Incredible Sect Simulator-Chapter 658 - 626: The Killing Intent from a Golden Core Cultivator
The six flying ships advanced swiftly, with the scenery of mountains, rivers, forests, and lakes swiftly passing below.
On the flying ship, disciples like Song Minghui and Lin Han were either chatting in groups of two or three, closing their eyes to rest, or inventorying their gains from this journey.
This time, during the northern expedition against demons, the Cyan Mountain Sect did not suffer any fallen disciples; only three were injured and were still recuperating.
One could say that this trip was indeed quite worthwhile.
Because it was the return journey, the atmosphere on the ship was rather joyful and relaxed, with occasional laughter breaking the monotony.
However, amidst this harmonious and calm ambiance, Lu Ping increasingly sensed something amiss.
Ever since the flying ship crossed over Lingxi, Lu Ping had not relaxed his vigilance for the return trip, silently monitoring the surroundings.
This vigilance indeed led Lu Ping to discover something unusual.
He continuously felt a secret aura shadowing the flying ship for over a hundred miles.
After several divine sense probes, he still couldn’t trace the source of this aura or determine where it might be hiding.
The only explanation Lu Ping could think of for this was a single possibility.
That is, the owner of this aura was no less powerful than himself, at least a Ninth-Layer Golden Core Cultivator.
How could the group from Cyan Mountain Sect have attracted the attention of such a formidable Ninth-Layer Golden Core Cultivator?
What was this person’s purpose in such actions?
Was it friend or foe?
To kill and steal treasures?
What could be on this flying ship to draw the interest of a Golden Core Ancestor?
While Lu Ping pondered the reasons behind this, the originally stable advancing flying ship was suddenly attacked by a massive hand.
It was a blood-red giant handprint, spanning hundreds of meters, exuding a monstrous power and striking menacingly towards the Cyan Cloud Ship at the forefront.
The hand was enormous enough to envelop the entire flying ship!
"Hmm?!"
"What’s happening?"
The blood-red giant hand was exceedingly conspicuous, drawing the attention of Lu Yuanshan, Xuu Qingshan, and others upon its appearance.
Upon sensing the overwhelming aura emanating from it, Liiu Qiumei’s expression changed as she controlled the flying ship, feeling a tinge of dread.
"Beyond the Crystallization Stage!!"
Fear gripping her heart, Liiu Qiumei dared not slacken and furiously maneuvered the Flying Cloud Ship, pushing its speed to the limit, darting towards the skies.
The flying ship left behind a vivid energy trail as its speed surged, causing Song Minghui and others to stumble forward.
They were all drawn by the spectacle of the attacking hand.
"Who dares to block my Cyan Mountain Sect?!"
Lu Yuanshan reacted quickly, the first to make a move.
He mobilized his entire magical power, raising his right hand to cast a Cyan Hand Seal.
In less than a moment, the Hand Seal technique quickly condensed into a cyan-colored palm print.
The handprint, stretching dozens of meters, fell swiftly towards the blood-red giant hand attacking the flying ship, like a shadow blocking out the sky.
The two clashed in a short interval, erupting with a loud boom.
Although the Cyan Hand Seal was overpowered and shattered instantaneously, dissipating in the void, it seemed so fragile and feeble.
Yet, because of this, it bought the flying ship a couple of moments.
This allowed the flying ship to dart dozens of meters away, narrowly escaping the grasp of the blood-red giant hand.
Whoosh.
The blood-red giant hand missed the Flying Cloud Ship, continued rushing into the sky, and rapidly dissipated as its energy scattered.
At this moment, a black-robed figure emerged from the direction of the blood-red giant hand’s assault, appearing like a god or demon against the night, tall and imposing.
The emergence of the black-robed figure instantly became the focal point, drawing attention from Xuu Qingshan and other cultivators of the two sects.
"Where did this cultivator come from? To attack the Cyan Mountain Sect?"
"No, it might not be just targeting the Cyan Mountain Sect."
Such discussions arose on the flying ships of Shenxiao Palace and Heaven-Facing Sect.
"Why does Your Excellency attack us without cause?"
Seeing the main figure appear, Lu Yuanshan squinted and asked.
Simultaneously, he secretly transmitted messages with Liiu Qiumei, Xuu Qingshan, and the Elder of Heaven-Facing Sect, ready to escape with the flying ship at any moment.
The black-robed man before their eyes looked barely in his thirties, with a naturally intimidating visage, his pupils occasionally shimmering with jet-black light.
The golden embroidery adorning the edges and cuffs of his black robe added an extra layer of majesty to his already imposing appearance.
Judging by the Golden Core Stage aura exuded by his previous strike, this man was not someone Lu Yuanshan and the others could handle.
Though Lu Yuanshan was tense inside, his expression remained composed.
In contrast, the cultivators from Shenxiao Palace and Heaven-Facing Sect displayed subtle signs of panic on their faces, aware that this unexpected guest would not be easily dealt with.
The black-robed man’s eyes were deep as an abyss, with the black light flowing within, appearing bizarre and otherworldly.
His gaze swept methodically over Lu Yuanshan, Liiu Qiumei, Xuu Qingshan, and the other Crystallization Cultivators.
Then, as if viewing ants, he glanced over disciples like Song Minghui in the Qi Cultivation Stage and Foundation Establishment Stage, making the disciples from the three major sects feel as if they were under the gaze of a primordial beast, extremely uneasy.
When facing Lu Yuanshan’s inquiry, the black-robed man showed no intention of replying.
He hovered mid-air, exuding a condescending aura, gazing down with an air of superiority.
"I am Xuu Qingshan from Shenxiao Palace. Why does Your Excellency attack us? Is there some misunderstanding here?"
Seeing the silent black-robed man poised to strike again at any moment, Xuu Qingshan pondered briefly and asked, attempting to avoid this encounter.
"I am He Lishi from Heaven-Facing Sect, may I know Your Excellency’s name?"
The leader from Heaven-Facing Sect, the Elder, followed Xuu Qingshan’s introduction, stating his identity and inquiring further.
The two revealed their backgrounds, hinting at relying on their sects.
However, in front of a Golden Core Cultivator, without confidence for a battle, one could only hope drawing strength from one’s sect would provide some assurance.
In response to the inquiries of Xuu Qingshan and He Lishi, a trace of mockery appeared on the black-robed young man’s stern face.
"Since your three Chu Kingdom sects decided to meddle in Qi Kingdom’s affairs, you shall remain here in Qi Kingdom forever."
The voice sounded casual, yet it brimmed with coldness.
Upon hearing this, Xuu Qingshan and He Lishi wondered who this man was, seemingly a cultivator from Qi Kingdom.
But in the next moment, they saw the black-robed man make a move.
Raising his right hand as if swatting a fly, he abruptly swung his sleeve towards the direction of the flying ships of the three major sects of Cyan Mountain Sect.
With this wave of the sleeve, a swish resounded as a black energy blast surged from his loose sleeve.
In an instant, like a brewing tsunami, it expanded to cover a vast area of hundreds of meters, sweeping over Lu Yuanshan and the others overwhelmingly.
