NOVEL WEB Ch. 74
Chapter 74: Gathering of All Sides
The three groups eyed each other like tigers watching their prey.
Yet, they tacitly maintained the same attitude.
That was to instinctively ignore the thoughts of Gu Fan and Lin Yi in the field.
“Everyone must have come here for that towering treasure aura.”
A member of the hidden family, the Yu Family, spoke up.
“Why don't we first state our affiliations?”
“I am from the hidden noble family, the Yu Family, Yu Feihuang.”
At this moment, among the last four who arrived, the white-haired young man at the lead lazily said:
“Sacred Land Pei Mountain! Holy Son Wang Qi!”
Then the three from the first group hesitated before speaking:
“Hidden noble family, the Jun Family, Jun Kexie!”
Yu Feihuang laughed a few times after hearing this.
“Wang Qi, Jun Kexie, all figures of Holy Son and Young Master status, truly interesting.”
At this moment, several powerful auras descended upon the place.
“Mangzhuo Sacred Land, Dongye Xiu!”
After speaking, the five from Mangzhuo Sacred Land said no more.
The presence of Dongye Xiu and his group caught Gu Fan’s attention slightly.
Because this was his first time encountering cultivators focused on body refinement.
Lin Yi sent a voice transmission with divine sense.
“Shall we kill them?”
Gu Fan counted the people—fewer than twenty. So many treasures had appeared, yet only this few were drawn in. It felt like a loss.
“Let’s wait a bit longer, no rush...”
At this time, Wang Qi from Sacred Land Pei Mountain spoke:
“Now that the treasure has emerged, what thoughts do you all have?”
“Thoughts? Naturally, take it by one’s own strength.”
With those words, everyone began sizing up each other's strength.
The four from Sacred Land Pei Mountain were neither few nor many. Mangzhuo Sacred Land and the Yu Family each had five people, making them the larger teams present. The smallest group was the first to arrive, the Jun Family, with only three members.
Thus, upon hearing this, the scene became somewhat strange.
What surprised everyone was that the Jun Family didn’t mind at all. Instead, they laughed casually:
“We of the Jun Family think the same! Everything is decided by fists!”
Wang Qi laughed heartily upon hearing that.
“The Jun Family is indeed confident. But that’s good too!”
At this moment, Yu Feihuang once again looked toward the two in the middle, Gu Fan and Lin Yi.
“Such a pity. The Demonic Path Twin Stars who just gained a bit of fame—could’ve had a decent future—but now they’re surrounded by us. Probably regretting taking part in this struggle.”
Wang Qi also laughed and said, “If they weren’t currently unsealing the restriction, they might already be corpses.”
“Just wondering if any of the so-called Five Major Righteous Sects will show up. If they do, there’ll be a good show to watch.”
“Haha, that’s easy. This time, there’s someone from Shangqing Sect I know fairly well. I’ll call him over now and do him a favor at the same time!”
None of them held back their voices as they spoke, clearly thinking Gu Fan and Lin Yi were already doomed.
Gu Fan was overjoyed inside. He was just worrying about not having enough people here, wanting to lure in more. He didn’t expect some fools would help him with that.
But on the surface, he still pretended to be very afraid.
“If you dare notify the Five Major Righteous Sects, I’ll disrupt this restriction!”
His words made everyone pause, then burst into laughter.
“Demonic Path Twin Stars, nothing more. Scared like this, hahaha.”
Yu Feihuang had a domineering expression:
“Submit to us, and we might consider sparing your life. If you behave well enough, I, Yu Feihuang, might even take you as a battle servant.”
Wang Qi also followed up:
“Indeed. Obediently unseal the restriction, or you’ll die right now!”
“Don’t be impatient, you two. Though these two brats’ cultivation levels are mediocre, their vitality is quite good. I happen to need a few coachmen for my war chariot. If not, just give them to me.”
They casually discussed, as if already deciding the fates of the two.
Lin Yi’s brows furrowed, seemingly about to lash out.
At that moment, two more figures appeared.
