CFSMS -Chapter 205 Please Welcome the Substitute Fighter

“A beast tide? How could there be a beast tide?”

Wu Liang’s expression changed as well.

He could no longer remain calm. He simply could not understand why a beast tide would appear.

Could something have happened to the ghosts inside the Ghost Gate that caused this?

Ghost Gate: Do not disturb.

Ghosts: Already dead. Burn paper offerings if you need anything.

“Retreat first.”

Wu Liang made a prompt decision.

Now was not the time for unnecessary complications. As long as they avoided the beast tide’s route, they would be fine. The priority remained the situation at Divine Spear Sect.

His subordinates naturally obeyed.

The cultists ran and ran, thinking they had probably shaken off the beast tide by now. Turning around for a look, they were stunned to find that the dust cloud raised by the beast tide had drawn even closer.

“It’s over. They’re coming for me.”

That thought surfaced in Wu Liang’s mind, and his pace increased once more.

As he fled, he reflected on his past deeds, trying to figure out why these demonic beasts were targeting him specifically.

Yet he felt rather innocent.

Since they lacked the advantage in numbers, they could only rely on Divine Spear Sect’s mountain-protecting formation to deal with these beasts.

“Move! To Divine Spear Sect!”

He called for his subordinates to follow.

His speed surged, but no matter how fast he went, he could not shake off the beasts behind him.

Like maggots attached to bone, they clung relentlessly to him, leaving a deep psychological scar.

…

Meanwhile, Lu Wu sat atop Mimi’s back.

Even while sprinting at high speed, Mimi remained remarkably steady.

“Looks like the people ahead are running for their lives.”

There was still some distance between the two groups. Seeing the fleeing figures in the distance, Senior Sister felt puzzled.

She only knew that something had gone wrong within Divine Spear Sect. A traitor had caused trouble, and Elder Jiang had hurriedly sent them away.

As for who had betrayed the sect, she still had no idea.

“Indeed.”

Junior Brother agreed.

“I think that person looks familiar.”

“Indeed.”

Junior Brother nodded.

“It seems to be Steward Wu.”

“Indeed.”

Junior Brother agreed again.

“But why would Steward Wu be here? Shouldn’t he also be trapped inside Divine Spear Sect?”

“Indeed—”

“Indeed your big-headed ghost! Shut up already!”

Senior Sister finally exploded.

A slap landed on the head of the endlessly agreeable Junior Brother, leaving him dizzy and disoriented. Covering his head with teary eyes, he dared not utter another word.

After that little commotion, the oppressive atmosphere surrounding the Divine Spear Sect disciples eased considerably.

“Do you think there’s a chance he’s the traitor?”

Lu Wu boldly speculated.

Wasn’t that how stories usually went?

Anyone still appearing around Divine Spear Sect at a time like this was either reinforcements or the culprit behind everything.

As the distance between both sides closed, they finally met outside Divine Spear Sect.

A transparent barrier covered the sect overhead.

It was this barrier that had trapped the entire sect inside.

Nearby, Wu Liang held the mountain-protecting formation plate in his hand, practically exposing his identity as the traitor.

Senior Sister looked at him in grief and indignation.

“Steward Wu, how could you betray us? The sect treated you well. You’re far too heartless and ungrateful.”

The accusation made Wu Liang’s eyelid twitch.

“Every man for himself, or heaven and earth destroy him.”

He sneered, unwilling to listen to such lofty principles.

If he truly valued loyalty and righteousness, the Fallen Immortal Society would never have recruited him.

What he hadn’t expected was that a few fish had slipped through the net and even managed to bring back reinforcements.

A careless mistake.

Wu Liang’s gaze swept across the demonic beasts before finally settling on Lu Wu.

An unfamiliar face.

Apparently, she was the reinforcement that had given these disciples such confidence.

Very quickly, Wu Liang regained his composure.

The words “beast tide” had startled him earlier, but upon closer inspection, these were merely low-level demonic beasts.

No matter how numerous they were, they posed little threat.

Someone who could only command low-level beasts probably wasn’t that impressive either.

