I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1476: Fellow Demons
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Several days passed in succession.
The Heavenly Fate Sect had yet to find any trace of Yi Feng. Aside from impotent rage, the higher-ups seemed to be at their wits' end. On the contrary, Yi Feng came and went like a ghost, playing the Heavenly Fate Sect for fools. With the enemy in the dark and themselves in the open, danger lurked everywhere, forcing the Heavenly Fate Sect to be constantly on guard against night attacks.
Suddenly, a state of panic enveloped the Heavenly Fate Sect. The disciples feared for their lives, and the dead of night seemed particularly terrifying. Even though Yi Feng had not appeared again, no one dared to slack off in the slightest.
In just a few short days, the entire Heavenly Fate Sect suffered immense mental torment. Many felt their states of mind wavering, treating Yi Feng as their inner demon...
In the blink of an eye, another half a month went by.
Over the past half month, Yi Feng would launch occasional night raids on the Heavenly Fate Sect, turning the place upside down. Countless disciples suffered from insomnia, almost developing psychological trauma from the fright.
Although the elders did not fare as badly, they were still teased to the point of mental instability, no longer able to cultivate in peace. Even the Great Elder, who was in year-round secluded cultivation, could bear it no longer. He appeared within the sect, quietly awaiting the arrival of Yi Feng and the Youth in Black, vowing to personally slay the two of them!
It was another night.
It was already the fourth watch of the night.
The entire Heavenly Fate Sect waited bitterly, everyone standing in strict formation. Yet, they still did not see any suspicious figures nor hear the slightest movement. It seemed like they were going to wait in vain for another night. However, the crowd still did not dare to relax, forcing themselves to stay alert on patrol.
The current Heavenly Fate Sect could almost be described as an impenetrable fortress.
Aside from adding dozens of patrol squads, the four great elders personally guarded the east, south, west, and north gates. Everyone harbored absolute murderous intent. As long as Yi Feng dared to come again, they would make sure he never returned!
Everyone's nerves were pulled taut by Yi Feng, their attention entirely focused on the Heavenly Fate Sect's main headquarters.
No one could have imagined.
Yi Feng and the Youth in Black had already stealthily arrived at the back mountain's treasury!
That treasury was extremely hidden, absolutely unknown to outsiders. Even the ordinary disciples of the Heavenly Fate Sect did not know its exact location. The treasury was situated near the back mountain's cliff, built against the steep rock faces. With the entire Heavenly Fate Sect acting as a shield in front of it, and inner sect disciples standing guard day and night, it was practically foolproof.
Unfortunately, the exact location of this so-called hidden treasury had long been discovered by Yi Feng and the Youth in Black. Taking advantage of the distraction of the entire Heavenly Fate Sect, they seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, bypassed the heavy surveillance, and arrived right before it.
At this very moment.
Yi Feng and the Youth in Black had ventured deep into the back mountain, flown past thousands of stone steps, and were now lying in ambush on either side of the natural giant stone gate.
According to what Li Zhenfang had confessed earlier.
Passing through this stone gate, one would be able to see the giant treasury doors built into the mountain. The plaza in front of the doors was guarded by a full dozen or so personal disciples. The cultivation levels of those personal disciples were not enough to make Yi Feng and the Youth in Black wary.
However, those dozen or so disciples all held communication jade slips in their hands, and beneath their feet was a secret sect formation. At the slightest sign of trouble, they could notify the entire Heavenly Fate Sect.
When that happened, their only path of retreat would be overwhelmingly cut off by the Heavenly Fate Sect. The treasury was surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the plaza directly faced a cliff. There would be absolutely no way out.
Once they made their move, they had to take down those dozen or so personal disciples with blinding lightning speed and absolutely zero margin for error!
If they succeeded, endless wealth awaited them; if they failed, it would most likely be a dead end!
The two knew that this strike was extremely crucial, a matter of life and death decided in an instant. Thus, they did not show themselves rashly. Instead, they first adjusted their states of mind, bringing their bodies and minds to perfect condition, while looking for the absolute perfect timing for a flawless strike before going all out!
Therefore.
The two hid beside the giant rock for a long time without leaking the slightest aura.
Their minds were honed to their peak, ensuring their initial assault would be their most potent, before they stealthily shifted their gaze towards the mysterious treasury doors.
Who could have imagined that as they cautiously opened their eyes and surveyed the area before the treasury, they would find themselves utterly frozen!
At this very moment, positioned directly in front of the treasury's grand entrance.
There wasn't even a hint of any personal disciples; not a single strand of hair was in sight!
There was merely a peculiar creature pressed against the massive treasury doors, its appendages busily probing up and down.
