Towards Eternity
Ch 651's. Entering the Fog
Weng Ying Luan resentfully threw the stick in her hand to the side.
The wand from Qi was heavily damaged from hitting the flames thrown by Lin Mei, so when it escaped from Weng Ying Luan's hand, it was instantly smashed into pieces, back to its original form, Qi.
Lin Mei snorted seeing that.
"I tried to kill you, why? Who made me have to wait a month here, huh?!"
Instead of feeling guilty Lin Mei had instead become even more furious. Weng Ying Luan fell silent and swallowed her saliva.
If he continued on this matter, it was likely that Lin Mei would not hold back like before and would actually burn him with Phoenix Flame.
"Ehem.. alright, I won't mind you throwing me with the Phoenix Flame. Now we're even, satisfied?"
Lin Mei did not reply. He snorted exasperatedly and turned his gaze to the thick fog in the central region.
Weng Ying Luan also did not discuss the trivial matter any further and also stared at the thick fog. The entire central region was covered by fog making it impossible to see anything inside from the outside.
When one entered the fog he would only be able to see within a limited distance within five meters.
Within this five-meter distance, it would be difficult to move forward or backward. One would also be prone to sneak attacks from enemies that might be hidden within the fog.
From a single look, it was clear that the fog that covered the entire central region was something made up by the people of the Ying Family. This was likely the outermost defense made by the Ying Family to prevent the enemy from going deeper into their territory.
Just by looking at this fog, people could tell that the Ying Family only cared about their own family members, whereas the people living in their territory, they did not care in the slightest.
There was no need for people who were not members of the Ying Family, even outstanding members were not cared for by them. This could be seen from the many members of the Ying Family being killed in the eastern region by the people on the wooden boat.
All of the main members of the Ying Family had almost all survived, only a few who were late to evacuate to the central region alone had died. Whether it was in the hands of Weng Ying Luan, the ferocious beasts, or by the ten Soul Emperors on board the wooden ship.
"This fog. How should I describe it, Dad? Well, obviously, I had been flying around in the fog during my trip to this place and tried all sorts of ways to look further into the fog, but to no avail. Soul Power, Qi, even Profound Power could not be used to scan twenty meters inside the fog.
The only ones who might be able to enter this fog and pass through it easily are the people in the Soul Mastery realm. No, not even a mere Soul Ruler would be able to do much within this fog. You must at least be a Lion King to be able to move freely in the fog."
Despite appearing indifferent, Lin Mei still listened earnestly to Weng Ying Luan's explanation.
He understood that his ability to check things like this was the bottom of their group consisting of himself, Weng Ying Luan, and Weng Lou.
This is not his fault, he was from a small age indeed weak in overcoming complicated things like this. He would rather rely on others than try to find out for himself.
"Then what now? None of us has any power in the Soul King. Entering the fog is tantamount to suicide then," Lin Mei said as she frowned.
Weng Ying Luan smiled hearing Lin Mei. His gaze suddenly turned from him to the figure of the Goat ascetic lying within a large crack on the ground that he had made himself.
The look in Weng Ying Luan's eyes was immediately noticed by the Hermit Goat. He opened his eyes and turned to Weng Ying Luan. The look in his eyes showed dislike and hostility.
Weng Ying Luan smirked hearing that. He flicked his finger and suddenly the Lion King who was lying not far from the Goat Hermit got up and charged towards the Goat ascetic.
The Goat Sage did not expect to receive a surprise attack from the Lion King. He quickly unleashed his strength and forcefully pushed back the Lion King's body in the air just like that.
It was clearly the power of a Soul King. If it was just a mere Soul Ruler, it was impossible for the Goat Sage to be able to push the body of the Lion King without touching it. Even if he was at the peak of the Soul Ruler stage, it was impossible to do so.
That was the great difference between a Soul King and a Soul Ruler!
"Ugh."
The hermit Goat found herself just being framed by Weng Ying Luan. He cursed Weng Ying Luan in his heart for being able to know that he had become a Soul King. He also did not forget to curse the Lion King who had somehow executed the order from Weng Ying Luan instead.
Above, Lin Mei watched everything in silence. Kama but the gaze of his eyes pierced and could be known by the Goat Hermit. His heart was bitter. He wanted to defend himself, but realized that all of this was his own fault for already concealing the increase in his Practice Level, even denying it when Weng Ying Luan dismantled it.
"I....I thought it would be good if I hid my strength, so that it could become the ultimate weapon if we were in serious enough trouble," he told Lin Mei.
Lin Mei blinked. After a while, he nodded in understanding. Although his heart was actually filled with feelings of disgust, yet he could not show it.
The ascetic Goat was one part of the beast army. He was one of the two main forces of the beast army led by him. If he were to lose the Goat Sage in his army, then it would not be good for the morality of a savage beast.
The worst thing is if many of the subordinates or supporters of the Hermit Goat turned out to be betraying fellow beasts just to fight for the peak of power.
"I understand, Lord Sage. Please use your strength to help and guide us all through the mist towards the Ying Family Residence."
The hermit Goat who heard Lin Mei's words nodded. He is also aware of his current position.
With Weng Ying Luan being as strong as a Soul Ruler, the Lion King, and even Lin Mei, it would be impossible for her to win if they fought. Her premonition said that Weng Ying Luan knew so much more about herself that she had never told anyone other than some of her close ones.
"That's great, thank you very much Mr. Sage. I appreciate the help you've given me. Eagle, tell everyone to draw up a hundred rows, we'll start entering the central territory."
The eagle he was riding screeched in return. He immediately informed Lin Mei's orders to all the beasts above the ground.
Quickly, the hundreds of thousands of ferocious beasts immediately formed a hundred rows consisting of thousands of ferocious beasts each row. Watching the line, Weng Ying Luan rushed towards the back of the giant eagle and sat down beside Lin Mei.
"Mr Hermit, we are all ready, please lead us towards the Ying Family residence," Lin Mei said in a flat voice.
The ascetic Goat smiled wryly in his heart. He didn't expect it to end like this. His previous Soul King power was about to keep him a secret until all these Ying Family matters were resolved and he planned on bringing his horde of goat beasts to stay in the Eastern Mainland Region.
There was no particular intent from her hiding her Practice Level to Lin Mei. They all have their own secrets. Why can't he keep his own power a secret?
Isn't this unfair?