The beautiful woman was precisely Luo Yunxi's master, Qin Yuning.
She was also the Sect Master of the Sacred Spirit Sect, renowned in the Eastern Barrens for her strength, talent, and beauty. Had she been in a Holy Land, it was not impossible she could have become a divine maiden.
"Replying to Master, there is still no news!" Luo Yunxi lowered her head deeply, not daring to look at Qin Yuning.
Qin Yuning sighed softly, "It seems our Sacred Spirit Sect lacks the destiny for this!"
"Master, give me a little more time, I will definitely find news of the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram!" Luo Yunxi continued, her voice filled with determination.
The little fox beside her shivered at the head of the bed, not daring to make any moves.
The Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram was the Supreme Spiritual Treasure of the Yellow Springs Supreme Being, possessing unparalleled might, capable of easily slaying saints.
Years ago, Qin Yuning received news that the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect of the Myriad Demon Mountain might have clues to the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram.
Thus, she dispatched many disciples of the Sacred Spirit Sect to infiltrate the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect in an attempt to find clues.
However, over the past few years, the dispatched disciples had mostly perished for various reasons.
Only Luo Yunxi, through extreme caution, managed to survive within the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
"Forget it, if you can't find it, then so be it. It was just a casual move, meant to temper your soft disposition!" Qin Yuning continued.
Luo Yunxi opened her mouth, wanting to say something but unsure where to begin.
Luo Yunxi knew clearly that although her master was the Sect Master of the Sacred Spirit Sect, she bore too much pressure.
The entire sect's burden rested on Qin Yuning's shoulders.
Her master had once been a youthful, carefree, and stunning maiden, but for the sake of this sect, she had already sacrificed far too much.
She clearly had better options, yet she had devoted all of herself to the Sacred Spirit Sect.
And those old fogeys still didn't understand her.
"Oh right, not long ago, the Divine Son of the Primordial Holy Land somehow learned that our Sacred Spirit Sect had a Profound Yin Body. They are now in negotiations with us. You should continue to stay in the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect. As for the news of the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram, we'll rely on our fortune!" Qin Yuning seemed to recall something and continued.
The Divine Son of the Primordial Holy Land… Luo Yunxi bit her lip lightly, her face turning somewhat pale.
The Primordial Holy Land was a behemoth in the Eastern Barrens, and the Divine Son's status was exceptionally noble.
If the Divine Son wanted to target her, Luo Yunxi didn't know if she had any other options.
"Yunxi, do not worry. If it were the Holy Lord of the Primordial Holy Land, it would be one thing, but a mere Divine Son, I can still handle!" Qin Yuning seemed to sense Luo Yunxi's worry and comforted her.
Luo Yunxi's expression did not ease in the slightest. Although her master spoke lightly of it, Luo Yunxi did not naively believe that her master could easily handle that Divine Son.
Matters concerning Holy Lands could not be treated with the slightest carelessness.
The recent annihilation of the Heavenly Mountain Sword Palace was the best example.
"Master, I will definitely find clues to the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram!" Luo Yunxi continued, her gaze more resolute than ever.
Master had already borne too much; she had to help her master.
...
Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
Blazing Sun Peak.
Within the cave dwelling of Blazing Sun Peak.
Spiritual energy surged throughout the cave dwelling.
Violent spiritual energy was absorbed like a whale swallowing its prey by a jade pendant.
A young man dressed in black fitted attire held countless spiritual herbs and spirit stones, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"You old fossil, say something to me, don't just play dead..." Su Ming spoke incessantly.
As the jade pendant continuously absorbed spiritual energy, it finally began to emit a captivating luster.
Seeing the jade pendant gradually gain sentience, Su Ming let out a sigh of relief.
Although this old fossil was useless, he knew quite a lot, and having someone to talk to made things less boring.
I'm not reluctant to part with you, I just don't want to be so bored, Su Ming thought to himself.
After a long while, all the spiritual energy in the cave dwelling was absorbed.
The jade pendant re-emitted its glow. Soon, a soul body slowly emerged from the jade pendant.
However, this soul body was no longer as solid as before; it had become extremely weak, as if it could dissipate at any moment.
"You old fossil, you've absorbed all my spiritual herbs and spirit stones. Tell me, how will you compensate me!" Su Ming said coldly as he felt relieved that the soul body had revived.
The soul body seemed accustomed to Su Ming's tone and weakly replied, "Is the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram enough!"
Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram… Su Ming's pupils contracted. This old fossil actually possessed such a trump card.
"Heh heh, don't even think about it. If I had the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram, do you think I would have been almost reduced to ashes by that brat!" the soul body continued in a mournful tone.
"If you don't have the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram, then why mention it!" Su Ming pouted.
He had been momentarily captivated by those words and hadn't thought it through.
As the Supreme Spiritual Treasure of the Yellow Springs Supreme Being, how could the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram be with this old fossil.
"I never told you about my origin. Now I can reveal a little..." the soul body continued weakly.
Following that, the soul body told Su Ming about his origin.
It turned out that he was originally Lu Yuncheng, a general under the Yellow Springs Supreme Being. His body had been destroyed in a battle, and his soul had inadvertently fallen into this jade pendant and fallen into slumber.
He was picked up by Su Ming a while ago, and slowly awakened after absorbing Su Ming's blood.
"Although I don't have the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram, I know its whereabouts..." Lu Yuncheng continued in a mournful tone.
Su Ming's eyes lit up. This old fellow actually had such an origin.
"Quick, tell me, where is the Yellow Springs Slaying Saint Diagram!" Su Ming urged.
"Your current realm is too low. I'll tell you when you reach Spirit River fifth level. Otherwise, it will be more harmful than beneficial..." Lu Yuncheng's eyes held a complex expression.
...
Within the earthen cave of the White Bone Yin Sect.
The earthen cave was still filled with a chilling aura.
At the deepest part of the earthen cave, a peerlessly handsome youth sat in meditation.
Around the earthen cave were fragments of spirit stones, clearly having had their spiritual energy drained.
The Ice Spirit True Fire beside him was gradually being refined by Jiang Li.
The white flame had become exceptionally ethereal, seeming as if it could dissipate at any moment.
Jiang Li exuded an extremely powerful aura.
Golden spiritual energy coursed wildly within Jiang Li's body.
The medicinal properties of that ten-thousand-year spiritual fruit were also completely absorbed by Jiang Li.
The [Melting Fire Scripture] and [Heaven and Earth Creation Art] circulated madly, and Jiang Li's aura grew increasingly powerful.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
After a moment, as the last trace of exotic fire was absorbed, a more ferocious aura erupted from Jiang Li.
Spirit River eighth heaven!!!