PHS Chapter 169 (Patreon)

Chapter 169: Why Search Far and Wide?

"Senior Sister, if we work together, we could still make some decent gains in the Mystic Realm of Creation," Yan Qingshuang said softly, her lovely face shimmering as she tried to persuade her companion.

One ranked thirty-first on the Prodigy Leaderboard, the other ninety-ninth—facing anyone in the top fifteen would be difficult, but they had a fighting chance against any prodigy ranked lower. Snatching a few Saint-level spirit herbs would be well within their capabilities.

"Junior Sister..." Feng Nishang pressed a hand to her forehead, exasperation creeping into her voice. "Why should we search far and wide when someone's about to deliver an opportunity right to our doorstep?"

"Senior Sister..." Yan Qingshuang started to protest.

Before she could finish, Feng Nishang stopped her with a raised finger—jade-white and flawless—gesturing for silence before pointing to a spot not far away.

A man in white approached first. Dressed in feathered robes and carrying a folding fan, his steps were unhurried, radiating absolute composure. Two elders of the Sacred Lord level followed behind him.

"People from the Bifang Clan!" Yan Qingshuang transmitted.

"Wait a little longer," Feng Nishang replied. "Looks like they didn't buy any information from the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets, so it'll take them time to break the restriction. The Second Prince of the Golden Crow Clan should arrive soon."

She watched the scene below without blinking.

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The Bifang Clan members were overjoyed—they hadn't expected to stumble upon a Great Saint-level spirit herb just by wandering through the Mystic Realm of Creation.

The crucial thing? There was no one else around.

Elsewhere, prodigies were fighting to the death over far less.

To them, this Great Saint herb was like found money. No competitors—as long as they could break the formation, it would be theirs for the taking.

The Bifang Clan's prodigy waved his hand, and the two Sacred Lord-level figures stepped forward to begin dismantling the array. Both were well-versed in formation techniques, working methodically and precisely. They estimated they could completely dismantle the formation within a few hours.

About half an hour later, while the Bifang Clan worked intently, the air temperature suddenly soared. A blazing sun streaked in from the distance at tremendous speed, the newcomer bathed in golden light, radiant as morning's first glow.

His expression was thunderous, as if everyone he saw owed him a hundred thousand supreme-grade spirit stones.

This was the Second Prince of the Golden Crow Clan. After his defeat by the Sacred Son of Primal Beginning, his mood had plummeted and showed no signs of improvement.

"Hmm?"

The Golden Crow Second Prince, who'd been rushing along, suddenly narrowed his eyes. His gaze swept over the three Bifang Clan members before settling on the sacred herb behind them.

"A Great Saint-level spirit herb?"

He came to an abrupt halt.

Studying the sacred herb, the gloom in his heart lifted slightly. Though he'd lost one Great Saint-level herb earlier, he hadn't expected to find another here. A fine way to offset his previous loss.

As for the three from the Bifang Clan, he gave them an indifferent glance and said coldly, "Three breaths. Leave, or die."

"Golden Crow Clan, aren't you being a bit too tyrannical?" The Young Lord of the Bifang Clan stepped forward, his voice grave.

He too was on the Prodigy Leaderboard, just ranked lower. By rights, within the Mystic Realm of Creation, demon race members should support one another. He hadn't expected the Golden Crow Second Prince to demand his departure the moment he arrived.

Faced with such arrogance, even a man made of clay would feel anger.

"Then you're courting death!"

The Golden Crow Second Prince was already furious. With someone delivering themselves to his doorstep, he didn't bother with courtesy. He struck immediately, launching a scorching sun that descended from the sky with cataclysmic power to incinerate mountains and boil seas.

He couldn't handle the Sacred Son of Primal Beginning, but crushing the Young Lord of the Bifang Clan would be effortless.

"You—!"

The Bifang Young Lord was both shocked and enraged. He'd long known of the Golden Crow Clan's tyranny, but never imagined they'd be ruthless enough to attack another demon race member without hesitation.

BOOM!

A massive explosion echoed as the two clashed, their battle shattering mountains and rivers.

From the very first exchange, the Bifang Young Lord was at a disadvantage, his situation perilous and teetering on collapse. His Dao Protectors wanted to intervene but were intercepted by the Golden Crow Clan's guardians.

"Perfect opportunity!"

Feng Nishang's eyes lit up. Watching the two sides locked in battle, she drew out a jade pendant. True Essence poured into it, activating it instantly.

CLANG!

A sword-cry that could shatter heaven and earth rang out. Incomparably sharp sword qi sliced through the void, manifesting supreme Sword Dao arts—a vast, milky-white river of celestial light appearing from nowhere.

Almost simultaneously, Saint-level might swept across all directions, an aura of absolute annihilation covering several thousand li!

KENGQIANG!

A single sword stroke severed all things, like an immortal descending from beyond the heavens. The attack blazed with extreme brilliance—a Saint's blow that tore through the sky, so bright it was impossible to look directly at it. A strike of ultimate terror.

All enveloped by the sword light felt insignificant as ants, with nowhere to run and nowhere to hide, as if their only option was to await death.

"A Saint!"

Both warring parties paled in unison, turning their heads in horror.

They'd never imagined that while they fought, someone lay in ambush nearby. To unleash such a killing move from the start—clearly the ambusher intended to bury them all in a single strike!

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