frightfiction Chapter 943 Driven by Profit, Two Conditions
Chapter 943 Driven by Profit, Two Conditions
"what!"
The Holy Maiden Jia Yan was completely dumbfounded; her beloved Third Elder had actually attacked her!
Why is this happening!
Ye Kang was briefly surprised, but quickly understood.
So that's how it is. No wonder this martial artist at the Yang Realm was acting so strangely, lacking any seniority. Turns out he'd been playing dumb all along, concealing his true purpose.
Thinking about it carefully, this old guy is at the Yang Realm cultivation level, just one strand of Yin Qi away from having a chance to break through to the Yin Extinction Realm.
With a top-tier Yin energy right in front of him, how could he possibly hand it over to a junior?
These are the true martial artists of sects, spouting benevolence and morality, but in reality, they are only after profit and are the most hypocritical.
Ye Kang threw a punch with his backhand, forcefully shattering Qinghong Daoist's attack. At the same time, with a thought, he immediately activated the Netherworld Gathering Qi Technique, and countless Yin energies surged around his body.
The ritual to attract the energy of the netherworld is very simple; all you need is enough yin energy.
Of course, Ye Kang had no obligation to help the Holy Maiden block the attack. The latter was directly slammed against the cave wall by Qinghong Daoist's attack, spitting out blood and dissipating her true energy.
When Qinghong Daoist saw that Ye Kang could easily neutralize his attack and even absorb Qi, he immediately felt a chill in his heart.
I never expected that I would underestimate this kid at the Yang Chu Realm. He's actually quite something.
Since one move is not enough to defeat him, we must not make another move. Otherwise, if a great battle breaks out, the Nether Spring Qi that we have worked so hard to create will dissipate.
The overall situation should always be the priority.
Indeed, from the moment he accepted the Holy Lord's mission, Daoist Qinghong had already begun planning.
It's impossible for him to protect the Holy Maiden and help her absorb Qi. Wouldn't it be a waste to use such a good first-class Qi to help the Holy Maiden break through to the Yin stage?
Having just gained some insight, I have a better grasp of the Yin Extinction technique and should seize this energy.
A powerful Yin Extinction expert is far more worthwhile than someone at the early stage of Returning to Truth. Once the deed is done, even a Holy Lord cannot say anything to him.
At worst, I can just leave the Beiluo Sect and go somewhere else.
In short, nothing is more important than one's own path.
Therefore, he did not hesitate to attack the Holy Maiden, but he did not expect that the Demon-Suppressing General of the Martial Dynasty was far stronger than he had imagined.
Since that's the case, let's see whose energy gathering method is more skillful.
As an elder who had long since entered the Returning to Truth Realm, Daoist Qinghong naturally possessed methods for gathering Qi. Although these methods were not specifically designed for the Qi of the Nether Spring, they were still universally applicable.
Most importantly, he believed that he had been immersed in the Realm of Returning to Truth for many years and was highly experienced, so there was no way he could lose to this young upstart.
He confidently performed the Qi-gathering technique, a disdainful smile playing on his lips.
Then, he saw Ye Kang point forward with one hand, and countless yin energies formed a disc that slowly rotated behind him.
Then, the newly formed aura of the Nether Spring drifted directly toward him.
The latter clenched his fist, grabbed it directly, and stuffed it into the grotto-heaven treasure.
The entire movement was executed in one smooth, fluid motion, without the slightest hesitation, just like a mountain stream flowing naturally.
Qinghong Daoist was dumbfounded, and Jiayan Saintess was also stunned.
"How can this be!"
They couldn't believe it at all. How could this guy be so fast? It was as if he had already mastered the targeted Qi gathering technique!
But that's impossible; he couldn't possibly have known beforehand that it was the aura of a secluded spring!
Moreover, there are very few methods for gathering the energy of heaven and earth. Without the support of a lineage, it would be even more impossible for him to master such a method!
Qinghong Daoist opened his mouth wide; his Qi-gathering technique hadn't even been fully executed before it was all over.
He thought it would be a crushing victory due to experience, but it turned out to be a game where he was the clown, which he found completely unacceptable.
They naturally didn't know that Ye Kang was using the Netherworld Qi Gathering Technique created by the Yin Saint Demon Lord, which was specifically designed for this type of heaven and earth qi, and its profound mystery was the best in the world.
After all, whose Netherworld cultivation is higher than that of the Yin Saint Demon Lord?
He withdrew the aura of the Nether Spring, stood up, and gave the stunned Qinghong Daoist a mocking smile.
"It seems you have lost, fellow Daoist."
"you dare!"
Unable to contain his anger any longer, Qinghong Daoist summoned a flying sword and slashed at Ye Kang.
He absolutely cannot watch the aura of the Nether Spring be taken away. If he fails, everything will be exposed, and he will surely be severely punished by the Holy Lord when he returns to the Beiluo Sect.
