Extreme Almightiest Young Master-Chapter 2195 - 2177: Holy Soul Sect’s Secret Plot
While Fang Yan was out enjoying the scenery, on the other side, the Holy Soul Sect was bustling like a machine operating at full capacity, busy beyond measure.
"Ancestor, the tasks you arranged have been completed!" Xiao Tianrong looked at Ancestor Xiao Ke and reported earnestly.
"Hmm." Upon hearing this, Xiao Ke nodded and then said, "There’s not much more Black Spirit Stone required to set up the Myriad Laws Void Formation. For us, the sooner we open the Space Passage to Earth, the quicker the Holy Soul Sect will gain the upper hand. At that time, we can search for the Source of All Immortals before anyone else. If we succeed and find the Source of All Immortals, and if I manage to break through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm, the Holy Soul Sect will stand above all other sects."
"Yes, Ancestor! Under your command, we are rallying the full strength of the sect for the next conquest to gain the upper hand. Once we gather enough Black Spirit Stones, we will immediately set up the Myriad Laws Void Formation." Hearing Ancestor Xiao Ke say this, Xiao Tianrong responded promptly. The number of Black Spirit Stones lacking is not much, so he did not oppose expediting their collection at any cost to gain the upper hand. If they can open the Space Passage to Earth, then entering Earth will be worthwhile.
"Good, this time our success or failure hinges on this action. There can be no room for error." Having heard Xiao Tianrong’s words, Xiao Ke nodded in agreement but suddenly changed the topic, asking, "Have you found out anything about Fang Yan?"
"Ancestor, we haven’t been able to identify the black-clad ancestor who attacked Fang Yan even with our Holy Soul Sect’s resources. However, we’ve gathered some other clues: the enmity between Fang Yan and Hidden Kill is deep, and several people from Hidden Kill have died at Fang Yan’s hands. In such a situation, when the Hidden Kill Master has not acted against Fang Yan, it raises suspicions. I have a bold guess that Hidden Kill might have several peak Earthly Immortal experts, but only the Hidden Kill Master is known to the public, and the others have never shown their faces."
Upon hearing the ancestor bring up the matter, Xiao Tianrong immediately presented his analysis, which was the conclusion he reached after collating all the intelligence gathered over these days. It’s unreasonable for a completely unfamiliar peak Earthly Immortal expert to attack Fang Yan, and Hidden Kill is the most likely force to have a reason to attack Fang Yan, while no other force seems to have that motive. Hence, Hidden Kill is the most probable suspect.
"Hmm, your inference makes sense; there’s a high probability that’s true." After listening to Xiao Tianrong’s analysis, Ancestor Xiao Ke nodded and continued, "If your deduction is correct, then Hidden Kill might be the greatest hidden threat on the Holy Soul Continent. Who would’ve thought Hidden Kill would have such deep roots, capable of concealing even peak Earthly Immortal powerhouses like myself? Hidden Kill itself likely has problems. In that respect, we can’t let our guard down against Hidden Kill."
"Yes, Ancestor, I’ve already arranged for this. We’ve placed hundreds of spies around Lingyin Mountain, disguised in various identities, so that if Hidden Kill makes any moves, the Holy Soul Sect will know immediately." Xiao Tianrong answered seriously, explaining to Xiao Ke the arrangements made in this regard.
"Good, very good!" Hearing that Xiao Tianrong had already arranged for these measures, Xiao Ke nodded in satisfaction. The meticulous planning saves him much worry and eliminates the potential threats to the Holy Soul Sect.
Yet, Xiao Ke suddenly thought of Fang Yan again and asked Xiao Tianrong, "By the way, how did Fang Yan survive the attack from the black-clad elder? Have you looked into that?"
"Ancestor, it’s impossible to find out about that. The Ghost Souls Spirit Forbidden Land is hundreds of miles away, and many people witnessed the battle, but because of the great distance and the fearsome might of the battle, no one dared to approach and investigate. No one knows who actually witnessed the process; perhaps only the black-clad elder and Fang Yan know."
At this, Xiao Tianrong’s expression turned stern, and he continued, "I dispatched people to examine the battle site. An area nearly two hundred miles around was completely devastated, and honestly, even I couldn’t manage such destruction. I can’t figure out how Fang Yan could possess such strength."
"With this doubt in mind, I also activated our agents in the Divine Sword Sect and discovered another piece of information: it turns out that Fang Yan has already broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm. Given that Fang Yan could slay Earth Immortal powerhouses even at the Human Immortal Realm, now that he’s broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm, his true combat power should be comparable to that of a typical late-stage Earth Immortal powerhouse. As for the specifics of the battle and its outcome, we couldn’t investigate further, but one thing is certain: Fang Yan is not dead!"
