The secret talisman used for communication was researched by the experts of the orthodox Daoism in the Awakened Sky Cosmos and was only perfected recently.
Even the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing and the Vine Sovereign – Li Ying didn't know about it.
There was no need to even mention Zhang Buxu and the people of the Immortal Court.
Only a small portion of people knew about this. Only those who left the Awakened Sky Cosmos in order to fight against the Nine Underworld Great Devils knew about this.
In the end, the seal that Nie Jingshen had set up was not encrypted, and anyone could decipher it. As a result, their whereabouts were completely exposed to Zhang Buxu.
Zhang Buxu couldn't wait to learn the [Chaos Extinguishing Origin Scripture].
There were a few opportunities that were extremely close to him, but in the end, they all slipped past him.
The constant ups and downs did not destroy his perseverance. Instead, it made him lower and lower.
Originally, Nie Jingshen and Yu Ye had already successfully escaped and were temporarily safe. As long as they waited patiently, Yan Zhaoge and the others would eventually come to their aid, allowing them to escape from danger.
However, because Zhang Buxu and the others had obtained the clues left behind in the seal, they were able to locate Nie Jingshen and Yan Zhaoge very quickly.
There was only one reason for this. Someone had betrayed Nie Jingshen and the others.
This person was the first to discover the secret mark left behind by Nie Jingshen. Not only did he conceal it and not inform Yan Zhaoge and the others, he even tampered with the mark, causing Zhang Buxu and the other pursuers to discover it, allowing them to catch up to Nie and Yu first.
"This isn't an internal strife, but a betrayal of traitors!"
Within the silent space, only Yan Zhaoge's cold voice resounded.
Compared to enemies, he hated traitors and spies more.
The seal he found and the seals provided by Yue Zhenbei were currently floating above Yan Zhaoge's palm.
Yan Zhaoge supported them before extending his finger and drawing in mid-air, finally forming an intricate formation which enveloped the few sigils.
While the seal had been completed through the combined efforts of everyone, Yan Zhaoge had contributed the most.
His understanding and mastery of this seal was also the most profound.
The light within the formation gradually turned from white to blood-red.
There was a hint of darkness in it, and it didn't seem to be a Righteous Path technique. Instead, it was more like the Evil Path or the Devil Path.
Under the cover of the formation, the seals suddenly seemed to come to life, constantly twisting and trembling.
Yan Zhaoge was expressionless as he silently watched this scene.
After a while, a few runes that had been dyed blood red twisted and spat out wisps of dark red blood mist.
The blood mist intertwined and gradually formed a picture.
The first people to appear on the screen were a man and a woman.
Everyone held their breaths.
They were clearly Nie Jingshen and Yu Ye.
Within the scene, they were all heavily injured. Yu Ye was especially weak, while Nie Jingshen's condition was slightly better. However, it was evident that he had just experienced a fierce battle.
Nie Jingshen gestured and constructed a seal to preserve the general situation and search for clues.
At this moment, although his face was pale and weak, and his spirit was dispirited, his eyes were firm and unyielding, high and clear.
Nie Jingshen, who had just joined hands with Yu Ye to break through Zhang Buxu's encirclement and successfully shook off Zhang Buxu, was confident that the two of them would be able to escape from danger. Furthermore, their reinforcements would be able to find them in time.
Looking at this face, the hearts of Yan Zhaoge and the others all involuntarily turned sour.
When he looked at the next scene, he was instantly infuriated.
The next person to appear was a young Daoist wearing a Daoist robe. However, he did not tie his hair into a bun, and his hair was loose.
As expected, everyone present recognized this young Daoist.
He was Daoist Cloud Conquest's personal disciple, one of the rising stars of the Roving Jade Heavens' younger generation, "Sword Shaking Nine Heavens" He Mian.
Together with Yu Ye, he was known as the "Nine Heavens Soaring Solitary Crane, Fragrant Splendor Fills the Divine Lands".
His talents were outstanding. His strength and sword arts attainments surpassed even Gao Xuebo, Fu Ting, and the others. He was one of the top-notch martial arts prodigies.
Previously, he had brought along Daoist Cloud Conquest's Immortal Artifact, the Clear Accomplishment Sword, out of the Awakened Sky Cosmos. He was tasked to receive Yan Zhaoge and the others along with Bai Tao, Kun Ningzi, Fu Yunchi, and the others.
After the Immortal Extermination Formation was destroyed, everyone searched for their lost comrades.
However, it was this Prime Clear nobleman who betrayed Yu Ye and Nie Jingshen.
Yan Zhaoge watched as he dispelled the seal's restrictions and pretended to use some mist to conceal himself. A cold glint flickered within Yan Zhaoge's squinted eyes.
Daoist Cloud Conquest could see everything clearly as well.
The old Daoist silently stood on the spot without moving.
None of the people around him looked towards him. However, the silence caused the entire scene to feel extremely oppressive.
Everyone was staring at He Mian within the screen.
"Find him," said Yan Zhaoge coldly.
Fu Yunchi glanced at Daoist Cloud Conquest and said, "He might not have realized that he's already exposed. He's still hoping for a fluke. It's best for us to keep quiet for now and deal with him after returning to the Awakened Sky Cosmos."
"Even if Nie Jingshen falls into a devil's trance, he can still deny it." Yan Di said, "He doesn't know that you have such a method, so he's less vigilant. Don't say anything else. Just inform him to return to the Roving Jade Heavens normally."
Daoist Cloud Conquest's expression finally changed. It became slightly complicated.
He let out a long sigh and turned to look at Gao Qingxuan and Long Xingquan, "I wasn't strict enough in teaching my disciples, which resulted in today's events. I apologize to the two of you."
Yu Ye was Gao Qingxuan and Long Xingquan's granddaughter. She was also their most outstanding successor. Yet, she ended up dying from severe injuries.
In fact, the reason why Nie Jingshen fell into a devil's trance was to protect Yu Ye.
Otherwise, Yu Ye would've died for sure.
Daoist Cloud Conquest had to give Gao Qingxuan and Gao Qingxuan an explanation for this.
"Let's return to the Awakened Sky Cosmos first." Long Xingquan sighed as well, "Little Ye's condition isn't stable yet."
The group nodded silently and continued on their way back.
Yan Zhaoge and the others sent a message to the others who were scattered outside, asking for them to return.
Naturally, this included He Mian.
However, a new piece of news was quickly transmitted back.
"He Mian fell into the Immortal Court's hands?" Yan Zhaoge and the others looked at Mars Halberd in surprise.
Mars Halberd nodded, "When I fought against the heretics, they mentioned that He Mian fell into the hands of a Virtual Immortal leading them."
"We have to prevent the Awakened Sky Cosmos' location from being discovered. It's not that I don't trust the Nine Heavens He, but a Virtual Immortal might forcefully illuminate a Martial Saint."
Mars Halberd still didn't know what He Mian had done. He was only thinking about one aspect.
After hearing it, Yue Zhenbei slowly said, "It's the Virtual Immortal heretic that appeared in the Land of tranquil stream, the Viridescent Thunder Heavenly Monarch."
"Perfect. Let's deal with him together." Yan Di snorted.
Yan Zhaoge and the others contacted the Awakened Sky Cosmos while searching for the Viridescent Thunder Heavenly Monarch and He Mian.
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