Chapter 1018: Half-Saint's Words on the Annihilation of the Clan

"Thump! Thump!"

"Thump! Thump!"

After a brief pause, the Holy Emperor Dragon Scale began to pound rapidly again.

Xu Xiaoshou knew that Jiang Buyi, the clingy pest, was back.

At a Half-Saint's speed, even without Saint Yuan, they should be able to outpace a Grand Void and quickly reach him.

But no matter how fast, it probably wasn't faster than teleportation…

"Time to run."

Xu Xiaoshou looked at Situ Yongren and slowly extended his hand.

Situ Yongren, like a helpless doll, closed his eyes in despair, very familiar with this escape routine.

The next second, Xu Xiaoshou grabbed his collar, swung him onto his shoulder, and then spatial energy fluctuated around him.

The moment the restriction barrier's dazzling light was triggered, their figures vanished from the spot.

"Whoosh!"

Three breaths later, a streak of light flashed.

Jiang Buyi's Half-Saint avatar landed there, seeing the empty deep sea, annoyance already on his face.

"Damn it, runs faster than a rabbit!"

This was his eleventh pursuit.

But every time he was about to catch them, Huang Quan's avatar would use spatial teleportation with Situ Yongren to leave.

Under this deep sea, the opponent could use spatial abilities, but he couldn't use any spiritual techniques… Jiang Buyi hadn't felt this frustrated in a long time.

"Chase!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Jiang Buyi once again followed the Path-seeking Saint Pearl's guidance, swiftly heading in the direction Huang Quan's avatar had fled.

His speed was extremely fast.

And with each stop, he would leave a Half-Saint's will in place.

As long as Huang Quan's avatar made a mistake and teleported near a previously visited location, the Half-Saint's will there would be activated, forming a Half-Saint intent avatar.

Huang Quan's avatar running like this, not even daring to talk or fight, meant his combat power was extremely weak.

As long as he was caught, a Half-Saint intent avatar, even without a Half-Saint actual avatar, could forcefully strike with a mental attack, suppressing him so much that he couldn't even form the intention to teleport.

This was a very time-consuming method.

But at the moment, it seemed Jiang Buyi had no other way besides traversing the entire deep sea to catch them.

As for time…

Jiang Buyi didn't lack that much time at all!

In a short while, he could chase Huang Quan's avatar eleven times.

And the coverage area of each Half-Saint intent was a full li.

How big was this deep sea?

How long could Huang Quan's avatar run?

Give it an hour, and the deep sea would be full of Half-Saint intent avatars that could be activated at any time.

Jiang Buyi didn't believe that after an hour, Huang Quan's avatar could still find a place it hadn't teleported to.

By then, perhaps as soon as Huang Quan's avatar finished one teleport, several Half-Saint intents nearby would activate simultaneously…

Want to run?

No way!

"Senior, this is the thirty-sixth time. When will it end?"

Situ Yongren was once again slung onto the shoulder, his face pale.

Even if he could withstand frequent spatial teleportations, his body, now without spiritual energy protection, was about to give out from the repeated impacts.

"About—"

He suddenly gagged.

Huang Quan's shoulder was very hard and quite jarring.

Even though Huang Quan was controlling his strength, Situ Yongren's chest and stomach were already chafed raw and bleeding.

"Still a long time to go…"

Xu Xiaoshou said, he also didn't know when it would end. After completing another teleportation, he fell into thought.

Why hasn't the Water Ghost come yet?

His baiting attempt had been very successful, right?

It's been over a quarter of an hour… Is there anyone else in the world who, at the Master-tier, could lead a Half-Saint on for so long?

Forget Master-tier!

Even a Grand Void wouldn't be able to lead a Half-Saint like a dog in this deep sea, delaying them for such a long time, right?

In Xu Xiaoshou's impression, his task was to bait… bah, to lure.

Luring meant delaying.

And the purpose of delaying wasn't just so the Water Ghost could better slay a Saint, right?

A quarter of an hour…

The pre-casting time for a forbidden spell isn't even that long!

Is the Water Ghost starting to chant a spell, or has he completely forgotten about him and focused on other things?

"Senior, I must warn you, this deep sea isn't large. If you keep teleporting like this, something might happen," Situ Yongren said, suppressing his nausea, before another teleportation.

"Something happen?" Xu Xiaoshou scoffed. "What could happen?"

He had "Vanishing Art" and "Step into the Sky."

Let alone leading a Half-Saint who couldn't use techniques.

Even if the Deep Sea Lord, the Water Ghost himself, came down, if he truly wanted to run, the opponent couldn't stop him.

Situ Yongren's intelligence was always sharp when facing a life-and-death crisis. He immediately said:

"Even if a Half-Saint's power is 99% sealed by the restriction barrier, they are not that simple.

"Aside from anything else, they only need to leave a Half-Saint's will in the deep sea after each stop. If we then teleport near the same location, we might not be able to get out.

"Because under the Half-Saint's will pressure, Senior might… not be able to withstand it."

Situ Yongren hesitated.

