Free Web NovelChapter 524: Chapter 524: Ancient Fairy Cannot Be Killed
To be so thoroughly routed in a single strike by an expert from the Void Realm was a great humiliation for a Saint.
Especially since, after he had revealed a Saint’s killing intent, many of his peers would naturally know that Tongfeng had already made a move.
But when compared to his life, Tongfeng clearly felt that everything else was worth sacrificing.
After sending a message to the two female Saints, Xi Mo and Qian Yu, he had already withdrawn all of his killing intent and aura, not letting the slightest trace leak out.
Under these circumstances, fighting a Ye Tianling who was a spent force was completely meaningless.
"Saint Tongfeng, are we really not going to keep observing?"
Saint Qian Yu was still not resigned to the idea.
Although she had also felt that heaven-defying strike, her understanding of Ye Tianling’s temperament made her think that this was likely the strongest Battle Power he could currently unleash.
Furthermore, unleashing it would surely cause a massive backlash for Ye Tianling—if the three of them attacked simultaneously, they might have a chance to kill him on the spot and take what they wanted.
Xi Mo’s thoughts were similar to Qian Yu’s.
"There’s no need. Right now, that Ye Tianling still has the strength to resist. If we attack, we will definitely pay a tragic price—we might even be killed outright. Given Ye Tianling’s rate of ascent and his Abilities, he most likely did this on purpose to lure us into attacking. Then he can wipe us all out and continue to build his fearsome reputation."
Saint Tongfeng’s voice grew even more grave.
"Is he really that formidable? Saint Tongfeng, I think you’re overestimating him."
Saint Qian Yu was clearly not convinced.
Tongfeng shook his head. "Do you really think an existence that even the Celestial Dao failed to obliterate would so easily let ordinary Cultivators see his Demon Heart Sword Body crack and begin to collapse? If he can slaughter Saints as easily as mowing grass, why would he let common Cultivators spread the news?
Everyone says this Ye Tianling is like a madman, indifferent to life and death, and that’s not wrong. But at the same time, this man’s cunning is not as shallow as we think!
A person like that might disdain scheming, but it’s impossible for him to be without cunning! Otherwise, why would he take on the appearances of Saint Master Yu Lanhui and Yu Xingyao of the Celestial Overpass Holy Land to gradually consume it piece by piece?"
"This..."
Qian Yu was swayed. A grave expression immediately appeared on her beautiful face.
Xi Mo said thoughtfully, "So, you’re saying his Transformation Technique is incredible? If he were to disguise himself as one of our Saint Masters or even a Daoist Ancestor and infiltrate our ranks, would we even be able to detect him?"
Tongfeng nodded. "Precisely. That’s why for some things, we just need to keep watching. As long as we don’t push him to the point of desperation, we can slowly wear him down, letting his Life Force deplete bit by bit! Our mission this time was, in fact, to probe and monitor. We’ve done that, and we’ve even sounded out some of Ye Tianling’s hidden reserves. That’s enough."
Qian Yu thought for a moment, then said, "All that’s left is to kill everyone from the Ye Race and any other Cultivators connected to him. That should do it, and it will prevent further complications down the line. We’ll be pulling them out by the roots."
Xi Mo said, "Then... what about Ancient Fairy? We’re not killing her? She’s Ye Tianling’s first Disciple!"
Qian Yu also showed a worried expression, and as she gazed at Ancient Fairy from afar, her eyes filled with a flicker of killing intent.
But Saint Tongfeng shook his head. "Sumeru Mountain’s plan is similar to ours. Besides, Ancient Fairy is Sumeru Mountain’s Inheritor, after all. As for Ye Tianling... given Sumeru Mountain’s arrogance, they would never acknowledge him. In time, an existence even more heaven-defying than Ye Tianling will come to instruct Ancient Fairy and take his place.
Once Ancient Fairy grows stronger and learns the true, ultimate Charm inheritance, she will completely forget all of this.
As for Ye Tianling, won’t he just become a thing of the past?"
"Saint Tongfeng... you know far more than we thought. Do you have inside information?"
Qian Yu and Xi Mo were both stunned.
Tongfeng hesitated slightly before saying, "As one of the greatest Saints of the Celestial Travel Sacred Land, I’m naturally clearer on certain matters than you are. After all, the Celestial Travel Sacred Land also cultivates the Celestial Secret Dao. As for Sumeru Mountain, they are a powerful and complex force. It’s best not to provoke them if we can avoid it.
Once Ancient Fairy returns to Sumeru Mountain and undergoes Soul Cleansing in the Ancestral Land, she will become just as selfish and ruthless. So, you should give up any ideas you have about her.
But as for people like Ye Yuemei and Yun Zhiruo, feel free to hunt them down."
Qian Yu and Xi Mo pondered for a long while before they both nodded, taking Tongfeng’s words to heart.
"So, we’re heading back now?"
Qian Yu asked again.
Tongfeng shook his head. "We’re leaving this spot, but not the area. We’ll just retreat further away to observe and monitor from a distance. Before long, the entire Qianji Ancient Town will be invaded by a massive number of the Outer Realm Insect Race. If Qianji Ancient Town doesn’t fall, we’ll wait and see what happens. If it falls and Ye Tianling dies, we can then step in and annihilate all of those from the Outer Realm Insect Race."
Qian Yu was stunned. "The Outer Realm Insect Race? An invasion by life from an outer realm? This..."
Xi Mo was also greatly shaken, and even felt a sense of dread in her heart.
Tongfeng smiled. "This is the plan laid out by Divine Master Yao Jiuyin. I knew about it from the very beginning. It isn’t too late to tell you now. For what comes next, you just need to follow my instructions."
Qian Yu and Xi Mo were incredulous. ’Jade Pool Divine Master told Tongfeng everything, but not us? Is she excluding us? Or does she not trust us?’
Qian Yu and Xi Mo felt a bit slighted.
Tongfeng said, "The details aren’t what you’re thinking. The main issue was that Divine Master Yao Jiuyin hadn’t yet been able to win over Lord Duan Jiantian, so some things couldn’t be finalized, and thus you couldn’t be told ahead of time. But now, that is no longer a problem."
Only then did Qian Yu and Xi Mo understand, and they felt much better.
"So that’s how it is. In other words, Lord Duan Jiantian is on our side now?"
Xi Mo and Saint Qian Yu immediately felt a much greater sense of hope.
"Yes. So from now on, you just need to cooperate with me fully."
Tongfeng’s eyes were filled with confidence.
"Understood, Saint Tongfeng."
Originally, Qian Yu and Xi Mo hadn’t thought much of Saint Tongfeng, but now they realized that in many ways, he was more favored than them, his status and identity clearly higher.
"Mm, you two don’t need to worry this time. Ye Tianling will definitely perish. This parasite gnawing at the Celestial Dao Rules can finally be exterminated!"
Tongfeng murmured, the anticipation in his eyes burning intensely.
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