CHAPTER 425: CHAPTER 100 THE BENEFITS OF OVERESTIMATING THE ENEMY

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How many times has it been?

Huangfu Jinhuan has almost lost count of how many times he has suffered losses at the hands of Wang Shouzhe.

Now, whenever this name is mentioned, his heart is filled with shadows, making him feel as though all his years have been lived in vain, leading to a sort of introversion.

This time, he painstakingly plotted for a long time, preparing various trump cards, even pledging much of the household’s resources. He even sent clan elders on a long journey to the Southern Desert Huangfu Family, shamelessly pleading, and once again secured two Red Fire Dragon Scales.

Because of this, the relationship between their family and the Southern Desert Huangfu Family is nearly exhausted.

All these efforts he made were merely to anticipate the enemy cautiously and increase the chances of success by a few points.

The Changning Huangfu Family really can’t afford to lose anymore.

And the final result was as he wished. The young master with endless tricks ultimately fell into his hands.

This at least restored a lot of confidence in Huangfu Jinhuan.

Who could have thought that just as he was basking in success, Wang Shouzhe reappeared like a nightmare?

Huangfu Jinhuan’s face turned pale, and even his voice trembled: "Why? Why are you appearing here?"

Why is this guy just like an unshakable ghost?

"Patriarch Jinhuan, speaking like that is going too far~" Wang Shouzhe said with a smile, leisurely and unhurried, "This Blood Nest Base wasn’t opened by your family, so I don’t need to report to you if I want to explore the relics, do I?"

With that.

His eyes then fell on the disheveled young master, with a mocking expression: "Unexpectedly, the Direct Disciple of the Yin Sha Sect has fallen to such a state, truly lamentable. Your head, I shall claim."

"You!"

The young master was so angered that his chest was heaving, his face turned pale, and he spat out another mouthful of blood.

Truly, a tiger fallen in the plains is bullied by dogs!

As a dignified Direct Disciple of the Yin Sha Sect, he not only endured humiliation from the Huangfu Family, but now he was also being degraded by a passerby who seemingly emerged from nowhere. It’s truly outrageous!

"Wang Shouzhe!" Huangfu Jinhuan was trembling all over with rage, gritting his teeth as he said, "To pick peaches, you must see if you have the capability! We have two Celestial Human Realm Ancestors here. Even if you call over Xu Beichen and Wang Zhoubo, you wouldn’t stand to gain anything!"

"Earlier, I praised you for becoming smarter, but it seems you’re still so foolishly dull." Wang Shouzhe glanced at him upon hearing this, shook his head, and sighed, "You haven’t thought about it. Given my personality, would I appear at this moment without a hint of inevitable success?"

As he finished speaking, his allies began to enter one by one.

Starting with the Ping’an Wang Family themselves, because this journey was extremely perilous, Wang Shouzhe did not allow those lacking combat power to participate at all.

Thus, only Ancestor Longyan, Mrs. Wang Liu Ruolan, and Wang Shouzhe made up the mere three from the Ping’an Wang Family.

Then came Changning Xu Family’s Beichen Ancestor and Hundred Islands Zhong Family’s Xiangyang Ancestor.

The appearance of these two already caused Ancestor Hua Ye and Ancestor Yuanwu to change their expressions.

Xu Family’s Xu Beichen is recently a figure of some renown in several Guardian Cities.

Any newly ascended Celestial Human Realm Cultivator will have their fame spread across several nearby guards in a short time.

But such newly ascended Celestial Human Realm cultivators are manageable; being just ascended, their strength is not likely very strong, and they most likely don’t have a magical treasure, or have no time to refine one!

However, the Ancestor of the Hundred Islands Zhong Family, Zhong Xiangyang, is different.

This is a well-known seasoned veteran Celestial Human Realm cultivator, with unfathomable strength, and due to the family’s management of a portion of the black market, no one can guess how many trump cards he holds.

As the saying goes, old and wise, it would be very difficult to invite an old hand like Xiangyang Ancestor unless he had some assurance.

Sure enough.

Two more individuals leisurely strolled in behind them.

Among them, one was a young-looking woman, looking around curiously. The other caused both Huangfu Jinhuan and Ancestor Hua Ye to gasp.

"Faang You’an!"

That one was indeed Faang You’an, the Direct Disciple of the Purple Mansion Academy.

How could such a person be in Wang Shouzhe’s team?

Especially Huangfu Jinhuan, whose mind was buzzing; Wang Shouzhe actually brought in a direct disciple of the Academy.

How powerful is a direct disciple of the Academy?

Just look at that young master from the Yin Sha Sect to understand, because they are of the same level.

As soon as Faang You’an appeared, his eyes immediately locked onto the "young master", his expression slightly changing: "It’s you, Yin Yuzhe!"

Only at this moment.

The name of that mysterious young master from the Yin Sha Sect was finally revealed.

Yin Yuzhe struggled to lift his head to look at Faang Yoou’an, his expression turning somewhat complex and hard to discern, and he coughed, "Faang Yoou’an, ten years ago, we parted ways on the Outer Domain Battlefield, yet I never expected to meet again under such circumstances."

Outer Domain Battlefield?

Wang Shouzhe’s eyes narrowed slightly. From Yin Yuzhe’s brief words, quite a bit could be inferred. He smiled and said, "Senior Brother Yoou’an, could it be an old friend of yours?"

"Indeed." Faang Yoou’an’s eyes showed a fierce killing intent, "This Yin Yuzhe is one of the Celestial Prides of the Yin Sha Sect. I was ’fortunate’ enough to encounter him once on the battlefield, and I have a very deep impression of him."

