I Have an Omen System

"Liu Mobai, where do you think you’re running? Take this!" Ye Lan roared.

"You have the wrong person. I am Qin Xuan of the Holy Sect."

Liu Mobai declared with an air of righteous integrity.

Qin Xuan: "???"

’So it was you, you bastard, who’s been ruining my reputation all this time.’

Ye Lan: "Enough talk. My sword will be the judge!"

The massive golden sword in his hand swung down, transforming into a brilliant, thousand-foot-long golden arc that streaked across the firmament.

It looked as if it would tear the very sky asunder.

"Heh, a petty trick. Hardly worth my time."

Liu Mobai sneered. His black robes whipped in the wind as the churning, pitch-black Demonic Qi around him suddenly erupted.

Faced with the magnificent golden arc, powerful enough to cleave a mountain, he made no move to dodge or evade.

Instead, with a fierce stomp of his foot, a massive Demon Shield dripping with vile, black blood materialized before him.

"Soul-Devouring Demon Shield, rise!"

Following his sharp cry, the Demon Shield was suddenly covered in reliefs of snarling, grotesque ghost faces, all pulsing with a spectral light.

It swelled with the wind, transforming into a vast, dark barrier that shielded him from the front.

BOOM!!!

The thousand-foot golden arc slammed into the dark barrier, letting out a deafening crash.

The ghost faces on the Demon Shield let out bloodcurdling shrieks, and the shield’s surface rippled violently, but ultimately, it held firm against the blow.

’What a tough shell.’

Ye Lan was inwardly alarmed, gritting his teeth in frustration.

Liu Mobai’s Demon Skill was truly bizarre and overbearing. When Wen Shichu, a Heaven Dao Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivator, had taken this same blow, he’d lost almost all of his power.

But Liu Mobai acted as if nothing had happened!

"Hahaha, Ye Lan, Chief True Inheritance of the Cyan Cloud Sect! Now you can face a strike from me!"

Having blocked the golden arc, Liu Mobai’s presence grew even more imposing. A crimson glint flashed in his eyes as he let out a booming laugh.

A Lifebound Longsword of deep gold suddenly appeared in his right hand; only the last three inches of its tip were still silver-white.

Crimson Sword Qi surged, transforming into a monstrous fog of blood that enveloped them both.

"You’re on the verge of completing a Demon Sect Lifebound Golden Sword!"

Ye Lan’s pupils constricted. He had clearly recognized Liu Mobai’s technique. He immediately bit the tip of his tongue and spat out a mouthful of rich red Essence Blood.

"Profound Light Protection, activate!"

A palm-sized, silver-white Talisman, as smooth and lustrous as jade, emerged from the void. It was so condensed it seemed solid, and it pulsed with a silvery light that rippled like water.

Qin Xuan recognized it at a glance. It was an extremely rare Top-grade defensive Treasure Talisman.

It was powerful enough to block a full-force attack from a cultivator at the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment Eighth Level!

’Damn it. Xiaochenzi works himself to death just to make Mid-grade Attack Treasure Talismans on par with the Foundation Establishment Fifth Level.’

’And this bastard Ye Lan just casually pulls out a Top-grade defensive Treasure Talisman. How am I supposed to kill him?’

But after waiting for a long moment, Ye Lan saw no crimson sword light coming for him.

"Something’s wrong... I’ve been tricked!"

Flustered and enraged, Ye Lan unleashed his immense True Essence, which burst from his body to form a massive cyan hand that instantly dispersed the surrounding blood mist.

But Liu Mobai was nowhere to be seen.

"Ye Lan, three years have passed, and you’re still as foolish as ever."

Liu Mobai’s wild laughter echoed from the depths of Blood Demon Island.

"I have returned to my Holy Sect’s Blood Demon Island! If you’re not afraid to die, come and get me!"

Rage flared in Ye Lan’s heart. He started to charge onto Blood Demon Island, but just as he was about to cross its border, he stopped short.

His expression flickered, and for some reason, his anger dissipated, replaced by a sudden smile.

"Liu Mobai, your tricks are far too clumsy. Do you really think I’m as gullible as a three-year-old?"

"If I’m not mistaken, you have countless Demon Cultivators hidden on Blood Demon Island, just waiting for your order to ambush and kill me."

