Free Web NovelChapter 356: Infiltrating the Thousand Blossom Pavilion
In reality, Hang Chenhao couldn’t shake off a slight unease. What if this Chen Xuan chose to become a member of his Fleeting Moon Sect?
While having a Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm powerhouse join the Fleeting Moon Sect was undeniably advantageous, a sense of reluctance lingered within Hang Chenhao.
The prospect of Chen Xuan joining the Fleeting Moon Sect would inevitably tilt the power dynamics within the sect. His inclusion would lead to the accumulation of more resources and supporters, gradually swaying the sect’s allegiance in his favour.
In due time, Chen Xuan could conceivably attain a level of power where he would contend for the position of Sect Master.
Presently, the Fleeting Moon Sect enjoyed a favourable standing. As the sole Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator within the sect, Hang Chenhao held an unrivalled position.
Furthermore, a substantial number of disciples from the Moonlit River Sect had chosen to align themselves with the Fleeting Moon Sect. This influx could easily be viewed as a ’golden age’ for the sect.
Should Chen Xuan decide to become a part of the sect, it would likely trigger a cascade of turmoil, potentially leading to internal strife and outright civil conflict. Hang Chenhao staunchly opposed this scenario, content with the current state of the sect.
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Following his discussion with Hang Chenhao and his departure from the Fleeting Moon Sect, Tang Yin directed his path toward the Thousand Blossom Pavilion. Having visited the Pavilion previously, he was well aware of its location.
Naturally, he couldn’t simply stroll into the Thousand Blossom Pavilion. While he held confidence in his capability to overcome any opposition within the Pavilion, such an action would undoubtedly provoke the anger and animosity of the Twin Snake Clan.
Tang Yin was far from foolhardy, he wasn’t about to recklessly antagonize a Rank 8 Organization.
The sole reason Tang Yin hadn’t yet become an adversary of the Twin Snake Clan was that they remained ignorant of his involvement in Qian Zhong’s demise. Once this revelation surfaced, he knew he would be pursued relentlessly by the Twin Snake Clan throughout the entire Bright Yang Continent.
With this understanding, Tang Yin devised a plan to infiltrate the Thousand Blossom Pavilion covertly and execute his intentions without raising any suspicions.
However, Tang Yin was fully aware that by carrying out his plan, he would essentially be revealing to the Twin Snake Clan that Qian Zhong’s death wasn’t the result of a High-tier Rank 8 Demonic Beast, but rather a product of a cultivator’s intricate scheme.
Upon the revelation of this truth, the Twin Snake Clan would undoubtedly initiate an extensive investigation to uncover the identity of the individual behind Qian Zhong’s orchestrated demise.
However, by that time, he would have already vanished from the Bright Yang Continent, quietly immersing himself in solitary cultivation. Regardless of how fervently the Twin Snake Clan pursued him, they would struggle to uncover even the faintest traces of his location.
Tang Yin had meticulously strategized his actions within the Thousand Blossom Pavilion, as well as the seamless departure he would execute after his plan came to fruition. Beyond that, he had methodically outlined the subsequent sequence of events. In essence, Tang Yin had plotted his course a full ten steps ahead.
Surprisingly, the Thousand Blossom Pavilion was positioned relatively close to the Fleeting Moon Sect. A mere 20-minute journey brought Tang Yin to a vicinity near the Pavilion’s main location.
Tang Yin located a prime vantage point on a petite mountain and concealed himself within its cover. Patiently, he bided his time, anticipating the arrival of passing cultivators.
Given the vast scale of the Thousand Blossom Pavilion, its disciples and members traversed in and out ceaselessly from various directions.
After a few hours had elapsed, Tang Yin’s attention was drawn to a diminutive blue streak of light streaking toward the mountain where he lay concealed. A fierce glint illuminated his eyes, accompanied by a subtle smirk that curved his lips.
In an instant, he vanished from his hiding spot. The very next moment, he materialized in front of the advancing blue streak of light, thrusting his hand into it. A shrill cry erupted from the streak before abruptly descending into ominous silence.
As the blue light subsided, it unveiled a young man garbed in the uniform of the Thousand Blossom Pavilion. His aura indicated a cultivation level of the 2nd stage of the Spirit Vein Condensation Realm.
As Tang Yin materialized in front of the young man, his eyes glazed over, and he promptly lost consciousness. He proved utterly defenceless against even a simple gaze from Tang Yin.
Tang Yin promptly laid his hand upon the young man’s head and enacted Soul Plunder. In an instant, a torrent of memories surged into Tang Yin’s mind, as if a river of recollections flowed through him.
