by Feng Yise
But Peng Tian's reaction speed could not be said to not be fast. His figure had already fuzzily vanished from where he was.
However, right at this time, a strange force attacked by surprise, and it actually made Peng Tian's figure stagnate for a tiny bit of time!
Chapter 672 - Hypocritical Hu Yan
Rumble!
This short bit of time was sufficient!
That attack made it just in time currently, slamming right onto Peng Tian's back.
Peng Tian spat out a large mouthful of blood with a cough, his figure flying forward like a kite with a broken string.
But Ye Yuan did not turn his head to look at Peng Tian's wretched appearance but looked towards that figure standing beside the Azure Spirit Tree at present.
There stood a well-built middle-aged man with a full beard on his face, looking awe-inspiring.
Ye Yuan had yet to speak when Hu Rong and the others cried out in surprise.
"Big Brother Hu Yan!"
"Clan Head Hu Yan!"
"Lord Hu Yan! You . . . You're alright! That's really great!"
This burly middle-aged man was actually the Darkfiend Tiger Clan's Clan Head, Hu Yan!
This was truly the mantis stalking the cicada, being unaware of the oriole behind!
Peng Tian never would have dreamed that Hu Yan would actually appear here in perfectly good condition!
Without Hu Yan, Peng Tian was the Dongming Region's most powerful existence.
These ten years, under subtle influence, Peng Tian regarded it this way!
If not for the sake of obtaining the Azure Spirit Tree, how could he wait patiently until now?
It was just that this way, the lowering of one's vigilance with Peng Tian's thoughts was unavoidable. Especially after obtaining the Azure Spirit Tree, Peng Tian was complacent with success. How could he still take any precaution?
Therefore, Hu Yan's sneak attack succeeded!
Actually, it was not considered a success either. If there weren't Ye Yuan's last bit there, even if Peng Tian was injured, it would not be so severe either.
Ye Yuan did not even need to turn his head back to look and also knew that this blow of Hu Yan's was absolutely not light. Even if Peng Tian did not die, he absolutely could not crawl with his feet either.
This fellow's attack was not an ordinary kind of ruthless.
Of course, regarding Peng Tian, Ye Yuan did not have much of a favorable impression too, and obviously would not have any compassion towards him.
Hu Yan said coolly, "Hu Rong, it's been hard on you these few years."
Just one sentence, made Hu Rong's tears flow down his aged face. He felt that the efforts expended these few years were all worth it!
All along, Hu Yan had been the Darkfiend Tiger Clan's spiritual pillar. Even when he had no news for ten years, this point did not change either.
The moment he appeared, Hu Rong felt the heavy load on his shoulders lift off completely. Because Hu Yan was the tiger clan's backbone.
"As long as Big Brother Hu Yan is well, what does this bit of hardship count as?" Hu Rong said tearfully.
Hu Yan gave him an encouraging smile, but his gaze turned towards Ye Yuan.
"Truly quite interesting. So many Tier 6 experts present all did not detect my existence. You, a puny little Tier 4 martial artist, could actually sense me!" Hu Yan asked Ye Yuan.
Ye Yuan was expressionless and did not have the intention of responding. He perked his spirits up fully too.
Very clearly, to talk about the most scheming person, it was none other than Hu Yan.
Peng Tian was not some individual with an undeserved reputation but was played by Hu Yan in the palm of his hands. He lacked power far too much.
Furthermore, Ye Yuan discovered that Hu Yan's strength seemed to be even above Peng Tian's; already touching the threshold of Tier 7.
Under the circ.u.mstances where his strength was stronger than the other party and still waited patiently the entire time until now, waiting for when Peng Tian's guard was at the lowest to make a move, the depth of his schemes could be seen at a glance.
Towards such a person, Ye Yuan had no choice but to take precaution. Maybe he was still laughing and talking with you the previous moment, and the next instant, he would suddenly deal a killing move.
Such a person, Ye Yuan did not feel that White Light could ensure his safety.
But Ye Yuan had indeed discovered Hu Yan's existence long ago. Ignoring his divine soul being powerful, being under Heart Like Monolith Heart Realm all along just now, everything in his surroundings was fully grasped under control.
