Seeing that Wu Xiang was about to say more, Ling Xiao hurriedly changed the subject and asked, “Senior Brother Wu, tell us all about it. Among the people who have come this time, who are the ones we need to watch out for?”
Wu Xiang gave a wry smile, no longer dwelling on the previous topic. Instead, he looked towards the camp and said, “Over there, the one in black clothing is Tang Jiu, a core disciple of the Tang Sect, one of the three southern sects. Don’t be fooled by his young age of nineteen. In the last Martial Arts Festival, he ranked sixty-fourth, with a cultivation level at sixty percent Half-Step Heavenly Venerate. His current strength is still unclear.
Tang Jiu is known as the ‘Shadowless Assassin’ because his hidden weapon skills are truly terrifying. Often in battle, you don’t even realise you’ve been killed by him.
On the surface, he appears refined and courteous, but in reality, he is extremely dangerous. His actions are absolutely ruthless and merciless. If you encounter him, avoid him as much as possible.”
Hearing Wu Xiang’s words, Ling Xiao immediately activated his Mountain and River Martial Soul to analyse Tang Jiu’s strength. He was startled by what he found.
This person’s cultivation had actually reached eighty percent power Half-Step Heavenly Venerate!
As Wu Xiang said, Tang Jiu appeared like a wealthy young master, chatting and laughing. But Ling Xiao could see the sinister and vicious side hidden within him.
His aura was indeed very dangerous.
A wolf in sheep’s clothing?
That might be the best way to describe him.
“And then there’s that one over there.”
Wu Xiang continued to introduce the terrifying figures who might pose a threat to the Yuehua Sect disciples.
“That person is Li Youdao. His name means ‘having the way,’ but in truth, he is utterly without principle. He is a core disciple of the Gu King Sect, one of the three southern sects. In the last festival, he ranked sixty-sixth, with strength likely similar to Tang Jiu’s. Known as the ‘Wayless Gu Master,’ he kills without mercy and loves planting gu in people’s bodies for no reason other than his own amusement.
Junior Brother Ling, since you killed Bei Duanchang, these two might target you, so you must be extremely cautious.”
Ling Xiao used his Mountain and River Martial Soul to observe Li Youdao. This person was also at eighty percent power Half-Step Heavenly Venerate, though slightly weaker than Tang Jiu.
Unlike Tang Jiu, Li Youdao was completely different in demeanour.
Tang Jiu was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a beast that loved to disguise itself.
But Li Youdao openly radiated his terrifying killing intent and malevolent aura, so much so that even his fellow sect members dared not stand near him, fearing they might offend him and end up dead.
It was rumoured that Li Youdao, just for fun, had planted a poisonous gu in his own master, ultimately tormenting him to death.
His cruelty surpassed even Tang Jiu’s, rivalling or perhaps exceeding that of Bei Duanchang.
Those who died by his hand, likely numbering in the tens of thousands, all suffered excruciating torment, wishing for death.
Somehow, Li Youdao sensed someone watching him. He instantly turned his head, his eyes radiating a terrifying, ferocious aura that made most of the Yuehua Sect disciples tremble. Some even fell to their knees.
“Hmph!”
Ling Xiao let out a cold snort, his killing intent clashing with Li Youdao’s. The latter was momentarily stunned, then grinned widely.
Something even more horrifying appeared.
In his mouth was a golden “silkworm.”
Li Youdao gave a chilling smile, and the golden silkworm shot through the air, aiming straight for Ling Xiao.
“Ha!”
Ling Xiao shouted, and the golden silkworm exploded in mid-air, shattering into countless pieces.
Li Youdao’s eyes showed surprise. Many could withstand his killing intent, but few could block the sudden attack of his golden silkworm gu.
Heh heh heh, interesting!
Such a person was worthy of being Li Youdao’s finest toy.
He couldn’t help but grin smugly, as if finding a good toy excited him more than anything else.
“This Li Youdao is indeed sinister.”
Wu Xiang gave Li Youdao a cold glance, then said, “These two are the most dangerous figures. Don’t be fooled by their sixty-fourth and sixty-sixth rankings last time. This time, they might break into the top fifty or even the top twenty. You must be careful.
Others to watch out for include:
Yan Liehuo, an inner disciple of the Mysterious Fire Sect. He ranked fifty-first in the last Martial Arts Festival. He likely possesses a natural fire-based martial soul, though the specific type is unknown. His strength is undoubtedly formidable, but fortunately, he isn’t bloodthirsty. Just don’t provoke him.
Ya Qianxue, an inner disciple of the Heavenly King Sect, ranked fifty-fifth last time. His traits are very similar to one of the Six Young Masters, Mo Wushang. He excels in soul techniques and possesses a martial soul that can cast illusions. Junior Brother Ling, you should pay some attention to him. Though he’s far inferior to Mo Wushang, his characteristics are still notable.
Luo Tianyu, an inner disciple of the Heavenly King Sect, ranked sixtieth last time. He excels in movement techniques and is incredibly fast. I dare not say much else, but among the disciples here this time, his speed is likely unmatched, except for you, Junior Brother Ling.
Blue Fatty, an inner disciple of the Jade Water Divine Palace. Though female, she doesn’t seem to mind being called Fatty. Her strength is immense, and she is especially terrifying in water, where she can unleash double or even greater power. She ranked seventieth last time.
Wan She, another inner disciple of the Jade Water Divine Palace, also female, ranked seventy-ninth last time. Despite her low ranking, her mastery of the snake martial soul surpasses all disciples of the Beast King Palace. She is another person to avoid.”
The people Wu Xiang mentioned were essentially those likely to target Yuehua Sect disciples. There were other experts, but they didn’t require such detailed introductions.
However, their lack of mention didn’t mean they weren’t a threat. In fact, any martial artist who ranked in the top one hundred, or even the top two hundred, of the last Martial Arts Festival posed a significant danger to most Yuehua Sect disciples.
“Hahaha, looks like we arrived a bit late!”
Suddenly, a burst of wild laughter came from afar, followed by dozens of figures gracefully arriving.
“An unfamiliar sect?”
Ling Xiao frowned. The clothing and insignia of the newcomers didn’t belong to any of the twelve sects, yet their aura was astonishingly powerful.
“Tianlong Academy?”
Seeing the four golden characters emblazoned on their backs, everyone was stunned.
No one had ever heard of this Tianlong Academy. What was it?
Moreover, Tianlong Academy had only sent ten people: eight were escorts, three at the Cave Heaven Realm, five at the Heavenly Human Realm.
Only two were competing disciples.
One was the man who had just laughed, an extremely burly figure over three metres tall. For a youth under twenty, such height was likely related to his martial soul or inheritance.
The other was a woman, dressed alluringly and smiling charmingly, but her eyes glinted with a venomous, scorpion-like malice.
