Chapter 1217: All Accompany in Death for Ancestral Source Emperor Tribulation

Xu Xiaoshou watched as Yu Ling Di's watery head floated away in pursuit of freedom, only to explode like a watermelon. Sweat trickled down his soles.

Demon!

This is the true leader of the dark forces!

He lifts people to the heights of elation only to plunge them into the depths of despair.

Such repeated emotional swings lead not just to physical torture, but also to mental breakdown.

Before, he didn't know what kind of person Huang Quan was; he just thought Huang Quan's combat prowess was decent, nothing extraordinary. Now, Xu Xiaoshou understood.

Isn't this just like Tianren Wushui Number Two?

Birds of a feather flock together, and evil-doers stick with their kind—these guys are all perverts!

Not only are their thoughts extremely bizarre and deviate from normal paths, but their abilities are also strangely twisted, not from any orthodox sect. Yan Wang...

And Huang Quan, Tianren Wushui...

Indeed, you can give the wrong name, but never the wrong code name—these people aren't just perverts; they have great self-awareness!

"Ci Mian Zhi Men, is it like this?"

After dealing with Yu Ling Di, Huang Quan ignored the headless body in front of him. He reached out and picked up the golden water drop from its palm.

A glint of curiosity flashed in his eyes, and he pushed up the golden mask on his face, exposing his jaw, intending to swallow the golden water drop into his inner world.

Huh? What an opportunity!

Xu Xiaoshou had always suspected whether Yan Wang Huang Quan might be a manifestation or alter ego of Kong Yu Hen, or vice versa. After all, space-time attributes were so rare, Kong Yu Hen had lost his memory, and Huang Quan's identity was very mysterious.

And now, Xu Xiaoshou had a clear memory of Kong Yu Hen's face—it was a resolute, square-jawed one.

So, seeing Huang Quan's actions now,

Xu Xiaoshou couldn't help but slightly bend his knees, lowering his body a bit, and used his peripheral vision to steal a few more glances at Huang Quan's true face.

Suddenly, Huang Quan stopped his movement, turned his gaze, and looked over with a half-smile.

"Wode!"

Xu Xiaoshou stumbled backward, his soul nearly shaken out of him by that glance, so startled that he blurted out his inner rant.

Am I crazy?

Why use "perception" when I could just look directly? Why be so blatant in peeping?

"Under influence, passive value +1."

Glancing at the information bar, Xu Xiaoshou's mind went wild with thoughts.

This time, he didn't just curse Huang Quan; he added Tianren Wushui to his list of curses, putting them at the top.

"Peeping isn't a good habit."

Huang Quan seemed to have extra tolerance for Xu Xiaoshou.

Perhaps it was because Mei Si was present; he didn't punish Xu Xiaoshou for his inappropriate behavior.

"You've seen Ci Mian Zhi Men before, right?"

He paused his action of swallowing the golden water drop and turned, holding it out in front of Tianren Wushui.

"I've seen a fake one before—the illusion of Ci Mian Zhi Men that Yu Ling Di created." Tianren Wushui nodded and shook his head. "But I can't tell if this drop is real or not."

Yu Ling Di's head had already been blown off.

But before him, no one had ever seen Ci Mian Zhi Men, so Huang Quan hadn't truly killed him. He was afraid that Yu Ling Di had completely bound himself to Ci Mian Zhi Men, so that any harm to one would affect the other.

After all, what wouldn't people do to save their lives?

And Yu Ling Di was the only one here who controlled the profound mysteries, so he might truly have that ability.

This might also be why the Sheng Shen Hall hadn't immediately taken Ci Mian Zhi Men from Yu Ling Di.

"Take the person with you and rest well. Leave the rest to me."

With a wave of his hand, Huang Quan made Yu Ling Di's headless body, along with the bronze cauldron, fall into Tianren Wushui's hands. The first score was settled.

Everyone in the scene silently watched it play out, then subconsciously glanced toward the cloud of Jiang Buyi's consciousness body in the Luo Ying Realm. Huang Quan stored the golden water drop in his inner space and followed their gaze.

"Ahahaha..."

Jiang Buyi's laughter turned desolate, echoing awkwardly in the void.

"San Jie Nan Yan."

Huang Quan got straight to the point.

"I, as Sheng, want to live!"

"Do you want to live like Yu Ling Di did?"

"Ahahaha, Huang Quan, if I give you San Jie Nan Yan, do I still have a chance to survive!"

Jiang Buyi's voice was filled with despair and a hint of fear.

