The methods of the Heavenly Venerate Society are still unknown, but Li Shuang is not in a hurry for now.
If these methods were truly going to cause unavoidable harm to them, her third senior brother, who had been undercover for several months, would surely have warned them to be on guard.
Her third senior brother hadn't mentioned anything.
So, it's highly likely that these methods won't affect them for the time being.
Perhaps it's because they are at the Foundation Establishment stage, and these methods only work on those at the Qi Refining stage.
Or perhaps it's because they haven't been here long enough, and it would take more time to manipulate them.
Li Shuang's eyes flickered.
It seems that...
On this flying boat, perhaps only a few of them are currently not under control.
By common sense, that Lord Tong should be guarding them more strictly.
But now he's hiding, not even showing his face, which clearly indicates he's become wary.
He might not be suspicious of just the few of them; it's more likely that their entire group of cultivators from Chengpingshan Town is on his priority suspect list.
Once they reach the headquarters, the Heavenly Venerate won't give them much time.
It's highly probable that a major battle will ensue as soon as they arrive at the headquarters.
This is fine; their original plan was also to destroy the entire demonic sect organization with overwhelming force as soon as they reached the headquarters.
In the world of cultivation, no matter how many schemes and tricks there are, they are all vulnerable in the face of absolute power.
Now, it just depends on how many tricks that Heavenly Venerate has up his sleeve.
There are still several days left, so Li Shuang focused on adjusting her breath.
For the upcoming battle, she needed to maintain her best condition.
Others had similar thoughts; Luo Mingyue and the others also entered a meditative state. The cabin was crowded, yet it was eerily quiet.
Ye Zhaozhao had never seriously cultivated on her own, but now her heart stirred slightly.
Even Sheng Yuan and Shen Yue were diligent in their cultivation, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Her previous cultivation had come too easily, leading her to always dismiss cultivation as unimportant.
But what if, while stealing Li Shuang's cultivation, she also cultivated diligently herself? Wouldn't she gain even more?
With a new identity, Ye Zhaozhao's ambition was fully awakened.
She glanced at Li Shuang expressionlessly.
After this experience, she finally understood a cruel truth.
Transmigrators don't have many advantages in this world. If she wants to go higher and further, she must shed her condescending attitude and fully integrate into this world!
Li Shuang!
Aren't you diligent?
Aren't you hardworking?
From today onwards, I will be even more diligent and hardworking than you!
One day, sooner or later, I will settle the old scores with you.
Thinking this, Ye Zhaozhao actually began to cultivate diligently.
Her current body's spiritual root aptitude wasn't top-tier, but it was infinitely better than her previous mixed spiritual root.
Ye Zhaozhao was now holding a grudge, and for the next few days, she actually cultivated honestly.
Four days later.
The flying boat slowed down.
Lord Tong's voice rang out.
"Destination reached. Everyone, please leave the flying boat."
Everyone rose, their expressions varied.
Soon.
Led by the Copper Demon Guards and a group of black-clad subordinates, everyone left the cabin and came to the deck.
Their current location was a desolate wasteland. As far as the eye could see, there was no sign of human habitation in any direction.
After the cultivators orderly disembarked from the flying boat, Lord Tong held a compass. The compass needle swung wildly for a moment, then pointed in a specific direction.
Lord Tong followed the compass's guidance. When the compass needle completely stopped moving, he stopped.
Then.
He formed hand seals, which landed on the seemingly empty ground, quickly revealing the true appearance of the place.
Li Shuang's expression shifted slightly.
This is...
An illusion array.
The entrance to the so-called Heavenly Venerate Society was concealed by an illusion array.
The wasteland was vast, and there were no distinctive landmarks nearby. Without the compass's guidance, even the Copper Demon Guard might not have been able to find their way back to the original spot, let alone anyone else.
After the illusion array was dispelled, a circular copper lid appeared on the ground, which had previously been covered with yellow soil.
When the copper lid was removed, a dark, black hole was revealed beneath, and a staircase leading deep underground could vaguely be seen.
An ordinary basement is only three or four meters below ground, and you can see the bottom at a glance, which gives a certain sense of security.
But the place this staircase led to was just a pitch-black void, with not even a glimmer of light visible.
The moment the copper lid was lifted.
With the Grand Forgetfulness Art activated, Li Shuang sensed a dangerous aura.
Danger was inevitable.
But for her, it wasn't a life-threatening crisis.
Moreover, besides her, Luo Mingyue and the others were also there.
If it was only this level of threat, this Heavenly Venerate Society would simply be swept away by them.
Would it really be that smooth?
Li Shuang lowered her gaze, not showing much emotion.
"Our Heavenly Venerate Society has established a vast underground kingdom! Welcome, all of you who are about to become members of this underground kingdom! Our esteemed Heavenly Venerate Lord has even decided to personally receive you! This is your supreme honor!" the Copper Demon Guard exclaimed passionately.
Then.
He and his subordinates stood on either side, supervising everyone as they entered the underground.
Following the flow of people.
Li Shuang and the others also entered the cave.
The underground was pitch black, so dark that one couldn't see their hand in front of their face. If not for the fact that everyone here was a cultivator, they would probably have been driven mad by the profound darkness as soon as they entered.
At this moment.
Although there was some noise, most people managed to keep their composure.
They descended the stairs, going down for over a hundred meters before their feet finally touched solid ground.
Once below.
On the rock walls on both sides, luminous pearls were embedded, finally providing some light.
These luminous pearls were highly valuable among mortals, but to cultivators, they were just glowing beads.
To cultivators, things without spiritual energy had no value.
Stepping on the ground, Li Shuang looked around, her brows slightly furrowed.
This Heavenly Venerate Society had only shown a few signs in the past few months, which was why her third senior brother had been assigned the task.
Such large and small demonic organizations were constantly emerging. After investigation, the Sword Sect clearly felt that this organization had not yet fully formed, so the mission level was not high, and her third senior brother, who was at the Golden Core stage, could take it on alone!
But!
Looking at this underground world, with its intricate network of passages, it couldn't have been excavated in a short time.
After walking through this short passage, the space suddenly opened up before them. Palaces stood tall, and the roads were bustling with people, presenting an incredibly lively scene.
To form such a scale!
A few months?
Absolutely impossible!
This place was still within the borders of Chengrong Kingdom. Although cultivation forces generally didn't interfere in mortal affairs, the Sword Sect's geographical location was in Chengrong Kingdom. Under the very nose of the Sword Sect, someone had built such a kingdom underground!