"A mere token, do you think you can threaten me with this?" Dongfang Xiao glanced at it and then chuckled lightly.
Li Xuan smiled and then slowly said, "A single token might not be able to threaten you. But what if it's a token from the Azure Hall?"
"The Azure Hall's token is like... what, the Azure Hall?!" Dongfang Xiao had barely finished speaking when his eyes widened in fear, and he quickly picked up the Seven Peaks Token from the ground. The Azure Hall's unique insignia on the token instantly stunned Dongfang Xiao.
"You... you are a disciple of the Azure Hall?" After a long pause, Dongfang Xiao slowly raised his head, looking at Li Xuan with a hint of fear.
"Li Xuan of the Azure Hall's Seventh Peak! Dongfang Xiao, I'll say it one last time. If you tell me who instructed you, I can spare your life."
"Otherwise, even if you reach the Beast Taming Sect, you'll be abandoned, or even killed on the spot as a scapegoat. The choice is yours. And do you think the Beast Taming Sect would dare to make a move against me?"
Li Xuan waved his hand, and the Seven Peaks Token in Dongfang Xiao's hand instantly returned to Li Xuan's grasp. Li Xuan then spoke again, his eyes fixed on Dongfang Xiao.
After listening to Li Xuan's words, a struggle flickered in Dongfang Xiao's eyes. Seeing this, Li Xuan did not rush. It seemed Dongfang Xiao understood the gravity of the situation. At least, he didn't refuse outright as he had before.
"You... you really mean to spare my life?" After a full quarter of an hour, Dongfang Xiao slowly raised his head, looking as if he had gone through a great battle and appeared much more dejected.
Li Xuan was overjoyed. Hearing Dongfang Xiao's tone, he knew the situation had clearly shifted.
However, Li Xuan's expression remained unchanged. He nodded and said, "As the Saint Son of the Seventh Peak, my words are my bond."
"The Saint Son of the Seventh Peak... You... you are the Li Xuan who just became the Saint Son of the Seventh Peak!" Hearing Li Xuan's words, Dongfang Xiao's face changed, and he looked at Li Xuan again.
Li Xuan was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that such news would reach this remote East Wall City. He nodded, acknowledging his identity.
"So that's why you have the confidence to go to the Beast Taming Sect alone. You are the Saint Son of the Azure Hall. Alright, I believe you. I'll tell you, but after I tell you, you must keep your promise and spare my life."
Dongfang Xiao's eyes flickered with struggle, and he finally nodded slowly and said.
Li Xuan said in a deep voice, "I don't like to repeat myself."
"I'll tell you now," Dongfang Xiao immediately said. After a moment of thought, he recounted the entire incident to Li Xuan.
After listening to Dongfang Xiao's explanation, Li Xuan frowned slightly. He clearly hadn't expected such a powerful figure to be pulling the strings behind this matter.
According to Dongfang Xiao, the person who instructed him was an elder within the Beast Taming Sect. As East Wall City was the most remote city in the eastern region, it was assigned a crucial role. xxs1
The blood fetuses being cultivated were the most terrifying.
Therefore, Dongfang Xiao had no choice but to capture so many children and young girls. As for the blood fetuses from other cities, they were much weaker than those in Dongfang Xiao's possession, which was why they occasionally captured young girls and children to supplement them.
As for the blood fetuses, they were brought back to the Beast Taming Sect by city lords like Dongfang Xiao every two years to be handed over to the elder, and then new blood fetuses would be distributed for cultivation. In return, they received more resources and cultivation techniques from the Beast Taming Sect.
As for other clues, Dongfang Xiao had no information. However, Li Xuan knew that a mere elder would not have the capacity to allocate so many resources to these city lords. Therefore, there must be someone of higher status involved above this elder.
Thinking this, a look of determination flashed in Li Xuan's eyes. Since he had encountered such a cancerous tumor, he would definitely root out the mastermind behind it!
"Uh, I've said all I need to say. Can I go now?" Seeing Li Xuan fall silent, Dongfang Xiao asked timidly.
"Naturally," Li Xuan nodded. With a wave of his hand, the restriction within Dongfang Xiao's body was instantly lifted.
However, Li Xuan spoke again, "While I'll spare your life, your sins are too great. I fear that if I leave you with your strength, you will continue to do evil. So, to avoid these troubles, you'll have to experience the mortal world for the rest of your life."
As Li Xuan finished speaking, his hand seals changed, and the power within Dongfang Xiao instantly shattered.
"You... you ruined my cultivation!" Feeling the disappearance of his spiritual energy, Dongfang Xiao panicked. Without his power, Dongfang Xiao had fallen from grace and had no hope of rising again.
"Take care of yourself," Li Xuan said and made another move. A stream of spiritual light enveloped Dongfang Xiao and shot rapidly into the distance.
As for where Dongfang Xiao would land, that was no longer Li Xuan's concern. Moreover, Li Xuan had kept his promise and left Dongfang Xiao a way to live.
Then, Li Xuan waved his hand, and the projection stone in mid-air fell into his hands. Everything Dongfang Xiao had said earlier had been recorded by Li Xuan.
