Zhang Yu judged that the other party should have entered a lower level.
The lower levels were different from each other. Some of the lower levels were closely connected to the entire inner world. From time to time, a connecting door would appear between them. It seemed that these places could allow cultivators to come and go. However, there were some lower levels that were completely unrelated.
If the inner world was compared to a river, then the lower levels that were connected to it could be considered as tributaries. As for the lower levels that were not connected to each other, they were purely water veins that did not intersect with each other. They needed special items like the Realm-Breaking Pearl to open them up. Only then could the two be connected.
And the lower level that this person had entered belonged to the type that was closely connected to the inner world.
He put away the little wooden child and thought for a moment. The area in front of him was far away from the thirteen upper continents, so even Tianxia did not know the specific situation here. If this person who had entered the inner world wanted to accurately find the entrance to the inner world here, he could only rely on luck.
But perhaps it was luck.
The opportunity of a cultivator could be obtained through a certain kind of opportunity.
However, the person who came would not give up so easily. He must have the idea of returning to the inner world from the lower level.
However, if a Xuan Zun wanted to return from the lower level, it was not an easy matter. There must be something guiding him. Therefore, before the other party went to the lower level, he must have left something behind.
Thinking of this, he used the Xuntian Dao Zhang to communicate with Xuanting for a moment.
After a while, a hole opened up in the sky. A stream of light fell down. When it reached his hand, it had already turned into a sparkling and translucent silver mirror.
He sent the light of his heart into it. A layer of light film opened up on the silver mirror, suddenly enveloping the area within a thousand li.
He cast his gaze in that direction. After a while, he saw a blurry figure standing not too far away. His body was like flowing water, but also like a ball of mist. That person stood there for a moment before tossing out a pearl. Once the pearl left his body, it turned into a ray of light and flew into the distance.
He looked in the direction that the jade pearl flew. With a thought, the Mysterious Chaotic Cicada drew out a trail of starlight and chased after it.
He stood where he was and waited quietly.
After a while, there were two sword lights flashing in the distance. It was Cicada Cry and Shocking Sky flying swords flying back after killing their respective targets.
Previously, he had first eliminated the incarnation that was chasing after him before following the Mysterious Cicada. Now that the two flying swords had returned, he could conclude that the one who had escaped to the lower level was undoubtedly the main character.
After another half a summer had passed, starlight flashed in front of him. The Mysterious Cicada had already returned through the air. The brilliant star mist under the cicada's feet was wrapped around a sparkling pearl.
He held the pearl in his hand and examined it for a moment. He was certain that this was the token left behind by the one who had escaped.
If there were no external interference, he would be able to use this item to try and return to the inner layer once he found a suitable opportunity.
However, it didn't mean that he would be able to prevent this person from returning just by destroying this thing. This time, there was more than one person who had invaded the inner layer. If everyone had each other's tokens, then they would be able to receive each other.
The best way at the moment was to directly enter the inner layer and drive them away or kill them. However, this was not done in a hurry. He could wait for the results of the other places before making a decision.
He once again summoned the Chapter of the Great Tao and contacted Chao Huan with the Xuntian Dao Zhang, and reported the situation here to him.
Now that the convenience of the Xuntian Dao Zhang had been accepted by everyone, even the upper level was the same. Not only was it convenient to communicate with the Dao Zhang, but it also didn't require any communication objects. After all, these things were purely consumables. Once they were used, they had to be refined again.
It wasn't that Xuanting wanted to save these precious materials, but refining these things often took a lot of time. Xuan Zun, who was in charge of the sacrificial tools, didn't have to do this, so he could put more energy in other places.
After a while, there was a message from the upper level of Xuanting, saying that they already knew about this matter and asked him to return to the upper level to discuss it.
Seeing this, he didn't stay here any longer. He transformed into a magnificent clear light and rushed into the sky. After passing through the gate, he landed on the Qingqiong Land.
Daoist Ming Zhou was waiting here with a flying carriage parked beside him. When he saw Chu Li turn around, he cupped his hands and said, "Shouzheng, the court enforcers have invited you. Please come with us."
Zhang Yu nodded and followed Ming Zhou into the carriage. The flying carriage soared into the sky and sped through the sea of clouds for a while before landing in front of a golden palace hall.
Without needing to report, Chu Li directly stepped into the palace. When he arrived at the main hall, he glanced around and saw that Wu Qingxu, Zhu Yisheng, and Chao Huan were waiting here.
After greeting the three of them, Chu Li said, "May I know what the three of you have to say?"
Wu Qingxu said, "Zhang Shouzheng, just now, we have confirmed that there are two cultivators from the outer layer who have infiltrated the inner layer. We are now pursuing this person.
Now, only Shouzheng is in charge of this route. Since Shouzheng believes that this person might be carrying a token from each other, we might be able to find this person first before finding the other two. "
Zhang Yu asked, "Does Wu Tingzhi mean that I should go to the lower level to capture this person?"
