CHAPTER 522: CHAPTER 522: FIRE FLOOD DRAGON, DAN FIRE?

"No!"

"I’m certain that our whereabouts have been exposed."

Qin Feiyang stepped out of the thicket, his eyes gleaming intensely.

"If so, why don’t they strike?"

"Do they think they can’t kill us and don’t want to stir things up, so they’ve gone to seek help from Mo Wushen and his companions?" Fatty expressed his bafflement.

"I don’t think so."

Qin Feiyang shook his head.

Fatty furrowed his eyebrows, then his eyes brightened, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that they’re also discontented with Mo Wushen and his crew and pretending not to have spotted us?"

Qin Feiyang said, "You’re not completely daft. Indeed, they are showing goodwill to us."

"Showing goodwill?"

"If so, why don’t they discuss it with us face-to-face? We might even collaborate." Fatty was puzzled.

"Because they dare not."

"Mo Wushen and his two companions are War Ancestors. They don’t believe I can defeat the trio, so they don’t dare to gamble."

"But they don’t want to offend me either, so they’ve chosen to ignore us."

"Of course, they have their own plans."

"Once I reach the canyon, I will inevitably clash with Mo Wushen and his crew. They can then seize this opportunity to snatch the Alchemical Flame amidst the chaos."

"If they expose our whereabouts now, with Mo Wushen and his crew as a significant threat hanging over their heads, they would stand no chance at all," Qin Feiyang affirmed.

"TSK, TSK, TSK!"

"Indeed, they are a bunch of crafty and cunning folks." Fatty clicked his tongue.

"Yeah, these people are no simpletons!"

"The upcoming Battle of the Nine States might be arduous."

"I do wonder how the two Kings from our Spirit State are doing," Qin Feiyang murmured, a hint of worry across his face.

He had interacted with Dong Zhengyang and knew he was not a simple character. But as for the other two Kings, he didn’t even know their names, so it was difficult to judge.

"What are you afraid of?"

"With Master Fatty and Brother Wolf by your side, someone like Mo Wushen is just a piece of cake," Fatty chuckled.

Qin Feiyang glanced at him, and a smile crept onto his face.

Indeed! When it came to power, the White-Eyed Wolf would assuredly outrank everyone else in the future. And when it came to schemes, he and Fatty had never feared anyone. What was there to worry about?

In an instant, Qin Feiyang’s heart steadied. After taking a quick look at Liu Yunfeng and his companion, he proceeded forward with Fatty.

「At the top of the colossal peak!」

Liu Yunfeng and his companion landed before Mo Wushen and his crew.

SMACK!!

Without saying a word, the burly man had stepped forward and smacked Liu Yunfeng and Pei Sanshi across their faces.

Both touched their burning cheeks, a surge of rage welling up inside them as they glared at the burly man.

"I ordered you to kill them, but you two decided on your own to let them go, and now you dare to glare at me. Do you want to die?"

"Do you want me to grant your wish right now?" the burly man roared, his entire being exuding a vicious air.

Liu Yunfeng suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "Senior Brother Yan, we’re all disciples of the same sect. Why insist on pushing things to the brink?"

"Bullshit!"

"Are those weaklings worthy of being our fellow disciples?"

"Forget about them. Even you two are only fit to be dogs by our side."

"What? Feeling aggrieved?" The burly man berated them harshly, gazing arrogantly at the duo, his face filled with scorn and contempt.

"We wouldn’t dare," Liu Yunfeng and his companion said, lowering their heads, but inside, their rage was boiling.

The young lady studied the two, her gaze flickering slightly, and said with a smile, "Liu Yunfeng, Pei Sanshi, did you let those fifteen people go in private to prepare for your future?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Mo Wushen’s and the burly man’s expressions darkened.

The pupils of Liu Yunfeng and his companion shrank, fear appearing on their faces.

Luckily, they kept their heads down at this moment, going unnoticed by the trio.

"Senior Sister Pan, we have no such thoughts."

"We just didn’t want to commit unnecessary killings. Please understand, Senior Sister Pan, Senior Brother Mo, Senior Brother Yan," the duo hurriedly said.

"Really?" The young lady gazed at the two with interest.

Liu Yunfeng said, "We speak nothing but the truth; the heavens can testify."

"Don’t think that we will trust you just because you say this. But even if you are preparing for your future, it doesn’t matter."

"After all, ants will always be ants."

"Even if we give you an opportunity, you won’t be able to cause any substantial trouble."

"Speak. Have you found Ma San?" Mo Wushen asked indifferently, his face filled with utter contempt.

"No."

"He probably ran away because he saw us coming," Liu Yunfeng and his companion replied.

"So that’s all he amounts to." The burly man scoffed and turned to Mo Wushen, saying, "Killing Ma San is secondary for now. Our main objective should be to figure out a way to kill that fierce beast first."

The young lady nodded in agreement.

Mo Wushen pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, we’ll kill it first. But remember to watch out for Ma San’s sneak attacks during the fight. I’m sure he won’t give up this easily."

The burly man said, "I think you’re worrying too much."

"Hmm?" Mo Wushen raised an eyebrow.

"Don’t misunderstand; I didn’t mean to offend you."

"I’m just saying that Ma San is not yet a War Ancestor, so he doesn’t dare to launch a sneak attack on us."

"Without us, he cannot defeat that beast, let alone acquire the Alchemical Flame."

"Hence, while we fight that beast, he can be ignored altogether. Only at the end of the battle should we be on guard against his surprise attack," the burly man spoke with great confidence, his coarse face beaming.

Upon reflection, Mo Wushen nodded. "Sound reasoning. Alright then, let’s prepare for a group battle!"

