This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 255 People from the Refining Heaven Sect Arrive

However, he always remembered his origins and could not forget the Lian Tian Sect, which threw innocent children into the alchemy furnace.

As his strength and knowledge grew, he began to have doubts: Could the Refining Heaven Sect really stand above the Nine Heavens, perhaps located in the legendary Jade Capital Heaven that controls all things? These secrets, like heavy stones, were buried deep in his heart.

But who could have predicted that this escape would lead to the unexpected discovery of a keepsake?

When the words "Refining Heaven Sect" came into view again, a surge of anger erupted like a volcano. Could it be that someone from the Refining Heaven Sect had come to Yong'an City?

Why have they come? Are they here to capture that poor sacrifice again? Countless questions flooded my mind.

Using his exceptional sacrificial skills, he began to trace the trail of the Refining Heaven Sect, eventually leading him to this place—the residence of the envoys from various nations. In his mind, the Refining Heaven Sect was the greatest demon in the world, and the children of the world were merely raw materials for their alchemy, taken at their whim. So many years had passed, and countless children had already suffered at their hands…

His fists clenched tightly, as if he wanted to hold the entire Lian Tian Sect in his palm. He didn't care what the consequences would be if he left all these people behind.

His hope of ascending to the Jade Capital in this lifetime was as slim as the stars, so he decided to collect some interest first; this was the goal he set for himself.

However, as he investigated further, he found that all the members of these delegations had traceable origins, and they did not possess any of the unique aura of that world.

He vividly remembered the aura emanating from the three large characters of the Refining Heaven Sect. It was an aura that transcended mortals, like a god from the heavens, drawing everyone's attention.

This aura is so unique that it would stand out like a crane among chickens whenever it appears, yet he has been unable to track it down so far.

This aura was fleeting, vanishing without a trace in an instant.

"Could it be that I'm misperceiving it?" he couldn't help but wonder.

Then, like a ghost, it plunges back into the darkness and begins another thorough search.

This time, he spared no one, not even the most insignificant follower, whom he regarded as his greatest potential enemy and used rituals to test them.

As a result, he spent a long time searching in the waters, Dali, and Dayan, but found nothing unusual, which greatly puzzled him. Looking at the token of the Refining Heaven Sect in his hand, he dared to assert that something earth-shattering was about to happen in Yong'an.

Just as he was about to give up and leave, a furtive figure darted out of the courtyard of Burning City like lightning, heading straight for the Imperial Palace. This made him frown, and without the slightest hesitation, he immediately followed after it.

With Yun Xiyao severely injured, the imperial palace had become like a dragon's den and a tiger's lair, inspiring fear in all who looked upon it, and no one dared to easily venture in.

But the man in black robes paid no heed to any of this. His body, like a shattered phantom, constantly vanished into nothingness—this was the profound mystery of the ritual. He was brimming with confidence; apart from the person performing the ritual, no one could detect his presence. However, the person performing the ritual was none other than the Supreme Being, so why would he condescend to remain in the Imperial Palace?

He was very confident and followed the figure into the deep palace. The figure did not realize that someone was following him until they arrived at the palace that would determine the fate of the virtuous concubine.

This palace, which the virtuous concubine called a living thing, has remained untouched for a long time. The area within several hundred meters has become a restricted zone. Since the incident with Wang Mang of the Dragon Pattern Army, this place has clearly become a forbidden zone of the imperial palace.

"You were here after all,"

The figure slowly appeared at the entrance of the main hall, gazing at the palace and speaking.

The man in black robes felt a sudden thought; this person, suspected to be from the Refining Heaven Sect, seemed to attach great importance to the palace before him.

"What, you want to capture me and take me back to refine me? Aren't you afraid I'll expose everything you've done to the world?"

Inside the palace, a weary voice rang out, so clear even in this desolate place. They hadn't worried about being overheard at all.

“You are the product of over a thousand years of effort by our sect. The sect leader saw many possibilities in you. Do you think you could have escaped without the sect leader’s approval?”

"Heh, really? Then should I thank you for making me like this?"

"No need for thanks. It was an accident that I came here to find you. What I want to tell you is that some things have happened within the sect, and there are some problems with the raw materials. I've come here to solve the problem of raw materials, and I think I can help you."

"Why should I help you? Do you think you still have the ability to capture me and take me back? What makes you think I would be grateful after tormenting me for so many years? If you don't want to die, you'd better leave now. Jade Capital Heaven has its limitations, and your time in the mortal world is limited. You are no match for me."

"You're so cute, adorably silly,"

"What did you say?"

An angry voice erupted from within the palace, and an unseen black aura began to emerge above the heavily guarded palace.

"Since I've come looking for you, I must know your methods. I advise you to give up the idea of ​​killing me. You should know what kind of punishment you will face for killing a disciple of the Refining Heaven Sect. Letting you escape was to verify some of my conjectures. Don't think that we can't capture you again."

The indistinct figure responded confidently, completely unconcerned about the eerie aura emanating from the void, and showing no surprise whatsoever, as if it had long been familiar with these strange black mists.

However, this was the first time the man in black robes had seen such a thing. With the appearance of this black mist, the palace seemed to be isolated. He sighed inwardly, thinking that if the black mist formed an isolated space, he would definitely be squeezed out.

He wanted to hear more of what the man was saying. By now, he had gathered a great deal of information. He had not only located where the people from the Refining Heaven Sect were hiding, but also learned that a great secret was concealed here, so secretive that it had attracted the Refining Heaven Sect to come in person.

What benefits would I get if I helped you?

"free,"

"Really?"

"That's natural, because you're just a failure. We only feel sorry for failures; there's no point in taking you back."

"Okay, what do you want me to do?"

"I'll tell you about that later. I came here..."

The voice suddenly stopped, and the figure turned around in confusion, looking hesitantly in the direction of the black-robed man.

"Is it safe here?" he asked solemnly.

"That's natural; this place is covered by an astrological array, so no one can escape into the void,"

"No, someone's there,"

The figure's expression changed drastically, and he threw a sphere directly towards the black-robed man. The black-robed man didn't know what it was, but he had never underestimated the fear brought by the Refining Heaven Sect. The moment the sphere was thrown out, his figure began to shatter.