Chapter 414

Chapter 414: Chaos in Battle

However, Cui and his companions were quite pleased with the situation.

After all, the spiritual plant wouldn’t fall into his hands anyway, so they simply enjoyed the show, hoping that as both sides fought, he might get another chance to reclaim what belonged to him.

Just as he prepared to watch, he finally got a good look at the cultivator who had stolen the spiritual plant.

Upon recognizing the figure, Cui exclaimed in surprise,

"Junior Brother Ji?

How can it be you?"

"Senior Brother Cui, long time no see!"

Ji Yang smiled and waved.

"Hmph, Cui, what do you mean by this?"

Seeing the two recognize each other, Du Yuankang sneered, and the other cultivators quickly surrounded Ji Yang without any hesitation.

As Du Yuankang was about to question Cui, he noticed that Ji Yang’s cultivation level was only at the Golden Core Stage!

Realizing this, Du Yuankang was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter:

“Ha ha ha, Cui, you’re really going backward! Even if you don’t want to give it up, is there really a need to let a Golden Core Stage cultivator get involved?”

Initially expecting a powerful opponent, his worries vanished entirely.

Forget one Golden Core Stage cultivator; even if ten came, it wouldn’t matter. Besides, the He Dao Sect didn’t have their Xuantian Sect’s combined attack secret techniques, so he had nothing to worry about.

Cui snorted at Du Yuankang’s laughter but didn’t respond.

He had intended to sit back and watch, but that plan had changed.

He could ignore the others, but Ji Yang was still a same sect disciple. Additionally, his Master was Peak Master Ye of Jingtan Peak, and Ji Yang’s high talent indicated great potential for the future.

Though he didn’t know why Ji Yang would try to steal the spiritual plant, he knew he had to protect him now.

Yet, even with Ji Yang, they were still not a match for Du Yuankang and his group.

Thinking this, Cui addressed Ji Yang, who held the spiritual plant:

"Junior Brother Ji, why not just give the spiritual plant to them?"

After saying this, Cui felt it might not be appropriate, as Ji Yang wasn’t part of his alliance. He quickly used a secret technique to send a Transmission to Ji Yang’s ear:

"Junior Brother Ji, the situation isn’t favorable; it’s better to give them the spiritual plant. Once I find other brothers within the sect, I can help you reclaim it! We should avoid any injuries."

He thought this kind suggestion would help Ji Yang understand the situation.

But after sending the Transmission, Cui noticed Ji Yang wasn’t moving, making him feel anxious.

He knew it wouldn’t be that simple; this Junior Brother, after all, was a proud child of heaven, rarely facing setbacks within the sect. Plus, with his Master’s backing, a sense of pride was understandable.

Moreover, earlier on the warship, this Junior Brother had even dared to confront Senior Brother Zuo Gao directly. However, Cui believed Ji Yang likely used methods passed down from Peak Master Ye during that confrontation; otherwise, how could Ji Yang’s level contend with a Late Spirit Transformation cultivator like Zuo Gao?

But now, they were not in the sect but in the secret realm. Even if Junior Brother Ji had some tricks up his sleeve, the difference in cultivation levels was too great. They were not even same sect disciples, so it was better to know when to back down.

If a real fight broke out, he might not be able to protect this Golden Core Stage Junior Brother.

At this moment, Cui hoped that Junior Brother Ji could recognize the difficulty of the situation and hand over the spiritual plant to avoid further conflict.

At this moment, Du Yuankang also spoke up:

“Kid, hand over the spiritual plant quickly. Didn’t you hear what your Senior Brother Cui said?”

“Oh? What if I don’t?”

Facing the encirclement, Ji Yang replied with a faint smile.

Hearing this, Cui felt a chill run through him.

Du Yuankang’s expression changed, then he shot a mocking glance at Cui and sneered,

“Cui, you’re really useless; even a fellow disciple dares to ignore your orders now.”

In response to Du Yuankang’s provocation and ridicule, Cui simply snorted.

Seeing Cui’s lack of reaction, Du Yuankang turned to Ji Yang:

“Kid, I’ll ask you again: will you hand it over or not?”

“Senior Brother Du, stop wasting time with this kid; let’s take him down!”

“That’s right! A mere Golden Core Stage cultivator dares to stir things up here!”

The other disciples from the Xuantian Sect spoke impatiently.

They had seen Ji Yang’s arrogant tone, which they found unbearable. However, since Senior Brother Du remained silent and just watched Ji Yang, they chose not to speak further, instead churning their powers within, ready to kill Ji Yang on the spot.

The situation was tense, and a fierce battle was about to break out.

Looking at the current situation, Cui furrowed his brows.

Should he step in to help or leave?

If he left, Junior Brother Ji would likely lose his life. If it were anyone else, he would certainly turn and walk away without a second thought. After all, he had already sent a Transmission earlier, and the other party wasn’t even listening to him, clearly disregarding him.

But Ji Yang’s identity and talent made Cui hesitate. Moreover, in such a short time within the secret realm, this Junior Brother had managed to break through to the Golden Core Stage, showing immense potential.

Getting close to him might be greatly beneficial for the future.

However, if he stepped in to help, given the strength of himself and the other senior brothers, they would indeed not be a match for Du Yuankang and his group. In that case, being injured would be minor; they might even lose several members, which would greatly affect their subsequent exploration of the secret realm.

This left Cui feeling uncertain.

But now, there wasn’t much time to think. Cui narrowed his eyes, steeled himself, and before Ji Yang could speak, he shouted at Du Yuankang:

“Hmph, do you think He Dao Sect has no one?”

“I want to see what skills you, Du Yuankang, really have! Brothers, let’s go together!”

In the end, Cui decided to step in to help. Although they were in poor condition, since this Junior Brother dared to snatch the spiritual plant, he must have some skills. He hoped that this Junior Brother’s abilities were impressive; otherwise, today’s events might prove difficult to resolve.

Seeing Cui take the initiative, the other disciples hesitated for a moment but then chose to attack.

Ji Yang, witnessing this, was taken aback. He had taken it this far, yet Cui still intended to help, which surprised him.

After all, ordinary cultivators in such situations would likely flee, which was also Ji Yang’s goal. He didn’t want his intervention to be witnessed by his fellow disciples, so he was inclined to push them away.

But now, Cui’s actions disrupted Ji Yang’s pace.

However, Ji Yang couldn’t express this directly. He merely thought about pulling back a little during the battle to avoid showing too much.

“Perfect timing! Since you are so stubborn, today you will all be staying here!”

As the group attacked, Du Yuankang said coldly, a hint of anger on his face.

He hadn’t intended to fight them, wanting to conserve energy to seek other opportunities. But Cui’s intervention annoyed him.

A Golden Core Stage cultivator forced Cui to take action; he certainly wanted to see what set this Golden Core Stage cultivator apart from others.