novelraw Chapter 1055: Downpour!
Chapter 1055: Downpour!
The time now is the 28th day after the end of the Illusion Test, with 27 hours remaining until the test concludes.
At the moment, on the surface, in the central plaza of the Great Brightness Temple, dozens of muscular martial monks were slowly moving out a stone sundial over ten zhang tall.
The sundial is a common timekeeping device used by the Dabei people. Once the sundial was placed properly, a monk dedicated to keeping time stationed beside it.
As early as nine hours ago, the entrance to the Fire Soul Tower had opened, allowing passage, and those Masters who exited were transported back to the plaza, submitting their respective tribe maps to the Great Brightness Temple.
Due to the Illusion Test scores being tied to the amount the maps are illuminated, the tallying of test results was quite cumbersome. The illuminated map areas tended to be irregularly shaped, necessitating precise measurement of the map’s surface area with particular methods to compute the exact scores for each tribe.
During the tallying process, the test scores of the tribes were not disclosed externally.
The first tribe to return from the Fire Soul Tower was the Stream Valley Sect, coming back eight hours ago, with only seven surviving. After submitting their maps, the seven sat cross-legged near the sundial, awaiting the conclusion of the test.
Following the Stream Valley Sect, eighteen more tribes returned one by one, most suffering losses with only a few survivors, at most eleven or twelve, and each tribe submitted their maps before waiting by the sundial in seated meditation.
The Huanhai Clan and the Sea Witch Sect returned simultaneously, and the minimal losses from these two tribes drew the admiration of those nearby.
"Who would have thought the Illusion Test to be so perilous? All tribes that have returned so far have lost quite a few members..."
"Master Wuxx Yan from the Sea Witch Sect truly is formidable. Under her leadership, they suffered almost no losses, and even their allied Huanhai Clan lost few, showing how crucial it is to choose the right teammates for the test."
"Several tribes with Immortal Venerables at the helm should be similar to the Sea Witch Sect, sustaining few losses."
"However, something seems odd..."
"What’s odd?"
"Those whose bone age is under a thousand years won’t remember previous Illusion Tests, but there are things to tell. In past tests, by the 28th day, over 70% of tribes would choose to leave the Fire Soul Tower early, about 10% would linger, returning on the 29th or 30th days. The remaining 20% of tribes would vanish within the tower, never returning. This time it’s different; only nineteen out of a hundred and eight tribes have returned so far..."
"Maybe most tribes are still inside trying to increase their scores..."
"Moreover, up to now, only Master Wuxx Yan the Immortal Venerable has returned, and the others haven’t yet..."
"I wonder when Master Stone of Shiren Sect will return and what scores they’ve achieved; I placed a large bet on them, hoping for top three standings under Stone’s leadership."
"Haha, I placed a large bet too, but on Crimson Peak Clan; I’m confident in Master Hongzang’s strength, especially since they teamed up with Emperor Butcher; their scores can’t be low!"
"Whether Emperor Butcher or the foreign cultivator survives to return, nearly a month has passed, they certainly must have settled their scores inside the Fire Soul Tower by now."
"The foreigner’s trial results were astonishing; it’ll likely be them who returns..."
"Oh, brother, one can’t just look at appearances; perhaps Emperor Butcher returns — a direct battle differs from the trial scores. Big brother placed a hefty bet, hoping Emperor Butcher survives; you must pray with me for his victory!"
Those uninformed residents of Liuli City, some stayed here conversing and laughing, others came for a glance and then departed.
Not everyone stayed here, awaiting the revelation of test scores. The Illusion Test’s duration was too long, a whole month, where the majority of Liuli City residents had to go to work, eat, sleep.
Only true cultivation experts remained here consistently; for them, a month was merely a short meditation, not feeling overly prolonged.
On the high platform, the numerous Immortal and Buddha experts either sat in meditation or discussed Dao. They mostly waited with composure. It was only when any tribe returned from the Fire Soul Tower that these experts would glance toward the sundial in the plaza.
Rather than being concerned with who topped the Illusion Test, these experts were more intrigued by the affairs between Emperor Butcher and Ning Fan.
Whether Master Wuxx Yan, Master Hongzang, or even Stone from Shiren Sect, compared to those two, they appeared somewhat dull. Between these two, there would certainly be a life-and-death duel, with only one returning; there is even a possibility that both perish together, unable to return...
At Emperor Lou Tuo’s seat, a few disciples occasionally posed such inquiries to him.
"Master, do you think Brother Bailou can take the life of the foreign cultivator?"
"Master, is Brother Bailou returning soon?"
"Master... Brother Bailou, he..."
"Master..."
"Master..."
Emperor Lou Tuo’s countenance remained calm, eyes closed in meditation; while his disciples were unaware that Emperor Butcher had died, he knew.
A slight sense of mixed feelings.
Who would have thought Emperor Butcher would miss, being counter-killed by Ning Fan... Just imagining that Ning Fan brat was still inside the Fire Soul Tower hopping about, Emperor Lou Tuo frowned slightly.
Yet it only went this far...
Haha, Ning Fan brat’s victory is also good, isn’t it...?
Lou Tuo successfully used Ning Fan’s hand to eliminate Emperor Butcher... Would this count as a gain of another kind?
Emperor Lou Tuo was indifferent to his disciples’ questions, refusing to answer, remaining silent throughout, a mysterious smile occasionally gracing his lips.
Among the numerous seated powerful beings, none understood what Emperor Lou Tuo was smiling about, except for Emperor Foqi, equally mysterious, squinting his eyes and inwardly cursing Lou Tuo as shameless.
"A sly old thing... Truly didn’t expect, borrowing a blade to kill, that seems like the old geezer’s true intent! Previously feeling Emperor Butcher’s death, the old geezer clearly showed anger in surprise, but who could’ve known that fury was just a disguise! This smile, astonishingly, was genuine! The half Green Fierce Fire Spirit, perhaps lost intentionally by the old geezer to perform... likely from the very first trouble with the foreigner, the old geezer had schemed today’s event... What a pity, what a pity, if Emperor Butcher weren’t eliminated... instead, it’d be better..."
Having sensed Emperor Foqi’s glance, Emperor Lou Tuo turned back, offering Emperor Foqi an inscrutable smile, and transmitted his voice.
"Haha, after the plundering’s second round concludes, Lou will give the half Green Fierce Fire Spirit to you, though I must warn, my half Green Fierce isn’t easy to tame, with considerable drawbacks..."
"No need for concern, I’m quite confident in subduing Fire Spirits and don’t fear its drawbacks. Just didn’t expect you lost the Green Fierce, then your disciple died, further failing in each plan to kill the foreigner yet maintaining such good spirits, humph! Good strategy, I underestimated you before!" Emperor Foqi’s eyes under the mask were slightly ominous, transmitting back.
