Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 44: Life-and-Death Duel

"We meet again, Daqian scum!"

Nan Hao stared at Xu Yang, not bothering to hide his murderous intent, and sneered, "I don’t think your luck’s going to last much longer."

Earlier, they were outnumbered, and Xu Yang got lucky.

He didn’t expect to run into him again so soon.

Greed burned in Nan Hao’s heart; he was desperate to get hold of that technique.

Xu Yang obviously didn’t know Nan Hao coveted him, but he could tell this bastard had his eyes on him.

"If I get the chance, I’ll definitely kill you!"

Xu Yang grinned, showing no courtesy.

The tension between the two was razor-sharp, suffocating the cave in killing intent!

"Let’s wait and see!" Nan Hao’s eyes flashed viciously, not taking Xu Yang’s threat to heart at all.

He thinks he can kill me?

What a joke!

In the last fight, Xu Yang was already on the losing end; he got off easy because it was cut short.

It’s barely been a day—how much stronger could he have gotten?

As long as he had another chance, Xu Yang was dead meat!

Nan Hao was absolutely confident in his own strength.

Then, a booming shout came from outside—Wuo Longyue calling: "Everyone, get out!"

As the echo faded, the people of Kunwu Division inside the cave looked at each other in confusion.

Could they really have finished negotiations so quickly?

While everyone hesitated, Nan Hao, Guo Jin, and other members of Guo Wen Division left swiftly.

A Barbarian strongman from Kunwu Division barked, "Go!"

The crowd poured out of the cavern, gathering on the hillside.

Seeing the lineup of Guo Wen Division, everyone was shocked.

"They got here so fast."

"Damn it, did they really send out almost everyone? How on earth did they get the news?"

This was the question none of the Kunwu Division had figured out till now.

Xu Yang was baffled too.

How on earth did the Battle Tiger Squad manage to get news out just before dying?

"Maybe it had something to do with the Ghost-winged Insect!"

Wuo Ling suddenly muttered in a low voice.

"Ghost-winged Insect?" Xu Yang was stunned.

Wuo Ling explained, "The Ghost-winged Insect is incredibly fast, and can hide extremely well. What’s more, it can store images of events that happened not long ago inside its body, and with Martial Artist blood, those images can be triggered!"

Hearing this, Xu Yang instantly understood.

Most likely, it really was the Ghost-winged Insect.

But right now, that question didn’t matter.

The leader of Guo Wen Division was a tall, skinny Barbarian, a complete contrast to Wuo Longyue in temperament. But standing there, he exuded a natural authority that was no less than Wuo Longyue’s.

"Who is that Daqian man?"

Xu Yang’s eyes narrowed as he locked onto the towering middle-aged man standing among Guo Wen Division’s ranks.

The only Daqian man on that side!

Wuo Ling glanced over, her face full of fear: "He’s Zhao Mushen, twenty years ago he escaped from Daqian and defected to the Guo Wen Division. By now, he commands the Demon Ape Army. A real powerhouse!"

Zhao Mushen!

Xu Yang’s fists clenched unconsciously.

He never expected to run into Zhao Mushen so soon!

Remnants of the Cyan Gang Sect!

He probably knew a lot about his mother’s true background and the circumstances of her death!

When Zhao Mushen’s eyes swept over, Xu Yang’s heart skipped a beat; his hair stood on end and he hurriedly looked away.

What a terrifying gaze!

It felt like he’d been utterly seen through!

Xu Yang forced down his anxiety, not showing any weakness.

Zhao Mushen frowned slightly—Barbarians with Daqian men weren’t strange.

But this particular Daqian guy made him feel a little odd.

Something secretive, hard to see through!

A little familiar, even!

After a long hard look at Xu Yang, Zhao Mushen looked away.

When that piercing gaze finally vanished, Xu Yang quietly let out a breath, his expression conflicted.

Seeing Zhao Mushen was one thing, but if he wanted to learn the truth about the past, he’d have to talk to him face to face.

Kunwu Division and Guo Wen Division!

