Chapter 85

The atmosphere at the entrance of the Star Astrology Sect was eerily quiet, with a hint of abnormality. Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the two people still facing off in the center, their eyes twitching uncontrollably.

For many years, the inner and outer disciples of the Star Astrology Sect had engaged in countless open and covert struggles. But a blood-soaked agreement like today’s had rarely appeared.

At this moment, every disciple of the Star Astrology Sect was waiting to see how things would develop, for such a scene was rare indeed!

"If I refuse both?" Fuyang narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with a cold and sinister look.

"That would be truly regrettable. In that case, perhaps I will have to make a choice for Senior Brother Fuyang." Ye Zhong slowly extended his right hand, and a Asura Sword Seal began to form in his palm.

"You—!" Fuyang’s expression was unpredictable. After a long while, he suddenly flung the spirit value token from his chest, clearly knowing about Ye Zhong’s affairs and preparing to use his spirit value to settle the matter.

To everyone’s surprise, after casually catching the spirit value token, Ye Zhong did not even glance at it, but instead casually tossed it to the ground, his gaze still calmly fixed on Fuyang.

"Ye Zhong, don’t go too far! If you like spirit value, I’ll give it to you!" Fuyang’s eyes twitched, and he shouted fiercely.

"Senior Brother Fuyang, although I like spirit value, I like keeping my promises even more. The one who made the arm-cutting agreement with me is you, so don’t blame me!" Ye Zhong shook his head, stomped his foot, and his figure darted forward like lightning.

"Whoosh—"

In the instant he appeared in front of Fuyang, Ye Zhong’s right hand had already formed a blade, slicing down.

"Thud—"

Before anyone could react, Ye Zhong’s hand had already sliced through Fuyang’s right arm. A smooth cut appeared on Fuyang’s right arm, and the pale forearm was instantly flung away, landing on the ground under the gaze of countless people.

"Ah—"

A piercing scream echoed, and only after his arm was severed did Fuyang react. He staggered back, his remaining left hand covering the severed arm, his eyes filled with both hatred and fear.

He actually did it! This Ye Zhong actually did it in the Star Astrology Sect!

In that moment, not only Fuyang, but all the surrounding disciples of the Star Astrology Sect drew in a sharp breath, as silent as cicadas in winter. Who could have thought that Ye Zhong would act so quickly, giving Fuyang no chance to react?

After losing an arm, Fuyang would probably be half-disabled, right?

"This Junior Brother Ye Zhong truly has remarkable skills..."

Hao Feng watched the scene and sighed after a moment. Ye Zhong’s move was like killing a chicken to scare the monkeys; from now on, no one would dare to provoke him lightly.

Su Yu and Lu Bing exchanged glances, their eyes showing a hint of reluctance. No matter what, Fuyang was still a fellow disciple, and in their view, Ye Zhong’s methods were a bit too ruthless.

Only Ling Yue remained unperturbed, watching the shocking scene without saying much.

"This guy actually really cut off Fuyang’s arm!?"

In the shadows, Yang Fang watched the scene, his eyes twitching violently. In his view, even if Ye Zhong had the nerve, he would at most take Fuyang’s spirit value and not do anything else. The arm-cutting agreement seemed like a joke to him.

But Ye Zhong actually didn’t take the spirit value and instead really cut off Fuyang’s arm!?

"Next time, if you want to act, you must have a hundred percent certainty to finish this guy off. Otherwise, don’t act rashly." Yang Hao’s expression was also somewhat grim as he watched Ye Zhong’s figure for a moment before speaking in a cold voice. Although his words were icy, they showed a deep fear of Ye Zhong.

The surrounding disciples of the Star Astrology Sect stared at the scene, their mouths agape, and after a long while, they all drew in a sharp breath. It seemed that in the future, if they wanted to do anything to this Junior Brother Ye Zhong, they would have to weigh their own strength.

In the center, Fuyang clutched his severed arm, drops of blood falling, his face as pale as gold foil.

The intense pain almost made Fuyang lose his mind. After finally calming down, he looked at Ye Zhong with a gaze as cold as a venomous snake.

"Junior Brother Ye Zhong, you are truly remarkable! I haven’t seen anyone who likes keeping promises as much as you do in a long time! I will never forget this day!" Fuyang’s tone was full of hatred, his eyes as cold as ice.

Ye Zhong’s gaze was cold, and he could clearly see the hatred in Fuyang’s eyes. If this were not the Star Astrology Sect, he would have killed him outright.

