novelraw Chapter 1389 2192: You Dare Challenge Me, Ancestor?!
Chapter 1389 2192: You Dare Challenge Me, Ancestor?!
(Cough, cough, I was seeing things yesterday and sent the wrong chapter. The previous chapter and this one have been corrected. Everyone can go back and have a look... Awkward.)
"Did you set the fire?! Did you break the boundary of Mystic Iron Mountain?!"
Although the Divine Phoenix didn't know Gong Wenya, she had to be on high alert seeing Zhu Qilue and Zhu Ruoling trembling.
But of course, she wouldn't lose her edge, roaring directly at Gong Wenya like thunder.
Now there's only one person left, and this person carries a completely different aura and momentum from the guy from before.
This must be the person who ignited the Netherworld Ghost Fire and broke the spatial barrier of Mystic Iron Mountain, letting the Netherworld Ghost Fire burn into the mystic iron!
It seems this person's abilities are formidable, and would be hard to deal with.
"I don't care who you are, High Priest, Low Priest, Garbage Priest! You'd better put out the fire now, or else you'll regret it!"
Silence!
Deathly stillness!
Fear!
Terror!
Woosh—
Woosh—
Beside them, two loud breaths were heard, as if trying to inhale all the air here.
Zhu Qilue and Zhu Ruoling were petrified, their breaths stalled, watching Divine Phoenix in shock and disbelief.
Is this person not afraid of death?!
Daring to talk like this to the High Priest?!
Truly Lin Fan's associate, even their tone and arrogant demeanor are exactly like Lin Fan's; unbelievable!
"Hahaha!"
"Hahaha!"
The High Priest's laughter erupted akin to thunder, resonating in the dungeon, causing the trio's eardrums to ache.
Divine Phoenix was taken aback. This person's laughter carries such a strong and terrifying aura; surely not easy to handle!
"Such arrogant words! Indeed, Lin Fan's woman; close to vermilion becomes red, close to ink becomes black; you're just as conceited and rude as Lin Fan!"
"However, even Lin Fan wouldn't dare speak to me like this; why should an ignorant woman like you?!"
The laughter suddenly ceased, replaced by a roar from hell.
The High Priest made a sudden turnaround, striking out forcefully mid-air.
A loud bang was heard!
Bang!
The dungeon's rock wall was instantly blasted into a large pit; debris scattered, dust billowed.
Divine Phoenix had been prepared, soaring into the air long ago, evading the High Priest's blow!
The High Priest knew he missed, raised his eyebrows, glancing upwards.
"Oh! You can fly?!"
"I've got wings by nature, unlike you, a lowly creature that can only crawl on the ground."
Divine Phoenix didn't restrain herself, her tone remained arrogant, dismissive of Gong Wenya.
Gong Wenya's face twitched viciously, a ruthless intent surfaced, veins bulged, eyes widened.
As Zhu Qilue and Zhu Ruoling huddled together, hiding at the side.
"Lowly creature?! Daring to call the High Priest a lowly creature..."
"Indeed Lin Fan's woman..."
"What do we do now? Do we run or not?"
"Wouldn't she be in trouble... If Lin Fan confronts us... what do we do?"
The two hesitated, terrified of Divine Phoenix provoking Gong Wenya, yet fearing if she truly fell by Gong Wenya's hand and Lin Fan's wrath upon them.
Zhu Qilue hesitated for a moment but eventually stepped forward.
"High Priest, are you the one wanting to kill Lin Fan?"
Though he knew Xu Tianrui was following Gong Wenya's orders in targeting him and Zhu Ruoling, Gong Wenya would surely deny it; admitting would cause a scandal if people learned the High Priest wanted to kill the Clan Leader.
It would shock the entire Five Elements Realm!
So, Zhu Qilue presumed Gong Wenya, having chosen to kill with borrowed hands, wouldn't attack them directly.
For now, while Gong Wenya was calm, they were safe.
"Young Zhu, you must clarify your words. I've already said publicly in Changwen Hall that I'll spare Lin Fan; why would I move to kill him?"
"Then what are you doing?" Zhu Qilue pointed towards the prison, calmly.
"This is the Five Elements Realm deciding to kill Lin Fan, not my decision. I'm just doing business for the realm; this detail must not be mistaken." Gong Wenya replied leisurely.
"Then can I see the Five Elements Realm's documents? Just a glance."
"..."
Though lacking cultivation realm, Zhu Qilue's mind was exceptionally sharp.
If the Five Elements Realm wanted to act, they'd provide specific reasons without randomly killing; formal notifications ensuring their justification.
Otherwise, reckless actions would mar the realm's reputation, damaging public trust.
So, the Five Elements Realm deciding on Lin Fan's death would issue notices; if not, Gong Wenya must be lying!
Indeed.
Gong Wenya lied; the Five Elements Realm hadn't formally issued a decree; he merely preempted what the realm hadn't yet done.
Seeing Gong Wenya silent, Zhu Qilue smiled slightly and continued: "Seems the High Priest has no notification document, meaning the realm hasn't decided Lin Fan's death, but you, Gong Wenya, hastily seeking personal vendetta, wanting Lin Fan dead!"
Gong Wenya clenched his fist instantly, veins surfaced on his forehead.
As he prepared for an outburst, Zhu Qilue calmly added: "The High Priest not only wants Lin Fan dead but perhaps me, Ling'er, and even the entire Zhu Family."
"Mind your words."
"Indeed! I hold no evidence of your orders to Xu Tianrui. But worldwide knowledge brands Xu Tianrui as yours, and now he seeks my life, wanting Ling'er; even if you don't think so, can you stop the world from thinking?"
"Once the Fire Clan's High Priest killing the Clan Leader spreads, it could become a lifelong stain and jest, remembered for centuries, millennia. Are you truly willing to endure such scorn for so long?"
Zhu Qilue relied on his silver tongue, leaving Gong Wenya speechless.
The dungeon returned to a deadly silence.
This time it was the High Priest Gong Wenya rendered speechless; Zhu Qilue's every word griped his crux.
Like hitting the snake's weak point, leaving it motionless, furious yet unable to counter.
Zhu Qilue smirked slightly, mocking.
He hadn't thought he'd muster such courage facing the High Priest Gong Wenya, debating him into silence.
The feeling, truly exhilarating!
Like a release, utterly satisfying!
Seeing Gong Wenya's gray face, he calmly said: "However, I can make you a deal."
"What deal." Gong Wenya forced himself, biting back fury, queried.
"If you withdraw the Netherworld Ghost Fire, I won't publicize today's events, alright? You go your bright way, I tread my bridge; we remain uninfluenced by each other. Otherwise, if your deeds become known, fear it would severely tarnish your reputation. High Priest, consider it."
"You're threatening me?"
"This isn't a threat; it's a deal."
A suffocating silence!
In the quiet dungeon, there seemed only the thumping heartbeats.
Zhu Qilue was particularly tense, heart nearly leaping from his throat.
He stared straight at Gong Wenya, eyes unwavering. Confident he'd persuade Gong Wenya, accepting the deal.
Gong Wenya cherished his reputation immensely, unwilling to let it tarnish.
However.
Gong Wenya laughed arrogantly again, menacing and fearsome, chilling laughter reverberated in everyone's hearts.
"High! Definitely high! I'm now less inclined to label you a waste."
"Still, you're ultimately too naive; you know nothing about my power! Just some reasons to threaten me? Some matters won't ever be known if I desire so."
"Like the matter of your mother's death by my hand; if I don't tell you, you'd remain in the dark for life!"