NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 854 - Wait till You Find Out Who's Got My Back
Chapter 854: Wait till You Find Out Who’s Got My Back
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“What happens to a human who sides with the demons?” A chilling flash appeared in Dao Hun’s eyes as he took a step forward.
“He’s obviously everyone’s enemy!” The elder behind Dao Hun smirked and said because he already understood what Dao Hun meant.
“That’s right. I shall person end this traitor’s life!” After Dao Hun said that, he stepped out of Yin Yang Hall’s corner without asking for Dao Xin’s opinion. Then, he appeared in the middle of the battleground in just a flash.
Dao Xin’s lips moved as if she wanted to say something. However, after she saw where Dao Hun had appeared, she held her tongue ultimately.
Such a scene naturally attracted the surrounding disciples’ attention.
“Eh? Is Dao Hun joining the fight too?”
“It’s very likely. Since we’ve found out about the elders’ true identities, Bai Fei’s identity is equally questionable according to my speculation!”
“No matter who Bai Fei actually is, it’s a rare learning opportunity for us to see three of the strongest masters fighting at the same time.”
“Yes, I must learn something from them.”
The disciples didn’t feel threatened because humans had forced the Demon race to cower in the Great Swamp for so many years. They were basically harmless.
Most importantly, the leaders of the Five Sects of the Holy Region were all present on the Heaven Zen Mountain. Why did they need to worry about a few problematic demons?
While the disciples expected Dao Hun to attack the demons, he suddenly pointed at Fang Zhengzhi who was hiding behind a statue.
“Fang Zhengzhi, how dare you collude with the Demon race and disrupt the Holy Region’s peacefulness!” Dao Hun exuded a powerful aura as he said that.
“Collude with the Demon race?”
“Did Dao Hun just say that Fang Zhengzhi is colluding with the Demon race?”
“What’s going on?”
The disciples were definitely dumbfounded by Dao Hun’s words. After all, they didn’t see any connection between Fang Zhengzhi and the Demon race.
In fact, even the other four sects of the Holy Region were extremely confused because Fang Zhengzhi had just dealt with the Nangong Nobles.
Based on the current situation…
It was most likely that the Nangong Nobles were working with the Demon race. In that case, how could Nangong Nobles’ enemy, Fang Zhengzhi, work with the demons?
“I’m colluding with the Demon race?” Fang Zhengzhi also seemed a little surprised as he looked a Dao Hun. However, he regained his composure quickly.
That was because he wouldn’t be too surprised no matter why Dao Hun said that. After all, he wanted him dead.
On that basis alone…
It would be normal for Dao Hun to find an opportunity to accuse him of a crime.
Demons were on the loose currently, so it made sense that Dao Hun took advantage of such a great opportunity to accuse him of colluding with the Demon race.
However, was this really the perfect time for ‘infighting’?
“Dao Hun, are you a dumbass?” Fang Zhengzhi cursed at Dao Hun directly and ignored those astonished faces around him.
“Such insolence!”
“How dare you insult our Hallmaster!”
Yin Yang Hall’s disciples retaliated immediately after they heard Fang Zhengzhi.
“Aren’t you brave?” Fang Zhengzhi showed no courtesy. With a wave of his hand, several bolts of lightning descended from the sky and struck the disciples who talked back to him.
Boom!
They were blown away immediately.
“This…”
“…”
The surrounding disciples felt a chill up their backs when they saw that. Although they knew that Fang Zhengzhi was insolent, it was completely different to witness it as compared to hearing about it.
‘He attacked them just like that?’
‘Completely without a shred of concern?’
‘This guy is truly fearless!’
“Dao Hun, I am all up for it if you want a fight. However, aren’t you too naive for trying to accuse me of colluding with the demons?” Said Fang Zhengzhi as he put his hands around his waist and shook his ass, shooting Dao Hun a condescending glance.
“Hmph, Fang Zhengzhi, don’t try to deny it. Everyone knows that you were thrown into the Middle Stream Cauldron at Nine Pinnacles Mountain. How could you have survived that without the Monster race’s help?” Dao Hun saw the disciples who were blown away and his expression grew cold. However, he didn’t comment about it.
