Chapter 371: Terrifying Pair of Crimson Eyes
However, despite Tang Yin’s confidence in his ability to overcome Su Xian and his two companions with the assistance of Xiao Fei, he had three concerns.
His primary concern revolved around the uncertainty of whether the Neutral Cultivation Alliance had information about his ownership of the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning.
If they were aware, it was plausible that they might deploy more than just Su Xian, Shi Duanmu, and Fu Qiuliao to apprehend him, potentially setting up ambushes and additional threats along his path.
His second concern centred on the anticipated lengthy battle between himself and Xiao Fei against Su Xian and his two comrades. Such a battle was unlikely to reach a fast resolution.
As such, he would be forced to remain in the same area for an extended duration, not only contending with the task of defeating, incapacitating, or capturing Su Xian, Shi Duanmu, and Fu Qiulaio but also maintaining vigilance for potential new threats emerging from the surrounding environment or the forces of the Neutral Cultivation Alliance.
Tang Yin’s third and final concern revolved around the extensive destruction and energy fluctuations that would emanate from their battle.
The energy disturbances could be easily detected by high-level cultivators, likely prompting them to converge on the scene. This might even attract the attention of a Law Domain Realm cultivator.
Regarding the potential destruction that could be wrought upon the Region where they battled, it could be mitigated. All they had to do was ascend to a high altitude where the devastation and chaos wouldn’t affect the Region below them.
However, this would only make things stretch out even more.
All in all, this was an unfavourable situation for Tang Yin, who currently aimed to maintain a low profile while making his way to the Enflamed Desert Region.
Nearly all potential outcomes seemed to carry the risk of exposing his identity and drawing the attention of formidable cultivators.
The few outcomes that might not reveal his identity or attract powerful cultivators appeared to have slim chances of success or came with additional concerns and disadvantages.
Tang Yin didn’t mind allowing Su Xian and the other two to retreat peacefully, as long as they didn’t interfere with him. However, this seemed challenging since the trio were determined to acquire the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning.
As for their awareness of him possessing the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning, Tang Yin was not overly concerned.
To begin with, Tang Yin was reasonably confident that Su Xian and his companions were uncertain about his possession of the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning. Few individuals would readily believe such a claim without substantial evidence.
It was akin to Tang Yin approaching a random cultivator and proclaiming that he knew someone who possessed a Tier 1 Martial Skill. In such a scenario, the random cultivator wouldn’t take Tang Yin’s word at face value and would likely demand proof and further details.
Moreover, if Su Xian and his companions were to spread the word about Tang Yin’s alleged possession of the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning, they would essentially be handing over a valuable treasure to someone else.
After all, if someone could attain the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning for themselves, why would they willingly allow others to partake in the spoils?
This was precisely why Liu Hao had shared this information only with Su Xian, Shi Duanmu, and Fu Qiulaio, and compelled them to swear a Divine Oath.
No rational cultivator would engage in actions that undermined their own interests and gains.
As Xiao Fei’s small figure, which was perched upon his shoulder, appeared in the corner of his eye, a sudden thought struck Tang Yin.
’I don’t need them to retreat. The natural surroundings, the flora, and fauna will serve as my obstacles to delay them while I make my escape.’ Tang Yin contemplated. With this in mind, he discussed the plan that had just crossed his thoughts with Xiao Fei.
"Master, are you sure you want me to employ that ability? I’ve never used it before, and there’s no guarantee it will function as you envision." Xiao Fei expressed her concerns. Tang Yin’s plan depended on whether the ability he required her to use worked in the manner he had envisioned.
"It’s better than having no plan at all. Even if it doesn’t work, I have contingency plans." Tang Yin reassured Xiao Fei, granting her the green light to initiate the plan.
Xiao Fei nodded and turned her gaze without making any conspicuous movements or leaving Tang Yin’s shoulder. She focused her attention on the distant horizon behind them, where Su Xian and his two companions were gradually nearing.
In an instant, Su Xian, Shi Duanmu, and Fu Qiuliao were enveloped by an icy and malevolent presence, as if a gaze capable of freezing the world itself had descended upon them.
