Chapter 1250 - 1248: Disheartened and Despondent

"Since the distribution is complete,"

"let’s not waste any more time. We should use the time in the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower to quickly utilize the miracle fruit to break through our barriers, and then enhance our strength!"

"Once we’ve fully absorbed the power from the miracle fruit, it’ll be time to leave this area!"

Wang Zhan quickly instructed the people around him, but he still had some concerns in his heart.

He understood clearly that even if they leveraged the power of the miracle fruit, they might not achieve a significant improvement.

It’s easy to surpass oneself, but it’s extremely difficult to surpass Li Yuan Yi.

And now Li Yuan Yi must be watching, guarding near the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower. Wang Zhan can’t manipulate the tower, nor make it disappear!

So they can only hide here for now, but sooner or later they’ll need to confront Li Yuan Yi head-on!

When that time comes, things might get especially troublesome!

Meanwhile, the Zhensoul Beast and others began to leave slowly, finding their preferred spots to start absorbing the miracle fruit’s power!

Except the Sword Spirit remained standing behind Wang Zhan. Seeing Wang Zhan looking somewhat gloomy, the Sword Spirit immediately understood what was on his mind.

After all, they had been together for a long time, so just a glance was enough to guess each other’s thoughts.

He gently patted Wang Zhan’s shoulder, then slowly began to speak: "Things aren’t as bad as you imagine, there’s room for things to be salvaged. The urgent task now is to quickly absorb the power from the miracle fruit."

"Moreover, if things come to a point where there’s no choice but to clash with Li Yuan Yi, I’ll find a way to get you out, ensuring you won’t remain in Elixir Valley forever!"

Wang Zhan still has grand ambitions; he desires to enter higher planes, so how could he be constrained by these matters?

The Sword Spirit’s body is forged from the Glaze Crystal Body and Divine Heart, possessing infinite potential!

He even has some trump cards!

Though using those trump cards might cost him his life, that’s a pursuit of his own; as long as he can ensure Wang Zhan’s safety, that’s enough!

As for other matters, they aren’t important.

Wang Zhan felt deeply moved, but he laughed and shook his head, then lazily stretched and spoke on his own, "If it were before, I might have followed your arrangements and hoped you’d shield me from wind and rain."

"But things are no longer the same as before. That former self of mine no longer exists. Now I won’t let a woman stand before me; if this spreads, how can I continue to gallop on the Star War Battlefield?"

It’s evident Wang Zhan was joking.

He and the Sword Spirit are inseparable, so why would he care about such matters?

It’s more because Wang Zhan is quite worried, not wanting the Sword Spirit to take risks.

Besides, if it comes to that, Wang Zhan has many ways to get away!

"But..."

The Sword Spirit was poised to continue speaking, but Wang Zhan waved his hand dismissively, smiling as he said, "Worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes. Let’s focus on getting things done now!"

"You should also quickly absorb the miracle fruit’s power. Your strength is originally similar to the Fire Qilin’s, so don’t let the Fire Qilin surpass you at this time, otherwise, that fellow’s tails will get cocky again!"

The Sword Spirit shook his head with a wry smile. Even now, Wang Zhan can still jest, which is indeed remarkable!

Yet he didn’t continue to banter with Wang Zhan, as Wang Zhan’s words were somewhat reasonable. During this period, they need to quickly increase their strength; as for what happens outside, it’s not important at all!

And if they possess absolute strength, even Li Yuan Yi won’t concern them!

Determined, the Sword Spirit soon headed to his designated area.

Wang Zhan made his way to the topmost level, for only there could he enhance his strength.

However, others cannot endure there, as only the Thunder Power resides, even a slight mishap can cost one’s life!

If not for Wang Zhan already mastering the Ten Thousand Lightning Formation, he wouldn’t be able to linger on the top level for long. Even though he is the master of the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower, the tower has many taboos, which is quite problematic!

In a blink, everyone had entered their state of cultivation.

