NOVEL NEXT Chapter 145
Chapter 171: What Will the Future Hold?
The pursuing Body Integration cultivators trailing behind were starting to look a little gray-haired, and honestly, they had zero energy left.
When they laid eyes on the corpses of their three thousand companions, these Spirit Transformation cultivators went numb.
They were so pale from blood loss that their lips were chapped and peeling from dehydration, making them look like refugees.
One of them couldn’t help but lick his dry lips and croaked, “Should we keep chasing those two Nascent Soul cultivators?”
At that moment, the group looked at each other, exchanging glances.
Looking at their aged faces, they fell silent.
“How about we take a breather first? We need to recover our strength!”
Everyone nodded quickly.
To be honest, these dudes were genuinely a bit scared now.
In the past, they wouldn’t have batted an eye at chasing down Nascent Soul cultivators.
Their formidable physiques and years of hunting? Two thousand Qi Refinement Stage experts hadn’t been a problem before.
But now, it felt like the more they chased those two Nascent Soul guys, the faster they were dying off.
This bizarre situation was a first for them.
Without understanding what was happening, they absolutely didn’t dare to take any reckless actions.
So, the entire group gathered in a valley to recuperate.
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From high above, Lin Wudao had an expression that was quite the spectacle.
Of course, he was also deeply shocked.
Lin Wudao could tell that if it weren’t for the fear of Zhao King dying, Liu Shunyi could’ve likely wiped this whole group out solo.
“I really don’t get it; what kind of power does this big Yama King possess? He not only slashes souls with his sword but seems to chop off lifespans too!”
Lin Wudao scratched his head.
“Does it even have a chain reaction? Just one enemy killed, and the others also get hurt?”
Lin Wudao was baffled.
He thought this was ludicrous.
At first, he simply believed that Liu Shunyi and Zhao Gou were like living Yama Kings.
But now, it felt like these two might actually be genuine reincarnations of Yama Kings!
Look at these poor saps chasing after the Yama King—like they were under a curse, the more they chased, the quicker they died.
Sweating bullets now, Lin Wudao couldn’t help but think, “Thank heavens I gave in quickly. If not for the tiny bit of common sense I have, and going through the cycle of rebirth once to settle the karmic debt, my own reincarnation body might have faced eternal suffering under the guise of saving lives!”
While pondering, Lin Wudao took a deep breath.
Meanwhile, the Shadow Guards were looking pale too.
“My lord, I genuinely believe you’re the smartest person in this world!”
Lin Wudao felt a bit dumbfounded.
“Did you really need to say that?”
The Shadow Guard suddenly asked, “Should we support the Yama King?”
Lin Wudao shook his head.
“Support him? Didn’t you see? The big Yama King can kill those guys, but he’s just not doing it. He’s toying with them, torturing the enemy—what do we even need to help with?”
At that, the Shadow Guard shook all over.
He felt more than ever that Lin Wudao truly was the most intelligent person around.
Dizang then remembered something.
“Where’s Leng Shuang? I recall the Yama King took her when he left. How come we don’t see her now?”
Dizang’s comment made everyone realize they hadn’t thought about that.
Lin Wudao quickly sent a message through his token to find Leng Shuang.
Suddenly, he saw that Leng Shuang had blended into the group of the Third Prince, dressed in plain Yama Palace clothes.
“Hmm, it seems Leng Shuang is here. The Yama King must have his own plans.”
Everybody nodded.
“But what’s going on with Ji Suying?”
Lin Wudao looked over at Ji Suying, who was locked in a fierce battle.
She was fending off over a hundred Qi Refinement Stage experts.
While she wasn’t injured yet, it looked like she was starting to struggle a bit.
Lin Wudao remained calm.
“Don’t worry about it!”
The others looked at him, puzzled.
Lin Wudao continued, “I’ve already discussed this with the Yama King. He just wants us to observe, unless Ji Suying is on the brink of death; otherwise, we needn’t interfere.”
At this point, Lin Wudao paused momentarily.
“And since there are over a hundred Qi Refinement cultivators trying to subdue her, their involvement implies that Ji Suying isn’t as simple as we think—she must have some trump cards!”
Everyone nodded again.
Indeed, in the Hall of Yama, they could call the shots on minor matters.
But for significant issues, everything revolved around the Yama King’s orders.
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The Emperor of Great Yan stood atop the Great Yan Astrological Platform.
This was the tallest structure within the Cave Heaven.
From here, one could gaze upon the entirety of the Cave Heaven.
However, the Emperor of Great Yan wore a grim expression.
“You’re saying the one saving lives and healing the injured is a Qi Refinement Ant?”
He shot a glance at the old man beside him.
The old man, too, was now wearing a silent demeanor.
He had no way to explain himself.
After all, these two had just burst out of a siege with such absurdity.
Now, with twenty thousand Spirit Transformation cultivators pursuing them, they could even retaliate and take out three thousand, let alone injure other Spirit Transformation cultivators.
This felt like a surreal tale even to the old man.
Who had a Nascent Soul all that fierce?
It was an explosion just to keep a single Spirit Transformation person alive!
Well, the whole deal where he took out three thousand like it was no big deal? Absolutely wild!
At that moment, the Emperor of Great Yan shifted his gaze toward Ji Suying’s direction.
Ji Suying was caught in a chaotic battle, seemingly overwhelmed by a hundred or so Qi Refinement experts.
But the Emperor could see that Ji Suying wasn’t truly trying.
She seemed to be waiting for something.
Looking toward the Third Prince, the Emperor observed that he was now leading the charge, surrounding the Immortal Palace at Sun and Moon Mountain, and slaughtering anyone who didn’t submit to the Hall of Yama.
His ruthlessness made the Emperor of Great Yan feel some pressure, even frightening the practitioners.
“No matter if it’s the one saving lives or that Ji Suying, they stand firmly with the Third Prince!”
Upon saying this, the Emperor turned his gaze back to the old man.
“Now the Third Prince has only sent out three men, and you’re all being toyed with like a bunch of dogs. How can you expect me to trust you to control the world?”
The old man felt an annoyance creeping in.
Still, he forced an explanation.
“Ji Suying is destined for great fortune; she’s hard to kill, but she must die because our palace master has glimpsed the future. If Ji Suying doesn’t perish, our plans may very well be in jeopardy!”
The Emperor of Great Yan chuckled coldly.
“You keep saying I’ll ascend to the Celestial Emperor position, meaning that even if Ji Suying lives, she still can’t stop me. If I’m successful, it indicates she ultimately meets her end.”
“So why the obsession with Ji Suying?”
The old man’s expression turned strange.
“While Ji Suying may perish, it must be through our combined schemes. In the end, she would be sealed away for millennia, her soul slowly fading. Moreover, during her presence, she turned you into a puny worm, forever lurking underground in fear!”