Chapter 598
by fanqienovelChapter 598: A Suicidal Attack?
Several days later, the divine ship set sail, heading towards the Xuanming Demon Region.
“The land of the Heaven’s Gap…”
Ye Li exclaimed in surprise, “Senior, why is it called that?”
Mu Fanyin closed her eyes and rested briefly, saying nothing.
“Daoist brother, the Xuanming Demon Region is a place of chaos, otherwise it wouldn’t have the character ‘demon’ in its name.”
Feng Wuji’s cultivation had already reached the Second Tribulation Dao Lord level.
The cultivation of the Star Master had been gradually refined by him.
During this time, besides cultivation, he read extensively, studying ancient texts and scriptures.
“The land of the Heaven’s Gap is the core area of the Xuanming Demon Region.”
Feng Wuji said lightly, “According to legends, the power of the Heavenly Dao cannot extend to this place.”
“So that’s how it is.”
Ye Li nodded.
Legends naturally contained elements of exaggeration, but one could still see the lawlessness of the land of the Heaven’s Gap.
Bringing Feng Wuji was indeed a correct decision.
Otherwise, he would have been withdrawn the whole journey.
“Do you have a way to crack Yan Changkong’s techniques?”
Ye Li asked.
“No rush.”
Feng Wuji laughed and said, “He wants to harvest his benefits from me, but he has to wait until I cultivate to the Four Tribulations or even Five Tribulations Dao Sovereign.”
“Refining the power of the Star Master, at most, I can only reach the level of a Two Tribulations Dao Sovereign.”
“So, there’s plenty of time.”
“Tsk tsk…”
Ye Li said with a bright smile, “From this, it seems you already have confidence in cracking Yan Changkong’s techniques?”
Feng Wuji did not answer.
“I wonder if this time I can advance to the Heavenly Lord.”
Ye Li thought to himself.
The cultivation of this avatar had already reached the peak of the Dao Sovereign realm; advancing a step further, one could attain the Heavenly Lord.
However, taking this step was extremely difficult.
Time passed swiftly.
Half a month later, the divine ship entered the Xuanming Demon Region.
The Xuanming Demon Region was like a ghost domain, sparsely populated, with the earth cracked.
Between heaven and earth, there was an atmosphere filled with chaos and desolation, heavy with gloom, like an old man in his twilight years.
Countless strange powers intertwined together.
Bang!
Some time after entering the Xuanming Demon Region, they saw an eruption of supernatural phenomena: it was a two-headed golden lion fighting with a Five Tribulations Dao Sovereign.
That Five Tribulations Dao Sovereign was a disciple of Fangcun Mountain.
In a few rounds, he was suppressed by the two-headed golden lion, and just as he was about to perish, a great supernatural power descended, slapping the two-headed golden lion to subdue it.
"This place’s fierce beasts were several notches stronger than cultivators of the same realm," said the Five Tribulations Dao Sovereign with lingering fear. In the Xuanming Demon Region, his cultivation power was suppressed, and at most, he could only exhibit eighty percent of his full strength.
Under such circumstances, he was no match at all for the fierce beasts of the same realm.
"The Witch Clan’s ancestral land is actually in such a terrible environment!" On the divine ship, a venerable one frowned and said, "This land is a truly desolate and treacherous place!"
Roar!
Suddenly, a long roar sounded, and a massive black shadow blotted out the sky as it swept through the air, its aura fierce and vast—none other than a Kunpeng, its wings like clouds hanging from the heavens, soaring for millions of miles.
It swept past, stirring up terrifying chaotic winds that tore and shredded the void, each tornado seeming to devour the heavens and devour the earth, arriving instantly.
"Outrageous!"
The Fangcun Mountain venerable one raged, raising his hand to send down a sword light that destroyed the chaotic winds with one strike.
Mu Fanyin sat on the ship, her expression leisurely.
The chaotic tornadoes swept down like floodwaters, but she moved at a measured pace, lifting her teacup and splashing out the tea.
Whoosh!
As the full cup poured out, it transformed into an ocean-bound expanse, each droplet heavy as chaos, crushing the sky-filled tornadoes into dust until nothing remained.
"Little bird, has that little green worm sent you for revenge?" Mu Fanyin asked with a faint smile.
Her voice, though gentle, echoed across the Heavens.
The high-flying Kunpeng heard it, its spirit terrified, exploding with speed to traverse layer after layer of void in a desperate escape flight.
"One of East Sky Azure Dragon’s people?"
Ye Li said, grinning.
"Esteemed elder, this person dares to offend Heaven’s Secret Pavilion—why not stew him?"
He licked his lips.
"I have the same intention."
Mu Fanyin laughed.
