Chapter 915: The Devil-Worshipping Cave Master

"Heguang Sect?" Qin Sang paused for a moment and recalled the sect.

It was the overlord of a large island ten thousand li north of Windy Archipelago. Its sect leader was a Spiritual Infant grandmaster, but only one, and that was its limit. Much like Landou Sect, it was already in decline.

Qin Sang frowned slightly. When he questioned separately, he learned that the scholar had only offended an elder of Heguang Sect by mistakenly killing one of the elder’s favored true disciples, forcing him to flee into Windy Archipelago.

That elder was not an important figure in Heguang Sect.

If it had been a Spiritual Infant grandmaster or an adopted son of a Spiritual Infant like Abbot Lu, Qin Sang might have shown some caution. But other Core Formation cultivators, Qin Sang truly did not regard them highly.

What was more, this was Windy Archipelago, a place of chaos.

As for the Devil-Worshipping Cave, Qin Sang had already learned about it earlier. It was a group of devil cultivators who banded together, recruiting widely, and had become a considerable force in the nearby seas.

While Qin Sang was interrogating the scholar’s family, the Devil-Worshipping Cave's master had already stepped onto Poison Island and discovered the presence of an illusion array. This man was a late-stage Core Formation expert. Such a simple array could never deceive his eyes.

"Hmm? When was this island occupied? Could it be that the eagle kings here have already been slain?" The Devil-Worshipping Cave's master halted in front of the illusion array with a look of surprise.

His followers rode the yin wind and descended beside him. They had not noticed the array at first. Seeing their master’s expression change, they looked carefully and then realized the poisonous miasma was mixed with an illusion array.

Gasp...

The old man and the others drew in sharp breaths, secretly shocked. "Poisonous mist blended with an illusion array... What a vicious trick! Cave Master, when did this Poison Island gain an array? Did a senior set it up as a dojo? Why have we never heard of it? Has the Corrupted-Winged Eagle King already been cleared away?"

The Devil-Worshipping Cave master snorted. "How would I know who did this? Look above you. The ones flying are all Ordinary Demon Realm Corrupted-Winged Eagles, unusually tame. It is clear the eagle king and great demons have indeed been slain. I wonder which Daoist had the skill to occupy this Poison Island so silently..."

He narrowed his eyes, thought briefly, then sent a secret transmission to the old man and the others. The old man’s face changed in shock.

"Cave Master, if this person could slay the eagle king, his strength must be extraordinary. Why not stall him, summon more of our people, and strike slowly?"

"Strike slowly? By the time we return, he will have long fled." The cave master cut him off coldly. "I must have this man. And the island can be taken as well. They are nothing but Corrupted-Winged Eagles. If not for my concern over their venom, Daoist Xun and I would have cleared these pests long ago. This man may have only relied on some poison-warding method to kill the eagle king. His true strength may not be so great. Otherwise, why would he hide in such a place, leaving these birds as camouflage? This illusion array could barely restrain you, it is not some ingenious work. Still, I will not act rashly. Make preparations first. Daoist Xun is nearby. I have already sent him a message. We will test this fellow’s strength..."

"Since you have already summoned Senior Xun, there will be no mistakes!" The old man and the others were overjoyed. They quietly stood behind the cave master, each secretly gripping a strange iron token, their faces betraying nothing.

The "Senior Xun" they spoke of was second only to the cave master in strength within the Devil-Worshipping Cave.

"I have come not knowing that this island was already opened as a dojo. Today’s visit is presumptuous, Daoist, I beg you not to take offense." With his hands clasped behind his back, the cave master raised his head toward the top of the array. His voice thundered, rolling straight into the array’s interior.

The scholar also heard the cave master’s words and immediately stiffened, his face full of terror. As his words faded, a sigh came from within. "I thought you were merely passing by my cave dwelling, so I did not wish to disturb you."

The Devil-Worshipping Cave master’s lips curved upward. "Hehe, I indeed did not come for you, but while chasing a few traitors of the Devil-Worshipping Cave, I was led here. Thanks to them, I learned of a new neighbor. Since fate has brought us together, why not dismiss the array and meet me face-to-face? Our Devil-Worshipping Cave thirsts for talent. We are in need of experts like you..."

He never mentioned the matter of demanding the girl, but instead tried to recruit Qin Sang.

After a moment of silence, the poisonous mist parted to both sides, opening a passage. A ripple stirred, and a figure stepped out before them.

At the same time, a strong wind swept by, and two figures appeared on their flanks, one left and one right, encircling them. It was the Two-Headed Hou and the external incarnation.

"Daoist, what is the meaning of this..." Seeing this scene, the cave master’s face changed drastically.

Never had he imagined that in such a barren place, on a foul-smelling Poison Island, there could be two Core Formation experts and a great demon in hiding.

Qin Sang said calmly, "Cave Master of the Devil-Worshipping Cave, your arrival brings splendor to my humble dwelling. Yet your subordinates clutch hidden weapons. Is this how one pays a visit? And that insect you released earlier, who was it meant to contact?"

The cave master had been very cautious, and the insect he released was skilled at concealment. But it could never escape the eyes of the Sky-Eyed Butterfly. Qin Sang had seen everything.

Forcing a smile, the Devil-Worshipping Cave master replied, "Daoist, do not misunderstand. I acted only out of caution..."

Even as he spoke, his eyes suddenly turned pitch black, dark light surging forth, transforming into devilish pupils. With a strange gaze, he pierced through the poisonous mist, seeing everything inside the array.

A mere middle-stage Core Formation brat, daring to play tricks before me. Courting death!

Finding no other ambush, the cave master sneered hideously. "Attack!"

The old man and the others had been prepared. At his command, the other four spread out around him and hurled their iron tokens.

The power within the tokens was already activated. With a series of muffled booms, they merged into a single jet-black light, which shot forward like an arrow toward the Two-Headed Hou.

An unexpected scene unfolded. The cave master’s figure flickered, and instead of striking, he turned and sped toward the edge of Poison Island.

Seeing Qin Sang act so swiftly, revealing not just two Core Formation cultivators but also a formidable great demon, the cave master’s will faltered. He intended to regroup with his companion before counterattacking.

His subordinates had not expected such a move. Shocked, their faces soon turned ashen as they realized they had been abandoned.

Watching this, Qin Sang could not help but smile wryly.

These old devils are indeed cunning, none of them easy to deal with.

"Since you are here, why hurry to leave?" The Jiao shadow flashed across Qin Sang’s body as he transformed into red light, instantly blocking the cave master’s path.