Devouring Soul Emperor

"Chu Qingyun, you can get lost now."

Zhou Wushang sneered as he looked at Chu Qingyun.

"Zhou Wushang, what's the meaning of this? Chu Qingyun is someone Senior Brother Qi values."

Before Chu Qingyun could speak, Mu Xiaoxiao cut in. She was finding Zhou Wushang more and more detestable.

"Hmph, Senior Brother Qi,"

"So what if Senior Brother Qi values him? We're in the Blood Sect ruins now, and I'm the one in charge here. Mu Xiaoxiao, I suggest you behave and do as I say. Otherwise, you'll regret it," Zhou Wushang said.

Mu Xiaoxiao's expression changed. She scanned the other Celestial Spirit Realm experts and said, "All of you had better think this through. If you kick Chu Qingyun out now, how will you explain it to Senior Brother Qi when we get back?"

On the Saint Extreme Sect's side, besides Zhou Wushang and Mu Xiaoxiao, there were seven other Celestial Spirit Realm experts.

Three of them, from the Qianshui Dynasty, naturally followed Zhou Wushang's lead and had no objections to his decision.

But the other four, who came from different dynasties, all frowned. They had all witnessed firsthand how much Qi Hao valued Chu Qingyun.

The most obvious proof was that even though the dozens of them, including the nine Celestial Spirit Realm experts, all called Qi Hao "Senior Brother," he had never once addressed them as "Junior Brother." Yet, he had called Chu Qingyun "Junior Brother Chu" upon their very first meeting.

If they abandoned Chu Qingyun, they really would have no way to answer to Qi Hao afterward.

But just then, Zhou Wushang spoke again. "Qi Hao is just an Inner Sect Disciple. For hundreds of years, all the geniuses from my Qianshui Dynasty have joined the Saint Extreme Sect. What's more, one of the Emperor Realm Elders in the sect is a member of my Zhou Family. You all should consider this very carefully."

This…

The four Celestial Spirit Realm experts shook their heads helplessly and said no more.

Zhou Wushang had even brought up an Emperor Realm Elder. What could they do?

"Zhou Wushang, you..."

Mu Xiaoxiao wanted to say more, but Chu Qingyun grabbed her arm, stopping her.

"Forget it. If you don't want me to follow, then I'll just leave," Chu Qingyun said lightly.

Following the main group was not only much safer, but it also offered great advantages when competing for Treasures in key locations, allowing one to seize the greatest benefits.

But for Chu Qingyun, acting alone would greatly increase his flexibility.

Comparing the two, it was hard to say which was better and which was worse.

Besides, the Saint Extreme Sect's team was clearly formed with the Qianshui Dynasty at its core. Chu Qingyun had no desire to shamelessly tag along with them.

Seeing Chu Qingyun actually turn and walk away, Mu Xiaoxiao bit her lip. "Dai, we're leaving too!"

With that, she took Dai and hurried after Chu Qingyun.

"Damn it!"

A grim and vicious glint flashed in Zhou Wushang's eyes.

He had driven Chu Qingyun away partly for revenge and partly because of Mu Xiaoxiao. He never expected that Mu Xiaoxiao would rather risk danger with Chu Qingyun than stay with him in the main group!

'Hmph, fine, Mu Xiaoxiao. Since you choose to follow Chu Qingyun, you can just die with him…' Zhou Wushang sneered coldly in his heart.

He coughed lightly. Then, two Celestial Spirit Realm experts from the Qianshui Dynasty knowingly stepped forward and, after Chu Qingyun's group of three was some distance away, quietly followed them.

The remaining members of the Saint Extreme Sect stared at Zhou Wushang in astonishment.

'That guy... he doesn't just want to drive Chu Qingyun away, he wants to kill him!'

Of course, all of this had been arranged by Zhou Wushang in advance.

If Chu Qingyun had left alone, one Celestial Spirit Realm expert would have been sent to hunt him down. If Mu Xiaoxiao went with him, then two would be dispatched.

"Fifth Brother, this... isn't this going too far?" Zhou Wuya said with a frown from the side.

Zhou Wushang's expression was vicious as he said coolly, "Wuya, you're too indecisive. Since Chu Qingyun has already set himself against my Zhou Family, we must eradicate him, root and stem."

Hearing this, Zhou Wuya could only sigh helplessly in his heart. 'How is Chu Qingyun against the Zhou Family? It's obviously you who's jealous of him...'

However, things had already come to this point, and there was nothing he could say.

After all, he was only a sixth-level Martial Spirit, so his words carried little weight.

"Everyone, it's best you act as if you saw nothing. Those two Celestial Spirit Realm experts are merely scouting ahead over there."

Zhou Wushang swept his gaze over the others again and spoke lightly.

A chill went through everyone's hearts.

That Zhou Wushang... he deliberately hadn't made his move in front of them, so they had no leverage against him. This left them with no choice but to follow him down this dark path.

They all sighed inwardly, feeling sorry for Chu Qingyun.

'Such a fine genius, about to die an obscure death in these ruins just because he offended Zhou Wushang...'

Seeing no objections, Zhou Wushang revealed a satisfied smile, feeling rather pleased with himself.

'So what if he's a genius? A living one is a genius; a dead one is just a corpse!'

But just then, a voice drifted over. "Zhou Wushang, what a clever move. Not only did you drive that Chu Qingyun away, but you also sent two Celestial Spirit Realm experts to hunt him down."

Everyone was startled. They turned their heads to see the group from the Celestial Sword Sect, led by Huo Yuguang, had also entered the ruins.

Although Huo Yuguang hadn't heard their previous conversation, seeing Chu Qingyun's group of three leave, followed by two Celestial Spirit Realm experts, allowed him to guess more or less what had happened.

"I don't know what you're talking about. Those two Celestial Spirit Realm experts are just scouting ahead," Zhou Wushang said coldly, refusing to give anyone any leverage against him.

"Scouting? Heh heh."

Huo Yuguang chuckled. "Huo Qinggang, you go too. Join those two from the Saint Extreme Sect and kill that Chu Qingyun."

As people from the Celestial Sword Sect, Huo Yuguang and his group had nothing to hide.

A Celestial Spirit Realm expert from the Dark Moon Dynasty nodded and quickly gave chase in the direction Chu Qingyun had gone.

"Hmph, I don't know what you're talking about."

Zhou Wushang snorted coldly and led his people forward, deeper into the ruins.

However, after walking for only a short while, they discovered that Huo Yuguang and his men were following right behind them.

"Huo Yuguang, what's the meaning of this? Why are you following us? Are you trying to start a war?" Zhou Wushang spun around and demanded, his face cold.

Huo Yuguang chuckled. "Start a war? Of course not. After all, we're both on the side of the sects, aren't we? Even if we find the Blood Sect's treasure, we should cooperate more..."

After Huo Yuguang finished speaking, the members of the Celestial Sword Sect all began to chuckle with ill intent.

And it was only then that Zhou Wushang and his group suddenly realized they were now at a disadvantage!

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