Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 516 - 520: The Third Saint Realm... Cyan Robe Demon Venerable
"Huang Siyu, give him the antidote."
Wang Junze glanced at Yang Hong and spoke again.
Now that he had awakened, Wang Junze only took one look to realize that Yang Hong’s condition had already deteriorated to the extreme. If Huang Siyu didn’t detoxify him, or if he didn’t hold on until Qu Lishang recovered, Yang Hong would die first.
"Young Master!"
Upon hearing Wang Junze’s words, Peng Ru couldn’t help but interject.
She hated Yang Hong more than Wang Junze did, after all, if it weren’t for Yang Hong, Wang Junze wouldn’t have suffered such serious injuries.
Now Wang Junze’s own life and death were uncertain, yet he was still considering having Huang Siyu detoxify Yang Hong to save his life, which left Peng Ru somewhat baffled.
"Previously, I owed them, now... consider it repaying that favor."
With a smile, Wang Junze explained softly.
Yet these words instantly left Yang Hong and the Maiden of the Sea silent.
From the seizure of the Other Shore Flower, to entering the Dragon Palace, and to teaming up to kill the Dragon Turtle, helping Wang Junze escape the Nether Sea, they did indeed assist Wang Junze, but equally, Wang Junze had given them sufficient reciprocation. Seriously weighing the matter, it’s hard to say who owed whom; rather, it was more of a friendship.
But this friendship had just been shattered by their own hands.
Huang Siyu, without pondering as much as Peng Ru and without much emotional factor, hesitated not upon hearing Wang Junze’s command, directly flicking the antidote over.
"Ye... Wang Junze, the Saint Realm behind both me and the Maiden of the Sea is the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable."
After taking the antidote, Yang Hong finally spoke slowly: "We joined the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable’s sect only after you left the Nether Sea, and when we headed to the Netherworld Abyss, we already transmitted the news... Although Inverted Mountain is obscure, after causing such a disturbance, it’s unlikely it remained hidden from him, he may now have arrived at Inverted Mountain."
This statement was quite an explanation of why Yang Hong and the Maiden of the Sea previously were determined to strike at Wang Junze.
Now that the news about Qu Lishang had been leaked to the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable, there was no retreat, otherwise, if the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable arrived and found that they hadn’t acted, he would still vent anger on them, consequences they couldn’t afford either.
Upon hearing this news, Wang Junze couldn’t help but fall silent.
The situation was already complicated enough, and now with another Cyan Robe Demon Venerable... it would only become more dangerous.
...
Boom!
The void on Inverted Mountain shook tumultuously, and suddenly a figure garbed in cyan stepped in, this violent fluctuation promptly alarming both Monk Benyin and the Night Spirit Demon Venerable.
"Ah-Qing, you came as well."
With a chuckle, the Night Spirit Demon Venerable amiably spoke.
Equally being a Saint Realm powerhouse of the Nether Sea, the Night Spirit Demon Venerable was actually very familiar with the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable, seemingly also having anticipated their appearance, bearing no surprise in his eyes.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
With hands clasped, Monk Benyin softly uttered the Buddha’s name, his heart subtly sinking.
Although he previously managed to halt the Night Spirit Demon Venerable here, in actuality, the two hadn’t really confronted each other, merely cautiously probing before stalling at this place.
For Monk Benyin, accomplishing this meant he had fulfilled his pledge to Wang Junze and the Eldest Princess Ningyu.
Yet the arrival of the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable undoubtedly disrupted this balance.
"Where is Qu Lishang?"
With indifference in his expression, the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable asked directly.
"Within Inverted Mountain, with your skill Ah-Qing, it shouldn’t be difficult to find, however... to proceed, you’d probably have to deal with this monk first."
Shrugging, the Night Spirit Demon Venerable pointed at Monk Benyin, leisurely saying.
"Benyin?"
Gazing at Monk Benyin, though only pausing for an instant, the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable instantly figured out Monk Benyin’s identity.
"Indeed, I am the humble monk!"
With a slight nod, Monk Benyin slowly replied: "I’ve received someone’s bequest, and I fear I cannot allow you to pass easily, Demon Venerable."
"You won’t be able to block both of us."
Gazing at Monk Benyin, the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable coldly answered.
He clearly understood the prowess of the Xuankong Temple’s Divine Monk; if they were to engage individually, neither he nor the Night Spirit Demon Venerable would likely be a match for Monk Benyin, however, two against one left Monk Benyin decidedly disadvantaged.
After all, not every Saint Realm is like Qu Lishang; at such a level, winning against the odds is exceedingly difficult.
"Amitabha Buddha!"
Clasping his hands, Monk Benyin calmly answered: "The Demon Venerable may wager on whom the humble monk will block."
Monk Benyin certainly couldn’t simultaneously contend with two Saint Realms, but by abandoning one to solely target the other, he held absolute confidence in being able to retain one of them.
Let alone, the one retainer would likely not withstand Monk Benyin’s attacks, even if able to deflect them, wouldn’t the adversary reap undue benefit?
The Saint Realm of the Nether Sea shared no camaraderie; none would willingly christen the surroundings for another.
Otherwise, knowing Wang Junze entered the Nether Sea, the Night Spirit Demon Venerable would have directly transmitted the news, circumventing much hassle, Monk Benyin, in fact, couldn’t have blocked him.
"What are the terms?!"
After only a moment’s silence, the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable again asked.
Monk Benyin couldn’t hold them off endlessly; upon his arrival, concessions were necessitated if not he would force a linkage with the Night Spirit Demon Venerable.
"Half an hour!"
After hesitating, Monk Benyin slowly answered: "Should both remain here for half an hour, the humble monk takes that as pledge fulfilled and shall cease obstruction for you both."
Half an hour?!
Upon hearing this timeframe, both the Night Spirit Demon Venerable and the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable frowned slightly.
Half an hour was certainly not long, yet should the adversary bring any healing Holy Medicine, half an hour might suffice for Qu Lishang to recover, given prior to this the Night Spirit Demon Venerable was evidently held off for quite a while.
Waiting another half hour, odds were too high.
Should Qu Lishang regain strength, even in alliance they couldn’t possibly retain him, inversely risking grave danger.
Qu Lishang was not at all a comforting negotiation.
"Apologies, I refuse!"
With merely a moment’s pause, the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable directly declined: "A fifty-fifty chance, Night Spirit, whoever of us escapes first, eliminate Qu Lishang, then settle possession of the treasure!"
"Agreed!"
Compared to letting Qu Lishang recover, gambling on a probability was evidently the better choice.
As the Cyan Robe Demon Venerable traced this path, the Night Spirit Demon Venerable inwardly abandoned thoughts of singular seizing.
"Mercy from the Buddha!"
Although merely exchanged words, Monk Benyin could discern their resolve, similarly refraining from verbal contention, clasping hands, unleashing grand Buddha Light, transforming into a Buddha, blocking their path effortlessly.
