“But one day, the ancestor of the Silver Fox Sect assassinated the ancestor of the Iron Mountain Sect and attacked the rest of the upper echelon of that sect. And the other members of the sect also came in and cleanly exterminated all the members of that long-dead sect.”
Shen Yuan exhaled a long breath, “I see, they really did everything in their power for this huh. Looks like it will be more troublesome than I thought to take them down.”
[Yuan’er, if you want to take the sect down, then first you need to do something about that Teleportation formation in the sect.]
‘I know, but interfering with it won’t be easy, not with my second level of Space Intent alone.’ He looked down and began to think about his options.
[You don’t need to interfere with the entire formation, just change the coordinates slightly and change the teleportation location to back inside the Silver Fox Sect. Hehe, it will be quite the scene to see their faces at that time.]
‘But how can I do that?’
[Just reach inside the sect and let your Space Intent flow freely inside the formation, you will understand its spatial nature due to your high comprehension.]
Shen Yuan nodded his head, ‘I see. That’s what I will do then.’
He then raised his head and addressed Fang Lian, who was curiously looking at him, “Okay, tell me where the main base of their sect is. I need to infiltrate it to fix some stuff. No point in attacking this city and making unnecessary trouble for the normal people.”
Fang Lian furrowed her brow in thought before speaking. “The main base of the Silver Fox Sect is located deep within the Black Veil Forest, about four hours northeast of this city.”
“It’s hidden within the dense woods of that forest, protected by natural barriers and layered with their own formations. Only those familiar with the terrain and their tricks can find it and enter inside safely.”
Shen Yuan nodded, his gaze sharp. “Black Veil Forest, huh? Figures they’d choose a place like that. The environment suits their methods—dark, deceptive, and dangerous.”
Fang Lian added, “The forest itself is perilous. It’s not just the terrain; the sect has placed sentinels and traps throughout the area. Getting close to their base unnoticed will be next to impossible for a cultivator.”
Shen Yuan smirked with confidence. “All their traps and preparations will be useless when even their own space won’t be with them. Just watch and see.”
He turned toward Xueyan, stroking her smooth fur. “Let’s head out, Xueyan. We’ll scout the place first before I get to work on their precious formation.”
Xueyan growled softly in agreement, her wings twitching in anticipation. Without wasting any more time, Shen Yuan leapt onto her back and looked down at Fang Lian. “You’ll follow on the Northern Wind Horse, right? I’ll circle the area first. Catch up as quickly as you can, but don’t enter; you are too weak to fight there.”
Fang Lian saluted respectfully. “Yes, Young Master.”
With a powerful beat of her wings, Xueyan launched into the sky, the sheer force of her ascent sending a gust of wind through the surrounding trees.
Shen Yuan adjusted his stance, the rush of air invigorating as they ascended above the treetops.
…
The journey toward Black Veil Forest was swift from Shen Yuan’s vantage point in the skies. Below, the forest loomed like an ocean of shadows, its thick canopy hiding all but the faintest glimpses of movement.
[Yuan’er, this forest reeks of those filthy rats,]
Yue Lan’s voice chimed in his mind.
[Even from here, I can sense faint traces of illusion formations scattered throughout.]
Shen Yuan’s smirk grew wider. “Good. Let’s see if their tricks can outmatch my Space Intent.”
As they neared the general area of the Silver Fox Sect’s base, Xueyan slowed her flight, circling high above the forest.
Shen Yuan’s sharp gaze swept over the endless canopy below, looking for anything out of the ordinary.
After a moment, he pointed toward a faint shimmer barely visible in the distance. “There. That has to be the entrance.”
[Yuan’er, you have a knack for spotting evildoers, as they say, birds of a feather flock together.]
Yue Lan teased.
[But don’t dive in recklessly. This sect has survived countless assaults for a reason.]
Shen Yuan felt like cursing at her remark, but he shook his head, “I’ll handle it.” He gently patted Xueyan’s neck. “Take us closer, but stay high enough to avoid detection.”
Xueyan rumbled in acknowledgment, descending slowly while keeping a safe altitude. After dropping to the ground, she made her body smaller and jumped to sit on Shen Yuan’s shoulder.
“Heh, you want to join in on the fun as well?” Shen Yuan said with a smile before moving forward.
As they approached the shimmering point of interest, Shen Yuan extended his senses, his Space Intent rippling outward.
The faint shimmer transformed into a visible barrier under his heightened perception—an intricate formation designed to conceal the entrance to the sect. Stay tuned with empire
“Clever bastards,” Shen Yuan muttered. “But not clever enough.”
[Yuan’er, be careful. If you disturb their formations too early, they might be alerted.]
“I know, Lan’er. But are you forgetting what I have up my sleeves?” he said with a smile as Xueyan hovered silently above the barrier.
[Hmm? Ah yes, your spatial techniques as well as your intent. Now that it’s stronger, it will be quite helpful here.]
“Exactly.” Shen Yuan took a deep breath as he stood atop Xueyan, gazing at the shimmering barrier that marked the entrance to the Silver Fox Sect’s hidden base.
He activated Spatial Camouflage Veil, bending the light and Essence around him to seamlessly blend with the environment. The barrier shimmered faintly under his heightened perception, but his presence was now entirely concealed.
“This should hold for now,” Shen Yuan muttered as Xueyan circled back to maintain a safe distance. He gently leapt off her back, his movements silent as he landed gracefully on the ground below.
[Yuan’er, don’t mess up your use of Space Intent, who knows you might end up going into pieces instead of places. After all, their formation is not simple if it has saved them for so long.]
Yue Lan playfully teased.
“I’m counting on it,” Shen Yuan replied with a smirk. “Let’s see how good their adaptability is against true mastery.”
As the shimmering barrier came closer, Shen Yuan activated Void Steps, the space beneath his feet rippling as he seemed to step out of reality itself.
Each stride brought him closer to the barrier without disturbing the ground or alerting the sentinels nearby.
His Spatial Intent erupted faintly, allowing him to attune to the spatial anomalies woven into the barrier’s intricate patterns.
“Interesting design,” Shen Yuan mused, extending his senses. The barrier wasn’t just a physical deterrent but an interwoven mix of illusions, alarms, and spatial traps.
A wrong step would alert the entire sect. “But they weren’t expecting someone with Space Intent. How rare is it exactly?”
He placed his hand against the barrier, allowing his Spatial Distortion to flow into the formation.
The shimmering energy twisted and contorted under his will, creating a small, temporary opening just large enough for him to slip through.