Chapter 358: Demand the Wild Dragon Snake Egg

Holy Maiden, the Sect Leader went to Longshe Shan.

"Huh?" Zhuge Ruolan stood up, staring at Li Shenghong.

Li Shenghong immediately said: "The Sect Leader went to Longshe Shan; he's been gone a day and night with no word. It seems he's also trapped in Longshe Shan."

Zhuge Ruolan asked: "How did you get this news? Can you confirm it?"

The Sect Leader of the Yin Gui Sect, an expert of that level, wouldn't be noticed when leaving, wouldn't disclose his destination, and certainly wouldn't let Li Shenghong notice.

Yet Li Shenghong knows this news; it seems true.

Li Shenghong lowered his voice: "Our people have been near Longshe Shan; someone entered, filled with ghostly aura, and..."

Zhuge Ruolan anxiously asked: "And what?"

"Moreover, this person's appearance is exactly the same as the Sect Leader's, the aura, even the back view—identical. Although the sect hasn't sent any word, they said the Sect Leader has already left seclusion."

"Based on these circumstances, I can confirm that the Sect Leader definitely went to Longshe Shan; that person is the Sect Leader."

Zhuge Ruolan listened to Li Shenghong's analysis without immediately refuting or interrupting him.

The Sect Leader left seclusion, and a person resembling him appeared in Longshe Shan, also trapped inside. Zhuge Ruolan couldn't help but recall the sect's recent strange actions—avoiding Longshe Cheng, approaching from other directions, yet showing no indication toward Longshe Cheng or Longshe Shan, which itself is odd.

According to the Yin Gui Sect's ways, they must repay grudges; they cannot let Chen Chuyang go, nor can they back down.

Unless Chen Chuyang becomes strong enough that the Yin Gui Sect cannot resist, they would choose to avoid him rather than take no action at all.

If the Sect Leader himself came to Longshe Shan, then all this makes sense.

Why did the Sect Leader go to Longshe Shan?

Zhuge Ruolan considered several options; the first was to come for the Yin Gui Sect's reputation—having suffered a loss, the sect cannot let Chen Chuyang live, nor allow him to survive well in the world; the same applies to the Chen Clan.

The second was to come for the Wild Dragon Snake Egg—the Sect Leader is very interested in it, and many in the Yin Gui Sect are also interested.

The third: the Sect Leader also wanted to meet Chen Chuyang; if he could capture him, he could uncover the secret of his rapid strength gain.

Chen Chuyang holds many secrets; for someone from a small clan to rise so quickly in just twenty years, it's impossible without secrets.

Zhuge Ruolan has speculated on these before, but she lacks the strength to act and dares not.

Longshe Shan is her nightmare, her forbidden land; if she can avoid it, she will.

She doesn't want to offer treasures to Chen Chuyang, nor does she wish to be robbed again; now she is truly poor.

"Really trapped?"

"Yes, our people have watched for a long time with no movement."

Li Shenghong whispered: "The formations on Longshe Shan keep running; there's no combat movement for now, likely because the Sect Leader hasn't broken those formations yet."

"Holy Maiden, are the formations on Longshe Shan truly that terrifying?"

Zhuge Ruolan staggered, then glanced at Li Shenghong and said irritably: "Not just scary—let me put it this way: I had no clue about the previous formations, couldn't break them, and instead grew weaker step by step."

"Those formations are too bizarre, too terrifying."

"Try it once, and you won't want to go in a second time."

Her body shuddered involuntarily; she never wants to try it again in this lifetime.

Moreover, Chen Chuyang has upgraded those formations; needless to say, they've become far more terrifying.

If the Sect Leader were trapped, she wouldn't find it strange; rather, it makes perfect sense—his strength, his formation expertise, are indeed formidable; at least in the world of seals, his formation skill is the strongest she's ever seen, bar none.

Li Shenghong sucked in a cold breath, gazing fearfully toward the direction of Longshe Shan.

"Holy Maiden, then the Sect Leader wouldn't be...?"

"Not necessarily; being trapped doesn't mean danger. The Sect Leader is no ordinary person, so we needn't worry. We must still look after ourselves and quickly increase our strength—your strength is too weak, Li Shenghong."

"I am ashamed, subordinate."

Zhuge Ruolan tossed him a bottle of pills, instructing: "Cultivate well; only when your strength grows can you be of help to me."

"Yes, Holy Maiden; I will definitely break through as soon as possible."

"Go."

In the room, only Zhuge Ruolan remained.

She gazed toward Longshe Shan, her eyes narrowing.

"Chen Chuyang, are you going to fight the Sect Leader? He's not weak; you can't afford to lose."

In their battle, no one will die, but there will definitely be a winner and loser.

The Yin Gui Sect's Sect Leader possesses overwhelming power, having suppressed the sect for years; no one dares betray or defy his orders.

Zhuge Ruolan knows the Sect Leader's strength well; regarding Chen Chuyang, she isn't very worried—although she's been robbed many times and bears the seals Chen Chuyang set, she doesn't want him dead.

As long as that person lives, she can stay nearby without worry.

In critical moments, Chen Chuyang could save lives.

At least, this person is far better than those of the Yin Gui Sect and worthy of trust.

On Longshe Shan.

Chen Chuyang didn't rise; he sat there, sipping tea.

Shang Hongxue was massaging his shoulders, her movements gentle.

"Elder Brother Chuyang, won't you go take a look?"

"No rush; let him wait two days—his spirit and energy are full, it's not time yet."

"At times like this, meeting isn't suitable; let him properly experience Longshe Shan's formations, otherwise he wouldn't know its dangers."

"Against an enemy, you must surely frighten him in one go."

"This Yin Gui Sect Sect Leader is no benevolent person; although he showed no killing intent this time, his behavior is sneaky and untrustworthy."

"Elder Brother Chuyang, you're too wicked—shall I help you slip some poison in so he can really feel it?"

Chen Chuyang laughed and shook his head: "No need; the formations naturally contain toxins—just see if he makes a move."

"Once he acts, those buried toxins will surface, merging into the mist; he'll be soaked in poison gas, making avoidance unlikely."

Yin Gui Zhenren is very smart; he never used brute force, choosing the most peaceful way.

And so, their standoff began.

Inside the formation.

Yin Gui Zhenren saw that no one came down, and the formation did not open; he knew Chen Chuyang certainly knew of his arrival and had been waiting a long time, yet did not come down—this meaning was very clear.

"Damn it, this person wants to leave me hanging, to trap me in the formation."

Yin Gui Zhenren naturally understood Chen Chuyang's thought; he could only think of a way to break this formation.

rather than… sit and wait for death.