Free Web NovelChapter 882: Chapter 134 Return Sacrifice
Granny Bizhu executed a graceful turn and stopped mid-air. Without making a sound, she had already rapidly scanned her surroundings.
She had fought in the Lost World more than once and was very clear about the rules here.
The Starlight Holy Tower in the distant starry sky also informed her of her location.
True Man Chongguang had strictly followed Wei Xun’s orders, and the chosen area was very fair. This was the only Floating Island that belonged neither to the Diao Hai Building nor to Jueming Island.
Although theoretically, the Floating Island must treat all Human Race cultivators impartially, it was inevitable that places controlled by different powers would exhibit varying degrees of bias—a situation no one could avoid.
And the Yang Valley Power was famously impartial in the Lost World, focused solely on battling the Sea Clan.
As long as they didn’t start a fight directly on the Floating Island, she and Jiang Wang could battle fiercely without interference.
This was good.
This was very good!
The moment the Sect Master decided to put Jiang Wang and her in the same region, she had reignited her hope.
She had enough confidence in her own strength and the accumulation of many years.
Although Jiang Wang was a young prodigy, and time was his best friend, in terms of accumulation, time was also his greatest enemy. His experience was certainly insufficient, far from enough.
Of course, he would have some valuable treasures on him; she had clearly seen the machinations of his friends as they saw him off.
But that was alright.
Of course, it was alright.
Those things would become her nourishment, helping her draw closer to God Arrives...
She had lost hope once; starting over from scratch was too difficult. But if she could get the item on Jiang Wang that even Hai Zongming coveted, maybe everything could begin anew.
What was that item? She didn’t know. But it must be very important.
What she said to Zhu Bijin on the End of the World Platform was true. That apology was also sincere.
But that apology wasn’t for the past; it was for the future.
Because such a young man, for Zhu Bijing’s sake, broke into the Sea Sacrifice ceremony and mobilized terrifying connections, still insisting on saving her in front of True Monarch powerhouses, presenting her with such grand romance... And yet she was the one who had to kill him with her own hands.
For that, she was apologizing.
She didn’t believe Jiang Wang when he said he saw Zhu Bijing only as a friend. In her view, that was just an excuse Jiang Wang used to choose Qi Country yet didn’t dare to openly deny the Diao Hai Building.
There was no up, down, left, or right in the Lost World; direction could only be determined relative to oneself. The guidance from the Starlight Holy Tower could only help lock down a general area.
But this feeling was not unfamiliar.
Granny Bizhu knew very well that the "unfamiliarity" of the environment would be Jiang Wang’s greatest disadvantage. Even if he had the map of Jueming Island, he couldn’t immediately shake off the feeling of unfamiliarity.
The sooner she killed Jiang Wang, the better. Because "unfamiliarity" would fade with time.
She was confident in her advantage in strength but never underestimated the adaptability of a prodigy, nor the depth of resources of prestigious families. The gifts given to Jiang Wang might be extraordinary.
Granny Bizhu flicked her tail finger, and a water droplet flew out, transforming into her shape. Meanwhile, she herself turned into a droplet and clung to her back. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
It was widely known on Crescent Moon Island that Elder Bizhu was skilled in beast control, and she had hardly ever shown her illusion magic in public. But having cultivated at the Diao Hai Building for so long, how could she not understand illusion magic?
With the passage of time came rich accumulation.
Sect Leader Hai Zongming had met a sudden death, but she would not. She intended to be more cautious than the weak, using all her resources to prevent any accidents.
Because this might be her last chance.
Comparing her location to the Starlight Holy Tower, she roughly sensed the position of the Floating Island. The water droplet that turned into Granny Bizhu chose a direction and flew off swiftly.
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Back on the End of the World Platform, True Man Chongguang waved his hand and took away Jiang Wang and Granny Bizhu.
Wei Xun stepped up to the main seat, instructing, "Take Zhu Bijing to the side, the Sea Sacrifice will continue." frёewebηovel.cѳm
Yang Feng, Qi Xiao, and Jiang Wuyou, who were on the main seat, all stood obediently, waiting for Wei Xun to sit down in the central grand chair before they themselves refrained from sitting down.
Wei Xun was here, and the only ones who could sit with him were True Monarchs.
Hai Jingping stepped forward once again to take charge of the Sea Festival ceremony.
It seemed as if he had completely forgotten the incidents just now; his face showed not a trace of anger or frustration.
