“You are very cunning…”
Fan Yao looked deeply at Zhou Yuan and said, “However, this is indeed not the place to deal with you. But believe me, if you do not choose to scram from now, don’t blame me for whatever happens later on.”
Zhou Yuan nonchalantly said, “We’ll wait and see.”
Fan Yao sighed. “It truly is a pity.”
After speaking, he turned around, seemingly intending to end the conversation.
At the sight of this, the tensed Jin Zhang and the rest quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
However, blood-red light suddenly rose in Fan Yao’s pupils the moment he turned around. A split second later, the ground under Zhou Yuan’s feet was suddenly torn open.
A flash of blood-red light shot out with a piercing whistle, heading straight for Zhou Yuan’s throat.
It was an extremely unexpected and treacherous attack. Even Jin Zhang and the rest were unable to react, and could only watch the flash of blood-red pierce towards Zhou Yuan’s throat in horror.
Fan Yao had clearly acted as if he was willing to let things go for the moment, while preparing such a vicious move in secret. This was practically the apex of deceitfulness.
On the Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace side, numerous female disciples cried out in alarm, while Luluo’s pupils widened in horror.
“Zhou Yuan!”
Her piercing cry rang out.
Chapter 577 Probing
Swish!
A flash of blood-red light burst out from the ground with a piercing whistle, blood-red Genesis Qi frantically swirling around it. With extremely terrifying destructive power, it shot straight towards Zhou Yuan’s throat amidst the numerous horrified gazes.
The blood-red attack had come far too unexpectedly. Hence, even Jin Zhang and the other Cangxuan Sect disciples could only watch as it whizzed passed, completely powerless to stop it.
Fan Yao was still turning around, however, an extremely sinister angle rose from the corners of his lips.
He had originally planned on destroying the Cangxuan Sect group here, but he had no choice but to change his plans upon seeing the arrival of the Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace group.
He clearly understood that the Cangxuan Sect side was not an easy target, and though he was confident in defeating them, his Sacred Palace side would undoubtedly have to pay a substantial price to do so.
When that happened, the Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace would become the ultimate victors.
Fan Yao knew full well that these seemingly delicate looking young ladies were not weak at all...
Hence, he changed his plans at the last moment, and instead began to prepare an attack in secret with the intention of catching Zhou Yuan off guard to kill or at the very least seriously injure him.
It may seem as if he had been wasting time talking to Zhou Yuan earlier, but it was all carefully calculated to further Fan Yao’s true motive.
“Blood Shadow Art…”
A soft murmur sounded from Fan Yao’s mouth. If one were to look at this feet, one would discover that a flash of blood-red was stealthily pouring into the earth under his feet. At the other end of it, was the sinister flash of blood-red that had broken out from the ground...
It was a Genesis technique Fan Yao was extremely adept in, and was well-known for its bizarre and unsuspecting nature. No one knew how many had unknowingly died to its fangs in the past.
Bzz!
The reflection of the sharp blood-red light rapidly grew in Zhou Yuan’s pupils, it’s speed slightly alarming to even someone like himself. However, in contrast to the shock and horror experienced by the others, though there was some surprise on Zhou Yuan’s face, not a single trace of panic could be seen.
Because an ancient Saint Rune was swirling in the depths of his pupils.
The Decoder Saint Rune!
Though Fan Yao’s attack was extremely unconventional, nothing could hide from the Decoder Saint Rune.
As the sharp blood-red light arrived, Zhou Yaun’s five fingers reached out, jade light flowing on his skin, while silver light flashed within.
Thump!
Amidst the numerous horrified gazes, the nearly undetectably quick flash of blood-red was caught by Zhou Yuan’s hand.
Golden Genesis Qi erupted from his palm as he squeezed tightly.
Ch!
With a faint noise, the blood-red light was crushed. A speck of blood-red rose into the sky, making Zhou Yuan’s calm face appear rather mysterious under its blood-red glow.
*Gasp*!
A series of gasps rang out around him.
The sinister smile that hung from the corners of Fan Yao’s mouth turned rigid at this moment, clearly sensing that his Blood Shadow Art had been broken.
