CHAPTER 362: CHAPTER 214: THE SCAMMER WON’T DIE A GOOD DEATH!!! (9500 WORDS)_2

They were all listening intently, but when they heard his last words, everyone’s heart skipped a beat as they stared at him in astonishment.

Ye Guhong was still staring at Wang Xiu, his gaze deep and unfathomable, seemingly lost in thought.

Chu You’s expression was bizarre.

Li Zuoyue, Xiang Tiange, and the others frowned deeply.

Zhang Yuge’s expression was exaggerated, as if he had just imagined something incredibly sordid, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

One was the most outstanding prodigy from the Holy Realm in a thousand years. The other was the most monstrous genius from Nanzhou in millennia. They sounded quite compatible, but there was one problem... they were both men!

An inexplicable sense of vigilance rose in Li Xuanqi’s heart. This is strange... Why would I see another man as my competitor?

...

Wang Xiu paid no attention to their silent exchange. He had no idea that their minds had already produced an epic Boys’ Love television drama.

At that moment, he was busy bantering with Yun Wuxin, hoping the man would continue to sing his praises for another round or two. At the same time, part of his attention was on the reward he had just received.

Great Void Concealment Spell!

It was an ancient forbidden spell. It usurped the power of Creation itself, an act intolerable to the Heavenly Dao.

It was said that on the day this spell first appeared, the heavens wept tears of blood, ten suns blazed across the sky, rivers of blood flowed for leagues, and mountains were buried under corpses—as if the Heavenly Dao itself was in mourning.

This forbidden spell had only one purpose: to conceal one’s aura by isolating a region of the void centered on the spellcaster, shielding them from all forms of perception.

It sounded simple, but anything in this world taken to its absolute limit becomes invincible.

This forbidden spell could even block the perception of the Heavenly Dao!

It was common knowledge that when a cultivator’s cultivation level reached a certain point, their existence would become a burden on the world. The Heavenly Dao would send down a Heavenly Tribulation to force the cultivator to either ascend to a higher realm or be utterly obliterated.

But with the Great Void Concealment Spell, not even a Heavenly Tribulation could lock onto one’s position to deliver its calamitous judgment.

It was truly invincible!

Wang Xiu was ecstatic. With this forbidden spell, I’ll always have a chance at survival and be able to stand undefeated, no matter how strong my future opponents are!

He did, however, have one regret. The spell didn’t seem to have any immediate use.

...

"Damn you! Show me some respect!" Tao Fan roared from the sky. The Demonic Qi had already invaded his body, making his emotions impossible to control. His once sage-like demeanor had become savage and terrifying.

He wielded a calamitous power of life and death, a cataclysmic threat to Wang Xiu and the others. Yet they seemed to be ignoring him, casually chatting and trading compliments below?

Do they have no fear of death whatsoever?

He had already paused for a moment. The Demonic Pattern Vertical Eye on his forehead grew distinct once more as a boundless sea of Demonic Qi corroded the void, forming a dark canopy poised to crush down at any moment, striking terror into the hearts of all who witnessed it.

"Senior, are you confident you can stop him?" Wang Xiu asked gravely.

"Of course!" Yun Wuxin declared proudly, his back ramrod straight. He then added the last part of his sentence, "Except I’ll die!"

Wang Xiu: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Before another word could be said, Tao Fan swooped down to attack.

Yun Wuxin hastily shot upward to meet him, drawing him high into the sky and pulling the battlefield away to prevent anyone else from getting caught in the crossfire.

"The Demon Pattern on his brow is no ordinary item," Ye Guhong explained as he was helped over, his complexion looking much better. "It’s a Demon Seed personally condensed by a Demon God from across the void. It contains a portion of a Demon God’s true power, making it utterly terrifying. His strength has already surpassed his own realm; he’s not someone an ordinary Saint can handle!"

"Brother Ye... you seem to know quite a lot?" Wang Xiu scrutinized Ye Guhong. The youth was indeed a mystery, possessing a maturity far beyond his years. The Divine Skill he had displayed earlier was also incredibly powerful, having been able to suppress the aura of a Saint.

Even if it was only for a moment, that was still astonishing. After all, all who are not Saints are but ants. Even a Great Ability at the peak of the Soul Travel Realm couldn’t have accomplished what he did. It spoke volumes about how mysterious Ye Guhong was. He seemed to be more than just the scion of a Saint from the Taixu Cave Heaven. In fact, he seemed far more mysterious than a Saint himself.

"What... did you call me?" Ye Guhong asked, startled.

"Brother Ye. Is something wrong?" Wang Xiu asked, perplexed.

"Could you... say it again?" Ye Guhong’s eyes were filled with longing.

"...Ye—Brother!" Wang Xiu’s mouth twitched as he enunciated each syllable.

"Ahhh..."

The sound had barely faded when Ye Guhong visibly relaxed, letting out a trembling moan.

A flush crept across his pale cheeks, and his back, which had been slightly hunched from exhaustion, straightened completely.

"Oh, it’s nothing much... I just happen to know a little about the hundred schools of thought, cultivation secrets, ancient legends, the Annals of Shan Hai, myths of Demons and Gods, and have some small understanding of yin and yang, the Five Elements, the Heavenly Stars..." His voice was suddenly full of vigor, and his face was ruddy with color.

"..." Everyone was dumbfounded. Wasn’t this guy supposed to be cold and aloof?

Aloof, my ass! He was a complete live wire!

Senior Brother Wang Xiu called him "Brother Ye" once, and he practically swooned! He seemed so approachable!

"Stop, Brother Ye!" Wang Xiu cut in hastily. If he let this continue, Tao Fan would be upon them.

"Ahhh... Brother Wang, please, speak!" Ye Guhong felt a wave of comfort wash over him again, his eyes shining brightly.

"...Brother Ye, I was wondering if you had any brilliant ideas about our current predicament?" Wang Xiu asked, despite the strangeness of the situation.

His instincts told him that Ye Guhong knew a great deal and might have a way to break the stalemate.

"I wouldn’t dare claim to have any brilliant ideas, but I do have a few humble thoughts!" Ye Guhong replied with such modesty that Chu You stared in disbelief.

Is this the same lofty Ye Guhong who used to stand high above the mundane world, like a god? Don’t tell me he’s been possessed by some demon!

"Please speak!" Wang Xiu said.

"Tao Fan has completely fallen to his demonic nature. The Demon Seed in his body has activated, and he’s past the point of no return. His strength has surged far beyond others in his realm. Senior... Yun is no match for him. Therefore, I suggest... we get out of here!" Ye Guhong stated with utter seriousness.