Chapter 782: Sneak Attack

Yan Buji put away the Fissure Scepter with satisfaction, feeling very pleased with the outcome of this refinement. The improvement of the Fissure Scepter not only made him more adept at spatial control, but also gave him more tactical options. Whether pursuing enemies or escaping danger, the Fissure Scepter could play a huge role.

"Next, let's try the Sea Kun Hammer." Yan Buji felt a stir in his heart and gripped the Sea Kun Hammer in his hand.

After refinement, the Sea Kun Hammer's weight and power increased enormously. Yan Buji swung the Sea Kun Hammer, feeling the scarlet killing intent on the hammer surge with his movements, as if a ferocious beast ready to pounce on the enemy at any moment.

"Boom!"

Yan Buji slammed the hammer into the ground; instantly, the ground shook violently, a huge crack spread from the impact point, surrounding rocks shattered instantly, the earth split, and dust flew up.

The power of this strike was several times greater than before!

"Not bad, the Sea Kun Hammer's destructive power and strength have indeed increased considerably." Yan Buji nodded in satisfaction.

He continued testing the Sea Kun Hammer's power several times, discovering that the scarlet killing intent not only enhanced the hammer's destructive force but could also, to some extent, affect the enemy's mind, causing fear and chaos, though enemies with sufficiently strong spiritual sense should be able to resist it.

However, just as he was preparing to return to the Sect Mining Area, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching. Yan Buji frowned and immediately became alert.

"Who is it?" Yan Buji muttered under his eyes fixed on the direction the aura came from.

Not long after, a figure appeared in Yan Buji's sight. It was a cultivator wearing a black robe, with a stern countenance, emanating a powerful aura—obviously a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Yan Buji, it's really you." The black-robed cultivator said coldly, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.

Yan Buji's heart sank; he knew the newcomer meant no good. He gripped the Sea Kun Hammer tightly and asked in a low voice, "Who are you? Why do you block my way?"

The black-robed cultivator snorted coldly: "Who I am doesn't matter; what matters is that you must die here today."

Before his words finished, the black-robed cultivator lashed out, a black sword qi shooting straight at Yan Buji. Yan Buji dared not be careless; he immediately swung the Sea Kun Hammer to block that sword qi.

"Boom!"

The sword qi collided with the Sea Kun Hammer, erupting in a massive energy wave. Yan Buji was shaken back several steps, secretly surprised: "This guy's strength is not weak; I'll have to be careful."

The black-robed cultivator saw his first strike fail, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, but he quickly regained composure. He formed seals with both hands, chanting softly; instantly, the surrounding air grew heavy, and a strong oppressive feeling enveloped Yan Buji.

"What is this...?" Yan Buji's heart jolted, realizing the opponent had unleashed an extraordinary divine ability!

He dared not delay, immediately activating his internal magical power while circulating his Immortal Essence; the two forces resisted together, slightly weakening the oppressive feeling.

"Using magical power and True Essence at the same time? Interesting." The black-robed cultivator chuckled coldly and attacked again.

This time, his attack was even more fierce; black sword qi poured down like a torrential rain, completely enveloping Yan Buji. Yan Buji swung the Sea Kun Hammer, struggling to block, but the opponent's attacks were too dense, and he gradually found it hard to hold up.

"I can't go on like this; I must find a way to counterattack." Yan Buji thought to himself.

He suddenly activated the Universe Dao Mark within his body; the Fissure Scepter in his hand instantly burst into dazzling light. Several spatial rifts spread around him, and Yan Buji flickered, instantly disappearing from his original spot.

"Huh?" The black-robed cultivator frowned, obviously not expecting Yan Buji to have this trick.

In the moment he was stunned, Yan Buji had already appeared behind him, slamming the Sea Kun Hammer down with its scarlet killing intent.

"Boom!"

The black-robed cultivator reacted extremely quickly, turning to block, but in his haste he was still shaken back several steps by Yan Buji's hammer, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"Kid, you've got some skill." The black-robed cultivator wiped the blood from his mouth, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes.

Yan Buji snorted coldly: "If you don't bring out your real abilities, it's likely you who will stay here today."

Hearing this, the black-robed cultivator's face darkened, obviously angered by Yan Buji's words. He formed seals with both hands, his aura suddenly surging, evidently preparing to unleash some powerful secret technique.

The sky instantly dimmed, black clouds that blotted out the sun and sky covered all directions. Yan Buji raised his eyebrows, sensing the danger and killing intent hidden in the air, immediately realizing the opponent was about to unleash an even greater divine ability!

Yan Buji dared not be careless; he immediately activated Armor Embodiment, preparing to face the opponent's full-force strike.

However, just as the two were about to engage again, a clear shout rang out from afar.

"Who dares to attack our sect's cultivator?" Yan Buji's heart jolted; he looked up and saw Wu Yuan leading several Elders flying over from the distant sky.

The black-robed cultivator obviously noticed as well, his expression changing; he snorted coldly: "You're lucky this time; next time I'll take your life."

Having said that, he flickered and vanished instantly from the spot.

Yan Buji exhaled a breath of relief, secretly feeling fortunate. He knew that if the sect Elders hadn't arrived in time, he would likely have struggled to escape unharmed.

Wu Yuan flew to Yan Buji's side and slowly descended to the ground.

"Hall Master, are you alright?" Wu Yuan asked.

Yan Buji bowed with clasped hands and said, "Thank you, Elder, for your assistance; I'm unharmed."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly and said, "If that's the case, can you tell where the attacker came from?"

Yan Buji carefully recalled the battle scene, shook his head, and said, "Not entirely clear, but judging by his appearance, he seems to be suffused with demonic aura... yet I always feel something is off."

Wu Yuan's eyes shifted: "Let's talk about it when we get back."

"Yes."

Just as Yan Buji was being taken back to the sect by Wu Yuan, some black-clothed people stood on a distant hill, watching this scene.

"Have you found out clearly?" the leader of the black-clothed people asked lightly.

That Yan Buji indeed possesses the Nine Turns Technique, and unknown what secret method he cultivates, he can actually use True Essence and magical power simultaneously.... However, from what I just sensed, his Martial Dao True Origin... seems somewhat different from what we've seen before.

"Oh?" The leader of the black-clothed people's eyes flickered with curiosity: "Keep an eye on him; since he handles various trade affairs within the Great Sinful Sect, he will surely travel to various places in Luohuang Zhou. Let's try to invite him over; at worst, I permit you to act in the Royal City as well."

"Yes!"

At this time, Yan Buji still didn't know he was being watched by some mysterious people, because he knew he had many enemies; although the sect and the Great Commerce Association seemed to have reached an agreement, it's still possible that people from the Great Commerce Association might secretly hire someone to kill him.

Then there's the Fox Tribe side; it's also possible they received orders from the fox clan.

"But in any case, how could they just shout out my name upon meeting? That means they know me, deliberately lying in wait near the sect's mining area for a long time?" Yan Buji found it strange.

It's totally impossible that there could still be a spy or internal agent inside the sect's mining area, right?