Chapter 1012: Playing with Fire?
Above Yin Yang Island, the killing aura of the Three Saints of Heavenly Wing converged, taking the shape of a Flood Dragon, while the killing aura of the Yin Yang Saints combined into that of a great Roc.
In the sky above Yin Yang Island, a flood dragon and a roc clashed fiercely, their forms changing as their dreadful killing intent radiated in all directions.
Wherever that horrific aura passed, every living being on Yin Yang Island was so terrified that they went limp, collapsing to the ground.
In the violent clash of auras, the atmosphere grew unbearably tense.
The thousands of martial artists on Yin Yang Island spontaneously formed a battle formation, their bodies flickering with spiritual power, their energies beginning to rapidly coalesce.
"Hmph, do you think our Heavenly Wing Island was made to be easily frightened?"
"Next time won't be like this. Do you plan to annihilate us, or are you here to besiege us?"
"If you want to kill the two of us, we, the Yin Yang Saints, aren't made of clay. Among your brothers, wouldn't one or two fall as well?"
Grand Island Lord Yin Yi sneered, and the Second Island Master Yang Ben was even more displeased, "Old man, I've also roamed the Jianghu. Don't you just want the antidote?"
"If I completely destroy the antidote, what can you do?"
Great Saint of Jinghai's expression was somewhat indifferent, "It's nothing. At that time, we'll just wipe out your entire bloodline and descendants! As for a few of our brothers, as long as we reveal our true forms, the best you can do is injure us severely. It's absolutely impossible to make us perish!" These words, Great Saint of Jinghai said with absolute confidence!
However, Grand Island Lord Yin Yi's demeanor turned severe, "Jinghai, since you are so confident, why not try it now? Let's see who will have the last laugh today?"
Great Saint of Jinghai's gaze suddenly sharpened, his expression growing incredibly serious, "Is that what you said?"
Listening to the increasingly tense conversation, Ye Zhen grew more anxious, realizing things were about to go wrong!
Indeed, Big Brother Great Saint of Jinghai's approach at this moment should be the most correct.
Now should be the time to be utterly strong. Otherwise, if we show any sign of retreat, who knows what shameless demands this shameless Yang Ben might make.
But the issue is, the starting points of Great Saint of Jinghai and them versus Ye Zhen's considerations for this matter are different.
The reason Great Saint of Jinghai is being so tough now is primarily out of concern for Ye Zhen, to prevent Yang Ben from further troubling Ye Zhen, hoping such a tough stance might force Yang Ben to concede somewhat.
But Ye Zhen is different. For Ye Zhen, the primary consideration is all about the safety of Senior Sister Liao Feibai, and no matter how great the cost, he must secure the antidote for Senior Sister Liao Feibai.
Because the Ice Spirit Power within Liao Feibai had advanced into Ice Fiend Spiritual Power, suppressing that peculiar toxin a bit more, they could barely delay for about a month.
But a month's time goes by in the blink of an eye, and that poison is Yang Ben's unique concoction, so if Ye wants the antidote, it inevitably must come from Yang Ben!
Given Great Saint of Jinghai's current attitude, if Yang Ben continues to withhold the antidote, then it would mean war!
With the strength of the Sky Wing Four Saints, once a war breaks out, their odds of winning are high.
However, the problem is, even if they win, the chances of getting the antidote from Yang Ben are extremely slim.
As Yang Ben said, if the Heavenly Wing Island tries to do it by force, at the last moment, he might destroy the antidote.
It's not just Yang Ben's character that would assuredly do this. Even if Ye Zhen were in Yang Ben's position, at the final stage, he too would likely do the same.
If it really came to that, Ye Zhen would thoroughly regret it!
In a flash of thought, a series of ideas passed through Ye Zhen's mind, and in the next moment, Ye Zhen took a sudden step forward, a strand of his unique killing aura directly locking onto Yang Ben amidst the Yin Yang Saints, who were opposing the Three Saints of Heavenly Wing!
"Lord Yang, today I've truly witnessed what utter shamelessness looks like!"
"However, I have to admit, your shamelessness is highly effective, forcing me to bow to you!"
Saying this, Ye Zhen extended two fingers towards Yang Ben.
"Two paths, choose one!"
"The first path, we completely fall apart in our negotiations, and we, Heavenly Wing Island, will go to full-scale war with Yin Yang Island, to see who can hold out and laugh to the end!"
Upon hearing Ye Zhen describe the first path, the three Great Saints of Jinghai, astonishingly, each gave a thumbs-up to Ye Zhen. Ye Zhen's words alone proved to them that he had already become one with the Sky Wing Four Saints.
At the very least, Ye Zhen's comments hadn't embarrassed the reputation of their Heavenly Wing Island!
Yang Ben's face changed, just about to speak, when Ye Zhen cut in again, "The second path, how about you hand over the antidote, you name the terms!"
Upon this statement, the expressions of the three Great Saints of Jinghai changed simultaneously, yet Ye Zhen turned and cupped hands in salute, "Brothers, I know you wish the best for me, and you're not afraid of anything.
But, this is my senior sister's matter, if I don't step up, who will? Unless absolutely necessary, I don't want to see you reveal your true forms and fight because of me!"
Liao Feibai's gaze turned abruptly towards Ye Zhen, just about to say something but stopped by Ye Zhen gently shaking his head, conveying an understanding look.
"So these are the two paths you're offering?"