It turned out to be Sun Zhen and Cao Xin, the True Disciples of the Heavenly Evil Sect.
The two of them, seeing Gu Fan and Lin Yi surrounded in the center like lambs waiting to be slaughtered, actually felt a sense of satisfaction.
“Hm? The newcomers are actually True Disciples of the Heavenly Evil Sect!”
“Are the two of you perhaps here to rescue your fellow disciples?”
Sun Zhen's expression changed, and Cao Xin beside him immediately sneered coldly:
“Which ear of yours heard that we intended to save them? Or do you think we’re as easy to bully as they are?”
As he spoke, a powerful aura of the Fifth Layer of Primordial Yang Realm erupted.
Everyone was instantly shaken.
Lin Yi, noticing the movements of Sun Zhen and Cao Xin, frowned and said:
“Why do these two look like they’re quite enjoying this?”
“Heh, so they’re not helping—fine.”
“Then what should we do with them when the killing starts later?”
Gu Fan thought for a moment and said with a smile:
“No rush, I’ll try something and then we’ll know how to handle them.”
Then he loudly shouted toward Cao Xin and Sun Zhen:
“Senior Brothers, please save us!”
Sun Zhen kept a cold expression, as if he hadn’t heard, while Cao Xin replied in a frosty voice:
“Junior Brother, didn’t you just say you’d look after the two of us? And now you’re this pathetic?”
Gu Fan feigned panic, eyes repeatedly turning to Cao Xin, as if genuinely seeking help.
“Senior Brother knows that was the elder’s intention. Now that we’re trapped by the restriction, please lend a hand and save us.”
This time, Yu Feihuang showed interest.
“The junior brother is begging like this, and you two won’t help?”
Cao Xin chuckled.
“Cultivators rely only on themselves—how can one grow if always depending on others?”
“Indeed, these two have no ties with us. What you all do with them is none of our business!”
At that moment, as if to completely sever ties, Sun Zhen actually struck a palm toward the two inside the pit.
Blocked by the restriction, he scolded:
“You two, hurry up and break the restriction—you’re too slow!”
Everyone at the scene burst into mocking laughter.
They laughed at the incompetence of the Demonic Path Twin Stars, and also at the hypocrisy of the two True Disciples of the Heavenly Evil Sect.
“Seems the Heavenly Evil Sect truly stands atop the demonic path. Even their own disciples are this cold, hahaha.”
“Indeed. But can’t blame them. After all, the Demonic Path Twin Stars have been far too arrogant lately—this disaster is well deserved.”
Some people, to please unfamiliar company and blend into unfamiliar circles, habitually hurt those they know.
Sun Zhen and Cao Xin were doing just that—they feared being targeted.
So to blend in with others, they targeted their own peers, showing where they stood.
At the center of the pit, after testing the waters, Gu Fan said no more.
He simply looked at Lin Yi. A glance between the two conveyed everything.
Sun Zhen and Cao Xin must die!
“Brother Gu, I really feel like killing someone.”
“Wait one incense stick’s time. If no one else shows, we’ll start the slaughter.”
As soon as their words fell, all the disciples of the Five Major Righteous Sects who had just been summoned arrived!
In an instant, the number of disciples surrounding the valley approached more than forty!
“It really is Gu Fan and Lin Yi!”
The leading disciple of Shangqing Sect’s face lit up with joy.
What these two had done in the Great Qian Dynasty was known to all among the Five Major Righteous Sects.
Everyone regarded the incident as a disgrace, and had constantly longed for a chance to kill the so-called Demonic Path Twin Stars.
And now, the opportunity was right before their eyes.
Immediately, the eyes of all disciples from the Five Major Righteous Sects gleamed brightly.
“Hahaha! What a pair of Demonic Path Twin Stars. Today, we’ll see if you still have the skill to slaughter us all!”
“Everyone, we don’t need many treasures—but the lives of these two must be taken by our own hands!”
Who didn’t know the enmity between the two sides?
And with someone else taking the initiative, they could focus on fighting for treasure, so naturally no one objected.