Chapter 1024: Have Vision

Deep within the black mist.

Fu Nantian frantically chased after Zui Wuyi, his eyes glowing with a green light, shouting questions in desperation.

Zui Wuyi, on the other hand, sprinted with all his might, his treasured sword no longer visible, his stinginess surpassing even that of his junior brother, Wei Donghai.

The two old men raced through the mist like madmen.

One fleeing, the other chasing.

Curses of "dog thief" filled the air.

After what felt like an eternity, Fu Nantian finally stopped to inspect the spatial rift, suppressing his frustration and adding a new name to his mental list of "dog thieves."

On the outskirts of the black mist.

The six saints were still battling the void beasts, but the atmosphere had begun to shift.

The once-leading ancient saint, Luo Hongfei, was no longer in the spotlight. Instead, it was the least experienced among them, Wei Donghai, who took command. Wielding an ancient sword, he fought with unparalleled ferocity, as if possessed by the spirit of a war god.

"Brother Xu, leave this to me!"

"Brother Song, step back!"

His commanding demeanor left the other saints dumbfounded.

Another pale golden void beast emerged from the black sand, and one of the saints looked on with grave concern.

"Such terrifying aura! This beast must be at least fifth-tier. We can't handle it alone. Only Brother Gu might be able to..."

Before he could finish, Wei Donghai stepped forward, his ancient sword in hand, exuding an extraordinary aura.

"Don't panic, I'll handle this!"

With a swing of his sword, a blinding sword light shot out, spanning thousands of miles.

The sand sea trembled in its wake.

Not only was the fifth-tier octopus-like void beast obliterated, but even the surrounding lesser creatures were annihilated.

Wei Donghai stood in the air, his hands behind his back, radiating confidence like a true powerhouse.

Damn, he was really getting into the role.

The other saints twitched at the corners of their mouths, their envy growing stronger.

Though no one spoke, their eyes all turned toward the ancient sword, practically drooling with desire.

But all they could do was envy. They had no way to obtain such a treasure.

Despite their jealousy, they knew that having such a divine weapon was a tremendous advantage. So, they put aside their grievances and focused on the task at hand—slaying the void beasts.

With the six saints working together and the ancient sword's power, they soon routed the remaining void beasts.

Seeing that Zui Wuyi and Fu Nantian had not yet returned, the battle's spoils were already substantial.

A pile of rare treasures lay before them, and the saints turned their gaze to the ancient saint, Luo Hongfei.

"Brother Gu, please decide how to distribute these."

"Yes, Brother Gu, please decide."

"These treasures, once refined, will greatly enhance our cultivation. If we face another void beast invasion in the future, we'll stand a better chance. Please, Brother Gu, decide!"

As usual, the saints deferred to Luo Hongfei, their elder brother.

But Luo Hongfei, ever fair-minded, stroked his beard and smiled, turning to Wei Donghai.

"Gentlemen, in my opinion, Brother Wei should decide how to distribute the spoils of this battle."

His words left the saints in awe.

Such magnanimity! Truly befitting of the ancient saint, Luo Hongfei.

Wei Donghai was stunned, overwhelmed by the honor. He hesitated, unsure of what to do, until the complex gazes of the other saints snapped him back to reality.

Who would have thought that he, too, would one day have the authority to make such decisions?

This sudden recognition and honor nearly made him faint with joy.

Fortunately, Luo Hongfei's calm smile reminded him.

"Brother Wei, we await your decision. No need to decline."

Feeling more confident, Wei Donghai surveyed the treasures before him.

Dragon whiskers, golden claws, silver tails.

Rare materials, numbering in the hundreds.

In the past, such a haul would have been unimaginable. Wei Donghai wouldn't have dared to dream of it. But since he had personally claimed most of these treasures, he felt a bit more assured.

Thinking of how he could show his gratitude to Senior Yi Feng...

Wei Donghai mustered his courage and decisively replied.

"Alright, in that case, I won't stand on ceremony."

With that, he swiftly stored nearly two hundred of the treasures into his saintly ring, his movements smooth and efficient.

Luo Hongfei's expression remained unchanged, though he was slightly taken aback.

The other saints, however, were nearly popping their eyes out!

Letting him pick a few treasures before distribution was already a generous gesture, but this guy didn't hesitate at all. He was just too damn shameless.

Compared to before, Wei Donghai's greedy and stingy nature was now fully exposed.

This guy was truly despicable.

The previous resentment and current dissatisfaction intertwined. Except for Luo Hongfei, the other four saints were speechless, their faces red with anger, practically steaming like kettles.

Seeing that there were still some treasures left, the saints decided not to dwell on Wei Donghai's actions.

Just as the distribution was about to conclude, two streaks of light approached from the distance.

It was Zui Wuyi and Fu Nantian.