Yang Ben laughed wickedly, "Do you think I'll choose the second path? What if I insist on the first path instead, fighting with Heavenly Wing Island to the bloody end, never giving you the antidote?"
"What are you going to do? Beg me?"
"Junior Brother, don't beg him. This antidote, let's not even bother with it!" Liao Feibai couldn't hold back his angry shout any longer.
Ye Zhen just smiled, "Who said I was begging him? Since he wants a fight to the death, we'll accompany him then!" Saying this, Ye Zhen turned again, cupping his hands towards the three of the Jinghai Great Saints behind him, "Big Brother, it seems we still have to take this step!"
"Hahaha, we've longed for this!"
The three Jinghai Great Saints burst into laughter, their laughter as metallic as weapons clashing, seemingly capable of piercing through gold and stone. Amidst their laughter, a brilliant flash of Spirit Light erupted around the three, and overwhelming Spiritual Power surged upwards from their bodies.
At this moment, Grand Island Lord Yin Yi suddenly turned around, glaring sharply at Second Island Master Yang Ben, his eyes full of warning!
As for the warning's meaning, everyone present could more or less guess it without much thought.
The warning was likely for Second Island Master Yang Ben not to go too far and end up getting himself trapped!
After all, the Sky Wing Three Saints and their Yin Yang Saints were all Dao Entrance Realm experts. Although it couldn't be said who feared whom, truthfully, the combat power of the Sky Wing Three Saints was a bit stronger than theirs, especially when they revealed their true forms.
But most importantly, battles between Dao Entrance Realm experts were incredibly terrifying!
Once a full-scale war broke out between Yin Yang Island and Heavenly Wing Island, the foundations they had painstakingly built over the years might very well be swept away!
In the Outer Domain Dead Sea, there have been too many islands erased directly due to bloody battles between Dao Entrance Realm experts, happening every few years.
As it stood, Grand Island Lord Yin Yi was not willing to see such a situation occur.
Among the vast sea with numerous islands, finding another island as suitable for their cultivation as Yin Yang Island, which could also support their cultivation, was immensely difficult.
Glared at by the elder, Second Island Master Yang Ben, who had gone too far, showed a slight hint of embarrassment!
"However, I, being compassionate, do not wish for the hundreds of billions of civilians on Heavenly Wing Island to suffer tragic deaths because of our war, so, Zhenhai, don't say I didn't give you a chance!" Yang Ben shouted with a bit of intimidation beneath his bluster!
"Tch!"
With a dispersing breath, the Sea-Breaking Great Saint let out a contemptuous snort, glancing disdainfully at the pretentious Yang Ben!
"Cowardly villain!" The Fug Hai Great Sage mocked without mercy.
"Haha, the decision of Lord Yang should be considered luck for the tens of billions of commoners on Yin Yang Island!" The Jinghai Great Saint laughed heartily.
The trio's banter and ridicule caused Yang Ben's old face to darken in anger, nearly triggering an outburst on the spot!
This scene also made Ye Zhen sigh with a bitter smile.
What kind of allies were these brothers supposed to be?
However, seeing Yang Ben's furious expression was truly satisfying.
"Giving me a chance, how does Lord Yang plan to give it?" Ye Zhen asked.
Yang Ben squinted, his eyes flashing dangerously, then pointed at Ye Zhen, "Zhenhai, dare you face me in a battle, if you can....."
"Lord Yang, you're not saying I need to defeat you, are you? I'm at the Vein Forging Realm, and you're at the Dao Entrance Realm. I can't imagine how thick-skinned you'd have to be to say such a thing!" Ye Zhen directly interrupted Yang Ben.
Yang Ben's old face flushed red, "Who said you need to defeat me? Is that possible? My meaning is, if you can last thirty breaths under my hands, I shall give you the antidote!"
"Lasting thirty breaths under your hands for the antidote?" A sharp glint flashed in Ye Zhen's eyes, "Are you serious?"
"Are you serious?"
Upon hearing this, the three Jinghai Great Saints grew anxious, "Fourth Brother, don't fall for Yang Ben's trick! He's a Dao Entrance Realm expert; if he's determined to kill you, forget thirty breaths, even ten breaths are enough for him to kill you thirty times!"
At the same moment, the Divine Soul Telecommunication of the Fug Hai Great Sage echoed in Ye Zhen's mind, "Fourth Brother, I know where your confidence comes from!
That day, you indeed lasted more than thirty breaths against me!
But I am different from Yang Ben!
Though I was holding nothing back that day, I bore no murderous intent against you! Yet Yang Ben is different; once you fight him, he'll try every means to kill you!
Every move is an extremely fierce killing move!
With Yang Ben's Cultivation, if you're hit by one move, you'll... Moreover, Yang Ben's Cultivation is on par with ours; at a critical moment, we'd have no chance to save you even if we wanted to!"
Listening to the Sky Wing Three Saints' advice, Ye Zhen suddenly felt moved. These three, though bound by certain deals to become so-called brothers, were genuinely considering his well-being at this moment!
"I understand, but I must..." Saying this, Ye Zhen glanced sharply at Liao Feibai, unable to stand by and watch Liao Feibai succumb to the poison!
Ye Zhen's gaze turned towards Second Island Master Yang Ben, "Very well, Lord Yang, I agree to fight you, but I also have a simple condition!"
"What condition?" Yang Ben asked!
"Divine Soul Oath!"
"In front of everyone here, swear a Divine Soul Poison Oath that if I last thirty breaths under your hands, you must hand over the antidote!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please come to qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)