Chapter 49: The Looming Threat of the Heavenly Net Physique

As Shen Ruotong spoke, a chilling resolve settled upon her face. Witnessing this, the disciples immediately shed their playful demeanor, settling back into their seats obediently, daring not to act rashly.

‘Seeing their Master in such a state, it was clear she was enraged, though the reason remained a mystery,’ they thought. ‘Still, those with the Heavenly Net Physique were known troublemakers. Even if Master hadn’t mentioned it, they wouldn’t let such individuals go if they encountered them.’

While Lu Xi and the others mused, Ye Cha’s expression remained calm, yet his heart churned like a lone boat caught in a monstrous tempest at sea. The constant threat of being capsized made him instinctively clench his fists.

He had just been thinking of the Heavenly Net Physique as a ticking time bomb, never imagining it would detonate so abruptly.

Clearly, he could not, and would not, find peace now.

Even as a registered disciple of the sect master, if his Heavenly Net Physique were discovered, he would likely be unable to escape this calamity.

“Master, the Heavenly Net Physique is incredibly secretive. If it weren’t for the later eruption of the Heavenly Net Profound Poison, which manifests as red thread marks all over the body, discovering someone with the Heavenly Net Physique would be exceedingly difficult.”

Despite not knowing why Shen Ruotong was interested in those with the Heavenly Net Physique, Lu Xi still offered her insight.

As she explained, finding someone with the Heavenly Net Physique was no easy feat.

Moreover, in addition to the righteous path’s mission to eliminate evil, the demonic cultivators of the evil path were even more eager to find those with the Heavenly Net Physique, intending to cultivate with them to elevate their own cultivation realms.

This meant that with the evil path coveting the Heavenly Net Physique as a prized treasure, it would be even harder for them to kill such individuals.

“No matter. Regarding this, I have already found a method.”

However, Shen Ruotong’s next sentence struck like a bolt from the blue.

It instantly made Ye Cha’s breathing quicken, and his tightly clenched palms grew slick with sweat, sending a chill down his spine.

‘She’s already found a way to locate the Heavenly Net Physique? No way! Damn the heavens, must they play such tricks on him?’

‘Just when his life was finally looking up, they hit him with this! He hadn’t heard of Shen Ruotong detesting the Heavenly Net Physique so much before. Why did such a development occur right after he arrived at West Cloud Peak?’

Compared to Ye Cha’s anxiety, Lu Xi and the others were filled with curiosity, wondering how their Master intended to find the Heavenly Net Physique.

Demonic cultivators of the evil path would mobilize vast forces every year, scouring everywhere in search of the Heavenly Net Physique, as if wanting to turn the cultivation world upside down to find their target.

Unfortunately, whether those with the Heavenly Net Physique hid too well or if the physique itself had vanished, defying the Heavenly Dao, there had been no news of it for the past century.

If the Lingtian Sect could truly slay someone with the Heavenly Net Physique, once that news spread, it would surely infuriate the demonic path.

“In the Land of Falling Snow, there is an item that can sense the presence of the Heavenly Net Physique. I shall depart today to seek it. To prevent you from slacking off and becoming complacent in my absence, these brocade pouches contain tasks I’ve arranged. If you fail to complete them by the time I return, I trust you understand the consequences.”

“…”

Upon hearing Shen Ruotong declare her departure from the Lingtian Sect today, Xiong Ni’s face was unable to conceal her delight. However, as Shen Ruotong uttered the latter half of her sentence, Xiong Ni immediately donned a mask of despair.

Observing Xiong Ni’s reaction, Shen Ruotong, who had deliberately glanced at her, couldn’t help but smile wryly, unsure what to say.

Her third disciple, Xiong Ni, was the most playful among them all. Even with superior aptitude, without effort, it would be difficult for her to make significant progress.

Among her other disciples, only Lu Xi was truly dependable. Oh, and now Ye Cha, who also seemed to be of the obedient type.

Thinking this, Shen Ruotong glanced at Ye Cha, seeing the smile on his lips. For some reason, her mind involuntarily drifted back to the dual cultivation technique she had just confiscated.

The more she thought about it, the stranger it seemed. Shen Ruotong quickly averted her gaze and did not linger. After merely instructing her disciples to cultivate diligently, she swiftly turned and departed, as if being pursued by something.

This left Xiong Ni and the others exchanging bewildered glances, wondering why their Master, who usually lectured them, had left so quickly this time. Something felt off.

Nevertheless, the thought of their Master leaving the Lingtian Sect, even with demanding tasks, brought a bittersweet joy to Xiong Ni. She imagined she could have a blast during this period.

She resolved to play with Junior Brother Ye Cha every day!

However, Xiong Ni’s hopes were dashed. After Shen Ruotong’s departure, Ye Cha also left shortly after to familiarize himself with his cultivation technique. Xiong Ni watched his retreating figure vanish, her motivation instantly evaporating.

‘Life is always so frustrating!’

“Hey, hey, hey, what do you all think? Why does Master want to find the Heavenly Net Physique?”

After Ye Cha left, the four remaining disciples, being familiar with each other, spoke without reservations. Li Tian’ai immediately asked, her face full of curiosity, initiating a discussion about the reason for seeking the Heavenly Net Physique.

This left Xiong Ni and Wang Zhi equally puzzled, also unclear as to why their Master would pursue such a thing. It was too sudden, without any warning.

Unable to fathom it, the three immediately turned their gazes to Senior Sister Lu Xi, thinking that their most intelligent senior sister surely had a general guess. Even if it wasn’t perfectly accurate, it would be better than their complete lack of ideas!

“Can’t you all guess? Think about Master just accepting the items from the Flying Cloud Sect, and now she immediately says she wants to find the Heavenly Net Physique. The answer is quite obvious now. Master wants to sever her karmic ties from a previous life. It seems it won’t be an easy task to accomplish!”

Lu Xi looked at the three pairs of unblinking eyes before her, offering a helpless smile. As she spoke, her heart was filled with worry.

She had initially thought that with the items from the Flying Cloud Sect, Master could quickly resolve the issue of her past life’s karmic ties. Yet, now it involved the Heavenly Net Physique. This made things difficult.

“Remember Master’s instructions. If you ever encounter anyone with the Heavenly Net Physique in the future, you must kill them. Do not leave any lingering problems.”

Immediately, Lu Xi didn’t concern herself with whether her junior sisters understood. She re-emphasized the importance of killing those with the Heavenly Net Physique. Her expression was grave and serious, causing Xiong Ni to pout indignantly, feeling that her senior sister was merely throwing her weight around. They naturally wouldn’t forget Master’s instructions; there was no need for Senior Sister to remind them repeatedly. ‘Oh, how she wanted to talk back!’

Just as Xiong Ni was thinking this, a paper crane suddenly flew to her side, then transformed into a streak of light that缠绕 around her before dissipating. Xiong Ni’s expression changed at that moment, her eyes wide with shock, as if she couldn’t believe the news she had just heard.

“Oh my god, the demonic enchantress has escaped!”

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