The world from the above was truly mesmerizing and magnificent. Rivers flowed relentlessly, plains were pierced with sharp breeze. Peaks were standing straight, forest enveloped in dark. The ride was smooth and fast. He could feel the sharp breeze piercing through their skin. His body had become stiffened. The breeze struck him tensly.
After wandering in the sky for about three hours straight they had finally landed near the eastern plains. The plains were divided into five regions each ruled by five Great Daoist. The word Great Daoist was not just any simple word. It was a title given to rulers of the east. Their realm were unknown but their powers were dominating. But Han Ren path was not them but near future that might be true.
The eastern plain was dominated by Jingshi peak. That's the place where Han Ren needed to investigate. The terrain was covered with dark mist. Air was cramped. It was as if something dangerous entity was guarding it. So even if he had Kron, it was impossible for him to directly land at the peak.
The cold in air and fierce wind will blow anything that comes in its path. That made eastern plains dominate all the others regions. The peak itself was the main comrade fro them.
From the mission note Han Ren got, he found out the he had to search a cave leading to the peak.
The mission was not simple, Han Ren understood that the Han Sect was trying to infiltrate the eastern plains through the cave. High level cultivators could easily sweep through the plains but it was nearly impossible for the low cultivators. That itself made it more dangerous.
He didn't have to directly fly to the peak, it was some kind of an array installed by an immortal from the eastern plain.
'Hmm.. I should let kron search for the cave', he muttered. He turned to Kron. His voice calm, "Partner could you search the cave for me". His hands on kron head. Kron instinctively agreed, letting a soft, guttural sound. It seems to obey whatever Han Ren said. He flew towards the plains, his speed fast and breezing.
Kron didn't seem to doubt him as if they had already traveled together to the vast land of TianLen.
Now Han Ren could finally look around without anyone disturbing him.
"That Kron, why did he feel familiar to me, is it just my instinct?''. It was true that Kron staggered unconditionally as if he was bound with a heavy task, or was it because he was familiar with Han Ren or something else.
The terrority was fully ruled by a mountain bandits. Obviously it will be inevitable to encountered someone.
It seemed his instinct was right. Suddenly the air filled with a malice and a surge of spiritual energy could be sensed.
"Who dares to trespass in our territory?''. A loud voice struck him. The power behind the word was too strong. The air itself cracked opened.
He trembled slightly, his senses sharper. He instinctively turned his head.
The voice came from a lean figure standing between two giant tree. His body was not big but the spiritual energy was comparable to a strong one. He looked the bandit from the eastern plain, his clothes bore the insignia of YEOK.
'Is he in Qi Awakening fourth layer?'
The appearance of that man was a perfect opportunity for Han Ren to test his new power.
'It might be wise to carefully observe him first, then kill him in a single move'
With that Han Ren moved forward, his expression showed fear and cowardice. His hands trembling.
Then in a low voice, "Respected senior, I assume there is some kind if treasure and something is guarding it".
"What treasure?''
Then he continued, his expression was same, "I did not dare to step here carelessly, I was going to report it to the Grand master Yeok".
The man was shocked, his finger trembled slightly at the mention of Grand master Yeok. It was as if the God of fear was making him his target. His expression was from before shattered in an instant.
"You", he continued his expression cold. "How do you Know Grand master Yeok?, State your name?"
'Of course I would Know, you dumb. It's written in your robe', he chuckled. But didn't dare to say it.
"Well it's only obvious I would know him, I idolize the Yeok bandit union". The answer was simple but it was the most appropriate answer in that situation.
The man eyes seemed to fade the suspicion, "Hmmm, so you were trying to join the union by providing the treasure".
'Whatever if you think so?'
"Yes", Han Ren replied in a soft voice.
The man replied, his voice confident, "Well it seems today is your lucky day, lead me to the treasure and I will help you join the union".
The immediately rushed towards Han Ren and grabbed his shoulder, "Now take me there".
He had finally taken the bait left by Han Ren.
The man was now full of opening, Han Ren was just waiting for this moment, while that man get closer.
Han Ren strength was now comparable to a Qi Awakening fifth layer. After advancing through third layer using breathless technique, he could even somewhat damage a strong master.
In a instant. Tok! Han Ren fist shoved towards his head, completing stunning him for a movement.
"Wh-What? How?'. The man staggered, he tried to raised his hand instinctively, Qi enveloped in his hand.
Without giving him any thoughts, another strike flew towards his heart. Baam! His eyes were blurred, breathing unstable.
'Take another hit'
Han Ren didn't hesitate another strike cleanly landed on his neck stunning the target. He dropped to one knee. Now it was time test the skill he developed.
Han Ren raised his hands, Qi surging through from his dantian to his meridians. He concentrated his Qi on the center of his finger tails. It was just the raw power of spiritual energy by directing the flow of Qi in his fingers.
The man understood that he was just a pawn for Han Ren to test his skill. He regretted ever crossing path with Han Ren.
A red radiating energy was hovering in his arms, without hesitation he shot forward. Swoosh!
The red energy blasted his very head completely erasing it. Blood pooled the ground, the trees beside him shattered to core. A devastating explosion surrounded the whole area.
The only thing left was a shattered area.
Han Ren laughed coldly, his voice loud and dense. His gaze was sharp and vast. "Who would have thought my imagination would be this devastating and accurate".
After completing the breathless technique, he came up with this skill. It was truly mysterious and dangerous. The damage was more than he expected.
"Umm..let's name it the Finger Blast".
'Don't resent me, it was just for testing this unique skill'. He continued. 'You would also have killed me if there was no treasure, So it was just right to kill you'.
'You were a fool to bluntly believe me', He sneered.
Han Ren knew that he could not take him head on. He observed him first and let his suspicious fade, then slowly made that man believe himself. Every word he chanted was to manipulate him and to kill him in a single strike. He planned that from the very beginning.
"Human beings are too easy to fool, they have too much greed for treasures and luxury." Ha… he sighed deeply. "People should just greed for their life rather than enjoying luxury. I do not have any dream and I don't want any dream to end. A ended dream just does not fit me, the process of achieving that dream would be interesting and amusing but what happens if you completed that dream. Nothing! Boredom will hit you. I will just crave a path for myself my build my own Dao".
In the meantime, Kron was standing straight. His vision blurred, legs trembling. A dark radiating energy blast shot through his leg. The energy itself came from the very cave Han Ren was searching.
A loud and impulsive voice echoed from the cave, "Oh..disciple do you want this soul beast?''.
"I appreciate it, but I don't take what belongs to other".
In the dark two figures were conversing with each other as if Kron was just a tool for them.
Kron could sensed the killing intent thrown towards him. He knew that he was now faced with different kind of anomaly, whose mere existence was unfathomable.