I Am Overlord c1-962

by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu

  "Uncle, y-you're saying he saved you?" Han Qianwei asked with disbelief.

  Han Pojun laughed dryly, "There's nothing surprising about that. Brother Xiang has extraordinary combat prowess. Although your uncle is decently strong, I can still encounter problems I can't solve. So yeah, don't even mention this anymore. It will only make a joke out of your uncle."

  "Xiang Shaoyun, you're amazing!" said Han Xuewei with a look of admiration.

  From the tender emotions rippling out of her eyes, one would not doubt her willingness to jump into Xiang Shaoyun's embrace then and there. A young man this attractive and outstanding would be fatal to any maiden. Even Han Qianwei, who never had a good opinion of Xiang Shaoyun, had to acknowledge his talent. With their own uncle singing Xiang Shaoyun praises, their opinion of him further increased.

  "I am far too inferior compared to those true freaks," said Xiang Shaoyun as he rubbed his nose. It was rare to see him so humble. He knew he had an impressive strength, but he had once read about freaks far stronger than him in the ancient records. Thus, he did not dare to let pride settle in his heart.

  "You don't have to be so humble, Brother Xiang. Otherwise, others will think you are being a hypocrite," said Han Pojun.

  "That's right! As a person, you need to have your pride!" Han Qianwei agreed.

  Xiang Shaoyun did not wish to continue this conversation, so he said, "Alright, since you are both fine, let's go back to the city."

  "Finally," Han Xuewei sighed.

  "Yeah, I'm starting to miss the city," Han Qianwei agreed.

  This trip to the Devil Domain had shown how a cruel battlefield looked like. The deaths and departures of the white knights who had come to the Devil Domain with them had also taught them how cruel reality was and how fickle loyalties could be. They had also gained a lot from the trip, but they still wished to return and take some time properly organizing their gains.

  And thus, the group started heading back. Along the way, Han Pojun started questioning the sisters about the recent events. The sisters did not hide anything and told him everything that had happened during the year he was away. Naturally, they stuck to their promise and had not mentioned the Skeleton Gang. Instead, they shifted all the blame onto the Noxious Blood Gang.

  After all, Xiang Shaoyun had rescued not only them but their uncle as well. If they still exposed the Skeleton Gang after what he had done, he might turn on them. Things might not end well for them if that happened.

  "The Noxious Blood Gang deserves death!" Han Pojun declared murderously.

  "If you want to eliminate the Noxious Blood Gang, I am willing to help," said Xiang Shaoyun.

  "Hehe, I'm glad to hear that, Brother Xiang," said Han Pojun.

  The Noxious Blood Gang's great monarch was now a Soul Foundation Realm expert. It wouldn't be easy for the Han Clan to eliminate a gang like that. He believed that if Xiang Shaoyun was the one to act, the Noxious Blood Gang would have no hopes of surviving. It was at this time that a powerful aura started rippling out of the blood cocoon stone, as if Du Xuanhao was going to break out soon.

  Chapter 507: Di Batian

  Ziling Sect, Celestial King Province.

  The Ziling Sect was a prestigious top tier-7 organization in the Celestial King Province. Their sect master, Xiang Yangzhan, was an ambitious and ruthless hero. Unfortunately, during a battle with Shangguan Wusheng the Death Magistrate, both Xiang Yangzhan and his opponent had gone missing at the Wumo Pass. Subsequently, huge changes had happened within the Ziling Sect. The new sect master was not the son of Xiang Yangzhan. Rather, it was the previous deputy sect master, Di Batian.

  Di Batian was a sworn brother of Xiang Yangzhan, and his strength was second only to Xiang Yangzhan in the sect. He had nine sons, each a dragon among men with extraordinary talent in cultivation. Recently, the Di Clan had finally managed to fully subjugate the internal disorders in the sect. One could say that the current Ziling Sect was finally fully under the Di Clan’s control.

  Currently, an imposing middle-aged man was seated on the sect master's throne in the sect's main hall. He had a pair of bright eyes, a pair of sharp eyebrows, and a bearing akin to an overbearing lion. His tyrannical aura was clear for all to see. He was Di Batian, current sect leader of Ziling Sect.

  Apart from Di Batian, there were three youngsters in the hall. One of them was Di Tong, while the other two were Di Shang and Di Lin. Di Tong was Di Batian's seventh son. Di Shang was the eighth son, and Di Lin was the ninth son.

