A flash of black light streaked across the top of the Shushu Pavilion, and a figure soared into the sky!
“What is that!?”
Hearing the screams, the Hundred Martial Sects disciples who hadn’t yet reached the Shushu Pavilion instantly stopped in their tracks, looking up warily.
Wei Ying’s gaze was sharp as a blade.
She stared at the figure in the air, then spoke in a low voice:
“Black robe, half mask, red blade at the waist—this is the Second Seat of Ghost Shadow Sect, Fragmented Shadow!”
Fragmented Shadow’s sudden appearance made the Old Sect Master’s face stiffen, and the expressions of the other disciples grew grim as well.
The screams just now made it clear that the Hundred Martial Sects disciples ahead had already met with misfortune.
They had underestimated the Ghost Shadow Sect and lost several companions even before the battle began.
Blue Ling’er’s eyebrows twitched as she muttered,
“Fragmented Shadow… He got lucky last time. This time—”
Seeing Blue Ling’er about to act as she spoke, Yu Yi quickly stopped her.
“Master?”
Blue Ling’er looked at Yu Yi in confusion.
“It’s not your turn to act yet,”
Yu Yi said calmly.
Blue Ling’er’s expression grew complicated at her words.
Back then, when Yu Yi Jue was harmed by Su Cheng’s scheme, Blue Ling’er had used all her strength to rescue her and return to Among the Colorful Clouds, only to be attacked by Ghost Shadow Sect while exhausted.
Blue Ling’er fought Fragmented Shadow for several rounds before narrowly losing, and in the end, it was Huang Doudou’s quick thinking that allowed her to escape Among the Colorful Clouds with Blue Ling’er and Yu Yi Jue.
Now, with Fragmented Shadow right in front of her, Blue Ling’er couldn’t take revenge for that arrow herself.
She felt a little unwilling, but in the end, she bowed respectfully.
“Yes, Master.”
At the same time, she silently thought in her heart,
“Master must have her reasons for this.”
Fragmented Shadow slowly descended from the sky, his gaze sweeping around before finally settling on the Old Sect Master of Hundred Martial Sects.
He asked coldly,
“Who are you people? Are you with Yu Yi Jue?”
Yu Yi and her two disciples had disguised themselves and hidden their auras—their disguises were so flawless that even Fragmented Shadow couldn’t recognize them.
“We came here to uphold justice and eradicate the Demon Sect. How could we be in league with that Demoness? This is no place for the likes of you.”
The Old Sect Master answered with a cold laugh, stroking his long beard.
Although the temptation of the Shushu Pavilion had led to the loss of several Hundred Martial Sects disciples, they were well-prepared and quickly arranged themselves into a formation they’d drilled many times.
Compared to the hastily gathered Ghost Shadow Sect, the Hundred Martial Sects had the upper hand.
“Heh, old man, you didn’t see how those little brats just now were so hungry for the Shushu Pavilion, they charged in like starving thieves finding treasure. And you have the nerve to call yourself righteous?”
Fragmented Shadow instantly saw through the Old Sect Master’s intent, his eyes glinting coldly.
“How shameless!!”
The Old Sect Master turned red with anger, eyes wide, sword drawn, true energy erupting.
A torrent of Sword Intent surged forth, forming a giant light-shadow behind him—a human-shaped guardian sword spirit that mirrored his movements.
“Oh? Looks like you have some skill after all.”
Fragmented Shadow raised an eyebrow.
“In that case, before Yu Yi Jue arrives, let me test my blade on your bones!”
Yu Yi felt something strange at these words.
“Why does he sound like he knows I’ll show up at this time?”
Even if the Ghost Shadow Sect had gotten wind of the ‘Demoness annihilating the Righteous Alliance,’ and predicted her return to Among the Colorful Clouds, it shouldn’t be so precise.
Could it be… someone has been leaking my whereabouts?
Chi Ming?
Or…
Yu Yi glanced at Blue Ling’er and Huang Doudou beside her.
She didn’t understand why the other disciples had defected, nor did she know why, with almost everyone else gone, Blue Ling’er and Huang Doudou remained by the Demoness’s side.
Was it just loyalty?
It couldn’t be that simple.
The next moment, a tremendous commotion snapped Yu Yi back to reality.
Shadows suddenly appeared across the clearing, and countless people emerged from them.
In the blink of an eye, the Hundred Martial Sects members were surrounded by Ghost Shadow Sect disciples.
“This is the Shadow Killing Formation. It was meant as a surprise for Yu Yi Jue, but I don’t mind letting you taste its power as well.”
Fragmented Shadow laughed darkly.
As the Ghost Shadow Sect disciples attacked, the Old Sect Master finally struck.
He swung his sword, and the Dharma Body behind him unleashed a massive sword light straight at Fragmented Shadow!
Wei Ying, along with the rest of the Hundred Martial Sects, charged at the surrounding Ghost Shadow Sect disciples.
Only Yu Yi stood by, watching, unmoved.
“Master, do we really not need to fight?”
Huang Doudou asked, itching to move.
“Let’s watch for now. Wait for my signal,”
Yu Yi replied lightly.
If circumstances allowed, she would have already started sipping tea.
Under the gaze of the three, the battle unfolded, the situation growing clearer.
Wei Ying and the other Hundred Martial Sects disciples, well-trained, held their own against the Ghost Shadow Sect’s carefully prepared ‘Shadow Killing Formation.’
But the Old Sect Master, for all his strength, gained no ground against Fragmented Shadow.
Fragmented Shadow moved like a ghost, his movements bizarre and elusive, toying with the Old Sect Master.
As time passed, the Old Sect Master grew weary—maintaining his Sword Intent Dharma Body consumed vast energy.
Unable to withstand the drain, he finally released the Dharma Body.
At that instant, Fragmented Shadow seized the opportunity, launching from the shadows to strike at the Old Sect Master’s side.
A blood-red blade flashed down!
The Old Sect Master reacted in time, raising his sword to block, but the blow was too strong.
His sword was knocked from his hand, and his arm was slashed, a chunk of flesh flying away to reveal bone.
“Th-this isn’t Martial King Second Realm power! Y-you’ve gotten stronger!?”
Clutching his wounded arm, the Old Sect Master retreated in shock and disbelief.
“Oh? So you’ve been investigating my cultivation too? Not bad,”
Fragmented Shadow grinned.
“Unfortunately, while the First Seat was in seclusion, I wasn’t idle either. Among the Colorful Clouds is truly a treasure land. During this time, I’ve broken through and reached Martial King Fourth Realm.”
“W-what?!”
The Old Sect Master was stunned.
He’d heard that Among the Colorful Clouds was rich in spiritual energy and suited for cultivation.
But to think that cultivation could progress so rapidly here?
“In this world where the strong prey on the weak, sometimes you just have to risk it all. When Yu Yi Jue was being hunted everywhere, only my Ghost Shadow Sect dared to seize Among the Colorful Clouds—hence all these rewards.”
Fragmented Shadow declared smugly,
“Old man, you’re too late.”
With that, Fragmented Shadow raised his blade and advanced on the Old Sect Master, intent on claiming his life.
At that moment—
“Ling’er, take action.”
Yu Yi narrowed her eyes, speaking softly to her waiting disciple.
“Deal with Ghost Shadow Sect first. As for these Hundred Martial Sects people, I’ll interrogate them myself.”
Though Yu Yi had wanted to watch the two sides tear each other apart, she didn’t want either to wipe out the other.
She wanted all their heads.