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Gu Hong and Gongsun Wu as well as the experts of North Sea Sword Pavilion and Copper Men Island alongside them all looked on in a stunned daze at the black hole down below.
Seeing this, Luo Zhiyuan and the other Radiant Light Sect marital practitioners all felt blood rushing up through their throats as they very nearly vomited blood at that mental blow.
Gu Hong, Gongsun Wu and the others were all continuously giving Yan Zhaoge their thanks.
“Little Friend Yan, many thanks to you here. Otherwise, if we had been swept into that black hole…” Gu Hong shook his head at this.
Everyone apart from Kang Ping would only have a fifty-fifty chance of escaping alive from this even without Yan Zhaoge blocking their way.
The Chief of Copper Men Island, ‘Three Dragon Avatar’ Gongsun Wu, cupped his hands towards Yan Zhaoge as well, “It is all thanks to Young Master Yan for your help this time. Otherwise, it would most likely have been calamity rather than fortune. This old man is infinitely grateful.”
He felt somewhat emotional as he looked at Yan Zhaoge.
At one point in time not far back, Yan Zhaoge had seemed to him to just be a talented individual of the junior generation with a mysterious background.
Many had speculated about his background, their entire Copper Man Island believing that he would surely achieve great things in the future.
Still, they had not thought that Yan Zhaoge would be able to make such big waves so soon.
While Yan Zhaoge had previously broke the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation and presented the Grand Xuan Dynasty a defeat without battling, saving the anti-Xuan coalition from their bind, as many people saw it, it was because of fortune and him having borrowed the power of others.
At the very least, to Gongsun Wu who was a late Seeing Divinity Martial Saint, Yan Zhaoge’s personal strength had still appeared comparatively insignificant.
Purely in terms of martial arts alone, he had still looked down upon Yan Zhaoge as a senior expert.
Yet, within such a short period of time and by such a terrifying extent, this young man had actually already grown this much?
Gongsun Wu had witnessed Yan Zhaoge joining hands with the Northern Ocean Clone as he wielded the Evil Sword Taotie in battle, his heart feeling somewhat solemn at this.
Without him having the time to properly register it, Yan Zhaoge had already become this powerful all of a sudden.
Looking at Luo Zhiyuan and the others who were being beaten downwards down below, he secretly rejoiced at the fact that his Copper Men Island had no enmity with Yan Zhaoge.
Prior to this, they had always been standing united against the Grand Xuan Dynasty together with no major tensions existing between them.
Looking at the struggling people of the Radiant Light Sect, Gongsun Wu’s lips twitched. Still, he said not a thing in the end.
Gu Hong had also intended to plead on their behalf. Still, remembering how Luo Zhiyuan had sold out the location of the wound of the sky that led to the Eight Extremities World to the Grand Xuan Dynasty when the Sun Moon Peak had fallen, he simply sighed in the end, keeping his mouth shut.
He instead looked at Yan Zhaoge rather worriedly, not knowing whether this youth already knew about the situation over at the wound of the sky, considering how he should bring this matter up.
Yan Zhaoge’s expression was leisurely as after helping Gu Hong and the others to escape, his sword-light spun, hacking towards Kang Ping once more.
His upward momentum already having been stopped by that first sword, Kang Ping’s figure finally plummeted irrepressibly as he blocked another sword now.
Yan Zhaoge went round after round, his sword consecutively hacking towards Kang Ping, then He Doncheng, then Gu Zhang, then Luo Zhiyuan’s group, causing them to sink downwards non-stop.
Kang Ping and the others roared furiously in unison, yet could do nothing about it at all as they helplessly fell into the deep abyss.
Yan Zhaoge smacked his lips, chortling, “Feels a bit like whack-a-mole.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 789: Closure at last
HSSB789: Closure at last
Yan Zhaoge was very happy kicking his enemies when they were down.
Despite their wonderfully supreme cultivation bases, the pitiful Kang Ping and co were unable to do much because of the black hole down below.
Yan Zhaoge went round after round, one sword per person as he whacked all of them below before going for another round.
