Divine Brilliance
chapter-232

Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

Within Ruohai Straits, in one of the huge tents in the army camp, Zong Shou’s face was bitter as he looked at his hand.

He had only obtained 2 pill bottles from a night of scouring along with a few grade 6 beast crystals.

Next would be the few spiritual weapons which were worth a bit of money.

“There aren’t that many items? Little heaven and earthbag? Didn’t you all just return from Jiefu City, did you come back empty-handed? Forget about the others, you should have at least 8-10 earth energy pills right? I heard Tan Tao mention that Gantian Mountain and Xuan Mountain City would purchase tens or twenty earth energy pills from the various sects of Donglin Cloud Continent to be used as a salary of Xuanwu ancestors…”

“Heaven and earthbags are unique to hidden sects. If your Gantian Mountain doesn’t have it, then much less our Blazing Flame Mountain?”

Xiong Kui half kneeled on the ground, and his face was helpless. With the gaze when one looked at a fool as he looked right at Zong Shou, “As for Jiefu City, who exactly was our Blazing Flame Mountain conned by? We only exchanged around 15 earth energy pills, a large portion of them were immediately sent back. Even as the prince I can’t pocket too much which was why I only have 2 on me. I didn’t hide any from you!”

Zong Shou couldn’t help but cover his face, only feeling that his heart couldn’t take it anymore. He originally thought that this time he would more or less be able to get some money back. However, apart from getting 4 earth energy pills from Xiong Kui and Feng Yu, there was no other thing that was worth any value.

The army camp, which he held some hopes for, only stored less than 7 days worth of military grain. Although it was for 400 thousand people, its value was lesser than that of a single wind flame explosive arrow. Next would be some dirt and stone materials used to build a city.

Oh right! There were millions of arrows and roughly 20 thousand sets of armor and equipment as well as 200 thousand grade 2 beast crystals.

These were the only gains that were worth mentioning. Unfortunately, a large portion of them couldn’t be carried away by him and he could only regretfully burn them or abandon them.

It was not wrong to say that he was unable to make a profit from this.

Zong Shou couldn’t help but grit his teeth. He had to get that monster king position. If he didn’t hold Gantian Mountain in his hands, he would have no way of stopping the loss of money.

Looking at the gaze of Xiong Kui becoming slowly more and more dangerous, he touched his chin and started to contemplate.

“How about this. Zong Yuan cut off one of his fingers and send someone to send it to Blazing Flame Mountain. Tell his father to send at least 20 grade 7 beast crystals of ransom before I will release him.”

Xiong Kui’s face instantly turned white. Looking at Zong Yuan who stood solemnly behind Zong Shou suddenly take a step forward, he frantically waved his hand, “Slow down! It’s just a finger I don’t care much. However, my flame bear race rule is that if one is captured one would be unable to inherit the throne. With my father’s personality, he won’t pay a single grade 1 beast crystal. Even if you cut off my finger it would be useless.”

Zong Shou was startled, looking towards Zong Yuan and Ruo Shui with a questioning gaze.

These 2 people both nodded their heads slightly to express that Xiong Kui wasn’t lying.

Zong Shou instantly felt his heart turn cold. He was originally planning to extort a large sum from them, following which he would do some tricks on the soul of Xiong Kui before releasing him, killing 2 birds with one stone.

However, from what Xiong Kui was saying, it seems like he wouldn’t even be able to get a single grade 1 beast crystal.

His eyes couldn’t help but turn ice cold, shining indiscernibly.

…Not even having a heaven and earth bag, no earth energy pills, unable to exchange him for money. What’s was the use of keeping this fellow alive?

Taking in a deep breath, a bright shine appeared in Zong Shou’s heart, “Zong Yuan, after that Feng Yu’s head is made into a potty can it be sold for money? Don’t lie to me.”

Zong Yuan’s face twitched slightly. However, he still replied with a calm tone, “My prince, these few years many people died in the hands of Feng Yu. Amongst which tens of them came from huge races, their family members are extremely rich. Naturally, there are many who are enemies with this Xiong Kui too.”

Zong Shou’s eyes instantly lit up. That ten feet tall huge body of Xiong Kui had already become a gold shiny potty in his eyes. At that time it was best if someone added in a few jewels and made it into an art piece. They could most probably they could sell it for a high price.

That Xiong Kui had long understood his intentions. He wanted to cry but no tears came out. He originally wanted to prevent his head from being cut off and being made into a potty which was why he gave up his dignity and surrendered. However listening to Zong Shou’s tone, it was like he wouldn’t be able to avoid his fate of becoming a potty.

Thinking about how other people’s yellow liquid was going to be spilled into his head and skull, goosebumps appeared all over his body. It was simply too hard to bear.

Just as he was feeling despair, Xiong Kui suddenly had an idea. His eyes turning before he said with determination, “I am unable to take out money. However, I know the defense layout and spiritual formation organization of Blazing Flame Mountain city.”

Only then did Zong Shou retract his killing intent, smiling, “Glad you know your place. However, to exchange for your life this isn’t enough. Continue…”

That Xiong Kui heaved a sigh of relief since he had already spoken, he didn’t hesitate anymore, saying without any psychological barrier, “I also know the defense blueprints of all the cities under Blazing Flame Mountain, the number of troops there. Even the grievances with the races. I know who my father’s true trusted men are and who wants to revolt, I can tell you. Is the prince satisfied with all that?”

