Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 369 Plague Valley_1

Chapter 369: Chapter 369 Plague Valley_1

The "Heavenly Dragon Finger" is not the "Heavenly Dragon Divine Finger," it isn’t a Martial Arts secret book exclusive to the Moon Hua Sect, so even if it’s given to Zhao Zhi there is no problem.

"Gold-rare level Martial Arts!"

Zhao Zhi was overjoyed, he had only felt that making friends with Ling Xiao would bring him many benefits, but he hadn’t expected the benefits to come so quickly, and to be so substantial.

It must be known that although he had already advanced to the Inner Sect, he still hadn’t accumulated enough points to enter the Inner Moon Radiance Pavilion, so this Gold-rare level Martial Arts was extremely important to him.

"Go and cultivate it, that was something I obtained when I was in the secular world, I have used it before as well, and you have witnessed its power," Ling Xiao said with a smile: "Don’t try to decline, I don’t really like owing people favors."

"In that case."

Zhao Zhi had originally intended to refuse, but upon hearing Ling Xiao say that, he simply accepted it.

"Junior Brother Ling, you might not listen to my advice, but you must be careful, if I’m not wrong, those three people are definitely going to make a move against you," Zhao Zhi said after taking Ling Xiao’s items, he naturally wanted to help Ling Xiao even more.

"I will be!"

After returning to his cave dwelling, Ling Xiao spent half a shichen carefully preparing.

Mainly, he had concocted two batches of pills, and together with the ones previously refined, the pills he carried were fully stocked—

They were for restoring True Essence, replenishing qi and blood, healing wounds, neutralizing negative effects, and so on.

Anyway, there were all types.

He didn’t need too many, just enough for his own use.

In addition, he prepared some Fire Serpent Refining Array Stones.

This was the attack type array formation he was most proficient in, although it might not inflict much damage to martial artists of the Transcendent Realm.

Nevertheless, at a crucial moment, if used appropriately, it could also produce unexpected effects.

Due to the urgency of time, that was all he could do.

If he became an Inner Sect Disciple in the future, he could slowly prepare stronger Array Refining Stones without a problem.

But for now, he had to make do.

However, speaking of making do, these things were definitely enough for him to safeguard his life and safely return to the Moon Hua Sect.

The task deadline was set at the moment of accepting the mission, with a stipulation of completion within one week.

If unable to complete within the time frame, it would be judged as a mission failure, and even if the mission’s requirements were met after a week, it would still be deemed a failure.

If it had been any other time, Ling Xiao might not have prepared so meticulously.

But this time was different.

This was his first time carrying out a Sect mission.

Moreover, he felt that Zhao Zhi’s judgment was not wrong, Wan Yan Jun, Chen Zui, and Shang Guan Lei were, unless unexpected, very likely people that Hei Suo or Meng Yuan sent to deal with him.

In the outside world carrying out a mission, any of these three people could find an excuse to finish him off.

This time the task difficulty appeared definitely to be above level three, and for Ling Xiao, it might have even reached level four.

After all, he would face not only the completion of the mission but also the threat from those three men.

He hated constantly being on guard.

Therefore, if he ever perceived that those three really posed a threat, intending to take his life, he would definitely not hesitate to strike first.

That afternoon, after he had prepared everything, he left his cave dwelling, ready to set off.

However, just as he stepped outside his cave dwelling, he saw Wan Yan Jun, Chen Zui, and Shangguan Lei.

The expressions on their faces were a mix of smirks and sneers, as if they were absolutely sure of themselves.

Around his cave dwelling, many Inner Sect Disciples had gathered, including Zhao Zhi, Dai Yuling, and accomplices of Jian Renwang.

"What brings the three senior brothers here?"

Ling Xiao asked indifferently.

"Nothing much, just came to remind you, since we three have taken on this mission, it’s none of your business. It’s best you keep your nose out of it or, if our mission encounters any mishaps because of you, don’t blame us for not being polite!"

The one who spoke was a thin-faced and monkey-cheeked fellow, introduced by Zhao Zhi as Chen Zui. His Martial Soul was an animal-type, Long-tailed Monkey Martial Soul, and so his face had gradually begun to resemble that of a monkey.

Chen Zui’s tone was not only cold but also carried a strong sense of command and threat.

The accomplices of Jian Renwang felt greatly relieved; they were very close to Jian Renwang, and since they didn’t have the guts to discipline Ling Xiao themselves, they had been waiting for Ling Xiao’s misfortune to revel in his miseries.

Today, their wishes were fulfilled.

Zhao Zhi and Dai Yuling looked on with worry; Ling Xiao was being aggressively confronted before they had even left the Sect, making them wonder how much more trouble awaited him once they left the Sect’s grounds.

"Sect missions depend on one’s own ability. If the three senior brothers lack confidence, you are welcome to give up. I’ll be taking my leave first."

Ling Xiao rebuked Chen Zui coldly and then tore through the sky as he departed.

Chen Zui wanted to take action, but was stopped by Wan Yan Jun, "Follow him for now. This guy has decent strength; we can use him for now. Once our mission is completed, then..."

He made a throat-slitting gesture, very covertly. Other than Chen Zui and Shangguan Lei, no one else saw it.

"That’s true," agreed Chen Zui.

And so, the three of them hurriedly followed behind Ling Xiao.

Not long after they left, Meng Yuan and Hei Suo appeared among the crowd.

"Elder brother, as I said, we should properly torment Ling Xiao, and then kill him with our own hands. Isn’t it a bit too easy on him this way?"

Hei Suo, of course, was aware of Meng Yuan’s plan, since the three individuals—Wan Yan Jun, Chen Zui, and Shangguan Lei—were all found by him.

"Junior brother, this is a rare opportunity. We have no chance to make a move against him within the Sect, so be content. If it comes to it, I’ll have Wan Yan Jun bring back his corpse for you to whip three hundred times, to vent your anger!"

Meng Yuan revealed a sinister smile.

...

A day later, Ling Xiao arrived first at Plague Valley and made contact with the Northern Han Kingdom’s garrison stationed there.

Wan Yan Jun, Chen Zui, and Shangguan Lei followed closely behind.

It wasn’t that Ling Xiao couldn’t shake them off, but he intentionally let them follow.

Ling Xiao wanted to test whether these three truly wanted his life, so he could determine his next move.

Plague Valley had now become a forbidden zone of the Northern Han Kingdom, inaccessible to ordinary people.

Even Martial Artists below the Transcendent Realm, once they entered, were bound to die.

Only Martial Artists above the Transcendent Realm could investigate the periphery of Plague Valley without encountering attacks, and even then, no one dared venture into its core regions.

Looking into the valley from the garrison’s watchtower, Plague Valley was shrouded in a hazy gray fog, impenetrable without special Pupil Techniques.

Although Ling Xiao did not possess any Pupil Techniques, his eyes had already been strengthened by the Mountain and River Martial Soul. He could see through rock with no issue, let alone some mere fog.

Through the fog, he could see many strange beasts within Plague Valley.

These beasts had wounds oozing pus but were not dead. Their bodies emitted a thick, malevolent aura.