Chapter 572: The Immortal Tomb
This development granted him a much-needed fallback.
The battle for the Purple Cloud Fruit was tied to his path to immortality; there had never been a route for retreat.
His opponent was a powerful demonic beast at the Demonic Core Realm, very likely not just early-stage. Qin Sang had already prepared to stake everything; unless forced into utter desperation, unless his trump cards were exhausted and escape was the only choice, he would never back down.
But now, with the promise of rewards from Spiritual Infant cultivators to fall back on, he could retreat if the situation became untenable.
A heavy weight lifted from Qin Sang’s heart, and his whole body felt noticeably lighter.
While Qin Sang’s thoughts wandered...
Dongyang Bo and Chenyan were quietly speaking with one another.
"Immortal Dongyun didn’t recognize your true identity. Back when your master disappeared, I had no dealings with him. Unless someone is intimately familiar with you or your master, no one will link you to that little Qi Refining girl from over two hundred years ago. After all, forming a Spiritual Infant in just two centuries is far too extraordinary."
Chenyan replied, "My master came all the way to the Small Cold Domain in pursuit of Ziwei Palace. He originally intended to return to our sect after exploring it and wanted to avoid entanglements with local powers. That’s why he rarely introduced me to others. At most, people saw me once in passing."
Dongyang Bo nodded. "Good. As long as your identity remains concealed before the treasure hunt at the heavenly mountain, we still have a solid chance. That said... there’s something I’ve hesitated to say. You see, before your master, others have also been trapped in the heavenly mountain. And without exception, they all vanished without a trace. There must be dangers deep within Tianshan that we know nothing about. Even with your master’s formidable cultivation, to be trapped for two hundred years..."
"My master is a late-stage cultivator. He’ll be fine!" Chenyan’s tone suddenly grew forceful and emotional.
Dongyang Bo quickly soothed her. "I’m not saying he has no chance of survival. But you must plan for all possibilities.