Chapter 278

Chapter 278: Stubborn and Unyielding (Four Updates)

“Now, hand over all the Spirit Stones to me immediately, or I swear I’ll turn around and leave right this second!”

Daoist Shouren shouted furiously.

Everyone froze momentarily.

“Fellow Daoist, you…”

“I don’t want to hear any nonsense from you. Give me the Spirit Stones! I’ll give you ten breaths of time. If you don’t hand them over, I won’t care about this anymore!”

Daoist Shouren sensed some very bad vibes, and his attitude was extremely stern.

He only allowed ten breaths for a response.

“Ten!”

Suddenly, someone handed over their Storage Ring to Daoist Shouren.

“This is from my Fist Sect, given to Fellow Daoist!”

“This is from my Liuli Pavilion, given to Fellow Daoist!”

“This is mine…”

“Nine!”

“Eight!”

“Seven!”

“This is mine! This is mine! My sect is the Stellar Sect!”

“This is from our sect…”

As the time ticked down, some people held their breath.

“This is from the Wang Family!”

“This is also from the Invincible Sword Sect!”

“This is from my Longsheng Sect…”

In the final three breaths, the group begrudgingly handed the Spirit Stones over to Daoist Shouren.

“You! You!”

Daoist Shouren glared at the Wang Family and others, his face turning red with anger.

However, quite a few from the Heaven and Earth Realm wore blank expressions, with two even looking annoyed.

They didn’t understand why Daoist Shouren was being like this.

Asking you to negotiate, you go negotiate. Lu Ye agreed to negotiate, and your mission would be over.

Whether the negotiation succeeds or not is no longer your concern. What stance are you taking here to defend Lu Ye?

Who are you really aligned with?

Guarding the Great Dao? It’s truly disgusting that such a vile person practices such a foul Dao.

Everyone handed their Storage Rings to him.

Daoist Shouren let out a small sigh of relief, “Step back. Don’t follow me anymore. I’ll visit him alone!”

“Fellow Daoist, is it really necessary?” A Heaven and Earth Realm glanced at him with a hint of resignation.

Daoist Shouren didn’t respond.

He actually wondered, why is it necessary?

He flew off in a certain direction, his figure disappearing.

Now that they were here, many guessed that Lu Ye was at the Jiang Family ruins.

When the Chaos Dao Field opened, the Jiang Family’s strong ones were shattered by some mysterious powerhouse, and immediately other forces that bore grudges against the Jiang Family, like hungry wolves, descended upon them.

The collapse of the Jiang Family wasn’t merely a loss in the First Heaven.

If it was just the Jiang Family’s strong ones in the Fourth Heaven that fell, most probably no one would lift a finger against them.

But the strong from the Jiang Family in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Heavens all collapsed—what worries would anyone have?

Some exchanged silent glances.

Their figures vanished.

The strong from other forces saw this and their faces changed dramatically. Wait, this isn’t over yet?

Insanity!

This is absolutely insane!

“No, we can’t keep following them into madness! We must not let the situation escalate! Quickly, let’s help Lu Ye!”

Someone shouted urgently.

Those wanting to assist Lu Ye genuinely wished to no longer be enemies with him.

Being enemies with Lu Ye made it impossible for them to train in peace.

They were terrified that while cultivating, they’d suddenly catch a whiff of that alluring aroma.

That fragrance was definitely not just an ordinary scent; it could invade everything, even holding your breath is of no use.

If holding your breath could resist the Aroma of Achievement in Dao, then who would ever take it lightly?

Daoist Shouren had quickly arrived outside the Jiang Family ruins, where the flying insects were abuzz, and he called out loudly.

“Lu Ye, Fellow Daoist, I’ve brought all the Spirit Stones for the negotiations from each sect. Please show yourself!”

Lu Ye’s figure appeared, floating between the heavens and earth.

“Looks like everyone has grown compliant.”

Lin Chuyue said with a smile.

The Emperor’s Banner fluttered lightly, and Chu Ling emerged from it, holding a tray made of gathered Souls, flying towards Daoist Shouren.

Lu Ye watched this scene.

Hiss… so familiar.

Chu Ling has ultimately become his maidservant?

However, this maidservant seems to be devoid of any other emotions and won’t stab him in the back.

Daoist Shouren didn’t waste words, stacking all the spatial rings onto the tray and returning to Lu Ye’s side.

Lu Ye picked them up and started checking.

Each Storage Ring contained quality Spirit Stones that were substantial.

“Since they’ve acknowledged their mistakes and made amends, let’s wipe the slate clean for our past grievances,” Lu Ye said with a smile.

Daoist Shouren finally let out a long, relieved breath.

Just then, within a range of a thousand miles, a golden barrier suddenly erupted, a completely golden shield. It was a shield, yet as thin as a cicada’s wing.

In that instant, the shield split in two, then into four, then into eight…

In the blink of an eye, the area within a thousand miles around Lu Ye was entirely enveloped.

At the same time, a net radiating white light spread to cover this whole area, and not just that, black long spikes pierced the void, completely locking it down.

Daoist Shouren’s figure retreated violently as he witnessed this scene, his eyes bulging with rage.

He roared, “A bunch of untrustworthy beasts! Beasts!”

At this moment, Daoist Shouren felt utterly exhausted, extraordinarily tired.

Why? Why is it always like this?

Did he do something wrong?

They were the ones begging him to negotiate the first time, and when that failed, they shamelessly begged him again.

They had clearly accepted the negotiations and gathered the Spirit Stones.

He had done everything possible to prevent another conflict.

Clearly, he…

Why? Why is it still like this?

Beasts!

A bunch of beasts!

Shadows materialized.

“Dong!”

A bronze giant bell floated in the sky, ringing out a sound that echoed throughout the Fourth Heaven.

Terrifying power surged toward the breach in the barrier, forming the worst storm inside.

A spear surged forth, carrying with it overwhelming killing intent into the barrier.

A bloody sword also hurled itself in.

An ancient zither erupted with terrifying sounds.

A giant seal rushed in…

All sorts of heavy treasures aimed to reduce the area within a thousand miles to dust.

This time, they wanted Lu Ye dead!

Dead with no remains!

“A bunch of beasts! I’m going to fight you all!”

Daoist Shouren roared, charging towards one of the Heaven and Earth Realm beings.

But three from the Heaven and Earth Realm moved at once and suppressed Daoist Shouren directly.

“Fellow Daoist, is it really necessary? We’re major forces spanning the Nine Heavens. If we bend the knee to Lu Ye, will we not tarnish our ancestors’ reputation?”

“Daoist Shouren, you don’t need to involve yourself in this matter anymore. If you’re smart, you’ll leave immediately, or don’t blame us for being ruthless.”

“Daoist Shouren, remember, he is a demon! We are human. It is righteous for humans to exterminate demons!”

“This time, Lu Ye is bound to die. The Fourth Heaven’s hidden danger will vanish, Daoist Shouren, you should be pleased, not acting like a madman.”

“Enough talk. Since he’s stubborn and unyielding, let’s kill him together!”

“Hahaha, Lu Ye is finally going to die! Finally!”