Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 355 - 31 Conspiracy, Damn it!

Knowing that the Eighth Prince Jin Min plans to sabotage him before the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition,

Luo Cheng certainly wouldn’t be caught unprepared!

Though immersed in cultivation, he spared a trace of his mind to envelop the entire courtyard.

At the moment someone arrived, he immediately became aware!

Under heightened perception, the entirety of the courtyard’s scenery unfolded in his mind.

The visitor was a woman!

It was none other than Elder Xue Yun!

Without breaking his calm, Luo Cheng quietly activated the Primordial Breath Technique, sealing off all the vital energy nodes of his body. The nine Essence Energy Mansions within him spun silently.

Xue Yun floated to the window, her finger brushed lightly, retrieving an elixir pill from her Storage Spirit Ring.

The elixir pill, about the size of a soybean, had a faintly mysterious azure aura swirling on its surface. Slightly translucent, it faintly revealed five stars within, drifting and hovering!

With a gleam in her eyes, Essence Energy surged in Xue Yun’s palm, grinding the elixir pill soundlessly into dust.

Hoo!

A gentle breeze passed, carrying the powdered dust into the cracks of the door and window.

Perceiving the even rhythm of breathing inside the room, Xue Yun smiled and then floated away from the courtyard.

Inside the room, sensing Xue Yun’s departure, Luo Cheng opened his eyes and mobilized his Essence Energy, shaping it into an "Essence Energy Hand" that grasped the air within the room.

Buzz!

The air within the room compressed and vibrated. When Luo Cheng retracted his hand, there was a faintly transparent azure powder gathered in his palm.

A cold light flashed in his eyes as he retrieved a Jade Bottle, carefully storing the powder inside. His figure blurred before stepping into the courtyard, exhaling deeply.

"That woman... I’ll follow and see!"

He sensed Xue Yun had already left the Xuanyuan Sect’s area, flying westward. Luo Cheng thought for a moment and decided to follow.

He disliked constantly being in a passive position. He wanted to see if he could uncover any information and gain the upper hand!

Moreover, during the last attack by Blood Ravens, Luo Cheng discovered his perception abilities even surpassed Outer Elder Chen Xuan’s, so he wasn’t worried about being discovered by Xue Yun.

Swoosh!

His figure vanished into the night.

During this time, Luo Cheng’s Mist Shadow Step was nearing perfection. At full exertion, he resembled a ghost of the night, silently following Xue Yun from a kilometer behind!

A moment later, Xue Yun arrived at a desolate ruin.

Already waiting there was a burly figure.

Luo Cheng concealed himself within an abandoned building several hundred meters away. Upon seeing the burly figure, his gaze narrowed, and he sneered inwardly:

"Collaborating with two Outer Elders? Eighth Prince! You sure hold me in high regard!"

The burly figure was none other than the other Outer Elder on this mission, Peng Shan!

"You went?"

Peng Shan looked toward Xue Yun.

"Hmm."

Xue Yun landed beside him, nodding lightly and complaining: "That Lin Zhidong! Both foolish and greedy! Because of him, I had to make an extra trip! Fortunately, Elder Chen Xuan assigned us night watch, saving us much trouble."

Peng Shan said, "There won’t be any issues, right?"

Xue Yun smiled: "Rest assured, the Green Essence Blood Activating Pill is a Five-Star Top Grade Spirit Pill, colorless and tasteless. Even Awakening Vein Realm experts can’t withstand it. With his Realm, even inhaling a trace will ruin him in tomorrow’s competition."

Peng Shan slightly lowered his eyes, sighing: "I don’t know if this is the right thing to do. After all, he’s our Xuanyuan Sect disciple, representing us in the battle tomorrow..."

Xue Yun snorted coldly, "Why worry about such things? If we don’t act, others will. He’s offended Jin Min; his fate is sealed. We’re merely following the tide!"

"As for the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, we’ve already lost so many times. Losing once more won’t matter. Do you really think he can secure a top-two ranking?"

"Wishful thinking!"

