341: Qianzhongshan

Phantom Poison Universe.

This is a vibrant universe, with lands of varying sizes scattered throughout. Each land is enveloped by a barrier, and between the lands, colorful mist swirls, said to contain potent toxins.

At this moment, on the largest continent at the very center of the universe.

At the peak of a central mountain, there is a massive platform where dozens of dwarf-like Phantom Poison Clan Saint-Kings stand or sit.

One of the Saint-Kings, wearing a colorful crown, spoke, “All our Phantom Poison Clan members stationed at the newly discovered dangerous area have lost contact. I just received the news.”

The speaker was the supreme leader of the Phantom Poison Universe, at the Great Saint Peak of the Saint King Realm. After joining the Cosmic Alliance, he was bestowed the title of Phantom Poison King.

An Phantom Poison Clan Saint-King, seated cross-legged on the ground, spoke with a very ancient voice, “Phantom Poison King, do we need to discuss the dangerous area now? I think it’s better to discuss the cosmic core first.”

The Phantom Poison King glanced at the speaker and said in a deep voice, “Elder Huan You, I know the urgency of matters, but I believe these two matters are connected.”

Huan You frowned and said, “You mean the news of the cosmic core was leaked by the personnel stationed at the dangerous area?”

The Phantom Poison King also shook his head, “I feel that the complete annihilation of the people at that dangerous area doesn’t seem like the work of the Silver Sea. Because the Silver Sea already knows about the cosmic core, there’s no need for them to specifically wipe out one of our outposts.”

At this moment, another Saint-King spoke, “Great Elder, I think the Phantom Poison King makes sense. The method of leaving no survivors strongly resembles the actions of the Yuan Ling Universe, after all, our animosity with them is deeper.”

Huan You couldn't help but say, “The Yuan Ling Universe hasn’t participated in this kind of thing for a long time. Their Great Saint Realm doesn’t seem to have that kind of strength, does it?”

The Phantom Poison King said disdainfully, “Are you getting senile? Don’t you know the combat power of the Yuan Ling Universe’s Great Saint Peak? You personally tried to deal with that Titan and didn’t succeed.”

Although Huan You was very displeased with the Phantom Poison King's sarcasm, he didn't say much.

He merely said, “Why I couldn’t slay that Great Saint Realm Peak (Rank), I won’t elaborate. Although he didn’t die, it’s absolutely impossible for him to recover unless he comprehends another primary law.”

Huan You’s failed sneak attack on Titan was no secret within the small circle of Saint-Kings in the Phantom Poison Universe.

Because he couldn’t use his Soul Secret Skill, Huan You couldn’t unleash his full power. Even so, he forced Titan to retreat to a corner for ten thousand years, not daring to act rashly.

The Phantom Poison King directly said, “Regardless of whether it’s the Silver Sea Universe or the Yuan Ling Universe, we cannot be careless in this cosmic core competition. Great Elder Huan You, I think you should personally go to ensure foolproof success.”

Huan You glanced at the Phantom Poison King; his gaze was sharp and unyielding.

Huan You finally relented, nodding, “Then I will go personally. If a Saint King Realm acts within the Cosmic Abyss, I estimate the Cosmic Alliance won’t interfere.”

Seeing Huan You agree, the Phantom Poison King’s lips curved into a smile, and he spoke his final words: “According to my intelligence, the cosmic core in the Cosmic Abyss doesn’t seem to be an ordinary fire-type. Great Elder, please be careful.”

Huan You's body trembled. It's not fire-type?

Could it be a special attribute outside the Five Elements? Then why would the Phantom Poison King want me to go?

Is he trying to make me fuse with this cosmic core, and then find an excuse to deal with me?

After the Phantom Poison King ascended, those who supported the Great Elder were gradually eliminated by the Phantom Poison King. At this time, Elder Huan You no longer had the power to resist.

After saying his last words, the Phantom Poison King surveyed the surroundings and then vanished from the platform.

The others also left one after another.

Finally, only Great Elder Huan You and another Saint-King, Huan Xuan, remained.

Huan Xuan spoke, “Big Brother? I feel there’s danger. Should I go with you?”

Huan You nodded, “Yes, it’s good to go together. If it really doesn’t work out, the two of us will leave.”

At these words, not only Huan Xuan, but even the Phantom Poison King, who was far away, trembled.

Xun Xiuyuan looked at Nangong Feiyun and asked, “Is that the only order?”

Nangong Feiyun's expression was also very awkward: “That’s the only sentence.”

Xun Xiuyuan asked, puzzled, “Since they’re arranging for two Peak Saint-Kings to compete, what do they need us for? Am I mentioned in the order?”

Nangong Feiyun scratched his head and said, “It probably refers mainly to you.”

Upon hearing this, Xun Xiuyuan was speechless.

Yang Long, however, was very carefree and laughed, “Even if we travel at full speed to the location marked by the Phantom Poison Clan, it will probably take more than a month. By then, our Great Saint Peak will have already arrived, right?”

Xun Xiuyuan didn't argue with Yang Long's words, tacitly agreeing to the idea of going.

The most important thing was that Xun Xiuyuan's subsequent advancement would definitely require a cosmic core. Others relied on talent, he relied on the system.

But his current realm was very low, and the system hadn't yet produced these things. If he could get them, it would naturally be excellent.

According to Sect Master Qing Hui, most of those participating in the competition were in the Great Saint Realm, at most the Great Saint Peak. He still had hope of fishing in troubled waters.

A group of people followed Nangong Feiyun, teleporting towards their predetermined destination.

It wasn't until half a month later that Nangong Feiyun stopped in place, looking at the distant tall mountains.

Xun Xiuyuan asked, puzzled, “Have we arrived? So fast?”

Nangong Feiyun shook his head, “Ahead is Thousand Layers Mountain, the dividing line between the outer and inner Cosmic Abyss. We can’t go around it; we must cross it to enter the depths of the Cosmic Abyss.”

After more than ten days of teleportation, at the teleportation distance of this group of Great Saints, they could have already traversed the entire Yuan Ling Universe. But at this moment, they were still on the outer edge of the Cosmic Abyss, not even having reached the inner region.

Yang Long seemed to know about the situation of Thousand Layers Mountain and couldn't help but say, “I wonder if the Silver Sea will let us pass?”

Nangong Feiyun said, “Let’s not worry about that for now. In the past, they always let us pass, but now, it’s indeed an unknown.”

Seeing Xun Xiuyuan's puzzled expression, Yang Long walked over to him: “There are many mineral deposits on Thousand Layers Mountain, but they have always been occupied by the Silver Sea. In the past, as long as we stated our identity, the Silver Sea generally wouldn’t block us. In our battles with the Phantom Poison Universe, the Silver Sea has always maintained a neutral stance.”

Xun Xiuyuan didn't speak, nodded, and then followed Nangong Feiyun, continuing to teleport towards the high mountains ahead.

At the peak of the mountain range, there were many formation restrictions preventing people from crossing freely. In the gaps between the formations and restrictions, checkpoints were set up one after another.

The dozens of people from the Yuan Ling Universe smoothly arrived at a checkpoint, and Nangong Feiyun stepped forward to negotiate.

But at this moment, the attitude of the Silver Sea was completely different from before.