316: Chapter 316 The Game Begins (2)

For them, the absolute priority right now was to keep their lives; as for anything else, how could they care about so much?

As long as they could leave this place safe and sound, they would likely be willing to pay even the greatest price.

"Good, since that's the case, then you'd better listen closely!"

Cao Yang had a smile on his face, but that smile made one feel no warmth at all; instead, it exuded a sense of bone-chilling coldness.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd like a torch before he spoke unhurriedly: "In a moment, I will strip away every single protective measure of your Young Master—this famous Prodigy Jin Qianbao!

Including the protective measures left by a Source Emperor. As for those of you who are Jin Qianbao's confidants... hehe, as long as you can successfully kill Jin Qianbao, you can keep your lives!"

These words were like a clap of thunder exploding in the crowd, and the originally somewhat calm atmosphere instantly became tense.

Especially for the blond youth standing at the very front; his face instantly turned a purplish-red like pig liver, and bean-sized beads of sweat even broke out on his forehead.

With almost no hesitation, the blond youth retreated at an extremely fast speed, while vigilantly pulling away from the people around him.

At this moment, his heart was filled with fear and unease. After all, no one could predict whether those confidants who were usually respectful and obedient to him would remain loyal in this life-or-death moment.

One had to know that the reason these confidants were so respectful and followed his every command was largely due to the massive Family power behind them and the old man's doting on him.

However, now faced with the choice between life and death, human nature is often the most unpredictable thing. Who would dare assert that these people wouldn't betray him to save themselves?

Thinking of this, the blond youth couldn't help but feel a chill rise from his spine.

"Hmph! You guys better not listen to that person's nonsense! My grandfather is a renowned big shot in the Wanjie Pavilion, and he has experts as numerous as clouds under him. It won't be long before he arrives with a large group of powerhouses to rescue this Young Master!

If you dare to make a move on me, you'll see what's coming to you! If you dare to touch even a single hair on my head right now, once you leave this place, my grandfather will surely send assassins to hunt you down until you're dead, making you wish for death but unable to find it!"

Jin Qianbao retreated while pulling away from the crowd behind him, his face showing a fierce look as he gritted his teeth and spat out vicious threats.

Although Jin Qianbao felt some trepidation in his heart, he still forced himself to look calm on the surface, attempting to use his grandfather's prestige to intimidate the group before him.

However, Cao Yang, standing opposite him, didn't care for his threats in the slightest.

Cao Yang glanced at Jin Qianbao expressionlessly and said coldly: "None of you need to fear his intimidation. As for the other followers, as long as you can kill this hateful Jin Qianbao or any of his confidants beside him, you can all leave this place alive and well.

Furthermore, as long as someone participates in the action of killing Jin Qianbao or his confidants, once one of them is successfully killed, I will immediately teleport that person away to safety."

Cao Yang paused, then added: "When Jin Qianbao breathes his last, even if some people didn't actually succeed in completing the kill mission, as long as they participated in this battle, they can likewise keep their lives and leave smoothly.

Of course, once Jin Qianbao is dead, the killing actions against his confidants will also cease. At that time, all confidants can lay down their weapons and be allowed to live and leave freely."

As soon as Cao Yang finished speaking, the originally gathered crowd immediately broke into a commotion.

Those confidants who had always stayed by Jin Qianbao's side heard this, and their expressions instantly became extremely unsightly.

After glancing at each other, they unhesitatingly and quickly pulled even further away from the others, each one as alert as if facing a great enemy.

"I will only give you a short ten seconds!"

Cao Yang's face was as deep as water, his cold gaze sweeping over the three groups of people with different thoughts inside the Barrier. His voice was as cold as frost, as if it could freeze the air.

"If the time is up and some of you still haven't made a move, then unfortunately, I will mercilessly kill all those who refuse to act. But..."

At this point, he paused slightly, a cruel smile appearing at the corner of his mouth as he continued: "You could also take a gamble and see if this idiot Jin Qianbao's grandfather can arrive in time to save you poor wretches."