Even though Hu Yan hid very covertly that even Peng Tian did not detect, Ye Yuan had long perceived that there was a very powerful existence in the vicinity.
Seeing Ye Yuan's vigilant appearance, Hu Yan smiled and said, "Relax a little. No need to be so nervous. You're Tiger Lord's good brother, so naturally my Darkfiend Tiger Clan's friend too. To be able to capture the Azure Spirit Tree today, it was all thanks to you as well."
The meaning in Hu Yan's words was actually wanting to directly take the Azure Spirit Tree for his own and did not have the intention of seeking Ye Yuan's opinion at all.
Ye Yuan was not surprised. Hu Yan had schemed for so many years. Wasn't the objective for the sake of the Azure Spirit Tree?
For him to hand over the Azure Spirit Tree without misgivings, that was obviously impossible.
"I'm very curious though. According to Hu Rong's description, you should have been hit by the Traceless Soul Poison at that time. But looking at your appearance, not only did your divine soul not deteriorate, your strength advanced a step further instead. Could it be that you only acted out a show for your clansmen to see back then, and the goal was in order to implicate Peng Tian inside, to let him spearhead the attack for you?" Ye Yuan suddenly beamed and said.
Hu Yan did not have much of a surprised look on his face when he heard. But a gleam of cold light flashed past his eyes.
Ye Yuan's words had some ulterior motives. They were clearly to drive a wedge on the relationship between him and his clansmen.
Indeed, after Hu Rong and the others heard Ye Yuan's words, their faces all changed, revealing a complicated look on their faces.
"Your words are only half correct. I did indeed plan on making Peng Tian spearhead the attack for me. But I had also indeed been hit by the Traceless Soul Poison back then. It's just that I myself didn't expect either that not only did I pull through, my strength even advanced a step further because of the Traceless Soul Poison's persecution. This process lasted for roughly four year's time. In these four years, I was suffering the tormenting agony of the divine soul daily. It could be said to be days of darkness without sun." Hu Yan explained.
Hearing Hu Yan's explanation, Hu Rong and the rest revealed expressions of relief very quickly.
"Clan Head Hu Yan, it was all us who were incapable and had no way to help you!"
"Yeah. We used ten year's time to lay down the Wood Spirit Dragon Imprisoning Array. Didn't expect that in the end, we were still not the Azure Spirit Tree's match."
"Big Brother Hu Yan, I . . ."
After a round of words, Hu Rong and the rest all condemned themselves deeply.
When Ye Yuan saw this scene, he could not help sneering coldly in his heart.
This fellow's methods to win people's hearts was unexpectedly impressive.
It was just that Hu Yan's words, Ye Yuan would not believe even if he was beaten to death.
It might be true that Hu Yan got inflicted by the poison. But it was definitely not as severe as imagined.
The prowess of the Traceless Soul Poison, Ye Yuan was perfectly clear. Even if Hu Yan were a Tier 6 powerhouse, if he were poisoned thoroughly, he would not be able to hold on either.
Spending four years living in darkness without light, these words could only hoodwink Hu Rong, these naive rookies.
The only explanation was that Hu Yan was not poisoned deeply. Even though sm
all quantities of Traceless Soul Poison was powerful, Hu Yan advancing a step further because of this turning point was instead something that happened without extra effort.
If it were really like he had said, Hu Yan would have croaked long ago!
But Ye Yuan did not plan on exposing Hu Yan. Because he knew that this was without meaning at all.
This sowing of discord that he used just now, the goal was just to take a look at Hu Yan's character.
As expected, very hypocritical!
"No matter. You guys have already done well enough! Your hard work these few years, I've taken it all into sight. Really, thank everybody so much. Alright, this isn't the place to talk. Let's talk again after returning to the clan."
As Hu Yan said, he was just about to go collect the Azure Spirit Tree.
But Ye Yuan yelled out untimely, "Clan Head Hu Yan is really not courteous! Hu Rong and I had an agreement long ago. This Azure Spirit Tree belongs to me. Don't tell me that you don't know this arrangement!"
