Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 510 - 506: Let Me See Who Dares Take Another Step Forward
With Yu You, the sect leader of the Celestial Sword Sect, backing them, the disciples of the Star Tower instantly regained their confidence.
They then stepped forward and headed towards the main ship.
The others dared not speak, after all, this had now escalated into a confrontation between the top powerhouses of the Divine Land.
No one dared provoke either Yu You or Huo Yuan.
Seeing the Star Tower disciples about to board the main ship, Huo Yuan took a step forward.
“Let me see who dares to take another step forward.”
Facing Yu You, Huo Yuan was unwilling to back down at all, directly confronting him with sharp words.
People around, especially those from Cangxuan Valley, felt quite satisfied in their hearts.
Even bringing out Yu You was of no use; this was a true humiliation.
“Star Tower disciples, forward.”
Yu You spoke again.
Hearing this, the Star Tower disciples said no more and directly stepped forward again.
In an instant, several flashes of light swept past, their power incredibly terrifying.
Just sensing it made people feel utter dread.
Such a battle between these powerhouses was beyond the observation capabilities of others.
But suddenly, Huo Yuan’s face turned ugly.
After a moment of hesitation, he seemed to be pondering something.
Then he pulled Qingyun, voluntarily leaving the main ship.
The two of them walked towards the direction of the auxiliary ship.
Throughout this process, Yu You said not a word more, yet had already demonstrated his strength.
After taking just a few steps, Yu You spoke: “There are quite a few people from the Northern Three Domains going to the mountain region treasure site this time, so it’s rather crowded.
Therefore, I ask Master Huo and your treasured disciple to find another place to board the ship.”
With that, he led the Star Tower crowd straight onto the main ship.
Once the Star Tower disciples had boarded, the two ships set off one after the other.
Huo Yuan, for some reason, was particularly obedient this time.
Asked to avoid the auxiliary ship, he genuinely did not board it again.
After this incident, the whole of the Northern Three Domains grew even more fearful of Yu You.
They were also much more polite to the Star Tower disciples.
Throughout the process, Shen Han observed like an outsider.
He was unsure why these two master and disciple belittled him so.
To him, they seemed like two mischievous clowns…
Shen Han didn’t take it to heart and boarded the main ship with everyone else.
Before departure, he glanced at the odd master and disciple, pondering again but still unable to figure out why they were dissatisfied with him.
The main ship and the auxiliary ship left one after another, with Huo Yuan leading Qingyun southwards. They still needed to find a vessel to reach the mountain competition site.
Fortunately, not far into the Inner Domain, many sects had their exclusive ships they could hitch a ride on.
The master and disciple walked forward in silence.
After a while, Qingyun couldn’t help but speak: “Master, why…
Is that Yu You of the Celestial Sword Sect really so formidable?
It’s one thing to give up the main ship, but even the auxiliary ship, we don’t dare to board…”
Since joining under Huo Yuan, it was her first time enduring such treatment.
Immortal Bow Huoyuan, the foremost practitioner of bow techniques, how could this be…
Hearing this, Huo Yuan slowly stopped.
In an instant, a stream of fresh blood spurted from his mouth.
Even though he suppressed it forcefully, the surging blood still erupted.
“Master!”
Seeing this, Qingyun immediately stepped forward to support him.
Her face filled with countless worries.
Immortal Bow Huoyuan, actually reduced to spitting blood.
Just now with Yu You, the confrontation was only momentary…
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Huo Yuan took a deep breath.
“That sect leader of the Celestial Sword Sect has once again advanced.
Just now, in my confrontation with him, with merely a thought, he caused my blood to surge.
He seems to have touched the threshold for the next step…”
Huo Yuan’s expression wasn’t good. At their level, each step forward was unreasonably difficult to achieve.
Unexpectedly, such a fortune should fall upon Yu You.
“Rest assured, your teacher is fine, it’s just a surge of blood.
But as you can see, my strength isn’t up to Yu You’s level.
If we continued to contend, the problems we’d face could be even greater.
So at that moment, the only option was to make you endure it, my child.”
Qingyun shook her head: Not enduring, Qingyun accompanies the Master, not feeling aggrieved.”
Her face, however, still bore concern.
Seeing this, Huo Yuan chuckled: “How could you not feel it, even I feel a sense of indignation.
This is the function of power. Lacking strength, when beaten down, we have to swallow it.
We must endure the ridicule and oppression of others.
Qingyun, the path of cultivation is worth a lifetime’s pursuit.”
Hearing Huo Yuan’s words, Qingyun’s face showed some determination, and she nodded.
Words and teachings never compare to experiential understanding.
Only after taking a beating do you understand the importance of power.
While speaking, Immortal Bow Huo Yuan coughed again, with a splash of fresh blood flowing from his chin.
“No worries, your teacher is fine, don’t worry.”
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Huo Yuan again looked at Qingyun.
“That Yu You’s step forward at his age can only be attributed to luck, a stroke of great fortune.
But their good fortune still cannot compare to mine, Huo Yuan.”
Huo Yuan looked at Qingyun and paused for a moment.
“They don’t have a talented disciple like Qingyun. The next millennium will be your era.