"We hereby..."
The drumming resumed; Black Armor Warriors once again escorted the criminals, step by step ascending the stairs. Aside from Zhu Bijing, who was led to the side, everything seemed unchanged.
At this time, Zhongxuan Minghe and Zhongxuan Sheng had already taken their seats to observe the ceremony. The Sect Leader Xu Zhilan and Elder Fan Qingqing of the Five Immortal Sect followed behind them, indicating that the Five Immortal Sect was now completely allied with the Zhong Xuan Family. Of course, the Five Immortal Sect was not pledging allegiance to the Zhong Xuan Family but sought to get closer to Qi Country through the connections of the Zhong Xuan Family. However, within Qi Country’s sphere of influence, they would become closer with the Zhong Xuan Family.
Lu Hua, the Steward of Diao Hai Building, squeezed into the crowd without a word. Everything at Diao Hai Building was definitely over for him; after the Sea Festival ended, he would return to Jueming Island, where naturally Jiang Wuyou would have other arrangements for him.
"I just received news," Zhongxuan Minghe transmitted his voice, "Chongjia Island has been attacked by sea pirates. All defensive Arrays have been breached. The stockpiled resources on the island have been plundered clean. The Cultivators from the nearby Huan Island of the Jiu Xuan Sect chased away the pirates and planted their flag on Chongjia Island."
There are so many Cultivation sects in the Near Sea Archipelago, yet pirates have never been eradicated.
Most are renegade disciples or heretical extremists who hide in remote maritime areas and occasionally emerge to plunder.
Of course, many pirates also have the support of powerful backers.
The pirates who attacked Chongjia Island clearly belonged to this category.
They took advantage of the opportunity provided by Zhongxuan Minghe’s absence to strike precisely.
They shattered Chongjia Island’s operations by the Zhong Xuan Family, destroyed the Arrays, and looted everything of value, leaving Chongjia Island ownerless. With Jiu Xuan Sect driving off the pirates, they naturally could become the new rulers of Chongjia Island.
This method was simple and crude; without significant backing, such forceful actions would be impossible.
The Zhong Xuan Family was fully capable of retaliating against the pirates, but they couldn’t attack Jiu Xuan Sect directly. Behind Jiu Xuan Sect stood Gu Huaixin, the fourth Elder of Diao Hai Building.
That is to say, from now on, Chongjia Island was no more.
Zhongxuan Minghe’s voice didn’t betray joy or sorrow, but there was no doubt that the Zhong Xuan Family had suffered a heavy loss this time.
Zhongxuan Sheng didn’t say much, only transmitted back, "Uncle, your loss, your nephew will definitely find a way to recover."
This was one of Granny Bizhu’s plans all along; he had been aware of it from the start. It was just that Zhongxuan Minghe himself was still holding onto a sliver of hope.
How could there be any hope?
Granny Bizhu was thrown into the Lost World, but her backer, Gu Huaixin, hadn’t moved.
Zhongxuan Minghe didn’t say he believed or disbelieved but just watched the ceremony as if focused on observing.
This uncle and nephew, though not antagonistic, also weren’t very affectionate towards each other.
Zhongxuan Minghe’s complex feelings toward his second brother, Zhongxuan Mingtu, seemed to also project onto his nephew. It was difficult to adopt a clear attitude in dealing with him.
Similarly, the estrangement from other members of the Zhong Xuan Family that had formed since childhood could not be simply erased from Zhongxuan Sheng’s heart.
In their interactions, they both felt equally at a loss.
At the ceremony, Hai Jingping finally finished announcing the crimes of all the criminals, and this time, nothing unexpected happened.
All the criminals were escorted to the cliff edge, facing the vast Cang Sea, with their backs to the crowd.
They had all been stripped of their cultivation, shivering in the sea breeze.
Some were howling, some were silent, some begged for mercy, but there was no response.
"Proceed with the sacrifice!" Hai Jingping declared.
The Black Armor Warriors said nothing, simply pushing the criminals they were holding forward in unison!
Forty-four criminals fell into the sea together.
It was as if no screams were heard, or perhaps they had been, but the sea wind obliterated them.
From such a great height, these criminals, stripped of their cultivation, were doomed.
Meanwhile, Hai Jingping raised his hands high and proclaimed loudly, "May their souls return!"
"May their souls return!"
Everyone raised their hands and chanted in unison.
