107: Chapter 107 Several trump cards, the thief won't leave empty-handed

Chu Sheng passed through layers of ruins and finally arrived at the core of the Secret Realm, the Fengxian Hall.

This great hall was more magnificent than any building seen along the way.

There were many marks of combat in front of the hall doors; perhaps a Guardian Beast or something similar had been defeated by the Cultivators who arrived first.

Even though more than half had collapsed, the remaining portion was still a hundred zhang high, like an ancient giant beast crouching on the ground.

The most attractive things were the three orbs of light floating in the hall.

The first orb of light was crimson like fire, and inside, a feather fan could be vaguely seen. five fires seven birds fan, Earth Rank High Grade!

The second orb of light was verdant like jade, containing a tattered sword manual. Incomplete Phoenix Immortal Sword Manual, Earth Rank Medium Grade!

The third orb of light was an interwoven gold and red, containing a massive egg. phoenix egg!

Chu Sheng's eyes went wide.

"Earth Rank High Grade! phoenix egg! I'm going to strike it rich!"

The Old Grandfather's voice rang out leisurely.

"Don't get excited. Look around you."

Chu Sheng glanced around, and cold sweat instantly broke out.

Yun Qingshang stood on the east side, smiling brightly, but her gaze was fixed intently on the five fires seven birds fan.

Ji Haoxuan stood on the west side, still wearing a smile, but his eyes lingered on the phoenix egg for several turns.

Xiong Lieshan stood on the north side, his honest Face rarely showing a solemn expression.

Xia Nihuang had also entered at some point, dressed in military attire, her gaze like lightning as she scanned the area.

There were also countless Loose Cultivators and people from small Sects, their eyes turning red like sharks smelling blood.

"This is..." Chu Sheng swallowed hard, "this is going to be a team fight."

It was unclear who moved first.

A figure lunged toward the five fires seven birds fan!

Immediately after, a second, a third...

The entire hall instantly exploded!

Qi surged, Magic Treasures flew everywhere, and screams of agony rose and fell!

Chu Sheng hid behind a collapsed stone pillar with Zhou Wantang and Murong Tian, watching the chaotic battle.

"Fight, keep fighting," he murmured, "the harder the better."

His gaze swept across the battlefield and locked onto a target.

The phoenix egg.

That thing had been pushed into a corner, and for the moment, no one could spare it a glance.

"An Opportunity!"

He took a deep breath, his figure flashing as he dashed toward the phoenix egg!

Just as he was about to touch the phoenix egg—

A figure was even faster than him!

Ye Wuhen!

That kid appeared out of nowhere and grabbed the phoenix egg!

Chu Sheng was stunned.

The two of them locked eyes.

They were less than three feet apart.

Ye Wuhen's gaze suddenly fell on Chu Sheng's finger.

That ring.

"..." Ye Wuhen fell silent.

Chu Sheng also fell silent.

The air froze for a second.

Ye Wuhen didn't expose him; he just gave him a look, then hugged the phoenix egg and turned to run.

Chu Sheng stood frozen on the spot.

The Old Grandfather's voice suddenly rang out.

"Kid, this seat wants to play a bit."

Chu Sheng was startled.

"Play? How?"

The Old Grandfather chuckled.

"Do you trust this seat?"

Triggered key choice: The Old Grandfather offers a plan, how to respond.

1. Trust the Old Grandfather. Give control of the body to the Old Grandfather and see how he plays. Risk: Unknown.

2. Retreat. Leave amidst the chaos and don't get involved with the phoenix egg. Risk: Missing an Opportunity.

3. Wait and see. Observe the situation first before making a decision. Risk: Might miss the best timing.

4. Activate Heavenly Demon Body or immortal slaying gourd. Forcibly seize it, but it might attract everyone's attention and lead to being ganged up on. Risk: Narrow escape from death.

Chu Sheng looked at these four options, his mind racing.

"Old Grandfather, what exactly do you want to do?"

The Old Grandfather said leisurely.

"This seat has lived for so many years and hasn't stretched these bones in a long time. Let me play; I guarantee you won't lose out."

Chu Sheng gritted his teeth.

"Fine, I'll trust you this once!"

He chose 1.

The next moment, Chu Sheng felt his body become light.

The Old Grandfather took over control.

"Hehe, it's been a long time since I used this body." The Old Grandfather flexed his fingers, "A bit rusty."

He scanned the battlefield and suddenly walked in one direction.

There, Xia Nihuang was fighting three opponents at once, battling Yun Qingshang, the Third Prince, and an unknown expert in a world-shaking struggle.

"The five fires seven birds fan..." The Old Grandfather narrowed his eyes, "This thing isn't bad."

He didn't move to snatch it; instead, he hid to the side and watched quietly.

Xia Nihuang was at the Spirit Lake Stage, much higher than Yun Qingshang's Spirit Spring Stage.

Fighting three great experts alone, she actually didn't fall into a disadvantage!

Yun Qingshang was forced back by a palm strike, her Face turning ashen.

The Third Prince was knocked back by a sword strike, and his smile finally vanished.