  Di Tong was undeniably strong. His cultivation level was at the peak of the King Realm and he had partially formed draconic aura. He was practically an Emperor-in-waiting. After leaving the Devil Domain, the first thing he did was rush back to the Ziling Sect. His goal was to inform his father about Xiang Shaoyun.

  Of the three brothers present, Di Shang had the coldest expression. He was about 25 years old and was a peak eighth-stage Skysoar Realm cultivator. He was no less talented than Di Tong.

  As for Di Lin, he was 19 years old and was an elegant teenager with a remarkable bearing. He was Di Batian's most outstanding son, a ninth-stage Skysoar Realm cultivator. Someone with such strength at such an age was extremely rare in tier-7 organizations. Of the two people Xiang Shaoyun hated most, one of them was this very Di Lin while the other was a young woman he had liked since young.

  Since Xiang Shaoyun was of similar age to Di Lin, with the relationship of their fathers, the two had been playmates since young. Thus, one could say that they were as close as actual siblings. That was why Di Lin's betrayal had deeply affected Xiang Shaoyun. Even so, Xiang Shaoyun couldn't help but admire the patience and the scheming mind this "brother" of his had.

  "Di Tong, you are saying Xiang Shaoyun is now a Super War Emperor?" Di Batian asked indifferently, his eyes as overbearing as ever.

  "Yes, Father. When he was a fourth-stage Skysoar Realm cultivator, he was already capable of killing Devil Kings three stages above him. Now that he is a seventh-stage Skysoar Realm cultivator, his combat prowess has definitely grown even more terrifying. I hope you can send a large army to kill him and end this threat once and for all, Father," said Di Tong.

  Xiang Shaoyun had only started cultivating after he left the Ziling Sect, and it had only been four years. With the height he had reached in such a short time frame, they had to face him seriously.

  "Seventh brother, you are overestimating him. How can that trash be so powerful?" said Di Shang, unconvinced.

  "If he is still the same trash, I would have killed him the moment I saw him. Why would I even come back here to tell Father all this?" Di Tong replied.

  "I have always known of his extraordinary talent. But I have never expected him to be this remarkable. Father, we have to take this seriously. We can't allow him to keep growing," said Di Lin with a sigh.

  "He is indeed worthy of being Xiang Yangzhan's son. Alright, this ends here for you. I will take charge of this. He won't be able to leave the Bloodsin City alive," said Di Batian, still as calm as ever. "It's time all of you start preparing for the Dragon Phoenix Academy's entrance test. Get ready. Your elder brothers had all missed their chance to join the academy. No matter what, the three of you need to enter the Dragon Phoenix Academy, even if you have to join as an ordinary disciple."

  "Don't worry, Father. We will definitely be able to join the Dragon Phoenix Academy," promised the three.

  Di Lin continued, "Father, do you want me to deal with Xiang Shaoyun? I know him best, so it won't be hard for me to kill him."

  Di Batian waved his hand. "No. Your only priority is to become a core disciple of the Dragon Phoenix Academy and work with your two brothers to make a name for yourselves. After accomplishing that, what is there to fear about Xiang Shaoyun? Even if Xiang Yangzhan himself returns, the only thing awaiting him is death."

  "Father, Xiang Yangzhan is still alive?" Di Tong asked, a complicated look on his face when he recalled the previous sect master.

  "Who knows? Although I'm inclined to bel
ieve that both he and Shangguan Wusheng had perished together, that fellow had never been one to die easily. But don't worry. Even if he lives, he won't be much of a threat to us anymore. Di Tong, Di Shang, both of you may leave first. Di Lin, stay," said Di Batian.

  A complicated look surfaced on the faces of Di Tong and Di Shang. After saluting their father, they both withdrew from the hall. After the two left, Di Lin said, "Father, my two elder brothers will think that you are biased with what you just did."

  "So what? It's perfectly understandable why they would have such thoughts right now. But they will change their minds in a few years," said Di Batian. He then took out an item and handed it to Di Lin. "Take this and keep it well. After entering the academy, take it out and search for an item according to the instructions in there. With that thing, I will be able to reach an even higher realm in the future, and it will even be possible for the Ziling Sect to become a tier-8 sect."

  Di Lin did not open the package to see what was inside. He stowed it away and said deferentially, "Yes, Father. I won't disappoint you."

