61 Emerge (1/2)
”This Yin Yang Jade came from the Five Ghosts Sect?”
Fang Yuan was shocked. ”Is the news about the treasure fake too? Just to create chaos?”
”That's right!”
Gui Wusheng nodded and appeared lost.
”To create confusion, you guys can even use the Yin Yang Jade as bait...”
Fang Yuan took in a deep breath.
To hide from the many martial artists, sacrifice would be required, and this was the sole purpose of the Yin Yang Jade.
With a [Martial Artist (8th Gate)] and a well thought-out plan, the Yin Yang Jade was safe. Unfortunately, they encountered Fang Yuan…..
”Good! However, the focus is not on the Yin Yang Jade...”
Fang Yuan threw the jade up in the air and became serious. ”That what is your real motive?”
”Our real motive...”
Gui Wusheng became expressionless but slowly began to describe. ”It is a treasure map! Or should I say, an incomplete scrap... Our Sect once received a copy, but it was lost. This is the second copy!”
...
Luori City.
This city was at the extreme North of Lieyang County, and even further North of Shaoyang City. There was a ridge of mountains outside the city, called Xuanyan. Legend has it that there was fire everywhere and was extremely dangerous.
It was noon, and farmers were ploughing on their farms, businessman working in their shops. Often kids could be seen playing by the river, and it was a lively sight to behold.
”Hu...”
Just before the gates to the city were closed, a person in a cloak hurriedly rushed to enter Luori City.
”This place... Is indeed different from Shaoyang City!”
This cloaked person was Fang Yuan.
After Gui Wusheng's tip-off, he hurriedly killed him and rushed to Luori City.
Compared to Shaoyang City, which was filled with martial artists, Luori City was more lively. The villagers were carefree, and no one would have thought that under this peace was a big mystery.
'Even if I said it out, no one would believe that most of the Sect masters of Five Ghosts Sect actually live here...'
Even though it was quieter than Shaoyang City, Fang Yuan could feel an immense pressure as he entered Luori City.
This wasn't a real feeling, but more of his imagination. It made him realise that this place was ten times more dangerous than Shaoyang City! A hundred times!
”I still cannot fight and win any Martial artist of 4 Heavenly Gates...”
Fang Yuan knew his own capabilities. He could easily defeat any [Martial Artist (7th Gate)], or be on par with a [Martial Artist (8th Gate)].
If he made use of his external martial arts techniques, he might get a chance at winning. However, against the martial artists of 4 Heavenly Gates who trained and fused their Yin and Yang, he would stand no chance.
Furthermore, the Sect Leader of Five Ghosts Sect was similar to Shi Yutong and had already attained Wu Zong!
”At the moment, I can only hope for an internal conflict for myself to reap the benefits afterwards... Hopefully, the news that I let out would be useful!”
In such a dangerous position, he could only keep reminding himself not to be too stubborn.
If he succeeded, that would be best, but if he did not, it was still alright, as staying alive was the most important.
Even if he did not get anything, in the end, he still would have the Yin Yang Jade as a consolation prize.
”I am about to break through the Death Gate, and by then the Yin Yang Jade would be useful in aiding me in my journey to become a martial artist of 4 Heavenly Gates!”
Fang Yuan thought for a while, walked along the streets and entered a hostel.
”It seems that Spirit Returning Sect is not foolish. Elder Han was lured to Shaoyang City, Shi Yutong couldn't locate him... If they received my anonymous letter they would surely come and fight over it... I shall be the coward to watch the fight by the side!”
After deciding, he booked a small room. Every day, it seemed that he was quietly practising his martial arts, but in actual fact, he was observing the movement within Luori City.
After all, he had already decided not to appear. If there was no response from the Spirit Returning Sect, or if the news came late, then he could only accept it.
...
”The Five Ghosts Sect Sect Master being sceptical, did not really describe the real treasure map to Gui Wusheng. He only instructed him to spread the fake news. Only a few martial artists of 4 Heavenly Gates know the truth...”
Fang Yuan was practising his martial arts peacefully in the small room. White smoke rose from his head like fog, and it appeared like clouds were forming.
”[Eagle Claw Iron Skin Technique (Grade 7)] progress is filled, and now I just need to find an opportunity to break through the Death Gate...”
Breaking through the 8th Gate was extremely decisive. If breaking through failed, he would die, and there would be no second chance!
Although he was confident in his own foundation, Fang Yuan wanted to condition his body to the best it could be while breaking through.
”Rumble!”
His ears stood up as he heard the loud rumble.
”Hmm? They've started fighting already?”
Fang Yuan leapt over the wall and saw a bright crimson flash from within the city. Shoutings were heard and shadows flying around. He was happy to witness this scene.