Chao Huan raised his eyebrows and said, "That doesn't guarantee that we will be able to capture this person. Once we reach the lower realm, even if Zhang Shouzheng can defeat that person there, he might not be able to capture this person there."
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "That's true."
He still didn't know how strong this person was, nor did he know how determined the other party was to fight back. However, if he went to the lower level and this person sensed his presence and left, then he really wouldn't be able to catch this person.
Wu Qingxu said in a low voice, "This isn't the best plan. Zhang Shouzheng, didn't you find the token that this person left in the outer layer? Since this person isn't willing to give up on the idea of entering the inner layer, we should try to lure him back. "
Zhang Yu understood what he meant and said, "Wu Tingzhi wants to use this token as bait to lure him back?"
Zhu Yisheng said, "If it's just the passage from the lower level to the inner layer, it won't cause any changes in the Turbid Tide. This method is feasible."
Wu Qingxu said, "Zhang Shouzheng, we already have a plan that might be able to lure this person out. Take a look. If you feel that there's anything you need to add, Xuanting can support you." He raised his hand and a ball of light appeared in the hall.
Zhang Yu stared at it for a while and understood. He nodded and said, "Xuanting's arrangement is very appropriate. I have no objections." He waved his sleeve gently and handed over the jade bead. He said, "Here it is."
Wu Qingxu reached out and took the bead. He looked at it and said, "Then it's settled."
Zhang Yu came out of the hall and returned to Shouzheng Palace instead of going to the lower realm.
This was because no matter how much the person hiding in the lower level longed to enter the inner layer, he wouldn't be able to return in a short period of time. He would definitely stay dormant for a while.
However, Xuan Zun's level was higher. If he continued to stay in the lower level, it would cause the lower level to gradually separate from the inner layer. The longer he stayed, the slimmer the chances of him returning.
If this person was unwilling to give up on his goal, he would definitely choose to return.
Since the jade bead was in their hands, no matter when the person chose to land, he wouldn't be able to escape their eyes and ears. Therefore, he didn't need to keep an eye on him.
He only needed to wait for him to come down.
After making up his mind, he returned to the inner hall and sat down. He entered a meditative state.
Several days later, there was news that the other two cultivators who had infiltrated the outer layer had also chosen to escape to the lower layer under the pursuit of Xuan Ting. However, no one had been able to find anything left behind by those two.
When he heard about this, he couldn't help but think that if only one person had chosen to hide in the lower level, it could be a coincidence. However, if both of them had chosen to hide in the lower level, it meant that the other party had made ample preparations. Although the whereabouts of these people had been confirmed, he still felt that things weren't that simple.
After this piece of news, another half a month passed. A letter was sent to Shou Zong Palace, informing him that the jade bead had already reacted strangely.
He immediately left his meditative state and went to the main hall to look into the inner layer.
According to Xuanting's deductions, the lower level should've been cut off from the inner layer within ten to twenty days after the Xuan Zun entered. Now, almost seventeen to eighteen days had passed. If the person who entered the inner layer didn't intend to give up, he would definitely choose to cross back in the remaining time.
The jade bead had already been placed in its original place. In order to lower the person's vigilance, there was no formation around it. In fact, there was no need for that. Xuanting had various methods. As long as the person appeared, he wouldn't be able to escape.
After waiting for half a day, a bright light appeared on the jade bead.
Most of the lower levels that were closely related to the inner layer had more than one entrance and exit. Therefore, this person might not necessarily return from the original entrance. However, with this jade bead, no matter where this person appeared in the end, it could be deduced and his whereabouts could be found.
After a few breaths, he saw the faint light on the jade bead weaken, and then it shattered into powder on the ground.
At this time, Daoist Ming Zhou appeared beside him. He cupped his hands and said, "Shouzheng, Zhong Tingzhi has already deduced the whereabouts of this person. Now, he's pointing the way for Shouzheng."
Zhang Yu raised his head and saw a ray of golden light shooting down from the Miao Hao Dao Palace into the lower realm, pointing straight to a certain place. He nodded, and his figure flickered, and he followed the ray of golden light into the lower realm.
At the same time, a whirlpool appeared somewhere in the wilderness. First, a Nascent Spirit flew out. After circling around, Su Ang walked out.
Only about twenty days had passed in the inner layer, but he had stayed in the lower level for more than half a year. This period of time was actually quite short for a cultivator, but if he could, he was willing to continue waiting.
However, the situation was beyond his control. He noticed that the connection between the lower level and the inner layer was gradually separating. This didn't allow him to continue waiting. He could only take the risk to cross to the inner layer again.
Fortunately, everything seemed to be normal now.
However, just as he was thinking this, his expression changed. In the sky, a vast and boundless golden light suddenly lit up and fell straight towards him!
For a moment, thousands of miles were enveloped by this light.
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