Chapter 353: Qingyang, Beifeng, Xuan Yuzi
"Crackle, crackle!"
In the pitch-black abyss, a mountain illuminated by lightning floated—the second Forbidden Divine Mountain.
Outside the Divine Mountain, a multitude of powerful figures gathered.
Yet, no one acted rashly—not because they didn’t want to be the first to try, but for fear of becoming the first roasted guinea pig.
The lightning on the surface of the mountain made their scalps tingle from afar, with some people having their hair standing on end and wisps of smoke rising under the influence of the electromagnetic field.
"Who will go in first?"
The crowd looked at each other in dismay.
This question had been asked countless times without an answer.
Finally, a clever young person said, "Such a sacred place as the Forbidden Divine Mountain should naturally be entered first by the esteemed seniors, so as not to breach etiquette."
Wow!
Hearing this, many people perked up!
Those major figures who were watching the crowd with a mix of indifference and mockery suddenly had their pupils contract.
This was killing with kindness!
For big figures, if someone challenged them, they could just crush them with one hand; but if everyone killed them with kindness, it became a difficult issue.
Pride is important.
When everyone gives you face, you can’t reject it or tear it apart, so you can only suffer in silence.
At this moment, the seemingly ordinary crowd seemed to wield some kind of life-and-death authority, fixing their gaze on each major figure.
"Elder Qingyang of the Qingye Heavenly Sect, your power and status are top-notch among us, so perhaps you could go first?"
Someone suggested.
Instantly, all eyes turned to an old man in a green robe with flowing black hair.
The old man was spotlessly clean, especially his hair, which was as smooth as silk without a hint of dandruff.
Qingyang, dandruff-free!
At this moment, the old man, who was previously confident, had a stiffened expression, then showed a humble smile:
"Heh heh, I’m only famous in name. To speak of true esteem, it would have to be my brother, Emperor Beifeng."
He directly shifted the trouble to someone else.
Immediately, everyone’s gaze fell on a peculiar old man, who looked small and thin but held a giant beast resembling a qilin with his right hand. The beast lay in the air, supported by a single hand.
Emperor Beifeng’s mouth twitched, then said:
"Qingyang, don’t kid me. Everyone knows how my reputation was earned, so let’s not talk about it."
"However, if it’s about strength, Friend Xuan Yunzi is probably the strongest among us, right?"
Emperor Beifeng passed the buck again.
Everyone looked at an old man with an immortal-like demeanor.
This old man had kind eyes and a peaceful aura surrounding him.
However!
Upon hearing this, he suddenly opened his eyes, furrowed his brow, and cursed angrily, "I’ll fuck your mother! Who dares spread rumors, I’ll kill him!"
He then fiercely scanned the crowd, shouting, "What are you looking at? Keep staring, and I’ll gouge out your eyes!!"
This was a ruthless person who disregarded his image, tearing down facades, yet no one dared to argue with him.
Consequently, everyone sheepishly shifted their gaze away.
"Whoosh!!"
Just then, a beam of light flew from the crowd like an arrow, heading straight for the Forbidden Divine Mountain.
"Huh?!"
"Who is that?!"
The crowd was first startled, then their eyes lit up, surprised that someone actually volunteered to be the guinea pig.
This solved their dilemma.
"That person looks familiar, a bit like... Qin Zi?!"
"Qin Chuan’s son?"
"That’s him! I saw him in the arena battle three years ago!"
Someone exclaimed.
The revelation created a stir, and everyone was curious about Qin Zi.
Of course, this curiosity mainly stemmed from Qin Chuan because it was said that Qin Chuan was the strongest of this era, a ruthless figure who killed a resurrected celestial god three years ago!
Even the once notorious "troublemaker" Qingxuan Sanren from Xuanhuang Heaven retreated without a fight, allegedly suffering a loss to him—more than a loss, he ate dirt, becoming a true troublemaker.
"Qin Zi?!"
At this moment, Elder Qingyang of Qingye Heavenly Sect had sharp glints in his eyes.
Qin Zi was marked as a must-kill by Qingye Daojun, the founder of Qingye Heavenly Sect, essentially making him the most wanted by the sect.
He had been searching all over the world recently.
"You little bastard, you give me..."
Elder Qingyang growled, about to strike Qin Zi fatally, but was suddenly stopped.
"Qingyang, now is not the time to kill him; we still need him to test the waters."
Emperor Beifeng blocked Elder Qingyang’s view with the giant beast, smiling.
Xuan Yunzi, with his immortal demeanor, also smiled, "If you kill my guinea pig, I’ll smash the shit out of you."
"Xuan Yunzi! How dare you!"
Elder Qingyang’s face darkened, as Xuan Yunzi had humiliated him in front of so many people, leaving no dignity.
"Heh, want to fight?"
Xuan Yunzi sneered disdainfully:
"I heard from Beifeng that you’re unfathomable, but if you insist on a duel, I’ll show you what it means to be rough and scorching!"
Elder Qingyang’s face twitched, flushing red, and after holding back for a while, he said angrily, "You... you disgrace the literati!"
The fact was he truly couldn’t win.
Given his temper, if he could win, his opponent would’ve met a brutal end long ago; only because he couldn’t win did he reason.
"Heh heh..."
Xuan Yunzi gave him a sideways glance and then a disdainful smile, his expression akin to Wei Xiang, who could eat three pigs at once.
"Look, he’s in!"
At this moment, someone smartly shouted, defusing the tension.
Thus, everyone looked towards the Forbidden Divine Mountain.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
When Qin Zi charged toward the Forbidden Divine Mountain, the lightning all over the mountain flickered wildly, then suddenly withdrew.
Qin Zi entered safely.
"Wow, he just went in, really bold."
"Indeed, not a single safety measure, as if he feels invincible... Could he already have made a vow?"
"No wonder he’s Qin Chuan’s son."
The crowd marveled, especially the strong ones of this era, feeling a strange pride.
It seemed that Qin Chuan’s power hadn’t faded, but was merely lying in wait, plotting something bigger.
Thus far.
Even the experts from the Nine Heavens Three Tribes, who had slight grudges with Qin Chuan, unknowingly leaned towards him—after all, he was the banner of this era, its last dignity.
As long as Qin Chuan remained formidable and unbeaten, at least it proved that the present was not inferior to the past!
"Let’s go in too."
Emperor Beifeng said, and upon finishing, released the giant beast, riding on its back directly toward the Forbidden Divine Mountain.
He was not acting recklessly.
In fact, when Qin Zi entered, he had already grasped the secret of the lightning and was confident it would not be an issue.
"Buzz!"
His figure vanished within the Forbidden Divine Mountain.
"Let’s move!"
Others followed, flying towards the Forbidden Divine Mountain, their silhouettes like a locust swarm.
At this time, Elder Qingyang shouted loudly:
"Listen up, everyone! I hereby issue another bounty on Qin Zi. Whoever captures him will earn ten Celestial Divine Artifacts and... a favor from Qingye Daojun, the founder of Qingye Heavenly Sect!"
Wow!
The announcement was like a thunderclap.
Many, just about to enter the Forbidden Divine Mountain, suddenly halted, nearly falling over.
Their only thought was:
Is this true?!!
If true, wouldn’t they hit the jackpot?
A favor from Qingye Daojun!
Though not a ruler, Qingye Daojun was a renowned figure back in Xuanhuang Heaven.
A favor from Qingye Daojun could elevate one to great heights!
"It’s like manna from heaven."
"Qin Zi is mine!"
Many rubbed their hands eagerly, feeling hot with excitement.
Though they couldn’t oppose Qin Chuan, they were quite confident about capturing Qin Zi amidst the chaos...