Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 416: Chapter 413: Charming Little Goblin, Nine Nether Ancient Primordial Body

’This is crucial. If I’ve been marked with some kind of tracking device, they’ll catch up to me even if I escape now. Using a Secret Technique would only buy me some time.’

’Could it be? Was I exposed when I sensed that powerful aura last time?’

The thought surfaced in the Taiyin Saintess’s mind.

The only unexpected event during this period was when she’d sensed the aura of an unfamiliar Inner Refining Five Viscera Master.

She had been worried at the time, as she hadn’t recovered well. If she had been found then, she would have likely met a bitter end within the Cyan Yuan Sect.

The Taiyin Saintess moved with incredible speed, employing a superior Light Body Technique, her mind racing as she replayed recent events.

The good news, however, was that her pursuer’s Light Body Technique seemed rather mediocre. With the head start she’d gained by taking them by surprise, they wouldn’t be able to catch up to her quickly.

Before long, she had put significant distance between herself and the Cyan Yuan Sect. Although she had only recovered to the External Refining Iron Bone Realm—with Combat Power barely reaching the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens level—her superior Light Body Technique granted her extreme speed.

Even if the hidden agents within the Cyan Yuan Sect noticed the disturbance and gave chase, they couldn’t possibly catch her.

Those agents were at the External Refining Steel Realm at best, and their numbers were greatly diminished—a result of the Former Sect Leader Liu Xuan taking so many people with him when he left.

’Hm? They’re not chasing me anymore.’

After fleeing some distance from the Cyan Yuan Sect and reaching a secluded forest, the Taiyin Saintess sensed that the tracking aura had vanished.

’Wait, this isn’t an assassination attempt. They’re just trying to drive me out of the Cyan Yuan Sect!’

The Taiyin Saintess quickly realized what was happening; the intention behind their actions was far too obvious.

She had initially assumed it was an ambush, which was why she’d reacted so quickly.

But now she understood. The aura belonged to an expert at the Inner Refining Five level. A cultivator who had reached this level would almost certainly possess a superior Light Body Technique. Even if they didn’t, their speed would be immense. There was no way they’d be unable to catch her after all this time.

Something was wrong with the situation from the start. It’s just that things had happened so quickly, and the danger felt so immediate, that she hadn’t had a moment to process it.

After all, she had never felt particularly safe in the Cyan Yuan Sect and was constantly on alert.

Now that she no longer felt she was in mortal danger, she calmed down and quickly identified the root of the issue.

’So, the Sect Leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect, Gu An, has seen through my disguise. He didn’t make a move last time because he didn’t want to make an irreconcilable enemy of me. This time, his actions were meant to ensure I wouldn’t remain in the Cyan Yuan Sect.’

The Taiyin Saintess pieced everything together in her mind. She guessed her identity must have been exposed after she’d sensed that aura.

He hadn’t acted then, most likely out of apprehension toward her status. He probably suspected she was from one of the great Holy Lands; her exact identity was unclear, but there was no reason to provoke such a figure.

He must have investigated and learned some things during this time, confirming his suspicions. That’s why he drove her out—to prevent the Cyan Yuan Sect from being implicated.

The Cyan Yuan Sect couldn’t afford to offend any of the major Holy Lands. After all, in their eyes, if one ignored its backers—the Merak Sacred Land and the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty—the current Cyan Yuan Sect was an entity they could crush with a flick of a wrist.

The Cyan Yuan Sect would be powerless against a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster.

They were backed by the Merak Sacred Land, but distant water can’t quench a nearby thirst.

After running through these scenarios in her mind, the Taiyin Saintess pieced together the whole story.

’He doesn’t want to offend either side, so he just drove me out.’

’But don’t you know that women can be petty? Gu An of the Cyan Yuan Sect... I will remember this.’

The Taiyin Saintess snorted, but she didn’t turn back toward the Cyan Yuan Sect.

Now that her cover was blown, she certainly wouldn’t go back. It would be far too dangerous for her.

"Well now! Saintess, we meet again!"

"It’s been too long. I’ve missed you dearly!"

Suddenly, an arrogant voice rang out, its owner’s gaze locked onto the Taiyin Saintess.

His eyes roved over her, completely undisguised.

A man wearing a mask appeared, his eyes filled with avarice.

"So it’s you, you little coward. Weren’t you scared witless last time? You ran away without even daring to make a move. What gives you the courage to show your face before me now?"

The Taiyin Saintess didn’t recognize the voice at first. It was only when she saw the repulsive mask on his face that she realized who he was.

’If it weren’t for this bastard, I’d have already recovered to my peak! I never would have been driven out of the Cyan Yuan Sect or suffered such a humiliating disgrace.’

Seeing the masked man now, she gritted her teeth in hatred, wishing she could just kill him on the spot.

"How kind of the Saintess to remember little old me. But the man you saw last time... wasn’t the real me."

"How could I ever use force against such a delicate beauty?"

"Why don’t you hand over the Nether Beast Ancient Insect, Saintess? If you do, I’ll let you be on your way. What do you say?"

"I had to consult some ancient texts to discover the source of that powerful Secret Technique you used. It truly is remarkable!"

The masked man stared at the Taiyin Saintess, his expression showing he was absolutely certain he had her cornered.

He had already seen the Taiyin Saintess’s trump card. While it may not have been this particular personality who witnessed it, that didn’t matter. Their memories were shared, so he knew exactly what had happened.

"Hmph! I don’t know anything about a ’Nether Beast Ancient Insect’," she scoffed. "If you know what’s good for you, get out of my way. If I’m in a good mood, I might even spare your life. Otherwise, you won’t be as lucky as you were last time!"

A flicker of shock appeared in the Taiyin Saintess’s eyes, but she concealed it instantly. She put on an air of indifference, as if she could strike him down at any moment.

’I do have a trump card, of course, but if I use it again, the recovery time will be even longer.’