Chapter 1000: Chapter 1027: Tricking a Group of Half-Step Great Saints into Crippling! (Three more) Chapter 1000: Chapter 1027: Tricking a Group of Half-Step Great Saints into Crippling! (Three more) “`
As several half-step Great Saints harbored their own thoughts amidst mutual distrust, an elderly face showed a look of shaking anger. He stared at Yang Zhen and shouted, “Young man, do not try to sow discord among us. We are all half-step Great Saints; do you think you can stir us up with just a few words?”

Having said that, a sneer appeared on the elder’s face as he turned to address the other half-step Great Saints, “Gentlemen, do not be deceived by this youngster’s nonsense. He is simply trying to distract us and make his escape.”

The contemptible cat was stunned and, seeing that the half-step Great Saints had regained their clarity, spoke to Yang Zhen with a look of disappointment, “Kid, it seems your trick isn’t working.”

Yang Zhen curled his lips and did not respond to the contemptible cat but instead put on an innocuous smile and pointed at the elder in front of him, “Senior, you have already lost your qualification to purchase the Heaven Devouring Beast!”

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in disbelief, looking at Yang Zhen.

The elder too was taken aback, his anger turning to laughter. He said, “Youngster, do you think you can provoke me like this? I shall kill you first, then the Heaven Devouring Beast, and we shall see what you can do about it!”

With that, the elder snorted coldly and, sword in hand, charged at Yang Zhen.

Everyone around was stunned, not expecting the elder to act on his intention to kill without giving Yang Zhen a chance to speak. As for Yang Zhen, his face remained calm and composed, his harmless smile unchanged.

Seeing this scene, everyone felt an absurd sense that this youngster truly did not fear death!

However, the elder did not make it to him but was stopped by two other half-step Great Saints.

“You two… what is the meaning of this? Are you intending to stop me from executing this boy?” the elder asked with a look of ridiculous disbelief, unable to comprehend why the two half-step Great Saints were blocking his path.

A smile crept onto the faces of the two half-step Great Saints. One of them, dressed in a long robe, shook his head and said, “Friend, please be patient. Although this youngster spews nonsense and aims to incite discord among us, he did say one thing that wasn’t wrong–a living Heaven Devouring Beast is indeed more precious than one divided into a dozen parts!”

Upon hearing this, the elder was clearly startled and asked with a dark expression, “Are you suggesting that you wish to compete with me for it?”

The contemptible cat almost popped its eyes out in astonishment, looking at Yang Zhen bewilderedly, “How did you know they would agree with you?”

Yang Zhen smirked, thinking of Earth’s traditions that had existed for so many years. Villains often die because they talk too much. Did you really think it’s something that can only happen in movies?

According to Yang Zhen’s insight into human nature, it wasn’t just the villains who died from being verbose, but a common flaw among powerful figures across all planes: too much confidence.

In everyone’s eyes, Yang Zhen was clearly a youngster who possessed treasures but lacked the strength to protect himself. It was not just about facing a dozen half-step Great Saints–even against a single half-step Great Saint, Yang Zhen would not be able to run away under such a threat.

Although a single half-step Great Saint was no match for the Heaven Devouring Beast, the greatest threat to these half-step Great Saints right now was no longer the Beast, nor was it Yang Zhen, but rather the fellow half-step Saints surrounding them.

It was clear that keeping the Heaven Devouring Beast all to oneself was not possible, nor was sharing it among a dozen people.

Now the several half-step Great Saints had formed into small, like-minded factions. In this case, even if the remaining half-step Great Saints teamed up, they wouldn’t be able to seize the Heaven Devouring Beast!

After the elder’s statement, the robed half-step Great Saint laughed heartily and mockingly said to the elder, “Sorry, friend, but as this young friend previously stated, you’ve already lost the qualification to purchase the Heaven Devouring Beast.”

Without waiting for the elder to rage, the robed half-step Great Saint continued with a loud laugh, “Gentlemen, I am Kuang Yang from Tianle Holy Land. Is there anyone here who would wish to join me in purchasing this young friend’s Heaven Devouring Beast?”

As people of standing, simply snatching the Heaven Devouring Beast seemed somewhat inexcusable. Since Yang Zhen had expressed his intention to sell to one among the present company, why wouldn’t they be interested?

“So it’s Kuang Yang of Tianle Holy Land. I’m Lu Xueming from Xue Qi Holy Land. May I be so fortunate to share the Heaven Devouring Beast with Brother Kuang?”

A ruggedly built half-step Great Saint stepped forward, his face full of arrogance.

Kuang Yang’s face lit up with joy and he laughed heartily, “It’s my brother Lu Xueming! Your reputation precedes you. Since Brother Lu is interested, let us join forces to purchase the youngster’s Heaven Devouring Beast.”

