On the White Bone Altar, Tian Shuang and Earth Ghost remained silent for a moment.
Earth Ghost immediately began calculating losses.
They rely on the sect to issue missions, and the rewards are substantial. This time, all the cultivators from the same sect were wiped out, and the majority of the compensation has to be sought from the person who issued the mission.
"Five Golden Core warriors perished. Among the two Foundation Establishment Stage ones, there was even one with low-class innate talent!"
This team was very strong, renowned within the Soul Devouring Sect. It had experienced elder cultivators and promising young talents.
No one expected them to be so utterly defeated that not a single person returned!
The answer Earth Ghost calculated left his face a bit pale.
He had lost almost half of his wealth.
Tian Shuang furrowed his brows: "With this, I’m afraid we won’t have any means against the Ning Family in the short term."
Both of them were renowned Nascent Soul Level experts, and if they acted personally, it would definitely challenge Southern Bean Country’s nerves, creating conflicts between major forces.
The involvement of Heaven and Earth Ghosts in the Thousand Peak Forest battle was a special case, not a common occurrence.
Therefore, they issued tasks for Golden Core cultivators to find trouble with the Ning Family.
At this level, it does not warrant significant attention from a cultivation kingdom. From the perspective of the country, Golden Core cultivators are numerous and generally are not of special concern, except for some.
The Soul Devouring Sect is unaware of the hidden alliance between the Ning Family and the Zhu Family of the Southern Bean Royal Family. If Heaven and Earth Ghosts knew of this, they would never have sent this cultivator team to take the mission and head to Southern Bean Country.
"Where has that little thief Ning Zhuo run off to? Damn it, it’s difficult to grasp the Ning Family. What should we do?"
"Don’t mention our compensation costs, even if we had enough resources, I’m afraid no Golden Core would dare accept a task against the Ning Family in the short term."
As Heaven and Earth Ghosts were in trouble, a Nascent Soul Level cultivator suddenly descended from the sky.
"Both fellow Daoists, the sect has an urgent mission!"
Tian Shuang instinctively shook his head: "We already have matters on hand!"
Both were the top cards at the Nascent Soul level in the sect, of extraordinary status, and wouldn’t accept all tasks.
Tian Shuang hated Ning Zhuo extremely, not just for taking almost all his wealth but mainly because it made him lose face. Earth Ghost would often mock him with this incident.
It was infuriating to think!
"I must avenge my humiliation!" Tian Shuang wished he could stand in front of Ning Zhuo right now, striking fiercely, dismembering him, skinning the bones, torturing him a hundred times.
As a dignified Nascent Soul level expert, being stepped on by a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Without venting this anger, his thoughts were truly obstructed!
The Nascent Soul fellow saw Tian Shuang’s refusal and sighed: "Both fellow Daoists, the sect specifically sent me to convey this task for a special reason."
"This task is designated for both of you to complete by the sect."
Tian Shuang snorted coldly: "Which high-level member is so inconsiderate of subordinates? Bear in mind, we too have foundations."
The Nascent Soul fellow mentioned a name: "It’s Mr. Yin Yao."
Tian Shuang and Earth Ghost’s expressions changed slightly at the same time.
Mr. Yin Yao is proficient in divination, with Divinity Transformation level cultivation, and oversees a luck-stabilizing treasure within the Soul Devouring Sect. He seldom speaks, but when he does, it is almost guaranteed.
Earth Ghost immediately asked: "What major matter could prompt Mr. Yin Yao to speak personally?"
The Nascent Soul fellow responded: "It concerns White Paper Immortal City."
"The Yin Tide Black Swamp is considered a prime location for our Soul Devouring Sect, but it has long been occupied by someone."
Heaven and Earth Ghosts nodded slightly, both knowing of this place and aware that the sect had long coveted it.
The Nascent Soul fellow continued: "Earlier, White Paper Immortal City encountered an unprecedented Ghost Tide attack, powered by Wangchuan Underworld."
"Our sect discovered this secret and wished to leverage it, allowing Wangchuan Underworld to overturn White Paper Immortal City, subsequently dispatching heavy forces to clean up the aftermath and bring the entire city and Yin Tide Black Swamp under our sect’s control."
"This mission failed."
"The task’s overseer, Bone Tomb Taoist, has yet to return."
"He is missing."
"However, his Soul Lamp continues to burn quietly."
The Nascent Soul fellow paused, then continued: "The sect is investigating this matter thoroughly, and also trying to retrieve the Nascent Soul cultivator within the sect."
"The results are not good."
"This war turned out to allow the White Paper City Lord to seize the opportunity to eradicate dissent extensively."
"The previous City Covering Alliance’s leaders all lost their lives."
"The sect found no alternative but to seek a divination from cultivators. Unexpectedly, this matter caught the attention of Mr. Yin Yao, who took initiative and conducted a divination."
Tian Shuang and Earth Ghost listened quietly.
The Nascent Soul fellow continued: "Mr. Yin Yao’s divination revealed Bone Tomb Taoist has been captured, and the sect needs to redeem him with significant sums."
"This matter can be significant or minor, and it’s very important to the Soul Devouring Sect."
"Mr. Yin Yao further divined that the best candidates within the sect to redeem the captive are precisely you two."
"Therefore, he hopes you both will undertake the task, treating the captors of Bone Tomb Taoist with kindness and courtesy, avoiding arrogance and anger."
"If this matter is poorly handled, it might very well impact the sect’s overall situation!"
Heaven and Earth Ghosts hearing this understood the gravity of the situation, and with solemn faces promised to adhere to Mr. Yin Yao’s instructions, negotiating amiably and politely to strive for Bone Tomb Taoist’s redemption.
Nascent Soul fellow: "Both of you must remember, in handling this matter, aim to attract the other party, at least avoid further resentment."
"Both should prioritize the sect’s overall interests, avoiding minor losses for greater gains."