Chapter 408: Bottomless Pit

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Count you out? Wang Cheng, if it weren’t for you, these Blood Source Ores would have been long taken away by the Fengyue Sect and Hualin Sect. Logically speaking, you’re the one who contributed the most. Why are you quitting?”

“Sigh, you don’t feel unfair for me. Now that I’ve advanced to the core formation realm, my body is like a bottomless pit. If I were to refine them, I’m afraid that even with so many Blood Source Ores, they wouldn’t be able to fill up this bottomless pit. Therefore, there’s no need to stand on ceremony. If there’s any left, I naturally won’t miss it.”

Victor explained as he turned to look at Wang Hongyu and continued, “Follow me.”

“Okay…”

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Wang Hongyu knew what was he was going to face.

It was the great elder’s punishment, the laughter of his fellow disciples, and his master’s disappointment. He was well aware.

However, even so, when he thought of this, Wang Hongyu still felt a little timid.

All along, he had been the eldest senior brother of the sect, their role model. He was the young hero that his master spoke of, the promising future that the great elder spoke of, even the sect master when he was still alive… When he saw him, he would smile and say that he was a pillar of strength.

Though now, everything that originally belonged to him had been taken away by Victor. Was he willing?

Naturally, he was not willing.

It was precisely because of his unwillingness that made him repeatedly target Victor in the secret realm, forcing him to leave and be left alone.

However, Wang Hongyu discovered that there was no point in being envious of certain people. Even when he was alone, even if he was only in the spiritual pedestal realm.

Yet, he could still take on four cultivators on his own, crushing the Fengyue and Hualin sects. He could still fight the nascent soul beast king alone and then advance to the core formation realm.

There were some people who were destined to shine from the start. However, everything he did would only make that moment more dazzling.

Finally, when he was saved by Victor, Wang Hongyu had accepted his fate.

As he looked at Victor’s back view, there was a moment where he wished that this person was him.

However, the truth was that he was nailed to the ground, unmoving.

From that moment on, Wang Hongyu’s hope was shattered.

Now, he could only welcome the future that belonged to him.

At this thought, Wang Hongyu revealed a bitter smile.

Coming to the front of the great elder, Wang Hongyu slowly raised his head, his eyes unperturbed.

“Wang Hongyu, are you aware of your mistakes?”

“I am aware of my mistake.”

“Do you have anything you wish to say?”

“I don’t have anything to say.”

“Very good. You framed your fellow disciples and used your power for personal gain, causing Wang Cheng to fall into dire straits many times. According to the sect’s rules, you should be stripped of your status as an inner disciple. For the next five years, you won’t be able to advance to the inner sect.”

“I’m willing to be punished.”

“I’m not done. Logically speaking, this should have been your outcome after returning to the outer sect. However, Wang Cheng pleaded for you, hence, you won’t be stripped of your status as an inner disciple. However, the title of the number one person in the inner sect can no longer be left to you.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Hongyu’s eyes flashed once again.

He turned his head to look at Victor, who had a smile on his face. He was somewhat shocked.

“Why… why…”

“Why? Are you asking why I agreed to Wang Cheng’s request? Or do you want to know why Wang Cheng would plead on your behalf? Or do you want to know how Wang Cheng persuaded me?”

“All three.”

“Go ask Wang Cheng. I still have some matters to settle.”

The great elder chuckled, patted Wang Hongyu’s shoulder, and turned around.

Coming in front of Elder Huang and Elder Bai, the great elder, who had not been so happy for many years, said with a face full of smile, “Fellow Daoists, did you receive good harvests?”

“However, without taking the 20%, it’s still enough for all the disciples to refine it once. At least this trip was worth it.”

“But you, Qi Yuan, aren’t you secretly happy to have such a precious disciple?”

“Hahaha! He’s not bad, right?”

“Tsk tsk tsk tsk, look at your smug look. Forget it, I’ll let you be happy for once.”

Elder Huang waved his hand and turned around to signal for the disciples to start refining.

After the Blood Source Ore was brought out of the secret realm, it would completely lose its benefits within six hours. It had to be refined as soon as possible within the limited time, otherwise, it would be wasted.

It was also because of this that the refinement of the Blood Source Ore often involved two disciples at the same time.

“Alright, I’m not going to talk to you anymore. We have to start refining too.”

Hearing this, the great elder nodded.

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“Wang Cheng, why?” Wang Hongyu turned to look at Victor and asked curiously.

“Why what?”

“Why do you want to help me get out of this? Don’t you hate me?”

“Hate? Haha, I wouldn’t go that far. Why should I hate you? Is it because you used some petty tricks to provoke me? Or do I hate you for putting me in an unrighteous position?”?

“Come on, I’ve never cared about such things. Or rather, I did care at the beginning. I wanted to find an opportunity to kill you. But don’t worry, when you apologized to me, I already felt relieved.”

As he said that, Victor grabbed Wang Hongyu’s shoulder, turned around, and pointed at the crowd.

“Go apologize to them and forget about this matter. Although you are the 19th person to refine the Blood Source Ore, the quantity is sufficient.”

Hearing this, Wang Hongyu’s eyes became even redder.

“Hey, you are a man. What are you crying for? Get lost!”

Victor laughed as he kicked Wang Hongyu’s butt.

As he watched him rush into the crowd and apologize sincerely to the people around him, Victor suddenly felt nostalgic.

When he was in the Green Dragon Sect, there was also someone who had always caused him troubles. He used his self-righteous wisdom to cause him trouble. However, it would usually turn into pleasing him. He often overestimated himself and would end up being taught a lesson.

However, such a person would also stop the Fire Sect Master alone at the most critical moment.

“Damn it… I’m a little homesick…”

Victor muttered, “After sending Lian Hua back, I should go home…”

At the right time, Lian Hua also finished refining the Blood Source Ore and came to Victor’s side.

“You’re done?”

“Yes.”

“Alright, let’s go.”

Victor nodded and left with Lian Hua.

Not far away, Nalan Lengling who witnessed all this bit her red lips. Sometime later, she left out a sigh.

“What happened between you and Nalan Lengling? You two haven’t talked for two days,” Lian Hua said.

“I’m not sure either. I didn’t do anything. Sigh… forget it, let’s take it one step at a time.”

Although he did not say it out loud, Victor had a vague guess in his heart.

Perhaps Nalan Lengling had already figured something out.

“Speaking of which, how’s the progress of your cultivation? I’m talking about your real cultivation.”

“I’ve accumulated the power of the Blood Source Ore. I’ll save it for when I want to break through to the core formation realm in the future to improve the quality of my core.”

“Yes, that’s great. Alright, let’s go back and think about when we should leave.”

“Leaving? We’re leaving already?”

“Yeah, there’s no reason to stay here.”