Gazing upon that immense silhouette, both Yi Feng and the Youth in Black were struck dumb. After a thorough examination, their eyes widened progressively. Overwhelmed with astonishment, they couldn't help but whisper.
"What an enormous Toad..."
Within their field of vision.
Indeed, a Giant Toad, standing a full ten feet tall, was present. A colossal three-pronged pitchfork rested near its feet, and a strip of red cloth was tied around its neck. Currently, it was standing semi-upright against the colossal doors, its webbed hands incessantly fumbling about!
From its actions, it appeared to be in search of something.
Yi Feng considered himself relatively well-informed, yet he had never encountered such a Giant Toad, much less one capable of standing like a person and endlessly fiddling with the immense doors of the Heavenly Fate Sect's treasury.
This spectacle was truly unforeseen and profoundly staggering.
The Youth in Black experienced precisely the same sentiment. Having traversed the martial world for numerous years, he had never witnessed a toad so ostentatious. Who knew from where it had acquired that sizable red scarf, and it actually dared to fumble around right before the Heavenly Fate Sect's treasury. Its sheer audacity was unparalleled.
Before the pair could take more than a few additional glances, a languid voice drifted from the nearby cliffside.
"How is it progressing..."
There was clearly no one present, yet a voice emanated!
The two were even more taken aback and couldn't resist scrutinizing the direction from which the voice originated.
After a brief pause of a few breaths.
A ten-foot-tall Giant Snail was observed slowly ascending the fractured cliff face!
Good heavens!
Is this even a real thing?
The Youth in Black's eyes expanded into perfect circles as he turned to Yi Feng with even greater bewilderment.
Yi Feng was equally clueless. He had never anticipated encountering such beings. The turn of events deviated entirely from their expectations!
Let alone the whereabouts of the personal disciples, what on earth were these two creatures!
Could it be that they were the personal disciples of the Heavenly Fate Sect?
The pair exchanged glances, their eyes filled with utter confusion, and could only continue to observe the area before the treasury doors.
The Giant Snail had already painstakingly made its way over, urging with slow insistence.
"Hurry it up already..."
"If you don't open this door swiftly, and we are discovered by the Heavenly Fate Sect's members, forget about seizing any spirit treasures; even making a clean getaway will prove rather challenging..."
As soon as the voice concluded.
The Giant Toad finally ceased its actions. It turned its head, its large eyes glaring, displaying an expression of helplessness. While utilizing its webbed claws to adjust its somewhat snug large scarf, it grumbled with irritation.
"Ah..."
"Stop constantly rushing me. I just consumed several of those undesirable fellows from the Heavenly Fate Sect, and I haven't even fully digested them yet. This door is no simple matter, and we must avoid making excessive noise. How could it possibly be this easy to open?"
Upon hearing this, both the Youth in Black and Yi Feng's eyes widened!
My goodness!
These toad and snail have transformed into monstrous beings!
Judging by their conversation, it seemed they were also plotting to pilfer the Heavenly Fate Sect's treasury!
Yi Feng and the Youth in Black had never foreseen that the significant endeavor they were targeting would lead them to encounter rivals in the same pursuit, and two formidable monster spirits at that!
Unbelievable!
So, they had stumbled upon fellow monsters engaged in the same illicit activity?
The two companions stared at each other, their eyes wide with shock, momentarily speechless.
It wasn't until they had observed for a considerable duration, quietly watching the Giant Toad fumble about in confusion with no apparent success, appearing rather inept, that the Youth in Black couldn't suppress a chuckle.
"Pfft..."
This sound was exceedingly faint, yet it instantly caused the two colossal shadows to freeze in alarm!
In the subsequent moment.
The Giant Toad abruptly looked back, seizing the ten-foot spiked fork by its feet with an intensely alert demeanor. The Giant Snail also slowly redirected its gaze, fixing its attention on the massive boulder where the Youth in Black was concealed!
"Who is there!?"
Witnessing their reaction, Yi Feng felt a touch of surprise.
The sound Yi Feng emitted moments ago was so subtle that it would be difficult for regular human cultivators to even notice it. However, these two monstrous beings reacted in unison with astonishing speed. Truly, as expected of beasts, their five senses were extraordinarily acute. Examining their postures more carefully, not a single opening seemed apparent in their defenses. It was clear that neither of them were common monsters! Understanding that his concealment was successfully breached, Yi Feng understood that hiding further was futile. Moreover, given that these creatures were not members of the Tianyuan Sect, a life-or-death struggle wasn't necessary. Thus, he calmly emerged from his hiding place into the open.