Yun Qingshang and the Third Prince were royalty and colleagues, so she gave them some Face; that unknown expert wasn't so lucky and was kicked ten zhang away by Xia Nihuang!

"Just with the likes of you?" Xia Nihuang sneered and grabbed the five fires seven birds fan!

The Earth Rank High Grade Magic Treasure was in hand and refined on the spot!

A terrifying aura erupted from her body!

Yun Qingshang's Face turned pale.

Ji Haoxuan took three steps back.

The whole place went silent.

No one dared to move.

"Very good." Xia Nihuang put away the feather fan and scanned the room.

"This seat is in a good mood today and won't kill you. Get lost."

Yun Qingshang gritted her teeth, turned, and left.

The Third Prince regained his smile, cupped his hands, and also retreated.

That unknown expert had long since vanished.

The Old Grandfather watched this scene, clicking his tongue in wonder.

"This woman is ruthless enough."

On the other side, something big happened with Ye Wuhen.

Several Loose Cultivators were envious of his phoenix egg and quietly followed him.

"Kid, hand over the egg!"

Ye Wuhen hugged the egg, looking innocent.

"Big brothers, I got this egg first..."

"Cut the crap! Hand it over or die!"

The three Loose Cultivators attacked simultaneously!

Then—

A terrifying aura erupted from Ye Wuhen!

Li Huo Sacred Body!

Flames soared into the sky, instantly swallowing the three Loose Cultivators!

"Ah—!"

The screams stopped abruptly.

The three were turned to ash, not even a residue remained.

The whole place was shocked!

"Li Huo Sacred Body?!" someone exclaimed.

Ye Wuhen withdrew his aura, still looking like that pathetic weakling, hugged the egg, turned, and ran, disappearing in a flash.

Chu Sheng watched this scene, clicking his tongue in wonder.

"Li Huo Sacred Body? That's a top-tier Physique!"

He wiped his cold sweat.

"Good thing I didn't move just now, otherwise I wouldn't even know how I died."

He looked at the screen.

"That Ye Wuhen has more trump cards than I have underwear. Originally his ring had been snatched by me, but he has the Dao Palace Mark, earth rank magic treasures, and now a Li Huo Sacred Body... This is the true Prodigy configuration."

He sighed.

Right then, something else happened.

A Loose Cultivator grabbed the Incomplete Phoenix Immortal Sword Manual.

He went mad on the spot, his eyes blood-red, killing anyone he saw!

"The sword manual is mine! No one even think about stealing it!"

At the True Firmament Peak, his combat power surged in his frenzied state, and he killed seven or eight people in succession!

"It's the Sword Lunatic!" someone cried out.

This person was a famous Sword Obsessive who would give up his life for a sword.

Everyone retreated.

Finally, several Venerables from Yunmeng Prefecture joined forces, with help from a Body Cultivator from Juye Prefecture, to surround and kill him.

The sword manual became ownerless once again, triggering a new round of chaotic fighting.

Chu Sheng shook his head silently.

"Men die for wealth, birds die for food."

The Old Grandfather suddenly spoke.

"Kid, it's about time."

Chu Sheng was startled.

"What's about time?"

The Old Grandfather chuckled.

"Time to pull in the net."

He returned control of the body to Chu Sheng.

Chu Sheng moved his limbs, feeling refreshed.

"Old Grandfather, what did you just do?"

The Old Grandfather was being mysterious.

"You'll find out in a bit."

In the distance, Yun Qingshang and the Third Prince's people had already withdrawn from the hall.

Xia Nihuang left satisfied with the five fires seven birds fan.

Ye Wuhen hugged the phoenix egg and hid in some unknown corner.

The sword manual was still being fought over, but fewer and fewer people were competing.

Chu Sheng watched this scene, calculating in his heart.

Triggered key choice: The Opportunities have been divided, where to go?

1. Follow Ye Wuhen. While he has just subdued the phoenix egg, follow him to see the situation. Risk: Might be counter-killed by him.

2. Leave. Quit while ahead and leave the Secret Realm. Risk: Missing subsequent Opportunities.

3. Compete for the sword manual. Take advantage of the chaos to snatch the Incomplete Phoenix Immortal Sword Manual. Risk: Getting caught in the melee and potentially being ganged up on.

Chu Sheng looked at these three options and fell into deep thought.

"Old Grandfather, what should we do next?"

The Old Grandfather said leisurely.

"Follow that kid; he has a great Opportunity on him."

Chu Sheng was startled.

"Didn't he discover me? Isn't following him seeking death?"

The Old Grandfather chuckled.

"Don't worry, this seat has a way."

Chu Sheng gritted his teeth.

"Fine, I'll trust you."

He chose 1.

He took Zhou Wantang and the others and quietly pursued in the direction Ye Wuhen had disappeared.

Behind them, the chaotic battle in the hall continued.

It was unknown whose hands the sword manual finally fell into, but Chu Sheng no longer cared.

He now only wanted to know—

Just how many secrets was Ye Wuhen still hiding?

Chu Sheng watched this scene and let out a long breath.

"I chose right. Following him means there's meat to eat."

"But that Ye Wuhen is indeed dangerous. Better be careful not to end up losing the bait along with the fish."