Hearing this, Huang Quan retorted sharply: "If you don't give it, can you live?"

This was a man who never gave any room for negotiation...

Xu Xiaoshou gained a new understanding of Huang Quan's ruthlessness and coldness.

He didn't even spare Yu Ling Di, forcing his head to explode.

Now, facing Jiang Buyi, another semi-saint, and considering Huang Quan had been tricked into becoming a semi-saint because of him... how would he settle this score?

"Xu Xiaoshou."

While pondering, a warm and amiable voice suddenly reached his ear—it was Mr. Mei Si! Xu Xiaoshou didn't turn his head, still pretending to be a bystander.

He knew this was a sound transmission, and Mei Si's transmission wouldn't be intercepted by any other semi-saints.

But he didn't dare respond, because of the vast gap in their cultivation levels. Just look—in the entire scene, he was the only one at Wangzuo Daojing realm; everyone else was a semi-saint!

"If you were Huang Quan, how would you handle Jiang, the semi-saint? No need to answer me; just think about it."

Mei Si didn't turn his head either.

I'd have killed Jiang Buyi long ago, if I had the ability.

The thought flashed through Xu Xiaoshou's mind, but he quickly calmed down and fell into deeper thought.

Mei Si has that ability, though.

But why did he stop when Er Hao restrained him and not kill Jiang Buyi?

And even before Hong Mei Sanliu fully controlled Er Hao, Mei Si had many opportunities to wipe out Er Hao's consciousness too. Why didn't he?

For example, with the third sword strike—if it had been the one Mei Si mentioned, it could have killed Er Hao.

The rules of the Void Island game reduce the death countdown based on the number and intensity of attacks.

Mei Si could pay the price and kill Er Hao before the rules killed him. So why not?

Mei Si's voice came again, now with a more solemn tone:

"Xu Xiaoshou, today I'll teach you another lesson: A cornered rat will bite a cat, and a trapped beast will still fight."

"Never underestimate anyone in the world, especially a semi-saint."

"Anyone who reaches semi-saint level is no ordinary person; they must hold a few trump cards, even if they seem at a dead end."

"When you truly want to kill a semi-saint, no matter how much you hate them, it's best not to do it yourself."

"Lend your sword to others—that's the best method."

"Remember, when people are driven to desperation, especially before death, they can do anything!"

Xu Xiaoshou pondered this insight.

Is that why Mei Si didn't kill Jiang Buyi earlier? Does that mean Jiang Buyi still has a trump card?

Is Huang Quan the sword in Mei Si's hand right now? But would Huang Quan not realize he's being used as a sword?

A good teacher doesn't need questions and answers; a skilled instructor can see through everything.

Mei Si saw right through Xu Xiaoshou's doubts and continued the transmission:

"Yan Wang's leader has a huge appetite; he wants both Ci Mian Zhi Men and San Jie Nan Yan."

"And there's a Tianji Divine Envoy watching here, who just needs a trigger to return to full strength."

"But he has no intention of letting Jiang, the semi-saint, go! So, he doesn't mind being used as a blade or sword. He knows I wouldn't truly kill a semi-saint just for one exemption token."

"He's been prepared to slaughter saints from the start."

"This place isn't safe anymore. Find a chance to escape with me, and remember to remind your semi-saint ice beast."

Escape?

Xu Xiaoshou never expected the turn to come so quickly; the scene was still so quiet... or was it the calm before the storm?

His heart beat a little faster as he gazed at Huang Quan.

Over there, after some back-and-forth, Jiang Buyi, who seemed ready to die, had softened his tone from confrontation to utter humility.

"Huang Quan leader, give me a chance! Don't push things to the absolute limit. The Beiyu Puxuan Jiang Clan could still cooperate with you Yan Wang in the future."

"In front of one of the Sheng Shen Hall's Four Divine Envoys, the Tianji Divine Envoy, you dare say that?" Huang Quan's tone was cold. "Do you dare say it, and do I dare believe it?"

"Then what do you want me to do? Tell me! With my status, should I commit suicide as an apology?"

Jiang Buyi roared.

Xu Xiaoshou could see it clearly.

From the beginning, Jiang Buyi never believed he would die.

He still carried that arrogance from sitting at the highest position in Sheng Shen Continent for so long...

After a moment of silence, Huang Quan remained indifferent and asked, "When you plotted against me in Yunlun Mountains, didn't you prepare yourself for death?"

Killing intent! Sharp and unyielding killing intent!

Even Xu Xiaoshou was shocked by Huang Quan's resolve.

