Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 205 - 202: Hooked

Chapter 205: Chapter 202: Hooked

"It was all that little beast’s fault."

Tu Ba’s expression was extremely ugly, yet just as he looked towards the original position of Ye Xuan, he saw that there was no one there. His gaze swiftly scanned the area until he discovered that Ye Xuan had already retreated to the outskirts of the camp, clearly preparing to slip away.

"Thinking of running?"

Tu Ba’s expression changed upon seeing Ye Xuan getting ready to flee. Had he not been paying attention to Ye Xuan, he might have actually let him escape. This damn creature caused him to lose two Thunderclap Flame Bombs, and now he still wanted to run? It wasn’t going to be that easy.

Tu Ba kept a calm demeanor, but secretly pretended to be injured and left the sight of the others, then also left the camp, quickly heading in the direction Ye Xuan had escaped.

Not just Tu Ba, Liu Sha also followed, since in his opinion, Ye Xuan must have plenty of good things on him, and he needed to get a share no matter what.

He believed Tu Ba would surely share with him, since after all Ye Xuan was a True Disciple of the Heavenly Martial Hall. If Tu Ba killed him, he had to keep it a secret—Tu Ba would get the meat, but he would make sure to leave some soup for him.

Figures dashed through the darkness, with Ye Xuan at the very front. However, the distance between the three was quickly shrinking, after all, Ye Xuan hadn’t planned on shaking off Tu Ba. If the other side wanted to plot against him, then this couldn’t just end amicably.

About twenty minutes later, after making sure he reached a place absolutely deserted, Ye Xuan’s figure suddenly stopped, then looked behind him.

In the distance, a strong presence was rapidly approaching—it was undoubtedly Tu Ba in pursuit. Even further back, there was another presence, which must be Liu Sha.

"Good, both of them have come."

A cold light flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes. The people of the Earth Evil Sect, whether it was Tu Ba or Liu Sha, both harbored vile intentions. Now that both of them had come chasing after him, it was time to deal with them together.

"Vice Sect Master Tu, you don’t have to see me off so far out of reluctance, do you?"

Ye Xuan smiled and then looked towards a certain area in the woods, speaking lightly.

"Hehe, young friend Ye Xuan, you left without saying goodbye. I was just worried about your safety, which is why I followed," said a figure emerging from the dark, laughing.

"Is that so? I think Vice Sect Master Tu has the intent to murder and rob," Ye Xuan said indifferently, no longer bothering to pretend with Tu Ba, his eyes suddenly turning cold, "Even though Earth Evil Sect is also a righteous Sect, with a bad reputation, I didn’t expect a Deputy Sect Master like you to be doing such dirty deeds."

"Haha, since you already know, why say more? That’s right, I am here to take your life. You damn beast, you wasted two of my Thunderclap Flame Bombs, did you think you could still live?"

Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Tu Ba instantly tore off his smiling face, replacing it with an open display of murderous intent. There was no one else around, unknown to both the gods and ghosts, if he killed Ye Xuan there, no one would know.

"Wanting to kill for treasure, indeed this place is not a bad choice, but why did you come alone and yet bring along a tail?" Ye Xuan’s expression remained unchanged as his gaze fell on another location, and his eyes narrowed.

However, at the end of Ye Xuan’s words, there was still no movement from that place, as if there was no one there at all.

"Liu Sha, no need to hide, come out."

At this moment, Tu Ba snorted coldly. He had naturally been aware of Liu Sha’s tracking, and now that Ye Xuan had pointed it out, it was time for him to appear.

Rustling sounds followed, and from the darkness, a figure emerged – it was indeed Liu Sha.

"What are you following for?"

Tu Ba’s eyes grew cold, his tone dissatisfied.

"Deputy Sect Master, I meant no harm. I was just worried that the kid might be sly. To ensure that the Deputy Sect Master could achieve his goal, I volunteered to help. This brat has ruined our Earth Evil Sect’s plans time and again; we must make sure he dies with no place to be buried," Liu Sha hastily said with a bow.

"I think you just want to know my secrets. Forget it, just don’t mess things up, that’s all. After dealing with this brat, naturally, there will be a share for you."

How could Tu Ba not understand Liu Sha’s scheme? The latter definitely wanted to get a share of the loot. But he said no more; all would be settled after dealing with Ye Xuan.

"Thank you, Deputy Sect Master."

Liu Sha showed a gleeful expression, but what he didn’t know was that Tu Ba might have no intention of sharing with him at all. After dealing with Ye Xuan, killing him to seal his lips would be effortlessly simple.

"Kid, I actually admire your courage, to still stand here in this situation. If you had fled earlier, you might still have had a chance."

Tu Ba’s attention returned from Liu Sha, and he looked back at Ye Xuan, then sneered with an open mouth. Since the murderous intent was already clear, there was no need to pretend to be a good person.

"Run? Why should I run?"

Ye Xuan’s lips curled up slightly, "If I really wanted to run, you wouldn’t be able to catch up with me. I think now it’s you who should consider running instead."