"I won’t fall for it!"

Sword Qi shot up from Ye Lan’s body. The giant golden sword let out a sky-shaking draconic roar and suddenly broke apart, transforming into seven flying swords of deep gold that circled him like seven golden fish.

Countless tiny, phantom golden scales swirled along the edges of the flying swords, a wondrous sight to behold.

...

「Deep within Blood Demon Island.」

Liu Mobai’s eyes were dark and profound.

His pupils and the whites of his eyes had transformed into the black and white of a yin-yang symbol, which swirled slowly.

’That Ye Lan isn’t completely brainless after all. This makes things Junior Martial Uncle Ji ordered me to do a bit more difficult.’

However, Ye Lan was wrong about one thing.

There weren’t actually many Demon Cultivators on Blood Demon Island at that moment. The vast majority were still far away and had not yet had time to arrive.

’I can drop this identity now.’

Liu Mobai gently wiped his face, and his disguise as Qin Xuan vanished.

He reverted to his true form: the prospective Demon Child, clad in a simple white robe and holding his Ink-Bone Paper Fan, the very picture of a gentle and humble scholar.

At the same time, a deep, rich, and charismatic voice resounded for hundreds of miles around Blood Demon Island.

"Know the white, yet keep to the black, and be a model for all under heaven!"

"I am Liu Mobai of the Holy Sect! By my authority as a prospective Demon Child, I command all disciples of our Holy Sect to gather at the Thousand Ghost Cave on Blood Demon Island within ten days. There, you will stake your Star Orders to decide the allocation of the Celestial Vault Fate Stars."

"The first twenty to arrive will receive an additional one hundred Merit Points and a number of Star Orders!"

BOOM!

As soon as he spoke, the area surrounding Blood Demon Island erupted into a frenzy.

Countless Holy Sect Demon Cultivators who had been lying in wait shot forth, their pitch-black Demonic Qi surging as they raced toward Blood Demon Island.

Ye Lan was stunned.

Even someone as powerful as him didn’t dare to act rashly in the face of such numbers.

"Damn it! That bastard Liu Mobai played me again!"

’There were barely any Demon Cultivators on the island. If I had just forced my way in, that would have been the perfect chance for a one-on-one fight with Liu Mobai.’

’But now, with so many Demon Cultivators swarming here together...’

He had lost the initiative!

At this thought, Ye Lan ground his teeth so hard they audibly clicked.

But he was not one to be indecisive.

HUMMM!

A cyan Talisman exploded with a hum, blooming like a brilliant firework in the sky.

"All disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect, hear my command! Gather at Blood Demon Island within three days to eliminate these demons!"

"To any heroes or fellow cultivators willing to lend their aid, we will share the Sinful Demon Star Orders amongst ourselves. I, Ye Lan, will not take a single one!"

SHIMMER!

Ripples spread through the empty air.

The cyan Talisman Ye Lan had used was apparently a high-grade Communication Talisman.

In an instant, Ye Lan’s authoritative voice resounded across more than half of the Bone-Eroding Demon Sea, reaching every place where a Cyan Cloud Sect disciple was present.

"I, Ye Lan, invite all heroes to join me in eliminating these demons. I will not take a single one of the Star Orders we obtain!"

...

Qin Xuan, hidden in the shadows, pondered for a moment.

Then, taking on the appearance of Shi Huaizhong, he became the very first person to charge toward the Thousand Ghost Cave on Blood Demon Island.

His Golden Finger gave no warning, which meant there was no danger.

He still needed to kill Ye Lan, which made cooperating with Liu Mobai all the more important.

This was his way of showing good faith.

When Liu Mobai saw Qin Xuan arrive, he didn’t hesitate. He immediately made good on his promise, awarding him one hundred Merit Points.

And five Purple Mansion Star Orders.

A faint, purple-gold starlight swirled upon their surface!

Qin Xuan cupped his fists and lowered his gaze. "Many thanks for your reward, Senior Brother Liu."

Liu Mobai laughed heartily. "I should be the one thanking you, Junior Brother Qin. Borrowing your identity was merely a matter of convenience. I hope you don’t hold it against me."

Qin Xuan’s heart pounded.

’How did he recognize me?’