The two had vastly different expressions—one red-faced and furious, the other calm as an ancient pine.

The saints were puzzled. They had both gone to investigate the rift together, so why such contrasting emotions? Could it be due to dissatisfaction with the spoils?

Even Luo Hongfei was curious, his expression serious as he asked.

"Brother Fu, how was your investigation of the rift?"

But the question only made things worse.

Fu Nantian's eyes welled up with tears!

"The rift is stable for now, its expansion halted with the dissipation of the void beasts. We've also set up a formation to seal it."

"But..."

"Brother Gu, Brother Gu! We've been betrayed by a friend!"

His trembling lips and glistening tears made it seem as though he had suffered a great injustice, his heartache palpable.

The saints were stunned, and even Luo Hongfei furrowed his brow.

"Brother Fu, what do you mean?"

Under everyone's gaze, Fu Nantian suddenly glared at Zui Wuyi!

"This guy!"

"This guy is truly despicable!"

"I considered him my closest friend, but he's been hiding his true abilities all along! He also has a Dawn Dao ancient sword, and he flaunted it in front of me, refusing to show it no matter how much I pleaded!"

"We've guarded this place together for years, sharing life and death. His stinginess is one thing, but he even used the ancient sword to mock me multiple times, refusing to share any of the treasures we found. He's a damn dog thief!"

Fu Nantian's words shook the saints to their core.

"What!"

"Zui Wuyi also has one?"

"This... this is just too much!"

"Using the ancient sword to claim treasures first—why does this sound so familiar..."

"Truly birds of a feather, both damn dog thieves!"

Hearing the truth, the saints couldn't help but curse!

Having witnessed Wei Donghai's ancient sword and its terrifying power, they were even more incensed to learn that Zui Wuyi also possessed one and had used it to hoard treasures. Their resentment and frustration doubled in an instant.

Even Luo Hongfei's lips twitched slightly.

The six saints gritted their teeth in unison.

All these years.

They had thought these two brothers were weak in cultivation and had often given them preferential treatment, always looking out for them in dangerous situations.

Who would have thought that they both had Dawn Dao ancient swords?

And each had one!

With such divine weapons, who needed looking after?

It was unclear who was looking after whom.

If not for the abundance of treasures, these two schemers might have kept up their act for who knows how long!

I thought you were my brother, but you're just a damn actor?

Recalling their years of camaraderie, the saints' faces turned red with anger.

Their furious glares were enough to drown the two brothers in a sea of spit.

"Tell us, how did you obtain these Dawn Dao ancient swords?" Fu Nantian pressed, getting to the heart of the matter.

"No!"

"I don't know."

The two replied in unison, revealing nothing.

This infuriated the others, their fiery gazes fixed on the pair.

Zui Wuyi remained calm, unbothered by the stares, steady as an old dog.

Wei Donghai, however, was a bit flustered and quietly sent a mental message.

"Senior brother, don't you think we're being a bit too much?"

Zui Wuyi smiled faintly, exuding confidence.

"Junior brother, you're still too young."

"Think about it. If we reveal the truth, wouldn't that ruin Senior Yi Feng's low-profile demeanor? Offending a senior or offending our fellow saints—which do you think is the better choice?"

"These old guys are just jealous. They'll get over it in a few days. Don't worry about it. Since we've received Senior Yi Feng's blessings, we must be prepared to face criticism. Let them be envious."

"Having met Senior Yi Feng, we must have vision. Do you understand now?"

Wei Donghai suddenly understood, smiling and bowing slightly.

"So that's how it is. Senior brother, you're truly thoughtful."

Though he said this, he had already collected a significant amount of treasures to present to Senior Yi Feng as a token of gratitude, secretly surpassing his senior brother. He felt quite pleased with himself.

Zui Wuyi was no different. Along the way to investigate the rift, he had also gathered many treasures, including thirty or forty dragon whiskers.

Even Senior Yi Feng would surely be pleased to see such rare items.

The two brothers exchanged knowing smiles, their camaraderie evident.

Though they said nothing, the saints knew they were communicating mentally, already lost in their own world.

Having ancient swords was one thing, and claiming treasures was another.

But did they have to be so blatant about it?

The six saints' faces darkened, almost ready to curse out loud.

"Enough, enough. Since the rift has been sealed and the stray void beasts dealt with, let's head back."

Luo Hongfei, seeing that the brothers were unwilling to elaborate, decided not to press further and instead helped them save face, displaying the demeanor of a true powerhouse.

With Luo Hongfei's words, the others reluctantly fell silent.

Just as they were about to tear through the void and return, they suddenly sensed an overwhelming force.

Luo Hongfei's gaze shot to the heavens, his aged eyes filled with shock.

"Channeling power! The Ancient Corridor is about to be opened!"

A deafening explosion echoed, and the saints' faces turned pale.