Bachelor [EN]: Chapter 349

The Nascent Soul stage cultivator led the remaining Core Formation stage cultivators, who were hidden beneath the cave floor, slowly tightening their encirclement.

Han Li also entered the cave silently, hiding in a corner far from them to observe the situation.

Those lurking underground were all concealing their spiritual power with a faint forsythia-colored barrier, an energy that was familiar. It was the very technique used by the young man of the Nam clan, who should have been engaged in combat with the enemy outside.

Therefore, the three figures on the surface were still unaware of this ambush. When Han Li used his consciousness to examine more closely, he found that there were not only Wi Ga, Doo Dong, and the White Cultivator above ground, but also two unexpected figures.

The two were Elder Bu of the White Sect and the white-clothed woman, the companion of the Scholar. The white-clothed woman, in particular, was holding the unconscious Elder Ho, her face pale.

Han Li was surprised that the barrier was still under constant attack. If everyone was here, then who was attacking the barrier, and who was defending it?

Was it all just a trap to expose the spy? At that moment, Wi Ga’s calm reply came from within the golden barrier.

“I am also aware that both the righteous and demonic paths discovered the ancient Mystic Heavenly Vine near the Moran Grassland. Although that sacred vine withered long ago, if it is given a dose of Spirit Eye Fluid, there is a high chance it will revive.

That is why disciples like me have infiltrated this place for so long, and why the two cultivators, as esteemed members of the Heavenly Illusion Sect, have risked coming here themselves.”

The Scholar-like White Cultivator mocked.

“Oh, has Brother Wi become attached to this place after staying here for over a hundred years?”

The old man inside the barrier replied expressionlessly.

“It would be a lie to say that I haven’t wavered at all during that long time. Being born as a human, not a stone, how can one be completely emotionless? Moreover, the Elder of the Falling Cloud Sect treated me like his own son, taught me his cultivation methods, and saved my life several times.

He also tried to get me into the upper echelons of the Falling Cloud Sect, despite the opposition of many disciples. I cannot ignore such kindness, so I cannot give you the Spirit Eye Water.”

Doo Dong, who had transformed into a giant earlier, burst into an angry laugh. He threatened his opponent in a sinister voice.

“Haha, very well! If Brother Wi wants to become a true Elder of the Falling Cloud Sect, then so be it. But do not forget, the moment we expose your true identity, what will be the fate of a Heavenly Slaughter Sect spy!”

“I am well aware. Do you two cultivators know why I chose the duty of guarding the sacred ground, living a life no different from imprisonment? It is because I was already suspected by my sect’s elders and pushed out of the path of power.

If they had clear evidence, it wouldn’t have ended so easily. Of course, the Heavenly Slaughter Sect has also shown me great kindness, so I cannot completely ignore the wishes of the two cultivators who came with the sect leader’s token to ask for help.

Therefore, while I cannot give you the Spirit Eye Water, I will share the fluid. Let this be my way of repaying the debt I owe to the Heavenly Slaughter Sect.”

“What? You can only give us the fluid…”

“That’s fine. Just give us the fluid. What we need right now is the fluid, not the Spirit Eye Water. Our demonic and righteous paths have obtained countless treasures in this world. Even if it’s not the Spirit Eye Tree, we have plenty of springs and stones that can produce similar things.”

Doo Dong stopped the Scholar from saying anything more. The Scholar briefly observed Doo Dong’s expression and then closed his mouth after some thought.

In any case, he had come with orders to follow the instructions of the young sect leader of the Heavenly Illusion Sect. He didn’t know when the righteous path had become so close to the six demonic sects, but it seemed okay to let the other party decide.

“Since you two agree, I will send the fluid I have prepared outside the barrier. Let me warn you, if you plan to attack the moment the barrier is opened, do not be displeased with whatever I do.”

Doo Dong’s eyes flashed as he assured him.

“Hehe! Don’t worry. The matter of the Mystic Heavenly Vine is more important, so we won’t ruin things either.”

The disheveled old man nodded and immediately took out a white porcelain bottle from his sleeve.

“Then, prepare to receive…”

“Prepare for what! Do you think we’ll just hand over our three factions’ treasures like that?”

Before the old man could finish speaking, a red light flashed, and a dozen blurry blades rose from the ground, firmly trapping him.

At the same time, Elder Bu and others blocked the retreat from the cave entrance with a yellow light. The Scholar and Doo Dong were shocked by the scene. The young man looked at the two of them with a stern face.

“Yes, this old man knew it all along! I knew that both the righteous and demonic paths had planted many spies in our three factions, so I suspected some of you, but there was no clear evidence.

In any case, killing a cultivator who had already made a decision based on suspicion alone would be a great loss to our sect. But today, you have revealed your identities yourselves, so this old man has nothing to worry about!”

The White Scholar was so shocked that his tongue seemed to have frozen. However, Doo Dong, though pale, managed to maintain a smile and asked.

“H-how is Senior Nam here…”

“Did you think that the two old devils, Fen and Geum, could hold us back? By now, they are probably surrounded by the two cultivators who came out of the Falling Cloud Sect.

The sounds you heard outside were made by my disciples. Otherwise, how would you have so obediently revealed your identities? Since the righteous and demonic paths are conspiring to disrupt our Heavenly Dao Alliance, I will take this opportunity to clean up the spies within our sect!”

The White Cultivator, who had barely maintained his composure, was now almost terrified.

“Such a thing is happening outside…”

The white-clothed woman looked at her companion, the White Cultivator, and asked in a trembling voice.

