Strongest Abandoned Son Chapter 2254 - Fight over sain

Zhen Bingyu at last grasped the feud between Ye Mo and Dongfang Wang. She clutched Ye Mo’s hand with regret and said, “Ye Mo, sorry, I wasn’t aware that guy had a grudge with you. I had given him some immortal crystals once. If I’d known sooner, I would have torched him with a fireball.”

Zhen Bingyu’s statement shattered Dongfang Wang’s faint hopes like a sharp blade. His heart ached terribly. Back when Zhen Bingyu, as an immortal king, bestowed cultivation resources upon him, she ascended to goddess status in Dongfang Wang’s eyes. No matter his schemes, deep down, Zhen Bingyu’s name was forever carved into his soul.

Though he held the title of primordial essence divine emperor, Zhen Bingyu remained unmatched in his heart.

Zhantai Yi paid no heed to Zhen Bingyu’s remark and smiled at the attendees. “Welcome, immortal friends from various races, to my primordial essence ceremony. I apologize for any disruptions caused.”

For some reason, Yi Yuanzhou stopped chatting with Ye Mo and cupped his fists in salute as well. “Esteemed guests, please take your seats. Besides our saint’s primordial essence ceremony, there’s another matter today. As everyone knows, the demon race seeks alliance with all races and hopes to find a dao partner for Saint Yi Yi through this event.”

A wave of applause erupted instantly. Ye Mo and Zhen Bingyu were the only ones who didn’t join in.

“Immortal friend Ye, you don’t look pleased. Do you hold something against the demon race? Everyone else applauded, but immortal friend Ye stayed still.” Fan Gao seized every opportunity to stir trouble for Ye Mo.

Ye Mo shot a glance at Fan Gao. “What does my mood have to do with you? You’re just trying to incite a clash between me and Yi Yuanzhou. If you succeed in getting Yi Yuanzhou to strike me, then you’ve won.”

Yi Yuanzhou appeared composed, yet rage blazed in his chest. He yearned to slay Ye Mo right then. Simultaneously, he loathed Fan Gao.

Fan Gao’s scheme was clever, but Zhuge Tianhua failed to catch on. He fixed a icy stare on Dongfang Wang. All knew he was meant for the saint, yet now the demon race saint sat beside this insignificant figure. It felt like a direct insult to him.

Zhuge Tianhua couldn’t endure such humiliation.

Just then, Dongfang Wang stood up. He first bowed to Yi Yuanzhou before declaring, “I’ve long admired Saint Yi Yi, yet her beauty knows no equal...”

“Beauty unparalleled? Why do I spot someone even more stunning right here?” Tang Congyin scoffed.

Zhantai Yi kept a serene expression, though turmoil stirred within. When Ye Mo earned the title of eternity immortal king, she sensed he was no ordinary being. She resolved not to lag far behind him, aiming at least to stand by his side in aid.

Eventually, she obtained the Jiu Fan Nine Lotus sutra. With rising cultivation levels, Ye Mo’s place in her heart diminished to commonplace. Upon becoming demon saint and grasping some dao waves from the three birth chant, she understood Ye Mo’s feats stemmed from the three birth chant.

Now, Ye Mo seemed utterly ordinary to her, like any other person. Whoever acquired Ye Mo’s cultivation technique could achieve the same feats. Ye Mo and Ding Jie were equals—mere casual acquaintances.

With the Divine Dao Realm shattered, she had focused her cultivation in the demon race. The human race held little significance for her anymore.

Zhantai Yi remained unaware that the Jiu Fan Nine Lotus Sutra originated as a demon race divine sutra, known as the Jiu Fan Nine Demon sutra. A prodigious immortal emperor from the Jiu Fan immortal pond had discovered it. Upon review, he instantly recognized its unsuitability for immortal realm cultivation.

Yet she deemed the demon sutra far too potent to discard. Drawing on her exceptional talent, she adapted it into the Jiu Fan Nine Lotus sutra. Once she began practicing it, she realized she had underestimated its power. Full mastery still eluded her.

To prevent the sutra from being squandered or causing her own destruction, this immortal emperor departed in search of the Jiu Fan Fire Lotus, intending to harness it for the sutra’s cultivation.

By the time this immortal emperor located the lotus, the sutra’s demonic essence had overwhelmed her suppression.

In the end, with immense determination, she sealed herself within the Earth Abyss fire pond and vanished. Zhantai Yi discovered her remnants at the pond’s depths, along with the lotus and the cultivation method.

Possessing supreme talent, plus the lotus and insights from Ye Mo’s Three Birth Chant, Zhantai Yi advanced swiftly in the modified sutra. Upon joining the demon race, her progress accelerated further, with the demon race offering unstinting support.

Even with the lotus and Three Birth Chant knowledge, Zhantai Yi underwent profound changes from practicing the sutra.

Demon race cultivation emphasized the self above all. In every scenario, one positioned oneself as the protagonist. When Zhantai Yi traveled with Ye Mo and Ding Jie, aided by Ye Mo, he took center stage as the lead.

She had no ambitions to surpass Ye Mo at first, yet as her power surged, her personality transformed even more profoundly.

Having attained primordial essence now, she held no disdain for Ye Mo, yet neither did she regard him as superior to herself.

Joy surged through her upon first laying eyes on Ye Mo, but the sight of Zhen Bingyu beside him instantly chilled her heart. Subconsciously, she felt Ye Mo ought to approach her just like Dongfang Wang had.

Tang Congyin believed Zhen Bingyu surpassed her in beauty. How could she possibly remain composed?

Zhuge Tianhua's gaze remained locked on Zhantai Yi. He caught every flicker of her emotions and rose to speak.

Yet before he could, the primordial essence divine emperor beside Zhantai Yi declared, “No matter what other people say, saint Yi Yi is the best in my heart. Because I’m not the only one who can see her excellence, so many prodigies from different races came this time. Dongfang Wang is willing to go through all of you.”

Instantly, the crowd sensed a thrilling showdown brewing. Everyone speculated on Dongfang Wang's first opponent.

Dongfang Wang abruptly faced Ye Mo. “Pill divine Ye, I’ve long heard of your big name. Dongfang Wang will go through you first.”

Both Dongfang Wang yearned to slay Ye Mo, and Ye Mo harbored the same deadly intent. Still, Ye Mo refused to clash here. Convinced Dongfang Wang possessed valuable treasures, he plotted to lure him to an isolated spot.

Zhuge Tianhua had itched to intervene. He sprang up without hesitation. “Immortal friend Dongfang, I love saint Yi Yi greatly too. How about I fight with you first.”

This move left the audience utterly baffled.

No one grasped why Zhuge Tianhua stepped in for Ye Mo. Even if he sought to battle Dongfang Wang, it should come after Ye Mo's turn.

Fan Gao's face drained to a ghastly pallor. He hadn't foreseen this twist.

Ye Mo stayed seated without budging. He fully understood Zhuge Tianhua's rush to fight first. Back in dao essence, Zhuge Tianhua claimed second on the divine rank, virtually unbeatable then. Now ascended to primordial essence, he viewed himself as invincible once more.

Dongfang Wang carried little renown. What if pills had propelled him to primordial essence? Zhuge Tianhua feared Ye Mo slaying Dongfang Wang first, robbing him of his chance to shine.

He aimed to dazzle Zhantai Yi with his might.

“In that case, please do.” Zhantai Yi seemed utterly detached, as though the duels had zero bearing on her.