Chapter 971: Conspiracy
The words of the square-faced man involuntarily made Meng You and Kong Yuan's faces change slightly, and the other two hesitated even more.
Suddenly, Meng You stared at the square-faced man and coldly said, "Wang Quan, don't casually slander Brother Ye here. No one present is a fool. You really think we don't know what you're thinking?"
The square-faced man called Wang Quan was immediately furious after hearing this.
He, a dignified Profound Immortal, when was it ever her turn, a mere Heavenly Immortal Cultivator, to call the shots?
However, before Wang Quan could explode, Meng You continued, "Whether others believe Brother Ye or not, I certainly believe him."
After saying these words, Meng You hesitated no longer, Escape Light flashed, and in an instant, she chased in the direction Zhu Fei had left, directly leaving Wang Quan's fury suppressed in his chest.
"Meng Fairy was right just now, I can also vouch for Brother Ye's character. Gentlemen, you'd best act wisely."
Kong Yuan also spoke up at this time. After speaking, he pursued the direction Zhu Fei had left, just like Meng You.
The remaining two reacted at this time, yet, as they were just about to leave like Meng You and Kong Yuan, there was suddenly a loud boom beneath everyone's feet!
Then a wave of blood color suddenly surged, wrapping around the body of the Heavenly Immortal Peak cultivator in the blink of an eye.
The Heavenly Immortal Peak cultivator only managed a scream before suddenly stopping, his body rapidly melted into that glaring red!
Such a sudden change frightened the remaining Early-stage Profound Immortal, terrifyingly.
He looked at Wang Quan with hatred and malice, wanting to leave by controlling his Escape Light, but unexpectedly at this moment, a blind red suddenly reached him!
The Profound Immortal Cultivator's pupils suddenly shrank, as if realizing something, he roared in shock and anger.
"Bai Shan, it was you! You actually..."
"Sizzle!"
Before the Early-stage Profound Immortal Cultivator could finish speaking, a blood hole suddenly appeared in his forehead.
He stared blankly at Bai Shan's direction ahead, eyes filled with unwillingness.
If, if he had listened to Zhu Fei's advice at the first moment, at worst, if he had acted faster, left with Meng You and Kong Yuan, he wouldn't have ended up like this now.
"I hate this so much!"
After shouting these words, the Early-stage Profound Immortal Cultivator's body fell powerless, ultimately falling into that blood color, disappearing quickly, dissolved and disintegrated!
Wang Quan stared dazedly at this sudden scene, face filled with shock and disbelief.
He looked at Bai Shan and Jiang Yuan approaching, stammering:
"Master Bai, spare me, I, I... I haven't been disrespectful to you. Please, considering this, just spare me this once."
No matter how slow Wang Quan reacted, at this moment, he understood everything.
To put it bluntly, Bai Shan seeking them out this time was actually a conspiracy, a complete and total conspiracy!
Using their blood and soul to provide the resources and nutrients needed for the slaughter worm swarm he domesticated.
As for why Bai Shan found them and why his slaughter worm swarm existed on the second floor of the Divine Burning Tower, that was beyond Wang Quan's knowledge.
He only knew that if he couldn't escape this calamity today, he would become just like those two, a resource and nutrient for this slaughter worm swarm.
"Hehe, I have to say, you indeed aren't as smart as Brother Ye and the others."
At this time, Bai Shan suddenly laughed, looking at Wang Quan and said clearly:
"Judging by your performance towards me earlier, to be honest, I really didn't want to kill you."
Hopeful light exploded in Wang Quan's eyes, he looked at Bai Shan and with an almost pleading tone said:
"Master Bai, you're right, as long as you spare me, I, Wang Quan, will be your most loyal dog, whoever you want me to bite, I'll bite, without hesitation. Please, spare me this time!"
After speaking, Wang Quan knelt directly before Bai Shan, continuously kowtowing.
Bai Shan watched Wang Quan's performance in amusement, chuckled and shook his head lightly.
"I have to say, your proposal is quite good, but, firstly your cultivation is too low, not enough for me to consider, and secondly, I don't lack subordinates. Look, do you think you have any advantages compared to Jiang Yuan?"
"Jiang Yuan?"
Upon hearing Bai Shan's words, Wang Quan looked up in confusion.
However, seeing Jiang Yuan clearly and realizing his true cultivation, Wang Quan's face instantly turned ash-grey.
He seemed to want to struggle, to beg for mercy, but before he could speak, Bai Shan continued.
"Most importantly, you've discovered my largest secret, and that's why I truly cannot keep you alive!"
As Bai Shan finished speaking, he no longer looked at Wang Quan and calmly waved at Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan understood immediately, without any hesitation, his figure flashed directly to Wang Quan's front.
As he raised his finger, a Sword Qi, at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, suddenly pierced Wang Quan's forehead, pinning him directly to the ground!
At the moment of Wang Quan's death, the surrounding waves of blood quickly spread over his body, swallowed it instantly, and vanished into thin air!
Once everything settled down again, Bai Shan finally looked toward the distance, his expression ruthless as he said:
"Damn, that Ye Fei, when did he start suspecting me? To escape just as you and I were summoning the slaughter worm swarm.
Moreover, the most hateful thing is, he left, but also took away the two possessing Pure Water Spirit Root and pure disciple line Spirit Root.
This way, unless I can capture them in the upcoming time, my big Five Elements slaughter worm swarm, the timing will likely be delayed again."
"Young Master, should we have me go find them again for you? Given their capabilities, they probably haven't gone far yet."
Listening to Bai Shan's self-talk, Jiang Yuan finally spoke hoarsely after a moment of silence.
Hearing Jiang Yuan's suggestion, Bai Shan shook his head and said:
"No, as long as they haven't left this Divine Burning Tower, I believe I'll capture them someday. The priority is to refine these worms first."
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