Roar — —
The dragon mermaid let out a deafening roar as it circled in the air.
The Xuan Group, Bai Clan, and Qin Shi surrounded the lake, none of them daring to make a move.
"Nangong Bing, Yu Luocha!"
While they were in a deadlock, Xuan Yun suddenly roared at Nangong Bing and Yu Luocha. After attracting their attention, he said, "Everyone can see the current situation. If we wait any longer, none of us will be able to escape from here!"
"What do you mean?" Nangong Bing frowned.
Xuan Yun was silent for a moment, then said, "I mean, three parties work together."
"Work together?"
Nangong Bing was a bit surprised by this suggestion.
Xuan Yun struck while the iron was hot and nodded, "Mm, everyone is fighting for the Holy Spirit Flower to leave the forest. Why don't we bury the hatchet? As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to defeat this Bloodthirsty Dragon Mermaid."
Hearing this, Nangong Bing was visibly moved. He and the Bai Clan disciples were fighting for the Holy Spirit Flower to leave the forest. Bai Clan alone was clearly not a match for the Bloodthirsty Dragon Mermaid, but with the Xuan Group and Yu Luocha, it might not be the case.
Yu Luocha, two peak Cryptic Spirit realm early stage cultivators, and more than four thousand disciples working together would be enough to kill this Bloodthirsty Dragon Mermaid.
However, he did not agree blindly, and instead looked towards Yu Luocha. After all, both Yu Luocha and Qin Shi were among the strongest here, especially when Qin Shi had saved him. Even he had to be careful with his swift and decisive methods.
At this moment, Qin Shi and Yu Luocha became the focus of the crowd. Nangong Bing's meaning was very clear. Whether or not they could reach an agreement would depend on the two of them.
Yu Luocha swept her gaze across and said to Qin Shi, "Shi Tou, what do you think?"
"Work together?
It's indeed a good idea. "
Qin Shi's voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was loud enough for everyone present to hear.
Hearing this, Xuan Yun inadvertently revealed a joyful expression, "So you agree?"
Qin Shi flapped his tiger wings and did not directly reply. Instead, he shook his head. "That's not it. I just feel that cooperation is indeed not a bad idea. However, before I agree, I need to know just what kind of model this cooperation will take.
Who's the leader and who's the assistant? We have to make it clear, right? "
At this point, he paused on purpose and shrugged. "After all, I don't want my efforts to be used as a springboard for others."
"This …"
Xuan Yun smacked his lips when he heard this, and he didn't reply for a while.
Nangong Bing also reacted, and looked at Xuan Yun, as though she was waiting for an explanation.
Because of this, the focus immediately shifted to Xuan Yun.
Under the gazes of everyone present, Xuan Yun's face turned livid. He'd never imagined that this young man who looked to be in his twenties would act in such a way that didn't conform to his age at all, and he was actually so flawless.
Looking at the deflated Xuan Yun, Yu Luocha smiled disdainfully. Did he think that Qin Shi was a twenty-year-old child?
That was an extremely dangerous thing to do.
"The two of you, along with three Mystical Spirit Realm cultivators from the Xuan Group and the Hundred Families, we'll first fight against the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark together. After we kill the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark, everything else can be discussed. Are you satisfied with this kind of cooperation?" Xuan Yun replied after a moment of consideration.
Nangong Bing lowered her head and thought about this cooperation. It didn't have much meaning.
However, Qin Shi frowned, and then relaxed. "I feel that this isn't very suitable."
"Why isn't it suitable? Speak." Xuan Yun said through gritted teeth.
Qin Shi lowered his head and thought for a moment. He didn't propose a method of cooperation, but instead asked, "First, I have a question. Since we've chosen to cooperate, can we put aside our previous grudges and trust each other?"
Xuan Yun was stunned. He didn't know what Qin Shi was trying to do, but he still agreed straightforwardly, "Of course. Everyone's goal is the same. We're all here for the Holy Spirit Flower."
"That's good!"
The corners of Qin Shi's lips curled up slightly. Then, he raised his gaze and looked towards the Holy Spirit Flower, saying, "If that's the case, I feel that rather than fighting to the death with the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark, why don't head Xuan Yun and head Nangong each lead two people to keep the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark busy, while I seize the opportunity to snatch the Holy Spirit Flower?"
