by Fang Xiang
"Is shen power really that powerful?" Ji Li Yu didn't believe it.
"The three of them together killed a marshal," Ming Yue Ye said lightly.
Ji Li Yu's expression moved.
Ming Yue Ye's beautiful eyes looked at her and she said, "Your mission is to get close to him."
"Get close to him? To steal the method?" Ji LI Yu asked.
"If there is a chance."
Ji Li Yu looked with puzzlement at Ming Yue Ye. It seemed that the other's main target was not the method.
"I think he has a good future." Ming Yue Ye looked into the distance.
"You think he has a good future?" Ji Li Yu's voice was puzzled. She did not understand.
"Maybe he will vie for the world!"
Ming Yue Ye's last four words exploded in Ji Li Yu's ear's like lightning. She looked with an ashen expression at Ming Yue Ye.
"For you, and also for the Ji Family, this person is a very good choice."
Ming Yue Ye looked at her with a smile.
Ji LI Yu's face was pale and her hands and feet felt cold.
"You will thank me."
Ming Yue Ye went close to Ji Li Yu and and whispered..
———
Zuo Mo and the others had encountered trouble.
There were small groups of scouts that appeared occasionally. It was clear that this was not a sign of friendliness.
Very quickly, the mo that had come to join Zuo Mo disappeared. The factions along the way who had been polite suddenly became hard to talk to. What made it even more difficult were the battalions that came to harass them.
These little battalions were not a threat but they had numbers on their side. They seriously delayed Zuo Mo's travelling speed.
"Someone is targeting us!" Bie Han said coldly.
Gongsun Cha agreed with Bie Han. "Yes, someone is manipulating the situation in secret, and they aren't average people."
An average person would not be able to command so many little factions. Xiao Mo Ge's reputation was at its highest right now, meaning the reputation of this person that could give these little factions the courage to attack them was probably even more frightening.
"Are there any clues?" Zuo Mo asked.
"I caught many scouts but these people don't know," Gongsun Cha shook his head as he said.
"Why is the other targeting us?" Zuo Mo asked.
"Don't know." Gongsun Cha shook his head.
"It seems that we need to start with a few factions." Zuo Mo's expression became icy.
The harassment seemed to be worsening. These little battalions were as bothersome as flies. If they allowed this to continue, they would have a hard time moving forward.
It was very easy to learn the origins of these scouts.
In the night, Bie Han lead Sin Battalion to destroy three local factions.
But unexpectedly, these little factions had seemed to know that there would be a reprisal. The clansmen had moved away and what was left was almost empty ground.
Zuo Mo smelled a conspiracy.
———
It was the deep of the night. Jiang Zhe's thoughts wandered as he stared at the jie map.
He had maintained this position for a whole day.
"Daren, report. Xiao Mo Ge has encountered harassment from many groups."
Jiang Zhe looked up. He exhaled. He understood that the sect had acted. The sect's power was really unfathomable!
In the message he sent the sect, he stated that he hoped that the sect could buy some time for him.
He needed more time to set up.
Jiang Zhe felt much more relaxed. This battle had been a huge pressure on him. He had fought against Bie Han since childhood and the two were very familiar with each other. He knew how terrifying Bie Han was. They had sparred in the sect but he had never thought there would be a day that he and Bie Han would meet on the battlefield.
There was no retreat from this battle!
He had not thought of escaping but his personality was cautious and he was even more careful against Bie Han.This was a battle that they could not lose.
No matter what, they could not lose!
Facing such astounding pressure, he was still composed. If there was enough time to prepare, he had the confidence to defeat Bie Han!
More time, meant he would be able to make more preparations.
Jiang Zhe stared at the jie map.
After fighting this battle, he would go to Cloud Sea Jie to get revenge for Feng Shijie.
Jiang Zhe said to himself.
Translator Ramblings: So many things going on. Chapter 661-663 has no titles because Fang Xiang had been behind on his update and posted all three together.
