Sage of Humanity

This statement was a mix of threats and persuasion, clearly expressing Mount Sumeru's attitude, and no one else had any intention of questioning it.

The main reason is that it couldn't be questioned; too many lives were at stake.

Originally, it was thought that with such words, everyone could sit down and negotiate properly, but Lu Ye just stared coldly at the elder: "You can try!"

Murderous intent rose, as if no one else mattered!

Alarm bells went off in Ying Wuji's heart; he almost couldn't help but stick close to the wall.

He had recently been very close to Lu Ye and had faced him several times before, considering himself somewhat knowledgeable about him.

But he had never seen Lu Ye's face full of rage like this, and even when the other party had yielded, he was unwilling to give a way out, seemingly truly intending to slaughter everyone present.

He did not doubt Lu Ye's ability, especially since most of Mount Sumeru's cultivators were already poisoned, but if a fight broke out, this ghost cultivator might not fare well.

With thoughts swirling in his mind, Ying Wuji looked at Hua Ci standing beside Pang Huanyin, finally understanding that this healing cultivator was extremely important to Lu Ye.

Earlier, he didn't know about Mount Sumeru's situation; now that he did, naturally, he had to unleash his thunderous anger.

At this thought, Ying Wuji gasped, glancing at Lu Ye, silently thinking how sinister he was!

That Giant Armor had a profound relationship with him, secretly concealing things was one thing, but now he had another Hua Ci!

Of the nine people sent by Nine Provinces Heaven's Augury, these three were already a small team.

He warned himself to be more cautious in the future, lest he be sold by Lu Yiye and still count money for him.

The elder of Mount Sumeru felt a bit humiliated with his warm response met by indifference. Normally, he would have been furious, but considering Liu Zhenguan's past example, no matter how great his anger, he had to suppress it.

Pang Huanyin sighed, "Yiye, they are after all part of the human race. Over the millennia, many Corpse Race members have died at their hands."

She was clearly stepping forward to mediate; she hated seeing people of the same race slaying each other, engaging in internal strife. As fellow humans, they should die fighting the Corpse Race, not waste their strength in internal conflicts.

Liu Zhenguan... died somewhat regrettably.

Standing beside her, Hua Ci just pouted...

Only then did Lu Ye withdraw his murderous intent and lower his blade.

"Speak, let's hear it."

The elder took a deep breath, gratefully glanced at Pang Huanyin, and after a slight consideration, said, "I must ask Hua Ci to detoxify the poisons in us."

This was expected; given the current situation, he dared not say anything excessive, but earlier Lu Ye's anger nearly embarrassed him.

Hua Ci directly tossed out a jade vial, "This is the Detoxification Pill!"

The elder reached out to receive it, gazing calmly, "I want to test the medicine's efficacy. Hua Ci, you won't mind, will you?"

"Of course not!"

The elder nodded slightly, poured out an elixir pill from the vial, and ingested it, sitting to refine it.

Behind him, a group of Mount Sumeru cultivators watched nervously.

The Detoxification Pill's effect was swift; within thirty breaths, the green mist enveloping the elder began to dissipate, and he felt the stagnated spirit force within him gradually return to normal.

Moments later, he was fully recovered.

After confirming the pill's efficacy, the elder rose and slightly nodded to Hua Ci, "You honor your words. Mount Sumeru is not without honor. Will you leave now, or rest for the night?"

Pang Huanyin laughed, "If we stay to rest, neither of us will be at ease. Let's leave now to avoid mutual displeasure!"

"Then... please!" The elder gestured, handing the Detoxification Pills to nearby cultivators.

A moment later, several streams of light flew out from the Spirit Mountaintop Great Hall, heading straight for the portal.

Accompanying Lu Ye and the others was no one but the elder, showing Mount Sumeru's sincerity in sending them off.

No words were spoken along the way.

Upon reaching the portal, at the elder's command, the guarding cultivators activated it.

Taking advantage of the downtime, Pang Huanyin spoke, "If the Corpse Race calamity isn't eradicated in Unparalleled Continent, humans will struggle to find a place to stand. Mount Sumeru should consider this carefully. If there's a decision, inform my Ziwei Dao Palace early."

The elder said indifferently, "I appreciate Palace Master Pang's concern."

Pang Huanyin sighed, knowing he didn't take it to heart, so she stopped speaking, glanced at the now-open portal, and turned to Lu Ye, "Yiye, you go first."

Lu Ye didn't waste words, grabbed Hua Ci by the arm, activated spirit force to shield her, and moved towards the portal, instructing Ziyi, "Second Junior Sister, you stay behind to cover!"

Lan Ziyi listened, bewildered.

Second Junior Sister?

Who's Second Junior Sister?

Mount Sumeru had no intention of making things difficult; not only had Lu Ye and the others shown considerable strength, but with Liu Zhenguan dead, they had a big mess to handle, eager to send Lu Ye and the others away quickly. At such a moment, why complicate things further?

