Chapter 5324: Betrayal
Chapter 5324: Betrayal
Cant you tell? Hes a White Dragon God-cloak World Spiritist. Do you finally understand why I acknowledge him as my big brother? Bai Yunqing replied with a chuckle.
Nonsense! Thats impossible! Jia Chengying glared at Chu Feng with sharp eyes.
Zhou Dong and Qin Shu also assessed Chu Feng from head to toe. They couldnt believe that a White Dragon God-cloak World Spiritist could exert such a powerful formation. But no matter how they scrutinized him, they couldnt find any hints that suggested that he was anything more than a White Dragon God-cloak World Spiritist.
It was utterly ridiculous that a White Dragon God-cloak World Spiritist was exerting prowess comparable to a Blue Dragon God-cloak World Spiritist!
Is this for real? Are you sure he isnt putting on an act here? Qin Shu asked Zhou Dong and Jia Chengying out of curiosity.
I cant find any signs that its an act. Theres a good chance that its real, Zhou Dong replied.
Has the world gone insane? The only one I know who is capable of this feat is that person from the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion! Does this mean that Chu Fengs talent is comparable to that person?
Qin Shu finally realized that Chu Feng was actually not a small fry but a prodigy, one who could potentially shake the world of cultivation at its core.
Hey! Hurry up and construct your formations! Its supposed to be a collaboration, so you shouldnt dump all the work to me and my big brother, Bai Yunqing urged.
Stop kicking up a fuss. We are both real Blue Dragon God-cloak World Spiritists. Rest assured, well definitely be able to do much more than your big brother, Jia Chengying replied.
Both he and Zhou Dong began constructing his formation.
Even though those present were either Blue Dragon God-cloak World Spiritists or comparable to one, there was a clear gap in the formations they constructed. Even amateurs like Qin Shu and the white-haired woman could sense the difference.
Bai Yunqing and Jia Chengying were roughly on the same level, whereas Chu Feng and Zhou Dong were visibly better than them.
There was no way Jia Chengying would be oblivious to it when even amateurs could tell the difference. This made him extremely displeased.
Whats going on? Is he really a White Dragon God-cloak World Spiritist? Jia Chengying sent a voice transmission to Bai Yunqing.
He really is, Bai Yunqing replied.
Damn it. I didnt think that he was such a monster. I underestimated him, Jia Chengying replied.
If we can take down a monster like him, itll mean that were the stronger ones, Bai Yunqing replied with a sneer.
Thats true. Jia Chengying smiled. Brother Bai, have you discovered the hint hidden inside the formation yet?
I did. It looks like itll be quite important to the subsequent trials, Bai Yunqing replied.
Theres not all. Theres another hidden message telling us that itll be a free-for-all after this formation. There wont be any other tests that require us to join hands, Jia Chengying replied.
I noticed it too, Bai Yunqing replied.
Brother Bai, do you know what kind of person Qin Shu is?
Hes one of the top prodigies of the Heavenly Dome Immortal Sect, right?
He isnt just any prodigy. Have you heard of Qin Xuan?
Of course I have! Hes the number one prodigy of the Heavenly Dome Immortal Sect. Very few in the vast world of cultivation can rival his talents, Bai Yunqing replied.
Qin Shu is none other than Qin Xuans younger brother, Jia Chengying replied.
Really? Bai Yunqing was surprised. He had never heard of Qin Shus name even though the latter was indeed a formidable cultivator.
Its true. They are blood-related brothers descending from the same father and mother. Qin Shu told me himself. Theres no reason for someone of his caliber to lie about that. Few people know about him because he spends most of his time cultivating in the Heavenly Dome Immortal Sect, only occasionally sneaking out at times. Even so, you should be able to tell that his strength is the real deal. Its only a matter before he makes a name for himself, especially since hes Qin Xuans younger brother.
Zhou Dong also has an extraordinary background too. Hes the son of the Bluemoon Sacred Palaces Palace Master. While the Bluemoon Sacred Palace is a demonic sect, it has many friends in the world of cultivation. Even Qin Shu has no qualms getting on close terms with Zhou Dong; theres no reason for us to ostracize him, Jia Chengying said.
Brother Jia, why are you suddenly telling me all these? Bai Yunqing asked.
Im telling you that itll be best to avoid offending those two if possible. I have already spoken to them. They want my help in clearing the final test and acquiring the two Half-God level Sacred Temple Beads, of which they will take one each. In return, theyll compensate me something of equivalent value to the Sacred Temple Beads.
I have already told them that youre our ally too, and they told me that theyll prepare another set of compensation for you if you help them too. This means our only enemies here are Miss Bai and Chu Feng.
