835 Dragon City Mystery Dimension (1/2)
The sudden appearance of the Five Tigers Sect First Sect Grand Elder boosted the team's morale. Elder Mei Yixuan's and Elder Qi Hang's facial expressions relaxed significantly.
The Five Tigers Sect had come prepared to exchange the Dragon City Talisman, so there were two Sect Grand Elders secretly protecting the team. If the Baili Sect had not been aware of the Five Tigers Sect's preparation, it would be almost impossible for them to take the Dragon City Talisman from the team.
Even though these black-robed men denied it, Mei Yixuan firmly believed that they must be from the Baili Sect. There were few sects in the Taihang Mountains who would dare to rob the Five Tigers Sect. The Baili Sect was the obvious suspect.
”So it turns out Yun Pengqing and Wang He, the two Sect Grand Elders, are here! I was wondering why the Five Tigers Sect assigned a few small fries to handle such an important mission,” the leading black-robed man said with a sinister smile. He had clearly recognized the two Five Tigers Sect Sect Grand Elders.
”No matter who you are, get out of our way immediately. If you refuse, don't blame us for being rude,” Yun Pengqing said coldly.
If this were any other time, he would surely not let this matter go easily. However, he had an important treasure with him now and wanted to avoid stirring up any commotion. The most important mission now was to make it back to the Five Tigers Sect safely.
”Since you are here, you can't expect to be allowed to simply leave! Do you think that we didn't know about your secret preparation? Sending two Sect Grand Elders along, tsk tsk! The Five Tigers Sect is indeed cautious. Fellas, come out now. Let these Five Tigers Sect members experience what it's like to be a mantis stalking a cicada but unaware of the oriole behind it.”
As soon as the leading black-robed man finished speaking, three terrifying auras swept out from a corner of the forest as though they were plowing the ground. The auras enveloped the Five Tigers Sect members.
Three other black-robed men appeared. Their cultivation was rather frightening. All of them were at the Embryonic Breathing Realm, qualifying them to be Sect Grand Elders in a large sect.
Yun Pengqing's and Wang He's facial expressions instantly turned sour. Very few sects in the Taihang Mountains could send out four Embryonic Breathing Realm ancient martial art practitioners on one mission. Moreover, most of those sects would have to go all out in order to gather such talents. It was probable that only the Baili Sect could mobilize so many Embryonic Breathing Realm Sect Grand Elders just to steal a Dragon City Talisman.
”Cut to the chase! Kill them and get the treasure.”
One of the three Embryonic Breathing Realm ancient martial art practitioners that had appeared possessed an astonishing killing spirit on him. It surged over him as he prepared to kill and steal, leaving the Five Tigers Sect no way out.
”You go too far!” Yun Pengqing was enraged. This person was too arrogant, and he actually intended to kill them all!
A green light flashed and Yun Pengqing engaged the black-robed man with the desire to kill. However, after just three exchanges, he was sent flying. His face was pale. He was clearly no match for this black-robed man.
”Cheng Zongping! So it was you!”
The black-robed man was consumed by a murderous intent. His entire body glowed with a faint crimson light called the Tianluo Bloody Force. In the entirety of the Taihang Mountains, only Cheng Zongping of the Baili Sect practiced this Bloody Force technique, so once they exchanged blows, Yun Pengqing had discovered his true identity.
The Tianluo Bloody Force was terrifying. It could break through an ancient martial art practitioner's Inner Qi defense. Once one was hit by the Bloody Force, if they did not die, they would be severely injured.
In terms of cultivation, Yun Pengqing and Cheng Zongping were rather equal. They were both at the later stage of the Embryonic Breathing Realm. However, in terms of combat ability, Yun Pengqing was far inferior to Cheng Zongping.
Cheng Zongping was notorious in the Taihang Mountains. The number of people who could defeat him could be counted on one hand.
Cheng Zongping's appearance had already proved that this operation was the work of Baili Sect. However, both Yun Pengqing and Wang He's hearts sank. In the Baili Sect, Cheng Zongping was ranked second. If he was part of this, the Baili Sect was clearly not going to let them leave here alive.
”Wang He, you are in charge of breaking out of the encirclement! I'll stay behind and hold them off!” Yun Pengqing gave Wang He a glance which had a deeper meaning. Mei Yixuan and Qi Hang also understood the look.
Mei Yixuan said nothing. She took out a cloth bag and passed it to Wang He. Inside was the Dragon City Talisman.
Everyone understood what Yun Pengqing meant. Even Wan'er and Wang Qian realized that a catastrophe was about to happen.
”This…” Wang He looked at the cloth bag with a troubled look on his face. He understood what Yun Pengqing meant. He was asking him to break out alone and get the Dragon City Talisman back to the sect. At the same time, he could report the incident to the sect leader. That would mean that it was likely that only he would make it out alive. Everyone else, including Yun Pengqing, would die here.
Mei Yixuan was full of regret. She wanted to give herself a good slap. If she had known that this would happen, she would not have brought Wan'er along. It was as though she had brought Wan'er to her doom. Originally, she had thought that nothing would happen given that the operation this time was so covert. However, she had underestimated the Baili Sect and that b*tch Fu Yu.
The Baili Sect's ability to know their whereabouts so precisely had to be related to that b*tch Fu Yu. Also, there were probably other spies within the Five Tigers Sect in various high-ranking positions. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Fu Yu to know so much. Someone must have told her about this.