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Chapter 299: Tang Yuan's Boastful Words
Chapter 299: Tang Yuan's Boastful Words
A gentle breeze stirred.
Several figures moved with lightning speed, their auras concealed.
Led by Tang Yuan, several Da Qian Grandmasters rushed towards a specific location with purpose.
These cultivators possessed overwhelming cultivation, yet their expressions were solemn, their eyes and ears alert.
Tang Yuan carefully scanned the surroundings, furrowing his brows as he glanced back, "Is this a bit excessive?"
Tang Yuan, having risen from humble beginnings, understood the struggles of ordinary cultivators.
He was known for having the best temper among those in the Soul Transformation Realm.
But this didn't mean he would tolerate someone following so closely behind, using various concealment techniques, their despicable intentions clear. It was as if they were waiting to pounce and snatch the pot and bowls, not just asking for a sip of soup.
Such audacity! "Do you think I'm not worthy because there's no Mystic Light Cave or Wutong Mountain's True Monarchs here?"
"Senior, please calm your anger. The Longevity Fruit is of utmost importance."
The others could only whisper, "We are already in the Demon Sovereign's territory, so we must be extremely cautious."
"..."
Tang Yuan took a deep breath. He was merely a bit dissatisfied and had no intention of taking action.
In the Thousand Demons Cave, there was no such thing as a safe place.
Even if his master, Clearwind True Monarch, were here in person, he would still need to conceal his aura and proceed with caution. After all, there's always a bigger fish in the sea.
"How far is it to the cave's rift?"
"Nine hundred li."
Hou Wanhai, the most powerful among the Da Qian Grandmasters, took out a jade slip and carefully examined it, "This information was obtained at the cost of two Da Qian Grandmasters' lives. It's not false. The cave won't open for several hundred years, so the Thousand Demons Cave shouldn't be on guard."
"That's good."
Tang Yuan steadied his mind. Even with his cultivation, it was best to avoid conflict in the Thousand Demons Cave.
"I know this is a bit presumptuous, but I'd like to ask one more question. Senior Tang, has your cultivation improved recently?" Hou Wanhai asked quietly.
Tang Yuan smiled, "Most demons and monsters beyond the Fortieth Cave are no match for me. If I encounter the strongest, the Golden-Eyed Lion, I have a treasure bestowed by my master to ensure my safety."
The Golden-Eyed Lion Sovereign was the Demon Sovereign of the Forty-First Cave.
It was a turning point; only mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivators could rival those above it.
"Then we can rest easy."
Hou Wanhai breathed a sigh of relief. The Demon Sovereign they were about to face was not as powerful.
"But it's strange."
He looked around, "Logically, with the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor's fall, the Thousand Demons Cave should have reacted. Why is it even quieter than before?"
"You shouldn't ask about that."
Tang Yuan clearly knew the inside story. The True Monarchs of Wutong Mountain hadn't ventured out in a long time. After finally getting a chance to stretch their legs, they had no time to deal with other matters in the Thousand Demons Cave.
After speaking, the group quieted down.
They quickened their pace.
Soon, a small mountain peak appeared before them, its peak strangely distorted.
This was the result of a formation malfunction.
There were countless such caves in the Thousand Demons Cave, and this seemingly insignificant information was what the demons and human cultivators fiercely competed for.
A single formation flaw could be the opportunity for a faction's rise.
"Have you explored it?" Tang Yuan asked.
"No... Last time we encountered demons and monsters. Two of us were injured before we managed to escape."
Before Hou Wanhai could finish, he noticed Tang Yuan's slightly changed expression.
"You mean that the demons know about this gap in the formation?"
Seeing the others nodding in silence, Tang Yuan almost laughed in exasperation, "Have you all been serving in Radiant Light Cave for so long that you've stopped using your brains? Why are you only telling me about such important news now?"
After being scolded, Hou Wanhai awkwardly opened his mouth, "Sorry."
What the other party said was harsh, but it was the truth.
After so many years, they had grown accustomed to following orders. No matter how clear their thoughts were, even if they knew the path ahead was a dead end, as long as Radiant Light Cave gave the command, they had no choice but to proceed.
By now, everyone had almost forgotten whether they dared not rebel because of Da Qian's power or if they had lost the ability to resist and think for themselves.
"Forget it."
Tang Yuan retracted his gaze in annoyance and couldn't be bothered to argue with these people who were no different from "tools."
He landed on the peak and confirmed that he didn't sense any demonic aura.
Only then did he reach out towards the gap in the formation.
Sixteen longevity fruits were not a small number, and he could only hope that the items inside hadn't been taken by the demons.
Several Da Qian masters followed with a sense of guilt.
Just then, they noticed that Tang Yuan's expression changed slightly, and his figure remained still, unable to enter the cave as he had imagined.
"It's a trap! Be on guard!"
Tang Yuan roared, and beneath his snow-white attire, his aura surged.
A torrential flame instantly spread out! Almost simultaneously, a solid golden light shot out from a distance, directly shattering the fire waves. Tang Yuan wanted to retract his hand and counterattack, but he discovered that the arm he had extended into the formation gap was now entangled by a pitch-black chain.
He had no choice but to raise his left arm and, without thinking, slapped it out!
Dense fire waves surged in the sky, also condensing into a hundred-zhang-wide palm. Even the patterns on it seemed lifelike, and it instantly smashed forward!
The golden light tore through Tang Yuan's face, and fiery lava flowed from the wound.
He hurriedly slashed towards the sky!
The huge palm was split in two, but it still couldn't stop the force of its descent.
A deafening boom!
In an instant, half of the mountain peak was engulfed in a sea of fire.
"This..."
In the distance, Xu Wanwen slowly stopped in her tracks. It was as if she was seeing the might of a Soul Transformation Realm cultivator for the first time. She stared blankly at Shen Yi beside her, "Can you really participate in such a battle?"
"Is this a formation?"
Shen Yi didn't pay attention to her and instead looked at A Qing.
If he remembered correctly, he had seen a similar description in the initial stage of formation breaking.
"Elder Brother Shen is so powerful. This is Xu Family's Netherworld Dragon Lock Array..."
After A Qing finished speaking, he suddenly looked towards the front in surprise, "How did Xu Family's formation end up in the Thousand Demons Cave?"
It was as if his words were being answered.
Within the fire waves, two figures slowly stepped out.
In front was an eight-zhang-tall majestic lion demon with eyes like golden gems.
Behind him was a tattered and emaciated old man, covered in formation patterns, which supported his body's standing.
"How does it taste?"
The Golden-Eyed Lion Sovereign strolled in the air, mocking, "This sovereign will also use your little tricks."
Tang Yuan's eyes blazed with fiery flames, and with the gash on his face, he looked extremely ferocious.
His entire right arm was tightly bound by the chains, which were still extending towards his shoulder.
That wasn't a formation gap at all but a trap deliberately left by another formation.
Tang Yuan slowly adjusted his breathing, as if stimulated by the pain, he parted his lips, revealing white teeth, "With just one hand, I might still be able to cut you down."
(End of Chapter)
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