by <unknown>
“Lord Peng Hai, don’t listen to that brat talking rubbish! Zi Feng is loyal and devoted to Lord Peng Tian! The heaven can bear witness!” Zi Feng said with a mournful face.
“Hahaha! Zi Feng, since you say that you’re loyal and devoted, then you naturally have to use your life to exchange for Young Lord Peng Yun’s life, isn’t it?” Ye Yuan said with a big laugh.
Zi Feng’s face immediately became black like the bottom of a pot as he cursed inwardly. This boy is really hard to tangle with; digging a pit for Your Father to jump!
“Punk, don’t sow discord here! If you don’t release Young Lord Peng Yun, you can forget about leaving here today!” Zi Feng said furiously.
Facing this sort of non-threatening threat, Ye Yuan did not take it to heart at all. He said with a snigger, “Looks like in your heart, this old life of yours is still more precious than Young Lord Peng Yun’s! Sigh . . .”
As Ye Yuan said, he even shook his head and sighed. That appearance was simply asking for a beating to the max.
Zi Feng cursed fervently in his heart, yet, he was helpless against Ye Yuan.
Forget about him, right now, even Peng Hai was holding back from taking action out of fear. They did not have the capital to bargain at all.
As long as Ye Yuan lightly spat out force, Peng Yun would croak right away!
“Boy, you . . .”
Zi Feng was just about to curse angrily but was stopped by Peng Hai with a hand gesture.
Peng Hai shook his head and said, “Ye Yuan, as long as you release Young Lord, any condition is open for discussion! My Thousand Mountain Great Roc Clan has everything you desire. As long as you open your mouth, we will be able to take it out!”
Once Zi Feng heard that Peng Hai did not have the intention of killing him, he was also considerably more at ease in his heart and shut his mouth sensibly.
Yet, right at this time, a wave of powerful demonic essence erupted out suddenly.
That instant just now, was precisely the instant that Zi Feng was the most relaxed. He completely did not think that Peng Hai would suddenly launch an attack. By the time he reacted, it was already too late.
Bang!
An immensely huge palm force directly imprinted onto Zi Feng’s forehead!
Before dying, Zi Feng was still glaring with wide, round eyes, not daring to believe everything happening before his eyes.
“Clan Head!”
“Lord Clan Head!”
. . . . . .
How could the Purple Flood Dragon Clan’s clansmen expect such a change to happen? Each and every one of them looked at Zi Feng’s corpse with deep hatred and resentment, still not daring to believe everything that happened in front of them.
What in the world happened? Wasn’t coming today to exterminate the Firesource True Dipper Bear Clan? Why did Clan Head die first instead?
The entire incident struck one snag after another. From the Purple Flood Dragon Clan’s great army bearing down on the border, to Xiong Zhan showing up and overturning the raging tides, then to Peng Yun showing up and overpowering Xiong Zhan, then to Ye Yuan trigger Young Lord and capturing Peng Yun alive. The development of today’s situation seriously made everyone unable to take it all in with their eyes.
However, Zi Feng’s death made everyone all understand that today’s victor was only one person!
That person was Ye Yuan!
Chapter 657. Displaying Meager Skill Before an Expert |
Ye Yuan did not think that this Peng Hai would actually be so decisive either, killing right away.
But Ye Yuan was clear in his heart, this sly old fox knew that Zi Feng must die today, that was why he killed ruthlessly.
Ye Yuan was also someone extremely decisive and could not possibly tolerate Zi Feng, such a Tier 6 expert, to live in the world. This was an immense threat to him.
In addition, Peng Hai wanted to use this sort of method to shock him, wishing to make him not act rashly without careful thought.
However . . . he seemed to be overthinking it.
Could this bit of method stun him with awe?
“Zi Feng is already dead. Can you release Young Lord yet? You should know that even if you really killed Young Lord, you’ll also with buried with him! Not just you. All the people present would all have to be buried with Young Lord! Including me!”
If Peng Yun were killed by people under Peng Hai’s protection, it would surely be hard for Peng Hai to absolve himself from the blame. Then the final outcome was Peng Hai killing all of the people, then committing suicide himself.
Ye Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly at looked at Peng Hai as if he was in the middle of struggling inside his heart.
