If it were just those people from the beginning, the two of them wouldn't be afraid, but an additional twelve people have appeared.

No matter how great your fighting skills, you can't withstand sixteen cultivators of the same realm.

Those junior cultivators really deserve to die.

Huangfu Liang almost bit through his teeth, hating those junior cultivators even more deeply than these people.

With no grievances or grudges, you're searching for your Reishi while I'm digging my stones, yet you had to blabber and spread the word.

In the current situation, whether or not we give up the Dragon Blood Stone, the outcome is the same.

What's more, the two of them really couldn't bring themselves to give up.

"This Dragon Blood Stone is the only one, even if you divide it more, it won't make that many shares, will it?"

Ou Mingdong suddenly scanned the crowd coldly, sneering as he spoke.

The twelve-person team had a leader emerge, his face sinister, with a pair of triangular eyes hiding a harshness within.

He paid no attention to Ou Mingdong's words and mocked.

"How to divide it is naturally none of your concern. Such provocations are laughably naive."

Ou Mingdong continued to sneer, then turned to the first four who had arrived.

"If we two die here, you four are probably going to meet the same fate today, aren't you?"

The four were no fools. Once they thought it through, their faces turned pale.

These two were both cultivators of the Celestial Essence Nine Sects; reaching this realm at such a young age, they likely weren't ordinary disciples. If the two fell here today, their sect would certainly not let it slide.

So, Ou Mingdong was reminding them that if the twelve people would attack, they would have to take them along with the two.

The sinister man seemed to have thought of this too, and immediately spoke.

"Don't listen to his nonsense, we're twelve dealing with the two of them, it has nothing to do with you."

The four looked at him as if he were a fool.

That was a really ridiculous statement.

One of the four spoke, "If we don't participate now, can we leave?"

The sinister man looked conflicted; of course, they couldn't, those who knew had to die here, the fact they killed disciples of the Celestial Essence Nine Sects for treasures could not leak out at all.

Expect them to hold your secrets? Haha! Out in the world, only the naive die.

"Break through! Retreat!"

The four no longer waited for a reply. Seeing the sinister man's expression already spelled it out.

The leading one, with a sullen expression, quickly soared into the air and flew northward, the other three swiftly followed.

"Four of you catch up and deal with them, don't let them escape, or else everyone will be in trouble if news leaks out."

The sinister man was furious and hastily ordered his followers.

Hesitantly, four people emerged from the crowd and quickly escaped into the void to chase.

Thus, the sixteen people were suddenly reduced to eight.

Ou Mingdong's expression remained unchanged, but internally, he breathed a silent sigh of relief.

"Although it's my first time seeing a Dragon Blood Stone, based on what's said about its size, it's best shared by two people. Maybe three people could still manage, but four people would be pushing it, and five people is definitely impossible."

Upon hearing this, except for the sinister man, the remaining seven showed expressions of change; twelve people, and only four could get a share, meaning eight would end up with nothing.

This was a joint venture by the twelve, and the benefits only going to four was unacceptable to anyone.

Ou Mingdong carefully observed everyone's expressions and struck while the iron was hot.

"Before becoming cultivators, we were all ordinary people. In an ordinary family, if there are many brothers, it's always the elder brother who marries first! Why, because he's older."

With that, Ou Mingdong looked at them, and asked.

"You're not brothers, are you?"

Some had already caught on to Ou Mingdong's implication: if the Dragon Blood Stone was to be divided, it would be by strength. The stronger ones needing it sooner would be more anxious to get it.

Brothers? They weren't even from the same sect, merely a temporary team formed in Qingzhou Prefecture with some ties, but not enough to make sacrifices for each other.

"Stop listening to his nonsense, no matter how it's divided, it certainly won't be as he says. Let's capture the stone first, and then we can discuss!"

The sinister man was furious, watching their odd expressions, clearly with ulterior motives, but these fools didn't even realize they hadn't secured the thing yet! Already thinking of internal strife.

He couldn't let Ou Mingdong continue talking, or this small team would fall apart.

Then, with everyone fighting on their own, they would likely fall into the hands of these two major sect cultivators.

"The Dragon Blood Stone hasn't been seen for about a hundred years; perhaps this is the last piece. Everyone, the path of cultivation is long and arduous, the threshold to the Realm of Transcendence is within sight, if you miss this opportunity, with your qualifications, this may be the only chance in your life."

