Liou Yuan and Pan Yang wasted no ti leaving the Yunlai Inn, choosing to exit through the south gate of Lingjun County.
Upon entering Lingjun County, they were observed by many cultivators, so leaving through the opposite gate would help them avoid prying eyes.
Their actions were extrely cautious.
Then, following the map Pan Yang held that marked the opportunity within the cave, they headed south, deep into the forests of southern Lingjun County.
On the second night, after relentless travel, the two finally reached their destination.
The pair stood atop a large green boulder protruding from the forest.
Pan Yang scrutinized a yellowed page again and again, and after confirming it, pointed ahead at a lake reflecting the ink-blue sky and myriad stars, saying, "This is it."
Liou Yuan looked up, and the lake’s surface was so calm it resembled a giant mirror,
The surrounding mountains ford hazy silhouettes in the night, like giant beasts quietly resting by the lake, guarding this tranquility.
The weak night light didn’t hinder Liou Yuan’s vision significantly; his gaze swept over the lake, revealing a strange expression.
"Mr. Pan, are you sure the cave on the map is beneath the lake?"
"This lake isn’t small."
The size of this unnad lake was comparable to that of Lingjun County City.
The lake bottom was exceedingly deep; without precise coordinates, finding the cave wasn’t an easy task.
"Indeed, it’s not small, but the map’s path is detailed. If we follow the map after diving, it shouldn’t be hard to find," Pan Yang said confidently, waving the map.
"Alright!" Liou Yuan’s expression finally softened.
After speaking, Pan Yang moved toward the lake, looking ready to plunge into it.
Liou Yuan suddenly called out to stop him.
"Wait!"
"Mr. Pan is still not cautious enough."
As Liou Yuan spoke, a purple light flickered deep in his pupils, scanning the surrounding lake area.
With the traits of these spirit eyes, any cultivator or demon-spirited beast with cultivation couldn’t escape his gaze.
With one sweep, the scenery of the lake and surrounding mountains was captured in his eyes.
He didn’t see any cultivators, but sensed demonic energy in the nearby mountains.
Moreover, demonic energy was present in the lake as well.
After traveling for two days, Liou Yuan and Pan Yang had already departed from the main roads leading to nearby counties.
In the rugged mountainous area, they had entered the territory of demons.
ntally noting the positions of two demons, Liou Yuan placed a hand on the Profound Brilliance Sword on his back and said quietly, "There are demons lurking nearby."
Liou Yuan had encountered demonic spirit beasts more than once.
Demons with cultivation could speak and possessed intelligence akin to humans.
Acting under their watchful gaze was no different than being seen by soone.
Liou Yuan was certain that when they entered this area, the two Star Evils had noticed them.
Perhaps they were now hidden sowhere, observing their movents.
The opportunity at the Foundation Establishnt cave was crucial, and Liou Yuan wanted no unexpected incidents.
Pan Yang didn’t know how Liou Yuan detected the nearby demons but didn’t question the truth of his words.
Startled montarily, his expression beca stern as he said, "Mr. Liou is indeed ticulous."
"Should we eliminate the demons first?"
Liou Yuan squinted at the positions of the two Star Evils again, suddenly removing his hand from his sword and contemplating, "Your idea isn’t secure enough."
"Even if we eliminate them, it won’t be safe. This place isn’t particularly remote; cultivators will inevitably pass through."
"It’s unavoidable, but as long as we’re fast and control our timing, it’s relatively safe."
Pan Yang, possibly because of his concerns, seed impatient.
"That’s only relatively safe. If the secret of the opportunity leaks, our identity as disciples from Five Extres Mountain won’t protect us."
"Leaving Jiuli State is another matter altogether."
Liou Yuan shook his head, refusing firmly.
"What should we do then? We can’t just deploy an array here to cover it," Pan Yang said, now with so emotion.
He had staked everything on this opportunity, and being stopped by Liou Yuan at the crucial mont didn’t make him happy.
Liou Yuan was not angry; he glanced at Pan Yang and said gently, "I don’t have an array to cover this area."
"But there’s a thod for a once-and-for-all solution."
"What thod?" Pan Yang asked again.
Liou Yuan didn’t answer imdiately. Instead, he looked up at the stars, calculating on his fingers, "Since leaving the sect, it’s been over ten days; Star Rotation Day is seven days away."
Pan Yang was puzzled about the connection between Star Rotation and their opportunity.
Until Liou Yuan’s next words left him stunned.
"If we wait for the Evil Star Shift, there won’t be a single cultivator within a thousand miles."
"Even demons will retreat."
"Isn’t it more reliable than any array?"
Liou Yuan’s voice struck Pan Yang like a bolt, leaving him rigid and unable to believe the calm-faced boy before him.
Liou Yuan’s plan was indeed sowhat crazy.
The external environnt during Evil Star Shift is exceedingly dangerous.
Even late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators dare not move recklessly.
But undeniably, doing so could prevent the exposure of the cave opportunity.
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