Mortal: I am the young sect master of the Thousand Illusions Sect

Chapter 24 The Myriad Transformations Old Demon

Having obtained the formation, Su Mixin used her Hearthstone to teleport to the teleportation array beneath the Yue Kingdom's spirit stone mine that very night.

The Eight Gates Locking Mist Array was replaced with the Spirit Locking Array, and some stones of the same quality as the local stone were brought in to block and cover up the entrance passage of this cave.

In this way, the teleportation array can be hidden without fail.

Since she was already there, Su Mixin took the opportunity to sneak into the spirit stone mine area above. Relying on her stronger divine sense than the two Foundation Establishment cultivators in charge of the mine, she eavesdropped on a conversation between the guards.

He wanted to know if the disappearance of a purchasing team two years ago had caused any changes, but unfortunately he found nothing.

Not long after returning to the Thousand Illusions Sect, Su Mixin received a message from her senior brother Qi Danyan: they would set off for the Ghost Spirit Sect in three days.

After pondering for a moment, Su Mi had someone inform Lu Xin and Li Chongyue to accompany her, as the young sect leader still needed a grand entrance.

As dawn broke over Thousand Illusion Sect, clouds and mist swirled among the mountains.

The misty morning smoke swirled around the palaces and pavilions, making the entire sect seem to stand in a fairyland amidst the clouds.

A mountain peak on the outskirts of the Thousand Illusions Sect was designated as the Welcoming Peak because of a large, flat area halfway up the mountain, and a mountain gate was built on this peak.

The gentle open space halfway up the mountain was paved with bluestone into a huge plaza, serving as a welcoming area exclusively for the sect.

At this moment, there were more than twenty Foundation Establishment stage disciples scattered in twos and threes on the square, all dressed in the sect's standard white robe with blue patterns.

Before long, several Foundation Establishment disciples dressed in the same attire arrived from various peaks within the sect, using various flying magical artifacts, and joined the small groups of people.

Suddenly, a clear eagle's cry pierced the sky, coming from the distant sky in the direction of the sect.

A giant eagle, enormous in size with a wingspan of four or five zhang (approximately 10-12 meters), covered in gilded feathers, exuding a sharp and imposing aura and carrying an astonishing pressure, flew rapidly in.

With a flap of its wings, accompanied by surging winds, a handsome young man sat cross-legged on its back.

He was dressed in an elegant white silk brocade robe, with flowing cloud and gold patterns embroidered on the hem, shimmering with light. His face was as handsome as jade, his eyebrows and eyes were striking, and his figure was graceful and upright.

Behind the golden-feathered giant eagle, two streaks of light followed closely, keeping a close watch from a short distance away.

Upon seeing this, the Foundation Establishment disciples on the welcoming plaza understood immediately and tacitly dispersed to clear the center of the plaza.

The giant eagle folded its wings and landed smoothly on the bluestone ground, followed by two streaks of light that descended behind it.

It was Su Mixin, Lu Xin, and Li Chongyue.

Before Su Mixin could leap off the eagle's back, a man and a woman stepped out from the Foundation Establishment stage crowd around them, walked quickly to a spot not far in front of Jin Yu, and bowed and clasped their hands in greeting.

His tone was respectful: "Greetings, Young Sect Master, and greetings to the two elders."

Seeing this, the other Foundation Establishment disciples around them followed suit, bowing and clasping their hands in respect.

Su Mixin and the other two nodded slightly, responding calmly.

Of the two disciples, a man and a woman, who led the way and stepped forward to pay their respects, Su Mixin recognized the female disciple, but the male disciple was quite unfamiliar to her, and she didn't know who he was.

So he slightly raised his gaze and took the initiative to ask him, "Who are you?"

The male disciple quickly bowed again and replied respectfully, "I am Ye Huawen of the Ye family of Qinghe. I greet the young sect master."

Li Chongyue, who had many friends and was well-informed within the sect, took the initiative to explain to Su Mixin via telepathy: "The Ye family of Qinghe is a Core Formation family within the sect, with a history of thousands of years. They have always been the core of the Thousand Illusion Sect. Currently, they have two Core Formation stage elders in the sect. This Ye Huawen is the most outstanding member of the new generation of the Ye family."

