Free Web NovelChapter 1166: Chapter 787: Abnormal_2
It was during the final secret contest at Ru Lin Academy when he and Qu Muzhi encountered a master from the Yu Yuan Sect, the Sect Master of the Xiu Sect, a very formidable woman.
She relied on her strong spiritual power to fish several ghosts from him.
Luckily, he had many magic artifacts, plus Qu Muzhi as a competent ally. The two put forth every effort, with Qu Muzhi gravely injured and near death, finally managing to take down the opponent.
"If it wasn’t for running into you, this freak, any Fierce Level Apostle would surely have ended up dead." Sheng Yanlin sighed deeply, possibly feeling sorry for that Xiu Sect Master.
On this, Yang Xiao thought of the spy that was slain by Ru Lin Academy’s Old Clan Leader, Yang Qianhe. According to their conversation, that spy was also dispatched by Yiling Academy.
Moreover, this person’s strength in Ru Lin Academy was top-notch, reaching a high position in the Elder Council’s second rank, reportedly at the peak of Ghost Level according to Yang Qianhe’s assessment afterwards.
If memory doesn’t fail him, Yang Xiao recalled this person was named Han Jun.
However, upon hearing this name, Sheng Yanlin shook his head, indicating unfamiliarity, though someone reaching the peak of Ghost Level surely isn’t ordinary.
He asked Yang Xiao to describe in detail this person’s methods, appearance, and any other specifics; such a person he should recognize.
Yang Xiao, digging into his memory, started describing to Sheng Yanlin. After just a few words, Sheng Yanlin suddenly opened his eyes, "I know, it’s Elder Fu, it must be him!"
"Such power and dedication, only he would have infiltrated Yiling Academy for me!"
Upon learning from Yang Xiao that this person was cut down by Yang Qianhe, Sheng Yanlin’s expression visibly filled with grief and anger. He knew he couldn’t blame Yang Qianhe; the blood debt belonged to his own dear brother, and Elder Fu had been deceived.
Through Sheng Yanlin, Yang Xiao came to understand Elder Fu’s background; originally Sheng Yanlin’s trusted subordinate and promoted personally by him, their relationship was close.
Elder Fu frequently worked externally, handling matters that were inconvenient for public disclosure for the Academy, hence both in the Academy and the world of martial arts, very few people knew of his existence.
Sheng Jingxuan dispatched him to infiltrate Ru Lin Academy, appreciating this particular ability, especially this person’s loyalty to Dean Sheng.
Taking a deep breath, Sheng Yanlin suppressed his inner rage and turned to Yang Xiao, asking calmly, "Yang, my boy, what did you come to ask the old man tonight?"
Yang Xiao didn’t mince his words and promptly shared with Sheng Yanlin his encounter and the nightmare experienced not long ago by Professor Cui.
The two were in the same room and almost simultaneously started having prophetic dreams, which seemed problematic in itself.
"It’s your issue; Professor Cui was influenced by the coffin clothes on you." Sheng Yanlin accurately pinpointed: "He is a Spirit Tester, very sensitive to spiritual fluctuations."
"Use the Soul-Capturing Mirror, take me into the Mirror World." Sheng Yanlin gave Yang Xiao a meaningful glance, clearly distrustful of the surrounding environment.
Producing the Soul-Capturing Mirror, in the next second, the two vanished into thin air, stepping into the Mirror World.
"Your compatibility with this Hundred Demons Coffin Clothes is quite high; you must have also been influenced by Ghost Dreams. If I’m correct, you likely used it to infiltrate someone else’s Nightmare World."
With just a few words, Sheng Yanlin revealed Yang Xiao’s secrets, sensing the spiritual power fluctuations on Yang Xiao, Sheng Yanlin smiled softly, "Yang, my boy, I’m on your side, relax, I won’t harm you, we have a gentleman’s pledge."
"You’re right; I did indeed enter someone else’s Nightmare World, twice. Once was Yu Shu, and once was Nalan Shuo, though there was a mishap with Yu Shu."
"You’re not unique; a very few with particularly active spiritual power can do it, though not as stable as you. I, too, have entered others’ Nightmare Worlds." Sheng Yanlin frankly admitted.