Li Xuan believed that with this projection stone and everything he had recorded in the various cities, it was enough to prove that the Beast Taming Sect harbored a heinous conspiracy.
"Who could be behind the Beast Taming Sect? The people sent to deliver the messages must have arrived by now," Li Xuan murmured to himself. With a thought, he immediately used the Carefree Steps and sped towards the Beast Taming Sect.
Azure Firmament Continent, Eastern Region.
Inside the Outer Sect Hall of the Beast Taming Sect.
"What? Someone has abducted Dongfang Xiao, the City Lord of East Wall City? And they even threatened to storm our Beast Taming Sect?" Chen Jian, the Grand Elder of the Outer Sect, was furious upon hearing the report from over a dozen disciples who had come from East Wall City.
The Beast Taming Sect was a dominant existence in the eastern region. To be challenged in such a manner was unbearable for Chen Jian, who had a strong sense of belonging to the sect.
"Did that person say their name? And, from what force do they hail?"
Although extremely angry, Chen Jian, as the Grand Elder of the Outer Sect, was not a rash person. Moreover, Chen Jian felt that since the person dared to let these disciples return with a message, they must have some backing. After a moment of thought, he asked again.
"Reporting to the Grand Elder, that person claims to be Li Xuan. As for their background, we haven't heard them mention it." The disciples below pondered for a moment and then shook their heads.
"Li Xuan? That name sounds familiar. Very well, you disciples shall remain in the sect for now. I will report this matter to the Sect Master before making a decision. Since that Li Xuan claims to come to our Beast Taming Sect within three days, I shall see what kind of person dares to be so arrogant!"
Chen Jian frowned slightly upon hearing this but could not recall anything after thinking for a while. He then stood up and said.
"Yes." The disciples all bowed in response. Chen Jian nodded, then stood up and quickly shot towards the main hall of the sect.
"Elder Chen, is what you said true?"
In the main hall of the Beast Taming Sect, upon hearing Chen Jian's report, Zhou Haoran, the Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect, frowned.
"Arrogant! Where did this ignorant brat come from, daring to provoke our Beast Taming Sect. Sect Master, there's no need to be angry. Since this brat claims he will storm our Beast Taming Sect, we'll just wait!"
"Our Beast Taming Sect has not shown its might for many years, and now various forces are stirring. This incident can serve as a deterrent to those fellows. Let them know that the Beast Taming Sect is the ruler of this eastern region!"
As Zhou Haoran finished speaking, an old man stood up and said.
"Grand Elder, since this brat is so reckless, he must have some reliance. We must be vigilant," Zhou Haoran said.
"Yes, Grand Elder. In my humble opinion, we can wait until this brat arrives before making a decision. If there's any misunderstanding, perhaps it can be resolved in person," Chen Jian also looked at the old man who had stood up and said.
"Sect Master, I, Wang Fan, have spent my entire life in the Beast Taming Sect, and I naturally cannot tolerate anyone desecrating our sect. Now that he dares to want to storm our Beast Taming Sect, I will not let this matter go easily. If that scoundrel arrives, unless he kneels and admits his mistake in person, don't blame my ruthless methods!"
Wang Fan said indignantly.
"Sect Master, Grand Elder, let's discuss this matter after the person arrives. As Elder Chen said, there might be some misunderstanding. Moreover, Dongfang Xiao, who possesses the strength of the Years Realm, was captured in a single encounter. This indicates that the person's strength is certainly not weak."
"If he can be used by our Beast Taming Sect, it would be a good thing."
Another elder stood up below Wang Fan. This was Wu Sheng, the Second Elder of the Beast Taming Sect.
"Elder Wu's words are quite in line with my thoughts. By the way, Elder Chen, did those disciples mention the origin of that brat?"
Zhou Haoran nodded and then looked at Chen Jian and asked.
At this moment, Wang Fan and Wu Sheng also looked at Chen Jian, clearly wanting to know who this brat who openly threatened to storm the Beast Taming Sect was.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, according to the disciples, this person calls himself Li Xuan. And I seem to have heard the name Li Xuan somewhere, but I can't recall it for the moment," Chen Jian replied.
"Li Xuan?" Zhou Haoran and Wang Fan exchanged glances.
The name Li Xuan might be unfamiliar to Chen Jian, but to the two of them, it was like thunder.
"Could it be that Li Xuan from the Azure Hall?" At this moment, Wang Fan's expression became somewhat solemn. If this person were indeed Li Xuan from the Azure Hall, things might become serious.
"Azure Hall? Sect Master, could this person be the newly appointed Saint Son of the Seventh Peak of the Azure Hall, Li Xuan?" Hearing Wang Fan's words, Chen Jian instantly recalled. The name Li Xuan came from here.
"The Li Xuan we remember is likely only this person. However, Li Xuan was rumored to have been in secluded cultivation since becoming the Saint Son of the Seventh Peak of the Azure Hall and had never appeared. This Li Xuan should not be the Li Xuan from the Azure Hall. Perhaps it's a case of mistaken identity."
"However, to be safe, we'll make a decision after this person arrives," Zhou Haoran nodded and then gave instructions.
"We obey the Sect Master's command!" Everyone bowed to Zhou Haoran in response.