Chapter 678: Chapter 671: Are You Teaching Me What to Do?

Upon seeing Chen Hai look towards him, Yang Shaoqing hesitated, showing no movement whatsoever.

Always pampered, it was the first time in his life that he, in front of others, was coerced to kneel on the ground.

Towards Chen Hai, deep in his heart, there was clearly a profound resentment.

However, now he was under someone else’s roof and had no choice but to bow his head.

“Young Sect Master, because of this Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the Gathering Spirit Stone, our entire sect has already been destroyed.”

“I know it’s hard for you to part with this item, but considering our current situation, you can’t be unaware of it!”

“As long as we have the green hills, we need not worry about firewood. The Gathering Spirit Stone is valuable, but you need an opportunity to use it.”

“If we give this item to Senior Chen, we could barely safeguard our lives. If we are expelled from the Domain and fall into the hands of Zuo Yunxiao, you should have a clear idea of the consequences that await us.”

“Of course, if you insist on keeping this item and burying it with you, then pretend I didn’t say anything,” continued Fang Qingshan, following Gui Wuya and speaking to Yang Shaoqing to persuade him.

In his memory, Chen Hai was somewhat ruthless, but his promises were highly credible.

At this moment, Chen Hai had made a promise that as long as the power of the Gathering Spirit Stone satisfied him, he would ensure that no one could harm them.

Both Gui Wuya and Fang Qingshan believed that since he had given his word, he would surely fulfill it.

If they hadn’t been clueless about where Yang Shaoqing had concealed the Gathering Spirit Stone, they might have already knocked him unconscious, searched for the Gathering Spirit Stone on his body, and offered it to Chen Hai.

“Fine, I’ll hand over the Gathering Spirit Stone.”

“I hope that upon receiving this item, Senior, you will keep your promise and spare our lives.” After struggling internally for quite a while, Yang Shaoqing finally clenched his teeth and nodded.

The next instant, he took a deep breath, then raised his palm and furiously pounded on his own chest.

Then, with a single gasp, he spat out a fist-sized, crystal-clear jade stone from his mouth, its surface faintly radiating a swirling rainbow glow.

It must be said that this item had been profoundly concealed; it had been swallowed and hidden within his stomach.

Had Yang Shaoqing not voluntarily given up the Gathering Spirit Stone, unless he was killed and his belly slit open, there would have been little chance of finding its hiding place.

Things spat from someone’s stomach may generally seem disgusting upon recalling their origin.

In reality, with the rainbow glow swirling around it, the Gathering Spirit Stone was utterly pure, having not a trace of impurity.

“Ah, what a treasure…” Having taken the item, Chen Hai merely injected a minute amount of mana into it, and immediately he felt the Spiritual Energy of various attributes within his Domain beginning to stir, trying to surge towards him.

Whatever was within his Domain naturally belonged to him.

Now that Yang Shaoqing had handed over the Gathering Spirit Stone, presenting it to him, the item’s ownership naturally transferred to him.

Having ascertained the uniqueness of the item, that it truly could gather Spiritual Energy and was indeed an Acquired Spiritual Treasure, Chen Hai unreservedly placed it into his Storage Bag.

Outside the Domain, at a distance, stood Zuo Yunxiao, who was observing this scene from afar, and his eyes nearly burst into flames.

Had he not been wary of Chen Hai’s Domain and dared to engage in combat with Chen Hai, he would have, without a second word, erupted in rage and attacked to snatch the Gathering Spirit Stone.

“As a man, you must be aware of your limits. If you reach for something you shouldn’t, someone might die?,” said Zuo Yunxiao, suppressing his endless rage, his face dark as he stared intently at Chen Hai, his voice deep.

“Are you teaching me how to handle things? Are these words a threat to me?” With a roll of his eyes, Chen Hai met his gaze squarely.

Previously, he had preferred peace and aimed to expel Yang Shaoqing and Gui Wuya, letting them settle their personal grievances with Zuo Yunxiao.

But times change, and although he disliked trouble, he was never afraid of it.

The Acquired Spiritual Treasure, Gathering Spirit Stone, had already been secured in his Storage Bag.

