Free Web NovelChapter 253: Chapter 240: Allocating the Benefits
"You... You’re courting death!"
Muu Shengxue hadn’t expected the guy to retort right after he’d called him trash. His eyebrows shot up in anger, and with a flick of his longsword, cold light flared in all directions.
"Who’s the trash here? What’s the use of just talking? Why don’t we have a match and find out!"
The Soaring Water Master who had been sitting silently behind a stone pillar suddenly looked over, a vicious smirk flashing in his eyes.
When he lifted his head, Nie Yun finally got a clear look at his face. He had a hawkish nose, triangular eyes, and slanted eyebrows. One glance was enough to tell he was no good. ’No wonder,’ Nie Yun thought. ’A good person wouldn’t have chimed in at a time like this. By interrupting now, he’s obviously trying to get me and Muu Shengxue to fight. Whatever his intentions, getting his own people to fight each other before they’d even seen the treasure is a malicious act.’
"Brother Ouyang is right. There’s no point in you two just talking. Since we’re all heading out together, we’ll need to look out for each other. We must know each other’s capabilities. You two should have a match. It will be a good chance for the rest of us to watch and learn from your strengths to cover our weaknesses."
The highest-status person present, Young Master Qii Yang, had spoken.
His voice carried an imperious, bossy air, as if he were high above it all and uninvolved. Judging from his tone alone, it was clear he was someone long accustomed to a position of power.
Nie Yun’s brow furrowed. ’I can’t believe this guy wants us to fight too.’
"Heh heh, since Young Master Qii Yang has spoken, if I don’t teach you a lesson today, then my surname isn’t Muu!" Muu Shengxue let out a vicious laugh. Countless rays of sword light burst from his palm, converging into a radiant curtain that sliced the seawater in two.
Sky-Breaking Silence Supreme Sword Technique!
It was actually the Swordsmanship of the Sword God Sect, one of the Eight Great Sects of the Floating Heaven Continent!
The Sword God Sect, like the Cloud Transformation Sect Nie Yun had mentioned before, was one of the highest-level Sects, and its Swordsmanship was extraordinary. Although Muu Shengxue had only scratched the surface of this Sky-Breaking Silence Supreme Sword Technique, its power was not to be underestimated. When executed, Sword Qi crisscrossed the area, forming what seemed to be a massive net of Sword Qi that completely enveloped its target.
’The Swordsmanship is good, but unfortunately, your execution is wrong. You’ve reduced its power by at least eighty percent!’
Although he hadn’t cultivated this Swordsmanship in his past life, he had, after all, stood at the world’s Peak. With just a single glance, he knew that while Muu Shengxue’s sword light was frightening, his understanding of the technique was superficial at best. ’Breaking it won’t be difficult.’ With a faint smile, he didn’t even draw his Profound Jade Sword. Instead, he flipped his hand and slapped his palm toward the side of the curtain of light.
Even though it was an incomplete version of the Sky-Breaking Silence Supreme Sword Technique, breaking it wasn’t as simple as just talking about it. Once his Palm Force was caught within it, both his power and his move would be completely devoured, annihilated into nothingness, and used to strengthen his opponent.
Therefore, Nie Yun didn’t target the center of the curtain, but its edge—a spot his opponent would find impossible to defend. The moment he struck, a heavy True Qi Palm Seal rained down like a sudden storm, carrying with it a torrent of seawater!
"No wonder you’re so arrogant. So you do have a trick or two up your sleeve. But it’s not enough to impress me!"
Muu Shengxue sneered. With a turn of his sword light, the curtain-like Sword Qi transformed into a fishing net, layering one upon another, seemingly intent on trapping Nie Yun completely.
"I didn’t expect this. It’s only been a year, but Muu Shengxue’s Light Net Divine Sword has become much more refined!"
Watching the two fight, the one called Mu Qing crossed her arms, stretching her slender waist, and spoke in a voice that held a hint of Charm Sound.
