Chapter 199

Zhāng Tiānzhèn has his own considerations, after all, if he later wants to truly join the Dao Yi Sect, he still needs Qi Xiong's nod.

At this critical moment, if he angers Qi Xiong, what will they do if he refuses?

Seeing his expression, Bai Hua Xianzi smiled gently.

Actually, Peak Master Zhang could also choose not to eat; if you don't eat, it naturally has nothing to do with you.

But before his words even fell, Zhāng Tiānzhèn snapped unhappily.

How could that be? In this battle I've lost all my savings.

Over a hundred ninth-grade formations, plus Saint-grade formations, have lost two each; I'm so badly off I'd have to pawn my underpants—if I don't get to eat dragon king meat now, how could that be possible?

Seeing Zhāng Tiānzhèn's state, Hong Zun and the two others all shook their heads with a wry smile, but this old thing indeed paid a lot in this battle, so Hong Zun still spoke to comfort him.

Fine, fine, fine, I'll let you eat first—will that do?

That's about right.

Don't worry; as long as we don't speak, who knows the old dragon king died at our hands? That old dragon king slain by Long Aotian has nothing to do with us.

Qing Shi also added, and upon hearing that, Zhāng Tiānzhèn's eyes lit up.

Yeah, Qi Xiong isn't at Jinhai Yingdi, so whatever they say goes; later we'll just say it was Long Aotian scheming for power and usurping the throne, killing the old dragon king.

Anyway, it's just an excuse; Qi Xiong won't quibble over such things, as long as the outcome is good.

As the saying goes, when one's mood is good, the appetite follows; soon the Fàn diǎn arrived, and as the first to fetch food, Zhāng Tiānzhèn wished he could just carry away the whole basin.

Today we have stir-fried dragon meat, pickled pepper dragon offal, and dragon bone soup; the flavor is beyond description, and I don't know if it's psychological, but this meat feels better than ordinary flood dragon meat—really delicious.

Everyone was lining up to get food; after just a couple bites, a Jade Maiden Peak disciple came running in panic.

He first swallowed his saliva involuntarily, then spoke to Bai Hua Xianzi.

Peak Master, something's happened outside the formation.

This Jade Maiden Peak disciple was today responsible for guarding the formation; just a moment ago, she saw a group of ordinary people and loose cultivators rushing toward the formation, with many demonic cultivators following behind.

After telling Bai Hua Xianzi the truth, hearing this, Hong Zun frowned slightly.

Come on, let's go check it out.

As for those rats that only hide in the dark, Hong Zun obviously dislikes them.

Following Hong Zun's order, the disciples all carried their rice bowls and walked out toward the formation's exterior; of course, those disciples who hadn't secured a spot did the same.

Outside the formation, or rather at its entrance, the crowd that had fled all the way here was already surrounded by many demonic cultivators.

"Run! Why aren't you running? Do you think coming to Jinhai Yingdi will save your lives? Take a good look—where are the Dao Yi Sect disciples?"

"To be honest, the Dao Yi Sect is busy dealing with the water tribe; inside this formation, it's probably already a mess, and they have no spare time to manage you."

The demonic cultivators snorted coldly, and upon hearing that, everyone's hearts instantly sank to the bottom of the valley.

Everyone had thought that as long as they reached Jinhai Yingdi, they could preserve their lives.

But now, the Dao Yi Sect's own situation is so dangerous—how could they possibly have the energy to rescue people?

It's over, completely over; at this moment everyone is utterly plunged into despair.

Watching the crowd's expressions change, the demonic cultivators couldn't help but let out a sinister laugh.

That's exactly it—let them first feel hope, then plunge them into despair; how interesting.

Keke................

Quite satisfied with this result, but just as those demonic cultivators burst into loud laughter, an angry shout rang out.

"A bunch of stinking rats, you've come to seek death."

Following the words, the Jade Maiden Peak Elder who had been staying outside the formation, and the Divine Sword Peak Steward, appeared one after another, and without a word immediately launched an attack on those demonic cultivators.

As the two sides clashed, seeing this, the originally desperate crowd felt hope rise again in their eyes, and some loose cultivators couldn't help shouting.

"Dao Yi Sect experts, they are Dao Yi Sect experts—we're saved!"

As for the demonic cultivators, they were utterly bewildered—how could there be Dao Yi Sect experts here?

Wasn't the Dao Yi Sect locked in battle with the water tribe?

They couldn't make sense of it, but facing the elders' assault, the demonic cultivators had no time to think.

Fortunately, the demonic cultivators were numerous, with several strong cultivators among them, and even one who had reached Shèngjìng level as a demonic path titan.

So after their initial hesitation, the demonic cultivators quickly launched a counterattack.

"The flesh and blood of Dao Yi Sect experts is a supreme treasure—kill them!"

Under the demonic path titan's command, the demonic cultivators quickly seized the advantage.

Although we don't know why Dao Yi Sect experts appeared outside the formation, it doesn't matter—perfect, we can take them all out together.

Moreover, as the battle went on, a demonic cultivator suddenly seemed to realize something, his face lighting up with delight.

"These Dao Yi Sect experts couldn't have escaped from inside Jinhai Yingdi, could they?"

Upon hearing this, the demonic cultivators all agreed it made sense—yeah, if not, why would these people stay outside rather than go into the camp?

They must have escaped from inside Jinhai Yingdi; by now the formation should have been breached by the water tribe.

Thinking this, the demonic cultivators grew arrogant again—turns out they're just a pack of homeless hounds, haha.

"If the water tribe can't kill you, then let us take care of it."

"This is what they call 'Heaven has a gate you don't take, Hell has no door you break in.'"

Seeing the suddenly arrogant demonic cultivators, the Jade Maiden Peak elders exchanged strange looks—what damned water tribe?

They've waited here so many days without even seeing a live shrimp—how did they become homeless hounds?

What on earth are these guys thinking—are they sick in the head?

Just as the demonic cultivators thought they had seen through everything, the Jinhai Great Formation had already been breached by the water tribe; at that moment, inside the formation, an old man holding a large bowl and looking somewhat disheveled walked out.

Then came Dao Yi Sect disciples and elders one after another, their numbers so great that the demonic cultivators stared agape.

Something's off—why are there still so many Dao Yi Sect disciples and elders in Jinhai Yingdi?

Wasn't it already overrun by the water tribe? How are there still so many people?

Moreover.......... seeing many people holding big bowls, that damn obviously they're eating.

Where is the promised big battle? Could it be that during the battle, disciples of the Dao Yi Sect still have time to eat a meal?

Not to mention these demonic cultivators, even the Elder of Jade Maiden Peak is completely bewildered.

Because they hadn't entered the Formation, they naturally didn't know what was happening inside it, yet at this moment they saw their own Peak Master holding a big bowl, eating there elegantly.

What's going on? What on earth happened inside the camp?

Both sides were dazed, only Hong Zun's gaze fell upon the leading demonic cultivator, and he instantly recognized the other's identity.

"Happy Buddha image."

This is an old acquaintance; initially Hong Zun chased and killed him for tens of thousands of li, even cutting off one of his arms, never expecting to meet him again here.

Just as Hong Zun's words fell, the Qing Shi statue beside him suddenly thought of something, and exclaimed with a shocked expression.

"Holy shit, old drunkard, those hallucinogens you had before were sent by him, right?"