Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1067: Brothers Turned Against Each Other
"Haha, it’s indeed the Illusion Yin Grass!"
The voice of Zhao Family’s eldest son, Zhao Ling, echoed throughout the seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave, filled with extreme excitement. Although it seemed like just an Earth Rank Advanced Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, when associated with Xuanyin Hall’s matrimonial matters, the significance was completely different.
Zhao Family, among the thirteen first-rate powers, was merely at the bottom. Even though they were a presence most wouldn’t dare provoke on the Tenglong Continent, compared to Xuanyin Hall, they were like a Little Witch meeting a Great Witch.
Zhao Ling believed that if he could truly obtain the Illusion Yin Grass and marry the daughter of the Hall Master, the entire Zhao Family would rise alongside it. He would become Zhao Family’s greatest contributor and inevitably become the next Family Head.
At this moment, the Illusion Yin Grass was within arm’s reach. Zhao Ling had never felt so close to success. This was a small grass that could change his life forever.
"Hm?"
However, just as Zhao Ling was fantasizing about acquiring the Xuanyin Grass and becoming the Hall Master’s esteemed son-in-law, he suddenly saw a hand reaching out beside him toward the pale blue Illusion Yin Grass. It was his younger brother, Zhao Yang!
"This guy!"
Upon seeing this, a flicker of anger flashed through Zhao Ling’s eyes. Although they were brothers by blood, he wasn’t willing to yield in front of such a thing. Yet, he didn’t expect that while he was merely absent-minded for a moment, Zhao Yang had already reached out.
However, in the next moment, Zhao Ling didn’t make much of a move. Perhaps it was his cautious nature, especially when he sensed something unusual about this seemingly too quiet island in the lake.
Previously, Zhao Ling and Zhao Yang had acquired plenty of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Beside those treasures, there were either poisonous things or powerful Vein Demons guarding them. Several times, the brothers almost suffered great losses.
And the Illusion Yin Grass, being an Earth Rank Advanced Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, showed no anomalies on this island above the lake, which was very peculiar.
Hence, Zhao Ling wanted his brother to try first to see if they could truly get the Illusion Yin Grass so easily.
In front of an extraordinary treasure, brotherly betrayal and familial conflict are not uncommon. For instance, at this moment, upon seeing the Illusion Yin Grass for the first time, Zhao Yang’s mind was already devoid of this elder brother.
He intended to get the Illusion Yin Grass first, thinking that Zhao Ling wouldn’t kill his own brother to seize the treasure, as it would be too unsightly for siblings.
But Zhao Ling clearly thought a step deeper. In this moment of life flashing before his eyes, Zhao Yang’s right index finger touched the grass body of the Illusion Yin Grass, intending to pull it up.
However, just at this point, a flash of blue light suddenly emitted from the pale blue Illusion Yin Grass, flickering briefly enough to make Zhao Ling beside think it was his illusion.
Yet in the next moment, Zhao Ling realized it was not an illusion. Because, in that instant, the previously pale blue grass had abruptly turned into a pale red color, reminding him of some legends about the Illusion Yin Grass.
"Not good!"
As Zhao Ling lifted his head, seeing the blue flash in his brother Zhao Yang’s eyes, his heart couldn’t help but exclaim silently. Then he noticed Zhao Yang had raised his head, his pale blue eyes fixed on him.
"Second brother, are you alright?"
Seeing these eyes, Zhao Ling was undoubtedly more uncertain than ever, subconsciously stepping back because he didn’t know if his brother would suddenly attack.
"Second brother? Haha, Zhao Ling, how dare you call me ’second brother’? Do you really think no one knows what you’ve done?"
Just as Zhao Ling’s voice fell, Zhao Yang suddenly laughed aloud twice, a voice filled with grief and indignation, causing Zhao Ling to change his expression dramatically.
"Second brother, what are you talking about? Are you being deluded by this Illusion Yin Grass?"
Zhao Ling suppressed his emotional turmoil, his tone turning slightly somber. This is also because he just recalled certain characteristics of the Illusion Yin Grass, including its ability to cause illusions and induce a special state.
Moreover, Zhao Ling knew that the illusions produced by the Illusion Yin Grass were not just one kind. Legend has it that the Illusion Yin Grass could change into seven-colored lights, with each color inducing a different illusion. Currently, Zhao Yang had clearly entered the illusion of the pale blue light.
"Zhao Ling, stop pretending with your falsehoods. We are brothers, but you behaved like a beast, violating your own sister-in-law. Are you still human?"
At this time, Zhao Yang was obviously in a special state, perhaps due to the blue light of the Illusion Yin Grass, making him face things he hadn’t dared to confront for years, with a hint of cathartic expression.
