Chapter 90 – Shen Feiyang: What! You Want Me to Go Undercover in the Black Lotus Sect?

“Feiyang, what are you doing here? I’ve been looking for you everywhere.”

“Come with me quickly, someone wants to see you.”

A teacher from Third High had been searching the Second High campus for a long time before finally finding Shen Feiyang sitting by the edge of the gymnasium, looking utterly dejected.

Hearing the Third High teacher’s words, Shen Feiyang finally snapped out of his daze.

He stood up and asked weakly, “Teacher Xu, who wants to see me?”

Teacher Xu hesitated for a moment before finally telling Shen Feiyang directly who was looking for him.

“Just come with me first, you’ll find out soon enough.”

Seeing how mysterious the other person was acting, Shen Feiyang ultimately decided to follow along.

Before long, the two arrived at the Second High principal’s office.

As Teacher Xu pushed open the door, Shen Feiyang quickly spotted a tall, elderly man.

“Hello, Student Shen.”

Looking at this unfamiliar old man, Shen Feiyang himself didn’t react much, but his right hand began to ache faintly.

It was as if it was warning him about the danger this old man posed, urging him to be extremely cautious.

Therefore, Shen Feiyang immediately became fully alert.

Although the probability of his Black Lotus Sect identity being exposed was small, it wasn’t impossible!

So he had to be extremely careful.

“Mr. Yu, Student Shen, I’ll leave you two to talk. I’ll step out now.”

“Alright, Xiao Xu, thank you for your trouble.”

After Teacher Xu left, only Shen Feiyang and the unfamiliar old man remained in the room.

“No need to be nervous. I came to find you just to have a chat. Please, have a seat.”

Shen Feiyang glanced warily at the old man before obediently sitting opposite him.

Seeing how tense Shen Feiyang looked, Yu Tianqi smiled and said, “Let me introduce myself. I’m the former Scripture Master of Qingzhou Shanhai Division, Yu Tianqi.”

“Sh-Shanhai Bureau???”

Ordinary people might not know what the term “Shanhai Bureau” meant.

But for Shen Feiyang, a ‘Black Lotus Cultist’, he knew all too well what those three words represented.

Although Shen Feiyang had only recently joined the Black Lotus Sect,

he had heard numerous accounts of Black Lotus Cultists being either killed or captured by the Shanhai Bureau.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that the Shanhai Bureau was the Black Lotus Sect’s sworn enemy!

Thinking of this, Shen Feiyang felt like a huge, bloody “DANGER” character had appeared on his forehead.

Bad bad bad, have I been exposed? Otherwise, why would a Shanhai Bureau big shot suddenly seek me out alone?

Should I confess directly and say I was forced to join the Black Lotus Sect?

Or should I refuse to admit anything and insist I have no connection with the Black Lotus Sect?

Urgent urgent urgent, can someone please tell me what I should do!

Fortunately, due to the mysterious female ghost’s influence, Shen Feiyang’s complexion was perpetually pale, giving him the appearance of someone who would collapse at the slightest breeze.

So even though he was currently panicking and his face had turned quite unpleasant,

it still didn’t appear abnormal to Yu Tianqi.

In fact, it even made Yu Tianqi feel some sympathy for him.

Sigh, what a pitiful child. To have such heavy Yin Qi at such a young age, how will he live his life…

But his current condition and background do fit my requirements quite well. Let’s see what choice he makes himself.”Aren’t you wondering why I came looking for you?”

Shen Feiyang nodded woodenly. His mind was in such turmoil that he hadn’t really processed Yu Tianqi’s words, merely responding mechanically.

Yu Tianqi sighed before speaking: “I wonder if student Shen Feiyang… has heard of the Black Lotus Sect?”

“Ah?!”

As if triggered by a keyword, Shen Feiyang leaped up like a startled wild cat.

Seeing such an extreme reaction, Yu Tianqi immediately showed puzzlement.

Shen Feiyang soon regained his composure, realizing he had overreacted.

He hurriedly explained: “How could I not know about the Black Lotus Sect? They’re a notorious cult on the Immortal Alliance’s wanted list! I hate them to the bone!”

They forced me to join their sect, threatening to kill me if I refused – how could I not hate them?

Hate? I absolutely despise them!

Watching Shen Feiyang’s righteous indignation, Yu Tianqi was stunned for a long moment.

