"Hmm?"

Wang Chen's heart skipped a beat as he sensed the aura of some cultivators approaching him at a rapid pace.

"Oh crap, someone's coming!" he muttered to himself in a panic.

"I should find somewhere to hide," he thought quickly, scanning his surroundings. Spotting a patch of bushes nearby, he darted towards them, hoping to conceal himself from whoever was approaching.

Once he was hidden, he took a deep breath and tried to calm his nerves. "I should at least see who it is," he thought to himself, peering through the leaves of the bushes as he waited for the approaching Cultivators to arrive.

Wang Chen had originally intended to head towards the cave entrance, but as he sensed the aura approaching him, he knew that it was not a good sign.

Because a few days ago, Wang Chen met a Blood Fang Sect disciple who had a yellow-level opportunity. Wang Chen couldn't resist the temptation and secretly followed him to this hidden location. But as luck would have it, the guy vanished into thin air just as he was about to enter the cave.

Wang Chen's curiosity got the best of him and he followed the Blood Fang Sect disciple like a puppy chasing after a bone. Little did he know that it would lead him to a vast space where he was spawned in front of the very same guy.

The guy became wary of him and attacked him, leaving Wang Chen no option but to kill him in self-defense.

Afterward, Wang Chen searched for the treasure, which took him a day to find. Wang Chen had a bright idea to gather all the Elite disciples in this location and take them out. It was like inviting all the fish to swim in a pond that he had already poisoned.

....

After a while, Wang Chen's sharp senses detected the approach of a group of around 17 people. He quickly realized that it was none other than Yue Mingluan and his followers, and his surprise quickly turned into annoyance.

"What the hell happened here?" Yue Mingluan asked, his tone confused as he looked at the surrounding area, taking in the sight of the sect uniforms scattered around.

"Looks like there was a fight between our faction and the opposing faction," one of Yue Mingluan's followers chimed in, analyzing the situation.

Yue Mingluan nodded, but his confusion was still evident. "I get that there was a fight, but why would so many of our disciples come to take down just nine of them? And where the heck are the bodies? And what's up with this big-ass red dot on this thing?" He held up the strange orb and studied it intently, trying to make sense of the situation.

The gathering of so many elite disciples, a sudden appearance of a giant red dot, and no trace of the enemy's bodies. He had a feeling he knew what the huge red dot meant, but he refused to accept it. Betrayal? Inconceivable! It was like a monkey betraying its own banana tree. But, as the old adage goes, "keep your friends close and your enemies closer." He couldn't entirely rule out the possibility of treachery within their own ranks, though it was unlikely. Unless, of course, someone had a death wish, and why would he think that way ?

The answer was crystal clear. Every Elite disciple of their faction had taken a heaven oath before the mission, swearing that if they betrayed the faction for any reason, their heart demon would devour them or heaven's thunder would strike them down. After all, who in their right mind would risk their life for some resources they couldn't even use? Unless they had a death wish or were secretly vying for the position of the "Most Foolish Disciple in the Sect."

In the Cultivation world, trust is harder to find than a phoenix feather. Betrayal and greed are as common as dirt, and often lead to bloodshed. In such a world, the only thing you can trust is your own strength.

But how can you build trust and loyalty among comrades? Swear the Heaven's Oath. This ancient pact ensures that any disciple who dares to betray their faction or break their oath will suffer the wrath of the heavens themselves. No lies, no tricks, no escape.

Some may think they can cheat their way out of it, but in reality, it's like trying to hide from a dragon's gaze. The heavens have absolute strength and can see through every lie. And if you break your oath, you'll find that the heavens are not just watching, but actively seeking retribution. So think twice before you break your word, lest you want to feel the wrath of heaven's will.historical

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Yue Mingluan noticed footprints leading to a nearby cave, along with multiple dots on the map indicating the presence of other disciples. "Shall we investigate and find out what happened?" he suggested to his followers.

They agreed and headed towards the cave, "Then let's go," Yue Mingluan declared.

As they approached the entrance, But as they were about to step into the cave, a blinding light flashed before their eyes and they felt themselves being pulled into a vortex of energy.

"What the...?" they exclaimed, their voices drowned out by the chaotic whirlwind.

After some time passed, Wang Chen emerged from the bushes, his eyes gleaming with malice. "Ah, just the person I was hoping to meet," he muttered to himself as he saw Yue Mingluan being sucked into the vortex. "I'll make sure to finish him off for good this time!"

With a smirk on his face, Wang Chen strode towards the cave, determined to follow his nemesis into the unknown. And as he stepped closer, the blinding light consumed him too, enveloping him in its mysterious embrace.

[A/N:- Readers, I tried something new in this chapter and changed my writing style a bit. Do you like the new one or the previous one?

Comment it and let me know your thoughts. ]