Chapter 1150: Skillfully Handling the Situation

He said nothing, yet Jiang Fan felt as if the world was collapsing around him. The solidified gaze that fell upon him made him feel as though countless swords were piercing him. A being of this caliber could indeed obliterate countless lives with just a glance.

As he struggled, Green Pearl subtly stepped in front of him. Only then did the oppressive feeling largely dissipate.

Green Pearl bowed with difficulty and said, "Green Pearl greets King Black Sun."

The Five-Star Giant King no longer looked at Jiang Fan. He had come for something more important. "The Space Giant King has fallen," he announced. "Who did it?"

Green Pearl dared not conceal the truth: "It was King Ashura Ri."

The Five-Star Giant King instantly realized he had fallen for a diversionary tactic. The enemy's real target was the Blood Pool, not retaliation against Green Pearl. In fact, it was highly probable that forcing Green Pearl to rebel was part of their plan. Only in this way would the Five-Star Giant King leave the royal court to protect Green Pearl, ultimately leaving the Blood Pool undefended.

"Their plot is very deep," the Five-Star Giant King murmured, then looked towards the Blood Pool. "The guardian spirit has been killed. If I had returned any later, the Blood Pool would have been destroyed."

He extended a finger, and a drop of blood fell from its tip, landing beside the Blood Pool. This drop of blood immediately transformed into a massive blood-energy shield, enveloping the Blood Pool. Only a Venerable could hope to break it. Furthermore, if the blood-energy shield were attacked, he would detect it instantly and rush back swiftly.

Jiang Fan watched, sighing inwardly. There was no longer any chance to destroy the Blood Pool.

The Five-Star Giant King's gaze fell on the spot where the Space Giant King had died. "Where is his body?" he asked.

Green Pearl also looked puzzled. She recalled that the Space Giant King's head was merely shattered, and his twenty-zhang body was still largely intact. Why was there not even a trace left? Moreover, King Ashura Ri had been entangled in battle with her and had no time to dispose of the body.

The Five-Star Giant King noticed Green Pearl's bewilderment. He subtly shifted his gaze to Jiang Fan behind her. "Man from the Central Lands, do you know?"

Jiang Fan's heart pounded. Had the Five-Star Giant King discovered something? Probably not. If he had known Jiang Fan killed the Space Giant King, why would he bother talking? He would have annihilated him long ago.

Jiang Fan replied, "Yes. After Green Pearl fell unconscious, King Ashura Ri took the Space Giant King's body."

The Five-Star Giant King scrutinized Jiang Fan, as if assessing the truth of his words. "What else did he do?"

Jiang Fan's eyes flickered. "He also killed the Spirit of the Blood Pool."

A hint of profoundness entered the Five-Star Giant King's gaze as he looked at Jiang Fan. "How did he kill it?"

Jiang Fan was surprised. Why ask that? Was he being tested? He replied, "He killed it with a crystal." He paused, then added, "But he himself was also transformed into a Giant King by the Blood Spirit. Then, that same crystal restored him."

The Five-Star Giant King glanced at the large, blood-stained skin on the ground. After staring at Jiang Fan for a moment, he slowly said, "I understand."

The next moment, tangible killing intent erupted from his eyes. He was clearly intending to kill Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan's heart tightened. He firmly declared, "The Space Giant King had a dying message!"

The gaze, which had been about to obliterate him, retracted. The Five-Star Giant King's eyes narrowed. "Speak!"

Jiang Fan felt intense pain throughout his body, as if he had just narrowly avoided being torn apart. He said, "The Space Giant King said he found out where the Sky-Connecting Black Pillar had moved to."

The Five-Star Giant King's eyes narrowed further. The Sky-Connecting Black Pillar had moved again? This was not good news. Moreover, it had moved to an unknown location, known only to the Space Giant King just before his death.

"Continue," he urged.

Jiang Fan said gravely, "If I tell you, will you kill me afterwards?"

The Five-Star Giant King's massive eyes fixed coldly on Jiang Fan. "I, the King, do not like to negotiate."

