Chapter 1109: Divine Warrior Arrives

This month had been a nightmare for the Blacksoul Sect, like falling into an abyss. In just one month, countless elite disciples were killed or injured. Lei Qianfeng’s seven sons were successively poisoned to death, leaving the entire sect disgraced, utterly humiliated, and their reputation ruined. Yesterday, Lei Qianfeng's poisoning fully manifested, and the sect’s gates were tightly shut, the atmosphere oppressive to the extreme.

And all of this was the work of a single person. The name 'Ling Yun' was seared into the soul of every member of the Blacksoul Sect like a devil's brand, making them shudder whenever they thought of it.

It was a beautiful, sunny day. Yun Che opened his eyes from meditation. He had been cautious, constantly maneuvering against the Blacksoul Sect during this period, and naturally, his cultivation had been neglected. After forcing Lei Qianfeng to his death, he knew he should leave the Blackya Realm and fully devote himself to finding the Nine-Star Buddhist God Jade and the Emperor Immortal Grass, while also focusing entirely on his cultivation. The date for the Profound God Convention was drawing ever closer.

Standing up, Yun Che looked in the direction of the Blacksoul Sect, a cold smile playing on his lips. It was time to 'deliver warmth' to Lei Qianfeng again. Yesterday, Lei Qianfeng's profound energy had suddenly erupted, then abruptly dissipated with uncontrolled roars, clearly indicating the poison was raging out of control. This was naturally the result Yun Che most desired, and largely within his expectations.

It wasn't that Lei Qianfeng's emotional control was particularly weak. Rather, it was a succession of defeats and humiliations, all his sons killed, himself poisoned by a sneak attack, and his most scandalous secrets mercilessly exposed to the public. Not to mention Lei Qianfeng, even a living Buddha would be so enraged as to have one Buddha emerge and two Buddhas ascend to heaven. Although Yun Che's methods were indeed somewhat despicable, he was alone, and his profound strength was only at the Divine Soul Realm. Facing the formidable Blacksoul Sect, his extreme rage could only be vented in this manner. Furthermore, the methods he employed were unique to him in all the world. Therefore, Lei Qianfeng's fate was not unjust.

Yun Che flew into the air, rapidly approaching the Blacksoul Sect. After yesterday, the Dragon's Bane poison in Lei Qianfeng's body must have erupted and spread significantly. If Lei Qianfeng still couldn't concentrate all his mental effort to suppress the potent poison in the next two or three days, its further spread would undoubtedly lead to his death. Entering the Blacksoul Mountain Range, Yun Che lowered his body and gradually slowed down after traversing to the eastern region of the mountains.

Today, the Blacksoul Mountain Range was far from the unnatural quietness it had maintained recently. Roars of various profound beasts echoed from all directions, and eagles occasionally flew overhead. Yun Che frowned. Why were there no Blacksoul Sect disciples guarding Blacksoul Mountain today? Could it be that yesterday's poisoning was so severe that Lei Qianfeng was almost dead? Surely not? Without lowering his guard, Yun Che continued forward, indeed sensing no aura of Blacksoul Sect disciples along the way. At this moment, he subconsciously glanced in the direction of the Blacksoul Sect, his eyebrows suddenly twitching violently for no apparent reason. As his gaze shifted, his entire body abruptly halted. This feeling was...

The moment he looked towards the Blacksoul Sect just now, a strong sense of danger suddenly assailed him, only to vanish abruptly when his body stopped. Yet, an inexplicable unease continued to ripple through his mind and soul. Yun Che frowned deeply. Every time he approached the Blacksoul Sect, he would be enveloped by a sense of danger, knowing that even a slight misstep could lead to near-certain death. But this time, the feeling was unprecedentedly intense, as if an bottomless abyss lay ahead, and moving closer would lead to eternal perdition. Yun Che dared not doubt his soul's warning. He froze, his eyes fixed on the Blacksoul Sect's direction, remaining motionless for a long time.

Yesterday, he had already pushed Lei Qianfeng almost to the brink. Just a little more effort would send him into the abyss of death. But if Lei Qianfeng were given a few days to recover, all his previous efforts might be in vain, and there would likely never be a second such opportunity.

As he was lost in doubt, he suddenly felt a ripple of profound energy. He picked up his sound transmission jade, and Ji Ruyan's voice, quite urgent, rang out. "Young Master Ling Yun, where are you now? You absolutely must not approach the Blacksoul Sect! It seems some formidable figures arrived at the Blacksoul Sect last night!"

