Past life sage: This life a dual cultivator

Chapter 412  Lurking danger (2)

A group from the Xuantian sect ventured deeper into the White Mist Forest, led by Xuan Bei, a senior inner court disciple from the Martial Peak. The dense trees and misty atmosphere created an eerie ambiance as they made their way through the forest.

Unbeknownst to them, five shadowy beings appeared behind their group. The shadowy beings moved stealthily and infiltrated their ranks without alerting anyone. They silently approached from behind and pounced towards the body of five Xuantian sect disciples who were walking at the end of the group.

The shadowy beings strangely vanished into the body of five Xuantian sect disciples after coming in contact with them. The scene was so unbelievable that one would find it hard to accept even if they witness the scene in person.

The attacked disciples suddenly became still, their eyes turned vacant as their mind and soul got overwhelmed by the shadowy beings.

"Brother Zhou, what is wrong?", a Xuantian sect disciple chose to turn back after sensing his companion stopping on his track. "It is nothing, I thought I have sensed someone in that direction", the possessed disciple in question pointed to his right. His action seemed slightly unnatural but his companion couldn't notice it due to pervading mist in the air.

"You may have seeen a magical beast. Their is no need to bother about it", his companion spoke. "May be", the possessed disciple nodded his head. The group from the Xuantian sect continued to walk forward as they didn't face any major impediment in their way.

"Be on your guard. There may be a powerful magical beast ahead of us", Xuan Bei suddenly shouted after walking for half an hour. They were inside the White mist forest range. So, it was not a surprise to come across powerful magical beasts while travelling inside the forest.

Xuantian sect disciples tightened their grips around their weapons after hearing the words of Xuan Bei. They followed behind cautiously as they travelled through the White mist forest.

A towering figure suddenly appeared infront of the group after they travelled for few minutes. Xuan Bei involuntarily took a step back after he saw the beast infront of him.

"Golden Eyed Ape!", a disciple in the lead exclaimed in shock. The group from the Xuantian sect didn't have time to prepare as the beast charged out immediately. It swung it's gigantic palms and sent flying a Xuantian sect disciple.

Xuan Bei took a deep breath and held his sword tightly. He knew he had to fight no matter how difficult the fight may be.

"Li Cang, Duan Long, attack together!" Xuan Bei shouted, leading the charge against the Golden Eyes Ape. Few powerful disciples moved forward to support him, their weapons were ready despite the nervousness they felt.

The battle with the Golden Eyes Ape was fierce and intense. The powerful disciples attacked in coordination, striking at the ape with all their might. However, the beast proved to be a formidable opponent, overpowering the group of disciples with it's towering body.

As the battle raged on, a sudden danger loomed over the Xuantian sect disciples. Spikes suddenly shot up from the ground, impaling several of them. Panic and chaos ensued as the disciples tried to evade the deadly spikes.

"Scatter, there is a hidden enemy targeting us", Xuan Bei shouted. His heart was in turmoil as he faced the Golden eyed ape.

"Why... why are you lot? Senior brother, save us", sound of despair came from behind as Xuan Bei tried to concentrate on his battle. He couldn't understand what happened so soon.

"Senior brother, look", a disciple who was fighting by his side pointed towards the back. There was a look of horror on his face as he looked towards the gathering of their group members. Five Xuantian sect disciples were brandishing their weapons continuously. Each of their swing killing or directly injuring their fellow sect disciples.

"Bastards, stop already", Xuan Bei roared out in rage. He backed down slightly to put a distance from the golden eyed ape.

"Ga ga ga! Buch of pitiful ants", a sinister laugh came from the five attacking disciples. They easily resisted the attacks coming towards them and sent the resisting disciples flying.

"Li Cang, Duan Long, hold down the beast for me. Let me send a signal to warn others", Xuan Bei spoke. He took out a tailsman from his robe but before he could ignite it, he felt a sudden suction coming from the ground. The ground undulated all of a sudden and --------------

Xuan Bei got dragged into the ground before he could react. The scene was completely peculiar and fear inducing as the leader of the Xuantian sect group vanished from the battle. His removal meant none could stop the rampaging beast. Moreover, five of the Xuantian sect disciples still attacking like savage devils in the midst of Xuantian sect group.

--------------

"Ke..ke...ke, what a satisfying harvest", silhouettes of shadowy beings emerged after a while. They were standing at the same spot where the group from the Xuantian sect got attacked.

Strangely, there was no hint of Xuantian sect disciples in the surrounding. It was almost like nothing happen in that particular spot.

"Commander, we need to thank you for this time. You have provided us with so much human preys. With this quantity, our cultivation will definittely soar", a shadowy being spoke. His companions joined him quickly to thank their leader.

"I have said you so. You just need to follow my instructions and I promise, you will definitely get benifit", the leader spoke. He had a smug expression on his face as he looked towards his subordinates.

"Commander, when do you think next group of humans will arrive?", a shadowy being asked. He had an eager expression on his face as he wanted to hunt more.

"Very soon. We need to scatter now. We will follow the same method to ambush the next group", the leader spoke. His subordinates nodded their heads and vanished from the site one by one. Their leader took a look at the surrounding before vanishing forest range. He had spread his soul consciousness wide as he travelled through the forest range.

into thin air.

"Be prepared. We need to leave the White mist forest range before evening", Zhan Chen spoke as he led his group into the White mist forest range. He had spread his soul consciousness wide as he travelled through the forest range.

He was still wary of attracting the attention of some powerful emperors. So, he kept the area under his soul consciousness limited.

"Hmm! What is that?", Zhan Chen sensed some peculiar creatures blended together with some tree trunks. He would have missed them normally but here inside the White mist forest range, he was very attentive. The shadowy beings were not making any movements but Zhan Chen could see that they had souls. Moreover, he cound sense an evil aura when he checked their souls.

'Creature with Martial ascension realm soul strength. It seems like they are waiting in ambush for my group', Zhan Chen thought to himself.

"Interesting! Let's see what these creatures want", Zhan Chen murmured to himself. His lips curled upward slightly as he separated a tiny portion from his soul and sent it flying towards a shadowy creature.

'These humans really know how to take time. I will make sure they die painful death when they comes over', a shadowy creature was thinking to himself when his expression froze. A feeling of palpitation came to his mind as he tried to turn his head.

The next moment a tyrannical soul aura locked on him and the shadowy devil couldn't even resist for second. A tiny spear pierced his soul and a complicated seal manifested.

"I am doomed", the shadowy creature thought to himself in despair. "So, your name is He Jun?", a voice appeared inside his mind.

"Yes master", the shadowy creature replied. Even he was in awe how smoothly he accepted an unknown person as his master. It had been only few moments but He Jun realized that he couldn't resist the person no matter how much he tried.

"Master, what order do you have for me?", he asked to the person who had invaded his soul.

"Don't resist. Open your soul consciousness. I need to see through your memories to understand what is going on", Zhan Chen spoke.