Gate of God

Chapter 599: The Return of the King

What was happening?

Fang Zhengzhi fixated his eyes onto King Xieluo’s body, unable to contain his surprise.

He knew that King Xieluo would never let him go mercifully. And given the fact that Yan Qianli and Yan Xiu were both being attacked, they would never be able to rush over immediately.

Or…

Even if they were to rush over, it was impossible for them to suppress King Xieluo in his tracks. King Xieluo looked like he had been pulled back, and restrained from moving any further.

As he was thinking about all these, there seemed to saw a shadow standing behind King Xieluo. Raindrops pelted on her body, and the helm of her black dress danced in the sky.

There was a ring of glow on her neck, the ray of light not bigger than a fist, but it was bright and shiny.

That was a pendant.

A tear shaped pendant.

However, the pendant was cracked, little spots of light came shining out from it, circling around the pendant, forming a ring of light.

“Ping……Ping Yang?!” Fang Zhengzhi could not believe that it was actually Ping Yang who restrained King Xieluo. Of course, he could not believe that Ping Yang was still alive.

“It’s the Princess, your highness!”

“Princess is not dead yet?!”

“She’s still alive!”

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry stood afar, staring with their eyes wide open. It was dark in the night, but the ring of light made them recognise the figure standing up there.

The red dress was drenched completely in blood.

Other than the long dress, blood was also flowing out from Ping Yang’s mouth, dripping down slowly, trickling down from the end of her mouth, on the neck where the light was, and then, it disappeared.

“Mother……Mother has always been by my side, she never left me!” Ping Yang glanced at him, her crystal clear eyes had lost their brightness as they started to brim with the breath of death.

She did not close her eyes, but watched King Xieluo and Fang Zhengzhi quietly, mumbling something under her breath.

“Not dead?!” King Xieluo turned his head around, his eyes still bleeding profusely, expression filled with frustration, anger and pain.

He turned and saw Ping Yang standing behind him.

Then…..

He opened his eyes forcefully.

While this caused more blood to drip out from his eyes, he paid no attention to it, he focused intently on the light around Ping Yang’s neck.

“Mother, she’s really here with me, she is looking at me. You shameless brat, mother did not leave me alone, she did not…” Ping Yang could not care less about the death stare from King Xieluo as she continued rambling, her pair of clear eyes still looking as soulless as ever.

“Ping Yang, please leave!” Fang Zhengzhi had no idea what was happening to Ping Yang, but he knew that Ping Yang had to escape since she was still alive.

“You’re shameless, I can see mother, I can really see her…” Ping Yang did not heed Fang Zhengzhi’s advice and continued rambling on.

Fang Zhengzhi wanted to say something, but he swallowed his words back before anything came out from his mouth.

Because at this moment, King Xieluo already made his move, his blue nail claws started lunging towards Ping Yang.

There was no warning at all.

“NO!” Fang Zhengzhi wanted to stop it.

But King Xieluo was too swift, and given that Ping Yang had been standing behind him all along, he had no way to prevent King Xieluo from sneaking that attack.

“Boom!” King Xieluo’s pointy claws did not land on Ping Yang’s body. Instead, the claws clashed with the light shimmering around her neck.

Momentarily…..

The strangest phenomena happened.

Ping Yang was not blown off her feet by King Xieluo’s claw. In fact, her body did not budge at all, but King Xieluo seemed to have triggered something really horrific.

He was quivering all over, and suddenly he was pushed back immediately. Multiple golden rays of light began shining, as he let out a painful cry.

“This…”

“How is that possible? What is that thing?!”

“King Xieluo, being attacked?”

Countless soldiers form the Northern Barbarians Army witnessed the scene in front of them. Their eyes were wide open, staring in disbelief.

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry had the same thought, nobody was able to comprehend the situation.

Even Yan Qianli, who was rushing up,` stopped immediately.

“Princess, your highness?” Yan Qianli looked closely at Ping Yang over the horizon, as well as the light ray hanging on her neck.

Just at this moment…

The ring light exploded, and the small spots that surrounded the ring dispersed around itself, creating small stars.

“Mother!” Ping Yang shouted out urgently, her eyes looked panicky, while her hands attempted to catch on the light spots, desperately piecing the spots back.

“Ping Yang!” Fang Zhengzhi charged forward, but before he could do that, he felt a terribly strong force hurling towards him.

Then…

His chest felt very heavy.

He coughed out a whole mouth of blood, sending them splashing onto the light ray.

Just then, the flying bright spots stopped suddenly. It seemed like time had stopped ticking in the air.

Heavy rain poured down from above, passing through the lights, and landing on the ground. It started forming puddles of water on the ground, while the drops of blood on the floor began flowing like a small river.

“Weng!” A loud sound shook the whole earth.

The lights started moving again, only this time round, it did not continue to spread out. Instead, it gathered back again, surging back towards Ping Yang’s body.

The little spots of light shone on her body, her white crystal jade skin glowing, just like the stars shining brightly and elegantly.

It had lit up the whole night sky.

The lights gathered around Ping Yang, and she resembled a fairy from the sky, holy and noble.

“What is that?”

“What is happening to Princess’s body?”

“Why does the light seem so strange?”

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry were discussing how the light covering on Ping Yang’s body looked really spectacular, it almost seemed like there was a life attached to it.

Not only that…

The lights wrapping around Ping Yang’s body were shining in a sequential order, and they orbited around her body in an extraordinary fashion.

“Is it really true that Ping Yang has congenital blood?!” Shan Yu mumbled with blood around her mouth. She continued looking at the light around Ping Yang, mouth wide open.

Congenital blood.

That was how the Southern Region called it.

Regarding congenital blood, Shan Yu could say that she knew about this more than anyone in the Southern region, for she herself had that in her blood system.

There was certainly this saying in Great Xia Dynasty.

And that would be…

Xuan Heavenly Dao Body!

Anyway, whether it was the congenital blood or the Xuan Heavenly Dao Body, they were merely just terms, with many differences from one another.

For example, the blood in Shan Yu was powerful, as it allowed her to double up her inner power, becoming a leader among all the others.

But if were to compare with Chi Guyan who contained the famous Xuan Heavenly Dao Body, Shan Yu’s blood would have a few levels of difference in between.

There was a reason as to why Chi Guyan was being labelled the Pride of the Heavens by the Great Xia Dynasty, the Southern Region and the Demon Race. While she indeed had a close relationship with the Thirteen Constabularies, the most important factor was the Xuan Heavenly Dao Body in the body.

Pride of the Heavens, doted on by the Heaven, a treasure in the Heaven.

That was the difference between humans.

But Shan Yu began shaking her head after speaking.

“No… That’s not possible, this congenital blood should exist once one was born. It was unheard of that someone was able to acquire that after birth!”

Shan Yu pushed away all her thoughts at once.

Just as its name had suggested, Congenital blood, it should be in the system immediately once one was born. How could one acquire it after birth?

If this were to happen to a normal being, it was still comprehensible, as its ability might not be discovered till a later date. However, Ping Yang was born in a royal family, therefore this should never happen.

Shan Yu locked her eyes on Ping Yang, she felt puzzled by Ping Yang’s power. If it was not the congenital blood, what else did Ping Yang use to restrain King Xieluo?

Fang Zhengzhi was also staring at Ping Yang.

The difference was that he felt special, as the light formed around him, and it did not cover him up.

But he felt as though he understood the lights.

Besides, King Xieluo’s injury, which was caused by the lights from Ping Yang, had already started recovering swiftly.

Self recovery, Fang Zhengzhi could do that now…..

Although at this stage, it was almost impossible, as at this level he could feel almost the same as King Xieluo’s recovery from his broken limbs.

“Weng!”

The second sound shook the whole earth again, and this time round, all the lights went missing. They were all wrapped around Ping Yang’s body.

“Bolong!” Lightning flashed across the night sky.

Rain continued pelting on Ping Yang’s body, and she was still looking as brilliant as ever in her bright red dress, even without the protection of Red Flame Flower Armor.

“Who is your mother?!” King Xieluo glared at Ping Yang and the lights around her body, ignoring the blood oozing out from his eyes.

“Yu Er.” Ping Yang looked back at King Xieluo with her lacklustres eyes.

“Yu Er?” King Xieluo’s expression altered slightly, as he did not expect such an answer from Ping Yang.

“Yes, that is what my father calls my mother.”

“Your mother? Are you saying that your mother is the queen of the Great Xia Dynasty?” King Xieluo sounded even more shocked and confused.

“You’re right.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes.” Ping Yang nodded her head with confidence.

“Alright, if that’s the case, then you shall die!” King Xieluo didn’t question any further after listening to that, and he charged towards Ping Yang immediately.

Its four claws enhanced with blue light, golden scales shining brightly as the golden ball on his head continued spinning around.

Just as King Xieluo was about to make his move….

Ping Yang also sprung into action.

No retreat, no escape, she went directly for King Xieluo, with her black aura leaving a long water line under the stormy rain.

The rays of light around Ping Yang spreaded out concurrently, shining vigorously towards King Xieluo.

“YOU…” King Xieluo did not prepare for any of this, and he had no time to escape.

The light was already in front of him.

Multiple rays of light moved around, turning into strong waves like flame, but the waves were not bright red in colour. They were silver white, like stars in the sky.

The white light travelled like flame towards King Xieluo, landing onto King Xieluo like a heavy bag, spreading fast and finally knocking on King Xieluo.

“Boom!” a loud sound rumbled.

A golden light spot spilled from the sky. Those were scales, golden scales, and along with the scales, came pouring down fresh red blood.

“OW!” King Xieluo cried out, as its blue fingernails started shattering. His body flew away, landing on the broken walls.

