“Scared Niu to death; that woman is very powerful!” Hu Niu exclaimed, patting her chest in relief.
Ling Han nodded. This was one of the greatest people of the Sea Race, strong to an inconceivable level. Could it be that Na Zhi Yan left behind some loose ends? Otherwise, after he had cursed Xuan Kong Yun to death, this whole matter should have ended, so how could it be that a whole army of Sea Race would appear now—and with them, an inconceivably powerful woman?
An ultimate cultivator that might be a high-level Heaven Tier cultivator, or perhaps even in the Shattering Void Tier; if she chose to do as she liked in a place like the north region, who could stand in her way?
Ling Han drew Na Zhi Yan out, and narrated to him what had happened previously. Then, he asked, “Who is that woman? Also, whom else did you speak to about this matter?”
Na Zhi Yan was almost on the brink of tears. How could he dare to reveal this kind of secret to anyone? If it was known to the Sea Race that he was involved in Xuan Kong Yun’s death by curse, then wouldn’t he be torn to pieces? He answered in a trembling voice, “That, that person should be the Seventh Princess of the Royal Clan, Lady Helian Xun Xue.”
“What cultivation level is she at?” Ling Han questioned.
“Apparently, the Heaven Tier.” Na Zhi Yan gave it some thought, then said with a note of certainty, “She should be in the Heaven Tier. The Seventh Princess is the most prodigious genius of the Helian Royal Clan, but has not yet advanced into the Shattering Void Tier.”
Ling Han had heard him talk about it before. There was a total of three Great Royal Clans in the Northern Sea. They were Helian, Xianyu, and Wenren. All three had an ultimate cultivator of the Shattering Void Tier in their ranks, and they were equivalent to a great sect from the middle state in terms of power.
Even if Helian Xun Xue was not in the Shattering Void Tier and was only in the Heaven Tier, she would be more than adequate to sweep aside all resistance in the north region. Furthermore, Ling Han felt that she was far stronger than he had been in his last life. As for the question of whether she was on par with the Sword Emperor and the others, this was not so easily gauged. That was because he had not even seen her face-to-face.
From the look of things, she should have come for the Vial of Curses. Otherwise, she would not have appeared so coincidentally at this moment.
But since Na Zhi Yan did not leak the secret, how had she known about it? Could it be that Xuan Kong Yun leaked the information to her just before his death?
Ling Han thought for a moment, then once again knocked Na Zhi Yan out and threw him back into the Black Tower. Then, he, too, headed towards the Imperial City. Taking a different route, he surpassed the army of Sea Race, and arrived in the Imperial City ahead of them. Honestly speaking, this army was not really advancing very quickly.
However, no matter how slow they were, another two days later, the Sea Race had still arrived outside the Imperial City.
Everyone in Fire Country felt like they were facing a great calamity. Upon the city walls, every soldier had a sword in hand or an arrow mounted on their bow, and war seemed about to begin at any moment. However, in front of an army where the lowest level was the Spiritual Pedestal Tier, any resistance seemed futile.
…This shouldn’t really be considered as an army, but rather Helian Xun Xue’s private guard. After all, their numbers amounted to too few to be considered an army.
“I don’t care who obtained that item. Hand it over immediately. Otherwise, three days later, I will incite a great tsunami wave and flood the whole of the Desolate North!” From within the carriage, Helian Xun Xue’s melodious yet cold voice could be heard.
She released a sliver of her aura, and instantly, even the skies changed color.Pa, pa, pa, pa . All dropped their weapons, and aside from those who were in the ranks of rulers for martial arts, were forced to their knees.
Everyone was in a state of extreme shock. The battle had not even begun, and things were already like this. The enemy was so strong one could only shiver at their might!
What were they to do?
They had absolutely no idea what “item” she was talking about, so how were they supposed to hand it over? When they thought about it, they were really having a bout of extreme bad luck. Just some days ago, someone charged into the Imperial Palace and forced them to agree to an unjust treaty which was a great humiliation to them. And now, someone else charged into the Imperial City and threatened them.
