Free Web NovelChapter 1997: Chapter 1997: A Promise Is a Promise
At this moment, has Sikong Jing reached the middle-level Emperor Soldier Formation Master?
He doesn’t know for sure. Mainly, he is unfamiliar with how the badges of Soldier Formation Masters are rated in the Central Plains; he just knows his Qianyuan Soldier Killing Formation has directly surpassed the Fifth Realm and reached the Sixth Realm.
Simultaneously, upon reaching the Sixth Realm, he could subconsciously exhibit a soldier killing aura even without wielding any weapons, as if every strand of True Qi in his body were his troops.
It’s precisely the fusion between martial arts and the soldier killing array that elevated his combat power another level.
His control over True Qi has grown remarkably stronger.
Of course, he is still in the Emperor’s First Realm, not because he can’t progress but he purposely paused to consolidate it, as his True Qi Realm has already caught up to the Spirit Shadow Realm.
Next, he needs to further enhance the aspect of the Spirit Shadow.
At this point, Leng Sha and Xiao Jin approached him again and saluted, saying, "Master."
Sikong Jing nodded gently and casually asked, "You’ve had a hard time; what is the current situation in Willow Leaf City?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Sha naturally reported the current circumstances to Sikong Jing, and also conveyed Ye Wuzhi’s instructions, only then realizing that he had been in the Qianyuan Illusion Realm for seven or eight days.
Regarding Ye Wuzhi, Sikong Jing didn’t say much.
After understanding the situation, Sikong Jing then calmly looked at the Qianyuan War Emperor’s upright body, and slowly said, "Follow me in carrying the body of the predecessor War Emperor into the Willow Leaf Holy Wall, and then we will return to Overlord City."
Thus, after solemnly paying his respects to the Qianyuan War Emperor, Sikong Jing brought his remains back to Willow Leaf Saint Manor.
The Willow Leaf Saint Manor was now desolate.
It seemed only the solitary Willow Leaf Holy Wall remained standing, and if Ye Wuzhi couldn’t bring people back in the future, the Willow Leaf Holy Wall would be seized by other forces.
Sikong Jing wasn’t worried about this; even if taken over, one could only see the surface of the Willow Leaf Holy Wall.
Anyone wanting to enter the Holy Wall’s interior would need a presence like Qian Wumie; as for opening the Holy Wall Gate, that would be nearly impossible.
Inside, there was a small piece of Little Bone left by the previous Master of Ten Thousand Beasts, it required unraveling and fusion, which even Qian Wumie couldn’t do.
At this moment, Sikong Jing deeply gazed at the Willow Leaf Holy Wall...
Then he unhesitatingly cast the Duoye Seal, opened the tree pattern formation, and finally took the remains of the Qianyuan War Emperor inside.
Now, he naturally need not worry about the emergence of the Holy Wall refiner Heavenly Emperor. As long as he didn’t open the Holy Wall Gate, he wouldn’t be noticed by that Heavenly Emperor. Thus, he crafted a coffin and placed the Qianyuan War Emperor’s body inside...
Then placed it inside one of the tree holes.
Next, Sikong Jing took out the coffin of Patriarch Liu Duoye and placed it in another tree hole.
Although not placed inside the Holy Wall Gate, this could be considered as fulfilling half of Liu Duoye’s last wish...
Finally, Sikong Jing carved inscriptions in the two tree holes, documenting their lives.
He didn’t know when he would truly return to the Willow Leaf Holy Wall and genuinely open the Holy Wall Gate. Perhaps during this period, someone might open the tree pattern and enter inside, so he left words here.
After finishing, he left the Holy Wall and erected two gravestones outside it for people to offer their respects.
Finally, after completing everything, Sikong Jing, accompanied by Leng Sha and Xiao Jin, gazed deeply at the Holy Wall.
Sikong Jing’s heart was filled with emotions and murmured, "Predecessors, please be assured, one day I will return here and open the Holy Wall Gate. Perhaps there is a miracle inside the Holy Wall Gate to bring you both back to life."
Though the odds are extremely low, Sikong Jing still held some anticipation in his heart...
