1012: Chapter 268_4 1012: Chapter 268_4 The Eastern Wasteland hadn’t even formed an alliance, its power scattered, whereas the ten Immortal Sects of their Eastern Border had united to discuss affairs, their power even more concentrated.
They were bound to hold an advantage.
Moreover, the Eastern Wasteland had to face not only itself but also East Breeze.
After losing more than two hundred Golden Core Stage cultivators, how could they possibly let it go?
By then, with their Eastern Border and East Breeze pincering the Eastern Wasteland from both sides, how could the Eastern Wasteland withstand the impending assault?
On the other side of their Eastern Border, that territory had already made non-aggression pacts with them, so the Eastern Border only needed to go all out against the Eastern Wasteland.
No matter how one looked at it, victory was assured for the Eastern Border, and he couldn’t fathom why the Peaceful Sects were hesitating to attack such a ripe opportunity.
Now, all he needed to do was fan the flames and solidify the enmity between the two sides.
Then, even those who preferred peace would have no choice but to fight!
As for being no match for the opponent?
That was laughable—he was ranked the second-highest expert within his Sect.
Among those who had achieved the Ten Different Phenomena of Golden Elixir Great Perfection, even if he wasn’t the very best, he certainly wasn’t among the weakest.
The opponent might seem formidable with his Ten Phenomena Golden Core, but he was just a fool.
Could he really not defeat a fool?
Combat was a matter of brains, too.
What use was a fool’s cultivation base without a mind to employ it?
Did he know how to counter different Divine Skills or how to deal with various opponents?
If the other side insisted on ‘to the death,’ wasn’t that just offering him an opportunity?
Around them, the crowd furrowed their brows upon hearing Cao Zhen speak of ‘to the death.’ What was this man thinking?
Was that simpleton really his Disciple?
Did he intend for his Disciple to be killed?
Someone in the crowd quickly spoke up, “This…
Our first encounter with someone from the Eastern Wasteland should be a friendly sparring, right?
Directly fighting to the death or causing injury seems a bit too much.”
However, before the person finished speaking, Cao Zhen had already taken out some paper and a pen from his Qiankun Bag, swiftly scribbled a few words, and then threw the paper toward Du Xingchen, “Since you agree, just sign here.”
Verbal agreements were not proof; written confirmation was always more reassuring.
As for the outcome, with him here, could there be any safety concerns for his Disciple?
Besides, Zhu Peng’s strength was not weak.
Even Little Beiyan and Ling Xi said Zhu Peng’s combat talent was extraordinary.
They even felt Zhu Peng’s strength had surpassed Yi Sheng’s.
Usually, at Four Treasures Peak, besides sparring frequently with Ling Xi, Xiang Ziyu’s second most common sparring partner was not Yan Yourong but Zhu Peng, for Xiang Ziyu claimed that sparring with Zhu Peng was exceptionally thrilling.
The fact that Zhu Peng could give Xiang Ziyu such an exhilarating sense of combat revealed his strength.
He believed Zhu Peng would inevitably triumph over Du Xingchen.
And if Zhu Peng killed the opponent, so be it.
Could he allow his disciple to be humiliated?
He also didn’t believe the other side would turn hostile over it.
Furthermore, with the people present, even if the opposition turned hostile, he was confident in escorting his two Disciples and another Disciple from the Cliff-Watching Sect to safety.
The people around, who had just intended to offer words of dissuasion, found themselves speechless.
They had wanted to intervene on his behalf, but he was eagerly sending his Disciple to his demise.
How could they save him?
You from the Eastern Wasteland, why send such a headstrong young one?
Du Xingchen received the paper, quickly glanced at it, and then wrote his name.
He then threw the paper back to Song Nianzhu, “There’s only one copy, so let Sister Song keep it.
Don’t worry; Sister Song is famously impartial.”
Song Nianzhu took the paper without a word, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
But when she first looked at the paper, her brows revealed a hint of surprise—such beautiful handwriting.
Seeing that both parties had signed, everyone knew further persuasion was futile and began to step back.
After all, the upcoming clash would involve two entities at the Ten Different Phenomena of Golden Elixir Great Perfection.
Even if one was a simpleton, the clash would certainly be tremendously impressive, necessitating their retreat for safety.
Soon, a vast open space cleared along the coastline.
And Cao Zhen looked toward Duo Duo.
Duo Duo caught the implication in her master’s gaze and covertly messaged Zhu Peng, “Zhu Peng, go for it, kill him.
Master said, fight however you want to!”
As she spoke, she let go of Zhu Peng.
The moment Duo Duo’s hand left Zhu Peng’s arm, his entire body burst forth with an awe-inspiring will to fight.
It rose to the skies as if scattering the very clouds above.
In an instant, Zhu Peng seemed no longer human, but rather like a primeval beast of legend, his terrifying aura gushing out in all directions as if it were going to devour Du Xingchen whole.
Du Xingchen, feeling the surge of Zhu Peng’s battle intent, had the massive Pill Fusion of his ten Golden Cores emerge behind him.
Within his Golden Core’s phenomena, stars appeared, countless stars gathering on the huge Pill Fusion behind him, creating the form of a Starry Sky Map.
Before they even made a move, the aura erupting from them stirred the still air into motion, raising chilling gusts throughout.