Free Web NovelChapter 1631: Chapter 1614: Six Months to Repay the Favor
"Lord Emperor Xiao, absolutely not!"
"He is no longer Nangong Xingyu; Lord Emperor Xiao, you cannot be soft-hearted!"
"Lord Emperor Xiao, do you want the dark turmoil to once again engulf the True Spirit Continent?"
"Nangong Xingyu willingly let the Heavenly Emperor control him, disregarding the safety of the entire True Spirit Continent; he deserves death!"
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After a moment of silence, a boiling sound erupted towards the sky, as martial artists who heard the conversation with the Emperor’s martial intent shouted in astonishment, all trying to dissuade.
At this moment, even the most ordinary martial artist could see that the strength exhibited by ’Nangong Xingyu’ was clearly not enough to rival Xiao Ye.
But now, Xiao Ye was about to let the Heavenly Emperor go.
It must be understood that the Heavenly Emperor is not simple; by using Nangong Xingyu’s physical body, he has broken free from the slash of time with unlimited potential.
If he is allowed to leave, the harm that follows will surely be more terrifying than during the dark turmoil period.
Central State and the entire True Spirit Continent only just regained peace. Various sects in Central State began reconstruction in the ruins; they do not wish to return to the dark turmoil period.
Nangong Xingyu was also slightly taken aback.
Even he did not expect Xiao Ye to let him go.
"Everyone, rest assured, I will not let the tragedy of dark turmoil happen again. This is my promise to you."
Xiao Ye’s eyes flashed as he spoke solemnly, his words spreading across heaven and earth.
The promise of Emperor Xiao!
As soon as these words fell, all the martial artists felt a jolt in their hearts, and the noisy voices gradually quieted down; all martial artists remained silent.
Xiao Ye had quelled the dark turmoil; his promise still held significant weight for these martial artists.
"Heavenly Emperor, I once owed Brother Nangong a great favor. If it weren’t for him, perhaps I, Xiao, would have fallen before reaching Central State."
"Since Brother Nangong didn’t want to blend into the crowd, allowing you to control his physical body, then for his sake, I will give you this opportunity."
"Half a year is enough to repay all my debts to Brother Nangong."
"Half a year later, I, Xiao, will fight you at the peak, fulfilling Brother Nangong’s long-cherished wish."
"If during this half year you kill any martial artist of the True Spirit Continent, I will intervene against you in advance."
Next moment, Xiao Ye’s gaze turned towards Nangong Xingyu; as he spoke, each word was imbued with an invincible war intent, causing this realm of heaven and earth to lament.
Xiao Ye never considered himself a benevolent person, but he was also definitely not ungrateful.
Back during the East State Dynasty and Dynasty Battles, Nangong Xingyu had assisted them multiple times; Xiao Ye had never forgotten that grace.
Failing to return this favor, Xiao Ye would find it hard to rest easy.
However, if it meant putting the martial artists of the True Spirit Continent in danger, Xiao Ye could not bring himself to do so either.
"A peak battle in half a year?"
"Brother Xiao, it seems you are confident that you will surely be able to kill this emperor in half a year, right?"
"Very well, I accept your proposal. A battle between you and me in half a year might be the battle where I ascend as emperor."
The Heavenly Emperor burst into laughter, the rising starlight around him dazzling, in its dimness a figure of extraordinary aura could be seen treading the void, hands clasped behind as he looked at Xiao Ye.
It was the figure of Nangong Xingyu.
At this moment, this figure and the Heavenly Emperor fused perfectly together.
In the next moment, a violent wind arose, and the Heavenly Emperor soared like a Roc.
Without obstruction from Xiao Ye and Little White, no one else could stop him as the Heavenly Emperor disappeared from Wuji City.
"Brother Nangong, are you infatuated with the Heavenly Emperor’s power?"
Xiao Ye gazed in the direction of the Heavenly Emperor’s disappearance, slightly moved.
