"What? You've got quite the nerve!"
Wang Kangping and Yuan Xueyang of the Western Spiritual Territory wore angry expressions.
The others, including Liu Tairong, also radiated fighting intent and killing aura.
Qing Fu had just taken four Earth Spirit Fruits outright. They were furious, but could only suppress it deeply because Qing Fu's strength had risen too much, leaving them no choice but to compromise.
Now, someone else was making such a demand, and his appetite was even greater than Qing Fu's—one fruit more than Qing Fu wanted.
If they really divided them like that, only one Earth Spirit Fruit would remain!
There were five groups in total. Were they supposed to fight over that one fruit?
What nonsense!
Only Qing Fu seemed to have recalled something. His face filled with fear, and he asked nervously:
"M-May I ask if you are Young Master Du Long?"
Young Master Du Long?!
The moment Qing Fu uttered those four words, Nie Daoqun, Wang Kangping, and Yuan Xueyang of the Western Spiritual Territory all had their pupils contract sharply.
They were clearly terrified, with deep yet concealed fear in their eyes.
Young Master Du Long came from Poison Dragon Island, located at the border between the Eastern Spiritual Territory and the Western Spiritual Territory.
Poison Dragon Island was a forbidden land in Hundred Spirits Heaven. Neither the Eastern Spiritual Territory nor the Western Spiritual Territory could do anything about it.
That was not the important part. The important part was that this man was even more ruthless than Qing Fu, while his strength among those of his generation was also extremely formidable.
"Your eyesight is rather good."
Young Master Du Long smiled, though his smile carried a hint of cruelty and amusement.
"Wasn't Xu Guang supposed to come here? Why had he been replaced?"
Wang Kangping and Yuan Xueyang of the Western Spiritual Territory were truly baffled.
The last Earth Spirit Token was in Xu Guang's possession, and Xu Guang was one of the top three geniuses in the Western Spiritual Territory.
In the end, the two of them still asked.
"Young Master Du Long, isn't it somewhat inappropriate for someone of your status to appear here?"
It was not exactly a challenge, but it did convey their dissatisfaction.
"Are you saying that wherever I go, I need to report it to you in advance?"
Young Master Du Long smiled without any change in expression.
Yet Wang Kangping and Yuan Xueyang could sense a faint, concealed aura emanating from Young Master Du Long.
Dangerous!
Extremely dangerous!!
They hurriedly said:
"We wouldn't dare!"
"I'll go wherever I please, hehe!"
Young Master Du Long continued, his calm voice sounding once more:
"Fine. I'm in a good mood today, so I'll tell you that Xu Guang personally handed that Earth Spirit Token over to me."
"Hehe, that fellow was truly stubborn and hopelessly resistant. He insisted on making me act personally. Only after I broke one of his arms did he finally give up."
Young Master Du Long spoke casually, yet Nie Daoqun, Wang Kangping, Yuan Xueyang, and the others instantly turned deathly pale, no longer able to hide the terror in their hearts.
Even their breathing became restrained.
Xu Guang, one of the top three geniuses in the Western Spiritual Territory, was not much weaker than Qing Fu, yet Young Master Du Long had actually torn off one of his arms.
There had long been rumors that Young Master Du Long was incredibly strong, but no one had expected him to be this strong.
Liu Wan'er involuntarily took several steps back.
She had originally been full of confidence in this contest for the Earth Spirit Fruits, especially after gaining Mu Yuan as an ally.
But now...
Liu Wan'er began to feel uneasy!
"Fine. Since that's the case, hurry up and compete among yourselves to decide the distribution. If you delay my time, I won't mind taking the last one as well."
Young Master Du Long was overwhelmingly domineering!!!
Yet no one objected.
Because his strength was the ultimate truth.
Just then, Nie Daoqun spoke:
"Young Master Du Long, you jest. Since you have spoken, what harm is there in giving the final Earth Spirit Fruit to you?"
