Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled-Chapter 379 - 375: Four Great Clans’ Disciples on Guard
Clearly knowing that Xia Feng is in that mountain peak, clearly knowing that the two are now recovering their divine power, yet no one dares to make a move.
The remaining leaders among the loose cultivators exchanged glances, then all looked away in unison, quickly heading towards the place where the secret treasure was about to appear.
Some of the more timid ones frowned in thought for a long time, eventually biting their lower lips, deciding not to partake in these godly battles any longer.
These timid ones originally came for the spectacle, hoping there might be a chance to pick up some scraps.
But now it seems that the cost of picking up the scraps might be too high, and the expressions of these people clearly began to turn hesitant.
Taking the opportunity to back off now might really be a way to save their lives.
The words Xia Feng said here quickly reached the ears of the Four Great Clans.
At the same time, news of Dongfang Baiyu’s death also came together.
Ximen Qing’s expression was somewhat subtle, his eyes turned briefly, and then he quietly asked, "Dongfang Baiyu was the standout from the Dongfang Clan sent in this time?"
Nangong Lian shook her head, "No, he was just cleverer when entering the Infinite Secret Realm, got in first, while the standout of this generation’s Dongfang Clan is aloof and doesn’t like to speak."
"That’s why there’s a misconception that Dongfang Baiyu is the leader of the Dongfang Clan this time."
"Actually, Dongfang Baiyu’s cultivation ability..."
She couldn’t bring herself to say that Dongfang Baiyu’s cultivation was low, nor could she say he wasn’t valued by the Dongfang Clan.
But... with Dongfang Baiyu, who was similar to them, being killed, they couldn’t help but feel uneasy in their hearts.
After a long while, Ximen Qing hesitantly spoke up, "I remember that Dongfang Clan member is called Dongfang Qingcang?"
"Let’s gather and act together after we meet him."
"If the Four Great Clans act separately, it’s easy for others to exploit."
Nangong Lian’s face didn’t look good, "Dongfang Qingcang is aloof by nature and never travels with others."
"I remember he said a long time ago that strong people are like beasts, always alone, only sheep move in flocks."
Ximen Qing’s face also turned sour. The suggestion to gather and move together was his, and Dongfang Qingcang’s words felt like a slap across the air.
Nangong Lian bit her lips and whispered, "Besides, if other loose cultivators find out that our Four Great Clans are banding together out of fear of a lone cultivator..."
She could hardly imagine the despairing impact this would have on the reputation of the Four Great Clans.
Ximen Qing’s expression was filled with hesitation. After a while, he quietly said, "But if he really intends to seize all the secret treasures..."
Nangong Lian’s face was dark, "Those secret treasures can’t be taken out of the secret realm, what’s more important are those secret manuals, secret techniques, elixirs, and spirit grass that can enhance cultivation."
Ximen Qing’s face turned even worse, "But we can’t even snatch those things from that kid..."
Nangong Lian took a deep breath, swallowing back the curse she wanted to shout.
"In short, the four of us families are like grasshoppers on a single thread now; we have to find a way to obstruct that kid no matter what."
"If we really can’t obstruct him, then just forget it..."
"He’s already about to surpass our level."
"That kid’s enemies are the Four Great Clans setting up a net outside."
"Even if he can collect treasures in the secret realm, he won’t be able to withstand the killing moves outside."
Ximen Qing’s expression finally eased a little, and he mumbled quietly, "Then we just do our best, there’s no need to risk our lives for it."
A few people who were initially jubilant at the thought of acquiring an ancient divine artifact all changed their minds after hearing of Dongfang Baiyu’s death.
Ximen Qing and Nangong Lian chatted away for a long time, but Beiming Ye on the side seemed somewhat bemused, appearing not to listen at all.
Nangong Lian bit her lip and asked quietly, "What do you think?"
Beiming Ye showed a faint smile, "Whatever you decide is fine, my Beiming Family was just here to make up the numbers after all."
Nangong Lian’s eyes flickered, opening her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she couldn’t speak.
She always felt that Beiming Ye was very mysterious, which was why she often chased after him, seemingly wanting to see through his abilities.
But Beiming Ye had always been lukewarm towards her, while Ximen Qing often hovered around her, attentive.
She pursed her lips, suppressing her little thoughts in her heart.
In the secret realm, cooperating deeply with the more powerful Ximen Clan was better than eager cooperation with the Beiming Clan.
Moreover, since Beiming Ye was also in the group, it was equivalent to the Beiming Clan cooperating with them as well. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
But for some reason, ever since she heard the news of Dongfang Baiyu’s death, an inexplicable sixth sense enveloped her heart.
She would die.
She would also die at the hands of that grandfather-grandson pair, just like Dongfang Baiyu.
So all of Nangong Lian’s current maneuvering was for self-preservation.
Beside her, Ximen Qing continued to ask, "Should we head towards the secret treasure now or go to the mountain to besiege that person?"
Nangong Lian quickly replied, "Let’s go to the secret treasure. If we can secure it one step ahead, it will definitely help our strength."
"That kid only became formidable after obtaining the Sword Spirit. If we can also secure a formidable secret treasure, we can definitely resist that kid."
Ximen Qing’s expression carried a hint of contemplation, as if aware of Nangong Lian’s urgency.
He just couldn’t understand why Nangong Lian feared that kid so much.
But he didn’t point it out, just continued chasing in the direction of the secret treasure with his family disciples.
Xia Feng and Xia Tianming were still in the mountain. Xia Tianming’s aura had completely dwindled, with all his cultivation hidden, like an ordinary person.
Xia Feng handed him a few pieces of Upper Grade Divine Crystal, then said quietly, "Grandfather, go into the Dream Realm Pearl to cultivate, I’ll handle Dongfang Baiyu’s body."
He waved his hand, incinerating Dongfang Baiyu’s corpse, and began to inspect his storage bracelet.
Since the owner was dead, the restriction on the storage bracelet’s sea of consciousness had weakened.
With Xia Feng’s immense spiritual power, he easily broke through that layer of restriction and then checked the contents inside.
The space inside wasn’t very large, containing quite a few Divine Crystals, as well as some elixirs and secret manuals.
However, Dongfang Baiyu seemed a bit poor, as there were no spare divine artifacts in the storage bracelet.
The Shuttle Pearl he was curious about had also completely lost its effect after three uses, which made Xia Feng feel somewhat regretful.