Rumble rumble…

The already broken walls could not withstand the heavy weight of King Xieluo and crumbled down, creating a mountain of crushed stones and sand.

“AH AH!” Several Northern Barbarians had little time to escape, and their bodies were punctured by the flying stones.

Fresh blood, flowing on the floor.

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry who were standing behind the wall stared with their eyes wide open. Each of them looked at the enormous hole on the wall, as well as King Xieluo who was lying flat in the hole.

That was impressive!

This did not only shocked the Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry, but the Northern Barbarians Army as well as the Xing Yuanguo. Even the rescued soldiers from the faraway Su Qing were horrified.

No one dared to believe the truth in front of him.

King Xieluo in this battle….

Defeated?!

And the one who struck him down, was Ping Yang?!

Ping Yang from the Star Conglomerate State!

Was there anything more incomprehensible than this?

“This cannot be the congenital blood, this can never be that!” Shan Yu’s eyes stared deeply at King Xieluo who was covered with blood, feeling very confident about her statement.

Chapter 600: Are You All Satisfied? Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations

“Hmmm, this is definitely not the Congenital Blood, cough…” Yan Xiu began talking, his body still trembling while he coughed out blood.

He certainly did not have the same kind of understanding as what Shan Yu had for the Congenital Blood, but he was aware of the basic knowledge of how the blood could increase the bond between humans and earth.

In other words, the important part would still be on the body of the human carrying it.

Although just by looking at the way Ping Yang had attacked, it almost seemed like the light was coming out from her body. While it was still under her control, the sheer amount of power did not seem like it was owned by her,

However, everything did not seem as important anyway…

More importantly, King Xieluo had been attacked and undoubtedly, now would be the best opportunity to strike.

Yan Xiu had already rushed down from the wall, and his purpose was to rescue Fang Zhengzhi, but he knew that he could not afford to miss this chance again.

Despite suffering from serious injuries.

Shan Yu had the same thought as Yan Xiu. They made eye contacts with one other and went rushing towards King Xieluo and Fang Zhengzhi at almost the same instant.

However, another figure was already a step ahead of them.

Yan Qianli.

He was also very intrigued by what had happened with Ping Yang, but given the current situation, there was no other reason to think about that.

Everything was linked to one mission, ending King Xieluo’s life.

The three figures began rushing towards King Xieluo in a triangular formation, racing through the relentless storm, the heavy rain, leaving three crystal-like trails in their tracks.

“Rawr!” King Xieluo bellowed, body still quivering as he realised that Yan Qianli, Yan Xiu and Shan Yu were all approaching him.

However, he did not care about the three of them, as he continued staring above, at the silhouette who was wearing a red dress.

Her black silky hair swayed under the heavy rain, while her red long dress wrapped tightly around her body, exhibiting the outline of her mature exquisite curves.

The little spots of lights continued to surround her.

The difference now would be that the light had slowly separated from her body, forming into a river of stars flowing around her.

That was a strange phenomenon.

“Ping Yang!” King Xieluo let out a few cries of unhappiness, revealing the anger and frustration that had accumulated in his heart.

Following that, countless beasts’ howling sounds filled the atmosphere, and a loud rumbling sound could be heard from afar.

“It’s the group of beasts!”

“They’re finally here!”

“Stand straight!”

The Yan Cloud Cavalry turned their backs around in unison when they heard the beasts approaching. Nobody one were afraid or tried to escape.

…

Fang Zhengzhi felt confused, not because of how strong Ping Yang was, but because he felt that the light rays around Ping Yang had started decreasing tremendously.

He had learnt and grew a lot more over the past year. While he might not understand some of the information, he knew enough to be labelled as “knowledgeable”.

Nonetheless, this situation still got him puzzled.

“What is happening to Ping Yang’s body?” Unlike what others were thinking, he was more concerned about Ping Yang’s situation.

For example, where did the light rays come from?

From the pendant?

If it was really because of the pendant, how could he have felt the light rays?

Fang Zhengzhi was determined that the pendant on Ping Yang’s neck had nothing connected to him, let alone having come into contact with it.

And, why was happening to her eyes? Why did they look so dull and soulless? Also, why did she come back alive suddenly?

These questions continued popping up in his mind.

Afterall, he was able to see the attack from King Xieluo clearly. It was very obvious that in a normal situation, given Ping Yang’s strength, she could not have survived that.

Why would it be like this?

Could it be that the pendant was a type of treasure?

No, it all seemed wrong.

If that was the case, given Ping Yang’s character, she would have used the power from the pendant before that, and not wait till after the vigorous attack.

More importantly…..

Ping Yang’s words just now.

“Mother!”

She was talking about how her mother had always been by her side. That feeling, it was almost as if she had actually seen her mother.

Was it just a hallucination?

That would be what everyone had thought of.

But Fang Zhengzhi did not think so.

Because……

Ping Yang said, it was real!

Fang Zhengzhi knew that Ping Yang would never lie, and he was aware about how she would not speak lightly about her mother.

“Boonng!”

Yan Qianli, Yan Xiu and Shan Yu had all arrived in front of King Xieluo. They assembled in a triangular formation and cornered King Xieluo, attacking him simultaneously.

They could care less about the beasts arriving, since they were well aware that all problems would be solved, once they put an end to King Xieluo’s life.

“Roar Roar!”

Countless beasts’ bellows came from afar, and they all sounded indignant with frustration.

King Xieluo’s body was surrounded by golden light once again, and pieces of golden scales continued growing out rapidly, one at a time.

As for Fang Zhengzhi…

He was still paying attention to Ping Yang.

“You shameless brat, I told you that I’m a strong princess! Do you believe me now?” Ping Yang questioned, giving a satisfied smile.

“Strong? Just because you can beat…” Fang Zhengzhi stopped halfway, voice dying down, as his body shivered vigorously, “Fine, you are strong!”

Fang Zhengzhi sounded very confident when he said that, as he could see Ping Yang’s soulless eyes glaring at him when he was talking.

While he was looking at that pair of eyes, he suddenly had a strange thought.

Ping Yang…

Did not come back alive!

Or so to say, if all these were to continue, Ping Yang would not live.

It was indeed a weird feeling, because Ping Yang had already stood up once again, and was even strong enough to cause King Xieluo to suffer substantial injuries.

But Fang Zhengzhi still harboured that feeling. It was the feeling he had when he saw the light emitting out from Ping Yang’s body. It felt tragic and sorrowful.

“HA HA HA… You brat, you finally admitted that I’m strong!” Ping Yang laughed out, as she turned her attention to Yan Qianli, Yan Xiu and Shan Yu, who were battling King Xieluo. “Just a moment, it is now princess’ time to show off. You brat, please observe carefully!”

She rushed over immediately after, with the surrounding light rays following closely behind her, liting up the whole night sky.

“Observe carefully…..” Fang Zhengzhi mumbled, feeling slightly startled. “No, this moment, this moment……Is she trying to kill herself?!”

All of a sudden, he came to realise that once the light rays were used up, Ping Yang would be unable to sustain her life.

That felt odd.

While without any evidence, Fang Zhengzhi was very confident that Ping Yang planned to use up all the “spotlights” that had sustained her life.

“Bong!” A loud sound came crashing in.

Shattered stones were flying around, and the wall began cracking into lines that resembled spider webs. The already cracked ground was overturned too.

Following that, a body, which was wrapped in golden light, came crashing down hard on the ground.

Shocking.

Completely traumatising.

The Mountain Breaking Army, the Yan Cloud Cavalry and the Northern Barbarians Army were all focused on the red dressed figure, eyes wide opened.

If that blow earlier was just a coincidence…….

Who could explain the situation now?

Although Yan Qianli, Yan Xiu and Shan Yu had teamed up to attack King Xieluo, he still remained strong. It was only the blow from Ping Yang that sent him lying flat on the ground.

The bright light around Ping Yang continued to shine brightly, and the white outline of the light looked as bright as the sun, brightening up the night sky.

Nobody seemed to understand how Ping Yang could defeat King Xieluo.

However…

After seeing King Xieluo coughing out a pool of blood, the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry starting cheering intensely and joyously.

“Princess Ping Yang!”

“Princess Ping Yang!”

“Princess Ping Yang!”

“…”

That sounded like a victory cry at dawn, a cry of excitement. They were all from the bottom of their hearts.

A particular satisfied laughter was also blending into the crowd cheers.

“HAHAHA……Is the princess powerful or not? King Yan, are you happy? Same to you, Yan Xiu, Southern Region King, Uncle Xing, please answer me loudly, am I powerful? HAHAHA….” Ping Yang laughed out, as her black hair continued dancing along under the relentless storm.

But as she was laughing, two drops of tears began trickling down her eyes. But nobody seemed to realise it due to the heavy rain.

“AW” King Xieluo let out a low pitched growl. He attempted to stand up, but just as he was about to stand up, he fell back hard on the ground. “Who actually is your mother?”

“Yu Er!” Ping Yang answered immediately.

“No, I’m not asking about her name, I’m asking about her status. She can’t be the queen of the Great Xia Dynasty, that is not possible!” King Xieluo’s golden eyes continued bleeding profusely, his face looking pale and weak.

“She is definitely the Great Dynasty’s Queen, now she is, and forever she will be!” Ping Yang’s expression looked confident and calm, as the light twinkled brightly around her.

“Queen, Queen!”

“Princess Ping Yang!”

“…”

The Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry’s cheers rang continuously into the night.

However, Fang Zhengzhi continued to tighten his grip on the sword. He knew the light rays surrounding Ping Yang had decreased by two fold after her strike on King Xieluo.

Chapter 601: Instant Explosion, Deceitful People will Not Receive a Good Ending! Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations

This could not go on!

Fang Zhengzhi had no idea what was happening to Ping Yang’s body. However, he was certain that those spots of light on her body were what allowed her to get back on her feet.