Yet they could not show the slightest bit of their infuriation.
Though the woman inside the carriage had not even shown her face, no one dared to doubt her words. She merely released a bit of her aura, and it was enough to have everyone know that she was definitely not joking.
She had that kind of power, and at the same time, would really do as she had said.
Ling Han frowned. Now, he could absolutely confirm that the item she wanted was the Vial of Curses. After slight hesitation, he had Hu Niu enter into the Black Tower first, then ascended up the city walls.
“Milord!”
“Milord!”
“Milord!”
When they saw Ling Han, everyone knelt down as if they had seen their savior.
Ling Han laughed, and said, “Don’t look at me. Now, even if there were 10,000 of me, it still wouldn’t be enough to stand against a single finger of hers.”
When they heard Ling Han say that, everyone wore disappointed expressions. Even Ling Han was no match for her, so what were they to do now?
Ling Han looked into the distance and called out loudly, “We can negotiate. But if you make another move against me, I will immediately run, and I guarantee you will never find me again.”
“Insolence!”
“How dare you speak to our Mistress in this way!”
The warriors of Sea Race all yelled in indignation. In their hearts, Helian Xun Xue was an existence on par with a divine deity, and they could not allow the slightest bit of blasphemy against her. A mere human actually dared to negotiate with their Mistress? He had to be delusional!
Yet a voice was heard from within the carriage as she said, “Then, let us negotiate.”
Obviously, Helian Xun Xue at the very least admitted Ling Han was very capable at fleeing after he had managed to successfully escape from her once. Otherwise, she would have simply apprehended him for interrogation rather than give him a chance for a negotiation.
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Ling Han smiled faintly. He knew that she would definitely be willing to negotiate.
“I have a few questions to ask Your Highness,” he called out loudly.
“Oh, then you should first answer one question of mine; otherwise, there would be no further need for discussion.” Helian Xun Xue said calmly, “Is that vial in your possession?”
Indeed!
Ling Han made no denial, and said, “That’s right. It is indeed in my possession.”
For a while, no further sound was heard from within the carriage. Mayhap Helian Xun Xue was too excited by the news, and was currently getting her emotions back under control. After a while, her voice was heard again. “All right, what do you want to know?”
“How did Your Highness come to know about the matter of this vial?” Ling Han asked.
“There are some things which are not appropriate for too many people to know. Let us switch to a different location for further discussion,” Helian Xun Xue said.
Ling Han nodded, and said, “All right, follow me—but not too close. Otherwise, if I get a scare… who knows, I may never appear again.”
Helian Xun Xue gave a cold humph, obviously very displeased.
Ling Han walked ahead, whilst the Sea Race followed behind. The direction that Ling Han took was naturally where the mine was located. If Helian Xun Xue really made a move against him, then he’d lead them to the shaft and kill them with a trap.
On the landmass, the members of the Sea Race were not very fast. Thankfully, tho
ugh, the mine was not very far from the Imperial City. As a result, in less than half an hour, they arrived at their destination.
“Stop!” Helian Xun Xue halted the advance of the carriage from afar and called out, “Human, is this place that ancient mine?”
She had not been deceived!
Ling Han stopped, then turned around and said, “That’s right.”
A figure walked out of the carriage. However, her whole body was wrapped in multiple streaks of divine purple light, so there was no way to clearly see her appearance. One could not even see clearly if the figure was tall or short, man or woman. It was only faintly visible that the figure wore some kind of jade-green clothing and had extremely long hair.
“You all wait here,” she commanded.
“Yes, Your Highness!” Everyone else strictly obeyed her order.
Helian Xun Xue walked towards Ling Han. She had enough assurance that as long as she was near enough to him, she could take Ling Han down directly, and not give him any single bit of chance to escape via teleportation.
“That’s close enough,” Ling Han said, smiling. Actually, with his divine sense, he could allow her to walk a bit closer, but there was no need to let her know his limits and trump cards.