Don’t mention Shen Han; even the top disciples of the Celestial Sword Sect fall far short compared to you, Qingyun.
The future will definitely be your era.
When we old ones retire, Qingyun, you will take the lead among this generation.”
Huo Yuan spoke with unwavering determination.
On the contrary, Qingyun, upon hearing these words, was somewhat hesitant.
“Master, I…”
“I, as your teacher, have traveled the Divine Land far and wide.
I’ve seen countless supreme talents, and you are the one with the strongest gifts I’ve encountered.
In the future, you will undoubtedly surpass me and take the title of the foremost in bow technique.
Do not underestimate yourself; you must know that you are far beyond them.”
Faced with her master’s words, Qingyun hesitated for a moment but then nodded firmly.
The great bow behind her seemed to sense this and faintly glimmered with light.
“Born to humble beginnings, Qingyun is greatly valued by her master and will never disappoint you.
The grievances and loss of face suffered today will be reclaimed during the mountain treasure hunt.”
Huo Yuan nodded, with a faint smile on his face.
Being able to give his disciple a lesson, today’s grievances no longer mattered.
After taking a brief rest, the two resumed their flight towards the distance.
Actually, what happened just now truly surprised Qingyun.
She initially thought dealing with an Outer Domain disciple would be easy.
Perhaps, if she had defied her master then, she might have ended up disabled.
But unexpectedly, Shen Han was protected by someone like Senior Yu You.
Yet it doesn’t matter, as there will be ample opportunities during the mountain treasure hunt.
Arriving at a nearby Inner Domain sect, the two boarded a boat heading towards the mountain treasure hunt location.
During the rest, Qingyun reported the recent events to Jun Wumo via message.
Upon learning that Shen Han was shielded by the Sect Leader of Celestial Sword Sect, Jun Wumo was not too surprised.
The people helping Yao Wanning explore the Secret Realm were already disciples from Celestial Sword Sect and Star Tower.
Perhaps Shen Han had done some work, thus receiving some protection was normal.
However, this protection would be of no use in the mountain treasure hunt.
During the message, Jun Wumo instructed Qingyun to respond accordingly, and if action was truly inconvenient, he would think of other methods.
Towards Shen Han, Jun Wumo did not pay much attention.
He only regarded it as a task assigned by the Yao Family.
At the same time, the matter also served as a reminder for Jun Wumo.
Shen Han had just helped the Yao Family with the exploration in the Secret Realm, extracting those peerless classics—a great favor indeed.
Yet the Yao Family, with just a word, wanted to destroy Shen Han.
The Yao Family is not benevolent, and in terms of ruthlessness, is no less than Jun Wumo.
…
On the way to the mountain treasure hunt location, others who initially viewed Star Tower with a mocking attitude had all become settled.
The people from Cangxuan Valley also behaved and all sat on the auxiliary ship.
The ship flew for more than a day, when Shen Han saw a strange light cluster on the eastern sky.
Though high in the eastern sky, this light cluster still appeared rather large.
Shen Han focused on observing, yet could not discern the details of this intangible object.
He wondered what this light cluster truly was.
Facing the upcoming mountain treasure hunt, he had no energy to further investigate the light cluster.
However, throughout the entire journey, Senior Yu You seemed to be paying attention to that light cluster…
During the journey, an elder from the sect came out on the boat to reiterate the rules of the mountain treasure hunt.
The rules of the mountain treasure hunt are actually not complicated.
During the Northern Three Domains’ qualification scrambles, there was intent to learn, so the rules are somewhat similar.
The biggest difference is probably that there are many Fierce Beasts in the mountain treasure hunt location.
All disciples entering the mountain have the task of hunting Fierce Beasts.
Stripping the skin, meat, bones, and organs of Fierce Beasts.
These items have great use during Pill crafting and Magical Artifact creation.
The strength of Fierce Beasts varies, classified by power level into Wild Beasts, Spirit Beasts, Endangered Species, Spiritual Relic Species.
Above these are the rumored existence of Pure-blooded Exotic Beasts and Divine Beasts.
The mountain treasure hunt ranks participants based on the level and number of hunted Fierce Beasts.
The top fifty in ranking can take away everything they’ve hunted.
Those ranking fifty to two hundred can only take half.
Beyond that, they can only take a quarter or an eighth.
Therefore, ranking is very important in this mountain treasure hunt competition.
Initially, the mountain treasure hunt also involved gathering herbs and plants.
But these immobile herbs seemed unable to withstand the ravages.
With several iterations of the mountain treasure hunt, herbs are almost unseen now.
Dealing with Fierce Beasts sounds simple, but many unexpected situations occur within.
Not only do Fierce Beasts harm people, but people also hurt one another.
The mountain treasure hunt area is much larger than during the qualification trials.
Even flying with a Magical Artifact, traversing through will likely take close to a two-hour.
This vast area elevates the danger level in the mountain treasure hunt to a terrifying degree.
However, the benefits gained inside are something no one can dismiss.
Even taking away one or two things is quite valuable.
Everyone will also receive a rescue Magical Artifact, increasing their chances of survival.
