Chapter 16 - Basilisk Forest (1/2)
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Nearly ten thousand li away from the Eight Calamity Range was the Basilisk Forest. The forest had lush greens and exquisite trees that shone with a faint glow of emerald light. Home to reptilian and serpent-type disaster beasts, which included the Legendary King Basilisk - the ruler of the region. The King Basilisk was a rank eight beasts of extraordinary power that rivaled Origin Core cultivators.
The air was permeated with wood-attributed essence, making it a blessed cultivation grounds for any cultivator who practiced wood-based arts or cultivation methods.
In an area within the forest, a flash of resplendent silver light spontaneously exploded. The local residents reacted violently by fleeing with their slithering bodies or short stubby legs. In the silver light were three figures, two males and one female, each seemed to be occupied with their own thoughts.
They were the disciples of Han Genji.
Yan Zaizen, who never experienced spatial shifting before, felt like his stomach was coming up as he bent his body to vomit out a small pool of bodily fluids. Even though he possesses a herculean physique and was far physically stronger than before, the feeling of spatial shifting was like being on a high-speed roller coaster. Completely different than when he was carried at high speed by Han Genji.
He assumed they would be teleported, but instead they were simply hauled at high speeds with a cover of a protection formation in space. They moved so fast that others wouldn't be able to see their trail without having a high cultivation, and even if they did see, they couldn't interact with them unless they comprehend the appropriate laws. It was essentially the safest method of travel, but it's not Yan Zaizen's first time hearing about something like this.
For example, most large clans — like the Yan Clan — would have something similar, but for objects rather than people. To personally experience it, he felt discombobulated. His sense of direction was all over the place, unable to tell left from right, and his mind felt beyond dizzy.
While he was experiencing this, Lin Feilin and Shin Xuanji were in much better shape. They almost immediately shook off the effects using their Qi and proceeded to check the area for their location.
”It seems we're close to the center.” Shin Xuanji remarked as he pointed towards a tree in the distance. This tree was exceptionally tall and eclipsed the rest in size. It even twisted about and had two tree crowns yet one trunk. It gave one a frightening and mysterious feeling. ”That's the Basilisk Tree. From its location, we should be south-east. More than two hundred li away from the border and the territory of the Earthly Titan Sect.” He continued to point out their current location, looking towards Lin Feilin who nodded in agreement. Her expression was still cold, but if one looked closely, one could see slight tears having been in existence.
After finishing almost emptying out his stomach, he turned to Shin Xuanji in surprise. He heard of the Basilisk Tree before. Its location was the infamous beastial grounds for serpents and lizards - the Basilisk Forest! He recalled what Han Genji once said. It seems he really sent them to this forest.
”What now?” He couldn't help but ask. In truth, he still had many questions about everything including the possible status of Han Genji. However, his question had got him a single glance from Shin Xuanji before he simply turned towards Lin Feilin and ignored him.
Seems like this Shin Xuanji truly has some form of hatred towards me, but why?
”Master sent us here; our fates are our own.” Lin Feilin answered coldly, her eyes looking about in vigilance. ”He left a backup plan at the Earthly Titan Sect. If you wish to join the Sect and seek safety, simply go there and find Elder Wei. He'll allow you to enter as a Disciple of the Sect.” She said, but obviously, this wasn't going to be her intention.
Surprised by the foresight of Han Genji, he couldn't help but contemplate his options. Should he go to the Earthly Titan Sect or go home?
He understood why his master would choose the Earthly Titan Sect, considering its one of the five great sects alongside the Soaring Cloud Sect, and were eternal enemies with them. They were essentially at war, engaging in conflict both on the surface and in the shadows. Since the Soaring Cloud Sect was pursuing Han Genji, it seems staying there would ensure one's safety. However, when he thought about it, he decided against it.
For one, he didn't really consider himself Han Genji's disciple.
Second, no one outside of these two people here knew he was Han Genji's disciple and thus no proof.
Third, if he joins under as Han Genji's disciple identity, the enmity between the Soaring Cloud Sect and himself would be set. It's likely they would hunt him till he's dead, using both in the light and dark methods to carry out their goal. After all, a disciple chosen by an Origin Core Cultivator cannot be considered a non-threat. Remove the roots to end all problematic growths.
He had little intentions of making an enemy or himself a target and losing his poor little life as a result. Despite a few liquid essences, what did he really receive under his tutelage? It was as fleeting as the wind; It was as brief as a ray of light.