He wasn't leaving any chance at all—those who provoke me die, those who oppose me perish?

Jiang Buyi lost his ability to speak, his consciousness body in the Luo Ying Realm expanding and contracting rapidly.

He seemed to be making some final decision, his emotions visibly displayed in the consciousness body for all to see.

Everyone could see it clearly!

Huang Quan remained calm and composed, full of confidence.

Tianren Wushui stood behind, holding the bronze cauldron, eyes lowered, like a compassionate bodhisattva.

"I was wrong, Huang Quan leader."

In the end, Jiang Buyi didn't dare to fight to the death and chose to apologize:

"I shouldn't have plotted against you; it's the worst decision I ever made. I admit my mistake, I reflect on it..."

"Please, just give me a chance, show mercy, and let me leave here, okay?"

Huang Quan didn't speak; he just extended his hand calmly toward the front.

Jiang Buyi's consciousness body cloud swelled violently, as if his emotions were about to erupt.

But at the semi-saint level, he was used to shame and knew how to endure what others couldn't.

"One of the San Jie Nan Yan has been taken by Xu Xiaoshou; I can only give you one more... in exchange, let me form my physical body. Is that okay? Just this small request."

Jiang Buyi negotiated.

"You old dog!" Xu Xiaoshou sprang up in shock. "When did we take your San Jie Nan Yan? You're spouting nonsense even on your deathbed?"

Huang Quan's indifferent gaze swept over.

Tianren Wushui lifted his head, his eyes carrying a hint of amusement.

"Uh..."

Seeing even Mei Si turn to look, Xu Xiaoshou realized his self-deception in front of the four saints was foolish.

He scratched his head as if remembering something, shrank behind his teacher, and clutched the hem of his clothes: "Oh, oh, so it was before... I remember now, I remember..."

"Uh? Why are you all looking at me? Carry on, carry on..."

Huang Quan said nothing more, shifting his gaze to Mei Si. "Release his consciousness body restraints."

"You've thought this through?" Mei Si seemed to have anticipated this. "Whatever happens next, I won't take responsibility and can't take responsibility."

"But we don't have much time, do we?" Huang Quan replied without answering, his gaze extending far into the distance, toward the horizon. Light comes, light goes, like free wind, unaware of its limitations.

Mei Si sighed and shook his head, lightly twirling the Tai Cheng Sword in his hand.

The Luo Ying Realm trembled, the scattered red plum blossoms paused, and Jiang Buyi's consciousness body vanished.

The Great Dao of heaven and earth suddenly appeared in the real world, surging energy gathered, and soon Jiang Buyi's physical body began to form. It formed slowly, as he had suffered severe injuries before.

Huang Quan looked at him and gently moved his fingertip.

"Buzz."

Time seemed to glitch.

Jiang Buyi's physical body suddenly formed completely, as if accelerated.

Huang Quan extended his hand toward him again, without speaking.

Jiang Buyi felt his long-lost body, the mist turning into clothing.

He was shocked by the power of time; compared to his cloud attribute, it was overwhelmingly superior in quality.

Even if Huang Quan was newly ascended to saint, his combat strength was clearly beyond that of an old semi-saint like him, who wasn't focused on direct combat.

Jiang Buyi felt a sense of melancholy—comparing people is infuriating.

"The eye."

"I..."

Jiang Buyi tried to speak, but seeing Huang Quan's indifferent eyes, he sighed helplessly. This was a deal.

And right now, he had no power to break it.

His left eye contracted, three blood-colored flower spots quickly flowed out, and a thick aura of calamity spread from the pupil.

Whoosh!

Almost simultaneously, Xu Xiaoshou saw Huang Quan turn his head away, Mei Si turn his head away, and Tianren Wushui, though a bit slower, quickly lowered his eyes.

Xu Xiaoshou hurriedly followed suit, not daring to look, even suppressing his "perception" to the other side.

San Jie Nan Yan—looking at it invites calamity!

The triple nine-death thunder tribulations were powerful, but Xu Xiaoshou wasn't ready to sever his dao yet. If he did, all his previous accumulations would be wasted.

Right!

And there's Han Ye...

Xu Xiaoshou quickly used "perception" to check, and his heart relaxed.

Han Ye hadn't dared to look up in front of the saints from the start, his presence almost nonexistent, as fragile as if he were at Wangzuo Daojing realm.

"Heh, don't worry. San Jie Nan Yan can only be activated once in a short time. I won't make a move against you all, and I don't have the ability."

