Chapter 198
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Chapter 198: The Black Spirit Thief
“Spiritual insects?”
“What kind of spiritual insects are these? I’ve never seen them before!”
“How could there be spiritual insects in the spiritual plant area?”
Many Disciples expressed their confusion while keeping a close eye on the situation in the spiritual field.
Under the rain, these transparent spiritual insects seemed to desperately try to hide, crawling out from the depths of the spiritual field.
But the rain was unyielding, filled with thousands of sword energies.
Even a small drop was enough to pierce through them.
When the transparent spiritual insects were pierced, their movements halted, and then they fell to the ground weakly, their formerly transparent bodies gradually turning black.
At this moment, the true appearance of these spiritual insects revealed itself.
As these unknown spiritual insects dashed out, the spiritual plants, which had previously shown vibrant yellow and green colors, quickly reverted to their original hues.
Before long, these plants regained their vitality, free from the earlier wilting.
The spiritual field was now littered with the corpses of many transparent spiritual insects.
The dark clouds above did not disperse, and the rain showed no signs of stopping.
Ji Yang withdrew his powers, maximizing the use of his primordial spirit energy. Soon, he found more spiritual insects beneath other spiritual plants in the field and used the rain to eliminate them.
After confirming that all the spiritual insects had been killed by the sword energies within the rainwater, Ji Yang finally waved his hand to disperse the clouds overhead.
Though the others did not understand the underlying principles, seeing this scene, they realized that Ji Yang had done it all.
Not only had he identified the cause of the plants’ decay, but he had also effortlessly dealt with the spiritual insects.
And it was achieved with just a simple spell!
Such skillful experience and technique filled the eyes of Many Disciples with admiration.
When would they ever possess such incredible abilities to transform decay into wonder?
Immediately, one disciple shouted:
“Senior Brother Ji is brilliant and powerful! We are willing to follow you!”
“Me too!”
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Faced with the enthusiastic calls of Many Disciples, Ji Yang maintained a calm expression, simply raising his hand, which caused the area to quiet down instantly.
Looking at the corpses of the spiritual insects on the ground, Ji Yang scanned the crowd and slowly spoke:
“Who brought these spiritual insects here? Step forward, and I will not hold past actions against you!”
Seeing Ji Yang demanding accountability, many Disciples felt anxious since the recently withered spiritual plants were under their care, and if they were questioned, they would surely bear the blame.
Some Disciples raised inquiries:
“What are these spiritual insects? Why have I never seen them before?”
“Does anyone recognize them?”
Many Disciples shook their heads; they didn’t even know what kind of spiritual insect this was, let alone how to address it.
“This looks like the Black Spirit Thief!”
A disciple in the crowd recognized the spiritual insect and speculated loudly.
Although other Disciples had never seen this type of insect, they turned pale upon hearing the name.
The Black Spirit Thief was a well-known spiritual insect that specifically fed on the vitality of spiritual plants! It had caused great trouble in several sects before.
However, it was said that these insects were incredibly rare, almost nonexistent in the Cultivation World. Why would they appear in He Dao Sect’s spiritual herb garden?
Combined with what Ji Yang had just said, everyone suddenly understood and looked at each other without daring to speak further.
Listening to the discussions among the Disciples, Ji Yang maintained his usual expression.
He did not recognize this type of spiritual insect, but he firmly believed that these insects did not naturally exist in the spiritual herb garden and were instead brought in by other Disciples.
Was their goal to destroy these spiritual plants? Or was it because of him?
Had he offended someone recently?
Cai Ming?
He didn’t have the courage for that.
But apart from Cai Ming, Ji Yang could think of no one else, as he usually treated everyone kindly in the sect.
Seeing no one respond, Ji Yang felt no anger. He didn’t expect anyone to step forward, but he still had to ask. Ji Yang smiled and said:
“Since that’s the case, I can only ask these spiritual plants.”
Other Disciples looked at him in confusion.
Ask the spiritual plants? What nonsense was that?
Although spiritual plants had spirits, it took thousands of years for them to generate consciousness. The plants in the spiritual herb garden couldn’t possibly live that long; a few hundred years was already impressive.
Among the crowd, only one person believed wholeheartedly, looking excitedly towards Ji Yang.
That person was Tian Zhu, who had rushed over after hearing the news!
After receiving guidance from Ji Yang earlier, he had new ideas and originally planned to check on the High-Level Spirit Plant Area and seek Ji Yang’s advice.
He didn’t expect to find that Ji Yang had already resolved the situation and was now witnessing Ji Yang in action, validating his earlier guidance; this thrilled Tian Zhu immensely.
Just as everyone’s expressions turned hopeful, a disciple rushed over from a distance and reported to Ji Yang:
“Senior Brother Ji, an elder is seeking an audience outside the garden!”
Ji Yang frowned and waved his hand:
“Tell him to wait.”
Until he found the main instigator, he couldn’t relax; this incident almost cost him countless cultivation points.
The reporting disciple was taken aback.
That was an elder.
Though it was said to be a request for an audience, it was just a polite way of saying it.
Who would have thought Ji Yang actually had the guts to keep an elder waiting outside!
This disciple dared not say more but felt unable to return. If he did, the elder would undoubtedly vent his frustration on him. His frail body couldn’t withstand that.
At this moment, Ji Yang activated the Breathing Technique of All Things again!
He connected with the consciousness of many spiritual plants!
The Disciples were unaware, but did the plants not understand?
As Ji Yang’s powers opened up, many spiritual plants began to sway and pointed their branches and leaves toward a gray-clothed disciple in the crowd.
That disciple was none other than the one who had reported the situation to Ji Yang earlier.
While everyone else looked surprised, they quickly moved away from the gray-clothed disciple.
“Pei Lin? It can’t be him!”
“Exactly! He has always seemed honest and upright!”
The gray-clothed disciple, now pointed out by several plants, displayed panic but tried to compose himself, then shouted loudly:
“This is impossible! These high-level spiritual plants have no consciousness! Senior Brother Ji, you are framing me! Don’t just accuse me; other Disciples wouldn’t accept it either!”
Upon hearing this, some Disciples nodded. With only this evidence, it indeed wouldn’t convince everyone.
Ji Yang merely replied lightly:
“Did I say I wanted you to convince anyone? Knowing who it is is enough for me!”
With that, Ji Yang exuded an overwhelming aura!
At the same time, a superior flying sword appeared in his hand!
Seeing Ji Yang act so domineeringly, completely ignoring the opinions of other Disciples, the gray-clothed disciple showed signs of panic and no longer remained hidden.
Ji Yang’s power sent fear into him; with this sword out, he would undoubtedly die! This was a direct intuition from his primordial spirit!
The gray-clothed disciple turned to flee.
His Late Stage of Foundation Establishment cultivation level was fully displayed in his desperate escape as he surged directly into the Mid Golden Core stage!
Other Disciples, who had initially held doubts, shook their heads upon witnessing this scene.
A normal disciple would not flee if they hadn’t done anything wrong, and this person had hidden their power, clearly indicating that this matter was undoubtedly related to him.