Breaking through the Yin Annihilation was the only way for him to safely get through it, so he absolutely could not watch this kid leave.
"Stop!"
The sword light fell, cleaving a terrifying crack straight into the cave, as if splitting the small mountain in two.
Amidst the terrifying sword light, Ye Kang remained unmoved. Ten thousand pink sword energies shot out, and the Blooming Flowers Sword Formation immediately unleashed its power, instantly devouring Qinghong Daoist's sword energy. Then, the formation reversed its operation, and an even more intense sword energy slashed towards Qinghong Daoist.
The latter swept his sword, barely blocking the sword energy. Ye Kang then casually walked out of the cave and turned back to say, "Who said I was leaving? Get this straight, you're the ones who should get lost."
"Bastard!"
Qinghong Daoist had never seen such an arrogant brat before, so he immediately flew up and slashed again. The sword light was like endless feathers, piercing through his heart.
Ye Kang also turned around, his spear already in his hand. With a sweeping motion, all the sword energy shattered, and then the Myriad Flower Sword Formation crashed down on Qinghong Daoist.
Ye Kang is now even stronger than when he fought the Red-Clothed Hermit.
His supernatural abilities, in particular, have made great progress.
With a few whooshing sounds, countless Moon-Entwining Heavenly Silks were released, like the most agile hidden weapons, winding their way towards Qinghong Daoist.
The latter immediately drew his sword and slashed fiercely, but to his astonishment, he found that his incomparably sharp sword energy could not cut through these spider silks!
What a means!
"Hurry up and kill him!"
Qinghong Daoist shouted loudly. Outside the cave, the three True Immortal experts, though puzzled, naturally obeyed the order without hesitation.
Instantly, attacks rained down from the sky. Ye Kang didn't waste any words, leaping up and gripping the Heavenly Axe with both hands. The true meaning of the spear was added to the spear, and with the assistance of his second true spirit, the spear tip burst forth with unparalleled holy light, unleashing terrifying power.
With a single strike, all attacks were smashed away, and the spear's light instantly pierced through the three men's protective aura, sending them flying.
Now, if Ye Kang goes all out, opponents in the early stages of the Returning to True Realm are no match for him.
When Qinghong Daoist saw this, he was even more dumbfounded.
Damn it!
How could there be such a Yang-level martial artist? This strength is simply unreasonable!
His brows were furrowed, and he was filled with resentment.
It was because of this variable that my carefully planned schemes ended up in this state!
Thinking of this, Qinghong Daoist was furious. All the pent-up frustration in his chest turned into a palm strike, which he launched directly at Ye Kang from inside the cave.
This palm strike was like a giant sun in the clear sky, illuminating the wilderness, containing the full power of the Yang Chu realm. Ye Kang naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to take it head-on. He immediately flashed away and disappeared using earth magic.
When his palm struck empty air, Daoist Qinghong's eyes widened in disbelief as he rushed out of the cave.
"You scoundrel! You even have an earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of escape technique)!"
Qinghong Daoist appeared extremely jealous at this moment.
He has been in the Returning to Truth Realm for many years, but he doesn't have many skills, let alone rare escape techniques; he doesn't know any of them.
How could this traitor from the Wu Dynasty have so many!
Could he be the son of a high-ranking official of the Wu Dynasty?
This cannot be explained without a very strong background.
Thinking of this, Daoist Qinghong was so jealous he was practically going crazy.
What he hated most in his life were these rich and powerful bastards. Why did they have to be able to crush them, these rogue cultivators with no background, without having to work hard?
Qinghong Daoist was originally a rogue cultivator, but by a twist of fate, he entered the Beiluo Sect and became an elder.
Now that he believes Ye Kang is a second-generation martial artist, he is unable to control the hatred in his heart.
If Ye Kang knew what he was thinking, he would probably shout that he was wronged.
He's the real Karami who climbed up from the ranks of a rogue cultivator!
The next second, countless sandstorms rose from the ground and headed straight for Qinghong Daoist, who flicked his sleeve and scattered all the sandstorms.
Then, a bulge appeared on the ground around them, moving continuously and quickly circling around in a large circle.
Qinghong Daoist seized the opportunity and unleashed a sword strike in one direction.
As the sword swept down, the earth cracked open, and Ye Kang's figure was thrown out in a disheveled state.
But a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
It was all done on purpose, to make the old man underestimate his opponent and thus overlook some more important things.
The next second, a beam of light shot out from the ground, instantly enveloping the two of them.
"What! When?!"
Qinghong Daoist looked at all of this in disbelief, feeling that it was beyond common sense.
When did this kid secretly set up the formation? I didn't even notice!
No! It was just now when he used earth magic!
Indeed, Ye Kang had long had ideas about earth escape. This method is very convenient, and if combined with his array formation skills, he could instantly and unexpectedly set up an array.
