Chapter 466: Sorry, I'm Back Again

Chapter 466: Sorry, I’m Back Again

“It’s only been a month—how could his strength have grown so fast?”

Ghost Crime Supreme Lord raged, his voice thick with bewilderment.

A month, to a Yang God Supreme Lord, was merely the time it took to blink and draw a few cold breaths.

Yet now, the Human Sovereign Hall Envoy, once hunted and harried by them, could suddenly stand his ground.

Worse still, that uncanny ability to vanish left them helpless, forcing them to endure blows without retaliation.

“This Human Sovereign Hall Envoy… what grudge do you bear against him? Could it be that the… Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner is truly linked to the Human Sovereign Banner?”

The envoy from the Taihuang Palace asked, curiosity gleaming in his eyes.

Ghost Crime Supreme Lord’s expression hardened: “He’s merely twisting words. The Ten Thousand Soul Banner is our natal immortal treasure—how could it belong to another?”

Every cultivator of the Ghost Imperial Heaven possessed a natal artifact, which would ascend to a spirit artifact, then an immortal artifact, and finally an immortal treasure.

That natal artifact was the Ten Thousand Soul Banner.

The more lives it reaped, the stronger the banner grew, and the higher the cultivator’s cultivation in Ghost Imperial Heaven.

Just then, Ghost Origin Supreme Lord recalled something and murmured, “Could it be… the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner?”

At this, Ghost Crime Supreme Lord’s face turned grim.

The very foundation of Ghost Imperial Heaven was the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner.

This offensive creation of extraordinary treasure was controlled by the Banner Master.

All other Ten Thousand Soul Banners cultivated by Ghost Imperial Heaven’s disciples were forged in its image.

As for the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner’s origins, they knew little.

Only that it had once been obtained by a certain Exalted One.

That Exalted One had fallen mysteriously, and the banner had passed into the current Banner Master’s hands.

Could that Exalted One… have been the Human Sovereign Hall’s Master?

The three Great Principle Lords present fell silent, daring not to speak.

Matters involving the Banner Master were beyond their discussion.

“No matter who it is or why, seizing the Ten Thousand Soul Banner is opposing Ghost Imperial Heaven—he must be slain!” Ghost Crime Supreme Lord roared in fury.

He sensed a profound crisis.

After this encounter, he realized with dread that Ghost Imperial Heaven had no way to deal with the Human Sovereign Hall Envoy.

“We must tread carefully in our discussions. We can no longer treat him as some aberrant Yang God!” one Great Principle Lord declared.

At first, they had feared nothing from the Human Sovereign Hall Envoy—after all, any single Great Principle Lord could capture him.

But now, it seemed that aside from themselves, any other Yang God of Ghost Imperial Heaven would shatter upon meeting him.

At that moment, Ghost Origin Supreme Lord’s gaze fell upon the envoy from Taihuang Palace, his meaning clear.

“Your Excellency, the Human Sovereign Hall Envoy lurks ever nearby, and our war with the Black Demon Abyss is hampered at every turn…” Ghost Origin Supreme Lord said with a troubled expression.

This war had the backing of Taihuang Palace.

Otherwise, Ghost Imperial Heaven would never have dared to offend the Black Demon Abyss, which possessed the Black Sword.

After all, if the Black Sword were to step into Great Principle Lord, Ghost Imperial Heaven’s fate would be dire.

“This man has sabotaged Taihuang Palace’s schemes—he deserves death!” The Taihuang Palace envoy’s eyes blazed with murderous intent.

The plot against the Black Sword had seemed flawless, poised for success.

But then, the Human Sovereign Hall Envoy had appeared out of nowhere, ruining everything.

“When the Linya Molt begins, he will surely fall, his true spirit unable to shed its form, denied even entry into the Solemn Hall!”

The Taihuang Palace envoy declared with authority.

The three Great Principle Lords of Ghost Imperial Heaven breathed sighs of relief.

With Taihuang Palace’s promise, they could rest easy.

With an Exalted One taking action, no matter how strong the Human Sovereign Hall Envoy, he would meet his doom.

Not to mention that this Exalted One presided over the Linya Molt.

“Let him have his moment of arrogance!” Ghost Crime Supreme Lord said harshly.

The Linya Molt would soon commence; the Human Sovereign Hall Envoy’s time was running short.

Yet no sooner had he spoken than his expression froze.

“You insolent wretch, how dare you!”

He let out a terrifying roar.

