Chapter 857: Chapter 855: Waiting for the Hare by the Tree
As they spoke, Wang Zhan and Xuanyu saw Xuanyu walking toward them.
At that moment, the Sword Spirit suddenly transformed into a beam of light and disappeared in front of Wang Zhan.
Within a few steps, Xuanyu was already standing before Wang Zhan, smiling as he said, "I’m really sorry to keep you waiting, but don’t worry, I’ve already arranged for all your friends to be well taken care of. During this time, special people will look after them."
"Moreover, if they wish to cultivate, the people in the Profound Ice Pavilion will provide them with an excellent place for cultivation, so you shouldn’t have any worries now, right?"
Wang Zhan smiled and nodded, "What do we need to do next?"
"I just heard that some teams have left before us, and we shouldn’t fall too far behind, so we’re preparing to set out now."
Xuanyu said straightforwardly.
Wang Zhan nodded and smiled, "I was thinking the same thing."
"After all, being able to kill one more person from Skyfire Mountain will surely improve my mood."
Xuanyu shook his head, smiling, "You shouldn’t underestimate the people from Skyfire Mountain. After all, they have their share of experts, and Huo Yuan is extremely cunning. Even if they’re seeking reinforcements, they surely won’t send out some weaklings."
"Otherwise, these people won’t have any persuasive power and will only make things worse."
Wang Zhan nodded, as he certainly understood this point.
In the blink of an eye, they headed out of the Profound Ice Pavilion.
After speeding hundreds of miles, they finally stopped.
In front of them loomed an insurmountable mountain, and Xuanyu patted Wang Zhan on the shoulder before heading toward a hidden spot on one side.
Wang Zhan looked at him curiously and asked, "What do you mean?"
"Waiting for the rabbit."
Xuanyu explained, "I think they might target Luoxing Mountain, as there are quite a few experts there, and over the years they’ve had a good relationship with Skyfire Mountain. However, I don’t think they’ll act recklessly, but Skyfire Mountain should certainly put up a fight."
Wang Zhan understood this reasoning clearly.
In this world, there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests.
Over the years, Luoxing Mountain’s relations with Skyfire Mountain were likely based on mutual benefits, but when faced with difficult choices, they would probably part ways at the first opportunity.
Of course, this is the principle of survival on the Star War Battlefield.
After finding a good spot, they waited quietly.
As time ticked away, night fell.
Wang Zhan stretched lazily, glanced around, and shook his head, saying, "It looks like there was an issue with your intel?"
"Not necessarily..."
A faint smile appeared on Xuanyu’s lips as he said, "The Skyfire Mountain people are very cunning, especially Huo Yuan. If they’re seeking reinforcements, I’d assume they’d act at night. If we wait a bit longer, we’ll likely encounter them."
"We just need to recharge, then catch them like fish in a barrel."
"But, who knows which expert we might run into."
"If it’s just a recently Stellar-level official, it might be a little boring."
After all, both Wang Zhan and Xuanyu were already at Stellar-level.
Moreover, they both had their trump cards, allowing them to crush their peers in any one-on-one combat.
Therefore, if a group of small fry showed up, it wouldn’t benefit them and would only waste time.
"Then let’s do something more thrilling..."
A sinister smile appeared on Wang Zhan’s lips.
"What?"
Even Xuanyu was slightly taken aback by Wang Zhan’s expression.
Wang Zhan smiled, "Why don’t we go directly into Skyfire Mountain and hunt those experts? With the two of us, taking down Stellar-level experts should be easy. Then we just leave, rinse and repeat. Soon, they’ll be in panic mode, so why not?"
"No..."
Xuanyu hesitated, "Have you thought about what to do if Huo Yuan shows up in person?"
"His power far exceeds our capabilities. Even together, we’d likely not stand a chance against him and might be instantaneously killed, so we can’t risk it..."
Of course, they’d considered this idea before.
But ultimately, it was dismissed.
They knew steady development was essential before they could confront Skyfire Mountain.
After pondering, Wang Zhan shrugged and said, "In that case, I won’t say more. Ultimately, the decision is yours. I’ll follow your arrangements, right?"
"We can’t really put it that way."
Xuan Yu shook his head slightly and then said, "Although strength is what matters here, I can sense that if we were to face each other, I might not be your match. So you naturally don’t need to be so courteous. We can just discuss things between us."
