Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Chapter 233: You Must Be Surprised We Are Still Alive

Xiao Fan's mind echoed with Danhe's uncertain and astonished voice.

"The one who slew them has incredible power!"

"Look, the smaller Bloodroot Dragon wasn't killed by that person—it was slain by the larger Bloodroot Dragon."

"And as for the larger one, although its body is covered in sword wounds, very few are fatal."

"But its mouth was shattered, and the force blasted straight through to its tail."

"I can confirm that the person who killed it must have used an extremely powerful move, piercing it from head to tail in a single strike!"

Having said this, Danhe finally revealed a tone of admiration.

"Xiao Fan, if you were to face this person—even if you sacrificed your lifespan to use the Core Formation Art, and even if I exhausted my soul to assist you—you would only stand a 30% chance at best."

Xiao Fan frowned. "Thirty percent to win?"

Danhe sighed. "Thirty percent for us to lose."

Hearing this, Xiao Fan's frown deepened.

Danhe was a prudent and knowledgeable elder. If even he said so, it meant Xiao Fan was undoubtedly no match for that individual.

"Usually, those entering the Bloodvine Valley are the First or Second Elders of the Jade Cauldron Sect," Xiao Fan said in a low voice. "I've heard that only two of those elders are exceptionally strong—Ye Yan and Shen Mo."

"I haven't seen Shen Mo and can't say for sure," Danhe replied. "But I've encountered Ye Yan before. That person's status is extraordinary, his destiny is entwined with great fortune, and he possesses a special constitution that attracts the favor of otherworldly flames. It must be him!"

Xiao Fan sighed softly. "In that case, my Root Character Sword Art must have fallen into his hands as well."

Danhe said in a low voice, "Don't worry. From what I know, the two strongest pages of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Art are the Burning Heaven Sword Art and the Scorching Earth Sword Art."

"As long as you can retrieve those two pages, it doesn't matter if the first four pages are missing. Don't get hung up on every little gain or loss."

Xiao Fan nodded, calming his thoughts. "Danhe is right—I'm getting too attached."

"No matter how strong he is, I can surpass him eventually!" Xiao Fan declared. "As for Shen Mo, after escaping his pursuit, I've made rapid progress. I'll settle that old score with him sooner or later!"

Danhe nodded in approval. "Well said!"

"Besides, this trip wasn't for nothing. The Yin Fiend Pearl and the essence of the Bloodroot Dragon are rare treasures."

"I also know of a Nascent Soul-stage cultivator's cave. That person was an evil practitioner who killed more than a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators and used their core crowns to refine a batch of Yin Fiend Pearls with dark arts."

"He intended to leave them for his descendants, but while traveling, he was hunted down and killed by righteous cultivators on an unnamed island in the Eastern Sea."

"That cave has remained undiscovered ever since."

Xiao Fan was overjoyed. "You know where it is?"

Danhe smiled proudly. "Of course I do. I'll take you there."

"With the Yin Fiend Pearls from that place combined with the ones you obtained from slaying the Bloodroot Dragon, you'll definitely have enough to refine a golden core crown!"

Xiao Fan's face lit up. "Excellent! No time to waste. Let's set off now!"

...

Time passed day by day.

In the blink of an eye, six months had gone by.

There was now only one day left before Bloodvine Valley would close.

At this moment, outside Bloodvine Valley, Zhang Feng stood quietly with three Nascent Soul-stage cultivators.

They had already killed four people who attempted to escape from Bloodvine Valley to report its situation to the elders of the Jade Cauldron Sect.

"By my calculations, today is the last day."

"No doubt by now, the valley is filled with corpses."

"That Bloodroot Dragon King must have already wiped out all the Jade Cauldron Sect elders."

Zhang Feng laughed confidently, his tone full of certainty.

The three cultivators beside him quickly cupped their hands in respect. "We owe this to Brother Zhang's foresight. To think you started planning this decades ago!"

Zhang Feng smiled faintly. "You flatter me. I merely placed a small bet."

"Come, let's enter Bloodvine Valley together and claim the remains of the Hanging Sky Vine."

The three nodded enthusiastically and followed closely behind.

