CHAPTER 79: CHAPTER 79: CONVERGENCE _1

Eight days after the Ghost Tomb ruins were opened, disciples from the major powers, scattered across different regions, began to gather. They started heading towards the center of the Ghost Tomb together. The prodigies of the Qin Dynasty were no exception.

When Qin Wudao found them, they had already formed a small team of eight: Wu Ming, Wang Lingling, Peng Shizhuang, Qin Xiaolong, Qin Zhangu, Li Wen, Bai Xing, and Zhang Bao. However, they were in a terrible state, utterly disheveled. They looked pale, panting heavily. Li Wen and Zhang Bao, whose cultivation was weaker, had several bleeding wounds staining their clothes red.

"How did you get hurt?"

At this moment, Qin Wudao stepped out from the shadows. Dressed in fine, flowing robes with a jade crown on his head, he projected the image of a gentle and refined gentleman, as if he wasn’t the same person who had been mercilessly slaughtering ghosts earlier.

"Who’s there?"

Perhaps because they were on high alert, the eight disciples immediately became vigilant upon hearing the sudden voice, gripping their weapons, which glinted with a cold light. Only after Qin Wudao revealed himself did the eight of them sigh in relief and put away their weapons.

"Greetings, Your Highness!" The eight of them bowed with clasped hands, a relaxed expression on their faces.

"The injuries have reached your internal organs. Quickly take this elixir to avoid any lingering problems!" Using his soul power, Qin Wudao surveyed the injuries on Li Wen and Zhang Bao. He found that their injuries were worsening and about to affect their foundations. He quickly took out two elixirs. These were Profound Level Soul Charm Elixirs, capable of healing all non-fatal injuries without leaving any lingering problems.

"Thank you very much, Your Highness!" Li Wen and Zhang Bao were filled with gratitude. Although they didn’t know what kind of elixir it was, they could deduce its immense value from the nine elixir marks on its surface. After receiving the elixirs, the two swallowed them. Their bodies began to emit a green glow, and the狰狞ous scars on their bodies healed at a rate visible to the naked eye.

"What happened? These wounds don’t seem to have been caused by ghosts!" Qin Wudao turned and asked Wu Ming.

"Your Highness, the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect has betrayed the alliance!" Wu Ming said angrily and began to recount what had happened. About two days ago, they encountered people from the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect. Thinking they were from the same alliance, they didn’t try to avoid them and even greeted them. But this act stirred up a hornet’s nest. The disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect attacked without a word. Caught off guard, Wu Ming and the others were forced to flee after losing two of their members. They had been fleeing for two full days, fighting more than a dozen times, and had barely managed to escape.

"The Ten Thousand Flowers Sect... Are they seeking death?" Hearing this, Qin Wudao was consumed by fury. Wisps of Evil Qi erupted from his body, dyeing the Void red. Wu Ming and the others felt as if they were in an ice cave, their bodies stiffening. For a moment, they felt as if they had one foot in the underworld.

At this moment, in Qin Wudao’s heart, he had already placed the disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect on his kill list. Betraying the alliance—they deserve death! Plotting against two prodigies of the Qin Dynasty—they must be executed!

"Your Highness, the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect has pledged allegiance to the Changeable Mansion. The alliance members are not united; we should be careful!" Wu Ming whispered a reminder. In terms of numbers, the prodigies from the alliance who entered the Ghost Tomb outnumbered those from the Changeable Mansion. Even with the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect’s betrayal, the alliance still technically had the upper hand. Unfortunately, this advantage was only in terms of numbers. Whether it was the Lin Family or the Sword Sect and Blade Mansion, they all acted independently, looked down on other forces, and had no intention of helping each other.

"Don’t worry," Qin Wudao said coldly. "I never act without a plan. Let alone the mere Ten Thousand Flowers Sect, even the Changeable Mansion doesn’t frighten me in the slightest!"

At the same time, a terrifying aura soared into the sky, like a divine mountain suspended in the air, an incredibly dreadful pressure bearing down. It caused an ancient tree over three hundred meters away to explode violently, sending dust billowing everywhere.

Wu Ming and the others were stunned, not understanding what had happened. But the next moment, through the settling dust, they saw a splash of crimson and a mangled corpse, no longer resembling a human form. It turned out someone had been hiding behind the tree, monitoring their movements.

To kill an eavesdropper over three hundred meters away with aura alone! This gave them a new understanding of Qin Wudao’s strength. Perhaps among the younger generation, no one could surpass him.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for saving our lives!" Before long, Li Wen and Zhang Bao’s injuries had completely healed. They dropped to their knees and paid their respects. After absorbing the Soul Charm Elixir, they truly understood its preciousness. It was no exaggeration to call it a life-saving, miraculous medicine, a priceless treasure.

They thought to themselves: If we had a Soul Charm Elixir and a friend was injured, would we take it out? Maybe. But even if we did, we’d be incredibly reluctant.

"Get up. We are all on the same side." Qin Wudao helped the two of them up. Checking the time, he said seriously, "It’s getting late. We should head to the center of the Ghost Tomb now." In any ruins, the most valuable treasures are always at the center, where the energy generated sustains the ruins’ operation.

"We will follow Your Highness!" The group clasped their hands, affirming Qin Wudao’s leadership. This was crucial. Any team needed a decision-maker to concentrate their efforts and overcome sudden crises. Among the nine people present, Qin Wudao held the highest status as the nation’s Crown Prince, and his cultivation was also the most powerful.

"In that case, once we reach the center of the ruins, everyone will follow my orders!" Qin Wudao did not refuse, speaking in a deep voice. He then transformed into a streak of light, shooting across the sky.

Wu Ming and the others hurriedly followed, advancing towards the central area. They encountered many ghosts along the way, but before they could even act, Qin Wudao had already dealt with them. Their task was simply to collect energy beads.

「Inside the Ghost Tomb!」

There was a mist-filled valley. Ten more miles ahead lay the center of the ruins. Standing here and looking out, one could already see the ten-thousand-zhang peak and the Stele standing at the foot of the mountain.

"Young Master, with our strength, we can easily sweep through all the prodigies in these ruins. Why did we need to ally with the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect?" On a giant rock, a dozen figures in black robes sat meditating, powerful auras swirling around them. The weakest among them had reached the middle stage of the Nirvana Realm. One of the black-robed men asked respectfully.

"Foolish!" Zhang Yangtian opened his eyes, a hint of excitement flashing within them as he spoke lightly. "The Mansion Master allied with the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect mainly to dismantle their alliance. That old woman, Hua Nianshen, although narrow-minded, possesses considerable strength and can tie down a Semi-Saint Martial Artist. With the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect joining us, along with the Skyfire Region, we’ll directly control three great regions. How far can controlling all nine great regions be then?"

Actually, besides being the Young Master of the Changeable Mansion, he had another identity. The reason he was so eager to control the nine great regions was to present them as a gift to his master. His master was from the Middle Region.

An hour later, a dozen beautiful figures appeared outside the valley. Walking to the foot of the huge rock, they saluted respectfully, "Disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect greet the Young Master!"

Above the huge rock, the disciples of the Changeable Mansion opened their eyes. As they looked at the graceful and alluring disciples of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect, a hint of fervor flashed in their eyes.