As her words faded, something appeared in the empty teacup—a tiny bird’s figure, none other than the Kunpeng venerable under East Sky Azure Dragon’s command. It was still fleeing for its life, utterly unaware.
Feng Wuji’s gaze flickered; that spatial magic was truly masterful.
Whoosh!
Ye Li slowly poured in tea.
The next moment, the Kunpeng venerable seemed engulfed by chaos, its feathers drenched in tea, rendering it unable to flap its wings. It looked up to see a handsome face, vast as the sky, smiling down at it.
"Dragon Emperor, save me!"
The Kunpeng venerable cried out.
"Dao Ancestor Mu, I have failed in discipline—please grant me this face and spare his life." Just then, a figure descended upon the divine ship.
East Sky Azure Dragon, clad in a green robe, stood tall and lofty, bowing respectfully to Mu Fanyin.
Mu Fanyin impassively stated, "Heaven’s Secret Pavilion annexing Huangting Immortal Domain is the will of heaven."
"…"
East Sky Azure Dragon fell speechless.
Who didn’t know the world’s foremost rebel against fate was the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion? How dare he claim to represent heaven’s will?
"The Dao Ancestor speaks wisely."
East Sky Azure Dragon said with unblushing flattery.
Bang!
Mu Fanyin willed it, and the tea in her cup suddenly boiled violently. The Kunpeng screamed in agony as its skin burst open under the scalding water.
It was clearly just ordinary tea.
Yet, infused with Mu Fanyin’s divine power, it held unfathomable mysteries, causing even a Celestial Venerate like the Kunpeng excruciating pain and utter helplessness.
"Little red bird, come down too."
Mu Fanyin spoke calmly. As if her words were law, a figure dressed in red robes instantly landed on the divine ship.
"East Sky Azure Dragon and South Emperor Vermilion Bird?"
The Celestial Venerate of Fangcun Mountain gazed at the scene with profound shock.
"Vermilion Bird pays respects to the senior."
South Emperor Vermilion Bird, clad in red robes, with willow-leaf brows and a flawless lotus-like face, radiated unparalleled beauty as she smiled brightly and bowed to Mu Fanyin.
Slap!
Mu Fanyin whipped her hand across South Emperor’s face. Instantly, five bright red finger marks bloomed on the woman’s fair skin.
Ye Li stared, stunned. "Badass!" Ye Li praised. East Sky Azure Dragon’s eyelid twitched, but he dared not make a sound.
"Do you know why the ancestral dragon doesn’t presume to act insolently before me?" Mu Fanyin continued as if speaking to herself, "Because I truly do kill."
Boom!
The Kunpeng in the cup was thoroughly cooked, its rich aroma spreading everywhere. "Senior, I’ll add the seasonings." Ye Li cleaned the Kunpeng feathers and retrieved carried cooking spices, starting to season it.
Feng Wuji watched dumbfounded.
Fear gripped East Sky Azure Dragon and South Emperor Vermilion Bird.
Would Mu Fanyin truly kill a Celestial Venerate without hesitation?
"For the sake of the Chaotic Ancient God, I’ll spare your lives for now," Mu Fanyin stated impassively. "However, before that, answer me one question."
"Senior, please ask." East Sky Azure Dragon replied obediently.
"Who sent you?" Mu Fanyin demanded.
Both East Sky Azure Dragon and South Emperor Vermilion Bird were key lieutenants of the Chaotic Ancient God. Yet, she had already met the Chaotic Ancient God; they maintained an agreement of non-interference. He couldn’t possibly have ordered these two to attack her.
"Is the senior not asking something she already knows?" South Emperor Vermilion Bird smiled brightly.
Slap!
Another slap struck the other side of Vermilion Bird’s face.
"You speak." Mu Fanyin turned her gaze to East Sky Azure Dragon.
"Heaven’s Secret Pavilion seized Yinghuo Immortal Domain and Huangting Immortal Domain without cause, provoking our indignation," East Sky Azure Dragon sighed. "Without demanding justice, how could we face ourselves?"
When Tianxia established its kingdom, neither he nor South Emperor Vermilion Bird had sent any representatives.
"So, you came seeking death?" Mu Fanyin smiled faintly. The two exchanged bitter smiles. Before Mu Fanyin, they felt like frightened quails.
Swish!
Mu Fanyin pointed. A black lotus bloomed simultaneously within the Purple Palaces of East Sky Azure Dragon and South Emperor Vermilion Bird. "Get lost," she uttered coldly. "Senior, this…" East Sky Azure Dragon looked bewildered. "That little something ensures obedience and preserves your miserable lives," Mu Fanyin explained flatly. "Still here? Hoping to stay for Kunpeng stew?"