Just ten minutes before Li Feng sneaked into the cave, while Du Wu and Zheng Xiaoyang were engaged in a fierce battle, Wild Leopard paced restlessly in the meeting room at Du Sect’s headquarters.
Since nightfall, Wild Leopard had been uneasy, unable to pinpoint why, but over decades, whenever he felt this way, he knew something major was about to happen.
What could it be?
Wild Leopard couldn’t help but think of the old master’s plan. As the old master’s confidant, he knew the true purpose behind the old master using the Blood Refining Array to cultivate his divine skill, a purpose even Wild Wolf, Wild Fox, and Wild Cat were unaware of.
Wild Wolf and the others only knew that once the old master broke through with his divine skill, Du Sect would dominate the world, but Wild Leopard understood that the Blood Refining Array was merely the first step.
This Blood Refining Array had never been attempted in history; the old master was the first to try it, and whether it would succeed was still unknown.
Could there be a problem with the Blood Refining Array?
Wild Leopard pondered silently. With the entire Kunyang Town under Du Sect’s control, he wasn’t worried about external threats. Even with Li Feng, the Zheng family, and agents from the National Security Bureau in town, he wasn’t concerned, believing they couldn’t cause any trouble. His only worry was the Blood Refining Array going wrong.
But what could go wrong?
“Big Brother, Big Brother, bad news!” An urgent voice rang out, and Wild Wolf rushed in, furious.
“What’s wrong?” Wild Leopard’s heart sank, wondering if something had indeed happened.
“Big Brother, Wild Fox, Wild Fox has been killed!” Wild Wolf said angrily. Though he often clashed with Wild Fox, they were both among Du Sect’s four great guardians. He would never tolerate an outsider killing their brother.
“What?” Wild Leopard’s face changed drastically. He stood abruptly and asked, “You said Wild Fox was killed? Who did it?”
“It was the Zheng family,” Wild Wolf said, his eyes glinting with cold killing intent. “The Zheng family killed Wild Fox, and under Zheng Kai’s lead, they’re heading this way to attack.”
“They’re courting death,” Wild Leopard sneered, his eyes flashing with icy light. “Do they really think we can’t deal with them?”
“Big Brother, Wild Cat has already taken people to confront them. He sent me to ask you, do we fight back or…” Wild Wolf looked at Wild Leopard.
“Someone’s attacked our doorstep, and we’re supposed to swallow it? Kill them. Today, I’ll wipe out the Zheng family completely,” Wild Leopard said, his eyes gleaming with cold malice.
“Yes, I’ll inform Wild Cat immediately,” Wild Wolf said, delighted. Kunyang Town was Du Sect’s territory; they had no need to hold back.
“Wait,” Wild Leopard called out.
“Anything else, Big Brother?” Wild Wolf asked.
“Is that Third Master Zheng also heading here?” Wild Leopard asked. He had never met Zheng Xiaoyang and didn’t know his strength, but judging by his defeat of Wild Fox, Zheng Xiaoyang was formidable, not someone who could be dealt with by numbers alone.
“No,” Wild Wolf shook his head.
“Not here? Is he still at the guesthouse?” Wild Leopard asked.
“Not at the guesthouse either. Someone saw him leave. He’s highly skilled, and our people couldn’t keep up with him. His whereabouts are unknown,” Wild Wolf said, shaking his head. “But we got word that Wild Fox died at the hands of this Third Master Zheng.”
“Not at the guesthouse?” Wild Leopard paused. If Zheng Xiaoyang wasn’t at the guesthouse or among those attacking Du Sect, where was he? Could it be…
At this thought, Wild Leopard’s expression shifted.
“Big Brother, what’s wrong?” Wild Wolf asked, puzzled.
“I’m wondering what this Third Master Zheng is up to. He’s a master, and him lurking in the shadows is very dangerous for us. Against someone like him, even we might not be his match, let alone ordinary Du Sect members,” Wild Leopard said.
“Big Brother, no need to worry. No matter how strong this Third Master Zheng is, he’s just one man. Once we wipe out the Zheng family, he’ll have to show himself. Kunyang Town is our territory. We can set a trap and focus our forces. No matter how strong he is, he’ll die,” Wild Wolf said dismissively.
“But what if his goal is to sabotage the old master’s plan? The old master’s plan is at a critical stage and must not fail,” Wild Leopard said gravely.
“Big Brother, are you saying the Zheng family’s attack is a diversion to draw our attention, allowing Third Master Zheng to secretly disrupt the old master’s plan?” Wild Wolf, being sharp, paled as he grasped the implication.
“Exactly. It’s not just possible, it’s highly likely. You know how many years the old master has prepared for this plan. If it’s ruined now, all those years of effort will be for nothing. If the old master flies into a rage, who could stop him?” Wild Leopard said, his expression heavy.
“Big Brother, aren’t you worrying too much? Third Master Zheng is just one man. How much can he do?” Wild Wolf shook his head, skeptical that Zheng Xiaoyang alone could ruin the old master’s plan.
“Who says he’s alone?” Wild Leopard said calmly.
“Big Brother, are you talking about the Zheng family? They’re not Third Master Zheng. They’re skilled, but dealing with them isn’t hard. Wild Cat has them surrounded with a hundred men. One order, and they’re dead,” Wild Wolf said.
“I’m not talking about the Zheng family,” Wild Leopard said, glancing at Wild Wolf. “Don’t forget, besides the Zheng family, there are also National Security Bureau agents in Kunyang Town. And Li Feng.”
Wild Wolf’s face changed. He had nearly forgotten about the National Security Bureau and Li Feng, both of whom were clearly not on their side. Especially the National Security Bureau, representing the state. If they learned of the old master’s plan, they would stop at nothing to sabotage it.
And Li Feng, the ruthless figure who had severed Wild Leopard’s arm, was always at odds with Du Sect. Despite spending so much time and manpower searching for him during the day, they couldn’t find him. Clearly, he wouldn’t miss a chance to stir trouble.
If the Zheng family, the National Security Bureau, and Li Feng were all targeting Du Sect and the old master’s plan, then at this moment, Du Sect faced an unprecedented crisis.
“Big Brother, what do we do now?” Wild Wolf asked.
“Order Wild Cat to kill all the Zheng family members in the shortest time possible. After that, have them immediately eliminate the National Security Bureau agents,” Wild Leopard said, his eyes flashing with cold intent. “At the same time, order all Du Sect members to enter first-level alert and be ready to strike at any moment.”
“Yes,” Wild Wolf replied and turned to leave.
Boom!
At that moment, a loud explosion came from the back mountain. Wild Leopard’s face changed drastically. “Not good, someone’s fighting the old master!”
