Chapter 437: Plan of Attack

Chapter 437: Plan of Attack

Healer strode along his peak, enjoying the quiet for a moment. A moment of peace before it all begins.

The lotus clones busied themselves, setting up the immortal palace behind him. Some distant cultivator had built it to their fancy, but they fancied a lot more brocade and silk than he did. I need to get all that opulence out of here. Easy to clean, easy to see injured cultivators into and out of. Thats what I need.

After all, why stop my business now? Its been so profitable this far! Plus, were after the sects resources, right? I bet they give healers a good benefits package, and its got to be more if I do meritorious service for the sect like healing my fellow cultivators for a low price!

He drew out the small spirit beast pouch and opened it, giving it a shake. The woman hed healed earlier fell out. Hui reached to catch her, but missed. She tumbled onto the ground.

Hurriedly, Hui put the bag away and offered her a hand up. My apologies, Elder Sister. I didnt mean to drop you. Youre safe now. Go wherever you please, but first, listen to me

The female cultivator darted up and wrapped her arms around his neck. She twisted hard. His spine broke, and he toppled to the floor, instantly playing dead.

Eh huh? What just happened? Hui wondered, completely lost.

The female cultivator threw his head away. Disgusted, she looked down at him like he was an utter turd. Test subject? Id rather die. With that, she took to the sky, leaving Hui dead on the ground.

Elder Sister, give me a chance to explain myself! That was a thoughtless explanation, the only thing I could think up on the spot! Apologies that my improv skills arent up to Elder Sisters standards!

Sighing, Hui climbed back to his feet. He walked over to his head and fixed it back on his head, adjusting it into place. Giving his head one last twist to make sure it was right, he straightened and looked after the woman as she flew off. I never even learned her name Oh well. Shes my test subject, after allwell, officially, anyways, and I made no effort to help her escape. If anyone runs into her, theyll bring her right back here. Hopefully next time I can get a few words in edgewise before she takes my head off.

Putting the matter into the back of his mind, Hui settled down to meditate. He pressed his senses out, searching for a trace of death qi. Id like to start from that glowing seniors peak, but well, first off, I suspect hes the one who did something to Jin Xian, and secondly, his peak is probably suffused with life qi. Life qi destroys death qi. Even assuming he didnt cover his tracks, any of her qi traces would have been destroyed by the ambient life qi on his peak by now.

Really, my only hope is that he took her off the peak though I suppose finding no trace of death qi is also a trace, since then she probably didnt leave his peak. Ah in that case, Ill have to make up some excuse to make my way onto Seniors peak. I cant leave Jin Xian all alone, wherever she is. Hopefully shes not dead.

Er more dead than she already is.

Hui searched, pressing his senses outward. As he stretched his awareness, he sensed a line, arching into the sky. Furrowing his brows, he reached out to it.

The line responded. A faint sensation met Huis senses. Swaying. Metal. A low creak.

Is this the chain? It whatever its made of, its conducive to mental energy. Huh. That explains how they can have such a spread-out group of peak lords at relatively low realms, but keep them all communicating with one another. Send your mental energy along the chain, and everyone can talk!

Senior all of these barriers? How often is the sect attacked? Hui asked, shocked.

With a flick of his sleeve, Liu Guang sent the barriers quiet again. Were known for both exorcism and healing arts. Its common for demonic sects to openly attack, and if they dont openly attack, theyll often use our sect healing righteous cultivators as an excuse to attack us. Its hard to say theres a single peak on this sect that hasnt been attacked.

Hui frowned, nodding seriously. He glanced at the peak below him. What a load of bullcrap. This sect is ice cold with death qi. The barrier is tainted? Nonsense. For it to be this cold, the entire barrier would have to be built of death qi and even then! Even then He narrowed his eyes at the cultivators below, then glanced at Liu Guang. Isnt senior known for his illusory spaces? This one is a bit large, but if he had the time to set up a formation and had some powerful artifact as the core, its very possible.

Yeah Im not buying it. Theres more to this than demonic sect attacks. Although He stepped forward, peering closer at the barrier. It seems Seniors story is true. They do get attacked by demonic sects fairly often. If I could time my attack or even lead a two-pronged attack

No, no. I cant. Im on the side of righteousness. Although Im happy to side with any sect All-Heavens one-sidedly labels as demonic, I wont side with actual demonic sects. Thats a bridge too far and besides, Im not sure my revived sect would happily fight at my side, if I did recruit true-blooded demonic sects.

Besides, Im not completely convinced Yunxu is dead, and he leads a demonic sect. If I reached out to other demonic sects, theres a good chance Yunxu would hear about it, if he has any connections at all among the demonic sects. Everything else aside, I absolutely cannot allow for any chance of the Immortal finding out Im still alive!

Hui drew back. He nodded slowly at himself, then looked at Liu Guang. As Senior says, there do seem to be a great number of demonic traces on these barriers. This small Peak Lord is simply realizing my own weakness.

Liu Guang smiled. He put a welcoming hand on Huis shoulder. We all realize how small we are when we stand before Mount Tai. Its an ordinary reaction to have. Please, feel free to come to me if you have any questions or bottlenecks. I like to help out the newcomer life qi cultivators.

Senior is very kind, Hui said, bowing. Hmm rather not. It sounds dangerous, and I dont trust anyone whos good at illusions. Plus, I havent forgotten those demonic cultivators youre keeping in agony in your illusory space. Ill be your friend but only so far as I can extract those poor cultivators from danger.

Though the one I extracted so far wasnt particularly grateful ah, no. I cant blame Elder Sister. I did say I was going to treat her as a test subject. Even if she didnt give me the chance to explain myself, I can understand having that reaction. Id probably have a similar reaction, in her place.

Hui looked at the peak one last time, then nodded at Liu Guang. My apologies for getting so worked up over a small amount of pollution. I hope Senior can forgive me.

Liu Guang waved his hand. Please, theres no need to apologize. Any righteous cultivator would be concerned.

Bowing one last time, Hui took off into the sky and flew back toward his sect. Dammit. I feel like Jin Xian is on that peak and if not, theres at least a hint to her location there! But Liu Guang protecting that peak on one hand, its confirmation that theres something there. On the other hand, Ill have to sneak past him and that mysterious stealth technique of his.

Hmm or maybe Hui cast a look at Liu Guang from the corner of his eyes and smiled. Senior Liu Guang, I feel that you and I have a lot in common. Ive recently come across a fantastic liquor that simply must be tasted to be believed. Senior, I believe this liquor was fated for you. Ah, yes, Senior, your luminescence is the only match for such a sweet and flavorful brew. Would you like to come to my small peak and have a sip?

Liu Guang considered, then nodded. Of course.

Hui smiled. Wonderful. Please, follow me Senior has a clone technique, but if hes a clone, the immortal qi liquor will dispel him! If he isnt a clone, the liquor should knock him out directly. Once hes out of the question, this small cultivator can go examine the barrier. Its a perfect idea, simply perfect! Nodding to himself, he led Liu Guang toward his peak.