Chapter 225: The Battle of the Dragon Egg

"The Wild Dragon Snake's corpse is right in front of us; should we go in?"

"The battle inside is very intense."

"The Blood Demon's aura has vanished, and what about Ming Jianzi and the others?"

Jing Yuheng hid in the shadows, observing everything around; the three Ming Jianzi walked together, and Jing Yuheng heard their conversation; the Blood Demon's existence made them all feel worried.

The Blood Demon, who lives by provoking the Heavenly Heart Sect Faction, is powerful—needn't say more; even if injured, he's still hard to deal with.

If he truly recovers, the people present will probably all become his food.

"We must find the Blood Demon and kill him before he recovers."

"Can the three Ming Jianzi join forces?"

Jing Yuheng gave it a try, couldn't locate the Blood Demon; after entering the Cave Heaven, the Blood Demon completely vanished without a trace.

The Wild Dragon Snake's blood scent is so strong that it also masks the Blood Demon's aura, causing them to be unable… to know the Blood Demon's location, and thus… unable to kill him.

This is also one part of the Blood Demon's scheme; the existence of the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse is another component, the most crucial part: first let the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse draw their attention, so they will fight, slaughter each other, and the dead will become the Blood Demon's flesh for recovery.

Regardless of who wins or loses, the Blood Demon is the ultimate beneficiary, along with the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse; the Blood Demon isn't in a hurry—those who take it take it. In the end, anyone who enters the Cave Heaven will become his hunting target; everything proceeds according to his calculations.

Jing Yuheng thought of this, looked up at the sky, and the several entrances had vanished.

To be precise, they were sealed by some force and have never reappeared.

"Is this also the Blood Demon's calculation? The entrances disappear, and we have to wait here until the Cave Heaven collapses."

"This is the arena for our slaughter; if so, wouldn't that be…?"

Jing Yuheng looked again at the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse; at this point, leaving is unlikely.

She steps back and does not join the fight.

If the Blood Demon does not die, this battle will become meaningless.

Jing Yuheng vanished, searching for the Blood Demon and also preventing ambushes.

Inside the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse.

Zhuge Ruolan and Feng Feifei entered first, only to find that inside it was completely empty.

There was nothing.

The hollowed Wild Dragon Snake corpse—its flesh, bones, or anything else—had vanished.

What they saw from outside was merely an illusion.

Or rather, it was just a fabricated façade, a layer of snake skin solidified into a deceptive display.

"How could it be empty?"

"Where is the Wild Dragon Snake's flesh? Its bones? They're all gone?"

Zhuge Ruolan, unwilling to believe the oddity, walked forward; after circling around, she found that there was nothing.

Following closely behind, General Zhenyao and Zhang Dongtian of the Zhang family and others also entered, saw the scene, and were all stunned in place.

There was nothing.

The empty interior of the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse was unlike what they had imagined.

At that moment, they fell silent.

Killing intent gathered, and each one looked at Zhuge Ruolan and the others.

Zhuge Ruolan and the other noticed the killing intent and hurriedly explained, "We entered this place and saw the same sight—the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse is empty."

"It has been hollowed out."

Their tone was filled with intense resentment and anger; they had labored to come here, found the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse, only to claim a share.

But the scene before them gave them a huge shock.

The result of their efforts turned out like this, and everyone's murderous intent coalesced.

Unable to suppress the fury, General Zhenyao stepped forward without speaking, and the others did the same.

They walked all the way to the end, sniffing a strong aura and a surge of energy.

Then, after a search, they found an egg.

They found an egg.

A massive egg stood towering beneath the Wild Dragon Snake's corpse.

The moment that egg appeared, everyone sprang into action.

A battle broke out.

Zhuge Ruolan and the other teamed up, trying to snatch that egg—it is the Wild Dragon Snake's egg, more valuable than its corpse.

After recognizing a master and cultivating a bit, this yields great combat power.

Zhang Dongtian coldly said, "Step aside; the dragon‑snake egg is mine, and only I, Zhang Dongtian, am worthy of possessing this egg."

"General Zhenyao, Wushuang Gui, let go; the dragon‑snake egg belongs to my Zhang family. Whoever dares to lay a hand on it is opposing me, Zhang Dongtian, and opposing my Zhang family. The foundation of my family, General Zhenyao, you know it; are you sure you want to oppose this young master?"

The dragon‑snake egg is his.

No one can snatch it away.

In Zhang Dongtian's eyes, there is only that egg.

The white Chong beside him said nothing, his eyes fixed on that egg.

A living dragon‑snake egg is the most precious thing here.

The death of the Wild Dragon Snake gave rise to this bloodline.

This is the Wild Dragon Snake's bloodline; the Wild Dragon Snake's might is known to everyone present.

That is truly terrifying—a being on the brink of transcending the tribulation to become a dragon; such a being, the bloodline of that dragon‑snake egg is immensely strong, and everyone present knows it.

They all desire it, but General Zhenyao scoffs, "Heavenly treasures belong to the virtuous."

"Zhang Dongtian, your Zhang family still cannot intimidate this general."

This dragon-snake egg belongs to this general.

The Demon-Subduing General roared: "All of you retreat, otherwise this general won't mind sending you to your deaths."

The Peerless Ghost stood beside the Demon-Subduing General, facing these people, his aura bursting forth.

Battle is now unavoidable.

Zhuge Ruolan and Feng Feifei exchanged a glance, then instantly attacked.

Yin Gui Sect secret art, Yin Ghost Enshroud.

Nightfall gradually descended.

Yin Ghost, master of the night.

The secret art, once unleashed, plunged the surroundings into darkness.

Hmph.

Bai Chong, kill them.

Zhang Dongtian's voice rang out, and Bai Chong's figure vanished.

He reappeared before the two women, right hand gripping a dagger drawn from his sleeve.

Whoosh.

A spray of blood flew, adding a red speck to the dagger.

Bai Chong slowly wiped the blood from the dagger, coldly staring at the two women.

Feng Feifei and Zhuge Ruolan exchanged a glance, then charged forward.

Yin Ghost.

Yin Ghost's Great Palm.

Ghostly qi swirled.

For a moment, ghostly wails and wolf howls.

Countless Yin Ghosts rushed toward Bai Chong.

On the other side, Zhang Dongtian drew his sword, pointing at the Demon-Subduing General and the Peerless Ghost.

Hum.

The blade trembled, the sword sang.

Gentlemen, please withdraw; afterward, the Zhang family will surely be grateful.

He who knows the times is a hero.

Zhang Dongtian did not want to clash with them, nor did he want a life-and-death duel.

One against two, he had no confidence.

For the dragon-snake egg, he must be steadfast, and must do so.

The Demon-Subduing General said to the Peerless Ghost: "Leave this place to me; you may go."

Keep an eye on the little ghost hiding in the dark, don't let it get away.

The Peerless Ghost clasped his hands and turned to leave.

Zhang Dongtian leapt forward to intercept, but the Demon-Subduing General appeared before him, blocking his path.

Your opponent is me, Zhang Dongtian.

The Demon-Subduing General cracked his knuckles, coldly chuckling: "I've long heard of the Zhang family's Dongtian genius; he is the most talented of the Zhang family's younger generation. Today, upon meeting, this general will test whether you truly deserve that title."

"Demon-Subduing General, must you block this young master?" Zhang Dongtian said coldly, glaring at the Demon-Subduing General.

Before interests, face and such are empty.

Strength alone is the true way.