Kang Ping included, everyone was forcibly dragged back into the depths of the sea by the black hole.
Below the whirlpool, the massive black hole began swallowing them all up while distorting non-stop.
It was already not long before it completely collapsed for good.
Kang Ping raised his head, shooting a hateful look at Yan Zhaoge in the air above him.
He made a sword seal, raising the Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword up high.
Seeing this, Gu Zhang and He Dongcheng sighed, making the exact same sword seal as well.
Three great Immortal Bridge Martial Saints of the same lineage executed the Time Flowing Sword together.
The three streaks of sword-light fell on the surface of the Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword together, sword-light that resembled rain scattering off it which enveloped the entire black hole.
Time seemed as though it had been frozen in the depths of the sea at this moment.
The black hole no longer distorted restlessly. Yet, Kang Ping and the others were locked down in the space between the black hole and the World beyond Worlds with this.
The entire deep sea of the Clear Scenic Region seemed to have been separated from the World beyond Worlds, forming a separate dimension of its own.
Luo Zhiyuan and the others of the Radiant Light Sect were like insects sealed in amber now.
The massive whirlpool on the surface of the sea was gradually quelled as the seawater no longer sunk downwards.
With the terrifying suction force down below having vanished, those on the surface of the sea no longer had to stand on Pan-Pan’s back to be able to keep their balance.
Yan Zhaoge kept the Evil Sword Taotie as he gazed at the black hole that was enveloped by a blurry layer of light down below.
The endless Magnetic Storms gradually showed signs of re-emerging.
Yan Zhaoge suddenly raised his head, looking into the distance.
Two sword-lights streaked through space, approaching rapidly as they were in front of Yan Zhaoge and the others in an instant.
As they halted, two people appeared, one whose aura was as sharp as a sword and another who always wore a smile on his face.
They were none other than disciples of the Southeastern Exalt’s lineage, the ‘Shadow Mountain Sword King’ Lin Hanhua and ‘Green Plains Sword King’ Mu Jun.
Glancing at the black hole down below, Lin Hanhua asked, “Have there been any disciples of the Southern Exalt’s lineage who appeared here?”
Yan Zhaoge nodded, answering slowly, “There was someone who appeared. He called himself Zhuang Chaohui.”
Lin Hanhua and Mu Jun exchanged glances, “Zhuang Chaohui-it was actually him who came?”
Hearing their explanation, Yan Zhaoge’s earlier guesses were affirmed.
‘Flame Phoenix Expelling Sun’ Zhuang Chaohui, also known as the ‘Phoenix Prince’, was the young son of the Southern Exalt Zhuang Shen and renowned throughout the entire World beyond Worlds.
Lin Hanhua’s expression was rather stern as the smile on Mu Jun’s face was also reduced as a result.
A late Immortal Bridge Martial Saint expert had previously entered the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory’s Royal Reed Sea from the southern Blazing Heaven Territory. They had therefore rushed over to deal with him.
From the looks of it now, it had been the scheme of drawing the tiger away from the mountain as this location might be where their true target had lain.
Mu Jun regained his smile, “
Does Little Friend Yan know what Zhuang Chaohui came here for?”
They were currently in a state of passivity primarily due to not knowing their opponent’s true aims.
Yan Zhaoge pointed at the black hole, “This was the estate of some senior expert which contained a few of his treasures.”
“One of them should have been a phoenix bone.”
Shocking radiance erupted from Lin Hanhua’s eyes, Mu Jun’s gaze narrowing slightly as well, “…Phoenix bone?”
Yan Zhaoge elaborated, “This phoenix bone contains the true intent of the dawn mist of daoist virtue, one of the five great virtues.”
At this point, Lin Hanhua and Mu Jun immediately understood it all.
Lin Hanhua chuckled, “To think that such an object was actually hidden away within the lands of my southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.”
Mu Jun’s smile had faded greatly, “With this, Phoenix Ritual Mountain’s Wutong Slope has gotten what they wanted…”
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “Far from it.”
