Chapter 244: Chapter 244: The Treasure Hunt Begins

"ROAR!"

Seeing Shen Haoran escape, one of the Primordial Beasts let out an angry roar. It charged madly toward the palace ruins, its massive body making the earth tremble with every step!

Watching the menacing Level Six Peak Primordial Beast charge toward them, everyone couldn’t help but take a few steps back.

"Shen Haoran, this is all your fault! Did you lure this Level Six Origin Beast here to get us all killed?" a disciple from Xue Gong’s side pointed at Shen Haoran and said angrily.

"That’s right! Your life matters, but ours don’t?" another disciple accused.

"Are you blind? Haven’t you noticed that no Primordial Beasts have dared to come near since you entered these palace ruins? They can’t get in here, you cowards!" Zi Mo roared at the two disciples who were accusing Shen Haoran, his tone dripping with unconcealed contempt.

"You... Just because you say so? Those were just Low Level Origin Beasts. Who knows if this big one can charge in!" The disciple’s face flushed red as he retorted.

"Hmph, I can’t be bothered to explain it to you!" Zi Mo shot him a look, then turned his gaze to the Primordial Beast charging outside the hall. ’We’ll know if it can get in just by watching!’

"ROAR..."

The Level Six Origin Beast roared and charged right in. But in the next moment, the sky above the great hall suddenly changed color. Terrifying Energy gathered in an instant, and a bolt of pitch-black lightning struck down, hitting the Level Six Origin Beast right between the eyes!

"BOOM..."

With a muffled explosion, the Level Six Origin Beast was blasted into specks of light by the lightning bolt. Not a single trace of Energy splashed out, and it didn’t even have time to form a Source Pill. The power of that single strike was terrifying!

Shen Haoran and the others watched the Level Six Origin Beast instantly vanish into thin air and couldn’t help but swallow hard. The moment that lightning bolt had appeared, everyone’s Heart Spirit had trembled as if they were facing the might of the heavens itself!

In the distance, the remaining Level Six Origin Beast could only howl ceaselessly at Shen Haoran, but it was completely helpless. It didn’t dare follow in the footsteps of the other beast!

"Cough, cough..."

Shen Haoran watched the vanished Primordial Beast and coughed lightly, suppressing the churning qi and blood in his body. If he hadn’t used the force of that Primordial Beast’s charge, he probably wouldn’t have even made it back to the palace ruins! But when he thought of the golden Level Eight Source Pill in his Storage Ring, Shen Haoran couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. ’Trading these minor injuries for a Level Eight Source Pill is an incredible deal!’

At the side, Xue Gong watched Shen Haoran, who was completely unscathed aside from a slightly pale face, and his own expression turned a little sour.

"Brother Shen, congratulations on obtaining the Level Eight Source Pill!" Xue Gong walked up with a grin, but he deliberately raised his voice a little so that everyone present could hear.

Hearing this, everyone present forgot all about the Primordial Beast outside. Their eyes lit up as they stared at the Storage Ring on Shen Haoran’s hand. That was a Level Eight Source Pill! Who here wouldn’t want it?

"Brother Shen, could you take out the Level Eight Source Pill for us to see?" a disciple asked with a grin, seemingly having forgotten all about how he had just blamed Shen Haoran.

"Yeah, Brother Shen, take it out and let us broaden our horizons. That’s a Level Eight Source Pill, after all!" a few other disciples chimed in.

Hearing this, Shen Haoran glanced coolly at the Registered Disciples behind Xue Gong and said, "Not interested!"

At Shen Haoran’s words, the expressions on those few disciples’ faces became a little unnatural. They immediately dropped their smiles and said in a snide tone, "Hmph, so stingy. And you call yourself a sect leader? You don’t even have that much magnanimity!"

"That Level Eight Source Pill isn’t yours anyway. Are you planning to keep it all for yourself?!"

"Everyone present gets a share! I think he just wants to hoard it for himself!"

As the accusations flew, Xue Gong listened with a cold sneer. He looked at Shen Haoran and thought, ’Shen Haoran, you’ve stirred up public outrage. Let’s see how you’re going to handle this!’

Shen Haoran looked at the crowd behind Xue Gong and sneered. Immediately, a formidable aura erupted from his body, enveloping them completely! His Qilin Arm had not yet faded, and its aura, which felt like it came from the Primordial Chaos, made the disciples’ hearts palpitate. They couldn’t help but shut their mouths, staring at Shen Haoran in terror.

"What? You’re not convinced? If you’ve got the guts, go snatch this Level Eight Source Pill from those two Primordial Beasts yourselves! If you had that kind of strength, what’s the harm in giving the Level Eight Source Pill to you? But if you don’t, then you’d better shut your damn mouths! Otherwise, I don’t mind teaching you a lesson!"

Shen Haoran’s cold voice echoed in the great hall. As he finished speaking, he thrust out his Qilin Arm, directly shattering a nearby Stone Pillar. The flying debris shot over the disciples’ heads, causing them to break out in a cold sweat!

"Hmph!" Looking at the disciples who no longer dared to speak, Shen Haoran snorted coldly. He then turned to the members of the Yao Sect and said, "Let’s go!"

With that, the group marched majestically toward the depths of the great hall.

"Hmph, what’s so great about him? Isn’t he just a little stronger? How dare he look down on us like that!" one disciple grumbled resentfully after Shen Haoran had walked some distance away. As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding disciples, having recovered from their earlier fright, all chimed in in agreement.

Xue Gong, however, narrowed his eyes, watching Shen Haoran’s disappearing back. It was unclear what he was thinking...

In the depths of the great hall, Shen Haoran sat cross-legged on a stone prayer mat. He closed his eyes and formed a Sealing Technique. With each breath, the surrounding Spiritual Power surged into his body, and his once-pale complexion gradually became rosy again. The Energy in this great hall was no longer a chaotic mix of the Five Elements Attribute; it had become pure Spiritual Power, just like the outside world, which anyone could absorb and begin the Refinement of!

After a while, Shen Haoran slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air. His internal injuries had finally healed completely!

"Brother Shen, how are you?" Shui Ruolan asked softly, seeing that Shen Haoran had recovered.

"I’m fine now!" Shen Haoran chuckled. He then looked at the dozen or so Yao Sect members gathered around him, mused for a moment, and said, "Now that everyone has made it into these palace ruins, the Sect Leader mentioned that there are many High Level Martial Skills and Elixirs inside. Let’s split up here and search for our own opportunities. Sticking with the group will only limit you!"

Hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in everyone’s eyes. This great hall held countless treasures. If they all moved together, they wouldn’t know how to divide whatever they found. It would be much better to go their separate ways and seek their own fortunes!

"Also, there are still many unknown dangers in the great hall. Everyone should be careful!" Shui Ruolan added as a reminder!

"Yes!" everyone replied in unison. Then, they split up and headed off in various directions.

"Phew... What about you four?" Shen Haoran asked, looking at Long Mo and Shui Ruolan’s group of four.

"I guess you’re definitely planning to go alone! I won’t bother you then. I’ll go with Fatty!" Shui Ruolan said with a light chuckle.

"I’ll go with my brother!" Long Zhen shouted.

"Alright then, you all be careful!" Shen Haoran said with a smile. He was actually happy to be alone, because that way, Changmao could be of the most use!

After they parted ways, Shen Haoran rubbed his palms together, gazed into the pitch-black depths of the great hall, and chuckled, "Let the treasure hunt begin..."