Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 497 - 494: Distributing the Evil Dragon Crystal

Chapter 497: Chapter 494: Distributing the Evil Dragon Crystal

The clash between the two was exceptionally fierce. In the moments where two powerful moves collided, the astonishing aftermath engulfed the surroundings with towering waves of energy spreading out.

When the waves of energy dissipated, two figures appeared in midair, Lord Wind and Xue Lingzi.

Both seemed unharmed, astoundingly unaffected by the previous earth-shaking exchange.

The battle was indeterminate. Within ten moves, neither had shown superiority.

"I really didn’t expect you to have a hidden ace up your sleeve."

Lord Wind’s expression showed slight displeasure. Originally, he believed he’d at least gain the upper hand within ten moves against Xue Lingzi, if not best him completely. But, even after unleashing a new move, he was only evenly matched with Xue Lingzi.

This Xue Lingzi, he’d certainly kept his true abilities well hidden.

"Cut the crap. Ten moves have passed. If you gentlemen still wish to fight, by all means, bring it on."

Xue Lingzi stated indifferently.

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Kuang, Yang Wei, and others showed a flash of aggression, ready to fight at a moment’s notice.

However, at this moment, Xue Lingzi raised his palm, halting the men of the Gentleman Sect. "Forget it, I, Lord Wind, always keep my word. Ten moves mean ten moves. Since I cannot best you, as per our agreement, I will not trouble you further. Let’s go!"

With that, Lord Wind turned and swiftly retreated back among the Gentleman Sect members.

"Brother Feng, are we just going to let them go like this?"

Upon seeing Lord Wind return, Chu Kuang was greatly disappointed. He had hoped to take this chance to severely punish Ye Xuan, and was best if they could eliminate him entirely right there. But Lord Wind insisted on keeping his promise, which undeniably irritated him.

"What would you have me do?"

Lord Wind glanced at him indifferently. "Do you think I don’t want to annihilate them? Have you not heard that by killing a thousand enemies, you lose eight hundred yourself? Xue Lingzi’s strength is not inferior to mine. Just defeating him would be difficult enough, let alone the fact that Fei Yue and the others are by his side. Do you really think we could stop them even with our numbers?"

He had intended to test Xue Lingzi’s strength; had there been a chance to take him down, he would have decisively acted. But the outcome was not as such. Xue Lingzi was much more troublesome than he had imagined. He hadn’t played his trump card, and Xue Lingzi hadn’t either. There was no need for such a pointless standoff.

"Brother Feng is right. Right now, the Evil Dragon Temple is our main objective. There is no need to have an all-out confrontation with the Inner Sect Four Demons."

Qin Yuan also spoke. She was well aware that Chu Kuang aimed to settle personal scores, which had nothing to do with her.

"We’re letting this brat off too easy."

Seeing that his suggestion was not adopted, Chu Kuang suppressed the thoughts in his mind. Patience is necessary for grand schemes. Without Lord Wind striking, he was powerless against Ye Xuan. He remembered losing to Ye Xuan during the skirmish for the Dragon Saliva Fruit in the valley. Even though he had been injured at that time, that defeat had left a mark on his psyche.

"Brother Feng, what should we do about the Evil Dragon Crystals?"

Yang Wei eyed the Evil Dragon Crystals shining with a strange luster underground with greed. He didn’t care about dealing with Ye Xuan; his focus was on the distribution of the Evil Dragon Crystals.

Meanwhile, Ye Xuan and Xue Lingzi also looked towards Lord Wind, sensing that if they were to compete for the Evil Dragon Crystal, the inevitable battle could not be avoided.

"Xue Lingzi, the Evil Dragon Crystals, how about we split them evenly between us?"

Lord Wind suggested with a smile that appeared very gentlemanly.

"I have no problem with that."

Xue Lingzi had no objections, though they were the first to arrive, the Gentleman Sect now had a significant force, and to divide the treasures evenly was a way to resolve the situation peacefully.

"Junior Brother Ye, what do you think?"

Xue Lingzi felt it necessary to ask for Ye Xuan’s opinion; after all, ultimately, it was Ye Xuan who discovered the Evil Dragon Temple. Without him, even if they had passed by this place, they probably wouldn’t have been able to find it.

"I have no objections."

Ye Xuan shrugged. Although the Evil Dragon Crystal was extremely precious, it was quite troublesome to refine. Moreover, one couldn’t absorb its energy indefinitely—its effects would weaken over time. Despite its value, compared to the Dragon Saliva Fruit, it still fell short.

"Alright, we agree to an even split."

Xue Lingzi nodded.

As the sound of his voice faded, both sides began to collect the Evil Dragon Crystals.

The Evil Dragon Crystals were dug out, divided evenly, and Ye Xuan’s side received a total of twelve pieces.

"Let’s go!"

Having obtained the Evil Dragon Crystals, Lord Wind and the others immediately set out, a glint of sharp light flashing in their eyes as they made their way toward the Evil Dragon Temple.

Although the Evil Dragon Crystals were valuable, compared to the treasures of the Evil Dragon Temple, they were like a common chicken to a phoenix—barely worth mentioning.

If they managed to obtain the treasures of the Evil Dragon Temple, their cultivation would surely skyrocket at an incredible pace.

"As for these Evil Dragon Crystals, Ye Xuan and I will take three each, and the rest of you will take two each. Do you have any objections?"

After the members of the Gentleman Sect had left, Xue Lingzi let down his guard and then began to distribute the Evil Dragon Crystals in his hands.

"No objections."

Fei Yue and the others shook their heads. Given that the discovery of the Evil Dragon Temple was primarily thanks to Ye Xuan, and Xue Lingzi was their leader who had repelled Lord Wind, it was reasonable for these two to get an extra piece each. They couldn’t object, considering it was only one more than what they had received. This was already quite fair.

"Ye Xuan, here’s your share of the Evil Dragon Crystals. Keep them safe."

Xue Lingzi handed three Evil Dragon Crystals to Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan didn’t stand on ceremony and took them directly.

"Now that those bastards from the Gentleman Sect have taken their share, it’s truly irksome. How could they have been the ones to find this place amidst such vast ruins?" After the distribution of the Evil Dragon Crystals, Leng Wusheng was somewhat displeased. The members of the Gentleman Sect had already gone to venture into the Evil Dragon Temple. This place was originally their discovery, but it had been seized by the Gentleman Sect first, which couldn’t help but frustrate him.

"No need to worry. The Evil Dragon Temple is fraught with danger; getting there first doesn’t necessarily mean anything good."

Ye Xuan shook his head. The Evil Dragon Temple was a sacred site for the Evil Dragon Clan, and even though it had been abandoned for a thousand years, it still harbored terrible dangers—something he, having once ventured through the Evil Dragon Temple, was acutely aware of.

"True, letting those guys go ahead and scout for us isn’t a bad idea."

Leng Wusheng thought Ye Xuan’s words were just meant to be comforting and could only nod in agreement.

"Let’s go down as well. Treasures will come to those with the right opportunity; it’s not just about who gets there first." Xue Lingzi didn’t care much about the Gentleman Sect taking the lead. His experience in exploring temples was vast; the more dangerous the place, the more caution was warranted. Speed alone wasn’t always advantageous.

Moreover, he felt that Ye Xuan had a deep understanding of the Evil Dragon Temple, which gave him considerable confidence. He didn’t think that Ye Xuan finding the Evil Dragon Temple location from within this poisonous lake was just a coincidence. After all, his Junior Brother Ye had many secrets to him.