At this point, a muscle on Xiao Tianrong’s face involuntarily twitched. Even he, as the sect master of the Holy Soul Sect, wouldn’t dare claim he could survive an encounter with a peak Earthly Immortal powerhouse. Yet, Fang Yan, a young man who had just broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm, miraculously survived. That was something he couldn’t understand, and neither could anyone else. Moreover, considering the devastation caused, Fang Yan’s combat strength must be incredibly formidable; yet right now, Fang Yan is nowhere to be seen, leaving many questions unanswered.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ke’s face also showed an expression of shock. He hadn’t expected Fang Yan to have grown to such a terrifying level, having become an Earth Immortal powerhouse now. Thinking about Fang Yan’s age, even his face twitched involuntarily. At barely over twenty years old, achieving such feats and even retreating unscathed from a battle with a peak Earthly Immortal powerhouse is something likely unprecedented in the entire history of the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm!
This young man is truly extraordinary!
Reflecting on Fang Yan, Xiao Ke couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration. Fang Yan’s talent and potential easily outshone those across the entire Eternal Joy Immortal Realm. It was a regrettable loss that Fang Yan hadn’t become part of the Holy Soul Sect. He couldn’t understand how someone could achieve such terrifying growth in cultivation, which isn’t typically achieved overnight. Fang Yan’s accomplishments are nothing short of miraculous within the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm!
"It seems we were too conservative back then and missed out on Fang Yan. That was our mistake!" Xiao Ke said to Xiao Tianrong, with a tone of regret. They hadn’t expected Fang Yan to be such an extraordinary talent. If they had known Fang Yan could reach such heights, they would have spared no cost to bring Fang Yan into the Holy Soul Sect. But now, the Divine Sword Sect had given Fang Yan everything, securing his place there. Even if they wanted to recruit him now, there was no way to do so.
"Ancestor..." Hearing Xiao Ke say this, Xiao Tianrong felt bitter. He didn’t know how to respond. The reality was that the opportunity had been missed, and trying to recover from it was impossible. Who could have foreseen Fang Yan’s sudden breakthrough or guessed at his true identity, which they were still uncertain about? It was too late for words, and he had nothing to say.
"Go on, make the arrangements. The expedition will begin in a day. I will oversee the sect here, so you can proceed without worry. Remember, collect the Black Spirit Stones as quickly as possible," Xiao Ke sighed, instructing Xiao Tianrong, before closing his eyes and saying no more.
Xiao Tianrong, seeing Xiao Ke like this, did not reply. He bowed to Xiao Ke, turned around, and left to make the necessary arrangements.
A day later, aside from those necessary to guard the sect, all the powerhouses of the Holy Soul Sect vanished in an instant, without anyone noticing anything unusual...
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In the deep pit of the Sorcery Divine Canyon, a surging aura suddenly erupted skyward, scattering the clouds above in an instant. A pale figure shot up like a white light, hovering above the cloud layer.
"So, it was all because of destiny, everything in accordance with the Heavenly Dao!"
Lin Feng murmured to himself as he stood mid-air. He seemed to have seen through everything earlier. There was a powerful force in the shadows pushing him step by step to where he was now. It was only now that he understood that this was so-called destiny, and everything he realized during his growth was the Heavenly Dao.
Thinking of this, he involuntarily exuded an aura of transcendence. From afar, he resembled a legendary Immortal, a feeling so mysterious. Even though Lin Feng was still Lin Feng, that special aura seemed to have changed his essence.
And the gold dragon-shaped Destiny Sword covering his entire right arm was emitting a starlight-like radiance, with specks drifting in the air, making Lin Feng appear as though he had transcended the mortal world, inspiring a sense of reverence in others.
At this moment, Lin Feng knew he was one step closer to his master’s level. He saw the vague ideas before him more clearly now. This feeling was peculiar, and he thought this epiphany was his greatest gain ever.
"Young man, you are indeed impressive," the voice of the Dragon Soul suddenly appeared in Lin Feng’s mind, seemingly in high spirits.
"Thank you for the compliment," Lin Feng replied with a calm smile. He was delighted to have the Dragon Soul’s approval.
"It’s not a compliment. Now that you’ve reached this point, I can finally merge with you. After the fusion, you, I, and the Destiny Sword will become one," the Dragon Soul’s voice was filled with solemnity and a hint of mystery.
Lin Feng was momentarily stunned by Dragon Soul’s words, not understanding what it meant by becoming one. But as soon as he thought of that, the Destiny Sword in his hand suddenly began to change!
The Destiny Sword emitted a dazzling light like the sun and then detached from Lin Feng’s arm, transforming into a small golden dragon just a foot long, swirling around Lin Feng. Just as Lin Feng was unsure what this meant, the golden dragon suddenly landed on Lin Feng’s right arm, instantaneously turning into golden light, penetrating his clothes, and entering his right arm!
