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Lin Xuan's movements were swift and precise. Two中期元婴 cultivators barely managed a single round before they were ensnared by a flick of his sleeve, a streak of green light that transformed into a large net. The net encircled the two, leaving their元婴s with no place to hide.

"Wh-What do you want?" Qian Neng's face showed signs of fear as he spoke.

"Friend Lin, we have never wronged each other in the past or present. Please spare us," said Xunxiang Fairy's元婴, her voice trembling but filled with hope.

Lin Xuan did not fall for her beauty; instead, he immediately cast a soul-searching technique on both of them.

After a moment, Lin Xuan opened his eyes and looked satisfied. He summoned the Beast Soul Flag and swallowed their元婴s.

"Master, what should we do next?" A sweet voice echoed as Moonlight appeared from behind him, her form flickering in and out of existence with a fragrant breeze.

"We just follow the plan. You will impersonate Xunxiang Fairy," Lin Xuan instructed.

"M-Oh!"

Moonlight lowered her head obediently and nodded. She then traced an intricate pattern in the air with her delicate hand, her lips moving to recite a low, ancient incantation.

A layer of bright red light enveloped her body before breaking through, revealing Xunxiang Fairy's form instead.

"Good job," Lin Xuan approved. Since fusing with the Deva Blood, Moonlight’s abilities had grown exponentially. Her disguise technique was more refined than his own, making it nearly impossible for even a Separation and Union stage expert to discern her from the real Xunxiang Fairy.

Lin Xuan then cast another disguise spell on himself, transforming into an old monster he had killed earlier in the form of a monk's robe. His imitation of Qian Neng was so lifelike that it could fool even a Separation and Union stage expert.

The first step of his plan succeeded. Meanwhile, several dozen Condensation Core cultivators stood by, but none noticed anything amiss. Lin Xuan’s deep scheming ensured that all the commotion inside was isolated from the outside world.

"Moonlight, just cooperate with me; don't be nervous," Lin Xuan instructed earnestly.

"I will do my best, Master. I won't let you down," Moonlight smiled warmly as she adjusted her hair.

Lin Xuan nodded in satisfaction. This plan should work smoothly. He then cast several fireflies that were actually sound transmission talismans, which flew off in different directions.

Lin Xuan took out a blank jade talisman from his sleeve and sank his consciousness into it...

Although he had never met the Separation and Union stage experts of Li Hai Valley, Lin Xuan knew enough about them through soul-searching. The so-called Xunxiang Fairy was actually the beloved disciple of Clear Origin Corpse King.

Lin Xuan could mimic their voice with confidence. This would take no time; soon he raised his head to hide a forged Ten Thousand Miles Talisman in his pocket, then sat cross-legged and began to regulate his breath.

After a moment, Lin Xuan opened his eyes as if sensing something. A streak of light entered the hall from the door. The light faded to reveal a young man in a brocade robe and jade belt, who looked no more than twenty but was an old monster at the元婴 stage. "Third Senior Sister, you and Master Qian Neng sent us back here through sound transmission; is something wrong?"

Lin Xuan's eyes were half-closed, but he could see the glint of sharpness in them. This young man might look young, but he had lived for hundreds of years. A human cultivator who adored a fairy like Xunxiang Fairy made Li Hai Valley even more mysterious; none of its old monsters could be judged by ordinary standards.

"Hmph, you're always so nosy. When everyone else arrives, I'll tell you," Xunxiang Fairy frowned and spoke unhappily. Her imitation was so convincing that the brocade-clad youth did not notice anything amiss.

More light entered the hall as time passed. Soon, over twenty元婴 cultivators had gathered.

In other words, all high-ranking figures from both sects were present.

Most of them were at the early元婴 stage, with only a few middle-stage experts.

"Alright, everyone is here. We are gathering to announce something important. We just received a Ten Thousand Miles Talisman from the Senior Elder," Lin Xuan scanned their faces and spoke in a low voice.

"Has the Immortal Isle been captured? Could this mean that the Sky Cloud Twelve States' major power, the Heavenly Sea Pavilion, has fallen?" A fat man with big ears asked excitedly. The other old monsters perked up, their faces showing signs of excitement.

After all, the Heavenly Sea Pavilion was one of the seven major powers in the Sky Cloud Twelve States, and it had a million-year history filled with countless treasures. Capturing its main base would be incredibly beneficial.

"Indeed, how many captives did they take? Has Dream Ruyan surrendered?" "The swift attack by Wisdom Xuan Monk was truly wise." "These lowly women brought this upon themselves."

Various complex voices echoed in Lin Xuan's ears as he smirked. These old元婴 cultivators underestimated the situation too much; it seemed their retention in the main force was not just due to lackluster abilities but also because of their dull minds.

But for him, the dumber they were, the better. The plan below would be more assured of success.

Lin Xuan's expression remained unchanged as he thought through his next move.

"Stop your nonsense! Nobody said the Immortal Isle was captured; the Heavenly Sea Pavilion is a formidable force," Lin Xuan retorted.

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