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[You can take it that way.] The system blinked then continued, [And I detected that it is only a supplementary system, its main program is not on this plane. The version of its main program should be newer than mine, so I did not succeed in invading it.]

What?! Lonemoon was shocked. Theres still a main program behind that system?

[Yes!] System replied with certainty.

Lonemoon felt that he was getting a lot of information at a go and took some time to straighten them out. Which means the primary soul that this 001 invaded to take away is actually meant for the main program behind it, whereas Shu Yi was prepared for itself, when the soul that it is initially swallowing has become ineffective, it will eat her up too!

In that case, this system was really wasting nothing. First sweet-talk the host to complete missions in every world to cheat others of their primary souls, then eat her up after its done making use of her.

No wonder Lonemoon always felt that something was off previously, Shen Ying was right, if the target of all these so-called systems were souls, why would they solely let their hosts off, they were souls too. Could it be that there were differences in tastes between the souls, and they minded that hosts were tasteless?

For such a simple logic, Shu Yi seemed to be completely unaware and even trusted the 001 system wholeheartedly, constantly working hard to help it complete the so-called missions and even thought she was being self-righteous. However, she did not know that she was merely a grain reserve.

For a while, he didnt even know whether to pity Shu Yi or not.

It was such a big stir earlier, could the opposite party have sensed the parenting system? Lonemoon recalled and glanced at the blue little cube.

No. Shen Ying answered. Id already deleted all its traces earlier, it wont be able to find anything.

Thats great! However, it seems like the plan to kick the opposing system out in advance using the parenting system wouldnt work now, they still had to wait till it leaves this plane to strike.

As of now Shu Yi has already stealthily sealed demonic Qi in Zuo Shumings body, it wouldnt be long before she strikes, they just needed to wait.

Lonemoons guess was right, it really did not take long, in just two days time, Shu Yis side started to take action. For the past two days, the sect was on lockdown, they searched everyone but still could not find who it was who killed Elder Yin and no one found any traces of a fiendish cultivator either. Everyone was beginning to suspect that the culprit might have left Gui Yi Sect long ago.

Early morning, Lonemoon and Zuo Shuming were separately summoned to the Great Hall, there were a dozen of Golden Core and Foundation Establishment disciples there, everyone looked rather familiar, Shu Yi was amongst them too. In the hall, only Sect Master Yu Luan and several Elders that ran affairs were present.

Continue the sect competition? Zuo Shuming glanced at the sect master with slight surprise. Wasnt it canceled already? Why is it suddenly being continued now?

It can be resumed even after being canceled! Shu Yi who arrived slightly before them said out loud. The sect competition is Gui Yi Sects grand event held once a decade. We still dont have an outcome now, isnt it very normal to continue the competition?

Lonemoons eyes narrowed as he looked towards Yu Luan. Sect Master, the culprit that murdered Elder Yin has yet to be found, if we continue the competition, Im afraid wed be giving culprit another opportunity to strike.

Yu Luan frowned, it wasnt like he didnt understand that, but

Zuo Shuming also nodded in agreement. Brother Lonemoon is right, there is an order of priority for everything, I think itd be better if we forget about this competition.

Disciple-Nephew Zuo makes it sound so easy. Shu Yi sneered coldly and said, You are part of nameless peak and have a Soul Formation Supremacy guiding you, of course youre not anxious. But there are so many disciples in the sect who are just looking forward to make their mark, they worked hard on cultivating for ten years for this moment, its even harder especially for some outer sect disciples. If you just cancel the competition on a whim, wouldnt everyones hard work go to waste, and the disciples will be bitterly disappointed in the sect.

Once she finished, the other disciples all nodded in agreement.

But Zuo Shuming still wanted to say something.

Yet Shu Yi cut him off directly, As long as we do not open the sect gates, continuing the competition and tracing the culprit isnt conflicting. With that said, she even intentionally glanced at Zuo Shuming. Besides, the competition has already progressed to the finals, it wouldnt take much time at all. Or Disciple-Nephew Zuo is afraid of losing, thats why you dont dare to continue with the competition?

