novelraw Chapter 1378 - 1376: Execute First, Report Later! Lin Fan Must Die Today!
Chapter 1378 - 1376: Execute First, Report Later! Lin Fan Must Die Today!
"Boom!"
The sky shifted dramatically, dark clouds gathered, and a thunderbolt exploded!
The chaotic sky was instantly illuminated by a fiery red color, with clouds appearing to burn and purple lightning flashing through.
Terrifying!
Unbelievably terrifying!
Lin Fan and the Divine Phoenix had never witnessed such a spectacle before. The usually tranquil Mystic Iron Mountain had transformed into this chaotic scene before their eyes.
They never expected this.
"Lin Fan?!"
"It seems my hypothesis was correct; someone must have broken through the space barrier, allowing the Netherworld Ghost Fire to burn its way in," Lin Fan said, narrowing his eyes and frowning, his voice cold and solemn.
"Then... what should we do?" The Divine Phoenix asked in a panic. She had lived here for so long and considered this place her home, a world shared with Lin Fan.
Her happiest moments were when Lin Fan appeared here, always rejoicing like a child.
But now.
This home of theirs was about to be devoured by the Netherworld Ghost Fire.
They didn't even know if it could be saved.
If there was no longer Mystic Iron Mountain, where would she go? Where would her home be?
The Divine Phoenix's mind wandered, unable to control her rising emotions.
She could not stand by and watch her home be destroyed! This place held beautiful memories of her and Lin Fan, their footprints together, a place they both owned!
Absolutely not!
She couldn't let the Netherworld Ghost Fire destroy this place!
"It seems we need to leave here temporarily and find a place to hide," Lin Fan said thoughtfully, his voice calm.
But before he finished speaking, the Divine Phoenix had disappeared from his side!
Lin Fan's heart skipped a beat as he quickly looked towards the sky, only to see the Divine Phoenix spreading her wings, rushing towards the thunderous clouds.
What on earth was she doing?!
Rushing towards certain death!
The terrifying lightning and Netherworld Ghost Fire turned the sky alternatively red and purple, looking exceedingly frightening!
If she charged in, she could be hit by thunderbolts or swallowed by the Netherworld Ghost Fire, or possibly both...
Lin Fan couldn't bear to think further, quickly shouting at the Divine Phoenix.
"Divine Phoenix, what are you doing, hurry back!"
"Lin Fan! Whoever dares to destroy our home is my enemy, and I absolutely cannot allow them to succeed!"
The Divine Phoenix left this message as her body disappeared into the purple-red clouds.
Lin Fan realized something was terribly wrong!
The Divine Phoenix was in grave danger within those clouds!
The path outside had long been covered by lightning and Netherworld Ghost Fire, so the Divine Phoenix's only choice was to daringly pass through the clouds.
With all the lightning and Netherworld Ghost Fire, the Divine Phoenix might not make it out. Besides, even if she did escape Mystic Iron Mountain, things could get even worse!
"Divine Phoenix!"
Lin Fan shouted, but there was no response from the Divine Phoenix.
In his urgency, he could no longer hesitate; he leaped forward, also heading into the purple-red clouds.
...
Fire Clan's prison.
The cage holding Lin Fan was engulfed in fierce flames.
Yet the surrounding cages remained untouched, only Lin Fan's was consumed by the Netherworld Ghost Fire, turning into a sea of fire!
From the central pillar, Netherworld Ghost Fire continuously surged, relentlessly transmitting flames to the cage.
Thus.
The flames in the cage not only didn't diminish, they burned even more fiercely, with a momentum to utterly obliterate everything.
But if they intended to kill someone, these flames would have already sufficed.
Clearly, the intent was not to kill Lin Fan but to vent rage!
In darkness.
A person sat, coldly watching the burning cage, expressionless.
This person was indeed the Fire Clan's High Priest, Gong Wenya!
He watched the cage burn, engulfed by flames, with a composure as if watching a dull performance.
At this moment.
The sound of footsteps was heard.
"High Priest." Xu Tianrui stood respectfully before Gong Wenya, bowing deeply. This manner was entirely different from his behavior towards Clan Leader Zhu Sui.
It was apparent who was truly his master.
"The matter has been settled."
"Hmm."
Gong Wenya responded coldly, remaining calm and collected, like an ancient and still well.
Earlier, he had Xu Tianrui deliver false information to Zhu Sui.
In fact, the Five Elements Realm had not yet learned of Lao Qiu's death at Lin Fan's hands.
It was merely a lie fabricated by Gong Wenya.
However.
He had sent people to check in the Thunder Space, and Lao Qiu was indeed dead, though it was not yet confirmed that Lin Fan was responsible.
Waiting for the Five Elements Realm to investigate before sentencing would be too troublesome.
It might take ten days or half a month.
Gong Wenya had no patience for that. If he wanted someone dead, they had to die today, not a second longer!
Just earlier, in Changwen Hall, he had already set his murderous intent.
Though outwardly smiling and saying bygones be bygones, those words were mere decorum, spoken only for Zhu Sui's ears.
Lin Fan had killed his son Gong Gaoyi; could he let this ant live?!
Impossible!
Moreover.
He wanted Lin Fan dead today; there was no enduring even an extra second!
Savage.
Calm.
Terrifying.
Sinister.
The lack of expression on Gong Wenya's face was indeed the most terrifying expression.
The eerie aura quickly spread, causing the already familiar Xu Tianrui to shiver involuntarily, trembling inside.
Thus.
Gong Wenya decided to act first and explain later.
First, with lies, he silenced Zhu Sui.
After dealing with Lin Fan, he would let the Five Elements Realm investigate Lao Qiu's death.
He believed Lao Qiu, this waste, certainly died at Lin Fan's hands. Killing Lin Fan now was merely advancing the timetable.
If not.
Zhu Sui might threaten him with accusations of public vengeance for personal matters.
Humph, did he really think his intention to protect Lin Fan went unnoticed?!
There was no room for Lin Fan!
Gong Wenya thought maliciously, his eyes gleaming with cold sharpness.
Moreover.
This boy possessed the Mystic Iron Mountain.
Gong Wenya had stayed hidden in the prison, lurking in the shadows, holding his breath, as if even his breathing had paused.
That's why Lin Fan hadn't detected Gong Wenya's presence.
The Hundred Ghost Whisper just moments ago was also initiated by Gong Wenya, and as the Netherworld Ghost Fire devoured the cage, he saw Lin Fan retreat into the Mystic Iron Mountain.
"This boy is truly a uniquely gifted genius. With so many Magic Treasures, if left unchecked, it would bode ill for us in the future."
Gong Wenya seemed to talk to himself, or perhaps he addressed Xu Tianrui.
Breaking through the space barrier of the Mystic Iron Mountain was also Gong Wenya's doing.
Did they think hiding in the Mystic Iron Mountain would save them?
He laughed coldly.
"Increase the fire."
Xu Tianrui was taken aback; the fire was already so intense, must it increase? This wasn't mere venting; it was mockery!
Treating Lin Fan like an ant for amusement!
He dared not voice any opposition, quickly stepping to the side to turn the lever.
Suddenly!
Gong Wenya's ear twitched, and he sharply looked towards the prison's entrance.
"Someone's coming," he said coldly.
Xu Tianrui was startled; who would dare approach the Fire Clan's prison, were they courting death?! He promptly drew the Fire Lotus Sword, tense in readiness.
Tap tap!
Tap tap!
Sure enough, the sound of urgent and chaotic footsteps echoed outside the prison.