Chapter 787 - Chapter 787: Colluding with Outsiders to Ambush Jiang Chengxuan
Chapter 787: Colluding with Outsiders to Ambush Jiang Chengxuan
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Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others couldn’t help but look solemn.
From the content of the test alone, the process seemed straightforward.
However, it was this simplicity that revealed the underlying ruthlessness of the challenge.
Setting aside what they might encounter on their way to the mountain, just the process of climbing it could prove to be exceedingly dangerous.
Moreover, the test details did not specify whether they would encounter other teams during the ascent.
If they did, would driving those teams away or even eliminating them reduce competition and potentially secure a victory in advance?
If these thoughts occurred to Jiang Chengxuan and his team, other participants and teams would likely consider them too.
“It seems we need to hurry.”
Jiang Chengxuan turned to Qian Mengchen and the others with this remark.
They nodded in agreement.
“Let’s not delay any further and set off right now.”
“Alright!”
As they spoke, Jiang Chengxuan and his group started moving towards the giant mountain’s location.
At the same time.
In several other places, various groups were also making their way toward the mountain.
This included Kang Yuanfei, Tianyou, and others.
“Tianyou, I’ve heard that during the trials within the Immortal Peak cave abode, it’s possible to join another team midway through or merge with one. This is a hidden rule, known to only a handful.”
“Huh?”
Tianyou and his companions, who were earnestly making their way, were taken aback by Kang Yuanfei’s words.
Truthfully, they weren’t very familiar with this piece of information.
However, Kang Yuanfei’s timing in revealing this made them wonder about his intentions.
Hehe, don’t misunderstand, Tianyou. I was just thinking, if we could choose another team to merge with during this process, it would undoubtedly greatly increase our chances of passing this test.”
Kang Yuanfei wore a smile on his face.
After all, you know that although our sects are strong, we’re not so overwhelmingly powerful that we can crush all opposition, just like those people we encountered before.”
As Kang Yuanfei suddenly brought up Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Tianyou s expression also grew more serious.
Indeed.
Kang Yuanfei’s words weren’t wrong.
If they encountered Jiang Chengxuan and his group during the trial, they indeed didn’t have absolute confidence in defeating them.
Most importantly, since the beginning, the two sides weren’t together, meaning they were not on the same team and would inevitably be competitors if they met later on.
Of course.
Tianyou wasn’t naive. Hearing Kang Yuanfei’s proposal, he immediately had his suspicions.
“Fellow Daoist Kang, are you implying you’ve already made covert arrangements with someone?”
“Hehe, indeed, nothing gets past Fellow Daoist Tianyou.”
Kang Yuanfei didn’t hide anything and responded with a smile, nodding: “To be frank, not long ago, cultivators from the Tianiing Realm contacted me expressing their willingness to ally with us, even placing us in the lead.
After passing the test, they are only interested in claiming a mere twenty percent of the rewards.”
“Such a favorable deal?”
Tianyou’s eyes narrowed immediately.
“Do they have any special requests?”
Clearly, Tianyou wasn’t naive either.
The offer to ally and even let them lead, with only a twenty percent claim on the rewards after passing the test, was overly generous and far from normal circumstances.
You’re right,” Kang Yuanfei confirmed with a smile.
“They do have one particular request: if we encounter Jiang Chengxuan and his group during the ascent, we are to cooperate with them to encircle and eliminate Jiang and his allies.”
“Encircle and eliminate them?”
Tianyou’s pupils constricted slightly.
“You’re asking us to collaborate with outsiders to attack our own human cultivators?”
At this moment, Tianyou frowned slightly.
“Why would those eldarian cultivators want us to join them in attacking Jiang
Chengxuan and his group? Is there some conspiracy we’re unaware of?”
“You’re overthinking it,” Kang Yuanfei replied, shaking his head with a smile.
“I’ve already inquired about this in detail.
The reason they want our help to eliminate Jiang Chengxuan and his team is that they’ve killed a member of their royal family.”
“They killed a member of their royal family?”
Tianyou was somewhat taken aback.
“That’s right.”
Kang Yuanfei nodded.
“That’s the main reason they want to collaborate with us against Jiang Chengxuan and his team.
I assume you wouldn’t have any reservations about working with outsiders against them, would you?
After all, notions of justice and principles are often abstract.
What truly matters are tangible benefits and interests.
What do you think?”
Tianyou gave Kang Yuanfei a deep look, then suddenly smiled and nodded:
“Fellow Daoist Kang, you’re right. Everything else is indeed secondary to us.
Only our own strength and the corresponding benefits are real.
Alright, I agree to this.”
With that, the two exchanged a look and burst into hearty laughter together.
At the same time.
Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qian Mengchen’s group were making all
haste towards the giant mountain depicted in the image.
And indeed, just as they had anticipated, they encountered numerous obstacles on their way.
Island creatures, as if gone mad, desperately tried to block their path, including two peakDharma Form stage creatures.
Had it not been for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stepping in, their team might have been significantly delayed.
Fortunately, with their strength, they managed to reach the foot of the giant mountain after spending a little over half an hour.
Just as Jiang Chengxuan and his team arrived at the foot of the mountain, another message appeared before them:
“Congratulations, you have achieved the first stage of this test. The next, which is also the final stage of this challenge, is the ascent. This test will officially begin in two hours.”
“Hm? We have to wait another two hours?”
Jiang Chengxuan and the others were taken aback.
With less than half an hour left to the one-hour deadline, it’s uncertain how many will be eliminated in this stage.”