Of course not! Zuo Shuming subconsciously refuted.

Thats great then! Shu Yi showed a determined expression, as if she really purely wanted to check out her own abilities. We are people who practicing cultivation, we shouldnt fear any challenges in the first place. So what if theres really a fiendish cultivator? If he dares to appear, we wont be afraid of battling him too!

Well said! Once his voice fell, a figure dressed in black suddenly appeared in the Great Hall, a trace of Soul Formation phase suppression surrounding him, his eyes fixed on Shu Yi and he nodded contentedly, My disciple indeed, you ought to have such an understanding.

Master! Shu Yi was delighted, this was the Tian Ji who hadnt showed himself for a long time after being humiliated by Yi Qing. In a few years time, his cultivation seemed to have improved again.

Greetings Uncle-Master Tian Ji! Yu Luans face stiffened, looking like he had recalled something. A hint of resignation flashed across his face and he went forward with the other Elders behind him to bow, the other disciples also followed.

Mm. Tian Ji responded coldly, his gaze sweeping past Lonemoon and Zuo Shuming in the crowd and his expression froze for a moment, as if he was reminded of something, he shifted his eyes away immediately and looked towards Yu Luan. Werent we continuing with the competition? Why hasnt it started? For the past few days I was in seclusion and could not participate, now that Im out this time, Im going to watch and see who dares to bully my disciple!

With that said, he even intentionally, or unintentionally released a hint of suppression towards Lonemoon and Zuo Shuming. Lonemoon was prepared long before, before his suppression swept over, it was dissipated, the two had no reaction at all. Tian Ji frowned but wasnt bothered and thought that the two were carrying some artifact that could resist his suppression.

On the other hand, Yu Luans expression became slightly upset, Tian Jis words made it seemed like the competition wasnt fair just because he wasnt present the previous time.

Yet his position was more senior, he could only sigh and step forward. Reporting to Uncle-Master, I was about to inform these disciples about this matter, a little more preparations need to be done, the official competition probably has to wait till tomorrow

Why is there a need to wait till tomorrow. Tian Ji cut him off. It is just a competition, its still early in the day, well just proceed with it in the afternoon. With that said, he didnt wait for a reply and pulled Shu Yi who stood at the side and said, Little Yi follow Master back to the peak, Im going to observe your cultivation situation for this period of time.

Yes, Master!

Then, the two left.

Uncle-Master. Yu Luan gave chase like he wanted to say something, but in just two steps out, theyd already disappear, he could only give up with a sigh. Turning back, he glanced at the Elders who looked equally miserable and revealed a bitter smile.

He also disapproved of continuing the competition. Sure, the competition was an opportunity for the outer sect disciples to perform and it wasnt that no dark horses have emerged. But previously, the competition was already at the finals, those left behind were the elite disciples of each peak. Those who were supposed to have performed had done so, even if there were any dark horses, everyone had seen them too, it actually didnt really matter who the champion was.

That was why they did not think much of it when the competition was halted earlier, instead, looking into the matters of the fiendish cultivator was more important. Yet here came one who took it so seriously, Uncle-Master Tian Ji had just came out of seclusion, heard of this and insisted on continuing the competition to get a winner and they couldnt do anything about it. Wasnt this causing more trouble for them?

Yu Luan sighed and could only give the disciples some instructions and told everyone to go prepare for the continued competition in the afternoon.

Lonemoon glanced at Zuo Shuming who was completely unaware, his eyes narrowed, finally figured out Shu Yis plans.

Seems like she doesnt only want to make Zuo Shuming a fiendish cultivator, she even wants him to reveal his true colors with everyone watching. Shed calculated the time, to make Zuo Shumings demonic Qi erupt during the competition. This way, even if Yi Qing was a Soul Formation Supremacy, he wouldnt be able to defend Zuo Shuming in public, otherwise, he would be siding with a fiendish cultivator. He had to admit that this was a ruthless move.

But this Tian Ji