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Chapter 214 Division
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On the Flying Boat, everyone was taken aback as the Demonic Serpent awakened. It was a situation they hadn't anticipated in their plans.
Three thousand people exchanged uncertain glances, unsure whether to launch their attack now or wait until the Demonic Serpent made a move.
The giant serpent hesitated for a moment but quickly realized that it was under attack. Roaring in defiance, it swung its tail towards the Spiritual Weapons hovering in the air.
Witnessing the Demonic Serpent initiating the attack, a tall Cultivator couldn't hold back and unleashed a flying blade towards it.
This triggered a chain reaction, with others joining in to attack the Demonic Serpent. The coordinated plan for a simultaneous strike fell apart.
Fortunately, everyone remembered to target the serpent's head, and despite some Spiritual Weapons being knocked away by the tail, most of them hit the serpent's head.
While the attacks were not perfectly synchronized, they were close enough.
After a round of assaults, the Demonic Serpent's head was a gruesome sight, with flesh and bones exposed, and cracks running through the skull.
As the Demonic Serpent flew up, just leaving the peak, countless Spiritual Weapons struck its head again, causing it to crash down with even more fractures on its skull.
The Demonic Serpent fell to the ground, lifted its head, and spat out a radiant, round bead—the demon core of the serpent.
The demon core swiftly flew towards a Flying Boat. Cultivators on board quickly controlled their Spiritual Weapons to intercept the core.
Others continued attacking the serpent's head, while only a few Cultivators assisted in blocking the demon core.
Upon meeting the demon core, Spiritual Weapons were sent flying, some even shattering on impact.
The demon core relentlessly flew forward, encountering resistance that only slightly slowed its speed.
Finally, the demon core struck the protective barrier of the Flying Boat, causing a significant dent.
It spun rapidly, advancing with each rotation, until the defense shield finally shattered with a loud bang.
The demon core continued its trajectory towards the Flying Boat, prompting Cultivators on board to panic and flee.
When everyone had exited the Flying Boat, they were surprised not to hear the expected sound of it breaking apart. Turning back, they saw the demon core on the ship's deck, its radiance subdued.
The Demonic Serpent lay in the Mountain Valley, its head shattered, brains scattered, unequivocally dead.
It turned out that others had taken advantage of the situation to ruthlessly attack the serpent's head, finally shattering it.
With the three-tier Demonic Serpent slain, it was now time to divide the spoils.
The scene was somewhat eerie, with everyone fixated on the valuable three-tier demon core, yet no one uttered a word.
The three-tier demon core was incredibly precious, coveted by all, but everyone feared they might not be able to keep it and risk losing their lives in the process.
Moreover, within the entire body of the Demonic Serpent, the demon core was the most valuable. How could the three thousand people present divide it among themselves?
Certainly, they couldn't just split the intact three-tier demon core into three thousand parts. Once a demon core shattered, its demonic energy would quickly dissipate into the air, rendering the fragments worthless.
If one person were to possess the demon core, among the Cultivators present, none could offer equivalent treasures to distribute among all.
At this moment, everyone surrounded the area, yet no one dared to approach and pick up the demon core.
If someone were mistakenly thought to be attempting to monopolize the demon core, they might face collective retaliation. Suspicion arises in ambiguous situations, and caution was necessary.
Having lived for many years, none of them were prone to such elementary mistakes.
Finally, a Cultivator in the later stage of Foundation Building, a figure with an air of elegance and Daoist principles, stepped forward. He bowed to all directions.
"Fellow Daoists, I am Wei Yang from the Taihao Sect. I have a suggestion. May I present it for your consideration?"
This person was the representative sent by the Taihao Sect, similar to Shen Jian from the Qingxu Sect, commanding respect among the Cultivators present.
"Wei Fellow Daoist, please speak. Let us all discuss and consider your suggestion," another Cultivator in the later stage of Foundation Building joined in.
Several other Cultivators, including Shen Jian from the Qingxu Sect, expressed their agreement, inviting him to share his proposal for collective discussion.
These individuals who spoke up were somewhat influential figures, people who could contribute to the conversation. Speaking out without such stature would only invite embarrassment.
"I propose that, firstly, if anyone can offer treasures equivalent in value to this demon core, I will exchange it with them. Afterward, we can distribute the wealth.
If no one can make such an exchange, why not give it to the esteemed Golden Core seniors? We can then proceed with the distribution.
What do you think, Fellow Daoists?"
After Wei Yang spoke, the crowd pondered for a while, finding the suggestion seemingly plausible. They nodded in agreement.
"Good! Since Fellow Daoists have no objections, may I ask if any Fellow Daoist present is willing to offer treasures for the exchange?" Seeing everyone's agreement, Wei Yang continued to inquire.
Among the three thousand present, silence prevailed. Nobody spoke up.
No one was foolish. It wasn't easy to produce such a substantial amount of wealth, even for a Golden Core Cultivator.
Even if a Foundation Building Cultivator possessed considerable wealth, there was still the risk that a Golden Core Cultivator might covet it. This move was akin to inviting trouble.
Moreover, the three-tier demon core had limited use for Foundation Building Cultivators, primarily due to their lower cultivation levels.
"Wei Fellow Daoist, if we were to trade with a Golden Core senior, which one should we choose? Considering the authority of the Golden Core senior..." A Cultivator asked, implying concerns about a potential low-ball offer.
"This matter can wait until our esteemed Golden Core seniors return. They come from different factions, making it less likely for such situations to arise.
Additionally, each of you has your own Sect's Golden Core seniors present to represent your interests."
Wei Yang thoughtfully considered the dynamics, leveraging the competition among Golden Core Cultivators. If one offered a low price, others wouldn't want them to gain an advantage.
These Golden Core cultivators would undoubtedly safeguard their disciples from suffering losses in the hands of outsiders.
With the matter settled, the crowd once again divided the materials from the serpent's corpse. The snake's body yielded various valuable resources—snake skin, bones, gallbladder, tendons, fangs, and blood, all three-tier refining tool materials, a rare find for Foundation Building Cultivators.
There was also the meat of the three-tier Demonic Serpent, a delicacy that Foundation Building Cultivators might not have the chance to taste in their lifetime.
Unfortunately, the serpent had reportedly fallen into a dormant state due to poison administered by Wang Hong. This created an opportunity for them to kill the serpent. Otherwise, the three Flying Boats might have been annihilated by the demons, turning the tables and attacking the other Flying Boats. The victor in this scenario was uncertain.
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