nucmednet Chapter 248 The Vice Leader Has Arrived
Chapter 248 The Vice Leader Has Arrived
The vice-leader's eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing within them.
He remembered that kid named Song Xian.
That guy didn't seem to be at a high level, but he was able to easily kill two golden-haired giant rats despite the pressure from Lingyin Temple.
Furthermore, his performance while climbing the stone steps was astonishing, demonstrating a level of skill far exceeding his apparent abilities.
If those three old guys at the ninth level of the Extreme Realm didn't make a move, then only two people are suspects.
“There’s Song Xian and the King of Thieves. It’s not impossible that the King of Thieves has a grudge against you and is arrogant and domineering. But I think the one surnamed Song is more likely.”
"Why? I think Song Xian doesn't have the strength to fight the protectors, especially since Black Bat and Wasp almost died together. It's a bit sensational for Song Xian to fight two against one. But that hateful Shadow-Piercing Sect thief king must be that bastard!"
Qingyan gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with resentment when he talked about the Thief King.
He still remembered the humiliation of the peach wood energy-nurturing pool, and a deep resentment lingered in his heart.
The vice leader glanced at him and said, "You underestimate Song Xian. This man is definitely not simple. But then again, no matter who makes the move, we can't let him continue killing."
"Go and deal with this man!"
"Hmph, what kind of strength do you have? Are you going to go up there and throw your life away again?"
"If it really is Song Xian, I am confident that I can kill him!"
Upon hearing this, the vice-leader rolled his eyes and gave him a look as if he were an idiot.
"If you could change your reckless ways, you might be able to advance even further. Let me tell you the truth, Song Xian's strength far surpasses yours. No one but me can kill him."
"how come……"
"Stop talking nonsense. Give me the jade box you have. It's safer if you leave it with me. You can continue your search."
"As ordered!"
Qingyan took out two jade boxes from his bosom and handed them to the vice leader.
The vice-leader flicked his bag, and two jade boxes fell in. There were exactly five jade boxes in total, so it could be said that he had made a great haul.
"Aside from the loss of some manpower, the search for the items went quite smoothly. Once we return to the Southern Frontier, the revival of our sect will be just around the corner!"
"The Vice Leader is right!"
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of joy in each other's eyes.
For them, it doesn't really matter how many combatants below the Lotus Realm die.
Soon, the two split up, with the vice-leader activating a secret technique and quickly heading towards the aura of the traitor.
Wherever this mole goes, people die suddenly. No one would believe he isn't a mole.
With a secret technique at his disposal, the vice-leader knew the location of all his subordinates perfectly, though of course, the others were unaware of this.
Soon, the two were getting closer and closer.
Meanwhile, Ran Zhou, who was searching for White Lotus followers, suddenly sensed something was wrong.
He broke out in a cold sweat: "Lord Song, I think we should run!"
"Why?"
"I don't know why, but the Vice Sect Leader's aura is getting closer and closer to us, it's like... he's coming towards me!"
"Oh? Is there such a thing?"
Ye Kang immediately became interested.
This vice-leader is quite bold. He clearly witnessed me fighting the giant rat, yet he still rushed over. How confident is he in his own strength?
Ran Zhou quickly said, "Sir, please stop laughing! If we don't run now, it will be too late!"
"Relax. If he wanted to kill you, do you think you could escape?"
"What can we do! The Vice Sect Leader is an unparalleled fighter among the ninth-grade Extreme Realm cultivators. If he catches us, we're doomed! We're really in deep trouble this time!"
"Don't panic. Now that he's here, it saves us the trouble of looking for him. Let's just wait for him here."
"What! Lord Song, you must be joking!"
Ran Zhou stared wide-eyed, her face pale, thinking that Ye Kang had gone mad.
You don't really think you can beat a top-tier expert, do you?
Ye Kang didn't explain, but simply waved his hand, and the two array plates were set up again, immediately disappearing into the stone walls on both sides.
Fortunately, this place is spacious enough and has good access in all directions, making it suitable for setting up an array.
Ye Kang was slightly excited. The vice sect leader had always been praised as the number one person below the Grandmaster level. It would be a good opportunity to test his own strength.
Of course, this does not mean that Ye Kang would underestimate his opponent.
Not only was the array plate set up in advance, but he also had a mouthful of Qi-restoring pills and a leaf of the Nine-Star Immortal Grass in his mouth.
The Nine-Star Immortal Grass is a top-tier healing plant; consuming the entire root can prolong life and allow one to recover from severe injuries.
The leaves, on the other hand, can quickly restore true energy, with effects far exceeding those of the Qi-restoring pill.
If the old demon Chiming hadn't been stunned by the Buddhist chant, he probably could have held on a little longer with this precious plant.
In addition to these, Ye Kang also has top-tier backup plans such as the Annihilation Immortal Ring and the Serpent Shedding Immortal Robe, so even if he really can't win, he still has ways to counterattack.
Of course, Ye Kang didn't think he would lose.
He smiled, sat down on the spot, and looked completely relaxed.
Ran Zhouren, standing to the side, was completely stunned and wished he could run away on the spot.
"Sir, are you sure..."
"sit down."
"Ah this..."
"sit down!"
"okay."
Ran Zhou dared not say anything more and immediately sat down, though he was still trembling.
Soon, a black figure sped towards them from a passageway ahead, and their eyes met.
"It's really you."
The vice-leader stopped and slowly stepped into the area covered by the formation, then frowned and stared at Ran Zhou.
"How dare you! Betraying the White Lotus Sect's doctrines, do you have a death wish?"
"I'm innocent, Vice Leader! It was all Lord Song who forced me to do this!"
Ran Zhou trembled with fright and immediately kowtowed to admit his mistake.
The vice-leader pulled off his mask, revealing a handsome and dashing face, and said with a wicked smile, "Traitor, you shall be torn to pieces."
After speaking, he flicked his sleeve, and a steel needle shot towards Ran Zhou at high speed. The force of the needle piercing the air emitted a soul-snatching shriek, and its power almost caused Ran Zhou to collapse!
Swish it!
Ye Kang reached out and grasped the steel needle directly. The ink patterns covered it, and the cauldron began to steam slightly. He exerted all his strength in his right arm and steadily controlled the raging steel needle.
Upon seeing this, the vice-leader was not surprised at all; instead, he revealed a strange smile.
Sure enough, the steel needle shattered the next second, sending out countless fragments that seemed chaotic but were all controlled by a wisp of black energy, each piercing towards the two people.
At the critical moment, Ye Kang waved his hand, and all the fragments were smoothly flung away by his arm.
Such a powerful hidden weapon struck Ye Kang's arm, yet it didn't even pierce his skin.
This scene, witnessed by Ran Zhou, made him break out in a cold sweat, his heart pounding in his throat.
A little bit!
Just a little bit closer!
I'm about to say goodbye to this not-so-wonderful world!
Ye Kang ignored him, clapped his hands, stood up and said, "We meet again, Vice Master."
The vice-leader also revealed a playful smile.
"As expected of a body tempering fanatic, you are worthy of knowing my name."
"Remember this well, I am Yu Hansheng, the vice leader of the White Lotus Sect."