Then, another Practitioner walked over, his face bearing a somber look, and said to the two men, “I’m just a Rogue Practitioner. May I also have the honor?”

Hesitation flickered across the faces of Kuang Yang and Lu Xueming. Normally, a person with no significant backing would not dare to come forward so blatantly.

Lu Xueming smiled and addressed the grim-faced half-step Great Saint, “It would be our honor. How should we address you, friend?”

“I am Xue Shou!”

“What?”

Upon hearing this, several nearby half-step Great Saints suddenly looked surprised.

“So, it’s Xue Shou. I didn’t expect him to be here.”

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“It’s said that Xue Shou is ruthless and merciless. As a rogue practitioner, he forcefully cultivated to the Half-step Great Saint realm and even stirred up chaos in Tianle Holy Land, killing three Half-step Great Saints. Such a treacherous character actually intends to buy the Heaven Devouring Beast?”

“Tsk, tsk, Lu Xueming and Kuang Yang have got themselves into trouble now,” someone commented with amusement.

“Let’s see how they end this mess!”

As the crowd discussed fervently, their eyes filled with wariness when looking at Xue Shou.

Kuang Yang, however, laughed heartily and cupped his hands in greeting, “So it’s Practitioner Xue Shou, what a pleasure to meet you. With you joining us, the three of us together will surely be able to purchase the Heaven Devouring Beast. As for the other practitioners…”

At this point, Kuang Yang’s face showed a playful expression as he looked around and said, “Everyone, do you still wish to compete with us?”

“This…” The others showed hesitant expressions on their faces as they looked towards Yang Zhen.

Yang Zhen grinned and said, “Fellow seniors, don’t look at me. This deal… if the sale doesn’t go through, the good will remains. The best items go to the highest bidder. Please feel free to bid. With so many fellow practitioners here as witnesses, not even a Half-step Great Saint can shamelessly bully the highest bidder, right?”

Upon hearing these words, the other Half-step Great Saints showed relieved expressions. Looking around at the disciples of various major powers, they began to speak, “Fine, then let us also take a shot at it.”

“What a phrase, ‘the highest bidder gets it,'” an elder said. “I have a Sacred Law here that I have yet to decipher; it must be a powerful technique. Have a look, and if it’s not enough, I still have plenty of Purple Crystals.”

“Old coot, are you the only one with Sacred Law? Coincidentally, I have just obtained a complete Sacred Law from a secret treasure place unknown to others.”

“Young man, I have a movable palace here for you to check out, estimate a price!” someone exclaimed as they summoned a huge movable palace into existence with a boom!

“Young man, I have a Sacred Weapon here, along with a Queyang Stone. If it’s not enough, I’ll add this Sky Sun Mirror!”

As the discussions buzzed around him and numerous Half-step Great Saints tossed their treasured items at Yang Zhen, the countenances of Kuang Yang and others turned increasingly grim.

Yang Zhen, however, cheerfully sorted the items tossed his way, exclaiming with a yo-ho, “This senior is very generous, but this other senior is about to surpass him soon.”

Boom!

A muffled sound resonated as Xue Shou waved his hand and a gigantic coffin appeared before everyone.

Yang Zhen and the others were taken aback as they looked inside the coffin to find a red flower that glowed with a bewitching light.

Xue Shou’s face showed no emotion as he said, “Boy, the items are all before you. Now tell us, who should the Heaven Devouring Beast go to?”

No sooner had he spoken than everyone present fell dead silent as the air turned chilly and oppressive.

Countless pairs of eyes were fixed on Yang Zhen, all waiting for him to make a decision.

In front of Yang Zhen lay a plethora of items, already tempting not just him but even the many Half-step Great Saints present!

But Yang Zhen did not hurry to answer everyone’s question. Instead, he gave a wide grin and began tidying up the items with the help of his two companions. To the bewildered stares of the audience, he stuffed everything into his storage rings, including the massive coffin that had just appeared, into a newly acquired storage ring.

“Young man, what do you mean by this?”

Over a dozen Half-step Great Saints stared at Yang Zhen with faces ashen, their outrage tinged with confusion.

Yang Zhen and his companions could not stop laughing atop the Heaven Devouring Beast; even the beast itself joined in with a couple of laughably ugly barks.

“Ha ha oh… Goodness, kid, you’re killing me with laughter… How can you fight so many people? They’re all driven mad. Don’t pretend to be too confident and get yourself in trouble!” the scruffy cat gasped, inciting doubt in the lives of over a dozen Half-step Great Saints.

They had been fooled!

Who would have thought that Yang Zhen would dare to do something as foolish and suicidal as this?