"He’s a Core Disciple of the Qianqing Sect and receives guidance from their Sect Leader. Of course his progress is fast. It’s not like us; we’re just peripheral disciples. You, for example, haven’t even been to the Ancient City!" Mu Xia, on the side, also had a languid expression on her charming face. She glanced at her sister with a bright smile and laughed as she spoke.
"The Qianqing Sect may be powerful, but its disciples are of mixed quality. Muu Shengxue has a unique insight into Swordsmanship and has had his share of opportunities. This Light Net Divine Sword is indeed an extremely formidable Swordsmanship. Even I would probably have a hard time breaking it!" ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
Hearing the two sisters’ conversation, Qii Yang, who stood to the side with his hands clasped behind his back, spoke lightly. Although he said it wouldn’t be easy to break, his eyes were filled with confidence, suggesting his words didn’t quite match his thoughts.
As expected, Mu Qing seemed to have seen through his false modesty. She let out a soft chuckle. "Young Master Qii Yang is an expert on the Celestial List. Among the younger generation of Guangming City, few can surpass your strength. If even you would find it difficult to break his Light Net Divine Sword, then we two sisters can only weep!"
Mu Qing’s voice was exceptionally soft, carrying a faintly tingling quality that made Qii Yang’s heart stir as he listened.
However, he also knew that while this woman appeared delicate and gentle, she was actually terrifying. He gave a dry laugh and didn’t respond.
Seeing that he didn’t reply, Mu Qing said no more and turned her eyes back to the two fighting on the sea’s surface.
At this moment, Nie Yun appeared to be completely enveloped by Muu Shengxue’s Light Net Sword Qi, struggling helplessly and unable to break free.
"Haha! Once you’re caught in my Light Net, not even an Immortal could escape! Junior Sister Baihua, this helper you found isn’t all that great, is he! Since that’s the case, I’ll take care of him for you!"
Seeing the youth trapped by his Sword Aura, Muu Shengxue let out a great laugh. His voice resounded across the sea, stirring up the wind and clouds.
"Not even an Immortal could escape? What a joke!"
Just as Muu Shengxue felt victory was in his grasp, beside himself with excitement, he heard a cold voice. Immediately after, a massive fist appeared before him. The fist swept forward, carrying the majesty and power of the earth itself, a force that seemed impossible to resist.
"The fist has some power, but you’ll have to break through my Light Net first..."
Seeing the fist, Muu Shengxue didn’t panic, but let out a cold shout instead.
His Light Net Sword Qi could not only trap an opponent but also neutralize their attacks. He had once fought three Ultimate Venerable Powerhouses alone, and relying solely on this Swordsmanship, he’d fought for half a day without any of them getting close to him!
"Break through? There’s no need. Dark Force, activate!"
Before his shout had even ended, the youth opposite him gave a faint smile. The massive fist abruptly generated a special kind of power, instantly breaking through the restraints of the Light Net and charging straight for him!
"What?"
Muu Shengxue never imagined his Light Net would offer no resistance whatsoever to the opponent’s fist energy. His pupils shrank, and before he could react, he was struck by the Dark Force in the fist.
The current Nie Yun had a much deeper understanding of Dark Force. Even without using the Profound Jade Sword, his punches now carried it. The crowd heard a series of CRACKLES like shattering glass. With a SPURT, Muu Shengxue coughed up a mouthful of blood and fell like a dead dog, landing flat on the water’s surface, all his previous stylishness gone.
"He... he actually defeated Muu Shengxue in a single punch?"
"So strong! What kind of move was that? How have I never seen it before?"
Seeing the youth turn Muu Shengxue into a "dead dog" with a single move, Mu Qing and Mu Xia lost their previous languid attitudes. Looks of utter disbelief appeared in their eyes simultaneously.
They had been acquainted for many years and were very clear about Muu Shengxue’s strength. Although he was considered the weakest among them, to injure him with a single punch without using any weapon... Even though they could accomplish such a feat themselves, they could never do it as stylishly as Yun Tong!