Chapter 663: [No Title]
Wei Sheng opened his eyes. His mind had recovered to its best state and he had a feeling that he was at the cusp of a breakthrough.
His clothing was ragged and shredded as though he was a beggar. However, looking at him no one would feel that Wei Sheng was a beggar. He stood with his back straight, head held high, and his presence was like a sharp and oppressive such that no one could look at directly at him.
He stood up, picked up the black sword and walked barefoot out of the valley.
A group of mo had gathered outside the mountain valley. When they saw him, they shifted. Everyone had complicated stares full of terror, hate, admiration, and other various emotions. But no one was disdainful.
This was an enemy that could not be dismissed.
"Who's next?"
Wei Sheng's gaze was determined.
The mo shifted again. This was the fourth day. In these four days, over thirty people had died under the sword of this sword xiu. Up until now, no one had even been able to exchange three blows. The great majority of people hadn't been able to survive the first strike before dying.
He really was terrifying!
So xiuzhe also had people that were like mo gods!
In this moment, everyone's mind stopped and a short silence appeared.
But thinking about the order they had received from their superiors, their hearts shook again.
If they could not kill him, they were all going to die!
Red rose up in these people's eyes. They were like wild beasts forced to the precipice. Someone howled, "Everyone, let's go together!"
Everyone's eyes lit up. Daren had only said they could not use battalions, but not that they couldn't fight together!
Looking at their numbers and the lonely Wei Sheng, their morale rose! With so many people attacking one person, no matter how powerful the sword xiu was, he could not kill all of them.
"Kill!"
They cheered as they charged at Wei Sheng.
Looking at the noisy mo, Wei Sheng's sword-like gaze did not shake at all. His face seemed to be carved from granite, and completely emotionless. He tightened his grip on the black sword and moved forward!
In his heart, there was only sword essence!
The black sword in his hand seemed to respond to the sword essence in his chest and shook lightly.
It was hungry and wanted to drink fresh blood!
———
"It probably is a mo marshal behind this," Pu Yao said with a calm expression. He had spent a long time in the mo territories with the Corps Command in the past and was very familiar with the mo.
"Yes." Wei also nodded.
When Pu Yao and Wei agreed on something, it meant that their conclusion was pretty reliable.
But, mo marshal!
Zuo Mo felt pressure at this answer. Any mo marshal was the ruler of an entire region. They might have defeated Marshal Yu but that didn't mean marshal's were easy to deal with. If Marshal Yu's battalions hadn't been busy and unable to come to help, if Marshal Yu had actually fought them seriously, Zuo Mo wouldn't have had a chance at all.
The power that a mo marshal possess was really too great!
Enormous battalions, vast lands, countless experts.
Each mo marshal represented a titan. The po
wer possessed by those top marshals rivaled the four great sects.
If everything here was being manipulated by a mo marshal, then it really was great trouble!
Zuo Mo knew that Pu Yao and Wei's guess was probably correct.
With his present reputation, unless there was a mo marshal supporting them, these little factions would not dare to fight against him.
When he had clues, it was easier to investigate.
Zuo Mo and the other quickly found out which mo marshal was acting against them.
Marshal Hao, the fifth strongest mo marshal in the Hundred Savage Realm. The mo jie that Zuo Mo's group were in now was very close to the area ruled by Marshal Hao.
Marshal Hao was the most likely suspect!
After investigating, Zuo Mo had a clear understanding of Marshal Hao.
Compared to Marshal Yu, Marshal Hao could be said to be an old marshal. The number of jie he ruled was three times larger than that of Marshal Yu! He had became a marshal hundreds of years before Marshal Yu.
Just the little bit of information that they found was enough for Zuo Mo to end all thoughts of fighting the other.
However, what was puzzling was that if Marshal Yu really had enmity towards them, then they had the power to completely exterminate them. Marshal Hao had more than one hundred battalions under his command. To say of nothing else, just the sheer number would be enough to drown them.
But why did the other only send little battalions to harass them and slow down their speed.
Drag down their speed … …
What goal did the other have?
