Master of Heaven and Earth - Chapter 116 - Schemes

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, but Leng Yan dared not slack off; it was strength that fundamentally determined everything.

“Why are you always following me?” Leng Yan asked, puzzled by Xuelan’s constant presence.

“Hmph, I promised Yunyao that I would take good care of you and prevent you from flirting with other girls,” Xuelan replied.

Hearing her words, Leng Yan couldn’t help but smile bitterly. “Don’t worry, I don’t have the time for that.”

“That’s good to hear. I’m just here to make sure no other women have their sights set on you.”

Leng Yan was at a loss for words. “I’m going into closed-door cultivation for the next three days,” he said before vanishing from sight.

Xuelan clenched her small fists. “I need to quickly improve my strength too, so I can help you better.” She realized she had fallen in love with him, and given that, she couldn’t afford to hold him back.

Leng Yan entered his closed-door cultivation area and took out a dark orb that emanated a terrifying magical aura, making one hesitant to approach.

“This Fiendish Qi is so intense,” he thought, surprised, but his eyes soon filled with excitement. “If I absorb the power within, it will be enough for me to advance further.”

He suddenly grasped the orb and began to circulate his energy to absorb it. The terrifying magical aura continuously bombarded his soul, seemingly attempting to corrupt him. “Embrace the essence and maintain unity, unchanging through the ages. Just some magical aura cannot harm me.”

A strong determination supported him; his unyielding will was remarkably fierce, and his physical body started to transform imperceptibly.

This was a battle of willpower, as the avaricious demon spirit at his back greedily absorbed the magical aura. Upon close observation, it was beginning to take on a hint of substance.

“Finally refined completely!” He stood up and stretched. “It’s time to help Xin Xue with her breakthrough.”

Although the previous battle had left Xin Xue seriously injured, combat was indeed a good way for demonic beasts to enhance their realms. After a period of recuperation, Xin Xue had already reached the late golden core realm and was half a step away from the great tribulation of wind and fire.

“It’s time to help Xin Xue break through.”

“Master, are you looking for me?”

“This is two drops of golden dragon essence blood,” Leng Yan threw out an irresistible temptation. Xin Xue’s gaze instantly became fervent. “And there are five thousand primordial spirit elixirs. Hurry and break through to the golden core realm to reach the great tribulation of wind and fire. Don’t let me down.”

“Thank you, Master, for your generous gift. I, Xin Xue, will not disappoint your expectations,” Xin Xue trembled as she held the two drops of golden dragon essence blood, nearly kneeling down to worship Leng Yan!

Leng Yan maintained a calm expression; this was the effect he desired.

Three days passed as he continued his cultivation. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and at the same moment, the demon spirit, driven by desire, also opened its eyes, filled with eerie intent.

“Fat Guy, if you have something to say, just say it. Stop dragging it out,” Leng Yan said, his sharp senses quickly catching the presence of Fat Guy.

“Leng-Ge, I heard that Jin Kuang has been conspiring with Zhong Yong and others. They are likely plotting against us, so we need to be extra cautious this time.”

“Don’t worry. Everything is under control. I was just lamenting the lack of an opportunity to deal with them,” Leng Yan replied with a cold smile, his eerie grin sending a shiver down Fat Guy’s spine, as if invisible eyes were watching him.

“Get the brothers to focus on cultivating demon techniques. When the opportunity arises, I’ll set you all up for a big deal. If we succeed, each person will get at least one million spirit elixirs!”

At the mention of a big deal and a number he had never even dreamed of, Fat Guy became incredibly excited, his trembling mass of fat drawing attention as he lost composure.

“Leng-Ge, your generosity is awe-inspiring! I would follow you through fire and water without hesitation.”

Meanwhile, Zhong Yong, Jin Kuang, and their group were plotting. “This time, we must make sure that arrogant kid doesn’t come back alive.”

“Exactly. What sort of genius could he possibly be? Once he’s dead, he’s nothing,” Jin Kuang said, his eyes filled with shadows and excitement. “The thought of extinguishing a genius feels exhilarating.”

“Alright, since Leng Yan is as good as dead, let’s divvy things up now to avoid any disputes later,” Zhong Yong’s wife seemed to imply something, but no one contradicted her, clearly agreeing with her perspective.

“I want all of Leng Yan’s cultivation techniques.”

“I want all of his magical treasures and possessions.”

“Hmph, in that case, as a couple, we’ll take Leng Yan for ourselves. His physical body will belong to us.”

With everyone speaking one after another, they completely divided up Leng Yan’s assets, not realizing that they might be mistaken about who the prey and the hunter really were.

“Leng Yan, please be careful on your journey,” Dongfang Caiyun said, looking at him with a tinge of reluctance, yet she consciously suppressed her feelings.

“Leng Yan, I’m accompanying you,” Xuelan said as she soared in on her sword, standing firmly beside him. “You can’t leave me behind.” The two of them looked like an enviable match made in heaven, a pair of golden children and jade maidens.

At that moment, Yi Shuihan also arrived, sword in hand, exuding an air of frigid coldness that gave off a sense of mystery. His gaze quickly landed on Dongfang Caiyun; just a fleeting glance, but sharp-eyed Leng Yan caught it all. It seemed his partner was hiding something!

He burst into laughter, feeling a hint of threat from Yi Shuihan’s inscrutable demeanor. However, Leng Yan understood that as long as he had a weakness, there would be an opportunity. He was quite adept at recognizing such nuances. “Yi-Ge, you arrived at just the right time. It’s time for us to set off.”

He suddenly took a step closer to Dongfang Caiyun, speaking softly, “Thank you for your concern, Caiyun. I promise I will return safely.” After saying this, he threw her a meaningful glance, hoping to see how Yi Shuihan would react. Unexpectedly, Yi Shuihan merely shot her a quick look, his expression turning cold once more.

Leng Yan was taken aback; he hadn’t anticipated that his partner would be so meticulous in his thoughts. This journey might be more dangerous than he had assumed!

“Hmph, always flirting around,” Xuelan thought, feeling a surge of jealousy. Since that unforgettable experience, her feelings for Leng Yan had intensified, and now seeing another beautiful woman showing interest in him stirred envy in her heart.

“Yi-Ge, there’s no time to waste. Let’s go.”

“I hope Leng-Ge won’t forget his promise,” Yi Shuihan replied coldly, wielding his sword as he took the lead.

Leng Yan smiled but remained silent as one figure caught up with him. The other person was quiet throughout the journey, and Leng Yan didn’t bother to engage with him. However, he had significantly raised the danger level in his mind regarding this junior brother of his.

Only Xuelan closely followed Leng Yan, curiously observing everything around them.

However, one couldn’t help but wonder what kind of swordsmanship inheritance made this junior brother place such importance on it; it definitely wasn’t something ordinary. A sense of murder surged in Leng Yan’s heart. “Yi-Ge, I’m giving you a chance. If you can’t seize it, don’t blame me later!”

“Haha, this is the place! If nothing goes wrong, Leng Yan should be arriving shortly.”

“Hmph, this time we’ll ensure he doesn’t come back,” a group of people said, their eyes glowing with excitement as they awaited Leng Yan, their prey, to take the bait.

At the bottom of the fairy realm, it was indeed extraordinary. The two of them stood side by side. “Yi-Ge, this is the place. Let’s go down.”