“How can this be?!”
His eyelids jumped as he abruptly turned around, and darkly stared at Zhou Yuan’s figure.
Zhou Yuan was currently opening his hand, as the blood-light within it gradually dissipated. His gaze met Fan Yao’s, as he smiled faintly and said, “I did not expect the great third ranked chief disciple of the Sacred Palace to be so unimpressive.”
The corners of Fan Yao’s mouth twitched, as rage surged in his eyes. Even so, he was mainly alarmed by this turn of events. His technique had caught many unawares in the past. In fact, foes of similar strength to himself had been caught off guard by it. Today was the first time the technique had been so easily neutralized.
The one who managed to nearly crippled Ning Mo was indeed rather capable.
The Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace disciples gazed at this scene in amazement, especially Luluo, who had been so frightened that her face had turned white as sheet earlier. Fan Yao’s attack had after all been way too sneaky and deadly.
“Luluo, I’m beginning to believe that he is the most outstanding person in your generation.” Tang Xiaoyan looked towards Luluo and softly chuckled.
There was a sliver of graveness in the depths of her eyes. If Fan Yao had used that technique against her, she would have most likely been unable to react. However, Zhou Yuan had dealt with it as if he had already seen through Fan Yao’s intentions.
Such keen senses and perceptive ability was very terrifying indeed.
Luluo slapped her chest, relieving her earlier anxiety as she nodded with a wide grin. “Of course! I wasn’t joking when I said it!”
By the side, Zhao Ru indifferently said, “There’s no need to exaggerate so much, he merely managed to deal with a single probing attack from Fan Yao. If you believe this proves that Zhou Yuan had the qualifications to fight Fan Yao, I can only say that you’re underestimating the third ranked chief disciple of the Sacred Palace.”
This time, Tang Xiaoyan gave a small nod of agreement. “Junior sister Zhao Ru is right. Fan Yao is no ordinary individual, and he will only view Zhou Yuan more seriously after this failure.”
Luluo mumbled to herself, “I believe in Zhou Yuan!”
Although she said so, there was some worry in her large, limpid eyes. She looked towards Tang Xiaoyan and softly said, “Senior sister Xiaoyan, Fan Yao is so powerful and unscrupulous, I feel that allowing the Cangxuan Sect to stay and maintain a balance of power between our three groups will be beneficial to us.”
Tang Xiaoyan shot Luluo a surprised look as she smiled, “Lass, I’m surprised that you’re able to see the situation so clearly.”
“However, your ultimate goal is for us to help the Cangxuan Sect, right?”
Luluo mumbled, “Compared to Fao Yao, I definitely feel that Zhou Yuan is more trustworthy!”
By the side, Zhao Ru crossed her arms before her chest and said, “I object. We should remain neutral. It’s Sacred Palace business if they want to deal with the Cangxuan Sect, while it would be more beneficial for us to sit back and watch them fight.”
She swept a glance at Luluo. “Luluo, there’s no way to know a person’s heart. Zhou Yuan may have been your good friend in the past, but who knows whether he has changed since then? Do not let your personal feel
ings implicate all of us.”
If they had to choose, she would rather side with Fan Yao . Fan Yao was stronger after all, and they would be able to easily crush the Cangxuan Sect side together.
When that happened, there would be one less party to share the spoils with.
However, she could tell that Tang Xiaoyan was rather on guard against Fan Yao, and knew that the latter would not agree even if she suggested it. As such, she settled for the next best thing, requesting their Hundred Flowers Fairy Palace to remain neutral.
Luluo’s face turned a little red after being scolded by Zhao Ru.
While they were conversing, Fan Yao’s stormy expression gradually returned to normal. Iciness filled his eyes as he said, “That was merely a probe of your abilities. If you can’t even manage against that, you don’t deserve to stand here and speak to me.”
Zhou Yuan smiled faintly. “So are you happy with the results of your probing?”
Fan Yao’s scarlet pupils stared at Zhou Yuan. Moments later, he slowly nodded and said, “Zhou Yuan, you are quite talented, but unfortunately, your Cangxuan Sect will soon lose a talented disciple.”
