If you seek the skin of a tiger, death will whisper to you!
Ye Changsheng put on his straw hat, pulled the brim low, and slowly retreated behind the crowd.
After making sure no one noticed him, he transmitted a message to White Tiger Star Lord through divine sense transmission: "Star Lord, do you want to come out?"
"Escape this small cage, go to the vast world, and swallow all the people here."
The Star Lord, who was originally in a fight, was somewhat distracted by this transmission.
He even thought that he had been imprisoned for too long and was experiencing hallucinations.
But this voice reappeared, becoming clearer and clearer, indicating that someone was doing it on purpose.
Divine sense transmission is a very private act; transmitting without permission is like someone buzzing in your ear, which can easily irritate people.
Moreover, it's very dangerous, as sudden transmissions can easily disturb one's mind.
Especially during a fight, if one's strength is insufficient and they are affected by a transmission, it could lead to defeat at best, and death at worst.
White Tiger Star Lord, while confronting Feng Yuanqing, transmitted back: "Who are you? You have a lot of guts to dare to play tricks on this Lord."
White Tiger Star Lord said coldly, he exerted force along the transmission path, and the Da Luo Realm tiger's might burst forth, wanting to cause internal injuries to the person transmitting.
This was to find out who was talking to him.
Besides this, he had another thought, which was to see how strong this person was.
If this bit of pressure crushed him, then it would be like stepping on an ant.
White Tiger Star Lord diverted some attention to observe who was injured, but he couldn't see any clues, so he guessed that the other party's strength should be decent.
Ye Changsheng remained calm on the surface, but his Divine Soul actually trembled, suffering soul injuries.
A single transmission allowed him to personally feel the strength of White Tiger Star Lord.
It's no exaggeration to say that if White Tiger Star Lord were released, all the people present combined would absolutely not be his opponent.
Should he continue?
Ye Changsheng pondered inwardly.
Thinking of the worst-case scenario, his cooperation with White Tiger Star Lord was a mismatch in strength, which was like playing with fire.
No matter what agreement was reached beforehand, it would be meaningless in a situation where strengths were unequal.
After White Tiger Star Lord came out, he would absolutely not put himself on equal footing, and might even treat him as his subordinate or human slave.
However, if White Tiger Star Lord was not released.
Then these ten tokens would not be his turn at all.
"Let the Fellow Daoist die, not the poor Daoist."
"Even if White Tiger Star Lord goes back on his word then, I have a way to deal with it. I don't need to run faster than White Tiger Star Lord; I just need to run faster than others."
Ye Changsheng had an idea in his mind. If the worst-case scenario wouldn't even affect him, then what was there to fear?!
It didn't matter if he couldn't outrun White Tiger Star Lord's jaws, as long as he could outrun his fellow Prodigies!
And this was Saint Hall Training, so someone would definitely back them up.
It's just that before the backup arrived, some Prodigies might suffer a small loss.
As long as he could survive until the Saint Hall made a move, his safety would not be an issue!
Having thought of a retreat, Ye Changsheng transmitted back: "Star Lord, do you want freedom?"
Seeing that this person was fine, White Tiger Star Lord also had an answer in his heart: this person probably had some strength.
White Tiger Star Lord transmitted: "Who are you?"
"Does that matter? As long as we cooperate well, I can restore your freedom."
Restore freedom!
This was indeed a very tempting condition, especially for White Tiger Star Lord, who had been imprisoned for millions of years; it was simply an irresistible condition.
"Why do you want to cooperate with me?" White Tiger Star Lord retorted.
"Star Lord's magic power is boundless, yet you are imprisoned in this tiny place, being played with by these juniors. I truly cannot bear to see it." Ye Changsheng said with a tone of regret.
"Just tell me what you want directly. I don't like beating around the bush."
Clearly, White Tiger Star Lord wasn't falling for that.
Knowing White Tiger Star Lord's temperament, Ye Changsheng played to his preferences. He said directly: "Star Lord is straightforward, so I won't hide anything either."
