Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill-Chapter 964 - 448: For Brotherhood

The surrounding temperature was almost over a hundred degrees.

The desert was desolate.

A gigantic storm kept sweeping up the yellow sand, emitting terrifying howls.

Amidst the enormous wind came the faint growls of demon beasts.

"It seems this route isn't as safe as it appears!"

Fu Chao tightened the magical treasure in his hand and whispered, "Old Li, we have to be cautious."

Li Yunjing nodded, his eyes focused on the path ahead, and said calmly, "Let's go."

Meanwhile, in a hidden place within "Dubhe Peak," Celestial Hongzi stood atop a towering peak, looking coldly in the direction Li Yunjing had left.

Several trusted aides stood beside him, and one whispered, "Brother Hongzi, Li Yunjing and Fu Chao have left the sect. Should we take this opportunity..."

"No need to rush!"

With a raised hand, Celestial Hongzi interrupted the man's words, saying coldly, "Li Yunjing is cunning, daring to leave the sect so openly means he's prepared. If we act recklessly, we'll fall into his trap."

Another aide frowned, "But, if he returns successfully, it'll be even harder for us to deal with him."

"He's heading towards the Transverse Mountain Range!"

Celestial Hongzi sneered, saying, "I already know his purpose!"

"He's going to meet Yu Yunyi and Lv Ruoxi!"

"Once we confirm the target's route and destination, can he escape us?"

"This time, we don't need to act personally—just use someone else's hand to kill."

"Brilliant insight, Brother!"

Hearing this, the aides exchanged glances of understanding and nodded in agreement.

Celestial Hongzi glanced at the distant horizon, a cold smile on his lips, and whispered, "Li Yunjing, do you think you've already won? You actually give me a chance to kill you! Let's see how you die!"

The big figures in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" hold immense power both inside and outside the sect.

Celestial Hongzi was no exception!

He wields great influence across various sects, clans, and even among the Demon Sect and some skilled loose cultivators.

This time, Celestial Hongzi planned to use his connections and resources to hire some experts to ambush and kill Li Yunjing and Fu Chao!

Even if the ambush failed, Celestial Hongzi decided to sell Li Yunjing, Fu Chao, Yu Yunyi, and Lv Ruoxi's information to the "Netherworld Ghost Sect."

By then, the "Netherworld Ghost Sect" surely won't lack interest in killing all four of them!

Malevolent schemes whirled endlessly in Celestial Hongzi's mind...

A quarter of an hour later, Celestial Hongzi's gaze swept over his nearby aides.

A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes as he whispered instructions to an aide beside him, "Immediately contact the 'Netherworld Ghost Sect,' and tell them the whereabouts of Li Yunjing, Fu Chao, Yu Yunyi, and Lv Ruoxi. Remember, don't expose our identity—just pass the message on."

"Yes, Brother Hongzi, I'll proceed right away."

The aide nodded quickly in agreement.

Celestial Hongzi waved his hand, signaling him to leave at once, and then spoke to another aide, "You go contact our loose cultivator friends near the 'Transverse Mountain Range,' tell them the reward doubles if they intercept Li Yunjing's group."

"Rest assured, Brother, I'll make the arrangements."

The aide's eyes gleamed with excitement as he confirmed promptly.

...

Meanwhile, Li Yunjing and Fu Chao appeared behind the desert, where the surrounding temperature rose increasingly high, sand filled the sky, and the storm howled as if to devour everything.

"Old Li, this place is really sinister—the temperature is insanely high, even the spiritual energy has become wild! Besides, demon beasts hidden in the sand constantly ambush us!"

Fu Chao gripped his flying sword tightly, cursing under his breath, visibly annoyed.

"Better safe than sorry!"

Li Yunjing nodded, scanning the surroundings intently, and said calmly, "We'll continue forward but remain vigilant at all times. Once we pass through this stormy area, we'll proceed on the 'Cyan Cloud Ship.'

By now, they entered the stormy area where the raging sands nearly obscured the sun.

Around Li Yunjing, within the ground, the roars of demon beasts kept echoing—occasionally, they'd emerge from below and launch attacks on Li Yunjing and Fu Chao.

In this desert storm, Li Yunjing and Fu Chao felt like they had entered another world, entirely different from the outside environment.

"Slash!"

A veil of Five-Colored Divine Light enveloped Li Yunjing and Fu Chao, safeguarding them firmly.

Seeing demon beasts emerging from underground aiming at him, Li Yunjing reacted swiftly, wielding the "Yin Yang Five Elements Celestial Derivation Sword," repeatedly slashing within the storm!

The Divine Sword sliced through the air, sending shockwaves across the heavens!

Any demon beast emerging from below, once struck by the "Yin Yang Five Elements Celestial Derivation Sword," even those like an armored pangolin, would be shattered into pieces.

The "Yin Yang Five Elements Celestial Derivation Sword" danced in mid-air, cutting down anything alive apart from Li Yunjing and Fu Chao.

Meanwhile, Li Yunjing's hands moved fluidly, rolling True Qi, crushing everything—any demon beast charging at them couldn't block the path of Li Yunjing and Fu Chao!

"Heavenly Net Sword!"

Amidst the frenzied slaughter, swarms of desert beetles, venomous scorpions, spiders, lizards, wolf demons...all retreated hastily.

Seeing the demon beasts trying to escape, Li Yunjing manipulated the "Yin Yang Five Elements Celestial Derivation Sword," sending it back again, splitting into numerous sword lights, weaving a dense net of swords in mid-air.