Chapter 480: Chapter 479: Retrospective Profound Light
"I already know about this matter, it won’t affect anything, and you can’t be blamed."
Bai Ziyue waved his hand.
He was quite familiar with his registered disciple, who grew up in the sect and had never really left Qingxu Sect, staying at Pill Treasure Hall for over a century and a half.
Although his talent was average, he was deeply obsessed with alchemy and was a true Pill Fool, a genuinely honest person.
*With his mindset, if faced with someone’s careful scheming, it would naturally be hard for him to guard against it.*
Moreover, since Master Dan Jun had already taken action to block the materials from Fire Spirit Peak, whether Ma Zhen accepted the task or not was actually of little consequence.
Ultimately, the problem of spiritual material supply had to be resolved.
If not, the alchemy work at Fire Spirit Peak would have to cease just as it began, which would be a tremendous blow to his reputation.
*"Luckily, I had made plans early; otherwise, things would have gotten really hectic."*
While thinking this, Bai Ziyue flipped his hand, and a Spirit Talisman floated into his palm, "This is Hall Master Dan Chen’s identity token, take it to the medicine garden management and tell them directly what you need. I believe no one will dare to obstruct you."
"Hall Master Dan Chen’s identity token?"
Ma Zhen was wide-eyed.
He knew about Hall Master Dan Chen’s visit, but he never imagined his master would receive an identity token as a gift.
Having this identity token, not only could they easily get the first and second-grade spiritual materials for alchemy, but third-grade spiritual materials wouldn’t be hard to obtain either.
"If that’s not enough, here’s the identity token of Hall Master Lingjiu from Foreign Affairs Hall, you can directly go there to inquire about the spiritual materials. I’m sure someone will promptly bring the needed materials."
Bai Ziyue thought for a moment, his Divine Thought moved again, and another identity token appeared in his hand.
This was the item originally gifted to him by True Monarch Lingjiu in Blood Peak City.
"This... with these two identity tokens, the blockade mentioned by Elder Dan Jun would be nothing but a mere joke."
Ma Zhen was overjoyed, feeling increasingly respectful and admiring towards Bai Ziyue.
He truly hadn’t anticipated that his master had silently earned the favor of two Golden Core True Monarchs.
"Disciple Chen Fan, greets Master and Senior Brother Ma Zhen."
At this moment, a somewhat dark and slender youth hesitantly walked over and respectfully greeted them.
"What is it?"
Bai Ziyue asked casually.
"Yesterday, as my senior brothers and I were returning from the assessment at the Pill Treasure Hall, I saw three junior brothers who had just advanced from alchemy apprentices to first-grade initial-stage alchemists being stopped by someone, and shortly thereafter, they left with the person.
I didn’t think much of it at the time, but today during alchemy, I noticed the three junior brothers hadn’t returned, which seemed odd, so I decided to report to you."
After hesitating for a moment, Chen Fan quickly spoke.
"Do you know who that person is?"
Ma Zhen immediately asked urgently.
Having recently experienced being schemed against, he was extremely sensitive.
At the same time, he didn’t care about the other senior brothers’ reactions and directly expanded his Divine Sense. Soon, he shuddered and said with a gloomy expression, "Indeed, the junior brothers Fang Han, Lin Xuan, and Zhao Wu haven’t returned."
Bai Ziyue also extended his Divine Thought immediately, but even with his Divine Thought covering the entire Fire Spirit Peak, the three registered disciples were still nowhere to be found.
"It was Hong Yifeng from the miscellaneous affairs of Pill Treasure Hall.
He joined Pill Treasure Hall at the same time as me. Although his talent for alchemy is decent, he’s better at politicking, quickly currying favor with Steward Wang Wei of Pill Treasure Hall. Hence, he remains an alchemy apprentice."
Chen Fan answered promptly.
"Steward Wang Wei?"
Ma Zhen shuddered.
He had just been set up badly by this Steward Wang Wei.
Bai Ziyue’s eyes lifted, revealing a subtle gleam.
*If they simply hadn’t returned, a day’s absence was no big deal. But now, their disappearance seemed clearly connected to Steward Wang Wei, making the matter anything but simple.*
"Let’s go, to the Pill Treasure Hall."
Bai Ziyue said, grabbing Ma Zhen and Chen Fan, quickly transforming into a phantom as he rushed toward the Pill Treasure Hall.
...
Upon reaching the Pill Treasure Hall, Bai Ziyue didn’t hesitate at all, his Divine Thought fluctuated, and the Great Cave Observation Technique was instantaneously deployed.
In an instant, aside from areas within the hall shielded by arrays, all scenes for dozens of miles around were under his scrutiny.
Ma Zhen also swiftly charged into the Pill Treasure Hall.
But soon, he emerged from the hall shaking his head, "Wang Wei and Hong Yifeng are not inside."
"As expected!"
Bai Ziyue huffed lightly, his Divine Thought fluctuated, sketching a complex magic that he quickly unleashed.
Magic, Retrospective Profound Light!
This Retrospective Profound Light was actually a unique magic from the Profound Purity Daoist Sect in Desolate Ancient Realm.
In his quest for acupoints, he naturally visited the Profound Purity Daoist Sect. Although he couldn’t obtain their Divine Power Technique, the sect leader, to avoid offending him (along with his precious trade items), gifted him this fascinating magic, which wasn’t strong in power but quite effective.