Zhou Yuan chuckled. “They may not be certain, what if another Sacred Palace chief disciple dies instead?”
The duo’s gazes clashed, killing intent spilling onto the surroundings.
From the looks of it, if not because this was not an appropriate place and time, both of them would have begun fighting for real.
While the two were bristling with killing intent, Tang Xiaoyan suddenly stepped forward, and looked towards them as she said in a gentle voice, “This is neither the time or place to fight. If possible, why not we discuss things first? After all, the six color treasure location does not appear to be a kindly place.”
The moment she said this, the killing intent from Fan Yao and Zhou Yuan’s body immediately dissipated at the same time.
“Agreed.”
The two individuals simultaneously nodded in agreement.
Their well-coordinated response caused Tang Xiaoyan to chuckle. Although both Zhou Yuan and Fan Yao could not wait to kill the other, it was obvious that neither of them wanted to do it here.
At the end of the day, they were both worried that the Hundred Fairy Flowers Palace would ultimately become the fisherman that catches them both.
Chapter 578 Discussion
Under Tang Xiaoyan’s mediation, the hostile atmosphere between Zhou Yuan and Fan Yao was slightly alleviated. Next, the three parties brought several disciples from their respective groups and gathered on one of the mountain tops.
“Everyone, I believe destiny has led us to meet each other here.”
Tang Xiaoyan looked towards the leaders of their respective groups, Fan Yao and Zhou Yuan, with a kindly smile, before she turned towards the misty ancient mountain forests and said, “Although the six treasure location is an amazing opportunity, it is also filled with untold dangers that I believe the both of you should already be aware of.”
Zhou Yuan and Fan Yao faintly nodded in acknowledgement. Without mentioning anything else, the colored mist alone was already very bizarre. It could obstruct even one’s Spirit senses, making it very problematic to deal with.
“Though the mist here is troublesome, fortunately for us, it’s gradually receding.”
Tang Xiaoyan said, “At this rate, we will be able to enter after three days.”
She seemed to suddenly think of something, and asked, “May I enquire where you guys got your information from?”
Zhou Yuan nonchalantly said, “A chief disciple from the Little Thunder Gate wanted to snatch our Mythic Genesis essence, but ended up being captured by me. He used his life in exchange for this information.”
Fan Yao expressionlessly said, “We encountered a team from the Little Thunder Gate, and stopped them for questioning since they looked like they were in a hurry. In the end, they decided to tell us the information.”
He paused for a moment, as he revealed a set of sinisterly white teeth to Zhou Yuan. “Of course… I made sure all of them accompanied each other into death.”
The process was obviously not as simple as Fan Yao had said.
Tang Xiaoyan pursed her red lips as she smiled slightly and said, “What a coincidence… it was also a disciple from the Little Thunder Gate that was doggedly trying to chase one of our junior sisters. In the end, he accidentally let the information slip.”
The corners of Zhou Yuan’s mouth twitched faintly as he turned his head to exchange a look with Jin Zhang, both of them feeling rather speechless, while also beginning to feel some pity towards the Little Thunder Gate.
These fellows were really too pitiful...
“That Little Thunder Gate disciple had quite a high status in the Little Thunder Gate. As such, the information we received is a little more detailed than you two.”
“There is a lake deep within this mountain forest, which is known as the six color lake. Its water is made from pure Mythic Genesis essence that would surely be enough to condensed a six-color Divine Establishing Treasure when harvested.”
“However, I believe that all of you are already aware of the powerful repelling force from the lake. Without a four-color Divine Establishing Treasure, it will be impossible to approach.” Tang Xiaoyan looked towards both parties as she smiled and said, “I wonder if both of you have already fulfilled this requirement?”
Zhou Yuan nodded when he heard this. While rushing here, the three-color Divine Establishing Treasure in his Qi Dwelling had already ranked up, reaching the four-color level.
Fan Yao also nodded in an offhand manner. A four-color Divine Establishing Treasure was not difficult to achieve for people like them.
