Assassins within the Three One Sect

Indra's soul rapidly floated upward, then passed through the wall and hovered in midair.

He wanted to try further, to see whether he could transform his body into qi from afar, then use his soul as an anchor to gather it back together.

When he truly tried to sense it, he found it far easier than he had imagined.

The chakra contained within his body and soul was one and the same, all under his control.

The chakra imbued with his will was like two magnets, capable of resonating with each other.

"The Shadow Clone Technique creates clones from chakra. Because the chakra contains the user's will, the clones possess the ability to fight independently."

"And when the clone is dispelled, its memories and experiences return to the original body."

"I can now treat my physical body like a Shadow Clone as well."

A realization struck Indra, and he guided the chakra toward himself from afar.

The body lying quietly on the bed instantly transformed into a mass of chakra wrapped around talismans, flying out the window and gathering toward his soul.

"It worked!"

Indra was overjoyed. He had not expected to succeed on his very first attempt.

Just as he was about to gather his body back together, he caught sight of a furtive figure outside the door.

From his soul's perspective, he saw that not only were people approaching his side, but figures were also moving toward Boss Zhao's guest room.

Although they were dressed as members of the Three One Sect, Indra's instincts told him something was wrong.

He vaguely sensed malice emanating from the outlines of their souls.

"An illusion?"

Indra muttered, but he had no intention of ignoring it.

He had already spotted something suspicious. There was no way he could pretend he had not seen it.

Looking down from above and observing carefully, Indra discovered that besides these people, quite a few ninjas were lying in ambush near the sect gates.

They were extremely well hidden; even passing right beside them, one would find it difficult to notice them. Yet the outlines of their souls had already exposed every one of them.

"Looks like the Three One Sect has been watched these past few years too. They planted quite a few spies."

"And they've ambushed so many ninjas. They're planning to take revenge on the Three One Sect!"

Indra could more or less determine that these people were likely from the Japanese side.

But whether they belonged to the Bihu Mountain Ninja Group or some other faction was impossible to tell.

Fortunately, Indra did not care about their identities. No matter which faction they belonged to, it was all the same—they all had to die!

His soul then descended from the air, slowly sinking into the guest room where Boss Zhao was staying.

At that moment, Boss Zhao was not alone in his room. Two members of the Tang Sect were there as well, serving as his bodyguards.

"Boss Zhao, it puts us in a difficult position when you take the initiative to seek out the Three One Sect and make such a big show of it!

Now those Japanese already know you are the financier behind everything. They definitely won't let you go.

We already gave you a new face. Can't you just keep a low profile?"

You Ke of the Tang Sect, nicknamed White Spider, looked at Boss Zhao helplessly.

Boss Zhao gave an awkward laugh and spread his hands. "I didn't make a big show of it. Besides, my appearance has changed. How could anyone possibly know it's me, right?"

You Ke's brother, You Shou, nicknamed Green Spider, said irritably, "Hmph! This is the first time I've seen a rich man so unafraid of death."

"Afraid? Of course I'm afraid! Isn't that why I'm relying on you two?

Besides, this is the Three One Sect. There can't possibly be villains coming to the door here, right?"

Boss Zhao replied jokingly, and Indra, who had just floated into the room, froze.

What kind of jinx was this guy? Unbelievable!

White Spider You Ke did not relax his guard because of that. He said in a grave voice, "Precisely because this is the Three One Sect, we should be even more vigilant.

Back then, the Three One Sect was one of those who joined forces to ambush the leader of the Bihu Mountain Ninja Group.

They have been continually retaliating against the Tang Sect these days, and they won't spare the Three One Sect either."

Just as he finished speaking, a figure appeared outside the guest room and gently knocked on the door.

"By the sect leader's order, I have come to deliver dinner for everyone."

"The Three One Sect is truly considerate. They even have someone specially deliver meals." Boss Zhao cheerfully walked forward to open the door.

Sshk!

A poisoned black needle suddenly pierced through the paper window, shooting straight for Boss Zhao's forehead!

You Ke, who had long since set hidden threads around the door, tightened them and pulled upward.

The hidden threads instantly wrapped around the black needle, preventing it from advancing even half an inch.

"An assassin!" You Ke shouted.

You Shou immediately reached out and yanked Boss Zhao back.

At the same time, a dense barrage of kunai shot through the gate, about to turn them into pincushions.

You Ke and You Shou's expressions changed slightly. The brothers flicked out their hidden threads, just as they were about to intercept them when invisible telekinetic force swept across the area.

Bzzzz!!!

Ripples spread through the air, and every kunai seemed to have been frozen in place, all stopping midair.

"You dare cause trouble at the Three One Sect and even try to kill our honored guests? You've got some nerve."

A long robe drifted in through the doorway without any wind, coming to a silent stop before them. Several patterned stones floated within the robe.

Before their eyes, transparent, colorless pure qi gathered, condensing into a cloud of pure white qi that entered the robe and took human form.

In the blink of an eye, the qi cloud rapidly reshaped itself into Indra's figure, hovering in midair.

Thud!

Boss Zhao's legs gave out, and he dropped straight to his knees.

"An immortal?!"

"This is the Three One Sect's... Reverse Birth Triple Layer!?"

You Ke and You Shou were stunned beyond measure as well.

They had heard that the Three One Sect's Reverse Birth Triple Layer was a path to immortality, but Sect Master Zuo Ruotong later claimed that this technique could not allow one to ascend and become an immortal.

Yet seeing it today, they only felt that the Three One Sect had hidden itself far too deeply. They had clearly been putting on an act to fool everyone!

Indra paid no attention to what they thought and looked toward the two disguised members of the Bihu Mountain Ninja Group at the entrance.

One was stunned by the sight before him, while the other trembled as he tried to resist.

Ninja Art: Hundred Eyes Open!

His eyes released an illusory glow as he stared directly at Indra.

Anyone illuminated by that glow would be hunted by the Hundred-Eyed Demon within their spiritual world, leaving their soul terrified and their body unable to move.

But when his gaze met Indra's, a pair of slowly rotating one-tomoe Sharingan appeared before his eyes.

The Hundred-Eyed Demon that should have appeared in Indra's spiritual world instead appeared right before him!

"No, don't!!!"

Amid his scream, his body abruptly froze. His eyes rolled back, and he fainted on the spot.

Having instantly killed one man with a glare, Indra suddenly flew forward.

"Immortal Master, be careful! There are hidden threads I set up at the entr—"

You Ke suddenly came to his senses and opened his mouth to warn him, only to see Indra's body pass straight through the hidden threads.

His mouth hung open, but no sound came out.

Indra was clearly tangible, yet seemed intangible. Once again, he had overturned You Ke's understanding of the world.

The other ninja suppressed the terror on his face, swiftly drew the short sword hidden on his person, and stabbed it toward Indra.

Whoosh!

The blade howled through the air and pierced Indra's body.

He swung his sword rapidly, carving dozens of slashes across Indra in an instant.

But after the blade passed through, the qi cloud gathered, and the wounds vanished without a trace.

Such a horrifying sight drove the ninja into utter despair.

How was he supposed to fight this?

His attacks were completely useless!

Without giving him even the slightest chance to struggle, Indra reached out his palm and struck the ninja squarely atop the head.

Bang!!!

With a dull crack of bone, a deep palm print sank into the ninja's forehead. His eyeballs burst, blood splattering everywhere, and he dropped to his knees on the spot, lifeless.

Indra, however, looked as if nothing had happened. He casually withdrew his hand and stood firm, looking toward the sect disciples hurrying over after hearing the commotion.