I was still thinking of sparing them for the time being in case there are trials that require their cooperation later on, but since the formation has already given us a clear hint, itll be best if we end them here lest there are any complications later on. Its a good thing that this formation gets increasingly harder to breach. Ill suggest taking a rest later on. You should take that opportunity to feed Chu Feng my poison, Jia Chengying said.
But Miss Bai doesnt seem like an easy opponent to deal with, Bai Yunqing replied.
You need not worry about her. Zhou Dong and Qin Shu arent pushovers. Both of them are much stronger than us. If not for that, I wouldnt have given up on this opportunity to earn two Half-God level Sacred Temple Beads either. No matter how powerful Miss Bai is, she cant possibly be a match against the two of them, Jia Chengying replied.
Do Zhou Dong and Qin Shu know about your plan? Bai Yunqing asked.
Were a team. What do you think? Jia Chengying asked.
I understand. The only problem is that Chu Feng still doesnt trust me... How about this? Itll appear suspicious if I only offer the poison to Chu Feng, so Ill prepare fake ones for the rest of you too. Youll have to liaise with the others and convince them to drink the fake medicine, Bai Yunqing said.
No problem, Jia Chengying replied.
Right before the final stretch of breaching the formation, Jia Chengying suggested that they take a rest. The others quickly agreed with his suggestion, and they took a brief respite.
Right before their break time came to an end, Bai Yunqing suddenly took out six jade bottles.
Everyone, these are medicine my master has left for me. Consuming it will raise ones spirit power in the short run and nourish ones soul. Its fate that were here together, so Id like to share this treasure with all of you, Bai Yunqing said as he began distributing the jade bottle to everyone.
However, the white-haired woman turned down his offer, saying, I dont need it.
Miss Bai, are you unable to trust even your own teammate? Jia Chengying laughed. He uncorked the jade bottle and gulped it down.
Zhou Dong and Qin Shu also did the same too.
Seeing that, Chu Feng also followed suit.
However, the white-haired woman still showed no inclination to down the medicine.
Drink it. Its not poisoned, Chu Feng told her via voice transmission.
Surprisingly, the white-haired woman actually took the jade bottle and downed its content.
Oh? It looks like Miss Bai really trusts you, Eggy remarked.
Chu Feng also didnt expect the white-haired woman to be so trusting of him. This increased his favorability toward her. It was clear that the white-haired woman already viewed him as a trustworthy friend despite her cold attitude.
Suddenly, there was a loud shattering sound. Jia Chengying had smashed the jade bottle on the floor. A triumphant smile formed on his lips.
Hahaha! Miss Bai, Chu Feng, the two of you are surprisingly naive despite your strength. You must really trust Bai Yunqing a lot to actually drink what he offered you, Jia Chengying said.
A smirk could also be seen on Qin Shus face, although Zhou Dongs expression remained nonchalant. The two of them clearly knew that this was a ploy against Chu Feng and Miss Bai.
Jia Chengying, what do you mean by this? Chu Feng asked with a frown.
What do I mean by this? Chu Feng, it looks like youre a White Dragon God-cloak World Spiritist after all. You actually failed to uncover the message inside the formation. Theres no need for us to cooperate anymore from this point onward, which means to say... youre of no use to us, Jia Chengying said.
Chu Feng turned to Zhou Dong and asked, Zhou Dong, are you turning against us now?
Zhou Dong was the one who had proposed a collaboration earlier, so he wanted to ascertain the other partys stance on this matter.
Chu Feng, the world is not a kind place. Think of it as an expensive lesson, Zhou Dong calmly replied, affirming his stance.
Upon hearing those words, Chu Feng, who looked utterly panicked just a moment ago, suddenly burst into laughter.
What are you laughing for? Jia Chengying asked in confusion.
Jia Chengying, you really dont know Bai Yunqing well, Chu Feng replied as he began forming a series of hand seals.
Whats that fellow doing?
Jia Chengying was initially confused as to what was going on, but the next moment, his face warped in horror. Something inside his body had sealed off his powers!
Jia Chengying, whats going on?!
Zhou Dong and Qin Shu glared at Jia Chengying with wrathful looks. Clearly, their powers had been sealed too.
Jia Chengying, you cant even recognize the treasure of your Pill Dao Immortal Sect? I have already given you one last chance. I constructed a trigger formation inside the poison. If you have shown any remorse, I wouldnt have activated the poison... But since youre intent on going through with it, you ought to suffer the consequences of your own actions, Chu Feng replied.
It was only then that Jia Chengying realized that he had been betrayed by Bai Yunqing. He glared at the latter with murderous eyes and roared, Bai Yunqing, you backstabbed me?
Bai Yunqing wasnt intimidated in the least. Instead, he burst into laughter and said, Jia Chengying, I didnt backstab you. You had it coming. I only called you my brother out of politeness, but big brother Chu Feng is my real brother. How foolish you must be to think that Id actually betray my real big brother for you? You think too highly of yourself!