Zuo Mo suddenly jumped up.
Was there something waiting up ahead for them?
———
"Father!" a middle-aged man said respectfully. "According to your orders, Xiao Mo Ge's speed has slowed down."
"Not bad." Marshal Hao had a satisfied expression. His figure was slightly short and stock and he always had a smile on his face. He looked like a normal shopkeeper. He saw the puzzlement on his son's face and said with a smile, "You are puzzled?"
"Yes!" The middle-aged person nodded. "If we really want to slow them, we only need to invite Xiao Mo Ge's group to be guests here. With Father's reputation, they definitely would not refuse. That way, we won't create bad relations with them, and we can still realize our goal. Wouldn't that be better?"
"It is very good you can use your head." Marshal Hao looked at his son and said, "However, you need to look further. What do you feel is a greater danger to us, Xiao Mo Ge or Xuan Kong Temple?"
"Xuan Kong Temple!" The middle-aged man said after thinking. "While they are our allies in secret , they also have the power to vie for the world and is the greater threat to us."
"Right." Marshal Hao smiled coolly. "While Xuan Kong Temple appears to have a good relationship with us now, there will be fighting in the future. Xiao Mo Ge has potential but he has a weak foundation. It will not be easy for him to establish himself."
The middle-aged person was thoughtful.
Marshal Hao then said, "However, while Xiao Mo Ge doesn't have strong support, he still has a strong group of subordinates. In this battle between Xiao Mo Ge and Xuan Kong Temple, it will be Xuan Kong Temple's victory. However, Xiao Mo Ge has a chance to seriously injure Xuan Kong Temple. The best result for us is that Xiao Mo Ge will greatly injure Xuan Kong Temple before dying."
The middle-aged person had an expression of realization. "So Father is using this method to fulfill Xuan Kong Temple's request and also warn Xiao Mo Ge."
"Haha, do not underestimate Xiao Mo Ge. Even I feel jealous of the people he has. Bie Han is a top battle general that can rival Jiang Zhe. They have the ability to make trouble for Xuan Kong Temple!" Marshal Hao smiled darkly. "If Xuan Kong Temple loses too much in this battle, then Xuan Kong Temple's reliance on us will grow and our bargaining position improves!"
"What if Xuan Kong Temple loses?" The middle-aged man instinctively asked. But when the words left his mouth, he felt what he said was a waste of words.
How could Xuan Kong Temple lose? That wasn't possible!
How could Xuan Kong Temple that was even stronger than themselves not be able to take down a Xiao Mo Ge's small forces? That wasn't possible.
Marshal Yu stilled upon hearing this. His expression became strange. He was silent as though he was deep in thought.
The middle-aged person regretted saying his words of garbage but suddenly heard Marshal Yu slowly speak, "If Xuan Kong Temple loses, then it will not be good for them."
The middle-aged man shook his head. "Xuan Kong Temple will not lose. Even if they do, it will not be a heavy blow to them."
"You do not understand." Marshal Hao shook his head with a serious expression. "They must win this battle and they must do it in a beautiful manner! If they truly lose, then Xuan Kong Temple will be in danger. They will have been defeated by their own traitor. The reputation and trust of their top battle general Jiang Zhe will be damaged. Xuan Kong Temple's secret humiliation will become a weakness exposed to the world. At that time, no matter how large Xuan Kong Temple is, it is just a pile of meat to lure in more wolves."
The middle-aged person gaped.
———
Tang Fei's mind was burdened. She had paid attention to the harassment they had recently faced and she had a strong feeling of danger. But on the surface, she maintained her calm and was even more strict in supervising Tangzi Battalion's cultivation.
The individual skill level of the members of Tangzi Battalion was outstanding and even better than the city guard she had previously led.
But their skills in tactics were terrible. It would take a long time before they could reach a satisfactory level. However, that required time and there were no shortcuts.
Without the tactics binding them together, this was just a group of rabble.
