The last bandit, apparently Wang Yipo, only had time to launch one impotent attack at Chen Wentian before another surge of spiritual energy interrupted them. Xu Kaicheng arrived and at the same time, withdrew the mist domain all around them.

“Brother Chen!” He called out, “What happened? Why are there only two, where did the other two bandits go? They suddenly disappeared on me.”

Chen Wentian answered, “You were fighting four bandits? I was also fighting four bandits but then two of the disappeared and two were left. I think there was only ever two to begin with.”

“Demon shit!” Xu Kaicheng shouted, “A multiplying immortal Dao, unbelievable. They really fooled me. Come back here, I’ll kill you!”

He turned and blasted off towards the bandit who was already fleeing for his life. Chen Wentian dropped the corpses of Luo Ye and Wang Yibo and quickly followed.

The mention of a multiplying immortal Dao was probably the most accurate explanation. There were a few secret arts that did this, multiply a person’s physical body, and it was easier to pull off on twins. The way they got rid of their clothes and even their hair was to remove ways opponents could distinguish them in the heat of battle.

The three remaining immortals streaked across the sky above an uninhabited forest. Wang Yipo was devastated by the loss of his twin brother but he also desperately wanted to live. Xu Kaicheng wasn’t going to let him go due to being tricked. Chen Wentian wasn’t willing to let go of another immortal soul to power his cultivation.

Xu Kaicheng was still under the effects of the power-boost pill and he managed to catch up and delay the bandit. Chen Wentian arrived soon after and the three began a vicious battle, one fighting for survival, one fighting for pride, and one fighting for greed.

It was a pity. Wang Yipo was a lot weaker without his twin brother. He relied on a twin for support, to cover his blind spots, and to greatly increase the power of a combined attack. If he had the strength of an average immortal of the continent by himself, perhaps Xu Kaicheng and Chen Wentian might have not been able to trap him. However, this wasn’t the case and Wang Yipo eventually succumbed.

“Finally! Old Luo, I was too late to save you but I have avenged your death!” Xu Kaicheng crowed towards the sky.

Chen Wentian ignored the excitable immortal and sent a massive jet of blue flames that scorched Wang Yipo’s body into a blackened husk. He wasn’t doing anything except masking the activation of his soul art but Xu Kaicheng seemed to have mistaken his actions for something else.

“He looks better like that. Their naked asses were an assault on my senses. Thank you, Brother Chen!”

“Mmm.” Chen Wentian nodded, “I also got tired of seeing them. Who fights completely naked like that? Ridiculous.”

“Hahaha! Exactly!” Xu Kaicheng laughed as he checked the corpse for anything valuable to salvage but found nothing. The twin bandits were truly naked from head to toe. “Oh well, let’s head back.”

The two immortals flew towards the Mount Brilliance Sect. By the time they returned, the mortal bandits had disappeared into the thick forest. The remaining disciples had lost their sect master as well as a traitor senior disciple. They all seemed to be in a daze, unable to do anything after the battle ended.

“Master…”

“Sect master…”

“Wuu…”

Many kneeled before Luo Ye’s body, crying and shouting. Their sorrow reverberated throughout the sect. Their mountain, their foundation, their sect master had died. Their futures were now uncertain.

Xu Kaicheng studied the two corpses and pursed his lips, “You took out the other bandit in one blow? That was quite a strike.”

“Brother Xu praises too much.” Chen Wentian smiled, “I merely took advantage of an opportunity that Lord Luo created for me with his dying breath. My flame arts are also naturally quite strong at close range.”

Xu Kaicheng nodded. As an experienced immortal with a deep background, he understood the gist of the battle with just a few glances. But he was still a Spirit Lord and limited. Chen Wentian had done a good job of hiding his tracks and perhaps only a much more powerful immortal at the Spirit King Realm or above could have sensed anything out of the ordinary.

“Oh well, you did the best you could.” Xu Kaicheng said with a shrug, “Your flame art is pretty good but there is room for improvement. You’ve helped me greatly today so I will try to help you in the future.”

He glanced at the looming Mount Brilliance in the distance. “Actually, you have no idea how much you’ve helped me today. Words cannot describe my gratitude. Please accept this bow.”

He bent his waist before Chen Wentian could react.

“Brother Xu, I am just a little acolyte of the Virtuous Order, I really cannot accept your bow.” He said quickly.

“Nonsense, I can’t say why exactly but you have saved me from taking a great loss. You’ve helped the Golden Basin Auction House in ways that far surpass your imagination.” Xu Kaicheng replied seriously.

“Oh, would this great secret have anything to do with Mount Brilliance? I heard that it was a powerful volcano so I came to see if I could find any flame-attribute spiritual treasures.” Chen Wentian asked.

Xu Kaicheng shook his head and chuckled, “Brother Chen’s mind is equal to his character. You are right but that’s all I can say for now. Members of the Golden Basin Auction House should be arriving soon to assist. We’ve taken ownership of this mountain as well as the Mount Brilliance Sect. I’m afraid that I cannot share whatever it is here with you.”

“But! I promise we will not forget your assistance. You are now a friend of the Golden Basin Auction House. You are a friend of this Immortal Soaring Mist. We owe you a great favor and we will help you with anything you require that is within our power. My word is as good as gold!”

Chen Wentian smiled widely, “Gold is easy to get but a good friend is harder to find. I will accept this friendship. I shall restrain my curiosity and leave you to your auction house business. We will meet again.”

“Well said, well said. Hahaha! Don’t forget my promise! Come find me if you need anything!”

“Farewell!”

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