Chapter 8: The Youngest

He contemplated that in order to one day dismantle the most powerful and evil sect of demonic arts, the Demon Spirit Sect, he and the twelve peaks of the Immortal Extreme Sect had been planning for many years to infiltrate many individuals into the Demon Spirit Sect

Thus, the determined youth, showcasing his exceptional talent for relentless begging, clung to several new recruits of the Demon Spirit Sect without letting go

The mountains are high and the wind is fierce, his robe is rustling in the mountain breeze, and due to his slender and tall figure, it truly seems as if he might take flight with the wind at any moment

It is evident that such thoughts influenced his decision. When it came time to specify Zhang Shaochen's position after joining the Demon Spirit Sect on the roster, he paused for a moment and then wrote two characters on the paper: "Servant."

With this statement, the disciple assisting nearby wrote in the roster: Zhang Shaochen, a native of Hangzhou, son of Zhang Qingyang, currently an orphan, wandering and begging, with a vendetta against the Blood Oath Alliance for the massacre of his family

Not long after, Gu Lingzi had appeared in the vast mountains located thirty to forty miles outside of Xunyang City

What was somewhat unfortunate was that the disciple of the demonic sect responsible for recruitment, upon seeing a little beggar approaching to request admission, immediately lost his temper and told him to get lost

He silently observed all of this, and when he finally saw the young man leave with others, he nodded slightly and quietly departed

It is such an unremarkable person who informs Zhang Shaochen that he was sent by the real person of Gulingzi, because the Demon Spirit Sect has begun to recruit new disciples in Xunyang City

Thinking of this, the ethereal and slender face of Gu Lingzi became somewhat melancholic

He stands at the summit of the highest stone mountain

He knew that once he took this step, his entire life would change from that moment on

With the actions of the Xianji Gate, the Demon Spirit Sect has also become increasingly vigilant

Climbing high and gazing far, looking at the undulating mountains that rise and fall, gradually merging into the sky, Gu Lingzi's thoughts seem to follow the highs and lows of the mountains.

Dongling Mountain is located more than 100 miles south of Xunyang City, and is only a few dozen miles east of Poyang Lake, making it a renowned cave paradise in Taoism

Although I see that your qualifications may not be impressive, I cannot resist the opportunity to take you in, given the enmity with the righteous path

Good! The leading disciple declared, "What we need is someone like you who has deep-seated enmity with the righteous path of the immortal sect!"

After all, before coming here, the guide, which is easily forgotten, had already informed him about the basic situation of the Demon Spirit Sect.

After completing the basic formalities, he followed the guiding disciple of the Demon Spirit Sect to the Cave Spirit Mountain

However, I know that he was exterminated because he stole the treasures of the Blood Oath Alliance. Our new junior brother, it turns out, is the son of a great thief

Seeing his persistence, the older disciple at the forefront, feeling somewhat impatient, casually asked, "Little beggar, why do you want to join our Demon Spirit Sect?"

It can be said that this young person has no foundation whatsoever, like a blank sheet of paper, and the time from selection to action is extremely rushed

Thus, under his guidance, Zhang Shaochen performed in his true colors, naturally begging near the recruitment point of the Demon Spirit Sect. Upon seeing that the Demon Spirit Sect was recruiting, his eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to sign up.

After finishing this with a serious demeanor, the disciple turned to his companion and whispered, "I know that Zhang Qingyang; his family was exterminated back in the day, and it caused quite a stir."

No one noticed that behind an inconspicuous stall at the street corner, Gu Lingzi, the deputy leader of the Xianji Sect, witnessed the entire process of the young man's initiation into the sect

Thus, he directly followed those guiding disciples of the demon spirits towards Dongling Mountain

Treat a dead horse as if it were alive

Dongling Mountain, also known as "Kuang Mountain" and "Lushan," is precisely the renowned Lushan in Jiangxi that later generations came to know. However, at this time, those from the realms of immortals and demons were more accustomed to calling it "Dongling Mountain"

But how could Zhang Shaochen roll away? He had secretly sworn an oath long ago that from this day forward, until he officially joined the Xianji Sect, he would live as a member of the Demon Spirit Sect and die as a member of the Demon Spirit Sect... Dead!

However, he showed no signs of emotional fluctuation; on the contrary, he was genuinely elated.

Perhaps only such hastily chosen insignificant individuals would not raise their suspicions; if there were even the slightest foundation in the ways of the immortal sect, it might have sufficed in the past, but now it can easily be detected

In fact, his life was indeed changed from that point on, not only changed, but the extent of that change far exceeded his imagination, even surpassing the limits of what he could envision

Under the vast sky, recalling the eager and innocent face of Zhang Shaochen, Gu Lingzi felt a twinge of compassion in her heart

I have a deep-seated enmity with the righteous path of the Immortal Sect! Once Zhang Shaochen is given the opportunity to respond, he will not hold back at all. He will immediately recount his tragic background in full detail.

It is merely a pile of junk, nothing worth taking away

Zhang Shaochen indeed has a deep-seated enmity with the Blood Oath Alliance of the Righteous Path, and there is no need for fabrication; every account is heartfelt and sincere, coming from the depths of his heart. Hearing this, the several disciples of the demonic sect not only did not harbor any doubts but were also deeply moved

A person like Zhang Shaochen, who is of no particular status, indeed makes it difficult for others to detect his undercover identity. However, he possesses no special skills and is extremely weak in strength. While he can easily remain hidden, it is quite challenging for him to exert any significant influence.

Today, this youth named "Zhang Shaochen" is actually the youngest and least capable among the crowd.

After several days of traversing mountains and rivers, we finally arrived at the foot of Dongling Mountain.

It is just unfortunate that it is currently occupied by the foremost sect of the demonic path, the Demon Spirit Cult

In any case, when the time for the major event truly arrives, there will be those willing to sacrifice their lives for it

Thus, when he caught sight of these two characters on the paper, he understood that from this moment on, he had become the lowest-ranking and most insignificant disciple of the Demon Spirit Sect

After all, that Demon Lord Dugu was once a member of the Immortal Sect, and he actually came from their Immortal Extreme Sect

After a moment of silence, he suddenly spoke, gazing at the misty mountains, and softly recited: "Looking back, the smoke and clouds cover a thousand mountains, among the twelve peaks, the youngest is..."

Thus, the Dugu Master is not only proficient in the Daoist talisman and sword techniques, but also has a clear and thorough understanding of the combat skills and spells of the Immortal Extreme Sect

What is there for him to tidy up

It is precisely for this reason that it indicates he is somewhat aware of this past incident and secretly agrees with the assertion that Zhang Shaochen is the son of a great thief

However, there is nothing that can be done about this

But what can be done about this

Having finished his recitation, he flicked his sleeve and gracefully descended the mountain

The mountains before me are layered, extending into the distance

This is truly a last resort, and it is indeed a dilemma.

Upon seeing it, Zhang Shaochen immediately understood

While he muttered, the leading disciple of the demonic sect heard it clearly, yet maintained an expression of indifference

After joining the Demon Spirit Sect and becoming a servant, Zhang Shaochen should have tidied up before leaving, but he did not return to that city god temple

At this moment, he finally felt a hint of heaviness in his mood

It is no wonder that I resorted to such a desperate measure, as it is truly because certain high-ranking members of the Demon Spirit Sect are exceedingly knowledgeable about the Immortal Sect