Gazing at the jade box in his hand, Xiao Yan was momentarily lost in thought. He had only acted casually, never imagining that this item would land in his hands so easily…
Regaining his composure after a moment’s daze, Xiao Yan swiftly opened the jade box with a lightning-fast movement. Inside, he saw the emerald-green Bodhi Body Saliva floating and writhing gently as if it were a living being.
“Could it be real?” Staring at the Bodhi Body Saliva in a daze, almost everyone present except for Old Man Eagle Mountain wore a stunned expression. No one could believe that someone as stubborn as Old Man Eagle Mountain would give up so easily. The reality before them, however, made many of their faces flush with urgency.
“Heh, serves you right. Now that the item is no longer with me, let’s see who dares to stop me,” Old Man Eagle Mountain sneered, mocking their stunned expressions.
“Damn it, you old rascal! That Bodhi Body Saliva clearly has the mark I placed on it!” Mo Tianxing was the first to recover, roaring angrily. When Old Man Eagle Mountain tossed the jade box, Mo Tianxing tried to sense the trace of his battle aura, but there was no response. This was why he hesitated then, but he never expected that the box genuinely contained the Bodhi Body Saliva.
“Once you mentioned your tricks, I secretly cleansed it. Did you think I would let myself be tricked twice?” Old Man Eagle Mountain sneered, then surveyed the battlefield, chuckling oddly. “Now that the item is no longer with me, do you still want to fight? If you do, I can certainly oblige.”
With Old Man Eagle Mountain’s words, all eyes instantly turned to Xiao Yan, who was holding the jade box. Apart from Little Healer Immortal and Su Qian, everyone else looked at him with a hostile gaze.
“Xiao Yan, check it. Don’t let this old rascal switch the item!” Su Qian’s eyes narrowed, then he coldly ordered. If the Bodhi Body Saliva Xiao Yan held was genuine, their current advantage might allow them to keep it. But if it was a fake, they would lose both the item and face, which would be a terrible loss.
Hearing Su Qian’s words, Xiao Yan nodded slightly and warily scanned his surroundings. Then, he quickly examined the Bodhi Body Saliva. A hint of joy slowly appeared in his eyes, and he subtly nodded at Su Qian.
*Shii!* Just as Xiao Yan’s chin moved, Han Feng’s figure suddenly burst into action, transforming into a shadow and shooting towards Xiao Yan with lightning speed.
“Hmph!” As soon as Han Feng moved, Xiao Yan, who was constantly alert, let out a cold snort. A blinding silver light surged from his legs, and with a blur, a residue image remained while his real form appeared over a hundred meters away.
Just as Xiao Yan reappeared, two figures stepped forward to shield him. Soon, Zi Yan also rushed over, and the four of them grouped together, facing the strong opponents in the mountain pass.
“Stop them!” Han Feng ordered with a dark expression, and the other powerful figures from the Devil Flame Valley took to the air, moving swiftly towards Xiao Yan and his group.
After a moment’s hesitation, Mo Tianxing sneered and, leading the Black Emperor Sect’s powerful members, moved to surround Xiao Yan and his group from another angle.
Seeing the focus shift, Old Man Eagle Mountain chuckled coldly but did not move. Instead, he hovered in the sky, like a spectator, seemingly with no intention of joining the fight.
Facing the approaching Han Feng and Mo Tianxing, Xiao Yan’s eyes flashed with a grim look. “Sect Leader Mo, do you really intend to attack us? If you can simply watch, I will give you the Breaking Sect Pill later. How about that?”
Mo Tianxing paused, seeming intrigued. Xiao Yan’s side, though few, consisted of formidable individuals. Even if the Devil Flame Valley and the Black Emperor Sect combined forces, subduing them would be a daunting task.
“Sect Leader Mo, don’t fall for this brat’s tricks. He’s cunning. If they defeat us first, what can you do against two Battle Sect powerhouses?” Han Feng interrupted, sneering.
