Chapter 137: A Misunderstanding Resolved

Chapter 137: A Misunderstanding Resolved

"What are you doing?!" Chu Liang shouted loudly, launching himself into action simultaneously.

He anticipated the opponent's move, but didn't expect the Dark King Sect's Soul Subjugator to use a shamanic technique as their first move. The Dark King Sect, a faction under the Heavenly Star Divine Cult, followed the diabolical path after a division in the cult and incorporated elements of diabolical techniques into their own skill system. Despite these changes, they did not use any shamanic techniques.

Within this Forbidden Ground, all forms of enchanted techniques were forbidden. Any divine skills and enchanted tools were rendered useless. The situation was becoming somewhat risky for Chu Liang.

However, since Chu Liang had dealt with the shamanic technique Forbidden Ground before, he quickly moved back to create some space between himself and Sixtieth. He guessed that Sixtieth likely didn't know about his physical power which was akin to the strength of ten tigers. If a physical fight broke out, he believed he still had the strength to defend himself.

Despite lacking knowledge on the true capabilities of the opponents, Chu Liang prioritized escaping the boundaries of the Forbidden Ground. He intended to inform his teacher using the tracker jade slip. Since the opponent had the audacity to use the Forbidden Ground technique, they definitely possessed formidable means.

No matter what, Chu Liang needed to make very careful choices.

Sixtieth remained ruthless and taciturn, not uttering a single word. As Chu Liang retreated, preparing to escape the boundaries of the Forbidden Ground, Sixtieth didn't just watch him slip away. With a flick of their hand, silvery lights rained down like a shower.

Hidden weapons?

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Faced with the overwhelming silver lights, Chu Liang immediately displayed his body techniques, dodging and retreating, narrowly avoiding all the silver needles.

Upon closer inspection, those silver needles that fell on the ground quickly softened, transforming into worm-like silver threads that swiftly burrowed into the soil.

Seeing this, Chu Liang's scalp tingled instantly.

Those needles were actually insects!

Curse insects!

He didn't dare to ponder the consequences of curse insects burrowing into his body, nor did he want to stay with this mysterious opponent. As he maneuvered and dodged swiftly, he was on the brink of escaping the boundaries of the Forbidden Ground.

Meanwhile, Sixtieth appeared puzzled as they muttered to themselves, "Turbulent Stream Movement Art?"

As Chu Liang was about to escape, Sixtieth didn't hesitate. They swiftly pursued with such elusive and agile movements and closed in rapidly like a ghost!

Chu Liang sprinted, nearly breaking free from the Forbidden Ground's boundaries, when another barrage of silver needles rained down. However, he twisted his body and skillfully avoided the attack once more.

Then, Sixtieth raised their hand, seemingly dispelling the Forbidden Ground.

Unlike the deceased shaman elder who died before he could dispel the technique, Sixtieth was still alive, which meant she could effortlessly deactivate the shamanic technique with a raise of their hand.

Following that, they took out a black umbrella.

Whoosh—

As the black umbrella unfolded, Sixtieth's movement paused slightly. Then, in the next second, they appeared to a spot several zhang away as though they had teleported.

Such swift movement! Chu Liang was taken aback.

As he observed Sixtieth more closely, he realized that there was a faint black humanoid shadow beneath the opened umbrella.

It seems to be a conscious soul[1]?

Chu Liang smiled. As expected, whenever he would show his righteous-looking features, he could gain the trust of the other party.

But then, the girl said, "Soul Subjugators of the Dark King Sect must at least be at the Golden Core Realm. You, being a cultivator at the third realm, must be an impostor."

"..."

So my lower cultivation level has earned me trust?

"I'm Luo Yao." The girl sheathed her curved saber and stated her name in a cold tone.

"Huh?" Chu Liang, upon hearing this name, felt a sense of familiarity. He remembered reading about a ruthless and talented female disciple from the Valley of the Three Absolutes in the Seven Stars Gazette. She had single-handedly slaughtered numerous evil shamans and members of diabolical sects.

This girl was the one?

Upon reflection, Chu Liang realized that he had narrowly evaded her relentless pursuit earlier. If she had persisted in chasing him, he would have been compelled to summon his teacher and escape with the use of the green leaf, as he lacked any means to fight back.

With her cultivation level, which was likely as powerful as Jiang Yuebai, as well as the various bizarre and sinister methods she had used, Luo Yao was indeed quite a terrifying opponent.

Initially, Luo Yao had mistaken him for a diabolical cultivator of the Dark King Sect at the Golden Core Realm, hence why she first activated the Forbidden Ground technique.

However, Chu Liang managed to escape using the Turbulent Stream Movement Art. If she had known at the start that he was a cultivator at the Spiritual Awareness Realm, she would have probably attacked with a more lethal force, giving him no chance to fight back.

"So, you are Miss Luo. I've heard of your name," Chu Liang said with a smile.

"Why are you here?" Luo Yao didn't bother with pleasantries and asked directly.

"I learned about the Dark King Sect's actions through the Soul Subjugator Token and came here to eliminate diabolical cultivators," Chu Liang replied, then inquired, "Miss Luo, how did you get to use the Soul Subjugator Token?"

Previously, the Soul Subjugator trapped his intact soul into the Netherworld Codex, which then provided Chu Liang access to the domain within the Soul Subjugator Token. It was a fortunate twist of fate.

Such coincidences should not be common.

"I captured a wicked Soul Subjugator. I was going to extract his soul and refine it for some shamanic material. Surprisingly, I found out later that I could use his Soul Subjugator Token," said Luo Yao. "I thought I was the only one who knew how to hack into this token. I had intended to kill a few more diabolical cultivators of the Dark King Sect and seize all their Soul Subjugator Tokens. I didn't expect you to discover this method too."

"It was just a coincidence." Chu Liang chuckled.

I was not as ruthless as you.

The Soul Subjugator that Chu Liang met back then seemed so fierce and ruthless when he was extracting a conscious soul. Yet, to the girl here, a Soul Subjugator was just a toy to be manipulated. A Soul Subjugator wouldn't even have the power to fight back and resist death.

"Sigh. What a pity." Luo Yao sighed.

"A pity for?" Chu Liang asked.

"The elders of my sect are waiting outside now. I promised them that I would extract a few conscious souls and give them access to the Soul Subjugator Tokens. This way, we can all infiltrate the Dark King Sect together." Luo Yao said, "This method can only be used once. Once we are exposed, it won't work again. And so, they are all hoping for a chance to experience this."

Great. Are you all treating this like it is some sort of recreational activity?

Chu Liang could only reply, "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. We can work together to deal with Fifty-Ninth and the Fiend."

Luo Yao casually said, "I can handle that Soul Subjugator myself. As for the Fiend... he's at the fifth realm and he won't be an easy opponent. I need to come up with another method."

1. Previously fresh soul. Now conscious soul, as in a soul that still has their consciousness and rationality. ☜