The other two Great Principle Lords nearby widened their eyes, their calm hearts stirred into a raging tempest.

In the Ghost Pass, the sky turned blood-red, and a bone-chilling killing intent swept through.

Looking to the star realm, they saw a star blaze with extreme brilliance, then swiftly fade and collapse.

No—not just one star; another followed, bursting apart.

A cold, hoarse voice rang out across the Ghost Pass at that moment.

“Sorry, I’m back again!”

“Lucky I returned—otherwise, how could I have heard you badmouthing me behind my back?”

“Stealing my Human Sovereign Banner and slandering me—truly unforgivable!”

The blood-colored armor gleamed eerily, tall and slender, the sinister blood sword in his hand seizing all hearts.

Bathed in crimson light, the man was like a god of slaughter, his indifferent gaze sending chills through every cultivator of Ghost Imperial Heaven.

The recent battle had left this place in turmoil; they had yet to recover from the shock of the fight—and now he was back.

And… he had slain two more Yang God Supreme Lords!

Those were Yang God Supreme Lords, not cabbages!

These cultivators might never see as many Yang God Supreme Lords in their lifetimes as they had seen… die today.

“You…” Ghost Crime Supreme Lord was left speechless.

The other Yang God Supreme Lords either fled or hid; the powerful among them watched Qi Yuan warily.

The Taihuang Palace envoy, his eyes flickering, spoke up: “Sir, would you grant me the face to sit down and talk with the fellow cultivators of Ghost Imperial Heaven?”

Clearly, he sought to placate the Human Sovereign Hall Envoy for now, waiting until the Linya Molt began to settle accounts later.

“Why should I give you face? Are you… Daniel Wu or Edison Peng?” Qi Yuan stared at the Taihuang Palace envoy, showing no mercy.

“You were the one speaking the harshest behind my back just now. I hold grudges—you share the same crime as these thieves who stole my Human Sovereign Banner!”

The Taihuang Palace envoy’s face turned ashen, disbelief in his eyes: “Do you know who I am? Do you know whose will I represent?”

“You want to kill me, and I’m supposed to care whose will you represent?” Qi Yuan said, exasperated.

He felt that the envoy of the Taihuang Palace had bubbles in his brain.

But based on his many years of experience on the path of immortal cultivation, there were many such people with bubbles in their brains.

The Taihuang Palace envoy sensed the naked killing intent and felt some fear in his heart, yet he still boldly said, “The Linya Sloughing is imminent, fellow Daoist, do not bring ruin upon yourself, otherwise… no matter how vast the Six Heavens, there will be no place for you to stand!”

The Taihuang Palace envoy had his own capital for pride.

“Shall I give you a piece of advice? Sleep together with Ghost Crime Celestial Venerable and Ghost Origin Celestial Venerable tonight, otherwise… hehe, you know what I mean.”

The threat in Qi Yuan’s words was palpable.

Ghost Crime Celestial Venerable and Ghost Origin Celestial Venerable were furious, and both struck out at Qi Yuan simultaneously.

The Taihuang Palace envoy’s face alternated between red and white.

For he felt the bone-piercing killing intent in the Human Emperor Hall Envoy’s words.

He somewhat regretted how he had suddenly lost his mind and sought the spotlight.

Three Great Principles attacked.

Qi Yuan’s eyes shone with a brilliant smile: “I still need to save my strength for later, so I won’t play with you Deepest White Moonlights anymore. Bye-bye!”

Among White Moonlights, there were also distinctions of high and low.

These Great Principles were the Deepest White Moonlights.

Having said this, Qi Yuan vanished without any hesitation.

“Aaaah!” roared Ghost Crime Celestial Venerable.

The other Yang God Celestial Venerables were also heavy-hearted.

Especially those Yang Gods at the Heavenly Position realm were truly afraid.

After all, in just this short span of time, they had already witnessed the deathly stillness of six Yang Gods.

If you added the one from a month ago, that made seven in total!

For Ghost Dominion Heaven, this was absolutely a crippling blow!

At that moment, a low voice came: “Ghost Crime Celestial Venerable, the Ghost Pass is now full of loopholes. If we stay here any longer, we face danger at every turn…”

The meaning was clear: they wanted to return to Ghost Dominion Heaven, unwilling to remain in the Ghost Pass.

Who knew if that madman, the Human Emperor Hall Envoy, might suddenly appear again?

Indeed, even if the Human Emperor Hall Envoy appeared now, they would find it perfectly normal.

