READ NOVEL ONLINE chapter 15
15. Eliminating the Correct Answer
With the enslaved dragon dead and the Refining Demon Sect retreating, the cultivators from various sects were safe.
“We are very grateful to Xuan Yun Sect for coming to our rescue. We will definitely offer a generous reward once we’re out.”
“No, I was barely able to protect myself, it was all thanks to Brother Lin Nuo.”
“Miss Zhao is too modest. Xuan Yun Sect truly deserves its reputation as the number one sect in the world, upholding justice and humility. If we have offended you before, please forgive us.”
The attitude of disciples from other sects towards Xuan Yun Sect had done a complete one-eighty. They had been cursing and complaining, accusing them of only wanting to claim credit for others’ work, but now they were grateful to Lin Nuo for saving them from the enslaved dragon and the ambush by the Refining Demon Sect disciples.
Zhao Yueqing felt ashamed. Clearly, it was Brother Lin Nuo’s merit, and she hadn’t done anything, even holding them back. Once out, she definitely had to report to Elder Yuan and let everyone know of Brother’s virtues.
Brother Lin Nuo was only a second order in the spiritual realm, yet he had saved them all, despite every other cultivator present being above him in cultivation. Perhaps this was what it meant to be an unassuming master? Indeed, every descendant of Han Xianzi was a celestial being.
“The Wind Sea Forest is too dangerous, countless cultivators have already perished. Let’s retreat quickly.”
…
Disciples of the Refining Demon Sect stealthily moved through the Wind Sea Forest, using the dense fog to their advantage, ambushing disciples from various sects and clans, plundering their weapons and treasures, and even cruelly extracting their spiritual roots.
“These so-called righteous sects are nothing but sitting ducks. This ambush not only dampens their spirits but also provides delicious and nutritious food for my celestial enslaved dragon.”
The man in the black robe stroked his beard and laughed heartily. The spoils brought back by his disciples were countless. Luring them deeper with inferior beasts before slaughtering them was just too easy.
The young man named Du Xu was the leader of this batch of Lianmo Sect disciples, having orchestrated the Fenghai Forest assassination event. Returning to the Lianmo Sect, he could claim credit and ascend the ranks, perhaps even becoming a big shot in the future.
“My celestial dragon slave must be stuffed by now; those weak cultivators are no match for it.”
No sooner had Du Xu finished speaking than a group of Lianmo Sect disciples clad in black ran back.
“How did it go? Did you take care of everyone in your area?”
“Master, master… We encountered an unexpected event, the mission failed… And, your celestial dragon slave, it’s been, it’s been killed…”
“What did you say?! Killed?! Who did it?!”
Du Xu was stunned; that was the celestial dragon slave he had carefully nurtured, how could it have been killed?
A disciple in black replied, “Master, judging by the robe, it was a young male disciple from the Xuan Yun Sect.”
“Xuan Yun Sect? Isn’t that Yu Dong’s sect?”
Du Xu’s gaze shifted to Xu Yu Dong, “Yu Dong, who do you think it could be?”
Without hesitation, Xu Yu Dong responded, “Apart from myself, there were three male disciples from Xuan Yun Sect who came to Fenglin Sea: Guan Lei, Zhou Jianhu, and Lin Nuo. I killed Guan Lei, and Lin Nuo is a second-order spiritual realm waste; his green dot on the Xuan Disk has also disappeared, probably dead. So, it can only be Zhou Jianhu. Zhou Jianhu is a fifth-order spiritual realm, with many achievements, it’s entirely possible.”
“Then I’ll go kill him now!”
“Hmm, Uncle Si can track him using the Xuan Disk. Now that the cultivators are retreating, I’ll lead the disciples to intercept and assassinate as many as we can. Later, if the old guy Yuan Heng from Xuan Yun Sect comes in, we’ll kill him too.”
