Free Web NovelChapter 509: Chapter 506: Feng Qing’s Plot (Part 2)
Feng Qing casually took out a roll of white beast hide.
"This is an Immortal-level Array Map, a gift from my Feng Family’s ancestor. Once activated, it cannot be broken, even by a hundred or a thousand times the number of Abyssal Demons. Unfortunately, with my current Cultivation, I can only keep the Array Map active for five breaths."
"Therefore, I need you all to lend me a hand to extend the Array Map’s activation time."
’An Immortal-level Array Map!’
A wave of relief finally washed over the crowd.
"Young Master Feng Qing, how can we lend you a hand?" someone asked.
With a sharp flick of his wrist, Feng Qing unfurled the beast hide. A suffocatingly powerful wave of energy emanated from it.
"An Immortal-level Array Map is no small matter. Normally, you’d need Immortal Power to activate it. But after my Feng Family’s ancestor modified it, Cultivators below the Immortal Level can use their Essence Blood to power it instead."
As he spoke, Feng Qing was the first to act. He bit the tip of his tongue, forcing out a drop of Essence Blood and letting it drip onto the beast hide.
BUZZ!
A dazzling halo of light flashed. The beast hide tore itself from Feng Qing’s grasp and shot into mid-air.
Waves of immense pressure radiated from it, pressing down on everyone and making it difficult to breathe.
"If you all trust me, then contribute your strength for the safety of everyone here!" Feng Qing announced loudly.
The crowd looked at each other, hesitation written on their faces.
For a Cultivator, Essence Blood was far too important.
It wasn’t just the foundation of their existence; it was tied to many other things.
Take slave contracts, for instance.
A slave contract between Cultivators was nothing like a mortal one. It was a magically binding agreement, and once sealed with Essence Blood, a master could kill their servant with a single thought.
Furthermore, many powerful curses also required the use of Essence Blood.
Although Feng Qing kept insisting it was an Array Map, who knew if that was true?
"Xiaowei, go and try it." Seeing the crowd’s suspicion, Dai Zhen ordered a young man, one of his subordinates, to go test it.
Without a moment’s hesitation, the young man forced out a drop of Essence Blood and flicked it toward the beast hide.
The beast hide trembled slightly, and its powerful aura intensified a little.
"How do you feel?" Dai Zhen asked.
The young man’s face was pale, but he nodded. "Reporting to the Young Master of the Fortress, other than draining about eighty percent of my strength, there were no other ill effects."
Hearing this, everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief and lowered their guard.
It was no secret that Dai Zhen and Feng Qing were rivals; many people knew about their conflict.
Therefore, in their eyes, there was no way Dai Zhen would help Feng Qing lie.
Since Dai Zhen’s man said it was fine, then it must be fine.
However, no one noticed Dai Zhen and Feng Qing exchange an almost imperceptible glance, the meaning of which was clear only to them.
"Alright, count me in!"
"It’s just one drop of Essence Blood. I’ll do it!"
"I’ll join too!"
Just as everyone was preparing to offer up their Essence Blood, a voice rang in each of their ears.
"A commotion this big will certainly attract people, but it will also attract Abyssal Demons and other Demon Beasts. So, what do you think will arrive first? The Abyssal Demons, or our reinforcements?"
"Also, the Master of the Desperate Mountain Range has a rule: only Cultivators below the Void Realm are allowed to enter."
"When reinforcements arrive, only to find ten or a hundred times their number in Abyssal Demons gathered here, with no experts at or above the Void Realm to hold the line... I have to ask, what good will those reinforcements be?"
Everyone froze.
’That’s right. If no experts at or above the Void Realm came to help, what good would they be against so many Abyssal Demons?’
The answer was obvious: none at all!
They’d probably turn tail and run just to avoid getting dragged into it!
And if it’s useless, why should they waste their Essence Blood?
"Who? Who’s spouting nonsense?" Feng Qing demanded furiously.
He was absolutely furious. ’The plan was so close to succeeding,’ he thought, ’and now some nobody shows up out of the blue and ruins everything!’
Dai Zhen was also seething. Although he had a Half-Immortal Level Flying Shuttle, he couldn’t power it enough to escape the valley on his own.
That was why he had been willing to put aside his grudges and cooperate with Feng Qing.
"I did." Mo Qi stepped out from the crowd.
"You? Who are you? How come I’ve never seen you before!" Feng Qing demanded, looking Mo Qi up and down.
"Young Master Feng Qing, his name is Qian Duoduo. He’s my distant cousin." Gu Peng never imagined Mo Qi would stir up trouble at a time like this, but he had no choice but to step forward and explain.
"Gu Peng!" Feng Qing recognized Gu Peng, so he stopped questioning Mo Qi’s identity. "Keep your cousin in line, and stop him from spouting any more nonsense!"
"Who’s spouting nonsense? Was I wrong about something?" Mo Qi retorted.
A cold glint flashed in Feng Qing’s eyes. ’This brat doesn’t know his place!’
Mo Qi paid him no mind and added, "Also, while my Cultivation may not be high, I’ve done some research on Arrays, and that beast hide of yours doesn’t look much like an Array Map."
"Hmph, what do you know? A mere Vajra Realm Cultivator dares to pass judgment on an Immortal-level Array Map? Have you ever even seen one before?" Feng Qing sneered.
Mo Qi didn’t say another word. He simply smiled faintly and stared calmly into Feng Qing’s eyes.
Feng Qing’s heart skipped a beat, and he hastily looked away. Mo Qi’s gaze made him feel as if he’d been seen through completely.
’Did he really figure something out?’
’That’s impossible! With his level of Cultivation, how could he possibly see through my Feng Family’s Secret Technique!’
Just then, Dai Zhen spoke up. "Enough arguing! Feng Qing, while I can’t stand the sight of you, I trust my subordinate. Your Array Map should be fine."
Then, he turned to Mo Qi. "Kid, what you said isn’t without merit, but it’s all just speculation. What if no more Abyssal Demons show up? Right now, all we can do is increase our odds of survival. Unless, of course, you have a better solution!"
Dai Zhen had expected his words to intimidate Mo Qi into silence, but to his surprise, Mo Qi simply nodded.
"I have a better solution."
Both Feng Qing and Dai Zhen were stunned. ’That’s not right,’ they thought. ’This isn’t how the script is supposed to go!’
Seeing this, Mo Qi sneered inwardly. ’Others might not see it, but did they really think I couldn’t tell they were putting on an act?’
’What bullshit Immortal-level Array Map? It’s clearly a Bloodthirsty Soul Refining power-grafting scroll! They want to sacrifice everyone here in exchange for the power to break out!’
’If that happens, wouldn’t the plan I’ve been preparing for so long go down the drain?’
’Every single person here is a valuable asset!’
"Careful you don’t bite off more than you can chew, kid," Dai Zhen said coldly. freeweɓnøvel.com
Feng Qing shot a cold glare at Gu Peng. "Your cousin certainly talks big!"
Gu Peng broke out in a cold sweat, but he still stood firmly by Mo Qi’s side. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Young Master Feng Qing, my cousin has real skills. He never makes empty boasts. If he says he has a solution, then he has one."
"Fine, fine, fine," Feng Qing laughed, his voice dripping with rage. "I’d like to see what brilliant solution he has!"
Mo Qi glanced at the beast hide floating in mid-air. "It’s certainly a lot better than this cruel method of yours."
