Chapter 459

Chapter 459: Inner Sect and Outer Sect.

Xu Fan focused his attention on the two light curtains.

"The cultivation world probably isn’t the right place for this formation; it would work much better in the demon race," Xu Fan mused.

Once the fasting Spirit Gathering Formation was activated, the area it absorbed would turn into a low spiritual energy zone, or even become completely devoid of spiritual energy.

If this formation had been introduced in the past, the Elder Council might have labeled it as a tool of demonic cultivators and destroyed it.

But now, it was perfectly suited for the demon race.

"We don’t need to build a new Precious Artifact Satellite. Just modify two-thirds of the Lin Sen Fairy City area and send it to the demon race," Xu Fan said.

"Understood, Master."

"Alright, I’ve seen enough. Time to go back to my lazy life."

…………

Meanwhile, outside the Steel Wall in the Lin Sen Fairy City area.

Groups of third-generation disciples from the Hidden Spirit Sect were undergoing trials arranged by the grape.

Under the grape’s control, the strongest demons in this area were only at the Golden Core Stage.

The grape assigned various tasks based on the cultivation levels and fighting strength of each group of disciples.

These tasks included killing demons, gathering spirit ore and spirit herbs, and seizing spirit objects from the demon race.

At that moment, Eryuan, clad in heavy armor, was clashing with a Golden Core Stage Earth Bear.

Li Lei Hu and Lin Mo Wan were providing support nearby.

From their expressions, it was clear this wasn’t their first time handling such tasks.

"The tasks the grape has been assigning lately are getting weaker; these demons aren’t challenging enough anymore," Li Lei Hu said, gripping his massive lightning knife.

"Don’t forget the grape has intelligence. Be careful what you say, or it might hold a grudge," Lin Mo Wan warned.

"Our sect is fair in everything; even the grape is impartial. It won’t hold a grudge against me," Li Lei Hu replied with a grin.

Just then, two beams of light, one white and one black, suddenly flew toward them from a distance.

Before long, Bai Xuan and Qin Lu appeared before the three.

Bai Xuan, who usually carried himself with grace and refinement, grew cold upon seeing the uniforms of the three.

"Are you outer disciples?" Li Lei Hu asked curiously.

"I am Bai Xuan, the chief disciple of the Outer Sect," Bai Xuan stated.

"I am Qin Lu, an outer disciple," Qin Lu added.

"We’ve been sent by the sect to collect the demon core of this Golden Core Stage Earth Bear," Bai Xuan said lightly, his gaze flickering with disdain as he looked at the three.

Three inner sect disciples taking so long to deal with a Golden Core Stage Earth Bear—was this the level of inner sect disciples?

Though Li Lei Hu didn’t catch Bai Xuan’s look of disdain, he felt uneasy the moment he saw him.

"Funny, our task is also to collect the demon core from this Earth Bear," Li Lei Hu said.

"Could the sect have assigned the same task to two groups? Or is there another Earth Bear around here?" Qin Lu wondered.

"This is a contest for the task. Your two teams can use any means necessary to determine the ownership of this Earth Bear demon core."

Suddenly, Grape’s voice appeared, confirming what was on Li Lei Hu and Bai Xuan’s minds.

"I knew it! How could Grape assign us such a simple task?" Li Lei Hu said, smiling at Bai Xuan.

At this moment, everyone seemed to overlook Eryuan, who was still engaging with the Earth Bear.

Suddenly, the Earth Bear swatted Eryuan away with a paw!

Then, it attempted to flee, knowing it had become a plaything for this group of humans.

Just as the Earth Bear had escaped several hundred meters away, a loud thunderclap resonated, and a blade of light flashing with lightning cut off one of its hind legs.

Then, three Spiritual Swords caught up, forming a simple sword formation that severed one of the bear’s front legs.

Two gazes clashed in the air, igniting sparks of battle intent.

"We found the Earth Bear first. I hope this Outer Sect’s chief disciple understands the principle of first come, first served," Li Lei Hu said.

"You must be the chief of the third-generation inner sect disciples. Let’s have a duel. Whoever wins will claim the demon core," Bai Xuan said directly, expressing something he had been wanting to do recently.

After advancing to the Foundation Establishment Stage, he could now go out for tasks and wanted to challenge inner sect disciples.

He was curious whether the legendary inner sect disciples were truly superior to him.

Bai Xuan’s words caught Li Lei Hu off guard.

"Aren’t you supposed to say some polite words?"

"We’ll fight in the end," Li Lei Hu said.

"The outcome will be the same. Although the bear is yours to claim, I must complete the task assigned by the sect."

"If our two teams are to compete for this demon core, we must fight it out. Whoever wins takes it," Bai Xuan said calmly.

"Then let’s have a friendly match. Whoever wins takes the demon core."

At that moment, Li Lei Hu suddenly realized Eryuan was missing.

He looked around and discovered Eryuan was drooling, stuffing the severed front and hind legs into her space ring.

"Eryuan, what are you doing?" Li Lei Hu shouted in anger.

While I am facing off against others, you, as my teammate, are doing something so inconsiderate!

"I thought it would be a waste not to collect them. I’ll bring them back for the chef to make bear paws; I haven’t tried them yet!" Eryuan said, drooling.

Hearing Eryuan’s words, Li Lei Hu felt somewhat disheartened.

Lin Mo Wan, beside him, couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle softly.

Li Lei Hu decided that if this kind of situation arose again, he wouldn’t take this pig teammate.

Just then, a ray of fire shot down from the sky, marking a designated combat area ten miles wide and long.

"Noticed that two disciples need a duel, a combat area has been defined."

"Both disciples, please stand in the center of the area. Anyone who exits the designated zone will be considered defeated."

Grape’s voice echoed above everyone, followed by a piercing sound of breaking the void.

It was a Transformation Stage Spell Puppet, meant to protect a party on the brink of death during life-and-death situations.

"Your teammate didn’t embarrass you; it’s right to cherish food," Bai Xuan said, a glimmer of memory flashing in his eyes.

"Speak your mind: one match or two?" Li Lei Hu asked.

"Let’s not waste time; one match," Bai Xuan replied, glancing at Li Lei Hu while Lin Mo Wan nodded beside him.

"Fine, I am the strongest among the third-generation inner sect disciples."

"You are the chief outer disciple, which means we’re at the same level. Your fighting strength shouldn’t be weak, right?" Li Lei Hu said.

"Among outer disciples, my fighting strength is the highest," Bai Xuan boasted.

"That’s good! I’ve heard people say the Outer Sect is stronger than our Inner Sect. Today, I’ll see for myself." Li Lei Hu produced a lightning knife, transforming it into a beam of light and dashing toward the designated combat area.

Bai Xuan didn’t waste words either; he nodded to Qin Lu and then transformed into a beam of sword light flying toward the duel zone.