Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 453: Rift and Divergence
The cultivators on their side were not only stronger in power but also greater in number. From start to finish, they swept through their opponents without any surprises.
Everything developed in the direction they had anticipated.
While engaging in the duel of magic, Liu Yu opened his spiritual consciousness wide, taking in everything around him.
Turning his head, he saw that the duel of magic on the other side had long since concluded, and they were now familiar with cleaning up the battlefield.
Only one Divine Sand Sect cultivator remained, who had already been subdued and was suffering at the hands of Zhou Ziwen.
“Ugh!”
The Divine Sand Sect cultivator let out a heart-wrenching scream.
Seemingly seeking revenge, Zhou Ziwen had severed the cultivator's five limbs and was methodically stripping away his flesh with a small knife.
It was bloody and cruel, looking horrifying!
However, everyone present was a cultivator from the Holy Flame Sect, having an irreconcilable vendetta against the Divine Sand Sect. Some might even have had friends or family members who died at their hands, so they felt no qualms about this kind of torture, instead feeling a hint of satisfaction.
Liu Yu walked over, calmly observing.
Countless cultivators had died by his hand, so he certainly wouldn't feel any discomfort.
Now playing the role of a loose cultivator in the foundation establishment stage, he naturally had the composure to not show any particular expression or reaction.
“The longer the night, the more dreams. It’s better to end this quickly.”
Seeing the manic smile on his friend's face, Tang Tianbao subtly frowned and approached to say this.
Zhou Ziwen's face flickered with displeasure; he glanced up but knew that such behavior was inappropriate, as Divine Sand Sect cultivators could arrive at any moment to support their comrade.
Thus, with a slight pressure on his small knife magical artifact, he took care of the mutilated captive.
After finishing, he took out a piece of white cloth and meticulously wiped the magical artifact, his demeanor serious and calm.
Liu Yu stood by silently, observing the scene.
He could feel that since the death of Shirenjie, Zhou Ziwen's attitude had seemingly changed.
He seemed to be gradually distancing himself from Tang Tianbao, indicating ideological differences.
Though Tang Tianbao was strong, Zhou Ziwen's power was also formidable, possessing a Supreme Spiritual Artifact, but his cultivation level was slightly lower.
Compared to ordinary cultivators, both were exceptionally powerful.
One had a “bottom line,” knowing what to do and what not to do.
Though he was not indecisive, his style leaned towards being soft and conservative.
In contrast, the other seemed much more radical.
After Shirenjie’s death, he was subtly moving toward an extreme, showing a trend of resorting to any means necessary.
Liu Yu summarized in his heart.
Although both were extremely strong, in front of Liu Yu, who was currently at the three-way cultivation level, they still appeared somewhat lacking.
Even if their identities were exposed and they faced an ambush, escaping would not be a problem.
If the plan failed, seizing someone when they were alone and using the soul searching technique would be a good choice.
“Through this period of observation, the so-called ‘Illuminated Society’ is just a front; the true identities of these cultivators are likely remnants of the Holy Flame Sect.”
“And Tang Tianbao and his two companions are core members of these remnants.”
“If a backup plan needs to be implemented, it’s best to capture one of the three, but that would be somewhat difficult.”
Liu Yu's thoughts flickered.
With his strength increased, he had more methods to choose from, naturally not needing to be as constrained as before.
However, the strength of Tang Tianbao and his companions was not comparable to ordinary cultivators. While killing them might be easy, capturing them alive was not a simple task.
After a few moments, under professional cleaning, any traces that might expose their identities were erased.