Chapter 363: Lost Memory
The collision kicked up a cloud of dust. As it settled, everyone eagerly looked toward the center of the impact, where both men had been forced back over five meters!
The crowd was stunned. Could it really be an even match? Their contempt for Zhao Dong vanished in an instant. They suddenly realized this man was far from ordinary.
"Is this the best you've got?" Zhao Dong spoke again. "Or is all the trash from the Blood Sect at this level?"
Shaken, Li Long flew into another rage. He launched a barrage of lethal moves, but Zhao Dong continued to rely on nothing but his simple physical strength. After a full thirty exchanges, both men were panting, with blood at the corners of their mouths. But there was a crucial difference. Zhao Dong had only used his physical power, so his Spiritual Energy was still abundant. In contrast, Li Long's various killing techniques had consumed his Spiritual Energy, and he was now nearly depleted.
To onlookers, the two still seemed evenly matched, but Li Long was panicking internally. Only I know what the consequences will be if this fight continues.
At this thought, a plan formed in Li Long's mind. The next moment, he suddenly leaped high, swinging a leg at Zhao Dong. Zhao Dong threw a punch to meet the attack, but Li Long suddenly twisted his body to the side, sliding past him. As Zhao Dong's momentum carried him forward, Li Long used the opportunity to create distance. Without a moment's hesitation, he turned and fled.
Seeing this, the surrounding crowd was dumbfounded.
"What the hell! Is Li Long actually getting beaten so badly he has to run?"
"My God! This man is a deity!"
"We were blind not to recognize a true master!"
"Trying to run?" Zhao Dong steadied himself, a hint of amusement in his eyes. With my physical strength comparable to a superman's, how could a mere cultivator like him possibly escape me?
Zhao Dong stomped his feet violently on the ground, and his body shot out like a cannonball. A streak of an afterimage flashed past.
THUD!
Li Long was slammed firmly to the ground.
"AHHH!"
The tremendous impact brought Li Long's face into intimate contact with the pavement. A blood-curdling scream pierced the sky.
"Run again if you want to die," Zhao Dong said, his voice ice-cold as he planted his foot on Li Long's head.
"I... I want to live..."
Facing a true life-or-death crisis, all of Li Long's previous arrogance vanished.
Seeing this, Zhao Dong didn't bother to press him further. Under the crowd's astonished gazes, he picked up Li Long, threw him into his car, and drove away.
「Ten minutes later.」
After Zhao Dong learned the general situation of the Blood Worship Gang, his expression became extremely grim. The Blood Sect was far more formidable than he had imagined. It boasted countless masters, including some who had surpassed the Great Grandmaster realm. Even a powerful expert like Li Long was considered an insignificant figure within the sect. The old man who had captured Xu Yafei was an elder of the Blood Sect, with terrifying strength that even Li Long couldn't fathom.
Zhao Dong stared at the kneeling Li Long, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. Seeing this, Li Long was instantly gripped by terror.
"Don't kill me! You're going to the Blood Sect to save someone, right? I can sneak you in!" he blurted out.
"Sneak in?" A glint appeared in Zhao Dong's eyes. I hadn't considered this method. After all, the Blood Sect is teeming with experts. Infiltrating it seems like an impossible dream. However, with an insider like Li Long leading the way, it might not be entirely impossible.
With this in mind, Zhao Dong flicked his wrist and produced a talisman. He crushed it and stuffed it into Li Long's mouth. "This is a Spirit Devouring Talisman. Once you've swallowed it, your life and death will depend on my every whim. If you have any second thoughts, I'll make you understand what it means to wish for death."
With that, Zhao Dong activated his Divine Sense.
Li Long immediately clutched his head and began rolling on the ground in agony.
"I wouldn't dare... I, Li Long, would never dare to have second thoughts... Never..."
Zhao Dong withdrew his Divine Sense. Li Long gasped for breath, his eyes filled with lingering fear. Of course, Zhao Dong didn't believe Li Long had truly submitted to him. But as long as this Spirit Devouring Talisman is in place, I doubt he'll dare gamble with his life. If he were truly a man of unbreakable will, he wouldn't have just spilled everything about the Blood Sect so easily.
"Take me to the Blood Sect."
「Half an hour later.」
The car drove into the mountains on the outskirts of the city. A rich wave of Spiritual Energy washed over them, making Zhao Dong's eyes widen in surprise. "What a place of excellent feng shui!" he couldn't help but exclaim.
A flash of pride crossed Li Long's face. "The Blood Sect has been rooted in Provincial City for hundreds of years. It has cultivated countless formidable cultivators, all thanks to the treasures hidden in these mountains."
Zhao Dong nodded slightly, his expression thoughtful. After another ten minutes, the road disappeared completely.
"Brother Dong, we're here," Li Long said, proactively getting out to open the car door for Zhao Dong, his attitude extremely respectful.
Zhao Dong wasn't surprised by this. With Li Long's life in his hands, respectful behavior was to be expected.
Getting out of the car, Zhao Dong began to walk deeper into the wilderness. The farther he went, the denser the Spiritual Energy became. The towering, primeval forest was home not only to rare and exotic creatures but also to a great number of spiritual herbs and Spiritual Medicines. The sight alone was enough to make Zhao Dong drool. If his primary mission weren't rescuing someone, he would have been tempted to pluck the entire area clean.
Five minutes later, a grand mountain gate appeared before them. It was built from fiery red rock. Beside it stood a huge black boulder, upon which the three large characters for "Blood Sect" were inscribed in red vermilion. On each side of the gate stood two Disciples clad in black robes. Even these gatekeepers possessed the might of Grandmasters!
Zhao Dong couldn't help but draw a sharp breath. I'm suddenly thankful that Su Yurou stopped me that day. If I had really charged in recklessly, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
"How do we get in?" Zhao Dong asked Li Long.
Li Long pointed at the gatekeeping Disciples. "I'll find a way to draw their attention. Once I do, you find an opportunity to slip past. We'll meet up on the inside."