Upon hearing this, Su Mixin nodded slowly and affirmed, "Your aptitude and cultivation are quite good. To have reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment at such a young age, your future is limitless."

Ye Huawen's face lit up with joy upon hearing the praise.

Su Mixin jumped off Jin Yu's back, stroked its neck to comfort it, and then put it away.

Then he turned to look at the female disciple and slowly said in a gentle voice, "Su Han, it's been a long time."

The woman was about twenty years old, with stunningly beautiful features and a cool, aloof demeanor. She exuded an air of dignified arrogance, wearing a white robe with blue patterns from her sect, and a simple jade hairpin adorned her temple. Her temperament was cold, beautiful, and powerful.

She stepped forward, her voice clear and cold, and replied loudly, "Su Han greets Grand Uncle, may Grand Uncle be well."

This woman was actually Su Han, a member of Su Mixin's clan.

The Su family is also a core direct descendant of the Thousand Illusions Sect, with a lineage spanning thousands of years, and their ancestors included Nascent Soul Ancestors.

Hundreds of years ago, Su Yunluo was born into a collateral branch of the Su family, which was then a Core Formation family. He overcame numerous obstacles and successfully entered the Nascent Soul realm.

Currently, Su Yunluo has no relatives within the Five Blessings still alive in his family, so his relationship with his family is neither too close nor too distant.

However, since it is the family's nominal backer, the family has also gained considerable influence within the sect, with several Core Formation stage elders already present.

Su Mixin had only participated in two family gatherings since she was a child, but she still knew the core and important figures in the clan.

Su Han is the most talented person in the family in this generation besides Su Mixin. Although he is more than 20 years older than Su Mixin, he is much younger than her.

Su Mixin nodded slowly and instructed, "If you encounter any trouble on your trip to the Ghost Spirit Sect, feel free to come find me anytime."

Su Han quickly thanked her and agreed.

As soon as he finished speaking, a pale purple streak of light streaked across the sky from one side of the sect and landed steadily on the edge of the welcoming platform.

As the light dissipated, an old woman was revealed, dressed in a dark purple brocade robe embroidered with orchid patterns. Although her temples were streaked with frost, her face was rosy and her eyes were bright and piercing. She exuded the calm and imposing aura unique to Golden Core cultivators.

Beside the old woman stood a young girl with a simple double-looped bun, adorned only with a small, plain silver hairpin. She wore a white robe with blue patterns, which made her look simple and clean.

Her appearance was indeed ordinary, without any stunning beauty. Her eyebrows and eyes were delicate but not particularly outstanding. However, she exuded a rare gentle and elegant aura, like a clear spring in the mountains or a secluded orchid in the courtyard, which made people feel comfortable when they saw her.

Upon seeing Su Mixin, the young girl's eyes softened with a gentle smile. She stepped forward lightly, bowed gracefully, and said in a soft, gentle voice, "Junior Sister Xin Ruyin greets Senior Brother Su."

Su Mixin smiled and replied, "Hello, Junior Sister Xin."

A few days ago, Su Mixin summoned Xin Ruyin. After she went to Mixin Palace to deliver the formation, the two chatted and Xin Ruyin mentioned to him that she would be joining the Ghost Spirit Sect's trip.

The reason is that although the Ghost Spirit Sect's cultivation techniques are centered on the art of exorcising ghosts and commanding demons, and also include poison techniques and sinister dark arts, the sect also has a remarkable array formation tradition, which is quite unique.

Wang Chan's second uncle, the Ghost Spirit Sect's deputy sect leader named Wang Tiangu, was a master of formations.

Xin Ruyin hoped to take this opportunity to exchange ideas on formations with the disciples of the Ghost Spirit Sect, hoping to gain something from it.

This trip to the Ghost Spirit Sect was led by a Nascent Soul Elder from within the sect, so Xin Ruyin was not worried about the risk of her Dragon Roar Physique flaring up.