Because the interval between the two previous attacks was less than a hundred breaths.

These Yang God Celestial Venerables were anxious and fearful, constantly on guard, dreading the arrival of danger.

“Staying here is far too dangerous!”

“Yes, we came here to fight the Black Demon Abyss, and though our task is unfinished, several of our comrades have already fallen!”

They discussed among themselves, and their words already carried a desire to retreat.

Hearing this, Ghost Crime Celestial Venerable’s expression turned especially grim, and he did not know how to comfort these people.

For he truly had no way to deal with the Human Emperor Hall Envoy.

What, were these Yang God Celestial Venerables supposed to stick together every day and cultivate as one?

Just then, a vast and ethereal voice echoed in the hearts of the many Yang God Celestial Venerables.

“The phantom of the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner will shroud the Ghost Pass. You may all rest easy.”

Hearing this voice, the Yang God Celestial Venerables present all showed reverent expressions, their minds greatly calmed.

“Our thanks to the Banner Master!”

Clearly, the owner of this voice was the anchor of Ghost Dominion Heaven, the Banner Master.

Now, the Banner Master had cast the phantom of the offensive creation treasure, the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, over the Ghost Pass, shielding it from the Human Emperor Hall Envoy’s intrusions.

The Banner Master appeared swiftly and vanished just as quickly.

Behold, in the vast Ghost Pass, a colossal and grim Myriad Ghost Soul Banner suddenly materialized, boundless and seemingly capable of sweeping and cleansing the very stars.

Within the enormous Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, terrifying creatures lurked faintly, guarding the eight directions and securing the Ghost Pass.

Seeing this, the Yang God Celestial Venerables felt somewhat reassured.

“With the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner here, the Human Emperor Hall Envoy surely cannot enter!”

“Even if he does, there will be a warning—no need to fear!”

“Alas… but this is no long-term solution!” another Yang God Celestial Venerable sighed.

As long as the Human Emperor Hall Envoy remained uneliminated, they could not find peace of mind.

After all, the Human Emperor Hall Envoy was too uncanny, capable of appearing at any moment.

Without reaching the Principle, the Human Emperor Hall Envoy could easily wipe them out.

“Rest assured, everyone, this Human Emperor Hall Envoy won’t be hopping around for much longer!” the Taihuang Palace envoy declared, his voice proud.

The other Yang God Celestial Venerables, seeing this, felt reassured once more.

“With the Taihuang Palace here, this Human Emperor Hall Envoy is indeed nothing to worry about!”

“When the Linya Sloughing begins, that will be the day of his death!”

A group of Yang God Celestial Venerables flattered him deliberately, and the Taihuang Palace envoy grew a bit smug.

After a few dozen breaths, these Yang God Celestial Venerables discussed a while longer and then each returned to their own abodes.

Ghost Crime Celestial Venerable and Ghost Origin Celestial Venerable also prepared to leave.

But at that moment, the Taihuang Palace envoy suddenly recalled the Human Emperor Hall Envoy’s suggestion, and an inexplicable chill rose in his heart.

“Don’t go, you two—how about we sleep together… no, play chess!”

In truth, he was truly afraid, and quite cowardly.

Even with the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, it was better to be cautious.

…

On the other side, in a distant land.

Qi Yuan gazed at the Ghost Pass, disappointment in his eyes.

“Too unsportsmanlike!”

“Using an offensive creation treasure to block me—how am I supposed to get in now?”

Though he could still enter.

But if he went in now, he would definitely be discovered.

And once discovered, his ambush would not work.

Because those Yang Gods, when it came to fleeing speed, were not slower than him.

This was normal; Qi Yuan had once heard of a Dou Qi continent.

When a battle master is pursued by a battle emperor, there is no need to panic, for the battle emperor's horse is not as fast as his own.

He gazed at the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, his eyes filled with wariness.

[The phantom of the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, forged from billions of living souls, excels in soul attacks; under suitable conditions, it can imprison even the Great Principle.]

Qi Yuan’s eyes caught some useful information.

“Alas, why can’t I see the flaws of the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner?”

Qi Yuan sighed.

His eyes, when beholding an object, revealed different information each day.

Sometimes he could glimpse weaknesses or other critical details.

Today, as he looked upon the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, the information he saw was all useless to him.

If it had been useful—say, pointing out the banner’s flaws—that would have been a boon for Qi Yuan.

