397(bad(2) - Senior Sister Is on Top

Jiang Yin shook her head. "His injuries are severe. If we truly search his soul, he will undoubtedly die." Soul-searching was inherently a dark art, and the person in question would die immediately upon being searched. It was better to weave a touching, heartfelt story showcasing his loyalty and devotion, and then silently condemn the act of soul-searching from a moral standpoint, making it appear even more despicable and shameful. Even Demon King Wen Dai and General Feng Kai had chosen to ignore this option, which was certainly no coincidence. Jiang Yin found it increasingly interesting. Although she had no evidence, she always felt that someone was secretly plotting behind the scenes. It wasn't exactly an original plan, yet it was executed so skillfully that it manipulated everyone involved, displaying deep cunning. But since she had already become suspicious, whether it was a plan or not no longer mattered. Seeing her junior sister remain silent after hearing her words, Jiang Yin smiled and said, "If you don't want to, then forget it. I didn't expect you to agree anyway. Don't feel pressured. We have three divine weapons in our hands, and we are protected by Demon King Sijun and others. It's not just a mere Deity Transformation stage Imperial Guard commander; even if the Eastern Domain's head *** comes, we still have the power to protect ourselves." Tang Muxi felt deeply guilty and leaned her head on her senior sister's shoulder with a sigh. "Senior sister, am I a troublemaker? Always causing problems and dragging everyone into danger." Jiang Yin was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Causing trouble is good. When you get into big trouble and can't solve it alone, you have to come running to your senior sister. Don't worry, your senior sister is easy to talk to. If you take the initiative, behave well, and make your senior sister happy, she'll agree to anything." Tang Muxi blushed deeply at her words and embarrassedly punched Jiang Yin. "You're talking nonsense again." But she couldn't deny that it made her feel warm inside. Having someone always by her side gave her a sense of confidence. "I understand." * Tang Muxi eventually followed Guang Liangji's advice, letting him lead the way to the so-called "secret dangerous path." She didn't fully trust him but had the intention of luring out any hidden threats. If Guang Liangji's presence was someone's challenge, she would openly accept it. After all, a battle was inevitable, sooner or later. "Divine Lord, it's just ahead. Baixuan City is backed by mountains and forests, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. However, years ago, heavy rain caused a landslide in the forest, creating a hidden path under the rocks that no ordinary person would discover!" Guang Liangji didn't expect the Divine Lord to actually take this shortcut, even neglecting to rest and heal. Along the way, he actively led the way and explained the terrain and defenses of Baixuan City in detail. Of course, he didn't know that neither Tang Muxi nor the others truly trusted him. "A hidden path under the rocks?" Wen Dai frowned, looking displeased. "If it collapses, wouldn't we be buried alive?" Guang Liangji was taken aback and hurriedly reassured her, "The rocks here are solid and won't easily collapse. If Your Highness is worried, I can lead the way. If the rocks do collapse, I'll be the first to get hurt." Wen Dai squinted her eyes but said no more. Indeed, letting Guang Liangji lead the way meant that if the path collapsed, he would be the first to suffer. However, it also meant he would be the first to escape danger. He had previously said the path was formed by landslides, yet now he claimed the rocks were solid, which was contradictory. She exchanged a glance with the Divine Lord and others, seeing suspicion in their eyes. They were already distrustful, and this made them even more wary. It wouldn't be surprising if the "solid rocks" conveniently collapsed just as they passed through. Nevertheless, they maintained a facade of harmony while keeping their guard up. Wen Dai and Jiang Yin subtly changed the topic, moving on. Following Guang Liangji's guidance, they soon entered the mountains. With nearly ten thousand cultivators, moving together risked being noticed by others. Tang Muxi no longer kept the previous formation and instead ordered the army to split into nine columns. Knowing they were likely heading into a trap, she kept the columns close enough to support each other. The muddy ground was slippery, often mixed with broken branches and leaves. These branches varied in size, with visible signs of being broken at the ends. Large fallen trees, clearly cut by mudslides, were also common at the mountainside and foot. Tang Muxi picked up some pieces, looking for signs of human interference but found nothing unusual despite her efforts. "Could it be that I'm overthinking?" she muttered to herself. The dangerous path was not far from the mountainside, just as Guang Liangji had said, hidden among the broken trees and rocks. There were no signs of magic; it seemed to have formed naturally. Seeing they had arrived, Guang Liangji quickly stepped forward to explore, using his magic to clear the debris and reveal a large entrance about ten feet wide. It was more of a large crack formed by the collapsed rocks, unable to fully fuse due to their fractures. Inside, it was filled with moist air and sparse spiritual energy, with a fresh smell of soil and wood buds. The thick rock layers greatly limited their spiritual senses. In the rain, they could detect a hundred feet away, but here, even ten feet was difficult. Even Wen Dai, whose cultivation had reached an advanced stage, felt constrained. If anyone exploited this, it would indeed be a perilous trap. "General Guang, what should we do next?" Wen Dai pretended to be puzzled. Guang Liangji smiled. "This is the hidden path. Once inside, passing through the cracks, we can bypass Baixuan City's main defenses and traps." "I see, but the rock layers here are so thick that our spiritual senses can't reach beyond ten feet. How do we proceed?" Jiang Yin asked. "Don't worry, I marked the way when I escaped earlier. We won't get lost. The Imperial Guard commander isn't from here and doesn't know about this path. Our army can take them by surprise," Guang Liangji reassured confidently. However, Jiang Yin caught a flaw in his words.