The sect mission was released.
Although Jiang Hao didn’t show it on his face, he was very concerned. So, after collecting the bubbles, he immediately went to the Law Enforcement Peak.
This was the place where missions were announced.
Of course, someone would inform him soon enough.
But he didn’t want to wait, as it held great significance for him.
A moment later.
He stood in front of the announcement board and saw his name.
Jiang Hao of Broken Hearts Cliff: Clean up the demon cave.
“Clean up the demon cave? A team mission, who else is in the team?”
Soon, he saw the names of the other four people.
Qing Xue from Heavenly Joy Pavilion.
Lou Feng from Heavenly Joy Pavilion.
Xin Yuyue from Thunder Fire Peak.
Zheng Shijiu from Icy Moon Valley.
“Two from Heavenly Joy Pavilion. I wonder what their cultivation levels are.”
Looking at the names, Jiang Hao began to ponder.
He hadn’t had much contact with Thunder Fire Peak or Icy Moon Valley, so they shouldn’t be enemies.
But the two from Heavenly Joy Pavilion gave him significant pressure.
Finally, he saw the timing, which was at the end of next month.
A month and a half away.
Forty-five days.
“It seems I can only first advance to the later stage, then consolidate my cultivation, save up some spirit stones for a month, and buy a strong attacking treasure.
Use the remaining half-month to get skilled.
As for spells... the Primordial Chaos Heart Scripture doesn’t have anything suitable, so I should ask my master.”
His master didn’t have high hopes for him, but would still help somewhat.
This trip to the demon cave, the Heavenly Joy Pavilion would surely do something, and his master knew it, which increased the chances of getting help.
The demon cave was a special place with many experts from the sect cultivating there.
It was said to have been the territory of demons, now sealed away in its deepest part. Even if they escaped, they’d only have Foundation Establishment level.
The sect strong ones wouldn’t bother with these little nuisances, so it required inner-sect disciples to clean them up.
The cleanup usually took one to three months.
It all depended on progress.
Afterwards, they would be rewarded based on their achievements.
It was a good place for training.
If he hadn’t offended the Heavenly Joy Pavilion, Jiang Hao would be quite willing to go.
Killing demons would not only give him combat experience but also drop bubbles.
Then he turned and left, planning to inquire about the strength of these people.
Better to prepare early.
“Junior Brother, we meet again.”
As Jiang Hao was leaving, a young woman in a green robe jumped in front of him.
“Senior Sister Ming Yi.” Jiang Hao greeted respectfully.
This was the potential saintess of the Heavenly Saint Sect, at the early Golden Core stage.
Also an undercover agent.
Extremely dangerous.
Fortunately, after the last traitor cleanup, these people behaved themselves much more.
Moreover, the appearance of the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower made them even more cautious.
Everyone knew it was a setup.
Except for that one woman, none dared to take the bait.
“You’re very polite, Junior Brother. I just saw your name, are you heading to the demon cave?” Fairy Ming Yi said with a sunny smile.
Senior Sister Ming Yi had a sweet appearance, and her smile was warm like sunlight, yet Jiang Hao knew she was ruthless, hiding a dagger behind her smile.
If he could avoid offending her, he should avoid it.
A Golden Core cultivator was like an insurmountable mountain pressuring him, he was absolutely no match.
“Yes.” Jiang Hao nodded, putting away his thoughts and said,
“I’m heading to the demon cave at the end of next month for a mission.”
“Here, take this. I happened to get it just now. Consider it a thank you for your help recently.
Oh, and if I encounter difficulties again, I’ll seek your help. Don’t refuse, okay?
Bye.” With that, Fairy Ming Yi placed a note in Jiang Hao’s hand and left briskly.
She didn’t say much else.
After a moment of confusion, Jiang Hao opened the note and smiled in delight.
The undercover agent was truly kind to him.
The note detailed the strength and profiles of those four people.
‘Qing Xue from Heavenly Joy Pavilion: Late Foundation Establishment, near breakthrough, primarily cultivates Heavenly Joy Immortal Dao, the colder she appears, the more one might be entranced by her allure.’
‘Lou Feng from Heavenly Joy Pavilion: Mid Foundation Establishment, near breakthrough, primarily cultivates Heavenly Joy Fallen Immortal Dao, can cause mental chaos subtly.'
‘Xin Yuyue from Thunder Fire Peak: Early Foundation Establishment, primarily cultivates Heavenly Thunder Fire Sword, adept at summoning heavenly thunder, counters Heavenly Joy Fallen Immortal Dao.’
‘Zheng Shijiu from Icy Moon Valley: Late Foundation Establishment, primarily cultivates Thousand-Mile Icy Seal, decisive in killing, looks down on Heavenly Joy Pavilion.’
Looking at these four people, Jiang Hao felt strange.
The first two would certainly target him, but the latter two seemed specifically meant to counter the first two.
“Is someone helping me?”
Jiang Hao immediately thought of his master.
He might not be of enough value but had some value nevertheless.
So this balance was created, avoiding a fallout with Heavenly Joy Pavilion while protecting their disciple.
And the Pavilion Master’s hatred toward him depended entirely on finding a new furnace.
If found, they wouldn’t go further, but if not, and if breakthrough failed, then...
Jiang Hao would have to flee.
Or reveal his cultivation so that his master and the sect could intervene.
Who knew if it was worth the trouble?
He had one Death Substitution chance.
Revealing his cultivation would surely lead to investigation, even secret peeping, and the Demonic Sect might not tolerate him.
Yet he couldn’t be sure what using the Nine Revolutions Death Substitution would lead to.
There was inherent danger.
“Ah, isn’t it Junior Brother Jiang Hao from Broken Hearts Cliff?”
A man came over from the opposite side, teasing as he looked at Jiang Hao.
The man had messy hair, bloodshot eyes, and an inexplicable aura of malice.
Mid Foundation Establishment cultivation.
“Senior Brother is?” Jiang Hao respectfully asked.
“Next month, we’re heading to the demon cave together. Hope Junior Brother comes well-prepared.” Lou Feng came up beside Jiang Hao, patted his shoulder, and mocked:
“With a frail body like yours, you might just die in there at the drop of a hat.
When that time comes, don't blame Senior Brother for not saving you.”
With that, he laughed heartily and left.
Jiang Hao lowered his eyes, realizing who the person was.
Lou Feng from Heavenly Joy Pavilion.
It seemed the Pavilion Master wasn’t acting, but those below him would seize the opportunity.