The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 455 - 445: Fishing Master

Yuxuan and Wu Xin’s confrontation occurred in a mere instant, leaving everyone on the Yuqing Platform silent. They had expected an earth-shattering duel, with the ground shaking and the sun and moon darkened—such was the spectacle befitting a showdown between great masters.

The exchanges between practitioners of the Celestial Knowing Realm already held such momentum. How could Yuxuan, a personage of such stature, dare claim victory without shattering a star?

However, the competition between these two top-tier powerhouses was unexpectedly simple and unadorned, a game of rock-paper-scissors on a grander scale, albeit with slightly larger fists and paper—all mere phantoms that dissipated upon contact. It seemed nothing more than child’s play.

Yet there’s a saying: "Silent thunder shocks the most, and the ordinary may be the truth."

With that move, Yuxuan scared Wu Xin.

"You... have you surpassed the Defiant Heavenly Realm?"

Wu Xin could think of no other explanation. She wielded two Heavenly Demon Instruments, and although the Demon Summoning Well was not designed primarily for combat, it still augmented her strength, as did the Heavenly Demon Hand. In this battle, with both Heavenly Demon Instruments at full power, Yuxuan had easily dispelled their effort with a light swat.

Such a feat was impossible within the same realm, leaving only one other possibility, improbable as it was.

Yuxuan offered a genial smile and said, "I thought you knew already."

Wu Xin: "..."

The old Taoist was always capable of getting under people’s skin.

Wu Xin had indeed received relevant intelligence but found it laughable; breaking through to the Defiant Heavenly Realm and surpassing it within three hundred years was something not even a Divine Reincarnation could achieve. It was an exaggeration.

After her deductions, Wu Xin concluded that the meeting Yuxuan had deliberately convened was purely for deception, to sow fear in her.

This only demonstrated Yuxuan’s outward strength but inner frailty.

That’s what Wu Xin thought, and she would not abandon her pursuit of the Heavenly Demon Instruments over an uncertain matter. It was something she needed to do, and naturally, she had to take some risks.

Who would have expected Yuxuan to employ a strategy of feigning weakness as strength, and strength as weakness?

The old Taoist plays dirty when it comes to tactics!

Suddenly, Wu Xin laughed again.

At this moment, Hu Yuling had quietly retreated behind Wu Xin, acting on Lin Yun’s instructions—it was about time to make a move on her.

"Why does the Leader laugh?"

With this question, Hu Yuling’s appearance beside Wu Xin no longer seemed abrupt.

"I’m laughing at old man Yuxuan. He seems to think he holds the winning ticket, forgetting that his precious disciple is still in our hands! If I’m not mistaken, she’s no ordinary person, but the savior of this world, right?"

"???"

The savior? Isn’t that my master?

Hu Yuling felt puzzled. Initially, she thought Lin Yun was a demon, so she didn’t consider the possibility of him being the savior. Later, she learned that Lin Yun might be a god, and she developed her own opinions.

There might not be a savior in this world, but if there is, it must be her master! Only by saving the world could one accumulate such tremendous merit.

Now, Wu Xin was declaring Zhen Li as the savior, leaving Hu Yuling completely baffled. That naïve and sweet girl didn’t resemble a savior at all.

The world would be fine without saving her; could she actually save the world?

I don’t believe it.

But since Yuxuan didn’t retort, Hu Yuling could only silently stand behind Wu Xin, watchful and ready to stab at the right moment.

Hidden in her embrace was a precious item prepared by Lin Yun—the Thunderclap Sword.

The Thunderclap Sword was a Divine Instrument, containing the existence of Primordial Thunder, its power to destroy demons exceptional. If Wu Xin were struck by the Thunderclap Sword, the outcome would certainly not be pleasant for her.

Normally, demons couldn’t wield Divine Instruments, but Little Gold was exceptionally clever, and Hu Yuling, who frequently consumed Lin Yun’s essence blood, was different from most demons. With Little Gold concealed on her, it wouldn’t harm her.

Now, all eyes were on Zhen Li. If Wu Xin was right and Zhen Li truly possessed the Life Pattern of a Savior, her role in future calamities would be critical. Should the savior perish, the forthcoming catastrophe would be much harder to withstand.

Of course, that’s how Lower Realm Cultivators thought. For Enlightened Realm Cultivators, as long as we’re fast enough, the great tribulations can’t catch up to us.

The chasm between Upper Realm Cultivators and Lower Realm Cultivators is as vast as that between immortals and mortals, hence Enlightened Realm Cultivators are mainly concerned whether Wu Xin lives or dies; a living Wu Xin poses too much of a threat.

Now, all eyes were on Yuxuan’s response.

"Are you certain you have Zhen Li in your grasp?"

Yuxuan looked up at a 45-degree angle toward the sky. Perhaps by coincidence or by design, his line of sight met Lin Yun’s gaze.

All was understood without words.

Yuxuan’s remark sent a wave of panic over Wu Xin, who turned to Hu Yuling and said, "Tell the old Taoist where Zhen Li is."

"She is in a place of absolute safety, beyond anyone’s reach."

"Did you hear that, old Taoist?"

Even though Wu Xin’s face was unseen, one could imagine her smugness.

Yuxuan burst into laughter on the spot, "Didn’t she say it herself? Zhen Li is in an absolutely safe place, and the only person who knows her whereabouts is right here. What makes you think you can threaten me with Zhen Li?"