After all, he had already known Fang Zhengzhi’s insolence. It wasn’t a big deal since he had only attacked a few disciples.
“Where’s your proof?” Fang Zhengzhi sneered and replied.
“The fact that Nine Pinnacles Mountain has already been taken over by the Monster race is the best proof!” Dao Hun pointed at the four monsters in the air and said coldly.
The three other sects of the Holy Region and the surrounding disciples were all a little alarmed when they heard that.
They might not have been convinced before, but Dao Hun’s words acted as a sudden wake-up call.
Just as Dao Hun had stated…
Without the Monster race’s help, how could Fang Zhengzhi possibly get out of Nine Pinnacles Mountain alive? Most importantly, there was obviously a huge problem with Nine Pinnacles Mountain at the moment. It was even possible that the monsters had taken over the sect completely.
That alone was indeed the most solid proof.
“Fang Zhengzhi, it’s time for you to repay our kindness. We have already gained the upper hand now, so stop wasting time with them and kill Dao Hun. The Monster race will help you eradicate Yin Yang Hall!” At this moment, they heard someone’s voice from a short distance away.
It was none other than Bai Fei, who was standing in front of Nine Pinnacles Mountain’s corner.
“Repay our kindness?”
“Kill Dao Hun and eradicate Yin Yang Hall?!”
That simple sentence had immediately changed the minds of the surrounding disciples as well as those from the Holy Region. Everyone looked at Fang Zhengzhi with an obvious cautiousness this time.
“Fang Zhengzhi, how dare you collude with the Monster race!”
“Don’t forget that you’re human, not a monster!”
It didn’t take long before the scolding started. After all, humans would never tolerate someone who had colluded with the Monster race for the sake of his own revenge.
“Damn it, am I getting screwed over?” Fang Zhengzhi’s expression changed and exclaimed inwardly when he saw the cautious looks around him.
That was because it was obviously a scheme to sow dissension between them.
As an ancient saying went, ‘He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled’
Fang Zhengzhi felt like he was defiled now. He used to be the person who sowed dissension between others, but it seemed like he was the victim now.
The person who dealt the killing blow…
Was obviously Bai Fei.
Fang Zhengzhi knew that it was pointless to say anything at this moment. The only thing he could do was to take down Bai Fei and prove his innocence.
However, both Chi Guyan and Ping Yang were severely injured. How could he cast them aside and deal with Bai Fei?
As that thought went through his mind, he heard Dao Hun again.
“Fang Zhengzhi, you’re a traitor to mankind. I, Dao Hun, shall personally execute you today!” It was obvious that Dao Hun wasn’t going to give Fang Zhengzhi any time to explain himself or take down Bai Fei.
He neared Fang Zhengzhi in an instant with an obvious smirk hidden beneath his hideous mask.
“Bring it on!” Fang Zhengzhi didn’t back away. Since Dao Hun had already attacked him, people would treat him as a paper tiger if he didn’t fight back.
Fang Zhengzhi raised his Traceless Sword instantly. As the devilish purple light appeared, he lashed out at Dao Hun without any hesitation.
Boom!
Following a violent gust, Dao Hun was actually blown away. He only managed to stand firm after taking three steps backward.
All the surrounding disciples were overwhelmed with disbelief when they saw that because they could see clearly that blood was dripping off Dao Hun’s finger.
Tap! It was barely audible.
However, the drop of blood did slowly fall from Dao Hun’s finger and dripped onto the broken ground paved with white jade.
In contrast to Dao Hun, Fang Zhengzhi didn’t even budge. Although his face was a little flushed, he didn’t take a single step back. The only thing that was moving in the wind was his long, blue robe.
“He actually overpowered Dao Hun?!”
“Is this fellow… Really only 18 years old?”
“He’s so powerful! How is he so powerful when he’s only 18 years old? Dao Hun is one of the strongest masters in the Holy Region, so how could he stand his ground against him? Furthermore, he even managed to overpower Dao Hun!”
“Has this fellow reached the peak of Sage State? That’s impossible!”
This time, the surrounding disciples were truly stunned.