An old woman beside her also stepped forward slowly, bowed slightly to Su Mixin, and said in a respectful but steady tone: "This old woman is Yulan, and greets the young sect leader."

"I am here on the orders of the sect to escort Ruyin. If anything goes wrong along the way, I will do my utmost to protect her."

"Thank you for your trouble, Madam Yulan." Su Mixin raised her hand to help, her tone calm. "We will rely on your guidance for this trip."

Xin Ruyin took the opportunity to stand beside Su Mixin, her gaze sweeping gently over the surrounding fellow disciples without any ostentation, only giving a slight nod to Su Han and Ye Huawen.

A moment later, five Core Formation elders from various sects arrived at the plaza in their escape lights.

Upon seeing Su Mixin in the center of the square, the group all stepped forward to greet her.

Su Mixin returned the greeting with a humble attitude.

When everyone had arrived and no one else was coming, suddenly, two streaks of light, one blue and one white, streaked across the horizon at incredible speed, arriving in an instant.

Before even approaching the welcoming platform, two completely different yet equally vast and boundless majestic auras suddenly swept down, causing the mountain clouds to freeze, the breeze to cease, and the spiritual energy of the entire world to tremble slightly.

All the cultivators on the field felt a chill run down their spines, and they quickly composed themselves, lowered their heads, and dared not look directly at each other.

As the blue light landed, a tall and upright middle-aged man appeared. His black robe with illusory patterns fluttered in the wind. His face was handsome and cold, with a hint of unfathomable cunning between his brows. He exuded an awe-inspiring majesty that could intimidate all directions. He was none other than Qi Danyan, the current sect leader of the Thousand Illusions Sect, a powerful expert in the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, known as the Old Demon of Spiritual Illusion.

He possessed profound and steady cultivation, and every gesture he made exuded the demeanor of a great sect leader. His gaze swept across the entire audience, radiating a powerful aura that commanded respect and admiration.

As the white light dissipated, an elderly man with white hair reaching his shoulders and a kind face slowly stepped out. The old man was dressed in a plain white, loose Taoist robe. He seemed unremarkable, but in fact, his aura was in harmony with heaven and earth, profound and unfathomable.

He was one of the sect's supreme elders, the Myriad Transformations Old Demon who had already entered the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

His aura was far more profound and restrained than Qi Danyan's, causing the surrounding space to stagnate slightly. His profound and unfathomable strength inspired awe in all who beheld him.

Everyone immediately bowed in unison: "Greetings, Sect Master! Greetings, Supreme Elder!"

Qi Danyan slightly raised his hand to indicate that there was no need for formalities. His usually dignified face softened instantly, and his gaze fell directly on Su Mixin. Shedding his sect leader's airs, he acted like a close senior brother, slowly walking up to him and softly smiling, "Mixin, you've been waiting for a long time, haven't you?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mixin smiled and cupped her hands in greeting: "Senior Brother, I have just arrived as well."

Seeing this, the Myriad Transformations Demon stepped forward with a smile, looked the young Su Mixin up and down, and praised her loudly, "Little Mixin, it's been several years since we last met. I never expected that you would have already firmly stepped into the mid-Foundation Establishment stage!"

He nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration: "At such a young age, such a speed of cultivation and such a calm mind, he truly deserves to be the young sect master of my Thousand Illusions Sect."

Faced with the elder's repeated praise, Su Mixin lowered her head slightly, her posture humble and polite: "Uncle Wanhua, you flatter me. I have only made some progress through diligent cultivation."

Qi Danyan stood to the side, his face full of smiles.

Upon seeing the two Nascent Soul elders leading the way, Su Mixin pondered for a moment and made a plan in her mind.

This meeting of high-level officials, held just before the start of the war, was bound to involve some debate over interests.

As a newly promoted Nascent Soul stage cultivator in the last few decades, he has been in power for many years, possesses outstanding wisdom and talent, and his methods and power are extraordinary.

However, his magical power and supernatural abilities are definitely slightly weaker than those of others of the same level.

