Immortal Ascension Tower - Book 1: Reborn! [CH 1 - 75]

Chapter 74 - Dangers Lurking Within The Sect

Aster and Iris stood by Lao Jianghu's side. They did not look worried in the least. Instead, they looked calmer than ever, as if they knew that everything would turn out alright.

"Brother... When is he coming back?" The girl asked as she looked over her shoulder at the spot where Xiao Wu was wailing and crying in pain "A child's wails... Children with their pristine voices should laugh, not cry..."

Aster shook his head and looked up, his red eyes glinting "That guy above seemed to be quite sure about the boy being still alive. That is both what I know and all I know. Unfortunately, that means I have no idea when he will be back..."

Lao Jianghu looked at the two and sighed "I still can't believe it... Two children such as you were able to witness this event that I, a beast with thousands of years of experience, couldn't..."

Aster turned and shook his head disrespectfully "Elder, the bodies of the ancients have pretty special capabilities. One is an increased cultivation speed, another one is what we refer to as 'Farsight'" He smiled bashfully and then looked up, his expression growing serious.

"Fortunately, the two speakers did not seem too incline on hiding their actions. Because of that, I was barely able to detect the vibrations in the air and, although unable to completely make out what the two beings were talking about, I could catch up to something: they seemed to be discussing something about Cheng Hao and not referring to him as dead. I believe... They somehow know he is still alive"

"Although we call it Farsight, it is actually the ability to reorganize the information given from our five senses into a complete picture of our surroundings... This has saved me quite a few times, especially in that last battle against Brother Cheng..." he sighed and caressed the greatsword hanging from his back.

The old man smiled "That sword slew countless people, it is impregnated with the blood of thousands. However, your soul is not, it is still is pure, much purer than most veteran warriors"

"You killed because you had to, not because you found pleasure in it. As long as you take your time, you will be able to repay the dead with your actions!"

Aster looked on wide-eyed, stunned by Lao Jianghu's words. He chuckled "You guys, aren't you a bit too forgiving? After all, I did slay many of your friends..."

Lao Jianghu smiled kindly "Oh, but I do hate you to the bone! However, Cheng Hao considers you Brothers, that means you are also Martial Siblings of mine! He trusts you and I shall follow his wishes and respect his decisions!" The old man's golden eyes glinted with murderous intent as his smile turned into a dark grin "Believe me if I say, though, that if it had not been for that... You would be dead where you stand!"

Aster shivered as he stared deep into the man's eyes: there, he could see boundless killing intent as well as confidence! Aster believed in everything the old man had said and looked down, afraid to meet Lao Jianghu's gaze head on.

As the trio spoke, a certain figure sat up a few hundred meters away. The man looked down at his hands in disbelief: felt that the seal imposed on his cultivation had somehow been lifted!

He looked up and saw the cultivator that had been guarding him wasn't paying attention to his condition. The figure didn't ask any questions, smiled fiercely, and thrust his hand right into the man's chest, crushing his heart!