Chapter 233: Ling Huang Xian’s Plan
Listening to Ling Huang Xian’s confident words, the dark energy group felt a hint of assurance.
After all, it yearned for nothing more than the death of those immortals, especially since it had nearly been purified by that group of immortals.
As it lingered in this Wrath Valley for so long, its anger towards the immortals intensified.
This energy group was originally a divine-level Blood Beast, the residual soul of the Forbidden Blood Dragon, which had been killed by the joint efforts of the immortals. However, its soul was tenacious and didn’t dissipate easily.
While the immortals could slay its physical form, they struggled to obliterate this energy group, representing the blood beast’s soul. They could only bring it back to Wrath Valley within Zifeng Valley for confinement and long-term purification.
After a long period of spellcasting, the soul energy group gradually dissipated and shrank, eventually “perishing.”
Yet, the immortals were unaware it was a facade created by Ling Huang Xian, for just as this energy group neared annihilation, its aura was exceedingly weak, indistinguishable from ordinary malevolent spirit energy groups.
The final disappearance was even more mundane, simply vanishing in a puff without triggering any significant event.
Thus, Ling Huang Xian exploited this loophole, switching things up and saving it, leaving the monitoring immortals to see only an ordinary spirit of the Blood Beast.
He preserved the soul of the Forbidden Blood Dragon, using the environment here to restore it, and now the energy group was gradually growing. If it turned blood-red, it would signify its hope of regaining its status as a divine-level Blood Beast.
Ling Huang Xian also researched blood techniques and had devised a solid plan for countering the immortals of Zifeng Valley.
With this Heaven Spirit Stone, alongside his Spirit Techniques, this soul energy had reached a level where it could possess others.
Moreover, through his understanding of both the Immortal Way and blood techniques, he merged them to create a weapon to obliterate the immortals.
“You will possess that immortal, inciting an uproar among the Immortal Beasts, and then take the opportunity to attack the other immortals. You’ve changed remarkably; their immortal blood will become your weapon. As long as they have immortal energy in their bodies and are invaded by your blood energy, it will become fatal quickly.”
Ling Huang Xian chuckled, the Blood Beast soul listening in felt as if victory were already in its grasp.
Having absorbed resentment and blood energy in Wrath Valley for ages, combined with Ling Huang Xian’s help, the Blood Beast soul’s blood energy penetrating the immortal’s body would trigger a reaction upon encountering immortal energy, leading to their demise.
This was Ling Huang Xian’s plan to counter the immortals of Zifeng Valley as well as preparation for his departure, hiding away and embarking on the path of the Blood Apostle.
Once chaos erupted, he could escape under the guise of anonymity, and the immortals would remain oblivious, possibly thinking he perished in the chaos.
Coincidentally, high-level immortals would be leaving in two days, perfect for a killing spree.
“Alright, that immortal training the beasts is almost here; let’s act according to plan.”
Ling Huang Xian said, opening the secret chamber door and stepping out.
Not long after, they successfully executed the plan, the Blood Beast soul infiltrating the body of the immortal training the beasts. This immortal’s consciousness remained, allowing the Blood Beast soul to interfere with their sense.
Now the immortal would continue acting in their own capacity, to avoid arousing suspicion, waiting for the right moment to intervene while training the Immortal Beasts.
“Even if I have to leave, I must make Zifeng Valley chaotic.”
Ling Huang Xian sneered.
……
Now.
Inside the Rain Rainbow Cave, a male and two females amidst various beasts.
“It’s like a zoo in here.”
Lin Nuo observed the several Immortal Beasts inside the cave, noting that the drawn circles were almost inadequate. The two male Immortal Wolves were huddled together, their tension palpable.
“I didn’t expect you, Senior Martial Brother, to hide the Immortal Beasts here.”
Su Kexin curiously inspected the magnificent Immortal Beasts, feeling a stark contrast between them and Spirit Beasts.
Lin Nuo frowned; he had not anticipated Su Kexin would involve herself in their scheme.
This Su Kexin had the main character’s aura, unintentionally attracting attention, drawing the Immortal Beasts over. Meanwhile, he and Ruo’er were here feeding the Immortal Tiger when they stumbled upon this and took the rest of the Immortal Beasts into hiding.
Ruo’er communicated with the Immortal Beasts, and the conclusion was the same: these Immortal Beasts fled due to issues with their companions, leaving them unsettled, leading to their escape.
Originally, the immortals were to spread out to find the beasts, which should have quickly brought the others back, yet as a result, the beasts were not retrieved, and several immortals had perished.
The deaths were identical, with no external wounds; they succumbed to internal injuries, becoming extremely eerie as the immortal energy faded entirely.
Within a day, the immortal energy had disappeared, a phenomenon the immortals couldn’t comprehend.
Lin Nuo speculated this method of operation had something to do with the immortal energy, but he didn’t want to play detective, preferring to enjoy the show.
“Senior Martial Brother, do you really plan to keep hiding them here?”
“Yes, the outside is chaotic, with several immortals dead, and their escape must have a reason. I must protect these Immortal Beasts.”
Lin Nuo’s words sounded righteous, but the truth was he wanted to hide these Immortal Beasts to incite an even larger uproar.
“Senior Martial Brother, that’s admirable; these Immortal Beasts truly are pitiful. I hope the mystery gets solved, and no more lives are lost.”
Su Kexin prayed inwardly, her kind heart wishing everyone remained safe.
She instinctively surveyed Rain Rainbow Cave, noticing the flowing clear mountain waters and the lovely Heavenly Lotus flowers; the air was imbued with immortal energy, and suddenly, a desire to lean against her Senior Martial Brother for a rest arose.
“Young Master, Sister Kexin, let’s eat something~”
Ruo’er pulled out food from her bag, sharing it with Lin Nuo and Su Kexin, laying out a cloth large enough for all three to sit.
Lin Nuo sat down, munching on the food while pondering his next steps.
“Senior Martial Brother, drink this; it’s water I got from the Immortal Spring.”
“What’s different about this water?” Lin Nuo asked.
“It’s different! The Immortal Spring water is sweet and delightful, far better than the cave water!”
“How did you manage to pluck the Immortal fruit and get spring water?”
Lin Nuo remarked disdainfully; this main character truly acted like a thief.
He took a sip, set the water pot down:
“Where did you get this? Take me there sometime.”
“Sure!”
Su Kexin smiled and nestled closer to Lin Nuo, her light floral scent wafting through the air, quite pleasant.
“Senior Martial Brother, here’s the fruit skin I peeled for you; have some.”
Su Kexin handed Lin Nuo a fruit, and they appeared quite intimate, making Ruo’er feel uneasy, unwilling to be outdone.
“You’ve worked hard, Young Master~ Let me give you a massage~ You can eat while you relax~”
Ruo’er quickly began massaging Lin Nuo skillfully, massaging his legs, arms, and shoulders, providing comprehensive service.
“Senior Martial Brother, let me wipe your sweat.”
Su Kexin hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from Lin Nuo’s forehead. Unbeknownst to them, both girls had started fanning him, massaging, and wiping sweat, with each holding onto one of his arms.
“Could you two let me eat in peace?”
Lin Nuo sighed, feeling helpless; he remained silent, yet the two girls kept inching closer, touching him everywhere.
At that moment, the Immortal Beasts looked like loyal dogs.