Chapter 673 - Entangled in One's Own Web
A single sentence, and the atmosphere which had just eased up immediately became dangerously explosive again.
Ye Yuan's words could be said to be touching the sore spot.
It was just that to Ye Yuan, the Azure Spirit Tree was Yue Mengli's life-saving item. He was hell-bent on it!
Hearing Ye Yuan's words, Hu Yan's expression turned cold.
"Young man, I've already given you a way out. Are you rejecting face when it's given here?" Hu Yan said in a cold voice.
Ye Yuan said with a cold smile, "Heh, given me a way out? Clan Head Hu Yan's meaning is to renege on the agreement?"
"So what if reneging on the agreement? Hu Rong isn't the clan head either. His agreement with you naturally doesn't count! Furthermore, the time and manpower that my Darkfiend Tiger Clan expended for the Azure Spirit Tree are already incalculable. What right do you have to demand for the Azure Spirit Tree?"
By the side, White Light seriously could not carry on listening. He reproached, "Hu Yan, you're really shameless enough! I'll tell you what right my big brother has to dare ask for the Azure Spirit Tree! Without my big brother taking action, forget that you prepared for ten years, even if you prepared for a hundred years, you could forget about subduing the Azure Spirit Tree too!"
One sentence, said until Hu Yan was rendered speechless.
He dared to extort the Azure Spirit Tree was still relying on that his strength was powerful in the end, and he felt that Ye Yuan did not dare to make a sound.
Yet, once Ye Yuan made a sound, any reason of his had no footing.
The reason was just as White Light said. This Azure Spirit Tree was subdued by Ye Yuan. It did not have any relation to do with his Darkfiend Tiger Clan at all!
Even Hu Rong, the few of them, were merely just supporting roles too.
Hu Yan pulled a long face and said, "Tiger Lord, don't forget about your identity!"
The undertone meaning Hu Yan wanted to express in his words was that: you're a member of the tiger clan. Why are you helping outsiders?
It was just that White Light's words just now were already said very nastily. Hu Yan could not very well say bluntly.
Who knew that White Light suddenly flashed a bright smile and said, "I didn't forget my identity. I'm my big brother's good brother! This point will never change till the end of my life!"
It was true that White Light was from the tiger race. But at his lowest, when he needed help the most, where was the tiger race?
If not for Ye Yuan, he would have long become the Seven Colored Flowing Cloud Python's meal in its abdomen. How could there still be this powerful divine beast progeny, White Light, today?
It could be said that everything of White Light's today was all given by Ye Yuan and not the tiger race!
These few years, White Light and Ye Yuan depended on each other for survival. He had long treated him as his own kin.
Forget that the Darkfiend Tiger Clan was just a lesser race with thin bloodline, even if the true white tiger race were here, White Light would also choose to stand on Ye Yuan's side without any hesitation.
Hu Yan's expression became increasingly ugly. White Light's actions were no different from betrayal in his view.
"Good! Very good! Want the Azure Spirit Tree is it? It's right here. If you have the capabilities, you guys take it back yourselves!" Hu Yan said with a sneer.
Finishing off Peng Tian, forget about this stretch of spirit vein, even in the entire Dongming Region, nobody was his match either.
These two brats in front of him who were still wet behind their ears. Could it be that they could still overturn the heavens?
"Huhu, are you going to carry on being shameless all the way here?" Ye Yuan said with a light laugh.
At this time, both parties clearly did not have the possibility of reconciling already.
The Azure Spirit Tree, both parties were determined to get it.
"The Azure Spirit Tree was originally my tiger clan's item. Where's the talk about being shameless?! Heaven and earth spiritual objects, fated ones get them. If you're fated with him, you can very well bring it away!"
Hu Yan had a mocking look. Clearly, he did not feel that Ye Yuan had this capability.
It was true that Ye Yuan could deal with the Azure Spirit Tree. But that was just a special case. If the opponent changed to him, Hu Yan, Ye Yuan absolutely had no chances of victory.
If a peak Tier 6 demon could not even beat a Tier 4 brat, he could immediately find a piece of tofu to commit suicide with.