He had to stop Ping Yang…

But how would he do so?

Ping Yang was currently surrounded by many of these light spots. Furthermore, she was insanely strong. Fang Zhengzhi had no way of getting close to her. How then, could he stop this fight?

Shooting his mouth?

If words truly mattered that much, there would be world peace a long time ago.

Fang Zhengzhi was not so naïve to think that Ping Yang would listen to him, especially at such crucial times when she had already made up her mind.

What should he do?

What exactly should he do?

Fang Zhengzhi once again set his gaze on Ping Yang, who was charging straight at King Xieluo while clenching his sword tightly. Suddenly, a black figure appeared in his field of vision. This was a figure running in the rain.

The black veiled long dress she was wearing fluttered in the rain as her luscious long hair trailed behind like a waterfall. A red cinnabar spot could be seen between her eyebrows.

“Wu Yuer?” Fang Zhengzhi muttered. He did not think that Wu Yuer would appear here. This was because she should be at another place.

However, since Wu Yuer was here, he could guess what happened.

Yun Qingwu.

It seemed like she had won this time.

Fang Zhengzhi had no idea where Yun Qingwu was, nor did he know her motives. However, he was certain that she would not give up on such a good opportunity.

Originally, his plan was to wait for the truth to surface.

However, reality was often a smack in the face. In fact, the moment King Xieluo appeared, everything had already fallen apart.

Wu Yuer lightly threaded the broken castle wall like a dancing butterfly. She then leaped into the sky with breakneck speed.

Fang Zhengzhi was not too surprised at her speed. After all, he knew the true power of this lady.

“Fang Zhengzhi, you are a liar!” Wu Yuer’s voice echoed through the night sky.

This was naturally heard by the countless soldiers of the Mountain Breaking Army, Northern Barbarian Army, and Yan Cloud Cavalry. All of them turned their gaze towards her.

It was a woman.

Telling a guy that he was a liar!

Usually, such a line would be followed by a depressing sob story, such as one that involved the man abandoning the family for his own personal interests.

This was especially so when the woman was this beautiful. The moment one laid eyes on her, one could not help but feel a sense of responsibility and righteousness. It was normal to have these thoughts.

However, this was clearly not a time to be debating what heinous crime had Fang Zhengzhi committed. Although what happened next left everyone speechless and dumbfounded.

This was because when Fang Zhengzhi saw Wu Yuer, he was clearly agitated. He then charged towards Wu Yuer to everyone’s surprise.

“Give me!” Fang Zhengzhi shouted as he charged Wu Yuer.

“No, you liar!” Wu Yuer rejected him immediately.

“Give it to me now!”

“I will not! Over my dead body!”

“I don’t have any more time!”

“I don’t care if you have time!”

“Alright, you forced me to do this!”

“What are you trying to do? Are you going to use force on me? Ah, let me go, so many people are watching. Don’t touch… let go… I will not give it to you!”

As they watched Fang Zhengzhi and Wu Yuer getting entangled together, the Mountain Breaking Army, Yan Cloud Calvary, and Northern Barbarian Army were bewildered.

At that instant, they were thinking about the same thing.

“Let go of that beautiful woman!”

This scene happened quickly. Naturally, Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, and Yan Qianli also witnessed it. The expression on their faces also became somewhat strange.

Yan Qianli then gave a helpless expression, as though he was displaying understanding towards a fellow man.

Shan Yu, on the other hand, stared at Fang Zhengzhi’s unruly hands intently as she took deep breaths.

Yan Xiu was relatively calmer. After a glance, he turned his glance back towards King Xieluo as the red aura on his body became more intense.

Boom! The thunder rumbled in the night sky and lightning flashed.

At the instant when the lightning flashed across the sky, Ping Yang once again arrived in front of King Xieluo. She stared at him with her pair of eyes devoid of any spirit.

She naturally noticed Wu Yuer as well.

However, she neither reacted to it nor stopped whatever she was doing. She seemed as though she was cherishing her last moment to bloom and showcase her powers.

Boom! King Xieluo crashed onto the ground once again from Ping Yang’s punch. Countless light spots collided with his body, causing blood mist to erupt into the atmosphere.

This also made King Xieluo increasingly enraged.

As a Demon King, it had been a long time since he suffered such humiliation. How could he tolerate being trampled under someone else’s feet when he was the revered Demon King?

He was infuriated.

However, he still possessed the last bit of reason.

He had insane rejuvenation abilities, though this did not mean that his strength was infinite. He had used up too much strength in this fight alone.

Should I Leave? This was the first time King Xieluo harbored such a thought. However, when he cast his glance upon the incoming beast horde, he gave up on that thought.

Die! Everyone must die!

He had to use gallons of blood to restore his dignity as the Demon King.

Roar! King Xieluo bellowed as his entire body cracked. Following which, his slender body became even smaller in size.

As his stature grew smaller, the injuries that he suffered on his previous body was completely healed. Even his bleeding eyes had returned to normal.

At the same time, an explosive momentum was released from his body.

King Xieluo moved instantly. Ping Yang felt a light flash through her eyes as King Xieluo dodged her attack. Following which, his body twisted in an exaggerated angle in the air.

He then appeared behind Ping Yang instantly.

“Be careful Princess!” Yan Qianli wanted to stop this from happening but it was too late. This was because King Xieluo had already placed his hands on Ping Yang’s back.

Boom! Ping Yang’s body crashed into the ground as fresh blood poured from her mouth. It seemed extremely elegant in the pouring rain.

“Your Highness!”

“Princess Ping Yang!”

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary shouted desperately.

Fang Zhengzhi also halted his movements. At that moment, one of his hands was grabbing Wu Yuer’s waist while his other hand was pressed tightly by Wu Yuer at the spot under her chest.

As for Wu Yuer, her face was slightly red but determined. She ignored the fact that Fang Zhengzhi was grabbing her waist and looked bent on stopping Fang Zhengzhi.

“Let me go!” Wu Yuer shouted consecutively.

Following which…

Fang Zhengzhi retracted both of his hands.

This made Wu Yuer slightly surprised. She stared at Fang Zhengzhi eyes intently. Fang Zhengzhi’s eyes were sparkling and crystal clear, glimmering with hope for the future.

“Fang Zhengzhi, you…”

“If you were me, would you be able to watch Ping Yang die like that?” Fang Zhengzhi stopped looking at Wu Yuer. Instead, he stared at Ping Yang, who was half kneeling on the ground. Ping Yang’s blood still fluttered like a beautiful red dress in the rain.

“Just one pill! That is the most I will give you!” Wu Yuer said as she gritted her teeth. She then stretched her hands into her side pocket, though she did this discreetly.

“Five!” Fang Zhengzhi immediately said.

“That is not possible. You know that I cannot bring too many Heaven Oasis pills with me whenever I go out. I have at most two pills with me each time. Master is not in Flame Capital City as well. Therefore, even if you desire…” Wu Yuer’s expression changed slightly as her eyes darted around.

“Alright, two will be enough!” Fang Zhengzhi ignored Wu Yuer’s suspicious expression as he was fixated on Ping Yang and King Xieluo. He was extremely anxious at the moment. He then stuck in hands into Wu Yuer’s pocket and said, “Stop wasting time. Two pills will not kill me!”

He then felt something soft and supple.

Apart from that, he also felt a small warm jade bottle Wu Yuer was grabbing. He then ignored the stiffness in Wu Yuer’s body and immediately snatched the bottle over.

Without hesitation, Fang Zhengzhi opened the bottle and poured all the Heaven Oasis pills into his mouth.

Crunch!

He munched on them quickly and a rich, minty taste filled his mouth. The cooling sensation then quickly spread to the rest of his body.

At the same time, an unimaginable strength surged from his body.

Boom! A strong shockwave appeared from Fang Zhengzhi’s feet, turning into a soaring dragon which circled around his body.

At that moment, Fang Zhengzhi’s eyes emitted a blinding radiance, as though a huge vortex had appeared in the middle of a lake, swiftly changing the circumstances.

Fang Zhengzhi clenched his fist, causing an explosion to occur. His tattered black court attire fluttered amidst the shockwaves.

This was not considered a huge movement.

However, it made King Xieluo stopped in his tracks. This was because he felt an incredibly unprecedented strong presence from Fang Zhengzhi.

“What is going on?” King Xieluo said with a confused expression on his face.

Fang Zhengzhi was startled as well. This was because he felt strong, extremely strong. He was overflowing with so much power that it was difficult for him to accept.

As for Wu Yuer, her face had already turned completely pale. She stood motionless in her position as her usually seductive eyes widened in shock.

“You… did you just… finish an entire bottle of Heaven Oasis pills?”

“What do you mean?” Fang Zhengzhi subconsciously asked. Following which, he felt a shiver down his spine as he gasped, “Holy… Did you lie? There were more than two pills in that bottle!”

Chapter 602: Dragon Slayer Slash

“I… I don’t know that you will…” Wu Yuer wanted to say more, though she knew that it was too late.

There were obviously more than two pills inside the bottle. In fact, it was precisely because she brought more than two pills with her that she had to fool Fang Zhengzhi.

Originally, she wanted to pour out two pills for Fang Zhengzhi. However, she did not expect him to simply grab the entire bottle.

When Fang Zhengzhi made contact with her body, she lost her focus for a moment. In that instant, Fang Zhengzhi had already grabbed the bottle and opened it.

It was too late to stop anything.

“Just how many pills were there?” Fang Zhengzhi had no time to blame Wu Yuer. He merely wished to know how long he had left to live.

“Twelve!” Wu Yuer said in a trembling voice.

“Holy cow! Why do you have so many of them!” Fang Zhengzhi stared at Wu Yuer with his mouth agape. Twelve pills now was an astronomical figure to him.

