108: Chapter 108 Two Tigers Fight, Phoenix Immortal Nirvana Sutra

[Ye Wuhen clutched the phoenix egg and sprinted all the way.]

[He ran very fast, like a startled rabbit. But after running for three li, he suddenly stopped.]

[He glanced back.]

["Something's not right."]

[He muttered.]

[He remembered it was written in the ancient records left by his parents: the real treasure of the Fengxian Secret Realm was not in the main hall, but at the foot of the mountain.]

[There was a hidden Immortal Cave there that required a special Opportunity to open.]

[And the ring he previously had on his hand was one of the keys.]

[Unfortunately, the ring was lost.]

["Motherfucker."]

[He cursed.]

["That bastard who snatched my ring better not let me catch him."]

[He took a deep breath, sensing the aura of the ring, and turned to run back.]

[The phoenix egg in his arms grew slightly warm, as if saying: Are you crazy?]

[Chu Sheng took Zhou Wantang and Murong Tian, quietly following behind.]

["Old Grandfather, are you sure we can find good things by following him?"]

[Chu Sheng sent a transmission.]

[Old Grandfather spoke leisurely.]

["Nonsense. I feel this kid has Strong Luck; following him will lead to rewards."]

[Chu Sheng nodded.]

["Alright, I'll listen to you."]

[He observed the surrounding environment while tracking.]

[This tunnel was hidden beneath some ruins, its entrance buried by rubble. If Ye Wuhen hadn't been leading the way, he wouldn't have discovered it at all.]

[The tunnel was very deep, winding downwards, with both stone walls covered in ancient runes.]

[Those runes emitted a faint glow in the darkness, as if they were alive.]

["Be careful."]

[Chu Sheng warned, "These runes might be a Restriction."]

[Just as he finished speaking, a beam of light shot out from the stone wall!]

[Chu Sheng reacted extremely quickly, instantly manifesting the demon refining pot, casting a light to shield against the attack!]

["Bang—!"]

[The two forces collided, the runes flickered a few times, and then... they went out.]

["..."]

[Chu Sheng was stunned.]

[Old Grandfather laughed heartily.]

["The demon refining pot can break Restrictions? Interesting."]

[Chu Sheng also smiled.]

["This thing is truly a master key."]

[He put away the demon refining pot and continued forward.]

[Behind him, Murong Tian muttered in a low voice.]

["Brother Nie, what was that Magic Treasure just now? It was so powerful..."]

[Chu Sheng waved his hand.]

["Secret."]

[Murong Tian didn't dare ask further.]

[But the commotion just now had already been noticed.]

[At the tunnel entrance, several dark figures flashed by.]

[Yun Qingshang's scouts.]

[They looked deep into the tunnel, excitement flashing in their eyes.]

["Quick, report to the Commandery Princess!"]

[Deep in the tunnel, Ye Wuhen suddenly stopped.]

[His ears twitched.]

["Someone is following."]

[He narrowed his eyes, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.]

["Want to reap the benefits? Fine, I'll let you reap them."]

[He pulled several jade talismans from his robes and quickly set a trap.]

[Then he continued forward, pretending he hadn't noticed anything.]

[When Chu Sheng's group reached a narrow passage, light suddenly erupted from all sides!]

["Not good!"]

[Zhou Wantang's expression changed.]

[Dozens of runes lit up simultaneously, weaving into a giant net that descended upon them!]

[Just as Chu Sheng was about to use the demon refining pot, Zhou Wantang had already acted.]

[She pointed with a finger, and a blood-red rune flew from her palm, colliding with the giant net!]

["Sizzle sizzle sizzle—"]

[The two forces eroded each other, making a piercing sound.]

[Zhou Wantang's face was pale, clearly struggling.]

[But she actually managed to tear a hole in that giant net!]

["Go!"]

[She shouted low.]

[Chu Sheng rushed out through the opening.]

["Old Grandfather."]

[He sent a transmission, "This woman is not simple."]

[Old Grandfather chuckled.]

["Nonsense. A Hidden Demon at the Peak of True Firmament, did you think she was a pushover?"]

[After rushing out of the trap, Chu Sheng glanced back.]

[Deep in the tunnel, the faint sound of noisy footsteps could be heard.]

[It was pursuers.]

[More than one group.]

["This is trouble."]

[He frowned.]

[Zhou Wantang had also sensed them.]

["Master, we've been targeted."]

[Chu Sheng was silent for a moment before making a decision.]

["Split up."]

[Zhou Wantang was startled.]

["Master?"]

[Chu Sheng looked into her eyes.]

["You take them and lead the pursuers away. I'll chase Ye Wuhen alone."]

[Murong Tian's face turned white.]

["Bro-Brother Nie... my... my legs are weak..."]

[Chu Sheng patted his shoulder.]

["Don't worry, Elder Zhou will protect you."]

[After splitting up, Chu Sheng continued deeper alone.]

[The tunnel grew deeper, and the runes on both sides became denser.]

[Finally, the path ahead opened up.]

[A massive underground cavern appeared before his eyes.]

[In the center of the cavern sat a skeleton in a meditative posture.]

[The skeleton was jade-like throughout, emitting a faint fluorescence; despite having been dead for untold years, it remained perfectly preserved.]

[On the skeleton's finger was a ring.]

[Ye Wuhen stood before the skeleton, his back to him.]

[Hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around.]

[Their eyes met.]

["You finally came."]

[Ye Wuhen smiled.]

[Alarm bells rang in Chu Sheng's heart, but he remained calm on the surface.]

["What a coincidence, brother, we meet again."]

[Ye Wuhen's gaze fell upon the ring on his hand.]

["That ring was left to me by my parents."]

[Chu Sheng played dumb.]

["What are you saying, Brother Leaf? I found this ring."]

