Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1586 - 364: Bright Peak (Happy New Year)

"Where is the exit from the city?"

At that moment, Ming Yuzhen, hailing from the Tang Sect, posed the question. Elder Shu replied immediately, "Every vital route leading out of Lantian has been blockaded. It is impossible for Chen Jiusi to have bypassed our vigilance."

Qi Chun frowned upon hearing this, remarking, "That is highly unusual. We have combed every corner of Lantian County where he might have taken refuge, yet there is no sign of Chen Jiusi, nor has he departed the city. Could he have simply vanished into thin air?"

A heavy silence fell over the group. Truly, how could someone just disappear?

Yet, if he hadn't, their Heaven and Earth Net had been cast wide, with every household scrutinized and the entirety of Lantian surveyed, yielding absolutely no trace of Chen Jiusi. Where could he have possibly gone?

Is it not baffling?

Lost in thought, everyone remained perplexed.

Suddenly, Elder Hua broke the silence: "If we cannot uncover any trace of Chen Jiusi, could he have perished in some secluded part of Lantian, perhaps even consumed by wild beasts, rendering his remains impossible to locate?"

"What?"

Following Elder Hua’s suggestion, the group plunged into deep contemplation. Qi Chun turned toward Second Master Tang and inquired, "Tang Sect Master, Chen Jiusi was struck by your sect's Blood Devouring poison. Do you think it is likely he succumbed in some mountain ravine? What are the odds of his survival?"

Tang Feng waited a moment before answering, "Blood Devouring Poison is one of the Three Devourings, a renowned secret skill of our Tang Sect."

"To date, only one individual in nearly a thousand years has managed to survive this toxin, and even that survivor was left permanently crippled and immobile. Therefore, I believe the probability of his death is extremely high."

"However, Chen Jiusi cultivates the Three Divine Skills of the Human Emperor, which possess a vast heritage. I worry there might be some extraordinary factor that shielded his life."

"If we truly cannot find him, I find it highly probable that he has already met his end."

The group exchanged glances, acknowledging the validity of Tang Feng's logic. After all, with such a deadly poison, the odds of a second person surviving in a millennium were astronomically low.

Furthermore, as Tang Feng pointed out, even if he survived, he would be crippled, making it impossible to evade their Heaven and Earth Net.

By rejecting all impossible scenarios, they concluded the only remaining possibility: Chen Jiusi was dead and likely feasted upon by beasts.

With this, the group grew increasingly convinced of this conclusion.

While they were still deliberating, the rhythmic sound of approaching horses interrupted them. Shortly after, a guard clad in the livery of the Prince’s Mansion rushed in, bowed, and declared, "Gentlemen, the Prince has issued a command: proceed immediately north to Bright Peak. The court's army has officially entered our Shanxi territory."

They rose immediately. Qi Chun looked to the others, saying, "Very well, since the Prince has commanded it, we shall stop pursuing Chen Jiusi for now, dead or alive. Assemble the forces and march North to Bright Peak at once."

"Understood!"

Everyone signaled their agreement with a fist clasp.

Meanwhile, at the foot of Bright Peak, a carriage creaked along the path. Inside, Chen Jie stared up at the imposing summit that pierced the clouds. Through the thick mist, he caught glimpses of grand structures, radiating a majesty that felt divine.

This was the sacred ground for all Cult Members of the Zoroastrian Sect—Bright Peak!

"Hey, Miss Liu, stop sleeping. We have arrived at Bright Peak!"

Chen Jie called out to Liu Caidie within the carriage following behind him.