Seeing Black Ming appear and also disagree with what Mo Fan had said, Mo Luo, Black Dian, and the other demons were all stunned.
“Ming Ancestor, if this boy is truly willing to give up the saint child selection, that would be good news for us!”
“Indeed. In that case, Black Flame would have one less powerful rival!”
Black Dian and Pi Shi spoke one after another, both quite tempted by Mo Fan’s suggestion.
Instead, it was Mo Luo who fell silent, his gaze fixed on Black Ming, brows slightly furrowed as if pondering something.
He wanted Mo Fan to participate in the saint child selection not merely to rescue Yun Rou, but also to allow Mo Fan, or rather Princess Qinglian, to gain control over White Sacred Mountain!
Although White Sacred Mountain appeared divided into two factions, in reality both were waiting and watching. They both wanted to use the position of “saint child” as the final stake.
No matter which faction the saint child came from, the other faction would have to submit unconditionally!
That was why Mo Luo was so eager for Mo Fan to join the saint child selection. He also harboured the idea of suppressing Black Ming’s faction.
However, Black Ming’s opposition was something he had never expected. What exactly was the other’s motive?
At that moment, ripples appeared in the space beside Mo Fan. A sturdy figure clad in golden armour emerged.
Zhan Ao had also returned!
“Greetings, senior!”
Mo Fan immediately paid his respects, showing utmost respect for Zhan Ao.
This trip to White Sacred Mountain had relied almost entirely on Zhan Ao holding the fort. Mo Fan naturally kept this in his heart.
“Hm.”
Zhan Ao nodded slightly.
“Brother Zhan Ao, how was the fight?” Bai Lu could not help asking in a low voice.
In fact, although his voice was soft, which of those present was not a cultivator of profound attainment? They could all hear it naturally.
It was clear that Bai Lu had some small intentions.
“Black Ming is very strong, but this ancestor has no fear. As I said before, if it truly comes to battle, this ancestor can fight three!”
Zhan Ao did not deliberately lower his voice, causing Black Ming’s face opposite to twitch slightly. It immediately turned unsightly, though he said nothing more.
Seeing this, a gleam flashed in Mo Fan’s eyes. He instantly understood something.
Clearly, in the earlier clash between the two demons, Black Ming had not gained any advantage and might even have suffered some loss!
With this thought, Mo Fan felt greatly reassured!
“As for that Black Prison, this ancestor gave him a slight punishment and let him go. If he remains unrepentant and falls into this ancestor’s hands again, this ancestor will show no mercy!”
Zhan Ao snorted coldly, speaking these words for the benefit of all the demon ancestors from White Sacred Mountain.
Even Bai Lu could not help smacking his tongue inwardly upon hearing Zhan Ao’s words. He chuckled, “Brother Zhan Ao is mighty!”
Black Ming took a deep breath, looked at Mo Fan, and said indifferently, “Lai Bao, Princess Qinglian must marry the saint child of my White Sacred Mountain. This is the wish of White Saint, so this matter cannot be changed. If you truly wish to save her, then become the saint child of my White Sacred Mountain!
Otherwise, you may all return!”
With that, he turned to Zhan Ao and said coldly, “You are indeed strong, but do not forget this is White Sacred Mountain! Are you certain you want a fight to the death with this ancestor?”
Zhan Ao’s brows furrowed slightly. He snorted coldly and was about to speak when Mo Fan quickly interjected, “I agree to participate in the saint child selection!”
Black Ming’s words were clearly provoking Zhan Ao. Mo Fan truly worried that, given Zhan Ao’s temperament, he might not hold back and start a major fight.
Although Zhan Ao was indeed very strong and even appeared more powerful than Black Ming on the surface, Mo Fan did not dare let him take risks.
As Black Ming had said, this was White Sacred Mountain. Who knew what other trump cards Black Ming might have!
Zhan Ao had already helped Mo Fan greatly, and Mo Fan was deeply grateful. He naturally did not want to see him fall into the opponent’s trap because of himself.
