Chapter 540: Gathering of Golden Light

Ding Hao and Meng Wentian's plot to seize Yu Haotian failed, so they naturally turned their sights to Ye Liuyun, the newly risen Heavenly Champion.

When Lie Hongxia found the two of them, they were discussing how to allocate the fortune of Ye Liuyun and the others.

Now that Lie Hongxia is involved, they feel more confident.

Lie Hongxia, impatient, immediately promised them a lot of cultivation resources.

Ding Hao and Meng Wentian were already inclined, so they agreed readily.

Meng Wentian said directly: "Allying with you is fine, but we won't team up two against one to fight Ye Liuyun. That would be too shameful!"

However, Ding Hao seized the chance to give Meng Wentian a look, then said to Lie Hongxia: "We have no problem helping you. But we will only hold back Ye Liuyun's companions. You handle Ye Liuyun yourself. You avenge your sister; we won't fight him. If you lose, we'll protect your safety."

Ding Hao clearly considered the possibility that Ye Liuyun might have a trump card, and didn't want to risk his life against him.

Ding Hao paused, observed Lie Hongxia's expression, and then added: "But the fortune of Ye Liuyun and those around him must be split evenly between me and Meng Wentian. How does that sound?"

"What, all the fortune too?" Lie Hongxia heard and was somewhat displeased. She contributed the most yet received nothing. That seemed unfair to her.

Ding Hao spread his hands and said: "We're helping you avenge, and protecting you, so we must take some benefit. Otherwise we don't want to adventure with you. After all, that Thunder Dragon Demon Beast is also at the Heavenly Gang Ninth Level."

"Indeed!" Meng Wentian interjected. "Without our help, avenging would probably be difficult for you, right?"

"Fine!" Lie Hongxia thought briefly, then gritted her teeth and agreed.

If she can claim half, or even a third, of Ye Liuyun's fortune, that would boost her strength considerably.

But for now, to deal with Ye Liuyun, she must make sacrifices. Otherwise, leaving here would make confronting Ye Liuyun even harder later.

As for whether Ding Hao and Meng Wentian will strike her later, she hasn't thought much about it. She believes that as long as she stays cautious and quickly snatches the Token to make up the fortune, she'll be fine.

Among Heavenly Champions, they rarely fight to the death. If they do, two against one may not gain much; everyone has some trump card for survival.

But she didn't expect that Ye Liuyun is now also a Heavenly Champion, possibly with a trump card as well.

In her mind, Ye Liuyun is still that inexperienced kid who could only fight her sister.

After the three of them reached consensus, Lie Hongxia and the others immediately pursued in the direction Ye Liuyun fled.

Since becoming a Heavenly Champion, Ye Liuyun's Divine Sense has never relaxed. He worries about these champions acting against him, guarding against their ambushes.

When the double-headed shadow snake targeted him, he already noticed. But only one champion showed up, so he didn't mind. If the snake dared to strike, he and Lei Ming could kill it.

But soon his Divine Sense sensed Lie Hongxia, Ding Hao and Meng Wentian charging at him with fierce momentum. He immediately realized trouble.

"Xue'er, ready the Earth Demon Dragon; we'll need it in the fight soon. Everyone else, prepare for battle."

Ye Liuyun immediately halted his movement, reminding everyone.

This time he didn't choose to evade Lie Hongxia.

He knows he will eventually have to fight Lie Hongxia.

Just now, after gauging his strength, he felt he could spar with her, so he stopped.

As for the Earth Demon Dragon and Lei Ming, Ye Liuyun thought they were thick-skinned enough to hold a round, no problem. Moreover, he still had the Mourning Bell to help.

Ye Liuyun quietly handed the Mourning Bell to Lei Ming, letting him use it for defense so the opponent wouldn't employ a Divine Sword.

Liang Xue also coordinated with the Earth Demon Dragon, keeping it ready to fight. Moreover, she wields a Divine Sword, so Ye Liuyun isn't too worried about her and the Earth Demon Dragon.

The other two Demon Race prodigies were assigned by Ye Liuyun: one to cooperate with the Earth Demon Dragon, the other with Lei Ming, providing support.

Shao Jianfeng has no pet beast or treasure, so he can only hide at the back, seeking his own luck. He cannot take part in a battle of this caliber.

When Lie Hongxia and the others arrived, they immediately surrounded Ye Liuyun and his group.

Other people inside the Secret Realm, seeing the Golden Light of many Heavenly Champions gather, couldn't help rushing over to watch the spectacle. However, they dared not approach, staying at a distance.

"So Ye Liuyun also advanced to Heavenly Champion, no wonder I sensed it earlier!"

"Indeed! This kid is growing too fast! I guess these champions are all rushing toward him, not letting him grow so smoothly."

The prodigies whispered privately. Many expected Ye Liuyun to defeat these veteran Heavenly Champions.

They've been suppressed by these champions for too long, and have long hoped someone could break their monopoly.

Gao Qiang was also among them; now he too hoped Ye Liuyun could beat the veteran champions, earning pride for the first‑tier fighters.

"Ye Liuyun, you ruined my sister's future; I want you to pay with your life!" Lie Hongxia said.

Her hatred toward Ye Liuyun has built up to the point of impatience.

"No need for empty words. Your sister brought this on herself, it's not my fault! You don't need an excuse to act. Are you planning to go all at once, or one by one?"

Facing three Heavenly Champions, Ye Liuyun showed no fear at all.

"Rest assured, we won't do two versus one. We're here only to support Lie Hongxia, preventing others from causing trouble," Meng Wentian said directly.

He could team up with Ding Hao to fight Yu Haotian because Yu Haotian is the strongest. But he wouldn't join another champion to bully a newcomer.

With so many watching, he doesn't want to tarnish his reputation.

Ding Hao feels the same; he doesn't want to lower his status as a Heavenly Champion.

They only need to watch Lei Ming. Once Ye Liuyun is defeated, they will collect all the Tokens, completing the mission.

"So that means my only opponent is you?" Ye Liuyun looked at Lie Hongxia.

"You aren't even worthy of being my opponent. Killing you would be a breeze!"

Lie Hongxia spoke, her bloodline power surged, emitting the aura of the Heavenly Gang Eightfold Peak toward Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun stood still, the mere pressure now barely affecting him.