Next, Xu Yu Dong and Du Xu split up, mobilizing all the disciples within Fenghai Forest, one side pursuing Zhou Jianhu, the other ambushing the retreating cultivators.
They emerged from their nest, ready to kill!
…
“I hope senior sister can find senior brother.”
Su Kexin murmured to herself as she hurried along, now retreating with disciples from the Yulin Sect and other sects, emerging from the depths of Fenghai Forest where the dense white fog was much thinner.
“Miss Su, did you ever mention that celestial beasts would appear in Fenghai Forest?” asked a Yulin Sect disciple.
“No,” Su Kexin shook her head helplessly, “I only knew about the demonic beast turmoil here. Our elder said that Fenghai Forest hasn’t seen a celestial beast for so long, so we shouldn’t worry too much.”
“We thought the same, that it was just ordinary demonic beast turmoil. We wanted to take this opportunity to collect some soul spirit fragments, but who knew we’d encounter a celestial dragon slave.”
“It was an accident; you all did your best, don’t be too sad. It’s good that the remaining people are safe and sound.”
Su Kexin, kind-hearted, tried her best to comfort the others, but she was also anxious inside, as there was still no news from her senior sister who went to find her senior brother.
It was terrible to encounter such an event on her first external trial.
Su Kexin and her group continued to walk outwards, just in time to see another group of cultivators exiting the Fenghai Forest.
Seeing their companions alive, the cultivators’ faces were streaked with tears, and they embraced each other excitedly.
But Su Kexin did not see any disciples from Xuan Yun Sect among the crowd, and she felt a sense of loss.
Where is everyone? Are they still safe? We entered together, but in the end, only I came out.
Bitterness weighed on her heart, yet she still maintained a smile.
“Grateful to the heavens for letting me live. We’re going back, never to stay in this cursed place again!”
“Right, let’s head back, I want to eat three pigs!”
“I’m going to confess to Xiaofang!”
“I can sleep with Old Zhang’s wife again!”
“???”
…
The cultivators walked out arm in arm, this area was a safe zone, devoid of any demonic beasts. It was unlikely that the disciples of the Demon Refining Sect would venture here.
However…
Ahead lay a bridge, marking the boundary of the mist. Crossing it would mean leaving the mist behind.
“Everyone, hurry up, let’s get home quickly!”
Two enthusiastic men led the way, running towards the bridge. Just as they were about to step onto it, shadows emerged from beneath their feet, revealing two figures in black who stabbed them directly in the heart.
They died instantly.
In a flash, numerous figures in black appeared, blocking the path of Su Kexin and the others.
The bridge collapsed, cutting off their escape.
“The Demon Refining Sect?!”
The crowd was astonished, having thought they would cross the bridge safely, only to encounter the large force of the Demon Refining Sect. The number of figures in black outnumbered any they had faced before.
Among the disciples of the Demon Refining Sect, Su Kexin spotted a familiar face, dressed in the black robe of the sect.
“Brother Yudong?!” Su Kexin exclaimed in surprise.
“Hmm? Is that you, Sister Kexin? What a coincidence, you’re still alive.”
“Brother, how could you…”
“It’s as you see, I’m not one of you.” Xu Yudong said with a smile, “Sister Kexin, you have potential. Why not join the Demon Refining Sect? It’s definitely better than staying at Xuan Yun Sect.”
Su Kexin realized what was happening. Xu Yudong had defected. No, judging by his stance, he seemed to be a leader, or perhaps he had always been with the Demon Refining Sect.
“And to think Xuan Yun Sect nurtured you with care! I could never stoop to your level!”
Su Kexin drew her spirit sword, shouting angrily.
Xu Yudong shook his head: “Ah, Su Kexin, you’re being naive. What times are these, yet you still cling to your so-called righteous path. Fine, then die with them. You all, kill them.”
“Yes!”
Immediately, many disciples of the Demon Refining Sect charged forward, clashing with the cultivators from various sects.
—
Is anyone there?