One year ago, The Heaven Oasis Saint told him that the Heaven Oasis pills could extend his life for a maximum of two to three years.

Around one year had passed since then. That was to say he only had less than two years to live. Furthermore, he had just taken three pills.

And now, another twelve of them?

After some rough calculation, Fang Zhengzhi merely have less than half a year left. This was also the most optimistic conclusion.

What if the Heaven Oasis pills were not able to extend his lifespan by three years?

He could very well die in the next month, or even the next day.

Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Although two pills would not be significant, twelve pills were akin to suicide!

But what could he say?

He had already taken the pills. Furthermore, he was the one who snatched it from Wu Yuer in the first place when she was trying to protect him. There was no point in blaming Wu Yuer for deceiving him.

Wu Yuer fell speechless as her eyes sparkled with tears. This leader of the Shadow Sect seemed to be sobbing a little.

Fang Zhengzhi then sighed and turned his gaze away from Wu Yuer and towards King Xieluo. A murderous intent then arose from his body as he hollered, “You are the one who caused me to take the wrong medicine!”

“Wrong medicine?”

“What did he mean?”

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary were confounded by Fang Zhengzhi’s words.

King Xieluo was also startled.

Why was he even getting the blame for the wrong medication?

He did not even accomplish much since his debut. Furthermore, none of the damage was done to Fang Zhengzhi himself.

He was just about to speak when a bad premonition arose in his heart. This was because he could feel imminent danger from Fang Zhengzhi’s body.

If it were just half an hour ago, King Xieluo would be fearless. However, times had changed.

After his energy was depleted by Ping Yang, this presence was powerful enough to be considered a threat. He subconsciously took a step back.

Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed across the sky.

Following which, the sky seemed to rupture as countless lightning bolts rained down from the heavens, tearing the night sky apart.

“Fang Zhengzhi, what are you doing?” King Xieluo gasped as he shuddered. His eyes widened as he saw the lightning bolts congregating on Fang Zhengzhi’s body.

More specifically, the lightning bolts were converging onto the sword in his hand.

Boom!

A purple brilliance increased drastically in power as the Traceless Sword in Fang Zhengzhi’s hand expanded its power. It was threatening to swallow the entire sky.

At that moment, everyone’s attention was on Fang Zhengzhi.

“So powerful!”

“How is he so strong?”

“He is merely a Supernatural State. How can he attain such power?”

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary shivered uncontrollably. This was because they had felt a presence from the heaven and earth.

It was as though the heavens had integrated with the mortal world.

To their horror, this presence came from none other than Fang Zhengzhi’s body. It came from the body of a Supernatural State Individual.

How could they stay calm?

Wu Yuer was startled as well as much as she knew the full effects of the Heaven Oasis pills. Seeing it in real-life was still completely different.

Boom!

After the last lightning bolt landed on Fang Zhengzhi’s body, the purple radiance rose from Fang Zhengzhi’s Traceless Sword and extended high up into the skies.

It was a gigantic and tangible sword. Lightning bolts danced around the sword, displaying its fearsomeness. The sinister purple hue from the sword had dyed the sky into the same color.

“King Xieluo, die!” Fang Zhengzhi moved his body and rushed down from the skies. He was traveling at a terrifying speed previously thought unimaginable.

The dragon borne from the shock waves continued to circle him and the lightning crackled menacingly on his sword.

Time seemed to have stopped at that moment.

The only thing in motion was the torrential rain.

“No!” King Xieluo shouted. The expression on his face had finally changed. As powerful as he was, he had finally used up all his power. He had to flee.

He then tried to escape quickly from the battlefield.

Life and Death were only separated by a thought that flashed through one’s mind.

Despite being the Demon King, he was still unable to maintain his dignity under such immense danger. Escaping became an instinct that he had to obey.

However, the purple light had already arrived.

The giant sword was perched right above his head.

“Dragon!” Fang Zhengzhi muttered as he kept his gaze on King Xieluo. At that moment, he felt an inexplicable loneliness in his heart.

He felt as though he had completely integrated with the Traceless Sword.

He did not know if he was controlling the Traceless Sword, or had the power dynamics changed. He could only see a figure in his head.

A figure that was raising up a gigantic sword.

The loneliness and absolute power slowly overwhelmed Fang Zhengzhi. He was like a soaring dragon and a revered King, looking down upon the sentient beings.

“Slayer!” The second words came out of his mouth.

At the same time, the purple light on the horizon slowly descended. It looked as if the sky was about to be ruptured by the threatening brilliance.

“Slash!”

The purple light fell with astounding speed and eventually disappeared. When Fang Zhengzhi shouted the last syllabus, the light was nowhere in sight.

This plunged the entire world into darkness once again.

Rain poured from the heavens as the cooling night breeze caressed the tattered court attire on Fang Zhengzhi’s body.

No one spoke. Not even the sound of breathing could be heard.

Everyone could only hear the sound of their own thumping heartbeat as they stared at the sword in Fang Zhengzhi’s hand.

He had felled his sword.

It had fallen beneath the feet of King Xieluo. The sinister purple light was disappearing.

King Xieluo stood motionless in his original position as he stared at Fang Zhengzhi with a stone cold expression.

After some time…

A light purple light emerged from King Xieluo’s head. Following which, this purple light extended downwards. It seemed as though a fine thread had severed King Xieluo’s body from the top to bottom.

The ground then started shaking.

A purple radiance emerged from the ground. Similarly, it began as a faint light, extending far into the horizon.

Boom! The sound of an explosion could be heard.

This sound arose from the ground. As the sound grew more intense, countless gravels flew up into the sky and turned into fine dust.

The ground then started trembling as the gravels on the ground continued disintegrating.

Crack! A fissure opened up on the ground, starting from the point where the tip of the Traceless Sword made contact with the ground. It extended far into the horizon.

Countless purple light pillars then shot out from those cracks, charging into the sky. It seemed as though they were countless dragons returning back to the heavens.

It was a night dyed in purple.

Every sentient beings present stood dead in their tracks as they witnessed history.

The Mountain Breaking Army, Yan Cloud Calvary, Northern Barbarian Army and the civilians all stood dumbfounded. No one seemed to have pulled themselves out of this trance.

The ground continued to rumble and the fissure extended further and further away as if there was no end…

Finally, everything came to a stop.

Even the rumbling of the ground halted.

However, everyone was still staring at the sword in Fang Zhengzhi’s hand in silence. Some were staring at the fissure which extended to the horizon afar.

There was a legend in the Great Xia Dynasty, one that everyone knew by heart. It was a story from a long time ago.

The Sagely Battle God Meng Tian charged Blood Shadow City of the Demon race alone.

He then used one blow to destroy the entire city, even defeating the Demon King, Si Kong.

Not many people of the great Xia saw that blow. However, it was recorded in the history of the great Xia Dynasty as one of the most miraculous things that ever happened.

And now…

There was also a sword in front of them.

This sword was transformed from the traceless Sword. The sinister purple light it emitted extended into the horizons. When this sword fell, there was also a fissure on the ground, one that had no boundaries.

Dragon Slayer Slash!

A skill name that was not recorded in any historical books. No one knew how this name came about as well. However, at that moment, everyone seemed to have seen the replicated scene of Meng Tian standing in front of Blood Shadow City.

That skill that destroyed the entire city in one blow.

Now everyone knew.

Its name was Dragon Slayer Slash!

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Chapter 603: Bridge of the Heaven and Earth

It was truly spectacular.

Relief and joy then overcame everyone on the battlefield. There was no doubting it. The moment the sword landed on the ground, the results were set in stone.

The torrential rain continued to fall.

However, the beast horde that was charging straight towards Flame Capital City stopped in their tracks. They stared at the fissure on the ground, more specifically, the figure standing right beside the crack.

King Xieluo stood there motionlessly with an expressionless face. The purple light that extended through his entire body started blossoming with increasing intensity.

It became brighter as time passed.

“You… are strong!” King Xieluo finally whispered. He sounded slightly unsatisfied with the results of the battle, though he was no longer infuriated.

“Actually, you are stronger than me!” Fang Zhengzhi nodded and he commended.

“But you won.”

“That’s true.”

There were no more words. King Xieluo merely lifted his head slowly and he stared at the torrential rain that graced the earth. Following which, a faint golden brilliance emerged from his body.

Just like the gravel o the ground a few moments ago, it slowly rose up before disintegrating into nothingness, as if it had never existed.

At the same time, a golden sphere emerged from his mouth.

This was a golden sphere completely different from the one on his head. It lacked the brilliance and elegance when compared to the one on the forehead. However, it was blessed with a desolate and ancient presence.

“Demon Pearl!”

“This is the real Demon Pearl!”

“To think that the Demon Pearl ha been in his mouth all this time, and not on his forehead!”

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary finally recollected themselves from the shock upon seeing the Demon Pearl.

At that moment, they finally understood. The Demon Pearl was the source of the Demon King’s power. How could such an important thing be exposed on his forehead?

Though he still lost.

The beast horde retreated slowly but surely, like the heaps of snow melting gently under the sunlight.

We won!

We finally won!

Many years ago, the Sagely Battle God killed the Demon King So Kong in one blow. Countless days later, Fang Zhengzhi also defeated King Xieluo in one blow right at the city gate of Flame Capital City

The same blade and the same aftermath.

“We won. I, the princess… can finally help you for once… you shameless fellow…” Ping Yang broke out into a slight smile as she said.

Her dull and unmoving eyes stared at Fang Zhengzhi as she kept silent. Fresh blood poured from her mouth.

It landed briefly on the ground before it was washed out by the rain.

The number of sparkling light spots around her had dwindled drastically. The remaining light spots circled her sparsely, emitting an urgent but malevolent grief.