The sect dispatched Wanhua Old Demon, a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator, to accompany them.

There's definitely an element of supporting them in this.

Qi Danyan scanned the square with his divine sense and nodded in satisfaction when he saw that the team he had organized was all present.

He then raised his hand and waved it, sending out a streak of light that swelled in the wind.

A gigantic flying ship of immense size appeared out of thin air and hovered silently in mid-air.

The entire flying boat was smooth and luminous, its hull covered with intricate and mysterious spiritual patterns, with layers of spiritual light lingering around it.

The boat is adorned with magnificent palaces and pavilions, exquisitely crafted with jade pillars and golden railings. The eaves of the halls and pavilions are shrouded in an ethereal atmosphere, and a lifelike phoenix is ​​carved at the bow, exuding a majestic and imposing aura.

The flying boat was shrouded in an incredibly thick defensive light shield, with precious energy soaring into the sky and auspicious clouds swirling around it. As soon as it appeared, it exuded a majestic aura, magnificent and grand, like a mobile immortal palace floating between the clouds, leaving all the disciples in awe.

Su Mixin knew that this flying boat was called "Phoenix Spirit Boat," a large flying boat of the magic treasure level, and also a treasure passed down in the sect, not owned by Qi Danyan.

Qi Danyan took it out this time, naturally for decoration purposes.

His voice was calm, yet amplified by his divine sense, it resounded throughout the entire plaza: "All of you, board the flying boats and depart for the Ghost Spirit Gate immediately."

Before long, everyone boarded the magnificent Phoenix Spirit Ship in an orderly fashion. Once everyone was seated and settled, Qi Danyan gave an order, and the massive flying ship slowly started, breaking through layers of clouds and steadily heading towards the distant Ghost Spirit Gate.

Several Core Formation elders were arranged by Qi Danyan to take turns going to the cabin at the bow of the flying boat to control the flying boat through the array.

He then took Su Mixin and the Myriad Transformations Demon to a core cabin.

The three of them sat down around a table in the cabin. Su Mixin took out a tea set, a box of spiritual tea, and a bottle of spiritual spring water from her storage bag.

He lightly raised his finger, and the spiritual spring water poured into the teapot. He then casually pinched a wisp of gentle spiritual energy to cook it over a low flame.

A moment later, the tender tea leaves slowly unfurled in the hot water, and the elegant aroma of the tea instantly filled the entire cabin.

Su Mixin poured tea for each of them and offered it to them, saying, "Senior Brother, Uncle Wanhua, please have some tea."

Qi Danyan picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and spoke calmly, "For this trip to the Ghost Spirit Sect, my sect has prepared a 2,500-year-old Yin Beard Spirit Ginseng as a gift. What do you think of this gift, Uncle-Master?"

The Old Demon of Myriad Transformations stroked his beard and smiled, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance: "This is already too generous. The Ghost Spirit Sect has a shallow foundation, merely ranking last among the six sects. To send them a spirit ginseng of this caliber is far too much of an honor."

Su Mixin, who was sitting quietly to the side, felt a slight stirring in his heart. He only knew that this trip was a secret gathering of various sects of the demonic path to discuss war plans for advancing into various countries, but he had never heard of any birthday celebration. He showed a few doubts at the moment.

Qi Danyan noticed his expression and slowly explained, "Junior Brother, on the surface, we're going to the Ghost Spirit Sect to attend the birthday banquet of True Person Shattered Soul."

He added, "At this time, it is close to the time when our various demonic sects will launch a war. In order not to attract the attention of the major Nascent Soul sects around us, we are using the pretext of celebrating a birthday to cover our tracks. After all, in the early stages of the war, we hope to catch them off guard and achieve sufficient results with overwhelming force."

The Old Demon of Myriad Transformations took over the conversation and said calmly, "Outwardly, we are celebrating the birthday, but inwardly we are discussing the real plan to invade the countries. Only by concealing our true intentions can we quietly formulate all our plans and achieve true surprise."

Upon hearing this, Su Mi's mind immediately cleared up.