Chapter 92: Lightning Passageway (1/2)

“Those fellows are all ordinary cultivators. The three fellows killed earlier were at the hundred opened meridians (5th) layer. To be able to reach this level of cultivation at such an age, they can be considered experts amongst the ordinary,” said Ye Ziming.

“Mining personnel? Mining operation? Give me the full details!” Chen Feng growled at Third Senior Brother.

“Although our Purplecloud Sky Grotto did discover a Magic crystal mine, only a small number of high-ranking members knows about this. In order to circumvent any leaks in information, we have to search for some other cultivators for the mining operation,” said Third Senior Brother truthfully.

Hearing those words, Chen Feng’s eyes lit up. “In other words, after they are done with their task, they will be silenced?”

“Yes,” whispered Third Senior Brother.

“Mongrels!” Chen Feng was unable to stop himself from swearing.

“To think that the infamous Purplecloud Sky Grotto would resort to such methods. And you have the gall to call yourselves an immortal dao sect.”

“Brother Chen, there is no need to be so angry. This is the survival of the fittest rule in the cultivation world. It is not just the Six Great Sky Grottoes, even the orthodox immortal dao sects use such methods. For the sake of power, which of them would not secretly commit illegal activities?” said Ye Ziming with a sneer.

“It is said that those who cultivate demonic cultivation techniques are brutal and murderous. Yet some times, compared to the righteousness of the famed orthodox sects, the transparency of the demonic sects seems much more honourable.” Lu Ta, too, sneered.

“I was thinking we should use this opportunity to steal some Magic crystals. Now, though, it seems there is a change of plans.” Chen Feng considered for a moment before revealing a smile.

“I say, you are the Third Senior Brother of Purplecloud Sky Grotto. You should be considered a high-ranking member. You should have come here before, right?” Chen Feng asked Third Senior Brother.

“I have been here a few times before.” Third Senior Brother dared not lie and remained honest with his answers.

“In that case, tell us about the situation here. How much manpower did your Purplecloud Sky Grotto dispatch here? Also, since you fellows have given this Magic crystal mine to Nine Firmaments Palace, they should have dispatched some people here as well, right?” asked Chen Feng.

“Normally, there would be three elders protecting this place. There are also two head assistants. On Nine Firmaments Palace’s side, I believe they had sent a few inner disciples over. However, I did receive news that our Sect Master has been asking for more personnel from Nine Firmaments Palace recently. Thus, Nine Firmaments Palace will be sending some experts over soon,” said Third Senior Brother.

“Experts? What level are these experts at?” asked Chen Feng again.

“I do not know. Maybe Concealed stage cultivators, or maybe Sky Human stage cultivators,” replied Third Senior Brother.

“Nine Firmaments Palace is an immortal dao sect, defended by Immortal Humans. If they do send out some Sky Human stage cultivators over, we will be unable to get anything,” said a frowning Ye Ziming.

“In that case, I have a plan.” A glint of light flashed across Chen Feng’s eyes.

“If we cannot get it, just leak the news about Purplecloud Sky Grotto possessing a Magic crystal mine. I believe the other Sky Grottoes and even some second-rate sects will be unwilling to sit back and do nothing about this.” Chen Feng, who said that, got the feeling that he was suggesting something vicious.

“I think there is no need for us to leak the news.” There was a peculiar expression on Ye Ziming’s face as he looked into the distance.

Not too far from where they were hiding, light flashed out and three men, fully garbed in black, appeared before the eyes of Chen Feng’s group.

“These three fellows look so strange. They must be here for the Magic crystal mine as well,” said Ye Ziming.

Chen Feng secretly channelled his divine sense to quickly check them.

“Three level 5 Concealed stage cultivators.” Chen Feng was quick to determine their cultivation bases.

After appearing, the three men in black quickly checked their surroundings before leaning close together to discuss something. Finally, the three of them displayed traces of dark red light from their bodies simultaneously. Then, they moved forward.

“The three of them have Array Break Talismans. Hey, hey! It seems those fellows are more prepared than us,” said Ye Ziming with a smile.

In but a few breaths’ worth of time, the three men in black had entered the mountains, disappearing from sight.

Bang! Ding! Ding!

Immediately, the sounds of battle rang out from within the mountains. The sounds only lasted for a short interval, three breaths’ worth of time, before everything returned to normalcy.

“What happened?” Lu Ta became curious.

“Be quiet, someone is coming out,” said Chen Feng through secret vocal transmission.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Two cultivators, one male and one female, quickly rushed out from the mountains. The male was handsome and elegant while the female was graceful and charming. Their clothes billowed as their bodies emanated a wave of energy outwards. Should ordinary humans see them, they would certainly think that they were immortals descending upon the mundane world.

The moment they appeared, their eyes blazed like torches as they glanced around.

“Divine Void Camouflage!” Ye Ziming whispered and a faint light spread outwards, turning their group transparent to the eye. They have been hidden within space itself. Even if someone were to stand right in front of them, that someone would be unable to see them.

“No one.”

“Let’s go back.”