In the void, a bloody mist drifted. A disciple from the Immortal Feather Grotto-heaven, the number one immortal cultivation force in the Feather Kingdom, was mercilessly killed by a Cangming Grotto-Heaven cultivator without any mercy.
If such a thing happened in the outside world, it would definitely cause a huge wave and even cause a dispute between the two major forces. However, in the Black Rock Ruins, it seemed to be fine.
Even if the Immortal Feather Grotto-Heaven came to investigate later, they might not be able to find any remnant aura. Moreover, this area could only accommodate Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. Therefore, it was even more difficult to investigate.
When Jiang Ming thought of this, he also somewhat understood why that person dared be so unscrupulous.
"Looks like there's no need to worry too much when fighting here," Jiang Ming thought.
"Who is it?"
The gray-clad middle-aged man from the Cangming Grotto-Heaven suddenly turned around and swept his gaze over them as he shouted coldly.
It had to be said that his spiritual sense was also extremely sharp. He instantly sensed that someone was spying on him. He immediately activated several talismans and stuck them on his body. He also took out his flying sword and circled around.
On the bank of the river, a figure walked out amidst the mist.
Jiang Ming did not intend to hide his figure. Such an opponent was not strong enough for him to sneak up on.
"Where's your base camp?" Jiang Ming's voice was calm. He did not intend to waste time with him and went straight to the point.
"Fellow cultivator, who are you looking for? Is there anything you need?" The gray-clad middle-aged man's eyes were cautious, and he did not show any arrogance. He slowly retreated and kept a certain distance from Jiang Ming. "If there's anything, you can tell me first. I'll pass it on to the disciples of the sect!"
Although Jiang Ming looked very young, the gray-clad middle-aged man did not have any intention of underestimating him. A person who could come here alone was definitely a ruthless person. Moreover, the faintly discernible dangerous aura on this young man made the gray-clad middle-aged man feel even more alarmed.
He would only feel this aura when he was in a life-or-death situation. He had lived for so many years and had never doubted his instincts. This young man was definitely an extremely terrifying expert.
Jiang Ming was a little enlightened. It seemed that he was too calm and made the guy opposite him suspicious.
He shook his head and smiled. "My issue is too important. I can't tell you about it so easily. Just bring me to your leader!"
This was also the reason why Jiang Ming did not attack him immediately. The ruins were too vast. It might be difficult for him to find them alone. Now that he had encountered a cultivator from the Cangming Grotto-Heaven, he naturally wanted to make use of them.
"There is a murderous intent in your eyes!" The middle-aged man slowly retreated and said in a low voice, "However, you should have no enmity with me. So, there's no need to kill me. If you have a grudge against any disciple of the Cangming Grotto-Heaven, tell me your name. Perhaps, I can kill him for you!"
Jiang Ming's gaze was strange. He said with a faint smile, "Do you think I'll believe you?"
The middle-aged man smiled, his eyes calm.
"I'm an ascetic cultivator captured by the Cangming Grotto-Heaven. They planted an extremely vicious soul in me. Therefore, I had no choice but to work for them. I originally planned to escape from the control of the Cangming Grotto-Heaven on this trip to the ruins and fight for a chance of survival here. As for anything else, it has nothing to do with me. I just need to survive! If you can give me enough incentive, I can kill for you!" the man said slowly. "The headquarters of the Cangming Grotto-Heaven are terrifying. Fellow cultivator, you might not be able to obtain any benefits if you go alone. After all, I have the identity of a member of the Cangming Grotto-Heaven. It's extremely easy for me to kill someone!"
Jiang Ming's eyes moved slightly. He had heard that the ascetic cultivators of these major forces were slaves of cultivators who had their souls planted in them. They had no freedom and could only cultivate in prison. They would only be released to do things when needed.
It was said that these people were evil cultivators who had committed great sins. The various grotto-heavens and blessed lands had spent a lot of effort to capture them. However, in fact, only those from the grotto-heavens and blessed lands knew who they were.
This was also the reason why the people from the Cangming Grotto-Heaven resisted so violently when Jiang Ming used the Soul Seed Spell on them a few days ago. It was not only because their lives were handed over to others. However, also because this kind of behavior was akin to treating them like slaves and sinners, which was difficult for them to accept.
"However, I still can't trust you. There are too many loopholes in your words!" Jiang Ming sighed. However, he was unmoved. He walked forward slowly. "Now tell me where the base camp is, and maybe I will believe you."
"Fellow cultivator, it seems that you still want to kill me?" The middle-aged man's gaze was faint as he pointed his flying sword at Jiang Ming from afar. "However, no matter how strong you are, this place can only accommodate Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. You might be able to kill me. However, you will definitely be heavily injured."
"You only have one chance to answer!" Jiang Ming did not waste any more time. He just spoke lightly and continued to move forward.
The middle-aged man's expression changed several times. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said hurriedly, "Stop, I said! The base camp of the Cangming Grotto-Heaven is thirty miles downstream along this river, in a snowy mountain valley."
"Have you killed any disciples of the Qingyuan Sword Valley?" Jiang Ming stopped and continued to ask.
"Are you from the Qingyuan Sword Valley?" He was shocked and hesitated. However, when he saw the dangerous light in Jiang Ming's eyes, he did not hide it anymore and quickly said, "More than ten years ago, the cultivators of the Qingyuan Sword Valley obtained a piece of a map from a certain place in the ruins. It is related to the main secret area of this area. This time, they brought it in after hearing about it. The Cangming Grotto-Heaven joined forces with the Spirit Silkworm Mountain and another sect to ambush the team from the Qingyuan Sword Valley. They want to obtain that piece of the map!"