However, even if he couldn’t openly kill Fuyang in this place, there would always be an opportunity in the future, wouldn’t there?

"Senior Brother Fuyang, I welcome you to come find me again. But next time, we will have to make a head-cutting agreement. I can’t take another arm from you, can I?" Ye Zhong smiled lightly at Fuyang.

Fuyang’s eyes twitched violently, and after a moment, he could no longer say anything hateful, and he staggered away, clutching his severed arm.

Seeing Fuyang leave, Ye Zhong turned as if nothing had happened and walked back to Ling Yue and the others, smiling. "Senior Brothers and Sisters, I just dealt with a small trouble, wasting a bit of time. Let’s continue on our journey, shall we?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Bing and the others all felt a slight tightness in their breath. Severing a fellow disciple’s arm was a major act of establishing authority in the Star Astrology Sect. And this was just a small trouble?

At this point, Lu Bing and Hao Feng, who didn’t know much about Ye Zhong, finally understood why Ling Yue had invited Ye Zhong on this mission.

Regardless of other things, this Junior Brother Ye Zhong, in terms of both strength and methods, was definitely one of the best among the disciples of the Star Astrology Sect!

"This trouble was caused by me, and I will compensate you for it." Ling Yue looked at Ye Zhong and said softly, "But we don’t have much time left, so let’s get going. I will explain the details of the mission on the way."

Ye Zhong, Su Yu, Hao Feng, and Lu Bing all nodded in agreement.

"Let’s go."

Ling Yue, seeing this, said no more and moved forward, leading the way out of the entrance of the Star Astrology Sect. Ye Zhong and the others immediately followed.

"Hongya Cave is located at the intersection of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Leitian Dynasty, and the Xueyuan Dynasty."

"That place is the most chaotic area. Not to mention the Great Zhou Dynasty, even the Star Astrology Sect has no influence there. Therefore, we cannot rely on the Star Astrology Sect’s external influence. Whatever we do, we can only rely on ourselves."

"Moreover, the key to this mission is to find the traces of the Star Astrology Sect disciple who went missing three years ago in Hongya Cave. We must see them alive or dead. If they died by accident, that’s one thing, but if it was a deliberate act, our mission will change!"

"Of course, during this process, we cannot go to Hongya Cave in vain. Since it opens only once every three years, we must make the most of this opportunity and not miss out!"

At this point, Ling Yue’s amber eyes seemed to become more serious. "Therefore, everyone must be extra cautious during this trip to Hongya Cave. The area where Hongya Cave is located is absolutely a killing ground. If we are not careful, we will lose our lives."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhong and the others all nodded slightly. After leaving the Star Astrology Sect, they were no longer bound by the rule that no one could be killed, but they also lost the protection of the Star Astrology Sect. From now on, it would be a world where the strong ruled, and whether they could gain benefits from the trip to Hongya Cave would depend on their own abilities!

Ye Zhong had no illusions about the Western Wasteland. Although it was not one of the 3,000 Divine Realms, this place was not much different from them. Except for the fewer number of peak experts, everything else was almost the same.

To get what he wanted, he needed to be strong enough. In the path of cultivation, he had to move forward step by step, even if it meant defying fate and ascending to the heavens, he must take each step without hesitation!

However, compared to the Star Astrology Sect, which had certain protective rules, the Western Wasteland, where the strong ruled, might be more suitable for Ye Zhong.

Therefore, the moment he left the Star Astrology Sect with Ling Yue and the others, the faint smile on Ye Zhong’s face disappeared, replaced by a cold and indifferent expression.

After leaving the Star Astrology Sect, Ye Zhong could act without any restraint! If Fuyang were thinking of revenge now, Ye Zhong would welcome it extremely! And this time, there would be no agreements, only the most bloody slaughter!

Beside Ye Zhong, Su Yu’s pupils slightly contracted. She had cooperated with Ye Zhong once and could clearly sense the subtle change in his aura.

If in the Star Astrology Sect, Ye Zhong could still restrain himself, then after leaving the Star Astrology Sect, he had once again become a hidden sharp sword. Whenever needed, Ye Zhong would draw his sword and act without restraint!

Ling Yue also gave Ye Zhong a deep look, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes. Although the change in Ye Zhong’s aura was subtle, with her strength, she could still keenly sense it.

Perhaps, everyone in the Star Astrology Sect had underestimated this new Junior Brother?

With this thought, Ling Yue smiled and waved her hand.

"Let’s go, we don’t have much time left. We need to head to Hongya Cave."