Chapter 1002: A Sneak Attack (I)
Eastern Sea.
Night surged dark and restless, yet Green Pine Island shone brightly. The immortal peak that housed the Azure Pond Sect was sparse with vegetation. Iron pillars rose one after another, their bases marked with scattered dark-red bloodstains from some unknown demonic creature. The blood slowly turned into wisps of smoke.
A middle-aged man emerged from the forest of iron pillars, the treasures on his body clinking with every step. His expression was dark and sinister. The moment the cultivators saw him come out of the grove, they hurried to flatter him with greetings.
"Greetings, Lord Fei!"
This was none other than Fei Luoya, who was once a disciple of Mount Wu. He had visited the Li Family several times in the past to seek a way out of his predicament. Later, he was seized by Li Xuanfeng and sent to serve the Ning Family. Decades had passed since then.
Fei Luoya’s slightly bloodshot eyes swept sideways without replying. Several guest cultivators hurried forward, eager to attend to him and curry favor.
Fei Luoya was ruthless and calculating. Over the years, he had clawed his way upward by any means necessary. Born of Mount Wu, he was versed in shamanic spell arts, many of which contained sinister Lesser Yin methods. These methods were very effective in the southern border, which allowed him to rise step by step.
A few years ago, he had finally caught the eye of the Ning Family’s direct descendants and was heavily relied upon by Ning Hejing, which had allowed him to reach his current position. No matter how much the Azure Pond Sect guest cultivators secretly looked down on him, they still had to address him respectfully as 'lord.'
Fei Luoya removed a jade pearl from his waist and swept it around him, sealing the area to prevent eavesdropping before speaking in a low voice, "Have you guys used dharma artifacts to survey the Abyss? Is there any movement within?"
"No, my lord." One man stepped forward, presenting a palm-sized azure mirror with both hands, and spoke softly, "Li Xizhi has not emerged for many years. I fear his life may be in danger."