186: Meng Bi's "good brother"

In Yao Delong's courtyard on Luoxia Peak.

Deep within the courtyard lay a spacious martial arts arena,

its floor paved with hard Azure Steel Stones and surrounded by simple protective Formations.

Yao Delong stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze like torches, accurately capturing every stagnation in Luo Miaomiao's spiritual power circulation

and every delay in her movement transitions. His voice was steady, yet every word was a gem, striking directly at the core of the issue:

"Water has no constant shape; softness can overcome hardness, and it can also transform into hardness!"

"Your 'Water Tornado' just now, where spiritual power was condensed into a single point for an explosion, was a good idea,"

"but the buildup before the explosion was too obvious, leaving your intentions completely exposed."

"Remember, a true killing move should be like an undercurrent surging, hearing thunder in the silence!"

He joined his fingers like a sword, and a strand of Pure Yang Sword Qi, condensed to the extreme, shot out silently.

It did not attack Luo Miaomiao but instead accurately struck a half-man-high Azure Steel Stone by her side.

Chiss!

With a soft sound, a tiny hole, bottomless with edges as smooth as a mirror, instantly appeared on the surface of the hard Azure Steel Stone!

There was no world-shaking momentum, only a scalp-numbing penetrative force and destructiveness!

"Do you see? Power lies not in grand momentum, but in condensation and precision."

"Your water techniques can be the same. Compress and condense the vast water spiritual power into a single point,"

"and its power will be a hundred times greater than a scattered Water Tornado!"

Luo Miaomiao looked at the tiny hole, her beautiful eyes filled with shock and realization.

She nodded vigorously, took a deep breath, discarded distracting thoughts, and tried again.

This time, she no longer pursued a grand and flashy momentum, but instead worked hard to compress the surging water spiritual power within her body,

following the special path Yao Delong had pointed out, and condensed it at her fingertips.

It was exceptionally difficult at first, the spiritual power being violent and hard to control, but Yao Delong's steady voice was like a stabilizing anchor,

guiding her to adjust her breathing and stabilize her mind time and again.

Gradually, the water-blue point of light at her fingertips grew brighter, and the aura it emitted became increasingly solid and sharp!

"Good, keep it up! Feel that power compressed to the extreme!"

A hint of approval flashed in Yao Delong's eyes. This girl's Comprehension Ability was indeed quite good.

Luo Miaomiao's small Face was tense, sweat rolling down her forehead, but her eyes were exceptionally focused and bright.

She felt as if she were holding a deep-sea pearl about to explode; that sense of condensed power made her heart surge with excitement!

Meanwhile, on Tuyao Peak, inside Meng Bi's luxuriously decorated yet cold-atmosphered Immortal Cave.

"Trash! A bunch of trash!"

Meng Bi's Face was ashen as he slammed the jade cup in his hand onto the ground, fragments flying everywhere.

His chest still throbbed with pain; Yao Delong's mountain-like heavy pressure and cold killing intent

seemed to still linger in his heart, making him feel both hatred and fear.

"To comprehend a Domain while only in the Golden Core Realm... how is that possible?!"

"What kind of Heaven-Defying Opportunity did he obtain in the Immortal Mausoleum?!"

Meng Bi paced anxiously within his Immortal Cave, his eyes filled with the flames of jealousy and a deep sense of helplessness.

Last time, he used his Family's power to mobilize Blood Vulture Death Warriors to ambush Yao Delong,

but the result was total annihilation. Because he was the one who ordered it, the Family was furious,

not only making his position as heir precarious but also directly halving the resources supplied to him!

Had the investigation results not later pointed towards demonic cultivators, he would likely have been deposed.

"With my current strength, I can't do anything to him at all!"

"Am I supposed to just watch him be arrogant? Watch that slut Luo Miaomiao throw herself into his arms?!"

Meng Bi's Face contorted as he smashed a fist into the hard stone wall, leaving a shallow fist print.

No! Yao Delong cannot be allowed to continue growing!

He must be strangled before he fully rises!

A name slithered into his mind like a venomous snake—Xiao Chen!

The Third Prince of the Ba Xia Dynasty! The Personal Disciple of Luo Baiya, the Peak Master of Spirit Plant Peak!

