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Chapter 676: Luo Tianzheng 2

Chapter 676: Luo Tianzheng 2

"Inside the tomb, the three of us encountered the body of an elder who had died in seated meditation. At the same time, there were many magical treasures and secret tomes of cultivation techniques placed within the tomb. We were overjoyed at the time and couldn’t wait to start leafing through them. Soon, we found three extremely powerful cultivation techniques. One was called ’Blood Soul Technique,’ another ’Heavenly Spirit Mantra,’ and the last ’Shadow Flight Technique.’ Among these three cultivation techniques, the Blood Soul Technique is a rather sinister art; it requires the regular consumption of human blood, and once mastered, its power is unparalleled. The Heavenly Spirit Mantra is a more conventional cultivation technique with balanced offense and defense, only that it absorbs spiritual power slightly faster. The Shadow Flight Technique specializes in stealthy assassinations, capable of exerting formidable power in the shadows."

"At that time, we planned to divide the things in the tomb equally among the three of us. Who knew that Luo Tianzheng would harbor ill intentions and desire to swallow all these treasures for himself. So he plotted in secret, inviting us to drink under the guise of celebration. Elder Dragon and I trusted him too much; after all, we had many years of friendship and harbored no suspicions. But later, we discovered he had poisoned us. He was very careful, not to poison the drinks but the cups themselves. That poison was triggered upon contact; Elder Dragon and I, realizing his malicious intent while our minds were still clear, immediately launched an attack. Luo Tianzheng was weaker than both of us, so under our combined assault, he was quickly overpowered and fled injured. However, before he could escape, we severed one of his hands. Originally, it was entirely his own doing, but to our surprise, he blamed everything on us and vowed to seek revenge."

After listening to Old Master Ling’s account, Leng Xuan finally understood the cause and effect of the situation. Luo Tianzheng truly was someone who never forgets a grudge, not only failing to reflect on his actions but instead placing the blame on others, harboring the resentment for so many years, unable to let go. Hearing Old Master Ling’s introduction, Leng Xuan also knew this person was extremely difficult to deal with. Like a viper, he would hide in the dark, waiting to strike a deadly blow when you least expected it.

Old Master Ling continued, "Leng Xuan, although he escaped back then, the Blood Soul Technique still remained with him, and he must have been diligently cultivating this sinister art over the years. Among the three techniques from the tomb, I cultivated the Heavenly Spirit Mantra, and Elder Dragon cultivated the Shadow Flight Technique. But in terms of power, the Blood Soul Technique is indeed the most formidable. There’s a saying, ’for every measure of the way, there’s an even higher measure of the devil,’ and perhaps this is the reason why."

Leng Xuan asked with puzzlement, "Could it be that even with Elder Ling and Dragon Head joining forces, you are still unable to handle Luo Tianzheng?"

"That’s certainly possible." Ling Tian, indeed, gave a wry smile, "But who knows when Luo Tianzheng will strike, and do you expect the two of us elders to stay together every day? Don’t forget that I have a family, and Elder Dragon has his own matters to attend to. Moreover, if Luo Tianzheng knows that the two of us are joining forces, he certainly won’t make a move lightly."

Upon hearing this, Leng Xuan nodded. This matter seemed indeed difficult to handle.

"Leng Xuan, you must strengthen your vigilance during this period. I’ve reached a critical juncture in my cultivation. If everything goes smoothly, I should be able to finish within half a year, so I’ll have to trouble you to take care of things meanwhile."

Leng Xuan smiled and said, "Old Master, rest assured, this is my duty."