"Mutual." Yin Yuzhe replied with a cold smile, "Your name Faang Yoou’an is not insignificant either, you have also killed many of us. Unfortunately, I’m unwell today, or else I’d love to experience Brother Faang’s Ice Sword Dual Extremes again."

The two exchanged words, showcasing the demeanor of Direct Disciples. As Celestial Prides, they looked down on everyone somewhat arrogantly.

Only peers, even hostile peers, would earn their mutual acknowledgment.

Perhaps, this is the pride of a Celestial Pride.

"Yin Yuzhe." Faang Yoou’an said solemnly, "You’ve slaughtered many on the Outer Domain Battlefield and dare to secretly stir up trouble in my Daqian. Leave your life behind."

"Hmph!"

A fierce glint flashed in Yin Yuzhe’s long and narrow eyes, "Bad luck for you! I intended to use this tactic when that old dog Hua Ye made a move. However, like a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the yellow sparrow behind, there is you, the great presence... It’s worth having you accompany me in death!"

"What?"

Faang Yoou’an’s expression slightly changed.

Suddenly, the scene transformed. Yin Yuzhe’s eyes flashed with fierce brilliance, he looked vicious and decisive. With a flip of his hand, he produced a blood-colored sphere and casually detonated it.

Instantly, the Marriage Robe Blood Gu Emperor, dormant within the blood-colored sphere, was startled awake. It bit Yin Yuzhe’s arm and quickly burrowed into his bloodstream.

"Ah!"

With a painful and intense scream, a massive, terrifying energy erupted from Yin Yuzhe’s body, causing the air to rumble and shake.

"This... Yin Yuzhe, you are audacious." Faang Yoou’an’s expression drastically changed, "Given your current condition, using the Marriage Robe Blood Gu Emperor guarantees you’ll become a Fallen Demon."

As a Direct Disciple of the Academy, Faang Yoou’an understood the peril of this thing. Even they, as Direct Disciples, must weigh carefully before using such a domineering object like the Marriage Robe Blood Gu Emperor, even when in their prime state.

After all, although its effect is defying, it’s exceedingly treacherous.

Previously, there have been instances of Direct Disciples failing and becoming demonic due to the Marriage Robe Blood Gu Emperor, losing their consciousness to its control.

"A Fallen Demon?" An intense red light burst from Yin Yuzhe’s eyes. His body was already twisting with bulging veins and muscles, yet he retained some rationality and laughed maniacally, "Kekekeke, rather than being slaughtered like pigs and sheep by you, I naturally choose to erupt, taking you along with me."

Ancestor Hua Ye and Ancestor Yuanwu, seasoned and wise, quickly retreated upon seeing things turn awry, distancing themselves from the frantic Yin Yuzhe.

They involuntarily wiped the cold sweat from their hearts, relieved they hadn’t attacked before; otherwise, they might have suffered a counterattack from Yin Yuzhe. Everyone knew of the Marriage Robe Blood Gu Emperor’s might, but they never expected it could be used thus, nearly falling for it.

"Junior Brother Shouzhe!" Faang Yoou’an’s expression became exceedingly grave, "This is a huge problem now. Once Yin Yuzhe is controlled by the Marriage Robe Blood Gu Emperor, he’ll become extremely troublesome. Lacking the baptism of Blood Nest Warriors, unable to be under Blood Nest’s control, he’ll act purely on demonic instincts. If he escapes, the entire southern part of Longzuo County will be plunged into turmoil and bloodshed."

"Senior Brother Yoou’an." Liu Ruolan glanced at him and said, "My husband mentioned preparing several backup plans earlier, and you dismissed it..."

"Cough, cough!" Faang Yoou’an’s old face reddened with embarrassment, "I was wrong. Had I known sooner, I would have sought my Master regardless."

"Brother Yoou’an can’t defeat him?" Wang Shouzhe’s brow furrowed, as even Faang Yoou’an admitted his mistake due to one Marriage Robe Blood Gu Emperor! Clearly, this thing is truly extraordinary.

"Under normal conditions, we’d be evenly matched. Yet the Marriage Robe Blood Gu Emperor’s most dangerous aspect lies in the host being overwhelmed by the Gu Emperor." Faang Yoou’an took a deep breath, "With Junior Sister Lvwei and me, we can barely keep him at bay. Junior Brother Shouzhe, after you and Junior Sister Longyan finish off your enemies, immediately come to assist us."

With that said!

Faang Yoou’an wasted no more words, stepping into the void and ascending into the air.

"Zheng!"

The sound of a sword chant echoed.

A long sword with an ice crystal hue sliced through the sky, instantly dropping the temperature within the Blood Nest, snowflakes fluttering everywhere. The spectacle was quite breathtaking.

Concurrently.

Junior Sister Lvwei maintained a serious expression, kicking off the ground with a bang, shooting forward like a cannonball. Her speed and explosiveness were staggering.

Uh...

Wang Shouzhe witnessing this scene was inwardly mmp. Earlier discussions on broadening strategies and preparing multiple contingencies were met with scorn.

Now, both masters are tied down by Yin Yuzhe, rendered ineffective. No, even Senior Brother Yoou’an counted on Wang Shouzhe to quickly finish his foes and help with Yin Yuzhe.

Fortunately, he hadn’t followed Faang Yoou’an’s advice and continued patiently preparing contingencies.

When Wang Shouzhe turned to look at Huangfu Jinhuan, their eyes met, sparking intense ’fireworks.’

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