C366 A Pleasant Surprise!(1)

After leaving the dense forest, Woo Zhengyang chose not to enter the small town at the base of the Profound Heaven Sect. Instead, he quietly distanced himself. The area surrounding the Profound Heaven Sect was in chaos, with many taking advantage of the situation to hunt down disciples fleeing from the sect. However, even more people were on the lookout for any trace of Woo Zhengyang.

Rumors circulated that Woo Zhengyang had secretly infiltrated the Profound Heaven Sect, though few knew for sure. Others speculated that he was on his way back and would stop at nothing to re-enter the sect. Finding him on the outskirts would not only bring fame but also earn rewards from the Fallen Sun Sect, including entry into the sect, martial arts techniques, and valuable training resources.

Of course, there were those like the cunning old man who had their own hidden agendas, and many of these individuals were at least at the Shape Gathering Stage in their cultivation. Another theory suggested that Woo Zhengyang had fled right after leaving Heavenly Martial City. Many believed this, considering the Profound Heaven Sect's troubles stemmed from the entire Fallen Sun Country, and the sects of Dongjue Country showed no intention of offering help. It seemed inevitable that the Profound Heaven Sect was doomed, and no one wanted to foolishly get involved.

Regardless of which rumor they believed, people were determined not to miss any opportunity. While hunting others for their valuables, they kept an eye out for Woo Zhengyang, seeing it as a win-win situation.

Unlike other scattered forces, the three sects of the Fallen Sun Country have a straightforward approach. They’ve given the Profound Heaven Sect a three-day ultimatum to hand over Woo Zhengyang, or face an onslaught of thousands. Today marks the second day of this ultimatum.

The Profound Heaven Sect is surrounded on all sides, making it nearly impossible for Woo Zhengyang to enter. He decides to stay outside for now, waiting for the moment when the three sects make their move. With two days left, Zhengyang wishes he could focus on refining his newly realized Martial Dao Concept, but the looming threat leaves him no time.

An old man skilled in poisons, a mere troublemaker from a small family in Cloud Fluttering Country, is of no real concern. He relies on rumors and guesses about the intentions of the three sects, while Zhengyang needs more detailed information. The core members of the three sects surely know the real situation, including Zhengyang's absence from the Profound Heaven Sect. If they didn’t, they might have already attacked instead of issuing an ultimatum.

These core members won’t be like the surrounding riffraff, hunting down disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect. Approaching them is a significant challenge for Zhengyang. After much contemplation, he finds no good solution and decides to tackle the problem head-on with the simplest and most direct approach.

Isn't it chaos? Then let's make it even more chaotic!

Isn't it a hunt? Then let's switch the roles of the hunter and the prey!

Woo Zhengyang took out the attire of a disciple from the Profound Heaven Sect from his Hidden Heaven Bag and put it on. He began to wander casually around the sect, acting as if he was just about to return but was caught off guard by the unexpected events. Whenever he saw someone, he quickly turned and left.

Soon, a small group noticed Woo Zhengyang, but instead of confronting him, they quietly followed. This played right into Woo Zhengyang's hands, as he didn't even need to set up a trap; he simply led them to a remote area.

Before long, Woo Zhengyang retraced his steps, leaving the followers sprawled on the ground behind him. He hadn't killed them, just stripped them of all their valuables.

Not long after, more people started tailing Woo Zhengyang, and the scene repeated itself.

Soon, the hunters around the Profound Heaven Sect were in a frenzy. In just one morning, over a hundred people had been robbed. They all shared the same story: they saw a disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect, followed him, and then got outsmarted. Throughout the ordeal, they never even got a glimpse of his face. When they came to, all their possessions and weapons were gone.

Suddenly, there was widespread panic. Some suspected it was the work of a master from the Profound Heaven Sect, while others thought it might be criminals taking advantage of the situation. When they couldn't find any disciples from the Profound Heaven Sect, they started setting traps for others.

Rumors spread—some said it was one person, others claimed it was a team. The truth remained elusive, but everyone was relieved that the perpetrator was only after money and not lives.

However, that relief was short-lived.

Someone was killed. A team of seven, led by an outer steward from the Fallen Moon Sect, was sent to investigate after hearing about the incident. They met their end in the hills outside a small town. Soon after, an outer elder from the Fallen Sun Sect also met a tragic fate.

The number of deaths kept rising, and all the victims had one thing in common—they were disciples of the three sects of the Fallen Sun Country. This prompted the three sects to take action, deploying many experts determined to find the culprit.

Despite their efforts, the deaths continued to mount.

"It's Woo Zhengyang!"

This rumor spread quickly, and soon everyone knew.