Wang Zhan quickly grabbed a miracle fruit, swallowing it directly.

Instantly, Wang Zhan felt his body’s aura swelling rapidly!

Yet the speed of this increase was so fast, if he didn’t apply some restraint, he would undoubtedly die from an explosion!

The miracle fruit not only couldn’t help him but might even cost him his life!

Fortunately, Wang Zhan’s temperament far surpassed that of ordinary people. Even in the face of such a massive temptation, he managed to suppress the agitation within his body!

The goal was to control his body and ensure it didn’t burst at this moment!

In the following months, Wang Zhan and his companions were all in a state of virtuality, their eyes shut tight, yet surrounded by glowing energy!

Clearly, they were all in seclusion.

Given a little more time, they would be able to break through instantly, and their powers would become extraordinarily formidable!

Looking at their condition, it seems they still need a considerable amount of time.

After all, the miracle fruit contained violent energy, and absorbing this energy was no easy task!

Meanwhile.

The people of Elixir Valley continued to guard the cave at the back mountain, yet there was still no news.

Since Xu Changqiu had previously brought Wang Zhan into Elixir Valley, he had now become a thorn in Li Yuan Yi’s side!

He had even been stripped of his position as Elder, leaving him to guard Wang Zhan and the others in the back mountain!

Wu Yanxu was accompanying Xu Changqiu, but Xu Changqiu remained morose.

After all, he had been a prominent Elder in Elixir Valley, always surrounded wherever he went.

But now things were different.

He had never expected that upon leaving his position as Elder, people’s attitudes towards him would change drastically in Elixir Valley; it made his heart grow cold!

Back in the days when Li Yuan Yi was in seclusion, he had managed all matters in Elixir Valley.

He had never harmed the interests of anyone in Elixir Valley and even sought Wang Zhan’s help when the atmosphere was deteriorating. He had never made things difficult for anyone!

But never had he thought that people would push against him when he was struggling; this made him angry.

"Alright."

In the back mountain, seeing Xu Changqiu sitting at the top of a mountain, Wu Yanxu slowly approached him.

Their bond was strong, having entered Elixir Valley together in their youth!

Soon after, they gained Li Yuan Yi’s favor, and with rapid advancement over the decades, they became his right-hand men!

Despite this, Xu Changqiu and Wu Yanxu’s friendship remained strong!

Sitting next to his old friend, Xu Changqiu smiled faintly, shook his head, and said, "Aren’t you worried that those in Elixir Valley might turn against you?"

Due to bringing Wang Zhan into Elixir Valley, he had become a target of criticism.

He even considered leaving Elixir Valley!

But he knew the rules of Elixir Valley, and Li Yuan Yi’s character and tactics. If he tried to leave, Li Yuan Yi would certainly hunt him down, no matter where he escaped to, perhaps even ending his life!

Wu Yanxu shrugged indifferently, replying coolly, "You’re my old friend, and what others think of me doesn’t matter. I’ve already decided, if anyone dares to make things harder for you, they’re disrespecting me! I won’t let them off easily!"

While speaking, Wu Yanxu clenched his fist, his aura surging, showing he was serious.

Xu Changqiu quickly patted his shoulder, aware of Wu Yanxu’s temperament, naturally worried about escalating the matter.

"Alright, staying here isn’t so bad; it’s quieter here, which might be a form of liberation?"

"I’ve already decided, once Wang Zhan’s situation is resolved, I’ll ask the Valley Master to release me. I won’t stay in Elixir Valley any longer..."

These events had left Xu Changqiu quite disheartened.

No matter what others said, he still believed Wang Zhan was not some vicious villain!

Though his encounters with Wang Zhan were few, he had seen many people in Elixir Valley, enabling him to gauge the nature of those around him with just his eyes!

From any angle, Wang Zhan didn’t seem to be a bad person!

Could there be some hidden motives?

"He probably won’t let you leave, will he?"