“Wait a moment!”
Suddenly, Wu Tian of the Beast Emperor Sect spoke up.
“What? You have an objection to me taking him away?” Nangong Jingyun turned her head, looked at Wu Tian, and her gaze turned extremely cold.
In that instant, Wu Tian felt his scalp go numb, as though his entire body had been encased in ten-thousand-year glacial marrow.
He was merely at the peak of the Divine Connection realm. Faced with the pressure of a Saint, he had no strength to resist. Cold sweat instantly beaded on his forehead.
“Senior Nangong, please do not be angry. This junior only has one more question for him.”
Having said that, Wu Tian turned to Wu Qianfan and asked, “Boy, who killed my two sons?”
“Who are your sons?” Wu Qianfan asked, feigning ignorance.
Wu Tian replied, “My eldest son is called Wu You, my youngest is Wu Lü. Both died inside the Undying Mountain.”
“Wu You and Wu Lü?” Wu Qianfan shook his head. “I do not know them. I also have no idea how they died.”
“You are lying!” Wu Tian refused to believe him. “You know exactly how all those heavenly geniuses died, yet you claim ignorance about my sons?”
Wu Qianfan retorted, “You are right. I do indeed know precisely how those heavenly geniuses died. So tell me, are your two sons heavenly geniuses?”
“You—” Wu Tian was so furious his eyes turned red. He began to threaten, “Wu Qianfan, I advise you to confess honestly, or do not blame me for showing you no mercy.”
Before Wu Qianfan could reply, Nangong Jingyun spoke first.
“Wu Tian, you dare threaten someone under my protection? Have you grown bold enough to eat leopard guts and bear hearts?”
At these words, Wu Tian was stunned. Was Wu Qianfan not the prince of the Great Zhou? Since when did he become hers?
Unbeknownst to him, Wu Qianfan was inwardly complaining, Old woman, watch how you phrase things. Anyone hearing that would think we have something going on.
Wu Tian steeled himself and said, “Senior Nangong, my two sons died inexplicably inside the Undying Mountain. I merely wish to know the truth.”
“Since Wu Qianfan personally witnessed the deaths of those heavenly geniuses, he must also know who killed my sons.”
“Wu Qianfan, if you do not confess honestly, does that mean you are the one who killed them?”
Seeing Nangong Jingyun shield him, Wu Qianfan no longer feared Wu Tian. He sneered.
“What did you say?”
“That I killed your two sons?”
“Sect Leader Wu, do you truly believe your sons were worthy to be my opponents?”
“To put it bluntly, this prince would feel his hands dirtied by killing them.”
Hearing this, Wu Tian nearly spat blood in rage.
“Fine, boy! My sons are dead and you still dare insult them. It seems you really do wish to die.”
Killing intent blazed in Wu Tian’s eyes. He was about to strike.
“Wu Tian, if you want to kill him, first weigh whether you have the strength.” Nangong Jingyun’s voice was icy.
Wu Tian protested, “Senior Nangong, this matter…”
“No more nonsense. I am taking him with me now. If you try to stop me, I will kill you first.” Nangong Jingyun’s words carried a chilling murderous aura.
For a moment, Wu Tian could only seethe in silence.
Although both his sons were dead and he no longer feared death, dying before avenging them would be far too great a loss.
He now only hated that his cultivation was too low. If he were a Saint, how could Nangong Jingyun protect Wu Qianfan?
Even if she tried, a Saint like him would still have plenty of chances to slay Wu Qianfan.
Nangong Jingyun smiled brightly. “Heavenly Venerable, dear fellow daoists, this little sister will take her leave.”
“You are all welcome to visit the Chaos Sacred Land whenever you have time. I will certainly play the gracious host and entertain you properly.”
With that, she grabbed Wu Qianfan’s hand and said with a smile, “Little cutie, let us go~”
Wu Qianfan did not resist. He thought to himself, Whatever this old woman is planning, the priority is to leave this place first.
After all, several Saints are still here. Staying any longer is far too dangerous.
At the same time, he muttered inwardly, Ye Changsheng, for the sake of you saving me once, I have kept your name out of this. I have already done all that righteousness demands.
Wu Tian watched Nangong Jingyun drag Wu Qianfan away, burning with anxiety and anger.
Am I really going to stand here and watch her take him?
He was utterly unwilling.
That boy Wu Qianfan is definitely lying.
He absolutely knows how You’er and Lü’er died.
Now Nangong Jingyun is protecting him, and I cannot beat her. What am I supposed to do?
In his fury, Wu Tian cursed Nangong Jingyun in his heart: Nangong Jingyun, you shameless hussy! At your age you still want to prey on tender grass. Have you no shame?
Perhaps his emotions were too intense, or perhaps Nangong Jingyun’s perception was simply too keen. After taking a few steps, she abruptly turned back, her gaze locking onto Wu Tian.
“It seems you are rather dissatisfied with me?” Nangong Jingyun asked.
Wu Tian said nothing.
Nangong Jingyun toyed with a lock of hair by her ear, exuding an extra charm as she smiled sweetly. “I am a woman, so I bear grudges against anyone who displeases me.”
With that, she pointed a finger.
Instantly, a wisp of terrifying killing intent burst from her fingertip, shooting towards Wu Tian like a sharp sword.
Though it was merely an ordinary finger strike, the chasm between the peak of Divine Connection and a Saint was insurmountable. Wu Tian could not move a muscle. He could only watch that killing intent approach.
Boom!
Just as Wu Tian was about to be slain, a palm suddenly appeared in front of him, shattering Nangong Jingyun’s killing intent.
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable had intervened.
“Heavenly Venerable, what is the meaning of this?” Nangong Jingyun looked up at him, clearly displeased.
“Wu Tian, this seat spares your life once. In exchange, avenge your sons. From this day forth, the Beast Emperor Sect shall belong to the Yin-Yang Sect. Agreed?” the Wuji Heavenly Venerable asked.
Without hesitation, Wu Tian dropped to his knees and said respectfully, “This subordinate Wu Tian pays respects to the Sect Leader.”
“As long as the Sect Leader helps avenge my sons, from now on my life belongs to the Sect Leader.”
“The entire Beast Emperor Sect will swear undying loyalty to the Sect Leader.”
“Very good.” A trace of a smile appeared on the Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s face. Only then did he address Nangong Jingyun. “Fairy Nangong, Wu Tian is now one of ours. I hope you will show mercy.”
“Hmph~” Nangong Jingyun gave a cold snort, clearly unhappy, yet she said no more.
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s cultivation was profound. She did not dare provoke him.
“Little cutie, let us go.” Nangong Jingyun pulled Wu Qianfan, preparing to leave.
Swish!
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s figure flickered, blocking their path.
“Heavenly Venerable, what is the meaning of this?” Nangong Jingyun asked coldly.
The Wuji Heavenly Venerable ignored her. His gaze fixed on Wu Qianfan as he demanded, “Tell me, where is Ye Changsheng?”