Perhaps then he could have evaded the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, pressed onward, slain some criminals, and reclaimed the Human Emperor Banner.

After a moment’s thought, Qi Yuan placed the newly recovered Ten Thousand Soul Banner on the ground and began once more to purify it, along with a righteous transformation.

About half an hour later, Qi Yuan let out a sigh of relief.

“With a tenth of the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner added, it finally has some semblance of form.”

He had seized quite a lot from the Ghost Crime Heavenly Sovereign last time.

Added to these several Ten Thousand Soul Banners.

Now, the Human Emperor Banner had grown to considerable scale.

In terms of its might, it could even rival some weaker creations of destiny.

“Not bad—it looks far better than that gloomy, ghostly Myriad Ghost Soul Banner.”

Qi Yuan held the Human Emperor Banner, feeling as though he radiated boundless light.

And then, suddenly, he felt the Human Emperor Banner in his hand transform, as if it had become a dog, barking “woof, woof” at that Myriad Ghost Soul Banner, straining to break free from Qi Yuan’s grasp and devour it.

As the master of the Human Emperor Banner, Qi Yuan could sense its urgent, ravenous desire.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan’s eyes lit up.

“Bold and resourceful—truly worthy of my Human Emperor Banner!”

“A treasure mirrors its master; how excellent I must be!”

“It has inherited my virtues!”

“Now I give you a task: devour the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner!”

With these words, Qi Yuan loosened his grip.

He thought that he had been the one restraining and confining the Human Emperor Banner.

If he hadn’t held it back, it would have already destroyed the Myriad Ghost Soul Banner.

But… the moment Qi Yuan let go.

The banner’s fierce, reckless drive vanished in an instant. Its fabric drooped, listless and spiritless—where was its earlier arrogance?

Seeing this, Qi Yuan was utterly speechless.

“Such a coward?”

“Why haven’t you inherited a single one of my virtues?”

Grumbling, Qi Yuan stuffed the Human Emperor Banner into his storage pouch.

He wouldn’t let it embarrass him out in the open anymore.

…

Within the Demon Pass.

Zi Yuan Da Xue ate mushrooms, her expression disappointed.

“It seems I won’t get to watch the stars shatter today.”

Beside her, the other prodigies had yet to recover from their shock.

“The Human Emperor Hall’s envoy is… truly terrifying, entering the Ghost Pass as if it were an empty land!”

“In just one day, we’ve seen six stars fall—it’s too horrifying!”

“Alas, does our Black Demon Abyss have such a formidable figure?”

These prodigies sighed.

They had faced off against the Ghost Imperial Heaven for so long without slaying a single Yang God.

The moment the Human Emperor Hall’s envoy appeared, he effortlessly killed Yang Gods.

Those mighty, towering Yang Gods were like common cabbages.

Such a scene was beyond imagination.

“Everyone, be cautious—it’s best not to discuss him,” An Xun Lu said from the side.

“What? We’re not slandering him, only praising him—could that possibly offend him?” someone asked in confusion.

“Hmph, none of us have ever interacted with this Heavenly Sovereign. Who knows his temperament? What if… he thinks we’re praising him with ill intent?” An Xun Lu replied.

The other prodigies nodded at her words.

When the superior is unknowable, their might is immeasurable.

Many Heavenly Sovereigns act unpredictably, with no fixed rules.

That only makes those beneath them fear them more.

“Right, we’d better not talk about him.”

These prodigies nodded.

Yang Gods are mysterious and unfathomable—who knows where that Human Emperor Hall envoy might appear?

As for the envoy’s identity, opinions were divided.

“Alas, before the Lin Ya Tui has even begun, such a mysterious figure appears. I wonder, when the Lin Ya Tui opens, how many hidden, dormant Heavenly Sovereigns will emerge!” Bing Jian spoke at last, his voice calm. “In truth, I am curious about that Ten Suns Heavenly Sovereign who once made ten suns blaze in the sky—where is he now?”

Bing Jian, having stepped into the realm of Yang God Heavenly Sovereign, grew ever more composed.

After all, the more low-key he was now, the more he would dazzle everyone when the Tai Huang Palace toured the heavens.

Then, the stars would fall like waterfalls, and those who had once mocked him would…

“I’m not interested in the Ten Suns Heavenly Sovereign—I’m only interested in you,” Zi Yuan Da Xue said, turning to Bing Jian. “I want to see when you’ll step into Yang God, and see what a Yang God’s egg looks like—how it differs from an ordinary egg.”