"What did you say?"
Xuan Yun and Nangong Bing both frowned when they heard this.
Xuan Yun said unhappily, "You want to obtain the Holy Spirit Flower alone?
Why should we believe you? "
"Head Xuan Yun, didn't you just say that everyone should trust each other?
Are you saying that your words don't count?
Or do you have selfish motives in the first place? "Qin Shi spoke bluntly, cutting off Xuan Yun's words with a single sentence.
Hearing this, Xuan Yun was stunned. He opened his mouth, but no words came out. He had never expected that Qin Shi's words would actually be waiting for him here.
At the side, Yu Luocha couldn't help but laugh.
Unable to back down, Xuan Yun's face darkened. "Where's Yu Luocha?
Is she with us? "
As if he'd expected Xuan Yun to say this, Qin Shi spread his hands and smiled. "Her?
Forget it. She's at the late stage of the King Spirit Realm, and anyone here is stronger than her. Not to mention, she can't fly into the sky or burrow into the ground. She won't be able to hold us back if she goes with you guys to deal with the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark. "
What?
Everyone clicked their tongues. Xuan Yun was stunned.
He dared to say that Yu Luocha would hold them back?
Qin Shi was probably number one. Wasn't this a joke?
Who was Yu Luocha?
One of the Three Absolutes of the Desolate Wasteland!
It was true that Yu Luocha was only at the late stage of the King Spirit Realm, but no one in the Desolate Wasteland had dared to question her strength. Even Xuan Yun didn't dare fight her head on. Qin Shi was clearly protecting her.
At the side, Yu Luocha rolled her eyes at him.
"Leaders, what do you think of my suggestion?"
Seeing everyone fall silent, Qin Shi shrugged with a faint smile and said, "Of course, if I don't even have this much trust, I think it's best if I don't participate in this cooperation. After all, staying alive in the Desolate Wasteland is better than not being able to leave at all."
"You … …"
Xuan Yun was infuriated by Qin Shi.
Before, he'd always thought of Nangong Bing as a great enemy, and Qin Shi was just a clown hiding behind Yu Luocha's back. But now, he realized just how wrong he'd been.
After a short period of interaction, he and Yu Luocha seemed to be the backbone of the group.
Because of this, he became quite curious about Qin Shi's background.
But in the middle of the stalemate, Nangong Bing suddenly stepped forward and smiled with her hands behind her back. "Alright, let's cooperate like this. The Bai Family agrees!"
"The Bai Family agrees?"
Xuan Yun was shocked once again. He never would've thought that Nangong Bing would agree to Shi Qin at this time.
Seeing Nangong Bing step forward, Qin Shi smiled and thought to himself, "Hehe, as expected, I didn't save him for nothing."
Yu Luocha lowered her head at the side. The way she looked at Qin Shi changed once again. Under the clear and crystalline water, his resolute face caused her to be shocked. After a long while, she muttered softly, "So, this was all part of his plan?"
The Bai Family agreed. Xuan Yun's face turned green. He had no choice but to agree.
After all, he was the one who suggested the cooperation. He was also the one who agreed to the matter of mutual trust. If he were to go back on his words now, it would be a slap to his face.
"Hmph, to actually be tricked by this little brat!"
Cursing in his heart, Xuan Yun could only bite the bullet and nod his head. "Alright, the Xuan Group also agrees. But brat, let me tell you, if you want to take the Holy Spirit Flower for yourself, I guarantee that you'll disappear from the Desolate Wasteland Wasteland!"
Qin Shi shrugged his shoulders. "Hehe, I, Qin Shi, will do what I say. I won't be like some people who act sanctimoniously and do what they say. Head Xuan Yun!"
"You …"
"Alright, since we're cooperating, everyone get ready."
Nangong Bing waved her hand and interrupted Xuan Yun. She then signaled Shangguan Chao and Gao Yuan to prepare for battle.
Xuan Yun's face turned red as he glared at Qin Shi. Finally, he clenched his teeth and snorted. Then, he turned around and chose two people from the Xuan Group.
Heng Dao was heavily injured, so he didn't participate. The ones to fight were an elite disciple called Lin Feng and a girl called Zhong Lanshan.