The expressions of Lin Hanhua and Mu Jun both flickered as their gazes then fell on Yan Zhaoge, “Could it be…it has landed in your hands?”
Yan Zhaoge shook his head, pointing at Tang Yonghao who stood by the side, “I do not have it. Instead, this Senior Brother Tang, Tang Yonghao, obtained it through a stroke of fortune.”
“He obtained that phoenix bone a step before Zhuang Chaohui did, somehow refining it within his own body.”
Yan Zhaoge said, “Zhuang Chaohui wanted to refine him completely to obtain that phoenix bone, and I stopped him from doing so. Now, the phoenix bone is still within Senior Brother Tang’s body.”
Lin Hanhua pondered for a moment before asking Tang Yonghao, “Are you willing to follow us back to Golden Court Mountain?”
Tang Yonghao had already long since learnt what kind of place Golden Court Mountain was by now.
The Radiant Light Sect and their Chief, Luo Zhiyuan, were currently all trapped within that black hole down below.
Tang Yonghao could never bring himself to pledge allegiance to the Grand Xuan Dynasty which had destroyed the Sun Moon Peak. Still, Golden Court Mountain seemed a good choice.
If there was ever a sliver of a chance to be had in rebuilding the Sacred Sun Clan, it might exist there.
Tang Yonghao bowed towards Lin Hanhua and Mu Jun, “This junior is willing to go.”
He straightened and turned to look at Yan Zhaoge who seemed completely composed as there were no fluctuations within his gaze in the slightest.
Golden Court Mountain’s lineage was unlikely to refine Tang Yonghao to extract that bone from him.
On the contrary, he might be treated well at Golden Court Mountain, perhaps even gaining a chance to become a disciple there.
Tang Yonghao’s expression was somewhat complex as he looked at Yan Zhaoge.
Tang Yonghao actually thought the same as Meng Wan regarding the former Sacred Sun Clan. While he disapproved of the decisions of Huang Guanglie, Huang Xu and Huang Jie, that had been the clan which raised him at the end of the day.
That the other party was too powerful with the difference in their abilities being too great would never become a reason for Tang Yonghao’s hesitation.
Yet, he had to admit that he would find it difficult to raise his sword against Yan Zhaoge now.
Whether or not he was ultimately able to become a disciple of Golden Court Mountain, if not for Yan Zhaoge, he would already long since have died at the hands of Zhuang Chaohui.
There was approval and admiration within Mu Jun’s gaze that was on Yan Zhaoge.
The Southern Exalt’s lineage would definitely never give up on Tang Yonghao and that phoenix bone.
While this would be a tricky thing to have for Yan Zhaoge, it was the ultimate card to manipulate the southern Blazing Heaven Territory with for Golden Court Mountain.
There was so much that Golden Court Mountain would be able to do based about this phoenix bone.
In just a mere moment, Mu Jun had already thought of several good ideas himself.
Mu Jun glanced at Yan Zhaoge.
The youth before him had truly been of great help to Golden Court Mountain this time.
The positive effects of his assistance existed tangibly there, being far superior to that from him having earlier seen through the secret of the Heaven Efficate Bearing Formation and helped to obstruct Wang Hui and Li Jing.
While considering this, Mu Jun peered at the sea of the Clear Scenic Region down below, casually asking, “Little Friend Yan, it is said that the Radiant Light Sect obtained the Extreme Yin Crown. Is that treasure currently also in the black hole at the depths of the sea?”
Yan Zhaoge was silent for a moment before smiling, “No, it is currently with my wife. In the Eight Extremities World many years back, my clan fought over this with the Sacred Sun Clan that the Radiant Light Sect supported for many years. Finally, it has entered our hands for good now.”
Mu Jun was rather taken aback as he glanced at Yan Zhaoge and smiled, “Then, it is closure at last.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 790: Wealth even greater than the Southeastern Exalt’s
HSSB790: Wealth even greater than the Southeastern Exalt’s
“The Extreme Yin Crown is just like the Extreme Yang Seal, not being simple at all…”
As he thought about this, Mu Jun sent to Lin Hanhua via sound transmission, “This Little Friend Yan is truly blessed by fortune. That treasured light and spiritual qi which shot to the heavens earlier was a high-grade Sacred Artifact as well? Of great quality that is rare throughout the entire southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.”
