Chapter 478: Strange
Inside Cliff-Facing Pavilion, the tea fragrance drifted in gentle wisps.
Miao Yuniang stood in the hall, her posture respectful yet carrying a hint of restraint.
The young man before her was no longer an ordinary True Disciple from the past, but rather the true master of Myriad Techniques Peak, one of the four lineages of Tianbao Upper Sect. His position was exalted, and his word could decide countless matters.
"Elder Miao need not be so formal, please sit," Chen Qing raised his hand in invitation, his tone calm.
Only then did Miao Yuniang carefully take her seat, her hands folded together and placed on her lap, though her back remained straight.
"How is the situation in the southwest Eight Dao lands and beyond the mountains recently?" Chen Qing got straight to the point as he poured a cup of tea for Miao Yuniang.
Miao Yuniang received the teacup with both hands, her voice dropping slightly, "Reporting to Peak Master Chen, the southwestern lands... are now surging with undercurrents, and the situation grows increasingly complex."
She paused, organizing her words, "The scale of the Ghost Witch Sect's human pill refinement has expanded considerably compared to several months ago."
"Now, not only do they plunder through the Return Origin Religion within the Yan Kingdom's borders, but they have also openly established 'blood sacrifice altars' among the many tribes and small sects beyond the mountains, forcibly demanding tribute of living human essence blood. Although Lingxiao Upper Sect is doing their utmost to suppress the Return Origin Religion, with experts from both sides engaging in constant covert struggles across the Eight Dao lands with casualties on both sides, the Ghost Witch Sect's activities beyond the mountains are beyond Lingxiao Upper Sect's reach."