Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Backstabbing?

 

Survive?

Ye Tianming and Mu Yong both looked extremely displeased. The other party’s action would undoubtedly make them the target of everyone’s arrows.

How many talented prodigies had come in?

Moreover, now even those top talents from the advanced areas would definitely come looking for the two of them. After all, what does the inheritance of a civilization mean? It means countless top-tier techniques and various treasures. Furthermore, it’s from a super divine civilization. It could potentially create a first-class family.

This would drive them crazy.

Inside the hall, the old man suddenly smiled and said, “Why… aren’t you running yet?”

Mu Yong immediately pulled Ye Tianming to run, but Ye Tianming said, “Brother Yong, we can’t escape anymore.”

Mu Yong fell silent. Indeed, there was no way to run.

Without a doubt, countless top experts had already arrived outside. Going out now would definitely result in being beaten by the mob.

Ye Tianming suddenly said, “Brother Mu, follow me.”

With that, he walked toward the distance.

Mu Yong followed him.

The old man watched the two leave, deep in thought.

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded beside the old man, “Grand Elder, these two have very strong talents…”

The old man said, “I know, but when judging a person, one cannot only look at their talent and combat power. One must also consider their wisdom and strategy. Because reviving our Transcendent civilization relies not only on individual strength but also on great wisdom. The inheritance of our Transcendent civilization must not fall into the hands of mediocre people.”

That voice said, “Then let’s wait and see.”

Ye Tianming led Mu Yong to the entrance of the distant hall. Ye Tianming opened the door, and a beam of white light shone through. The two looked toward the horizon where countless powerful experts were pouring in from the sky.

All for the inheritance of the Transcendent civilization!

Ye Tianming looked at those experts, “Brother Yong, I have no one outside, but you do.”

Mu Yong was confused.

Ye Tianming continued, “This situation is a dead end. One person must be sacrificed…”

As he spoke, he turned to look at Mu Yong, “Do you trust me?”

Mu Yong hesitated, then said, “To be honest, not completely. Of course, you have to understand, after all, we haven’t known each other for very long…”

Ye Tianming smiled and said, “Then you need to trust me this once.”

Mu Yong said, “Alright.”

Ye Tianming suddenly attacked, fiercely punching toward Mu Yong’s chest. Mu Yong’s expression changed drastically, and he instinctively wanted to resist. But he suddenly remembered Ye Tianming’s words. After a moment’s hesitation, he gave up resisting and allowed Ye Tianming’s punch to land on his chest.

Bang!

Mu Yong was smashed to the ground, and a stream of blood spurted from his mouth.

Severely injured with one punch!

Ye Tianming stared at Mu Yong, “Brother Yong, go get the inheritance, then contact your Star Cluster civilization people to protect you. Also, have your Star Cluster civilization come to save me as well…”

As he spoke, he suddenly turned around, mounted his sword, and flew up laughing, “The Transcendent civilization inheritance is mine, Ye Tianming’s, alone…”

Hearing Ye Tianming’s words, Mu Yong’s face immediately turned pale. He understood Ye Tianming’s intention.

In this situation, someone had to be sacrificed to draw fire, otherwise, both of them would die. Ye Tianming’s actions undoubtedly directed all the firepower toward himself, allowing Mu Yong to escape.

Soon, those experts rushed to the scene. When they saw the severely injured Mu Yong, how could they not understand? It was obvious that these two had obtained the Transcendent civilization inheritance together, but Ye Tianming had backstabbed him at the critical moment.

They decisively abandoned Mu Yong and chased after Ye Tianming.

Mu Yong suddenly got up, crushed a communication talisman, then quickly ran into the hall to find the old man. He extended his hand.

The old man had been watching all along. He truly hadn’t expected Ye Tianming to play it this way.

Of course.

He accepted the outcome.

The old man took out a crimson gold seal and nineteen storage rings and handed them to Mu Yong. Mu Yong took the crimson gold seal and the nineteen storage rings, then turned and left.

Soon, Mu Yong disappeared through the distant hall entrance.

Beside the old man, that voice sounded again, “Is it over just like that?”

The old man smiled meaningfully, “It’s only just beginning.”

That voice asked, “Who do you value more?”

The old man said softly, “Besides strength and talent, we need to value one more thing, which is the most important – a person’s morals and bottom line… Let’s wait and see.”

Everyone went to chase Ye Tianming, and no one paid attention to Mu Yong anymore. He successfully left the secret realm and arrived outside.

When he arrived outside, he found that countless family powers had already gathered.

Obviously, it was because of the appearance of the Transcendent civilization inheritance. This was normal – it was a super divine civilization. Such an inheritance would be incredibly precious even to first-class families.

However, now because of certain agreements, these top family experts couldn’t enter personally, otherwise, they would have gone in to seize it directly.

And this agreement was naturally the rule set by the Guanxuan Academy.

When new ruins or secret realms are discovered, theoretically everyone has a share, but only the younger generation can compete. After all, if the older generation were to compete, the Guanxuan universe might fall into civil strife, shaking its foundation. But letting the younger generation compete, no matter how much trouble they cause, wouldn’t harm the fundamentals. Moreover, it could train the younger generation, so everyone was happy to see it.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the side, “I heard that the inheritance is in that Ye Tianming’s hands…”

“Not just heard!”

At this moment, another voice sounded, “Just now, our family’s youngster sent a message that the Transcendent civilization inheritance is in Ye Tianming’s hands… Originally, it was obtained by both Ye Tianming and Mu Yong from the Star Cluster civilization, but Ye Tianming backstabbed Mu Yong at the critical moment…”

“Is that the Ye Tianming who passed through the Guanxuan Path?”

“That’s him… This guy is truly ruthless, daring to backstab even someone from the Star Cluster civilization, damn it.”

“I originally quite admired him, after all, not only did he pass through the Guanxuan Path, but he also dared to confront the Xiao family. I never expected he was this kind of person…”

“This is normal human nature.”

“…”

Hearing those words, Mu Yong’s mood immediately became extremely heavy. He seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up. Seeing something, his heart leaped with joy. He quickly rose into the air and flew toward the sky. The reinforcements from his Star Cluster civilization had arrived.

Meanwhile, in another place, a woman was watching the entrance to the Transcendent holy land in the distance. This woman was none other than An Qi.

She also heard what those people were saying.

After hearing their words, she was first stunned, because in her impression, Ye Tianming was not that kind of person. But then she thought, perhaps… people do change, after all, who wouldn’t be tempted by a civilization’s inheritance?

Thinking of this, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes. The slight guilt she had felt about breaking up with him now disappeared without a trace.