Cultivating with Bragging System

With those words, he flipped his hand, and a seal descended. The Nascent Soul had nowhere to escape and shattered instantly. Zhou Tong... he had been killed by Ye Guhong's own hand!

The scene left everyone bewildered, a chill running down their spines. What... what in the world is happening? Wasn't Zhou Tong a follower of Ye Guhong?

After killing Zhou Tong, he glanced at Chu You and the others kneeling on the ground. He then said to Wang Xiu, "As for these, whether to kill them or spare them is up to you."

The area fell into a dead silence at his words.

"Young Ancestor..." the prodigy from Shenyan Cave Heaven stared wide-eyed at Ye Guhong, completely at a loss.

Chu You also wore an expression of utter disbelief, and all the other prodigies' eyes widened, unable to believe what they had just heard.

"You've been locked in a cage for so long that you've grown resentful. I can understand that," Ye Guhong looked at them indifferently, as if staring at a group of dead men. "But there are some lines you must not cross. I've told you this before, but it seems you didn't take it to heart."

Their faces turned pale as they broke out in a cold sweat, their hair standing on end. In Ye Guhong's presence, they couldn't muster a single thought of resistance. Even if Ye Guhong ordered them to commit suicide on the spot, they wouldn't dare utter a word of refusal. They knew that even if Ye Guhong really did kill them all, the old ancestors of Taixu Cave Heaven would not hold him accountable.

"Senior Brother Ye!" Wang Xiu suddenly spoke up. His voice was gentle and distant, like the sea breeze sweeping across the coastline. "There is no greater virtue than to see one's errors and correct them. Why not give them a chance to reform?"

Ye Guhong was decisive. In his eyes, anyone useless could be killed on the spot. For Wang Xiu, however, as long as an enemy wasn't hell-bent on killing him or crossing an unforgivable line, any opposition could be swayed. He glanced over at the dozens of chosen prodigies standing behind Chu You. Each was more unruly and arrogant than the last.

Such talented individuals. It would be quite a show to have them on my side! What a waste for them all to die here.

Ye Guhong was somewhat surprised. "You want to spare them? Just a moment ago, they were planning to attack you."

Wang Xiu chuckled lightly, his voice gentle. "To err is human. It's only natural that our senior brothers and sisters have grown paranoid after being confined in the Holy Realm for so long. If I were in their place, I might have gone mad by now!

"Besides, I believe this is only temporary. Once they leave the Holy Realm and see the vast world outside, all this frustration will dissipate.

"Although the world is temporarily at peace, the Demon Race has not been completely eradicated. They are still stirring, and who knows when they might make a comeback.

"All our senior brothers and sisters here are exceptional talents, gifted with the aptitude of prodigies. Wouldn't it be a shame for them to die here?

"For the sake of the Human Race, for the sake of all living beings, I implore you to reconsider, Senior Brother Ye!"

Hearing Wang Xiu's words, all the prodigies were deeply moved. He's a Saint! The sole heir of the Divination Sect of Sanqing is truly a living Saint! To be willing to set aside personal grievances and repay enmity with virtue for the sake of the Human Race... what a rare quality!

Chu You and the other prodigies were so moved they began to weep, their bodies trembling as they choked back sobs. We're so ashamed! We are truly ashamed! Our earlier thoughts were so incredibly wrong! We treated him so horribly, and yet... this Junior Brother is actually trying to save our lives? What kind of magnanimity is this? We are completely unworthy!

Chu You stared at Wang Xiu, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions as he gazed upon that perfect face.

Ye Guhong watched Wang Xiu, contemplated for a moment, and then said, "As you wish." His tone was casual.

An ordinary person with so many loyal and powerful subordinates would be brimming with confidence and ambition. But Ye Guhong was not ordinary. To him, the lives or deaths of these prodigies were insignificant. It made no difference whether they lived or died.

This attitude made Chu You and the others' hearts sink once more. At the same time, they were relieved to have their lives spared. They looked silently toward Wang Xiu, an indescribable sense of gratitude welling up inside them.

Ye Guhong suddenly said to Wang Xiu, "The God and Demon Murals will only be manifest for a limited time. You must seize this chance to comprehend them. It would be a great pity to miss it."

Wang Xiu was slightly stunned by the abrupt change of topic, but he nodded. "Thank you for the advice, Senior Brother Ye."

Ye Guhong continued, "Once things are settled here, don't linger. Head straight for the depths of the ancient path. Let the others fight over these opportunities outside; they aren't worth your time. I'll be waiting for you up ahead."

After saying this, his figure gradually dissipated, reverting to the form of an ancient jade pendant that fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Finally, the oppressive pressure that had enveloped the area vanished.

Li Zuoyue clutched her chest and let out a breath. "That Ye Guhong... his aura is just too intimidating. When he was standing there, I hardly dared to breathe!"

Xiang Tiange nodded, his expression grave. "Indeed. Who would have thought such a person existed within the Holy Realm? He was born to dominate an era. If he were to go to the outside world... it's hard to imagine the waves he would create."

Zhang Yuge remarked, "Taixu Cave Heaven already has a profound heritage and was once immensely glorious. Although it has declined in recent years, it is still counted among the ten great Cave Heavens. Now that Ye Guhong has emerged, it's poised for a resurgence."

Bei Tangfeng turned to Wang Xiu and asked curiously, "Brother Wang, are you and that Ye Guhong old acquaintances? I noticed his attitude toward you was... quite special."

At his words, everyone looked over, including the prodigies from the other Immortal Sects, who were all craning their necks and straining their ears. Everyone had clearly seen Ye Guhong's special treatment of Wang Xiu. It was an unmistakable show of admiration, different from the condescending way he regarded Luo Hongyi. Instead, it felt more like the mutual respect between equals.

Just what kind of person was Ye Guhong? It was no exaggeration to say he stood among the heavens.