Chapter 458 - 336: Overwhelming with Power

Chapter 458: Chapter 336: Overwhelming with Power

Lin Wang and Ling Tianyi forced a wry smile, their expressions a mixture of shame and awkwardness. They lowered their heads slightly, their gazes filled with even greater gratitude.

A storm of shock was already raging in their hearts.

They knew Yu Changsheng was powerful—he wouldn’t have entered the top ten on the Celestial Slaughter List otherwise. But now, having truly witnessed him in action, they finally understood the gap between them.

"Regardless, we have to thank you for saving us."

Lin Wang cupped his fist. After a moment’s thought, he patted the Storage Pouch at his waist and offered it to Yu Changsheng.

"A small token of our appreciation. Please, accept it."

Yu Changsheng was taken aback. Looking at the two, he quickly waved his hands. "There’s no need for this. You’re being too formal."

Yu Changsheng mulled it over for a second, then said graciously, "How about this: if I ever need anything in the Wanxiang Sect, you two can just look out for me."

Seeing Yu Changsheng’s insistence, Lin Wang and Ling Tianyi felt both helpless and relieved. They quickly nodded and smiled.

"Alright, then. If you ever need anything, just come find us."

"Okay." Yu Changsheng nodded, glancing toward the mountain peak. "By the way, do you two know how the fight for the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus is going with that group of people?"

"Oh, that," Lin Wang said, pausing. He recalled the scene with a faint, wry smile. "With them involved, a treasure of that caliber is far beyond our reach."

"That group has gone completely mad over the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus. At this point, the only ones still fighting for it are people from three sects—Wen Hanhai from the Purple Rainbow Sect, Qian Chengren from the Seven Stars Sect, and Yama, Qiu Xing, and He Bicheng from the Profound Yin Sect. And that fellow Wuya is there too."

"They’re all prodigies, and none of them will yield to anyone else. It looks like it’ll be a while before there’s a clear winner."

Yu Changsheng quietly sighed in relief. ’It hasn’t been refined yet. That’s good.’

Lin Wang hesitated for a moment before continuing, "If you plan on going, be careful. You should be able to find them if you head east from here."

"Alright. You two be careful as well."

Yu Changsheng nodded, and after bidding the two farewell, he rose into the air and flew off.

For a long time, Lin Wang and Ling Tianyi watched Yu Changsheng’s retreating figure. They slowly shook their heads and sighed, their expressions complicated.

"Yu Changsheng has really made a name for himself across the Martial Continent now. Do you think he can actually get his hands on the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus?"

"Who knows?" Ling Tianyi waved his hand, shrugging with a smile. "But he already has half of the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus. That’s more than enough, isn’t it?"

"Besides, he feels so much stronger than before... Now, no matter what the final outcome is, Yu Changsheng’s rise is inevitable..."

...

’The Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus... just half of it was enough to bring my Divine Soul to the Golden Core Peak. If I get the other half, not only will my Cultivation break through, but my physical body will likely reach the Golden Core Peak as well.’

’A treasure like this is something I can’t afford to miss. Last time, you and Yama hunted me like a stray dog. This time... I wonder if you’re ready for me.’

High in the sky, the Gang Wind howled. Yu Changsheng narrowed his eyes and shot forward, transforming into a brilliant streak of light. He spread his vast Divine Sense and quickly found their trail.

「An incense stick’s time later.」

Hundreds of miles east of Heaven’s Corner Mountain, above a vast, Heaven-Reaching river, the water churned violently, sending up wave after wave. The figures of Qiu Xing and the others hovered above the surface, their faces grim as endless fluctuations of Techniques erupted from them.

"Wen Hanhai, hand over the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus! You should know this is not something you are worthy of touching."

A sinister voice echoed, accompanied by a barrage of sharp attacks that tore through the empty air.

Wen Hanhai frowned, parrying with his sword as he watched the others fighting relentlessly. His face was a mask of both exhaustion and resignation.

He glanced down at the half of the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus cradled in his arms, a bitter smile touching his lips.

Half of the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus had been snatched by Yu Changsheng. He had finally managed to obtain the other half using a Secret Technique, but the moment he did, Qian Chengren, Wuya, and He Bicheng began their relentless pursuit.

At first, it wasn’t a major issue. He knew it would be difficult, but he figured that as long as he avoided a direct confrontation, he could surely hold out until the Celestial Slaughter Secret Realm closed. Then, the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus would be his.

Unfortunately, the others hadn’t been held up by Yu Changsheng for very long. The arrival of Qiu Xing and Yama massively increased the pressure on Wen Hanhai, making it nearly impossible for him to endure.

’So be it.’

Wen Hanhai sighed. He glanced at the people who had him completely surrounded, his expression one of helplessness. Shaking his head, he let out a loud, hollow laugh.

"This treasure is wonderful, but it seems it’s not fated to be mine. So be it. If you have what it takes to claim this Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus, then go get it yourselves! I’m curious to see who among you will be the last one standing."

With that, Wen Hanhai gestured, his eyes on the rapids below. He snatched the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus and hurled it forcefully into the water.

The river surged, swallowing the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus in an instant amid the churning waves.

"The Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus! It’s mine!"

At this sight, the others’ eyes burned with feverish desire. Ignoring Wen Hanhai completely, they all dove toward the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus.

The great waves surged, with the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus bobbing on the surface. Even though it was only half a flower, its sacred and noble aura was impossible to conceal.

The cultivators scrambled over one another, flying desperately toward the Celestial Slaughter Golden Lotus. Qiu Xing was the fastest among them and the first to reach it. After seizing the lotus, he turned and stood firm atop the massive waves.

He rapidly performed a Finger Technique. Instantly, the dark green vortex reappeared in the sky. The figure of the Cyan Ghost emerged from within, its upper body alone a thousand feet tall, stretching to the heavens.