Chapter 689 - 267: Strike First for Advantage—Me? I’m Worried Sick

Chapter 689: Chapter 267: Strike First for Advantage—Me? I’m Worried Sick

Zhou Changwang has always been a very decisive person.

In fact, from the very beginning, he was prepared for battle.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone into seclusion for three days, actively preparing various means of dealing with opponents.

This time.

With the conversation between Ye Yanshu and Ye Hongyi in front, followed by the assessments of Chen Xiao’Er and Feng Xue, Zhou Changwang naturally found it easy to deduce that Ye Hongyi was determined to have Sister Shen.

For this, he was even willing to offend the Shuiyun Immortal Sect.

And he, naturally, couldn’t just sit back and watch Sister Shen fall into Ye Hongyi’s hands.

"Then there’s only one option: a battle.

But how can it be done to avoid many twists and turns, allowing Sister Shen to escape smoothly from the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace?"

Zhou Changwang quickly pondered.

"A quick resolution is necessary.

We can’t wait for Ye Hongyi or Ye Yanshu to be fully prepared and take action, only to then start preparing ourselves..."

Zhou Changwang knew that attack was the best defense; guarding against a thief for a thousand days is worse than taking the initiative.

If we wait until they have everything ready and officially make a move on Sister Shen, everything will be over.

After all, in terms of strength, the advantage is on their side.

Just Ye Yanshu alone is like a towering mountain, standing there.

Let alone him, even Mr. Yi, Yi Hongyun, whom the Pavilion Master of Shuiyun Pavilion in Celestial Essence City invited, likely isn’t a match.

Moreover, he’s just there to help; his role is more about mediation and might not truly engage in a major battle with them.

But now, mediation seems impossible.

Ye Yanshu’s strength is formidable, but Ye Hongyi represents the Ye Family of the Celestial River Domain, with a vastly different status and holding resources he needs. Even if Ye Yanshu is stronger, he wouldn’t dare defy him.

The decision-making power doesn’t lie with Ye Yanshu but with Ye Hongyi.

Mediation was never likely to succeed from the start.

"So, we must strike first."

Zhou Changwang thought silently, beginning to carefully analyze the feasibility, "Ye Yanshu’s strength is undeniably powerful.

The result calculated yesterday, although slightly better than before, requires eight of me working together to match up to him, unlike before, which needed fifteen...but essentially, there’s no difference.

The gap in strength between me and the opponent is like a chasm, utterly insurmountable.

Even with all tactics exhausted, it’s still the same.

So, my target should be Ye Hongyi and only Ye Hongyi.

After all, he’s the root cause of this affair.

If he dies.

Then, it will all be over.

All prior troubles will vanish.

Sister Shen will be free of entanglements."

This thought.

Already surfaced when he overheard the conversation between Ye Yanshu and Ye Hongyi yesterday.

It just wasn’t so clear at the time.

Now, with the discussion between Chen Xiao’Er and Feng Xue, he truly made his decision to take direct action against Ye Hongyi.

But this isn’t easy.

Not to mention that he and Ye Yanshu are both staying in the Market Master’s Mansion, and they rarely separate.

It’s just that his strength isn’t weak.

Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment!

And not just any Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

After all, he’s a direct descendent of the Ye Family, among the top three in his generation in the Ye Family.

His talent isn’t weak.

His strength and tactics naturally aren’t lacking either.

Foundation Establishment True Body!

Plus, there’s the possibility of mastering Minor Divine Techniques.

His strength may not match Ye Yanshu, but it is comparable to a standard Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"The power of Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment!"

Zhou Changwang furrowed his brow deeply.

With his strength.

Though not necessarily afraid, it is indeed a little tricky.

After all, this Ye Hongyi is not the same as the previous Heaven and Earth Alliance Leader Situ Xuan Kong.

Although Situ Xuan Kong had also reached the Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment stage, he just broke through, and as a Loose Cultivator, his resources were limited, so in terms of strength and tactics, he was far inferior to Ye Hongyi.

Just the Foundation Establishment True Body alone surpasses countless others.

Not to mention more subtle Magic Techniques, Minor Divine Techniques, as well as all kinds of top Treasure Artifacts, maybe secret fallback tactics...

"But no matter how difficult, I have to act.

If we calculate carefully, it’s not impossible to kill him.

The only concern is Ye Yanshu...

If I go all out and Ye Yanshu suddenly rushes over, everything will be in vain, and I might even be in danger myself."

Zhou Changwang frowns slightly, performing a Great Cave Celestial Observation, setting his gaze on the direction where Ye Hongyi is located.

It’s the Market Master’s Mansion.

Though nearly a hundred meters apart from where Ye Yanshu resides.

But such a distance is too short.

The Divine Sense of a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator can cover it at any time, and if a battle breaks out, he can almost instantly rush over to join the fight.

Unless.

He possesses the strength to instantly kill the opponent, allowing him to quickly flee after slaying them.

But this is clearly unrealistic.

His strength and tactics are strong.

