Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 437 - 256 Usurpation

Chapter 437: 256 Usurpation

The flames suddenly extinguished, and endless darkness surged back like a tide.

Fang Zhixing felt emptiness in his hand, having pressed on nothing.

Soon, Yue Su reignited a fire starter, dispelling the darkness.

The two stared intently to find that the stone door had vanished.

"Damn, was there only one chance?"

Regret couldn’t help but surge in Fang Zhixing’s heart.

The two had been busy all night, fighting desperately, almost opening a treasure chest.

Unfortunately, due to a moment’s hesitation, it felt like a tremendous opportunity had slipped away.

However, even if he could start over, Fang Zhixing would still not take risks lightly.

The necessary caution could not be omitted.

A trace of regret also appeared on Yue Su’s stunningly beautiful face as she sighed softly, "It’s alright. After all, we’ve discovered how to open the Restricted Zone Gate. We can try again next time."

Fang Zhixing smiled without comment.

He wasn’t from the Extreme Yin Sect; he feared there would be no ’next time.’

Why should an outsider have the chance to partake in such a great opportunity?

The people of the Extreme Yin Sect were not fools; they would certainly not let him take part.

Just as he thought this, the System Panel suddenly flashed with light.

[4. Capture one Fourth Level Restricted Area (Completed)]

"Huh???"

Fang Zhixing stood there dumbfounded, utterly baffled.

Wait, that’s not right! I didn’t do anything, so how could it count as conquering a Fourth Level Restricted Area?

"Could it be that simply discovering the Restricted Zone Gate counts as conquering it?"

A glimmer of realization flickered in Fang Zhixing’s mind.

"Guest Elder Fang, look!"

Just then, Yue Su suddenly raised her hand, pointing to something nearby, joy evident in her eyes.

Fang Zhixing turned to look and saw a narrow path had appeared at some point, stretching off into the distance.

He looked around and felt the forest gradually brightening.

Dawn had passed, and a new day had arrived.

Fang Zhixing let out a silent sigh of relief; at last, the night was over.

If he had been alone, he might not have made it through.

"Miss Yue Su, I will never forget this debt of saving my life."

Fang Zhixing began to trust, believing Yue Su genuinely had a kind heart.

Yue Su repeatedly said, "There’s no need for such formality. After all, Guest Elder Fang, you are a distinguished guest of our Extreme Yin Sect. It was my duty to save you. I hope you won’t hold our lack of hospitality against us."

Fang Zhixing laughed it off and turned to say, "Let’s get out of here first."

"Alright!"

Yue Su lightly tapped her toes, leaping up onto a large tree to take a look around.

Quickly, she floated down with a smile, "I’ve found the way out, please, this way."

She led the way, and Fang Zhixing followed step by step.

The two walked through the forest, as if strolling.

The further they went, the lighter the sky became.

As they were walking, both halted their steps almost simultaneously, their expressions turning stern.

Yue Su’s brow furrowed deeply as she coldly called out, "No need to hide; show yourselves!"

The moment her words fell, a cacophony of footsteps rang out in the woods.

One by one, figures emerged from behind the trees, numbering over twenty!

The leader was an old woman in a purple Daoist robe.

Several burly men accompanied her, and one stood shoulder-to-shoulder with her.

His face was fierce without anger, commanding awe. He wore a gold brocade robe, adorned with gold and jewels, exuding an overwhelming sense of wealth and power.

Yue Su’s gaze swept over everyone as she demanded in a deep voice, "Elder Zhuang, what is your intention bringing people from the Gongxi Family to ambush us here?"

Upon hearing the surname "Gongxi," Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

He knew that right under the Four Major Families of Dan State, the most powerful was the Gongxi Clan!

This clan had a large population and numerous experts, and it was known for producing beautiful women.

The Gongxi Clan married their women into the Four Major Families, forming alliances and gaining significant benefits and status.

Fan Zhenglun had mentioned that the Gongxi Clan schemed for power with beauty, raising a multitude of graceful women, all paragons of allure, to be presented as gifts to various forces.

