Chapter 16: Schemes everywhere

Region number 23, Corpse Domain

At this time, Ren Ying explained his plans to everyone. 

Li Yuxong thought. 'This is a good plan, it might work.'

Immediately, Li Yuxong, Jin Lei and Ren Ying together came to the edge of the formation border. Ren Ying shouted at them. "Are Thunderous Peak Sect such cowards? You didn't drink milk when you were born? Common, just remove this formation, and I will show you what it means to have a regret of getting born."

Similarly, Jin Lei also started cursing them. Li Yuxong just looked at the two of them blankly, didn't know what to say.

At that time, four rank 3 Warriors under Yang Chen were angered and ran near them and shouted. "Your mouth is sharp? Do you want to be tortured so much?"

Yang Chen's face changes, and he shouted. "Don't go near them." But it was too late, as soon as those three neared, Ren Ying, Li Yuxong, Jin Lei immediately used a sharp knife and decisively attacked at their neck, catching them off guard.

The four rank 3 Warriors died immediately, without even realising.

Yang Chen was angered at their stupidity. "Trashes. But it doesn't matter, your sacrifice won't be in vain. It will help this Corpse Blossom increase it's potency."

Li Yuxong looked at him in shock. "You are really cruel."

Yang Chen looked at him disdain. As he was about to speak, his face changed.

He looked in a certain direction, and said loudly. "Come out."

"Ge ge ge, You truly have keen senses. But that Corpse Blossom will belong to Shadow Phoenix Sect now. You can get lost."

Yang Chen looked at the new comer, gritted his teeth and said in anger. "Huang Shu. It's you."

Huang Shu is a slim looking young man. He is 70 years old, and has reached rank 4 peak, he is also a right hand man of Huang Weimin.

Huang Shu looked at him in disdain. "Yes, it's me. Now, can you get lost?"

As he said, few more rank 3 Warriors appeared.

Yang Chen shouted. "If you want to fight, let's fight. Why so much nonsense?"

Immediately fight broke between them. Li Yuxong was surprised at the sudden turn of events, and as he thought of fleeing, he saw Ren Ying is missing.

When he turned around, he saw, Ren Ying has already taken the 4 corpses and went towards Corpse Blossom. He sacrificed them to it, and the Corpse Blossom fruit immediately emitted bright light, showing it has matured.

Yang Chen also noticed the change and was angered. "You ants dare to steal my treasure?"

Li Yuxong's face changed, but as Yang Chen attacked, Huang Shu stopped his attack mid way. He laughed, "Tsk tsk, Yang Chen, You never expected to have such a day. A few rank 2 and rank 3 Juniors are now stealing your treasure in front of your eyes and you can't even do anything."

Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. "Are they with you?"

Huang Shu smiled meaningfully. "What do you think?"

Yang Chen looked at him deeply and said. "Do you think you can win it under my nose?" As he said that, he signaled with his hand.

Huang Shu's eyes narrowed, as a three more rank 3 Thunderous Peak Sect disciples appeared.

Huang Shu looked at it and laughed. "Is that all you got?"

Yang Chen smiled. "They are enough to stop them."

Huang Shu didn't speak, and continued his attacks. Suddenly, the whole place was filled with battle intent.

"Tiger Fist"

"Lightning Strike Lunge"

"Starlight Dance"

"Mighty Eagle Slash"

As the fight continues, the momentum of the battlefield increased. Even from miles away, one can feel the fluctuations of the battle, if they are good at sensing the Spiritual Essence.

The three rank 3 Warriors also attacked Ren Ying, Li Yuxong, Jin Lei and Cao Wei.

Ren Ying shouted. "Leave the left one to me, handle the rest."

Li Yuxong was surprised, but still nodded.

He immediately used his Spiritual Imprint Poplar Resilience, and take out his Sword, and using Sword Step, he moved towards the enemy quickly.

Li Yuxong only learned two moves, Sword Step and Sword Slash. Just because he had only two things to learn, he was able to master them to Advance tier early stage.

There are 5 tiers of mastery over Secret Techniques known to this world: Foundational, Novice, Intermediatory, Advance, Elite.

These can be explained with a common example: Learning how to ride a Cycle!

Foundational: Just understanding the basics. This is similar to having theoretical knowledge about how the cycling works.

Novice: Able to perform the techniques. It can be understood as a person learning cycling for the first time.

Intermediatory: Capable of making diverse moves. Able to cycle on road with traffic is a perfect example.

Advance: Able to create sequence of moves, combine them to trap the opponent. It is similar to efficiently bypassing various vehicles, using sequence of cycling techniques.

Elite: In this, one has mastered the Secret Technique to the limit. Just like those cyclers, who are able to ride even on stairs, railings, etc.

He efficiently used the Sword Slash and Sword Step to dodge and attack continuously. 

"Do you only know how to run away?" Lei Zhi mocked. 

"Be careful" Suddenly his face changed and he groaned. "Ah"

He looked below, and a sword pierced through his abdomen. Li Yuxong was surprised, and without wasting any time, he attacked behind him, stopping the incoming attack.

