Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 219 - 153: Purple Cloud Palace, Here I Come【7K】_3

Chapter 219: Chapter 153: Purple Cloud Palace, Here I Come【7K】_3

This is a lesson she learned at the cost of six ribs and nearly half of her body.

"Wu Mingsheng’s realm vastly overshadows both of you. In a head-on confrontation, you naturally stand no chance, and prolonging the fight would be a slow death. It’s only because Wu Mingsheng comes from a humble background, and that so-called Fan Yin Sect has nothing but a Tiger Spirit, lacking any high-level skills."

"Had he possessed magical treasures of decent quality, or even slightly higher-level techniques, it’s likely you both would’ve already met a grisly fate during the chase."

"Consider this, if at the beginning when your energy was still full, the two of you adopted the strategy you’re using now, using yourself as bait to lure Lu Wu Hou into swallowing the magic treasure, and piercing through Wu Mingsheng’s Divine Sense..."

"And had Cen Yueyue, like now, exploit the power of Li Fire to strike when he’s vulnerable, and on that foundation, if combined with your sufficiently powerful Scarlet Sun Infinite Heavenly Thunder Art..."

"Would Wu Mingsheng still be able to stand?"

Not a single point was wrong.

Jiang Feng also realized the crux of the issue, that in playing this game of cat and mouse with Wu Mingsheng, those at the lower realms like them would always be at a disadvantage.

He and Cen Yueyue both had trump cards, so they should have taken the enemy down unexpectedly before their spiritual energy and stamina were depleted.

It was roughly after a day of fleeing that he suddenly realized he shouldn’t have been running, but instead should have used the characteristics of the enemy’s Beast Soul to set up an ambush and crush the enemy in one fell swoop.

But it was already too late; Cen Yueyue’s spiritual energy had bottomed out, and not to mention his own exhaustion, he also had serious injuries. Reflecting on this made him feel a bit...

"This mirror is indeed problematic."

After listening to the beautiful lady’s words, the young man pulled out the mirror from behind him.

Square and equipped with a handle, it looked like an ordinary dressing mirror. When Yu Ying gave it to him, she said it could be used to locate her.

Now, it seems that it was far from as simple as Yu Ying had said.

His finger moved slightly.

Following his motion, the copper mirror flew straight into the woman’s hand. Looking at the reflection in the mirror, once spiritual energy passed through the surface, the scene was presented before her eyes, as if she was reading minds just like before.

"Myself, I did not use this mirror to spy on Junior Brother and the Little Saintess from the Southern Border during their secret meeting, please don’t overthink."

Yet again that hypocritical smile, and then quietly pocketed the mirror. She could show Jiang Feng the cultivation techniques and the secret manuals—it wouldn’t cost her a slice of flesh, but a magic treasure...

Better kept for herself.

However, she wasn’t lying this time; she just didn’t have that kind of bad taste.

"No worries, even if you did spy, it’s no issue; I haven’t done anything wrong. I’ve learned my lesson this time. On the way, I will thoroughly study the Scarlet Sun Infinite Heavenly Thunder Art; previously, when I practiced it, I only grasped the surface."

"But during this sect assessment, I probably won’t use the Scarlet Sun Infinite Heavenly Thunder Art beyond what my body can handle. The two situations are different. I’ve asked Manager Xu and others about some things."

"It seems to be a journey of half a month to a month. If I use my full strength in a strike to break free and defeat my opponent, it’s inevitable that there will be others coveting my position."

"Previously, I was preoccupied with thoughts of the assessment, hoping to overcome the endless stream of enemies at the smallest cost, but I indeed didn’t consider everything."

"Mainly, I learned from the disciples of the Fan Yin Sect that their Sect Master is a high-level expert at the Peak of Core Formation. I somewhat took it for granted because those disciples haven’t returned to their sect for several years; I should have realized it earlier."

"So when Wu Mingsheng first appeared, I was thinking that even if I couldn’t kill him, I would at least be able to win by relying on his weakness."

"After today, I will weigh the pros and cons and make adjustments. This time, Junior Sister, you have taken a lot of trouble, and I thank you for your life-saving grace."

He bore the pain in his body and bowed his hands solemnly.

But Yu Ying’s expression showed some astonishment, almost subconsciously asking.

"You’re willing to sacrifice the power of your superior technique rather than harm yourself, all in preparation for the sect assessment?"

"Yes."

The young man nodded honestly.

"I went to Manager Xu and others to inquire about the sect assessment."

"Most disciples are below Core Formation, with only an occasional Core Formation Stage expert appearing, though they are few in number. Moreover, they stay within a designated area for a period of time and walk to the sect."

"On this journey, no one can help. If one sustains bodily harm by using overly powerful Daoist skills, it could be more trouble than it’s worth. After all, I’ve just completed my Foundation Establishment and naturally want to minimize the cost."

"Before, I was thinking of reducing the power of the Scarlet Sun Infinite Heavenly Thunder Art, lowering it just enough to injure a Lower Grade of Core Formation expert without harming myself too much."

"But I almost gambled away my life."

The young man had a bitter smile, holding his forehead in frustration. However, Yu Ying fell silent at this moment, looking at Jiang Feng as if he were a monster, suddenly finding herself at a loss for words.

She had had her suspicions before, but now she could assert with certainty that she fully understood Master Liu’s decision and why he had the heart to leave his beloved disciple alone here without guidance.

Because there was no need!

This young rascal’s thinking was far beyond the ordinary, beginning to meticulously prepare for the sect assessment two months in advance, adapting his habits and Daoist skills completely to suit the environment of the assessment.

He understood well how to adjust his strengths and weaknesses according to the environment. Her own previous words, in contrast, seemed a bit superfluous.

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