Huang Quan's combat power was very strong, with space-time attributes, usable in the deep sea, and familiar with all aspects of this deep sea area… simply invincible!

But surely, mental and soul techniques must be a weakness, right?

Half-Saints had too many ways to deal with Grand Voids; the example he gave was just a drop in the ocean.

"Why didn't you say so sooner!"

Xu Xiaoshou almost blurted out those words when he heard that.

He had encountered a Half-Saint before, but only from afar with Half-Saint Zang Ren, so he basically didn't understand the composition of a Half-Saint's combat power.

He had thought if leading a Saint around caused no real harm, he wouldn't mind playing with Jiang Buyi in the deep sea all day, only teleporting to the Void Door if an accident occurred.

But now it seemed…

He might not be able to wait for the Water Ghost to act.

The Water Ghost's original intention was to force him into the Void Door. Perhaps the reason he hadn't acted yet was to let Jiang Buyi chase him and push him through the door?

"They're all dirty tricks!"

Xu Xiaoshou couldn't help but curse inwardly. When he carried Situ Yongren again, he had made a decision.

Since he couldn't lead the Saint for too long, he might as well lead Jiang Buyi directly to the Void Door.

Anyway, his earlier setup disguised as Ba Zun'an was also there.

He imagined Rao Yaoyao and the others probably hadn't opened the door yet. He wondered what kind of wonderful expressions they would have when they saw Jiang Buyi truly arrive.

"Steady yourself," Xu Xiaoshou said, feeling the Holy Emperor Dragon Scale's rapid pounding heartbeat again, turning to Situ Yongren.

"Steady what?" Situ Yongren couldn't help but ask. Huang Quan hadn't given a warning for so many teleportations, so this sudden concern gave him a bad premonition.

"Steady the situation," Xu Xiaoshou chuckled, "Later, say what needs to be said, and try not to say what doesn't."

Situ Yongren: ???

Received Doubt, Passive Point +1.

Received Fear, Passive Point +1.

But before he could ask further, Xu Xiaoshou had already taken him and stepped into the spatial vortex again.

At the bottom of the deep sea, in front of the Void Door.

Rao Yaoyao gazed at the unfamiliar Grand Voids wrapped in water spheres before her, lost in thought.

Beside her, Teng Shanhai was still scolding.

"What are you doing here? Is this a place you can come to?"

"I, I'm an assassin…"

"Another assassin? You're also here for the Black Gold Bounty?"

"Uh, yes…"

"From the Eastern Region?"

"Right…"

"Damn it, another one who doesn't care about their life for Xu Xiaoshou's head. A bunch of idiotic birds! Coming here to die for no reason!"

"S-Sect Leader is right…"

Teng Shanhai was furious.

One Black Gold Bounty in the time it takes three incense sticks to burn, and so many Grand Voids from major Eastern Region forces, as well as assassins, had come.

But as soon as they arrived, they were all caught by the restriction barrier.

These silent Grand Voids, apart from contributing energy to the Void Door and being drained of spiritual energy until they had no temper left, now didn't even dare to talk back… they had no combat power at all!

"Look what you've done," Teng Shanhai glared, turning to Ye Xiao.

"…" Ye Xiao remained silent, not responding.

The Black Gold Bounty was indeed issued by her; it was to avenge Yi.

But who could have known that Gu Yin Cliff had a restriction barrier?

Everyone who came here immediately became an aid to the enemy, as if they had purely come to help open Sky City…

"That's enough,"

Rao Yaoyao listened from the side, a headache starting. She waved her hand, stopping Teng Shanhai from continuing his rant.

She had other thoughts.

After all, these were more than ten Grand Voids. Even if they couldn't exert combat power now, if they were well-united and temporarily conscripted, when they entered Sky City, they would be a great help.

Just as she thought this, she turned her gaze to the Void Door, wanting to grab another person to try pushing it.

Unexpectedly, a surprised voice suddenly drifted from afar.

"Oh, such a lively crowd?"

Everyone in front of the Void Door immediately became alert.

Rao Yaoyao, Mu Lin, Bai Lian, Teng Shanhai, Ye Xiao, plus the other Grand Voids restrained and motionless in water spheres, all simultaneously turned their gaze to the distance.

Spatial energy faded.

Huang Quan, the golden-robed masked man, stood calmly, carrying a disheveled young man who was still retching violently.

"Spatial energy?!"

Seeing this scene, horrified screams immediately echoed from within the water spheres:

"What's going on? Isn't there a restriction barrier here? How can he use spatial energy?"

"Golden-robed masked man… Huang Quan? Is he Huang Quan?"

"Unfair, this isn't fair… Wait! Under the deep sea, why is he the only one unharmed? I heard someone calling for help while falling, and they even mentioned 'King Yama Water Ghost'…"

"King Yama Huang Quan, King Yama Water Ghost… Holy crap! This, this is his scheme?!"

The area in front of the Void Door suddenly became lively.

Clearly, the attribute ability user who could remain unharmed within the restriction barrier made the Grand Voids feel as if heaven's principles were inverted and right and wrong were confounded.

