Chapter 1640: To Hand

Recalling his initial encounter with Venerable Evil Crow, Jiang Fan couldn't even move a finger. He was like an ant, completely at the mercy of others. Today, facing the Six-Sun Giant Emperor, it would only be worse!

Just then, he suddenly felt a light, airy sensation, and his body subtly began to float upwards, seemingly out of his control. He looked down at the Heavenly Thunder Stone in his arms, his expression changing. The light from the Ancient Desolation Token had completely penetrated the Heavenly Thunder Stone and was now emanating from his chest. Through his clothes, he could vaguely see the token-shaped glow.

Hongxiu noticed his abnormality and discreetly grasped his arm, pulling him forcefully back to the ground from his floating state. She slightly furrowed her brows and transmitted a message: "Is it the Ancient Desolation Token?" As Hua Kai Fu Gui had explained the Ancient Desolation Token in the Moon Realm, she had some knowledge of it. She knew it was an item that could determine the fate of a world. Jiang Fan's current state suggested he was about to be forcibly teleported.

Jiang Fan, activating his Closed-Mouth Zen, said sternly, "Hold on to me; don't let the Six-Sun Giant Emperor see anything unusual." Currently, the Heavenly Realm was unaware that Middle-Earth, which was supposed to receive an Ancient Desolation Token only in the next millennium, now unexpectedly possessed one. If they found out, they would undoubtedly destroy the Ancient Desolation Token at all costs. Jiang Fan, as the token's holder, would also be killed by them without hesitation.

Hongxiu nodded slightly. However, she gradually realized that she, too, was struggling to suppress the forced teleportation power. After a brief thought, she moved closer, linked her arm through Jiang Fan's, and used all her strength to forcibly hold him down. A faint, subtle fragrance wafted into Jiang Fan's nostrils. A strangely soft sensation also came from his arm. But Jiang Fan had no mind to notice; his heart was filled only with anxiety.

He was almost at his limit! The transaction had to be completed quickly. He feigned composure, interrupting Princess Zijiang's conversation, and said, "You haven't been able to communicate well for so long. It seems your father isn't too concerned about King Youming. At least not as concerned as you are. To avoid further complications, I'd better deal with King Youming now, lest I lose everything."

Princess Zijiang had indeed failed to persuade the Six-Sun Giant Emperor. Hearing Jiang Fan's words, she grew anxious and quickly spoke a flurry of words. No sooner had she finished speaking, the sky suddenly split open with a void, and a colossal golden giant, illuminating the world, emerged. Like a god, he exuded an unparalleled aura capable of suppressing all living beings. His massive golden vertical eye gazed down at Jiang Fan on the ground, and he said indifferently: "Release King Youming, and I shall grant you immortality." The vast, muffled voice rumbled across the tens of thousands of miles of battlefield like stifled thunder.

Upon hearing this, the Transcendent Realm cultivators and Giant Kings all shook violently. It was as if a thunderclap had exploded in their ears. Jiang Fan's body trembled even more violently, his vital energy surging like a turbulent river within him, and the divine ring at the back of his head flickered erratically. A tumultuous storm raged in his heart. Just one sentence possessed such overwhelming power! This was despite his special permission from the Ancient Sage, which made him fearless of the might of Sage-level powerhouses. Otherwise, his divine ring would likely have shattered, leaving him severely wounded. If the Six-Sun Giant Emperor was this terrifying, he dared not imagine what kind of world-destroying existence the Nine-Sun Giant Emperor, whose fate was unknown, must be!

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, he feigned composure and said: "Release Lü Zhu's remnant soul and give me the power of laws; otherwise, there's no room for negotiation! If not, I'd rather die with your daughter and King Youming!"

At this moment, the Grand Wine Sacrifice of Taicang Great State also appeared. He waved his sleeves, neutralizing the Six-Sun Giant Emperor's pressure on the battlefield, and said: "Six-Sun Giant Emperor, let us continue!" Seeing the Grand Wine Sacrifice intervene, Jiang Fan breathed a slight sigh of relief. With his moderation, the negotiation would be safer.