“From the looks of it, it also originated from this underwater estate, its aura being the same as that of that black hole as they likely stem from the source.”
Mu Jun smiled, “Good fella! The Extreme Yang Seal, the Extreme Yin Crown, this high-grade Sacred Artifact from this underwater estate. From the news sent over by junior apprentice-brother Chen, they even offed the current generation Xuan King and seized the King Xuan Spear. Additionally, a treasure which seems somehow related to the Rahu Sabre of the past is also in their possession.”
“To be honest, eldest apprentice-brother, even I feel a little tempted to go slaughter and make off with the goods.”
Lin Hanhua said mildly, “People have their own fortunes. One cannot envy and also need not do so.”
“The King Xuan Spear and the Sacred Artifact from this underwater estate aside, the Extreme Yang Seal, the Extreme Yin Crown and the Rahu Sabre are all not simple objects. One can only wait and see to know if they spell blessing or disaster.”
Mu Jun laughed, “Who would say otherwise? Those blessed by great fortune generally suffer greater calamities as well.”
“That which they surpass grants great fortune blessed by the heavens. Yet if they fall to a tribulation, they can only perish with their dao dissipating as a result.”
After laughing, Mu Jun instead sighed, “He and his clan behind him lacks even a single Immortal Bridge Martial Saint, yet possess this many high-grade Sacred Artifacts. This should be completely unprecedented throughout the World beyond Worlds’ history? In terms of quality, even our Golden Court Mountain’s entire wealth cannot compare to its abundance.”
Hearing his words, Lin Hanhua too could not help but smile.
Mu Jun said, “An innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth. Possessing so many valuable treasures, there may easily be many people eyeing him. We ourselves are not, but we cannot say for sure that other people won’t.”
Lin Hanhua said, “Having gained this phoenix bone that contains the true intent of the dawn mist of moral virtue, he can be considered as having helped us out. I will look out for him. Still, it would be impossible for me to be by his side all the time. More of it will still have to depend on he himself.”
Mu Jun looked at the region of sea down below, “What will happen to Kang Ping and the others?”
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From the looks of it now, they will not die. Having been locked down, that black hole is already unable to rapidly and violently collapse. It will simply fall apart gradually over time.”
“After a few years, when the black hole has been whittled down sufficiently, they will be able to exit safely.”
Mu Jun said, “There is also no need to worry about Yan Zhaoge or Gu Hong coming over to kill them. It is a fragile equilibrium that exists here.”
“Before the black hole completely vanishes, if the equilibrium is broken, the black hole will collapse at once. It will be impossible for Yan Zhaoge even with that high-grade Sacred Artifact which shares the same concept as the black hole. He too would have to die alongside them, this being irrational.”
As he spoke, Mu Jun gazed at Lin Hanhua, “Still, might there be any other accidents? Should we lend them our help? If all three of them die here, I fear Golden Court Mountain might fall under suspicion on reneging on our agreement. It would be difficult for Master to speak to that person at that time.”
Lin Hanhua said indifferently, “Master only gave them permission to be active in the Royal Reed Sea, not asking for any interventions. Whether they can succeed and whether they die in the process, our Golden Court Mountain has never made a guarantee on such things.”
“It was due to their personal enmity this time that they pursued those of the Radiant Light Sect here, becoming trapped by the black hole. How is this our responsibility at all? If the person behind them is dissatisfied, they can go explain it themselves. We are in no way obligated to provide assistance.”
Lin Hanhua’s gaze was cold, “They have already stirred up trouble long enough in our southeastern Yang Heaven Territory. Now, I feel it is quite good that we can have peace and quiet for a few years.”
Mu Jun nodded neutrally, “That’s also right.”
Looking down below where Kang Ping and the others had joined forces to sustain a barrier of sword-light, entering a standoff with the black hole, Yan Zhaoge could not help but smile, shaking his head.