Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 154 - 152: Heaven-Reaching Vine and Cyan Gang Jade Liquid
"What?"
Guo Wenzhan’s face darkened, assuming Xu Yang was mocking him. Instantly enraged, the barbarian markings on his skin flared up, and a wild, scorching aura surged violently.
"I think you’d better look around first before you speak."
Xu Yang really couldn’t hold back anymore.
Guo Wenzhan’s expression changed ever so slightly; instinctively, he glanced back—and his face turned deathly pale in an instant!
Seven people were staring at him like hungry tigers eyeing their prey!
Leading them was a terrifying young man, a cultivation base at the Middle Stage of Yang Realm—same as him, yet he couldn’t help but feel his heart shudder and sense danger!
And the other six—at the very least, every one of them was Middle Stage Yang Realm, some were even Late Stage!
Fuck!
When did they get here?
Guo Wenzhan’s scalp tingled; he hadn’t noticed a damn thing!
What kind of ghost story is this!
"Barbarian Race prodigy?"
"Looks more like an idiot to me!"
Song Yuanhao chuckled faintly, eyes full of contempt!
Guo Wenzhan blew up: "Qian Ren mutts, just you wait!"
"Stop him!"
Song Yuanhao frowned slightly and shouted coldly in a low voice!
The six at his side burst out like lightning.
But Guo Wenzhan slapped a Spirit Talisman on himself; space warped, his body flickered, and a terrifying violent aura bored straight through the air—a streak of streaming light shot off, vanishing into the distance at an unbelievable speed.
"Damn, that’s fast—almost as quick as Yang Realm Perfection!"
"Shit! That bastard got away!"
"Looks like the barbarian race prepped him pretty well!"
This scene left Xu Yang slightly surprised, though honestly, it wasn’t too unexpected!
This treasure trove, even though it’s packed with all sorts of young prodigies, is absolutely not a place for fair competition or head-to-head battles.
After all, there’s just too many people, too many factions, and plenty of non-youthful powerhouses!
How’s anyone supposed to compete fairly?
You’re one guy, the other side’s a whole squad—what, you’re supposed to solo them all?
Can’t play this game at all!
"Mr. Xu, you alright?" Song Yuanhao looked at Xu Yang with concern.
"I’m fine, Mr. Song—you just showed up right on time!" Xu Yang nodded and smiled.
Talk about lucky!
Lucky enough to probably make Guo Wenzhan mentally collapse!
Thinking he was going for a fierce one-on-one death match, turns around—bam, seven terrifying burly dudes staring him down!
Anyone’d sweat buckets, no kidding!
"Team up?"
Song Yuanhao suggested.
"Wouldn’t dream of refusing!" Xu Yang grinned heroically.
With that, the group bolted upward like lightning!
After scoring such a massive chunk of Silver Mist Stone Essence, Xu Yang wasn’t that fussed about the rest.
Song Yuanhao’s crew didn’t waste any time either!
Fifteen minutes later.
The group finally arrived at a platform halfway up the high cliff, a dozen or so zhang above, where enormous vines hung down!
Plenty of people were already grabbing the giant vines and climbing up!
"That’s the Heaven-Reaching Vine—stubborn vitality, can grow even on barren ground, and incredibly tough; though, honestly, it’s not worth all that much on its own."
Song Yuanhao recognized the gigantic vine.
Xu Yang raised an eyebrow; gotta admit, this Song Yuanhao’s got some real knowledge.
At that moment, a figure flashed over like lightning.
"Young Master! Mr. Xu!"
The newcomer was none other than Su Yun!
Xu Yang looked at Su Yun in surprise—hadn’t expected her to get up here so fast.
Su Yun subtly winked at Xu Yang, then turned serious: "I took a look earlier. As you go up these Heaven-Reaching Vines, every so often you get hit by violent bursts of Cyan Gang Jade Liquid. This stuff’s fantastic for cultivation, but up here its impact and intimidation are off the charts."
"Just now, I saw an Early Stage Yang Realm Martial Artist get blasted straight off!"
Everyone’s expression changed as they sucked in a breath!
Even Yang Realm adepts are getting knocked down—this is insane!
