Chapter 265: The Realm of Life and Death, the Shadow Ninja
“This kid!”
“He’s hiding so well!”
Hearing Happy’s familiar voice, Lonely Black, Lonely White, and Lonely Seven cursed inwardly through gritted teeth.
When it came to stealth, among the seven major sects that entered the Royal Tomb, whether it was the Flying Tiger Sect, the Lingyin Society, or the beautiful nuns of the Emei Sect, none could compare to Happy.
Dressed in blue, he blended in easily among the diverse gang members. Bloodstains from battle marred his handsome face, making him look no different from a Beggar Sect disciple. He didn’t even draw his weapon once. With just iron rings on his fingers, any random person in the crowd had better equipment than him.
Happy didn’t want to join the Colorful Robes Sect for now. Firstly, it was because of Xu Yao—he hadn’t yet decided whether to reveal his true identity and give her a chance to approach him openly. Secondly, there were the members of the Flying Tiger Sect gathered outside the Royal Tomb.
Hundreds of Flying Tiger Sect members made him sense a hint of conspiracy in this mission involving the seven major sects, so he stayed hidden, observing the situation.
The Flying Tiger Sect suffered heavy losses, while the reductions in the Beggar Sect and Lingyin Society were irrelevant to him, so he preferred to stay out of it until the Ghost Face Sect was defeated and the Colorful Robes Sect was threatened, at which point he couldn’t help but offer advice.
At that time, due to the chaotic and dangerous situation, even the Lonely Three Wolves failed to recognize his voice, so he continued to remain hidden!
This time, after Happy followed the members of the five major sects into the passage, he naturally faced a fierce battle among the crowd…
Over twenty ninjas, along with agile and deadly “Shadow Doppelgangers,” caused heavy losses to the disciples of the five major sects who tried to seize all the treasures in the Royal Tomb.
With the “Golden Bell Shield” protecting him and his “Illusion Demon Movement” skills, Happy moved freely among the crowd with no danger at all!
Still, he carefully noticed a dark shadow following the ninjas!
A Shadow Ninja!!
Inside the Royal Tomb, a minor boss at the Realm of Life and Death, stronger than the Shadow Doppelgangers and skilled in ninjutsu.
Seeing the members of the five major sects retreating rapidly, Happy, who originally planned to go in alone and plunder all the treasures, reconsidered due to the threat posed by the Shadow Doppelgangers and Shadow Ninjas. Concerned for the safety of his peers from the Colorful Robes Sect, he had no choice but to retreat.
After returning to the Royal Tomb hall, Happy stayed hidden among the players who were cultivating to heal, silently watching that shadow without relaxing…
But!
It was very difficult to spot the Shadow Ninja with the naked eye.
In this situation, Happy didn’t want to draw too much attention, so he only spoke up to warn them after seeing two groups of people from the Beggars’ Guild die at the hands of the Shadow Ninja. By then, it seemed a bit unnecessary. When the first group died mysteriously, many people had already become alert and were watching that direction; the Shadow Ninja was spotted immediately upon his second appearance. Even so! Being targeted by such a highly threatening Shadow Ninja made the Beggars’ Guild disciples feel terrified, and they rushed back in panic, ignoring even the ninjas trapped inside and fleeing for their lives. No wonder. Now, only over thirty Beggars’ Guild disciples remained in the royal tomb hall. Six of them died at once, and the remaining twenty-seven might not even be able to hold off eight ninjas, let alone deal with a Shadow Ninja. However… After finishing off one group, the Shadow Ninja quickly turned into a faint black shadow and vanished from the chaotic battlefield, out of everyone’s sight. A few Beggars’ Guild disciples happened to retreat near the Shadow Ninja… A pitch-black Japanese sword suddenly sliced through their bodies from thin air! “Thud!” The bodies of three of them fell to the ground. The mysterious ninjutsu, brutal tactics, and astonishingly fast swordsmanship made every player in the royal tomb hall feel threatened… Minds were in turmoil… Especially among the Beggars’ Guild! They were the first to be targeted by the Shadow Ninja, and it was likely they would be the next to die. “Brothers from the Colorful Robes Sect, help!” A group of Beggars’ Guild disciples rushed toward where the Colorful Robes Sect members were. At present, they were the only ones capable of offering help. “Damn!” But facing such a strange opponent for the first time, the Colorful Robes Sect lacked experience and confidence. Seeing the Beggars’ Guild disciples being drawn over, they couldn’t get angry either—because the members of other sects really had no time to spare. “I’ll do it.” Little Butt Rushed rushed to the front of the group. While one of them was entangled with the shadow puppet, he had the strongest defense in the group. Yet, facing an invisible enemy, he wasn’t very confident either. The three lonely wolves paid no attention to the approaching Shadow Ninja, staying calm as they scanned the hall for Happy’s figure—because in their eyes, as long as Happy was there, the Colorful Robes Sect members would be safe. Just then… A pitch-black Japanese sword silently appeared behind another Beggars’ Guild disciple! Boom!! Little Butt Rushed, who had been waiting for a long time, bent his legs slightly, focused his gaze, and launched himself forward like a cannonball, using his body to crash into that mysterious black sword glow. Clearly, Little Butt Rushed had underestimated the attacks of a Death Realm Shadow Ninja.
Despite his considerable protective abilities, he was clearly outmatched against superior sword techniques beyond the Mysterious Realm! The moment he collided with the Shadow Ninja’s body, the latter reacted swiftly, shifting his attack target from thebeggar gang disciple to Xiao P. A terrifying black streak sliced through the air.
Alas! The pitch-black Japanese sword pierced through Xiao P’s defensive barriers, sliding upward and causing a gash on his shoulder. Immediately afterward, he was kicked far away with a decisive strike.
The Shadow Ninja retracted his sword and entered invisibility mode!
But!
Up close, a few people noticed the faint shadow cast by the Shadow Ninja on the ground. Moving like the wind, they quickly chased after Xiao P:
“Be careful!”
“Xiao P! It’s behind you!!”
Warnings rang out as several figures rushed out from the Colorful Robes Sect—Bù Shuǎ Liúmáng, Bàolóng, Xūpàng Dàshén, Yǔcházhě, Fèngwǔ Cǎiyī, Nǎomǐ, Xiǎoyáo—all of them left their group momentarily, activating their abilities and defenses. Blades and swords sliced through the air, targeting the invisible Shadow Ninja.
Although the Shadow Ninja’s ninjutsu was remarkable, it was still just a decoy—far inferior to the complete invisibility of the Death Wolf Woman. Faced with the overwhelming attack, several bursts of bloodlight appeared in the air as the Shadow Ninja’s delicate figure staggered forward. With a fierce glance at the group from the Colorful Robes Sect, he leaped backward, disappearing while a cloud of smoke erupted where he stood.
Hidden by the smoke, the Shadow Ninja vanished from sight once again.
“Everyone, be careful!”
The members of the Colorful Robes Sect immediately became more vigilant!
They gathered together, back to back, scanning the surroundings intently. They held their breath, not daring to miss any changes or air movements.