Yun Che remained silent.

"Although we can't confirm their identities yet, judging by the Blacksoul Sect's current disposition, they are very likely from the Divine Martial Realm! Young Master Ling Yun, you absolutely must not go near the Blacksoul Sect again. It would be best to alter your appearance and stay as far away as possible... Or, you can temporarily come to the Black Feather Merchant Guild. The Blacksoul Sect has never suspected any connection between you and us, so you should be very safe here. We will immediately investigate who they are." Yun Che's expression darkened. After a brief moment of thought, he took a step back, then turned and left. The sudden onset of danger had indeed not been without reason. The Divine Martial Realm... people from an Upper Star Realm, entities he absolutely could not afford to provoke.

Yun Che left the Blacksoul Mountain Range, disguised himself, and arrived at Blackya City, entering the Black Feather Merchant Guild.

"Young Master Ling Yun!"

Not long after Yun Che arrived, a woman in a purple silk dress hurried to greet him. Her demeanor was serene, her temperament like water, and she was exceptionally beautiful. Beneath her slender eyebrows, a pair of bright eyes reflected a charming, soft glow. Her long hair cascaded like clouds, tied with a light purple ribbon, and every gesture exuded elegance and nobility. It was Ji Ruyan. Although they communicated frequently via sound transmission, Yun Che had never actually met her in person until now.

Ji Ruyan was not alone; beside her stood a middle-aged man who was not unfamiliar to Yun Che. It was none other than Mr. Ji, whom he had met during his first visit to the Black Feather Merchant Guild! He was also Ji Ruyan's father and the highest authority in the Black Feather Merchant Guild. Completely unlike his cold demeanor during their first meeting, Mr. Ji rushed forward upon seeing Yun Che, his face alight with barely concealed excitement. He then bowed deeply, saying, "Young Master Ling Yun, Mr. Ji is unable to repay the great kindness you have shown the Black Feather Merchant Guild. Please accept this bow first."

Yun Che's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Mr. Ji, there's no need for this. My actions against the Blacksoul Sect stemmed from my personal grievances and have nothing to do with your Black Feather Merchant Guild. Rather, it is Miss Ruyan who has helped me a great deal. Moreover, I have exhausted all the methods at my disposal. As long as the Blacksoul Sect remains, you will still be under its control in the future."

"No," Mr. Ji slowly shook his head, "The vast enterprise of Black Feather fell into the clutches of the Blacksoul Sect. For years, I often lay awake at night, grief-stricken and helpless to resist. Regardless of anything else, the mere fact that Young Master Ling Yun helped us vent this pent-up anger is enough comfort for the rest of my life."

"Not only that," Ji Ruyan said with a sweet smile, "The Blacksoul Sect's prestige has plummeted. Lei Qianfeng's seven sons are all dead, leaving no successor. After Lei Qianfeng, the sect's marital ties with the Divine Martial Realm will also be severed. Furthermore, the sect is highly likely to descend into internal strife due to power struggles. Perhaps then, it will be our Black Feather Merchant Guild's chance to break free from our cage. And all of this is thanks to Young Master Ling Yun."

Mr. Ji's gaze remained on Yun Che, and he couldn't help but sigh deeply, "Young Master Ling Yun, you alone have pushed a formidable force like the Blacksoul Sect to such a desperate state. If I hadn't witnessed it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears, I fear I wouldn't believe it even in a dream. Ruyan once said you came from a lower realm, but of all the young people I have seen in my life, none can compare to Young Master Ling Yun."

Yun Che smiled casually, "Mr. Ji, you flatter me."

"Young Master Ling Yun, there's news from the Blacksoul Sect," Ji Ruyan said with a solemn expression. "They are indeed from the Divine Martial Realm. They arrived at the Blacksoul Sect around Shenshi yesterday, and if the information is correct, there are two of them."

"Only two people?" Yun Che raised an eyebrow.

"Young Master Ling Yun, you must not underestimate them," Ji Ruyan said. "These two are absolutely not mere messengers from the Divine Martial Realm, but... Wu Guike!"

"Wu Guike?" Yun Che's eyebrows twitched.