"We cooperate, each taking what we need. I will let you break free from your cage and regain your freedom."
"You help me obtain these tokens."
White Tiger Star Lord laughed: "Each taking what we need, huh? You're quite honest!"
Ye Changsheng was just about to discuss with White Tiger Star Lord how to cooperate from inside and out to break free from the restraints.
White Tiger Star Lord asked again: "How dare you cooperate with me? Aren't you afraid that I'll go back on my word and swallow you too?"
Ye Changsheng certainly knew he was playing with fire, but he still had to speak beautifully.
"I see Star Lord as a person of great trust and integrity, who would certainly not deceive me."
"As the saying goes, don't use someone you doubt, and don't doubt someone you use. If I don't even give this much trust, wouldn't that be an insult to Star Lord?"
Ye Changsheng spoke beautifully, almost making him out to be a man of his word.
White Tiger Star Lord cackled: "Good, you kid can talk."
"Then, happy cooperation."
Both sides had ulterior motives.
To White Tiger Star Lord, this person was truly ruthless.
They should be people training together, but for the sake of tokens, he could release himself.
It was clear that he didn't treat others as human beings.
White Tiger Star Lord would absolutely not let go of such an ungrateful person; if possible, he wanted to eat him.
Such a person has too many schemes and might calculate against himself; it's best for him to die.
Ye Changsheng also didn't fully trust the Star Lord, even listing him as a source of danger in his heart.
It was just that he needed him now, which was why he chose to release him.
He was not wrong about one thing: each taking what they needed.
White Tiger Star Lord transmitted: "Since we're cooperating, shouldn't you let me see where you are?"
Ye Changsheng replied: "That's not necessary. Let's maintain some mystery."
This person has a strong sense of security! White Tiger Star Lord didn't press further, guessing that this person had already thought of a retreat.
One person and one tiger secretly transmitted messages, discussing how to act.
"These juniors think the tokens are easy to take, but in reality, the tokens are specially protected, and these juniors are too weak to even break through the protective shield above them."
"If I exert my full strength and attack one corner, a temporary crack will appear in the protective shield. At that time, if you exert your full strength again, you can enlarge the crack and take out the token."
"As long as one is taken out, a gap will appear in that direction, and then I can escape from that direction with my full strength."
White Tiger Star Lord told him.
Only one direction?
Ye Changsheng suddenly appeared somewhat hesitant.
When I take the token, I will definitely be noticed by the Star Lord. Is he trying to use this opportunity to remember my appearance and aura, and then strike me hard?
"Hey, speak up." White Tiger Star Lord transmitted.
"Star Lord, can you break open two openings? I want to take one more token."
Ye Changsheng said, with a hint of greed in his tone.
White Tiger Star Lord thought he was scared and didn't dare to respond.
Turns out he's a greedy fellow!
White Tiger Star Lord replied: "No problem, we are partners. All ten tokens can be yours."
"Reveal your identity, and I will personally deliver all ten tokens to you."
"Star Lord jests. I am of humble status; how dare I trouble Star Lord?" Ye Changsheng said, still deliberately concealing himself.
The more he concealed, the more the Star Lord felt he was cunning and had to be eliminated.
He hated cunning people the most! Because such people might stab him in the back.
After the cooperation was settled, Ye Changsheng's hesitation and greed during the transmission completely disappeared, replaced only by seriousness on his face.
"I hope I can deceive him."
With that, he slowly withdrew, taking out two white jade Puppets from his Storage Pouch.
These two white jade Puppets were of noble quality, covered in Dao patterns, clearly inscribed with the words 'Heavenly Talisman Immortal Palace'.
He felt a little heartache; such Puppets could perfectly replicate the original owner's strength, but only for a quarter of an hour.
The price was also extremely high, belonging to Advanced consumable luxury goods.
However, compared to the tokens, they seemed insignificant.
"For safety's sake, let's use them."
From the very beginning, he didn't want to expose himself. His hesitation and greed just now were only to make White Tiger Star Lord think he was greedy for wealth.