Before his voice had even faded, Cao Yang stopped paying attention to the crowd's reaction. His figure flashed, pouncing towards Jin Qianbao like a phantom.

Jin Qianbao was greatly shocked and hurriedly tried to use a Saint Art to defend himself, but it was too late.

Cao Yang's speed was as fast as lightning; in the blink of an eye, he had reached him, reaching out his hand to grab Jin Qianbao fiercely.

At this critical moment, a dazzling golden light suddenly erupted from Jin Qianbao's body, and a blurred golden humanoid phantom slowly emerged.

However, before this phantom could fully take shape, it was forcibly crushed by Cao Yang's terrifying power, turning into dots of golden light that dissipated in the air.

Simultaneously, the protective Magic Treasures on Jin Qianbao's body, meticulously crafted from incredibly precious Source-grade Materials, shattered instantly under Cao Yang's strike, turning into countless fragments scattered on the ground.

And the sword and fan he held tightly in his hands were even more powerless to resist as they were forcibly snatched away by Cao Yang.

At this moment, the entire scene was clearly divided into three groups.

Jin Qianbao stood alone on one side, his face as pale as paper; his confidants, five in total, were huddled together, each looking nervous with their gazes constantly shifting between Cao Yang and their surrounding companions; as for the other followers, twelve in total, they clustered together, appearing somewhat panicked.

With a smile, Cao Yang instantly returned to his original spot, wrapping his arm around the slender waist of his dazed Second Senior Sister Su Xuan, pulling her gently into his embrace.

Then, lowering his voice, he said softly: "How about it, my dear Second Senior Sister? Are you satisfied with this method I came up with to make them regret everything?"

Su Xuan's pretty face instantly flushed with a layer of rosy clouds. She gave Cao Yang a flirtatious, reproachful look and murmured softly: "Oh, Brother Yang, how can you be so wicked! To use such means to tease people."

As she spoke, she reached out her small hand, white as jade, and lightly thumped Cao Yang's broad and sturdy chest, like a shy little rabbit, evoking pity and love.

Just over ten meters away, Hong Yi and A Yinggu were dumbfounded by this scene, inwardly marveling in secret.

Especially Hong Yi, who looked at Cao Yang's figure and couldn't help but click her tongue: "Young Master's move is far too mean; it's truly wicked! But... it really does show some skill."

A Yinggu also nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Hong Yi's view.

She also hadn't expected that her Revered Master, who was so good to her and his women, would have such a wicked side.

One had to know that this Revered Master of hers had always been smiling, possessing the image of a refined gentleman.

Previously, she had occasionally heard her Mistresses say that Revered Master had slaughtered in all directions for one of them, but she had been half-skeptical.

Now she truly believed it; Revered Master would really do anything for his Mistresses.

It seemed she'd better not offend any of her Mistresses in the future, otherwise, just thinking about it was too terrifying.

"Alright, the countdown begins now. By the way, let me tell you one more thing: when I kill someone, I completely erase them from the Universe, leaving no chance for Reincarnation. I hope you won't regret your decision."

Holding the beauty in his arms, Cao Yang sat down on a chair that automatically appeared behind him.

Hong Yi and A Yinggu also came behind Cao Yang.

"Little Gu greets Revered Master!"

A Yinggu performed a respectful salute.

"Little Gu, don't be formal. I'm very casual; I'm only ruthless to enemies. I'm still very friendly and casual with my own people. You should also remember that in the future, if you encounter an enemy, either don't offend them at all, or if you do, completely obliterate them. Do you understand?"

Cao Yang smiled slightly and said.

"Yes, Revered Master. Little Gu understands."

This time A Yinggu didn't salute, but nodded happily in response.

"Hong Yi, the ten-second countdown. You announce it."

Cao Yang looked at the blond youths in the Barrier again and spoke.

"Very well, Young Master. This servant will announce the ten-second countdown now."

Hong Yi smiled slightly and replied.

It could be said that Hong Yi only showed a rare smile when she was with Cao Yang.

Hong Yi looked at the people in the Barrier and said loudly:

"Ten."

"Nine."

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