Ren Ying smiled. "No need to thank me."

Li Yuxong felt chill running down his spine. "So, this was your plan?"

Ren Ying didn't speak, and directly went towards Cao Wei and Jin Lei to help them.

Few Moments Ago

"Let me handle the left one." Ren Ying shouted. Everyone agreed. 

But why did Ren Ying chose him? It turned out that this man was the slowest among all of them, Ren Ying immediately attacked him with a sword, but instead of continuing attacking, he only provoked him and started running around.

When he noticed Li Yuxong's opponent finally let his guard down, he immediately changed his direction and attacked Lei Zhi immediately.

His opponent noticed this, and shouted, but it was already too late and the sword pierced through Lei Zhi, killing him completely.

Current time

After one down, there was no more suspense, and they took down opponent very soon. On the other end, the battle was also coming to the end. 

Huang Shu was having advantage, and Yang Chen was already at his limit. He shouted. "Capture those three, and don't let them grab the Corpse Blossom.

Ren Ying has already took away the Corpse Blossom whole plant, without even leaving it's roots. Looking at them coming, he shouted.

"Let's run away in different directions, and meet at 'that' location."

Li Yuxong and others immediately understood what he meant, and started fleeing. They had already discussed their meeting point when they separated to search for Corpse Domain.

At that moment, a bloody stench permeated through the atmosphere, as Huang Shu killed Yang Chen, and blasted his body in the air.

He shouted. "Chase them."

Li Yuxong suddenly thought of the bloody cave, which he initially misunderstood as Corpse Domain first. He immediately changed his direction, and ran towards that cave.

He first took many detours, and with Sword Step, he soon reached the cave. Seeing no one following him, he entered the cave.

As soon as he entered, he felt a huge blood stench. Ignoring the discomfort, he kept going on. Soon he reached deep into the cave, and what he found shocked him.

There was a huge blood pond boiling. He suddenly remembered a rumour he heard 2 months ago.

"Is it Bloodfiend Spring? It is said that it is capable of solidifying the foundation of a Warrior."

Li Yuxong was excited and immediately removed the clothes and entered the pond. What he doesn't know is that, at this moment, a young man was looking at everything hiding behind a huge stone.

"Everything went according to the plan. Now, all I have to do is release this mist and make sure everything goes well." Guo Peng muttered and looked at them with his deep eyes.

Suddenly a footstep sounded, Guo Peng was shocked, and looked behind. But after seeing the newcomer, he immediately became humble.

"Everything is fine here, young master."

Ren Ying nodded. "Good, make sure everything goes well and then return to Moonlight faction. I will make sure you obtain great merit."

Guo Peng immediately became happy. "Yes."

Ren Ying casted one more glance at the blood pond with his deep eyes and then came out of the cave, where Huang Shu and others were waiting.

"Is everything according to the plan?" Huang Shu asked.

Ren Ying nodded and then asked. "What happened to Jin Lei and Cao Wei?"

Huang Shu looked at him and smiled. "Oh, about those two companions of yours? I don't want any risks, so I already eliminated him. Why, do you still have some affection towards them?"

Ren Ying narrowed his eyes but didn't say anything.

At the same time, Region number 15 (somewhere between Dragon Spirit faction and Shadow Phoenix faction)

A bird came and sat on top of the shoulder of a young looking girl. She removed a tiny letter from it's legs, and opened it up.

After reading the news, Wang Xueyao frowned. "Did he really die? He is just at rank 2, so it isn't impossible. In front of absolute strength, all schemes are useless. But, why does my intuition tells me there is something fishy here?"

She started thinking of many possibilities. "It isn't possible for him to bluff those young masters and cooperate with them. If not for the fact that my soul is too strong and able to perceive slightest change in opponent's movement and emotions, I would have also been fell for his bluff that day. His existence isn't taken highly by any of the young masters. He doesn't need to fake his death, even those Spirit Dragon Clan's pursuit isn't that big of a threat. So, if he is truly alive, then that means all these schemes he is plotting is to get rid of me, the only person who is vary of him."

Her previous frown turned into disdain. "Whether you are alive or dead, this inheritance will be mine."

Moonlight Faction

A young girl in a white robe is meditating over a rock, near a lake. At this time, an old man in 90s came and said politely. "Saintess"

Tang Liuyue opened her eyes and looked at the old man. She said softly. "Uncle Zhi"

Xu Zhi nodded. "Ren Ying has sent the Corpse Blossom."

Tang Liuyue's face bloomed with smile and she said cheerfully. "I told you brother Ren will definitely succeed."

Xu Zhi nodded. "Although he succeeded, but we have to be careful of him. His background is unclear, and it is likely he is a spy sent by another faction."

Tang Liuyue pouted. "Uncle Zhi, he is not a spy. He saved my life."

Xu Zhi rebutted: "I know I know. I am only doing this for your sake. Just take care of yourself and don't be deceived."

Tang Liuyue smiled. "I know Uncle Zhi, I am not a kid anymore."