Chapter 1410: Originally an Old Friend

The expression beneath Ziwei Fairy's mask was extremely calm.

“Lord Tianyi City, the deed is done. Killing Jiang Fan won't change anything.”

“Perhaps, I can repay the debt on his behalf.”

Lord Tianyi City coldly said, “You?”

Ziwei Fairy gently nodded.

She pointed to the devastated state of Kaiyang City and said, “Do you think, after this incident, the marriage alliance between Mount Qunxing and Tianyi City will still proceed?”

Lord Tianyi City's face darkened, but he remained silent.

Because the answer was obvious.

No!

No matter how much the Lord of Mount Qunxing wanted to consider the bigger picture and ally with Tianyi City, it would be impossible to marry off her only true disciple into a race of cannibals.

Unless Ziwei Fairy insisted on marrying herself.

He closed his eyes, weighing the pros and cons. As the leader of a tribe, notions of right and wrong were rare; considerations of self-interest predominated.

Killing Jiang Fan would certainly be satisfying, but could it salvage Tianyi City's colossal losses?

On the contrary, temporarily sparing Jiang Fan's life could secure an alliance with Mount Qunxing. Previously, their alliance was based on an equal footing. But now, with over half of Tianyi City's Dharma Aspect realm cultivators lost and their strength sharply reduced, an alliance would mean clinging to Mount Qunxing.

If they missed this opportunity, Tianyi City would have no chance to ally with Mount Qunxing again.

The Young Lord grew anxious and said, “Father, don't let Ziwei bewitch you! I'd rather not have a marriage contract bought with the lives of six Dharma Aspect realm tribesmen! Besides, I only wanted to conquer Ziwei Fairy to show off to the cultivation practitioners; I don't like her at all! This alliance, it's better to just give it up!”

Lord Tianyi City slowly opened his eyes. His foot, suspended in mid-air, was silently withdrawn. He gazed at Ziwei Fairy and said, “Can you take responsibility for what you've said?”

Ziwei Fairy glanced at the Young Lord, a difficult-to-hide disgust in her eyes, but she still calmly said, “Yes!”

Lord Tianyi City nodded. “Alright, then I will temporarily spare Jiang Fan's life. The day you splendidly marry my son will be the moment he leaves Guixu!”

When they marry?

Ziwei Fairy frowned and said, “What if you go back on your word?”

Lord Tianyi City coldly retorted, “This is already my biggest concession! You have no room to bargain! Agree if you agree, or get out of the way if you don't!”

Ziwei Fairy bit her red lip slightly, deep in thought.

From behind her, Jiang Fan's gentle voice came: “Ziwei Fairy, are we old acquaintances?”

Jiang Fan gazed deeply at Ziwei Fairy's back, his mind racing. Her previous gifts of starlight and a sixth-grade spirit pill had already struck Jiang Fan as unusual. And now, she was sacrificing herself for him, marrying into a tribe of cannibals. This was more than just being old acquaintances. Few women in the world would be willing to go this far for him.

Ziwei Fairy looked back at him and said, “I no longer owe you anything.” After speaking, she turned to Lord Tianyi City and said, “I agree...”

However, before she could finish the last word, Jiang Fan covered her red lips from behind. Ziwei Fairy's delicate body trembled. Feeling the warmth of Jiang Fan's fingers, her face quickly flushed. Her body was gently pulled behind him, meeting Jiang Fan's smiling gaze.

“Though I still can't remember who you are, thank you. Having an old acquaintance to see me off before I die makes it less lonely.”

Ziwei Fairy wanted to say something else, but Jiang Fan waved his index finger: “I won't let an innocent woman sacrifice herself to save me. You still have many good years ahead of you to pursue the one you love.”

He walked towards Lord Tianyi City and said, “Your Tianyi City is not worthy of Ziwei Fairy. Just kill me.”

Lord Tianyi City's face grew gloomy, a brutal glint in his eyes: “As you wish!”

His colossal foot lifted again, stomping fiercely towards Jiang Fan.

Venerable Lianjing wanted to intervene, but Jiang Fan waved his hand at her without looking back, stopping her impulse. Sadness welled up in Venerable Lianjing's heart. Even facing death, Jiang Fan still cared for the common people suffering under the ancient giant catastrophe. It was truly unjust for such a person to die at the hands of a group of demi-giants.

Tears glimmered in Ziwei Fairy's eyes, and a hint of bitterness appeared at the corner of her mouth. The one she loved? The person she loved was right before her eyes. And he was about to die in front of her! Watching Jiang Fan's solitary back as he walked towards death, tears streamed uncontrollably from her eyes. She had thought it was fate that brought them together again. It turned out she was merely meant to see Jiang Fan off for the last time. She closed her eyes in pain, feeling as though heaven had played a cruel joke on her.

But then.

Just at that moment, the sky suddenly darkened. Ten thousand rays of starlight descended, converging before Ziwei Fairy to form a silver-haired woman shimmering with light. She appeared very young, only in her early thirties. Her ice-white gown fluttered gently in the wind, and her long silver hair softly billowed. Her features were exquisite, as if meticulously drawn stroke by stroke by the most skilled artist. Her eyes were deep and severe, like two ancient wells. A red flame pattern adorned her brow. An aura of unparalleled grace and elegance emanated from her. Yet, despite her absolute beauty, it was difficult for anyone to harbor disrespectful thoughts towards her. Because, behind her head was a divine halo, bearing no less than five flame marks. She was, in fact, a Great Venerable of the Five Decays of Heaven and Man!

Ziwei Fairy was overjoyed, exclaiming, “Master!” The person before her was the Lord of Mount Qunxing, the second Great Venerable of the Five Decays of Heaven and Man in Guixu State!

She turned to glance at Ziwei Fairy, and only after confirming she was unharmed, did she ask in a cool voice: “What happened here?” She had already noticed several corpses of Dharma Aspect realm demi-giants. A full six of them—this was more than half of Tianyi City's Dharma Aspect realm cultivators. Who could kill so many Dharma Aspect realm cultivators in Tianyi City?

Ziwei Fairy quickly knelt down and said, “Master, I beg you, please save Young Master Jiang. He killed General Zhengtian and the others to seek justice for Kaiyang City and for the lost souls of the Seven Cities of Tianyuan. Now Lord Tianyi City wants to kill him for revenge. Please save him.”

The Lord of Mount Qunxing's delicate brows twitched slightly, her gaze falling upon Jiang Fan. A trace of surprise flashed in her otherwise placid eyes. Was it this Eight-Aperture Nascent Soul practitioner who did it? How could that be?

Lord Tianyi City coldly snorted, “Lord of Mount Qunxing, we don't interfere in each other's affairs. This person, I must kill! You'd best consider this carefully!”

Ziwei Fairy's face showed pleading: “Master, your disciple begs you.”

The Lord of Mount Qunxing's gaze returned to normal, and she said indifferently: “I don't like meddling in others' business. Your pleas are useless to me.”

Hearing this, Ziwei Fairy's face showed despair. Although she had long anticipated her Master's temperament, she hadn't expected such a cold refusal.

Lord Tianyi City looked coldly at Jiang Fan: “Did you hear that? Even if your cultivation Great Venerable comes, she can't save you! Die!”

His giant foot stomped down fiercely!