After Being Reborn, I Refuse To Be The Holy Son Of The Sect Anymore

Chapter 55:

In this second chance at life, Xiao Yang was determined not to let Qin Fei plunge the Northern Territory into chaos. By seizing the Lunar Dragon Pearl, Xiao Yang had thwarted Qin Fei’s sinister plan to use it as a catalyst for unrest.

Given how close Thousand Dragon Pond was to Azure Sun Mountain, it was evident that the Demonic Sect’s elaborate scheme targeted none other than the Azure Sun Sword Sect. Xiao Yang’s goal was to ensure Qin Fei reaped what he had sown.

At the moment, Xiao Yang lacked concrete evidence to expose Qin Fei’s true identity as a Demonic Sect member and its Young Master. Even if he declared the truth, no one—especially his junior sister Jiang Ting, his father Xiao Zhenshan, his mother Chen Ruolan, or his sister Xiao Yue—would believe him. They would likely accuse him of fabricating lies to frame Qin Fei.

The sect wouldn’t believe him either.

But what if he had undeniable proof?

…

The night was calm, with a faint moon illuminating the sparse stars. Near a wooden hut by Thousand Dragon Pond, a group of Demonic Sect operatives waited anxiously.

Xiao Yang, concealed in the shadows of a distant forest, quietly observed the black-clad figures standing guard outside the hut.

He hadn’t expected this unassuming South Stone Town to harbor over a dozen members of the Demonic Sect. Earlier, Xiao Yang had returned to the town and discreetly sought out Song Qiang for information.

The Law Enforcement Elder, Lei Lie, had been inspecting the soles of every villager’s feet, from elderly grandmothers to three-year-old toddlers. After an entire day, he had found nothing—no additional individuals with the black lotus tattoo that marked the Demonic Sect.

In contrast, Xiao Yang’s subtle maneuvering had already drawn out a dozen operatives from their hiding places.

Lei Lie’s competence left much to be desired.

If the Grand Elder had been in charge, things would have been different. In Xiao Yang’s previous life, it was the Grand Elder who led the sect members down the mountain, and Xiao Yang had trusted his abilities.

But Lei Lie? Absolutely unreliable.

Song Qiang had informed Xiao Yang that if no results were achieved by dawn, the sect members would leave South Stone Town. The sect would send a separate team to investigate later.

After all, the appearance of Demonic Sect remnants was no small matter, and the Azure Sun Sword Sect would not take it lightly.

“Qin Fei, Qin Fei, tonight, your true nature will be revealed,” Xiao Yang thought.

The individuals outside the hut were clearly waiting for someone—Qin Fei. But why hadn’t he shown up yet?

The Lunar Dragon Pearl was a peerless treasure, unique across the entire Yuanwu Continent. How could Qin Fei possibly remain indifferent after losing it? Even the Demonic Sect’s elders would be restless.

Xiao Yang was well aware of the Demonic Sect’s growing strength. Although they had been dormant for centuries, they had quietly been regaining their power.

Still, the Demonic Sect’s true resurgence was years away.

Finally, the sound of movement caught Xiao Yang’s attention.

“He’s here!”

Under the faint moonlight, a shadow moved like a specter, approaching swiftly.

It was none other than Qin Fei.

Even though he wore a ghostly mask to conceal his face, Xiao Yang recognized him immediately. Having fought Qin Fei for over a thousand years in his past life, there was no mistaking him—not even if he were reduced to ashes.

Qin Fei had refrained from flying on his sword, likely to avoid drawing attention with the sword light that would stand out in the night.

His movements were steady, his pace quick. There was no trace of the feigned frailty he had displayed earlier, nor any indication of the injury to his… sensitive area.

Within moments, Qin Fei arrived at the hut, where the black-clad operatives promptly knelt in respect.

“Greetings, Young Master!”

A ghostly shadow materialized silently by Qin Fei’s side.

From his hidden vantage point, Xiao Yang’s pupils narrowed slightly when he saw the figure.

It was Shadow Phantom, one of the Demonic Sect’s key enforcers and Qin Fei’s personal guardian.

Shadow Phantom was more than just a protector; he was like family to Qin Fei.

In his previous life, Qin Fei and Shadow Phantom had worked together in secret—one operating openly within the righteous path, the other pulling strings from the shadows of the Demonic Sect. Together, they had sown chaos across the Northern Territory.

Let’s see if your luck holds this time, Xiao Yang thought, smirking.

Stepping out of the forest, Xiao Yang moved like a wisp of wind and appeared directly in front of the two guards outside the hut.

The two operatives were startled and immediately tried to sound the alarm.

But Xiao Yang gave them no chance.

With a thought, his sword energy flashed.

One operative fell with a bloody hole in his forehead.

Another’s head was severed cleanly, his body collapsing in a heap.

The air grew thick with the metallic scent of blood as Xiao Yang’s sword returned to his side, circling him with a cold, lethal aura.

His clothes fluttered slightly in the breeze, his sword intent sharp and oppressive.

With my sword speed, even a Divine Martial Realm expert wouldn’t escape within ten steps.

Now armed with the Lunar Dragon Pearl, Xiao Yang was confident he could break through to the Divine Martial Realm before the Hexagenary Competition, just two weeks away.

Qin Fei, whose cultivation had barely reached the Heavenly Martial Realm, was no longer a threat.

This time, Xiao Yang intended to strip Qin Fei of every treasure, draining the so-called “Heaven’s Chosen Son” of all his fortune.

Grinning, Xiao Yang retrieved the Stellar Pearl and flicked it into the air.

A brilliant star-like light shot into the night sky, illuminating the heavens.

Within moments, a figure wreathed in crackling lightning burst out of South Stone Town.

It was Lei Lie, the Enforcement Elder of the Azure Sun Sword Sect.

Dressed in flowing robes, with his stern brows and electrified presence, Lei Lie resembled a deity descending from the heavens.

“Who is that?”

Lei Lie’s eyes lit up as he recognized the Stellar Pearl, propelling himself toward its location with lightning speed.

Moments later, Lei Lie landed before the wooden hut, his immense aura bearing down on the area.

“Holy Son?”

Lei Lie’s expression shifted in surprise when he saw Xiao Yang standing calmly outside the hut.

The Stellar Pearl descended from the heavens, its light dimming as it fell into Xiao Yang’s palm.

“Demonic Sect remnants?” Lei Lie’s voice was heavy with rage as his eyes fell on the two corpses on the ground.

Despite his earlier exhaustive search, Lei Lie had failed to uncover any hidden operatives in the town. Yet Xiao Yang had eliminated two with apparent ease.

“Beneath this hut lies their hideout,” Xiao Yang said calmly, gesturing toward the entrance. “Elder, it’s all yours now.”

Lei Lie’s expression darkened as he stepped forward, his powerful aura growing even more oppressive.

Within the hut, Qin Fei and Shadow Phantom were trapped.

As Xiao Yang watched the elder prepare to storm the hideout, a satisfied smirk spread across his face.

Little Junior Brother, let’s see how you escape this time.