Supernatural Insight Eyes-Chapter 980 - 0 Pitfall Murder Plan! (Second Update)

Safe now...

As the tremors of the ground gradually receded, everyone’s hearts, which had been clenched tightly, finally relaxed. It was a close call just now. If Ye Qiu and those two mythical warriors had continued their clash, it would have undoubtedly drawn the ancient beast’s attention to the group, leading to catastrophic consequences.

Ye Qiu employed his X-ray vision to scan the area and confirmed that the ancient beast had disappeared. He, too, exhaled a sigh of relief and motioned for everyone to speak freely.

"What a damn thrill." Someone patted his chest, still jittery from the encounter.

"Was that the ancient beast just now? It felt like a massive creature. Too bad we didn’t get a good look. Does it have two heads?" someone joked, attempting to lighten the mood.

Images of the ancient beast surged through Ye Qiu’s mind. He was the only one who had seen its form clearly. Despite this being his first encounter with the ancient beast, he was deeply shocked.

The ancient beast was far larger than imagined—its physique resembled a giant ape, towering at nearly two to three meters. Its appearance was peculiar, especially the beast they encountered earlier. Though its name remained unknown, the Rule Power radiating from its body naturally was enough to prove this creature was no easy opponent.

Judging by its tough hide, one could tell it was thick-skinned and resistant to injury. Even if someone of equal cultivation faced off against it, they would likely be no match.

As images of the ancient beast lingered in Ye Qiu’s mind, his thoughts were interrupted by Yue Lun. Approaching him, Yue Lun asked, "Are you alright?"

Ye Qiu shook his head. "I’m fine..." After a moment of silence, he added, "Thanks for earlier."

Yue Lun smiled faintly. "It’s nothing. I’ve simply never been fond of the Three Rival Ancient Clans. I admire your courage in standing up to them. At the very least, I don’t possess your kind of resolve."

"I just refuse to let myself be slaughtered at others’ whims," Ye Qiu replied. "Either way, it’s one blade whether you choose to stick your neck out or pull it back."

"Haha, I envy how boldly you can pursue your grievances and vendettas. But I—there are too many considerations I cannot ignore," Yue Lun sighed. As Ye Qiu prepared a response, Yue Lun shifted the conversation. "Did you manage to glimpse the ancient beast earlier?"

Ye Qiu nodded. "Terrifying. If it had truly discovered us, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"The ancient beast is so formidable. Do you think mythical-level martial artists could steal its egg?" Yue Lun couldn’t help but ask.

"Even if someone somehow stumbled upon such an opportunity, it wouldn’t be something one or two mythical warriors could manage. I have a feeling that the pathway deeper into the Barbaric Wilderness Forest is a road of no return. Anyone who ventures there will be swallowed whole."

Yue Lun began to doubt the accuracy of the pathway rumors. The Barbaric Wilderness Forest had always been a forbidden zone, scarcely ventured into. Yet now, regardless of strength, martial artists were recklessly plunging into it. Something sinister seemed to be brewing.

"Yue Lun, since you harbor doubts, why do you persist in moving forward?" Ye Qiu asked.

Yue Lun forced a bitter smile. "Even though I sense danger ahead, my heart refuses to let me turn back. Perhaps it’s the mysteries of the Barbaric Wilderness Forest that I find irresistible."

"Opportunity and peril coexist. We refuse to give up because we all believe in this truth." Ye Qiu chuckled.

The two exchanged glances and broke into laughter.

In the end, Yue Lun reminded Ye Qiu to be cautious about the Three Rival Ancient Clans, who had dispatched four mythical-level warriors and were bound to strike again.

Ye Qiu understood Yue Lun’s implications and thanked him with a smile.

Yue Lun was rather decent—humble, far less arrogant compared to the disciples of the Three Rival Ancient Clans.

Having traveled with Yue Lun these past few days, Ye Qiu found himself warming up to the man.

The group continued their journey in small clusters, unaware that behind them, many martial artists trying to exit the passage were suddenly attacked by figures clad in black.

"Damn it! We’ve accomplished nothing, but now we’re to become someone else’s slaughtered prey?" One man wiped his mouth—just moments before, the palm strike from a black-clad figure had nearly shattered his organs, leaving him injured.

Swish! Swish!

The black-clad assailants were astonishingly fierce. Every martial artist to retreat from this passage stood no chance against them.

Someone suddenly exclaimed in shock, "It’s people from the Three Rival Ancient Clans! Damn it!"

"What? Why would the Three Rival Ancient Clans want to kill us?"

The remaining people were dumbfounded. They bore no grievances against the Three Rival Ancient Clans, so why were they suddenly being targeted?

Once their identity was exposed, the black-clad men stopped bothering to hide. "Since you all know now, then you all deserve to die."

A one-sided massacre ensued. The retreating martial artists were weaker in cultivation and lacking in daring; otherwise, they wouldn’t have turned back early. Facing the elite forces across the Three Rival Ancient Clans, their fate was sealed. They were all slain without exception.

The black-clad killers stopped their assault, showing neither hesitation nor regret, seemingly stationed there to wait for their next prey.

Seven days had passed since rumors of a safe passage into the Barbaric Wilderness Forest emerged. Ye Qiu had already spent five days inside.

Jin Shanshun, Jin’er, and others were growing increasingly worried about Ye Qiu, given how much time had elapsed without any news.

Within the Ji Clan.

In the highest council hall, Ji Changtian, the clan leader of the Ji clan, was seated. Beside him sat Mu Tianxing, leader of the Mu clan, and Shi Lie, leader of the Shi clan.

Nobody could have anticipated that the clan leaders of the three rival ancient clans would convene in the same room.

"My fellow leaders, our joint scheme to lure and slaughter the elite warriors of other ancient clans—thereby weakening their strength and ensuring the unassailable dominance of our Three Rival Ancient Clans—has successfully begun," Ji Changtian declared while pouring drinks for Mu Tianxing and Shi Lie. "Let us celebrate the victorious launch of this first step."

The three raised their glasses and drained them in one go.

"Weakening the middle-tier and upper-tier ancient clans is one thing. My concern is whether we can eliminate that brat Ye Qiu," Mu Tianxing said.

"Haha, Mu Tianxing, rest assured. My Ji Clan has already sent out our first wave of assassins—the strongest at the mythical peak. Killing him would be ideal, but even if they fail, the second wave will follow. If it truly comes to the worst, we can provoke those foolish ancient beasts to finish him off. Having him devoured by an ancient beast would be equally satisfactory," Ji Changtian remarked indifferently.

Mu Tianxing and Shi Lie exchanged glances, convinced that Ye Qiu had little chance of escaping this orchestrated kill plan.

When Ji Changtian had approached the two with the scheme and its benefit, both were tempted and agreed to join. Especially regarding Ye Qiu, the justification was impeccable. Should Ye Qiu perish, even Yun Shang Palace would have no grounds to protest.

Not only would they eliminate the arrogant Ye Qiu, but they would also weaken the strength of other clans, securing the standing of the Three Rival Ancient Clans. Such an advantage—neither leader hesitated before embracing the plan.

Beyond the Ji, Mu, and Shi clans, the other ancient clans remained in the dark, manipulated by the three rivals. Enticed by the lure of ancient beast eggs, the other clans fell prey to the trap, subsequently wiped out. For the next twenty years, none could challenge the might of the Three Rival Ancient Clans.