Even the Crown Prince had taken two beauties from the Gongxi Family as concubines.

Fang Zhixing had not expected to encounter people from the Gongxi Family within the Restricted Area of the Extreme Yin Sect.

The purple-robed elder’s face was full of murderous intent as she sneered, "Yue Su, I’ve warned you before, you shouldn’t covet things that don’t belong to you."

Yue Su replied solemnly, "I was merely an orphan with nothing. Everything I have was bestowed by the old Sect Master.

Elder Zhuang, are you questioning me, or are you questioning the old Sect Master’s judgment?"

"Humph, sharp-tongued!"

Elder Zhuang sneered sinisterly, "The old Sect Master is dead, she can no longer protect you. Now, the Extreme Yin Sect should be under my control."

Yue Su coldly retorted, "If you collude with the Gongxi Clan and kill me, how will that affect you? Elder Du will be the first to defy you; no one in the Extreme Yin Sect will accept you!"

"Hahaha!"

Elder Zhuang couldn’t help but laugh uproariously, "Child, you’re too naive! History is written by the victors. In my history book, it’s written like this.

That wench Du Daoying colluded with people from the Six Void Sect to plot against you, and I, in deep sorrow, avenged you by personally killing Du Daoying and the accomplices from the Six Void Sect. How does that sound?"

Yue Su’s breath hitched, her expression shifting with emotion.

At this moment, Fang Zhixing spoke, "Last night, was it you who lured me into the Wild Forest?"

Elder Zhuang nodded, "So what if it was? My plan was for you to die in the Wild Forest, and then I’d kill Yue Su and blame it on you. However, unexpectedly, Yue Su ran into the Wild Forest to rescue you."

She smiled triumphantly, "But this is better. You two have fought hard all night and must be exhausted by now. What can you do now?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Su turned pale.

Fang Zhixing too tensed, his gaze darting around rapidly.

Seeing this, the man in the gold brocade robe stared intently at Yue Su, rubbing his hands together and saying, "Let’s get on with it, to avoid any further complications."

Elder Zhuang chuckled, "Then I’ll have to trouble Family Head Gongxi, Yue Su is yours to enjoy. After you have taken what you need from her, killing her will suffice."

The man in the golden brocade robe licked his tongue, a lewd smile crossed his face as he said coldly, "Yue Su, I’ve given you chances time and again, yet you didn’t wish to devote yourself to me. Now, I have no choice but to resort to despicable means—a forceful advance, though the taste is quite wonderful."

Yue Su inhaled sharply, her fists clenched tight, knuckles turning white and making cracking sounds.

Suddenly, she heard Fang Zhixing whisper, "Within the Restricted Zone, is there a place to hide?"

Yue Su’s mind stirred, and she quickly responded, "Yes."

"Good!"

Fang Zhixing’s body suddenly swelled, growing six blood-colored tentacles.

Then, a layer of jade scales appeared atop the blood-colored tentacles!

The tips of the blood-colored tentacles coiled around the Dragon Slayer Treasure Saber.

In the next instant, the surface of the Dragon Slayer Treasure Saber exuded four types of auras, while a green venom oozed from its blade.

At that moment, Fang Zhixing fully unleashed his power!

"Bloodthirsty Split Light Slash!"

The blood-colored tentacles whirled the Dragon Slayer Treasure Saber, slicing an arc of light forward.

Boom—

The air reverberated, murderous intent pervaded!

The arcing saber light burst forth, splitting into two, then four.

In the blink of an eye, hundreds of saber lights, like scattered petals from the heavens, chaotically interwove, thunderously striking toward Elder Zhuang and the others.

Wherever the saber light passed, large trees snapped, the breaks as smooth as mirrors, and turned green by the taint.

The four auras subsequently dissipated, spreading throughout the forest.

Blood Deficiency, Qi Deficiency, Kidney Deficiency, Spleen Deficiency!