Without any support, she then fell onto the ground.

However, right before her body touched the ground, an arm blocked her fall. This arm then brought her close to a human body, giving her much needed warmth.

She did not struggle.

She allowed this warmth to envelop her completely.

“Ping Yang…” Fang Zhengzhi embraced her petite and soft body. He knew exactly how Ping Yang was feeling right now. He could feel her emotions through the sparse light spots surrounding her.

“Shameless fellow, I am strong… right?” Ping Yang stared at Fang Zhengzhi as her mouth smirked with her usual stubbornness, though her dull eyes were getting increasingly devoid of spirit.

“Yes, you are strong!”

“Hahaha…” Ping Yang smiled as blood poured from her mouth, staining her blouse. However, she continued to smile as she said, “I am finally not just a burdensome character. I can help as well…”

“You have always been a great help!”

“No, in the past… in the past, it wasn’t possible. I do not want to hide behind your back forever, sister Yan’s back as well. I keep saying that I am strong but… I cannot do anything. I know that I was just someone who cannot accomplish anything…”

“Ping Yang!”

“Shameless fellow, it’s fine. I have already seen my mother. She says that she will come and fetch me. I should… be able to see her soon…” Ping Yang stared into the horizon and watched the rain fall onto the ground as she smiled in satisfaction.

“Your Highness!”

“Princess Ping Yang!”

“Princess!”

Upon seeing this scene, the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary knelt down to pay respect to Ping Yang, though they had no idea what happened to her.

They could tell that Ping Yang was in a bad shape. One that threatened to steal her life at any moment.

They had won. King Xieluo was dead.

However, no one was celebrating. This was because Prince Li of the First Rank was dead as well. Now, even Ping Yang, who had shined so brilliantly in this battle was also on her last breath.

Ping Yang!

The most doted Princess in the dynasty. She was only 16 years old this year.

Flame Capital City, Palace.

The fierce battle had finally come to an end. This was because everyone’s attention was drawn to the pillar of purple light that fell from the horizon.

“My prince, King Xieluo’s presence seemed to have disappeared!” A black figure’s voice rang in Qian Wu’s ears. It was a voice of shock and horror.

“No, how could this be!” Qian Wu said as he trembled. His body was stained with blood as well. Although he was in disbelief, what his underling said was true.

King Xieluo’s presence had disappeared.

“My prince, let’s retreat!”

“Yes, my prince. If we don’t do it now… it will be too late!”

“My Prince!”

No one wished to believe it nor did anyone in the palace knew what happened outside. However, everyone could feel that the terrifying presence that once haunted them was gone.

“Who, who is it!” Qian Wu’s enraged bellow echoed across the palace. He stared at Lin Mubai with his pair of eagle-sharp eyes bitterly.

The torrential rain fell.

On the city gate, Su Qing was running at full speed. He had no more intention of staying in Flame Capital City. This war was over.

Fang Zhengzhi was still holding Ping Yang in his arms tightly.

On the other hand, Ping Yang merely tilted her head slightly and allowed Fang Zhengzhi to embrace her. She also hugged him tightly around the waist with her weak arms.

The rain had soaked her beautiful long hair and washed the bloodstained off her mouth. Her pink and supple lips were emitting a gush a warm air.

Perhaps, that was the last bit of warmth left in her body.

A small sparkle appeared on the horizon. It seemed extremely sinister amidst the sky filled with dark clouds and lightning. It did not seem to belong in this rough weather.

Though it still appeared.

It grew brighter until it illuminated the entire night sky, just like a ball of white light.

Boom! A pillar of light fell from the sky, connecting the heavens and earth.

“What is that!”

“What strong power!”

“Are you telling me, there is another Demon King?”

Shock and horror arose in the hearts of the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary. Their attention was drawn to the brilliance connecting the heavens and earth. That pillar of light landed at a spot not far away from Fang Zhengzhi and Ping Yang.

“This, is this…” Yan Qianli trembled at the sight of this light. As he stared at the blinding brilliance, an unprecedented expression of horror appeared on his face,

“Grandfather!” Yan Xiu moved his body in preparation for battle as he said.

“Don’t go forward!” Yan Qianli knew exactly what Yan Xiu was thinking and said without hesitation. After that, he said, “Relax, this is not a Demon King!”

“Yes,” Yan Xiu stopped in his tracks, though he fixed his eyes on the pillar of light as he clenched his fist subconsciously.

Shan Yu also fell silent. She stayed alert and glanced at the pillar of light defensively with her pair of beautiful black eyes.

At that moment, a figure appeared from the pillar of light. It was an average-sized human.

One could make out her features as she slowly revealed herself.

She was clad in a purple long dress and had waist-length black hair. She wore an unassuming bronze hairpin on her head. Although it was not elegant, it displayed a sense of unordinary simpleness.

It was a woman.

She did not seem old, probably around 30 years of age. Her eyebrows were thin and complemented well with her pair of large eyes. She was not exceptionally beautiful, though she definitely possessed a refreshing look.

A woman had just walked out of a pillar of light that descended from the heavens. This was both sinister and spectacular at the same time.

The pillar of light did not dissipate and the torrential rain continued to fall.

However, the torrential rain did not seem to be affecting the woman’s clothes, nor did the cooling night breeze seem to ruffle her hair. She merely stood there motionlessly like a piece of exquisite painting.

This woman in the painting started surveying her surroundings with a sense of arrogance. She swept her glance over the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Calvary. She even ignored Yan Xiu and Shan Yu.

She showcased a stature of absolute authority.

Her gaze did not hover around anyone in the scene, nor did the expression on her face ever change. This continued until she laid her eyes on the Demon Pearl floating in the air.

“Is he already dead?” The woman muttered. Following which, she turned towards Yan Qianli as she frowned and said, “Yan Qianli, where is Lin Mubai? Is he dead as well?”

Lin Mubai, the Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty and the revered Majesty.

Yan Qianli, the Lord of the Western Liang and someone who had reached the level of a saint. He was the fifth person in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty to have reached that level.

Who dared to refer to this two people by their full names?

This woman just did, and she did so in a casual and even arrogant manner. She seemed to have purposely added the line “Is he dead as well?” just to be spiteful.

Chapter 604: An Unexpected Result Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations

If this happened in court, a courtier would have stood up on the spot to reprimand this woman for her brazenness. However, when the woman’s voice rang, no one from the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary stepped forward.

This was not an issue of military responsibility and discipline.

This was because of a tattoo on her chest. An unassuming tattoo of a tower with two characters on top.

Ling Yun!

These were two simple characters. However, when everyone saw such a tattoo, no one dared to question her authority or arrogance.

Yan Qianli frowned tightly as he finally took a step forward. He said, “The Emperor is in the palace right now!”

“Oh, so he isn’t dead?” The woman nodded. Following which, she then looked in the direction of the palace and said, “I’ll wait here for him. I’ll give him thirty minutes.”

Thirty minutes.

This was what the woman said. However, she had no intention of letting someone inform Lin Mubai about her arrival, as though what she was expecting would happen naturally.

“Are… are you mother?” Ping Yang’s voice rose at that moment. Her breathing had become faint over the past few minutes as her face paled. However, she kept her gaze firmly on that woman.

The woman then turned her gaze towards Ping Yang before she looked away. She did not utter a single word nor give any form of confirmation to Ping Yang’s question.

“I… I am Ping Yang. Mom said that she would fetch me. Are you… are you my mother? Or someone that she sent?” Ping Yang stared at the woman and asked once again.

This woman did not turn her head. She merely stood at her original position as Ping Yang’s words fell into nothingness.

As the rain fell, the long red dress on Ping Yang’s body looked extremely conspicuous.

It was sinisterly quiet.

Yan Qianli clenched his fist rightly though he remained silent.

Fang Zhengzhi grabbed Ping Yang with both his hands. He knew exactly how Ping Yang felt. That was also the reason why he allowed Ping Yang to ask the same question a second time.

However, this woman’s attitude and reply were unexpected.

Fang Zhengzhi did not think that Ping Yang was lying. Ping Yang mentioned that she had seen her mother and she would come and fetch her. Why then was this woman displaying such an uncaring attitude?

Did Ping Yang get the wrong person?

That could not be.

This was because this woman knew Yan Qianli and Lin Mubai by name. What in the world was happening?

“I… I am Ping Yang…”

“Ping Yang, stop asking. She is not your mother!” Fang Zhengzhi pressed his hands lightly on Ping Yang’s shoulders and stopped her from asking.

“But she…” Ping Yang bit her lips expectantly.

“He is not wrong. I am not your mother. Also, one more thing. If you still want to see your father one last time. I suggest that you shut your mouth,” The woman finally spoke, interrupting Ping Yang in the middle of her speech.

“Seeing my father one last time… can I see my mother as well?”

“You are almost dead. Why do you want to see your mother?” The woman said in a calm tone. Following which, she seemed to be reminded of something as she said, “If you are hoping for your mother to save you. I suggest that you give up on the thought. She would not.”

“No… I just want to see her. I do not need her to save my life…” Ping Yang’s chest rose slightly as a mouthful of blood spurted from her mouth.

“If you truly wish to see your mother, why did you give up on your life? You had the chance to see her, though it is all for naught now,” The woman replied.

“I… I…” Ping Yang felt like explaining herself but her serious injuries caused her body to tremble involuntarily. Her pink and supple lips were starting to turn purple.

“You have enjoyed wealth and comfort your whole life. As a princess, you never had to worry about food or clothing. What more do you want? If you have already decided to stay ordinary your entire life, you should do so. Why do you have to follow in other’s footsteps? It is preposterous how you use your own life to exchange for your mother’s protection. It is not a crime to be weak. However, why will a weakling like you push yourself beyond your own limits?”

