Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 488 - 485: Scramble

Chapter 488: Chapter 485: Scramble

"Everyone, we have the strongest groups from all four directions here. How about this? We divide the Dragon Saliva Fruits on the tree equally among ourselves, one for each party, to share them peacefully. What do you think?"

Just when the atmosphere became somewhat tense and deadlocked, Shangguan Hong suddenly spoke up. Smiling at the crowd, he initially planned to sow discord between the two major factions and then seize the opportunity to snatch the Dragon Saliva Fruits. However, the arrival of Ye Xuan’s group made him feel somewhat outmanned, prompting him to consider an equal division.

"Divide them equally? There are so many of us, are four Dragon Saliva Fruits enough?"

Xue Lingzi sneered. He would never accept an equal share, as he always believed in strength; those with power gained more, and those without, nothing at all.

He was very confident in his own strength and naturally would not agree to share equally.

Upon hearing Xue Lingzi’s reaction, Ye Xuan also sighed in relief; if Xue Lingzi had agreed, the Dragon Saliva Fruits might have indeed been peacefully divided, and he wouldn’t stand a chance. After all, his current Cultivation was hardly noteworthy here, with many stronger than him, leaving him with no real influence.

"I also disagree with an equal division. Let’s rely on our own abilities instead."

On the side of the Gentleman Sect, Yang Wei initially wanted to agree to the proposal. However, the two Inner Sect Elders beside him warned him that if the fruits were divided equally, they should receive priority, compelling Yang Wei to immediately reject Shangguan Hong’s proposal.

"Hmph, then let’s each rely on our own methods."

Shangguan Hong snorted coldly; he thought that at his Sixth Grade Martial Venerate level, obtaining at least one Dragon Saliva Fruit should not be impossible.

The others just gazed at the tree with the ripening Dragon Saliva Fruits, remaining silent. By now, each of the fruits had ripened, even the last of the four.

The four bright red fruits emitted an irresistible fragrance, stirring greed in the eyes of all.

Ye Xuan also showed a thoughtful expression. The value of the Dragon Saliva Fruits was immense, and he must find a way to secure one.

However, although everyone on the field wanted a Dragon Saliva Fruit, no one rashly rushed forward.

"Xue Lingzi, don’t you want to take a Dragon Saliva Fruit? Why aren’t you acting yet? With your strength, taking one should be an easy task," suddenly, Yang Wei from the Gentleman Sect looked at Xue Lingzi and said with a faint smile.

Hearing this, the crowd silently cursed Yang Wei for his cowardice and cunning, as he didn’t dare to go up himself and tried to incite someone else. However, Xue Lingzi was not so foolish.

Ignoring Yang Wei’s provocation, Xue Lingzi didn’t even blink, waiting for an opportune moment. He was not really afraid to act; rather, he was cautious about lacking a suitable opportunity and thus reluctant to take the risk.

After a quiet standoff that lasted for several minutes, there was a sudden "boom." The ground underneath the Dragon Saliva Tree cracked open, and a rock-covered snake shot out from the ground, snapping fiercely at one of the fruits.

"Beast, courting death!"

A chorus of enraged shouts followed, and a dozen attacks were simultaneously launched at the snake.

Boom!

The rock snake was instantly shattered by the furious assault. However, at the same time, one of the Dragon Saliva Fruits was affected by the debris and fell from the tree.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

In that moment, several figures burst forth; Xue Lingzi, Shangguan Hong, Yang Wei, and Crown Prince Feng Yun, almost simultaneously dashed out.

Xue Lingzi was the fastest, a streak of blood flashed, and he was near the Dragon Saliva Fruit, reaching out to grab it.

"Swift Wind Burst!"

Feng Yun was just a fraction slower than Xue Lingzi. Seeing Xue Lingzi about to seize the fruit, he immediately swung his Soft Sword, cutting off Xue Lingzi’s suction force. At the same time, he swiftly darted forward.

"Blood God Execution!"

Xue Lingzi raised his Palm Blade and struck at Feng Yun with a blood blade.

Clang!

The Soft Sword met the crimson Palm Blade, creating a shower of bright sparks.

"The Dragon Saliva Fruit is mine!"

Seeing the two fighting intensely, Yang Wei firmly fixed his gaze on the falling Dragon Saliva Fruit, hoping to seize an opportunity to benefit as a bystander.

However, just as he was about to snatch the fruit, it seemed as if a rope had grabbed his ankle, suspending him in mid-air—so close, yet he was ultimately unable to reach it.

The one hindering him was Shangguan Hong.

"Human-Sword Unity!"

Crown Prince Feng Yun vibrated his long sword, enveloping himself in a giant sword light as he soared at an incredible speed towards the Dragon Saliva Fruit.

Bang, bang!

Yang Wei and Shangguan Hong were not about to stand idly by watching Taishi Chong get the Dragon Saliva Fruit. They launched their attacks, aiming to shatter the sword light surrounding Feng Yun.

Alas, the sword light was extremely tough. Despite numerous cracks forming, it never shattered, negating the combined attack of the two.

"Blood Demon Breakthrough!"

At the critical moment, Xue Lingzi struck again with a Palm Blade, and behind him, a tall figure formed with blood light—an incarnation of the Blood Demon.

