nycdaug Chapter 368: Ugly Rejection
Chapter 368: Ugly Rejection
Chapter 368: Ugly Rejection
"Oh dear, it seems everyone has arrived."
Upon seeing this, Xuanyuan Sheng smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.
The other prodigies also exchanged polite words with him, but at this point, it was all just polite talk, because they had arrived at the gate of their final destination.
From now on, they need to think about themselves; it's no longer the time to work together to overcome difficulties.
Right now, their biggest challenge is each other.
After all, the things in the secret realm are all unclaimed. To obtain them, it's not simply a matter of whoever the immortal gives them to. No one will question the immortal's decision, but once you leave this place, you'll inevitably have to rely on your strength.
How long they can hold onto them depends entirely on their own abilities. Even though the geniuses present are mostly backed by extraordinary forces, this is, after all, a blessing from immortals. Since the primordial era, no immortals have appeared among humans. Whoever takes these things will cause bloodshed and chaos, and no one will give them up.
So, beneath those polite, fake smiles...
A strong killing intent had been lurking beneath the surface.
"We've finally arrived."
Bai Feier looked at the magnificent, glittering palace and sighed.
The journey with Meng Yirou wasn't exactly safe, as they encountered numerous attacks from demonic beasts. Fortunately, Mahayana cultivators cleared the way, so they didn't have many opportunities to fight back.
The only one that could be considered a threat, apart from the Stone Vein Demon King that had just wreaked havoc, was the only one that could be called a threat.
That's the thick fog that just enveloped the entire city ruins.
The fog also caused seven or eight cultivators in Bai Feier's group to lose their composure and were then sent outside.
She was also undergoing a test inside, and although she was confident she could pass, the test suddenly disappeared, and the thick fog vanished as well. She had no idea what had happened.
Since it can save one trouble, that's fine, although Bai Feier also discovered the new problem of her cultivation being suppressed.
But after she rejoined the team, she discovered that everyone had been affected and had all suffered.
and so.
Bai Feier felt that she still had a lot of advantages.
Even if she can't use her Dao power, she still has superb swordsmanship.
As for those who seek enlightenment through music, calligraphy, or painting, they're in a terrible predicament; they'll probably end up hitting people with their instruments or stabbing them with their pens.
"It really is a bit strenuous." "But I'm afraid I can't be of much help from now on, I can only rely on you."
Meng Yirou whispered to Bai Feier.
"Yes, I've got it covered."
Bai Feier nodded.
Meng Yirou's martial arts technique is very powerful, but she does not cultivate her physical body. Her weapon is actually the long tassel wrapped around her waist, but after circulating her martial arts technique, it can become extremely sharp.
But now that she can't use her Dao power, she's practically powerless.
"Oh dear, it seems there's been some trouble."
Suddenly, a voice came from the side that made Meng Yirou's face immediately fall. It was Qi Yuan, the "Golden-Faced Medicine King," who came over with his group of geniuses from the Northern Desert.
Bai Feier silently cast a glance in that direction. Earlier at the main camp, Meng Yirou had introduced her to the forces and prodigies who had come to explore the Ancient Secret Palace, but when she mentioned this "Golden-Faced Medicine King," Meng Yirou's tone was very unfriendly, like a piece of chewing gum stuck to the sole of a shoe.
It felt dirty and disgusting.
"……What do you want to do?"
Meng Yirou silently gave her a disdainful look.
"It's nothing, it's just that everyone seems to have lost their cultivation. When we explore the Ancient Secret Palace later, you and the other guardian elders won't be coming along, and those around you..."
Qi Yuan's gaze swept around, and he clicked his tongue a few times.
"He's hardly fit for any important task."
How can these people protect you?
If Qi Yuan is arrogant, that's true, but he has the right to be arrogant. Hearing him insult them like that, the geniuses in Meng Yirou's team couldn't sit still. But just as they were about to rebuke him, a cold glint flashed from the curved blade at Qi Yuan's waist.
"I'm not trying to be mean, but you bunch of good-for-nothings, when you encounter situations where you can't use your Dao power, aren't you just sitting ducks?"
"Unlike me, my swordsmanship is a skill I learned from the Iron-Blooded Warrior of the Northern Desert Zhenyuan Palace."
He patted the scabbard and laughed.
So those prodigies could only glare angrily, but couldn't take any real action.
They had all heard of the "Golden-Faced Medicine King," a man who was skilled in alchemy and extremely adept at witchcraft and poison, but who was also skilled in swordsmanship, and whose swordsmen had killed quite a few.
If everyone could still use their Dao power, they would all rush up and trample him into the mud, but Qi Yuan has an absolute advantage now.
There's no way to mess with them.
“Sister Yirou, come with me. Once we enter the Ancient Secret Palace, I promise I will not treat you unfairly, even if you don’t get the opportunity you deserve.”
Qi Yuan's plan was finally revealed, revealing his true intentions.
But Meng Yirou already knew what he was up to. She refused outright.
"Stay away, you're too dirty."
She snorted coldly.
"Heh, if you don't want to, that's fine too. Once we're in the secret palace, we'll have plenty of opportunities to get to know each other."
Qi Yuan gave a sinister smile, but quickly regained his composure. Such an obvious threat naturally aroused the indignation of the Qingyi Divine Palace.
The minor disturbance here also caught the attention of Xuan Yuansheng's side.
"Oh? The Northern Desert Medicine Sect and the Divine Palace of Healing are at odds again?"
"Yes, whenever those two families meet, there's bound to be a fight."
"Very well, I think the Qingyi Divine Palace probably doesn't have much of an advantage this time. Qi Yuan's swordsmanship is amazing. Even without the support of Dao power, cutting people is more like cutting bugs."
"Qi Yuan, don't be so arrogant!" Meng Yirou glared at him angrily upon hearing this.
Qi Yuan sneered, "Arrogant? I wouldn't dare. But you, don't blame me for not reminding you, a wise person knows when to yield."
After saying that, he looked at Bai Feier next to Meng Yirou: "Little beauty, don't you think so?"
"I think you're quite good-looking. Why don't you come work for me? We can look out for each other. Although I don't think your sword is that powerful, it might be of some use. What do you say?"
Bai Feier: "?"
What else?
This guy seems to have some mental issues.
She hadn't originally planned to speak. Although Qi Yuan's words had undoubtedly made her look like a piece of trash, she kept it in mind but didn't intend to get revenge right now.
We're about to enter the Ancient Secret Palace, so it's better to save our energy for inside. But now...
She had to respond.
Bai Feier silently glanced at the curved sword at Qi Yuan's waist, her thin lips slightly upturned.
"I don't think your swordsmanship is very good, and..."
She looked again at the face that was covered by a half-mask and wasn't very pretty.
"You're too ugly, get out of here."