When Second Junior Sister stepped out of the portal, looking exasperated, Mount Sumeru's portal quickly closed.

"Is the task completed?" Pang Huanyin looked at Lu Ye.

Lu Ye looked at Ying Wuji.

Ying Wuji was momentarily confused, but then nodded, "It's done."

Such a simple task, if he messed it up, he wouldn't dare face Lu Ye.

Lan Ziyi frowned, "What are you scheming?"

What's done? She felt there was something secretive between Lu Ye and Ying Wuji, but it wasn't appropriate to ask here.

"Veteran Siao is deducing the Dao Palace's portal location, everyone wait a while." Pang Huanyin glanced at Veteran Siao, then spoke, curiously looking at Hua Ci and Lan Ziyi, "Yiye, aren't you going to introduce them?"

Lu Ye casually pointed at Lan Ziyi, "This is my Second Junior Sister, Lan Ziyi."

Lan Ziyi's eyes widened, finally realizing she was the Second Junior Sister just mentioned!

"This is Little Junior Sister Hua Ci!" Lu Ye pointed at Hua Ci, introducing Hua Ci and Lan Ziyi to Pang Huanyin.

Lan Ziyi nodded slightly, while Hua Ci gave a graceful bow.

Pang Huanyin returned the bow, her gaze sweeping over the four, feeling impressed, "Truly you are all exceptional individuals!"

The Nine Provinces, what kind of magical world is this, producing so many outstanding talents? If Unparalleled Continent had such foundations, why fear the Corpse Race calamity?

She felt a pang of sourness.

"Alright, let's go." Veteran Siao had deduced the direction of Ziwei Dao Palace's portal, leading the way.

Everyone spurred their forms or Flying Spirit Artifacts, closely following.

Halfway, Lan Ziyi looked at Hua Ci sitting on Lu Ye's spirit ark, almost nestling completely in his arms, and snorted lightly. Humans, truly forgetting old loves when finding new ones, she mused. Previously, the sisters protected each other, enjoying their time together, but now with a man, all sisterly bonds were sidelined.

She accelerated towards Ying Wuji, needing to discuss the current situation and the whereabouts of others, most importantly, understanding their relationship with Ziwei Dao Palace.

"Yiye, this doesn't seem like Nine Provinces; our battlefield marking has no reaction at all."

"I know." Lu Ye frowned slightly.

"Yiye, did you find Giant Armor? Earlier I wanted Mount Sumeru to help track you, but Liu Zhenguan was untrustworthy, so I gave up."

"No clues about Giant Armor, don't worry about him." Lu Ye frowned even more.

"Actually, had you not come, I had a way to escape. Seeing that Flying Cloud Handkerchief, Lan Ziyi and I knew someone from Nine Provinces must be here. Yiye, did you specifically use Flying Cloud Handkerchief as a hint for us?"

"Thump."

Lu Ye couldn't help himself, knocked Hua Ci's head, gritting his teeth, "Act normal!"

Calling him Yiye repeatedly was so awkward!

Hua Ci didn't get angry, just rubbed her head where it was hit, teasing, "Why, others can call you that, I can't?"

Her expression playful, glancing ahead, she met Pang Huanyin's gaze briefly, who smiled and turned back, continuing the journey.

"I can't control what others call me; I'm here as Pang Huanyin's follower, she wouldn't call me Fellow Daoist."

Lu Ye explained.

"Fair point!" Hua Ci relaxed, "Alright, I won't bother you." She smiled, clearly pleased.

"What about Second Junior Sister and Little Junior Sister?" Hua Ci recalled.

"It's how we explain to people here. I'm the senior brother, Ying Wuji is the seventh junior brother, so Lan Ziyi is Second Junior Sister, and you're the youngest."

"Got it." Hua Ci understood, "How did you end up with Palace Master Pang? Is she trustworthy?"

Having suffered from Liu Zhenguan's deceit, Hua Ci had a poor impression of this place's secret realm cultivators, thinking they were a bunch of powerless people trapped in a cage, shivering at external chaos.

"This woman differs from Liu Zhenguan, Ziwei Dao Palace differs from other secret realms. If we need support, only Ziwei Dao Palace can help; the other two are unreliable."

"You have a plan?" Hua Ci sensed the implied meaning.

"It's mostly in place; the rest depends on Ziwei Dao Palace's determination. If they're resolute, there won't be major obstacles."

Hua Ci's eyes sparkled, "So, we're the ones asking for their help!"

"It's mutual need, benefiting both. This is their domain; we're just visitors."

"What do I need to do?"

"Use your healing cultivator skills; things might get busy."

When the battle begins, many will be injured and poisoned, making Hua Ci's role crucial—likely why Nine Provinces Heaven's Augury chose her as the squad's healing cultivator.