Zong Shou kept silent for a while without giving a reaction. After a long while, just as Xiong Kui was slowly feeling uneasy, he suddenly smiled, “The defense blueprints of Blazing Flame Mountain’s various cities? That is indeed tempting but it is far from it. I also remember that your flame bear race has a legacy heart technique. What was it called? Emperor burning spiritual art. It is said that there is a huge secret kept within, connected to an ancient monster emperor orthodoxy in the past?”

When she heard the words monster emperor orthodoxy, Zong Yuan and Chuxue were both shocked.

On the other hand, Xiong Kui’s face instantly turned green and white. This time his expression turned solemn and he didn’t speak a word. His eyes shone before slowly turning deadly silent.

Zong Shou smiled, looking at the situation he knew that he would probably be unable to get anything out from this time. He didn’t care, waving his hand, “Zong Yuan, Xue’er back out to the door!”

Zong Yuan’s brows couldn’t help but furrow, looking carefully at Xiong Kui. Without any hesitation, Chuxue and he backed off to the opening of the tent hundred feet out.

Then, Zong Shou didn’t speak, his eyes half open like he was about to fall asleep. Xiong Kui’s breathing slowly became thicker, his arms suddenly tensing up before relaxing. A long while passed but he didn’t do anything.

Zong Shou couldn’t help but laugh, “You don’t dare? Such a good chance. There won’t be anything like this in the future. If you can capture me back to Blazing Flame Mountain, not only would you not be blamed, you would be rewarded. What are you scared of? Zong Yuan, back off another 100 feet!”

Zong Yuan frowned, just as he followed the instructions and retreated out of the tent, the body of Xiong Kui exploded out.

The popcorn-like explosions as the chakra meridians that should have been locked up were all jolted open. His entire person seemed to be like a bow that was suppressed to the max before being relaxed, roaring out as he clawed at Zong Shou. His entire body was burning a flame-like glow.

Onsight, Zong Shou and Chuxue who were hundreds of feet away couldn’t make it back in time to save him. A happy flash appeared in Xiong Kui’s eyes.

Success! Although he didn’t know why Zong Shou would be so foolish and also didn’t understand the few weird points within, he only knew that he needed to capture Zong Shou and he would be able to escape. Who knows, he could wipe out the humiliation from before, taking down Zong Shou and Zong Yuan’s head to play with it.

His hand was just several inches away from Zong Shou. Just as he was delighted, he suddenly saw a smile appear on Zong Shou’s face.

With just a simple step to the left he avoided it, he was actually at a dead spot that Xiong Kui’s arms were unable to reach.

The sword in his right hand flashing as he soared through the dense and vast energy, using the spine of the sword to viciously smack Xiong Kui on the side of his hand.

Xiong Kui could only feel his right hand numb up like it was viciously bitten by a venomous snake. Then, there was a piercing energy which spread into his own body and spread out. He needed to go all out before he could block this suddenly hot and cold lightning energy which caused his body to numb up.

However, at this moment, Xiong Kui’s eyes were filled with shock and confusion. What he cared about wasn’t the chaotic true qi in his body, but that unexpected and exquisite sword from Zong Shou at that moment.

Until he barely charged out of the tent did he come to his senses. His eyes constricted into slits.

Not only did this Zong Shou know martial arts, but he was also really skilled! He was actually at the xiantian realm and his sword technique was exquisite.

As expected, the rumors couldn’t be trusted. The people of the world said that if the purple lightning spear Zong Yuan ran out of energy, he would be weaker than even normal people. However, he exploded out and comprehended maniac lightning spear sense, killing 4 Xuanwu ancestors in a row.

This Zong Shou, the person who everyone said was trash had hidden his skills so deeply.

…A 14-year-old xiantian. He Xiong Kui was said to be one of the most outstanding talents of Blazing Flame Mountain. Under the help of medicine and pills, he was only able to breakthrough to xiantian realm at 21 years old!

This Zong Shou had reached xiantian realm at only 14 years old!

Which means that the reason why Zong Yuan backed off was that he knew that his master would be okay…

He didn’t have any intention in his heart to back off. The gap between the 2 was still 5 grades. His combat strength could be compared to those Xuanwu ancestors and he even had trump cards that he didn’t use. He didn’t believe that he couldn’t capture Zong Shou. Just a boy a little over 14, he couldn’t be more overpowered than Zong Yuan!

With that thought, right as he was about to break out of the tent, he turned back suddenly, the flames around his body suddenly increasing by several times. Following which they concentrated and turned silver-white. His aura also suddenly turned intense, covering the entire tent.

Xiong Kui’s body had instantly become much quicker. His entire person turned into an afterimage before he clawed at the teen opposite him once more. The entire process was the same as before, he tried his best not to make a sound.

Zong Shou’s lips raised. As expected! What Xiong Kui learned was the secret legacy of the flame bear race-Emperor burning spiritual art! In the last life, he was able to obtain a broken copy and the incantations within it were lacking a lot. Some crucial areas were ones he was unable to make sense of. At that moment, through the energy injected into Xiong Kui’s body, he was able to feel how he was using true qi and the lacking portions he was unable to make sense of instantly became clearer.