"Haha, Lou never dares underestimate you. Rallying Hongzang and others, forming a vast team, intending to strike at the Baihua crowd inside the Fire Soul Tower. Though back then Lou staged against Baihua, never going all out since it was merely to verify certain things. You, however, secretly attacked, nearly driving Baihua to the brink, blaming everything on Lou, inflaming conflict between Baihua Peak and Lou... haha, in strategy, Lou admits defeat to you many times." Emperor Lou Tuo displayed a smile, the kind too dazzling, stinging Emperor Foqi with anger, almost erupting yet finally smiling faintly, enduring it.
The eyes of Emperor Foqi became even gloomier; clearly, he hadn’t expected Emperor Lou Tuo to know so much about his many dealings! This old fellow had pretended not to understand Master Hongzang’s divine skills before... He really acted convincingly! He even knew about Hongzang being bought off in secret! Humph, indeed! The smile at this moment is the true face of this old thing; all previous words and deeds were just a facade! Even his hatred toward that brat Ning Fan might just be an act! It was all no more than a scheme of borrowing a knife to kill someone else using!
"You seem quite complacent! Complacent over your scheme of borrowing a knife to succeed in eliminating the reincarnated body of the Death Emperor around you, huh! But I’m afraid your calculations might all be within the Death Emperor’s expectations, and ultimately, you will still find it hard to escape death. Now you’re pleased, but it’ll just be fetching water with a bamboo basket—a waste of effort!" Emperor Foqi said coldly.
"Haha, whether Lou Tuo is complacent or not doesn’t matter; anyway, fellow Daoist, you won’t be too pleased. This Wuxx Yan has come back alive, but your people haven’t returned for a long time, likely because they failed and died in the Fire Soul Tower. I’ve heard you’ve generously rewarded Hongzang with a lot of Ancient Buddha Dao Fruits, tsk tsk, those Dao Fruits, even Lou himself has to pay a great price for a whole one, but I wonder whose hands are holding so many Ancient Buddha Dao Fruits now or if the men working under the Baihua Great Emperor may have consumed them all... Fetching water with a bamboo basket—a waste of effort—actually describes you, right! Just a defeated dog!"
"Humph!"
Emperor Foqi gave a cold snort, and a wave of killing intent suddenly swept towards Emperor Lou Tuo.
Emperor Lou Tuo didn’t shrink from it, merely waved his long sleeves, instantly shattering the killing intent of Emperor Foqi. Judging by the momentum, he wasn’t a bit weaker than Emperor Foqi!
The sky, in an instant, due to the duel between the two Immortal Emperors, tore apart with thunderous roars shaking the skies!
It was precisely the spectacle of Emperor’s wrathful thunder greeting unique to the Dabei Clan!
"Your foundation was clearly destroyed, you should belong to the weaker ones among the Sixth Calamity Immortal Emperors, yet you can face my momentum head-on! This concealment is really deep! You’ve actually managed to deceive everyone. Could it be that the matter of your foundation being destroyed is false as well?" Emperor Foqi said coldly.
"Haha, it’s true that Lou Tuo’s foundation is destroyed, and it’s also true that I’m among the weaker of the Sixth Calamity Immortal Emperors, but deflecting such a weak force as yours doesn’t require much cultivation. Are you really that strong?"
"Courting death!"
"If you have the ability, then kill this old man! Don’t just make a show with words!"
The entire Great Brightness Temple was shocked by the sudden duel between the two Immortal Emperors.
With serious injuries, the Baihua Great Emperor released some divine skills to shield the surrounding people from the aftermath of the duel and had no intention of intervening.
Emperor Gulng had the ability to intervene, but he did not, merely observing with eyes wide in shock at the fact that Lou Tuo and Foqi were on par with each other.
One must know, Emperor Foqi is recognized as the second strongest of the Central Continent Five Emperors, while Lou Tuo... should only be the fourth, far less than Foqi!
Yet now, they ended up evenly matched! Everyone underestimated Lou Tuo Emperor’s hidden strength!
Only Heaven Capital Emperor’s eyes flashed slightly, raising his hand, instantly summoning a wild wind that interrupted their duel, sternly speaking, "Fight if you must! Wait until the second round is over, then find a place to fight! Don’t forget where you are; this place cannot tolerate you two causing a ruckus!"
This is the Great Brightness Temple! It’s the dojo of the Bright Buddha!
With this in mind, Emperor Foqi finally felt some scruples, coldly snorted, and withdrew his hand.
Emperor Lou Tuo also withdrew his hand, but after, he spat out a green fireball, slicing half of that green fire off and handing it to Foqi.
Then he glanced towards a dark cloud in the sky and smiled profoundly, "It seems there’s more good drama coming up, but unfortunately, Lou doesn’t plan to watch."
Surprisingly, he directly left the scene with his disciples!
The audience was stunned!
Why did Emperor Lou Tuo leave with a smile, and why did he say such words, didn’t he care about the duel between Sha Bailou and foreign cultivator Ning Fan?
Or was he simply too confident in his disciple Sha Bailou, to the point where he did not bother to wait for the illusion test to end?
No one knew what Lou Tuo was thinking; he just left. Only leaving the audience with endless speculation, also leaving half of a Green Fierce Fire Spirit to Emperor Foqi.
Emperor Foqi looked gloomily at the half green fireball in his hand, in which there was a phantom of half a green fire bird.
This was the agreed half of the Green Fierce Fire Spirit with Lou Tuo. Even though he had won a deal over Lou Tuo, Emperor Foqi couldn’t feel happy about it.
"I see... No wonder he was willing to lose this to me, previously pretending to be reluctant and unwilling! Such realism, indeed a deceitful person! Humph!"
With a cold snort, Emperor Foqi still kept the half Green Fierce Fire Spirit. His disciples all asked about what had happened but were silenced by a cold shout from the gloomy Emperor Foqi, causing them to cough blood, trembling silent as cicadas, not daring to ask again.
No one knew what conflict arose between Emperor Foqi and Lou Tuo, leading to a rupture and a brawl.
"Good riddance to that old thing as he left..."
Burying Moon quietly sighed with relief; after all, she was the main culprit of damaging Lou Tuo Emperor’s foundation, she felt pressured as long as he was present.
The presence of Lou Tuo was like a small boulder on her heart; now that this boulder was placed down, but still, a big boulder remained.
That little lustful thief, why hasn’t he come back yet, he’s not dead in the hands of that Sha Bailou, is he...
No, it’s impossible, if that little thief had died, due to the Royal Calamity Spirit Restriction, she would die along with him...
But why hasn’t he returned, something must have happened in the Fire Soul Tower...
Burying Moon, unwilling to admit she was worried about Ning Fan, couldn’t help but frown.
