[Sky-Shrouding]'s words stunned Sisui.
After all, according to Fellow Daoist Lu's explanation, the person in front of him should be a member of the Primordial Saint Sect, with straight roots and black heart. How did he suddenly get involved with a sword maniac?
For a moment, Sisui's thoughts were chaotic.
But the next second, he suddenly reacted, instantly breaking free from the barrier silently covering his eyes. The hand seal in his hand was already formed.
The next second, brilliant heavenly light shone down again. Like a raging fire ignited in the air, shaped like the blazing sun, steaming the sea of clouds wherever it passed. By the time Sisui reacted, the heavenly light had already shone before his eyes, seeping into his flesh, causing white smoke to rise from his whole body as if being burned.
Boom!
Obviously, [Sky-Shrouding] only made shocking remarks on the surface, but in reality, he had secretly laid down a Knowledge-Perception Barrier long ago, just waiting to ambush Sisui after succeeding.
Fortunately, Sisui's reaction was indeed very fast.
In the time it takes for a spark to fly off a flint, with the appearance of a divine ability's brilliance, Sisui, who was originally within arm's reach of [Sky-Shrouding], instantly became hazy.
The distance between the two seemed to be infinitely stretched.
And the heavenly light, originally sufficient to directly incinerate Yuan Tu's fleshly body, only shone for an instant before Sisui used the divine ability to widen the distance and escape into the distance.
[Determine Intimacy and Distance].
After stabilizing, Sisui formed another [Distinguish Same and Different], "expelling" all the injuries on his body, restoring his dharma body to perfection.
Seeing this, [Sky-Shrouding] raised his eyebrows slightly: "Not bad."
Hearing this, Sisui frowned deeply and said no more.
However, [Sky-Shrouding] wasn't willing to let him go and continued to smile:
"Fellow Daoist seems certain that I am a Saint Sect Perfected One. That's why you were surprised just now because my tone resembled a disciple of the Sword Pavilion, and thus fell for my deception."
"But on what basis did Fellow Daoist determine I am a Saint Sect Perfected One? Does Fellow Daoist know who I am? Who told Fellow Daoist?"
"Could it be that Fellow Daoist is colluding with Hong Yun together?"
Lu Yang's plan encountered a waterloo from the very beginning.
Because even he didn't expect [Sky-Shrouding] to be so sharp. Just through a verbal probe, he accurately guessed the truth.
But such is the way of the world; how can everything go as one wishes?
Flaws and regrets are everywhere.
It just depends on whether there's a way to remedy it.
Fortunately—the candidate Lu Yang entrusted with the task, Sisui, was experienced enough—especially experienced enough in dealing with a bastard.
Therefore, he very naturally revealed a trace of confusion: "You weren't sent by Hong Yun?"
Just this one sentence made [Sky-Shrouding], who thought he had found the truth, stunned in his heart. His originally certain guess instantly wavered a few degrees.
He thought I was Hong Yun's man?
This isn't impossible. After all, it was indeed Hong Yun who used [Overturned Lamp Flame] to trigger the heaven and earth killing intent for me to kill him. Did I guess wrong?
For a time, doubts arose in [Sky-Shrouding]'s heart, but his face showed nothing. Instead, he smiled: "Matters have reached this point, why must Fellow Daoist continue to posture and feign ignorance? Hong Yun used Fellow Daoist's hand to lure me into a trap this time. Presumably, a net has already been laid. Just make your move!"
"What..."
Hearing these words, Sisui's expression changed drastically. Then, having absolutely no intention of answering [Sky-Shrouding], he rode a streak of light and was about to flee directly!
However, it was this attitude that made [Sky-Shrouding] raise his eyebrows.
Because this action was most consistent with the Saint Sect's style. After all, if he truly knew nothing about the matter but learned that a net was laid here...
How could he not run?
As for verbal disputes, that was the most useless thing.
If Sisui had chosen to continue talking with him just now, no matter what he said, [Sky-Shrouding] would have determined that he was actually colluding with Hong Yun.
But Sisui turned and ran.
This instead made [Sky-Shrouding] truly hesitant:
Did I really guess wrong?
While thinking in his heart, he quickly chased after Sisui riding a streak of light, saying loudly: "Fellow Daoist, are you trying to lure me into the real trap?"
Sisui ran even faster.
Seeing this scene, [Sky-Shrouding] finally changed his rhetoric, transmitting: "If Fellow Daoist truly has nothing to do with Hong Yun, perhaps you and I can cooperate."
Sisui didn't answer and continued to flee.
Seeing this, [Sky-Shrouding] finally reached a conclusion: Dare not cooperate, dare not communicate, only thinking of shaking off the connection. It seems he indeed has nothing to do with Hong Yun.
Not only no connection, there should also be enmity. Scared by Hong Yun's title of reincarnated Perfected Lord, yet not knowing my identity, that's why he flees blindly... Being scared by Hong Yun shows this person isn't some powerful character either, but he does indeed have some miraculous methods.
Could it be... just a remnant thought?
[Sky-Shrouding] pondered: That's right, should be just a remnant thought. The main body was capable, at least a Perfected Lord, but the remnant thought didn't inherit much.
Soon, Sky-Shrouding had a concrete image in his mind.
A remnant thought of some Perfected Lord!
Similar situations weren't unheard of. Grandpas in rings, you know. Quite a few pop up after every Thousand-Year Great Tribulation; it's not rare.
After seeing clearly, [Sky-Shrouding] instantly lost interest.
After all, until this moment, he still hadn't figured out— Where exactly was the mastermind's trap?
Just at this moment.
Rumble!
In an instant, the sky turned scarlet. The Foundation Establishment Realm opened, and an island overflowing with red light sailed out from it, falling towards the direction of the two.
Perfected One Blood Demon felt it was time to act.
He had been awake for a while, awakened by the changing karma. Since waking up, he had been observing the combat in the present world.
"Two mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators... Perfected One Xiaohai, Yuan Tu?"
Perfected One Blood Demon quickly reached a conclusion: "Just two nobodies. But one of them has my [Avici Sword] in hand, bearing great karma with me."
Immediately after, he calculated the karma again.
Feedback received: As long as he killed that Perfected One Xiaohai, he could clear the heavenly punishment on his body in one go. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Thinking about it, Perfected One Blood Demon hesitated a bit.
Would there be danger?
But soon, he cheered up again. Are you kidding? I am a Greata Perfected One at late Foundation Establishment. What danger could there be in dealing with a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator?
Could they be reincarnated Perfected Lords?
A bunch of nobodies, have they ever seen a Great Perfected One in this life?
No need to hesitate. Today, this old man will open their eyes wide~!
Thinking of this, Perfected One Blood Demon hesitated no more. With a thought, he drove the entire Blood Demon Island, broke through the Foundation Establishment Realm, and charged towards [Sky-Shrouding]!
Then he froze.
Because at the instant he appeared, [Sky-Shrouding] thought Hong Yun's means finally arrived. He directly raised his head and looked at him from afar.
This glance, [Sky-Shrouding] truly used divine ability. Borrowing Perfected One Xiaohai's eyes, his main body in the Netherworld also looked over simultaneously. It instantly pinned Perfected One Blood Demon in place, his mouth wide open as if seeing a ghost. Thousands of thoughts finally converged into a single sound:
"Huh?"