Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 296 - 296 295 Defeat Them One by One

296: Chapter 295 Defeat Them One by One 296: Chapter 295 Defeat Them One by One Bai Qingqian’s heart sank as she realized she had made a colossal mistake—it wasn’t a matter of intelligence, but a difference in realms.

Wu Sect cultivators didn’t need to crawl through the forest like she did—they could fly!

In the Poplar Forest, such radiance wouldn’t travel far before being completely blocked by the numerous trees; however, in the sky, a speck of golden light could be clearly spotted even from dozens of miles away!

As the Wu Sect cultivator swooped down, Bai Qingqian could only hide her body behind a thick poplar tree, her heart turning to ash, her hands presenting a Spiritual Treasure—the last measure she had to perish together with her opponent.

But deep down she knew that perishing together was probably nothing more than her wishful thinking; the item would surely work against cultivators of the same low realm, but it would be a mere trifle against a Tongxuan Cultivator possessing mana.

She had no other choice, for in the cultivation world, a Kun cultivator caught by the enemy would face tortures far worse than death itself, with many methods that could make her wish for death, such as being used as a cauldron…

There was no point in running, as it was already meaningless, this wasn’t a fair chase, but she had no right to fairness.

There was no need to make herself that wretched before death, better to go with some dignity…

Bai Qingqian applied her final makeup, pitying there was no time to change her clothes.

She began to envy the forest beasts here, like the nameless Armored Beast that had been persistently following her; she wondered why it was so obstinate.

Was it hoping to eat her flesh?

Such patience it had!

The Wu Sect cultivator landed about ten zhangs away from Bai Qingqian, nodded approvingly at the woman slumped on the ground,

“Good, a decent cauldron; I’m in luck.

But I have to tell you to put down the spiritual artifact in your hand—in front of me, you don’t have the right to die!”

Bai Qingqian’s gaze faltered, suddenly realizing that all her pride was worthless in the face of true strength.

In this world of cultivation, everything is illusory, only strength ensures you’re not humiliated.

But then, her gaze became resolute once again, speaking such words at this moment was meant to shake her resolve, and she wouldn’t be fooled.

But perhaps she should have acted sooner?

The Wu Sect cultivator advanced leisurely, his demeanor relaxed; he really didn’t need to be too anxious.

A Bridge Connection cultivator and a Tongxuan Upper Cultivator of over a decade are incomparable, just like a sleeping tiger could never be killed by an ant.

As he took a few steps forward, he suddenly felt an anomaly beneath the ground behind him, something broke through the earth.

His reaction was swift, forming hand seals, and a thunder strike exploded from his palm; almost at the same time, something else burrowed out from the ground in front of him…

He was trapped, it was an ambush!

The one emerging in front was also a Tongxuan Cultivator, but how could that be?

Hadn’t Bai Lao San already been captured by them?

Where did this adversary come from?

Could the intelligence have been inaccurate, the Bai Family had other arrangements?

He had no time to think because the object emerging in front of him glinted with a bright, cold light—it was a sword, sharp and deadly!

Damn, a Quanzhen Sword Cultivator!

The sword light so close at hand prevented him from escaping, as every Escape Skill needed a moment to initiate, he must block this sword strike first!

This train of thought was right, but he overestimated his own close-combat abilities and underestimated the fierceness of a Quanzhen Sword Cultivator.

From beginning to end, he didn’t even have the time to draw a weapon; the sword light clung to him like maggots to a bone, and after struggling through three moves, a stroke of the sword swept across his neck…

Bai Qingqian watched with wide eyes and an open mouth as the bizarre scene unfolded before her, finally understanding what had been following her all this time.

But she couldn’t immediately determine the identity of the hunter.

Was he a Sword Cultivator?

An Independent Traveler?

Or a great thief from the Poplar Forest?

It was impossible to judge by appearance, for this person was covered in rotten leaves and dirt, emitting a stench that made people want to vomit.

One couldn’t even see his face, only knowing that his eyes were bright and crazed.

He didn’t seem like a good person, did he?

Sure enough, the man unceremoniously stripped the Daoist of the Wu Sect of everything he owned, not sparing even the purely decorative items.

Then, with a burning gaze, he looked towards her, “Young lady, are you going to keep running, or are you planning to go back and save your clansmen?”

Bai Qingqian was smart as frost, and she immediately understood his intention, “You want me to draw their attention so that you can…”

The stinking man nodded, “If you are willing to help, you might be able to save your clansmen, and I’ll also get some real benefits; but if you don’t want to help, I’ll be satisfied with this little gain as well.”

In her heart, Bai Qingqian guessed that this man was unlikely to be a Quanzhen Sword Cultivator, for it was said that each of them was proud and straightforward, not so despicable.

As for wielding a sword, nearly ninety percent of Cultivators used them, yet this man didn’t use the Flying Sword that was unique to Sword Cultivators.

He could only be a ruthless Loose Cultivator doing a profitless business in the forest.

Such a person was very dangerous because he might rob her as well after dealing with the pursuers, but she didn’t have much choice.

Claiming to be satisfied by robbing just one person was just self-flattery; the moment she dared to say she wouldn’t cooperate, he would rob her immediately, and that gain would be much greater.

“I am willing, but I don’t know where they are.”

The foul man’s unabashed gaze swept over her, “I know, follow me.”

Out of the tiger’s den and into the wolf’s lair, that was Bai Qingqian’s thought, but it was still better than death.

Being robbed by a thief meant only the loss of material resources, which was different from being captured by the Wu Sect and losing both life and property.

…

Hou Niao led the woman through the forest, which to him was home.

After a year, even with his eyes closed, he knew exactly where he was.

He had no qualms about attacking Cultivators from the Wu Sect, and he was indeed in dire need of Spirit Stones.

When his Realm was low, he could make do, but now that his Realm had risen, some expenses were inevitable.

For example, he finally understood how others practiced Earth Escape—it required a powerful Earth System Magical Artifact, which also had to be related to Earth Escape.

These treasures all needed a lot of Spirit Stones to acquire, yet he was penniless.

Glancing at the woman beside him, who was following with difficulty, “You don’t need to be so guarded.

Since you are going to deliberately expose yourself, you can use your Spiritual Power freely and openly.”

It was then that Bai Qingqian realized her mistake; she found herself somewhat stunned.

Too many things had happened in this short period of time, with sudden ups and downs that unsettled her mind.

She could only use conversation as a distraction to ease her awkwardness, “Senior, where are we going?”

Hou Niao gave a faint smile, but the mud on his face made his smile appear somewhat ferocious, “There are two directions, one towards the side of Shan Country of the Poplar Forest and the other towards Anhe.

Your clansmen are being held on the Anhe side, so which side do you think we should go to first?”

Without thinking, Bai Qingqian responded, “It seems more appropriate to go towards the side of Shan Country, doesn’t it?”

Hou Niao didn’t speak, but he praised her in his heart, “Indeed, she comes from a reputed family and has some insights.”