Although they already knew how strong Fang Zhengzhi was from his previous fight against Nangong Hao, it was still unbelievable that he had reached such a level.
In fact, even Mu Qingfeng and Mo Shanshi were shocked.
After all, they knew too well about Dao Hun’s strength.
“This kid is already powerful enough to face Dao Hun?!” Mo Shanshi obviously couldn’t conceal his astonishment.
In his impression, Fang Zhengzhi was strong, but not that strong. He didn’t believe that Fang Zhengzhi was on the same level as them.
However…
He had to accept the truth before his eyes.
“This fellow has actually matured. Furthermore, he has matured to a terrifying extent. If he is really colluding with the Monster race, it’d be a tough situation for us!” Although Mu Qingfeng wasn’t convinced that Fang Zhengzhi was working with the Monster race, he couldn’t help but be worried, especially since Chi Guyan was currently in his hands.
If Fang Zhengzhi actually threatened him with Chi Guyan’s life, even he wouldn’t know what to do.
“Yo? Yin Yang Hall’s Hallmaster, is that all you got? I expected you to be much stronger. It seems like I’ve overestimated you!” Fang Zhengzhi curled his lips upwards into a sneer and said. The redness on his face disappeared and he shot Dao Hun a condescending glance.
“Three months… Merely three months have passed. How could he have gotten so strong?!” Dao Hun raised his finger and glimpsed at the cut. He was obviously a little dumbfounded.
Although he didn’t exert his full strength or even use a weapon just now, he was still shocked that Fang Zhengzhi had managed to injure his finger with a single slash.
“If Yin Yang Hall wants to harm Fang Zhengzhi, you’d have to get past Shadow Sect first!”
“That’s right!”
“Dao Hun, our fight from three months ago hasn’t ended!”
At this instance, Wu Yuer, who had remained seated so far, stepped in, and so did Heavenly Oasis Saint and Yan Qianli.
The three of them walked out of their corner, followed by hundreds of Shadow Sect’s disciples who were all wearing black bamboo hats and carrying a sword on their backs.
Fang Zhengzhi smiled again.
Then, he looked towards Qian Yu, who was ‘firm as a rock’, and his expression suddenly became sincere as he said, “Auntie, I’m a part of Ling Yun Tower. Are you really going to sit back and watch me get bullied?”
“Bastard, why didn’t you remember that you are part of Ling Yun Tower when you sabotaged me just now?” Qian Yu was obviously unconvinced.
“Auntie, are you going to expel me now?” Instead of answering Qian Yu’s question, Fang Zhengzhi continued with a smile.
“Seems like you aren’t lacking in self-awareness. To be honest, I’ve truly never seen someone as shameless as you before!” Qian Yu scolded him in a scornful tone. However, she quickly turned towards Dao Hun and said, “Hallmaster Dao, I’ll cut straight to the point. Fang Zhengzhi is mine, so you can’t lay a finger on him!”
“Is mine?!”
“Did Qian Yu just say Fang Zhengzhi belongs to her?”
“What’s going on?”
“Are you telling me that Qian Yu and Fang Zhengzhi are…”
The surrounding disciples’ expressions looked a little weird at this moment despite their astonishment. They were clearly filled with disbelief as they glanced at Qian Yu and Fang Zhengzhi.
On the other hand, Emperor Lin Mubai, who was sitting at a short distance away, couldn’t take it any longer. After all, even he sensed the inappropriateness in Qian Yu’s words.
“Yu’er is Great Xia Dynasty’s empress, and I’ve also personally bestowed Fang Zhengzhi the title of Prince Cang. The Great Xia Dynasty wouldn’t allow Hallmaster Dao to harm Fang Zhengzhi either!” Lin Mubai’s explanation was perfect.
Although it was a simple sentence, it had undoubtedly informed everyone of Qian Yu’s relationship with Great Xia Dynasty and got rid of the inappropriateness in her statement earlier.
However, Fang Zhengzhi curled his lips at this moment with unwillingness written all over his face. After all, he had never admitted that he was going to become Qian Yu’s son-in-law.