For example, this light array is called the Dragon Suppression Array. As the name suggests, it is not a killing array, but a variant of the trapping array, specifically designed to suppress the cultivation of martial artists.
A flash of light appeared within the Dragon Suppression Formation, and Qinghong Daoist's cultivation was forcibly suppressed by one level! He could only exert the cultivation of the Yin Realm!
How can we fight this!
Qinghong Daoist immediately realized that he was no match for this kid at all, and everyone had misjudged the kid's strength!
I wish I hadn't come, otherwise I wouldn't be in this situation!
He hurriedly said, "Fellow Daoist! I am an elder of the Beiluo Sect. You must not harm me, otherwise it will become a feud between Leizhou and Yanzhou!"
Ye Kang burst out laughing upon hearing this.
This old guy really knows how to pat himself on the back; he actually managed to link him to the relationship between the two continents.
While there's some truth to that, killing him wouldn't necessarily trigger a war between the two continents.
Therefore, Ye Kang laughed directly and said, "Do you believe what you're saying, fellow Daoist? I have reminded you several times to leave this place, but you have repeatedly failed to learn your lesson. Now that I have suppressed you, you want to give up? Isn't that the most ridiculous thing in the world?"
Qinghong Daoist's face darkened: "Fellow Daoist, have you not heard of my 'Sleeve Universe Divine Power'? My two large sleeves contain countless treasures. If I were to use them at full power, breaking the formation would be a matter of moments. However, it would inevitably lead to a desperate situation. Why must you go to such lengths?"
Ye Kang found it even more amusing. This guy was quite the smooth talker, but it was impossible to let him off so easily.
Ye Kang didn't intend to kill him. Firstly, as Qinghong Daoist said, killing him would be a diplomatic incident.
They treated General Deng Yue well and kept him in custody, not daring to kill him.
On the other hand, it's because this person is already embroiled in trouble.
The injured saintess didn't look too well.
Sure enough, the Holy Maiden Jiayan secretly ran out of the cave, met up with the other Returning to Truth Realm cultivators, and immediately told them what had happened inside the cave.
The other three stared at the Third Elder in shock, their eyes filled with vigilance.
A rift was inevitable, and Ye Kang was happy to watch the show.
He said, "I'll give up if you agree to two conditions."
Upon hearing this, Daoist Qinghong breathed a sigh of relief and generously replied, "Fellow Daoist, please speak freely. As long as it doesn't involve the fundamental issues, I certainly won't refuse."
"Don't worry, I'm not that kind of aggressive person. My first condition is that you leave Wu Dynasty territory immediately and return to your own place."
“Of course. The aura of the Nether Spring has already been taken by you, so there is no use for us to stay here. We will naturally leave.”
"Alright, the second condition is three rare and precious materials of the Xuan rank or above."
Ye Kang smiled faintly and stated his conditions without any hesitation.
Now that he has regained the ability to use the Serpent's Shedding Immortal Robe, the shortage of rare and precious materials has naturally increased. If he doesn't take the opportunity to make a quick buck, wouldn't all his efforts have been in vain?
If it were a Yellow-Rank Heavenly Treasure, Ye Kang believed that Daoist Qinghong would not hesitate.
However, those above the Profound Rank, even those in the Returning to Truth Realm, cannot simply take them out at will, let alone take out three at once.
Qinghong Daoist immediately frowned, then looked at Saintess Jiayan and the three martial artists in the early stage of Returning to Truth.
"Everyone, let's all join in..."
"let's go!"
The beautiful saintess interrupted him directly, then turned and flew away without hesitation, while the other three also changed their expressions.
The older woman, in particular, sighed and said, "We will report today's events to the Holy Lord and the Third Elder. May you all have good fortune."
After saying that, the three of them immediately flew away.
Are you kidding me? Asking them to produce a Xuan-grade rare treasure is like cutting off their flesh.
I'd never want to team up with you!
Seeing them leave, Qinghong Daoist's face turned green.
His breath weakened, and he said to Ye Kang, "Fellow Daoist, please forgive me, I really don't have that many on me. How about I exchange them for one more item?"
"Then you can come with me to jail."
Ye Kang's face darkened, and he immediately activated the Dragon Suppression Formation to suppress Qinghong Daoist.
The latter was dumbfounded. Putting a powerful figure like him, who had just returned to the True Realm, in jail was a blatant insult!
"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment! Allow me to join in!"
Ye Kang stopped and looked at him with a smile.
Qinghong Daoist knew he was completely doomed today, losing both his wife and his army, but he had no other choice but to avoid going to jail.
Soon, he threw out three Xuan-grade rare and precious materials with a pained expression.
Ye Kang caught it steadily, then removed the formation and looked down at him, saying, "This is the last time. If you come again, it won't be so simple. Go."