“I can hand over to you. But how will you ensure my safety? You also know that Peng Yun is my only trump card. If after I release him, you don’t acknowledge what you said, won’t I have to stretch my neck out to be chopped off?” Ye Yuan said.
Peng Hai seeing that Ye Yuan seemed to be loosening up, could not help being overjoyed in his heart.
He was still too young in the end. Even though he was decisive in going for the kill and highly intelligent, slightly scaring him a bit and his confidence spilled out.
But Peng Hai did not show the slightest hint on his face and said seriously, “That’s easy. I can swear a Heavenly Dao Oath. This way, you can put your mind at ease, right?”
Once Ye Yuan heard, the expression on his face involuntarily eased up and said, “You swear a Heavenly Dao Oath first, then talk!”
Peng Hai seemed to be eager to save his master, and he did not hesitate either, directly swearing a Heavenly Dao Oath, “I, Peng Hai, take an oath in the name of Heavenly Dao, as long as Ye Yuan releases Young Lord Peng Yun, I, Peng Hai, absolutely won’t kill him! If I violate this oath, Heavenly Dao, please rain down punishment!”
Finished talking, Peng Hai looked at Ye Yuan and said, “How is it? Now, you can relax, right?”
Ye Yuan nodded slightly and seemed to have finally set his mind at ease towards Peng Hai.
He was just about to hand Peng Yun to Peng Hai, but heard Xiong Zhan yell out, “Ye Yuan, don’t believe him! This fellow definitely has ill intentions!”
Peng Hai did not expect for Xiong Zhan to cut in rudely at this time. His expression could not help darkening slightly as he said, “Xiong Zhan, you don’t slander people! I’ve already sworn the Heavenly Dao Oath. What else do you still want? Could it be that you want me to commit suicide before you’re satisfied?”
Xiong Zhan could not help choking up when he heard this. He could not find words to refute.
He only faintly sensed that there was something amiss, that was why he voiced out to warn. But to really want him to say, he also could not say what was amiss.
In the end, the bear clan’s head was still not too useful.
Ye Yuan just said with a faint smile, “Senior Peng Hai even swore a deadly oath and Zi Feng was killed too. Of course he can be trusted. Catch well!”
As he said, Ye Yuan pushed lightly, pushing Peng Yun to Peng Hai.
Peng Hai gently received the unconscious Peng Yun, his expression instantly becoming grim.
He handed Peng Yun to that youth behind him and said with a cold smile, “Heh heh, you’re still too young, believing people so easily! To dare hurt Young Lord Peng Yun, everyone present today, apart from Ye Yuan, all have to die!”
Peng Hai was a notable figure of a region too. When had he been coerced by people like this before?
Regarding Ye Yuan, he wished that he could kill and be merry after. But due to the Heavenly Dao Oath just now, he did not dare to make a move.
Ye Yuan’s expression changed when he heard that and said, “Senior, you already swore the Heavenly Dao Oath! How can you go against it?”
Peng Hai said with a loud guffaw, “Young man, I only said to not kill you, but didn’t say to not harm you! As long as I don’t kill you and capture you back to slowly torture, the Heavenly Dao Oath won’t descend punishment! Hahaha!”
&
nbsp; At the thought of being proud of himself, Peng Hai could not help bursting into laughter but did not detect a hint of sneer flash across the corners of Ye Yuan’s mouth.
The laughter gradually stopped. Peng Hai seethed with killing intent and said, “Boy, you have much to learn!”
Peng Hai’s overwhelming aura was released, making everyone’s faces all change color, including Xiong Zhan.
But right at this time, a tragic cry broke apart this abnormal atmosphere. Peng Hai’s imposing momentum suddenly ceased, instantly vanishing without a trace. The pressure on everyone’s body suddenly lightened.
This miserable cry was naturally emitted out of Peng Yun.
When Peng Hai saw this scene, his expression could not help changing drastically!
“Boy, what did you do to him?!” Peng Hai questioned.
Ye Yuan laughed and said, “I already gave you a chance. But you yourself don’t know how to grasp it well. This time, I even showed leniency. His injuries still have a chance to be treated. However . . . there won’t be a next chance!”
Talking until the back, Ye Yuan’s tone gradually became icy, killing intent seething.