Helian Xun Xue could not help but sigh internally. If she attacked from this distance, she only had a 30% chance.
“Your Highness, you may speak now,” Ling Han said.
Helian Xun Xue gave a soft humph. A mere Flower Blossom Tier cultivator actually dared to behave as if he was on equal terms with her, which was something that made her feel very displeased. But for the sake of that vial, she suppressed her anger and said, “In truth, I was the one who deliberately leaked the information to Xuan Kong Yun.”
Ling Han was flabbergasted; Xuan Kong Yun was only a chess piece?
Killing another with a Cursed Tool would leave no traces behind. No matter how bizarre the death had been, it would still be identified as natural death because there was absolutely no need for the killer to personally make a move, so how could it be possible that the game would be given away?
But if one used a Cursed Tool, there was one clear fact. Either that the victim was too powerful, and the user had no way of fighting him face-to-face, or it was possible that the victim’s status was too unique, and the user could not make a move right out in the open on him.
Which category did Helian Xun Xue belong to?
“Thus, when Xuan Kong Yun died so inconceivably, you immediately guessed that he must have been killed by the Cursed Tool, and so charged over here with your people,” Ling Han deduced.
“That’s right. If too much time had passed, you would have naturally fled, so how would I be able to find you again?” Helian Xun Xue said.
Ling Han was curious and asked, “You are, at minimum, a high-level Heaven Tier cultivator. You seek the Cursed Tool, could it be that you want to kill a Shattering Void Tier cultivator?” If this really could curse a Shattering Void Tier cultivator to death, then what level would this jade vial be?
A God Tool?
“That is not something that you need to concern yourself with!” Helian Xun Xue humphed, and said, “This kind of treasure is not something that you can possess. Hand it over to me, and firstly, your safety will be guaranteed, and secondly, I can compensate you with a Spirit Tool.”
“Oh, what kind of Spirit Tool? Is it as valuable as this one?” Ling Han drew out the Demon Birth Sword.
Very obviously, Helian Xun Xue’s figure stiffened slightly; she had definitely seen through the level of the Demon Birth Sword.
That was a Level Ten Spirit Tool; what could she produce that would move Ling Han?
She had really underestimated this human; his wealth was really a bit shocking.
She paused, then said, “I am determined to get that vial, so I advise you to hand it over. If not… then even if you flee to the ends of the world, I will still find you.”
Ling Han smiled, then asked, “Really? Are you sure that wherever I go, you will follow?”
Helian Xun Xue humphed coldly, and was just about to begin boasting. But then, something dawned on her as she looked ahead and said, “So this is what you’re relying on? To escape into the old mine? Naïve!” she said coldly. “Now that the Cursed Tool has been withdrawn, the Cursed Qi in this place would begin to drop, and who am I? A member of the Royal Clan of the Northern Sea! My natal horoscope was decided by the gods, so how could I possibly be wounded by the Cursed Qi here!”
She was really quite a tsundere. Unfortunately, she had no idea what kind of changes had taken place here; Cursed Qi was really nothing in comparison!
Ling Han laughed loudly, and said, “Then, come chase after me. Who knows, if you manage to catch up to me, maybe I’ll let you have it. Hehehe.” He broke out into a run and fled into the old mine.
Helian Xun Xue did not know what ‘hehehe’ meant, but after a moment of thought, she was sure that it was not very possible that it was a compliment. Immediately, she gave a cold humph, and followed him in.
Ling Han moved recklessly, and attacked madly. He wanted to draw out the twelve ancient corpses beneath the ground here; the lake of blood would do too. Of course, the silver spider was the ideal target. In short, whatever could suppress Helian Xun Xue would do.
And after this one battle, would any more Sea Race dare to come here?
“So you choose to do things the hard way!” Helian Xun Xue humphed coldly. With a palm strike, her Origin Power transformed into a beautiful, gigantic hand that pressed down towards Ling Han.