  "Good. This is very important and no mistakes are allowed. If your two brothers fail to pass the entrance test, get them into the academy as your followers instead. Although that will be humiliating to them, they should still be grateful that they can enter the Dragon Phoenix Academy," said Di Batian.

  Evidently, Di Lin was a special-recruit disciple of the Dragon Phoenix Academy. The so-called special-recruit disciples were made up of insanely talented freaks. Just from the fact that Di Lin was qualified to be recruited as a special-recruit disciple, one could say that he was probably no less talented than Xiang Shaoyun. After all, a great example of a special-recruit disciple was Yu Caidie, who similarly did not have to take any tests to join the Dragon Phoenix Academy.

  "Yes, Father," Di Lin said. "Father, Xiang Shaoyun once told me that he has a nine-star physique. Back then, I thought he was bluffing, but it looks like he was telling the truth after all. Be careful when dealing with him, Father."

  Only now did some emotions show on Di Batian's face.

  Chapter 508: Du Xuanhao Greets the Young Master

  The blood cocoon stone was a unique stone formed of the blood devils' blood essence, a stone with wondrous usages. After the injured Du Xuanhao was placed in the blood cocoon stone, he absorbed its blood essence, strengthening his bloodline several times over.

  On top of that, his body had also undergone a round of cleansing. One could say that his injuries had brought him numerous benefits instead of harm. Currently, a massive power was erupting from the blood cocoon stone, signifying that Du Xuanhao was done absorbing the power contained within the stone.

  "Old Du is going to break out of the cocoon soon," said Han Pojun in excitement.

  "Um," Xiang Shaoyun was also growing excited. Naturally, he would be happy to see Du Xuanhao grow stronger. After all, Du Xuanhao was on his side. He was confident Du Xuanhao would be a great helper in the future.

  Bang!

  A muffled sound rumbled, and the blood cocoon stone crumbled apart. From within, a figure soared into the sky. Akin to a breathtaking saber, that figure shot toward the clouds, glorious and dazzling. The sisters paled at the sight. If they weren't under Han Pojun's protection, the shockwave from the energy eruption would have been enough to kill both of them.

  "Congratulations, Old Du, for reaching a new height in your cultivation," said Han Pojun earnestly.

  In truth, he was the one who had found the blood cocoon stone. He had intended to break through using the stone, but now that Du Xuanhao had benefited from the stone instead of him, he had complicated emotions. Even so, he did not bear any sort of grudge toward Du Xuanhao. After all, the Noxious Blood Gang would have killed him if it wasn't for Du Xuanhao.

  When Du Xuanhao landed on the ground, he ignored Han Pojun. Rather, he knelt on one knee before Xiang Shaoyun and said, "Du Xuanhao greets the young master!"

  He did so without any sort of hesitation. Not even Xiang Shaoyun and Han Pojun could do anything before he was already on one knee. Han Pojun's mouth was wide agape, his eyes filled with disbelief. He understood Du Xuanhao well. He was a tough man who had comprehended saber intent and possessed a combat prowess no weaker than him. Yet such a person was kneeling before a young man. Seeing how willingly Du Xuanhao had gotten to one knee filled his heart with confusion.

  Is this Xiang Shaoyun a successor of some super tier-7 organization? Han Pojun wondered.

  The Han Clan sisters were similarly shocked. They had heard from Han Pojun that the person in the blood cocoon stone was a remarkable hero no weaker than him. And a hero like that was actually bending his knee before Xiang Shaoyun. It gave them a feeling that the gap between them and Xiang Shaoyun had grown even wider.

  Xiang Shaoyun quickly reached out and helped Du Xuanhao up. "Big Brother Du, I told you this is not necessary between us."

  "Proper rites should always be observed. If you had not appeared in time, Old Han and I would have died," lamented Du Xuanhao.

  During his time in the blood cocoon stone, he had been aware of the things happening around him. Thus, he knew all that had happened, and his admiration for Xiang Shaoyun had only grown as a result. There were so many Emperors among the Noxious Blood Gang group, yet his young master had killed all of them easily. That was a feat not even he himself could accomplish.

  "It's good to see that you're fine," said Xiang Shaoyun earnestly.