The four-colored auras spread, weakening everyone’s strength.

"Be careful!"

The faces of Elder Zhuang and the rest changed dramatically as they each utilized their abilities in a frantic defense against the incoming saber lights.

To their horror, they found Fang Zhixing’s attack not to be underestimated, possessing a formidable might near the pinnacle of the Nine Ox Realm.

Had it not been for the fact that the saber light was a dispersed attack, which weakened each individual light’s power a great deal,

otherwise, if it had focused on one person, anyone present would have suffered a significant loss.

After a moment, a cold wind blew by, dispersing the billowing dust.

Elder Zhuang, Family Head Gongxi, and the others reappeared, and upon looking around, their expressions drastically changed.

To ensure the success of this operation, the Gongxi Family had deployed, including the family head, twenty Nine Ox Realm experts.

Add to this Elder Zhuang’s six trusted followers.

The line-up was utterly formidable!

They had never imagined...

With just a single strike, Fang Zhixing had injured many among the Nine Ox Realm experts.

"Eh, where are they?"

Family Head Gongxi turned his head to see Fang Zhixing and Yue Su had long since fled, disappearing without a trace.

"Do not panic!"

Elder Zhuang’s face darkened as she calmly said, "Everyone in the Restricted Zone is my informant, we will quickly find the two of them."

Then, she glanced sideways at the middle-aged woman.

"Leave it to me, Master!"

The middle-aged woman rapidly underwent a Demon Transformation, surprisingly growing a dog’s head and sniffing the ground.

She quickly caught on to a scent and dashed forward.

The rest hurriedly followed her.

...

...

Fang Zhixing followed Yue Su, dashing through twists and turns, and soon they left the Wild Forest behind.

After some time, the two arrived at a graveyard.

Yue Su headed straight for a tombstone.

Fang Zhixing looked and saw the tombstone clearly read:

"Tomb of the twelfth generation Sect Master Ning Daoshi"

Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but ask, "Is this your master’s grave?"

Yue Su nodded, "Yes, before my master passed away, they anticipated such a situation and made some preparations for me."

She moved to the back of the grave, brushed away the fallen leaves, and lifted a patch of turf, revealing an entrance to a secret passage below.

"Come in."

Yue Su gestured for Fang Zhixing to crawl in first.

Without hesitation, Fang Zhixing performed the Bone Shrinking technique and slipped into the passage with ease.

After making some concealment efforts, Yue Su too jumped down.

The two of them followed the passage inward.

Soon, they found themselves inside a burial chamber.

The structure of the burial chamber eerily resembled that of the Yin Evil Cave No. 6, the floor covered with skeletons, and in the center lay a new-looking coffin.

Yue Su activated a mechanism, causing a heavy stone door to descend and seal the chamber shut.

She clapped her hands and said, "Even if they discover this place, it would take a lot of effort to break through this door. By then, we should have recovered."

Fang Zhixing sat down cross-legged, in deep thought.

Seeing this, Yue Su looked apologetic and said, "Guest Elder Fang, I’m sorry. Our sect has been unfortunate enough to have a traitor, involving you as well."

Fang Zhixing lifted his head and spoke slowly, "If we both recover our physical strength, what do you think are our chances of escaping?"

Yue Su’s expression grew solemn as she sighed, "Elder Zhuang’s cultivation is not weaker than mine, plus she holds our sect’s treasure, the Fourth Level weapon, the ’Evil Yin Cone’.

That Family Head Gongxi Xiong is even stronger, at the peak of the Nine Ox Realm, and I estimate he also has a Fourth Level weapon. Besides, they are assisted by over twenty Nine Ox Realm masters..."

She trailed off, the implication clear without further words.

After a moment of contemplation, Fang Zhixing said, "We must improve our strength if we hope to break through their encirclement."

Yue Su blinked in astonishment, "Do you have a way to enhance our strength in a short time?"

Fang Zhixing nodded, "Yes, there is, it’s just that..."

He stopped, as if there was more he was hesitant to say.