Seeing Peng Shan still somewhat hesitant, Xue Yun urged:

"As long as we complete this task, we can stabilize our position in the Crown Prince Hall. With resources, breaking into the Middle Stage of Awakening Vein Realm won’t be difficult. Then, we won’t have to dance to others’ tunes anymore."

Peng Shan nodded: "What about Lin Zhidong? He’s the Ninth Elder’s favored disciple. If something happens to him, there’ll be fallout."

"That’s his own doing!"

Annoyed, Xue Yun huffed coldly and continued, "Tomorrow, before he steps onto the stage, advise him well. Tell him not to push himself and to surrender immediately if anything goes wrong. His death wouldn’t matter, but he better not drag us into trouble!"

"Hmm. Let’s go back. We don’t want Elder Chen Xuan discovering us."

Seeing the two preparing to leave, Luo Cheng instantly melded into the darkness, retreating swiftly along his path.

Returning to the courtyard, Luo Cheng’s gaze was icy, radiating thick killing intent!

"That woman truly deserves death!"

Though several hundred meters away, Luo Cheng managed to infer most of their dialogue by reading their lips with his formidable perception, fueling his murderous resolve.

"Once I break through to Awakening Vein Realm, I’ll end your life!"

Luo Cheng cared little about her status as an Elder. Snorting coldly, he forcibly suppressed his turbulent emotions and brought out the Jade Bottle containing the powder.

"Green Essence Blood Activating Pill, a Five-Star Top Grade Spirit Pill... I wonder what it does!"

"Never mind. Tomorrow, Lin Zhidong’s state will reveal everything."

Shaking off distracting thoughts, Luo Cheng entered his room and resumed cultivation.

The night passed swiftly.

At dawn, a thin mist enveloped the surroundings of Jinyu Peak, reflecting a bedazzling spectrum of colors under the morning sun—mysteriously radiant!

The base of Jinyu Peak buzzed with activity.

The crowd gathered for the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition was already eagerly heading to the peak.

Only notable figures, many of them Awakening Vein Realm experts, soared through the air directly.

Those with lower cultivation could only climb step by step.

In the courtyard, Xuanyuan Sect members assembled.

"Alright, today’s the day! Give it your all. Just don’t take anyone’s life! Remember, you represent Xuanyuan Sect!" Elder Chen Xuan declared.

"Yes!"

All ten disciples, including Luo Cheng, nodded in unison.

"Let’s go!"

With that, the group mounted the Sky Wind Roc.

Shwoosh!

The Sky Wind Roc flapped its wings and ascended.

Luo Cheng’s gaze inadvertently met Xue Yun’s.

With a benevolent smile, Elder Xue Yun said, "Luo Cheng, the outcome for Xuanyuan Sect depends on you. Be cautious of Hua Jingyang and Yan Qingshuang; they’re not easy opponents."

Luo Cheng’s lips curled slightly: "Don’t worry, I know how to handle them!"

A moment later, the Sky Wind Roc reached the peak, revealing the scene before them.

The mountaintop dipped into a natural basin, forming an arena surrounded by rugged formations of giant stones shaped into platforms.

The platforms, pristine white with faint azure hues, emitted a soft glow, bearing traces of past battles.

Already, the basin’s surroundings were crowded with figures.

Some were seated cross-legged, some hovered in midair, each claiming a spot with a prime view.

Hoo!

The Sky Wind Roc landed in the clearing at the basin’s center.

The Fierce Cloud Sect had already arrived ahead of time.

Noticing this, the Ninth Elder sneered sarcastically:

"You’ve rushed here early today!"

Sun Yingyang smirked disdainfully, "Our Fierce Cloud Sect strives for first in everything. Not like your Xuanyuan Sect, showy without substance!"

The Ninth Elder’s face darkened: "Hmph! Words won’t win you anything!!"

"Being able to speak is a virtue; some people can’t even muster the courage to say a word."

Sun Yingyang’s gaze swept over Xuanyuan Sect’s group, his eyes lofty and overbearing.

Witnessing the tension between the two factions, the spectators exchanged glances.

The battle hadn’t even begun, yet the atmosphere was already so heated!