"Also, as long as someone’s on a Heaven-Reaching Vine, no one else can follow up—you have to wait for them to fall or reach the top!"
"We still don’t know what kind of treasure is at the top of the cliff, but whoever gets there first, for sure, gets the best!"
Su Yun finished speaking and quietly waited for Song Yuanhao’s decision!
Song Yuanhao swept his gaze over the row of Heaven-Reaching Vines stretching way out into the distance, and frowned: "Pretty much all of them are occupied!"
The answer was clear.
Gotta wait!
"Then we wait!"
"Most fortunes in this world aren’t always snatched up by whoever’s fastest anyway." Xu Yang chuckled lightly.
Sure, being early is better, but they were a step late—no other options!
Song Yuanhao nodded, voice deep: "Guard these nine Heaven-Reaching Vines at the front and back!"
"Yes!"
The six at his side quickly spread out, pressed themselves against the mountain wall, standing alert on the platform—and their auras flared as they scanned sharply below.
Su Yun cautiously edged over next to Xu Yang, batting her lashes with a coquettish grin: "Mr. Xu, just now I spotted Miss Bai over on that side."
Xu Yang glanced at Su Yun and said coolly, "What’s that got to do with me?"
Su Yun raised her eyebrows: "If Miss Bai heard you say that, she’d be crushed!"
Xu Yang shook his head, then abruptly changed the subject: "What about Tuoba Hongyu?"
"Looks like Mr. Xu’s got a real soft spot for the princess of the barbarian race." Su Yun’s eyes glinted with grievance, her tone plaintive.
Song Yuanhao’s expression was weird. After a moment’s hesitation, he said, "Mr. Xu, how about letting Su Yun accompany you?" 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
Su Yun’s eyes sparkled hopefully!
Xu Yang tugged at the corner of his mouth and immediately shook his head: "No need!"
Having this little minx following him around—way too much of a test of self-control!
He trusted himself, sure, but accidents happen!
"I just feel like something’s off with Tuoba Hongyu this time," Xu Yang muttered.
"No idea, haven’t seen her—probably on the other side. There’s only a hundred Heaven-Reaching Vines, but they spread out really far!" Su Yun shook her head.
Song Yuanhao shifted his gaze, a flash of cunning visible for a split second in his eyes!
If Tuoba Hongyu were acting normal, now that would be suspicious!
"Ahhhh!!!"
A shrill cry of agony suddenly rang out from above.
Next thing—a figure came tumbling down in utter chaos!
Song Yuanhao reacted fast, and just as the man crashed down in front of him, reached out and hauled him onto the platform.
Thud!
The middle-aged man barely managed to steady himself, but the moment he opened his mouth, blood gushed out, leaving his face deathly pale as his body shook!
"Turns out it’s Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association’s Mr. Song, and Mr. Xu."
"Thanks for saving me!"
The middle-aged man came to his senses, his face full of gratitude.
If not for that grab, a fall from here would leave him either dead or crippled—forget about grabbing any other benefits!
"What in the world happened? You’re Late Stage Yang Realm, aren’t you?" Su Yun was utterly shocked, unable to believe it!
Even Late Stage Yang Realm can’t climb up?
Xu Yang stiffened inside, eyes locked on the middle-aged man!
The man managed a bitter smile: "The Cyan Gang Jade Liquid on the Heaven-Reaching Vine really is good stuff. The impact is tough, but that alone wouldn’t have left me in this sorry state; the real killer is that last bit before you reach the top—is actually hiding spiritual coercion and illusions!"
"I slipped up and fell right into the trap!"
"Spiritual coercion!"
"Illusions!"
Hiss!
Xu Yang sucked in breath—damn, that’s ruthless!
Who’d expect this?
Hit off guard, even Late Stage Yang Realm pros end up wrecked... that intimidation is no joke!
Scaling to the top’s not going to be easy!
Still—it put Xu Yang somewhat at ease!
When it came to spiritual will, he was actually pretty confident!
Plus—there were the Cangxu Divine Eyes!
"Mr. Xu, that Heaven-Reaching Vine’s now empty—why don’t you go first?" Song Yuanhao suddenly looked at Xu Yang and smiled.
