Chapter 2572: People from the Temple

Chapter 2572: Chapter 2572: People from the Temple

"Rest assured, everyone. The Divine Concealment Sword will help you reach the peak!"

Before leaving the Sword Tomb, Ye Haochuan respectfully saluted the Divine Swords within the tomb.

Baili Wu’s expression became much calmer. It was a relief that these Divine Swords were only heavily consumed and not damaged, so they would recover after some time.

However, he decided to keep this matter a secret. If the clan were to find out that the Divine Swords in the tomb were used up by an outsider, it might stir up trouble.

After a delay of five days, Ye Haochuan and his companions were finally ready to set off for real.

A group of eight entered the Teleportation Hall and soon appeared in a desolate ancient city.

The city was called Xiliang City, matching its desolate characteristics.

This was the closest city to the Western Wastes, and few people normally visited, so its desolation was understandable.

"The Teleportation Hall can only bring us this far. From here, we must forge ahead on our own. Everyone, be cautious!"

Shentu Fu reminded them.

"You don’t need to tell us that. Are we fools?"

A discordant voice suddenly rang out.

Speaking was a domineering, beefy elder named Xu Zhishen, one of the two from the Xu Family.

All along the way, he hadn’t shown Ye Haochuan and Shentu Fu any good will.

Clearly, he was reluctant to join Ye Haochuan and the others, as he considered venturing into the Western Wastes as little different from courting death.

Moreover, they were following a young and inexperienced kid. Xu Yuanba repeatedly stressed before departure that they must obey Ye Haochuan, which only fueled his resentment.

He was a High-Level God Lord, among the strongest in the world, yet he had to take orders from a mere Demigod. It was intolerable.

Were it not for Xu Yuanba’s urging about Ye Haochuan’s importance, Xu Zhishen probably would have already smacked Ye Haochuan to death.

Not just him, the other members also wore unfriendly expressions, likely sharing Xu Zhishen’s sentiments.

Only the Baili Family’s middle-aged man, Baili Qi, amicably intervened, "Everyone, it’s better if we all work together and trust each other. Should we encounter danger, we’ll need to support each other!"

"Support? With just a Middle Level God Lord and a Demigod?"

Xu Zhishen showed disdain and snorted.

Baili Qi was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond.

Indeed, with Ye Haochuan and Shentu Fu’s cultivation levels, they wouldn’t be of any help in High-Level God Lord battles and might even become a burden.

"Hmph, letting a demigod ant take on such an important task, what are you people from Half-Mountain Residence thinking?"

Xu Zhishen still wouldn’t let it go, glaring fiercely at Shentu Fu and cursing before turning to leave.

Shentu Fu’s face turned white then green with anger but knew it was unwise to clash with members of the three great clans at this time; for the sake of the bigger picture, he restrained himself.

Ye Haochuan, however, fearlessly glared back, shouting, "If you’re unwilling to follow, you can just turn back, not like I begged you to come!"

"What did you say?"

Xu Zhishen’s anger surged, his eyes almost spitting fire.

"What, planning to kill me?"

Ye Haochuan snorted coldly, "Go ahead if you dare. I’d like to see if you kill me, whether the clan leaders of the three great clans will skin you alive!"

"You..."

Xu Zhishen was instantly enraged.

Although Ye Haochuan lacked strength, he bore the hopes of the three great clans. If the Temple killed him, the three clans could only accept it.

But if he were killed by someone within their own ranks, the high-ups of the three clans would definitely be furious.

Especially Baili Jin, Ye Haochuan’s father-in-law, who would certainly tear Xu Zhishen apart.

"If you don’t dare to strike, then stop all the blustering. Piss me off, and I won’t bother with such thankless tasks anymore!"

Ye Haochuan said angrily.

Xu Zhishen gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, evidently furious beyond measure.

Yet, he forcibly suppressed his anger.

Ye Haochuan’s words accurately struck his weak point. This trip to the Western Wastes was calculated by the clans.

These individuals, limited by their talents, wouldn’t progress further; considered clan discards, while their families would benefit greatly, compelling their reluctant accompaniment of Ye Haochuan.

They now had no retreat; returning and disrupting the clan’s plan meant not only facing punishment themselves but also implicating their families.

Seeing Xu Zhishen repressing his anger made the situation awkwardly tense. Baili Qi again chimed in with advice, "Let’s all hold our tongues. Let’s consider how best to pass through the City of Sin safely!"

The City of Sin lay on the Western Waste’s edge, enveloped in Poisonous Miasma.

Here, numerous heinous fugitives gathered. Those chased by the outside forces found no escape route and forged into the Western Wastes, aiming for the Poisonous Abyss.

If they succeeded, they could live freely in the City of Sin; if not, they perished within the Poisonous Abyss.

This City of Sin was the only region in the Poisonous Abyss untouched by the miasma and served as the first stepping stone to the Western Wastes.

Resting here could greatly enhance the chance of making it through the Poisonous Abyss.

Xu Zhishen found his exit, snorted, turned his head away, and ceased talking.

Ye Haochuan felt somewhat speechless, thinking it might be better to venture alone than drag along this unwilling group.

Fortunately, Baili Qi was reasonable.

He suspected Baili Qi was considerate of Baili Jin, regarding him as half-family.

"Let’s go!"

Ye Haochuan said no more, exchanging a look with Shentu Fu, and flew out first.

Though unwilling, the others followed due to family pressures.

Xiliang City was still quite far from the Western Wastes and even speeding along would take an hour to reach.

Under the oppressive feeling of approaching the Western Wastes, no one spoke, maintaining a remarkable silence during flight.

Suddenly, Ye Haochuan urgently shouted.

"Stop, there are Temple forces ahead!"

"Temple forces? Why haven’t I sensed them?"

Xu Zhishen was the first to express doubt.

His Divine Sense could encompass a thousand-mile radius, consolidating everything into his mind, so if there were enemies to detect, he should sense it first, not demigod-level Ye Haochuan.

"If you don’t believe me, you can walk forward yourself!"

Ye Haochuan replied irritably, "We’re changing route, let’s keep a low profile!"

Having said this, he already led the change of course.

Xu Zhishen stomped in vexation, wishing he could swallow Ye Haochuan whole.

For so many years, it was the first time being repeatedly mocked by someone as insignificant as an ant.

Still, he hadn’t forgotten the purpose of their mission, so, gritting his teeth, he followed along.

Not far into their new path, Ye Haochuan suddenly spoke gravely, "Not good, they’re chasing us!"