The same worry afflicted Ouyang Nuan, who, on this journey to the Supreme Pill Sacred Domain, would not have dared to enter the inner area without Ning Fan’s company.
She had witnessed the sights of the Dabei Clan, seen many unique alchemical techniques, and even because of this trip, she touched the bottleneck of the Ninth Revolution Golden Pill! With time, she will eventually reach the realm of refining the Ninth Revolution Golden Pill!
Her husband has helped her so much, yet he has also caused a ton of trouble. If something happened to him within the Dabei Clan, though maybe not because of her, she would still feel guilty and regretful...
Wu Laoba wasn’t overly worried about Ning Fan, rather he took all his belongings, running around gambling, betting on all sorts of outcomes related to Ning Fan.
[Ning Fan Illusion Test First Place] pays 1 to 5!
[Ning Fan Overall First in Power and Illusion Test] pays 1 to 5!
[Ning Fan successfully defeats Sha Bailou] pays 1 to 2!
[Ning Fan Illusion Test Score Exceeds Fifty Thousand Points] pays 1 to 5!
[Ning Fan’s Illusion Test Score Exceeds 100,000 Points] Bet 1 for 10!
[Ning Fan’s Illusion Test Score Exceeds 1,000,000 Points] Bet 1 for 100!
He had absolute confidence in his master, and even with the absurd bet of a million points, he decisively chose to bet on it.
He will win, definitely win! The master is always mighty, the master is always invincible! The faithful Wu Xiaoba absolutely believes in the master’s abilities!
Countless people from the Dabei were amazed by Wu Laoba’s ’random betting’ behavior.
When some insiders revealed Wu Laoba’s identity, the others seemed to understand Wu Laoba’s motive and responded with admiration.
"This is a loyal servant... Even in a bet where he is certain to lose money, as long as it involves his master, he will resolutely bet on his master’s side without any hesitation. With such a servant, what more could one ask for!"
"Betting on 500,000 points, also betting on a million points... It must be known that in past countless illusion tests, only two sessions have seen the champion’s score higher than 500,000 points, and never a million... Such reckless betting, there’s no way to win money."
"Madam, you don’t understand, this servant is not aiming to win money, he is standing up for his master."
"No, sir, it’s you who doesn’t understand, he surely has deep trust in his master, a trust that’s not about winning or losing, it’s a sentiment, an insistence, it’s like... even if there are millions, I trust only you... Though this old Wu with his unattractive appearance has a soul that’s exceedingly noble, sacred. I am somewhat moved by him. By the way, I’m not a madam, I’m still a young maiden, hehe." A middle-aged woman, claiming to be a maiden, cast a big flirtatious wink at Wu Laoba’s back, picked her nose, pursed her lips, and showed a radiant smile with buck teeth.
Wu Laoba, unaware that he had unexpectedly encountered some romantic fate, suddenly felt a chill for no reason, thought for a moment about whether he had done anything outrageously wrong, and concluded it wasn’t a sign of revenge from the star of misfortune, so he comfortably went back to betting.
With the departure of the Lou Tuo Emperor, a disturbance subsided, and the Great Brightness Temple resumed its harmonious atmosphere, with songs and dances.
No one found this peace inappropriate, except for Xianyu Chun, who was frowning inexplicably, gazing at the overcast sky.
This atmosphere of impending storm, what’s the matter...
Are these clouds over Liuli City signaling rain...?
In the center of those clouds, there seems to be... something hiding... what is it...
Xianyu Chun did not know, the position of the clouds he was examining was exactly the same position the Lou Tuo Emperor had observed upon leaving!
He repeatedly looked but couldn’t find anything unusual about the cloud, only felt inexplicably that the cloud was somewhat terrifying...
Suddenly, exclamations of surprise spread from all directions.
Xianyu Chun looked towards the direction of the cheers and saw Ning Fan, clothed in white stained with blood, appearing in the line of sight of everyone!
Also appearing on the plaza alongside Ning Fan was a green-clothed young girl wearing an eye patch, seemingly a member of the Huanhai Clan, but it was unknown why she was following Ning Fan so closely...
Xianyu Chun’s eyes lit up!
Not just him, but also Ouyang Nuan, Burying Moon, and others were showing joy at the same time because of Ning Fan’s safe return!
Ning Fan is back!
Which means, in his duel with Sha Bailou, the one who died is... Sha Bailou!
"Haha, I won the bet!"
"Damn, I guessed wrong! My ten taels of gold!"
"Who would have thought this young man would win!"
"As I anticipated... he did win."
"I just wonder what this young man’s final score in the illusion test is..."
"This foreign cultivator seems to be badly injured..."
Discussions arose everywhere!
But these discussions evidently did not disturb Ning Fan’s heart in the slightest; he just nodded towards Ouyang Nuan and Burying Moon on the high platform, considering it a report of his safety, and headed to submit the map to tally the score.
Afterward, he, together with the Emperor Butcher, sat cross-legged near the sundial, just like the previous contestants.
"You actually wore an eye patch, was it prepared earlier... So, you also care about your appearance. Indeed, having a blind eye exposed is not very pleasing to the eye."
Ning Fan gave the Emperor Butcher a somewhat speechless look and transmitted his voice. At this moment, the Emperor Butcher was dressed in green, wearing an emerald eye patch, clearly missing one eye, yet giving no sense of incompleteness or incongruity, rather there was an air of cuteness, a playful charm of a girl with an eye patch...
Having one less eye could still add charm, Ning Fan was only impressed with the Emperor Butcher.
"Pretty? Wrong, wrong, wrong, this eye patch is not for looks. Aren’t you the one who hasn’t given back my left eye yet? With this patch, others can’t see through the forbidden technique in my hollow socket. The Demonic Eye Abandonment Technique is quite a rare demonic divine skill, connected to the historical Ancestor Flame of the Dabei. Should this be discovered here, there might be some trouble. But I’m glad you said I’m pretty, is it really pretty? Otherwise, I’ll keep wearing it like this, no need for the left eye then." The Emperor Butcher casually took out a bronze mirror, vainly looked into it, then put it away with some disdain.
Is it really pretty? I don’t think so... Surely this kid’s taste is quite different, tsk tsk tsk, a peculiar boy... she likes!
"Speaking of which, when are you going to return my left eye? Haven’t you etched the past I want into it yet?"
"Hmm, your past experiences are too vast, there’s too much to inscribe, it requires quite some time... Once things here conclude, I’ll record a copy of what I’ve seen into your left eye and return it to you."
"Then I’ll wait for it, wait with this ugly patch... By the way, be careful, there’s someone on the cloud, from the Holy Mountain."
