Chapter 158
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Chapter 158: The Bird’s Demise for Food
Outside the nest of the Wilderness’ Heavenly Wolf King
The Heavenly Wolf King flipped Thunder Cloud Beast over and ruthlessly pierced its abdomen with its claws. But just at the critical moment, Thunder Cloud Beast let out a whimper, indicating its submission, and the Heavenly Wolf King spared its life.
After tossing aside Thunder Cloud Beast, the blood-stained Heavenly Wolf King looked around at the surrounding monsters. All of them lowered their heads and lay on the ground, showing their submission.
The performance of many magical creatures pleased the Heavenly Wolf King very much. When the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit ripens, its unique fragrance drives the magical creatures crazy, especially those at higher realms. Even the Heavenly Wolf King, as a ruler, would face challenges.
If it cannot withstand the challenges of these magical creatures, it will not only lose the precious Purple Origin Taoist Fruit but also risk losing its life. Other magical creatures wouldn’t hesitate to devour it to enhance their own cultivation.
Now that it has withstood the challenges, the internal troubles are considered resolved. As long as it can withstand the greedy humans, it will be able to enjoy the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit.
"The Moon Howling Heavenly Wolf is truly extraordinary. That Thunder Cloud Beast may also have a unique bloodline, but it is no match for the Heavenly Wolf King."
Above the den of the Heavenly Wolf King, there is a flying boat hidden within the clouds. Nie Wuyuan sighed. He had fought against the Thunder Cloud Beast in the past two years and even with his strength, he couldn’t defeat it. But today, he witnessed the Thunder Cloud Beast easily being defeated by the Heavenly Wolf King.
"The Heavenly Wolf King has dominated this Wilderness for thousands of years. If it didn’t possess considerable strength, it would have been killed by other magical creatures long ago. There will be a good fight today."
"Or else, just destroy it."
Guo Yunfeng suggested that the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit was of no use to him. He didn’t have much lifespan left and had no chance to break through the Soul Changing stage. He wasn’t willing to risk his life for it.
"No, we must seize it if we can. The sect can always use more Nascent Souls, and the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit is a sixth-tier spiritual herb. If refined into a sixth-tier elixir, it can greatly enhance our cultivation. If the sect gains one more Soul Changing expert, the strength of the Five Elements Sect will skyrocket."
Guo Yunfeng’s words were immediately met with rebuttal. They said. Guo Yunfeng, your life is not much, but others still have a chance to undergo Soul Changing. Even if it’s for the disciples with a golden core, it is possible to gain an additional Nascent Soul. How could one easily destroy it?
"Senior Brother Guo, it’s not just our Five Elements Sect that has their eyes on the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit. Let’s assess the situation first. Whoever can’t resist temptation will bring about their own demise."
"Yes, stay calm. The other two sects should have arrived as well. Let’s try to find them first."
Shen Qun also agreed. He didn’t dare to support Guo Yunfeng’s proposition. After all, if they destroyed it directly, what was the point of all the time and effort they had spent?
At the same time, on the other side of Heavenly Wolf King’s lair, Ouyang Qing’s eyes emitted a golden light. Finally, her gaze landed on the direction where the four members of the Five Elements Sect were hiding.
"Junior Sister, what’s going on?"
"The Five Elements Sect has also been found. There are four people: Nie Wuyuan, Chen Xuanhua, Shen Qun, and Guo Yunfeng. I haven’t seen anyone else."
Ouyang Qing withdrew her gaze and said to Qi Yunzhao and Chen Mingyang. This special eye technique is one of her hidden cards. Apart from a few close senior brothers, no one knows about it.
"The Five Elements Sect only sent four Nascent Soul individuals, and apart from Nie Wuyuan, the other three aren’t formidable characters. Do you think the Five Elements Sect is underestimating the situation or simply lacks enough manpower?"
"Underestimate it, several powerful members of the Five Elements Sect are probably strategizing how to breakthrough to the Soul Changing stage. The Purple Origin Taoist Fruit isn’t helpful for them, so they are unwilling to come."
"Hehe, now let’s see how the Cloud Sword Sect and Five Elements Sect will fight. The Cloud Sword Sect has brought an extraordinary person."
"Senior brother, do you think there will be other people coming to compete?"
"There shouldn’t be any more. Among the Yun State, our three families have the strongest power. Other forces don’t have many Nascent Soul cultivators, and they may not know the news or dare to come."
Qi Yunzhao said, cultivators also have territorial divisions. If Nascent Soul cultivators from other states come, Nascent Soul cultivators from the Yun State will definitely join forces to defeat them first.
"As far as I know, Lin Batian from Anhua City has been in the Wilderness for these few years."
"Junior sister, you are thinking too much. How could the Lin family dare to snatch food from the three major sects?"
Qi Yunzhao was somewhat surprised. It is more likely that Nascent Soul cultivators from other states will come. In his opinion, the Lin family from Anhua City doesn’t have the courage. They only have one Nascent Soul cultivator, no matter how strong Lin Batian is, how many people can he fight?
"Perhaps I am worrying too much, but Lin Batian has always had big ambitions."
"Although he is not small, if he dares to come this time, the three major factions don’t mind changing the owner of Anhua City."
Qi Yunzhao said, the three major factions have an understanding. When facing the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit, they can compete, they can fight, but the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit can only be given to one of the three families, not others.
Yun State already has three major overlords, there is no need for a fourth dominant faction.