How could Peng Hai’s tiny trick possibly hoodwink Ye Yuan?
This sort of hole to crawl through in a Heavenly Dao Oath, it was long played rotten at the Divine Realm. This Peng Hai actually still used this sort of small trick to bluff him. Simply courting death.
Ye Yuan and Fiery’s thoughts were already interconnected. Earlier, Ye Yuan inserted a wisp of Fiery’s clone into Peng Yun’s meridians.
As long as Ye Yuan was willing, he could take Peng Yun’s little life at any time.
Hence, whether or not Peng Yun was in Ye Yuan’s hands, it was actually all the same.
Peng Hai took back Peng Yun and thought that he deceived Ye Yuan, but never dreamed that he was actually being toyed with within Ye Yuan’s palm all along.
As long as Peng Yun did not die, even if Peng Hai had greater fury, he had to force it back too!
“You! What a terrific lad! What a fine dragon lord! Today’s matter, this Peng has remembered it! Make sure not to fall into this peng’s hands! Let’s go!”
Finished talking, Peng Hai brought Peng Yun and left without even turning back.
After Peng Hai left, the Purple Flood Dragon Clan immediately scattered like birds and animals.
They had already betrayed the Darkfiend Tiger Clan and could not possibly be accepted by the Thousand Mountain Great Roc Clan too. In the future, they could only find a place to tuck their tails and live.
Xiong Zhan came to Ye Yuan’s side. His gaze when looking at Ye Yuan again was filled with veneration!
Yes! A Tier 6 expert, produced a mentality called veneration towards a Tier 4 Soul Sea Realm martial artist!
Today’s matter’s unforeseen accidents were too great. Xiong Zhan had already made the preparations for his entire clan to die.
But this Tier 4 youth before his eyes actually relied on his own strength to overturn the raging tides! Truly heaven-defying!
The entire Firesource True Dipper Bear Clan only survived thanks to Ye Yuan!
Counting in Ye Yuan helping him to remove fire poison prior to this, within one short day, Ye Yuan already saved him, this Tier 6 powerhouse, twice!
This favor was massive.
“Xiong Zhan represents the entire Firesource True Dipper Bear Clan to thank Dragon Lord, Your Excellency!”
Xiong Zhan came in front of Ye Yuan and bowed deeply.
Ye Yuan supported Xiong Zhan and said smilingly, “Clan Head Xiong Zhan don’t need to be courteous. I’m not some Dragon Lord, Your Excellency. Just now, I only passed off as the dragon lord due to circumstances.”
Xiong Zhan said in amazement, “You possess orthodox dragon race bloodline and also have a reverse scale on your body. How could you possibly not be Dragon Lord, His Excellency?”
Ye Yuan said with a chuckle, “Yes means yes, no means no. Why would I need to be pretentious? Alright, this matter is over. I should move out and head for the Darkfiend Tiger Clan.”
Chapter 658. Real and Fake Dragon Lord! |
“This . . . Will the Thousand Mountain Great Roc Clan stage a comeback and take revenge on us or not?” Xiong Zhan said with a heart loaded with anxiety.
The Thousand Mountain Great Roc Clan was famed for being domineering. Losing such an immense amount of face here today, it was impossible for it to be dropped like this.
Once they came to take revenge, the Firesource True Dipper Bear Clan would be the first to bear the brunt.
With the bear clan’s present strength, they could not even resist a Peng Hai. It was completely impossible to be their match.
Ye Yuan smiled and said, “No need to worry. If that great roc clan really cares about this whatever Young Lord Peng Yun’s life, they shouldn’t come over in the short term.”
Xiong Zhan raised his eyebrows and asked, “What’s the meaning of that, Dragon Lord?”
“Having the meridians burned by my essence fire, how can wanting to treat it be that easy? If the great roc clan doesn’t have a shaman with superb Alchemy Path strength, they would most likely still have to come and beg me in the end,” Ye Yuan said confidently.
Burning the meridians could be divided into many different types. Since Ye Yuan took action, how could he finish the job carelessly and leave behind future trouble for himself?
After that Peng Yun returned, he more or less had to suffer for a while too. How could the great roc clan be in the mood to deal with a puny little bear clan?