A month ago, Ji Ruyan had specifically mentioned this name to him. Wu Guike, the son of the Divine Martial Realm's Great Realm King! He was born to the Divine Martial Great Realm King Wu Sanzun and Lei Qianfeng's sister, Lei Qianyu. Originally, his status was mediocre because he was born to a lowly concubine, but after growing up, he displayed astonishing talent, and his standing in the Divine Martial Realm advanced by leaps and bounds. He was Lei Qianfeng's biological nephew, and at the same time, he became the Blacksoul Sect's greatest backer in the God Realm. The son of a Great Realm King from an Upper Star Realm... That title alone was enough to strike terror into all living beings in the Blackya Realm, making them tremble in silence.

"Wu Guike possesses extremely high talent. After revealing his abilities, he received intensive training from Wu Sanzun. Now, barely thirty years old, his profound cultivation has already reached the astonishing Divine Spirit Realm. He is sure to make a splash at this Profound God Convention," Ji Ruyan continued. "And as the son of the Divine Martial Great Realm King, the person accompanying and guarding him must be an exceedingly formidable individual. Most likely... a Divine Sovereign!" Yun Che remained silent for a long time.

The Divine Tribulation Realm was still his greatest aspiration, yet Wu Guike, less than ten years older than him, was already at the terrifying Divine Spirit Realm. This was the terrifying power of an Upper Star Realm. Only one person accompanied him. If that person truly was a Divine Sovereign realm expert — a terrifying figure on par with Mu Bingyun — then approaching the Blacksoul Sect again would undoubtedly be courting death! And if a Divine Sovereign was assisting, the poison in Lei Qianfeng's body would very likely be completely dispelled within a few days.

"Young Master Ling Yun, under no circumstances can you approach the Blacksoul Sect again. Stay here for now. Once the people from the Divine Martial Realm have left and things have calmed down a bit, I will immediately arrange for you to go to the Heavenly Mystery Realm," Ji Ruyan said sincerely. "You are a great benefactor to our Black Feather Merchant Guild. We would never harm you, and if you have any requests, we will certainly go to any lengths to fulfill them." Yun Che's chest heaved. Remembering how he had carefully planned every dangerous step to poison Lei Qianfeng, only to fall short at the last moment, he felt unwilling to give up. "Alright," Yun Che exhaled heavily. "Then I'll trouble you. I need a place where I can cultivate in peace."

At the Blacksoul Sect, the atmosphere was solemn and rigid. The entire sect was extremely quiet. Disciples stood in orderly formation, while hall masters and elders stood motionlessly in front, their backs slightly bowed and expressions fearful. The various branch sect masters had also rushed over overnight, each standing respectfully erect. Though they were in their own sect, from disciples to elders, everyone held their breath, not daring to exhale. Their tense and apprehensive demeanor was as if they were welcoming a descending deity.

In the main hall, Lei Qianfeng sat upright, profound energy surging around him. Behind him stood a black-clad middle-aged man, one palm pressed against Lei Qianfeng's back, his expression cold and stern. This state had lasted for several hours. Finally, Lei Qianfeng suddenly opened his eyes, then spewed out a large mouthful of crimson blood with a 'whoosh'. Where the blood splattered, the profound stones beneath his feet melted layer by layer. Lei Qianfeng fell to the ground, panting heavily. As he expelled the crimson blood, his complexion gradually improved significantly. He quickly stood up, bowed deeply to the black-clad middle-aged man, and said with utmost reverence, "Venerable Wu, your great kindness in saving my life, Qianfeng will never forget it."

The person respectfully addressed as 'Venerable Wu' by Lei Qianfeng did not look at him, but frowned deeply and said, "What a formidable poison. Fortunately, the amount of poison was small, and the time was short. Otherwise, not even a Great Luo Immortal could have saved you."

"So, everything's fine now?" a soft yet somewhat casual voice slowly drifted over. By the window, a young man stood with his hands behind his back, facing away from them. He wore a blue-patterned white robe, and his long hair reached his waist. Though his face was unseen, an extraordinary noble aura emanated from him, making it impossible for anyone to directly look at him, even from behind.

The black-clad middle-aged man immediately bowed slightly. "Reporting to Young Master, the poison afflicting Sect Master Lei is extremely potent. Although he is temporarily out of danger, it will still take several days to completely eradicate it."

"Oh?" The man's voice carried a hint of surprise. He slowly turned around, revealing a face of extraordinary handsomeness, as if carved from jade. A slight smirk played on his lips as he casually said, "Uncle, it seems I arrived just in time. Had I been a few days later, I might have been collecting your corpse."