"Hmm, I’ve noticed too, surely the person who wielded magic on the stone door before, trying to prevent me from leaving the Fire Soul Tower!" Ning Fan’s eyes slightly narrowed.
Throughout, he didn’t raise his head to look at the eerie cloud, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t know there was an immortal emperor-level being hiding there!
Is it an enemy!
Or perhaps... the previous obstructive action was merely a test...
With the adversary unknown, it’s inadvisable to act rashly, better to first conclude the second round of the tomb-competition here. With his obtained illusion test score... there’s no suspense in winning the crown! The South Sea Spring Water is securely in hand! Then to deliver a portion to Baihua Great Emperor, the rest to Ancient Chaos Grand Emperor, and to Slaughter Emperor...
Find the Jiuli Ritual Vessel and the Innate Soul-Nourishing Spiritual Medicine again...
"Unfortunately, the Time Treasure Box you gave me cannot be used for now... There’s still a remaining force of restriction on the box, a force too strong, crafted by a Third Step expert. With my cultivation, I can’t suppress it, only wait for it to dissolve on its own, which will take at least a few months before it can be used again. If the Immortal Emperor of the Holy Mountain hiding in the clouds is truly an enemy, it might be troublesome, losing a means of self-preservation..." Ning Fan said with a frown.
"Don’t be afraid, that person is only a Seventh Calamity Immortal Emperor, not my match! Once we leave the Fire Soul Tower, my full cultivation can be displayed. For today’s matter, I’ve got your back, and let’s not even worry if the Immortal Emperor of the Holy Mountain comes, I won’t let anything happen to you, I won’t let a single bit of the Butterfly Phosphor Powder touch you!"
Thud!
Both the Emperor Butcher and Ning Fan showed surprise on their faces.
Not letting a single bit of Butterfly Phosphor Powder touch...
What does that mean...
Even the Emperor Butcher couldn’t understand why he said such a thing. It was as if it came out naturally, just like in the distant past, when he had said something similar...
Inside, Ning Fan felt towering waves, as if something was beating relentlessly at his heart’s door.
As if this sentence... he heard it once many, many years ago...
As if something was very close, yet he couldn’t recall, couldn’t touch, couldn’t return...
"Do you know I am... a butterfly?" Ning Fan took a deep breath to steady his shaken heart and asked.
"You are a butterfly? What do you mean?" The Emperor Butcher’s single large eye widened, expressing perplexity and confusion.
"It’s nothing, just felt your words were peculiar." Ning Fan brushed it off without further explanation.
"Indeed, since I began dreaming of the Real Realm, I often speak nonsense, sometimes I feel an inexplicable sadness, a dead-like despair, tears unbidden, a yearning for some unknown little one... Many things, I was mentally prepared for. My existence could very well be the result of someone’s Illusory Art, I am not real, I am but an illusion. Not only me, but many in this Dabei Clan are mere illusions, like the Baihua Great Emperor, or... These are things I want to confirm on this journey, though not entirely. I want to find the source of my tears, the roots of that sadness... to find that little one... I feel like I’ve been waiting for it, for a long time, not just in one life, but through lifetimes... I want to know who he is... Once you return my left eye, I might be able to find answers in past memories, or perhaps... not..."
The Emperor Butcher sighed deeply, and with her character, it was indeed hard to imagine her sighing like this.
This sigh, for some reason, seemed both familiar and strange to Ning Fan, both touching and hesitating.
He told himself that up to now, he only held a slight affection for the Emperor Butcher, far from any feelings of like or love, but at that moment, he unknowingly felt a desire to embrace the Emperor Butcher, to smooth the wrinkles between her brows. It’s indescribable, like a melody in the heart, cutting through, like thousands of nets cast into a river, attempting to fish out the moon’s reflection, yet ultimately bringing up nothing...
"Your heart is troubled. When you descended to the Netherworld, your heart was calm, when pursued by beasts, your heart was calm, when Meng Baixiong appeared, your heart was calm, when the Immortal Emperor of the Holy Mountain was beside you, your heart remained calm, yet at this moment, your heart is troubled. Interesting, I’d like to know what could cause your stone-cold heart to be troubled." The shadow in the Emperor Butcher’s heart suddenly vanished, and she curiously asked Ning Fan.
Because your sigh disturbed my heart...
What a ghostly matter!
Such shameless and unrestrained words, Ning Fan swore he could never utter, and similarly, he believed everything in the world has a reason. The strange feeling the Emperor Butcher gave him must have a reason, a reason so compelling that he now wanted to uncover it...
Yes, once this matter is settled, I shall investigate thoroughly... That feeling must not be an illusion, nor a coincidental thought. This Dabei Clan gives him the sensation of fog, very unsettling, very unsettling... Is it real, is it false, is it false, is it real...
Taking pills, healing, and adjusting breath...
The crisis is not fully resolved, the great enemy is near, the enmity not yet clear, Ning Fan must adjust himself to the best state to deal with any possible situation.
Though the Emperor Butcher is willing to protect him, Ning Fan is more inclined to trust in his own strength, not that he doesn’t trust the Emperor Butcher, but it’s his nature. He’s used to supporting the sky on his own strength throughout his journey.
Another three hours passed, finally reaching the 29th day. During these hours, only five tribes left the Fire Soul Tower after Ning Fan.
On the 29th day, only three tribes left the Fire Soul Tower and returned.
On the 30th day, no tribes returned, and according to detections, no participants’ aura remained inside the Fire Soul Tower; those in the square were all who remained!
Only 28 tribes returned from the Fire Soul Tower!
left, only 28 came back! A full 80 tribes were completely wiped out within the Fire Soul Tower!
Not only did Sha Bailou not return, but neither did Stone of Seabed or Hongzang, they all didn’t return! Even the notably famous Shattered Thought Peak figures didn’t return!
What is going on?
Of course, it’s Ning Fan’s doing!
Previously, for some reason, Redzon and Stone of Seabed gathered over a thousand cultivators to attack Wuxx Yan, intending to deal with him. Sorry, but those people were all killed by him...
Ning Fan isn’t certain how many of the 80 annihilated tribe teams were because of him, but the vast majority were surely his handiwork, no doubt about it.
This matter, he knew, the Emperor Butcher knew, Wuxx Yan and others knew, but no one else did!
Consequently, the discussions at the Great Brightness Temple grew louder and louder, even the immortals and buddhas on the high platform showed astonishment.
This truly devastating survival rate for the illusion test was unprecedented! Even several Immortal Venerable experts had fallen!
Though the illusion test encourages competing for maps and fighting, the tribes usually won’t overdo it, considering they meet frequently. Unless there is a life-and-death feud between tribes, they wouldn’t resort to slaughtering each other... Most of the dead were supposed to be killed by the illusions within the Fire Soul Tower logically.
