King of Creation Chapter 1646: 1631: Cui Shi’s Pettiness

“Di Kuohai, I promise you! As long as you can withstand my three strikes, win or lose, all grudges between you and me will be settled. If you survive my three strikes without dying, I will grant you one million jin of Five-clawed Silver Dragon Essence Blood.”

Following Ye Zhen’s request, Yuann Yinying restated their deal once more, his declaration echoing far and wide.

The Five-clawed Silver Dragon beneath Yuann Yinying’s feet froze momentarily, shock evident on its form.

The master truly consented?

That amounts to one million jin of True Dragon Essence Blood! Losing so much would practically end it.

Yet, after pondering briefly, the Five-clawed Silver Dragon grasped the situation: “Ah, the master won’t be defeated. Thus, no need for my blood!” it reflected inwardly.

“Now, will you finally emerge?” Yuann Yinying demanded.

“No hurry.”

Frustration gripped Yuann Yinying; this was his first encounter with someone so procrastinating and indecisive.

In truth, Ye Zhen wasn’t dawdling out of fear alone—he simply valued his own life above all. Who else would cherish it if not him?

“Steward Yi, instead of burdening two hosts, since you oversaw my clash with Yuann Hongying, would you mind hosting this three-strike pact between me and Yuann Yinying too?” Ye Zhen inquired of Mountain God Yi Xun.

Yi Xun felt a surge of worry; he desperately wished to warn Ye Zhen that Yuann Yinying’s power surpassed all expectations and demanded utmost caution.

However, Ye Zhen had vanished completely, beyond reach for Divine Soul Telecommunication, leaving Yi Xun to fret powerlessly.

“Very well, I’ll take on the role!” With no way to reach Ye Zhen or voice his concerns openly, Mountain God Yi Xun reluctantly consented.

“Moreover, for this three-strike pact, I trust Yuann Yinying will honor it fully, yet humans err and steeds falter—hands might slip at times.

Thus, I request Steward Yi and the six Dao Realm elders from Five Immortals Hall to oversee it together. Should Yuann Yinying get swept up in combat and fail to halt, please enforce the match rules, esteemed seniors.” Ye Zhen stated gravely.

This nearly drove Yuann Yinying into a rage.

What rubbish—was he someone who reneged on vows?

Yet Di Kuohai first flattered him, then masked a potential slip-up by calling in Five Immortals Hall’s Dao Realm powerhouses to enforce the terms.

In essence, after the three strikes conclude, any hint of continuation from Yuann Yinying would prompt immediate intervention by the six Dao Realm experts.

Put differently, post-three strikes, no sneaky moves from Yuann Yinying would succeed.

Ye Zhen had sealed off that loophole beforehand.

“Six brothers, your thoughts?” Mountain God Yi Xun, lacking authority to decide alone, consulted the emptiness.

Beside him, Ming Mountain Hall’s Cui Shi grew restless; today’s six Dao Realm brothers hailed from Ming Mountain Hall.

The Venerable had instructed earlier: handle Ye Zhen if needed, but never breach Hall regulations—meaning no interference!

And now, wasn’t this the perfect chance?

Should Yuann Yinying slay Ye Zhen, it’d benefit everyone!

In a flash of intent, Cui Shi sent a message to the six brothers, pressing them to reject Mountain God Yi Xun and Ye Zhen’s proposal.

“Agreed!”

“Lord Di, fear not; under our watch, the bout halts right after three strikes.” Voices of the six Dao Realm experts rang out from various spots in the void.

While Cui Shi stood stunned, a senior brother’s voice, laced with scolding, echoed in his Spirit Palace.

“Junior Brother Cui, as Ming Mountain Hall’s Grand Deacon, you must think far ahead with a vast perspective.

This Di Kuohai ranks among the Ten Arena Champions in our Five Immortals Hall’s Five Immortals Arena, practically one of us. Even without backing him, never undermine.

Should Di Kuohai triumph, his renown soars, boosting our Five Immortals Hall’s Five Immortals Arena prestige, fame, and worth.

Perhaps someday, Five Immortals Hall will use Five Immortals Arena for a grand tournament spanning All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds!

Bear in mind: prioritize the big picture always!”

Cui Shi stood utterly speechless!

He adhered to the Venerable’s orders, but to his brothers, he appeared petty and myopic—utterly unfair!

The catch: he couldn’t reveal the Venerable’s directives lightly.

Even flashing the Venerable’s Token to direct his brothers would come too late now.

Cui Shi felt like weeping without tears.

“Now, will you come out?” Yuann Yinying gritted his teeth fiercely.

“Gratitude to the seniors for your righteous aid!”

Nearly the instant Ye Zhen’s words rang out, a burst of Spirit Light erupted from the void, and Ye Zhen’s figure materialized abruptly.

Gazing at Di Kuohai who appeared a kilometer distant, Yuann Yinying’s eyes almost bulged forth.

Not only Yuann Yinying—warriors everywhere, Mountain God Yi Xun, and the six concealed Dao Realm experts all froze in shock.

Throughout, Di Kuohai had lurked right in their midst, incredibly near.

Still, none detected him—not even Yuann Yinying, wielding the Holy Eagle Family’s Divine Eagle Heavenly Eye Divine Ability.

Ye Zhen’s evasion technique proved utterly... inconceivable.

Such was the consensus for all but Yuann Yinying, whose features, twisted with malevolent fury, blazed with wrath.

Ye Zhen had shamed him yet again, completely and savagely.

Had Ye Zhen emerged from a distance, Yuann Yinying might’ve felt some solace. But appearing under his very nose... intolerable!

In that moment, Yuann Yinying realized: Di Kuohai, at Fifth Stage of Divine Communication Realm, dodged his Divine Eagle Heavenly Eye.

He surely practiced a unique Divine Power Method.

Such unique Divine Power Methods were exactly the bane of their Holy Eagle Family.

Thus, Yuann Yinying resolved: today, slay Ye Zhen, then scour his soul to seize the divine power method that countered their Holy Eagle Family’s Divine Eagle Heavenly Eye Divine Ability.

“Oh, and Yuann Yinying, for our three-strike deal, you won’t count your Five-clawed Silver Dragon, right?” Ye Zhen gestured toward the Five-clawed Silver Dragon.

“No!” Yuann Yinying shook his head resolutely.

Yuann Yinying yearned only to launch the fight swiftly, slay Di Kuohai, and seize his Divine Soul.

“Then, Senior Yi, if you’d officiate!” Ye Zhen called skyward.

Simultaneously, Mountain God Yi Xun’s voice boomed: “Both parties, ready yourselves for combat….”