Also an Inner Sect Core Disciple, with a cultivation at Golden Core Perfection!

More importantly, they were "bosom friends" who grew up together!

Both came from prominent backgrounds, were equally extravagant and debauched, and both enjoyed bullying others.

It was just that Xiao Chen's status was more noble, making it inconvenient for him to personally handle many dirty deeds,

so it was often his "good brother" Meng Bi who did them on his behalf.

The two were in cahoots, and their relationship could be described as very "tight"!

"Yes! Find Xiao Chen!"

A sinister light flashed in Meng Bi's eyes,

"With his status and strength, wouldn't dealing with a Yao Delong be as easy as reaching for something in a bag?

And... his mother is the Hall Master of the Dharma Transmission Hall in the Moyang Sect!

In the Ba Xia Dynasty, who would dare not give the Moyang Sect Face? Within the Yin Yang Sect, he also has enough influence!"

Thinking of this, Meng Bi immediately tidied his appearance, suppressed his churning blood and Qi,

changed into a humble and somewhat aggrieved expression, and hurriedly left his Immortal Cave, racing towards Spirit Plant Peak.

On Spirit Plant Peak, deep within a quiet valley filled with dense Spiritual Qi and exotic flowers and plants,

stood an elegant palace. This was the residence of the Third Prince, Xiao Chen.

Inside the hall, Xiao Chen reclined on a soft couch covered with snowy-white Spirit Beast fur,

while two beautiful female Disciples with graceful figures were carefully massaging his legs.

He had a handsome Face, carrying a hint of the nobility unique to the imperial Family,

but between his brows lingered an indelible gloom and arrogance.

He toyed with a green jade talisman emitting a rich aura of life, his gaze lazy.

"Meng Bi? Why is he here?"

Hearing the servant's announcement, Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a trace of impatience.

He knew the worth of this "brother" very well; he wouldn't visit unless he needed something, likely having caused some trouble again and coming for help.

"Let him in." Xiao Chen waved his hand, signaling the servant girls to withdraw.

Soon, Meng Bi entered with a Face full of "grief and indignation," giving Xiao Chen a deep bow:

"Brother Xiao! You must stand up for me!"

"Oh? What matter has made you, the Great Heir Meng, so bedraggled?"

Xiao Chen didn't even lift his eyelids, his tone carrying a faint mockery.

"It's Yao Delong!"

Meng Bi gritted his teeth and recounted how he had been publicly humiliated by Yao Delong at the martial arts arena today,

adding embellishments to the story of being injured by the pressure of his Domain,

emphasizing how arrogant and overbearing Yao Delong was, how he looked down on him as the Heir of a Marquis's residence, and how he "coveted" Luo Miaomiao.

"Yao Delong?"

Xiao Chen's fingers toying with the jade talisman paused slightly, and his lazy gaze instantly became sharp,

like a venomous snake eyeing its prey. "Are you talking about... that Yao Delong from Luoxia Peak??"

"It is exactly that scoundrel!"

Meng Bi nodded hurriedly, secretly delighted; it seemed Xiao Chen knew of him.

Xiao Chen sat up straight, pondered for a moment, and a strange light flashed in his eyes,

a light mixed with greed, wariness, and a... barely perceptible killing intent!

"He not only didn't die... but his cultivation has greatly advanced, and he's even comprehended a Domain?"

Xiao Chen's voice lowered, carrying a hint of amusement. "Interesting... truly interesting."

Of course he knew Yao Delong! After the Inner Sect Assessment, the name had spread within a small circle of Core Disciples.

It was said that this youth had obtained a great Opportunity, his cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds, even drawing the attention of the Sect Head and several Peak Masters!

More importantly, his master had once mentioned Yao Delong!

Although it was just hearsay, it was enough to warrant his attention.

"How do you want me to help you?"

Xiao Chen looked at Meng Bi, the corner of his mouth curling into a cold arc.

He originally didn't want to bother with Meng Bi's nonsense, but since it involved Yao Delong, that was a different matter.

He could vent anger for his "brother"—though this brother was just a useful dog in his eyes—

and also probe Yao Delong's true strength, perhaps even gaining a chance to seize his Opportunity. Why not do it?"