Wu Xin: "..."

Your reasoning seems sound.

Wu Xin suddenly looked at Hu Yuling speechlessly, you pitfall, didn’t you think of this scenario before?

Hu Yuling also looked at Wu Xin speechlessly, I am a traitor, but when I told you this, you didn’t notice anything amiss, are you dumb or what?

The two exchanged a silent dialogue, and after they finished, neither understood what the other meant.

After an awkward moment, at this stage, Yuxuan did not make a move, as if quietly watching Wu Xin show off, waiting for Wu Xin’s performance.

"Hahahaha..."

"Why does the Leader laugh?"

Hu Yuling’s scalp tingled from Wu Xin’s laughter, thank goodness she’s already a traitor, but why does she feel like such a fool for mixing with Wu Xin?

The Leader she had imagined was a cunning old fox who had hidden for who knows how many years, all for a significant cause. What an inspirational figure of the Demon Clan that was, but now, having seen him in person, this is it?

"I am laughing at the old man Yuxuan, looking as if he has everything calculated, yet he is unaware of the Divine Skills of our Demon Clan. Even if his realm is slightly higher than mine, if I am determined to leave, who could stop me? Once I restore the power of the Demon Summoning Well and the Heavenly Demon Hand to their peak, I will ensure the world suffers, blood flows like rivers, all in retribution for today!"

This was the start of the threatening speech phase. Wu Xin knew she could not win, and was preparing to flee.

Fang Yu’s expression darkened, if they let the demon leader escape today, the trouble would be unending.

"Taoist, take the sword."

Without any hesitation, Fang Yu lent out the Cloud Rain Sword. The Cloud Rain Sword had no spirit yet, so it hadn’t acknowledged a master and could be used by anyone. Fang Yu knew that her Cultivation Level was not enough to unleash the full power of the Cloud Rain Sword. If Yuxuan were to use the Cloud Rain Sword, he would surely be able to destroy the Heavenly Demon Hand in a single strike.

Yuxuan was also trustworthy, so Fang Yu was not worried that he would keep the treasure for himself. Even if he did, Fang Yu was willing to take the bet for the sake of the people of the world.

However, Yuxuan did not take the sword but sent it back with a gentle force.

He did not want to complicate matters at this point. Since Lin Yun had given the sword to Fang Yu, it already had a connection with Lin Yun. In the final stage of his own plan, uncertainties were exactly what Yuxuan did not want.

There had already been complications because of this sword, and now that things were finally back on track, he didn’t want to go through it all again.

"My fellow Daoist, rest assured, there’s no need for this sword. The Yuqing Platform is a trapped place, not a single demon will escape."

There was a reason why Yuxuan wanted to hold the challenge for the throne at the Yuqing Platform. It wasn’t at all for the sake of who would claim the throne of the Central Plains. It was purely for fishing.

Using the Heavenly Demon Instrument as bait to lure the Demon Clan Leader was a trap set for those who were willing.

Wu Xin would surely be hooked; she couldn’t resist such temptation.

As Yuxuan’s words faded, the Yuqing Platform was enveloped by endless starlight, and day suddenly turned into night. The starlight wove into a dense net that covered everyone within it. The Human Race had no reaction, but the Demon Race covered their chests in pain.

Only Wu Xin and Hu Yuling had no reaction, but Wu Xin still sensed that the situation was not good.

She punched out, and the starlight net spread outwards and then restored itself quickly. Using a human fist against a fishing net, the net would not break.

Seeing that brute force was ineffective, Wu Xin decided to run. Her Escape Technique was exceptional, known as Heart Escape Technique. Anywhere with a human heart was a place she could go to.

This was far superior to the Five Elements Escape Technique, yet, still, her attempt was in vain.

"You can’t escape."

Yuxuan said coldly, "I have long known that there is a top expert in the Demon Clan, yet you have hidden yourself too well. If I had not employed certain tactics, I would indeed not be able to hold you back. Die!"

In Yuxuan’s hands, Black and White Qi swirled about. This black Qi was not Demonic Qi, but Yin Qi, similar in color and attribute, yet essentially different.

Yuxuan had attained Daoist enlightenment through the Celestial Bodies technique, but his strongest aspect was his mastery of Yin and Yang, discerning the pure from the impure.

With the emergence of this Black and White Qi, Wu Xin immediately felt the threat of death, as if Yuxuan had been simply toying with her until now, and a play that he was now looking to end, intending to take her life for good.

Dongfang Hongyue, hidden in the crowd, watched Yuxuan thoughtfully.

Perhaps Yuxuan was about to die, hence his willingness to kill this Demon Clan Leader, who posed the greatest threat to the Human Race, before his death.

But with Yuxuan’s high Cultivation Level, there was no reason for him to die suddenly.

Unless, he was planning to do something that would endanger his own life.

Thinking of this, Dongfang Hongyue glanced at her two companions and silently retreated behind them.

Zhang Biyu: "???"

Liu Ji: "???"

For some reason, they suddenly felt a hint of danger.

On Taiqing Mountain, Lin Yun who was watching the scene unfold, suddenly felt something was off.

Well, I thought as per the process, it should be me appearing with Zhen Li to disrupt the Demon Clan Leader’s scheme and then counterattack to vanquish the demons.

But it seems I have nothing to do with it today, did I just come to be an onlooker?