Chapter 334: No Need for Others' Help
Chapter 334: No Need for Others' Help
"I think I've spotted the right person."
Yu Chaoyan managed a slight smile, trying to hide the turmoil in his expression, but his words lacked confidence.
In his opinion, that young girl didn't seem like a devious person.
Moreover, she was brought back by Nie Jun.
His impulsive and straightforward Senior Apprentice Brother, who was used to acting without hesitation, would simply strike down those he disliked. This was why he almost got killed by a Profound Origin Grandmaster during the Core Embracing Realm. If his Master had arrived just an hour later, he wouldn't have been able to save him, and he would have truly died.
And the reason was merely that he had borrowed lodging in a certain place and couldn't stand the sight of someone forcefully taking another's clan's treasured item.
Such a proud person wouldn't take a liking to a cunning and scheming person.
But Jiang Qiulan's words just now coincidentally matched the thoughts of Tong Xincuan.
Could it be that she really intended to feed her companion to the demons?
"What a coincidence, so am I."
Tong Xincuan glanced casually downward.
At this moment, the three of them had already entered the mountain, and they no longer needed the brass mirror.
Being in the Demon Sovereign's cave, the entire mountain range was filled with its scent. Ordinary cultivators would feel their limbs turn weak just from approaching, overwhelmed by the immense aura that covered the sky.
The Crimson Heart Serpent Sovereign was already a terrifying being, almost on par with the strongest in this world.
A single casual move from it could easily kill these three small fries in the Profound Origin Realm.
Even though Yu Chaoyan and Tong Xincuan knew that the Serpent Sovereign was currently away, they had hidden themselves with an array, and these three didn't know that a senior was watching over them from the sky.
In Feng Huasheng's eyes, the Crimson Heart Serpent Sovereign had inexplicably left and could return at any moment.
"It's actually not bad."
Yu Chaoyan looked down with a hint of regret.
Even the Dao companions he didn't like had a calmness far beyond ordinary cultivators. Their various methods were endless, and although they were nervous, they didn't panic.
"Jiang Daoyou, Zhuo Daoyou, put these wooden rings on your wrists. They have the effect of stabilizing your divine souls."
Feng Huasheng took out two wooden rings and passed them over.
Zhuo Ya's eyes flickered, and she quickly reacted, immediately showing gratitude: "Thank you, Feng Daoyou."
"Speak softer... What's the point of these formalities? We'll be fellow disciples from now on, and supporting each other is only natural."
Feng Huasheng spoke softly, like a gentle elder brother.
Then he turned to look at Jiang Qiulan beside him.
Zhuo Ya also looked at her: "Jiang Daoyou, there's no need to be polite at a time like this."
Hurry up and put it on, or how can I be at ease.
"..."
Jiang Qiulan took the wooden ring and put it on, then nodded in thanks.
The Dao companions protected her on both sides, and the three of them had already figured out the layout of the entire mountain.
Aura Seeking.
The serpent cave is right before our eyes."
"Since we're here, there's no need to worry about anything else."
Feng Huasheng glanced at Jiang Qiulan.
This woman was beautiful, but her reckless nature was truly exhausting.
If it weren't for his fear that she might get lucky and directly take the serpent egg back, alarming the Serpent Sovereign, resulting in both of them returning empty-handed, Feng Huasheng wouldn't have wanted to follow her in like this.
Entering the mountain range might not have attracted the Serpent Sovereign's attention.
But as soon as they approached this serpent cave, that old demon would definitely rush back with all its might. Whether they could escape successfully depended on how far the Serpent Sovereign had gone.
It was truly a gamble with their lives.
However, being able to join Lingxi True Person's sect was worth taking a risk.
Moreover, with the wooden ring, he could use his techniques to transform it into a wooden cage, and someone could help delay the Serpent Sovereign.
Feng Huasheng withdrew his gaze and let out a long sigh: "After we get the serpent egg, we'll each scatter and flee for our lives... Let's see who has better luck. Farewell, everyone! We'll meet again at Wutong Mountain!"