"Senior brother, smell this fragrance, the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit should be ripe tomorrow morning, it will not take more than twenty hours. Should we find a place to hide it first?"
"No need, neither the Cloud Sword Sect nor the Five Elements Sect have the ability to find us. Let’s just wait and watch the show."
Qi Yunzhao smiled, he still had some confidence in his invisibility technique. As Nascent Soul cultivators, the other two factions would never be able to find them.
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"Senior brother, I found the location of the Five Elements Sect."
A Nascent Soul cultivator from the Cloud Sword Sect camp pointed casually at the hiding place of the four members of the Five Elements Sect.
"Has the Zhonghang Sect been found yet?"
"No, Qi Yunzhao has some treasure on him that I haven’t found."
"Those guys from the Zhonghang Sect, hmph."
The Nascent Soul from the Cloud Sword Sect, who was in charge, snorted. The two sects were originally allied, but they didn’t seek help from them at this time, obviously indicating ulterior motives.
Senior brother, what should we do? The aura of the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit is ripening quickly. We can’t wait. If it fully ripens, the Heavenly Wolf King will surely swallow it whole, and we won’t be able to stop it.
It’s a bit difficult for the four of us. The Zhonghang Sect is not showing up, they must be trying to take advantage.
"Senior brother, then let’s join forces with the Five Elements Sect, two against one. We’re not afraid of the Zhonghang Sect turning against us."
"I’ll give it a try."
The Nascent Soul in charge nodded, then extended his spiritual awareness into the clouds where the Five Elements Sect was hiding.
"Hello, Taoist friends. Jiang from Cloud Sword Sect greets you."
"So it’s Taoist Friend Jiang. Nice to meet you, Nie Wuyuan."
"Taoist Friend Nie, the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit is about to ripen. If we don’t act now, it will be too late. How about we join forces?"
"Hasn’t Cloud Sword Sect always been allied with Zhonghang Sect?"
"The three sects have a close relationship. My Cloud Sword Sect and your sect have a good relationship too."
"Haha, Taoist Friend Jiang makes a good point. How about we come up with a plan? There’s only one ripened Purple Origin Taoist Fruit."
"Taoist Friend Nie, we must not let the Heavenly Wolf King have the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit. We should try to seize it, or else destroy it. If we manage to get it, Cloud Sword Sect is willing to offer…"
Jiang proposed his own terms. If the two sects join forces and take the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit, there must be a price. Otherwise, they will certainly turn hostile. Cloud Sword Sect won’t risk a conflict with Five Elements Sect over just one fruit.
On Nie Wuyuan’s side, he shared Jiang’s proposal with Chen Xuanhua and others. They all thought it was acceptable. Even if they couldn’t obtain the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit, they wouldn’t lose out either.
After the discussion, two groups of people and horses appeared at the same time. Their powerful aura swept across the entire place. Eight Nascent Soul cultivators aimed at the Heavenly Wolf King.
"You despicable and shameless humans, dare to covet my treasure. Kill them for me."
Upon seeing the many Nascent Soul cultivators, the Heavenly Wolf King instantly became furious and immediately ordered the fourth-level demon clan to take action.
The lower-level demons were overwhelmed by the pressure from the Nascent Soul cultivators and started to flee. Meanwhile, the fourth-level demon beasts, such as the Thunder Cloud Beast, Rampaging Bear, and Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox, attacked the group with full force.
"Get lost."
Jiang Yijian shouted loudly, and a burst of sword energy erupted. The powerful Thunder Cloud Beast resisted the sword energy, instantly shattering its lightning technique. The Thunder Cloud Beast was heavily injured and retreated.
"So strong."
"Jiang Yijian truly deserves to be the head of the Hidden Sword Peak in the Cloud Sword Sect."
"I can’t block this sword."
When everyone in the Five Elements Sect saw this, they were all shocked. They had long heard of the renowned swordsman Jiang Yijian, even though he hadn’t made a move in decades. But now, this move of his was extraordinary.
"Awoooo!"
With a howl, the Heavenly Wolf King transformed into its true form.
"Come and see how skilled you, the Heavenly Wolf King, are, if you can withstand a few of my attacks."
Jiang Yijian burst into laughter, his demeanor suddenly transformed, fierce and menacing, like a sharpened sword.
"Attack!"
"With one strike, I will split the river."
"Roar!"
Jiang Yijian and the Heavenly Wolf King clashed, the chilling sword aura seemed as if it could slice through the sky, while the Heavenly Wolf King relied on its powerful beastly body to resist the blows.
"Boom"
After a single strike, the aftermath of the battle swept through the Heavenly Wolf King’s lair, causing giant trees to fall and rocks to shatter.
"So strong, senior brother. You might be able to surpass this Jiang Yijian."
In the dark, Chen Mingyang watched a demon and a person fighting intensely, his face filled with seriousness.
"Hard to say."
Qi Yunzhao shook his head. The sword cultivators of the Cloud Sword Sect are known for their prowess in battle. Jiang Yijian is also the top cultivator at the Hidden Sword Peak, and his strength is among the best among the Nascent Soul cultivators.
"Senior brother, what should we do?"
"Let’s wait and see. If both sects lose, we can kill the demon and take the treasure. If both sects win, we can still kill the demon and take the treasure. Either way, I’ll take advantage of this situation."
Qi Yunzhao sneered. Taking advantage of the situation, no matter what, they were already in an unbeatable position. They wouldn’t lose out no matter what happened.