After the woman was done, she cast her gaze back onto the palace.

Fang Zhengzhi trembled as he stared at the woman accusingly. What did she mean when she said that Ping Yang was a weakling? How could she say that when Ping Yang was putting her life on the line?

“You arrived a long time ago?” Fang Zhengzhi said as he was suddenly reminded of something.

“Yes,” The woman merely nodded and stayed expressionless.

“When did you arrive?” Fang Zhengzhi asked.

“When the stars lit up,” The woman replied after thinking for a moment.

“Stars? Do you mean the pendant on Ping Yang’s neck?” Fang Zhengzhi stared at Ping Yang’s neck as he said. The beautiful pendant she wore had shattered into smithereens.

“Yes,” The woman curtly nodded.

“I understand. If I am not wrong, you are here to fetch Ping Yang?”

“That’s right.”

“If Ping Yang did not use those stars to attack King Xieluo, she would not have to die. Am I right?” Fang Zhengzhi fell silent for a moment before asking.

“Yes.”

“Why would you not stop her despite knowing all his? Unless your main motive is for her to die?” Fang Zhengzhi frowned as he said those words.

“You are indeed a smart person,” The woman finally turned around and stared at Fang Zhengzhi’s crystal clear eyes. She smirked as she said, “It is such shame that both of you suffer the same fate. If I am not wrong, you have less than half a year left to live?”

“Less than half a year?”

“What is she talking about? Fang Zhengzhi has less than half a year to live?”

“What is going on? ”

After the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary heard those words, they were completely startled. They stared at Fang Zhengzhi and the woman with a confused expression.

This applied to even Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, Yan Qianli and Xing Yuanguo.

Less than half a year?

How could Fang Zhengzhi only have less than half a year left?

“Who said that Fang Zhengzhi only has half a year left?” At that moment, a crisp voice echoed across the area. Following which, a black figure landed beside Fang Zhengzhi.

It was Wu Yuer. There was a golden pearl in her hands, a pearl that was originally floating in the air.

It was a Demon Pearl.

The Demon Pearl that belonged to King Xieluo.

“Oh, a Demon Pearl, let me think about it…” The woman stared at Wu Yuer before she muttered, “Your Tree of Dao will no longer bear fruit. Your world is damaged and your bloodline tattered. It may be possible to simply lengthen your life using the power of the vast world. However, the source of your power will no longer recover. Your powers should have been gone.”

The woman then stopped at cast her glance at Fang Zhengzhi. She then continued, “Hm, you have used artificial pills to forcibly concentrate your power source. It is a decent attempt. However, the powers of the vast world do not belong to you. Furthermore, your vast world powers come from a Demon Pearl, which is the remnants of a Demon King. Three years, that is the time this pearl will buy you.”

“Although you still have a slight chance. If you can attain the level of a saint in three years and receive the baptism of the heaven and earth, your world might recover in the process.”

“Furthermore, you are quite the talented individual. It might be possible for you to go from the Supernatural State to the Saint state in three years. However, it will be impossible in half a year? Haha, it has been over a few thousand years since anyone attained the saint state from a Supernatural State in such a short time. Don’t even think about it.”

The woman chuckled as she finished her speech. Her laughter was painful to listen and sarcastic. It felt as though she was looking down on the low-life from above.

As the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary heard those words, they fell silent. They did not like the woman’s attitude, though they could not go against what she said as well.

Attaining the level of a saint in less than half a year.

This was an impossible task even with the Demon Pearl. Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi’s Tree of Dao was barren.

He was talented.

However, if reaching the level of a saint merely took talent to achieve, there would be countless saints walking amongst them. After all, one’s lifespan would be extended indefinitely the moment they reached that stage.

In other words, the lifespan of a saint was at least hundred times that of an ordinary human.

However, there had only been five saints in the entire history of the Great Xia Dynasty. Apart from talent, luck and fate played a huge role as well.

For example, Yan Qianli had already reached the pinnacle of the Rebirth State many years ago and had only attained the level of a saint recently.

Another example would be Prince Li of the First Rank. He was already the legend of the battlefield when the previous Emperor was present, a powerful individual reaching the pinnacle of the Rebirth State. However, what happened?

Even with the best resources in the entire Great Xia Dynasty and countless hours of meditation, he was still only a half-saint.

It was too difficult!

Fang Zhengzhi was merely a Supernatural State. Even if he was in the Rebirth State, it would be impossible to reach the Saint State in half a year.

“This is not funny at all!” Wu Yuer’s voice rose as her black dress fluttered in the cool night breeze. She still had that seductive look on her face, though her expression was extremely serious. She shouted, ‘Fang Zhengzhi, even if no one had accomplished this in over a thousand years, I still believe in you! I believe that you can do it!”

“I believe in you as well. Fang Zhengzhi, you can do anything if you set your mind on it!” Shan Yu echoed Wu Yuer with conviction.

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Chapter 605: It Doesn’t Matter If You Are From Ling Yun Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations

Yan Xiu did not speak. Some words didn’t need to be said. He believed that Fang Zhengzhi could do it as well, despite the fact that it was something almost impossible to achieve.

“Unfounded trust. You are all just unsatisfied with this result,” The woman spoke once again. Following which, she cast her gaze in the direction of the palace and said, “It has been half an hour, I should be going.”

“Wait a minute!” Fang Zhengzhi’s voice rose again, “You have not answered me. Why would you not stop Ping Yang despite knowing that she would die!”

“Why should I?” The woman then retracted her steps and cast a menacingly glance at Ping Yang, “She should not be alive. She shouldn’t even be born in the first place.”

“Shouldn’t be born?” Fang Zhengzhi frowned as he said.

“That’s right, her birth was a mistake. What I am doing is to merely correct the mistake made decades ago. It might not be a bad thing for her,” The woman said.

“Correcting a mistake? If I am not wrong, you are merely a messenger. You do not have the authority to make this decision!” Fang Zhengzhi hollered as he cast his gaze on the woman.

“You are truly intelligent. However, even if I am just a messenger, I have my own way of doing things. For example, I could have arrived late and Ping Yang is already dead,” The woman smiled as she said.

“Is that so? What if Ping Yang is not dead?” Fang Zhengzhi smirked as he said. A faint smile appeared on his face.

“Not dead?” The woman shuddered for a moment as she looked at Fang Zhengzhi. In an instant, a thought flashed through her mind. She shouted, “Fang Zhengzhi, don’t you dare!”

It was too late to stop his actions.

This was because Fang Zhengzhi had grabbed the Demon Pearl that Wu Yuer brought over and stuffed it into Ping Yang’s mouth without any hesitation as he was speaking.

Boom! The thunder rumbled.

Lightning flashed across the sky and illuminated Ping Yang’s startled expression, as well as the horrified expression on the woman’s face. The Yan Cloud Calvary, Mountain Breaking Army, and Northern Barbarian Army also watched in shock.

All of their gazes were drawn to Fang Zhengzhi at that moment.

“Fang Zhengzhi gave the Demon Pearl to Princess Ping Yang?”

“A person like him would give the Demon Pearl to the Princess?”

“Does he not want to live? He only has half a year left. Without the Demon Pearl, how could he become a saint?”

They had heard the woman’s words and thus had a good understanding of Fang Zhengzhi’s predicament. He only had half a year left and the Demon Pearl was his last ray of hope.

As she had mentioned, it was almost impossible to become a saint in three years.

However, Fang Zhengzhi was a guy who exceeded expectations at every corner. He had proved all these years that he could achieve the impossible.

Hence, when Wu Yuer and Shan Yu claimed that hey believed Fang Zhengzhi, everyone else kept silent.

However, to think that Fang Zhengzhi would give his only hope to Ping Yang!

They could not believe it.

“Fang Zhengzhi, what are you doing? This is your last ray of hope, take the Demon Pearl out!” Wu Yuer reacted after a moment and reached out for Ping Yang’s neck.

She naturally knew what Fang Zhengzhi was doing.

A Demon Pearl was the source of the Demon King’s power. Even if one were to only carry it around with him, he would achieve a greater integration with the heavens and earth.

The effect of consuming it could not even be imagined.

The extreme use of a Demon Pearl was to consume it. It contained the powers of a Demon King, allowing one to obtain the rejuvenation abilities and vitality of a Demon King for a short period of time.

However, no one would do that under normal circumstances.

It was too wasteful! It was akin to using a thousand-year-old ginseng root to treat the small flu. Why would anyone do that?

Though Fang Zhengzhi just did.

Without any hesitation.

Wu Yuer was fast. However, another person was even faster. It was the woman standing in front of the light pillar. The moment she saw Fang Zhengzhi put the Demon Pearl into Ping Yang’s mouth, she dashed forward and covered the distance between Fang Zhengzhi and her in a split second.

She then drove her palm down towards Fang Zhengzhi.

Ping Yang was shocked. However, she had also realized what was going on. A faint smile then appeared on her face as her lifeless eyes glimmered with a ray of joy.

She had never imagined Fang Zhengzhi would do such a thing.

But he did. He did so without hesitation or regret. That would be enough for her.

Thank you, you shameless guy!

Ping Yang felt a tear roll down her cheeks. She wanted to see her mother one time before she died. However, if this would come at the expense of Fang Zhengzhi becoming a saint, she could not bring herself to do it.

She opened her mouth slightly and released the Demon Pearl from the warm embrace of her lips.

The moment the Demon Pearl left her lips, Ping Yang felt a soft sensation on her mouth. The Demon Pearl then went back into the mouth.

Ping Yang’s eyes widened as she stared at the face in front of her. She could feel a strong pressure covering her lips, preventing the Demon Pearl from escaping. It was Fang Zhengzhi’s lips!

