Chapter 449 Wu Hai (1/2)

Saint Genesis Peak.

A certain cultivation platform on one of the peaks.

Quite a crowd had already gathered here, while more and more figures were arriving from all directions and landing nearby.

The new arrivals had clearly split themselves into three different groups. The group with the greatest presence was completely made up of Lu Hong’s disciples. At this current time, all of them wore mocking expressions as they looked to the front, while occasionally bursting into loud laughter as they talked. They clearly showed no respect for the other two groups.

As a faction originally from Sword Cometh Peak, they were already looking down on the sorry Saint Genesis Peak even before coming here. In addition, the chief disciple selection was just around the corner. Once this important event was over, their faction would become the master faction of Saint Genesis Peak, making their status surpass the other two factions.

Thus, under Lu Hong’s indulgence, his disciples had gradually grown more and more arrogant ever since the list of participants had been announced.

For the past month, most of the conflicts between Saint Genesis Peak disciples had started because of Lu Hong’s faction, and to make matters worse, the majority of these disagreements had ended up with Lu Hong’s side as the victors. After all, regardless of whether it was quantity or quality, Lu Hong’s faction was indeed number one in Saint Genesis Peak.

Their repeated victories in these small squabbles only served to further fueled the embers of arrogance in Lu Hong’s faction… in this brief period of a month, it was as if Saint Genesis Peak was filled with gunpowder, even the slightest spark could cause an explosion.

At the front of Lu Hong’s numerous disciples stood a youth in blue with his hands behind his back. He wore a purple sash around his waist, his expression appearing rather cold and stern. His brows were like blades that gave off a cold and haughty aura.

This person was called Wu Hai, and was quite well known in Lu Hong’s faction. In fact, he was among one of the six chosen participants to participate in the chief disciple selection. From this information, one could tell just how powerful he was.

Wu Hao cast an indifferent glance to the side where Shen Wanjin was being physically restrained by several disciples. From his bloodied and batter face, it was clear that he had suffered quite a bit.

“Shen Wanjin, it seems that Zhou Yuan is a coward. I can’t believe he doesn’t even dare to protect his brother.” A mocking smile rose from the corners of Wu Hai’s lips.

There was a bitter look on Shen Wanjin’s face as he replied in deferential manner, “Senior brother Wu Hai, there’s no need for a great man like you to lower yourself to the same level as a small fry like myself. I’ve apologized earlier, and I really did hit your junior sister by mistake. How about I add in a little Genesis jade as compensation too?”

Wu Hao chuckled and said, “Compensation? That sounds like a good idea. A hundred thousand Genesis jade pieces will do.”

The surrounding disciples roared in laughter.

Shen Wanjin smiled awkwardly as he replied, “Senior brother Wu Hai, I’m merely a lowly black sash disciple, where can I possibly find so much Genesis jade.”

Wu Hai’s eyes slowly turned frosty. “Since you don’t have it, shut your mouth. If Zhou Yuan does not personally come here to collect you before sundown, I’ll throw you down the mountain.”

“Relax, you won’t die, though you’ll probably break half the bones in your body.”

Shen Wanjin hurriedly opened his mouth to speak again.

*Slap*!

However, Wu Hai suddenly swung his palm, sending a force ripping through the air and loudly slapping onto Shen Taiyuan’s soft face. A fresh red hand print immediately appeared.

Wu Hai icily said, “Shut up.”

Shen Wanjin’s fists tightened for a moment as anger flitted across the depths of his eyes. In the end, he slowly lowered his head.

Wu Hai was not someone the likes of him could afford to offend.

Upon seeing this, Wu Hai let out an icy chuckle as he crossed his arms. He was dying to see whether Zhou Yuan dared to come today. If he did not, Wu Hai would spread word of what had happened, causing Zhou Yuan to lose all face. After all, how capable could someone who could not even protect his dear brother be?

Some distance away was a group of Shen Taiyuan’s disciples. Their eyes also flashed with anger when they saw Shen Wanjin being beaten as they stared daggers at Wu Hai.

However, they did not dare to take action. Ordinary disciples like them could not take on someone like Wu Hai afterall.

“Quick, go find senior brother Zhou Tai or Zhang Yan…”

“Someone has already gone to find them.”

“What about senior brother Zhou Yuan?”

“No response… it seems that no one has found him yet.”

“Tch, he can’t have hidden away because he has already caught wind of this matter, right? Shen Wanjin has done so many things for him, does he not care now that his brother is in trouble?”

“I’m afraid that it will be useless even if he came. Wu Hai is no ordinary individual…”

“……”

These disciples whispered among themselves, clearly quite panicked about the situation. If Shen Wanjin was really thrown down the mountain by Wu Hai, it would be a big slap on their faction’s face.

At another corner of the place was elder Lu Song’s disciples. Quite a number of them were already gathered here, but since it was a conflict between Lu Hong and Shen Taiyuan’s faction, they naturally did not interfere.

Swish!

Several figures flew over and landed in the area where Lu Song’s disciples were. A pretty figure was revealed, that familiar slender body and long, slim legs could not belong to anyone else but Lu Yan.

She was evidently also aware of the situation. She looked towards Wu Hai and frowned as she said, “Has Zhou Yuan shown up?”

A disciple nearby answered, “Not yet.”

Lu Yan’s lips curled. “Not showing up is rational. Wu Hai is clearly targeting him. That Shen Wanjin is merely an excuse.”