Chapter 1790: Chapter 1790: Nine Bends Riverbank
While Fang Bai and his companions were in the bamboo forest’s concealment formation, dozens of miles away on a mountain peak, Leng Qiushuang and Leng Qiuxue exchanged glances, looking utterly astonished.
"Strange, how did that bunch suddenly vanish without a trace?"
Leng Qiushuang’s gaze lingered on the spot where Fang Bai and his group had disappeared, frowning as he spoke.
"They might have learned some kind of secret technique to conceal their presence. We’ve been too careless!"
Leng Qiuxue sighed as she spoke.
Leng Qiushuang said, "They shouldn’t have gone far; let’s wait here and observe carefully."
Leng Qiuxue gazed toward a dense forest in the distance and whispered, "The three old fellows of Zizai Monk are also nearby. Though they’re well-hidden, they don’t know my instincts are sharp, and I’ve already discovered their presence."
Leng Qiushuang sneered, "Those three old guys, who act so righteous on the surface, are in fact hypocrites, only hiding deeper! One day, their true colors will be revealed to the world!"
Leng Qiuxue said, "The three of them have been following all the way here, could it be they’re also after the Blood Blade in that kid’s hand? What should we do if they decide to interfere?"
Leng Qiushuang said, "Let’s take it one step at a time. I have a feeling that kid seems to be confident, not simple at all!"
Leng Qiuxue sighed, "Sister, where exactly has Linglong gone? How could she just disappear out of nowhere..."
Leng Qiushuang snorted and said, "I don’t know the reason, but it surely has something to do with that kid. They’re definitely still in the bamboo forest; we just need to keep a close eye on them!"
As the Leng sisters were whispering, in a dense forest dozens of miles away, Lihuo True Person, Zizai Monk, and Liu Sanqian, three powerful cultivators at the seventh level of Heavenly Tribulation, were also quietly discussing.
"I used my Divine Sense to probe their movements, but suddenly it got blocked! Really strange!"
This was the voice of Lihuo True Person.
"It seems there’s someone among them who knows secret techniques of concealment!"
This was the voice of Zizai Monk.
"They can hide for a while, but not forever. They’ll show themselves eventually. Who are we three afraid of when it comes to patience?
This was Liu Sanqian’s voice.
"Let’s not rush; we’ll patiently wait here. As long as there’s any movement on the bamboo forest side, they can’t hide it from us!"
Zizai Monk said.
"Those two old women from the Love Severing Tower are hiding on the mountain peak opposite. I think they’re pretending to search for their missing disciple, but in truth, they aim to take the kid’s Blood Blade! However, they wouldn’t expect that our goal is also that kid’s Blood Blade."
Liu Sanqian mentioned the Blood Blade, his eyes gleaming, and exclaimed, "Tut tut, that kid is only at the second level of Heavenly Tribulation, yet he can withstand an attack from the sixth level cold autumn frost with that Blood Blade, showing its terrific power. I suspect it might even surpass superior Royal Grade Spiritual Artifacts, perhaps it’s a legendary Immortal Artifact!"
Lihuo True Person, eyes burning, stroked his beard and said, "So no matter what, we have to get our hands on that Blood Blade!"
Zizai Monk said, "Upon obtaining the Blood Blade, there’ll be no fighting among us. It’ll belong to whoever is most suited to use it!"
He stroked his smooth chin, smiled sinisterly, and said, "Honestly, compared to that Blood Blade, I’m more interested in the female disciples of the Love Severing Tower. Each one is tender and vibrant, mostly with the Primordial Yin Physique, perfect for being a cultivation furnace. Especially that little girl with the Innate Wood Spirit Root, she’s my favorite. Sadly, she vanished within the Immortal Tablet Secret Realm..."
As he spoke, he murmured to himself, "Could it be true, as the two Tower Masters of the Love Severing Tower claim, that the disappearance of the girl with the Innate Wood Spirit Root is related to that kid? Hmm, once we capture that kid, let’s see if we can force anything out of him..."
Lihuo True Person pointed at Zizai Monk and laughed heartily, "You lustful monk, all you think about is sleeping with women; you’ll die on a woman’s belly sooner or later!"
Zizai Monk chuckled, "I cultivate Joyful Zen, sleeping with women is my cultivation!"
Just then, Liu Sanqian "shushed" them, signaling silence, then said softly, "That kid has come out of the bamboo forest!"
Lihuo True Person and Zizai Monk heard this, they swiftly released their Divine Senses and indeed noticed the bamboo forest, dozens of miles away, shaking. Immediately, Fang Bai’s figure soared into the sky, flying toward the eastern horizon.
"Why is it just the kid alone? Where are his companions? I can’t sense their presence anymore."
Lihuo True Person frowned, his expression puzzled.
Zizai Monk and Liu Sanqian exchanged a look, both equally perplexed, wondering how Fang Bai and his group entered the bamboo forest together, yet now only Fang Bai was visible while the others were nowhere to be found?
Zizai Monk waved it off, "Whatever, our target is the Blood Blade in that kid’s hand, the others are irrelevant!"
Seeing Lihuo True Person and Liu Sanqian readying to pursue Fang Bai, he hastily said, "No rush! No rush! We’ll trail behind the two old women from the Love Severing Tower, and be the bird that catches the mantis that stalks the cicada!"
A few moments later, when Fang Bai flew far enough, the Leng sisters from the Love Severing Tower also transformed into streaks of light, taking off and following in the direction Fang Bai was heading.
"Let’s go!"
Zizai Monk commanded in a low voice, and with Lihuo True Person and Liu Sanqian, they pursued the Leng sisters from dozens of miles behind.
Fang Bai sped like lightning, flying eastward for over three thousand miles, when he saw below a river over a thousand feet wide, meandering and flowing, with a huge fortress built on its banks.
Upon spotting the enormous fortress and confirming the fortress was inhabited by giants nearly ten feet tall, Fang Bai’s tense expression finally relaxed, and he let out a long breath, a slight smile curling at his lips.
Fang Bai flew over the gigantic fortress, suddenly gathering his breath and shouting, "Nine Bends Riverbank, Giant Tribe Fortress, avert disaster, remember grace and righteousness!"
Upon his words, several streaks of light shot up from the fortress below, suspended in front of Fang Bai, looking at him with excited expressions.
As Fang Bai focused his eyes on them, he saw five tall, dark-skinned, rugged men dressed in animal hides.
"What is Gu Ta to you?"
Fang Bai’s gaze swept over the five burly men across from him, finally stopping on the one in the center at the seventh level of Heavenly Tribulation, and he asked with a smile.
Upon hearing the name "Gu Ta," the five men appeared even more excited. The one at the seventh level of Heavenly Tribulation cupped his fists toward Fang Bai and said, "Gu Ta was a stunningly talented ancestor of our Giant Clan from tens of thousands of years ago. May I ask what relationship does this little brother have with Senior Fang Bai?"
Fang Bai’s smile broadened, "Fang Bai is one of my ancestors. Coincidentally, I also go by the name Fang Bai."
