Zhuge Xiang versus Dugu Jue (Part One)

Hearing the sound at the door, Zhuge Xiang stopped what he was doing, the Sword of Slaughter in hand, as did Mo Wuyan.

As Zhuge Xiang's Life Profession title continued to improve, the Magic Artifact he forged became stronger and stronger. In addition, there were many high-quality magical Magic Artifact among the spoils of war. Mo Wuyan had also replaced all his Magic Artifact with those of Five-Star or higher.

At the cave entrance, a group of four entered. The two groups met and, upon seeing each other, were slightly taken aback. Then, Mo Wuyan's face lit up with joy. "It's you!? That's great! You're alright!"

"Mo Wuyan, Zhuge Xiang?" The four people who entered were also slightly taken aback.

It turns out that these four people were also members of the 108th Combat Group. Including Zhuge Xiang and Dugu Jue, the team had a total of twelve people. Now, six of them have finally gathered.

The group consisted of four people. The man in the lead was Dugu Jue, who was at the Second Layer of the Innate Realm. The other three members were at the seventh and eighth levels of the Void Splitting Realm, respectively.

Upon seeing that the four people were members of the same group, Zhuge Xiang sheathed his Sword of Slaughter and turned to continue forging his Magic Artifact. However, when Dugu Jue, who was in charge, saw Zhuge Xiang, a fierce glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.

"That's great, you're all alright too." Seeing Mo Wuyan, the other three disciples also had a great joy on their faces. They had stayed in this Land of Death for a full six months. This place was a world where people could eat each other. Even disciples from the same sect could not be trusted. It was naturally something to be grateful for to meet a few companions with whom they had spent a long time.

Dugu Jue watched Zhuge Xiang forge magical Magic Artifact, then glanced at the mountain of Magic Artifact and materials piled up beside him. A slight brow furrowed, and a greedy glint flashed in his eyes. So many Magic Artifact —clearly spoils of war. How many people had Zhuge Xiang and his companions killed? Just the two of them alone—how much Food had they collected?

"That's great, you're all alright. The more we're together, the better our chances of survival. The stronger we are, the more Food we can get," said Dugu Jue, the Squad Leader of Squad 108.

"No, I need to stay here to practice my forging skills. If you want to search for Food, you can go yourselves. Our Food should last until the Sect comes to rescue us." However, when Dugu Jue suggested that they merge with each other, Zhuge Xiang decisively shook his head and refused.

Is there enough Food!?

These words were an irresistible temptation for someone who had been starving for the past six months. Even the three disciples at the Void Splitting Realm beside them exchanged a glance.

"Zhuge Xiang, do you know what you're saying?! I'm the squad Squad Leader, and as a member of the 108th Combat Squad, you have to listen to me."

With a darkening expression, Dugu Jue unleashed his aura as Second Layer Innate Realm cultivator, pressing down on Zhuge Xiang. This was partly due to the temptation of the Food, and partly due to the personal grudge between the two. Dugu Jue was just looking for an opportunity to strike at Zhuge Xiang.

Back when he was still at the Sect Headquarters, upon seeing Zhuge Xiang's Sword Intent and learning about his rapid growth, Dugu Jue considered him a huge threat and wanted to eliminate him as soon as possible. However, he had never found a suitable opportunity. Today, it seems that the opportunity to act has arrived. Eliminating Zhuge Xiang should be done sooner rather than later; his growth record is truly terrifying.

"You are the squad Squad Leader, that's true, but according to the rules of the Battle Hall, I only need to listen to you when we're on a mission. We're in the Land of Death right now, and we don't have a mission, so I don't need to listen to you," Zhuge Xiang replied calmly, turning his head slightly to look at Dugu Jue, showing no regard for him as the Squad Leader.

"You bastard, do you have any team spirit at all? You're a member of our team, so your resources should be shared with everyone. Food is scarce right now, so if you have Food, you should give it up," Dugu Jue said intently, Spear in hand.

Spear Intent unfolded, his entire aura was like a Spear piercing through Heaven and Earth, and his eyes also carried a deep sense of vicissitude. Influenced by the remnant soul in the Magic Artifact, his temperament changed drastically.

Anger flashed across Mo Wuyan's face. This Food was something he and Zhuge Xiang had gone through countless hardships to collect. Was it really worth offering up for free? Wasn't this robbery? Besides, Mo Wuyan already harbored hostility towards Dugu Jue, who had taken his position as Squad Leader.

The remaining three disciples at the Void Splitting Realm looked at each other, hesitant and unsure which side to stand on.

Over the past six months, with Dugu Jue as their leader, their survival was more or less due to Dugu Jue's strength. During this time, the three of them had completely regarded Dugu Jue as a qualified Squad Leader and obeyed his every word. However, Dugu Jue's falling out with Zhuge Xiang has put them in a difficult position.

First, Mo Wuyan, as the Squad Leader, took great care of all the disciples. Moreover, he was also a cultivator at the Innate Realm. Second, Zhuge Xiang was no pushover either. He had killed Sword Cultivator at the Innate Realm half a year ago and had a record of not being defeated when fighting against disciples at the Return to Simplicity Realm. If a real conflict were to break out, even though Dugu Jue strong, it was still uncertain who would win.

Zhuge Xiang put down the half-finished Magic Artifact in his hand, Sword of Slaughter appeared in his hand. He looked at Dugu Jue with a sharp gaze, "No matter what, if you want to take my Food, you must die!"

Dugu Jue had always wanted to find an opportunity to kill Zhuge Xiang. As for Zhuge Xiang, he had been forced to live alone in the Endless Mountain Range, living with wild beasts, and was filled with hatred for him. Today, the grudge between the two, coupled with the fuse of Food, completely ignited the conflict between them.

"Are the three of you still following Dugu Jue?" Seeing the irreconcilable confrontation between Zhuge Xiang and Dugu Jue, Mo Wuyan asked the three disciples at the Void Splitting Realm. Mo Wuyan had long known that Zhuge Xiang and Dugu Jue had a grudge against each other.

The three disciples looked at each other, their faces showing difficulty, unsure how to answer.

"What are you three hesitating for? Why aren't you making a move? Don't you want to eat? All you need to do is keep Mo Wuyan occupied," Dugu Jue, his face darkening as he looked at the three disciples' hesitant and troubled expressions.

Startled by Dugu Jue's shout, the three disciples hardened their expressions, each drawing their Magic Artifact and attacking Mo Wuyan: "Senior Brother Mo, we're sorry, we're just trying to survive."

Although Mo Wuyan, who Innate Realm, was strong, he was surrounded and attacked by three disciples at the seventh or eighth level of the Void Splitting Realm, and for a time he was entangled and unable to break free.

Zhuge Xiang and Dugu Jue stood facing each other, their eyes filled with intense killing intent and the same greed.

Dugu Jue coveted Zhuge Xiang's Food, while Zhuge Xiang coveted the Spear in Dugu Jue's hand. This Spear might even be a damaged magical Treasure Artifact; if his Artifact Forger skills improved further, repairing or modifying it wouldn't be impossible. (To be continued...)