Lan Chudie opened her mouth and said. "Let's go."
Yang Kai took a little while, his eyes scanning to see if Su Mu or Su Yan were within the High Heaven Pavilion Disciples here. Seeing that none of them was present, Yang Kai knew that he was bound to be ridiculed and bullied in rejoining his group with Wu Tiao maybe I will lose control and they will die here. "You go."
Lan Chudie quickly told him, "Fellow Apprentice. It's best to just endure. It's better to be in a group in this unknown place filled with danger."
Wu Tiao smiled at Lan Chudie and greeted. "Sister Lan Apprentice, it must have been very difficult for you. You have found us, so do not worry anymore. You are safe with our numbers now."
Lan Chudie nodded gently and pulled at Yang Kai's clothes. However, Yang Kai refuses to move.
Wu Tiao smiled brilliantly, "Yang Fellow Apprentice! Since everyone is from the same school, it is my duty to protect you. Come and join us!"
Yang Kai's facial expression shows no change. He remained aloof.
Lan Chudie pulled Yang Kai aside and whispered to him, "Fellow Apprentice, if you are a real man, you must adapt to the situation. Just throw down your pride for a moment. What's the worst that could happen?"
Yang Kai rolled his eyes.
"What?" Lan Chudie questioned as a frown stretched across her cheeks.
"You don't have to explain to me."
Lan Chudie stomped away. She no longer wanted to pay attention to him. Lan Chudie quickly paced to the group.
Within this group of High Heaven Pavilion Disciples was grinning slyly. They were enjoying the scene of Yang Kai suffering isolation and bullying from his very own supporters. As They smirked, They stood there pride fully and arrogantly, mocking Yang Kai.
Yang Kai wasted not a second longer and strode back into the bushes and away from these two groups.
Seeing how Yang Kai was walking away safely, Nie Yong wanted to quickly stir up more trouble. "Yang Kai is simply too much. He dares to speak like that to our Fellow Apprentices and we're letting him walk away?"
From the darkness, a ball of flame were quickly conjured and launched towards Yang Kai's direction. Nie Yong grinned with delight. Because of Yang Kai's exposure of his plans to peep at Lan Chudie and Yishuang earlier, he hated Yang Kai!
Nie Yong shouted angrily. "Yang Kai! Your bold impudence requires more than punishment. I will teach you a lesson personally!" He raised his arm and started inciting. "Which Fellow Apprentice wants to join me in disciplining this arrogant boy?"
Immediately, a group of disciples rushed to Nie Yong's side and started chasing after Yang Kai.
Lan Chudie half raised her hand, wanting to speak out. She could find not a single word leaving her throat as she helplessly observed the group pursue Yang Kai with the intention to draw blood.
Du Yishuang reacted without delay to try and aid Yang Kai, but was intercepted and impeded by Fang Ziji.
"Fang Fellow Apprentice let me go! I need to help him; he saved my life not too long ago!" Du Yishuang urged.
"This is not a matter for you to interfere in!"
"But…"
Zuo An tried to console her, "You don't have to be too worried. It is entirely possible for him to come out of this unscathed."
"Are you sure?" Du Yishuang stopped struggling and asked in a soft voice.
"My intuition implies as such." Zuo An answered confidently. His intuition has also been the reason for his absence in provocations against Yang Kai.
The fifteen people who encircled Yang Kai scoff at him. "Yang Fellow Apprentice! You have done a crime and I am here to punish you in the name of justice," jeers Nie Yong.
Yang Kai undauntedly snorted. "why …why could you guys doesn't understand and take my low-profile as weakness let me remind you there are people whom you couldn't afford to offend."
With a war cry, Nie Yong's fist rushed ahead and a familiar cool breeze followed. A dangerous aura tries to threaten Yang Kai!
Nie Yong had decided to use his strongest Martial Skill to incapacitate Yang Kai.
Yang Kai, on the other hand, decided that he would welcome the palm attack with his very own!
As their palms collided, the Qi within Yang Kai's fist erupted with a thunderous bang as a red, vibrant fiery ray of light was produced. It was so strong it was like staring at the sun, temporarily blinding all that were nearby.
Nie Yong was forced back into a tree, as he vomited and spat fresh blood. He had retained severe injuries that he could not predict.
This was the result after Yang Kai was light on him.
He didn't waste time on these ants and ignored them as he makes his way to the darkness. Trying to find old demon, although his own cultivation is high he thought of about accepting a loyal servant.
After a few hours, he reached the desired tunnel Yang Kai moved and yelled, "Why don't you show yourself?"
Yang Kai's lips confidently simpered as he yelled once more, "Whoever it is that here, show yourself!"
