Checking in for 100,000 Years

Atop the tree canopy.

Big Black Cat was dumbfounded as it watched Uncle Ma's performance. This is completely thrilling! Uncle Ma's act of pretending to be weak is extraordinary; it's executed flawlessly. It seems my own mentality isn't quite there yet for cultivation. No wonder I can't cultivate to the Eternal Realm. If it were me in the same situation, I would definitely rush up to snatch the Dragon Blood Ginseng.

...

Just as Big Black Cat was lost in thought.

WHOOSH... Big Black Horse exhaled slowly, leisurely drawing a sword, and said solemnly, "Although I do not wish to be your enemy, Brother, I must get this Dragon Blood Ginseng. After all, I have a brother who is seriously injured and is in dire need of Dragon Blood Ginseng to save his life!"

Listening to these words from a distance, Big Black Cat's mind was shaken, almost to the point of coughing up old blood. Uncle Ma's performance is too realistic! He even included me, a Destiny Realm big cat, in his plan!

Should I...? Big Black Cat suddenly began to let its imagination run wild. It contemplated whether or not to play a terminally ill "brother" to go along with Uncle Ma's act. However, after thinking about it, it decided against the idea. Uncle Ma's acting skills have achieved perfection; he absolutely has no need for my superfluous additions.

"Your brother's life or death is none of my business! Stop causing trouble, or my sword will show no mercy!" the blue-shirted youth exclaimed, drawing his sword with a grim countenance.

Big Black Horse was inwardly delighted. Yet, he maintained a serious face and said, "In that case, I have no choice but to exchange a few moves with you, Brother!"

"Hmph! Die!" The blue-shirted youth let out a furious roar and rushed towards Big Black Horse. A chilling sword light flashed out.

Big Black Horse narrowed his eyes slightly. This fellow actually isn't carrying a Divine Dragon Phantom. This realization eased his mind somewhat. He quickly dodged to the side and counter-attacked with a sword thrust towards the blue-shirted youth.

The blue-shirted youth was slightly startled. He hadn't expected his opponent to be so swift. He hastily manipulated the sword light, transforming it into a rain of swords that blotted out the sky as it swept over.

BANG! BANG! Big Black Horse parried each move, engaging the young man in combat. He also intended to test the other's Swordsmanship, his demeanor extremely serious, showing no trace of contempt.

For a time, the two fought with apparent "intensity." The blue-shirted youth from the Dragon God Sect unleashed all his skills. His sword light crisscrossed like a raging ocean tsunami, its momentum astonishing.

This fellow's Swordsmanship is completely different from the Dragon God Sect's Swordsmanship... Big Black Horse was inwardly delighted.

He could accept this outcome. If a pseudo-Dragon God Sect had truly appeared, he really wouldn't have known how to mentally accept it. After all, in his heart, the only three remaining juniors of the Dragon God Sect were Luo Li, Jun Moxiao, and Su Wanyi. And the current Sect Leader of the Dragon God Sect was Luo Li.

Seeing the battle at a stalemate, the blue-shirted youth suddenly grew furious. He leaped out of the combat circle, pointed his sword at his opponent, and said, "I'll give you one more chance! If you continue to be so obstinate, I will use my Dragon God Sect's Clan Sealing Sword Technique!"

"Clan Sealing Sword Technique?" Big Black Horse was genuinely surprised. I didn't expect this kid was actually holding back a Clan Sealing Sword Technique.

"Brother, the Dragon Blood Ginseng is extremely important to me. Why don't you part with it?" Big Black Horse, still poker-faced, tenaciously clung to the topic of the Dragon Blood Ginseng.

"Since you refuse to appreciate my kindness, don't blame me for going on a killing spree!" The blue-shirted youth sneered.

Suddenly, his body quivered slightly. At that moment, a Golden Divine Dragon phantom appeared behind him. This Golden Divine Dragon wasn't large, only about five or six meters long and as thick as a large bowl, its golden tail coiling around his waist.

"This..." Seeing this Golden Divine Dragon phantom, Big Black Horse almost coughed up a mouthful of old blood. Despite his excellent acting skills, at this moment, he found it hard to continue the charade. This is also the Dragon God Sword Technique? Although there's a hint of its nascent form, the difference is vast. It's like comparing the heavens to the earth—a world of difference!

Big Black Cat, atop the distant tree canopy, also chuckled to himself. He rubbed his eyes. Then, looking towards that distant direction again, he thought with an inward laugh, This Divine Dragon is so majestic! Truly worthy of the name 'Dragon God Sect'!

After the blue-shirted youth manifested the Golden Divine Dragon, his entire aura transformed significantly, and his Sword Qi grew even more formidable. His sword-like eyebrows slanted upwards, his gaze cold and indifferent, as he charged towards Big Black Horse.

His sword light now also contained the phantom of a Divine Dragon. Instantly, the power of his Swordsmanship increased severalfold.

After parrying a dozen or so moves, Big Black Horse began to see some tells in this Swordsmanship. He feigned defeat and quickly fled.

"Overestimating your abilities! A disciple from some unknown, insignificant sect dares to challenge the ultimate technique of my Dragon God Sect? Truly courting death!" The blue-shirted youth sneered, swiftly taking to the air and leaving the dense forest.

「Atop the tree canopy.」

A black flash suddenly descended, revealing Big Black Horse's figure.

"Little Cat, did you get a clear look at that fellow's Swordsmanship from the side?" Big Black Horse asked thoughtfully, gazing in the direction the blue-shirted youth had disappeared.

"I saw it clearly! Uncle Ma, the Swordsmanship that fellow used has some similarities to the Dragon God Sect's Dragon God Sword Technique..." Big Black Cat replied seriously.

"Some similarities?" Big Black Horse slapped Big Black Cat's head and retorted irritably, "It would be good if it even bore a one-tenth resemblance in spirit..."

Big Black Cat, having been slapped, felt his head buzzing. He said aggrievedly.

"Uncle Ma, shouldn't we go report to the Master now?"

"The Master is in seclusion right now. We'd better not disturb him. For now, we need to quietly make a trip to the Dragon God Sect and see what kind of sect this really is..." Big Black Horse said, his eyes glinting.

Although the Swordsmanship displayed by that blue-shirted youth only bears about a one-tenth resemblance to the Dragon God Sword Technique, it cannot be underestimated. Perhaps it has some connection to our Dragon God Sect. If there truly is a connection, finding out about it would be a contribution to our Sect.

"Uncle Ma, then let's follow that fellow to the Dragon God Sect. We can also see where their sect is located along the way..." Big Black Cat said with a sheepish laugh.

Big Black Horse nodded. The two flew up, following the blue-shirted youth from a great distance. One was an Eternal Realm greater demon, the other a Destiny Realm greater demon; it was naturally impossible for them to be discovered while tracking a mere Human Cultivator of the Shaping God Realm.

After the blue-shirted youth flew for a full day, he found a cave to rest in for the night. The next morning, he continued his flight. He then flew for another entire day. When night fell again, the blue-shirted youth landed in a dilapidated temple and rested for another night.

Big Black Horse and Big Black Cat hid in the distance, cursing irritably in their hearts. It wasn't even that far, yet this little fellow actually rested for two consecutive nights. His Mana reserves are truly too low, aren't they?

"Uncle Ma, how about I go give him a good thrashing?" In the dim night, two furtive figures hid behind a large tree. At this moment, Big Black Cat's eyes shone like stars, containing twin pools of fury.