After this analysis, Wu Liang’s confidence returned, and a fierce glint appeared in his eyes.

As for Grandpa Li standing at the very back, he ignored him entirely.

Just an old man with one foot already in the grave.

What was there to fear?

He could crush such a person with a single finger.

Naturally, that intense hostility did not go unnoticed.

“Scoundrel! You disgrace humanity itself. Those who walk different paths cannot work together!”

Senior Sister rebuked him, filled with righteous indignation.

“I call this planning before acting.”

Wu Liang shot back.

To prepare for this day, he had spent years undercover in Divine Spear Sect, working like a beast of burden.

He was the one who had suffered!

“Act your grandfather!”

Senior Sister’s temper flared. Her beautiful face turned crimson with anger.

“Grandfather your sister!”

Wu Liang exploded as well.

A mere junior dared point at his nose and curse him?

He wasn’t that patient.

Listening to the exchange, Lu Wu desperately wanted to interrupt and ask if they were playing a word-chain game.

They were surprisingly synchronized.

“Enough nonsense. Let’s fight.”

Wu Liang completely disregarded the weak disciples.

With a wave of his hand, his subordinates moved out.

At the same moment, Wu Liang disappeared.

It was then that Lu Wu felt a sense of danger.

Not good. He’s targeting me.

Lu Wu hurriedly retreated while throwing out a strike of “I Have a Sword.”

A peerlessly brilliant sword light swept across the heavens and earth.

The rampant sword qi forced Wu Liang back into view.

Facing such a stunning sword strike, Wu Liang’s eyes filled with surprise.

The moment Lu Wu attacked, he had already gauged her cultivation.

Mid-stage Golden Core.

Although that sword failed to injure him, it was only because the gap in their strength was too large.

Had they been at the same realm, he would have been severely wounded even if he survived.

Judging by her bone age, she was only in her twenties.

Since when had such an astonishing genius appeared in the world?

“Heh. A beast tamer and a swordsmanship expert.”

“Heh.”

“It seems I underestimated you.”

“But this ends here.”

Wu Liang put away his contempt.

“Since you use the sword, let us settle this through swordsmanship.”

A longsword appeared in his hand.

He too was a sword cultivator, and seeing such talent had awakened his competitive spirit.

“Huh?”

In contrast to Wu Liang’s excitement, Lu Wu looked utterly confused.

A beast tamer?

Swordsmanship expert?

Her?

But she didn’t know either of those things.

Besides, she hadn’t come here to fight.

She had come to watch the drama unfold.

Not wanting to become the drama herself, Lu Wu immediately retreated.

Calling, calling! Please have Old Li from next door log in and take over!

Cheat system, activate!

With Grandpa Li standing beside her, Lu Wu felt completely secure.

Yet those few steps backward delivered a tremendous psychological blow to Wu Liang.

“You’re looking down on me?”

The expression on Lu Wu’s face—one that practically screamed I’m not even going to fight you—deeply wounded him.

He was actually being looked down upon.

Consumed by rage, his face gradually twisted.

Anyone capable of joining an evil cult naturally wouldn’t be cultivating a particularly righteous technique.

Bulging veins appeared along his neck.

A sinister aura erupted from his body, pushing his strength to several higher levels.

“Fight me!”

He roared at Lu Wu.

A little girl actually dared to look down on him.

She deserved death!

Uh…

Completely unable to understand why the man had suddenly gone crazy, Lu Wu decisively shook her head and rejected his invitation.

Nice invitation. Don’t send another one. There won’t be any results.

“Damn it!”

Convinced that Lu Wu regarded him with contempt, Wu Liang’s sanity teetered on the brink of collapse.

The forbidden art increased his power, but it also eroded his control over his emotions and reason.

“Tsk…”

Seeing the man practically transform into a darkened villain, Grandpa Li finally moved.

Rolling his shoulders, he strode toward the front lines.

At the sight of this, Lu Wu pulled out a bag of sunflower seeds.

The main event was beginning.

Crunch crunch.

Ptooey, ptooey.

These caramel-flavored sunflower seeds were really delicious.