However, in this illusion test, not only did Sha Bailou die, but Stone of Seabed and Hongzang, along with two Immortal Venerables, also perished, wiping out 80 tribe teams...
Absolutely abnormal!
Countless speculations arose!
Countless gazes turned towards Wuxx Yan, to several stronger figures of the Shattered Thought Peak, but eventually... all eyes fell on Ning Fan!
Even if others had the capability to cause such a large scale of slaughter, they wouldn’t be foolish enough to do so. After all... those who died in the Fire Soul Tower were elites from various tribes, some even favored by the Central Continent Five Emperors!
And these people seemingly lacked the ability to kill the 80 teams including Stone of Seabed! Even Wuxx Yan, an Immortal Venerable, seemed incapable!
There are only two considerations for who could be such a wanton slaughterer!
Madman Sha Bailou! Or... that reckless foreign cultivator rumored to have dared to offend even Emperor Lou Tuo!
Countless gazes converged on Ning Fan, and even more concealed powerful spirit senses spread out from outside the Great Brightness Temple, locking onto Ning Fan!
Among these spirit senses, there were Immortal Venerables and Immortal Kings, all being the strongest figures of various tribes on Dabei Grassland. Many of the masters who didn’t return were their disciples!
If it’s confirmed that Ning Fan is responsible for these blood debts, they definitely wouldn’t let Ning Fan go afterwards!
Despite being locked on by countless powerful figures hidden in the shadows, Ning Fan showed no change in expression. He had killed people, and so he killed them. If those people wanted to deal with him, he would retaliate. What’s wrong with that? If he lacked strength and perished, would these people feel guilty or remorseful because of it!
No, they wouldn’t!
If someone asked him now if he was the perpetrator, he wouldn’t bother denying it. Sadly, no one asked.
The Central Continent Five Emperors did not speak; how could others dare to interfere with the normal progression of the Grave-Seizing second round!
Grave-Seizing Battle is a sacred affair. It is said even the Immortal Emperor of the Holy Mountain cannot interfere with this at will, or there would be severe punishment. Because of this, although Ning Fan feared the Immortal Emperor hiding behind the dark clouds, he did not think that this land would risk violating the Grave-Seizing Battle’s rules by taking action against him at this time.
As for those tribes without even an Immortal Emperor, even if they knew Ning Fan was the perpetrator, what tribe would dare to make a move against Ning Fan at the Great Brightness Temple?
The occasion is wrong! The timing is wrong!
But that doesn’t mean the matter won’t be pursued. Once this affair concludes, once Ning Fan leaves the Great Brightness Temple, leaves Liuli City, they’ll have plenty of opportunities to make a move and interrogate Ning Fan!
Blood debts... are likely to be repaid in blood!
"Your troubles are really many... but rest assured, I’ll protect you!" The Emperor Butcher patted his chest confidently, transmitting via spirit sense.
"If you’re willing to lend a hand and help, then I can truly feel at ease. It’s just... Emperor Lou Tuo is actually not present here. Did he leave early..."
Ning Fan felt indifferent to the countless spirit senses locking on to him. What he cared about was the empty seat of Emperor Lou Tuo on the high platform.
That Emperor Lou Tuo, who is hell-bent on killing him, is actually not here?
Does he have full confidence in his disciple? Waiting at home for the good news of Sha Bailou’s killing?
Yet when Ning Fan employed the Mind Reading Technique to gather intelligence discreetly, he found bewildering information from the minds of some female spectators.
Emperor Lou Tuo left not long before Ning Fan walked out of the Fire Soul Tower, and left after a disagreement with Emperor Foqi...
Ultimately, he straightforwardly handed half of an Innate Fire Spirit to Emperor Foqi and left with a smile...
Smile...
Smile...
"Could it be that Emperor Lou Tuo already knew about Sha Bailou’s death? But this cannot explain why he would smile... unless Sha Bailou’s death fits his expectations, but this again is puzzling. Emperor Lou Tuo wanted to kill me; what he hoped to see was naturally Sha Bailou killing me..."
So why would he leave smiling...
Could it be that Emperor Lou Tuo’s open killing intent toward himself, and making the matter known worldwide, was all just a facade?
Emperor Lou Tuo’s real aim was not himself, but... to let Sha Bailou die at his hands?
"Is there such a possibility..." Ning Fan speculated variously but naturally couldn’t verify it.
Originally, he thought the biggest trouble he’d face after coming out of the Fire Soul Tower would be Emperor Lou Tuo, but now it seemed it wasn’t...
The situation seemed rather mysterious, making it hard for him to understand.
The results were finally tallied.
The knife-scarred man’s Huanhai Clan, ranked third with a strength test of four hundred points, illusion test of six hundred thirty-four thousand sixty-eight points!
Wuxx Yan’s Sea Witch Sect, ranked second with a strength test of ten thousand five hundred points, illusion test of eight hundred seventy-nine thousand seven hundred two points!
The Tamu Clan, represented by Ning Fan, was undoubtedly first! A strength test of four hundred seventy-one thousand four hundred points, illusion test of one million five hundred ninety-nine thousand eight... well the digits can be ignored!
The total score exceeded two million!
The first place of the second round, naturally, was Ning Fan without a doubt!
When the Heaven Capital Emperor announced Ning Fan’s ranking and score, the vast majority of spectators had their jaws dropped, except for those gamblers who bet on Ning Fan, elated to the extreme!
Rich, rich!
Among the ecstatic crowd, naturally, was Wu Laoba. If anyone bet the most on Ning Fan, it was undoubtedly him. Just the gold and silver he earned today, he confidently believed he could buy half of Liuli City!
Gold and silver... exactly... the stakes were mortal gold and silver. Ning Fan just glanced at the jubilant Wu Laoba outside the arena and immediately guessed the whole story, feeling speechless.
This guy is happy just for winning gold and silver...
Gold and silver are worthless to the eyes of masters. It’s fine for the Great Humble Ones to like them, but even Wu Laoba likes them...
Really infected by the Great Humble Ones...
Or maybe, the gold and silver of the Great Humble Ones are different from ordinary people’s gold and silver, and this difference wasn’t caught by his Second Realm of Tianren eyes, only by Wu Laoba?
This possibility seems low... but if it is true, Wu Laoba’s enthusiasm for the gold and silver here would have some basis.
Ning Fan’s eyes flashed, as if he had some plans, he slightly smiled in Wu Laoba’s direction.
Instinctively, Wu Laoba felt chills, carefully packed away the storage pouch filled with local gold and silver, and looked towards Ning Fan.
Seeing Ning Fan completely ignoring him, Wu Laoba suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
No, it shouldn’t be possible...
The star of misfortune has never seen Heavenly Gold and Silver, he shouldn’t be able to tell that this Dabei Gold and Silver here actually contains traces of Heavenly Dao Gold and Silver...
