Chapter 40: Towards The Dragon
Ulquiorra quickly arrived back at the sect. After trapping Xin Yuan within the pearl, Ulquiorra didn't go back and meet up with Nian Zhen and the rest. Instead, he used his pesquisa to search for a particular soul. Quickly, he found who he was looking for within the courtyard of their quarters.
"Nian Zhifeng."
The emotionless voice that appeared behind startled Zhifeng causing him to flinch before quickly moving away. Zhifeng looked at the source of his panic, and when he recognized that it was Ulquiorra, he faltered momentarily before letting out a sigh of relief. Ulquiorra easily noticed that moment that Zhifeng faltered.
"Junior brother Ulquiorra, what brings you here?" Zhifeng said with a calm smile on his face.
Zhifeng may seem composed outwardly, but he was already cursing inside. He didn't expect Ulquiorra to suddenly appear behind him. It was unlike this junior brother of his to do such antics. Still, he needed to maintain his facade. The plan was close to its final stage.
He had already talked with the sect leader and Xin Yuan. He was the triple agent within the sect. From the Azure Peacock sect's perspective, he was a spy they hired a year ago that aimed to give them information in exchange for resources and techniques. So what if it wounded his pride getting help from the sect that led to his defeat a couple of years ago? This is a cruel world where one has to do what they can to secure resources.
On the other hand, his triple agent status came from him being recruited by the Gilded Dragon to have a chance to become their sect disciple. It was offered to him just after his defeat a couple of years ago. The sect leader met with him secretly, and told him about the plans, and what he needed to do. The sect leader need a better spy for Nian Zhen as that woman was a very volatile variable. He was also told later that the Azure Peacock sect would approach him in due time, and if an offer came, he should accept. Everything was coming into play.
Unfortunately, Ulquiorra came along.
Ulquiorra didn't answer Nian Zhifeng. He had sensed that the guild leader was gone. Even with his pesquisa extending further, he couldn't find him. It was as if he disappeared into thin air. Ulquiorra wondered if some sort of spatial method was used. In any case, this was for another time.
Ulquiorra didn't bother conversing with Nian Zhifeng. He directly knocked Zhifeng by using sonido to get behind him, and then sending a chop directly to the back of his neck. He then sent Zhifeng within the pearl. He had already wasted enough time with Xin Yuan. He still had things to do so he took the most efficient method of dealing with the current situation.
Soon after, he went back to his room and started to cultivate while Tian Cai "questioned" the quests he had in the pearl. After awhile, Tian Cai called out to Ulquiorra.
"I've already extracted the details of their plan from them. The kid was initially useless as Xin Yuan had all the relevant information, but I was able to use him to cross-reference what I had gotten from Xin Yuan." Tian Cai said.
"Tell me." Ulquiorra replied back.
Tian Cai nodded within the pearl before telling all about the plan of the Gilded Dragon guild. With this, Ulquiorra was able to learn their nefarious schemes along with the implications it would cause the guild. Ulquiorra cultivated in silence with closed eyes as he took it all in. After awhile, Tian Cai noticed that Ulquiorra wa staying silent.
He wondered what their next step was. Truthfully, he felt that Ulquiorra had the strength to defeat normal early Nascent Soul realm cultivators with his soul strength. Still, it wouldn't hurt to be careful. According to his gathered info, the Gilden Dragon guild had a peak stage Sea Refinement realm cultivator as the sect leader, but Tian Cai knew that often times the sect leader may not necessarily be the strongest person in the sect. There were grand elders and even grand patriarchs in sufficiently large sects that were stronger than the sect leader.
Who knew if there was a Nascent Soul ancestor in the Gilded Dragon sect?
While Tian Cai was pondering, Ulquiorra opened his eyes. He stood up, and opened the door outside his room. Tian Cai wondered what he had in mind.
"What do you have in mind for the next step for our current situation?" Tian Cai asked Ulquiorra with a curious tone.
"Are you able to get Xin Yuan to tell the location of his sect?" Ulquiorra asked back.
Tian Cai's eyes widened in the pearl. He then sighed as he already knew what this monstrous kid had in mind. He could easily get the information from Xin Yuan.
"I can, but do you mind telling me what you plan on doing?" Tian Cai said with a low tone.
"I plan on getting rid of the Gilden Dragon. I could leave it alone, but it would be inefficient to do so in the long run. It is better to get rid of future obstacles before they turn into major threats." Ulquiorra replied emotionlessly. He was reminded once more of a certain orange haired young man. This time, he would make sure no threat would arise against his new life.
"Before they turn into major threats you say...." Tian Cai muttered. He understood that Ulquiorra didn't treat the Gilded Dragon sect as a threat right now. This was either complete confidence or blind arrogance.
Tian Cai was about to speak up, but Ulquiorra spoke out first.
"My power is greater than you imagine." He said emotionlessly.
Tian Cai paused. He sighed once more. Worst part was that he didn't even doubt Ulquiorra that much. All throughout their time, Ulquiorra did not falter with his stoic expression.
"I see." Tian Cai replied.
"In that case, let's go." Ulquiorra said.
Tian Cai agreed, and he began to get the information from Xin Yuan. Ulquiorra went out his quarters. He looked up to the sky, and saw that he cultivated until night time. The moon shone brightly in the night sky. It was a beautiful and calming sight to those that saw it. Unfortunately.....
This would be the last time the Gilded Dragon Sect would see this sight.
(AN: Will try to release two or more chapters tomorrow. Things have been pretty.....hectic.)