Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

1401  Don't Worry, Just Trust Me (1)

The Heavenly Note Sect's mountain gate had already been rebuilt. It was not that grand. It just had a mountain road, a massive rock, and a door.

Four people sit cross-legged nearby.

They were the gatekeepers.

Unlike before, the disciples guarding the mountain gate all had the cultivation of the Primordial Spirit Realm.

They were much stronger than before.

With time, they may become even stronger.

If the Heavenly Note Sect developed well enough, they would have a solid foundation.

Then, the disciples guarding the mountain gate would also be at the Immortal Human Realm.

In front of the mountain gate was the sect protection array formation.

There were still people guarding this place, though they remained unseen.

Jiang Hao and his group left without disturbing anyone.

They had a task and could go out freely.

They usually did not check unless there was something suspicious.

"The sect has recovered quite a bit. The mountain gate had nothing before, even the formations were empty," said Nan Qing and sighed.

"Yes, we didn't do much for the reconstruction. Senior Brother Jiang, you must have been quite busy. You're a model disciple for us," Nie Jin said.

"Yes, I heard that Senior Brother Jiang has been very busy at the Cliff of Broken Hearts for a long time. He's in charge of the Spirit Herb Garden. He is unmatched among us," Zhen Huo said.

Jiang Hao was speechless.

These people always involve him when speaking highly of something.

Logically, he should think of this as mere flattery.

But in the demonic sect, people did not regard each other so highly.

Even if he could get along with the people from the Cliff of Broken Hearts, he did not think these people were hypocritical.

He found them quite dangerous.

The constant praise would make anyone lose their way.

He would not be able to see his own shortcomings and would be destroyed by such praise.

At that moment, they saw the River of Deathly Silence.

They did not get close.

"Clear water? That's unexpected." Zhen Huo was surprised.

"I remember when this river appeared, there was a burst of death energy. I thought it would be a filthy black river, but it's so clear." Nie Jin was also astonished.

Jiang Hao stood on high ground and watched the river flow.

There was a break in the flow, but the river continuously flowed out from it. It circled around the Heavenly Note Sect and then disappeared into another break.

He did not know if something would happen if he entered the river, but if he entered the opening, something would definitely happen.

Perhaps it would lead to the East Heavenly Pole, or perhaps it would lead to a spatial rift.

Neither place was safe.

"Spread out to four places, far enough apart, and observe. Observe each place for seven days. There's no time limit on this task. But make discoveries as soon as possible," Jiang Hao said.

"Yes. I'll follow your instructions, Senior Brother Jiang," said Nan Qing.

"This is a good plan. It allows for both offense and defense. It considers all aspects," Nie Jin said earnestly.

"That's true. I'm best at cultivation, but I'm not as good as Senior Brother Jiang. I'm even worse in other aspects," Zhen Huo said.

"Find your spots," Jiang Hao said. "Choose places based on your skills. I'll check on you occasionally to ensure your safety."

Were they just watching, or deliberately praising him for future plans?

The four then split up.

But they all stayed at the forefront and did not venture too far.

Jiang Hao stood where he was and looked at the source of the river. That place was the most important.

Yet, he had not observed it closely and was unsure.

Sensing carefully, he found the others hadn't gone far. They had settled down in suitable spots and were quietly observing the River of Deathly Silence.

Jiang Hao could not help but sigh at this. These people had good foresight.

There were some flaws, but they were probably intentional to avoid suspicion.

As such, Jiang Hao did not pay too much attention to it. Instead, he looked at the source of the water. From afar, it looked like an ordinary stream.

But within the river flowed death, and there was a surge of Dao energy.

It seemed calm, but there was a danger of an explosion.

Jiang Hao looked at the river and found it familiar.

It seemed to be similar to the river where the Longevity Tree was located.

However, that river had originated from the Heavenly Extreme Dream Pearl.

The river under the Longevity Tree appeared when the Heavenly Extreme Dream Pearl's seal weakened.

Did the River of Deathly Silence signify the East Heavenly Pole's emergence?

Jiang Hao did not think too much about it. He did not know the answer to it.

He just sat quietly on the hillside and looked at the river in front.

He looked at it very closely. He wanted to check the Dao energy through the river water and finally trace it back to its source.

This required a lot of time, but he had plenty.

He had also comprehended the Dao of Life and Death.

Maybe he could start from there.

But even after watching through the night, Jiang Hao could not discern much.

He only saw the Dao energy clearly.

He could not stay for very long because he had other matters to attend to.

Glancing at the other three, Jiang Hao left behind a few words and turned to leave.

He was worried that someone would come looking for him, so he left a message saying that he would check other places.

These three people did not look impulsive. They could handle themselves.

Then, Jiang Hao entered the Devil's Den.

Only a few places remained off-limits in the Heavenly Note sect.

In the late stage of the True Immortal Realm, other than a few places in the Heavenly Note Sect that he did not dare to go to, he could come and go freely.