She hoped to shorten the time needed. If a battle really occurred, Tangzi Battalion that were not well trained in their tactics would become a target the enemy would focus on.
"Tang Daren, Daren is asking for you to come."
Tang Fei's heart jumped. She knew that it was a meeting about the enemy harassment that had been occurring. She unhesitatingly went with the colonel to Zuo Mo's tent.
When Tang Fei arrived, almost all the core members in Zuo Mo's service were present.
Zuo Mo's expression was grave. He did not waste words and narrated the results of the investigation as well as his own speculations.
Everyone's expressions became serious.
Gongsun Cha was the first to speak. "If it really is Marshal Hao, then they do not have good intentions to harass us like this. They definitely want us to fight and weaken each other. Their relationship to the enemy up ahead is strange."
"Yes." Bie Han's tone was murderous and the temperature around him dropped.
Zuo Mo nodded but what he asked was another question. "More importantly, who is up ahead?"
This was the most crucial puzzle piece. If they didn't even know who the enemy was, then they didn't have any chance of victory.
Gongsun Cha stared at the jie map and said, "We are going to Nether Spring Jie. There are many that know this, and the enemy definitely knows. That means that they will only chose to attack us at a location that we have to pass through!"
Gongsun Cha's words attracted everyone's attention. Their gazes all moved to the jie map.
"On the path that we must pass, having had past interactions with us, knowing our strength, and still daring to fight us … …"
Everyone's gazes moved along the paths on the jie map following Gongsun Cha's words.
Suddenly, everyone's gazes stopped on one place.
Bie Han's breathing suddenly became heavy.
Translator Ramblings: Double-dealing factions … … so much politics.
Chapter 664: Danger
"It seems that Xuan Kong Temple is determined to exterminate Xiao Mo Ge . However, they really think highly of Xiao Mo Ge!" Xue Dong said with a laugh.
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nbsp; Xue Dong had thick brows and large eyes. His appearance was fine and he had a bloodthirsty presence from battling for long periods of time. He had come to find Lin Qian immediately after he returned from the front lines.
While Lin Qian was the shixiong, Xue Dong was older. The two had a close relationship.
Withdrawing his consciousness from the jade scroll, Lin Qian was slightly distracted. In order to guarantee their victory this time, Xuan Kong Temple had sent out two of their fanxu xiuzhe to kill Xiao Mo Ge. Xuan Kong Temple's action was well concealed but Kun Lun's spy was placed high enough in their ranks that they were able to pass this on.
"What?" Xue Dong sensitively detected Lin Qian's state.
Lin Qian came back and said with a smile, "This Xiao Mo Ge is really a extraordinary person. It is a pity he will die."
"Oh." Xue Dong was slightly shocked. "I'm curious to know more about this person that you think so highly of."
"I fought against him when I went to the mo territories this time. He seems slightly unfathomable." Lin Qian lightly described.
Xue Dong changed expression. He knew how strong Lin Qian was. When Lin Qian said something like this, it meant that their battle had ended in a stalemate.
Lin Qian's brow creased. "This person's origins are very strange. He seems to have both yao and mo blood. Both his yao arts and mo skills are strong and he also cultivates shen power."
"Shen power?" Xue Dong's eyes widened and his face was shocked.
"Yes, I only comprehended shen power because I fought against him this time." Lin Qian thought of something and frown again. "He most likely has a complete inheritance. It would not be good if that lands in the hands of Xuan Kong Temple!"
Kun Lun wasn't the only one that was studying shen power. Any sect that had history had ambitions about this. But in terms of who spent the most effort, it was undoubtedly the four great sects.
Xue Dong's eyes narrowed. "Yes! We cannot have the shen power inheritance land in Xuan Kong Temple's hand. Why don't we send a few people as well?"
"That will not be appropriate!" Lin Qian shook his head and his expression was grave. "Xuan Kong Temple has a legitimate reason to fight. No one can nitpick about their excuse of executing Bie Han. If we send someone, then we will be publicly dissolving our relationship with Xuan Kong Temple."
