Great Ming Demon Sparrow in his hand.

In truth, Shen Daoxing hadn't wanted to reveal his strength, fearing it would expose his identity. After all, he hadn't completely left the East Continent yet. The two Mountain Masters from the Celestial Profound Sacred Land were in the nearby Ancient Battlefield, and if they discovered him, they could arrive in an instant with their power.

That was why Shen Daoxing had been so cautious along the way, only ever acting in secret.

But then Qin Muhe had appeared out of nowhere, determined to force him to act as bait. Shen Daoxing's hand had been forced.

Ma Wan was taken aback for a moment before quickly catching the saber. He cupped his fists in a respectful salute. "You're too kind, Young Master Yang. How could I dare be called 'Senior' by you? Just call me Old Ma. We owe our escape from Qin Muhe's clutches entirely to you!"

Ma Wan said hastily, a wave of embarrassment washing over him as he recalled his previous attitude toward Shen Daoxing.

"Heheh, Yang is truly a master who hides his abilities!"

Chu Guifeng also hurried forward and offered a respectful salute. He couldn't help but take another look at Shen Daoxing, utterly surprised by this person he had consistently overlooked.

Truly, utterly surprised.

To possess such strength at such a young age.

Inevitably, Chu Guifeng grew curious about Shen Daoxing's true identity.

"Oh, my heavens! Young Master Yang, you are a true hero of our East Continent, a generational talent! To have strength comparable to the Earth Profound Realm at such a young age... even Dugu Sheng in his prime was likely no better! This is a great fortune for the East Continent, a great fortune indeed!"

At the side, Qian Gui was all smiles, lavishing praise without restraint.

He never would have dreamed that this young master he had met by chance on the road, the one who had paid a large sum of Gold Coins to have him escort him for a leg of the journey, was actually such a powerful expert.

He had truly struck it lucky this time.

After all, if he had wanted to hire an Earth Profound Realm expert as a guard in the past, it was questionable whether someone of his status could even persuade those sect elders and family ancestors to help.

And even if he had succeeded, the cost would have been astronomical, simply not worth it.

But this time, not only did he get an Earth Profound Realm-level bodyguard for free, he had even earned a profit himself.

How could he not feel like he had hit the jackpot?

Meanwhile, Luo An looked at Shen Daoxing with an expression of pure embarrassment. Ever since they entered the Jiuli Mountain Range, he had been insisting the entire way that he would protect Shen Daoxing.

The reality was the complete opposite.

'The crucial point is, we're of a similar age and both at the Spirit Transformation Realm, so why is the gap in our strength so enormous?'

At that moment, the veiled woman stepped forward, came before Shen Daoxing, and bowed deeply with her hands at her waist. "Thank you, Young Master Yang, for saving us. Without you, we would have surely met a gruesome end at the hands of Qin Muhe."

Then, the veiled woman reached up and slowly removed her veil, revealing a wooden face like that of a porcelain doll.

The woman's face was very clean and delicate, but it was a stiff, expressionless wooden face. To see it attached to a living person was incredibly strange.

Everyone couldn't help but stare, dumbfounded.

"Miss, your face is...?" Shen Daoxing asked, a puzzled look on his face.

The veiled woman then began to slowly explain the reason.

It turned out she was a descendant of the Great Sui's Tao Family, the very family that had obtained the Longevity Power from the Red Land Demon Realm long ago.

Back then, the Tao Family of Great Sui had a brief period of glory after obtaining the Longevity Power, but what followed was an inescapable curse.

After the first Patriarch of the Tao Family was hunted down and killed by a coalition of powerful factions, every remaining descendant of the Tao Family had to live under the supervision of those same major powers. At the slightest sign of becoming a Demonic Puppet, they would be executed without question.

For decades, generations of the Tao Family's descendants lived in this state of constant, gnawing fear. They hated this life, had long grown weary of the Longevity Power, and tried every method imaginable to break the curse.

And this time, Tao Ying had come to the Jiuli Mountain Range to find a way to lift that very curse.

The veiled woman slowly recounted her story.

Everyone immediately understood.

"Young Master Yang, I know that you did not come here for Celestial Demon City."

The veiled woman paused, then reached into her robes, pulled out a map, and handed it to Shen Daoxing. "This is a map of the Red Land Demon Realm. It shows a way out. You can use it to leave this place."

"Thank you!"

Shen Daoxing paused, offered his thanks, and reached out to take the map from her hand.

"ROAR!"

Just then, a deafening roar from Chi Yi echoed out from the depths beyond the towering gates.

The group snapped out of their shock, their faces lighting up with joy when they saw the map in Shen Daoxing's hands.

For some reason, Chi Yi seemed to be enraged again.

Shen Daoxing had no interest in finding out why. He quickly unfolded the map, glanced at it, and then looked up and started walking toward the exit.

Chu Guifeng, Ma Wan, Luo An, and the others hurried to follow.

But the veiled woman remained standing in place, unmoving, as she watched them slowly depart.

Shen Daoxing knew that since the veiled woman had come for the curse on her body, and the Tao Family had originally brought the Longevity Power out of Celestial Demon City, she would inevitably have to enter Celestial Demon City to find a cure.

Indeed, after seeing Shen Daoxing and the others leave, the veiled woman did not hesitate. Followed by her old servant, she resolutely walked through the crimson gates.

Meanwhile, Shen Daoxing and his group walked between the towering palace halls, heading outside.

Within the group, Ma Wan stared at Shen Daoxing's back, paused for a moment, and then suddenly spoke up, "Young Master Yang, the sudden departure of the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Wolf Pack earlier... that was because of you, wasn't it?"

The Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Wolf Pack was the most ferocious predator in the Jiuli Mountain Range. They never let prey escape their grasp unless they encountered an Earth Profound Realm expert even they feared. Therefore, there was only one possible explanation for the pack's sudden disappearance that day.

And at that time, it was Shen Daoxing who had been on watch.

Prompted by Ma Wan's reminder, understanding dawned on Chu Guifeng as well. "Young Master Yang, was it also you who took care of Lei Luo and Lei Ba for us?"

Chu Guifeng was certain that everyone in the camp that day had been lulled into a deep sleep by the pollen of the Illusory Winged Moth. Lei Luo and Lei Ba had appeared with the clear intention of attacking them.

It was just that when Lei Luo and Lei Ba were about to make their move, someone had killed them first.

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