Also, he couldn’t tell if Zhao Mushen would be hostile once he learned Xu Yang’s identity!

If he was, it’d be like throwing himself straight into the tiger’s den!

Seriously troublesome!

"I can’t be hasty about this."

Xu Yang took a deep breath, forcing down his impatience.

He had to wait for the right moment—an absolutely safe window!

The opportunity would come.

At that moment, Wuo Longyue turned and looked at everyone, speaking coolly: "I’ve already worked out the distribution plan for the Profound Snake Blood Ore with Guo Wen Division!"

That announcement caused a stir among the Kunwu Division.

"Damn it, we have to split with the Guo Wen Division?"

"The hell with these bastards! We found the Profound Snake Blood Ore, how can we let them have a cut?"

"Screw it, we’ll just fight them!"

The Barbarian Martial Artists were already getting fired up.

Though, it was mostly the ordinary Barbarians causing a scene.

The elite of Kunwu Division, though clearly unhappy, stayed silent.

A battle over the Profound Snake Blood Ore would be brutal for sure!

Their strengths were pretty evenly matched.

If things turned violent, casualties could be unimaginable.

It could even alert the Tuoba Royal Family!

And that would spell real trouble.

Guo Wen Division had paid a price for their share; for Kunwu Division, letting them take a portion was the only option.

"Quiet!"

Someone snapped coldly.

The chaos slowly died down.

Wuo Longyue spoke impassively, "Guo Wen Division picks one fighter, Kunwu Division picks one, at the True Void Realm. Life-and-death battle!"

"If Guo Wen Division wins, they get forty percent of the Profound Snake Blood Ore; if they lose, they only get thirty percent!"

Life-and-death battle!

Savage and straight to the point!

Xu Yang watched coldly from the sidelines; none of this involved him.

Of course, besides this, Guo Wen Division would still have to pay off Kunwu Division some extra good stuff under the table.

Otherwise, even thirty percent wouldn’t be so easy to get their hands on!

"Mr. Guo, you pick first."

Wuo Longyue glanced over at Guo Wenxiong.

Guo Wenxiong laughed loudly, scanning the ranks of his division.

Almost every True Void Realm Martial Artist straightened up, eyes burning with excitement.

This was an honor for their tribe—even if it meant dying, none of them flinched!

"Nan Hao!"

Guo Wenxiong called out, his voice booming.

Nan Hao, face flushed with excitement, strode forward from the crowd and bowed, "Thank you, chief!"

As soon as he finished, his body flashed, moving to the empty ground in the middle of the mountains, glaring viciously at the Kunwu Division crowd—his eyes zeroing in on Xu Yang at the back.

"You Daqian bastard, dare to fight me?"

His challenge echoed like thunder, ripping through the sky.

Everyone froze, then turned to look at Xu Yang.

Wuo Longyue’s face flickered, rage burning in his eyes as he shot a frosty glare at Guo Wenxiong: "Your Guo Wen Division really don’t know the rules!"

The participant wasn’t for Nan Hao to decide.

Even Guo Wenxiong’s face darkened.

Nan Hao realized he’d overstepped and quickly said, "He’s my sworn enemy."

"And this Daqian man’s strength is at True Void Perfection!"

"What?"

Guo Wenxiong cried out in shock, eyes wide.

Are you freaking kidding me?

He could tell from Xu Yang’s aura that he was only Early Stage of True Void Realm. How could he be as strong as True Void Perfection?

Honestly, Guo Wenxiong felt like slapping Nan Hao right then and there.

"You shut up!" Guo Wenxiong frowned and glared at Nan Hao, then turned to Wuo Longyue and smiled, "Let Mr. Wuo make the pick."

At this, Nan Hao looked crestfallen.

This was just too good a chance.

If he killed Xu Yang, the spoils would be all his—there was bound to be that secret technique!

Wuo Longyue’s expression eased a bit. Even if Xu Yang were really that strong, he wouldn’t send him out himself.

Unless he’d lost his mind!

He swept his gaze around the crowd, about to speak, but suddenly, a figure stepped forward.

"Wait."

"I’ll take this fight!"