The time for leaving the sect was upon the three as Song Jiuge waited outside of Madlenkosi's courtyard. Once he saw Madlenkosi and Li BiHua leaving he quickly joined them as they descended the mountain.
Upon reaching the Sect Gate, Madlenkosi took a deep breath and smiled as he looked at the two beside him.
"Let's go."
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Blood Buddha Sect...
"Senior Lián Huā! We received word that the Jīn boy has left the sect." A Blood Buddha Sect disciple said as he ran into the room.
Liàn Huā slowly rose, his hanfa flowing across the floor as he approached the disciple.
"Do you know where he's going?" Liàn Huā said with a sinister smile.
As the disciple knelt, he replied " The Shenkong family has slipped us information that he's currently going in the direction of Jingling and is currently traveling with two attendants. Both attendants are outer sect disciples, Song Jiuge and Li BiHua.
Li BiHua is at least at the 8th layer of Qi Condensation and Song Jiuge is currently at the Peak of Qi Condensation. "
Liàn Huā paced as he tapped his slender white finger on his ruby red lips. "Send Qiang Hai, he's at the peak first layer of foundation building. He should be able to finish it quickly. "
"As you ordered Senior" The disciple acknowledged as he retreated backward out of the room.
Liàn Huā looked outside as he smirked then swished his sleeve as he turned and went back into his quarters.
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"Senior Song which direction do we go ?" Madlenkosi asked as they walked on a dusty path that was normally used as caravan trade routes.
"Junior Jīn, just refer to me as Jiuge. We'll be going through Basilisk Grove which will allow us to quickly reach Jingling by tomorrow afternoon."
"Oh thanks, Big bro Jiuge, let's make it through the area quickly, plus I'll be able to get a few things to eat..." He replied as they set off through the trees as they executed their movement techniques...
As the sun slowly set and shadows elongated, the amount of light reaching them under the foliage grew more and more sparse.
"We should set up camp for the night. " Jiuge said as he looked around.
"Young Lord, it's too quiet," BiHua stated.
"Heh heh heh, you're quite the astute one."
A tall, thin, pale-skinned male in red robes slowly walked out from behind the shadow of a tree.
His hair hung in a bob as he came closer and stared at the three.
"Blood Buddha Sect" Song Jiuge said through gritted teeth.
"I was sent to deal with you three, so will you do it yourself or must I do it?" He cast his eyes across them as his aura flared.
Song Jiuge's pupils constricted as he said, "Foundation Building..."
Li BiHua was worried as she looked to Madlenkosi who smiled.
"I'm guessing you're here for me, huh?" He said as he stepped forward.
"My teacher told me I should have been as strong as a foundation-building cultivator but who knew I'd be able to test one out so fast."
Madlenkosi clenched his fist as his aura burst out, fully showing his peak Heart Modification Realm cultivation and his mid 8th layer Qi cultivation.
Qiang Hai's brow furrowed as he felt the aura coming from the youngest of the group and was slightly startled.
He swiped his left hand as a blood-red flute appeared in his hands.
Madlenkosi noticed this movement as his eyes focused on the silver ring which wrapped around Qiang Hai's finger.
Qiang Hai slowly raised his flute as he began to play and a large red snake appeared behind him as he slowly melded back into the darkness.
Soon hisses could be heard all around the camp like wind whistling between the leaves on a lonely night.
While Song Jiuge and Li BiHua became more worried, Madlenkosi grew more excited.
His fighting intent soared as his Life Qi raged within him and his Chi of 3 Purities towered furiously.
Soon enormous heads slithered out of the darkness one by one as their tongue flickered in the light of the campfire.
His eyes blazed as he saw the serpents, his skin was slowly covered in dragon scales and flames began to flicker across him.
He turned his head towards the two behind him, " Don't stop me..." after which he leapt towards the foray of serpents.
He couldn't help but think back towards the fight of the apes in the mountains behind the sect.
This was his retribution as his Dragon and Tiger Overlord Fist Intent burst into being.
The QiongQi slowly stepping out behind him.
Upon reaching the foray, fists and claws flew and he shredded his way into the center.
Blood and flesh flew everywhere as he began his slaughter.
Nothing could pass to get to those behind him.
Song Jiuge watched Madlenkosi slaughtering his way forward as he felt emboldened to be following this young Overlord.
He looked at BiHua, "The guy seems to be using sound to control the snakes of the Basilisk Grove. It'd be best for you to search for him as the young lord keeps the snakes busy; I'll protect you in the meantime."
Li BiHua nodded although she didn't like the feeling of being somewhat ordered by him as surviving and helping the young lord came first.
'Golden Sound and Jade Vibration!' Li BiHua shook her flute as sounds rippled out and bounced around the area, soon feedback was given as she attacked immediately!
'Pheonix Song!' She channeled her qi as vague flute shadows appeared above her, slowly floating in a semi-circle while her intent sounded out behind her.
Her intent overlaid with her as she gave a shout and targeted the area she found.
As flute shadows and musical shockwaves blasted the area a dark shadow quickly jumped out. As he was seen, his clothes were torn and blood leaked out the side of his mouth, he was furious to be injured by someone a major realm below him.
Before he could catch his breath he saw a huge QiongQi turn and stared directly down at him, while Madlenkosi rushed over like a savage dragon ripping apart anything that got in his way.
" Big Bro Jiuge! Protect BiHua!" He shouted as he leapt towards Qiang Hai and drew back his fist.
'Advent of the Overlord!' The QiongQi merged overlaid with his body as its paw was his fist.
His aura spiked as Scarlet QiongQi flames were interspersed with the Golden Yang flames.
As he punched down a huge black palm swatted downwards as it slapped Qiang Hai into the forest floor which was covered by bits and flesh strewn about from serpents.
The ground rippled like water as a deep crater formed beneath him and the impact shockwave blasted outwards.
Song Jiuge's eyes constricted as he drew his swords, ' Storm In All Directions!' His blades were drawn as he danced sending Blade Qi everywhere as it offset the shockwave that bore down upon him and BiHua.
His intent manifested behind his as the mountains appeared and winds and clouds blew around him.
The blast subsided Song Jiuge looked at Madlenkosi as he retrieved the ring from Qiang Hai's finger.
The surroundings within 200 meters were completely flattened and he gaped in shock...