Maybe he’s being too paranoid!
If he refines the won gold and silver... hehe... he should be able to obtain dozens of taels of Heavenly Dao Gold and Silver... hehe...
I wonder if it’ll be enough to set up a Creation Tongtian Formation. Hmm, make the formation smaller, it should be enough, and for the rest, go buy good stuff from Tongtian Sect...
Wait!
If he secretly made a fortune from the star of misfortune, wouldn’t he be just like his old self again, wouldn’t it be... no change at all!
At this moment, Wu Laoba who was originally going to secretly make a fortune hesitated.
If Ning Fan hadn’t risked his life to save him at Nanyao Temple, he wouldn’t have hesitated, but now, he does...
That’s his master, his master who risked his life to save him... Wu Laoba is worthless, is a scoundrel, but...
The scenes at Nanyao Temple keep replaying in Wu Laoba’s mind, unable to be shaken off. Wu Laoba angrily pounds his big head, yet cannot stop the memories of those scenes... he almost seems to see the star of misfortune now drenched in blood, critically injured, on the verge of death... The star of misfortune’s injuries are quite severe, isn’t he okay... sigh, he actually has a soft heart too.
Seeing the star of misfortune’s wounds, fine, fine, this bit of Heavenly Dao Gold and Silver, let’s use it to buy some supplements for the star of misfortune, sigh, sigh, sigh, who asked him to be the world’s most loyal Wu Xiaoba! Sigh, sigh, sigh, Wu Xiaoba, oh Wu Xiaoba, you’re always too soft-hearted, too soft-hearted, crying alone until dawn...
Wu Xiaoba, who also made a decision, reluctantly touches his storage pouch, striking a thirty-degree sky-gazing tearful pose.
The ceremony marking the end of the Illusory Trial proceeds step by step. Surprisingly, Ning Fan’s team has swept all the top three spots, instantly becoming the biggest topic here and creating a major history in the Illusory Trial.
There aren’t many tribes left in this competition, some tribes with only a few ten thousand points, a few thousand points, surprisingly also secured spots in the top thirty!
Ning Fan and his group set a new high score for the top three, while the other tribes set new low scores for the top thirty...
Though there are only twenty-eight tribes remaining, as long as they survive, they’ll be on the list... at least the tribes fortunate enough to make the list are enjoying the benefits of Ning Fan’s actions of obliterating eighty tribal teams.
The award ceremony finally begins!
Ning Fan is the first place, naturally the first to receive his award, he slowly ascends the high platform, approaching Heaven Capital Emperor while Heaven Capital Emperor smilingly hands over the golden storage pouch which contains the first prize of the Illusory Trial.
"With your results, there will definitely be a reward from the Saint Ancestor later, any score above seven hundred thousand in the Illusory Trial will receive a reward. You reached this point relying on your strength, I know. However, Wuxx Yan girl was somewhat fortunate, clearly she benefited from your light, shared your score, and that’s why her score exceeded seven hundred thousand. Thus, she too will receive a reward from the Saint Ancestor. Speaking of it, even deducting the team shared score, your Illusory Trial score has already far surpassed the million mark. You, indeed entered the sixth floor, didn’t you find anything strange... Don’t misunderstand, I’m just casually asking, you can choose whether to answer or not."
Casually asking, huh? Why would I believe that...
Ning Fan wasn’t foolish enough to share his journey to the Netherworld with Heaven Capital Emperor, he simply replied with ’didn’t find anything strange,’ and accepted the reward.
But at the instant he took the golden storage pouch, he suddenly felt his hair stand on end, without hesitation he threw the storage pouch fiercely away.
Almost at the same time, a dazzling, indescribable ray of lightning, transformed into a thunderbolt, emerged from the storage pouch and blasted it to pieces!
As soon as this thunderbolt appeared, it instantly seized all light in the world, leaving only the brilliant lightning visible!
This thunderbolt strike contained the momentum of a full-powered strike from a Seven Calamity Immortal Emperor, yet bizarrely lacked any killing power, directly aiming at Ning Fan’s Dantian!
Ning Fan instantly activated his body-protecting golden light, but the thunderbolt astonishingly bypassed the body-protecting golden light, as well as Ning Fan’s physical defenses, ignoring all defenses, directly entering Ning Fan’s Dantian!
Since it’s not an attack, normal defense methods won’t work!
The lightning twisted, striking Ning Fan’s Spirit, crushing one Punishment Ring after another above Ning Fan’s Dantian!
Caught off guard!
Ning Fan’s attention had always been on the mysterious Immortal Emperor in the dark clouds, he never thought the prize storage pouch would be a trap, even containing such bizarre lightning strike!
He hadn’t expected, neither did Heaven Capital Emperor, none here expected!
This was evidently not Heaven Capital Emperor’s intention, Heaven Capital Emperor had intentions towards Ning Fan, how could he possibly attack Ning Fan!
Nor was this something Heaven Capital Emperor could do, it was... a secret technique understood only by Thunder Sound Lineage of Sacred Mountain!
Thunder Sound Technique!
A secret technique capable of traversing all defenses!
"Bold! Even if your Thunder Sound Lineage sends a Sacred Mountain Immortal Emperor, you dare to violate the rules of Tomb Seizing Battle, attacking the leader of the second round of Tomb Seizing Battle, do you think the authority of Tomb Seizing Battle is a joke!"
Heaven Capital Emperor was both shocked and furious, he waved his hand causing a wild wind to blow, clearing away the dark clouds in the sky!
Revealing beneath the dark clouds, a cold-faced middle-aged man, clad in a silver robe, with an unimaginable thunderous aura.
"Your Thunder Sound Lineage, must give me an explanation, otherwise I will definitely go to Sacred Mountain and demand justice from Bright Buddha!"
Heaven Capital Emperor coldly shouted, questioning the silver-robed man.
Yet what use is questioning... Ning Fan’s Punishment Ring was surprisingly shattered by Thunder Sound Lineage’s secret technique, once the Punishment Ring is broken, there’s no way... Ning Fan can stay in the Dabei clan!
What awaits Ning Fan, is pursuit by the Immortal Emperors! Perhaps he can be lenient, but what will other Immortal Emperors do!
There’s no place left for Ning Fan in Dabei!
Ning Fan was equally enraged, ice cold to the extreme!
Facing Well of Worries, he couldn’t bear to break the Punishment Ring, facing Meng Baixiong, he couldn’t bear to break the Punishment Ring, merely taking into account Dabei clan’s rules, he exercised restraint.
It’s not fear, it’s just... wanting to endure humiliation and burdens, find the Jiuli Ritual Vessel, heal the injuries of the Ancient Chaos Grand Emperor, and bring back that old man who is hanging by a thread, to repay the debt owed to the Ancient Chaos Grand Emperor a little.