The Jade Cauldron Sect elders were no match for the Bloodroot Dragon King.

However, they themselves had no fear of the creature.

Before their journey, the Demon Emperor had bestowed upon them a treasure—a scale from the Demon Emperor himself.

As the sovereign of the Ten Thousand Demons Nation and the ruler of the demon race, the Demon Emperor's scale held tremendous suppressive power over demonic beasts like the Bloodroot Dragon King.

Once the scale was revealed, the Bloodroot Dragon King would be overwhelmed with fear, its strength significantly diminished, and it would stand no chance against them.

Carrying a five-petaled Moon Orchid each, the four of them prepared to enter the flower field and step into Bloodvine Valley.

But before they could take a step, the valley echoed with the sounds of a fierce battle.

"Kill!"

"Break through!"

"Don't mind the surrounding bloodvines—just charge forward!"

The group was followed by the sound of hurried footsteps.

Zhang Feng and the others froze.

Before they could react, a large group of Nascent Soul cultivators, led by Shen Mo, Ye Yan, and others, broke through the bloodvines and charged out of the valley!

The bloodvines, resembling serpents, slithered closely behind them.

However, the valley entrance was surrounded by clusters of Moon Orchids. While each flower had few petals, their sheer number created a powerful barrier, forcing the bloodvines to retreat in fear.

Defeated, the bloodvines reluctantly withdrew back into the valley.

Zhang Feng and his three companions stared at the dozens of elders in utter disbelief.

Shen Mo glanced at Zhang Feng's group and smiled faintly. "Zhang Feng, you must be wondering why we're not dead."

Zhang Feng was too stunned to speak.

Ye Yan's voice was icy as he ordered, "Arrest them!"

The elders surged forward as one.

Before Zhang Feng and his companions could react, they were captured on the spot.

What followed was a thorough search—inside and out. Their entire bodies, from their tongues to the gaps between their teeth, were inspected meticulously. To ensure they couldn't commit suicide, rags were stuffed into their mouths.

"Send them to the Hall of Justice immediately. I will personally escort them," Ye Yan commanded coldly, his tone as chilling as ancient ice.

Shen Mo smiled lightly. "Hall Master He, shall we head back? We came out a day early, and no one is here to welcome us."

He Tianchou chuckled. "Indeed. Let's return to the sect and report the events of Bloodvine Valley to the Council Hall."

The elders transformed into streaks of light, flying back toward the Jade Cauldron Sect.

Six months ago, over seventy cultivators had entered Bloodvine Valley.

Now, only about fifty remained.

During those six months, twenty-one Nascent Soul cultivators perished in the valley—a significant loss for the Jade Cauldron Sect.

When this news spread, it would undoubtedly stir reactions from the Shangqing Sect, Danhe Sect, and the Prefectural Administration.

But these matters were beyond their concern.

Those worries were for the Sect Master and the ten great elders to handle.

...

At the Jade Cauldron Sect's mountain gate, bells tolled solemnly.

Any elders near the sect immediately returned.

Shen Mo, Ye Yan, and He Tianchou entered the Council Hall together.

He Tianchou glanced at Shen Mo and Ye Yan, who remained silent.

Sighing, he reluctantly began to report the events in Bloodvine Valley in detail.

Elder Li Zhendao frowned deeply. "A Bloodroot Dragon appeared in Bloodvine Valley? Who was in charge of inspections there? Were they just idling away?"

The First Elder stood abruptly. "Where is Zhang Feng? He claimed to inspect the valley annually for the past five years. How did he fail to detect the Bloodroot Dragon?"

Shen Mo responded calmly, "Zhang Feng has already been captured, along with three accomplices."

"Those three accomplices practice techniques from the Ten Thousand Demons Nation and speak with a distinct Wu Prefecture accent. It's highly likely they are spies sent by the Ten Thousand Demons Nation."

The First Elder's eyes widened in disbelief.

The other elders exclaimed in shock.

"What?! Spies from the Ten Thousand Demons Nation?"

"They infiltrated Yuzhou, reached Bloodvine Valley, and hid in the heart of our territory!"

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