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The tip of the Spear of Slaughter was pressed directly against Martin's chest, and the overwhelming killing intent emanating from it made Martin's skin crawl.
Looking at the Spear of Slaughter that was poised on his chest but had not pierced him, a glimmer of brightness suddenly appeared on Martin's desperate face as he nervously asked, "You won't kill me?"
Aotian sneered inwardly but said, "Tell me who else in Xuantian Academy is part of the Underworld Society, and I might spare your life."
The brightness on Martin's face was quickly overshadowed by despair, and he coldly replied, "Hmph, you won't get any information about the Underworld Society from me. Even if you kill me, one day, the Underworld Society will take revenge for me!"
Aotian narrowed his eyes and then smiled enigmatically. "If you won't talk, then I'll let the principal deal with you!"
Upon hearing Aotian's words, a look of panic suddenly appeared on Martin's face.
Everyone knew that Xuantian Academy's principal, Xue Haoyang, was a person with heaven-defying abilities. If he fell into his hands, the outcome was unimaginable. Perhaps the organization's plans would be ruined because of him.
Thinking this way, madness replaced the expression on Martin's face as he said, "Aotian, the Underworld Society will take revenge for me! The Underworld Society's reach is not something a mere academy can withstand. Trust me, once you realize the power of the Underworld Society, you will definitely regret it!"
With that, Martin gathered all his strength and struck his palm toward his own crown.
Before Aotian could stop it, Martin's head exploded like a watermelon, blood splattering everywhere.
Looking at the lifeless Martin, Aotian's face was filled with a heavy expression.
One could imagine that Martin was definitely not a core member of the Underworld Society, yet he was willing to sacrifice his life for it.
This spirit was admirable, but it also made Aotian feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.
By joining Xuantian Academy, he had essentially marked himself as part of it. However, Xuantian Academy and the Underworld Society were fundamentally opposed, which meant he was standing on the opposite side of the Underworld Society.
Moreover, the Blood Sword Jian Mo You he had killed in the Soul Elder's ruins was a member of the Underworld Society, which had drawn the attention of Underworld Society Second Guardian Dark Two. This left Aotian with no good feelings towards the so-called Underworld Society.
Now seeing how loyal the members of the Underworld Society were to their organization, Aotian naturally felt a weight in his heart.
From a positional standpoint, Aotian was already on the opposite side of the Underworld Society.
Just looking at Martin's situation revealed a terrifying glimpse of the Underworld Society.
"Well, no matter what, if the sky falls, there will be someone tall to hold it up. Xuantian Academy won't just sit back and let the Underworld Society dominate. They should have measures in place..."
After muttering to himself for a while, Aotian turned his gaze to the Storage Ring on Martin's finger.
"Hehe, as a member of the Underworld Society, there should be some good stuff in here!"
Since Martin was not a Soul Practitioner, he could only plant a Blood Mark on the Storage Ring. Therefore, once Martin died, the Storage Ring naturally became unowned, and Aotian certainly had no reason to let it go.
As his soul power infiltrated the Storage Ring, Aotian couldn't help but be amazed.
In the Storage Ring, there was a neat pile of Mysterious Origin Stones, resembling a small mountain. Preliminary estimates suggested there were around three million of them. As for martial arts, there was one advanced martial art book, three intermediate ones, and over a dozen low-level martial arts books.
"The Underworld Society truly deserves its reputation as a powerful entity that can rival Xuantian Academy. These forces are incredibly wealthy..."
Aotian unceremoniously took Martin's Storage Ring and added it to his own, signifying that all the wealth inside had changed hands.
"Damn it, if every member of the Underworld Society had this much value, I wouldn't mind having a few more around to make me rich overnight..." Aotian murmured, somewhat dissatisfied after tasting the sweetness of his gains.
If the leader of the Underworld Society knew Aotian's thoughts at this moment, who knows if he would spit blood in anger...
Afterward, Aotian grabbed Niu Geng and found a secluded cave to quietly wait for him to wake up.
That night, with stars twinkling and the bright moonlight filtering through the clouds onto Wanchong Mountain, a serene atmosphere enveloped the area. But who knew that beneath this tranquility, just recently, a life had been lost.
Inside a cave, Niu Geng couldn't help but let out a soft sound before opening his eyes and looking around in confusion.
"Awake? Just in time; this roasted rabbit is ready. Here, take it and eat."
Not far from Niu Geng, Aotian was tending to a fire, roasting two tender rabbits. A faint aroma wafted through the air, enticing the hunger within Niu Geng.
Instantly, greedy light flickered in Niu Geng's eyes as he snatched one of the roasted rabbits from the grill and began to devour it without regard for anyone else.
Seeing this, Aotian couldn't help but smile slightly before saying:
"Niu Geng, can you tell me about yourself?"
Niu Geng's hand paused slightly; he was no fool and understood Aotian's meaning. It seemed that his boss was curious about his Demonization or perhaps his Bloodline.
Niu Geng took a bite of rabbit meat and said,
"Boss, are you asking about my Bloodline?"
Aotian nodded and said,
"Your first level of Demonization is based on your Bloodline, right?"
