Chapter 410

Chapter 410: Junior Brother Wang He

This person definitely knows him.

As Ji Yang looked on in confusion, the Void Refinement stage cultivator slowly approached, a faint smile appearing on his lips:

“Senior Brother Ji? Do you feel like you’ve seen me before?”

As he spoke, the Void Refinement stage cultivator had changed his appearance.

Seeing his new look, Ji Yang’s mind raced with memories, and he exclaimed in surprise:

“It’s you?”

Seeing Ji Yang recognize him, the Void Refinement stage cultivator sneered,

“Indeed, it’s me, Junior Brother Wang He. I suppose Senior Brother Ji has almost forgotten me?”

Listening to Wang He’s words, Ji Yang recalled their past encounter. If it weren’t for meeting Wang He here, he might have truly forgotten.

If he remembered correctly, this person was someone he met after a year of seclusion at Jingtan Peak when he went to the Outer Affairs Office to collect the newcomer’s welcome package.

At that time, this person had asked about several talented disciples who had joined their sect in his batch. Although they had only met once, due to Ji Yang’s powerful primordial spirit energy and memory, he still had some impression of Wang He.

Now it seemed that this person was a Void Refinement stage cultivator and a disciple of the Heaven Demon Sect, clearly not the Junior Brother Wang He from the He Dao Sect. Or perhaps, Wang He was simply one of his hidden identities within the He Dao Sect.

Ji Yang quickly regained his composure. Since this person was a spy hidden within the He Dao Sect, it was no surprise that he recognized himself, especially since they had met face-to-face.

“Senior Brother Ji, you really are hard to deal with. Back in the sect’s spiritual herb garden, I couldn’t catch you!”

“Fortunately, you entered the secret realm this time; it seems the effort came effortlessly!”

Hearing Wang He’s words, Ji Yang spoke in a low voice:

“Was it you who caused the incident in the spiritual herb garden?”

“Humph, indeed, it was me. It’s a pity I couldn’t get you expelled from the sect at that time, and Elder Li that useless fool wasted a Transformation Pill for nothing.”

After hearing this, Ji Yang pondered. He had thought his issues with Elder Li were merely a bit of friction in Feng Ling Valley and didn’t amount to anything serious.

Even if there was animosity, it wouldn’t be enough for Elder Li to risk expulsion from the sect to deal with him. Now it seemed this person had certainly played a role in pushing things along.

Moreover, this person had been the mastermind behind the incident with the spiritual insects in the spiritual herb garden, a matter of deep grievance. Ji Yang’s gaze toward Wang He turned slightly hostile.

Since they had run into each other here, they might as well settle it.

Seeing the murderous intent in Ji Yang’s expression, Wang He chuckled lightly. When he had hidden his identity within the He Dao Sect, he naturally couldn’t reveal his true strength.

But now that he had left that behind, with his Void Refinement stage power, he didn’t see Ji Yang as a threat, especially since he knew Ji Yang better than anyone else.

In just two short years, what could this kid possibly achieve? Most likely, he had only gained some fame thanks to Peak Master Ye’s abilities, and Wang He felt indifferent to that.

He turned to the few Mid Void Refinement stage Heaven Demon Sect cultivators beside him and said:

“Brothers, please watch from the side while I take this kid down!”

“Junior Brother Wang, you should leave one alive.”

“Indeed, indeed.”

Hearing the words of those around him, Wang He suddenly remembered that Ji Yang was a hot commodity in their eyes, and since he had exposed his identity, it seemed he couldn’t keep all the treasure for himself.

Yet, there was only one Ji Yang, and only one spiritual treasure; how could they split it evenly?

Knowing this, he should have kept quiet and followed silently.

But now it was too late to say anything. His only regret while hiding in the He Dao Sect was not being able to deal with Ji Yang. Now, even if he couldn’t get the spiritual treasure, he had to capture Ji Yang to fulfill a wish, making his hidden actions even more perfect.

“Watch my sword!”

With that, Wang He unleashed a magical flying sword.

The sword shimmered with black mist, infused with fierce energy that could harm the soul and capture the spirit.

Once the flying sword was summoned, the surrounding area quickly filled with malevolent energy, trapping Ji Yang within.

The cultivators who were queuing to enter the middle level of the secret realm also stepped back to avoid getting caught in the disaster.

However, everyone looked toward Ji Yang’s location and shook their heads.

Even though he was a disciple from the He Dao Sect, being blocked by so many Heaven Demon Sect disciples left him little hope.

Surrounded by the fierce energy, no one could see the scene inside clearly, but they could vaguely see several sword lights flashing.

Within the malevolent energy, Wang He fought in the air, looking down at Ji Yang below.

At this moment, the fierce energy emanating from the flying sword advanced toward Ji Yang, and once it invaded Ji Yang’s body, he wouldn’t even need to lift a finger to capture him.

But when the fierce energy enveloped Ji Yang entirely, the expected situation did not occur. Ji Yang appeared unfazed, leisurely moving within the malevolent energy.

What should have been foolproof fierce energy seemed to lose its power.

This bewildered Wang He; even cultivators of the same rank wouldn’t dare to counter his fierce energy with their physical bodies. How was Ji Yang doing this?

He didn’t see Ji Yang using any other means to defend himself—was he relying on his body?

But how could that be possible?

“Junior Brother Wang, please finish this quickly!”

Hearing the other disciples’ urging from outside, Wang He no longer hesitated. The flying sword in his hand transformed into a streak of black light, heading straight for Ji Yang.

Even if Ji Yang could block his fierce energy, he would have to face his magical flying sword!

But before the flying sword could get close, Ji Yang in the center of the fierce energy struck first.

From within the fierce energy, Ji Yang’s body first released arcs of electricity, followed by a surge of thunder punishment power that exploded from his body.

This was the thunder punishment power Ji Yang had accumulated with the causal fishing rod a few days earlier; although not very powerful since Ji Yang hadn’t absorbed much thunder calamity power, it was now precisely the bane of the fierce energy.

As the lightning flashed, the onlookers were momentarily blinded by a brilliant light, forcing even the cultivators to shut their eyes.

“Damn it! How can this be?”

Before the crowd could open their eyes and see clearly, they heard a loud and furious shout filled with disbelief.

This was?

The crowd outside clearly heard it, but it wasn’t Ji Yang’s voice; it seemed to come from the Heaven Demon Sect cultivator!

This strange situation prompted everyone to investigate further.

When they finally saw what happened, they were all left speechless.

Wang He, who had initially held the upper hand, now looked pale and disheveled, clearly injured by the sword energy, while the magical flying sword he had summoned before lay broken in two.

It was a magical artifact!

At this point, the three other Void Refinement stage cultivators in the sky also expressed their astonishment.

They had thought Junior Brother Wang He would easily win, but in the blink of an eye, the situation had reversed, with Junior Brother Wang He suffering a crushing defeat, while Ji Yang remained composed, as if he hadn’t even exerted much effort.