CHAPTER 513: CHAPTER 513 - PARTICULARLY DESPICABLE_1

"What a terrifying aura!"

"When did he become so ferocious?"

The people standing around watching the battle were all trembling.

Is this a dream? When did Ma San become so strong?

Zhao Wei, Liang Cheng, and the giant scorpion, who were directly experiencing it, were so frightened that they fled without looking back.

He’s too strong! Such fighting power is enough to sweep away everyone below the War Ancestor rank!

"I didn’t want to kill you, but you just wouldn’t take a hint," Qin Feiyang stated, his expression incredibly cold. An Invisible force surged like a colossal beast, its mouth gaping wide to reveal its fangs, and engulfed the two men and the beast!

AAHH!!

ROAR!

Screams and roars echoed through the heavens. Whether it was Zhao Wei, Liang Cheng, or the giant scorpion, their bodies were drenched in blood, their eyes filled with horror, and their hearts enveloped in deep despair.

Zhao Wei begged, "I don’t want the fruit anymore! Just don’t kill me!"

"I don’t want it either!" Liang Cheng, the man in white, also hastily cried out.

"Cowardly humans! This Emperor would rather die than submit!" The giant scorpion contemptuously glanced at the two men, then suddenly turned to face Qin Feiyang and roared, "Human, even if this Emperor dies, I will make you pay the price!"

"Is that so?" Qin Feiyang gave a cold smile and took a step towards the giant scorpion.

The giant scorpion showed no fear and charged Qin Feiyang. Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng, meanwhile, fled without looking back.

But just then, something unexpected happened!

The giant scorpion, which had rushed at Qin Feiyang, suddenly whirled around. In the blink of an eye, it caught up with Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng. It opened its blood-spewing maw, its bone-white fangs more than a meter long, and bit off both their heads!

Before they could comprehend the situation, Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng were dead.

This sudden turn of events not only caught Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng off guard but also left Qin Feiyang and Fatty stunned. The surrounding crowd was even more stupefied, their faces etched with shock.

Wasn’t this giant scorpion supposed to be fearless? It even looked down on Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng! So why did it suddenly turn coat and kill them?

"Humans, make sure your necks are clean for this Emperor! Sooner or later, I will come to slaughter you!" After its sneak attack on Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng, the giant scorpion immediately turned and fled, leaving its ferocious threat to echo between heaven and earth, lingering for a long time.

By the time Qin Feiyang reacted, all he could see was the giant scorpion’s distant shadow.

Fatty was stunned for a long while before he regained his senses and cursed, "Damn it, that creature is too cunning!"

Qin Feiyang also shook his head with a wry smile. In the previous situation, whether the giant scorpion teamed up with Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng or fled, it was a dead end. The giant scorpion must have realized this, so it pretended to fight me to the death. In reality, it was using the Psyche-Disturbing Formation tactic to make Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng lower their guard. Those two were stupid enough to only think about escaping, completely ignoring this terrifying beast. As a result, they were killed by the giant scorpion. Faced with this scene, I was bound to be stunned too, giving the giant scorpion the perfect opportunity to slip away. It managed to kill Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng, the two main culprits, and escape. Truly killing two birds with one stone.

Now, who dares to say that fierce beasts are stupid? When they truly resort to schemes, they can be even more cunning than those scheming Old Foxes.

The place fell silent.

"They’re dead!"

"Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng were elites of the inner hall, and they were killed just like that?"

Did Ma San and Zhang Six borrow courage from the heavens themselves?

Everyone lowered their heads, looking at the two headless corpses plummeting downwards, their hearts in turmoil.

"Ahem!" Qin Feiyang coughed dryly and said somewhat sheepishly, "Actually, I didn’t really want to kill them; I just wanted to scare them a little. But I didn’t expect them to be killed by the giant scorpion in the end. To be honest, if we’re talking about this, I’m a victim too. Everyone, you have to testify for me!"

Victim? Everyone looked at each other. This bastard, is he actually pretending to be innocent? He’s just too shameless!

One of the burly men said, "Ma San, although you didn’t kill them directly, they died because of you. We can’t cover for you."

Qin Feiyang laughed. "You can’t be like that. We’re all from the same sect. If you can help, you should, right?"

"You still realize we’re all from the same sect? When you attacked Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng just now, why didn’t we see you showing any consideration for your fellow disciples?" the crowd stared at him, filled with righteous indignation.

Fatty said angrily, "Are you guys blind? Didn’t you see they attacked first?"

Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile, "Exactly. I couldn’t just stand there and let them kill me, could I?"

There were dozens of people around, but no one spoke; they were all speechless.

"Whether you want to testify for me or not is up to you. Farewell." Qin Feiyang waved his hand and, taking Fatty with him, turned and continued deeper into the mountains.

Is that the attitude of someone asking for help? That bastard! He’s simply arrogant beyond measure!

The crowd seethed with anger.

The man and woman who had been arrogant by the river earlier were mingling in the crowd, their eyes glinting coldly as they watched Qin Feiyang and Fatty’s departing figures.

The man’s eyes darted around as he instigated, "Quickly spread this news! We must make this arrogant bastard pay the price!"

The woman also nodded, saying coldly, "Killing fellow disciples and seizing rare treasures are unforgivable crimes!"

