Two days later, near an unnamed islet west of Twin Peaks Island, a streak of azure light flew in from afar. Just as it was about to arrive above the island, the radiance contracted, revealing a man and a woman.
They were none other than Han Li and Madam Fan.
Han Li found her escape speed too slow, so he simply used his own light to carry her, flying all the way to this location.
“The teleportation array is on this island?” Standing in midair, Han Li glanced down at the small island below and asked in a flat tone.
“That’s correct. Eight Mystic Sound Sect disciples are guarding the array. However, apart from two of them who are my subordinates, the rest are demonic cultivators brought by Yun Tianxiao. They are all at the Foundation Establishment Stage or higher, and I can’t command them.” Madam Fan’s expression was somewhat solemn.
“I see. Call out your people. The rest, leave them to me.” A flash of killing intent crossed Han Li’s face.
“Understood! Senior, please wait a moment.” Madam Fan agreed without hesitation. With a graceful flick of her slender hand, a voice transmission talisman appeared between her fingers.
With a shake from the woman, the talisman transformed into a streak of fire and shot toward the island.
Han Li watched clearly as the fire talisman circled once over a hilly area on the island, then dove straight into what looked like an ordinary mound of earth.
It vanished in a flash. It seemed to have entered some kind of restriction.
A moment later, three figures flew out from the mound—two women and one man.
They immediately spotted Madam Fan and Han Li high in the air, and three streaks of light shot over toward them.
“Greetings, Sect Master!” Upon arriving, the two voluptuous and alluring female cultivators bowed deeply to Madam Fan. Then they eyed Han Li with some curiosity, but the moment they sensed his undisguised Core Formation Stage cultivation, they were startled and became respectful.
As for the blue-robed elder following behind the two women, he merely cupped his fists toward Madam Fan in a perfunctory manner. His gaze toward Han Li, however, held a hint of suspicion, and he opened his mouth as if to ask something.
But by now, Han Li had already identified friend from foe. A hint of killing intent rose on his face, and without a word, he flicked his finger. A bolt of azure sword light shot out with lightning speed.
The elder’s face contorted in terror, but the sword light was far too fast. He only managed to utter an “Ah” before a thumb-thick hole of blood appeared in his forehead. His corpse plummeted straight down.
This scene left the two women utterly shocked.
But seeing Madam Fan’s somber face remain unmoved, they understood something, exchanged a glance, and fell silent again.
“Are the others down below?” Madam Fan asked the two women, her voice carrying a chill.
“Yes! All five are at the formation’s location. This disciple will lead the Sect Master and Senior there immediately.” One of the fair-skinned women promptly replied, sensing the situation.
“Mm, lead the way for Senior Li. Not one of those people can be allowed to escape.” A stern look appeared on Madam Fan’s beautiful face.
Hearing this, the two women finally confirmed that Madam Fan had brought help and truly intended to strike against Yun Tianxiao’s people. Without further hesitation, they led Han Li and Madam Fan straight toward the small earth mound.
“Open!” One of the women descended above the mound. Holding a glowing red command token, she shouted at it.
Immediately, a wave of red light shot from the token and struck the mound.
Red ripples spread outward, and the surface of the mound revealed a yellow stone gate several zhang high and wide.
“This is it. However, all five have mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, so Senior should be careful,” the fair-skinned woman reminded Han Li with a charming smile.
“Noted.” Han Li’s expression remained unchanged. He then raised his hand, and a beam of azure light shot out from his palm.
With a thunderous boom, the stone gate was shattered to pieces. Han Li flew straight inside without a change in his expression.
The two female cultivators exchanged a worried glance upon seeing this. But Madam Fan was full of confidence in Han Li. She beckoned the two women and followed closely behind.
After passing through the stone gate, they entered a blue-stone corridor about three or four zhang wide, but Han Li narrowed his eyes.