187: Chapter 187 Standoff Between the Two Sides

"Fellow Daoist, please save me!"

From afar, Niu Gao's figure was already clearly visible. There was still some distance between him and Yuying City. In about five breaths' time, Python Husband and the other three would catch up to him. In his current state, he certainly wouldn't be able to reach Yuying City before then.

He had previously taken the last remaining spring of life from his tribe to exchange for a void breaking pill, and he had expected something like this might happen. Therefore, he had been extremely cautious on his return journey.

Yet, he was still ambushed by someone with ulterior motives. Although that person hid their identity, their cultivation could not lie. In the entire Nine Profound Realm, only the Cloud Tiger Tribe and the Silver Wolf Tribe possessed experts at the Late Void Refining Stage. Who else could it be but them!

Facing the Late Void Refining Stage, he was naturally no match. He was confident in his ability to escape, but so what? The fact that he possessed a void breaking pill had spread because of it.

Which tribe wouldn't want a void breaking pill? Moreover, he was heavily injured. With such a god-sent opportunity, it was unlikely anyone would let it pass!

The result was exactly as he had predicted; four Void Refining experts attacked him. Out of desperation, he could only flee to Yuying City for help, hoping to protect the void breaking pill. Even if he had to pay a heavy price for it, he would not hesitate!

As for seeking help from the Upper Three Tribes, he had never even considered it. Once he went there, let alone the void breaking pill, even his life might not be preserved.

"You brought this upon yourself, so don't blame me for being impolite!"

Niu Gao's sudden arrival was unexpected for Ning Yuan, but upon careful thought, such a choice was understandable. After all, would he even dare to go to the Upper Three Tribes?

"Tao Yao, go save him, and then do this... no problem, right?" He quietly gave Tao Yao some instructions via voice transmission, a cunning smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

Tao Yao raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you sure this will work?"

"Let's give it a try. If it doesn't work, we'll see!"

"Then do as you see fit!"

After rolling her eyes at him, Tao Yao's figure shot up and sped toward Niu Gao's direction, with the Refined Corpse and Hawk Deep following behind her.

There were four Void Refining experts on the opposite side. Tao Yao alone might not be able to protect Niu Gao, but with them added, the chances would be much greater.

Watching the three figures rushing from Yuying City, Niu Gao was immediately overjoyed. The deep sense of urgency in his heart eased slightly, knowing that his void breaking pill was likely saved.

In the end, Python Husband and the other three were a step too late. Niu Gao was the first to rendezvous with Tao Yao and the others. Seeing this, the faces of the four men instantly turned ugly.

Tao Yao and her group's intention was already clear: they wanted to protect Niu Gao. If that were the case, wouldn't the void breaking pill be out of reach?

They had fought a fierce battle with Niu Gao for the sake of the void breaking pill, and their injuries were not light. If they were to leave like this now, how could they accept such a result!

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for your assistance. I will certainly not go back on my previous promise!" Only now did Niu Gao truly relax, hurriedly cupping his fists in gratitude to Tao Yao. It was fortunate he had run to Yuying City; otherwise, the consequences would have been unpredictable.

"Save your thanks until after we've dealt with them!" Tao Yao glanced at Python Husband and the other three, who were standing in the air not far away.

Niu Gao replied with a chuckle, "Hehe, Fellow Daoist is right!"

At this moment, Lion Might spoke up, "Fellow Daoist, please do not interfere in the internal affairs of our Nine Profound Realm. If you are willing, we will certainly offer a generous reward!"

The other three immediately frowned. They didn't contradict Lion Might's words right away, but were secretly weighing whether to continue trying to seize the void breaking pill.

Even if Tao Yao agreed to stop protecting Niu Gao, there were four of them, and only one void breaking pill. This meant that three of them would get nothing while having to pay a huge price. This calculation might not be worth it!

But the thought of the temptation of the void breaking pill made them truly unwilling to give up just like that!

A trace of unease rose in Niu Gao's heart. If Tao Yao really went back on her word, he would return to his previous situation, being hunted everywhere by the four of them until he handed over the void breaking pill.

Fortunately, Tao Yao's next words directly shattered the worries in their hearts: "I am protecting Niu Gao. Either turn around and leave immediately, or try and see if the four of you can take down Niu Gao!"

"What good things can a mere Niu Gao offer? Is it possible that the four of us can't even compare to him alone? I hope Fellow Daoist will reconsider!" Crocodile Skin suddenly took a step forward, and his Middle Stage of Void Refining cultivation erupted completely. Billowing waves of Aura swept across the surroundings, and the space around him faintly distorted.

The void breaking pill was of great importance. No matter what, it had to be obtained. The Upper Three Tribes had already acquired void breaking pills. If they didn't find a way to strengthen their own power, they would only be swallowed up by others next.

Such a result was unacceptable to Crocodile Skin. Even if he had to pay a price, he had to seize the void breaking pill.

Tao Yao's narrow eyes narrowed slightly as she stared intently at the four people in front of her, secretly circulating her power throughout her body.

It seemed she had underestimated the attraction of the void breaking pill to them. It wouldn't be easy to send them away; they might even have to fight.

"There's no need to make enemies of us for the sake of an outsider. Why not just let it go?" Lion Might followed up, his Aura of the Middle Stage of Void Refining also spreading out at the right time, faintly forming a threatening intent.

"What? I want to protect Niu Gao, do you have a problem with that? If you want a void breaking pill, anything is negotiable as long as you have the spring of life. If not, then get lost!"

Suddenly, two terrifying Sword Intents locked onto Lion Might and Crocodile Skin. At the same time, a clear whistle sounded, reaching the ears of everyone present.

The two people locked by the Sword Intent instantly had a change in expression. Their hair stood on end, and a thick sense of danger rose in their hearts. They didn't dare to make the slightest move, for fear of causing a misunderstanding.

Although Python Husband and Ape Fierce were not locked by the Sword Intent, just feeling it made their bodies turn cold and break out in a cold sweat. They also didn't dare to move in the slightest.

As soon as the sixth-grade sword talisman appeared, it directly intimidated the four of them. All thoughts in their hearts were dispelled at this moment. No matter how precious the void breaking pill was, it wasn't as important as their lives!

"Since the young friend wants to protect Niu Gao, I naturally wouldn't dare to have any objections!" Facing the Sword Intent lock, Lion Might immediately changed his mind and hurriedly said:

"Then I shall take my leave first. If the young friend has time, you are welcome to visit my Rock Lion Tribe!"

After saying that, he immediately turned and left, quickly fleeing into the distance. He left very decisively; only those who had truly been locked by the Sword Intent understood its horror.

Moreover, the other side had four people. Once heavily injured, who knew what price would have to be paid to escape? It was better to run first. As for Python Husband and the other three, it would be good if they didn't kick him while he was down; how could they possibly help?

Seeing Lion Might run so nimbly, the remaining three also knew that staying any longer would yield no results. After saying a few pleasantries, the three of them also turned and left.

Even if they got nothing this time, they would have to watch helplessly as the strengths of the four tribes, including the Cloud Tiger Tribe, increased greatly. Would they have any good days ahead?

Watching others' strength increase greatly was even more painful than having one's own cultivation level drop!