"Boss, you guessed correctly. My Bloodline is quite unique, and the first level of Demonization can be considered a Secret Technique that enhances my combat power. However, this Secret Technique requires my Bloodline as its foundation to be executed."
After hearing this, Aotian couldn't help but nod in agreement.
He had also heard of Secret Techniques. It was said that Secret Techniques were divided into three levels: low-level, mid-level, and high-level.
Moreover, Secret Techniques came in many types; some increased combat power, some healed wounds, and others targeted the soul... However, Secret Techniques generally had side effects, and very few people would use them unless absolutely necessary.
Aotian had never encountered a Secret Technique before, so he was not well-informed about Niu Geng's first level of Demonization.
"Niu Geng, why did you faint earlier?" Aotian asked.
Niu Geng scratched his head a bit awkwardly and replied,
"Boss, my Secret Technique is somewhat special. With my current strength, I can't fully control it. Once I reach the Human Spirit Realm, I will be able to completely master the first level of Demonization. At that time, I won't be controlled by that destructive consciousness anymore, and I won't faint from exhaustion."
Upon hearing this, Aotian felt relieved.
In the Ice Tower, Niu Geng had told him that after using the first level of Demonization, he would be controlled by a destructive consciousness. It seemed that this was a side effect of the Secret Technique. As for his fainting from exhaustion, that was likely another one of the side effects.
Niu Geng's Secret Technique is different from ordinary Secret Techniques; the side effects of ordinary Secret Techniques will always accompany the user. However, as long as Niu Geng's strength increases, he can eliminate the side effects of his Secret Technique.
In this sense, Niu Geng's Secret Technique is indeed extraordinary.
"Niu Geng, do you know about your parents?" Aotian suddenly asked.
Niu Geng's Bloodline surely comes from his parents, which means they must also be remarkable individuals. So why is Niu Geng not with his parents and instead at Xuantian Academy?
Upon hearing Aotian's question, Niu Geng fell silent. After a while, he said:
"Boss, to be honest, I haven't seen my parents since I became aware of things. It was the Grand Elder of Xuantian Academy who picked me up from a dilapidated temple and brought me to the academy. I've grown up here."
As he spoke, Niu Geng's eyes reddened slightly, and his voice trembled.
Aotian was taken aback. Since he met Niu Geng, the latter had always been carefree. Now seeing Niu Geng like this was somewhat difficult for Aotian to accept.
Aotian patted Niu Geng on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I will definitely help you find your parents!"
"Boss..."
Niu Geng's face was filled with emotion.
"Haha, alright, you can eat this roasted rabbit too; it's all for you!" Aotian chuckled and handed Niu Geng the other wild rabbit from the grill.
Niu Geng quickly wiped away his sweat and tears, took the roasted rabbit, and bit into it eagerly.
"By the way, Boss, what do you think we should do about Martin?"
Upon hearing Niu Geng's words, Aotian's previously smiling face instantly turned serious, and he said with some gravity, "The Underworld Society has probably infiltrated Xuantian Academy. It's possible that some of the higher-ups in the academy are members of the Underworld Society."
Niu Geng was taken aback and immediately filled with worry. Having grown up in the academy, Xuantian Academy felt like home to him. Now that he heard there might be a traitor within Xuantian Academy, how could he not be concerned?
"Boss, how about we rush back to the academy and report this to the dean?" Niu Geng suggested.
"Haha, there's no need to go back. You two continue with your training. I'll handle this matter," Aotian replied.
Suddenly, an aged voice echoed through the cave.
Aotian and Niu Geng were slightly startled; they hadn't sensed anyone eavesdropping. If this eavesdropper had any malicious intent, the consequences would be dire...
Just as they were trembling with fear, an elderly man with white hair suddenly appeared before them.
"Grand Elder?!"
Aotian and Niu Geng exclaimed in unison.
This old man was none other than Cheng Yuanshan, the Grand Elder of Xuantian Academy.
"Haha, Aotian, I've heard about your actions in the academy. Well done; those brats needed a lesson. Otherwise, they would really think they're invincible," Cheng Yuanshan said with a smile at Aotian.
Upon hearing Cheng Yuanshan's words, Aotian felt somewhat embarrassed. After all, what he did in the academy wasn't exactly honorable; it wasn't much different from beating up fellow students.
"You little brat, this time when you go out, you must listen to Aotian's words and not cause any trouble, understand?" At this moment, the originally kind Cheng Yuanshan sternly admonished Niu Geng, a stark contrast to his previous demeanor.
Niu Geng nodded in response, standing awkwardly. In the academy, Niu Geng was fearless of anything except for the Grand Elder. Therefore, he had no courage to refute the Grand Elder's words.
"Alright, you all can set off now. You don't need to worry about Martin; Xuantian Academy has its own measures."
After hearing Cheng Yuanshan's words, Aotian and Niu Geng no longer asked further questions. They respectfully bowed to Cheng Yuanshan and continued on their journey to the northern part of Fengyun Nation.
Cheng Yuanshan watched as Aotian and Niu Geng disappeared over the horizon and sighed lightly:
"It seems that the long period of calm in Fengyun Nation is about to be disrupted by the Underworld Society. Aotian, Niu Geng, grow up quickly; lacking strength in the Human Spirit Realm may lead to your downfall in this calamity..."
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