But now, someone is here to ruin his great plan!
He destroyed the Punishing Ring that he couldn’t bear to destroy even in the face of death... the Punishing Ring that he couldn’t bear to destroy even under the oppression of the Da Bi Celestial Emperor...
Destroyed with a vengeance!
And the moment the Punishing Ring was destroyed, countless killing intents surged from all corners of the Middle State, sensing the fact that Ning Fan’s Punishing Ring was destroyed!
The pursuit... is about to arrive!
All plans... are ruined!
"Is it the Thunder Sound Lineage of the Holy Mountain? Ning Fan does not recall having a grudge against your Thunder Sound Lineage. Why do you obstruct my actions! Why destroy my Punishing Ring and frame me! Give me an... explanation!"
Merely a foreign cultivator, Ning Fan, shockingly roared in anger at the Silver Robe Immortal Emperor in the clouds!
"Frame? Wasn’t it you, this foreign cultivator, recklessly unbinding the Punishing Ring yourself. Explanation? Why would I need to give you an explanation, haha. If you manage to survive this pursuit, if one day you have the ability to reach your sword to my sleeve, then come ask me for an explanation. Look, those who want to kill you are coming..."
The Silver Robe Immortal Emperor looked down condescendingly, overlooking Ning Fan.
The strong ones present, although initially shocked by the drastic change, immediately heard a soul sound resonating from the distant Holy Mountain, conveying an order to all the Great Humble Ones, regardless of cultivation strength!
Kill Ning Fan!
At all costs, kill Ning Fan!
That soul sound could not be resisted by anyone, possessing supreme authority, causing one Immortal Buddha after another on the high platforms to summon their magical treasures, surrounding Ning Fan!
A moment ago, Ning Fan was still the center of attention as the second-round champion of the Tomb Confiscation.
But in this moment, he has become a criminal for privately destroying the Punishing Ring!
No one would care if Ning Fan destroyed the Punishing Ring voluntarily, or if someone else destroyed it...
Countless swords pointed at Ning Fan, countless killing intents... locked onto Ning Fan!
This is a situation that even the Heaven Capital Emperor could not shield against. He bit his teeth unwillingly, then shook his head... Hmph! It seems his single power alone cannot protect Ning Fan, and if he doesn’t fulfill the duty of the Central Continent Five Emperors and slaughter Ning Fan, his own future... would only be death!
Forget it, that great task is important, his life... is equally important, he can only apologize to Ning Fan the child!
"Where is my South Sea Spring Water!" Ning Fan restrained his anger, questioning the Heaven Capital Emperor.
The frame-up has become a reality, the pursuit is imminent, but there’s one thing unresolved, he wants the South Sea Spring Water, which was his rightful reward... that was his bargaining chip with the Baihua Great Emperor!
The Heaven Capital Emperor’s gaze was cold and without mercy, showing no trace of former courtesy, and he disdained even to answer Ning Fan’s query.
It was Baihua Great Emperor who responded!
"Sorry, the South Sea Spring Water will not be given to you, this palace also does not need your South Sea Spring Water. Our previous agreement is void from this moment! This palace wouldn’t dare to take the great risk of offending the world by making any transaction with you. The whereabouts of that item, I can no longer tell you. You’d better surrender, otherwise this palace wouldn’t mind laying hands on these two women!"
Baihua Great Emperor gave a cold smile and waved to unleash Divine Skills, unexpectedly confining Burying Moon and Ouyang Nuan.
She decided to betray the agreement with Ning Fan!
If there’s any transaction with a criminal who privately destroyed a Punishing Ring, it is the same crime as the criminal! She dared not inform Ning Fan of the whereabouts of that object, even if it means breaking the agreement!
In the face of great calamity, of course, Baihua Great Emperor would not side with Ning Fan. As for the South Sea Spring Water, Wuxx Yan’s rank would suffice to obtain it anyway.
As for Ning Fan... she not only must break the agreement but also must join the ranks pursuing Ning Fan.
Otherwise, it could implicate herself...
Betraying a mere foreign cultivator... what harm is there!
"Sorry, foreign cultivator, it’s your own fault for not protecting the Punishing Ring. Blame yourself!"
Emperor Foqi also abandoned his previously amiable tone, locking his killing intent on Ning Fan, and was the first to launch an attack!
Ning Fan’s lips curved into a cold smile.
Ridiculous!
How ridiculous!
It’s laughable that he, after several life and death struggles, couldn’t bear to destroy the Punishing Ring, yet he is so easily framed!
He was careless!
The result of such carelessness is being attacked by a group of Da Bi strong people!
Splat!
Ning Fan executed a Vertical Golden Light technique, evading Emperor Foqi’s attack. Since he has recovered his cultivation, the forbidden force of the Central State is no longer a problem, at extreme speed, he directly evaded Emperor Foqi’s hit!
With just a flicker, he evaded Emperor Foqi’s attack and, as he approached Baihua Great Emperor, raised his right hand. The Reverse Sea Sword appeared in his hand, swinging out, forcing Baihua Great Emperor’s charming face into a look of alarm, withdrawing, not daring to face the heavy Reverse Sea Sword attack directly in her injured state!
The momentary confinement of Ouyang Nuan and Burying Moon by Baihua Great Emperor’s magic was immediately lifted by Ning Fan, shielding them behind him.
"Do we have a grudge!"
Ning Fan’s fierce wind of Evil Qi spread out, solemnly questioning the Silver Robe Immortal Emperor in the sky. Just the strength of the Evil Qi alone caused many Immortal Buddhas’ faces to flush, spitting blood and retreating. Even ordinary people couldn’t withstand Ning Fan’s Evil Qi, what a terrifying killing intent, even the esteemed Central Continent Five Emperors were noticeably changed!
But the overwhelming evil qi that shot straight into the sky was casually extinguished by the Silver Robe Immortal Emperor with a simple gesture, smiling disdainfully,
"There’s no enmity, but I’ve been paid to eliminate disaster for someone. According to them, your abilities are quite extraordinary, even an Immortal Emperor finds it hard to kill you; your escape tactics are numerous. Attempting a sneak attack on you seems difficult; one careless move and you might escape. However, if I destroy your Punishing Ring, making you an enemy to all within the Dabei Clan, then what? At this moment, not only I wish to kill you, but the entire Dabei wants to. What can you do!"
"Did you know I’ve never intended to wage war against Dabei!"
"Yet now if you don’t fight, you’ll die. Moreover, there are countless people wishing to kill you for merit. Look, you work for the Baihua Great Emperor, yet she doesn’t utter a single word in your defense, even now she harbors killing intent towards you. Heaven Capital Emperor seems to have met with you secretly; a rather deep relationship, but alas, he doesn’t side with you. People around you, you’re without companions now. Those two women... I don’t believe two burdens can assist you in anything. Or perhaps your servant is slightly more capable, but it’s useless! No one can save you, die!"
