Chapter 121: An Unexpected Turn

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"Instance detection in progress..."

"Level 2: Martial Arts Tournament (available), Psychic Hero (available), Phantom Beast Master (available)"

"Level 3: Nest World (available), Mecha King (available), Age of Great Magic (available), Insect Immortal Realm (available), Talisman Master (available)"

"Two levels, seven instances that can help strengthen the human mind essence..."

Li Jie stroked his chin as he examined the panel information.

The number of seven instances already exceeded his expectations; originally, he thought there would be at most just a few.

"Should I choose a Level 2 instance, or a Level 3 instance..."

Li Jie pondered.

Higher-level instances offer better rewards but are more difficult, while lower-level instances have lesser rewards but are easier and faster to complete.

As he thought this over, Li Jie checked the instance levels of the Overwhelming Demon Might.

"Cleared instances: Flying Sword Chronicles (Level 1) → Overwhelming Demon Might (Level 2)."

"According to the panel, the difficulty level of an instance is determined by the difficulty of its objectives, unrelated to the instance world itself. This is why the Overwhelming Demon Might instance, despite featuring the unparalleled demon Magar Blade, is still classified as Level 2."

"The three clear objectives of the Overwhelming Demon Might instance mostly involve experts at the peak of the Minor Triad Realm, so the instance is considered a Level 2 based on the strength required to clear it."

"Now that my strength has far surpassed the Minor Triad and reached the Major Triad Realm, and I am no weakling even within that realm, I might as well enter a Level 3 instance."

After a moment of contemplation, Li Jie decided to enter a Level 3 instance and began selecting a suitable one from the Level 3 options.

Boom—

Suddenly, the sound of thunder rumbled in the distance.

"Sect Leader, urgent news to report."

A shadowy figure appeared behind Li Jie.

"Speak."

Li Jie, about to open a new instance, paused his actions.

"Six patrol members of the Black Lotus Sect in Caizhou have mobilized together; they are currently gathered outside Shimen County City."

The shadow said swiftly.

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"Mobilized together?"

"For what purpose?"

Li Jie asked.

"My subordinates have not yet fully investigated, but judging by the Black Lotus Sect’s actions, it seems they intend to intercept someone."

The shadow replied.

"Intercept someone..."

"I don’t care who they want to intercept; I only know this is a good opportunity."

Li Jie slowly rose from his seat.

Since he had already provoked the Black Lotus Sect, Li Jie was prepared to fight to the death. He did not believe that a notorious cult like the Black Lotus Sect would spare the Triad Sect, which had a grudge against them.

Even though the Triad Sect had not yet shown itself as a powerful force, and their conflict with the Black Lotus Sect was limited to lower levels.

But the Black Lotus Sect was never a faction that reasoned; they specialized in ruthless acts like killing one of you and exterminating your entire family. Li Jie, a man who never felt secure, believed that such a malignant force could threaten the lives of him and his family.

Therefore, since they had already made enemies, it was better to make a decisive move. Li Jie planned to strike hard while the Black Lotus Sect was unaware of the Triad Sect’s true strength, delivering a major blow, and at the same time help the Triad Sect make a name for itself in Caizhou and expand its influence.

Moreover, six experts at the True Qi realm wouldn’t take much effort.

"Do we have the exact locations of the six Black Lotus Sect patrols?"

Li Jie asked the shadow who had delivered the message.

"The positions have been marked on the map."

The shadow handed over a map.

"After tonight, the name of the Triad Sect will resound throughout Caizhou."

After taking the map, Li Jie’s figure vanished instantly.

Only the shadow remained, inexplicably stirred by Li Jie’s words just now, despite being someone forced to join the Triad Sect under Li Jie’s control and not truly loyal...

In a valley thirty miles west of Shimen County City.

"According to the tracked movements of Luo Hao, he will definitely pass through here tonight, so we just need to set an ambush and wait for him."

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A graceful woman wearing a black veil spoke, her voice melodious.

The Soul Maiden glanced at the other patrol members present, a trace of helplessness flashing in her beautiful eyes.

She had been the first to discover Luo Hao’s whereabouts and the first to arrive to set the ambush. Yet, before she could capture Luo Hao, other patrol members from Caizhou arrived one by one with their teams, intending to join the ambush.

Someone under her command must have leaked information.

The Soul Maiden thought so.

The credit she had hoped to claim alone would now be divided among six people. She was itching to punish the traitor under her command and, if not for needing to capture Luo Hao, she would have returned immediately to her lair to hunt down the traitor, skinning and torturing them to death.

"The elder sent word; the sect has already negotiated with the Black Armor Army. They have granted us permission to stay here for one night. After that, regardless of whether we accomplish our goal, we must leave immediately, or the Black Armor Army will take action."

The cuttlefish, who had been resting with eyes closed, suddenly opened them and said.

"Tsk tsk, I wonder what the sect gave to make the Black Armor Army agree to let us stay here under their watch."

A young girl clicked her tongue in amazement.

These Black Lotus Sect demons usually barely survived the Black Armor Army’s direct exterminations. Now, the Black Armor Army even allowed them to operate under their noses. No one would believe there was no secret behind this.

"Have you noticed the sect’s relationship with the Black Armor Army has eased recently? Even those Black Armor Army commanders who frequently purged us no longer bother leading troops out to hunt us."

Someone nearby said this, though he spoke to the girl, his eyes fixed intently on the Soul Maiden.

"That’s true. In the past, we patrol members were purged by the Black Armor Army every so often, and several of us often died. But now, it’s been two or three years since the last purge."

The girl said thoughtfully.

"No matter what deal the sect has struck with the Black Armor Army, we only need to focus on our own mission."

Cuttlefish’s gaze shifted to the other side of the valley.

There, a ragged figure was striding forward.

"Get ready. Our target is coming."

Two long swords suddenly extended from Cuttlefish’s arms.

Beside him, several Black Lotus Sect patrol members drew their weapons, all turning their eyes toward the prey marked for them.