Chapter 1742: Chapter 1740: Hunter and Prey
What Yin didnât know was that the message from the Dragon Clan was just a smokescreen they released. To coordinate with Ling Fengâs actions, the Dragon Clan actively passed information to the Plane Wanderersâ spies, diverting their attention to the now "disappeared" Dragon Godâs Heir, greatly increasing Ling Fengâs safety.
At the same time, Ao Feng and the others wanted to use this false information to lure the Plane Wanderers into making the first move, so they might catch the mastermind behind the scenes, at least providing an explanation to other members of the Dragon Clan.
Ling Feng was unaware that the Dragon Clan and Xingyin were engaged in a battle between prey and hunter. As for who the real hunter was in the end, it was still unknown.
At that moment, Ling Feng was actively searching for the remaining Dragon Godâs Scales. This process wasnât too difficult for him, as each Guardian he encountered showed an excited expression upon seeing him.
This was because finding Ling Feng meant they could leave this place! Even though they possessed great power, being confined in this Small World for tens of thousands of years was tantamount to imprisonment for them.
After gathering forty-eight Dragon Godâs Scales, Ling Fengâs body was entirely covered in golden scales, except for a small area on his abdomen that remained unchanged.
"Forty-nine Dragon Godâs Scales, Iâve already gathered forty-eight!" Ling Feng said in a deep voice, "The last Dragon Godâs Scale is with Xingyin. To fully transform my bloodline, I need to seize the last Dragon Godâs Scale from Xingyin!"
However, Ling Feng was very aware that Xingyin, as a Pinnacle of the Azure Sky Realm expert, was also adept in assassination and concealing aura. Killing him would be very challenging, so Ling Feng and the others only had one chance. If Xingyin became alert and escaped, Ling Feng had no confidence in capturing him.
"Rest assured, Young Master, as long as that Xingyin enters this Small World, we will certainly keep him here!" Kuidu said in a deep voice, with the other Guardians echoing his words.
All the Guardians pledged their allegiance to Ling Feng, instantly giving him forty-eight Later Stage of the Firmament Realm experts under his command. Combined with Ling Feng himself, their power was indeed formidable, and this formed the basis of their confidence.
Ling Feng said in a deep voice, "Xingyin is adept in concealing his aura and assassination. We must remain vigilant. Even if he isnât our match, if he is determined to escape, we may not be able to stop him."
Ling Feng glanced at everyone, "I understand your eagerness, but before we act, we must have a meticulous plan. After all, we have only one chance!"
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In the City of Obliteration, a staggering figure fell into the pavilion on Lake Heart Island, Xingyinâs face pale as he spat out a mouthful of blood.
He wore a fierce expression, never imagining that the so-called Dragon Godâs Heir was merely a smokescreen released by the Dragon Clan. If he hadnât kept some reserves, he might have already been killed by the Dragon Clanâs people.
"Very well, Dragon Clan!" Xingyin wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, saying coldly, "If youâre going to resist cornered, then Iâll add fuel to the fire! Eight Controllers, youâve already lost four to me. If the remaining four fall into a coma, letâs see what waves your Dragon Clan can stir!"
However, to deal with the remaining four Controllers, Xingyin had to find a new Dragon Godâs Scale.
"I hope that Diga fellow doesnât disappoint me!" Xingyin swallowed an Elixir and began to meditate and recover slowly.
He couldnât let Yueqiu and Rimian know about his injury. Although they shared a common goal, Xingyin had a gut feeling that they werenât entirely trustworthy!
For three whole days, Xingyinâs injuries only partially recovered. Fully healing would take much more time, which was something Xingyin had no choice but to accept.
When Xingyin again took out the Dragon Godâs Scale and entered the Small World, he noticed the aftermath of a fierce battle within!
"Someoneâs battling here. Could it be that Diga found the Dragon Godâs Scale?" Xingyin felt a surge of excitement, quickly concealing himself and sneaking toward the direction of the battle waves.
Upon arriving stealthily, his face displayed an expression of extreme shock, for dozens of Later Stage of the Firmament Realm Monster Beasts were fiercely fighting, many already heavily wounded and barely breathing!
At the center of their struggle lay a giant golden dragon over a hundred meters long!
"This... this aura is..." Xingyin sensed the aura of the Dragon God emanating from the giant dragon.
"Could it be that the Dragon God from back then didnât perish, but instead left a trace of vitality here, only now re-emerging?" Such a bold idea arose in Xingyinâs mind.
It must be said that Xingyinâs speculation had some basis since the giant dragon Ling Feng transformed into was covered in the aura of the Dragon God.
Looking at the dragon, uncertain of its fate, Xingyin felt a surge of anger releasing, thinking how the Dragon Clanâs people schemed against Xingyin. So what? When I personally slay your Dragon God and bring the Dragon Godâs body back, your Dragon Clanâs faith will completely collapse. At that time, destroying the Dragon Clan would be as easy as waving a hand!
Xingyin also thought, if he offered the Dragon God to the Dragon-Eating Beast, wouldnât he become the greatest Meritorious Official, with the Dragon-Eating Beast greatly valuing him?
Thinking of this, Xingyin couldnât help but feel excited. The Dragon Godâs "corpse" lay right before him; how could he remain indifferent?
However, Xingyin wasnât someone to be reckless, knowing full well there were several Pinnacle of the Azure Sky Realm Monster Beasts battling below!
If Xingyin were at his peak, he might not have cared about them, but with his old injuries not yet healed, he wasnât willing to fight these Monster Beasts!
With a crash, one by one, the Monster Beasts fell to the ground until only one giant Dragon Ape remained. Its blood poured out, soaking its fur, and it beat its chest, howling towards the sky, declaring its strength!
Seeing the scattered Monster Beasts, Xingyin couldnât help but admire it. To battle amongst so many Monster Beasts and emerge victorious, this Dragon Apeâs strength could not be underestimated!
However, now the Dragon Ape was severely injured, providing Xingyin the best opportunity as the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!
As the Dragon Ape tried to crawl forward, a sudden attack emerged from the Void, striking the Dragon Ape, making it feel as if hit by Lei Ji, sending it flying and crashing heavily to the ground.