Feeling Ku Yichi’s domain faintly locking onto him, Ce Ku Huiyi was furious but helpless.
Qu Beige’s Cosmos Mill expanded instantly, its ferocious killing aura not only sweeping through Jinluo Tower but also affecting Anluo Sky City outside.
Boom! Before the two sides even clashed, Jinluo Tower collapsed under Qu Beige’s fake Cosmos Mill, and countless resident cultivators rushed out again. Che Zizi’s face darkened, though compensation was promised, what did they take his Jinluo Tower for? A place to destroy at will? He, a Seventh Step cultivator, didn’t need face?
After Qu Beige’s Cosmos Mill shattered Jinluo Tower, Lan Xiaobu unleashed his own Cosmos Mill, smashing it toward Qu Beige. The true Cosmos Mill’s expanding disc seemed ready to grind everything to dust, annihilating all existence beneath it.
Qu Beige’s eyes lit up. He hadn’t come for Zang Qionghua, but for the Six Chaos Paths, the Cosmos Mill, and the Great Cosmos Technique. Seeing the Cosmos Mill, he resolved not to let Lan Xiaobu take it back. After unleashing it, when it grew to a hundred zhang, Lan Xiaobu sensed something wrong, a vague threat looming. Without hesitation, he recalled the Cosmos Mill and swiftly retreated.
A massive handprint then descended, seizing the shadow left by Lan Xiaobu’s Cosmos Mill and even Qu Beige’s fake one.
As Qu Beige’s mill was taken, a cold snort echoed from the void, followed by a figure stepping out. Though just a snort, Lan Xiaobu felt an intense discomfort. When he saw the figure clearly, he thought, what a beautiful man.
Indeed, calling a man beautiful felt odd, but this man was striking. If not for his male attire, Lan Xiaobu might have mistaken him for a woman. Standing in the void, he seemed as if he could drift away with the wind. Ku Yichi immediately bowed, “Ku Yichi, Heavenly Emperor of Central Heavenly Court, greets Dao Ancestor Di Lan.”
“Greetings, Dao Ancestor…” More people bowed, and Lan Xiaobu noticed everyone on the distant streets doing the same, some devout ones even kneeling.
So this was Di Lan, the Dao Ancestor of Central Heavenly Court? Lan Xiaobu didn’t bow, merely sizing him up. Bow? Hah, wishful thinking. Di Lan had just tried to snatch his Cosmos Mill, if Lan Xiaobu hadn’t noticed in time, it would’ve been taken. Look at Qu Beige, his fake mill was grabbed, wasn’t it?
Di Lan’s gaze fell on Lan Xiaobu, “You’ve got some nerve, causing trouble in Anluo Sky City and obstructing the Eternal Life Conference. As punishment, hand over that Cosmos Mill, I’ll compensate Jinluo Tower. Otherwise, I’ll open your world.”
Lan Xiaobu sensed Di Lan’s strength, definitely surpassing Qi Zhe Tian. Though Qi Zhe Tian was gravely injured, making his true power unclear, Wang Congjing, an Eighth Step, wasn’t much weaker. Shi Changxing and Qi Zhe Tian were likely close in strength, with Shi perhaps slightly inferior. None of them gave Lan Xiaobu the oppressive feeling Di Lan did. Still, no Dao Ancestor would open his world and take his things.
Lan Xiaobu replied calmly, “Dao Ancestor Di Lan, Qu Beige struck first, and he destroyed Jinluo Tower. Why should I compensate, and why accuse me of obstructing the Eternal Life Conference?”
Ku Yichi snapped, “Lan Xiaobu, you and Qu Beige agreed to duel and acted together. Now that the Dao Ancestor is here, you’re shirking responsibility? It was stated earlier, anyone breaking Jinluo Tower must pay. Are you denying it? There are more than a few witnesses here.”
“Xiaobu, Dao Ancestor Di Lan is terrifying, let’s not take the loss now, pay up first,” Ce Ku Huiyi transmitted, worried Di Lan might forcibly tear open Lan Xiaobu’s world.
Lan Xiaobu nodded to Ce Ku Huiyi, signalling he needn’t worry, then looked at Ku Yichi calmly, “You told Lord Che that whoever broke Jinluo Tower must pay. Did I break it? Clearly, Qu Beige did, didn’t he? Since he broke it, he should pay. And he attacked first, am I not allowed to defend myself?”
“I only said those fighting in Jinluo Tower must compensate. Since you participated, you pay,” Ku Yichi’s tone hardened with the Dao Ancestor present, determined to use this chance to eliminate Lan Xiaobu.
Lan Xiaobu chuckled, tossing out a crystal ball, its image appearing in the void.