Sure enough, upon Mo Fan’s agreement, a trace of disappointment clearly flashed in Black Ming’s eyes.
Zhan Ao did not insist, instead asking Mo Fan, “Boy, are you serious?”
“If you are unwilling, no one dares to force you!”
“Senior, the purpose of my coming here is to rescue Princess Qinglian.”
Mo Fan smiled bitterly, making the key point clear with one sentence.
“Very well. Since you have made your choice, this ancestor will say no more. If you need anything, just speak!”
Seeing Mo Fan’s insistence, Zhan Ao could only nod.
“Ming Ancestor, you are confused! How can you let this child participate in the saint child selection?”
Mo Fan’s agreement to join the saint child selection now made Black Dian anxious instead.
“What, do you have so little confidence in Yan’er?”
Black Ming glanced at Black Dian, then said calmly, “Mo Luo is right. Although Lai Bao is not a demon of my White Sacred Mountain, he is after all the inheritor of White Saint. He naturally has the qualification to participate in the saint child selection!
Moreover, if Yan’er can defeat this child openly and fairly, would that not prove he is the chosen one? The true future leader of my White Sacred Mountain?
At that time, it should surely silence certain fellows completely!”
At this point, Black Ming glanced at Mo Luo and the other three demons. The latter remained composed, even waving at Black Ming.
Black Ming’s brows furrowed slightly. He withdrew his gaze, then looked at Lai Bao and said gravely, “Boy, you had better think clearly. The saint child selection is no game. If you fail, you will… die!”
“No need for senior to worry. I will certainly rescue Princess Qinglian!”
Mo Fan’s expression was indifferent as he instructed, “I hope that during this time, you will not make things difficult for her!”
“You can rest assured on that point. I am, after all, a demon ancestor. Although I do not particularly like you, I am not as despicable as you imagine.”
Black Ming chuckled lightly, then turned and flew towards White Sacred Mountain, leaving behind one sentence, “Mo Luo, they are entrusted to you. Do not disappoint this ancestor!”
“Rest assured. This old man will naturally handle matters impartially!”
Mo Luo spoke calmly, then watched Black Dian and Pi Shi depart before bringing the two demon ancestors behind him to stand before Mo Fan. He smiled faintly, “You have made the correct choice!”
“If I had a choice, I truly would not want to choose this!”
Mo Fan shrugged his shoulders, his face full of helplessness.
Mo Luo was slightly stunned, then shook his head helplessly as well and said, “There are still five months until the selection begins. You are the inheritor of the Saint King and a guest from Phoenix Cry Mountain Demon Domain, so you may follow me into White Sacred Mountain to await the start of the selection!”
After saying this, Mo Luo looked at Zhan Ao and the others, smiling faintly, “Of course, the various fellow daoists may as well!”
“This old man thinks it is better to pass. The demonic qi of your White Sacred Mountain is a bit heavy. This old man is somewhat unaccustomed.”
Bai Lu waved his hand first, then looked at Zhan Ao and chuckled, “Is Brother Zhan Ao going?”
“Go for what? To face killing arrays?”
“Although this ancestor can fight, I cannot withstand too many killing arrays. Back in the day, White Saint learned no small number of killing arrays from the human race. I still wish to live a few more years!”
Zhan Ao waved his hand straightforwardly, then said to Mo Fan, “Boy, if you are going, then go. We two old fellows will hold the fort outside for you. If they dare act against you, this ancestor will block the periphery of this White Sacred Mountain from now on. If one comes out, this saint will kill one! If two come out, this saint will kill a pair!”
“…”
Mo Luo and the other three demons were quite speechless, thinking inwardly, we are still here. Could you not consider the occasion when saying such words?
“Of course, you going in alone is indeed somewhat unsafe. For safety, let Brother Black Water and Brother Ghost accompany you inside!”
Zhan Ao spoke boldly, yet this caused the faces of the two certain demons to stiffen immediately!
Good heavens, you yourself know there are killing arrays inside and it is unwise to go, yet you sell us out…
