Chapter 110: Want to Take Back Pang Ziyu, Bring Treasure to Exchange
Thorn Forest.
Once filled with the roars of tigers and the cries of apes, today it was as quiet as a chicken.
After all, there were never usually so many Core Formation stage cultivators around Thorn Forest.
Usually, the beasts would roar a few times to show their ferocity.
But if they dared to roar now with so many Core Formation stage cultivators present, it wouldn't be showing ferocity; it would be pure suicide.
At this moment, dozens of Core Formation stage cultivators had already arrived.
The Qingxuan Sect and the Spirit Beast Sect had already arrived but were blocked outside Thorn Forest by the Flying Frost Sect.
As for the Stormy Rain Sect, they had already gathered a group of Core Formation stage cultivators on the other side of the river, ready to act.
Such a huge commotion, if unnoticed, would indeed be a sign of deafness and blindness.
Shen Mo, along with other Core Formation stage cultivators like Murong Yue, was also standing outside Thorn Forest.
"Sect Master Pang, what's the situation inside Thorn Forest? Is there a significant treasure emerging?" Murong Yue smiled.
Pang Longxiang's face was gloomy, and he said nothing.
The Spirit Beast Sect's sect master also smiled and said, "Sect Master Pang, our Spirit Beast Sect and the Flying Frost Sect have always been brother sects, right? Could you share some information with us?"
Not far away, another loud voice rang out.
"Pang Longxiang! Don't think your sect alone can hold off the three sects and all these rogue cultivators!"
Shen Mo looked over and saw it was the sect master of the Stormy Rain Sect standing across the river.
Upon hearing this, the rogue cultivators blocked outside Thorn Forest also became restless.
Such a shocking commotion must mean the emergence of a significant treasure.
Even if they couldn't get the ultimate treasure, they could at least get a share of the spoils, right?
Pang Longxiang's face showed a struggle, his expression changing unpredictably.
After a long time, he had no choice but to say, "Alright, I'll tell you. The commotion just now was the opening of the Alchemy King's Cave."
As soon as he said this, all the cultivators present gasped.
Then, they all showed expressions of excitement.
Everyone present had heard of the preciousness of the Alchemy King's Cave.
The Divine Sword Sect once obtained one, which contained countless treasures.
There was even an earth-grade pill that enhanced physique, the Taiyi Nourishing Soul Pill!
No one didn't want to obtain such a treasure!
Not long ago, the second Alchemy King's Cave appeared near Cold Water Stream in Qingshan City, but unfortunately, many people went there only to find it empty.
They thought the third Alchemy King's Cave would appear seven or eight years later.
Unexpectedly, it appeared today!
"Well, no wonder you didn't let us pass. You knew the location of the Alchemy King's Cave long ago and were guarding against us!" the Stormy Rain Sect master cursed.
"Brother Pang, eating alone is not good. How about we explore the Alchemy King's Cave together?" the Spirit Beast Sect master smiled.
Murong Yue also smiled slightly, "Sect Master Pang, even if the Flying Frost Sect wants to monopolize the Alchemy King's Cave, it can't do so now. How about the four sects explore it together?"
Pang Longxiang roared angrily, "I invited a formation master to break the protective formation of the Alchemy King's Cave for several months, and now you want to take advantage? Dream on!"
The Stormy Rain Sect master sneered, "Don't want to hand it over? Then fight! The Qingxuan Sect and the Spirit Beast Sect won't side with you!"
The Spirit Beast Sect master smiled without saying anything.
Even among the Heavenly Water Sect lineage, there was competition for benefits.
The Flying Frost Sect clearly intended to monopolize the Alchemy King's Cave when they discovered it and didn't inform the Spirit Beast Sect.
Given this, the Spirit Beast Sect had no reservations.
Pang Longxiang and the elders of the Flying Frost Sect suddenly felt tremendous pressure.
Facing three sects, the Flying Frost Sect wouldn't have the advantage.
"I have one condition," Pang Longxiang took several deep breaths, his face gloomy.
"Speak," Murong Yue said calmly.
"Return my daughter, and the Flying Frost Sect will explore the Alchemy King's Cave with you. Otherwise, no deal!" Pang Longxiang gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with anger.