However, when the time truly comes to open the Holy Wall Gate, it must ensure not being detected by that Heavenly Emperor. Who knows when that day will be, perhaps only when he can contend with the Five Heavenly Emperors?
Ultimately, Sikong Jing stopped thinking too much, after having paid respects with his two disciples, he then turned and left.
As he stepped out of the Holy Wall Forbidden Land, he discovered a woman waiting outside the forbidden land, it was Xiong Tingting.
Sikong Jing was somewhat surprised but slowly walked closer, softly asking, "Boss Xiong, why haven’t you left?"
Logically, Xiong Tingting should have followed Ye Wuzhi and others to Overlord City.
At this moment, Sikong Jing noticed that Xiong Tingting’s face was somewhat pale and dazed, she seemed to have encountered something.
Gulu...
She slightly swallowed her saliva, then whispered bitterly, "Young Master Sikong, previously, without commands from Qianwang Holy Tower, I naturally couldn’t leave Willow Leaf City but had to wait for new orders to act."
Upon hearing this, Sikong Jing understood, without orders she naturally just had to stay in Willow Leaf City and couldn’t act on her own.
"Now, a new task has come, I just received a message bird." Xiong Tingting spoke softly again.
Under Sikong Jing’s gaze, Xiong Tingting continued, "Pei Kuang wants me to immediately head to Overlord City, and then Pei Xie will force Overlord Commerce to summon me to serve, then I must seize the opportunity to kill Pei Xie..."
Upon hearing this, Sikong Jing’s pupils slightly contracted, but then he suddenly understood.
"Pei Kuang doesn’t plan to let you live?" Sikong Jing spoke coldly.
Xiong Tingting nodded lightly, under normal circumstances, there was no path of survival for this task.
As soon as Pei Xie died, Overlord Commerce would execute her...
She then revealed the conditions given by Pei Kuang to her, to which Sikong Jing sneered repeatedly: "What a hollow promise, when you’re dead, the life and death of your daughter are still at his mercy."
Xiong Tingting nodded lightly, then bit her lip and asked, "Young Master Sikong, what should I do?"
This task must be executed, otherwise, her daughter would be maltreated. But if executed, what reason would Overlord Commerce have to let her survive? She knew Sikong Jing would definitely find a way to release her, but...
It must have a foolproof reason, otherwise, Pei Kuang would suspect she betrayed the Qianwang Holy Tower.
If she assassinates Pei Xie and aren’t dealt with by Overlord Commerce, that would be very odd.
Sikong Jing furrowed his brows deeply, indeed this matter was somewhat difficult, but suddenly a light flashed in Sikong Jing’s eyes, and he faintly smiled, "No need to worry, before you execute the task, I’ll let Pei Xie die first..."
When these words came out, Xiong Tingting’s eyes widened, indeed this was the best method.
But she promptly bit her lip again and asked, "But Young Master Sikong, Pei Xie is very useful to Overlord Commerce, right?"
Xiong Tingting’s worry was also about this matter, Pei Xie compared to her, would certainly be much more useful, he could make more people believe in Overlord Commerce’s innocence, in the evil of Qianwang Holy Tower.
She came to Sikong Jing with a resolve to die, hesitating for a long time.
She was completely unsure whether Sikong Jing would sacrifice herself for Pei Xie’s testimony, possibly, after knowing her new task, Sikong Jing would directly ignore the lives of her and her daughter.
And thus insist on saving Pei Xie’s life, leaving her mother and daughter to be disposed of by Pei Kuang.
But now, Sikong Jing said he would ensure Pei Xie dies first for her mother and daughter?
Looking at Xiong Tingting’s worried and anxious expression.
Sikong Jing smiled again and said: "Pei Xie is indeed useful, but he doesn’t influence the larger situation too much, while you can affect the situation... Most importantly, I promised to strive to protect your daughter, naturally I won’t break my word."
After saying this, Sikong Jing smiled again: "Let’s set out, go to Overlord City, and I also have to return."
Saying this, Sikong Jing already walked step by step, taking the two disciples and boarded the Split Armor Flying Scorpion.
