Chapter 99: You’re Stronger, So Am I
Li Fan was surprised and asked, "How could this happen? Wasn't it just a Golden Core cultivator's cave? How did even a Nascent Soul master fall?"
Yuwen Xing shook his head and said, "The exact situation is unclear right now. They have temporarily sealed the entrance to that cave to prevent any unsuspecting individuals from entering and meeting their demise."
He continued, "In the entire Ten Thousand Immortals Island, there are only about ten Nascent Soul cultivators. So the sudden loss of one is indeed significant."
"Let alone the four Golden Core and thirteen Foundation Establishment cultivators who perished in two consecutive exploration attempts."
"Now, the island is not in a very peaceful state. With so many cultivators lost, their positions on the island are now vacant. Various factions have started maneuvering behind the scenes to vie for these opportunities."
"Even the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance has reopened its investigation into Zheng Xiaoyun. This time, it's being conducted by the Hall of Heavenly Secrets's Elder Gongsun. We don't know if they will find anything substantial."
"It's a tumultuous time."
After listening to Yuwen Xing's concerns, Li Fan realized that there was an additional reason behind his worries. It turned out that Yuwen Xing had relied on the now-deceased True Lord Gouxuan as his backer.
Thanks to this connection, he managed to defeat numerous competitors and became the guardian of Liuli Island. However, with his protector falling, Yuwen Xing seemed anxious about his own position.