The Silent Infiltrator

First, Xu Tianran activated his Immortal Star Cultivation Technique, channeling his spiritual energy to create a perfect clone. He then altered its physique at random before activating all his auxiliary techniques, concealing his aura, enhancing his senses, and merging seamlessly with the shadows.

Next, he activated the Earth Shadow Escape Technique, sinking into the ground undetected, bypassing even the sect's protective formations at their peak efficiency. Moving stealthily beneath the surface, he headed toward the Outer Sect disciples' quarters, his goal clear—to identify any infiltrators from the demonic sect.

Once he found one, he would modify his own physique to match, replacing them without raising suspicion.

And then... the hunt would begin.

Xu Tianran activated his System Identification Function as he observed the passing disciples. A translucent screen appeared before his eyes, revealing their names, cultivation levels, sect affiliations, and hidden intentions.

One after another, the information flickered before him:

1. Zhao Ling – 7th Qi Condensation Realm – Heaven Sword Sect – Neutral

2. Wang Hai – 9th Qi Condensation Realm – Heaven Sword Sect – Neutral

3. Liu Shan – 5th Qi Condensation Realm – Heaven Sword Sect – Neutral

4. Chen Rui – 8th Qi Condensation Realm – Heaven Sword Sect – Neutral

5. Mo Tiayan – 10th Qi Condensation Realm (Disguised) – True cultivation : 7th Nascent soul realm - Heaven Devouring Sect Spy – Hostile (Planning to eliminate talented recruits)

6. Fang Xun – 9th Qi Condensation Realm (Disguised) – True cultivation : 3rd Nascent soul realm - Blood Demon Sect Spy – Hostile (Waiting for orders to act)

7. Yan Fei – 6th Qi Condensation Realm – Heaven Sword Sect – Neutral

8. Xu Wei – 8th Qi Condensation Realm (disguised) - True cultivation : 8th golden core realm – Heaven Devouring Sect Spy – Hostile (Gathering intelligence on disciples)

9. Guo Ren – 9th Qi Condensation Realm – Heaven Sword Sect – Neutral

10. Shen Tao – 10th Qi Condensation Realm (disguised) – True cultivation : 3rd Divine soul realm - Black Shadow Sect Spy – Extremely Hostile (Secretly recruiting talented junior disciples for the Black Shadow sect)

Upon seeing the results, Xu Tianran felt a chill run down his spine.

"One-third of the disciples I scanned are demonic spies? Is this really the Heaven Sword Sect or a secret gathering place for demon sect members?"

His expression darkened. The sect's security was worse than he expected. If even outer disciples were infiltrated to this extent, how many more were lurking deeper within?

But he didn't have time for frustration.

He quickly picked his first target:

Xu Wei – 8th Qi Condensation Realm (Disguised)

True Cultivation: 8th Golden Core Realm

Sect: Heaven Devouring Sect Spy

Intent: Gathering intelligence on disciples

Xu Wei was inside his room, changing his clothes—completely alone and unguarded.

"Perfect timing."

Like a shadow, Xu Tianran merged into the darkness of the room. With all his auxiliary techniques activated, not even a trace of his aura could be detected.

Before Xu Wei could even sense anything, a formless force latched onto his soul.

A moment later, he was dead. No blood. No sound. No disturbance.

His body collapsed lifelessly, his soul erased in an instant.

Then, his body started to change. His bones shifted, muscles restructured, and his aura transformed. In just moments, he was now Xu Wei, down to the smallest detail. Even his mother wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

A dark chuckle escaped his lips.

Tomorrow was the Outer Sect Disciple Recruitment, so Xu Tianran remained disguised as Xu Wei, waiting patiently. Meanwhile, his original body continued cultivating in his Immortal Mansion on the Main Peak, refining his strength without distraction.

His Parallel Mind worked flawlessly within the clone, allowing him to act as Xu Wei without any effort. There was no need to worry—if the clone was ever captured or destroyed, it would simply disintegrate into heaven and earth without leaving any traces.

"Even if some immortal mirror exists that can reveal the killer, it wouldn't be able to pinpoint my aura. My immortal auxiliary concealment techniques erase all traces, and my system shields my will from karma, space, time, and reincarnation itself."

Xu Tianran smirked. "My system isn't just built on supreme laws—it integrates the Law of Technology, a concept that even approaches the Supreme Dao itself."

"Even a Heaven Immortal couldn't detect me. What can mere Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivators possibly do?"

"Hehehe…"

Xu Tianran calmly stored Xu Wei's corpse in the storage ring assigned to his clone. This ring wasn't ordinary—it had been modified to sever all connections to both his grandfather and his original self. Even if someone tried to trace it, they would find nothing.

Moreover, the storage ring itself acted as a time bomb—if the clone were ever destroyed, the ring would self-destruct, leaving no remains. Any items inside, including Xu Wei's corpse and storage space, would be completely obliterated.

To eliminate all traces of karma and suspicion, Xu Tianran whispered an ancient Heavenly Buddhist Mantra, causing Xu Wei's lingering soul—tainted with hostility and evil intent—to be purged and sent directly to the hell.

"No evidence. No suspicion. No soul to trace. No crime committed."

With a smirk, Xu Tianran's clone, now disguised as Xu Wei, calmly sat in his room, waiting for the Outer Sect Disciple Recruitment to begin.