854 Are You Even Human? (1/2)

His final hum was filled with an overbearing undertone, one as large and imposing as a mountain. His threatening aura blanketed them; the pressure of the perilous situation they were in came close to stifling them in an intimidating manner!

The twelve people were suddenly scared witless, feeling as though they had descended into the pits of hell itself. They felt the chill creeping up their bodies, shivering as though it could be felt deep within their souls.

They came to a sudden realization; this Supreme Cloud before them was not only the Supreme Cloud of the Nine Supremes. He was, at the same time, an unrivaled powerhouse levels above them! He was a mega-expert whose level was high to the point where it was unheard of!

If he really intended to kill them, it would be as easy as slaying hapless chickens.

Somebody amongst them let out a cough before saying, ”In truth, the secret behind the Seven Star Lake might not be worth mentioning even if it is revealed; however, since Lord Supreme Cloud has specifically asked about it, we will, of course, provide you the information you desire.”

The rest of them also lowered their heads.

A hint of iciness flashed across Yun Yang's eyes...

These people had hidden here amidst the chaos, not giving the slightest care towards the affairs of the world. Naturally, their utmost priority was peace and quiet without any external disturbances, devoting their whole lives towards seeking the Dao, but before they could even have a taste of ut, there was nothing that could possibly cause them to be afraid for their lives.

Today, by dangling their lives on the line, he had managed to drive out their true nature.

The disdain in Yun Yang's heart grew even more intense; with such attitudes, you lot seek the Dao? If you really do attain it, that would be the world's greatest joke.

”The spiritual Qi at the Seven Star Lake is more concentrated than anywhere else. Practicing here would double the outcome; this place is comparable to where the gods themselves reside in the legends.”

That man took a deep breath and spoke. ”Personally speaking, when I practice here, the mystical Qi accumulated after a day's practice is a month's worth if I were to practice elsewhere… so, I was unwilling to leave this place and have lived here ever since.

Yun Yang frowned. ”Oh? This place seems to be extraordinarily magical; may I know the cause of it?”

Watching those before him, Yun Yang was quick to follow up with his queries, but his heart was plagued by sorrowful woes.

Every nation had always declared that there were no suitable high-level experts as Yutang's great wall of defense. In the past, it was always Yun Xiaoyao who had been keeping up the facade, but that Seven Stroke Death-wielding Marquis of Heavenly Clouds back then was barely at the level of the seventh peak — by comparing him to many of the tenth perfection experts of the peak realm, there was a massive difference indeed!

However, who would have known? Just as countless good men had perished on the battlefields while the people of Yutang suffered in misery; just as these common men were willing to come to their nation's aid, equipped with nothing but courage in their hearts as they pressed forward into the war zone...

Here in Yutang, here in this place, there were people who possessed individual strengths equivalent to a thousand-strong army, but they chose to hide away from the world, carrying on with their peaceful lives, day by day. They were enjoying themselves, living their life to the fullest!

The entire land was ravaged by the flames of war — how could they not know about it?

If they knew about the Nine Supremes and Supreme Cloud, it was not possible for them to be ignorant about the events that transpired outside.

Yet, they still chose to live away from the rest of the world.

They were clearly strong powerhouses of the world that had already attained the level of Dao realm!

Yun Yang had purposely announced his name in hopes that these people knew who he was.

Yun Yang had hoped that these people were fully devoted to their practice — he had hoped that they were truly unaware of the worldly affairs that had transpired around them...

However, the truth was out — they knew!

They were aware of everything!

Despite their knowledge, they had chosen to do nothing as the people suffered when Yutang burned to the ground.

Rage skyrocketed within Yun Yang in face of the truth; he nearly lost control and came close to having these fellows slain under his blade!

”We also don't know the reason behind the high concentration of mystical Qi in this area. Honestly speaking, we've tried to investigate this as well, but nothing turned up. What we know is as much as what Lord Supreme Cloud knows.” The speaker articulated cautiously, carefully picking his words and phrases.

However, the twelve people still felt the strong murderous aura surrounding Yun Yang and knew that Supreme Cloud's killing intent had already been triggered. Everybody had their hearts thumping restlessly against their chest, feeling frightened to the core.