868: Chapter 554 868: Chapter 554 Luo Yaxuan and Lai Jianlin did not divert their path but headed directly towards the location they had spoken of, the base of the Saint Sect!
In the absence of the Saint Master, their duty was to guard the base meticulously.
Luo Yaxuan resisted the urge to immediately run to the base of his master and junior sister, instead opting to observe another base!
The two of them already had the tokens for entering and exiting the bases; though the bases were not yet open to the outside, their operations were already being conducted daily.
These subordinates could ensure that even in the Saint Master’s absence, operations could proceed as normal!
As they were about to enter the base, they stayed outside to observe, only to see darkness prevailing over the area!
Without the Saint Master’s permission, those outside couldn’t see within!
As they stayed, continuously keeping watch outside, Huang Lei and his team noticed them, realizing how much their abilities had improved!
These two individuals wielding Magic Artifacts were familiar faces!
Luo Yaxuan hailed from a First-rate Family, the Luo Family—they knew him due to the competitive ties!
It was astonishing that within just two months, they had advanced from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Golden Core; their Cultivation levels were now unclear, had they possibly reached the Nascent Soul?
Lai Jianlin was also known to them, belonging to the Lai Family Clan—a second-tier family, yet he possessed abilities on par with the elite Luo Yaxuan!
Clearly, his personal ability was formidable; he too had, in merely two months, achieved a Cultivation comparable to Luo Yaxuan!
It was evident they must have encountered some fortuitous adventure and could surmise that Lai Jianlin and Luo Yaxuan must have allied with their enemy, Jiang Tang, and obtained numerous Supreme Elixirs to Cultivate so swiftly.
How could they compete?
How could they seek revenge?
How could they contend against them?
“What shall we do?
Their abilities are so high; can we ambush them?” a clan member beside Huang Lei voiced his concerns.
“Ah,” Huang Lei sighed, “We thought by mastering such Swordsmanship, we could match them, overcome them, and seize more resources!”
“Ah, no matter how much we improve, we just can’t reach their level!” echoed the sighs of his companions, bringing forth a wave of dejection in Huang Lei!
For the past two months, they had been lying in wait here, aiming to infiltrate their secret place!
Hoping that they would start taking disciples widely, so they could sneak inside and spy!
During this period, they had returned home following these people!
But their Flying Treasures were too fast, causing them to lose track of them!
What depressed them the most after returning home was engaging in petty theft and banditry with their clan members!
Engaging in such activities only ensured they remained stagnant at their current stage; though their Swordsmanship made thievery much faster, no outsider dared enter Immortal Lord City anymore!
They would either be ambushed just outside, or completely robbed if not killed!
They dared not commit such acts openly within the fortress of Immortal Lord City; the other two First-rate Families and a second-tier family had already formed an alliance and absorbed some smaller clans!
The Huang Family had become isolated.
Over time, Huang Lei and his companions came to feel that they couldn’t sustain such activities forever!
Seeing others of their ilk continuously advancing, then looking at their own group, which had degenerated into a mob…
Their ambition, their fighting spirit, couldn’t just be squandered on banditry!
After discussing this with his grandfather and father, they bought a few Supreme Elixirs, which were consumed by his grandfather and several Elders— though still insufficient for substantial progress!
Patriarch Huang, upon hearing the words of his grandson and the younger members, fell silent!
He too yearned to advance to higher Cultivation levels, having tasted the benefits of the Supreme Elixirs; he was even willing to plunder such items!
But looting them proved impossible!
Their prior attempt to target the Jiang Family was thwarted by others, also cursed by their inadequate abilities to seize such valuable resources!
Seeing the elders in the same city as them improving their Cultivation levels, his impatience grew!
He longed even more to elevate his Cultivation and avenge his grandson!
Yet their nemesis happened to be the very source they sought for Supreme Elixirs—the Supreme Alchemist!
Unable to let his grandson venture out into danger but ultimately agreeing to let him!
The young wanted to seek fortunes outside, to seize opportunities; they couldn’t stop them!
Now, seeing the potential decline of their family in the future…
They could only place their hopes on the younger generation!
Huang Lei and several companions had been lurking in that mountain cave, regrettably never witnessing movement at this location!
Today, they finally saw people, but to their surprise, these two familiar figures now possessed such high abilities!
The members of Huang Lei’s team were both envious and jealous, yet dared not act rashly; they could only stick to their initial plan, lying in wait here to target those of lower abilities!
Or perhaps wait until this base started widely accepting disciples, then sneak in during the confusion!
Observing that Luo Yaxuan and Lai Jianlin returned alone and did not bring many people with them, where had the others gone?
Could there be other exits besides this one?
Moreover, their Flying Treasures were of far superior speed and material!
Once again, they envied and coveted, yet helplessly restrained themselves from acting; they had to endure humiliation and bear patience!