The young woman looked at Mo Wushen. "You handle the arrangements."

"Very well."

"The three of us will engage it from the front."

"Liu Yunfeng, Pei Sanshi, you will assist with the Eight-star and Seven-star War Emperors."

"Before the battle, I will provide you all with enough Top Grade elixirs. Don’t hesitate to use them. If anyone gets injured, consume one immediately."

"As for those below the Six Star War Emperor rank, they are hardly more than cannon fodder. They won’t play much of a role in the battle. They can watch our surroundings."

"If you spot Ma San, send out a signal immediately," Mo Wushen said.

The burly man, the young woman, Liu Yunfeng, and Pei Sanshi nodded, their expressions grave.

"Eight-star and Seven-star War Emperors, assemble here immediately! Everyone else, stay put!" Pei Sanshi commanded.

WHOOSH!!!

Immediately, ten figures swooped toward the mountain peak.

"Hmm?"

Down in the forest, Qin Feiyang halted, casting a questioning gaze toward the peak.

"It seems like Mo Wushen and the others are there. But why have they called the Eight-star and Seven-star War Emperors to assemble?" Fatty, his face full of suspicion, suddenly paled and exclaimed in alarm, "Don’t tell me they’re planning to ambush us?"

Is that so? Qin Feiyang’s eyebrows knitted together. Suddenly, his eyes brightened. "They’re probably preparing to kill the beast in the gorge. We need to hurry, let’s go to the gorge!"

WHOOSH!

With a wave of his hand, he swept Fatty up and activated Phantom Step, streaking through the forest like lightning.

Without the Seven-star and Eight-star War Emperors keeping watch, he could move unhindered at full speed.

Because those of the Six Star War Emperor rank were incapable of detecting him.

「A few dozen breaths later.」

Qin Feiyang finally caught sight of the gorge.

The gorge was massive, covering an area of half a mile, with towering peaks rising into the clouds on its rear and both sides.

The entrance up front was wide, overgrown with wild grass and shrubs.

However, due to its low position, it was impossible to see what was happening inside.

WHOOSH!

Qin Feiyang again took Fatty, circled to the rear of the gorge, and quietly flew to the top of the peak there. They lay down in some wild grass on the edge of the cliff, peering down below.

At that instant, both of their pupils constricted.

They saw a colossal creature lying at the bottom of the gorge.

The creature, fifty to sixty meters long, was crimson like fire. Its eyes, larger than millstones, seemed forged from molten rock and radiated a terrifying, murderous glare!

"I-i-i-it’s a Fire Flood Dragon!" Fatty stuttered, looking at the colossal beast, his eyes filled with terror.

A Fire Flood Dragon, a member of the Flood Dragon species!

Legend has it that once a Flood Dragon becomes a god and passes the divine tribulation, it can transform into a true dragon, soaring beyond the nine heavens, possessing world-destroying power!

Although the Fire Flood Dragon before them had not yet reached the legendary realm, its aura was as vast as an ocean, entirely unfathomable.

"Boss, are we really going to fight it?" Fatty’s face was pale, and he trembled.

Qin Feiyang replied, "It’s not us who are going to fight it. It’s Mo Wushen and the others. All we need to do is watch."

Truth be told, he had no desire to battle this Fire Flood Dragon either.

Based on its aura, it was in no way inferior to the Ancestor of the Lu Family.

Remember, Master Lu was a Two-star War Ancestor. This beast’s cultivation was highly likely to be that of a Three Star War Ancestor, or even possibly a Four-star War Ancestor.

Upon hearing Qin Feiyang’s words, Fatty breathed a sigh of relief. Then he asked, "So where’s the Alchemical Flame?"

Qin Feiyang scanned the area around the Fire Flood Dragon, puzzled by the absence of any flame.

There was no trace of the Alchemical Flame near the Fire Flood Dragon.

Nor was there any sign of an iron box or similar object.

Could it be somewhere else?

He shifted his gaze elsewhere.

But in the end, after scanning most of the gorge, including the cliffs on both sides, he still found no sign of the Alchemical Flame.

How peculiar? Qin Feiyang’s brows furrowed. If Mo Wushen and the others could find the Alchemical Flame, it means it certainly isn’t hidden very secretly. But why can’t I find it?

WHOOSH!!!

Just then, a series of whooshing sounds rang out.

Qin Feiyang and Fatty looked up to see a number of figures swooping from the summit of the peak, swiftly heading toward the gorge.

Qin Feiyang counted them; there were fifteen people in total.

At the forefront were Mo Wushen and his two companions.

Following them were Liu Yunfeng, Pei Sanshi, and the woman in the black skirt.

The last nine were all Seven-star War Emperors.

Fatty scanned the group of fifteen and asked, "Which one is Mo Wushen?"

Half a year prior, when Mo Wushen had gone to the valley to kill Qin Feiyang, Fatty had been in the ancient castle; hence, he didn’t know what Mo Wushen looked like.

Qin Feiyang replied, "He’s the white-haired young man leading the group."

Fatty looked over at him, taken aback. "He’s an Alchemist too?"

Mo Wushen was dressed in a white robe, and with his snow-white hair, he exuded a transcendent air.

"His spiritual power likely isn’t weak either," Qin Feiyang murmured to himself.

The Direct Disciple of the Yun State Chief, the top fighter in the Inner Hall, was no ordinary character.

"No matter how strong his spiritual power is, can he compare to you, Boss?" Fatty chuckled.

Qin Feiyang shook his head with a smile and whispered, "Quiet. Judging by their aggressive stance, I believe they’re about to make their move."

Fatty nodded, holding his breath as he waited.