Tang Yin essentially witnessed the entirety of the young man’s life unfold before his eyes, including the series of events that had resulted in this ill-fated encounter with himself. frёewebηovel.cѳm
’Merely an ordinary disciple, it seems. No matter, I can always ascend the ranks using the identities of other disciples as well.’ Tang Yin mused inwardly.
The young man bore the name Li Rong and embodied the epitome of a common cultivator, boasting an ordinary Martial Spirit and displaying no exceptional talent for cultivation.
Being the offspring of a Senior Disciple within the Thousand Blossom Pavilion, he enjoyed certain privileges and resources for cultivation. Without these advantages, given his unremarkable talent and average Martial Spirit, he likely would have faced expulsion from the Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
Beyond this, he lacked any standout qualities. His reputation and the apprehension he inspired were primarily due to his father’s position as a Senior Disciple. Were it not for this circumstance, he wouldn’t have secured sufficient resources or leniency to progress to the 2nd stage of the Spirit Vein Condensation Realm.
Currently, he was on a mission designated by the Thousand Blossom Pavilion, to eliminate a Low-tier Rank 3 Demonic Beast. While travelling to the creature’s place of dwelling, he inadvertently crossed paths with Tang Yin, which led to the current situation.
Tang Yin retrieved Li Rong’s storage ring, transferring its contents into his own. He then disrobed Li Rong of his Thousand Blossom Pavilion attire, replacing it with his own clothing. Subsequently, Tang Yin attired himself in the Pavilion’s garb.
Now bereft of all his belongings, including his attire, Li Rong found himself stripped of every possession.
A frigid glint settled in Tang Yin’s eyes as he regarded Li Rong. In response, Li Rong’s body quivered before swiftly deteriorating into particles of dust, dissolving away.
Directing his attention inward, Tang Yin activated the Heaven Deceiving Art. He underwent a transformation, adopting the visage of Li Rong, complete with an identical aura. Even his soul resonated with an uncanny resemblance to that of Li Rong’s.
In fact, at this moment, if someone were to probe Tang Yin’s memories, only the recollections belonging to Li Rong would be accessible and presented to the individual conducting the soul search, unless the soul searcher possessed a cultivation level of at least Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm or greater strength.
Tang Yin’s rationale for not only adopting Li Rong’s external appearance but also modifying his soul’s essence to mirror that of Li Rong’s was simple.
Principle Step level Organizations weren’t naive. They recognized the potential for outsiders and enemies to pilfer their disciples’ bodies and identities in order to infiltrate their organizations.
As such, nearly every organization harbouring a Principle Step cultivator would possess a method capable of identifying disciples whose bodies had been possessed by another cultivator.
Tang Yin was acutely aware that his Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm soul could potentially be exposed. To counter this, he harnessed the evolved version of the Heaven Deceiving Art, which not only altered his physical appearance but also enabled him to manipulate and obscure his genuine soul’s essence. This allowed him to replicate the soul of any individual weaker than him, providing an additional layer of deception.
Now, unless a cultivator of at least the Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm or an even more powerful cultivator deliberately subjected him to a soul search, Tang Yin’s masquerade as Li Rong would remain undetected.
Even if he were to transition between identities or bodies within the confines of the Thousand Blossom Pavilion, the crucial factor lay in his ability to first modify and conceal his soul to match that of the target. By doing so, he could evade detection.
Tang Yin possessed an unwavering confidence in the Heaven Deceiving Art, given that it had proven capable of shielding him from the perceptions of 4 Law Domain Realm cultivators in the near past.
Having eliminated Li Rong, Tang Yin proceeded toward the lair of the Low-tier Rank 3 Demonic Beast. Considering his disguise as Li Rong, he had to play the part.
Adopting Li Rong’s methods, Tang Yin skilfully inflicted several simulated sword wounds upon the Demonic Beast, ultimately putting an end to it using the same Tier 8 and Tier 7 Martial Skills Li Rong would employ. Having secured the creature’s remains, he proceeded to leave the location and eventually arrived back at the Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
As he neared the Thousand Blossom Pavilion’s entrance, he encountered a delicate barrier. It was the Array Formation that enveloped the entire Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
Taking out Li Rong’s disciple token, he established contact with the Array Formation. To his gratification, he faced no resistance or rebuff. Effortlessly, he traversed the Array Formation and emerged on the other side.
Tang Yin had successfully infiltrated the Thousand Blossom Pavilion!