The might of the palm strike had yet to hit him, but the terrifying pressure behind this blow had already caused cracks to appear all over Ling Han’s body, and blood poured crazily from his wounds.
One had to know that he had Body of Iron Sheet—the toughness of his body was comparable to precious metal of the same level as he, but the mere pressure was enough to shatter his skin. If he really suffered a strike, what chance did he have at surviving it?
“What a damn powerful woman!” Ling Han exclaimed in surprise, and tossed out both arms. He threw out the two divine corpses. He did not plan to take them back. It should not be a bad option to bury these two divine corpses in here.
…There had to be a very powerful background behind the twelve ancient corpses, and they were definitely not inferior to these two divine corpses in his possession.
“Yi?” Helian Xun Xue halted. She arrived in front of the two divine corpses, and an expression of surprise appeared on her face that was not visible to anyone else. “This is a divine corpse!” she mumbled softly, and her expression of disbelief became even more pronounced.
Ling Han actually had two divine corpses in his possession; this human was indeed very strange!
However, the divinity of these two divine corpses had already been expended completely. Moreover, this was the mortal plane, and it had its own rules. A god-level elite cultivator was not that much stronger than a Shattering Void Tier one, and he wanted to use these two divine corpses to scare her into stopping?
How naïve!
With a casual wave of her hand, she separated the two divine corpses. Since the essence of their divinity had been exhausted, they had lost whatever value they had. She couldn’t be bothered to deal with them in that case.
“There is no way you can escape!” Helian Xun Xue declared icily.
Ling Han smiled faintly, and said, “Who said I wanted to escape?” He had arrived at the site where the Cursed Tool had been placed. With a single punch, a terrifying amount of Origin Power added with his own body’s physical strength created a very scary amount of destructive power.
Peng!
A pillar of blood soared upwards.
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Hong , the pillar of blood soared skywards, and a terrible scene appeared. Multiple stars actually fell as if it was the end of the world!
Ling Han did not hesitate in the slightest
and entered into the Black Tower at his first chance to dodge this calamity.
The stench of blood permeated and blocked the divine sense from extending outside the body, and affected visibility as well. As a result, Helian Xun Xue actually did not discover that Ling Han had disappeared at first, and still remained in the mine as she wanted to find Ling Han, subdue him and snatch away the Vial of Curses.
But it was only a mere instant. The ocean of blood soared skywards, its terrible might on full display.
Helian Xun Xue’s expression changed drastically. With her cultivation level, she was naturally able to clearly detect how terrifying this bloody water was. She hurriedly shot upwards. She was sure that Ling Han had long since teleported out. Otherwise, how could it be possible that a mere Flower Blossom Tier cultivator like him be able to withstand such terrifying might and power?
It was too late!
A blood-colored tsunami wave quickly formed. This time, the twelve undecayed corpses did not appear. However, the gigantic silver spider appeared, and a sacred, terrifying aura emanated from its mountain-sized body.
It was really too powerful. Before, Ling Han merely took one look at it, and it almost caused his soul to fly away and scatter and his physical body to burst even though he possessed a sliver of divine sense of the Heaven Tier, and furthermore, had already formed the Body of Iron Sheet—the toughness of his physical body was on par with precious metal of the same level.
Ling Han was already so, what more when it was another?
The army of Sea Race in the distance released terrible cries as their bodies exploded one after another.
The giant silver spider’s gaze swept over Helian Xun Xue, and this time, it did not simply shift its gaze like it was staring at a bug, but showed a hint of anger in its expression. A huge leg rose and pierced through the air towards Helian Xun Xue.
Even though Ling Han was hiding in the Black Tower, his expression changed drastically upon seeing this blow!
It was too powerful, so powerful that it could even shoot down the stars in the skies!
Helian Xun Xue was completely unable to dodge. With a pu , her slender body was already pierced through. The spider’s leg pierced through her body, and there were lingering traces of blood remaining on the spear-like silver limb.
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