"Right!" someone echoed. "Everyone, send the message quickly!"

Instantly, everyone took out their Image Crystal Stones.

Presently, this news spread like wildfire throughout the mountain range.

"What? Ma San not only killed Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng but also stole some kind of mysterious fruit?"

"He seems to be only a Two-star War Emperor; how could he be capable of that?"

The first reaction of everyone who received the news was disbelief; they thought someone was playing a prank. But very soon, the news was confirmed. So, people began to form groups, combing the mountains and wilderness for Qin Feiyang and Fatty.

Atop a certain mountain peak, Qin Feiyang stood behind a thicket, scanning the mountains below, a thoughtful light glimmering in his eyes. Where on earth is the fourth-rank elixir flame hidden?

Fatty, meanwhile, was toying with the three Heart-guarding fruits. "Boss, how much do you think we can sell these for once they’re refined into pills?" As he spoke, his eyes sparkled.

"Given their remarkable ability to mend the heart, how much do you think they’re worth?" Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes at him. He was clearly just trying to make small talk. A Heart-Protecting Pill is equivalent to a life; it’s so precious, no amount of money could buy it. Even if we don’t need them now, we can keep them for future emergencies.

Grinning, Fatty took out three jade boxes, carefully stored the fruits away, and asked, "Boss, where to next?"

"We’ll just wait here." Qin Feiyang’s eyes gleamed. Searching for the elixir flame is not only a long shot but also a waste of time. It’s better to stay here and cultivate while waiting for news.

However, at that very moment, a calm voice rang out from behind Qin Feiyang and Fatty. "So this is where you’re hiding."

Both frowned and turned to see a black-robed youth hovering in the air above the cliff behind them, sizing them up.

"He’s strong!" Fatty whispered.

Qin Feiyang nodded. This man has an unfathomable aura; he’s at least an Eight-Star War Emperor. He might even be a Nine-Star War Emperor!

The black-robed youth said, "I heard you two killed people and stole their goods, snatching a magical fruit from Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng. Could you let me see it?"

Killed people and stole their goods? Qin Feiyang immediately raised an eyebrow.

Fatty’s gaze turned cold as he said, "Let me clarify two things. First, we didn’t kill them. Second, snatching the fruit was a display of our true abilities."

The black-robed youth said, "Then why is everyone saying you killed them for their treasure?"

"It’s just rumors spread by those who covet the fruit but lack the power to claim it," Fatty said with a look of disdain.

"Rumor or not, I want to see the fruit," the black-robed youth said with a smile, his attitude unyielding.

Qin Feiyang spoke lightly, "And if we don’t show you?"

"Then today, I’m afraid you’ll meet your end here." The black-robed youth gave a faint smile, his expression brimming with utter confidence.

By your hand? Fatty scoffed, sizing up the youth with amusement.

The black-robed youth chuckled. "It seems that after killing Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng, your confidence has ballooned to an unmanageable degree. Now, let me show you what true power looks like, what overwhelming combat strength truly is!"

As he finished speaking, his eyes became extremely scornful, and a cold, sharp glint flashed within them.

BOOM!

The moment his words fell, a terrifying aura, like an erupting volcano, burst forth from his body!

An Eight-Star War Emperor, Qin Feiyang muttered. Even if we haven’t fought one, it doesn’t mean we’ve never seen one. Although the strongest in our small team is only a Seven-Star War Emperor, back in the State City, we saw plenty of Eight-Star and Nine-Star War Emperors, and even War Ancestors. Therefore, from the intensity of this man’s aura, we can instantly discern his true cultivation.

"Just an Eight-Star War Emperor. What’s there to swagger about?" Fatty grinned and said, "Boss, I have a favor to ask."

"Go on," Qin Feiyang replied.

Fatty said, "Punch him in the face. Punch him hard!"

"Why?" Qin Feiyang asked.

Fatty said playfully, "Haven’t you noticed? He looks particularly detestable when he laughs."

Qin Feiyang was stunned for a moment. He glanced at the black-robed youth and nodded. "You seem to be right."

Their conversation was not concealed, and every word reached the black-robed youth’s ears. His face darkened bit by bit. When Fatty remarked that he looked ’particularly detestable,’ a hint of ruthlessness crept into the youth’s eyes.

"Insolent trash!" he roared. With a fierce shout, he swung his hand violently. Battle Intent surged, forming a dazzling blade over a hundred feet long; like a crescent moon, it radiated an astonishing sharpness!

A superior-grade battle technique, Qin Feiyang mused. This person is an Eight-Star War Emperor, and with the amplification of a superior-grade battle technique, his power is quite considerable. However, to think he could kill me with just this level of strength? He’s simply dreaming!

CLANG!

Qin Feiyang waved his hand, and crimson Sword Qi surged forth. Two fiery sword images instantly materialized in the air, their emanated sharpness no less than that of the youth’s blade!

"Slash!" Qin Feiyang commanded coldly. The two sword images, one behind the other, roared forward. Firelight dyed the sky, their sharp edges tearing through mountains and rivers!

BOOM!

CRACK!

The first sword image and the blade collided violently. Accompanied by a sky-shattering, earth-shaking boom, both instantly shattered, dissipating into nothingness.