"You... You..." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
Upon hearing Zhao Yang’s words, Zhao Ling’s face instantly turned ashen. He originally thought he had carried out the deed in utmost secrecy, and Zhao Yang’s wife, under his threats, would certainly not speak out. Yet, he didn’t expect it to be exposed directly at this moment.
Although Zhao Ling was older than Zhao Yang by several years, he had never married, while Zhao Yang married early and lived happily with his spouse, until everything got ruined by Zhao Ling.
Zhao Yang’s wife was born beautiful and extremely virtuous; at a chance moment, Zhao Ling’s heart suddenly harbored malice. To say it was impulsive would be inaccurate; it was a scheme he had long planned.
Zhao Ling considered this matter extremely secretive, even using Zhao Yang’s son as a threat. He reckoned that Zhao Yang’s wife wouldn’t dare reveal the matter, maintaining a facade of brotherly relations with Zhao Yang.
The faint blue illusion light from the Illusion Yin Grass led one to confront their true intentions. Previously, Zhao Yang was intimidated by his elder brother’s dominance. Being unable to fight and with the other being the Clan Leader’s eldest son, he was left swallowing his grievances. But now, confused by Illusion Yin Grass, he naturally disregarded everything.
Up to this point, Zhao Ling realized that the deeds he committed were bound to be exposed. If it weren’t for today’s illusory nature of the Illusion Yin Grass, he might’ve believed his actions to be flawless for life.
"Beast!"
As Zhao Yang’s mind was clouded, he let out a loud shout and charged fiercely at Zhao Ling. Perhaps this was the power of the Illusion Yin Grass; just one beam of light could turn the Zhao brothers against each other, potentially leading to fatal conflict.
"Second brother, if you don’t stop, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
Dodging Zhao Yang’s heavy blows a few times, Zhao Ling’s face turned dark. Hearing Zhao Yang’s loud shout and feeling his aggressive actions, Zhao Ling understood his brother would not stop.
Bam!
After a dozen or so exchanges, Zhao Yang, possessing late-stage Origin Seeking Realm cultivation, was no match for Zhao Ling. Finally, Zhao Ling seized an opportunity, kicking Zhao Yang fiercely in the stomach.
This kick from Zhao Ling was fiercely ruthless, with no holdbacks. Understanding Zhao Yang had uncovered his dirty secrets, Zhao Ling knew even if his brother regained clarity, a deep rift between them was inevitable. Better a swift resolution.
Thus, Zhao Ling’s powerful kick directly shattered Zhao Yang’s Dantian, causing him to stagger several steps back, sitting heavily on the ground. In that moment, Zhao Yang’s gaze seemed to regain some clarity.
"Huff... Huff..."
Seated on the ground, breathing heavily, Zhao Yang raised his dim gaze, sensing his dissipating Meridian Qi cultivation, looking at Zhao Ling with eyes filled with hatred.
If before, Zhao Yang’s eyes were somewhat dazed due to the illusory nature of Illusion Yin Grass, now they were only filled with hatred, an extreme venom against his elder brother.
"Elder brother, isn’t this the outcome you truly desired?"
Zhao Yang’s breath was weak. Without the illusory nature of Illusion Yin Grass affecting him, he reverted to calling Zhao Ling "Elder brother," but the deep tone betrayed his endless hatred.
"Some things are better left unspoken for the sake of everyone!"
Having done the deed, Zhao Ling, decisive and ruthless by nature, knew the shattered Dantian of Zhao Yang posed little threat. With no outsiders present, he didn’t mind speaking a few more words.
"I curse you..."
Whoosh!
Just as Zhao Yang’s eyes widened angrily, from behind came a sudden whistling noise. Zhao Ling watched as his brother’s figure rapidly moved backward, as if pulled by a hidden string.
"What is that?"
Zhao Ling, a genius at the peak of Seeking Origin Realm, despite the dim lighting of Xuanyin Cave’s seventh layer, quickly saw that Zhao Yang seemed to be entwined by a water filament.
Splash!
But before Zhao Ling could sense it carefully, the water filament pulled Zhao Yang into the water, disappearing entirely, leaving only ripples behind, with no trace of Zhao Yang.
The sudden change sent alarm bells ringing in Zhao Ling’s mind. As the saying goes, unknowns are most terrifying, and this thing that pulled Zhao Yang underwater was such an unknown, truly chilling him.
In that instant, Zhao Ling felt lucky that during the crossing, the peculiar entity hadn’t emerged from the lake, avoiding unforeseen consequences.
"Can’t linger in this strange place; better take the Illusion Yin Grass and quickly leave!"
After staring at the rippling water for a moment, Zhao Ling regained his composure, focusing back on the Illusion Yin Grass.
At this moment, the little grass emitted a faint red glow, beautiful yet eerie, as if conveying a message to this Zhao Family genius.