Wang Zhan nodded and then smiled, saying, "Don’t worry, I was just joking with you."
While they were talking, they saw a figure quickly approaching them.
Suddenly, Wang Zhan’s expression changed. He squinted slightly and pointed to the distance, saying, "It seems a prey has taken the bait."
Xuan Yu also looked in the direction he pointed to, and in an instant, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Xuan Yu’s mouth, then he said, "Didn’t you notice, that’s your old friend?"
"Old friend?"
Wang Zhan was taken aback, looked puzzled for a moment, and then realized. Immediately, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Just now, he only noticed someone coming towards them, but didn’t recognize who it was. But now, upon a closer look, he realized it was the long-unseen Skyfire Venerable heading their way.
Truly, enemies meet on a narrow path.
Wang Zhan twisted his neck and, after glancing at Xuan Yu beside him, smiled and said, "You know the deep hatred between Skyfire Venerable and me. If it wasn’t for you showing up before, I would have been stopped by that guy, and the consequences would have been unimaginable."
"Now that we meet again, it seems fate is giving me an excellent opportunity. If he doesn’t have anyone to assist him, should I personally deal with him?"
"You just need to stay here and enjoy the show."
Xuan Yu nodded, then said, "That’s naturally good, and it allows me to rest quietly for a while. Who wouldn’t want that?"
"Alright then, leave this guy to you. I’m curious to see what your trump card is."
Wang Zhan smiled faintly without saying a word, then soared into the sky, and in an instant, was already blocking Skyfire Venerable’s path.
Skyfire Venerable’s gaze changed upon noticing Wang Zhan. He instinctively stepped back a few steps and cautiously scanned the surroundings.
Wang Zhan said lightly, "Rest assured, there is no ambush here, only myself."
"So, you really are from the Profound Ice Pavilion?"
Now, with Wang Zhan suddenly appearing here, even a fool could understand his intentions.
It must be that those from the Profound Ice Pavilion have already learned of their movements, and thus sent Wang Zhan to intercept.
"You don’t need to know too much, you only need to understand one thing: today, you must die."
"Heh..."
Skyfire Venerable raised his hand slowly, fire light surrounding his body. His gaze then fell on Wang Zhan, as he said, "If it hadn’t been for Xuan Yu suddenly appearing that day, you wouldn’t have lived this long. But since we have a chance to meet again, let’s settle our old accounts."
"I’m rather curious to see what skills you possess, kid."
As he spoke, Skyfire Venerable flicked his fingers, and a Fire Dragon swiftly charged towards Wang Zhan.
Meanwhile, Wang Zhan smiled faintly at the corner of his mouth, "Playing with fire, huh?"
In the next second, Wang Zhan soared into the sky, drew the Great Void Divine Sword from his back, and swung it towards Skyfire Venerable.
With one strike, the Fire Dragon was instantly dispersed.
"Oh? Interesting!"
Skyfire Venerable’s eyes narrowed slightly as he approached Wang Zhan step by step.
"If that’s the case, let me show you my signature technique."
"Skyfire Burns the City!"
With a roar from Skyfire Venerable, massive fireballs appeared in the sky, swiftly surging towards Wang Zhan.
Wang Zhan stared at the fireballs for a moment before wondering aloud, "Do you know the Vermilion Bird Venerable?"
After all, the means Skyfire Venerable displayed are quite similar to Vermilion Bird Venerable. If the two really have some connection, then Wang Zhan would be in a bind.
After all, he has received partial favor from Vermilion Bird Venerable.
Beside him, Skyfire Venerable sneered coldly and said, "I didn’t expect you to know of Vermilion Bird Venerable’s existence. Seems you’re really not an ordinary person..."
"But..."
"Vermilion Bird Venerable has been dead for countless years, what use is mentioning that old loser? Are you trying to use her name to intimidate me?"
With these words, Wang Zhan then understood clearly. Obviously, Skyfire Venerable and Vermilion Bird Venerable have nothing to do with each other.
"If so..."
Wang Zhan grinned, "Let me show you what it means to play with fire."
"Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation!"
In the next second, several Fire Dragons soared into the sky, clashing directly with the fireballs.
In an instant, deafening roaring sounds echoed throughout the whole space!
