Chapter 354 Hunting 1
Chapter 354 Hunting 1
Qianfeng Mountain, the first majestic mountain on the eastern side of the Qilian Mountains, is shaped like a sharp sword pointing straight to the sky, with steep peaks and a magnificent presence. The mountain is covered with lush forests, and the swirling clouds and mist make it even more mysterious and unpredictable.
Zheng Qian was flying in mid-air, searching for a place to hide. Since leaving the Twin Absolute Domain, Zheng Qian hadn't used a single bit of spiritual energy. Even when he left, he walked, without running or jumping, all to conceal his cultivation level.
"Hehe, Zheng Qian is really going all out this time. Apart from the Demon Radiance Sect, which was wiped out, only the Heavenly Vein Sect and the fifty countries didn't participate. He's going to take on all the geniuses in the Dragon Shaping Realm of the Southern Region."
"After all, he is Yun Youzi's disciple, a grandmaster-level figure in the Tianmai Sect, and he is so young. It's hard for him not to be arrogant."
“You’re right. If I had his status, I’d be even more arrogant than him.”
"Stop talking, let's team up as a group of five, take him down and we'll split the 30,000 spirit crystals he has."
The geniuses entered Qianfeng Mountain one after another, completely unaware that a figure was crawling in the grass of a ditch.
"That's not right. We didn't see any footprints of Zheng Qian along the way. Could it be that he broke through to the Dragon Transformation Realm and has the ability to fly?" You Laohu wondered, wondering why there were no traces of Zheng Qian walking or running on the road.
Ye Lanshuang swayed her hips and said to Wu Ye, "You are best at concealment and tracking. Have you found any trace of Zheng Qian?"
Wu Ye shook his head. He was an expert assassin and had been observing any possible traces left by Zheng Qian along the way, but he had found no clues.
Dongfang Yifeng and Ye Lanshuang exchanged a glance. Neither of them trusted Wu Ye, because Zheng Qian had 30,000 mid-grade spirit crystals on him. If Wu Ye discovered their whereabouts, he might not tell them and would keep the spirit crystals for himself.
In the clouds above, Dongfang the Gambler took a swig of wine and said to Yun Youzi, "How are your injuries? There are fewer and fewer people of our generation. Let me know when you leave, and I'll see you off."
"When you die, I will pour a jar of fine wine at your grave to mourn the life you squandered," Yun Youzi said casually, showing no concern for his injuries.
"It's quite remarkable that you've survived such a severe injury." Wu Chengming smiled. Yun Youzi was someone they looked up to back then, and they never expected him to still be alive. The Southern Region could also benefit from his good fortune.
"Although I have survived, I can deal with you in three moves."
Damn it, can't we even have a chat?
Dongfang the Gambler and Wu Chengming were challenged by Yun Youzi, but they were completely helpless. Even if Yun Youzi gave them three hundred years, they still weren't confident they could defeat him.
Each of their bottlenecks required years, decades, or even centuries of accumulation to overcome, but Yun Youzi faced almost no bottlenecks, his cultivation path flowing smoothly. This not only shocked the human race but also left the demon race utterly humiliated.
As the saying goes, in a world where the strong rule, strength is the key to success.
Zheng Qian lay quietly in the grass, having already reached the second level of spatial oscillation. If he wanted to hide, no one who hadn't comprehended the laws of space could find him.
"Senior Brother, if we don't hurry, Zheng Qian's 30,000 spirit crystals will be stolen."
"Are you stupid? Zheng Qian dares to challenge so many people. Do you think he's an idiot? Those who rush to the front will definitely fight him. The best tactic is for us to slowly enter the fray and wait until Zheng Qian is injured or unable to fight before making our move."
"Senior Brother is wise."
The five young men were geniuses from the Cang'er Sect. They walked leisurely, having already separated from the main group, becoming the last group to enter Qianfeng Mountain. Zheng Qian had no idea who they were. He wasn't wrong; these unknown geniuses were known only within the sect or the surrounding area, and once outside their territory, no one knew who they were.
The five geniuses of the Cang'er Sect were not in a hurry at all. Whether it was You Laohu, Dongfang Yifeng, Ye Lanshuang, or Wu Ye, they were all comparable to them. When they participated, they couldn't stand Zheng Qian's arrogance and were blinded by profit. Now that they had calmed down, they realized that their actions were indeed somewhat impulsive.
With four prodigies from the five major powers in the Southern Region besieging Zheng Qian, they have little chance of seizing Zheng Qian's 30,000 spirit crystals from him.
As for them being defeated by Zheng Qian? That's impossible. Over seven hundred people besieging Zheng Qian and still failing? They might as well just kill themselves.
"If you don't catch up, you'll fall behind."
"Why chase after him? I don't believe Zheng Qian can escape our encirclement."
"Yes, let's take our time. We'll make our move when Zheng Qian and the others are both badly injured. Then the 30,000 spirit crystals will be ours."
The five continued chatting, unaware that the person who said they were falling behind was actually a sixth person walking behind them.
"Heh heh, you're right." Zheng Qian sneered, his hand transforming into a knife, instantly slashing at the back of his senior brother's neck.
Without any resistance, the eldest brother collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
"Senior Brother, what are you doing? This isn't a suitable place to sleep."
The person on the left is called Xiao Duo. He is usually the most talkative. He thought that his senior brother Zou Yaoqiang was teasing them and deliberately fell down.
Zou Yaoqiang was a Dragon Transformation Realm expert, capable of flying and escaping at will. No one would believe that he would suddenly faint while walking.
"He's not asleep, he's passed out." Zheng Qian said softly, but it sounded like a thunderclap to the four of them.
"Zheng Qian?" Only then did they realize that the person who had just spoken to them was Zheng Qian.
Shouldn't you have run deeper into the front peaks? Why are you appearing behind us?
Before the four could react, Zheng Qian threw a punch.
"Surge Fist".
The violent spiritual energy resonated with the space, forming huge spatial waves, like raging waves, that crashed towards the four of them.
"what……"
Before the four could even resist, they were sent flying by Zheng Qian's punches, breaking countless bones and collapsing to the ground, completely incapacitated.
"Pfft..." Xiao Duo spat out a mouthful of blood, looking at Zheng Qian in horror.
"Wow... such a powerful punch." After saying that, Xiao Duo also collapsed to the ground and fainted.
Zheng Qian looked at the three still conscious people with a mocking expression and said, "If I make a move, I'll take all your clothes and pants. If you hand over your valuables, I might leave you some clothes and pants; otherwise, you can run around naked."
The three nodded blankly, still completely bewildered. How had Zheng Qian gotten behind them and injured them?
The three, who couldn't understand what was going on, obediently handed over all their valuables, and even cooperated by giving Zheng Qian the thirty-two low-grade spirit crystals and three cultivation manuals belonging to Xiao Duo and their senior brother Zou Yaoqiang.
"You've already hit those two, so don't hit us anymore, okay?" Second Senior Brother Li Heng looked at Zheng Qian in horror, afraid that Zheng Qian would kill him.
"Hehe, you guys are so good at cooperating, I naturally won't make things difficult for you." Zheng Qian accepted the spirit crystals and cultivation techniques, and disappeared from their sight.
The hunt has officially begun.
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