Her body tensed up for a moment before she quickly reacted. Following which, she started struggling.

At the same time, she felt a weird sensation in her chest. It was as though she had been ambushed, sending a numbing sensation through her entire body.

It was painful as well.

Following which, she felt Fang Zhengzhi’s lips separate from hers. The face that was in such close proximity to her began to distance itself.

“Fang Zhengzhi, you shameless guy. How dare you…” Ping Yang’s chest heaved up and down in rage and embarrassment as she shouted.

Most importantly, Fang Zhengzhi’s actions were too abrupt and sudden. If he were to east Ping Yang into the act, she might not have resisted it so violently.

When a person is depressed and infuriated, he would experience a sudden surge of energy despite being heavily injured.

That was exactly how Ping Yang felt.

She lashed out at Fang Zhengzhi without hesitation and with vigor.

However, at the instant when she opened her mouth, she felt the Demon Pearl in her mouth slide down her throat without any obstructions.

Boom! At the same time, a sound rang in her ears. It was the sound of Fang Zhengzhi landing on the ground.

Two other figures then appeared in her field of vision.

Wu Yuer had a concerned expression on her face. However, she stopped her hand around an inch right in front of Ping Yang’s body.

Naturally, that might be due to another hand blocking her way.

It was the other woman.

Her pristine white hands grabbed Ping Yang’s neck violently. Ping Yang did not have any energy to retaliate, though she did not feel a shred of fear.

She was Ping Yang.

The Princess of the Great Xia Dynasty. She would die with honor. She would never beg for other’s forgiveness and abandon her dignity.

“Spit it out! Spit it out now!” The woman’s voice echoed in Ping Yang’s ears.

It was the first time Ping Yang sensed urgency in the woman’s voice. To think that this woman would also reach this state.

She should be sent by her mother. However, why does this woman want her dead? Was she really not meant to exist, like this woman had mentioned?

That’s right…

If she had died earlier, the Demon Pearl would not have been wasted on her. Fang Zhengzhi would then have a chance at becoming a saint.

With his talent and the help of the Demon Pearl, he stood a chance at becoming a saint in half a year.

Ping Yang stared silently at the rain and felt the warm and soothing sensation from the center of her body.

She knew it was too late.

From the moment she swallowed the Demon Pearl, it was over.

If she was not wrong, she forced a kiss on this shameless guy in the Crown Prince Residence. He was probably just taking revenge.

Although he was simply way too abrupt and violent!

Even if he wanted her to swallow the Demon Pearl, he probably could employ methods that require less skinship.

For example, he could simply pinch her elbow.

As long as he did so with enough force, Ping Yang would scream and swallow the Demon Pearl.

In the end, Fang Zhengzhi was still so shameless. He was trying to take advantage of her all along, in the name of saving her.

Boom!

At that moment, a lightning fell from the sky. More specifically, it was not a pure bolt of lightning, it was the swing of a sword imbued with the power of lightning.

The roar of a dragon could be heard. It boomed with authority and greatness.

The torrential rain continued to fall from the skies.

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary widened their eyes upon this sight. This was because both of them saw the swing of the blade.

They were horrified.

They were not horrified at how strong this strike was. They were bewildered at the target of this attack. It was aimed towards the woman in a dark purple dress right in front of Ping Yang, the woman with the two characters, Ling Yun, in front of her chest.

Fang Zhengzhi…

Fang Zhengzhi was attacking the wahman!

Chapter 606: You Do Not Kill That Whom I Saved

The ignorant could be fearless. However, there should be a limit to that. For example, the woman was clearly someone that even Yan Qianli and the Emperor feared.

Even a fool would know the consequences of attacking this woman.

Was Fang Zhengzhi a fool?

No one would think so. However, he had taken action against the woman. Furthermore, he did so without any hesitation the moment he landed.

In everyone’s eyes, Fang Zhengzhi had always been a person who was terrified of death. However, his actions were baffling at times.

It would be erroneous to say that he was not afraid. He was always hiding at the back of the army during a war and would never volunteer for a dangerous mission.

Though it would be wrong to say that he was a complete coward as well.

In the battle of the Southern Region, Fang Zhengzhi had once fought half-saint Can Yang alone. Just a few moments ago, he even defeated Demon King Xieluo.

Ping Yang once again smiled. She had no idea what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking about, though she knew that this attack had saved her life.

The woman had released her hands from Ping Yang’s neck.

That was because this attack was extremely fast.

It reached the woman in an instant.

As she stared at the incoming lightning, she did not dodge. Instead, she stuck out two fingers of her left hand and flicked at the attack casually.

Clink! A crisp sound echoed through the area.

It sounded metallic, as though two metal objects had crashed into each other. This was unbelievable as the lightning bolt attack could not have been metallic in nature.

However, the metallic clang was heard by everyone in the area.

She dared to take Fang Zhengzhi’s attack with just two of her fingers?

This was a shocking scene.

Everyone stared dumbfounded at the woman. They knew for sure that the woman was powerful. However, it still sent shivers down their spine when they saw her might with their own eyes.

However, after this crisp sound. The woman frowned slightly. She seemed surprised and her right hand lifted ever so lightly.

Her right hand merely made a small action before returning to its original position. Her left hand then continuously flicked at the attack as though she was playing a game.

She flicked at the attack at an insane speed. As that happened, the woman took a step backward.

Finally, the sound stopped and the attack lost its brilliance.

“She really blocked it?”

“She blocked Fang Zhengzhi’s attack with merely two fingers?”

“How is this possible?”

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary stared at the disappearing brilliance and glanced back at the woman. Their eyes were filled with horror and awe.

It was shocking that someone could defend against Fang Zhengzhi’s attack in this manner.

However…

Something unexpected happened. Just when this attack was dispelled by the woman, the second attack by Fang Zhengzhi arrived.

“Fang Zhengzhi, you cannot!” Yan Qianli’s voice rang. When Fang Zhengzhi released his first attack, he did not stop him from doing so.

This was because he would have taken the initiative if Fang Zhengzhi had not.

However, another attack?

Yan Qianli had to stop Fang Zhengzhi. This was because this attack was completely uncalled for and would result in unthinkable repercussions.

The woman similarly did not expect a second attack to come from Fang Zhengzhi. Furthermore, it was clearly done without any hesitation and with more fervor.

“How brazen of you!” The woman’s arrogant voice echoed through the night sky. She had the presence of a God overlooking upon the mortals.

However, she was still unable to stop the incoming attack.

The lightning imbued attack quickly charged towards the woman. It was stronger and faster than the first one, shining more radiantly and dangerously.

The woman frowned and fixed her gaze upon the attack. She then lifted up her right hand in preparation.

This time around, she opened both palms to welcome the incoming attack.

Boom!

A crack appeared on the ground beneath the woman’s feet. With her as the center, fissures opened around the ground and spread across the area.

Following which, she retreated for a few steps. Her purple long dress had already been torn from this attack, revealing a pair of slender legs.

She seemed completely different from the time when she was blocking the first attack. Although she had used both her hands this time around, she took a total of ten steps backward before she stabilized herself.

Alas, the second attack was also dispelled.

The woman had successfully used her hands to defend against Fang Zhengzhi’s second attack, though she had suffered multiple cuts on her hands. Blood trickled down from her palms.

It dripped onto the ground.

This happened extremely fast.

It merely took the blink of an eye from the time Fang Zhengzhi placed the Demon Pearl into Ping Yang’s mouth to the time he unleashed two attacks.

By the end of the intense moment, the woman had been separated from Ping Yang. Her luscious black hair fluttered in the night breeze. It seemed to have gotten damp in the rain when she was blocking the second attack.

It was quiet, sinisterly quiet.

Everyone turned to look at the woman. She no longer had a calm expression on her face. Her chest heaved slightly.

Everyone was waiting for her to speak.

At that moment, Fang Zhengzhi moved. He took his time and walked slowly towards Ping Yang.

“Fang Zhengzhi, you shameless fellow…” Ping Yang stared at Fang Zhengzhi as he moved. She adored his determined expression.

She suddenly felt a peculiar feeling. It was a feeling that could not be put into words. However, it felt extremely warm, so much so that she could forgive his previous brazen actions almost immediately.

Fang Zhengzhi then slowly hugged Ping Yang. This time around, he was extremely careful, lifting her up gently from the ground.

He then turned to look at the woman.

“How dare you, kill that whom I saved?”

Fang Zhengzhi spoke in a calm manner, but it was loud enough for everyone to hear it.

“How dare you, kill that whom I saved?”

What an arrogant statement. It was a form of arrogance and brazenness that came from the heart.

Everyone was startled upon hearing those words as they repeated them in their heads. They turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi in shock. Fang Zhengzhi, the man whom they thought was a coward.

“You are courting death!” The woman’s gaze became stone cold at that moment. Her hair fluttered ferociously in the wind as her delicate features were covered in a thin layer of ice.

Following which, the woman moved.

The entire space seemed to distort when she made her move. The falling rain was vaporized instantly, turning into trails of white mist.

Time seemed to have stopped.

The woman stepped onto those trails of white mist lightly as she moved towards Fang Zhengzhi. A spot of light appeared on her hands.

It was an unassuming spot of light. However, when everyone saw that spot of light, they felt as though their bodies were submerged into the depths of the chilling abyss.

“No!”

“Fang Zhengzhi be careful!”

At that moment, two voices rose simultaneously. Following which, a crimson red figure appeared in front of Fang Zhengzhi and Ping Yang.

It was Yan Qianli.

When Fang Zhengzhi unleashed the second attack, he had already taken action.

Wu Yuer was the second person. She had been close to the both of them all this time, which allowed her to react quickly to the situation.