“Now for the most difficult problem. There’s an extremely powerful guardian beast in the lake, and in a one on one fight, I believe that even senior brother Fan Yao may not be its match.” Said Tang Xiaoyan.
Fan Yao’s eyes narrowed slightly. “What Genesis Beast is this guardian beast? How strong is it?”
Tang Xiaoyan shook her head and said, “I don’t know the details. This is the extent of the information I received from the Little Thunder Gate.”
“Given the current situation, we need to first finish off that guardian beast before we’ll be able to harvest from the six color lake… hence, I propose that our three groups work together to reach the lake and kill the guardian beast before splitting the spoils.”
Fan Yao unhurriedly asked, “How shall we split the six color lake?”
“What does senior brother Fan Yao suggest?” Asked Fan Xiaoyan.
Fan Yao swept an indifferent glance at Zhou Yuan as he said, “I propose your sect and mine receive forty percent, while the Cangxuan Sect gets twenty percent.”
Zhou Yuan did not say anything, while Jin Zhang was clearly angered as he laughed icily and said, “Are you trying to chase away beggars?”
Behind Tang Xiaoyan, Zhao Ru’s eyes brightened and was just about to say something, only to be stopped by Tang Xiaoyan as she smiled and said, “The senior brothers from the Cangxuan Sect will also contributing their efforts, I feel this allocation may be a little inappropriate.”
How could she not tell that Fan Yao was trying to win them over to bully the Cangxuan Sect. Although forty percent was rather tempting, Tang Xiaoyan did not lose her rationality over it.
Because she did not really trust Fan Yao.
Tang Xiaoyan looked towards Zhou Yuan. The latter smiled faintly and said, “I propose both your side and mine get a forty five percent share, while the Sacred Palace gets ten percent.”
“Are you seeking death?!” Fan Yao’s expression darkened as he icily glared at Zhou Yuan. Blood-red Genesis Qi began to rise and hiss around his body, as a choking pressure spread.
Tang Xiaoyan helplessly sighed at this scene. She knew that it would be impossible to do the allocation in advance.
Tang Xiaoyan decided to take a step back and said, “Since all of us have differing opinions, let’s set aside
this matter for the moment and first concentrate on killing the guardian beast, is that okay with everyone?”
This time, both Fan Yao and Zhou Yuan nodded in agreement. They too understood that they would have to first deal with the most troublesome guardian beast before obtaining the six color lake.
“We’ll prepare to move once the mist has receded enough.”
With the three parties now in agreement, Fan Yao cast an icy glance at Zhou Yuan, before leaving with his entourage.
Zhou Yuan cupped his fists together towards Tang Xiaoyan, and smiled at Luluo before also turning to leave.
Upon seeing the two parties leave, Tang Xiaoyan secretly shook her head inside.
Zhao Ru said in a low voice, “Xiaoyan, Fan Yao’s proposal is pretty good. Forty percent will be quite a good haul.”
When Luluo heard this, she immediately interjected, “But Zhou Yuan said he would give us forty five percent!”
Zhao Ru cast a sideways glance at the former and said, “Do you think he has the qualifications to make such a promise? Do you really believe him?”
“Why not?!” Luluo refused to back down.
Tang Xiaoyan waved her head, putting a stop to their bickering.
Luluo looked towards her and unhappily said, “Senior sister Xiaoyan, Fan Yao clearly has no intentions of negotiating. He appears to be very ambitious, and I personally feel that forty percent will not satisfy him.”
Tang Xiaoyan laughed and said, “Then do you think that Zhou Yuan has any intentions of negotiating?”
She swept a glance in the direction Zhou Yuan had left in and slowly said, “Your friend’s ambitions aren’t small either…”
In the earlier talks, Fan Yao was indeed not very sincere, and was clearly not going to be satisfied with forty percent. However, Zhou Yuan had likewise displayed a similar attitude.
This made Tang Xiaoyan rather curious. Fan Yao dared to because he was very strong, but was Zhou Yuan also so confident in his strength?
“Forget it, we’ll cooperate to slay the most troublesome guardian beast first…”
“As for the allocation of the six color lake… I believe that it will be very hard to please everyone…”
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