I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 559 The Evil Spirit Appears

In the quiet of the night, the shadows of trees swayed slightly, and a figure clad in a black coat passed beneath them, seemingly in a hurry.

The northern wind howled, chilling the branches until they trembled ever so lightly, while a few fallen leaves drifted down like snowflakes.

Beneath the tree shade lay an expanse of pitch blackness. Suddenly, a patch of darkness deeper than the night itself appeared within the blackness. The dark spot rapidly coalesced, and beneath the tree shade, it formed into a pitch-black hole.

Slowly, the hole rose, and a figure of unremarkable appearance emerged from under the tree shade.

His name was Shadow, the ace agent of the Tianjian Bureau’s headquarters in Cloud Sea Province. He possessed the Innate Ability of Shadow Transformation Skill, which allowed him to conceal his body within the darkness and even within the shadows of others.

Although his strength was only at the pinnacle of the Star Cloud Stage, he had contributed significantly to the Bureau by gathering important intelligence thanks to his Unpredictable ability. Thus, he was exceptionally promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Lieutenant Colonels at the Star Cloud Stage were scarce in the entire Tianjian Bureau system.

This time his mission was arduous: to secretly surveil every move of the Titled Strongman, Grey Fox. When Shadow first received the mission, he thought Director Che had gone mad, or perhaps he himself was the mad one.

To surveil a Titled Strongman? Wouldn’t each of the Jade Country’s Titled Strongmen be true heroes, granted their honor through military exploits and strength? To watch Grey Fox—could it be that Grey Fox would betray them?

Yet, as an agent of the Tianjian Bureau, Shadow accepted the mission and faithfully carried it out.

Within the darkness, Shadow’s dark complexion bore a heavy look, his eyes flickering with doubt, yet he silently melded back into the night and disappeared.

Upon a small mound, not even a hundred meters tall, stood a temple that had been abandoned for many years. In Cloud Sea, where the population was sparse and the forests lush, the least valuable things were mountains and their trees.

And so, for decades, the small mound remained unchanged, remote and safe from human habitation.

A figure in a coat reached the top of the mound and looked up at the galaxy merging with the earth, moved with contemplation under the starry sky.

"Are you here to watch the stars?" a voice suddenly rang out, and a person appeared beside the figure in the coat.

It was Grey Fox.

"Che Pure already suspects us... My brothers have noticed someone secretly watching us."

"I’m aware of it. But... if you knew Che Pure was suspicious of us, why did you still arrange to meet me here?"

"There’s no other way; we have news from Paradise Bird. Besides, we know their surveillance methods well enough to evade detection without much difficulty, don’t we?"

"It’s not difficult. What’s the news from Paradise Bird?"

"They’ve located the White Lotus Sect..."

"Oh? What are their conditions?"

"They want the Master to join Paradise Bird in plotting something big!"

"Paradise Bird... Hmph. I’ve already spoken to the Ancestor about this organization; he was quite dismissive. Humans are the Ancestor’s enemies, and the Demon Clan is likewise an enemy. Yet, in another sense, neither humans nor the Demon Clan are truly the Ancestor’s enemies. The Ancestor has no intention of interfering in their wars; he has long transcended the limits of race. You can directly tell Paradise Bird that the Ancestor will not join. If they’re wise, they’ll hand over the location of the White Lotus Sect. Otherwise, the Ancestor will send Paradise Bird straight to heaven."

"Understood!"

Scarcely had the words faded when the figure in the coat vanished instantly. Grey Fox, meanwhile, gazed deeply at the sky above.

"A person... always has to live for themselves at least once."

Only after both individuals had departed did Shadow emerge from the shadows beneath the starry sky.

Looking in the direction of their disappearance, Shadow felt a deep unease.

Could Grey Fox truly be compromised? How could he have issues? The entire Jade Country only had eighty-eight Titled Strongmen, and after losing about a dozen in recent years, there were only seventy-some recorded.

Each one was a priceless treasure, an invaluable asset to Jade Country. That Grey Fox could betray Jade Country and humanity was deeply distressing to him.

"Evil Spirit stirs up trouble, and now Paradise Bird is sticking their oar in as well," Wang Lan reflected after receiving Shadow’s report, his eyes flashing coldly.

"Greedy Wolf Crown, I dared not get too close, so I couldn’t hear clearly. However, they repeatedly mentioned a faction that seemed to be the White Lotus Sect."

"Oh?" Wang Lan’s interest was piqued, and he sat up straight.

"But they spoke very softly; I couldn’t catch everything."

"Alright. Secretly follow the person in contact with Paradise Bird. Inform me immediately when they make contact again; we’ll intercept them on the spot."

"Yes!"

After receiving the feedback, Director Che also fell silent for a long time. He couldn’t believe that Grey Fox would betray humanity, but the facts left him no choice. Since matters had reached this point, the only course of action was to gather sufficient forces and, when the time was right, capture Grey Fox and his associates in one fell swoop.

「Two days later.」

News came from Shadow again.

"Ruoyun, Xinyu, the two of you keep a close eye on Grey Fox and await Director Che’s signal. Once it’s given, apprehend him immediately. Xinyu, I’m counting on you."

"Don’t worry, I can handle one Grey Fox."

"You can’t judge Grey Fox by conventional standards of strength. Since he has sided with Evil Spirit, he will surely possess the Undying Body granted by Evil Spirit. Therefore, Xinyu, your main role is to provide support from the flank and guard against any sneak attacks from Grey Fox. I’m off to meet the people from Paradise Bird."

