C295 Hidden!(2)

Even so, Nie Fengyu was still in great danger, and Woo Zhengyang knew better than to think he could turn the tide with just the No Life Sword.

As soon as the nine attackers made their move, Woo Zhengyang was ready to reveal the Ice Crystal Fire Hall. However, before he could activate it, Nie Fengyu charged forward.

"Sect Master... come back..." Woo Zhengyang quickly sent a mental message, intending to inform Nie Fengyu about the Ice Crystal Fire Hall, but before he could finish, Nie Fengyu had vanished.

"What kind of movement technique is this?" Woo Zhengyang wondered in amazement as Nie Fengyu reappeared.

Nie Fengyu materialized right in front of Yue Jiuxiao. Yue had only taken two steps forward when he realized that Nie Fengyu, who had been dozens of yards away, was suddenly right in front of him. Before he could react, Nie Fengyu's spear pierced his heart.

Then, Nie Fengyu disappeared again.

This time, Nie Fengyu appeared in front of Zhou Lianshan. Although Zhou was shocked by Yue's sudden death, he had a moment to react. But that moment was only long enough for a gasp before he met the same fate as Yue Jiuxiao.

"He's..." Zhou Lianshan exclaimed in shock.

"Reality Condensing Stage!" Wong Jinghai, the leader of the Fallen Sun Sect, completed Zhou's unfinished exclamation.

As Wong Jinghai uttered the words "Reality Condensing Stage," the crowd that had gathered began to frantically retreat. However, it was too late. Nie Fengyu, who had somehow circled back unnoticed, struck again, piercing the throat of the Fallen Moon Sect's leader, Ye Nanxin.

The rapid shift in events was astonishing. In just a few breaths, three lives had been claimed by Nie Fengyu. No one had anticipated that this sect master, often regarded as the most unconventional in history, would display such formidable power.

It wasn't until Wong Jinghai shouted "Reality Condensing Stage" that everyone realized the truth. Only a master at that level could eliminate those at the Shape Gathering Stage as effortlessly as slaughtering chickens.

But how could Nie Fengyu have reached the Reality Condensing Stage? The older generation knew that Nie Fengyu had always been a low-profile figure within the Profound Heaven Sect. It wasn't until he assumed the position of sect master that many even heard his name for the first time. Over time, his name faded from public view, with most sect affairs managed by the elder Helian Hanhai.

Becoming a sect master requires meeting numerous criteria—experience, combat prowess, and authority are all crucial. Of course, if the sect's elder fully supports someone, these critical conditions can become irrelevant.

When Nie Fengyu took the position of Sect Master of the Profound Heaven Sect, rumors circulated suggesting he had a close relationship with the sect's elder, which allowed him to surpass Helian Hanhai. It wasn't until now that people realized the truth.

Nie Fengyu didn't need any connections with the elder. If he wanted, he could have become the elder himself. Despite appearing to be only in his forties or fifties, his prowess at the Reality Condensing Stage promised a limitless future. He even had a strong chance of advancing to the Essence Shaking Stage.

Nie Fengyu's ability to conceal his power now made perfect sense. The Heavenly Martial Sect allowed various sects to grow, but if anyone threatened its status, it would surely react. Had Helian Hanhai and others not pushed him to the brink, Nie Fengyu would have continued to hide his strength until he broke through to the Essence Shaking Stage. At that point, he could elevate the Profound Heaven Sect to stand on equal footing with the Heavenly Martial Sect.

Upon discovering that Nie Fengyu was indeed an expert at the Reality Condensing Stage, everyone except Helian Hanhai, who remained grim-faced, was filled with regret. The three remaining inner elders of the Profound Heaven Sect lamented their actions, realizing they had jeopardized the sect's chance to become the Profound Heaven Sect.

"I'm so ashamed!" one of the inner elders cried out, stopping in his tracks, while the other two shared his sentiment.

Nine experts at the Shape Gathering Stage were quickly dealt with by Nie Fengyu, who took down three in an instant. Three others had a change of heart, leaving only the Grand Elder Helian Hanhai, Wong Jinghai, the leader of the Fallen Sun Sect, and Shao Jingyu, the leader of the Fallen Star Sect.

Whether Helian Hanhai was aiming for the position of Sect Master or Wong Jinghai was after the No Life Sword, both realized they were in over their heads. They never expected Nie Fengyu, this seemingly unremarkable guy, to be an expert at the Reality Condensing Stage.

Seeing the situation, the three didn't dare to linger and scattered in different directions to escape. As they sped away, Nie Fengyu didn't pursue them and instead returned to his original spot.

"Master, you're at the Reality Condensing Stage... Why not chase them down? At least take out that old dog Helian Hanhai!" Fu Chuan exclaimed, shocked and questioning.

Nie Fengyu smiled slightly and glanced at Woo Zhengyang without saying a word. Fu Chuan was puzzled, but Woo Zhengyang understood. Nie Fengyu must have guessed that the involvement of the three sects from the Fallen Sun Country was related to him. He was worried that while chasing Helian Hanhai, Wong Jinghai and Shao Jingyu might suddenly come back.

"Thank you, Sect Master!" Woo Zhengyang expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Nie Fengyu with a respectful bow.