Ye Yuan nodded his head as if approving of Hu Yan's words. Who knew that he changed the topic, "On account of White Light's face, I've already been tolerating enough of your Darkfiend Tiger Clan. Civil means before resorting to force. Since you guys don't know how to appreciate favors, then it can't be blamed on me either."
Hu Yan could not refrain from bursting into laughter when he heard these words, "Shameless boasting! What qualifications do you have to say civil means before resorting to force in front of me? What a joke!"
Ye Yuan said with a half-smile, "I'll tell you right away what qualifications I have to put civil means before resorting to force!"
Ye Yuan's voice had just faded when an intense tremor suddenly came from under Hu Yan's foot. Hu Yan's expression changed abruptly, directly fleeing far away.
Yet, how could Ye Yuan give him this chance? His Origin Magnetic Field was unleashed instantly!
The effect of Ye Yuan's Origin Magnetic Field was next to nothing to peak Tier 6 powerhouses. If it was during an actual battle, it could be ignored entirely.
However, when two peak Tier 6 experts were facing off, this tiny bit of effect might even have the possibility of becoming the last straw that crushed the camel's back.
Previously, Peng Tian falling prey to a plot, fell for this!
Under Ye Yuan's Heart Like Monolith heart realm. His grasp regarding timing could be said to be accurate to the pinnacle.
Bang!
Countless vines broke out of the earth from beneath the ground and intertwined over towards Hu Yan and Hu Rong they all frenziedly.
This came too suddenly. Hu Rong they all completely did not expect that the Azure Spirit Tree which was restrained would actually attack once more. Their reactions were a little slow and were bounded up tightly by those innumerable vines instantaneously.
While Hu Yan was just that little bit sluggish, and both his feet got wrapped around by a vine.
But Hu Yan's reaction was also exceedingly quick. He directly chopped off the vine with a palm-hand and fled towards the distance.
Hu Yan was floating on air when a strange kind of feeling suddenly came from within his body.
This sort of feeling, he was very familiar. What could it be if not the Traceless Soul Poison?
The time was very short. He was not poisoned deeply; much lighter than even the last time he got poisoned.
But being poisoned at this time right now was c
learly not any good omen.
The might of the Azure Spirit Tree, he had experienced profoundly. Being accidentally poisoned again, his chances of winning became even bleaker.
It was just that he could not figure it out no matter. The Azure Spirit Tree's main body was clearly restrained by Ye Yuan. How did he break free?
He already confirmed it earlier. The Azure Spirit Tree's wood essence power had indeed stopped circulating. Logically speaking, he could not possibly attack again.
What was this?
Hu Yan looked towards Ye Yuan with a loathing gaze.
Although he did not know what trick this punk used, without a doubt, it was him playing tricks!
Once the Azure Spirit Tree broke free, Hu Yan did not have assurance in dealing with him at all. If he had that capability, how could he possibly wait until now?
"Boy, consider yourself ruthless! Hope that you don't land in my hands! We'll meet again another day!"
As he said, Hu Yan's figure moved and was going to escape far away.
Ye Yuan watched his back view, a hint of a cold sneer flashed across the corners of his mouth.
Hu Yan's figure did not escape out very far when a powerful flame force attacked straight towards him.
Hu Yan's expression changed, and he hurriedly dodged.
"What's the matter? The clan member presiding over the grand array was already killed by Peng Tian. Who's controlling the grand array to stop me?" Hu Yan's expression became very ugly.
"Clan Head Hu Yan, what's the hurry to leave for? There's still an old friend here wanting to catch up with you!" Ye Yuan caught up at this time too, saying to Hu Yan with a smile.
And behind Ye Yuan, apart from White Light, there was youth wearing azure colored shirt standing there. No one knew since when he was there.
Chapter 674 - Deceiving Everyone
How could Hu Yan expect that the grand array which the tiger clan set up for ten years actually became his stumbling block?!
Speaking of which, this was really a situation where a person was getting entangled in one's own web.
The Wood Spirit Dragon Imprisoning Array was a kind of trapping formation. Trapping formations' lethality was not great. But under the situation where there were people managing the grand array, wanting to shake off the grand array within a short time was very difficult.