Chapter 1187: Destroying the Blood Pool

From start to finish, Jiang Fan never suffered even the slightest loss. All they saw was how Jiang Fan charmed women, how he achieved merit, and how he maneuvered among numerous giant kings.

What's more, the giant kings ultimately, and courteously, sent him back to Black Cloud Stronghold and the Middle-earth Realm. Who could tolerate this?

The Grand Libationer said indifferently, "What's wrong? Are you angry that our people successfully brought back intelligence? I doubt even the giant kings are as enraged as you are."

The Evil Crow Venerable's heart tensed. He then realized he had let personal grievances take too much precedence. He quickly said, "My apologies, I just have some personal animosity towards Jiang Fan. I didn't mean anything else."

The Grand Libationer said with deep meaning, "Whatever grievances you have with Jiang Fan are none of my concern. However, I must remind you. Currently, Jiang Fan is responsible for the cooperation with the Four-Crowned Asura King and for guiding countless strongholds to the lower realm. Without him moving the Heaven-Connecting Black Pillar, everything will be in vain. Therefore..." He paused, then also glanced at the True Word Venerable. "I do not wish for anything to happen to Jiang Fan. Do you understand what I mean?"

The Grand Libationer's meaning was crystal clear. He intended to protect Jiang Fan! No one was to touch him!

The Evil Crow Venerable was displeased, but feeling the Grand Libationer's invisible pressure and the status of the Imperial Astronomy Bureau, he could only suppress his murderous intent towards Jiang Fan and said, "I will prioritize the overall situation."

The Grand Libationer nodded slightly, then looked at the True Word Venerable, inviting her to state her position.

The True Word Venerable scoffed, "I can choose not to kill him. But I'll castrate him, the kind that never grows back!"

Jiang Fan, who was sitting in her lap, suddenly clamped his legs together. The True Word Venerable quickly lowered her head and appeased him apologetically, "Oh, oh, don't be scared, don't be scared, I wasn't talking about you. I was talking about your scoundrel brother."

Jiang Fan was on the verge of tears. *Saying it like that only makes me more afraid!*

Vice Palace Master You took a deep breath, sat down, and gulped down a large mouthful of tea. "Phew! I was nervous just watching. I really don't know how that kid Jiang Fan managed to escape such desperate situations step by step."

A Confucian Venerable from Hunyuan Province, radiating righteous energy, agreed profoundly, "I believe that even a Soul Transformation Venerable, facing the same circumstances as him, would likely find it difficult to survive. Several of those crises were far too dangerous; even a Venerable would struggle to survive!"

A Venerable from Divine Weapon Province remarked with emotion, "Taicang Great Province has produced an extraordinary talent. I am truly envious."

The Grand Libationer beamed with pride. This time, Taicang Great Province had truly hogged the limelight. Jiang Fan's name, he believed, would soon spread throughout the other eight great provinces. He said, not without a hint of boastfulness, "Everyone, is the intelligence from my Taicang Great Province useful to you?"

Who would dare say it wasn't useful? Merely the information that strongholds are protected by heavenly laws, that blood pools convert humans 100%, and that saint crystal fading can be reversed—these three pieces of intelligence alone were priceless.

"Hmph! What if you did discover intelligence?" Lord Wanjun's face showed displeasure. "The blood pools still exist, and once the war begins, your Taicang Great Province, with its current strength, will probably be the first to fall! This battle, in the end, will come down to the strength of both sides. Exploring intelligence only gives you a slight advantage."

Ten Thousand Demon Province was the most prosperous province apart from Heaven Province. Their current reconnaissance mission to the Heavenly Realm had been a complete mess. Therefore, the more impressive Taicang Great Province's reconnaissance was, the more it highlighted Ten Thousand Demon Province's failure. It would be strange if he felt convinced.

The True Word Venerable frowned slightly and said, "Lord Wanjun, isn't that going too far? Our Taicang Great Province shared this intelligence freely. We don't expect a thank you, but why resort to such harsh words?"

Lord Wanjun took out a black armored insect, inside which many tiny insects could vaguely be seen crawling. He cast a sidelong glance at the True Word Venerable and said, "Don't worry, my Myriad Worm Cave doesn't take things for free! These are my Heart-Devouring Black Insects. If you release them among a group of ancient giants, they'll have a miraculous effect. Is this acceptable?"

Seeing Lord Wanjun offer a gift, the others also brought out their prepared items. This time, not only did they share intelligence, but they also allowed their disciples to enter the Heavenly Mountain battlefield. How could they have come empty-handed?

The Grand Libationer accepted them with a smile and said, "Most of this intelligence was acquired by Jiang Fan, so I will leave the majority for him. The rest will be divided among the other companions."

Hearing this, the disciples from other provinces were all envious. None of the gifts brought by the Venerables were simple, such as Lord Wanjun's Heart-Devouring Black Insects. During the war against the ancient giants, their effect would be more powerful than even a low-grade spirit artifact. This was because a low-grade spirit artifact could not kill five ancient giants. But these Heart-Devouring Black Insects could. Unexpectedly, the Grand Libationer was so generous as to give most of them to Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan, sitting on the True Word Venerable's lap, also showed delight in his eyes. He wished he could reveal his identity right then.

Lord Wanjun stood up and said, "Alright, we of Myriad Worm Cave will take our leave first. I hope you can put on such an astonishing performance when the ancient giants descend!"

The other Venerables, however, wanted to say some good words for Taicang Great Province. But seeing the formidable power of the Black Sun Royal Court, and comparing it to the apparent situation of the few Venerables in Taicang Great Province, they couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Lord Wanjun's words were unpleasant, yet they were the cruel reality Taicang Great Province was about to face. Over a thousand ancient giants, one Five-Star Giant King, plus nine other Giant Kings, would all descend upon Taicang Great Province. They couldn't imagine how Taicang Great Province could win.

The Grand Libationer's smile faded, and he silently put away the gifts from everyone. The Heart Demon Venerable leaned back in his chair, looking utterly drained. Even the True Word Venerable lowered her gaze, feeling immense pressure. The Black Sun Royal Court's strength indeed exceeded expectations. How could they fight them with their current forces?

Jiang Fan's eyes flickered. Regarding the greatest threat, the Ancient Heavenly Pit, he had actually long thought of a way to destroy it. It was just difficult to act alone. It was rare for the Imperial Astronomy Bureau to be here today, with the Grand Libationer and three Venerables present to assist. He could try to destroy it!

"Grandpa, my brother also instructed me to do something," Jiang Fan said in a childish voice.

The guests from other provinces, who were about to leave the Carefree Residence, involuntarily stopped. Jiang Fan's various experiences in the Heavenly Realm made it impossible for any of the Venerables present to underestimate him.

The Grand Libationer, with a half-smile, patted Jiang Fan's head and asked, "What did your brother say?"

Jiang Fan said clearly, "My brother told me to help destroy the Ancient Heavenly Pit's blood pool."

The Grand Libationer's expression froze, and confusion filled his eyes. Even when Jiang Fan was in the Heavenly Realm, he couldn't do anything about that blood pool. Now that he was already in the Middle-earth Realm, what more could he do?

Venerable Wanjun frowned, "Little one, don't just speak carelessly. Is your brother so powerful that he can destroy a blood pool from across realms?" Inter-realm attacks were something even ordinary Venerables couldn't accomplish. Not to mention Jiang Fan was only at the Nascent Soul stage.

The True Word Venerable also asked, puzzled, "Little Lingli, did your brother really say that?"