Nangong Xingyu appeared to be naturally indifferent, yet in truth, was proud and aloof, unwilling to be subordinated to others. Thus, he allowed the Heavenly Emperor to possess his physical body by choice, which is why he gave the Heavenly Emperor half a year.
Moreover, even without being controlled by the Heavenly Emperor, with Nangong Xingyu’s character, at the end of the road, they would probably engage in a showdown.
The path of invincibility is destined to be walked alone, with none to accompany on the journey.
"Master Xiao Ye, you are truly muddled, you actually let the Heavenly Emperor go? Although it’s only for half a year, the unforeseen changes are too great.
Taiyi Palace Master ascended into the air, his voice filled with fury.
Pei Jiang, Wu Ming, and others could only sigh helplessly.
Once a quasi-emperor level battle breaks out, it’s likely to lay Wuji City to waste; besides the half-emperor powerhouses, almost no one will survive here.
It’s only to say that the Heavenly Emperor is too despicable, controlling Nangong Xingyu’s physical body while hiding in the Wuji Sect. If they were in the same position, they would likely find it hard to act ruthlessly as well.
"Rest assured, even if I cannot defeat him after half a year, I will not let him live."
Xiao Ye stood with hands clasped, gazing at the heavenly dome while speaking.
After quelling the dark turmoil, he was originally supposed to return to his sect to report back, but due to the threats from the Palace Master of the Ultimate Palace and the Patriarch of the Cang Clan, he extended his time to guard his kin by a year.
And now with only half a year left.
Half a year later, if the Cang Clan Patriarch and the Ultimate Palace’s Palace Master don’t show up, then he will use the sect’s token to summon the Human Race Four Emperors to settle everything.
Because he cannot afford to wait.
As for the Heavenly Emperor, if he cannot deal with him at that time, naturally he will be resolved as well.
Upon hearing Xiao Ye’s words, Taiyi Palace Master was slightly taken aback. By the time he regained consciousness, Xiao Ye had already vanished from the spot.
"Sigh, Ye’er is truly foolish to let such a great demon walk free. I’m afraid Ye’er will soon be targeted by the masses on the True Spirit Continent," Luo Meilan fumed with anger within Wuji Mansion.
"Hmph, what do you know, woman?"
"Ye’er with sentiment and righteousness, using half a year to repay Nangong Xingyu’s favor, I see no wrong in it. This is the fine son of our Xiao Family."
"I believe that after half a year, Ye’er can rightfully slay the Heavenly Emperor," snorted Xiao Yang, sitting in a wheelchair, speaking out.
"Mother, I trust in big brother too," Xiao Fan approached to mediate the situation urgently.
"Alright, alright, you father and son are both correct," Luo Meilan retorted with irritation.
The ceremony of accepting disciples by Master Xiao Ye of the Wuji Sect hurriedly came to an end.
Hundreds of Central State martial artists became corpses due to the earlier clash between Xiao Ye and Nangong Xingyu, forever remaining here. As for the remaining martial artists from Central State, they left with faces full of worry.
Xiao Ye’s approach was indeed commendable.
But the Heavenly Emperor remains alive, controlling Nangong Xingyu; this news pressed on them like a great mountain, impossible to bear lightly.
A fierce undercurrent surged through Central State.
Within Wuji City, the Wuji Sect was tending to the wounded martial artists and cleaning up the aftermath.
In the meantime, within a palace.
"Heavenly Emperor, after half a year you and I will battle; will it be your battle for ascension?"
"Sadly, this era of ascension belongs to me, Xiao Ye; no one can stop me."
Xiao Ye sat cross-legged, divine light blossoming in his eyes, with a sphere of divine light erupting inside his mind, containing countless martial arts runes swirling, embodying an ocean of Tao and law.
It was part of the quasi-emperor martial way he simulated with the Hundred Battle Secret Skill from the Heavenly Emperor in the brief clash with Nangong Xingyu!