When he had reviewed Shen Feiyang’s records, he hadn’t found any family conflicts with the Black Lotus Sect.

Although Shen Feiyang’s parents had died early, it was from an ordinary traffic accident completely unrelated to the Black Lotus Sect.

Thinking this, Yu Tianqi couldn’t help asking: “Might I ask why student Shen holds such hatred for the Black Lotus Sect…”

Before Yu Tianqi could finish, Shen Feiyang slammed the table and raised his right hand toward the ceiling: “No reason needed! I… am irreconcilable with evil!”

Bathed in sunlight streaming through the window, Shen Feiyang at this moment… radiated righteousness!

Observing Shen Feiyang’s demeanor, Yu Tianqi mentally constructed an image of an Immortal Alliance youth who, despite life’s hardships, maintained sunshine in his heart and zero tolerance for evil.

Combined with the glorious deeds of good works he’d seen in Shen Feiyang’s early records from the files.

Yu Tianqi became increasingly convinced he was the perfect candidate for this mission.

Because only someone with such principles, compassion, and talent.

Could maintain their original intentions and remember their mission in a den of iniquity like the Black Lotus Sect.

Student Shen Feiyang, the Immortal Alliance’s future… needs righteous individuals like you!

Meanwhile, Shen Feiyang watched how his impromptu performance had stunned Yu Tianqi.

Thinking to himself: After saying all that, he shouldn’t connect me with Black Lotus Cultists, right?

He wouldn’t, probably wouldn’t?

“My apologies, student Shen Feiyang, I misjudged you earlier.”

“Though your appearance may not seem trustworthy, your heart… is purer than anyone’s.”

If you don’t know how to speak, then shut up! What do you mean I don’t look trustworthy?

If I could beat you, I’d definitely teach you what bullying the weak means!

Shen Feiyang mentally threw heavy punches while meekly responding verbally.

“You flatter me, Lord Yu. There are certainly many like me in the Immortal Alliance – I’m just one ordinary person among thousands.”

Committing fully to the act, Shen Feiyang even began believing his own fabricated persona.

Empty platitudes flowed effortlessly from his mouth.

But soon… he would pay the price for his careless words!

“Excellent! Worthy of being from our Luocheng – I wasn’t wrong about you!”

Seemingly infected by Shen Feiyang’s righteousness, Yu Tianqi’s long-dormant passion began boiling anew.He stood up, his nearly two-meter height looking down on Shen Feiyang from above, and said with a serious expression, “Shen Feiyang, if I told you there’s something you could do next that would save Luocheng, and even benefit all the people of the Immortal Alliance…”

“Would… you be willing to do it?”

“Huh?!”

Shen Feiyang froze, instinctively sensing something wrong.

Wait, old man, your expression… there’s a problem here!

Why does it feel like I’m being sent to my death?!

Can I refuse?

Seems like there’s no way to refuse now…

After all, I’ve built up this righteous persona to this extent – if I refuse now… wouldn’t that completely collapse my image and make me a hypocrite?

Thinking this, Shen Feiyang had no choice but to brace himself and say, “Lord Yu, please speak. If it benefits Luocheng or the Immortal Alliance in any way, I, Shen Feiyang, would never shirk my responsibility. Rebuilding the glory of Immortal Luocheng is our generation’s duty!”

Wah wah wah…

If the future of the Immortal Alliance has to rely on a Black Lotus Cultist like me, then the future of the Immortal Alliance… is truly dark.

Yu Tianqi couldn’t hear Shen Feiyang’s inner thoughts; he only saw Shen Feiyang’s righteous demeanor at this moment.

So he immediately stepped forward, firmly grasping Shen Feiyang’s hands with both of his, and said solemnly, “Shen Feiyang, on behalf of Luocheng and all the citizens of the Immortal Alliance, I express our highest respect to you.”

“The Immortal Alliance is fortunate… to have someone like you.”

No, no, no, old man, don’t be like this – the more you act this way, the more scared I get!

For a moment, Shen Feiyang even considered coming clean to Yu Tianqi.

Because he felt that if he kept acting, something bad might really happen.

But before he could confess, Yu Tianqi spoke first.

“Shen Feiyang, I hope you can join the Black Lotus Sect. I’m begging you.”

“Huh?!”