Seeing Nie Yun flatten Muu Shengxue with a single move, a glint flashed in Qii Yang’s eyes before he concealed it. "Good," he said lightly. "Not bad. With this level of strength, he’s qualified to explore with us!"
Once he spoke, no one else had any objections. Besides, the shock of Nie Yun’s display was simply too great, and the others now harbored a sense of caution toward him.
"Since we’re exploring together to find the Nine-Heart Demon Fruit Tree, I think it’s better to decide how we’ll divide the treasures now, rather than fighting over an uneven split later. This will prevent disputes and allow us to cooperate better!"
The Soaring Water Master with the surname Ouyang spoke up again.
"Brother Ouyang is right. I think it’s best we sort out the distribution of treasures now!" Muu Shengxue struggled to his feet, a trace of venomous hatred flashing in his eyes as he looked at Nie Yun.
The Dark Force in Nie Yun’s attack just now had been considerable, but since he hadn’t intended to kill, it was impossible to finish him with one punch. Thus, after recovering for a moment below, Muu Shengxue flew back up.
"There are seven of us in total. If we find any treasures together, why don’t we just divide them into seven equal shares, one for each person? That would be fair and reasonable!"
Mu Qing, one of the twins, proposed.
"I agree. If there aren’t seven treasures, those who get one can compensate those who don’t with something of equivalent value. That way, everyone will have the confidence and motivation to cooperate instead of holding each other back!" Mu Xia added with a smile.
"Seven shares? Compensation? Don’t be naive! Hmph, without my power as a Soaring Water Master to guide you, you can forget about even entering the so-called Demon Saint Ruins. I don’t care how you divide the rest of the treasures, but I must have at least one-third of everything!"
The Soaring Water Master surnamed Ouyang sneered, the corner of his mouth twisting.
"One-third?"
Hearing Ouyang Xiangshui Master’s exorbitant demand, not only did Nie Yun frown, but even Qii Yang looked displeased.
"What, you don’t like it? If you don’t like it, I’ll just go by myself. With my talent as a Soaring Water Master, the water is my domain. On land, I might be afraid of you, but in the Endless Ocean, which of you is my match?"
Ouyang gave a sinister laugh, his tone carrying the vulgar threat of a petty merchant.
It was true. The water was a Soaring Water Master’s domain. If he didn’t help them, they would be like a dog trying to eat a hedgehog—staring right at the prize with no way to get at it.
"One-third it is, then," Qii Yang said casually, seeing the point was indisputable. "I won’t argue. Like Ouyang Cheng, I’ll also take one-third. The remaining third can be split among the five of you!"
"The five of us have to split one-third?"
Nie Yun hadn’t even spoken yet, but the two sisters, Mu Qing and Mu Xia, already looked unhappy.
It was no wonder. They had all come to find treasure together and would all be putting in the effort. On what grounds could two people take two-thirds while the other five had to split the remaining one-third?
"Young Master Qii Yang, isn’t that a bit unfair? If we get the nine fruits from the Nine-Heart Demon Fruit Tree, you two would take six. How are the five of us supposed to divide them?"
Baihua Xiu was also a little displeased. freёwebnovel.com
PS: Three updates, 8,000 characters. Here are the first 8,000. I didn’t rest well yesterday, and my writing state this afternoon was a total mess. I’ll try to bang out another Chapter in a bit and post it at 12 o’clock. These four Chapters are the bonus Chapters for the World Dao Alliance... Hehe, these four are about as long as five normal Chapters, and I also added a 2,000-character bonus Chapter for the World Dao Alliance before....
I mentioned a bonus Chapter for monthly tickets yesterday, but we didn’t meet the goal at all. There are still only 18 votes... So, Lao Ya isn’t doing another bonus Chapter... Hehe, let me rest for a few days. I’ll do a Chapter burst around the 20th... GAGA...
Sprint, sprint!! Let’s go, let’s go!! (Actually, I’m shouting these slogans to pump myself up... otherwise, how can I write without any passion?)
Oh, right, Lao Ya has noticed that my writing has been getting better and better recently (indulging in some narcissism...). Has everyone else noticed...? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