The sinister man's words were impassioned, and the crowd behind him snapped out of it, each putting away their own small calculations.

This was indeed true; the item wasn't in hand yet, and if they really went off on their own, no one would obtain the Dragon Blood Stone.

United, there was a chance to share, but divided, they would end up empty-handed.

Huangfu Liang watched dumbfoundedly at Ou Mingdong's eloquence; he hadn't expected him to make eight people leave with just his words in a situation where sixteen people were attacking.

He truly was impressive.

"Indeed impressive."

Han Yu arrived here one step ahead of You Li, floating in the air as he watched Ou Mingdong's eloquence.

Indeed, you can't judge a book by its cover... or maybe not, as Ou Mingdong always had a good appearance.

In any case, Han Yu was truly shocked by him.

Who would have thought that the man who appeared unable to speak in front of Su Wanjun at the Government Office in Shuzhou City could almost incite internal strife with just his words here.

"Oh! He's reached the Divine Gaze Realm now."

The Artifact Spirit spoke in surprise from within the Sea of Consciousness.

So fast!

It's only been less than two months since leaving Shuzhou City!

"Listen to yourself. Back in Shuzhou City, you were being hunted by a Half-Step Divine Gaze, and now you're being pursued by a Realm of Transcendence expert. Your progress is worlds apart."

Glass sneered within the Sea of Consciousness.

"Are we doing this or not?"

The clear voice came from beside him, from You Li, who had followed him closely.

Her expression was complex, as it never occurred to her that the newly-joined Han Yu in the Self-Improvement Sect was the strongest among them.

Even though she flew out first, she was still left behind by Han Yu, unable to even see his silhouette.

With such speed, how could he be weak?

Moreover, the flames surrounding him were obviously not Mortal Fire, but resembled Innate Divine Techniques.

Could it be that his stories of being captured with Yi Xian, chased for helping his cousin, and ambushed by Divine Gaze Realm cultivators were just acting?

All those antics really resembled the folk tales of overseas lands.

Han Yu looked at the two familiar faces who were surrounded, ready to lend a hand.

After all, Ou Mingdong was a decent person; even when tricked by his cousin, he never thought of revenge. Such pure-hearted cultivators are rare.

And You Li's interest in the Dragon Blood Stone was evident as well.

To her, this item meant more than to anyone else.

Not to mention, there were only eight Divine Gaze Realm opponents ahead; even if there were eighty, she would dare to loot it.

——

"Ahem!"

A soft cough echoed from behind the group. The sinister man, ready for battle, turned cautiously at the sudden sound.

A young cultivator descended from the sky, surrounded by flames and wearing a faint smile.

"You all probably don't know me, so I guess I can do as I please."

Just as he finished his sentence, Huangfu Liang and Ou Mingdong on the opposite side shouted with complex expressions.

"Han Yu!"

"Han Yu!"

Han Yu's newly learned line faltered, and he glared at the two with a dark face.

Damn it!

These two idiots can't even play along!

Meanwhile, Ou Mingdong and Huangfu Liang looked at Han Yu with different expressions and thoughts in their hearts.

Ou Mingdong's face was peculiar; since leaving Shuzhou City, Han Yu had become even more inscrutable, especially as the flames that enveloped him returned to his body. His surprise was evident.

His Divine Techniques had become even stronger!

Everyone present that night at Shuzhou City knew of Han Yu's fire-type Divine Techniques, but within such a short time, he had brought them to such a level.

Huangfu Liang originally planned to recruit Han Yu as an ally but saw You Li following closely. His face immediately fell.

This is bad! When the wolves haven't retreated, and now comes a tigress.

"Hey, if I help you kill the enemies, how about you share a portion with me?"

You Li shouted past Han Yu to Huangfu Liang.

"What?"

Huangfu Liang thought he misheard, the tigress wanted to help him?

You Li could only repeat herself helplessly.

Huangfu Liang was overjoyed; he had experienced the tigress's might twice. If she was willing to help, it would undoubtedly be a sure win.

So he looked up at Ou Mingdong.

"You were digging this, you decide."

Ou Mingdong had no objections; if they could ally with a strong hand, giving up some was better than losing everything.

That settled it, and Huangfu Liang readily agreed.

"Alright, when the time comes, the Dragon Blood Stone will be split in half; half for you and Han Yu, and half for me and old Ou."

"No objections, right?"

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