Shen Feiyang’s eyes widened, looking at Yu Tianqi with disbelief.

Seeing his expression, Yu Tianqi repeated, “Shen Feiyang, I hope you… can join the Black Lotus Sect.”

Am I hearing things? Am I really hearing this right?

A high-ranking official from the Shanhai Bureau is seriously begging a Black Lotus Cultist… to join the Black Lotus Sect.

Hah! What a coincidence!

Join? Why would I need to join? I’m already a member!

In that split second, Shen Feiyang’s mind began racing, considering how this situation would affect him.

It seems… aside from benefits, there are no downsides!

After all, this is an official request for me to join, not something I sought out myself!

Thinking this, Shen Feiyang immediately put on a serious expression and said to Yu Tianqi, “Lord Yu, do you mean… you want me to be an undercover agent in the Black Lotus Sect?”

Yu Tianqi nodded.

“Why choose me?”

Yu Tianqi looked at him and said, “Because you’re alone in this world, with no attachments to worry about.”

“Because your cultivation method is unique, making it easy for you to blend in.”

“And finally, because of your burning sense of justice – I believe you won’t lose yourself in there.”

“So, Shen Feiyang, are you willing?”

Willing? I’m more than willing!

Though he wanted to agree immediately, Shen Feiyang knew that the more critical the moment, the more reserved he needed to appear.

After all, his persona absolutely must not collapse!

“Lord Yu, how long would you need me to do this?”

Yu Tianqi extended three fingers and said, “Three years. Just three years. I guarantee you’ll be safely extracted from the Black Lotus Sect within three years.””Not only that, but after you emerge, the Immortal Alliance will grant you the finest treatment—Cultivation Manuals, Divine Abilities, cultivation resources—whatever you can imagine, the Immortal Alliance can provide.”

Wow, this good?

Shen Feiyang suppressed the corners of his mouth that nearly curled upward and asked seriously, “Then how do I prove my identity? After all, I’m worried others might truly mistake me for a follower of the Black Lotus Sect’s Demonic Heresy…”

Hearing this, Yu Tianqi’s gaze toward Shen Feiyang grew even gentler.

Because the meaning behind his words was clear: he had already agreed to take on this high-risk profession of infiltrating the Black Lotus Sect as a spy.

“Rest assured, the Shanhai Bureau will not only have your file on record, but that file will be classified at the highest level, accessible only to the upper echelons of the Shanhai Bureau.”

“So, if this file were to fall into the hands of the Black Lotus Sect, it would mean the Shanhai Bureau—and even the entire Immortal Alliance—is on the brink of collapse.”

“Therefore, you need not worry about anyone from the Shanhai Bureau leaking your information.”

“Additionally, I will provide you with a method unique to the Shanhai Bureau. With it, I can guarantee that in specific situations, you will be immediately recognized by members of the Shanhai Bureau.”

“However, I must remind you: I suspect there are also Black Lotus Sect members within the Shanhai Bureau, though I do not yet know who they are. So unless absolutely necessary, I hope you will not reveal it lightly.”

As he spoke, Yu Tianqi retrieved a tattered piece of parchment from his Storage Bag.

The ancient aura of the parchment and the bull-faced mythical beast depicted on it immediately struck Shen Feiyang as extraordinary.

“This is the Shanhai Bureau’s unique Classic of Mountains and Seas, which Seals a Classic of Mountains and Seas Mythical Beast named Aoyin.”

“Do not worry—due to certain special circumstances, this mythical beast has had its consciousness removed by a Great Divine Power practitioner from the Shanhai Bureau, rendering it like a Puppet, so you need not fear it harming you.”

“Carry it with you. If you encounter other members of the Shanhai Bureau in the future and the situation becomes critical, you can present it to prove your identity.”

“Because aside from the Shanhai Bureau, no one else in this world can control Classic of Mountains and Seas Mythical Beasts. You need not worry about others doubting you.”

At this point, Shen Feiyang dropped all pretense.

He took the parchment and asked one final question.

“Lord Yu, my current identity is that of a Third High student. If I do not attend a Dao Academy, it might seem too abrupt and raise suspicions. I wonder…”

Yu Tianqi seemed to have anticipated this long ago and said with a smile, “Do not worry, this will not be an issue at all, because the Black Lotus Sect desires more than anyone to infiltrate their followers into the Four Great Academies.”

