Chapter 509: Calculations

At Jianlai Peak, in a stone pavilion, Kong Sheng, Zhao Zhu, and Baili Che were seated. The first two were engrossed in a game of chess, while Baili Che cast a playful glance at the disciple who had just delivered a message.

"Does Zhou Yuan really dare to say that?" Baili Che asked, smiling at the newcomer. "That I should go to Saint Genesis Peak to apologize? Otherwise, he won't be polite to Jianlai Peak during the Genesis Pool Festival?"

The disciple nodded and replied, "The message conveyed by the Saint Genesis Peak disciples earlier should be true."

Baili Che smiled, waved for the disciple to withdraw, then turned his gaze to the two chess players and said, "This Junior Brother Zhou Yuan is really..."

He thought for a long time, then finally seemed to smile helplessly, "He really doesn't know his place."

He truly couldn't imagine where Zhou Yuan got the audacity to spread such words. Did he think he hadn't offended Jianlai Peak severely enough already?

Once the Genesis Pool Festival began, under Jianlai Peak's wrath, Saint Genesis Peak would instantly be annihilated.

Kong Sheng and Zhao Zhu in the stone pavilion, however, paid no attention at all. They clearly regarded it as mere nonsense. Their silent demeanor was undoubtedly the contempt of the strong for the weak, who could only bluster.

Baili Che sat down beside them and smiled faintly, "I plan to relay Junior Brother Zhou Yuan's words to all the disciples of Jianlai Peak."

Kong Sheng and Zhao Zhu, whose chess game had just concluded, slowly lifted their heads, nodded, and said, "Go ahead and do it."

They naturally understood Baili Che's intention. Jianlai Peak already harbored resentment towards Saint Genesis Peak, and Zhou Yuan's audacity in spreading such words would undoubtedly ignite the fury of all Jianlai Peak disciples.

Under these circumstances, no matter how terribly Saint Genesis Peak was dealt with, others would likely only say it was their own doing.

The weak should humbly submit; instead, they were acting out and inviting disaster.

Baili Che smiled. He naturally intended to embellish Zhou Yuan's words further. This way, even if he, a Chief, and the two Saint Sons wanted to show some leniency towards Saint Genesis Peak, the other Jianlai Peak disciples would likely not agree.

At that point, Saint Genesis Peak would have no retreat.

He raised his head, looking in the direction of Saint Genesis Peak in the distance, a hint of mockery playing on his lips.

He had sent people to spread those words with the actual purpose of provoking Zhou Yuan. He hadn't expected Zhou Yuan to fulfill his wishes so easily, even retaliating with such a message. Now, he could use Zhou Yuan's words to unite everyone at Jianlai Peak, directly targeting Zhou Yuan and Saint Genesis Peak.

Under this momentum, not to mention that the two Saint Sons and one Chief would be unable to forcefully suppress Jianlai Peak's anger, even many elders would be helpless.

This time, the outcome of Saint Genesis Peak being struck down was unchangeable.

Baili Che smiled faintly. Having just become the Chief of Jianlai Peak, he naturally needed to solidify his prestige. And where would this prestige come from? By thoroughly suppressing Saint Genesis Peak and Zhou Yuan this time, his prestige would undoubtedly greatly increase. If he could even gain the favor of Peak Master Lingjun through this, he might even have a chance to contend for the position of Saint Son in the future.

Therefore, this Genesis Pool Festival was his best opportunity to prove himself. At this moment, if Saint Genesis Peak truly submitted and conceded, he would actually be a bit displeased.

"Zhou Yuan, Zhou Yuan, you're still too naive..."

"I've already had someone relay a message to Baili Che. I expect he'll embellish it and publicize it, causing Jianlai Peak's anger towards me and Saint Genesis Peak to surge again."

"The conflict will deepen. Consequently, during the Genesis Pool Festival, Jianlai Peak will surely make dealing with Saint Genesis Peak their top priority. Otherwise, the anger of the disciples would be too great for even the two Saint Sons, Kong Sheng and Zhao Zhu, to suppress." In the quiet and cool cave dwelling, where specks of light shone down from the ceiling, Zhou Yuan looked at Yaoyao beside him and said with a smile.

"As long as they have such an urgent desire, that's when we can truly lure Jianlai Peak here, and then..."

He extended his palm, then abruptly clenched it.

"Wipe them all out!"

Zhou Yuan smiled, perfectly aware of Baili Che's intentions. What Baili Che didn't know, however, was that Zhou Yuan had no fear of Jianlai Peak's retaliation whatsoever.

On the contrary, he was now brewing a plan for how to trap the colossal Jianlai Peak during the Genesis Pool Festival.

Yaoyao had prepared many things for the Misty Heaven Barrier. Their goal was to capture all of Jianlai Peak in one go, which meant they needed to draw in all of Jianlai Peak's disciples.

Otherwise, if the Misty Heaven Barrier only trapped a few, the remaining Jianlai Peak disciples would still be a big problem.

Therefore, they needed to infuriate all of Jianlai Peak's disciples and make them come out in full force. Only then could they truly succeed in trapping every single Jianlai Peak disciple.

Yaoyao nodded slightly, saying admiringly, "You've certainly stirred up hatred perfectly."

This was her rare opportunity to act seriously, and she naturally intended to achieve the most perfect outcome. If not all of Jianlai Peak's disciples came, then even a successful trap would feel somewhat incomplete.

"But... aren't you worried that Jianlai Peak disciples might try something sinister against you later, acting so arrogantly?" Yaoyao asked, playfully staring at Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan toyed with the drooping peach blossoms and said, "Once we've caught all of Jianlai Peak this time, I think they'll be fearful of us. They probably won't dare to try anything underhanded."

Currently, Jianlai Peak looked down on Saint Genesis Peak because they perceived them as weak. But after the Genesis Pool Festival, they might no longer dare to entertain such thoughts.

"Of course... all of this hinges on your Misty Heaven Barrier being reliable, Sister Yaoyao. Otherwise, we'll truly become a laughingstock this time."

"At that point, I'd have no choice but to seclude myself in Saint Genesis Peak and never dare to venture out."

Zhou Yuan gazed at the girl beside him, whose smooth, jade-like face was so beautiful it made the vibrant peach blossoms nearby pale in comparison. He said earnestly, "So, this time, it all depends on you."

Yaoyao said lazily, "You don't need to worry about my part. It's you, instead. Your Saint Spirit Seed has reached minor completion. If you can't break through your Spirit to the late Solid Stage in the next half-month, then you can go beg Ye Ge."

Zhou Yuan's mouth twitched. Beg Ye Ge? Impossible! Was he to lose all his dignity?

"Don't worry, I'll definitely break through to the late Solid Stage before the Genesis Pool Festival!" Zhou Yuan said fiercely, gritting his teeth.

Yaoyao's red lips curved slightly, and her jade-like hand gently tossed out a jade bottle.

Zhou Yuan quickly caught it and looked closely. Inside the jade bottle, numerous golden crystal dust particles floated, each emitting an incredibly mysterious fluctuation that made his Spirit in his glabella feel a hungry craving.

"What is this?"

"Refined Spirit Nectar, already prepared... Don't say I didn't help you." Yaoyao glanced at Zhou Yuan, then elegantly turned and walked away, her cool voice like a mountain spring flowing through a ravine drifting back.

"Next, focus on cultivating your Spirit and studying array diagrams."

"This is my rare moment of seriousness. If my Misty Heaven Barrier has any issues because of you, just wait and see how I deal with you!"