by Shian Jeen
A part of a map left behind by an ancient God Tribe master! Huwang Xiao could barely contain the joy in his heart. This map could very likely be a map to their hidden dwelling. Moreover, he didn’t expect for the Ghost Shadow Sect Patriarch to be here as well!
At this time, something shook around Lifei’s waist, and she took out a small jade tablet.
“Senior Apprentice-Brother is calling us!” Taking out the jade tablet, Lifei glanced over it and informed Huwang Xiao, “It must be that Senior Apprentice-Brother has located that Fan Encheng!”
“Go, bring me there now!” Huwang Xiao stood up abruptly.
“Yes, Young Lord!” Lifei promptly set off in the direction of her Senior Apprentice-Brother, leading Huwang Xiao.
Both of them rushed over at breakneck speed, and about twenty minutes later, they arrived at a valley that vibrated with energy fluctuations that indicated a fight was taking place.
Huwang Xiao and Lifei leaped to the air, entering the valley, speeding towards the direction of the fight. Getting closer to the location where the fight was taking place, Huwang Xiao and Lifei came upon two middle-aged men wearing Ghost Shadow Sect’s disciple robes attacking an old man clad in a green robe.
Those two Ghost Shadow Sect disciples were undoubtedly Lifei’s Senior Apprentice-Brother Jie Dong, and Third Junior Apprentice-Brother Liu Chong, whereas the old man in green was Fan Encheng.
Huwang Xiao could tell at a glance, although Jie Dong and Liu Chong were attacking together, they did not gain the upper hand, however, Fan Encheng wasn’t able to dominate the battle either.
Hearing the sounds of whistling wind, all three turned around.
“Second Junior Apprentice-Sister!” “Second Senior Apprentice-Sister!
Seeing it was Lifei, both Jie Dong and Liu Chong were ecstatic, but somewhat astonished when they noticed Huwang Xiao’s presence.
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When the green-robed old man, Fan Encheng, saw Lifei, his face tightened as panic set it. He could handle Jie Dong and Liu Chong both at the same time, adding another Lifei however, he would lose for sure.
Taking desperate action, Fan Encheng made a sneak attack, punching out both fists, aiming at Jie Dong and Liu Chong. Fists pierced the air, the force multiplied like waves hitting the sand. Alerted, Jie Dong and Liu Chong whirled around and hastened to jump back in order to avoid Fan Encheng’s attack.
Once Jie Dong and Liu Chong moved away, a path opened up. Seeing this, Fen Encheng seized the opportunity, sprinting past the two them at lightning speed. In an instant, Fan Encheng was a hundred meters out of reach.
Jie Dong and Liu Chong were anxious to not let Fan Encheng escape, not bothering to greet Lifei, both flew forward to block Fan Encheng. But just as they wanted to move, they saw a figure had blocked Fan Encheng’s path; that person punched and a blast exploded, sending Fan Encheng crashing to the ground.
That person was none other than Huwang Xiao.
On this Fan Encheng was a section of an ancient God Tribe expert’s map, of course Huwang Xiao would not allow him to flee.
Huwang Xiao joining the fray startled Jie Dong, Liu Chong, as well as Fan Encheng himself, looking warily at this unfamiliar person.
After blocking Fan Encheng from running away, Huwang Xiao did not make another move, nor said a word. All noise ceased awkwardly in the valley.
Roughly a minute later, Jie Dong broke the silence, “Second Junior Apprentice- Sister, this brother is? Where is Sixth Junior-Apprentice Brother, isn’t he with you?” Jie Dong asked looking at Lifei.
Liu Chong too looked inquisitively at Lifei while she chose to be silent, eyes seeking Huwang Xiao.
Huwang Xiao looked at Jie Dong and Liu Chong, admitting frankly, “Your Sixth Junior-Apprentice Brother was already killed by me; as for who am I, you will come to know later.”
Three peopleㅡJie Dong, Liu Chong, and Fan Encheng were dumbfounded at Huwang Xiao disparaging confession. Jie Dong and Liu Chong paled slightly.
“Second Junior Apprentice-Sister, is what he said true?!” Jie Dong roared at Lifei: “He killed Sixth Junior-Apprentice Brother?!”
Anger rose speedily in Liu Chong’s face.
Lifei looked at both Jie Dong and Liu Chong, affirming and nodding: “Yes.”
