In the mountains.
Yun Lang arrived like a storm, only to find low-level demon beasts.
He couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"If this speed continues, I might not be able to complete what Master assigned," Yun Lang sighed.
He thought about having collected two demon beast hearts, but he was still one short of what his Master had asked for.
"The Demon Beast Mountain Range, shouldn't it be a gathering place for demon beasts?"
As he thought this, Yun Lang concluded he hadn't ventured deep enough.
If he could go further in, he would surely find the demon beasts he was looking for.
Roar!
A furious roar.
Just as Yun Lang was wondering where to find demon beasts, a roar echoed from the distance.
"Fighting sounds?" Yun Lang exclaimed in surprise.
He could tell that someone was indeed dealing with a demon beast.
However, he knew very well who would venture into the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
So, he hurried towards the sound.
Indeed.
It was Wang Long and Li Jun, currently engaged in a fierce battle with a demon beast.
"These two..."
Yun Lang frowned slightly, sensing that their auras had become significantly stronger.
"Hmph! To think they'd stumble upon such fortune," Yun Lang chuckled wryly.
They wouldn't have any fortune in the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
But he understood that Wang Long had likely seized many elixirs from others back at the Tai Chu Sect. If they were eager to improve themselves, they would have consumed those items.
"Flashy but unsubstantial."
He could tell that even though their cultivation had improved, such rapid progress meant their foundations were unstable. They would surely lose to their fellow disciples when the martial arts competition at Tai Chu Sect arrived.
"Huh? Li Jun..."
At this moment, Yun Lang noticed that Li Jun, who had always protected Wang Long, now seemed unwilling to do so.
In fact, Li Jun had deliberately put Wang Long in perilous situations multiple times.
"Could Li Jun intend to kill him?" Yun Lang was perplexed.
Given that Li Jun worked for the Wang family, it was unlikely he would have a reason to harm Wang Long.
"Li Jun! Stand down, let me handle it," Wang Long declared fiercely.
It was merely a fifth-level Foundation Establishment demon beast, yet Wang Long, having recently broken through, struggled to deal with it.
"Alright!" Li Jun nodded.
Without any hesitation, he withdrew from the fray.
"Hmph! I don't believe you won't die," Li Jun said smugly.
If he didn't use others to do his dirty work, his own actions would be discovered.
Moreover, if Wang Long escaped without being killed, the Wang family would surely hunt him down.
Therefore, Li Jun could only place his hopes on the demon beast.
As soon as Wang Long was killed by the demon beast, he would immediately eliminate the beast himself and snatch Wang Long's storage ring.
"Damn it!"
At this moment, Wang Long suddenly retreated.
He hadn't expected the demon beast to be so powerful. Even with all his might, he was being suppressed.
"Young Master Wang! Are you giving up? Don't forget that Yun Lang is constantly growing stronger."
"I..." Wang Long hesitated.
He had indeed retreated to invite Li Jun to join forces against the demon beast.
However, he hadn't expected Wang Long to say such a thing to him.
"Hmph! Don't worry, I will make Yun Lang kneel before me and beg," Wang Long vowed fiercely.
He turned and lunged towards the demon beast.
However, he didn't see the treacherous smile gradually appearing on Li Jun's face behind him.
The objective was simple: how to get rid of the other party.
If real trouble arose, no one would be able to bear it.
Precisely because of this, they both began to feel troubled. If real danger emerged, their attitude might not be the same.
"What an arrogant tone, what a foolish fellow," Yun Lang muttered fiercely from his hidden spot.
Li Jun was deliberately using provocation, trying to bait him into confronting the demon beast.
But Wang Long mistook it as Li Jun's way of motivating him.
If this continued, it would be dangerous for everyone involved.
Boom!
A furious roar.
The demon beast suddenly attacked wildly. Wang Long, no match for it, was sent flying.
"Young Master Wang!" Li Jun exclaimed in feigned surprise.
But inwardly, he was ecstatic, wishing Wang Long would die at the hands of the demon beast.
"The demon beast is too powerful. I... I'm not its match," Wang Long sighed.
After all, he wanted to constantly seek opportunities for training, but he hadn't expected to face such a formidable demon beast.
If there were any other way, it wouldn't be like this. This was the most crucial point.
"Then... how do we..."
Li Jun feigned confusion.
But he had no intention of intervening, which puzzled Wang Long.
In the past, Li Jun had always looked out for him. Why had he suddenly changed his tune?
"Li Jun, let's join forces."
"Join forces?" Li Jun raised an eyebrow.
He hadn't expected Wang Long to actually bring this up, but it wasn't the outcome Li Jun desired.
"What's wrong with you?" Wang Long asked, bewildered.
He was surprised by Li Jun's hesitation, as they were both here for training.
"Haha, what's wrong with him? Do you really think he'll help you?" At this critical moment, Yun Lang slowly emerged.
He had been hiding and observed the entire situation.
Li Jun's silence was a deliberate ploy to harm Wang Long.
However, Yun Lang couldn't quite figure out the exact reason behind it.
"What!"
"You're spouting nonsense." Wang Long roared.
Back at the Tai Chu Sect, Li Jun had served his Wang family.
And the Wang family had treated him very well. How could he possibly harm himself here?
"Hmph! Yun Lang, do you think you can sow discord between us with this?" Li Jun said coldly.
Although he didn't know how Yun Lang found out, his true intentions had been exposed, causing him some nervousness.
"Whether it's sowing discord or not, the facts speak for themselves," Yun Lang stated firmly.
He had no intention of explaining. Besides, Wang Long's death would undoubtedly benefit him.
However, the Wang family might not let this matter rest easily.
"Don't mind him, let's deal with the demon beast first," Li Jun quickly changed the subject.
His aim was to avoid trouble, as they were both aware of what had transpired.
"Good!"
Wang Long nodded.
He didn't doubt Li Jun's intentions for a moment.
As expected.
Under the combined assault of the two experts, the demon beast lasted only a few rounds before Wang Long struck its forehead, causing it to fall to the ground dead.
"Haha, I never imagined our combined strength would be so formidable!" Wang Long exclaimed joyfully.
The more he improved himself, the more he could eliminate Yun Lang.
If they joined forces, Yun Lang would be no match for them, and their revenge would be much easier.