Shock filled their eyes, and they instinctively looked ahead, where they were met with a pair of mesmerizing crimson eyes. These eyes had the power to quicken any person’s heartbeat as if they belonged to an otherworldly being releasing a mesmerising charm upon the world.
As Xiao Fei and the trio locked eyes, an indescribable sensation coursed through their bodies. It was as though the mere gaze from those crimson eyes had shattered something deep within them.
Filled with shock and a hint of panic, the trio urgently scanned their bodies using their divine senses. However, no matter how thoroughly they searched, they couldn’t detect anything out of the ordinary within themselves.
What they remained oblivious to was that the inexplicable sensation coursing through their bodies was, in fact, the release of their Karmic Luck. It was rapidly diminishing and departing from their beings.
Yet, Karmic Luck remained an elusive and intangible concept, beyond the grasp of the majority of cultivators. While many acknowledged its existence, few believed that anyone possessed the power to influence such an ethereal force.
Any techniques or Martial Skills associated with Karmic Luck had essentially become extinct. There might have been a handful lingering in the vast True Martial World, but their existence remained uncertain.
"What was that? What just happened?" Shi Duanmu and Fu Qiuliao inquired, their voices tinged with both shock and a trace of fear.
"I have no idea." Su Xian replied, shaking his head. Despite being more powerful and more knowledgeable than Shi Duanmu and Fu Qiuliao, he too remained in the dark about what had just transpired. The eerie presence and chilling gaze of those crimson eyes had vanished, leaving him with no leads or explanations.
Considering the profound disturbance they had experienced and the overwhelming intimidation of the gaze, the trio conjectured that it could have been either a passing Law Domain Realm cultivator or a Rank 8 Demonic Beast.
In any case, whatever it was, it seemed to have chosen to disregard them and carry on with its business, given that the three of them were still suspended in the air, utterly bewildered, and the menacing crimson eyes had vanished.
"Should we still continue?" Fu Qiuliao asked with a hint of despondency in his voice, tinged with a touch of fear.
They had barely initiated their pursuit of this Demonic Asura, and they had already drawn the attention of those terrifying pair of crimson eyes. Who knew what else would happen if they continued their pursuit?
Shi Duanmu derisively scoffed at Fu Qiuliao’s cowardice but refrained from making any comments. In truth, he was equally rattled and grappling with doubts. As such, both of them shifted their focus to Su Xian, awaiting his response.
"Let’s go." Su Xian declared, opting not to retreat. The irresistible attraction of the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning coupled with the fact that their target was merely a Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator weighed heavily in his decision to continue.
They believed it wouldn’t take them long to catch up to Demonic Asura and capture him. Additionally, the prospect of losing face by retreating due to a minor fright was not something they were willing to accept.
Shi Duanmu and Fu Qiuliao exchanged glances before falling into step behind Su Xian. They harboured confidence that as long as Su Xian was with them, only a Law Domain Realm cultivator or a Rank 8 entity could pose a credible threat to their safety.
"Master, it’s done. The effects of my Cursed Eye should come into play soon." Xiao Fei nuzzled her small head against Tang Yin’s face, showing her affection.
"Good, let’s see how useful this ability of yours is. If things don’t unfold as expected, we’ll revert to the initial plan I had in mind." Tang Yin said, gently stroking Xiao Fei’s crimson crown feather, which elicited a soft chirp from her.
Indeed, Tang Yin had instructed Xiao Fei to employ her bloodline ability, the Cursed Eye, on Su Xian and his two companions.
If all went according to plan, the trio would encounter a multitude of natural obstacles impeding their movement and pursuit. This would ultimately assist in Tang Yin’s swift escape.
For her to employ the Cursed Eye, Xiao Fei needed to establish direct eye contact with her targets. Otherwise, the technique would not succeed.
This was why Xiao Fei had turned around and given the trio a huge fright when she activated the Cursed Eye. Or else, there would’ve been no reason for her to do such a thing as it would have been almost pointless and would only serve to motivate Su Xian and his companions to pursue Tang Yin even more rapidly.
As Tang Yin and Xiao Fei made preparations to Space Warp, Su Xian, Shi Duanmu, and Fu Qiuliao stumbled upon their first stroke of misfortune...