Jie Dong’s face warped with anger and shock. “Lifei, you actually dared to betray Ghost Shadow Sect, colluding with outsiders to harm own sect disciples!” Jie Dong glared at Lifei with chilling eyes that seemed to look at a dead person.
This young man had killed their Sixth Junior-Apprentice Brother Zhou Cheng, but Lifei came here with him, this was unforgivable!! Liu Chong too glowered at Lifei, killing intent growing thicker by the second.
Fan Encheng at the side has been keeping quiet, most of all, he did not expect things would turn out this way; Lifei betraying Ghost Shadow Sect, conspiring with this black haired-young man in front of him to kill her Sixth Junior-Apprentice Brother.
Fan Encheng was secretly overjoyed, if things progressed in this manner, when these four people start fighting, he could sneak away quietly.
“Lifei, if you admit your mistakes and repent now, aid me and Third Junior-Apprentice Brother to kill this person and capture Fan Encheng as atonement, I will plead Master to have mercy on you. Master dotes on you the most, he definitely will forgive you and overlook the death punishment.” Jie Dong spoke again.
Liu Chong was stunned at first, but he quickly understood Jie Dong’s underlying meaning, thus tried to convince Lifei, “That’s right Second Senior-Apprentice Sister, you can be forgiven if you turn back now.”
Huwang Xiao watched in silence, but he was inwardly shaking his head at these two people.
However, the whistling sound of the wind heading in their direction broke the tension. Everyone turned around to look, the person coming at them had amazing speed, leaving a trail of flames behind him.
Seeing this person’s arrival, Jie Dong and Liu Chong revealed a happy expression, whereas Fan Encheng and Lifei paled a little.
“It’s Qin Yang!” Lifei shifted beside Huwang Xiao with a sway, hurrying to inform Huwang Xiao the person’s identity.
Qin Yang, Ghost Shadow Sect’s Patriarch! An early-Xiantian Eighth Order expert!
At this point, someone leaped upㅡFan Encheng. Seeing that even the Ghost Shadow Sect Patriarch arrived, fluster and anxiousness all mixed up and he tried to flee again. But just as he did so, from the distance, a purple halberd twirled across the night sky akin to a shooting star appearing above the valley, targeting Fan Encheng.
Alarmed, Fan Encheng swung out the sword in his hand, creating a curtain of swords to block the purple halberd’s trajectory. A series of metal clashing sounds reverberated in the air, the large impact pushed Fan Encheng back to the ground once more.
As Fan Encheng tumbled to the ground, a figure floated down gracefullyㅡa tall-built, robust middle-aged man with stubble facial hair and sharp chiseled cheeks, exuding an invisible momentum that whelmed others.
This was none other than Ghost Shadow Sect’s Patriarch, Qin Yang.
Fan Encheng had an ugly expression on his face seeing Qin Yang. Jie Dong and Liu Chong hurried over to their Master’s side, saluting, “Disciple greets Master!”
Uncertainty flickered across Lifei’s face watching this.
Qin Yang nodded at his two disciples, Jie Dong and Liu Chong, kneeling down in salute, “Stand up.” His eyes became sharp as sabers as he stared at Lifei hiding behind Huwang Xiao.
“Master, Second Junior Apprentice-Sister has betrayed the sect, colluding with this person in killing Sixth Junior Apprentice Brother!” Jie Dong stepped behind Qin Yang, reporting respectfully. “She admitted with her own lips earlier.”
A burst of cold light flitted in Qin Yang’s eyes hearing this, glowering sternly at Lifei, “Is what Jie Dong said true?!” Although he knew his eldest disciple dared not lie to him, Qin Yang could not believe that his second disciple, Lifei, would betray Ghost Shadow Sect, betray him.
Lifei stood behind Huwang Xiao, keeping mum.
Watching her demeanor, flames blazed on Qin Yang’s body, dancing wildly as a trace of murder shone in his eyes. But the fire was cold, frigid, filling the entire valley; Lifei not answering showed that it was acquiescence in silence!
Lifei was the disciple he favored the most, the one with the highest talent, he never imagined it would be the same disciple he had doted on so much the one who betrayed him. Rage became the fuel to his killing intent.
“Die!” Qin Yang hissed the word, his tone icy. The instant the word sounded, Qin Yang already attacked with his palm. Lifei was petrified watching a giant hand imprint shrouded in flames growing bigger in her vision.