Following the information left by Shadow, Wang Lan hurriedly headed towards the designated location.

Atop a derelict construction site’s crane tower, a figure appeared after a gust of wind. Soon after, another figure emerged at the front end of the crane platform.

"What has the great Lord Evil Spirit decided?"

"Paradise Bird’s temple is so small; how could it possibly accommodate my Master?"

"Oh? So there’s no room for discussion?"

"Paradise Bird is nothing but a third-rate force established by the Demon Clan’s lapdogs. Where do they get the audacity to invite my Master to join? Even if a God Warrior of the Demon Clan came, they would have to show the utmost respect to my Master."

"I understand Mr. Evil Spirit’s intention. I will convey it to the leader. Farewell."

"Since you’ve come, don’t be in such a hurry to leave!" As soon as these words fell, a dozen dark figures suddenly appeared around the crane.

"Even if a deal isn’t struck, goodwill should remain. What Evil Spirit is doing... isn’t that improper?"

"You are not worthy to discuss business or righteousness with my Master. My Master is determined to obtain the intelligence on the White Lotus Sect. If you don’t provide it, my Master wouldn’t mind personally discussing it with your leader."

The atmosphere instantly became tense and confrontational.

"Hahaha... Evil Spirit truly lives up to the name, indeed possessing the bearing of a hero. The White Lotus Sect became a reclusive sect thousands of years ago, with only a single lineage being passed down in each generation.

"The Master of the White Lotus Sect has no title, no Sect Gate, and no fixed abode—the world is their home. Each generation’s master resides in different locations, and this generation’s Master of the White Lotus Sect lives in White Pagoda City."

"White Pagoda City? Specifically? I need his identity, name, and address."

"Apologies, I don’t know."

"Don’t want to say, or don’t know?"

"I truly don’t know!" the other party said, shaking their head.

"So, you’re toying with me..." Suddenly, another voice rose. In the dim void, a face coalesced, as hideous and terrifying as a fiend, floating quietly.

"Greetings, Master—"

"Salutations, Ancestor—"

The Tianjian Bureau spies, along with the surrounding Ghosts, all knelt and paid homage to the ghastly face.

"You are Lord Evil Spirit?"

"It is I! I was initially pleased to hear you had found the White Lotus Sect for me. I didn’t expect you would dare to toy with me! Do you know the consequences of toying with me?"

"We wouldn’t dare. We haven’t toyed with Lord Evil Spirit, nor would we dare to."

"White Pagoda City has several hundred people, yet you claim to know nothing except that the White Lotus Sect is at White Pagoda Temple? And you still dare say you’re not toying with me?"

"Although we don’t know where the Master of the Lotus Sect is, we can help you find him. Each Master of the Lotus Sect traditionally passes the lineage to a single successor, from father to son. But inexplicably, the previous Master of the Lotus Sect took on an external disciple while teaching his son.

"In the end, he even passed the secret of the White Lotus Sect’s inheritance to that disciple. He also cautioned that disciple to kill his own son to ensure the Sect’s inheritance. What an interesting fellow, to actually have an outsider kill his own son.

"Twenty years ago, that disciple heeded the words of the previous Master of the Lotus Sect and threw his master’s only son off a cliff. However, that person did not die; he survived and joined our Paradise Bird, becoming an assassin under its banner."

"So, the Scarlet Lotus Assassin knows the whereabouts of the Master of the White Lotus Sect?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"The Scarlet Lotus Assassin did return to Jade Country to search, but by then the Master of the White Lotus Sect had vanished without a trace. The only clue found indicated they had gone to White Pagoda City. However, the Sect Master had already changed his identity, and since Jade Country had detected the Scarlet Lotus’s entry, he was forced to retreat. If given some time, the Scarlet Lotus will surely be able to locate the Master of the White Lotus Sect."

"That Scarlet Lotus is also from the White Lotus Sect? Doesn’t he know the secret the Sect has guarded for generations?"

"He covets the treasure the White Lotus Sect has guarded for generations. That’s why he’s desperately searching for the Sect Master, to reclaim what he believes is his."

"Treasure?" Evil Spirit’s expression changed slightly, then a sinister smile spread across his face. "You’re right. It is a treasure. And this treasure... I want it too..."

Hiding in the darkness, Shadow had heard enough. This time, to obtain clearer and more precise intelligence, he had risked pressing himself against the back of the crane, concealed in the gloom.

This was a risky venture for Shadow. Although his Innate Ability allowed him to move Unpredictably, he was only at the Star Cloud Stage.

Shadow moved slightly, slithering down the crane like a snake to retreat.

But this movement instantly alerted Evil Spirit in the void.

"Who?"

As the word landed, the Tianjian Bureau spy moved instantly, flashing to Shadow’s side.

"Shadow?"

"Not good!" Shadow instantly transformed into a black streak, fleeing downwards.

BOOM! BOOM—

Two columns of fire instantly struck Shadow’s position. With a deafening roar, the already corroded crane crashed down. Shadow could no longer maintain his shadow state and was left floating in the void, surrounded by dark figures.

"I’m done for this time."

"Shadow, we were brothers. I never thought you’d spy on me. Since you chose not to take the easy way out, don’t blame your brother for being ruthless."

"Traitor!"

"Die—" The spy’s figure transformed into a streak of light, his blade descending like lightning. Even a Galaxy Stage master couldn’t react to this strike in time, let alone Shadow, who was merely at the Star Cloud Stage.

By the time Shadow realized he needed to dodge, the blade was already upon him.

CLANG— A hand suddenly appeared before Shadow, catching the descending blade.