As his words fell, he suddenly rushed towards the cave! In this situation, even taking one step ahead could mean the difference between life and death. Sister Ya should understand.
Feng Huasheng's eyes shone with spiritual light, and the dark serpent cave was laid bare before him.
He soon spotted three serpent eggs, resembling red jade, unlike ordinary soft serpent eggs. They were hard and each stood six feet tall.
As joy filled his heart, Feng Huasheng suddenly felt something amiss.
Where was the person?
He turned back, only to have his vision seized by a blinding cold light! A frosty sword aura like a dragon's breath surged forth.
Zhuo Ya's joyful smile froze on her face, and before she could react, the vast sword light swallowed her from behind, emitting a sharp, agonizing scream: "Ahh!"
"You're asking for death!"
Feng Huasheng, startled and enraged, instinctively executed a spell.
However, the frosty sword light rushed towards him, clearly a level weaker than his own, but its terrifying sharpness and might still covered him in frost.
The sword light descended upon the three serpent eggs.
A figure appeared.
Jiang Qiulan's fair wrist was empty, with no trace of the wooden ring.
She casually picked up one of the serpent eggs.
Without a moment's hesitation, she thrust out both palms, instantly shattering the remaining two eggs!
Crack!
The liquid within flowed between her palms, and she splashed it onto Feng Huasheng and Zhuo Ya.
"You..."
At the moment the eggs shattered, Feng Huasheng nearly suffocated.
He tried to block it with his hand, but the viscous egg liquid still splattered all over him.
In an instant, Jiang Qiulan's eyes turned cold white, and her entire body suddenly rushed out of the cave, not uttering a single word from start to finish.
Feng Huasheng's face contorted, and he stood up to give chase.
But he heard his Dao companion's wail in his ear: "Huasheng, save me!"
Instinctively, he looked at Zhuo Ya. Her skin had split open from the previous sneak attack, her Dao Infant shattered, and she was invaded by a cold, yin energy, unable to move even a fraction.
"Sister Ya... She... She intentionally spared your life..."
Feng Huasheng's eyes widened, and sweat beaded on his forehead.
Feeling the viscous egg liquid on his body, he felt as if he were on fire, his mouth dry as he said, "You, you have to understand your brother, don't fall for her schemes!"
"Save me... Save me!!"
Zhuo Ya lay on the ground, no longer calm, her body in excruciating pain, causing her to howl instinctively, "Quickly save me! Take me away!"
"..."
Feng Huasheng swallowed hard, then without looking back, he rushed out of the cave.
He could sense that the Demon Sovereign was returning! At this moment, he didn't care about Wutong Mountain or the crimson heart serpent eggs; he just wanted to leave the Thousand Demons Cave quickly.
"Tsk."
Yu Chaoyan watched what was happening beneath him, then he withdrew his gaze and sighed slightly, feeling a bit disappointed.
Why couldn't they just calmly discuss cooperation? This matter wasn't that difficult.
If one just observed this mountain, they could guess that a powerful cultivator is watching over it."
Tong Xincuan, with a victorious smile, glanced at his junior apprentice brother, but his fingers didn't stop moving.
As his fingertips trembled, strands of golden threads emerged from the ground, returning to his palm, and he taunted Yu Chaoyan, "Not bad, seems like I don't need to save her myself."
This wasn't a clever move.
It mainly depended on whether it was done cleanly and efficiently, and if it could buy enough time.
Of course, the best scenario would be to severely injure Feng Huasheng as well.
But there was a gap in their strengths.
Being able to decisively abandon this idea, not seeking perfection but finding the most suitable approach, was also a skill.
In an instant, a long, shrill sound reverberated through the mountains.
The dark red figure, who hadn't gone far, suddenly rushed back into the cave after the restrictions of the array formation were lifted.
In just a moment, the pitiful wail turned into complete silence.
(End of Chapter)
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