Crack!

The sword light shattered as Feng Yun was sent flying backward, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. His expression was extremely unsightly. He was only a step away from the Dragon Saliva Fruit, but against the relentless bombardment of the three, he couldn’t withstand their attacks.

The Dragon Saliva Fruit fell from the tree within a few breaths’ time, yet the battle among the four was fiercely intense. It all happened in the blink of an eye, and the fruit hadn’t even fully landed yet.

As the four continued their fierce exchange, another Dragon Saliva Fruit on the tree was suddenly struck by an invisible Qi Force and fell.

Whoosh!

By Ye Xuan’s side, Fei Yue was the first to quickly dart out, followed by Ouyang Tie who joined the scramble for the second Dragon Saliva Fruit. As for Ye Xuan, although he sensed the attack on the second fruit sooner than Fei Yue did, he did not make a move.

Almost simultaneously with Fei Yue, Crown Prince Chang Qin also made his move. Clearly, no one would think of having too many of such a precious item. As for Chu Kuang, who had just been injured by Crown Prince Feng Yun, his wounds were not yet healed. Knowing his own strength, especially while already injured, engaging in another big battle would likely end disastrously.

Chu Kuang did not take action, but two Fifth Grade Martial Venerable Elders from the Gentleman Sect did. They had no intention of contesting with the first wave of four, but that didn’t mean they wouldn’t strike.

As everyone sprung into action to contend for the third Dragon Saliva Fruit, this was when Ye Xuan finally moved. He brought his middle and index fingers together and released a Sword Qi, directly targeting the last two Dragon Saliva Fruits on the tree.

Puff puff!

In the blink of an eye, both Dragon Saliva Fruits fell.

The next instant, dragon wings suddenly unfurled behind Ye Xuan as he transformed into a dragon, stepping on the Sword Qi like an arrow shot from a bow.

"So fast!"

Leng Wusheng was taken aback by Ye Xuan’s side.

"A nobody dares covet the treasure?"

"An ignorant fool!"

The moment Ye Xuan charged out, curses erupted from the crowd. The Fifth Grade Martial Venerable Elder from Daluo Heavenly Palace was the first to explode forth, while the leaders from Lily Garden and Longevity Hall, both Fourth Grade Martial Venerates and just slightly less skilled than Chu Kuang, also burst into action.

"What a foolish boy."

Chu Kuang had no intention of taking action; he watched Ye Xuan as if looking at a dead man. Although he didn’t know how Ye Xuan had managed to break through to the Martial Venerate Realm so quickly, what use was that? A mere First Grade Martial Venerable daring to compete for the Dragon Saliva Fruit was sheer folly.

Moreover, Ye Xuan had knocked down two fruits at the same time, which was just outrageous.

Ye Xuan rushed to one of the falling Dragon Saliva Fruits with incredible speed, but as he approached it, he was met with seven or eight powerful attacks head-on.

"Elder, this Dragon Saliva Fruit is for you!"

Ye Xuan didn’t try to retrieve the fruit; instead, he pointed again, sending Finger Light onto the fruit that burst into startling sparks, before flying towards the Elder’s position from Daluo Heavenly Palace.

"So the kid knows what’s up!"

Seeing Ye Xuan’s action, the Elder from Daluo Heavenly Palace started smiling, his face lighting up with joy. However, his smile had barely formed when a dozen attacks were thrown his way, forcing him to defend with all his might.

Bang bang bang!

Despite the Elder’s robust cultivation, being bombarded by so many people sent him reeling backward in a sorry state.

At this moment, Ye Xuan, having diverted everyone’s attention, used his dragon wings to shield himself from the seven or eight attacks. With the Second Martial Soul and his Demon Clan bloodline coming together, his ability to endure damage had also greatly improved.

Ye Xuan flew backward in the direction where the last Dragon Saliva Fruit was falling. Without much effort, he collected the fruit.

"How dare you use me, seeking death!"

It was then the Elder from Daluo Heavenly Palace realized he had been duped, his anger bubbling as he gritted his teeth—he knew that Ye Xuan hadn’t really intended to give him the fruit but had wanted to divert the animosity onto him.

"Everyone listen, kill this boy!"

Being unable to extract himself, the Elder could only shout out the order to the other members of Daluo Heavenly Palace.

"Hmph, a mere First Grade Martial Venerable dares to play our Elder for a fool!"

"Creepy-crawlies, come meet your death!"

In an instant, four or five disciples from the Inner Sect of Daluo Heavenly Palace hehe sneered as they surrounded Ye Xuan.

"The real creepy-crawlies are you."

Ye Xuan summoned the power of the Sword Martial Soul from his Dantian. His body flared with brilliant sword light, which then swept out in all directions. The sword light obliterated the attacks of these Daluo Heavenly Palace disciples, sweeping them all away with the Sword Qi.

"What?"

Chu Kuang’s mouth fell open in shock as he witnessed this scene, deeply shaken. It should be noted that these Daluo Heavenly Palace disciples, at their weakest, possessed Martial Venerate cultivation, the strongest among them being in the Third Grade Martial Venerate Realm but none of them could block even a single move from Ye Xuan.