"Spirit Testers are the easiest to influence, and Professor Cui was indeed influenced by you."
"Is Professor Cui’s spiritual power considered strong?" Yang Xiao knew Professor Cui was favored in the Provincial Office.
"Him?" Sheng Yanlin shook his head, "Leaving personal feelings aside, he’s subpar in my eyes."
"What about me?" Yang Xiao pursued further.
"You’re passable; Professor Cui would be a 50, while you’d be around 70, and with this coffin clothes, you’re a 90."
"What about you?"
"I’m a 95, not to boast, but barely anyone surpasses me in this aspect. Even the Chamber of Commerce’s Store Manager is slightly inferior." Speaking of this, Sheng Yanlin was filled with self-pride.
The very next moment, however, Sheng Yanlin seemed to recall something, his voice lowering, "Though... I’ve recently met someone even stronger, frighteningly strong."
"Who?" Yang Xiao belatedly realized, "The High Priest of Esoteric Sect, Cannibal Buddha?"
Sheng Yanlin had arrived at the Esoteric Sect territory earlier and met Cannibal Buddha.
"No, his daughter, Sutana."
"Her?" Yang Xiao was a bit surprised.
"Yes, this girl’s not simple; I guess her current condition is tied to her ability, and on her..." Sheng Yanlin hesitated.
"What’s wrong with her?" Yang Xiao pressed.
After hesitating for a moment, Sheng Yanlin chose to swallow his words, "I really can’t say, but the Esoteric Sect isn’t as straightforward as it seems. When Cannibal Buddha returns, be cautious; the people from Yin Temple aren’t to be trifled with, each more unscrupulous than the last."
"No outsiders here, just explain it plainly." Yang Xiao disliked people who spoke cryptically.
"Sutana’s transformation wasn’t an accident, that’s all I can say." Sheng Yanlin clammed up after speaking.
"Are you saying..." Yang Xiao started.
"Let’s head back; it’s not suitable to linger here. The Esoteric Sect masters have countless means, and if I can unlock your Mirror World, so can they. Don’t let them worry." Sheng Yanlin pointed at the ground, the hint was clear.
Yang Xiao understood that Sheng Yanlin wasn’t sure whether Esoteric Sect masters had followed them in.
Not to mention, that guy named Nalin had power close to Sheng Yanlin at his peak, an absolute top master.
Their group was still within the Esoteric Sect’s territory, and Yang Xiao didn’t want to stir trouble.
Currently, the Esoteric Sect treated them as guests out of gratitude for saving them, but once they learned of what they shouldn’t know, the consequences would be unpredictable.
He had heard Professor Cui mention before that the Cannibal Buddha had a fierce reputation, certainly not someone easy to deal with.
The two returned to the real world, the room was empty as if everything was peaceful, but with his eyes, Sheng Yanlin signaled Yang Xiao, glancing upwards, and Yang Xiao immediately understood—there was someone above them.
Yang Xiao pretended to be completely oblivious and casually chatted with Sheng Yanlin. After a while, Sheng Yanlin breathed a sigh of relief, which indicated that the person had left. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
The Esoteric Sect were monitoring their every move, claiming to protect them, but implicitly displaying distrust.
After all, they came from the Dharma Sect territory and with complex involvements, while the Esoteric Sect typically remained aloof, having little connection with the Patrol Defense Office domestically, their suspicion was reasonable.
Be aware, the Esoteric Sect had once obliterated a team from the domestic Chamber of Commerce, even with a High-level Apostle present, they were entirely slaughtered. The relationship with Sutana almost made Yang Xiao forget the terrifying nature of the Esoteric Sect.
A while later, Sheng Yanlin seemed to relax, letting out a breath, "With experts at the peak of Ghost Level, the Esoteric Sect is indeed full of masters, stronger than my Yiling Academy at its prime."
"Luckily, Yin Temple’s major forces appear united yet are secretly at odds, even the High Priest can’t fully control all forces; otherwise, the scene would not be as it is now."
"They’re merely an alliance, and the High Priest of Yin Temple is essentially the alliance leader. Other minor forces aside, the affairs of the Four Major Families of Yin Temple are governed by their heads." Sheng Yanlin remarked.