Jiang Fan retorted, "Then kill me, and you can take your time searching."

Killing intent flickered in the Five-Star Giant King's eyes, but he did not act rashly. The Ancient Giants did not have spare time to search for the Sky-Connecting Black Pillar.

"I told you, you are not in a position to negotiate with me," the Five-Star Giant King said indifferently. "When the Soul Giant King returns, he can simply perform a soul search on you. Before that, I will sever your limbs." His gaze turned sharp once more!

Green Pearl was terrified. How audacious Jiang Fan was! He dared to deceive the Five-Star Giant King, and succeeded! The Space Giant King had only just learned the Sky-Connecting Black Pillar was gone; how could he possibly know where it had moved? This false information successfully fooled the Five-Star Giant King, temporarily saving his life.

Seeing the Five-Star Giant King about to harm Jiang Fan, she gritted her teeth and transmitted a message: "King Black Sun, this person cannot be killed. Nor should he be harmed; he is of great use."

The Five-Star Giant King's gaze swept over Jiang Fan again. He didn't notice anything unusual. "Reason," he demanded.

Green Pearl turned her head to glance at Jiang Fan, then had no choice but to reveal the truth: "He bears the Blood Seal of the Blood Marquis of Chaotic Antiquity. Killing him would invite the Blood Marquis of Chaotic Antiquity to seek revenge and kill you."

The Five-Star Giant King's pupils quivered slightly, and his voice, which had always been calm and unruffled, held a tremor. "Is that true?" He looked at Jiang Fan again, scrutinizing him.

Green Pearl said, "Your subordinate would not dare to conceal it."

The Five-Star Giant King's eyes flickered. He extended his index finger and slowly pointed it at Jiang Fan from a distance. Jiang Fan immediately felt an irresistible force pressing down on him, gradually pushing his body to the brink of tearing apart and dying. Just as he was about to collapse under the pressure, the character "Blood" suddenly appeared on his forehead.

The Five-Star Giant King immediately withdrew his hand, surprise evident in his eyes. He secretly transmitted a message: "It truly is the mark of the Blood Marquis of Chaotic Antiquity! How could someone at the Nascent Soul stage provoke such a being?" Then, he felt a sense of relief. "It's a good thing you reminded me. If I had unleashed a killing blow and instantly killed him, the Blood Seal would have transferred to me. This person truly is of great use! Let's throw him to that Four-Crowned King of the Ashura tribe. If she kills him instantly without knowing, we won't have to worry about her anymore."

Green Pearl secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Jiang Fan had finally saved his life and would not be harmed, at least for now.

"Green Pearl, you have rendered meritorious service," the Five-Star Giant King said, his voice finally softening. "What reward do you wish for?"

Green Pearl's heart was wary. She replied, "This was merely my duty as a subordinate; I require no reward."

The Five-Star Giant King said, "I, the King, am fair in bestowing rewards and punishments. Meritorious service deserves a reward. You shall now transform into a Giant King. I will bestow upon you the title of Queen and help you enhance your origin as a reward."

Green Pearl secretly gritted her teeth. How could she possibly want to become an Ancient Giant?

"What, you are unwilling?" The Five-Star Giant King's voice turned stern. "Since you have come to the Blood Pool, why wait any longer? It shall be today!" Green Pearl had always evaded this. Now that he had finally found her at the Blood Pool, how could he let her decline again?

Green Pearl was consumed by anxiety. She secretly regretted coming to the Blood Pool. Now the Five-Star Giant King was forcing her transformation, and she was powerless to refuse!

At that moment, Jiang Fan, who was standing nearby, subtly rubbed his forehead. His body had been pulled back from the brink of death. He had already guessed what Green Pearl and the Five-Star Giant King feared about him: the Blood Seal of the Blood Marquis of Chaotic Antiquity! With this, his life was temporarily out of danger. Now, hearing the Five-Star Giant King force Green Pearl to transform into a Giant King, he rolled his eyes and conceived a way to help Green Pearl escape her predicament.