Chapter 42: The Yin Dragon Emerges!
In the Southern Region, Xin Hongyi was the only one present.
Among those here, her strength was on par with Liao Meisheng but not enough to contend with Tian Cheng.
This left Xin Hongyi unable to secure a larger share of the spoils.
She understood this well.
Alone, she couldn't change anything.
She could only watch helplessly.
At that moment, a figure darted out from the forest behind.
Xin Hongyi turned, her previously troubled expression lighting up with joy, "Ye Qiubai?!"
The newcomer was indeed Ye Qiubai.
Liao Meisheng glanced over, eyes filled with murderous intent.
Tian Cheng also looked over and said, "Oh? Someone from the Southern Region?"
Ye Qiubai ignored the two, instead looking at Xin Hongyi and asked, "Where is the Yin Dragon?"
Xin Hongyi shook her head, "The Yin Dragon hasn't come out yet. Tian Cheng and the others have set up an array to draw it out and then kill it with full force."
Ye Qiubai nodded slightly.
Tian Cheng looked over and said loudly, "You from the Southern Region, do you also want a share?"
Ye Qiubai glanced at Tian Cheng and said, "A share? I only want points."
"Points?"
Tian Cheng was taken aback.
To him, the Yin Dragon's blood and the Yin Bone Bud were far more important than points.
Points could be taken.
But the Yin Dragon's blood and the Yin Bone Bud were rare treasures.
"Are you sure you only want points?"
Xin Hongyi, standing beside him, hurriedly said, "Ye Qiubai, the other two items are far more valuable!"
These two items were extremely rare, even in her secretive clan.
However, how could she know that Ye Qiubai's body had already been refined by his master's Pure Yang Red Blood Pill?
Using the Yin Dragon's blood wouldn't be of much benefit.
As for the Yin Bone Bud?
His master's garden had many higher-grade items that were even considered too mundane for cooking. Why would he need this?
Thinking of this, Ye Qiubai shook his head and said, "I only need points, but I need all the points."
All of them!
Liao Meisheng narrowed his eyes and said, "You have quite an appetite. What about the others here? What will they get?"
Ye Qiubai shook his head, "That's not my concern."
Liao Meisheng wanted to say more, but Tian Cheng stopped him, mocking, "No problem, you can have all the points."
"I will compensate the other disciples with something else."
"However, if you don't show the corresponding strength, even if you take all the points, there will be dissent."
As he said this, Tian Cheng and Liao Meisheng exchanged glances, seeming to understand each other's intentions without needing to speak them out loud.
"Alright, everyone, get ready. Once the array is activated, the Yin Dragon will appear!"
With that, Tian Cheng and the disciples from the Eastern Region began to form seals.
The array flags scattered around started emitting a faint glow!
Above the Yin Dragon Pool, a suppressive force began to form, pressing down on the water!
Liao Meisheng drew his longsword, sword energy swirling around him, ready to strike at any moment.
Xin Hongyi, no longer trying to persuade Ye Qiubai, also drew her sword, flames entwining the blade!
Ye Qiubai switched his wooden sword for the Dark Demon Sword.
After all, the opponent was at the half-step Water Overflow stage, vastly different from his own level.
Blub… Blub…
As the suppressive force intensified, the water in the Yin Dragon Pool began to boil as if it were being heated!
Suddenly!
A strange roar echoed loudly!
The weaker cultivators around were forced to take a step back!
Even Xin Hongyi had to treat this with the utmost seriousness!
Ye Qiubai stood with his sword in hand, his robe billowing in the wind, calmly observing the scene.
With a thunderous roar, the pool's water exploded!
A colossal beast emerged from the pool's depths!
The creature had the body of a serpent and a triangular crown on its head!
Its eyes were filled with rage as it roared at the gathered crowd!
At this moment, Tian Cheng shouted sternly, "Activate the Dragon Confining Array!"
With the infusion of spiritual energy, the suppressive force within the array bore down on the Yin Dragon like a massive weight, causing its body to buckle under the pressure!
Tian Cheng yelled, "Now, attack!"
With his command, everyone launched their attacks at the Yin Dragon!
Liao Meisheng swung his sword, sending three sword beams slashing towards the dragon!
Xin Hongyi's flame-covered sword lashed out like a fiery whip, striking the Yin Dragon!
For a moment, a barrage of attacks landed on the Yin Dragon!
However, these attacks merely hit its scales, not leaving a single mark!
Tian Cheng snorted, passing the array control to another and directly charging at the Yin Dragon!
Seemingly devoid of any spiritual energy fluctuations, he punched the dragon's crown!
BANG!
His fist landed, and the dragon's head was slammed down towards the water surface!
The Yin Dragon let out a pained cry!
Black blood began to ooze from the crown!
This was the first time the Yin Dragon had been wounded!
Liao Meisheng's eyes narrowed at this sight.
Tian Cheng's innate strength was indeed terrifying!
The disciples from the Eastern Region cheered.
"As expected of Senior Brother Shi!"
"With Senior Brother Shi's strength, why do we even need to cooperate with others?"
"Exactly, look at everyone else's attacks; they only tickled the dragon, but Senior Brother Shi wounded it with one punch!"
Tian Cheng returned to his position, looking at the others, frowning, "Everyone, stop holding back and attack with full strength!"
Clearly, Tian Cheng was dissatisfied with Liao Meisheng and the others' previous attacks.
"And you, Ye Qiubai, why haven't you attacked?"
Liao Meisheng and the others turned to look at Ye Qiubai, who stood with his sword in hand.
Everyone else was putting in effort, but he seemed to be doing nothing.
Ye Qiubai said calmly, "I wanted to wait until after you all attacked. If we attack together and it's my contribution that lands the decisive blow, some people might claim it was their doing."
Xin Hongyi couldn't help but laugh.
Liao Meisheng and the disciples from the Eastern Region looked grim.
Tian Cheng frowned slightly, "We are all from the same academy. How could you think we would be so petty?"
Ye Qiubai shrugged, not saying another word. He grasped the Dark Demon Sword, and waves of overwhelming demonic energy began to surge from him!
At this moment, the Yin Dragon in the pool rose again, roaring furiously!
Its half-step Water Overflow stage aura erupted freely!
The Dragon Confining Array shattered instantly!
Tian Cheng was not surprised; the array was only meant to hold the dragon temporarily.
He ordered, "Fall back and regroup for another attack."
Everyone began to retreat.
But one person walked towards the Yin Dragon!
It was Ye Qiubai!
Tian Cheng shouted sternly, "Ye Qiubai, fall back immediately!"
The Yin Dragon, having broken free from the array's suppression and regained its strength, was not something a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator could contend with!
Liao Meisheng sneered.
"If he wants to throw his life away, let him."
Xin Hongyi, however, watched without a trace of worry.
She knew Ye Qiubai well.
He wouldn't do something if he wasn't confident of success.