  Suddenly, Du Xuanhao noticed that Xiang Shaoyun was now a seventh-stage Skysoar Realm cultivator. He exclaimed in shock, "Young master, y-your strength...it's growing so fast!"

  "You're doing quite well yourself too. You're now a full ninth-stage Emperor. Before long, you will be able to enter the Soul Foundation Realm. This is worthy of celebration!" said Xiang Shaoyun with a smile.

  That reminded Du Xuanhao of something as he looked at Han Pojun with guilt on his face. He said, "Old Han, I owe you my thanks. The blood cocoon stone was something you had obtained with great difficulty, but I was the one who ended up using it. I really don't know how I can repay you for it."

  The blood cocoon stone was a sovereign-grade treasure, something extremely valuable. Du Xuanhao would have a hard time repaying Han Pojun with something of equal value.

  Han Pojun waved his hand and said, "Old Du, if you see me as a brother, forget about repayment. The blood cocoon stone might be precious, but you had also saved my life. Furthermore, Bro—I mean Young Master Xiang had also saved my nieces. You don't owe me anything!"

  Han Pojun was about to address Xiang Shaoyun as Brother Xiang again, but when he recalled how Du Xuanhao had behaved around Xiang Shaoyun, he quickly changed his way of address.

  "Fine. One day, I will definitely give you a sovereign-grade treasure comparable to the blood cocoon stone as a gift, Old Han," said Du Xuanhao solemnly.

  "Sure, I will be waiting for your good news, then," said Han Pojun with a smile.

  Xiang Shaoyun was listening to the conversation as he thought, Looks like I need to find a chance to repay this favor on behalf of Big Brother Du. He won't be able to forget it otherwise.

  Xiang Shaoyun currently had a lot of treasures in his collection, including a considerable amount of sovereign-grade treasures. He should be able to take out a treasure comparable to the blood cocoon stone.

  However, all the treasures he had were devil materials, and they were probably unsuitable for Han Pojun. The only thing he could do was trade some of his devil materials for a proper sovereign-grade treasure useful for Han Pojun. The group thus continued traveling, heading toward the fort at the Devil Domain's entrance.

  As usual, the fort was bustling with noise and excitement, with people everywhere. People were entering and leaving the Devil Domain at all times. Those entering were filled with battle spirit, and those leaving possessed looks of delight for having survived the trip to hell.

  After returning to the fort, Xiang Shaoyun headed toward the Contribution Stele with his contribution plat
e. The Contribution Stele stood tall, constantly emanating an austere aura. On its surface were the brilliant names of the brilliant heroes of all eras.

  Xiang Shaoyun raised his head and looked at the name Xiang Dingtian at the very top of the stele. Suddenly, numerous random scenes surfaced in his mind, causing him to blank out. A towering figure appeared in his mind, the figure of a bold and righteous hero. He couldn't see the hero's face, but he could sense his domineering aura, an aura that made the universe seem miniscule.

  With a saber in hand, the hero roared, "I, Xiang Dingtian, shall slaughter the devils. Let my name, the Overlord, suppress the Devil Domain for an eternity!"

  By his lonesome self, the hero entered the Devil Domain and slaughtered countless devils. Traversing the Devil Domain, he was akin to a devil himself, creating rivers of devil blood, filling the Devil Domain with devil corpses. The name Overlord resounded throughout the Devil Domain, forcing even the Four Paramount Devil Clans to send their experts to kill this human. Even so, the hero continued his path of slaughter and left the Devil Domain unharmed, establishing his supreme dominance.

  "Xiang—" Han Qianwei called out when she saw Xiang Shaoyun standing there blankly.

  Han Pojun quickly dragged her away and spoke to her through voice transmission, "Don't disturb him! He might have sunk into a state of comprehension upon sensing the accomplishments of those before us. This might be a great opportunity for him!"

  "Old Han, I will have to trouble you to stand guard alongside me," said Du Xuanhao, who also realized what was going on with Xiang Shaoyun. Han Pojun nodded and stood guard beside Xiang Shaoyun alongside Du Xuanhao. They both released their auras, warning the crowd around them against trying anything stupid.

  Chapter 509: Contribution Conversion

  Not one of the people in the fort was a pushover, with a considerable number of them being Emperors. Suddenly, they had their attention caught by two powerful auras that had suddenly stirred. The might of Du Xuanhao and Han Pojun could be clearly felt from their auras, and the people in their vicinity moved away from them.