The magic formed, and a layer of spirit light immediately materialized in the void.
Immediately, as if flashing images, flickering scenes swiftly appeared before him.
"Fix!"
In an instant, a frame appeared right in front of them.
"That’s right, it’s them."
Chen Fan didn’t have time to marvel. Staring at the figures of the four people within the Profound Light, he quickly spoke.
"Follow them!"
Bai Ziyue’s expression remained unchanged, but *he sighed inwardly.* Ultimately, he hadn’t spent time cultivating, causing this Backtracking Profound Light magic to remain at Entry Level. Thus, not only was the scene displayed by the magic somewhat blurry, but even the most important sounds were completely absent.
However, being able to see the scene was already enough for them to determine their direction.
The three of them followed the direction of those four all the way forward.
"The direction we’re heading seems to be toward Bixia Peak..."
Suddenly, Ma Zhen said in surprise.
Bai Ziyue did not answer, but *his steps suddenly quickened.*
Soon, the four figures stepped onto a stone stairway and instantly vanished.
"This is the foot of Bixia Peak. The Array conceals it, and magic no longer works here."
Ma Zhen spoke with some hesitation, "Master, what should we do next?"
Bai Ziyue’s face was gloomy. He clasped his hands behind his back and directly stepped onto the stairway.
Seeing this, Ma Zhen and Chen Fan could only follow, though *a tinge of unease rose in their hearts.*
This was the residence of Elder Dan Jun. Not only did he share the position of an elder of the Pill Treasure Hall with their master, but he was also the candidate for the next Hall Master of the Pill Treasure Hall.
Although, in terms of alchemy skill, he might not be as good as their master, Elder Dan Jun nevertheless had profound resources. He not only possessed two spirit medicine gardens with influence spread throughout the Pill Treasure Hall, but his Immortal Technique Realm was also not weak, having already reached the late-stage Divine Realm.
No matter how they looked at it, their master would suffer a loss.
"Who goes there?"
The group ascending the mountain immediately caught the attention of two gatekeeper cultivators, who quickly jumped out to question them.
Bai Ziyue did not respond. His gaze was calm, and his steps did not stop for a moment.
"I am Ma Zhen from Fire Spirit Peak. This is my master, Elder Bai Ziyue, and my junior brother, Chen Fan. We have come uninvited today to visit..."
Ma Zhen bravely replied.
"Elder Bai?"
The two gatekeeper cultivators were taken aback, exchanging glances. Although they noticed that Bai Ziyue’s expression was somewhat unfriendly, they dared not hinder him in the slightest, allowing him to proceed up the mountain.
After a while, the two shivered nervously and hurriedly activated the Communication Talisman in their hands.
...
"Steward Wang, is there truly no problem this time?"
A slightly panicked voice resounded in a spacious courtyard.
"Relax, think about it carefully, did we ever force them? They willingly accepted our proposal, re-recorded the Kunlun Pill Scripture, and it’s their own fault they encountered the backlash of the restriction.
Even if disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall come over and use a Divination Talisman, we don’t need to be afraid.
At most, we will only receive some punishment.
Moreover, you must realize, who directed us to do this?
Senior Brother Wang Jingchen is not only the son of the Patriarch of the Wang Family but also the True Disciple of Elder Dan Jun.
In fact, just relying on our Wang Family is enough to protect us.
Not to mention that Bixia Peak, where we are now, is the residence of Elder Dan Jun. Even if Elder Dongfang and Elder Guohuo come over, they need to notify us in advance.
So, what are you worried about?"
The calm voice of Wang Wei immediately followed.
"Though that’s the case, *I still have some unease in my heart...*"
Hong Yifeng was still somewhat worried, but just then, a loud banging sound of the door opening interrupted him, and suddenly, a figure charged into the courtyard.
"Senior Brother Jingchen!"
Wang Wei quickly said.
"Greetings, Uncle Master Jingchen."
Hong Yifeng hurriedly spoke, carefully observing the other’s expression.
"Bai Ziyue has arrived... Clean up your traces."
Wang Jingchen glanced at Wang Wei, ignoring Hong Yifeng, and swiftly turned and left.
Hong Yifeng’s heart jolted with several threads of unease. He quickly looked towards Wang Wei, only to meet that sinister gaze, and his face instantly changed.
But he was greeted by a Flying Sword, followed by a yellow flame that descended upon him.
He couldn’t even let out a scream before being slain by the Flying Sword. Then he was engulfed by the flame, burning him to ashes.
After slaying Hong Yifeng with a single sword, Wang Wei’s eyes showed a hint of urgency. He quickly moved into another room, where three dazed-looking young cultivators appeared before him.
Without any hesitation, he acted again...
...
"Hahaha, early this morning, I heard the spring cry of an Immortal Crane; I knew a good event was sure to come.
Elder Bai, for you to grace us with your presence, could it be that you’ve decided to agree to my original proposal for cooperation?"
Master Dan Jun came out quickly, laughing heartily.
"This time, it might not be a joyous occasion."
Bai Ziyue said softly, looking at him and raised his voice, "It could also be a disaster."
"What does Elder Bai mean by this? Are you here at Bixia Peak to cause trouble on purpose?"
Master Dan Jun’s face turned dark as he sternly asked.