Jiang Buyi sneered, roughly digging out his left eye and handing it to Huang Quan.

Huang Quan didn't look; he passed it directly to Tianren Wushui, right in front of his face.

Tianren Wushui was greatly startled, glancing at his own leader with a complex expression before reluctantly lowering his eyes and quickly scanning the San Jie Nan Yan.

"It's real."

"Then you keep it."

Tianren Wushui's eye corner twitched, and he hurriedly stored the San Jie Nan Yan, not daring to expose it.

Huang Quan looked at Jiang Buyi again and extended his hand.

"There's one more."

At the same time, Tianren Wushui stepped back half a pace, and a mist of decay emerged from under his robe. Below, Han Ye almost buried his head in his paws, his body trembling violently. Mei Si stepped back, blocking Xu Xiaoshou.

"Be careful."

These small details from the semi-saints made Xu Xiaoshou's scalp tingle.

What are you doing, what are you doing!

Huang Quan, spare this dog his life?

Or you two could go out and fight one-on-one; aren't you really afraid at all?

"Heheheh..."

Jiang Buyi stared at the hand in front of him, his shoulders slumped and head hanging, suddenly laughing miserably, his head swinging back and forth as if boneless.

"I knew it, I knew it..."

He lifted his head, his single bloodshot eye half-closed, his face showing a bit more sincere pleading. "Give me a chance?"

Huang Quan was iron-blooded and emotionless: "There's one more!"

Jiang Buyi's brow suddenly split open, revealing another San Jie Nan Yan, which he frantically dug out.

"Take it, take it all!"

"Let me live; that's the only request—don't push me anymore!"

The saints turned their heads.

Clearly, none of them believed what Jiang Buyi had said before.

Huang Quan reached out, took the third San Jie Nan Yan, and handed it to Tianren Wushui.

"It's real."

"Good, you hold onto it..."

Huang Quan finally smiled, about to pass the eye.

But just then, at the spot where Jiang Buyi's third eye had been dug out, another eye rolled out.

"Does my last tear clan pupil interest you, Huang Quan? Do you want it?!"

Jiang Buyi roared fiercely, eyes bulging with rage.

All eyes focused.

They saw three gray flower spots swirling at Jiang Buyi's third eye, like the blood flowers when San Jie Nan Yan activated—but this time, they were gray.

Gray three flowers... Xu Xiaoshou's pupils shrank; he was all too familiar with this.

"San Yan Tong Mu!"

He averted his gaze instantly, turning toward Tianren Wushui. "Don't look!"

His fingertip trembled, and time force erupted.

"Control him for me!!"

Jiang Buyi's face was ferocious, covered in blood.

Huang Quan's time reversal was fast, but not as fast as Jiang Buyi, who had prepared in advance and struck first.

With a pop, San Yan Tong Mu from Jiang Buyi's brow shot out and lodged into the left eye socket under Tianren Wushui's mask.

Even if you didn't want to look, you had to!

Moreover, San Yan Tong Mu controlled people regardless of distance.

Ejecting the eye was just a feint; unfortunately, Huang Quan hadn't fallen for it by targeting the eye.

"Urgh..."

Tianren Wushui was hit by San Yan Tong Mu.

His body shuddered instantly, the three flowers in his right eye swirled and merged into his pupil, and he tilted his head, staring at Huang Quan from bottom to top.

"Urgh?"

Huang Quan had guarded against everything, full of wariness for the third San Jie Nan Yan.

He never expected Jiang Buyi's trump card to be the third San Yan Tong Mu!

His body stiffened, and the time force at his fingertip didn't retreat; instead, it surged as energy into the undelivered San Jie Nan Yan in his palm.

He raised his hand.

The San Jie Nan Yan's blood flowers flowed, facing the approaching... Jiang Buyi!

"Hahahaha! Hahahaha!"

"Huang Quan! I'll never let you go, even in death! This is all your doing! Hahahaha!"

With a bang, Jiang Buyi's hair exploded behind his head, his face left with only one eye rolled back in madness, his aura chaotic.

He floated uncontrollably into the air, and with a rumble from the nine heavens, dark clouds gathered.

"You want me dead? Then everyone, come with me to the grave!"

Jiang Buyi's body cracked all over, spewing demonic energy, clearly in a state of qi deviation.

He raised his hands to the void, and with several rumbles, four layers of terrifying thunder tribulations stacked in the sky.

"The void sings for me, all beings weep for me... Urghahaha!"

"Come on! Ancestral Origin Emperor Tribulation!"