This was the protection fee from Yang Shaoqing and the others, and since Chen Hai had already accepted their favor, he naturally should protect them completely.

To betray someone after crossing the river — such an act was definitely not something the loyal and righteous he could commit.

“Threaten you? How could that be possible? I am merely stating the facts.”

With a hideously sinister smile on his face, Zuo Yunxiao continued, “Because of this Gathering Spirit Stone, our Sect Alliance, consisting of over ten major powers, joined forces and even deployed Heavenly Immortal-level powerhouses to finally eradicate the Bloodthirsty Sect.”

“Having paid such a huge price, only for you to snatch away the Gathering Spirit Stone and serve yourself, do you think the numerous forces within our Sect Alliance will let this go so easily?”

“With the power of the Domain to bolster you, you are indeed invincible within your own Domain, but that’s only relative to those of the same rank.”

“If a Heavenly Immortal-level powerhouse were provoked to act, breaking through your Domain would merely take an instant.”

“If you know what’s good for you, you should honestly hand over the Gathering Spirit Stone. Considering your face, I can turn a blind eye to one offense and spare Yang Shaoqing and the others.”

“Greed can blind a person’s eyes. If you really insist on being wilfully obstinate and unenlightened, when our Sect Alliance’s associated Heavenly Immortal-level powerhouses arrive here, the outcome awaiting you will undoubtedly be the annihilation of your entire family down to the ninth generation, leaving no chicken or dog alive!”

Upon saying this, Zuo Yunxiao paused and ceased to continue.

His ghastly gaze remained fixed on Chen Hai’s face, watching for any change in his expression, waiting for his response.

His Sect, the Huayun Sect, had several Earth Immortals, but not a single Heavenly Immortal-level powerhouse.

Intimidation and temptation — if these could make Chen Hai hand over the Gathering Spirit Stone willingly, it would naturally be the best outcome.

Otherwise, he would only have to notify the other major powers within the Alliance that possessed Heavenly Immortal-level strength.

If it came to that, Zuo Yunxiao and his Huayun Sect would surely gain some benefit, but the Gathering Spirit Stone, that spiritual treasure, would definitely not end up in their hands.

If it wasn’t for being pushed to the limit and having no other choice, he naturally would not wish to proceed in that manner.

“Heavenly Immortal-level?” Chen Hai’s eyebrows furrowed.

He had to admit, such beings indeed posed a great threat to him.

He, who had just stepped into the Mid Period of Earth Immortal, was completely confident in protecting himself even against an Earth Immortal Perfection, let alone defeating one.

But to confront a Heavenly Immortal-level opponent, he felt as though he should prepare a coffin for himself first…

Thoughts raced through his mind, and no one knew exactly what he was considering; in just a few breaths, the furrow between his eyebrows began to slowly relax.

“If I remember correctly, you previously said you had been pursuing Yang Shaoqing and the rest from the overseas region all the way to the Territory of West Barbarian Mountain, covering tens of thousands of miles.”

“You must want to monopolize this treasure and haven’t informed the other powers of your Sect Alliance about your encounter with Yang Shaoqing and his party, right?”

“Otherwise, the one who chased them all the way here wouldn’t be just you alone. Am I right?”

Directing a laugh at Zuo Yunxiao, Chen Hai confirmed.

“Correct!” Zuo Yunxiao shrugged nonchalantly and nodded his head: “What about it? Do you have any designs on me, perhaps thinking about killing someone to silence them?”

“We are of the same rank, both Earth Immortal-level. With the support of the Domain, I admit I am no match for you within it.”

“So long as I don’t enter your Domain, what can you do to me?”

“No offense, but with your level of strength, if we fought fairly without the boost of your Domain, I wouldn’t need a hundred moves to kill you!”

Standing with his hands behind his back, Zuo Yunxiao looked disdainful and spat viciously onto the ground.

In the chaotic overseas lands, to step into the Earth Immortal rank, one must emerge through slaughter, hence his absolute confidence in his own combat prowess.

However, no sooner had his words fallen than his expression suddenly changed.

Because just ten meters away from him, a dot of white light broke through the void, hurtling towards him with ferocious speed.