Chapter 20: Enemies Meet: Ravaging!

This bastard actually came too?

As Yang Dianfeng descended toward Liu Ruyan’s location, Lu Jin’s eyes turned freezing cold. Three years ago, it was this pair of dogs who had framed him within the Demon Cave. Back then, Liu Ruyan’s cultivation was pathetic: without the support of Yang Dianfeng, who was the Saint Son of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect at the time, she never would have had the courage to harm him.

His hatred for Yang Dianfeng was not a single bit weaker than his hatred for Liu Ruyan. However, as he perceived Yang Dianfeng’s current cultivation, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.

A fifth-grade Jindan? The Blood Moon Holy Land really is far superior to the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

Still, he understood. Three years ago, Yang Dianfeng was already the Saint Son. The man’s talent was immense. While Lu Jin did not know his specific constitution or hidden methods, reaching the fifth grade of the Jindan Realm in three years was within the realm of logic.

If he were to seek revenge openly now, his chances of success might be slim.

Buzz!

Lu Jin instantly retracted all his aura, hiding himself in the shadows. If a frontal assault was too risky, then he would strike from the dark. You used underhanded methods against me back then; now, I will let you taste what it feels like to be sabotaged!

“Senior Brother Yang Dianfeng!”

Liu Ruyan watched the elegant man descend with excitement. Her eyes shimmered with light.

“Junior Sister Ruyan, congratulations on successfully reaching the third grade of the Jindan Realm.”

Liu Ruyan gave a shy smile and leaned closer to him. Yang Dianfeng’s gaze, however, held a hint of frivolity.

“With your advancement to the third grade, there is no question about you entering the Blood Moon Holy Land. However, what was that matter about Lu Jin you mentioned in your transmission?” Yang Dianfeng suddenly asked with a frown.

At the mention of Lu Jin, Liu Ruyan’s expression shifted. “Senior Brother Yang, Lu Jin isn’t dead! Not only is he alive, but his cultivation is incredibly bizarre. He is clearly only in the Spirit Pearl Realm, yet he can fight against the Jindan Realm. When he was at the sect, he nearly killed me! Even my Shifu, a sixth-grade Jindan, could not kill him with a single strike!”

Hearing this, Yang Dianfeng’s brow furrowed. “Such a thing actually happened?”

He was clearly surprised. After a moment of shock, however, he began to chuckle. “But what of it? Setting aside that I am already a fifth-grade Jindan, even your own strength has reached the third grade. You possess the Supreme Bone and can fight above your level. Even if I do not act, you can still obliterate him.”

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly at his words. Yet, her heart was not entirely steady. Lu Jin had not yet revealed his true cultivation level since his reappearance.

She whispered: “But Senior Brother, ever since Lu Jin showed his power, the Sect Master has taken an interest in him. He will surely provide him with enough resources to advance even further! The selection for the Holy Land is approaching, and I have already accepted a Life-and-Death Writ from him. It is truly hard to say who will win.”

As she spoke, she began to act coquettishly.

“Haha. There is no need to worry about that. Look: what is this?”

Yang Dianfeng pulled an object radiating white light from his spatial ring. Liu Ruyan’s face changed instantly.

“Is this… a Bone Spirit?”

Yang Dianfeng smiled. “A gift for you.”

Liu Ruyan was overjoyed. She snatched it immediately. “Thank you, Senior Brother!” She looked at the Bone Spirit with pure greed, wishing she could refine it on the spot. “With this Bone Spirit, my Supreme Bone can finally merge completely with my flesh. There will no longer be any rejection! My cultivation speed will be even faster. I will surely catch up to you, Senior Brother!”

Seeing her excitement, Yang Dianfeng gave a wicked smile. “Then, how do you plan to repay me?”

Liu Ruyan’s face turned red. “Whatever Senior Brother says… I will do.”

Yang Dianfeng laughed and reached out to wrap his arm around her slender waist. “Since you say so, let us go and find some happiness!”

“Happy your ancestors!”

BOOM!!!

A roar like sudden thunder erupted without any warning. A terrifying attack swept toward them with the speed of a lightning strike. The pair was struck with absolute horror!

“Work together!”

CRASH!!!

They counterattacked instantly: dodging was out of the question. Spiritual Qi exploded, flashing with massive and brilliant lightning. In the dark of the night, the beasts that had been roaring earlier fell into a sudden, terrified silence.

Pfft!

When the roar subsided, despite their combined counterattack, Liu Ruyan spat out a mouthful of blood. Yang Dianfeng did the same. Their auras withered significantly.

The sneak attack was a total success.

Lu Jin manifested before them. “What a coincidence, you two.” He crossed his arms and looked at them with a playful, mocking gaze.

“Lu… Lu Jin? It’s you!”

“You dare ambush me!” Yang Dianfeng gritted his teeth, his eyes full of disbelief.

Liu Ruyan was equally shocked. She could clearly sense that in just a few days, Lu Jin’s aura had become strange once again. He was powerful: more powerful than her own cultivation speed could account for.

“Heh. It is fine for you to ambush me, but I cannot ambush you? There is no such logic.”

As he finished speaking, his palm suddenly rose. Their expressions changed again. On the surface, the damage from the ambush wasn’t visible, yet an uncontrollable force was currently roiling within their bodies. If not for his pride, Yang Dianfeng might have collapsed on the spot!

Lu Jin merely scratched his head. “Heh. Such grand Saint Sons and Saintesses, yet you are as cowardly as rats. I was only scratching my head, yet you are scared to this extent? Rest assured: I will not let you die so easily. After all, the torture you put me through lasted for three years. I should enjoy my payback slowly!”

As his voice fell, his arm suddenly erupted with spiritual power!

Bang! Bang!

The two gritted their teeth to block the blow, but they were still sent stumbling back by the powerful offensive. Yang Dianfeng was utterly bewildered.

“Lu Jin! You are a mere Spirit Pearl! I am a fifth-grade Jindan! Even if you ambushed me, how can I be so powerless to resist you?”

He was surprised even as he asked the question. When had his attitude toward an enemy become like this? Asking someone why he couldn’t beat them?

“You’re asking me? Heh. I’ll tell you: it’s because you are a self-important piece of trash!”

Lu Jin finished speaking and unleashed another attack. Strike while they are down. While he did not intend to kill them immediately, he found the idea of tormenting them quite satisfying. Letting them die too easily would be far too merciful!

Pfft!

The two spat out blood again. Liu Ruyan had just reached the third grade, yet now she was being ravaged like a lamb at the slaughter!

“Senior Brother, your cultivation is so high! Why are you not fighting back?”

Liu Ruyan knew she was heavily wounded and that her breakthrough was still unstable. But Yang Dianfeng was a fifth-grade Jindan. Even with an ambush, how could he be so utterly helpless?

Glimpsing the doubt in Liu Ruyan’s eyes, Yang Dianfeng gritted his teeth in secret.

Damn it! If I hadn’t already been injured beforehand, I would never have let Lu Jin succeed!

NOTES

[TN1] Happy your ancestors! (快乐你仙人!): A sarcastic, aggressive curse used to cut off someone’s “happy” intentions.