However, when the flaming palm was mere meters in front of Lifei, the world lit up in an aureate light from thousands of Buddha statues, rainbow-like prism Buddha luminescence shone over the whole valley, colliding with the flaming palm.
A resounding explosion rang out in the valley.
The flaming palm shattered and dissipated due to the impact.
This result astounded everyone, eyes snapped towards Huwang Xiaoㅡhe was the one who blocked Qin Yang’s attack.
Qin Yang finally turned his attention to Huwang Xiao, there was surprise in his eyes as if he didn’t expect a young looking man could block his attack. The move he executed was what made him famous, his renowned skill, Heart of Flame Palmㅡa high-grade Earth rank battle skill.
“This warrior, your strength is not bad,” Qin Yang gave a praise as he looked at Huwang Xiao, hardly concealed the sharp look in his eyes, “But you killed my sixth disciple, thus this valley shall be your burial place!”
This young man might have blocked his attack, but Qin Yang only used half of his strength in that palm, which made Qin Yang assured that Huwang Xiao was no match for him.
“Really?” Huwang Xiao cared not for Qin Yang’s words.
Qin Yang ordered Jie Dong and Liu Chong, “The two of you, take care of Fan Encheng, don’t let him escape. Wait till I deal with this kid and this traitor, I will come and assist you in capturing Fan Encheng!”
“Yes, Master!” Jie Dong and Liu Chong replied respectfully in unison. Silhouettes flickered into blurred images as both of them lunged at Fan Encheng.
Qin Yang slowly approached Huwang Xiao and Lifei.
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Qin Yang stood in front of Huwang Xiao, looking at Lifei as he stated: “I am very disappointed.” He valued this disciple the most, no wonder he was disappointed.
“I’m giving you one last chance, kill this kid, then kneel down and admit your mistake, Master will pardon you, waiving the death punishment!” Qin Yang’s voice sent chills bone deep.
Lifei continued to stand behind Huwang Xiao, persevering in her silence.
Huwang Xiao shook his head helplessly, looks like this Qin Yang had no inclination of the situation.
“Step aside.” Huwang Xiao ordered Lifei.
“Yes, Young Lord,” Lifei answered respectfully.
Young Lord?! Watching Lifei paying no heed whatsoever to his words, but replying to Huwang Xiao with such humble respect, referring to the young man as Young Lord, the fury and killing intent erupted in his heart. Momentum soared from Qin Yang’s body, as sand and stones scattered and whorled up into the air with Qin Yang as the center. In the next second, everyone saw a gigantic dark silhouette materializing behind Qin Yang, three zhang tall, with four hands and blood-red eyes, as thick black vapor weaved around its bodyㅡthis was Qin Yang’s martial spirit, Ghost Shadow.
The Ghost Shadow was another kind of top grade necro-martial spirit.
Summoning the Ghost Shadow martial spirit out, Qin Yang’s strong momentum rose further still. This made Jie Dong and Liu Chong that were battling Fan Encheng surprised, all three of them inevitably looked towards Huwang Xiao’s direction.
Gradually, Qin Yang’s eyes turned black, tinted with glowing blood-red. “Brat, call out your martial spirit, if not, you might not even have a chance to do so later.” Qin Yang glanced at Huwang Xiao and taunted in a condescending voice of an esteemed senior.
Huwang Xiao digressed by shaking his head, “No need.”
“No need?” Qin Yang was taken aback.
“Correct.” Huwang Xiao added simply, “Against you, there is no need.”
Qin Yang was powerful, comparable to the previous Nine Fiend Sect Sovereign Hu Han’s strength, despite that, in Huwang Xiao’s opinion, there was no need to summon his martial spirits.
A little more than a month ago, Huwang Xiao could already defeat Hu Han, and more than one month later, his strength had continued to increase every day, reaching mid-Xiantian Seventh Order.
Huwang Xiao’s words only served to add oil to Qin Yang’s already flaring anger, pushing it sky-high! Arrogant!
Qin Yang’s robe fluttered fiercely, then his whole body blurred as if turning invisible, at the same time, his martial spirit shone with a dark light, and Qin Yang disappeared in a flicker. Akin to a specter in the darkest of night, he appeared right in front of Huwang Xiao.
“Go die!”
Qin Yang’s blood-red eyes glowered at Huwang Xiao, spilling with rage and icy murderous intent, both hands spread into palms that aimed straight for Huwang Xiao’s chest.
