Chapter 142: Main Base

A huge vortex, one-fourth the size of the pagoda, formed beside it as the winds howled and black clouds covered the whole sky, bringing an eternal darkness over the mortal realm.

Song Junwan and others were dumbfounded, feeling the strange power coursing through their body. It felt as if nothing could stop them and even if the heaven challenged them, they would win.

Shen Yu raised his head to look at the vortex and clicked his tongue.

'What is a tornado doing here?'

[It's probably because of the masks. I did make it very special, after all.]

'Special?'

[You said you wanted a symbol which will be for the shadow force of your Sect, right? So I made something good, hehe.]

Somehow, Shen Yu felt that things weren't that simple but he decided to ignore it. It was not harming them anyways so anything the system added would only be a boost for them, which was obviously good.

"How are you all feeling?"

He asked.

"Never felt this good, Master. Well, except a few times."

Ning Xi grinned as she punched the air before her, earning a sonic boom sound. She licked her lips beneath the mask and her grin turned even wider.

"That's good."

Shen Yu's lips tugged upwards, turning into a malicious smile as he doned his mask, which was a little different from other masks as it had red horns.

The mask was like his hairs, black with hints of red.

But he knew the diviner could never be wrong. That caused him nervousness he didn't think he would feel in his lifetime.

"Could it be that one of the major Sects have decided to take over us? But that doesn't make sense. We have treaty with all four of them. If one decided to go against us, the other three will target that single one."

The red masked figure asked in confusion. He was just as shook as everyone else who knew of this news was.

The Green Masked shook his head.

"No, I'm sure the major Sects are not behind this. They only see benefits and this doesn't benefit them in any way. Even if they somehow got our whole organisation, it will do them no good at all."

The third figure, who was wearing orange outlined mask lingered for a while before speaking.

"You're thinking it's the Empire? They had been making shady moves for some time so they are a suspect. Give their standing with the Major Sects, I wouldn't be surprised if they decided to get us under them. But it's pointless. They are and will always be weaker than the Major Sects."

The Red Masked nodded.

"Indeed, unless they somehow managed to get a Soul Severing Realm expert, they can never stand on same level as the Major Sects. So, even if they take us in, the standing won't change it all. If any of the Major Sect wanted, they could erase the Empire easily. They're only keeping it as a neutral chip against each other.

So, although the Empire is a suspect, I doubt they would attack us unless they have lost their mind."

"Which they had, apparently. I've been keeping an eye on the old Qing Bastard for a while and he's been too suspicious. It's as if he's planning to be a rebel against the Major Sects. I tried to get any information, but it's impossible because of the Formation he had near his castle. He is doing everything there."

The Green Masked spoke as he added.

"I also noticed that he is collecting some Spiritual Creatures, each of different type and race. In fact, he is even collecting Tier 1 Spiritual Creatures, which is the most suspicious thing. What does the Emperor need a Tier 1 Spiritual Creature for and why is he being shaddy about this?"

The orange Masked shook his head.

"The Empire is a suspect, yes but you're forgetting an odd incident. The destruction of Wind Flower Sect."