Chapter 169: The Great Gathering of Black Corner Region's Powerhouses
Seeing Wu Tian's relaxed demeanor, everyone immediately realized something the most dangerous place is often the safest place.
This young man had undoubtedly noticed the ambush outside, which was why he was sitting there, eating and drinking so casually.
But what baffled them was his utter lack of fear.
He was just a boy, yet he remained completely unfazed, even after being targeted by multiple powerful factions in Black Corner Region.
Was he faking it?
Could a mere youth really possess such deep composure?
They couldn't figure it out.
Meanwhile, Fan Ling, Elder Qing, and other faction leaders grew increasingly excited.
As long as Wu Tian remained inside, they still had a chance to capture him and extract the map's secret.
Their gazes toward him burned with intense desire the same way one longs for a lover or a priceless treasure.
They wanted that ancient map fragment at all costs.
Fan Ling exchanged a silent glance with his two elders, as if formulating a plan.
At the same time, Elder Qing of Heavenly Serpent Mansion flashed a knowing smile.
She had dealt with plenty of young men like Wu Tian before.
They were hot blooded, easily tempted if she played her cards right, wouldn't he willingly follow her?
She shot a subtle signal to the two women beside her.
Understanding her intentions, the two seductive snake women swayed their curvaceous bodies and approached Wu Tian with flirtatious smiles.
"Hey there, handsome~ Why are you sitting here all alone?"
A honeyed, sultry voice dripped from their lips.
But before they could get any closer
"I'm not interested in you. Get lost. Don't interrupt my meal."
Wu Tian's icy gaze locked onto them.
A frigid killing intent rippled through the air.
The two women immediately froze, their seductive expressions shattered by sheer terror.
An instinctual fear crept into their bones a deep, primal dread.
For the first time, they felt as if this young man could erase them in an instant.
Confused, they glanced toward Elder Qing and the other faction leaders.
But to their shock
None of them had sensed anything unusual.
Terrified, the women trembled as they turned back to Elder Qing.
"Elder Qing… he… he's dangerous!"
"Useless! Step aside!"
Elder Qing's face darkened.
How humiliating!
Two of her finest women couldn't even handle a boy?!
She was about to personally make her move, but before she could
Fan Ling acted first.
With a charming smile, he stepped forward and greeted Wu Tian:
"Brother, my name is Fan Ling, Young Master of Blood Sect. I noticed your extraordinary presence and wanted to befriend you. Would you do me the honor?"
Wu Tian cast him a bored glance and replied coldly:
"I don't make friends. Especially not with scum."
"You !"
Fan Ling's expression twisted with rage, but before he could lash out, his two elders restrained him.
They shook their heads.
Now wasn't the time to make a move this was Eight Gates' territory.
If they attacked first, it would give Eight Gates an excuse to retaliate.
For now, they had to wait.
Eight Gates wouldn't dare act first either, because that would mean making enemies of both Blood Sect and Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
If that happened, Eight Gates would cease to exist by nightfall.
Suddenly
"HAHAHA! What a lively scene! How could I miss out on the fun?"
A sharp, sinister laugh echoed from outside.
An instant later, a powerful aura surged through the air, and a blood red figure shot into the hall.
His crimson eyes gleamed with a menacing chill as he scanned the room.
Seeing him, Elder Qing's face twisted in shock.
"Fan Lao?!"
The towering man, clad in a robe dyed in fresh blood, grinned ominously.
"Heh, Eight Gates is so lively tonight how could I not attend? Elder Qing, I have no quarrel with you. You're free to leave at any time."
"Oh?"
Elder Qing smirked.
Now that Blood Sect's Sect Master himself had arrived, it was only a matter of time before his Blood Guards followed.
At this rate, if negotiations failed, Black Corner Region would descend into all out war tonight.
And other major forces wouldn't just stand by and watch.
Sure enough
"Well, well! Looks like I came just in time!"
A sinister voice echoed, and an old man dressed in black emerged from the shadows.
Fan Lao's face darkened.
A Seven Star Dou Huang Black Ranking's Fourth Place: Elder Ban.
But it wasn't just him
"Elder Yin Bone!"
"Hao Yan!"
"Su Mei!"
"Tie Wu!"
One by one, Black Corner Region's strongest powerhouses arrived.
The sheer number of Dou Huang experts shook all of Black Mark City.
At that moment, every low level cultivator in the city fled in terror.
Even Dou Shi ranked warriors ran for their lives.
If a battle broke out, ten Black Mark Cities wouldn't be enough to survive the destruction.
The once thriving city was now an empty shell.
"Haha! So many guests have gathered at my Eight Gates tonight!"
At that moment, a burly man stepped into the hall.
It was Yuan Yi, Master of Eight Gates.
But despite his bold words, his heart was drowning in despair.
He had planned to ambush Wu Tian and take the map fragment.
But now
Not only had Wu Tian not left, but he had lured in nearly every top powerhouse in Black Corner Region.
This wasn't an ambush anymore this was a goddamn death trap.
Yuan Yi gulped.
At Two Star Dou Huang, he was the weakest in the room.
Meanwhile, Elder Ban was a Seven Star Dou Huang, and the others weren't much weaker.
One wrong step, and he'd be nothing but dust.
He was about to speak, hoping to defuse the situation, but
No one even looked at him.
No one cared.
In their eyes, Yuan Yi was irrelevant.
Realizing this, Yuan Yi quietly stepped back, choosing to stay out of the fight.
Suddenly
"Hahaha! What a grand gathering! I trust I'm not too late?"
A soft chuckle filled the hall.
Everyone turned toward the entrance.
A lone figure stood at the doorway, clad in refined alchemist robes, his lips curled in a calm, confident smile.
His eyes gleamed with a dangerous glint, half lidded yet brimming with intelligence.
Seeing him, everyone's expression changed dramatically.
"Medicine Sovereign Han Feng!"
(End of Chapter)
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