NOVEL NEXT Chapter 816: Mutation
"What?!" Everyone's faces changed dramatically, and many Divine Beasts immediately panicked, especially those below Level 15 who became restless.
Their strength was about the same as the Hundred-Year-Old Immortal and the Catfish God, and if they could be silently killed, then there was no exception for others either.
"No, the system mentioned that dying once only results in a fifty percent drop in Realm and Level..." someone whispered.
But someone immediately countered, "The system also once said that dying wouldn't result in lost experience or Levels, but at that time, some who comprehended special Dao could still cut Lifespan. When Lifespan ends, one will die.
I suspect the Hundred-Year-Old Immortal had his Lifespan cut!"
Yi Zheng added, "It's possible. Besides Lifespan, perhaps someone has mastered a method of killing that surpasses system rules.
The heavenly Dao is almost infinite, with many branches on a single path, who knows what ominous thing a single Dao might produce.
But one thing is confirmed – the Hundred-Year-Old Immortal is dead!
We just don't know if the Catfish God is also dead."
At this moment, Jidian walked over, "What I feared most has happened..."
Yi Zheng asked, "You... foresaw this?"
Jidian fanned himself, slightly furrowed his brow, and said, "Yes, I guessed the worst possibility, but wasn't sure. After all, comprehending a killing method that overrides the system rules is very difficult.
As far as I know, none among us have cultivated this Dao."
From a distance, Nine Yin God said, "Not necessarily, what if someone secretly understood it and then hid?"
After saying that, Nine Yin God looked at Yi Zheng, who angrily retorted, "Why are you looking at me? If I understood it, you'd be the first I'd kill!"
Nine Yin God coldly replied, "If I grasped it, you'd be the first I'd kill too."
Then Nine Yin God said, "My meaning is simple, there's a day and a half left until the Mount Tai God begins his Tribulation. During this time, no one is to leave everyone's sight for any reason.
Once the Mount Tai God's Tribulation is over, everyone can go their own way."
Fair Peach Branch frowned and said, "Nine Yin God, do you mean not to investigate the murderer's identity anymore?"
"If the murderer really is Ghost Blade, wouldn't the Hundred-Year-Old Immortal and the Catfish God have died for nothing? Moreover, if someone who mastered such a Dao wanted to target most present, I'm afraid no one could escape?" The four-winged Sparrow suddenly spoke.
Hearing this, those Divine Beasts only at Level 15 or lower panicked immediately.
"The four-winged elder is right. What if the opponent continues killing after the meeting? What if they pursue us to our own territories to kill?
I ask, who dares to say they won't die?
My suggestion is to find them no matter what, kill them, and reduce their power until they aren't a threat to our Life safety. Best if we send them back to the Newbie Village!" a big bulky figure shouted.
All the Divine Beasts nodded, now it wasn't about momentary life and death, it was about whether they would die at all.
That person mastering the method of killing must die, or no one can sleep at ease!
The barks-at-heaven dog said, "What if the opponent stops acting from now on?"
The bulky figure said, "Then it means Ghost Blade is the murderer, let's kill him!"
Upon hearing this, Ghost Blade cursed loudly from inside the cave, "Damn you, I'm innocent! Ever considered you might be killing wrongly, exactly as the enemy wants?
Jidian, I'm telling you, I suspect you're the real mastermind!"
Jidian fanned himself and said, "Ghost Blade, that's unreasonable, throwing random accusations makes everyone suspicious, in that case, let's disperse immediately.
My suspicion of you is based on reasoning, if you think I'm the killer, what's your evidence?"
Ghost Blade fell silent.
As everyone looked at each other, Yi Zheng said, "I think Nine Yin God is right, let's huddle together, keep an eye on each other, at least the enemy won't have an opportunity to strike for now."
The barks-at-heaven dog said, "What if they strike after we disperse?"
Hearing this, everyone felt a headache; it seemed like a deadlock, only differing in early or late death!
Jidian laughed, "No matter, live one more day, gather if you don't want to die now! If not, freely, I'll make sure to collect your body."
At that, all the Divine Beasts gathered together, sitting in a tight cluster, cautiously watching each other.
Just then...
"Who!?
You..."
Boom!
A loud explosion, and the abode where Ghost Blade was detained suddenly exploded, a figure flew out.
Jidian, Nine Yin God, and the four-winged Sparrow simultaneously rushed out, grabbing the figure, but it dissolved in hand, turning to ash, and scattered into nothingness.
Jidian, Nine Yin God, and the four-winged Sparrow landed, looking at the ashes in their hands, exchanged a glance, and said in unison, "It's Ghost Blade!"
On the other side, Yi Zheng and the others collectively retreated, distancing from the abode where Ghost Blade was held.
Jidian, Nine Yin God, and the others approached the cave entrance, finding it collapsed into a pile of ruins.
After a moment's inspection, they shook their heads and walked out.
Yi Zheng shouted, "Jidian, what now?"
Jidian said, "The figure that just flew out was Ghost Blade, the attacker has left."
He then opened his hand, revealing a handful of ashes, and said solemnly, "I never thought, with Ghost Blade's escape prowess and strength, he couldn't escape either. The opponent's strength is far greater than we imagined!"
"Everyone gather, don't leave anyone out of sight!" Jidian ordered gravely.
This time he didn't even need to say it, everyone rushed over.
Jidian then pulled Yi Zheng and the barks-at-heaven dog to his side, whispering, "Be careful!"
The barks-at-heaven dog curiously transmitted, "What do you mean? With so many of us together, there's still danger?"
Jidian replied, "As long as Ghost Blade isn't dead, there's no danger; with him dead, it's uncertain.
If an anomaly occurs, follow me down the mountain!
Don't hesitate or look back!"
Listening to this, Yi Zheng transmitted, "You mean?"
Jidian's face turned somber and said, "I hope my conjecture is wrong."
Elsewhere, Nine Yin God, the four-winged Sparrow, and other Divine Beasts were also whispering to their followers, all with grave expressions.
As time ticked by, the silence on Mount Tai was deafening.
When the first light appeared in the East, who knows who let out a soft sigh, and others followed, exhaling a breath…
Jidian gave Yi Zheng and the barks-at-heaven dog a pinch, and almost simultaneously, an anomaly broke out!
Suddenly, thick black smoke rose from the ground, and as it appeared, the sky darkened!
"Go!"
Jidian shouted loudly, grabbing Rabbit with one hand and the dog with the other, and dashed back down the path they came from...