“We will go with that, but are you sure you can sneak in?” The Roaring Thunder Sect’s sect master asked.

“Don’t worry, we will figure out a way. You just keep your promise.” A man in a black cloak replied. His skinny finger pointed at the Roaring Thunder Sect’s sect master and said: “If you go back on your deal, do not think that my Poison Sunder Sect is weak. We just stay away from worldly ordeals unless we are getting something out of it. Your feud with the Heavenly Cloud Sect has nothing to do with us. So if you dare to cross us… I will wipe out your entire sect.”

The Roaring Thunder Sect’s sect master snorted as he said: “It seems you look down on my set as well. Don’t worry. I will keep my word, but know this. If a single person in my sect dies from poison for any reason, I will take your head.” 

“We will see.” The man in the black cloak gave the Roaring Thunder Sect’s sect master a meaningful look before disappearing. 

The Roaring Thunder Sect’s sect master’s face was slightly pale. He knew that the Poison Sunder Sect was a double edged sword. If you were not careful, they could easily kill you without you even knowing how. But he knew one thing for sure: as long as they did their job and got rid of those four, he could finally get rid of his enemy.

While a secret deal was being made, Yuki’s eyes slowly fluttered. She felt as if she had been hit by a truck. “Ugh…”

“Yuki! Yuki, how are you feeling!?” Nana asked in a panic. Her eyes had never left the person on the bed the entire time. She was like a statue, only staring at the sleeping face with a worried expression.

“Nana, please calm down.” Elder Nishikawa understood that Nana loved Yuki more than her own life, but this girl really needed to relax a little.

“Nana? What happened?” Yuki asked as she looked around. 

“You passed out when you reached the top of the mountain.” Nana quickly explained.

“Oh… right, I was struck by that bastard in the sky again….”  Yuki was starting to hate the heavenly dao. 

“Little one, you really made a mess. Did you know that you created a new technique? And did so in front of some of the biggest powers?” Elder Li stepped forward and asked.

“I….” Yuki did not know what to say. She was so immersed in the technique that she had expanded it by a lot and then was asked to name it, so she did. 

“Yuki, during this time, you need to be extra careful. Never go anywhere alone.” Elder Nishikawa needed to make sure that Yuki was protected at all times.

“Sorry….” Yuki did not know what else to say. She seemed to be causing trouble for everyone.

“I will drop out and protect Yuki,” Silvia spoke up. “Nana and Yuki can continue fighting in the tournament. My skills are really not meant for clean fighting.” 

    “Are you sure? Silvia? I can always assign someone else to stay by Yuki’s side while you two are fighting.” Elder Nishikawa did not want Silvia to miss out if she was looking forward to fighting.

“Mm…. Nana and Yuki have given me a new life. I will not allow either of them come to harm.” Silvia blushed. She was no good with sweet words, but she knew one thing and that she wanted to protect both of these girls.

“Nana, isn’t Silvia cute?” Yuki asked in a not so loud whisper but loud enough for everyone to hear.

“MMm… We should give her a reward later.” Nana replied.

“You are right.” Yuki nodded her head to agree.

“You two, this is not the time.” Elder Nishikawa really wondered where her disciples’ heads were at times. “Then, Silvia, I will be relying on you. But even more importantly….”

Elder Nishikawa’s body flashed. It then reappeared in a dark corner of the room. She reached her hand out and grasped into the shadow before pulling her hand back and, along with it, a cloaked figure who she slammed onto the floor. “Who are you!?”

“Hmmm? This man…. Quickly get away from him!” Elder Li yelled out while making a qi barrier around the three girls and himself. He could not help Elder Nishikawa, who was standing closest to the cloaked figure. 

A purple smoke filled the room as the cloaked man began to foam at the mouth, only to die seconds later. Elder Nishikawa frowned as she covered her nose. She had no idea this man had poison on him!

She suddenly felt light headed and stumbled back a few steps. “Damn it!” 

“Master!” Yuki and and girls yelled out. They wanted to run to their master, but the Elder Li stopped them. 

“Are you girls stupid!? If you go out there, you will all die!” Elder Li yelled. He wanted to help, too, but he would also be affected by the poison. He had to protect these three girls at this time. He did not dare to let anything happen to them. If that man came back and found any of the girls, especially Yuki, harmed, the Holyland itself might be held accountable.

    “I will be fine. Senior Li, please take them out of the room. I will be out shortly.” Elder Nishikawa needed to purge the poison, but she could not do so with so many people here, or she would risk exposing herself.