The moment Xiong Zhan recalled Ye Yuan’s fire controlling measures that reached the acme of perfection, he could not help shuddering.
This essence fire could treat people. It could naturally also ruin people. If Ye Yuan gave him a shot when he was treating him, he would have long been burned to ashes now.
With Ye Yuan’s ability, wanting to perform a bit of trickery in Peng Yun’s meridians was simply too easy.
“Dragon Lord indeed has great skills. Xiong Zhan admires! However . . . since Dragon Lord wants to go to the Darkfiend Tiger Clan, I’ll travel together with you then. The roc clan is concocting a sinister plot. I must inform Lord Hu Yan. Additionally . . . I’m also a little worried about Lord Hu Yan,” Xiong Zhan said.
Peng Yun’s words made Xiong Zhan very concerned about Hu Yan’s safety. He definitely would not be at ease without going to the Darkfiend Tiger Clan to take a look.
Regarding Xiong Zhan insisting on addressing him as Dragon Lord, Ye Yuan did not rectify. He already explained it before. Whether Xiong Zhan believed or not was his matter.
As for Xiong Zhan accompanying him to the Darkfiend Tiger Clan, Ye Yuan naturally did not have any objections.
With Xiong Zhan, this head clan’s recommendation, presumably, going to the Darkfiend Tiger Clan would be much easier.
At this time, Yu Xin and Yu Shu’s guide mission was naturally considered completed too. Under Ye Yuan’s request, Xiong Zhan arranged for Xiong Tie to personally send the two of them back to the clan.
In-between this naturally still could not dispense with reluctance to part. But the two of them were considered sensible too and knew that the matters at the back were not what they could get involved in.
Of course, Ye Yuan refined a few kinds of medicinal pills for the two of them. Guaranteeing them to breakthrough to middle-stage Tier 5 naturally did not have too big an issue.
Settling everything, Ye Yuan headed for the Darkfiend Tiger Clan’s territory together with Xiong Zhan.
. . . . . .
“Argh!! Pain! It hurts to death! Let me die! C-Clan Head, kill me!”
In the roc clan, a series of miserable wails transmitted out from time to time, sounding incomparably pitiful and shrill.
These miserable wails were naturally from none other than precisely the Peng Yun whose meridians were burned by Ye Yuan.
Seeing that wretched appearance of Peng Yun’s, Clan Head Peng Tian’s brows involuntaril
y knitted together.
“What are you all getting paid for? Yun-er only had his meridians burned by a Tier 5 essence fire. You guys are all Tier 6 shamans and are actually at a loss on what to do?”
The Thousand Mountain Great Roc Clan was one of the two strongest demon clans in Dongming Region. Among them, Tier 6 powerhouses were plenty. There was naturally no lack of Tier 6 shamans.
It was just that among these Tier 6 shamans, there was actually not a single one who could treat Peng Yun’s injuries, leaving him no choice but to be furious.
Peng Yun’s Kun Peng bloodline was hard to come by in hundreds of years. If there were any mishap, Peng Tian would really rampage.
A Tier 6 shaman among them came forward and said, “Clan Head, Peng Yun’s meridian burns are extraordinary. The methods of the person who executed the skill are extremely ingenious. The positions of some burns are very sensitive. A careless move and not only will it not treat his injuries, but it might also even damage his meridians instead; making a fool of oneself by trying to be clever. Currently, this sort of situation, we can only suppress his injuries with medicinal pills to prevent them from deteriorating.”
Peng Tian’s expression was dark. Clearly, he was very displeased towards such an excuse.
“Then your meaning is to . . . let Yun-er carry on like this all the way?”
That shaman hurriedly said, “This . . . In order to untie the knot, the one who tied it is required. This person’s skills is exceedingly exquisite and understands the meridians of demons extremely well. His Shamanic Path strength is absolutely above ours! If he came, he would surely be able to treat Young Lord’s meridians.”
The Alchemy Path was called the Shamanic Path among demons. But it was merely the form of address that was different. The principle was all interlinked.
What was different was that the division of the demon race’s meridians was vastly different from the human race.
In the entire Divine Realm, those able to cultivate both the human race’s and demon race’s Alchemy Path to this sort of realm was also just Ye Yuan.