This was too unbelievable!

And their collective discussion made Rao Yaoyao approve of her earlier deduction even more.

Huang Quan's scheme!

Huang Quan personally entering the fray!

Huang Quan could use his abilities!

All of this… was self-evident!

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Rao Yaoyao's gaze sharpened, falling upon the person on Huang Quan's shoulder.

"Wait! Is that…?"

This haggard face, why did it look somewhat familiar?

Received Doubt, Passive Point +16.

Received Awe, Passive Point +8.

"Long time no see, I've missed you greatly."

Xu Xiaoshou carried the person with one hand, extended the other, looking calmly at Rao Yaoyao. After exchanging pleasantries, he smiled and said:

"Sword Saint Rao, my previous offer is still valid: one person for one sword.

"However, the subject of the trade has changed. I wonder if this time, you'll be more interested in the person in my hand?"

As he spoke, he held Situ Yongren high.

Situ Yongren was still surprised that he had actually run into Sword Saint Rao.

But after Huang Quan's words, his face was so red with shame it almost overflowed; he wished he had two more hands to cover his face.

What surprise, what finding hope in despair…

Everything was washed away in this social suicide scene.

"Situ Yongren?"

Rao Yaoyao carefully identified the young man covering his face, finally recognizing his identity, her voice filled with disbelief.

How did Situ Yongren end up in Huang Quan's hands?

"The sword."

Xu Xiaoshou smiled, looking at the Profound Azure Divine Sword.

Every time he used an impossible trade to torment others, he was delighted, because their struggle could bring him a large number of Passive Points.

Similarly, all sorts of expressions he hadn't seen before were pleasant surprises.

"Huang Quan, do you know what you're doing?!"

Rao Yaoyao was greatly angered by Huang Quan's audacious proposal.

Why was this person so covetous of the Profound Azure Divine Sword? Didn't he know this sword could never be traded away!

Immediately, she pointed at Situ Yongren and angrily said, "This person in your hand is Dao Qiong—"

Before she finished speaking, Situ Yongren suddenly looked up and loudly interrupted: "Don't say it!"

Calling out a Saint's name directly could indeed draw his master's attention to this place.

But Situ Yongren had just promised that he wouldn't use this method to save himself.

Now, if he went back on his word through someone else's mouth, and he was still in Huang Quan's hands, who knew what Huang Quan would do to him in a fit of rage!

Most importantly…

Situ Yongren himself understood very well that his value was far less than the Profound Azure Divine Sword.

So, this transaction was absolutely impossible, and he would still be in Huang Quan's hands afterward!

Naturally, for now, he should just play along.

Rao Yaoyao was stopped by her own man, her expression froze, but then she realized there must be some sort of agreement between Situ and Huang Quan. She immediately said no more.

"Thump, thump…"

"Thump, thump…"

The Holy Emperor Dragon Scale rapidly pounded again; the clingy pest was about to appear.

Xu Xiaoshou had no time for pleasantries with Rao Yaoyao and the others. He reached out and patted Situ Yongren's face, turning his head to say:

"It's your turn to perform.

"Remember, you only have time for one sentence. If you talk too much, that guy behind us will come for your life."

Situ Yongren's body trembled violently.

He didn't care why Huang Quan hadn't put him down yet, stubbornly insisting on carrying him, forcing him to converse with the various seniors from the Holy Divine Palace and Holy Palace, as well as the Grand Voids, in such a shameful manner.

But clearly…

That Half-Saint behind them was even more terrifying!

"Sword Saint Rao!"

Situ Yongren pushed back his hair, his eyes wide, and loudly proclaimed: "I am Situ! I am not under any coercion, but now, I have something important to report to you!"

Frantically glancing back, seeing the Half-Saint hadn't caught up yet, Situ Yongren unleashed a torrent of words, screaming:

"Jiang Buyi, Half-Saint of the Puxuan Jiang Clan in the Northern Region! He's plotting for the Holy Emperor status!

"He acted privately, bypassing the Holy Divine Palace. He's already in the Eastern Region and is following right behind me, wanting to… silence me!!!"

The voice was loud.

It carried far.

Rao Yaoyao, Teng Shanhai, Ye Xiao: ???

Mu Lin, Bai Lian: ???

Grand Voids: ???

Everyone hadn't even had time to question it.

Right at the peak frequency of the Holy Emperor Dragon Scale's heartbeat, Jiang Buyi's Half-Saint avatar suddenly forcefully burst into everyone's sight, directly colliding with the huge basin of dirty water Situ Yongren had wildly poured out, and then connecting with Rao Yaoyao's gaze, which had transformed from disbelief to murderous intent…

Jiang Buyi's head immediately swelled to twice its normal size.

To one side, Xu Xiaoshou quietly moved aside, allowing Rao Yaoyao to get a better look at the Half-Saint's honorable face. The corner of his mouth, hidden beneath the mask, finally curled into a meaningful smile.

Half-Saint exterminates clan.

This matter, it's done!