However, he clearly felt that Hongxiu was also close to being unable to hold him down. The forced teleportation power was nearing a critical point, something even a Five-Crowned Asura King would struggle to resist. Anxious, he decisively placed his sword against Princess Zijiang's neck and said: "Decide quickly!"

The Six-Sun Giant Emperor glanced at the Grand Wine Sacrifice, then at Princess Zijiang. After a brief thought, he said indifferently: "You may have Lü Zhu's remnant soul and the power of laws; specifically, you can take one-tenth of the power of laws from each of the ten Sages."

One-tenth? Jiang Fan frowned slightly. He wanted to activate the highest-level Blue Gourd. One-tenth might not be enough. But he had no time to haggle; a strained expression, difficult to suppress, had appeared in Hongxiu's eyes. He decisively said, "Alright! Give me the items, and I will release her immediately."

The Six-Sun Giant Emperor said nothing more, raising his hand and grasping into the azure sky. Of the ten Sages present, nine wisely separated out one-tenth of their power of laws. Only Sage Qingtian hesitated for a moment, then said hoarsely: "Heh heh... you dare demand my power of laws. You'd better pray you die on this battlefield before I come for you." His indignation was obvious. A mere Transcendent Realm cultivator extorting his power of laws was truly unprecedented in all three realms! Having spoken, he still unleashed a portion of his power of laws.

The Six-Sun Giant Emperor clenched his five fingers, molding the ten streams of law power into a shimmering crystal chain, which he then threw down from a distance. Seeing this, the Grand Wine Sacrifice waved his whisk, and a wisp of clear qi enveloped the chain. This would prevent the power of laws from harming Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan was overjoyed. With the Grand Wine Sacrifice personally intervening, he confidently received the incomparably precious power of laws and tucked it into the Heavenly Thunder Stone. Then he added, "And Lü Zhu's remnant soul."

The Six-Sun Giant Emperor shifted his gaze to King Black Sun and commanded majestically, "Give it to him." However, King Black Sun hesitated. His vertical eye flickered violently, filled with struggle. If he handed over Lü Zhu's remnant soul, Jiang Fan would release King Youming as agreed. Then, King Youming would, in a rage, kill him! This perfectly aligned with the future he had foreseen! He had entrapped King Youming precisely to avoid that future, but he never expected that this very act would incite King Youming's determination to kill him! He had not changed the future. On the contrary, he had hastened its realization.

After struggling for a moment, he looked at Lü Zhu's remnant soul in his hand, and a murderous intent gleamed in his eyes. If he killed Lü Zhu's remnant soul, Jiang Fan, in his fury, would also kill King Youming, thus changing the future where King Black Sun was destined to die. The cost would be disobeying the Six-Sun Giant Emperor's command and facing severe punishment. Perhaps death, or perhaps an opportunity to atone for his sins. But at least there was a glimmer of hope, which was better than dying at King Youming's hands! He made an immediate decision and said, "Central Tribal Emperor, please forgive your subordinate, for I cannot obey this command! Lü Zhu! Must die!"

The Six-Sun Giant Emperor, the Grand Wine Sacrifice, Jiang Fan, Hongxiu, and even Princess Zijiang – their expressions all changed. No one had anticipated that King Black Sun would dare defy the Central Tribal Emperor's command! Jiang Fan's heart instantly leaped into his throat. Because at that very moment, no one could stop King Black Sun. Even the Six-Sun Giant Emperor and the Grand Wine Sacrifice were too late! King Black Sun had decisively tightened his five fingers, crushing Lü Zhu's remnant soul. And this wisp of remnant soul would directly cause Lü Zhu herself to perish, body and soul!

Jiang Fan felt as if time had stopped at that moment. Had he failed after all? It was I who caused Lü Zhu's death!

A deep sigh echoed from the depths of his heart. At the same time, the sound of air being crushed in King Black Sun's palm reached him. Lü Zhu's remnant soul had been destroyed. "Where's the remnant soul?" "Where is Lü Zhu's remnant soul?" "Who did this?"