Chapter 458: Chapter 458: My Name is Yu Zhibai, Newly Joined the Haotian Sect!

No one expected Yu Zhibai to suddenly take action.

They were all deceived by the smile Yu Zhibai had shown earlier.

The three female cultivators from the Spirit Sound Sect, having been forewarned, were prepared in advance and weren’t affected at all.

Logically speaking, even though Yu Zhibai was powerful, it should have been difficult for him to take on dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators at the same time.

But the advantage lay in Yu Zhibai’s ability to distract these cultivators, striking instantly when they were completely unguarded.

Ice Spiritual Power surged, and suddenly all were turned into ice sculptures!

Even some of the stronger cultivators were affected by the ice power, their movements slowed.

After resisting for a few breaths, in the end, they did not escape this fate!

The trees stood as silent as death.

Lu Chen, hiding in the canopy, saw this scene clearly. He knew Yu Zhibai was ruthless but had never imagined that, in the blink of an eye, so many cultivators would die here!

Fortunately, he had not acted rashly and had chosen to hide in the tree canopy, which was unaffected by the Thousand-Mile Ice Seal below.

"You’re quite decisive in your actions," the eldest sister spoke crisply, only after everyone had perished, showing not the slightest surprise, "Do you suspect that the culprit is among these cultivators?"

"Exactly," Yu Zhibai’s smile was cunning as he gently waved the folding fan in his hand, adding with an air of nonchalance, "What these people said was true; they mentioned a cultivator with extremely dark skin. However, after arriving at Haotian Sect, I observed everyone and saw no one with overly dark skin! Clearly, that person is disguised! Moreover, he even wanted to use them to finally besiege the fairies! Otherwise, why would that person, alone and unaided, dare to covet the fairies, let alone bury the Magic Artifact here?"

He nodded towards the jade flute in the hands of the eldest sister, a confident expression appearing on his face, and continued, "This person has the biggest flaw!"

"To take the Magic Artifact unnoticed, naturally it would be best to put it into a storage bag, who would bury it underground? This is a case of ’thieves who start a fire to cover their theft.’ That lad wanted to use everyone’s greed to possibly deal with the combined strength of the three fairies!"

Yu Zhibai’s analysis fell entirely on Lu Chen’s ears. Although some were slightly inaccurate, when Lu Chen considered it from Yu Zhibai’s perspective, he found it to fit remarkably well.

He couldn’t help but regard Yu Zhibai with new respect!

"It seems, if I want to kill him, I must engage him one-on-one and make it a fatal strike! With such a deep scheme in his heart, I’m afraid even I am no match for him!" Lu Chen’s mind was filled with caution, recalling his own emergence from the Corpse Mountain Blood Sea, and in this comparison, finding himself at a disadvantage!

It also made him think that Yu Zhibai, a man of such ruthless and decisive character, probably regards the Casting Gear Pavilion merely as a stepping stone!

Thinking this, Lu Chen also faintly guessed Yu Zhibai’s thoughts!

To kill the so-called murderer would help cultivate a good relationship with the Spirit Sound Sect!

Lu Chen didn’t know much about the Spirit Sound Sect.

However, Ning Changzhong did have dealings with the Spirit Sound Sect.

Through the message received by the Mother and Son Bells from the little junior sister, it was clear that Ning Changzhong intended to use Lu Chen.

Then, did these senior sisters from the Spirit Sound Sect know about this?

If possible, maybe he could even provoke conflict between them and use the hand of the Spirit Sound Sect to take one of Yu Zhibai’s lives!

Then, if he confronted Yu Zhibai himself afterward, he could do so without any worries, not having to fear that Yu Zhibai could revive using the Substitute Wooden Talisman.

While Lu Chen was deep in thought, the eldest sister didn’t completely believe Yu Zhibai’s words.

As the leader of the Spirit Sound Sect’s group entering the secret realm, her thoughts were also extremely meticulous and cautious.

Earlier, she had distinctly felt a familiar aura inside the cave of the low hill but had chosen not to enter rashly – this was proof of her prudence.

After pondering for a moment, she said, "We are deeply grateful for the assistance of Daoist friend. However, may I ask why you would like to help our Spirit Sound Sect... Could you provide an explanation?"

Yu Zhibai had anticipated this question and chuckled lightly, saying, "I am Yu Zhibai, a new disciple of Haotian Sect!"

At these words, Lu Chen’s eyes widened in shock.

Yu Zhibai...

He had actually joined Haotian Sect?

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