Chapter 155 The Mysterious Red Pearl (1/2)

”You wish to participate in General Nanbai Zhaoyu's operation?” Elder Diansheng asked in surprise.

”Yes, Elder Diansheng,” Lu Tianzi nodded resolutely.

”Is that so?” Elder Diansheng rubbed his chin in contemplation.

General Nanbai Zhaoyu had not kept this operation a secret, and had literally sent an open invite to many major influences within Bluenight City. As the top influence within the city, the Nine Suns Sect had naturally gotten wind of the matter as well.

However, what Elder Diansheng did not expect was for Lu Tianzi to volunteer for the operation.

After all, it was unlikely that there would be any significant benefits for Essence Condensation realm martial artists who participated.

Even the Origin Core realm martial artists who intend to participate would only be doing so as a show of goodwill.

Since that was the case, would it not be better for Lu Tianzi to just stay and cultivate within the Nine Suns Sect?

”Are you looking to gain combat experience through this operation?” Elder Diansheng asked. ”If that is the case, I shall remind you that with how meticulous General Nanbai Zhaoyu is acting this time, it is unlikely that you will be getting much meaningful action anyway.”

”That's not it, Elder Diansheng,” Lu Tianzi shook his head. ”I am truly interested in this human settlement, and would like to see it for myself. I believe that by doing so, I will be able to clear my mind, and therefore alleviate future bottlenecks on my martial path.”

A load of crap, but there was nothing Elder Diansheng could say to that.

After all, every martial artist's martial path differed, and no one would be able to truly understand another's way of cultivation.

Just as he expected, Elder Diansheng agreed immediately.

Due to his stellar achievements during the Scarlet Moon Heroes Meet, Lu Tianzi was now the official golden boy of the Nine Suns Sect, and they wanted no part of holding him back in any way.

If Lu Tianzi felt that this experience would be beneficial to his martial path, then there was no reason for Elder Diansheng to refuse.

”Go then,” Elder Diansheng nodded. ”But like it or not, you will not be going alone. I shall accompany you on this trip to guarantee your safety.”

”Thank you, Elder Diansheng!” Lu Tianzi clasped his fist gratefully.

He had expected as much.

Back then when Nanlan Qianxue was still regarded as the top genius of the Nine Suns Sect, Elder Wanglei had personally accompanied her to ensure her safety during the Beast Hunt.

Thus, it was not surprising that there would be an Elder following him this time either.

If anything, it was more of a boon than a bane.

This way, even if things went terribly wrong somehow, Lu Tianzi would at least have Elder Diansheng to depend on.

After all, Elder Diansheng was at the Third Cycle Origin Core realm. It should not be too difficult for him to at least hold back Hu Yuanbo while Lu Tianzi made an easy escape.

Now then, how exactly should he appear in front of all these people who might just be able to recognise him at first glance?

In fact, even if the demons in Shadowfront Fortress recognised him, they would probably start to doubt their own memories. After all, their leader General Nanbai Zhaoyu, and even the Scarlet Moon Overlord for that matter, had failed to see through his guise as a demon.

So who would ever believe that he was a human?

Even if some of them still stubbornly believed that he was a human martial artist from Ivory Rock City, given his current status, it was most likely that none of them would dare to do anything to him.

But with that said, it would still be best to avoid any such trouble altogether.

***

That evening, Lu Tianzi and Elder Diansheng met up with the rest of the group at the Northern Gate of Bluenight City.

Including Inscription Master Nanbai, there were five Origin Core realm martial artists already gathered, as well as around a dozen at the Essence Condensation realm.

It was not exactly a huge force. But coupled with the existing military might that Shadowfront Fortress possessed, it was definitely more than enough to deal with the likes of Ivory Rock City.

As the main coordinator of this reinforcement force, City Lord Nanlan was present as well. Even though he was not intending to join in the operation, he was here to check out the situation, as well as to send them off.

After all, the safety of Bluenight City was closely linked to that of Shadowfront Fortress to its North.

Not only him, but even his daughter Nanlan Qianbing had come over to take a look.

And when Nanlan Qianbing noticed Lu Tianzi approach, she felt her heart skip a beat.

It was not simply because it was Lu Tianzi. More so than that, it was due to the fact that Lu Tianzi was currently wearing a familiar concealing mask – the same one that she had gifted him during the grand feast at Bluenight Palace!

Back then, she had given it to Lu Tianzi more as a form of mockery than anything else.

Yet despite that, Lu Tianzi actually kept it with him all this while! And from the looks of it, he even seemed to be using it unabashedly at times!

Could it be…?

Nanlan Qianbing could not help but feel a warm feeling stir within her heart.

On the contrary, Lu Tianzi did not even notice Nanlan Qianbing's existence.

His head was now replaying the scenes of that very day when he was completely cast aside in the main square of the Officials District in Ivory Rock City.

The more he thought about it, the more he found himself seething with battle intent.

However, as this memory played out to the end, there was this one scene that caused his battle intent to waver slightly.

Perhaps there was one matter that he should try to accomplish during this operation after all…

Of course, that was only provided that doing so would not expose himself to any form of risks!

Aside from Nanlan Qianbing, the other martial artists present took a little longer to realise that it was Lu Tianzi. After all, they were unable to detect his cultivation level.