Chapter 1051: Chapter 1051: Establishing the Pact

A fourth-tier Demon King, in certain specific environments, its combat power can even surpass that of a Nascent Soul True Immortal of the same tier.

All the Golden Core cultivators present were formidable, yet no one dared to claim that they could jointly slay the Flood Dragon.

In response to everyone’s doubts, Huangfu Yongchun smiled mysteriously.

Then, he revealed a stalk of green grass.

This stalk of grass was only slightly larger than a human’s thumb, the whole body was green like it was carved from jade, with only three leaves that seemed fragile and could crumble at a touch.

But, sitting next to Wang Chen, a Golden Core cultivator’s pupils sharply contracted as he gasped, “Dragon Attracting Grass?”

Upon these words, the entire room was startled.

Dragon Attracting Grass is an extremely rare Spirit Grass that can emit a unique scent to attract Flood Pythons and even True Dragons.

By sniffing the scent.

Its characteristic is similar to catnip from Wang Chen’s past life.

And a hundred-year-old Dragon Attracting Grass can lure all Flood Pythons within a hundred-miles radius.

Nobody expected that Huangfu Yongchun had secretly kept such a Spirit Grass.

Undoubtedly, this peak Golden Core cultivator had made extensive preparations for slaying the Flood Dragon, like the Qijue Sword Formation and the Dragon Attracting Grass.

He was determined to get it!

“This stalk of Dragon Attracting Grass is one hundred thirty years old, enough to lure that Flood Dragon into our trap.”

Huangfu Yongchun said solemnly, “I have also prepared a Trapping Dragon Grand Array, capable of confining it for at least half a two-hour period!”

This could really work!

Everyone exchanged glances, their expressions all changing.

A fourth-tier Flood Dragon, its entire body was treasure, any material from it was highly valuable.

More importantly, this Flood Dragon was also guarding a vein of Spirit Stone Mine.

And even for a small mine, it is quite normal to mine tens of millions of Spirit Stones!

Once the dragon slaying succeeds, those seven people could share a huge amount of Spirit Stones!

Many Golden Core cultivators were palpably excited.

True Person Shen coughed twice and asked, “True Person Huangfu, if I may ask boldly, how will the spoils be shared?”

This was about setting clear expectations beforehand, as countless historical examples of team infighting due to uneven sharing of spoils, leading to betrayal and stabbing teammates, were all too common.

Being extra cautious for such a major event as dragon slaying was only appropriate!

What True Person Shen asked was actually also on the minds of the other five Golden Core cultivators.

Including Wang Chen.

“This is simple…”

Huangfu Yongchun chuckled and said, “I only want the Flood Dragon Core, the rest of the items will be evenly divided among the six of you, how does that sound?”

Huh?

Everyone was stunned momentarily.

It wasn’t that the conditions offered by Huangfu Yongchun were too harsh; on the contrary, they were too generous!

Not only was Huangfu Yongchun the organizer of the Qijue Club, but his Cultivation Realm was also the highest among the seven, and he discovered the fourth-tier Flood Dragon and also prepared the highly valuable Dragon Attracting Grass.

Having contributed so much, yet only wanting a single Flood Dragon Core, it was truly baffling!

In fact, everyone was mentally prepared to let him take the major share.

The Flood Dragon Core was definitely the most precious part of a Flood Dragon, but compared to the entire dragon and a vein, it was surely far less.

“You don’t need to doubt.”

Huangfu Yongchun smiled and said, “We can establish a Legal Pact. I need this Flood Dragon Core for Breaking the Golden Core to Condense the Nascent Soul, so I must have it; as for the other items…”

He shook his head, proudly saying, “As long as I can break through to the Nascent Soul Great Realm, what are these things worth in comparison?”

Everyone suddenly understood.

Huangfu Yongchun’s actions seemed outrageous, but if measured by the standards of the Nascent Soul, they were actually quite normal.

In the Haotian Realm, Golden Core cultivators are as common as sand, and for thousands of years, countless individuals have been stuck at the peak, unable to break through to Nascent Soul, which has a far lower probability than reaching Core Formation.

Huangfu Yongchun was already over two hundred years old. Though he still had a long lifespan ahead, everyone knew that it was better to break the Golden Core and condense the Nascent Soul at a younger age, since with increasing age, the barriers of the Golden Core only grew more difficult to break.

Some believe that three hundred years old is the limit for breaking the Golden Core. Beyond that, there wouldn’t be no chance, but it would require tremendous fortune, such as obtaining heaven-sent treasures that assist in breaking barriers, or a sudden burst of latent potential.

But the chances of such are very slim. Who among the Golden Cores would risk it?

Huangfu Yongchun believed that the Demon King’s Flood Dragon Core could help him break through to the Nascent Soul Great Realm. Not to mention these spoils of war, even if it cost him his entire fortune, or even giving up all his wives and companions, he would not hesitate!

“Fellow Daoists…”

Huangfu Yongchun said, “This Slaying the Flood Dragon is the first collective action of the Qijue Club and is mandatory. If anyone wishes to opt-out, please do so now. I, Huangfu Yongchun, swear upon Haotian, that there will be absolutely no repercussions!”

His oath was resolute, causing a chill in everyone’s heart.

This was a heavy oath indeed!

As cultivators, under normal circumstances, one would not make such a serious vow because it involves considerable karmic consequences.

Huangfu Yongchun obviously understood this concept.

By making this vow, it shows his confidence and righteousness!

“Fellow Daoist is too serious!”

True Person Shen immediately responded, “I am willing to participate.”

“Me too.”

“And me.”

With True Person Shen taking the lead, other Golden Core cultivators expressed their support.

Actually, none of those present were fools; on the contrary, each had a Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart, and how could they not see that True Person Shen was backing up Huangfu Yongchun, perfecting this agreement in a question and answer style.

But with the prior oath from Huangfu Yongchun, everyone stopped worrying about it.

What mattered most was the benefit!

With sufficient benefits, everyone was willing to unite and take risks for Huangfu Yongchun.

Wang Chen was the last one to declare his stance.

Of course, he agreed to join.

He had no choice; Huangfu Yongchun offered too much.

In the past year, Wang Chen had spent more Spirit Stones than many cultivators could accumulate in their entire lives. Although he had started a business in custom Artifact Refining, his current income was not enough to cover his expenditures.

Without enough Spirit Stones, Wang Chen could not charge the Cangqing Ring and could no longer obtain the Essence of the World from the Lower Realm.

Moreover, he was extremely interested in the Qijue Sword, and this was a good opportunity to learn more about it thoroughly.

“Great!”

Huangfu Yongchun, having his wish fulfilled, showed a joyful smile, and immediately produced a golden and shining Taoist Contract.

He requested everyone to imprint it one by one.

The content of this Taoist Contract was not complex, simply about keeping secrets, mutual aid, joint slaying of the Flood Dragon, and division of spoils, with no rigid clauses that would be offensive.

All Golden Core cultivators gladly imprinted their Divine Soul marks.

Once everyone had completed their imprints, Huangfu Yongchun solemnly gathered the Taoist Contract and said: “Fellow Daoists, we have one month to prepare; in one month, we will proceed to Slay the Flood Dragon!”

And what to do during this month?

It was simple: to practice and train together in the Qijue Sword Formation, aiming for seamless cooperation.

The higher the level of tacit understanding among everyone, the higher the success rate of slaying the Flood Dragon will be!

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