517: Chapter 517 Desire

source heart!

A treasure like this—anyone would desire it beyond measure!

That was an energy core that a source vein spent hundreds or even thousands of years to nurture; the energy contained within was enough to allow them to break through a realm at will!

When seeing the combat power erupted by Tenth Order Late Stage experts like Yao Yuan, the gazes of both Stone Will and Night Owl turned incomparably fervent.

Not just them, but veteran Mid-Tenth Order powerhouses like Commander Rao also longed for a breakthrough.

They had been stagnant at this realm for far too long!

At this moment, an elder of the Yao Mu Clan spoke up, "Everyone, my clan's Young Patriarch is fighting a bloody battle. Do you intend to take advantage of his precarious situation?"

In an instant, the experts of the Yao Mu Clan became vigilant.

Originally, this group centered around Yao Yuan, but now, the cooperative relationship seemed to have developed cracks.

Stone Will and Night Owl's eyes flickered with changing emotions as their gazes fell upon Yao Yuan and the others who were in a fierce life-and-death struggle with the Beast King.

That Beast King's strikes were extremely vicious, reaching a point where it was a fight to the death; they likely wouldn't be able to extricate themselves for quite a while.

For them, this was an opportunity!

One could say it was their only chance!

If Yao Yuan were present, the greatest opportunity would definitely be his, but now, everyone had a chance!

Thinking of this, Night Owl and Stone Will exchanged a glance, and both sides seemed to reach a certain consensus.

Seeing this scene, the Yao Mu Clan elder's face immediately turned unsightly. "You!"

Commander Rao said indifferently, "Mu Ji, you're getting senile. Although he is your Young Patriarch, shouldn't you consider your own interests?"

The old man named Mu Ji had a gloomy expression.

“Heh, if you spend your whole life being led by the nose by others, willing to be a slave, then you'll never be able to take that step. Why should opportunities only go to those with power? Everyone's chances are equal,” Commander Rao said meaningfully.

“Take that Mu Xiu for example, if I recall correctly, you two used to be at the same level. Now, he has already broken through, while you are still stuck in place, only able to watch him enjoy the best of everything. Are you truly resigned to this?”

Upon hearing this, cracks appeared in Mu Ji's facial expression.

It had to be said that Commander Rao understood him; every word struck his heart!

“Elder Mu! Do not listen to others trying to sow discord!” a Yao Mu Clan expert hurriedly called out.

But in the next second, he was slain by Commander Rao!

“You!” A flash of anger surged within Mu Ji!

Commander Rao said calmly, “You should know which choice to make.”

“Do you want to continue being someone's dog, or gamble on that one-in-a-thousand chance...”

As he spoke, he personally charged toward the depths of the mountain range!

Almost simultaneously, Stone Will, Night Owl, and the others followed close behind.

Standing where he was, struggle and hesitation flickered in Mu Ji's eyes.

But seeing more and more people rushing toward the depths of the mountains, his hesitation grew stronger and stronger.

What if?

What if the source heart became his?

Then he could break through, and his future bottlenecks would no longer be like they were now!

Thinking of this, the hesitation in Mu Ji's eyes turned into resolve. Ignoring the Yao Mu Clan experts behind him, he charged directly toward the main force!

“Elder Mu Ji!”

“How foolish!”

“You dare betray the Yao Mu Clan! The Clan Leader will not let you off!”

...

The angry curses of the Yao Mu Clan disciples echoed from behind.

In truth, they were also tempted, but they didn't have the courage!

Moreover, with their strength, they were nothing more than cannon fodder.

Also failing to follow were those experts who followed Young Master Tang.

They also had self-awareness.

After all, they had handed over a portion of their souls to Young Master Tang; no matter how hard they fought, it was meaningless.

It was better to watch the show. In the end, whoever won would be the same for them—it would just be a matter of kneeling once more.

“Will Young Master Tang be alright?”

“Are you joking? Young Master Tang is a genius of the Star Domain Alliance. How could a mere beast do anything to him?”

“I think Young Master Tang has some plan and chose not to let us know.”

“Right, right, right, me too!”

“Speaking of which, why hasn't that Fang Bai appeared yet?”

“Heh, he probably doesn't dare come. After all, experts are as common as clouds here, and so many are looking for him. If I were him, I'd find a place to hide.”

“That makes sense.”

...

Yao Yuan and the others, who were in the middle of a great battle with the Beast King, also noticed the actions of Commander Rao and the others.

A sharp killing intent emerged in Yao Yuan's eyes!

These traitors!

Young Master Tang's mocking voice rang out, "Fellow Daoist Yao Yuan, it seems your allies all have their own hidden agendas and their own 'foresight'!"

Yao Yuan snorted coldly, "Just a bunch of trash who have found their way to death!"

How could he not know what Night Owl and the others were thinking?

If he hadn't known, he wouldn't have made his move at this time!

Yao Yuan glanced at the crowd charging into the mountains and said indifferently, "Elder Mu Xiu, clean up the house."

Beside him, that Tenth Order Late Stage Elder Mu Xiu said respectfully, "Yes, Young Master!"

With that, he charged directly in the direction of Night Owl and the others!

Yao Yuan didn't bother with that side anymore, but instead fixed his gaze back on the Beast King, his expression calm.

“That bunch of trash actually thinks the source heart is in the mountains and wants to steal it while we are entangled. Little do they know...”

Young Master Tang took over the words, “This beast's aura is expanding unnaturally, and every time its power is consumed, it briefly recovers to its peak state. Therefore, there is only one possibility...”

“The source heart is inside its body!” (Spoken in unison!)

Yao Yuan looked at Young Master Tang and said nothing.

Young Master Tang praised, “As expected of a genius, your brain works well.”

Yao Yuan looked at him and said, “The reason you are so calm is that you must have a trump card. However, it's impossible for you to handle it alone.”

Young Master Tang said with a smile, “The feeling is mutual.”

Yao Yuan was silent for a moment, then said, “Join forces. When the time comes, I will fight you again.”

Young Master Tang nodded, “Agreed.”

The advantage was his; why wouldn't he dare to accept the challenge?

“Roar!”

Just as Young Master Tang had said, the Beast King's state had returned to its peak once again!

Like a dried-up well from which spring water gushed out once more!

At the center of the Beast King's brow, there was a faint touch of purple.

It was almost undetectable to the naked eye, but every time it recovered, it would cause its brow to emit a purple light.

The source heart itself!

This Beast King possessed the power of the source heart!

Young Master Tang looked at it, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

In the next second, his pupils suddenly seemed as if a drop of ink had been placed in them, gradually spreading out.

His eyes had turned into Ink Pupils!

“Pupil Power: Illusory Kill!”

A strange black light burst forth from his eyes!

In an instant, it enveloped the Beast King!

A bizarre scene occurred; the Beast King let out a roar and actually began to mutilate itself at this moment!

The unreserved attacks caused hideous wounds to appear on its own body.

At the same time, Yao Yuan also moved.

His hands suddenly transformed into countless wooden strips, flying toward the Beast King!

Strangely, Yao Yuan's body emitted the aura of a taboo artifact!

Refining the body into an artifact?