The Stormy Rain Sect and Spirit Beast Sect both looked at the Qingxuan Sect.
Everyone knew what had happened that night.
Pang Ziyu had been imprisoned in the Qingxuan Sect for two months.
During this time, the Flying Frost Sect had tried many times to negotiate but to no avail.
Now, Pang Longxiang wanted to take this opportunity to rescue his daughter, which was understandable.
This put pressure on the Qingxuan Sect.
Murong Yue thought for a moment and was about to speak.
Shen Mo suddenly spoke, "Sect Master Pang, Pang Ziyu's attack on the Heavy Weapon Hall was a serious offense committed by your Flying Frost Sect. Unless you provide something sufficiently valuable, Pang Ziyu will not be released!"
His tone was exceptionally firm.
Pang Longxiang's eyes were bloodshot. "Murong Yue, I want to hear it from you!"
Murong Yue smiled, "What Shen Mo means is exactly what I mean."
"Good! Very good!" Pang Longxiang laughed in anger.
The Spirit Beast Sect's sect master frowned, "Sect Master Murong, our sects meet often; keeping Sect Master Pang's daughter imprisoned isn't a good look."
The Stormy Rain Sect's sect master coughed lightly, "I agree... Pang Longxiang giving up on monopolizing the Alchemy King's Cave and sharing it shows his sincerity."
Shen Mo glanced around, smiling faintly.
Everyone was pursuing their own interests.
For the Stormy Rain Sect and the Spirit Beast Sect, entering the Alchemy King's Cave was the top priority, and nothing else mattered.
Even though the Stormy Rain Sect and the Qingxuan Sect were secretly allied, they wouldn't speak up for the Qingxuan Sect now.
Shen Mo said calmly, "Sect Master Pang, I still insist that you must provide something sufficiently valuable in exchange; otherwise, there will be no deal."
Pang Longxiang stared at Shen Mo for a long time.
Finally, in a hoarse voice, he said, "Alright! I am willing to exchange a Formation Breaking Jade Plate for Ziyu!"
As he spoke, he took out a peculiar golden jade plate.
The deputy sect master and the grand elder beside Pang Longxiang were shocked and quickly tried to dissuade him.
"Sect Master, you mustn't do this!"
"The Formation Breaking Jade Plate was painstakingly crafted by Master Xu. We only have four of them; we cannot give one away!"
"We can use other items to ransom the young sect master. We must not use the Formation Breaking Jade Plate!"
These words immediately piqued the curiosity of all the cultivators present.
What exactly was the Formation Breaking Jade Plate?
Pang Longxiang took a deep breath and said seriously, "This Alchemy King's Cave is filled with formations and dangers."
"I invited a master who specializes in formations from Lingyun Prefecture. After months of painstaking effort, he broke the outer formation and then created four Formation Breaking Jade Plates, which can break some of the formations and avoid dangers."
"With this item, exploring the Alchemy King's Cave will be much safer."
"This item is sufficiently valuable, right?"
At the end, Pang Longxiang gritted his teeth, and each word seemed to come out through clenched teeth.
His tone and expression underscored the preciousness of the Formation Breaking Jade Plate.
Originally, the Flying Frost Sect could enjoy having four of them.
Now they had to give one away.
How could it not be painful?
"I see. Since Sect Master Pang is so sincere, I reluctantly agree," Shen Mo smiled slightly. "Elder Li, please bring Pang Ziyu here."
"Yes."
Only then did Pang Longxiang let out a long sigh of relief.
But the deputy sect master, grand elder, and others beside him were beating their chests in frustration, their faces showing a hint of resentment toward Pang Longxiang.
It was as if they blamed him for wasting such an important resource of the sect to save his daughter.
The surroundings quieted down.
Before long, Elder Li brought Pang Ziyu over and handed her to Pang Longxiang.
The father and daughter finally reunited, shedding tears of joy.
Pang Longxiang took a deep breath and looked around, "The Alchemy King's Cave hasn't fully opened yet. According to Master Xu, it will take at least half a month."
"I need to take my daughter back for recuperation. If you all are worried, you can station people here!"
With that, he waved his hand, and he and Pang Ziyu turned into a stream of light and quickly left.
Each faction, half-believing, also stationed their personnel to guard Thorn Forest.
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