Yang Kai's shout echoed through the cave when suddenly a strange cackle could be heard.
"Young boy, your willpower is impressive. Your courage also surprises me. To think that you would dare to speak in such a manner in front of this old man!" the same coarse voice trailed and moved about, disclosing no information for Yang Kai for where it may be coming from. It was almost as though the walls spoke.
Yang Kai did not respond.
"I have been watching you and noticed that you are injured. Do you seek revenge? Do you wish to make sure that the person who injured you will be afraid of you? To know that you are no common pushover?" The coarse voice speculated. It sounded like a demon's soothing melody playing it Yang Kai's ears.
"You heart holds a deep hatred buried inside. A hatred others cannot see or imagine. You want to get stronger. You want to make sure that everyone who has ever looked down on you will regret their actions. Isn't it?"
"If you wish so, just nod and this old man will give you my inheritance! Isn't this a great opportunity for you to get back at them?" The voice continued. "Are you willing to decline such an opportunity? Just a simple nod."
"If you let go of this chance, make sure that you will not regret it."
Snorted Yang Kai "your skill is not enough for beguile me demon"
"You are certainly an impressive young boy, to have been able to stay in reality.
Yang Kai derided. "aren't you afraid? If I find and destroy the object that houses your Divine Soul right now, won't you die?"
"Young boy, aren't you unruly?" The voice replied. "You think that I was speaking to you just to mislead you? HA HA! This old man just needs three seconds to completely erase your mind and take over your body. You won't have a single chance to retaliate!"
"Wishful thinking!" Snorted Yang Kai
While the Divine Soul continued to seep into Yang Kai's body, he heard a maniacal laughter from his own Ċhėst.
"Ha! Ignorant young boy, it was delusional to think that you can resist me. Watch as I wipe away your consciousness and occupy your body!" Chortled the invasive voice that now came from Yang Kai's guts.
"Dream on!" Yang Kai said
"What?" The old man sounded off in surprise. "You are still able to resist me. How strange…"
While the old man spoke, Yang Kai could feel his own bones transmitting a warm sensation as his own Immortal Soul slowly stabilized. The pain was also greatly reduced.
Suddenly, a huge suction occurred in his mind.
"What is this?" The old man was struck by panic and squealed with confusion. "What is this?! This is not what I wanted! Nooo!"
A sad and miserable voice could be heard, and like a mouse meeting a cat, the shivering and frightened voice profusely begged for mercy.
When Yang Kai noticed the golden bones within his body, he found a face now within them, filled with nothing but fear.
"Young hero. Great young hero, this old man made a mistake. Please forgive me and let me leave and I will never do this again." The old man sounded desperate as he pleaded. The old man did not know what happened to him, but could feel eyes filled with evil staring at him, waiting to devour him; just like how a ravenous Neanderthal would stare at a delicious meal.
It seems that he had become the opposite of what he was; from a robust, strong-willed man to a delicate flower; weak and fragile.
"What benefits would sparing you reap for me?" Yang Kai sniggered.
The old man wasted no time in begging once again for mercy, "Young Hero. Please have mercy! I will recognize you as my sole master for life! As long as you keep my Divine Soul Brand mark on you, you can decide my death in an instant! Please! I beg of you! Show mercy, Young Hero!"
He submerges into the boy's mind with a wisp of his Divine Sense, carefully and neutrally passing the boy his Immortal Soul Brand mark.
The old man then finally spoke, "Young Master, it's done. From now on, this old servant's life and death is all in your hands."
Yang Kai opened his eyes and could feel a strong bond between himself and the Old Man. However, it was not a mutual relationship. Yang Kai had complete dominance over the old man.
"Do you need time to restore your Divine Soul's Spirit Essence?" Yang Kai asked in a gentle tone.
The Old Man replied. "After passing you my Divine Soul Brand mark, I think I really do need to rest and replenish myself, but Young Master, you don't have to be too worried. I will not make you lose anything."
"hmm…okay"
Then he wait for some trying to find the inheritance that will found by Hu Mie Er.
Before Yang Kai could inquire further, he heard footsteps ahead of him. Well he knew she should be Hu Mie Er.
"Who's there?"
Yang Kai coughed, "we meet again…"
After hearing Yang Kai, the gentler voiced person took a step back in surprise. "Yang Kai?!"
Yang Kai called. "Mei'er!."
Hu Mei Er was more surprised than anything jumping to question, "Why are you here?"
"I actually found this place accidentally."
"Since there are so many different types of herbs here, don't hesitate to collect them."
"Okay"
After that they chat for some time and Hu Mei Er find the inheritance than they started their journey again.
Finally they come to the group that was trying to fight with the Monster Beast.