His face carried a smile meant to curry favor with Young Master Du Long.
The moment those words were spoken, everyone present changed expression drastically.
Qing Fu narrowed his eyes and gave Nie Daoqun a deep look.
"Hehe... this Nie Daoqun is quite sensible. He knows to befriend me. Once this trip ends, I won't mind giving him half an Earth Spirit Fruit."
Young Master Du Long's expression became even more amused.
At least half an Earth Spirit Fruit was needed for it to have any effect.
Liu Tairong, Wang Kangping, Yuan Xueyang, and the others trembled intensely!!!
Too ruthless.
Originally, the five groups had still had a chance to compete for the remaining fruit. They had already been reduced to a pitiful state beyond description.
Who would have thought that a single sentence from Nie Daoqun would strip away even that one remaining fruit?
Wasn't this going too far?
In the depths of Liu Tairong and the others' hearts, fury burned wildly.
This was bullying beyond measure.
"For Young Master Du Long to accept that Earth Spirit Fruit is an honor for us. Didn't I also come away empty-handed from this trip to Earth Spirit Valley?"
Nie Daoqun gave them a deep look.
"They don't seem willing?"
Young Master Du Long still wore a smiling expression.
"Unwilling?"
Nie Daoqun's expression turned slightly cold. He then looked toward Qing Fu and said icily:
"Qing Fu, give Young Master Du Long one of the Earth Spirit Fruits you reserved. Are you willing?"
That would reduce Qing Fu's four Earth Spirit Fruits to three.
A dark look flashed through Qing Fu's heart. Damn Nie Daoqun, he was definitely taking revenge on him.
But he still said, "I agree!"
Then Nie Daoqun looked once more at Liu Tairong and the others, sternly saying:
"Even Qing Fu is willing to give up an Earth Spirit Fruit. Are you still unwilling?"
Seeing that even Qing Fu had compromised, what could they do no matter how unwilling and furious they were?
Liu Tairong and the others could only compromise.
"Whatever you say."
"Haha..."
Nie Daoqun smiled, then turned to Young Master Du Long and said ingratiatingly:
"Young Master Du Long, look, aren't they willing now? The matter has been resolved so easily."
Willing?
This was simply a decision forced upon them.
They had originally agreed to determine the ownership of the Earth Spirit Fruits through challenges, but Qing Fu and Young Master Du Long's arrival had rendered that agreement meaningless.
Watching all this, Mu Yuan gained an even clearer understanding of the cruelty of the Great Thousand World.
There was only cruelty one could not imagine, never cruelty that could not be carried out.
"Young Master Mu, it seems we've gained nothing."
Liu Wan'er's voice was filled with desolation. Her last trace of hope had been extinguished.
She had originally imagined that they might at least obtain half of the final fruit.
Who would have thought that even the final fruit was gone?
And as for her family...
Sigh!
Liu Wan'er sighed.
"You're quite good."
Young Master Du Long was in an excellent mood.
He had gained two extra Earth Spirit Fruits for nothing. How could he not be happy?
He could not help looking toward Mu Yuan and the others, asking hypocritically:
"I have never forced anyone to do something they don't want to do. If any of you disagree, you may raise it."
This was his twisted amusement.
After slapping someone, he still had to ask whether they were happy about it?
As for disagreeing?
Hehe, Xu Guang was the perfect example.
Faced with Young Master Du Long's cruel amusement and outrageous bullying, everyone was furious but dared not speak!
Silence filled the area.
But just then, a calm voice rang out:
"I disagree!"
Huh?
Those words came far too abruptly at this moment, stunning everyone.
They turned to look, only to discover that the speaker was actually Mu Yuan.
"Oh? Say that again. I didn't hear you clearly! I'll give you one chance to reorganize your words!"
A flicker of surprise flashed through Young Master Du Long's eyes, followed by a hint of coldness. A little ant that didn't know its place?
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