Three silhouettes with boundless Spiritual Lights appeared from the ocean. When they appeared, three extremely powerful Spiritual Energy pressures spread out.
When Jiu You saw the three silhouettes, her face changed a little. The three of them had a resounding reputation, and amongst the Divine Beast Clans, their fame was probably only inferior to Huang Xuanzhi.
But now, these three people had suddenly come to find him. Just what did they want?
Compared to Jiu You's nervousness, Mu Chen maintained a calm expression. However, there was a trace of astonishment in his eyes. He clearly never expected this scene.
"It looks like you guys have placed me in high regard to come together."
Mu Chen faintly smiled towards the three of them and the Spiritual Energy around him started to circulate, showing signs of his Spiritual Physique turning into a dazzling Spiritual Physique.
He didn't know the three of them, and since they suddenly came looking for him, he was afraid that they wouldn't come looking for him.
However, Mu Chen wasn't afraid. Although the three of them weren't weak, they've all reached the Quasi-Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm. But if they thought that they could subdue him with numbers, then they would be too naïve.
"Hehe, Brother Mu, don't be so hostile. We're not here to deal with you for Huang Xuanzhi."
But out of Mu Chen and Jiu You's expectations, Kong Ling 'er gently smiled when she heard Mu Chen's words.
Mu Chen's brows twitched as he looked at the lady that spoke. That lady was extremely beautiful, and beneath her beauty, there was also a noble aura that made her seem like a phoenix.
She wore a rainbow dress and had a slender figure with a slim waist. Her fair neck and collarbone were permeating with an indescribable charm.
"What do you mean?"
Mu Chen was a little shocked. He couldn't figure out why the three of them wouldn't come looking for trouble with him.
Standing to the side, Jiu You was also a little puzzled.
Kong Ling 'er smiled. "We came to find you because we want to cooperate with Brother Mu."
"Cooperate?"
Mu Chen was stunned, and he felt even more puzzled. Why would they cooperate in the Deification Pool?
Kong Ling 'er's smile was enchanting. She pointed at the other two and said, "Brother Mu, these two are Lin Cang of the Nine-headed Golden Condor Race and Xiao Tian of the Heavenly Dragon Crane Race. They are both well-known figures among the flying super divine beast races."
Lin Cang and Xiao Tian nodded their heads towards Mu Chen. Their expressions were a little arrogant, but this was normal. After all, their reputation was sufficient for them to look down on others.
Mu Chen only responded with a faint smile, and then directly said, "Why are you looking for us to cooperate?"
In fact, he wasn't too interested in the so-called cooperation, because he didn't have much trust in the three people in front of him. It was inevitable that he would have a lot of misgivings when cooperating with such people.
As if sensing Mu Chen's indifference, Kong Ling 'er smiled. "I wonder if Brother Mu is interested in a Saint Rank Peak Blood Essence?"
Not to mention Jiu You, even Mu Chen's eyes abruptly narrowed with shock in his eyes. A Saint Rank Peak Blood Essence?!
A Peak Blood Essence of such a level was actually born in the Deification Pool?
One must know that the highest level Peak Blood Essence they found was only at the Initial Spirit Rank, which was already a great supplement for Jiu You. As for a Saint Rank Peak Blood Essence?
It had never crossed his mind.
However, if they could really obtain a Saint Rank Peak Blood Essence, just a portion of it would be enough for Jiu You to complete his evolution. The remaining portion would even be enough for Mu Chen to try turning the True Dragon and True Phoenix Spirits in his body into corporeal forms.
The shock in Mu Chen's eyes lasted for a good while before he gradually calmed down. He looked at Kong Ling 'er and slowly said, "If it's really a Saint Rank Peak Blood Essence, I advise you to give up. That sort of thing isn't something that we can swallow."
Although the Peak Blood Essence only possessed a vast blood aura and didn't have any means, anything that was related to a Saint Rank Peak Blood Essence was extraordinary in the Great Thousand World.
Given their strength, it would be more realistic for them to run away if they encountered a Saint Rank Peak Blood Essence. It was impossible for them to capture it even if they joined hands.
Kong Ling 'er did not refute Mu Chen's words. On the contrary, she nodded her head in agreement and asked, "If it's a genuine Saint Rank Peak Blood Essence, then we can only flee. But what if it's a Peak Blood Essence that's about to break through to the Quasi-Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm?"
Mu Chen's eyes flickered as he looked at Kong Ling 'er and knitted his brows. "If there's such an opportunity, then why are you guys looking for me?"
If Kong Ling 'er and the rest knew about a Peak Blood Essence that was about to break through to the Quasi-Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm, then it would be a great opportunity for them. If they could devour and refine it, then it would be a great path for them to step into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
He didn't know them, so why would they let him have a share?
Kong Ling 'er, Lin Cang, and Xiao Tian exchanged a look before they bitterly smiled. "Because Huang Xuanzhi also knows about the Peak Blood Essence that's about to break through to the Quasi-Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm."
