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

Chapter 56:

Elder Lei Lie, often nicknamed the “Black-Faced Thunder God” by disciples, had a reputation that was well-earned.

“BOOM!”

With a single strike, he obliterated the wooden hut. As the smoke cleared, a pitch-black entrance was revealed beneath the debris.

“This…”

Xiao Yang, despite knowing Lei Lie’s explosive temper, hadn’t expected it to be quite this intense.

Without hesitation, Lei Lie charged into the entrance.

Xiao Yang wouldn’t miss this grand performance—after all, it was a drama he had meticulously orchestrated for Qin Fei.

Qin Fei, Qin Fei… I’m eager to see your expression when Elder Lei catches you with a group of Demonic Sect remnants.

Quickly, Xiao Yang followed Lei Lie into the underground hideout.

Lei Lie, whose cultivation had reached the half-step Divine Martial Realm, was an overwhelming force when enraged. He had been seething since failing to locate a single trace of the Demonic Sect remnants in South Stone Town. Now that he had discovered their lair, he wasn’t about to leave anyone alive.

“Demonic Sect remnants, prepare to meet your end!”

Lei Lie’s thunderous roar echoed from deep within the passageway, shaking the very walls. Violent energy surged forth, radiating from his position.

“This temperamental old man…”

Xiao Yang’s ears buzzed from the deafening noise as Lei Lie’s furious voice reverberated through the narrow corridor.

Quickening his pace, Xiao Yang soon came across a black-clad figure sprawled on the ground. Blood splattered across the walls and floor told a gruesome tale.

The fallen figure was one of the Demonic Sect remnants.

When Xiao Yang finally entered the vast underground chamber, the sight before him left him stunned.

Standing amidst a sea of corpses was a disheveled figure with wild hair, emanating an eerie aura.

Elder Lei Lie was just as shocked, staring in disbelief at the lone figure: Qin Fei.

What is going on?

Xiao Yang’s mind reeled.

Could it be… Qin Fei killed all the Demonic Sect remnants?

“Qin Fei, explain yourself!”

Lei Lie, who had stormed in prepared for slaughter, was baffled to find Qin Fei standing amidst the carnage, having seemingly wiped out every enemy.

“Honored Elder,” Qin Fei began, bowing respectfully, “this disciple detected traces of the Demonic Sect remnants late at night. I pursued them to this location and discovered it was their stronghold. Unable to notify you in time, I took action on my own. I humbly accept any punishment for acting without orders.”

His voice faltered as he stumbled slightly, his injuries evident—a gash on his thigh and another on his shoulder.

Xiao Yang narrowed his eyes.

This guy is as ruthless to himself as he is to others…

Qin Fei’s wounds, Xiao Yang was certain, were self-inflicted. Who among the Demonic Sect would dare harm their Young Master?

“I see,” Lei Lie said with a nod, seemingly satisfied with the explanation.

Seriously? He bought that?

Xiao Yang was exasperated.

Qin Fei’s fabricated nonsense actually convinced Lei Lie?

“Junior Brother’s… injury, yet he still toils for the sect and takes down such a great threat—what a role model for all of us! Truly commendable!” Xiao Yang clapped mockingly as he approached, a sly smile on his face.

Qin Fei’s eyes twitched as he turned to glare at Xiao Yang.

He knew Xiao Yang had taken the Lunar Dragon Pearl. He also knew Xiao Yang had orchestrated Lei Lie’s arrival.

What he hadn’t expected was Xiao Yang’s audacity to return after seizing the pearl, throwing everything into chaos.

This wasn’t the Xiao Yang he remembered—petty, jealous, and prone to childish rage.

This Xiao Yang was cunning and calculating.

Infuriating!

Years of careful planning unraveled in a single night.

Qin Fei’s rage boiled within him, but he suppressed it. His loyal followers—those who had left the Abyss with him ten years ago—were now dead by his own hand. It had been the only way to avoid suspicion before Lei Lie arrived.

But Xiao Yang had forced his hand, leaving him no choice but to eliminate his own people.

Xiao Yang marveled at Qin Fei’s cold-blooded decisiveness. Few could act so ruthlessly under pressure.

But had he truly killed them all?

What about Shadow Phantom?

In his previous life, Shadow Phantom had been instrumental in framing Xiao Yang for colluding with the Demonic Sect, leading to his downfall. Shadow Phantom had been the critical “witness” who corroborated Qin Fei’s accusations.

Because of Shadow Phantom’s testimony, Xiao Yang had been stripped of his status as the Holy Son and cast out of the sect.

Even if Shadow Phantom were reduced to ashes, Xiao Yang would recognize him.

“Junior Brother,” Xiao Yang said with a faint smile, his eyes scanning the bodies on the ground. “Demonic Sect remnants are notoriously cunning. Are you sure they’re all dead? Perhaps you should finish them off, just in case.”

His gaze lingered momentarily on one particular body before a subtle smile tugged at his lips.

He had spotted Shadow Phantom, feigning death among the corpses.

With the Thousand Dragon Pond exit destroyed and Lei Lie blocking the only way out, there was no way Shadow Phantom could escape.

Qin Fei’s heart sank as Xiao Yang’s words hit home.

“Indeed,” Lei Lie agreed. “Demonic Sect remnants are slippery. Better ensure they’re truly dead.”

Qin Fei glared at Xiao Yang, barely able to contain his fury. With no alternative, he summoned his flying sword and began methodically piercing the bodies.

Xiao Yang observed closely, noticing that when Qin Fei’s sword reached Shadow Phantom, the strike was deliberately off-center.

Qin Fei was trying to spare him.

Xiao Yang chuckled silently. You want to save Shadow Phantom? Let’s see how far you get.

“Honored Elder, there’s someone alive here,” Xiao Yang suddenly declared, pointing at Shadow Phantom.

“What?”

Lei Lie’s sharp gaze locked onto the “corpse.”

At that moment, Shadow Phantom sprang to life, launching a desperate attack at Xiao Yang.

A sharp black light hurtled toward Xiao Yang, carrying lethal intent.

“Clang!”

Before the strike could land, Xiao Yang’s flying sword intercepted it, slicing the weapon in two.

“Humph!”

Xiao Yang reached out, gripping Shadow Phantom by the neck before slamming him to the ground.

A swift kick to the dantian shattered Shadow Phantom’s cultivation, leaving him writhing in agony.

Shadow Phantom’s screams echoed through the chamber as his spiritual energy dissipated.

“Audacious fool, pretending to be dead in my presence?”

Lei Lie’s thunderous voice shook the room, his body crackling with electricity. He prepared to finish Shadow Phantom off.

“Wait, Elder,” Xiao Yang interrupted, stepping in front of Lei Lie.

“What’s the meaning of this, Holy Son?” Lei Lie demanded.

“Such a small matter doesn’t require someone of your stature,” Xiao Yang said calmly, turning his gaze toward Qin Fei.

“Then who will handle it?” Lei Lie asked, looking between Xiao Yang and Qin Fei.

“Junior Brother, of course,” Xiao Yang said with a knowing smile.

Shadow Phantom wasn’t just Qin Fei’s servant; he was family—friend, mentor, and accomplice.

Now, let’s see how you handle this, Qin Fei. Kill him, if you dare.