“Courting death as well?” A cold glimmer flashed across the woman’s eyes as she stared at Wu Yuer and Yan Qianli. She did not intend to stop as she shouted, “I will fulfill your wishes!”

“Cang Yue, stop!” At that moment, a voice could be heard from the castle wall. It was clearly a frail voice, though it was authoritative and penetrative.

She then lifted her head to look at the castle wall.

Lin Mubai, clad in his golden dragon robe, was staring at the woman while supported by Chen Feihua. There were countless Dragon Protection Squad and Royal Guards behind him.

“You have finally arrived. Alas, it is all too late!” She once again turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi and the people blocking her way. The light spots in her hand split into two, before splitting into four, duplicating at an insane rate.

In an instant, that unassuming light spot had become countless light spots circling around her hand.

They looked like the stars!

The same stars that emerged from Ping Yang’s pendant.

However, these stars were clearly different from those that Ping Yang had. This was because this woman could control these stars as she wished.

Yan Qianli’s expression paled, though he stood rooted to the ground. He then released a crimson aura that rose to the horizon.

At the same time, his palms motioned quickly and generated a crimson cloud in front of him.

Wu Yuer’s expression changed as well. Her seductive eyes became extremely serious as her hair fluttered. Her black dress danced maliciously in the wind.

She was also staring at the woman like Yan Qianli. However, instead of casting a skill, her hands were pressed tightly against her waist.

Chapter 607: A New Gate

It happened in an instant.

Lin Mubai paled when he witnessed the scene. He had no idea what happened, though he knew exactly how powerful Cang Yue was.

Ping Yang?

Lin Mubai quickly noticed Ping Yang, who was standing beside Fang Zhengzhi. There were not many injuries on her body, though she looked extremely pale.

What exactly happened?

Why would Cang Yue appear?

Questions flashed through Lin Mubai’s mind though he had no time to consider them. This was because Cang Yue had already reached Yan Qianli.

Boom! A rumbling sound could be heard.

The next moment, the crimson brilliance exploded, engulfing everyone in the bloody red mist. However, there was a spot of light shimmering within.

Following which, more of them appeared…

In the end, they became the star of the show, forming a small milky way in the middle of the crimson mist. Countless stars flowed along the milky way, heading towards Fang Zhengzhi.

Yan Qianli then vomited a mouthful of blood.

He was already weak from the fight against King Xieluo. The blow he suffered from Cang Yue was simply too much for him to bear.

His body flew backward involuntarily.

Wu Yuer took action as well. She was just about to take her hands off her waist when the heavens were suddenly illuminated.

Dawn seemed to have descended.

It was the brilliance of a lightning bolt.

Countless lightning then rained down from the skies, landing behind Wu Yuer. The sinister purple light rushed into the horizon as the thunder rumbled and danced to its own symphony.

“Dragon!” A voice rose.

It was a cold and harsh voice. As this voice rang, a murderous intent rose from the spot behind Wu Yuer.

“Slayer!” The voice rang again soon after.

Wu Yuer’s body tensed up. She knew exactly who was speaking. In fact, everyone else knew as well.

It was Fang Zhengzhi.

The Dragon Slayer Slash!

Just half an hour ago, the same voice and the same lightning had defeated the Demon King Xieluo, leaving only a Demon Pearl in his wake.

The legendary voice had rung once again. This time around, the opponent was a woman, a woman who had the two characters Ling Yun on her chest.

“Slash!”

The third voice quickly emerged as the purple light that rushed into the horizon fell steadily onto the ground, just like how the woman had maneuvered herself to daintily on the trail of mist. It looked extremely slow, though it was actually traveling at an insane speed. It collided with the milky way with a murderous intent.

There was no deafening blast this time around.

This was because sound seemed to have disappeared from the earth. The sound of the torrential rain and rumbling thunder vanished in an instant.

The only thing left was the two intertwining brilliance.

A concentrated purple light and a milky way formed from countless glimmering stars.

Crack! The ground cracked open as many gravels were pulverized into smithereens. The rain seemed to have stopped falling, hanging so precariously in the air.

Wu Yuer then slowly turned her body around as she stared at the figure behind her, as well as his crystal-clear eyes.

Ping Yang was also looking at the same pair of eyes.

There were no emotions in his gaze. However, they could feel a peculiar presence from it, a presence that showcased the thoughts of a man.

It could be termed as responsibility.

Fang Zhengzhi then vomited a mouthful of blood into the center of the intertwining brilliance. His blood was immediately vaporized into a white mist.

However, Fang Zhengzhi had no intention of retreating. He cast his gaze on the milky way as he gritted his teeth. His hands did not show signs of trembling as he gripped his sword with confidence and vigor.

Cang Yue’s body gave a slight jerk before a trail of blood emerged from the side of her lips. She stared at Fang Zhengzhi in shock.

This was her first time meeting Fang Zhengzhi.

However, this was not the first time she heard of him. He had already made his name in the entire world, though it did not leave much of an impression on her.

The prodigy from the Great Xia Dynasty.

The Double Dragon Roll Champion from the Imperial Examinations, Law od Dao Examinations and Prefectural Examinations as well as the architect behind the Battle of the Southern Region. Alas, all these achievements were not significant enough to leave an impression on her.

But now…

She would remember him.

Fang Zhengzhi, a young teenager not older than 18 years old, had managed to injure her in a fight. Furthermore, these were internal injuries.

Despite the fact that these injuries meant nothing to her, she would still remember him.

It was a shame though. Fang Zhengzhi was doomed to disappear from the face of this earth. Even if he had not displayed his prowess, he would have to.

Why then, should she conserve her powers?

“Die!” Cang Yue hollered as countless stars surrounded her body once again. The stars the converged and merged with the milky way.

The space in the area seemed to rumble.

In that instant, the stars within the milky way flowed at a faster rate. If the milky way previously was merely a wide river, it had now turned into a boundless ocean.

Countless stars charged towards Fang Zhengzhi.

“No!” Ping Yang shuddered. A brilliance flashed across her eyes, illuminating her lifeless pupils.

It was merely a small brilliance, though it shone exceptionally bright in the night.

At the same time, she pouched towards Fang Zhengzhi.

“Again?” Fang Zhengzhi’s lips twitched uncomfortably. He was starting to get used to Ping Yang’s irrational actions.

If not for the dangerous circumstances, he would have kicked her away without any hesitation. However, he had no time to do any superfluous actions.

Of course…

Ping Yang did not burden him this time around.

This was because Fang Zhengzhi could clearly feel the stars getting closer to him. He had no way of defending against them this time around.

Cang Yue, Ling Yun!

He had heard about the two words, Ling Yun, in the distant past. That’ right, it was probably the new gate the old guy was talking about.

“Fang Zhengzhi, do you know how the world outside of the Great Xia Dynasty looks like?”

The Heavenly Oasis Saint had a thick beard. If not for his wise and godly appearance, Fang Zhengzhi might not have had the patience to sit down and listen to him.

“Another Dynasty or Empire?” Fang Zhengzhi probed.

“You are right!” The Heavenly Oasis Saint nodded in satisfaction.

“Old guy, are you ill?”

“What are you talking about. Why not you go around and ask about my reputation? Although I am not the strongest in terms of power, I am definitely the strongest in terms of alchemy amongst the four sages!”

“Oh, is that what you want to tell me?”

“This is only a part of it. Do you know what other empires lie outside of the Great Xia Dynasty?”

“The Holy Barbarian Empire, Radiant Moon Empire, and the War Pinnacle Empire. That’s all.”

“Hm, that is both correct and wrong. Let’s skip this for now. Do you know which Empire the Shadow Sect belongs to?”

“Neither.”

“Correct!”

“Old guy, you called me here just to boast that you are the best in Alchemy among the four sages and that the power of the Shadow Sect has successfully infiltrated all four empires. Am I right?”

“That’s right!”

“Can I swear?”

“Of course, but you’d better do it behind my back. Make sure that I cannot hear you.”

“Damn you old guy, how are you so free!”

“You brat, I am still considered to be half your savior. Not only would you not become my disciple and enter the Shadow Sect, you even dare to curse at me! You will lose all your comrades if you continue on like this.”

“Bye, I will be leaving.”

“Wait a minute, you brat. Although the Shadow Sect has powers over the four Empires, we are not the strongest power in the world. You still have to be careful when you go out.”

“Careful of what?”

“You must have heard of Heavenly Dao Pavilion. You should know what it means if a person has the two characters, Tian Dao, in front of their chest. Apart from that, there are a few others you should remember.”

“What are they?”

“Ling Yun, Yin Yang, Fu Yi, Jiu Ding!”

“Okay!”

“Hey, brat! Don’t be in such a hurry to leave. You must remember them. The one you have to be most wary of is… Hey, I am not finished! This concerns the path you have in front of you, your new gate!”

“New gate?” Fang Zhengzhi pouted as he said. He had already sat through too many of these brainwashing sessions.

In fact, ever since he was brought to the Shadow Sect by Wu Yuer, the Heavenly Oasis Saint would find any reason to showcase his prowess.

He would boast about the wealth and connections of the Shadow Sect and even bring a treasure trove of expensive artifacts to showcase to Fang Zhengzhi.

His motive was clear.

He wanted Fang Zhengzhi to join the Shadow Sect for real.

Fang Zhengzhi could not understand this part. Ever since he entered the Shadow Sect, he had been helping them achieve their dreams of becoming a business empire.

But the old guy still seemed unsatisfied.

More importantly, the old guy would never reveal what lay behind the new gate. It was as though he would be infringing on something beyond that.

Although he would still nag incessantly every single day.

“Join the Shadow Sect, my child. As long as you join us, the new gate will open for you. You will be exposed to a colorful and exhilarating new world. You will be able to see fishes that fly and dogs that crawl on the seabed…”