"Let's do it!"
After choosing, Xuan Yun was the first to rush into the sky. After forming a hand seal, two dark blue dragons emerged from the sea and rushed towards the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark.
"Beast, die!"
Nangong Bing followed closely behind. Shangguan Chao and Gao Yuan stood beside her. Three bolts of lightning were like thunder from a clear sky, tearing through the clouds and falling down.
Roar —
When the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark saw Xuan Yun, Nangong Bing and the rest, it was the first to let out an angry roar. Its tail flipped around in the Heavenly Lake, and in the next moment, the surface of the lake was like a thousand layers of waves, exploding outwards.
"Quick, dodge!"
Xuan Yun roared as he looked at the approaching waves. He followed closely behind Nangong Bing and circled behind the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark. A lightning spear appeared and pierced forward.
Roar —
The Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark turned around and roared. Then, it turned around and glared at Nangong Bing. Two dark blue beams of light pierced through the air and approached Nangong Bing's face.
The beams of light caused Nangong Bing's heart to go cold. She quickly dodged towards the lakeside. "Hah, this Dragon Shark is much more troublesome than I thought!"
Everyone clashed with the Dragon Shark. It was obvious that they couldn't hold on any longer. Its enormous tail swung, causing the bottom of the lake to explode.
Bang!
Xuan Yun crossed his arms to block the tail. His face was ashen as he roared at Qin Shi. "Brat, why don't you make a move? Do you want to see us die?"
"So impatient!"
Qin Shi snorted disdainfully. However, he didn't make a move. Instead, he used his mental energy to cover the sky above the lake. He observed all the movements in the sky and calculated his every move.
As the two sides clashed, the Bloodthirsty Flood Dragon was clearly enraged. Its gigantic body slammed into the air, splitting apart the nine heavens as it charged towards the Heavenly Lake. At the instant when its body fell into the Heavenly Lake, the Ruo Water within the Heavenly Lake began to boil, as tens of thousands of water pillars shot out in all directions towards Xuan Yun, Nangong Bing and the rest.
The dark blue pillar of water was like a dragon absorbing water, causing Xuan Yun's heart to tremble, and then he hurriedly withdrew a few steps back. When he turned his body to the side, a bloody wound was suddenly cut open on his arm, causing him to be unable to help but gasp.
Swish!
However, at the same time, Qin Shi moved.
Before Xuan Yun could come back to his senses, a black shadow brushed past him like a cannonball. The whistling black robe was abnormally nimble, as if it could predict the direction of all the water columns. It was always able to easily dodge the water columns a second before they rose.
Nangong Bing, Shangguan Chao, and the other two flew back dozens of meters. When they raised their heads and saw Qin Shi, they couldn't help but be shocked. "What a strange movement skill …"
Roar —
Under the lake, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark also felt Qin Shi's movement. Its muscular body shook in anger. It opened its bloody mouth and rushed out of the lake.
"Great Relic Chant!"
However, it was already too late when it left the lake. Three purple flames floated above the lake, forming an inverted triangle to refine its golden core. Then, it shot down.
Boom!
The Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark, who had just come out of the water, was hit. Xuan Yun and Nangong Bing looked at each other, then nodded at the same time and formed a hand seal. "Dragon Four Seas!"
"Thunder Fall Spear!"
Within the water pillars, the Dragon Shark surged and lightning fell from the sky.
Soon after, Shangguan Chao and the other three who had stepped forward at the same time as the two of them all used their own special skills. Six Path Martial Arts rained down from the sky, causing a violent whirlpool in the center of the Heavenly Lake and exploding.
Roar —
In the torrential rain, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Shark cried out in pain. Its hideous body fell back into the lake with a plop, and there was no more movement.
Xuan Yun breathed heavily. "Phew, it's over?"
Nangong Bing and the others also heaved a sigh of relief. Qin Shi reached out from his black robe and took the Holy Spirit Flower. "Finally got it?"
Weng!
But suddenly, the moment his palm touched the Holy Spirit Flower, an invisible buzzing sound came from his Sea of Consciousness. Then, his eyes suddenly widened, and he turned his head to look at the forest under the Heaven Lake. His heart went cold.