Chapter 262: Makes Sense

The sight of the black-bearded man being swallowed by the waves of fire made everyone's hearts tremble involuntarily.

Seeing the scholar rush over, they all turned their gaze to the ink-robed youth behind him.

They saw the youth still chewing on a spirit fruit, looking completely unmoved.

The crowd secretly groaned in their hearts.

It seemed this master of the Zunhunyuan Sect had long grown accustomed to such things; expecting him to step forward was probably impossible.

"Treasures all have guardians; how can one simply force a way through?"

The little scholar rushed to the front of the crowd, carefully examined the thick waves of fire, then turned to address the Xiang siblings: "Stop letting them throw their lives away. Let me think of a way, but I need a little time."

Hearing this, the hearts of this group, which had just sunk, finally gained a little hope again.

They all looked over with fiery eyes: "Little brother, please proceed quickly."

Regardless of whether what the other said was true or false, at least their own lives were saved for now.

Indeed, Xiang Tianxiong carefully studied the scholar, pondered for a moment, and finally nodded: "Very well, I will trust you once."

Upon hearing this, the scholar wiped the sweat from his forehead.

The many cultivators instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, before they could finish exhaling that breath, Xiang Tianxiong looked over indifferently: "Let him think of his method; you all continue with your business."

"Forward, Senior?!"

Several impatient cultivators looked on in shock and suspicion, shouting in rage: "Are you deliberately trying to send us to our deaths?"

Since the other party said there was a way, one should just wait calmly; if it doesn't work out in the end, other paths can be considered.

Besides, everyone had just watched how the black-bearded man died.

Who would dare to step forward?

"Although I have not entered the Hunyuan Sect, the elders of my clan are not necessarily inferior to you, Xiang siblings."

The tall, thin man stepped out, speaking sternly: "You had better think clearly!"

Xiang Tianxiong looked at him expressionlessly: "This does not need your reminder, this seat... let it begin with you."

Within the cave dwelling, the most precious thing is time.

If one waits for other masters of the Hunyuan Sect to arrive, the things in the medicine hut might not belong to anyone anymore.

Perhaps the scholar can think of a solution, but that does not prevent others from pooling their wisdom.

The two do not conflict.

Moreover, just as this person said, anyone picked out from here likely has some background behind them.

Since the matter has been started, it must be done thoroughly.

Indecision will only harm oneself.

"No need for this; I will do my best..." The scholar's Bai Xi face showed a bit of anger, but he still lowered his voice to explain.

Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, Xiang Tianxiong spoke slowly: "I trust you once, so I placed you last; this does not mean you are safe. You naturally need to do your best."

"Good, good, good!"

The tall, thin man laughed twice, his face flushed red, and two short swords appeared in his waving palm: "Everyone, have you clearly seen the faces of this brother and sister? Do you still dare to harbor any hope?!"

Clang, clang, clang!

The sound of weapons rang out consecutively; more than ten people stood back-to-back, all looking fiercely at the brother and sister.

Seeing this, Xiang Tianxiong had not yet made a move.

The middle-aged woman beside him, who seemed utterly ordinary, merely stepped forward slightly; red light erupted from her body, and her terrifying aura was far superior to Xiang Tianxiong's.

Under that thick pressure, the hands of the dozen or so people holding weapons lost a little strength, yet the cold, dazzling precious blades held not a shred of deterrent power.

Mid-Realm Slain Hunyuan.

Xiang Tianyan glanced lightly at the crowd: "Bring out your best skills; as long as you can step onto the opposite shore, I will spare your life."

Having said that, she lightly tapped her chin: "Please proceed."

"..."

The tall, thin man took a deep breath, so angry that his ten fingers trembled; he sheathed the twin swords and drew out a magnificent small boat treasure.

Walking slowly to the shore, he couldn't resist turning back to look at the ink-robed youth: "Master, this brother and sister are so domineering; by the time we are all dead, I fear you will not fare well either."

These were clearly provocative words, yet also the great truth.

The strong bully the weak; once the weak are gone, naturally, the weakest one can jump out from among the strong.

"Noisy!"

Xiang Tianyan coldly rebuked, then frowned and looked at Shen Yi, nodding politely: "Little friend, no need to worry; you and we are all of the Hunyuan Sect; your share of the benefits will not be missing."

Xiang Tianxiong also walked over slowly, smiling: "This path always needs someone to explore it; could it be that those with profound cultivation must explore the path for the weak? If so, wouldn't we have accumulated this cultivation for nothing? Moreover, time is tight; if someone else seizes the opportunity first, would that not be a pity? Little friend, do you think what I say makes sense?"

Hearing this, everyone turned to look at the ink-robed youth.

The scholar clenched his fists in anxiety but could only worry helplessly.

Shen Yi swallowed the last mouthful of fruit flesh, then stretched his arms, speaking calmly: "It makes sense."

Just having come out of Great Qian, he had originally been a bit restrained.

He didn't expect this brother and sister to be quite sensible.

Hearing these words, the scholar helplessly lowered his eyes; the tall, thin man also smiled self-mockingly. Everyone understands the logic, but when it isn't their turn, who can listen?

"It is good that little friend understands..."

Xiang Tianxiong's smile grew even wider; he turned back to look at the shore, about to speak, but was interrupted by the indifferent words from beside him.

"Then what are you still waiting for?"

Shen Yi wiped the juice from his hands on Xiang Tianxiong's shoulder, nodded slightly, and said: "My time is quite tight; go ahead."

Since it is all about exploring the path, why waste time watching a group of Embracing Elixir Realm practitioners throw their lives away?

Starting directly from the Hunyuan Sect Master would be far more efficient, wouldn't it?

"..."

Surprise surged in Xiang Tianxiong's eyes until he finally grasped the other's meaning.

A touch of chill darkened his face: "Young friend, are you joking with me?"

As he spoke, Jin Guang surged from his body, and he was already prepared to strike.

He had kept this youth by his side to see if there might be a use for him, not to allow the other to take advantage.

"Tsk."

Shen Yi frowned slightly and had no patience for further words.

He casually slapped the back of Xiang Tianxiong's head; with the support of the five Demon Kings, he needed to reveal no aura at all.

Boom!

Xiang Tianxiong could not even resist; he did not even have time for his expression to change.

His entire body was clumsily pinned to the ground.

Shen Yi squatted beside him, casually snatched his storage bag, then grabbed him by the back of his collar and flung him carelessly toward that surging wave of fire!

The figure glowing with Jin Guang drew everyone's gaze.

The entire process was so fast that Xiang Tianyan could not react before seeing her brother soaring into midair; the instant he neared the opposite shore, his aura was completely sealed as well.

The wave of fire suddenly swallowed him whole.

"Aaaah!!"

Desperate screams erupted.

A golden Dao Infant emerged from the flames, its face twisted in rage as it lunged toward the shore, but the fire turned into chains, swiftly binding his limbs and neck; with a clattering sound, it dragged him back bit by bit.

"Sister Yan, save me!"

A desperate cry rang through the sky, yet it could not stop him from being dragged into the wave of fire.

Until all returned to silence.

(End of this chapter)