Snicker!
The words of the Silver Robe Immortal Emperor suddenly halted, his figure swayed and disappeared.
As he vanished, Heaven Capital Emperor, Spirit Bone Emperor, Baihua Emperor, and Emperor Foqi each shook their bodies and disappeared from sight.
In the next moment, the five emperors’ figures surrounded Ning Fan in five orientations, enveloping Ning Fan, Ouyang Nuan, and Burying Moon completely, with the combined might of the five emperors causing heaven and earth to lose its color in an instant, the phenomenon of Emperor’s Wrathful Thunder Greetings enveloping the entire sky above Liuli City!
At this moment, Emperor Butcher, with cold brows, raised her delicate finger, a gesture carrying unprecedented killing intent, seemingly to press against the five emperors from a distance!
With her there, she won’t allow anyone to harm Ning Fan, this was her vow to Ning Fan, a promise never to break!
Yet immediately, the raised finger, carrying a slight hint of surprise, was lowered.
Because it’s unnecessary, unnecessary for her to take action!
Even though the five emperors’ offensives were extremely strong, Ning Fan, in his current state of anger, is not afraid of the combined might of the five emperors; if he is enraged, then what is there to fear from them joining forces!
Without the suppression of the Punishing Ring, Ning Fan is like a tiger released from its chains, like a Jiaolong entering the water!
He wishes for a peaceful resolution to all issues, but if there’s no way left, then only... resistance remains!
He cannot kill Immortal Emperor-level figures, but easily injuring him is wishful thinking for even average Immortal Emperors!
At the instant the five emperors’ joint attack arrived, Ning Fan’s body suddenly emitted a massive amount of golden flames, preventing the five emperors from getting close. Instantly, the golden flames transformed into a towering golden flame giant of a hundred zhangs, completely encasing Ning Fan and the others within. No matter how strong the five emperors’ attacks were, they couldn’t breach the armor defenses of the golden flame giant!
Immortal Emperors exerted their full strength, yet could only leave shallow marks beneath the golden-eyed giant’s armor...
"What kind of divine skill is this, actually..."
The combined force of the five emperors returned fruitless, causing the Silver Robe Immortal Emperor to be utterly shocked, his voice of astonishment unuttered as he saw the giant, carrying immense fury, with shield in the left hand, unstoppable and ferocious, charging towards the Silver Robe Immortal Emperor!
With one collision, the Silver Robe Immortal Emperor was directly struck to cough up blood and retreat repeatedly, showing fear!
What defensive level is this!
What collision force is this!
How could... it appear on a foreign cultivator’s body! The Dark Clan’s intelligence was entirely incorrect!
Having knocked back Silver Robe Immortal Emperor with one strike, Ning Fan did not collide again, but possessed by the strength of the strike, coldly questioned everyone.
"I ask one last time, is today’s matter truly irreconcilable!"
"It’s irreconcilable! Your Punishing Ring is destroyed, you must die!" Silver Robe Immortal Emperor shouted angrily, because of being slightly injured by Ning Fan, evoking true fire.
"Very well! If it can’t be resolved peacefully, then let it remain unresolved! With my Punishing Ring destroyed, indeed, it was my lack of vigilance that gave you the chance for a sneak attack. In cultivation matters, talking about not being despicable is irrelevant; since you succeeded, I have no choice but to admit defeat. You all chase me, I don’t blame you, since our positions differ! You have what you wish to protect within the Dabei rules, I also have what I wish to protect. But since it’s a mutual slaughter, then don’t blame me for having a ruthless heart! Those who do not participate in this matter, I still call you friends, but those wishing to take my life, those trying to place me in mortal danger, I will not be merciful! You will pay a blood price!"
The golden-armored giant sucked Wu Laoba in together with the others into its belly, then leaped directly towards outside Liuli City.
With the God-Extinguishing Shield protecting, Ning Fan wasn’t afraid of the encirclement by the five Immortal Emperors, yet an aura rising slowly from the Great Brightness Temple was causing Ning Fan fear.
This is the Bright Buddha’s domain!
The colossal image of Bright Buddha, upon the destruction of Ning Fan’s Punishing Ring, was actually awakening, with a semi-step Quasi-Saint aura gradually descending from the statue!
The Bright Buddha is coming!
This is an existence that the current God-Extinguishing Shield cannot defend against!
This place isn’t suitable for a long stay, must leave before Bright Buddha arrives!
Ning Fan originally planned to leave with Emperor Butcher and rely on her to protect oneself, yet that thought was snuffed out as it arose.
Even as strong as Emperor Butcher is, she is almost akin to Bright Buddha, and judging only by aura, seemingly weaker by a margin.
Emperor Butcher is Dabei people, and holds a strong sense of belonging towards the Dabei Clan... he cannot involve Emperor Butcher in this!
If Emperor Butcher were just a stranger, Ning Fan wouldn’t hesitate whether she’s willing, directly involving her in this murky situation. He cultivates with a cold and ruthless streak.
But... Emperor Butcher’s kindness, as well as the peculiar feeling she brings, still linger intensely at the heart, making it impossible for him to harshly push Emperor Butcher to the opposing side of the Dabei Clan.
This unavoidable pursuit... better not involve her...
Let her be rejected by all compatriots... he can’t bear to do this!
Unfortunately, Ning Fan wishes Emperor Butcher to remain outside, but Emperor Butcher has no intentions of staying out! Just as Ning Fan’s God-Slaying Giant body hadn’t gotten far from Liuli City, Emperor Butcher’s voice, filled with a hint of mischief, was already heard on Ning Fan’s giant shoulder.
"Such a good event, you actually intend to leave me behind..."
The giant flew in a lying position, while Emperor Butcher was at the moment sitting on the shoulder of the God-Slaying Giant, small feet dangling playfully, fingers tidying wind-ruffled locks, the eye mask couldn’t hide the tenderness in her eyes, lips curved with an alluring charm.
"Little butterfly, I won’t leave you behind..."
"Sorry, spoke words even I don’t understand myself. As to butterflies, I don’t understand at all. Henceforth, don’t make a move, I’ll handle this matter sufficiently. I’m quite angry, a mere Seven Calamity Immortal Emperor, dares plot against my people, destroy his Punishing Ring? Engrossed in exerting the entire Dabei Clan’s power chasing him? Truly a dull scheme. It’s too late, all too late! This time even violating the promise isn’t an issue! Even if heaven turns over, the earth crumbles, I won’t tolerate anymore! No one shall stop me from killing! No one shall... hurt my little butterfly!"