"Hahaha,"

Upon hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Liu Sha was the one to laugh first, but his smile seemed rather ferocious, "What nonsense you’re spewing, kid. Any last words before you die? I’d like to hear—maybe I could pass them on for you."

"Kid, if you die, don’t blame me," sneered Tu Ba with a glint of murderous intent in his eyes. "If you have to blame someone, blame yourself for being too stupid to hide your abilities. Now, I’ll send you on your way."

Tu Ba let out a vicious laugh, and with a sudden leap, he closed the distance to Ye Xuan at high speed, chopping down towards Ye Xuan’s head with his blade.

The blade’s light was piercingly sharp, flashing as if it would land on Ye Xuan’s head in the next moment. Yet Ye Xuan himself didn’t show the slightest movement, as if petrified by the impending strike.

Tu Ba sneered inwardly. This kid was nothing but a show; against a Third Grade Martial Sect member like him, resistance was merely a path to death.

"Remember to be smarter in your next life."

Behind him, Liu Sha wore a look of eager satisfaction, waiting for the moment Ye Xuan was to be killed.

However, just as Tu Ba was about to reach Ye Xuan, within a distance of less than ten meters, Ye Xuan suddenly moved. He clutched a copper token from his waist in his hand and a surge of True Qi gushed into it, as if some seal had been unlocked.

The copper token flickered with light and, in the next instant, a beam of green light shot out and transformed directly into a hundred-zhang-tall Flood Dragon before Ye Xuan. As soon as the Flood Dragon appeared, its dragon’s roar resonated through the heavens and earth, and a vast dragon might swept out.

"What is this..."

Seeing the Flood Dragon that had appeared out of nowhere, Tu Ba’s expression changed drastically, and he quickly halted his offensive and retreated. Upon seeing the Flood Dragon’s form more clearly, he couldn’t help but gasp.

Is this a Flood Dragon?!

A Flood Dragon, with the Dragon Clan’s bloodline, could be considered a close kin to the dragons. In the entire Tiannan Region, there should only be one in the Panlong Mountain range, so how could one suddenly appear here? And it seemed to have been summoned by Ye Xuan?

"Ye Xuan, how do you plan to deal with this person?"

The Flood Dragon, having stretched its muscles after revealing its form, looked towards Ye Xuan and casually inquired about his intentions.

"Kill him," Ye Xuan stated indifferently.

"No problem."

The Flood Dragon’s eyes brightened, and a hint of bloodthirst shone through. As a Demon King, it had been a long time since it last killed, and it was beginning to miss the taste of slaughter. Moreover, the victim was a Third Grade Martial Sect member; killing a human of this strength would provide a sense of achievement.

"Ye Xuan, you’re in cahoots with a Demon King?!"

Hearing the conversation between the Flood Dragon and Ye Xuan, Tu Ba’s face underwent another drastic change, and he shouted sharply. He hadn’t anticipated that Ye Xuan had this up his sleeve; no wonder Ye Xuan had been so calm, seemingly unconcerned about his own safety.

"Cahoots?"

A mocking smile played on Ye Xuan’s lips. "I’m not in cahoots with it. It’s my spiritual beast; naturally, it follows my orders."

"Kill him!"

The smile on Ye Xuan’s face was quickly replaced by a cold expression, and he sharply commanded.

Boom!

As soon as Ye Xuan’s words fell, the Flood Dragon’s form dramatically coiled, its presence swelling, and then it opened its mouth to exhale a breath of pale golden Dragon Breath over Tu Ba, enveloping him completely.

Dragon Breath is the purest power within the dragon’s body, unique to the Dragon Clan or the Flood Dragon, which is but a step away from becoming a bona fide member of the Dragon Clan.

"Not good!"

Feeling the terrifying power contained within the Dragon Breath, Tu Ba quickly mobilized his True Qi to block with his blade, but given his injured state, and the ubiquitous nature of the Dragon Breath, he was instantly blown away, blood flowing from all over his body.

"So weak?"

Having blown Tu Ba away with one breath, the Flood Dragon was taken aback. However, considering that Tu Ba had just ended a fierce battle with the Blood Demon King and hadn’t had time to catch his breath before pursuing, his easy defeat was somewhat understandable.

After this attack, terror rose in Tu Ba’s heart. The strength of this Flood Dragon was probably even greater than that of the Blood Demon King, and he immediately lost his will to fight, hurriedly trying to escape.

"Trying to run? Dragon Flame Impact!"

Noticing Tu Ba’s intention to flee, the Flood Dragon quickly closed the gap between them, exhaling another breath. This time, the breath was an alarming flame of intense heat that instantly enveloped Tu Ba.

"Ye Xuan! I am the Deputy Sect Master of the Earth Evil Sect; do you dare to kill me? Call off your spiritual beast immediately!"

Surrounded by the dragon flame, with no way forward or back and in a dire situation, Tu Ba roared at Ye Xuan.

However, to his roars, Ye Xuan was indifferent. At this point, talking about what he dared to do was too late.

And just as Tu Ba’s words fell, the Flood Dragon’s claw fiercely plummeted through the air and struck him, pounding him harshly into the ground, shaking the earth and leaving a deep, human-shaped imprint.