*Rebirth in the Era of Great Waves*
In the image, Ku Yichi said, “Lord Che, since we can’t stop their fight, I’ll be your witness today. Whoever damages Jinluo Tower must pay, you set the price.”
Not just Ku Yichi, but others were stunned. What kind of style was this, recording a crystal ball in such a setting? How childish was that?
Before anyone could process, Lan Xiaobu tossed out another crystal ball, clearly showing Qu Beige unleashing his fake Cosmos Mill to shatter Jinluo Tower, with Lan Xiaobu only acting afterward, retracting his treasure almost immediately. Childish or not, the evidence was irrefutable, making it impossible for Ku Yichi to twist the truth. Ce Ku Huiyi thought, brilliantly done.
Di Lan narrowed his eyes at Lan Xiaobu, how many misdeeds must one commit to be so thorough? Truthfully, he wouldn’t have listened to Lan Xiaobu’s defense, as long as Ku Yichi gave a reason. But with Lan Xiaobu presenting witnessed evidence after Ku Yichi’s claim, this…
“Who knows if your images are real,” Tian sneered.
Di Lan reached for Lan Xiaobu, “I’ll give you a chance to explain, come with me.” Lan Xiaobu, enraged, unleashed his Longevity Halberd, striking without hesitation. If reason didn’t work, there was nothing more to say.
Boom! Crack! Space rules shattered, and Lan Xiaobu’s killing dao rules split apart.
His halberd’s killing dao rules barely erupted before dissolving under Di Lan’s handprint, followed by an oppressive spatial pressure. Lan Xiaobu was horrified, knowing he was no match for Di Lan, but never imagining the gap was so vast.
Just as he prepared to burn his essence blood to escape, the surrounding space loosened, and a calm voice said, “Since Lan Xiaobu isn’t at fault, why treat a junior this way, Fellow Di Lan?”
A middle-aged man dressed as a scholar stepped down, standing between Lan Xiaobu and Di Lan, clearly having dispelled Di Lan’s pressure.
“Ce Ku Huiyi, Heavenly Emperor of Moru Heavenly Court, greets the Dao Ancestor,” Ce Ku Huiyi said, excited and joyful, rushing to bow. Everyone from Moru Heavenly Court followed suit.
Lan Xiaobu immediately knew this was likely Xing Jia, the Dao Ancestor of Moru World. Though Xing Jia had saved him, Lan Xiaobu sensed his strength was similar to Qi Zhe Tian’s, probably weaker than Di Lan’s. As Xing Jia intervened, Lan Xiaobu quickly bowed, “Lan Xiaobu greets the Dao Ancestor.”
“Not bad, you haven’t disgraced Moru World’s dignity,” Xing Jia smiled and nodded at Lan Xiaobu.
“Fellow Xing Jia, welcome to my Central World,” Di Lan said with a faint smile, as if he hadn’t just attacked Lan Xiaobu.
“As the Dao Ancestor of Moru World, I naturally must attend the Eternal Life Conference,” Xing Jia replied calmly.
“I hope I’m not late,” a hearty voice came, and another man stepped from the void, an old man with an immortal air.
“Welcome, Fellow Lin Jie, it’s been a while. Your strength has risen, congratulations,” Di Lan’s attitude toward this old man was far warmer than toward Xing Jia. Clearly, another Dao Ancestor.
“Compared to Fellow Di Lan, my skills are nothing,” the old man laughed, his tone friendly, clearly aiming to build rapport with Di Lan.
“Then, shall we head to my Di Lan Mountain?” Di Lan invited Xing Jia and Lin Jie, no longer mentioning Lan Xiaobu.
“Be careful and leave immediately. Also, the woman Di Lan left behind isn’t simple, don’t clash with her,” Xing Jia transmitted to Lan Xiaobu before leaving with Di Lan.
Before Lan Xiaobu could process, a woman appeared in the void, staring at him coldly, “You’re Lan Xiaobu? Come with me.”
With Di Lan gone, this woman was determined to take Lan Xiaobu. Xing Jia, unable to stop her, could only warn him to be cautious.
“You’re nothing, daring to make my brother come with you,” a disdainful voice rang out, and Lan Xiaobu saw Mo Wuji approaching, his heart leaping with joy.
Mo Wuji was equally thrilled. He hadn’t expected to find Lan Xiaobu at Jinluo Tower—or rather, its ruins—right after entering Anluo Sky City.
With the Eternal Life Conference nearing, Anluo Sky City was teeming with powerhouses, Dao Ancestors appearing one after another. Mo Wuji had been worried about lacking allies, fearing he couldn’t stay long alone, but now he’d found Lan Xiaobu. Together, what couldn’t they do? Dao Ancestors, so what?