However, he was more than happy that Qian Yu got his back.
“Dao Hun, don’t you want to kill me? In that case, get past my auntie Qian Yu first!” Fang Zhengzhi pointed at Qian Yu as he said that.
Chapter 855: The Radical Change and Death of Bai Fei?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Get past my auntie Qian Yu?”
“Did he just try to get Ling Yun Tower involved? Most importantly, did Qian Yu actually step in to defend him?”
“This fellow… Is truly shameless!”
All the surrounding disciples put on a strange expression after they heard Fang Zhengzhi. After all, it would further complicate things once Ling Yun Tower was involved.
Having said that, they were surprised that Ling Yun Tower and Shadow Sect would step in at this moment because this meant that Fang Zhengzhi was important to both sects.
Dao Hun’s feelings were mixed as well.
If Dao Hun had previously felt like it was a certain victory, then the current development was definitely out of his expectations.
Not only did Shadow Sect stepped in, even Ling Yun Tower’s Qian Yu decided to interfere. Coupled with Fang Zhengzhi’s ridiculous power, this was becoming a tough nut for Dao Hun to crack.
However, that was precisely why…
Dao Hun’s killing intent towards Fang Zhengzhi was growing stronger.
‘Shadow Sect? Ling Yun Tower! I definitely can’t let this fellow grow any stronger!’ Dao Hun knew that once he missed a good opportunity like this, it would be even more unlikely to catch Fang Zhengzhi slipping up in the future. He had to take advantage of this mess to kill Fang Zhengzhi.
However, he also knew about Qian Yu’s strength.
After all, the battle that took place outside Great Xia Dynasty’s Flame Capital City over a decade ago still left a deep impression in many people’s minds.
Dao Hun clenched his fists tightly because it would be impossible to take down Fang Zhengzhi with Qian Yu defending him.
“I only speculated that Shadow Sect is working with the Monster race due to its relationship with Fang Zhengzhi. However, I certainly didn’t foresee that even one of the Five Sects of the Holy Region, Ling Yun Tower, is affiliated with them. This is definitely a surprise for me!” Dao Hun glanced at Wu Yuer and Qian Yu coldly and questioned them.
It had to be mentioned that Dao Hun was extremely calm in handling this sudden change. He managed to frame Shadow Sect and Ling Yun Tower with a simple sentence.
The surrounding disciples’ expression changed when they heard that. They glanced at each other with the same doubt in their minds.
‘Are Shadow Sect and Ling Yun Tower colluding with the Monster race too?’
‘If that’s the case…’
‘The entire Holy Region, or even the entire world, may be thrown into chaos!’
“Hallmaster Dao is really proficient at making unfounded accusations!” Qian Yu scoffed and replied. Then, she glanced at the rainbow that descended from the sky and continued, “I believe that everyone knows whether my Ling Yun Tower is colluding with the Monster race. On the contrary, what’s Hallmaster Dao’s intention for causing dissension amongst the Five Sects of the Holy Region at this moment and giving the monsters time to recover themselves?”
“The proof is solid and I’m just trying to get rid of a menace for mankind. Tower Master Qian, aren’t you biased by your emotions and protecting him on purpose by saying that I’m causing dissension?”
“So what if I am? I AM going to protect him, and what could you do about that?” Qian Yu wasn’t courteous either. She walked out directly and appeared beside Fang Zhengzhi in just a blink.
“Qian Yu, are you trying to become mankind’s enemy?”
“I just don’t want to be on the same side as you!”
“You…” Dao Hun was too agitated to come up with a reply.
“If you want a fight, bring it on! Stop wasting time!” Qian Yu was extremely arrogant.
“Fine. I shall get a taste of Tower Master Qian’s prowess today!” Dao Hun opened his palm and a pair of black and white swords appeared in his hands instantly.
Fang Zhengzhi looked towards Bai Fei at this moment. With Qian Yu here, he naturally didn’t have to worry about Dao Hun. However, he was extremely puzzled by Bai Fei.
He didn’t know what the Nangong Nobles’ plan was, but he had a feeling that everything was part of Bai Fei’s calculations.
Bai Fei?
