Chapter 2616: Life-and-Death Feud!

Many seek to ascend Bombarding Lingshan, but very, very few survive there; in the Primordial Chaos, no one understands better than Luo Fu what truly happened.

Kunpeng and Yunzhongzi engaged in a fierce argument, precisely over this matter.

"You need not be so extreme. If it's about Chaos, I think we might seize this opportunity to probe Bombarding Lingshan—see if we can gain something?"

Kunpeng knew Yunzhongzi had deep entanglements and ancient ties with the Ten Ferocious Beasts, but that could not stop Kunpeng from going there now.

"Tell me your plan."

"Simple: as long as we enter Bombarding Lingshan, Sister Houtu and Sister Xuanming must be there—what they're doing inside is obvious."

Yunzhongzi pondered, thinking the demonic clans could never so easily let Sister Houtu and Sister Xuanming go.

But why would Kunpeng do this?

He could not understand Kunpeng's thoughts; since learning of Chaos, Yunzhongzi had felt Kunpeng had begun hiding things from him.

He could not let it go, asking outright: "Kunpeng, you can just tell me why. If you give me a reasonable reason, I'll stop pressing."

Kunpeng had helped Yunzhongzi greatly during this time—he needed the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree, yet without Kunpeng, Yunzhongzi could still achieve it by his own strength.

It was merely a matter of time—longer or shorter.

Kunpeng knew Yunzhongzi's thoughts perfectly; that was precisely why he spoke this way.

"Simple: we are a transaction. Only when our deal is settled can we both stand firm wherever we go!"

Kunpeng continued: "I owe Chaos a debt; once I repay it, we'll be even. I'll repay you too—for saving my life."

Yunzhongzi stared blankly at Kunpeng—how could one ever repay a life saved?

If Luo Fu knew, he'd likely laugh at both of them.

"Think carefully—have I ever deceived you? Can't you judge for yourself? The Ten Ferocious Beasts hold a life-or-death grudge against you, but for me, Chaos truly saved my life."

"If you're going to be unreasonable, don't blame me for turning on you."

Suddenly struck by Kunpeng's words, Yunzhongzi grew angry—but then he reconsidered, realizing Kunpeng was now in a deeply awkward position.

Even if Kunpeng couldn't help him, what harm would it do if he did?

Yunzhongzi said: "I was wrong. Sorry, Kunpeng—I owe you an apology for this."

"It's nothing."

"I'll do what must be done—and what shouldn't be done. But I hope you understand: we are partners. We must trust each other, not suspect."

Yunzhongzi nodded; only then did Kunpeng regain his composure, having finally smoothed things over.

Kunpeng's actions indeed relate to the Ten Ferocious Beasts, but his dealings with them are unclear—after all, the Ten Ferocious Beasts remain extremely dangerous.

His association with them only proves this course benefits Kunpeng.

Even if the Ten Ferocious Beasts have never appeared beyond Zhenyao Mountain, their infamy is vast—they must never be allied with, or one faces utter ruin.