In Huwang Xiao’s vision, Qin Yang’s palms doubled in size inexplicably, turning red as if they were stained with fresh blood, emitting a nauseating smell at the same time. The palms brought with them scorching heat as they pierced forward.
Without hesitation, Huwang Xiao raised his hands and struck against Qin Yang’s bloody palms, but Huwang Xiao’s palm seemed to contain no power at all, soft and bending like the seaweeds in the water, while Qin Yang held disdain in his heart seeing that the ignorant young man dared to underestimate him, to actually counter his attacks with both palms.
“Naive!” Qin Yang’s eyes were icy as they looked at Huwang Xiao. This Blood Spiral Palm’s power couldn’t be compared with his earlier attack, not to mention, this time he exuded full force. In the entire Blood River City, only the Five Poison Cult’s Head of the five chiefs, Liu Minghai, dared to counter this move directly.
Four palms met at in this instant.
The eyes that held contempt and disdain, the lips that arched back in a smug sneerㅡall vanished the moment his palms collided with Huwang Xiao’s palms, being replaced with shock, disbelief, and a hint of denial. Those seemingly soft and weightless palms gave Qin Yang an apprehensive feeling as he felt the powerful frigid energy.
The collision resounded with a booming explosion, echoing in the valley.
Qin Yang staggered back from the impact, leaving a long trail deep footprints on the ground as he tried to steady himself. He stared down his own hands, astonished to see a layer of inky-purple ice forming over his palm. An extreme frigid energy spread into his body through his palms, making Qin Yang shiver involuntarily.
“What kind of palm power is this?!” Qin Yang blurted out in shock.
His Spiral Blood Palm was a Yang fire-based skill, a natural nemesis of anything Yin and cold, but instead, he was the one being overwhelmed in the end. Moreover, he found out that his battle qi failed to suppress the frigid energy inside his body.
In fact, what Huwang Xiao used earlier was the Ethereal Palmㅡlaced with Asura battle qi and Asura frigid energy. Huwang Xiao’s Asura Tactics had reached the peak of fourth level, greatly enhancing the extreme chill contained in the Asura qi. Disregarding Qin Yang, even a mid-Xiantian Eighth Order would find it difficult to suppress Huwang Xiao’s Asura qi.
Successfully pushing Qin Yang back, Huwang Xiao’s body blurred, reappearing within a few meters of Qin Yang, a finger pointed at him. Thick gray fog rolled, accompanied by strange shrill shrieks; a finger imprint flew out from the thick gray fog, stabbing Qin Yang’s chest.
The Absolute Soul Finger!
An implausible fear birthed in Qin Yang’s soul, evident in his eyes as he watched the finger imprint piercing towards him.
He quickly retreated, and at the same time, the Ghost Shadow hovering above him flashed brightly, activating the soul transformation.
At first, he had thought that he could deal with Huwang Xiao easily, therefore he did not soul transform. But now he didn’t have the luxury to choose. Soul transforming at the fastest speed, his strength rose to another level, with black vapor swimming around him. Two additional arms grew out from Qin Yang shoulders, bulkier than his own arms, ten long fingers equipped with nails that were more similar to ten sharp daggers, glimmering a dark red glow.
The two new additional arms extended out, ten sharp nails spun to block Huwang Xiao’s Absolute Soul Finger, another thunderous blast rang out and sparks flew in all directions. Qin Yang only knew that his ten fingers and two arms were numb from the impact. He quickly checked his condition only to find blood dripping out from all ten fingers. This greatly enraged him and astonished him at the same time.
This pair of ghost arms grew after he fused with his martial spirit Ghost Shadow, they were harder than steel even when compared to blades and swords tempered from cold steel. Warriors of the same level could merely leave a slight white mark on these arms of his, but even so, they failed to block Huwang Xiao’s single finger attack!
His judgment clouded by rage, Qin Yang hollered and rampaged forward instead of retreating. His long nails slashed out like ten sharp blades, glowing strangely red, cutting down on Huwang Xiao.
At this time, a cold light glinted and two black blades appeared in Huwang Xiao’s hands. The Blades of Asura appeared and swung out, countless blade lights were seen rotating out, forming an eerie red eyeball in the air.
Eye of Reincarnation!
The eerie red eyeball continued to rotate, shooting out sharp blade lights, totally blocking Qin Yang’s attack, but it did not stop there, the red glow shone brightly, expanding. Very quickly, it covered a large area, stunning Qin Yang with a momentary dizziness.