“Senior White… were you really a spy for the righteous path?”

At her words, the Scholar showed a bitter expression. He seemed to be trying to say something, but he couldn’t bring himself to speak.

The young man twisted his lips and gave a final ultimatum.

“Surrender. Otherwise, this old man will have to use some of his strength after a long time.”

The moment Doo Dong and the others’ expressions changed, a white beam of light entered from outside the stone chamber. When the light faded, Elder Kang, drenched in sweat, appeared and immediately approached the young man.

“Senior Nam, something terrible has happened. I received a message from Senior Jung of the Falling Cloud Sect. They were ambushed by the Heavenly Slaughter Sect and the Heavenly Illusion Sect while leading their group and are struggling. They are urgently requesting support!”

At those words, the cultivators of the three factions in the stone chamber buzzed. Instead of ambushing the enemy, we were being ambushed?

“These vermin dare to play with me. I will not let them live!”

Cursing, the young man opened his mouth, and an enormous red light spread out like a rainbow. He seemed to be planning to kill the small fry in front of him and go save the three-faction alliance.

Kuaaaak!

At that moment, the disheveled cultivator inside the barrier roared fiercely. His arm explosively lengthened, emitting a dark crimson-purple light, trying to grab the young man.

The young man’s face showed a moment of panic. He had already sent out his magical treasure, but suddenly he was being attacked!

To block the disheveled cultivator’s sinister hand, the young man’s belly hollowed out, and his cheeks puffed up, and he once again spewed hellfire from his mouth. The smell of burning flesh spread, and the hand flying towards him slowed down.

In that gap, the young man instantly formed a red barrier.

“Heavenly Slaughter True Lord!” [A title for the leader of the Heavenly Slaughter Sect]

The young man muttered the title of the Heavenly Slaughter Sect’s leader in a gloomy voice and raised one arm, causing the red light that had been flying with tremendous force to turn back. Then, his magical treasure took the form of a dark crimson serpent, baring its fangs.

“Hehe! I didn’t expect Senior Nam to realize so quickly. I have also heard of the Fire Dragon Child’s reputation. It’s a pity that I can’t test my skills against you, if not for this borrowed body.”

The disheveled old man’s head was slumped down, as if he had fainted, but his voice was languid.

Seeing this bizarre scene, Han Li suddenly recalled the Possession Great Technique that Old Devil Extreme Yin had used before. Although it was not exactly the same, it was a similar type of demonic technique.

Such a technique required complex preparations on the possessed target beforehand, so for the Heavenly Slaughter Sect’s leader, it was as if he had eliminated the possibility of the disheveled old man betraying him before infiltrating the Falling Cloud Sect.

As Han Li’s mind raced, a thought suddenly struck him, and he carefully sent a telepathic message to the fox inside his sleeve.

“Eunwol, go back to the stone chamber immediately. Transform into me and pretend to be seriously injured, making sure no one knows I left the stone chamber. As for why you’re not dead, just make up something. As long as my true identity and cultivation are not revealed, hurry.”

Eunwol realized that things were quite urgent from Han Li’s words and quietly slipped out of his sleeve and disappeared into the ground.

The Heavenly Slaughter True Lord inside the barrier waved his hand and threw the white porcelain bottle he was holding to Doo Dong and the White Cultivator. He glanced at the Spirit Eye Water with some regret and said.

“Take it and go. I will try to hold off the Fire Dragon Child, but I won’t be able to buy much time.”

After speaking, the Heavenly Slaughter True Lord smiled slyly and boldly kicked off the ground, covering Elder Kang in the blink of an eye.

“How dare you!”

The young man’s eyes narrowed as the possessed body tried to kill Elder Kang. At the same time, countless red threads, sparkling like crystals, shot out.

Elder Kang’s expression also changed drastically, and he hurriedly spat out a yellow flying sword from his mouth to block the attack, quickly moving his legs to retreat. He had no intention of taking an attack from a sect leader head-on.

The Heavenly Slaughter True Lord let out a strange smile and instantly changed direction, appearing near the white-clothed woman, whom no one had expected.

“Ah!”

The white-clothed woman, already distraught by her companion’s betrayal, stiffened at the sudden attack. Without much hesitation, she threw the long-faced old man to one side and formed a hand seal with both hands, emitting a blue light from her sleeves.

However, with another chuckle, the Heavenly Slaughter True Lord’s figure swayed, and he slammed his massive hand into the ground, using the recoil to block the red thread attack.

Bang!

Although the demonic head’s possessed body was pushed back a couple of steps, the long-faced old man was able to fly up and escape thanks to the time he bought.

“True Lord, thank you for saving me!”

“Hmph! If I wasn’t worried about ruining things due to a lack of manpower, why would I save a righteous fellow like you? Whether you can survive here now depends on your own abilities.”

The Heavenly Slaughter True Lord spoke coldly and then rushed towards the young man again. This time, he was truly trying to exchange blows with his opponent to buy time for Doo Dong and the others to escape.

“Let’s go! I’ve tampered with the barrier outside, so its power is only a tenth of what it usually is!”

The long-faced old man shouted boldly to Doo Dong and the others and then shot towards Elder Bu and the others at the stone gate.

Doo Dong and the Scholar, as if they had been saved, each released two white flying swords and a black barrier that covered their entire bodies, and the three cultivators moved together.

Elder Bu, unable to let them escape, immediately released his magical treasures to engage them. In the end, the cultivators inside the cave split into two groups and began to fight.

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