Mu Chen was briefly stunned before he asked in puzzlement, "Since that's the case, then why aren't you guys looking for Huang Xuanzhi? Why are you guys looking for me?"
Evidently, looking for Huang Xuanzhi was more reliable than cooperating with him.
Hearing Mu Chen's words, Kong Ling 'er and the other two revealed awkward expressions before they replied, "Because Huang Xuanzhi is too overbearing. He said that he wants 70% of the Quasi-Saint Peak Blood Essence, while the three of us will only get 30%."
Mu Chen immediately understood what was going on. So it turned out that there was an internal conflict between them due to the unfairness of the distribution. Thus, Kong Ling 'er and the other two were unwilling and wanted to find other helpers.
"The three of you can't compete with Huang Xuanzhi?"
Mu Chen swept a glance at the three of them. Kong Ling 'er and the other two were all in the Quasi-Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm, and with their fighting prowess, they could even fight an Initial Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
"Hmph, you don't know how powerful Huang Xuanzhi is. He's a True Phoenix, the ruler of all birds, and has cultivated the Nine Circulation Saint Art. Although he's only at the Initial Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm, not even a Middle Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm is his opponent." Lin Cang of the Nine-headed Golden Condor Clan snorted.
Although the three of them were geniuses of their respective clans, they had to admit that they were inferior to Huang Xuanzhi.
Nodding her head, Kong Ling 'er smiled. "The three of us aren't confident in fighting Huang Xuanzhi, so we need a powerful helper. We heard about Fang Jing's situation, and we knew that Brother Mu was hiding his strength, which is why we came looking for you."
Mu Chen smiled. Although Kong Ling 'er's words were vague, he could tell that the three of them had no intention of cooperating with him. Perhaps they felt that he wasn't qualified. But after hearing the news of Fang Jing being easily dealt with by him, they started to treat him seriously and came looking for him.
"You have a grudge with Huang Xuanzhi, and there will definitely be a battle between the two of you. If you're willing to cooperate with us, you might be able to weaken him. At that time, you might have a better chance," said Xiao Tian of the Sky Dragon Crane Clan.
But judging from his tone, he clearly didn't think that Mu Chen was qualified to fight with Huang Xuanzhi.
Mu Chen smiled, but he did not speak any further. His eyes flickered with hesitation, since he was truly interested in the Quasi-Saint Heavenly Sovereign Peak Blood Essence.
If he could obtain it, not only would he be able to resolve the issue of Jiu You's evolution, but he would also be able to obtain a great opportunity.
Kong Ling 'er's group of three fell silent as they looked at Mu Chen. They were a little nervous. According to their estimations, if Mu Chen didn't participate, then they wouldn't be able to capture the Quasi-Saint Heavenly Sovereign Peak Spiritual Beast before Huang Xuanzhi.
Under their gazes, Mu Chen raised his head after a long while. Staring at the three of them, he slowly said, "I can cooperate with you guys."
Joy immediately appeared on Kong Ling 'er's beautiful face.
"However, we have to first discuss the distribution of the spoils." Mu Chen spoke again.
"That's for sure." Kong Ling 'er smiled. "But I believe that Brother Mu isn't as overbearing as Huang Xuanzhi, right?"
With a smile, Mu Chen stretched out four fingers. "I'm not overbearing. There are two of us, so we want 40% of the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Peak Spiritual Beast Essence."
When Lin Cang and Xiao Tian heard her words, they tightly knitted their brows and cast a glance at Nine Nether before saying in a heavy voice, "We're only looking for you to cooperate, not her."
With Jiu You's current strength, they naturally didn't place him in their eyes. So they weren't willing to share 20% with Jiu You.
Mu Chen faintly smiled. He did not refute, but his attitude was firm. That's because, according to his estimations, 40% of the Quasi-Saint Peak Blood Essence was the most reliable, since it could allow Nine Nether to complete her evolution without any accidents.
Seeing Mu Chen's firm attitude, Kong Ling 'er briefly hesitated before she gritted her teeth. "Alright, 40% it is!"
Lin Cang and Xiao Tian unhappily looked over, but when they saw Kong Ling 'er's flickering gaze, they swallowed their words.
As if Mu Chen hadn't seen it, he smiled towards Kong Ling 'er. "Since that's the case, then I'll accept this cooperation."
"Let's not delay and get moving. We have to reach our destination first and make some arrangements to obstruct Huang Xuanzhi." Kong Ling 'er was a decisive person, so she immediately said.
"Please lead the way." Mu Chen nodded his head in response, having no objections to it.
Kong Ling 'er nodded her head and the three of them turned into streaks of light that tore through the ocean and flew towards the depths of the ocean.
Looking at their silhouettes, Mu Chen's gaze flickered and he waved his hand. Spiritual Energy surged and swept up Jiu You before the two of them turned into streaks of light and chased after them.