by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu
Xiang Shaoyun spoke resolutely, and the Overlord Legion people no longer dared to object.
"How many people does the Di Alliance have? How many of our brothers are trapped?" Xiang Shaoyun asked Li Haonan.
"The Di Alliance has about 100 people, while about 30 of our brothers are trapped," Li Haonan answered. "But our brothers aren't trapped because of the alliance's numbers. Rather, the Di Alliance is using a terrifying weapon capable of sealing space, which is how they had managed to trap our brothers. When you're there, watch out for that weapon."
Li Haonan gave detailed information about the weapon and the topography of the location to Xiang Shaoyun. A solemn look covered Xiang Shaoyun's face, but he quickly adjusted his mental state. After ascertaining the direction with Li Haonan, he sped off. To his surprise, Ouyang Chuanqi was actually going with him.
Chapter 735: I, Xiang Shaoyun, Am Here
"Why are you here?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.
"I doubt you will find them without me," replied Ouyang Chuanqi nonchalantly.
Of course, Xiang Shaoyun did not believe that. He looked at Ouyang Chuanqi and said, "Are you planning to work with the Di Alliance and deal with me?"
"Haha! Do I need to work with them if I want to deal with you? You're underestimating me!" said Ouyang Chuanqi with a look of disdain on his face.
"Why are you so kind, then? I find it hard to believe," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"Looks like kind gestures are really unpopular these days," Ouyang Chuanqi joked. "I am merely curious as to whether you can break that Spatial Suppression Diagram."
"Spatial Suppression Diagram?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.
"It is Elder Situ's treasure—he is a previous generation elder from the academy. The diagram is capable of sealing space and confining anyone inside it. That is how your brothers were trapped," said Ouyang Chuanqi. "But I doubt it is the actual Spatial Suppression Diagram. Perhaps it's only a counterfeit. Even so, it is still powerful enough to trouble even Emperors."
Xiang Shaoyun had gratitude in his eyes as he said, "Thank you."
He was now sure that Ouyang Chuanqi did not have any malice toward him. In fact, Ouyang Chuanqi was trying to help him. Otherwise, why would he bother telling him all that?
"You don't need to thank me. I'm only here because I really want to see if you can escape the Spatial Suppression Diagram. If you can't, then you won't be a worthy rival to have," said Ouyang Chuanqi.
Although Ouyang Chuanqi had taken the initiative to retreat back at the Devil Domain, the two had never actually fought each other before. Now, his strength had grown rapidly, and he had numerous trump cards at his disposal. Although Xiang Shaoyun had grown as well, he was confident the defeat would not be one-sided if they did fight now.
Xiang Shaoyun did not say anything else and rushed at top speed. Soon, they arrived and found some Di Alliance people standing guard.
"Xiang Shaoyun is here!" someone cried out.
With that shout, the people from the Di Alliance all looked over at Xiang Shaoyun.
Xiang Shaoyun charged forth alone and shouted, "I, Xiang Shaoyun, am here. Release my brothers!"
He could sense his subordinates behind these Di Alliance members. They were currently confined by a certain diagram. The diagram was hexagonal. It enveloped the sky, emanating strands of sealing power that enveloped the world below, sealing the space around the Overlord Legion's people. No matter how they struggled, they were unable to break free.
Fortunately, they had not suffered many injuries. The morale, however, was low. Evidently, they had lost their spirit.
It's good as long as they are still alive, Xiang Shaoyun heaved a breath of relief.
If these members were all trapped and killed, he would not be able to forgive himself. From the Di Alliance's side, Di Lin stepped forth gracefully. Flanking him were two beauties, Xia Yunxi to his right and Situ Yan to his left. It was as if a distinguished playboy had ascended the stage.
His gaze landed on Xiang Shaoyun, rage rising within him. "Xiang Shaoyun, you're finally here. If you were any slower, your subordinates would have all died because of you."
"Is that so? If you really dare to kill them, the academy will be the first to punish you," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"Hmph. You murdered my elder brother. What is there for me to fear?" Di Lin snorted.
"Cut the nonsense. What do you want to do? Bring it on. Let's settle this once and for all," said Xiang Shaoyun impatiently.
"Splendid. I want your life. You may trade your own life for their lives," said Di Lin with a vicious look on his face.
He had been praying for Xiang Shaoyun's death for years. To eliminate weeds, one needed to include the roots to be safe. And yet, Xiang Shaoyun was like an undying cockroach that refused to die despite the many experts sent to kill him. Additionally, those sent to kill him had all gone missing.
Di Lin was unhappy with this result. Today, he wanted to make sure Xiang Shaoyun wouldn’t leave this restricted space alive.
"If you want to kill me, come. Let's see which of us will die first," said Xiang Shaoyun calmly as he beckoned at Di Lin.
He could sense that Di Lin's combat prowess was lower than even An Lulu's. It wouldn't be hard for him to kill Di Lin here. It was a pity that Di Lin was too cowardly. He had several people standing before him. If it wasn't for that, the first thing Xiang Shaoyun would have done after arriving was to rush forth and capture him.
"Do you really think I will fight you alone? Everyone, kill him!" Di Lin commanded.
At his command, the Di Alliance moved together, sending a barrage of attacks toward Xiang Shaoyun. A massive bombardment covered the sky. No Emperor should be able to resist something like this.
Xiang Shaoyun turned into a gust of wind and quickly left the range of the attacks. He then took a detour around the Di Alliance and tried heading toward his subordinates. At this moment, the Overlord Legion finally noticed the commotion outside. They started stirring.