Fang Zhengzhi clearly remembered that he didn’t wipe out Nine Pinnacles Mountain completely when he left. They were just badly injured.
‘Why was Nine Pinnacles Mountain occupied by the Monster race and how did Bai Fei become Nine Pinnacles Mountain’s new leader? Did something happen to Nine Pinnacles Mountain after I left?’
If that was the case, it meant that his conflict with Nine Pinnacles Mountain was also part of Bai Fei’s scheme, and that was too terrifying.
“Auntie, I’ll leave Dao Hun to you!” Said Fang Zhengzhi. Then, he looked at Wu Yuer and continued, “Yu’er, keep Ping Yang and Yan’er safe!”
“Ok!” Wu Yuer didn’t argue with Fang Zhengzhi this time. She waved her hand at Shadow Sect’s disciples and hundreds of them immediately surrounded Ping Yang and Chi Guyan.
At this instance, several generals wearing heavy armors walked out of Great Xia Dynasty’s corner. Each of them was exuding intense radiance.
“Please be rest assured, Prince Cang. We’ll also be responsible for Princess Ping Yang’s and Princess Chi Guyan’s safety!” They paid respect to Fang Zhengzhi after saying that.
Mu Qingfeng and Mo Shanshi naturally saw this.
They glanced at each other and saw the worry in each other’s eyes. After all, more infighting would definitely make the situation more chaotic.
Most importantly, Fang Zhengzhi was obviously unlike how he was when he had just entered the Holy Region. Not only was he extremely powerful himself, but he also had Shadow Sect and Ling Yun Tower behind his back.
“This is a mess, this is a complete mess!” The ominous feeling in Mo Shanshi’s heart grew stronger as he watched the situation unfold. He felt like he didn’t know how to handle this anymore.
“Let’s put the other things aside and take down Nangong Hao together first!” Mu Qingfeng shared Mo Shanshi’s feelings, but he knew that they couldn’t waste any more time.
After all, the conflict between Fang Zhengzhi and Yin Yang Hall couldn’t be remedied in a short time.
There was an order of priority and the first thing on the list was definitely taking down Nangong Hao. If they remain distracted, it would undoubtedly give Nangong Hao too much time.
“Ok!” Mo Shanshi nodded. He had obviously understood Mu Qingfeng’s train of thought.
Mo Shanshi charged towards Nangong Hao once again without any hesitation, completely disregarding the two monsters in front of him.
“You have to get past us if you want to kill Nangong Hao!” The two monsters stopped Mo Shanshi and there was a demonic radiance on their faces.
“Screw off!” Mu Qingfeng appeared in front of the monsters and attacked them, opening a path for Mo Shanshi.
The chaotic fight continued.
Fang Zhengzhi held his Traceless Sword tighter at this moment. He glimpsed at the generals of the Great Xia Dynasty and looked at Lin Mubai, who was nodding at him. He naturally knew that Lin Mubai was supporting him.
He rushed towards Bai Fei without saying a word because he speculated that Bai Fei was the root cause of everything.
‘He’s running away?’ Dao Hun became a little anxious when he saw Fang Zhengzhi rushing towards Bai Fei. After all, he was convinced that Fang Zhengzhi was colluding with the Monster race.
In that case, Fang Zhengzhi was most likely trying to escape or seek protection from the Monster race.
“Yan Xiu, Fang Zhengzhi is mankind’s enemy for working with the monsters. Don’t give him a chance to escape, kill him!” Dao Hun shouted at Yan Xiu as he charged towards Qian Yu.
“Kill him?” Yan Xiu looked a little lost. Under normal circumstances, he felt that he should believe Dao Hun.
After all, it was Dao Hun who saved his life.
However, for some reason, he didn’t want to become Fang Zhengzhi’s enemy. That was because he had yet to figure out why Fang Zhengzhi let him took ‘credit’.
Nevertheless, he still moved.
While Fang Zhengzhi rushed towards Bai Fei, Yan Xiu also turned into a shadow in the air. The shadow blinked several times in the air in a strange manner before it appeared in front of Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi was caught off guard.