Mo Tianxing’s expression changed, realizing that Han Feng’s words held truth. Xiao Yan’s strength and cunning made him wary. If Mo Tianxing did nothing now and watched them defeat Han Feng, he might meet a similar fate.
“If Sect Leader Mo doesn’t trust me, I can give you the pill right now. What do you say?” Xiao Yan smiled, seemingly aware of Mo Tianxing’s hesitation.
Mo Tianxing was once again stunned, looking tempted. Just as he was about to speak, Han Feng frowned and moved his mouth, sending a whisper to Mo Tianxing via battle aura.
The sudden transmission made Mo Tianxing close his mouth, looking at Han Feng with surprise and suspicion. “Really?”
“If Sect Leader Mo finds my guarantee attractive, perhaps we should try it. The Devil Flame Valley is a long-standing power in the Black-Corner Region. If I, Han Feng, renege later, Sect Leader Mo can come directly to the Devil Flame Valley for answers.” Han Feng smirked.
Mo Tianxing, after a moment’s hesitation, gritted his teeth. “Fine, I’ll trust you this once. Don’t break your word, or…”
“Don’t worry, with your help, our chances are much higher,” Han Feng reassured him.
Mo Tianxing nodded, then turned to Xiao Yan, smiling. “Xiao Yan, I must apologize. The Breaking Sect Pill is not as tempting as Han Feng makes it sound.”
Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed. “If Sect Leader Mo trusts this traitorous deserter, I have nothing more to say.”
“Such temptation, a risk is worth taking,” Mo Tianxing said, licking his lips with a slightly intense look.
Seeing Mo Tianxing’s resolve, Xiao Yan fell silent. He didn’t know what Han Feng had promised, but if he could overlook the Breaking Sect Pill, the offer must be incredibly tempting.
“Prepare for a great battle. The outcome is still uncertain,” Xiao Yan declared, a fiery determination in his black eyes.
Su Qian, Little Healer Immortal, and Zi Yan all nodded. They were outnumbered, but their fighting strength was superior.
Han Feng, seeing Mo Tianxing on his side, laughed triumphantly. However, he wasn’t done. He turned his gaze to the old man hovering in the sky, thinking that luring him over would secure their victory.
Three Battle Sect powerhouses, plus their other allies, would surely crush Xiao Yan and his companions without resistance.
But Old Man Eagle Mountain, seeing Han Feng’s gaze, laughed oddly. “Don’t think of pulling me in. I’d rather stay out of it. You go ahead and fight. I won’t join.”
With that, Old Man Eagle Mountain turned and vanished into the dense forest, leaving everyone bewildered.
Seeing the old man leave, Han Feng frowned and muttered, “Cowardly old fool…”
Xiao Yan, watching the old man disappear, felt something was off. The Bodhi Body Saliva was too valuable for the old man to give up so easily.
“Be cautious. The old man is treacherous. This behavior is not normal…” Su Qian warned, his voice low.
“Do you think he’s trying to sit back and let us weaken each other, then strike?” Little Healer Immortal mused, frowning.
Xiao Yan shook his head. “I’m not sure, but we need to deal with these guys first. We have the Bodhi Body Saliva, and they won’t give up.”
Su Qian, Little Healer Immortal, and Zi Yan nodded. “Our reinforcements should arrive soon. We just need to hold out a little longer.”
As Su Qian spoke, several figures emerged on the horizon, appearing in their view.
“Finally here…” Feeling the familiar auras, Xiao Yan and his companions breathed a sigh of relief. With their own powerful reinforcements, they felt more balanced.
“Hmph, a bunch of riff-raff. Do you think they can make a difference?” Han Feng sneered, waving his hand. His voice, full of cold killing intent, resounded through the sky.
“Su Qian and the woman are my and Sect Leader Mo’s to handle. Fang Yan, lead some Devil Flame Valley powerhouses to seize Xiao Yan. Whatever happens, get that Bodhi Body Saliva!”
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