Enemy Attack

"So, Wan Tianren had been hiding his true abilities. Either he had suppressed his cultivation before me, or he possessed some powerful divine artifact for preserving his life. No matter which it was, it showed that this man was not only deeply calculating, but his foundations were far deeper than we had imagined." Wang Fulong sighed.

"Master, do you think he already knows that we arranged all this? Ever since he returned, I have felt that the way he looks at me is rather off. I fear he may strike against me at any moment. My situation is likely already extremely dangerous." Wei Ling said anxiously.

"Do not scare yourself. If he truly possessed any solid evidence, he would have acted against you back in the Fiery Rock Desert, where no one could restrain him. Why would he still continue carrying out the mission with you?" Wang Fulong rebuked him softly.

Wei Ling thought it over and found it reasonable as well, nodding to himself.

"After he returned, did you notice any signs that he was injured?" Wang Fulong asked after a brief pause.

Wei Ling hesitated, carefully recalled the matter, and immediately said, "Yes. When he returned today, he coughed up blood. Though he tried to conceal it, I still saw it."

"It is normal for him to be injured. After all, he faced the Black River Four Evils. If he could kill all four without injury, then he would not be a Void Return Stage cultivator. He would likely have to be a Dharma Aspect Stage cultivator." Wang Fulong spoke thoughtfully.

"Then Wan Tianren could be a Dharma Aspect cultivator?" Wei Ling was startled.

"Of course not. No matter how a Dharma Aspect Stage cultivator suppresses his aura, I would still be able to spot the clues. Even