He was obviously surprised, but he didn’t stop or even ask Yan Xiu if he wanted to kill him.
Swoosh! Fang Zhengzhi’s Traceless Sword lashed out towards Bai Fei in a flash with a demonic purple radiance. It was as if he didn’t see Yan Xiu at all.
“Don’t hurt my lord!” Following that voice, a figure appeared in front of Bai Fei and shielded him. His black cloak was blown by the wind and revealed a pair of ice-blue eyes.
“Your lord?” Fang Zhengzhi squinted with surprise. After all, that appellation didn’t seem like it was made up on the spot.
However, this was definitely not the time to think about that.
His sword didn’t falter.
Following the flash of an azure radiance, Fang Zhengzhi zoomed past the figure in front of him instantly and appeared before Bai Fei.
“Fang Zhengzhi, you won’t succeed!” At this instance, another figure bolted out. It was obvious that Bai Fei wasn’t just guarded by a single monster.
A green radiance appeared and turned into a jade-like barrier, stopping right in the middle of Bai Fei and Fang Zhengzhi. Meanwhile, two short daggers appeared in his hands.
“Eh? There’s another one?” Fang Zhengzhi was a little surprised.
Just then, a few claw-like shadows suddenly appeared from the ground behind Fang Zhengzhi and went for his back.
“Yan Xiu, you didn’t disappoint me after all!” A chilling flash appeared in Dao Hun’s eyes when he saw that because he knew that those claws were Yan Xiu’s attack.
Resistance in the front and a sneak attack from the back!
Dao Hun was almost certain that Fang Zhengzhi would be severely wounded even if he somehow survived that.
“Die…” Dao Hun mumbled softly, but he didn’t finish his sentence because he froze in the next second.
That was due to the fact that those black claws which seemed to have headed for Fang Zhengzhi suddenly changed their direction creepily at the last moment.
It actually overtook Fang Zhengzhi and blasted the green barrier.
Boom!
The green barrier cracked from the powerful attack like a piece of glass. It looked like it could shatter at any second.
“What’s going on?” Dao Hun was obviously startled.
In fact, all the disciples felt the same because they clearly heard what Dao Hun had said to Yan Xiu.
‘Kill Fang Zhengzhi!’
‘Why did Yan Xiu suddenly change his target?’
It was a strange scene.
No one knew what Yan Xiu was thinking.
However, Yan Xiu had actually avoided Fang Zhengzhi, who didn’t seem like he wanted to move away from those claws.
Without adjusting his movement, the Traceless Sword pierced the cracked barrier.
Boom! Fang Zhengzhi went through the barrier and his Traceless Sword penetrated the figure in front of him like a soul-seeking specter.
It was too fast.
No one could even react in time.
The figure in front of Fang Zhengzhi froze on the spot. The wind blew his black cloak away and revealed a freakishly youthful face.
However, there was strong disbelief on his face.
“Wh… Why?!” It was obvious that even till his death, this monster couldn’t figure out why Yan Xiu had suddenly changed his target.
That was because he didn’t arrive late. On the other hand, he was here fairly early, and that was why he knew full well about what had happened to Yan Xiu.
‘Is it possible…’
‘That Yan Xiu didn’t lose his memories?’
‘Impossible!’
‘If Yan Xiu didn’t lose his memories, why couldn’t he recognize Yan Qianli? Most importantly, Dao Hun had clearly ordered him to kill Fang Zhengzhi.’
He couldn’t understand nor accept this outcome.
Nonetheless, that didn’t matter anymore because Fang Zhengzhi’s sword had already pierced his chest, and it wasn’t stopping.
Slash! An azure radiance appeared.
Traceless Sword went past his body in a split second, and so did Fang Zhengzhi. This sword was as fast as a falling star.
It was so fast that his blood wasn’t spilled.
At the next instance, Fang Zhengzhi appeared in front of Bai Fei and his Traceless Sword stabbed at Bai Fei with the same momentum.
“No!”
“No!”
At this moment, the monsters fighting in the sky and the figures standing behind Bai Fei were all stunned.
However, it was too late.
That was because Traceless Sword had pierced Bai Fei’s chest.
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