“After all, if they can develop some followers within the Dao Academies, it would only benefit them, with no downsides.”

“So, after you join the sect, they will certainly have you maintain your cover and attend the Dao Academy normally.”

“My requirement for you is the same: I hope you can make every effort to contact the upper echelons of the Black Lotus Sect and, without exposing yourself, relay their information to me. That will suffice.”

“Student Shen Feiyang, I assure you here and now: three years—just three years—and I will uproot the entire Black Lotus Sect, creating a brand new world.””Before that, I can only let you endure some grievances for now…”

Grievances? Not at all!

Lord Yu, you truly are my great benefactor.

With your endorsement today, I am no longer the universally despised Black Lotus Sect villain, but the great countercurrent within the Immortal Alliance!

Thinking this, Shen Feiyang immediately revealed a genuine smile.

He said with a laugh: “If someone must walk in the darkness before dawn, then let it be me. After all, my life… has already been dark enough.”

“Rest assured, Lord Yu, Feiyang… will surely fulfill this mission with honor.”

Seeing Shen Feiyang’s sincere expression, Yu Tianqi’s eyes began to moisten.

What a fine young man. I’ve held you back.

But don’t worry, as long as I, Yu Tianqi, still draw breath, I will never let you down!

If even a young man can have such awareness, then this old man must not betray his trust.

There may be no Yu Tianqi after peace is achieved, but before peace comes… there must be Yu Tianqi!

Classmate Feiyang, I will definitely let you see the day when the Immortal Alliance achieves universal peace.

A wonderful misunderstanding had established an unspoken absolute trust between two people who should have been opposed to each other.

In this harmonious atmosphere, Shen Feiyang spent some more time with Yu Tianqi finalizing the details of the undercover operation.

And Shen Feiyang finally learned from Yu Tianqi the name of their undercover plan.

‘New World’ – this was the name of their undercover operation.

It symbolized their joint mission to create a brand new world free from Demonic Heresy.

To ensure Shen Feiyang’s safety, Yu Tianqi gave him a few final instructions before letting him return.

After all, the fewer people who knew about Shen Feiyang meeting with him, the safer it would be for Shen Feiyang.

On his way back, Shen Feiyang couldn’t help but hum a cheerful tune, feeling extremely happy.

Hehehe, going undercover in the Black Lotus Sect…

Who would have thought there could be such a perfect opportunity delivered right to my doorstep!

With this identity, I, Shen Feiyang, can be considered completely cleansed.

Thinking about how he could completely withdraw from the Black Lotus Sect in three years and embrace a happy life,

Shen Feiyang couldn’t help but laugh.

In the past, I wanted to be a good person, but had no choice.

But now that I have the power to choose, I must definitely emerge from that darkness.

Black Lotus Sect?

Sorry, I’m undercover!

Heehee, since it’s such a happy day today, I’ll treat myself to some proper relaxation and have a good meal at the food stall.

Speaking of which, it’s been a while since I had that nightmare about becoming a Corpse Incarnation guarding some unknown Sect’s tomb, only to be killed by some bastard with a single sword strike.

Turns out it’s because my luck is finally changing!

No more nightmares, and my Black Lotus Sect identity is cleansed.

Indeed, boys who smile often never have bad luck!

I, Shen Feiyang, can finally hold my head high and live with dignity!

Meanwhile, since Chen Fugui still needed to help Lu Chen with some arrangements,

He declined contact with other investigators on Lu Chen’s behalf, allowing Lu Chen to return to school for proper rest, with the matter of selecting Dao Academies to be addressed in a few days.

This arrangement suited Lu Chen perfectly.

Because besides needing to organize the substantial gains from the examination venue, he was also preparing to begin challenging the newly activated Instance.That’s right, since this joint exam was held at Second High, Lu Chen had just activated the game instance for Second High.

As Lu Chen expected, the name of this instance was also related to a certain peak of the Azure Cloud Sect.

【Instance: Pot-Lifting Brute】

【Minimum Requirement: Qi Condensation Stage Level 1】

【Description: ……】

Looking at the name of this instance and the minimum cultivation requirement, Lu Chen revealed a helpless smile.

The eternal Qi Condensation Stage Level 1, huh.

Game designer of True Immortal Cultivation…

Have you even played the game you designed yourself?!

(End of Chapter)