Seeing Su Huayu Again (Part One)

As they went deeper into the cave, the pungent smell of blood became increasingly nauseating, and along with the stench, they could also feel a gentle breeze.

The bottom of the cave? Could there be another exit? Otherwise, how could wind be blowing out?

The smell of blood, the breeze, and the faint roars made Zhuge Xiang and the others exchange bewildered glances. They quickened their pace, but then a series of noises came from behind them, growing louder and louder.

The commotion behind them made Zhuge Xiang and his companions stop. They exchanged glances, and without needing to discuss it further, they all stopped, showing no intention of going any deeper.

Someone was catching up from behind. Who was it? Needless to say, it was the other Cultivator who participated in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking selection. Why did they follow them in? Naturally, they wanted to use them as scouts.

If there's danger, they're the first to turn and leave; if there's benefit, they'll all rush in, doing all the work for someone else? Nobody likes doing that.

After waiting for a moment, sure enough, the sound of hurried footsteps grew closer and closer. Soon, the cave passage was crowded with people, all rushing in one after another.

The Cultivator at the front, seeing Zhuge Xiang, Yin Wugu, Lin Haiyan, and Zhang Kuang stop, were slightly taken aback and quickly stopped.

"How many of you are here? Why are you stopped here?" After a moment of silence, one of the Cultivator behind him mustered his courage and asked.

"I think we should have asked first? Why did you follow us in?" Yin Wugu asked, his expression unfriendly, his sharp eyes scanning the Cultivator.

"Want to reap the benefits without lifting a finger? Or get back here..." Born into the Asura Sect, Lin Haiyan was even more domineering and unreasonable, her words carrying an irresistible authority.

"Ha, what a joke! Is this cave yours? Why can you come in, but we can't?"

The bustling cave passage was only wide enough for a few people to walk side by side. As these hundred or so Cultivator entered one after another, it was impossible to tell who was making the noise.

"That's right! This cave doesn't belong to you, so why can you go in but we can't?"

"Do you think you can make enemies of so many of us just because you have decent cultivation levels?"

Those standing at the front, in front of Zhuge Xiang and the others, naturally dared not say anything. However, those behind them, standing in the crowd, were not afraid of being discovered and shouted loudly. With their own group of one hundred or so people, they had nothing to fear from the four of them.

Zhuge Xiang and his companions remained silent, merely observing the Cultivator before them. Those in front dared not speak, but those behind grew increasingly vocal in their clamor.

Even if there are a hundred or eighty people here, so what if they are powerful? Could they possibly attack us?

"What a cunning and disgusting bunch..." Xiao Yue, perched on Zhuge Xiang's shoulder, couldn't help but say angrily as he listened to the shouts of those behind him. Yin Wugu, Zhang Kuang, and Lin Haiyan also wore expressions of anger on their faces.

Yin Wugu and his companions, as top experts in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking competition, had never been treated badly by these people before. Yet now, they were helpless against these hundred or so people.

Indeed, although they had reached the Deity Transformation stage, these hundred or so Cultivator were all exceptionally talented, and the difference in numbers was too great. Once a fight broke out, it would be difficult for them to win.

"In that case, you guys go first. The four of us were exhausted from the fierce battle with that Asura and need to sit down and rest..."

Seeing that these hundred or so Cultivator were becoming increasingly arrogant, Zhuge Xiang suddenly spoke. Before he finished speaking, he sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes slightly, and began to meditate.

Yin Wugu and the others were slightly taken aback when they saw Zhuge Xiang's actions. They then realized what was happening and followed Zhuge Xiang's example by sitting cross-legged in meditation. They nodded in agreement, also indicating that they had exhausted themselves and needed to meditate to regulate their breathing.

"...".

The previously arrogant shouts abruptly ceased. The Human Heart, resentful that Zhuge Xiang and his group had driven them away, had banded together. But now, Zhuge Xiang and his men weren't leaving? Could they possibly force them to go first?

What to do? The hundred or so Cultivator looked at each other, speechless. They were following behind them for safety reasons. Although Zhuge Xiang and the others were no longer stopping them, what if they charged forward themselves? What if they encountered a few more of those terrifying Asura?

Most of these 180 Cultivator had witnessed the terrifying power of the Asura, which could slaughter Cultivator as easily as cutting melons and vegetables. Even Gu Siqi was no match for it in a single move. What chance did they have? If they were to encounter it, wouldn't that be like Tiger Among Sheep?

Zhuge Xiang, Zhang Kuang, Yin Wugu, and Lin Haiyan had made up their minds. They were not going to be used as stepping stones for these people. The four of them sat down cross-legged, their attitude very firm: either you leave on your own, or you go in first.

These Cultivator were making a scene because they outnumbered each other and wanted to show off in front of these top experts to satisfy their vanity. But in essence, they were just a mob without a leader. Seeing that Zhuge Xiang and the others were determined not to go in, their previous tacit understanding and unity quickly crumbled.

"Who!? Which bastard dared to steal my sleeve? I'll kill you!"

"Ah! What does your fighting have to do with me? You actually dared to stab me with your sword, do you really think I'm easy to bully?"

"I'm barefoot and have nothing to fear. If I grab one, I'll make my money; if I grab two, I'll be rich."

After waiting for a while, these ragtag Cultivator soon ran into trouble. Those Cultivator sleeves had been taken away seized the opportunity to try and take them back. In the ensuing struggle, the confined space inevitably led to collateral damage and collateral harm, and naturally, the scale of the fight grew larger and larger.

Palm strikes shot out in all directions, Sword Qi flew everywhere, and the narrow mountain cave passage quickly descended into chaos. Those who had only one arm or no arm at all, seeing this chaotic situation, showed no mercy and seized their opportunity to attack.

"Alright? Can we go in now?" Seeing that the hundred or so Cultivator were completely in chaos, Zhang Kuang opened his eyes and looked at Zhuge Xiang questioningly.

Zhuge Xiang's strength is beyond doubt, and Zhang Kuang is well aware of his wisdom. Since they are now on the same side, Zhuge Xiang's wisdom is still very trustworthy.

"No, let's wait a bit longer, until these people can no longer pose a threat to us..." Zhuge Xiang said calmly, shaking his head.

"Haha, good kill! It's better if they're all dead!" Xiao Yue on Zhuge Xiang's shoulder, watched the people fight each other with obvious glee. (To be continued.)