Ye Changsheng had never revealed his true inner thoughts to White Tiger Star Lord!
He pulled out a small knife, gently cut his left palm, and hot blood dripped onto the Puppet. The palm-sized Puppet seemed to come alive and grew larger.
Both its appearance, temperament, and cultivation were identical to Ye Changsheng.
As for the original Ye Changsheng, he changed into a new set of clothes, trying to distinguish himself from these two.
"Now it's foolproof."
He didn't even want to act personally, preferring to use the Puppets to snatch the tokens.
After preparation, Ye Changsheng transmitted a message to White Tiger Star Lord, signaling that he could act.
Feng Yuanqing had been confronting White Tiger Star Lord, and he always felt that the other party was somewhat distracted, not using his full strength.
But he didn't know what was wrong, only that it felt a bit strange.
Suddenly, White Tiger Star Lord's face showed a triumphant expression, fierce and ruthless.
"Junior, I'm not playing with you anymore."
"You are very strong. Are you interested in becoming this Lord's human slave?"
White Tiger Star Lord, who couldn't distinguish between the strong and the weak, developed a fondness for talent and wanted to take Feng Yuanqing as his servant.
Feng Yuanqing was somewhat stunned. Even if you had the strength, you couldn't do it.
"Are you perhaps seriously ill?" Feng Yuanqing asked, puzzled.
White Tiger Star Lord cackled: "Junior, let me show you what I look like when I go all out. You are a Genius; I don't want to eat you."
"Follow me, and I guarantee you'll shake the heavens."
With that, White Tiger Star Lord transformed into a colossal figure, like a great demon galloping across the heavens and earth. His tiger eyes radiated power without anger, his mouth opened to reveal sharp fangs, and his sharp tiger claws swiped.
Baring his fangs and claws!
Is he going all out? Feng Yuanqing's expression became solemn.
He took a deep breath and likewise unleashed his ultimate technique: Mixed Sky Vajra Flawless Great Art, preparing to clash head-on with White Tiger Star Lord.
A pair of tiger claws slammed down fiercely, and Feng Yuanqing's pupils contracted. They weren't aimed at him; following the direction of the tiger claws, he saw the mountain peak.
Feng Yuanqing's heart tightened, and his eyes widened in anger, as if he had seen a terrifying future.
He said to the Disciples guarding the mountain peak: "Retreat quickly! Don't stay there."
Among the Saint Hall Disciples, Feng Yuanqing's command was unquestionable.
Upon hearing Feng Yuanqing's order, these people did not hesitate at all and quickly dodged.
Almost in the next instant, the tiger claws, like towering pillars, slammed onto the mountain peak. Although the great formation held up a protective shield to block it.
However, the residual power was still there!
All the vegetation on top was uprooted, and many mountaintops were flattened.
Fortunately, these Disciples ran fast and only suffered some minor injuries from the aftermath.
"Now!"
The two Ye Changshengs, transformed from Puppets, seized the moment when the protective shield cracked and struck with full force.
They completely shattered the crack and took out the tokens within.
Without any hesitation, the two Puppets instantly shrank, escaping like rats burrowing into the ground.
"They escaped quite fast." White Tiger Star Lord noticed the Puppets. This guy is cunning enough.
Never mind that, let's escape first.
Ten tokens, two missing.
The great formation, broken!
White Tiger Star Lord completely tore apart the great formation and escaped to freedom. Feng Yuanqing tried to stop him, but it was too late!
A tiger's roar shook the mountains and rivers, and a spread of his arms stirred the cosmos!
White Tiger Star Lord, freed from restraints, was no longer limited by his cultivation. He let out a joyful tiger's roar that caused the heavens and earth to lose their color!
"Hehehehehe, I, White Tiger Star Lord, am out!"
"Are you all ready to face death?"
The deep tiger roar, with overwhelming might, was like Death whispering in their ears.
Everyone's hearts were tense to the extreme. Without any hesitation, they fled!
But, could they truly escape?
🔊 Text To Speech
Listen while reading