Bing Jian’s mouth twitched; he was at a loss for words.

He decided that in this period, he would have to work hard to properly disguise his star projection.

Otherwise… Zi Yuan Da Xue would laugh at him for a hundred years.

“Ah, how I envy you all—eating, drinking, and enjoying yourselves every day, while I have to cultivate in constant fear,” came Qi Yuan’s voice at that moment.

His face was etched with deep exhaustion.

Although he hunted Yang Gods at Ghost Pass, it seemed carefree and unrestrained.

In truth, his mind had to be taut every moment, like a mortal dancing on a tightrope—one misstep and he would be doomed beyond redemption.

“Senior Brother Blood Robe, you’re out!” Ziyuan Xiaolu’s face beamed with joy.

An Xunlu cast a sidelong glance at Qi Yuan but said nothing.

“Senior Brother Blood Robe, you once saw that one strike in the Flower Moon Strange Land—what did he look like?” At last, a prodigy could not help but ask.

“Look at my face, then imagine a suit of blood armor—that’s him,” Qi Yuan said openly.

“Ah?” The prodigy was momentarily stunned.

An Xunlu could not help but interject, “You have to imagine that one as mute, otherwise…

So, Big Brother Black Sword is better for visualization!”

Ziyuan Xiaolu’s eyes widened, and she was about to bicker with An Xunlu as usual, but Qi Yuan tugged her sleeve.

“Xiaolu, I need your help with something.”

Qi Yuan had come this time seeking Ziyuan Xiaolu for an urgent matter.

“What is it?” Ziyuan Xiaolu’s face flushed involuntarily.

She recalled how, some time ago, she had wanted to call Senior Brother Blood Robe ‘Father,’ but he had refused.

She desperately wanted to tell Senior Brother Blood Robe, I was just joking, please, don’t tell anyone!

“Come, let’s find a secluded place.”

Qi Yuan pulled Ziyuan Xiaolu away.

What he was about to say could not be exposed.

Thus, they needed a safe spot.

A few hundred breaths later, the two entered Qi Yuan’s cave dwelling.

Qi Yuan looked at Ziyuan Xiaolu and asked softly, “Do you know… of any strange land where time flows faster, the faster the better… and from which I can see far off… the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner at Ghost Pass?”

“Ah?” Ziyuan Xiaolu was bewildered, unable to fathom why Blood Robe would do this.

She felt that this matter was somewhat odd.

Still, she quickly said, “Senior Brother Blood Robe, give me two hours… no, one hour, and I’ll have an answer for you.”

She had to go back and consult the records.

“Thank you,” Qi Yuan said cheerfully.

He sought such a strange land for a crucial purpose.

Every day, his eyes could see hidden messages from the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner.

But in the Sixth Heaven, one message per day was far too slow.

So… was there a place with faster time flow?

He would view the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner from within the strange land.

Perhaps, while the Sixth Heaven passed a single day, he would spend a year in the strange land, viewing it 365 times, updating with much information.

Maybe he would find a flaw in the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner.

Or even, if he could ensure safety, he might exploit a bug in the Gate of Ultimate Truth.

Let the Divine Infant within him comprehend the truths of the Gate of Ultimate Truth in another universe, enhancing his power.

…

Within the Demon Pass.

Ziyuan Zu’s expression was deep and unfathomable.

“Who exactly… is plotting against Black Sword?”

Last time, Black Sword nearly encountered Root Demon Blood and faced the peril of falling.

This filled Ziyuan Zu with a profound sense of threat.

He felt that within the Black Demon Abyss, there seemed to be an invisible, hidden hand, scheming something.

This brought him an intense feeling of crisis.

Especially just now, when the Envoy of the Human Emperor Hall slaughtered wantonly at Ghost Pass, it unsettled him further.

Before the Linya Molt had even begun, so many Yang Gods had already fallen.

If it started, what a great battle it would be—truly unimaginable.

After a moment’s thought, his form turned into a streak of light and vanished.

About a breath later, Ziyuan Zu halted at the edge of the Demon Pass.

He stood outside the Demon Pass, as if waiting for someone.

After roughly thirty breaths, suddenly, a crisp bell rang, and faintly, a white dragon seemed to roar.

Ziyuan Zu’s expression turned respectful, and he bowed to the heavens and earth before him.

“Greetings, White Dragon Abyss Lord!”