But the opponent is not weak either.

He simply cannot achieve this.

As he was feeling troubled, he suddenly sensed a slight vibration inside the Storage Bag.

Immediately after, with a flip of his hand, a Token appeared in his palm.

"This is.

Cyan Leaf Order.

The Cyan Leaf Order is vibrating.

Doesn’t that mean the Black Market is about to open?"

Zhou Changwang’s face involuntarily showed a trace of astonishment.

Then quickly, he calculated the time, and immediately realized that it was the end of the month.

In other words.

Tonight is precisely when the Black Market opens.

He couldn’t help but feel a bit nostalgic in his heart.

Thinking back, it was through constantly trading in the Black Market that he gradually rose and grew.

In his heart, he was very grateful to the Cyan Leaf Alliance’s Black Market.

If it weren’t for this, he wouldn’t have been able to accumulate the resources needed for cultivation so swiftly, nor would he have the current strength and achievements he has today.

However.

Although he felt somewhat nostalgic, he didn’t have any intention of going to the Black Market at this time.

He just occasionally used the Great Cave Celestial Observation.

Observing the many changes within the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace.

What he observed the most, of course, was the positions of Ye Hongyi and Ye Yanshu at this moment, searching for possible opportunities.

Apart from this, it was also Sister Shen’s location.

She was currently still in seclusion trying to break through; her aura was gradually becoming stronger, and the fluctuations of Spiritual Power were also beginning to increase, clearly indicating her breakthrough was at a critical moment.

If successful, she would leap across the dragon gate, forever changed.

If failed, even with a Foundation Establishment Pill for survival, it would still take at least three to five years for recuperation.

This is something hard to accept for countless cultivators who desperately pursue success, constantly fearing their lifespan is insufficient.

Apart from these two places.

He also paid attention to the movements of many Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators within the marketplace.

Fortunately, besides two families that were somewhat close to the Market Master, there was no special situation.

And these two families, combined, had five Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, the strongest of whom was only at the Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment, and only one other reached the Fourth Layer.

To Zhou Changwang now, this posed little threat.

It is noteworthy that these two Foundation Establishment Clans weren’t known for their great strength, always managing their respective businesses outside, rarely engaging in dispute.

Therefore, if a real fight were to break out, the threat they could pose was quite limited.

Certainly, no matter how small the threat, necessary precautions must always be taken.

He naturally wasn’t careless.

Suddenly.

Under the Great Cave Celestial Observation, he noticed a Flying Shuttle rushing in rapidly.

Zhou Changwang shifted his gaze, hurrying to investigate.

Soon, he saw two familiar figures.

One of them was Bai Binglu, the current Pavilion Master of Shuiyun Pavilion in Celestial Essence City, and the other, Yi Hongyun, a renowned early expert from Celestial Essence City and Cave Master of Fire Cloud Cave.

Their speed was not that slow.

But compared to Zhou Changwang, it was indeed much slower.

Firstly, their mindset differed from Zhou Changwang.

Zhou Changwang was eager to save someone, whereas these two, although also helping others, didn’t have that urgent sensation.

Secondly, it was because both were unfamiliar with this route; after flying a significant distance, they realized deviations in the path several times, naturally delaying time further.

Zhou Changwang merely glanced and withdrew his gaze.

He showed no surprise at their arrival.

Of course, he did feel slightly relieved at heart.

At least, Yi Hongyun was a Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer Cultivator.

He also practiced the Foundation Establishment True Body. Even though his abilities might not surpass Ye Yanshu, they shouldn’t be much weaker.

With him guarding.

It seems that Ye Yanshu and Ye Hongyi would be cautious, not daring to directly confront Sister Shen at Shuiyun Pavilion.

At least.

Before Sister Shen reaches Foundation Establishment, they likely wouldn’t act rashly.

"With them guarding.

I can also be relatively relaxed and prepare fully to target Ye Hongyi."

Zhou Changwang felt a small stir in his Heart Spirit.

As their Flying Shuttle approached and slowed down a short distance from the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace, the commotion it caused naturally attracted the attention of many cultivators in the marketplace.

Not long after.

The message reached Ye Yanshu’s ears, and he emerged from the Market Master’s Mansion, quickly appearing at the city gate, laughing aloud, "I wonder who’s caused such a commotion.

Unexpectedly, it’s Brother Yi Hongyun who has come.

It’s been many years, Brother Yi still maintains his fine presence."

"Fellow Daoist Ye, this is pretty amusing.

Compared to Fellow Daoist Ye’s graceful freedom.

Guarding this vast marketplace, you earn a decent amount daily.

Look, even your cultivation has far surpassed mine.

I remember back then, my cultivation was one layer higher than yours!"

Yi Hongyun also emerged from the Flying Shuttle, laughing as he responded.

"You have no idea about my hardships.

This marketplace is large, but it’s not as carefree as being a Cave Master, Brother Yi.

Every day, I nearly fret myself to death!"

Ye Yanshu continued laughing as he spoke.

The two gradually drew closer.