yasinovel Chapter 318: The Crimson Skull Flower
Chapter 318: The Crimson Skull Flower
Chapter 318: The Crimson Skull Flower
When Wu Youshou and a large group of Treasure Hunters arrived at the valley entrance, it was eerily quiet, and not a soul could be seen.
At the entrance of the valley, there was a massive stone with the words, "Unauthorized entry, consequences at your own risk!" carved in bold red letters, making it stand out prominently.
Around the large stone, many vibrant flowers were planted, and chubby Spirit Bees, thicker than a thumb, danced among the blossoms.
"Leader, do you think the cultivators from the East Zhou Trading Company have already fled?" one of the Treasure Hunters asked.
"When they heard about the reputation of our Fellowship Alliance, who wouldn't be scared away?" another chimed in.
"Haha! I bet they were terrified out of their wits and ran back to Azure Void City. They probably won't dare to come out for the rest of their lives!"
"Since they abandoned their belongings, I think this place looks promising. Why don't we just take over this Mountain Valley and capture a few cultivators in the future to help us manage the spirit fields?"
Wu Youshou's trusted followers showered him with flattery, and he basked in their praises.
He lightly stroked his beard, squinted his eyes, and maintained an appearance of calm and composure. After all, a leader had to look the part.
"Is there anyone inside? If there is, come out and face your demise. Our leader is merciful; we will make it quick."
A Treasure Hunter stepped forward, shouting loudly. When there was no response from inside, he shouted a few more times, convinced that they had truly scared everyone away.
"Haha! Cowards!"
"From now on, anyone who dares to oppose the Fellowship Alliance will meet the same fate as this stone."
With a loud rumble, the large stone at the valley entrance, bearing the warning, shattered into pieces, and debris and flower petals flew in all directions.
This cultivator was clearly seeking attention and favor from their leader, which would translate into better rewards in the future.
One by one, they all considered taking advantage of this opportunity to benefit from their companions. Whether this would lead to the failure of the battle was not a concern for them; their own interests mattered more.
Seeing the Fellowship Alliance cultivators plundering the Storage Bags from their comrades, the hidden observers on the peak couldn't believe their eyes. They were filled with anger, thinking that these Treasure Hunters lacked humanity, even stealing from their own companions.
Meanwhile, the members of the merchant caravan within the Mountain Valley sighed with relief, grateful that everyone in their group could be trusted in life and death situations.
At that moment, some of the Fellowship Alliance cultivators, who had been busy collecting Storage Bags, were once again ensnared by the poison's hallucinations.
Seeing this, other Treasure Hunters dared not take the bags and hurriedly fled, utilizing their Spiritual Weapons to escape.
"Both sides haven't even engaged in battle yet, and the Fellowship Alliance is already on the brink of annihilation!" one of the observing cultivators exclaimed.
Sitting within the Mountain Valley, Wang Hong merely waved one hand forward and continued to observe the symptoms of those poisoned, paying no attention to the fleeing cultivators.
Luo Zhongjie and his companions, upon seeing Wang Hong's signal, charged toward the valley entrance like a torrent.
Once they rushed out of the valley, they paid no heed to the poisoned cultivators inside and chased after the fleeing Fellowship Alliance members.
"Goodness! So many Foundation Building cultivators were hiding in this Mountain Valley!"
"Previously, I thought the East Zhou Trading Company had around thirty Foundation Building cultivators, which was already impressive. Little did I know they had sixty Foundation Building cultivators!"
"The strength of this East Zhou Trading Company is far deeper than we imagined!"
In the end, Luo Zhongjie slew most of the fleeing Treasure Hunters, and the rest scattered in all directions.
Fu Li, who had once led a Treasure Hunters team, had been suppressed by Wu Youshou when he almost took control of the Fellowship Alliance. He was placed at the very back of the group, which had spared him from the poison. While others were busy grabbing Storage Bags, he only did so on the fringes. When it came time to escape, he finally had a chance to be in the front.
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