[Ye Wuhen laughed.]

[He laughed like a fox.]

["Found it? Fine, if you say you found it, then you found it."]

[He paused.]

["However, you have to return it to me today."]

[Just as he finished speaking, a terrifying aura erupted from his body!]

[Li Huo Sacred Body!]

[Flames soared, and the temperature of the entire cavern instantly spiked!]

[Ye Wuhen's aura skyrocketed from Late Stage Yin Qi—]

[Early Stage of True Condensation Realm!]

[Mid-Stage True Gathering!]

[Late Stage True Gathering!]

[Chu Sheng's eyes nearly popped out, "Is he on fucking drugs?!"]

[Old Grandfather's voice boomed in his mind.]

["The Li Huo Sacred Body grows stronger against strong opponents! This kid is burning his Bloodline!"]

[The flames transformed into a fire dragon and lunged at Chu Sheng!]

[Chu Sheng dodged clumsily, several large holes burned into his clothes.]

["Old Grandfather! What do I do?!"]

[Old Grandfather said solemnly.]

["Use the immortal slaying gourd! It can kill him!"]

[Chu Sheng's hand was already on the immortal slaying gourd.]

[But he hesitated.]

[If he killed Ye Wuhen, what about his parents?]

[Dao Palace experts were existences capable of moving mountains and filling seas.]

[As a mere Middle Stage Gùzhēn, he wasn't even an ant in front of a Dao Palace expert.]

["No!"]

[He gritted his teeth, "If I kill him, I'm dead for sure!"]

[Old Grandfather grew anxious.]

["Then you're just going to wait for death?!"]

[Chu Sheng didn't answer.]

He just took a deep breath, then unequipped [Strong Luck] and equipped [Heavenly Demon Body].

[Devilish Qi surged!]

[Black and red mist gushed from his body, colliding with the Li Huo flames!]

["Boom—!"]

[The moment the two forces collided, the entire cavern trembled!]

[The surrounding runes flickered wildly, as if something had been activated.]

[Ye Wuhen's expression changed.]

["Heavenly Demon Body?!"]

[Chu Sheng ignored him, focusing all his effort on driving the Devilish Qi to resist the scorching Li Huo.]

[The two were in a deadlock; neither dared to withdraw first, and neither could take down the other for the moment.]

[The sounds of pursuers gradually approached from outside.]

[Just then—]

["Rumble—"]

[Deep in the cavern, a stone door slowly opened.]

[The stone door had been hidden behind runes, but was now activated by the collision of their two forces, revealing the space within.]

[Chu Sheng and Ye Wuhen were both stunned.]

[Behind the stone door was a small secret chamber.]

[In the center of the chamber floated a Jade Slip.]

[Several ancient characters were carved upon the Jade Slip—]

[Phoenix Immortal Nirvana Scripture.]

["This is..."]

[Ye Wuhen's pupils constricted.]

[Chu Sheng was also stunned.]

["Old Grandfather," he sent a transmission, "what's the situation?"]

[Old Grandfather was silent for a long time.]

[Then, his voice sounded, tinged with emotion.]

["So that's how it is... Phoenix Immortal actually placed the key to the Legacy on the ring I inhabit; the true Legacy is right here."]

[Chu Sheng swallowed hard.]

["Then this Jade Slip..."]

[Old Grandfather said leisurely.]

["The Phoenix Immortal Nirvana Scripture. The true Legacy of the Phoenix Immortal."]

[Chu Sheng's eyes lit up.]

[Ye Wuhen's eyes also lit up.]

[The two looked at each other.]

[A subtle atmosphere filled the air.]

[Triggering critical choice: The Phoenix Immortal Nirvana Scripture, how will you fight for it?]

[1. Continue fighting. Fight until one side surrenders. Risk: Both sides might be injured, allowing someone else to reap the benefits.]

[2. Negotiate. Discuss comprehending it together and sharing the Legacy. Risk: Ye Wuhen might go back on his word.]

[3. Yield. Give the Jade Slip to Ye Wuhen to gain his favor. Risk: Missing out on the greatest Opportunity.]

[4. Act covertly. Use the immortal slaying gourd for a sneak attack while he's off guard. Risk: Might enrage his parents.]

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

[Old Grandfather seemed to guess what he was thinking and chuckled.]

["This kid is someone you can cooperate with."]

[Chu Sheng was startled.]

["Cooperate? He wanted to kill me just now."]

[Old Grandfather said leisurely.]

["That was just now. Now... with shared interests, you can cooperate."]

[Chu Sheng took a deep breath and looked at Ye Wuhen.]

[Ye Wuhen was also looking at him.]

[The two were silent for three seconds.]

[Then they spoke simultaneously.]

["How about... together?"]

["Together?"]

[Both of them were stunned.]

[Then, both of them laughed.]

["Fine."]

[Ye Wuhen nodded, "But I'll say the ugly words first: if you dare to plot against me, I won't let you off."]

[Chu Sheng quickly waved his hands.]

["I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."]

[Ye Wuhen smiled.]

["At least you're sensible."]

[The two withdrew their auras and walked toward the stone door.]

[Behind them, the runes in the cavern gradually dimmed.]

[In the distance, the faint sound of pursuers' footsteps could be heard.]

[But it no longer mattered.]

[The true Opportunity was right before their eyes.]

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

"Holy shit, that scared me to death. I thought we were going to fight to the death."

"But this Ye Wuhen is indeed smart. He knows that continuing to fight would hurt both of us, so cooperation is better."

He rubbed his chin.

"The Phoenix Immortal Nirvana Scripture... sounds really impressive. If the two of them comprehend it together, maybe they can achieve something great."

But he also had to be a bit wary of Ye Wuhen.

He looked at the screen.

"Next, let's see how they cooperate."