Chapter 274 – Discussing the Dao at Wuji Three Elders Peak (Four)

Deep within a forest on Three Elders Peak.

As a gentle breeze swept through, flowers and grasses swayed gracefully, while droplets of crimson blood unexpectedly dripped to the ground.

It was only then that a figure lying on the ground became apparent.

It was none other than Ye Kuang!

“Why do I feel some change within myself, yet what exactly is this change?” he murmured to himself, his voice laden with countless questions.

Yet, in this place, no one could provide him answers.

One could say that whenever Ye Kuang grasped even a thread of insight, countless emotions would surge forth, disrupting his train of thought.

It was as if a hundred feelings converged in his heart, making them difficult to fathom, or like a mix of five flavors, leaving him uncertain of what to do next.

When this inexplicable sensation struck, it clearly evoked great conflict within him, yet it also compelled Ye Kuang to delve deeper into its mysteries.

It was as if, by some unseen force, a great door awaited his push to open.

With this thought, he finally rose to his feet. For problems that grew more perplexing the more he pondered, he had always adopted a laissez-faire attitude.

As he had often said: Forcing what cannot be gained only breeds inner discord.

Little did he know that halfway up Three Elders Peak, countless forces lay in wait, quietly anticipating their prey to walk into the trap.

One could say that Ye Kuang only realized this belatedly after emerging from a stretch of forest.

Suddenly, his hands clamped around the necks of two Innate realm experts. After extracting all the information he desired, he abruptly exerted force.

Crack! Crack!

Amidst the crisp, shattering sounds, two limp bodies slumped at his feet.

Instead, Ye Kuang’s gaze instantly sharpened with glints of cold determination. Though he now fully understood the current situation, given the circumstances, another fierce battle was inevitable.

“The martial world is fraught with turmoil, but how could a mere rabble hope to hinder my unwavering stride?”

In that moment, a lingering echo remained in the air, casting an aura of deadly solemnity over the entire Three Elders Peak.

Unexpectedly, a bizarre trio suddenly emerged from the depths of the forest.

“Big Brother, is this for real? Experts like us being assigned such a thankless task?”

“Second Brother, hold your tongue! Since the Venerable One has given the order, we need only follow it. When will you ever rid yourself of this habit of idle gossip?”

“Hey, Big Brother, Second Brother does have a point. What storms haven’t we three brothers weathered? This Kunlun is surely ours for the taking. Those petty troublemakers who dared come up the mountain must have already been dealt with by the Venerable One. Hahaha…”

“Is that so? I’d very much like to hear what storms you’ve all weathered. Why not share your tales?”

“Big Brother, what did you say?”

As these fragmented words faded, two of the men suddenly turned to their leader.

“I didn’t say a damn thing!”

“Second Brother, was that you speaking just now?”

“Damn it, there’s someone in the shad—”

Bam!

Before the Second Brother could finish his sentence, a fierce fist sent him crashing into the forest.

“Second Brother!”

“Second Brother!”

Instantly, the forest was enveloped in an eerie, chilling atmosphere.

One could say that witnessing a companion vanish without a trace would unsettle anyone, stirring uncontrollable unease.

Big Brother: “Who’s there? If you have the guts, show yourself! I challenge you to a one-on-one fight!”

Third Brother: “Damn coward, hiding in the shadows! Come out and face me! Do you think I was born yesterday?”Ye Kuang: “Uh… have people nowadays all become so full of themselves? Two mere Innate cultivators dare to act recklessly?”

As his voice echoed from all directions, his figure subtly shifted and flickered, instantly appearing behind the two men.

In that instant, they couldn’t help but break out in cold sweat.

Clearly, this terrifying scene was even more shocking than encountering a ghost.

Meanwhile, Ye Kuang gently patted their shoulders.

“Ah, holy shit…”

“Sir, please spare us! We’ll tell you everything we know! My elder brother even has a beautiful young wife—we can give her to you too!”

Upon hearing this, the elder brother immediately leaped back three zhang, whipping around with a face turned livid with rage.

The other man, however, directly knelt and kowtowed, babbling incessantly and blurting out everything—both what should and shouldn’t be said…

Surprisingly, Ye Kuang was utterly dumbfounded by this spectacle. Even his outstretched hand froze mid-air, unsure whether to move or remain still.

This was truly unprecedented—he had encountered another rare specimen in his lifetime.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang turned and left without a second thought.

In that moment, it was clear: he had arrived with ruthless intent, but departed with utter disinterest.

Only after Ye Kuang had been gone for a long while did the two men snap out of it and start quarreling.

“Third Brother, you traitorous scum! Just wait till I deal with you!”

“Elder Brother, please don’t! If I hadn’t bent with the wind and thought quickly in that crisis, we’d have ended up like Second Brother…”

“Right! Go check on your Second Brother now!”

Though brotherly affection existed here, when true disaster struck, even familial bonds could be cast aside like old clothes…

Meanwhile, Ye Kuang once again encountered one of the few worthy opponents in his life.

This man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with an inexplicable melancholy between his brows. Yet, none could deny he possessed the handsome features that captivated countless infatuated young women.

It was none other than the head disciple of Qian Dao Academy—Senior Brother Qing Ge!

“I never expected you to be so bold and resourceful—daring to provoke Three Elders Peak alone, yet retreating unscathed when the situation turned against you.””

“I’m no coward. Compared to some people, my heart remains far purer.”

As he spoke, Ye Kuang remained fully alert.

Regardless of whether Qing Ge had turned hostile, merely being in this forest was enough to arouse his suspicion.

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Qing Ge suddenly coughed up a spray of blood, his face instantly turning pale.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but wonder inwardly: “Who did this to you?”

“We can’t stay here—we must leave immediately!” Qing Ge spoke, unable to conceal a trace of bitterness.

Ye Kuang observed all of this keenly.

Compared to a tiger cornered by dogs, who truly understands the solidarity of fellow sufferers in this vast world?

Often, a single action or word is enough to completely alter reality.

Just then, an eerie, mocking laugh emerged from the depths of the forest, interrupting their conversation.

“Though I hate to interrupt your pleasant chat, the Venerable One has decreed that both of you shall remain here for now.”

For a moment, Ye Kuang and Qing Ge exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting identical cold determination!

“Just when I was feeling irritated, trash like you had to show up seeking attention.””Hey… I’ll start by taking care of you to settle all these grudges and disputes!”

It must be said that as the two voices fell one after another, the entire forest was instantly filled with a boiling aura of murderous intent.

“Oh dear, little old me is so scared…” But who would have thought, right after the female voice faded, a male voice chimed in: “However, with both of you severely injured, what exactly can you accomplish?”

At this point, a yin-yang person with a constantly shifting face suddenly appeared on the scene!