“Little Zu, long time no see—you seem much more pleasing to the eye than your master.”

Amidst the ringing of bells, a slender woman appeared, with two dragon horns on her forehead.

What drew the most attention was the layer of black cloth over her eyes, covering them.

Once that black cloth was lifted, something terrifying would occur.

Thus, the black cloth over the White Dragon Abyss Lord’s eyes was rarely removed.

Ziyuan Zu looked at the newcomer, his face full of reverence.

The Linya Molt was about to begin, and the leaders of the major powers were meeting in secret.

The White Dragon Abyss Lord had just finished meeting with the Black Demon Abyss Lord.

Ziyuan Zu used a past favor to secure this audience with the White Dragon Abyss Lord.

“Please, White Dragon Abyss Lord, enter my cave dwelling for a discussion,” Ziyuan Zu invited.

“Little Zu, I still have to go to Shenluo Heaven to see their ancestor—time is tight. Speak directly,” the White Dragon Abyss Lord said, seemingly straightforward.

Hearing this, Ziyuan Zu did not hesitate and said solemnly, “I wish to ask the White Dragon Abyss Lord… to be Blood Robe’s Dao Protector!”

Ziyuan Zu bowed his head, his attitude sincere.

As he spoke, he produced a broken Creation Treasure.

The White Dragon Abyss Lord’s gaze fell upon that broken Creation Treasure, and a strange expression crossed her face.

That broken Creation Treasure held deep significance.

During the last Linya Molt, the Black Demon Abyss Lord had no offensive Creation Treasure.

At that time, Ziyuan Zu was the foremost Yang God in potential within the Black Demon Abyss.

The Creation Treasure in his hand even had the potential to transform into an offensive Creation Treasure.

But in the end... Ancestor Ziyuan and the Abyss Lord had some dispute.

The result was that the Abyss Lord gained an additional offensive Creation Treasure, while the one in Ancestor Ziyuan’s hand shattered.

What he now held was that shattered offensive Creation Treasure.

Though broken, it was far stronger than ordinary Creation Treasures.

Now, Ancestor Ziyuan brought out this half-finished offensive Creation Treasure to beg White Dragon Abyss Lord to become Blood Robe’s Dao protector.

He had already faintly sensed that the dark clouds over Black Demon Abyss were gathering thickly, and even he might find it hard to keep Blood Robe safe.

Thus, he wished to find a Dao protector for Blood Robe.

Of course, a Dao protector, not a master.

“How interesting,” said White Dragon Abyss Lord, a smile in her eyes. “Summon Blood Robe. I must see... whether he is as the legends say, and whether he is worthy of my protection.”

She was somewhat tempted by that half-finished offensive Creation Treasure.

But that was not enough.

Though she had long offended Taihuang Palace,

she did not wish to offend them too deeply.

She still had to see Blood Robe’s talent, what it truly was.

If he were a new Black Sword... she might invest.

After all, that would be a Supreme Venerable.

“Abyss Lord, wait a moment!” said Ancestor Ziyuan.

He immediately sent a message to Qi Yuan.

White Dragon Abyss Lord gazed at Ancestor Ziyuan, her expression deep and complex: “You truly dote on this junior of yours, willing to part with your precious treasure.”

As she spoke, she looked at the half-finished offensive Creation Treasure in Ancestor Ziyuan’s hand, a flicker of greed passing through her eyes.

“What a pity—the offensive Creation Treasure of Black Demon Abyss is not this one. Otherwise, today you would not need to offer it to beg me. A pity, a pity,” said White Dragon Abyss Lord, her voice tinged with regret.

Sometimes, a single misstep leads to a vast difference.

In her view, Ancestor Ziyuan was merely lacking in fortune.

Ancestor Ziyuan’s expression remained unchanged: “All things follow their own fate.”

He had once been angry, but now he had long let go.

After about a hundred breaths, Qi Yuan, clad in blood robes, finally appeared.

He looked at the two before him, curiosity in his eyes.

“Old man, why did you call me here?”

Qi Yuan, as always, was bold, his expression unchanged before two Great Principles.

White Dragon Abyss Lord wore a black silk ribbon; her gaze fell upon Qi Yuan, a flash of excitement deep in her eyes that quickly faded into calm.

“Little Blood Robe... do you have a Dao companion?”

In the depths of White Dragon Abyss Lord’s eyes lay a strong, covetous longing.

Even deeper than when she looked at the half-finished offensive Creation Treasure.

(The chapter ends)