"The overlord is here to save us! I knew he wouldn't give up on us!" someone exclaimed in joy.
"But what can the overlord do? This diagram is too scary. It is capable of sealing space! Not even the force fields here can do anything to it. Can the overlord really save us?"
"After I'm free, I'll make sure to beat those Di Alliance people up!"
...
Di Lin noticed what Xiang Shaoyun was doing. He frowned and said, "Xiang Shaoyun, if you continue fleeing, I will activate the Spatial Suppression Diagram and kill the people from the Overlord Legion!"
"Hehe, you want to kill me, so I'm supposed to just die? If you really dare to kill my brothers, I will make sure to spread this in the academy before informing the sects and clans my brothers come from. Let me see how you can survive the coming revenge then," said Xiang Shaoyun with a demonic smile on his face.
He had fully exposed Di Lin's weakness. For a moment, Di Lin was completely speechless. Although he had outstanding talent, the Ziling Sect was only a tier-7 organization. Before he completed his growth, the Ziling Sect would not be able to resist all those organizations' attacks.
That was why he had not killed the Overlord Legion members. If he had done so, not even his master, a previous generation elder, would be able to shoulder the blame for him.
"Xiang Shaoyun, don't get cocky. If you don't save them, they will remain trapped here because of you. Ultimately, they will still die. I am giving you a chance to save them. You can step inside in exchange for their freedom. Otherwise, we might as well suffer together!" threatened Situ Yan, who was standing beside Di Lin.
Chapter 736: Trapped in the Spatial Suppression Diagram
The Spatial Suppression Diagram was a counterfeit saint weapon Situ Yan had obtained from her grandfather after much begging. Although its might was incomparable with the true saint weapon, it was more than enough to trap a group of Emperors.
Although these disciples were the geniuses of numerous major organizations, they did not have any saint weapons
on them. Because of that, none of them had been able to escape. Situ Yan was threatening Xiang Shaoyun, and from the tone of her voice, it was obvious she was resolute in helping Di Lin capture Xiang Shaoyun.
"I'm not afraid of threats, but this is a trade I can agree with," said Xiang Shaoyun after giving Situ Yan a deep gaze.
In truth, he didn’t find her words that threatening. However, if he, as a leader, wasn't willing to put himself in danger to save his subordinates, he would thoroughly disappoint them. If so, who would still join the Overlord Legion in the future?
Such thinking was what Situ Yan used to force Xiang Shaoyun to agree with her request. Sure enough, the Overlord Legion members were incredibly touched by Xiang Shaoyun's response.
One of them even shouted, "Overlord, just leave. They won't dare to do anything to us. On the other hand, they are really trying to kill you."
"Haha, they are not enough to take my life. Open the diagram. I will personally welcome my brothers outside!" said Xiang Shaoyun as he roared with laughter.
His boldness and heroic bearing emanated a leader's unique charm. Ouyang Chuanqi, in the distance, also saw Xiang Shaoyun's nonchalance, and thought, This kid is a born leader!
"You're courageous. Good, just wait for your death," said Situ Yan with a sneer as she created a small opening in the suppressed space, allowing Xiang Shaoyun to enter.
All along, Di Lin's gaze was focused on Xiang Shaoyun. It was as if he greatly feared that Xiang Shaoyun would suddenly change his mind. And yet, Xiang Shaoyun entered without any hesitation.
The moment he stepped inside, Situ Yan changed her hand seals and pushed the Overlord Legion members out of the suppressed space, leaving Xiang Shaoyun alone inside. Afterward, her aura weakened considerably, as if she had expanded a lot of her strength doing so.
Di Lin howled with laughter, "Xiang Shaoyun, I will personally witness your death today!"
Underneath the Spatial Suppression Diagram, Xiang Shaoyun scanned his surroundings and found that the space around him was really sealed. It was basically impossible for him to break out.
However, he wasn't the least bit worried. A calm smile hung on his face as he said, "Let my Overlord Legion brothers leave, and you can do whatever you want to me."
"What are you waiting for? Get lost!" Di Lin shouted at the Overlord Legion members.
"Di Alliance, if you dare kill our overlord, we won't let this rest," warned someone from the Overlord Legion.
"Still talking tough? Teach him a lesson," said Di Lin with a sneer.
At that, the Di Alliance people attacked, and the Overlord Legion was forced to immediately retreat. They did not have the numerical advantage, and they had been trapped for a while, resulting in low morale. Thus, they did not have much will to fight.
And thus, only Xiang Shaoyun remained.
"Di Lin, is trapping me here all you got? What else do you have prepared? Bring it on," Xiang Shaoyun shouted.
"Hmph. You will suffer. Senior sister, let him have a taste of some suffering," said Di Lin.
Situ Yan nodded as she controlled the Spatial Suppression Diagram again, creating attacks with it.
Swish! Swish!
Numerous energy blades shot out from the Spatial Suppression Diagram. Each blade was akin to a peak Emperor's attack. If it wasn't for Situ Yan being too weak, she could have created attacks matching Sovereigns with the diagram.
Xiang Shaoyun had long pushed his senses to the limit. The moment the attacks came, he surrounded himself with green shields and raised his head. He took in all the openings in between the blades before his figure blurred as he started dodging.
His speed was unparalleled. So long as there was a tiny opening, he could avoid the incoming attack. Unfortunately, the attacks were too concentrated, and it was impossible to dodge all of them.
A decent number of blades struck him, and even the golden shields around him cracked, allowing some of the attacks to reach his flesh, putting him in immense pain. If it wasn't for the fact that many lightning bolts had previously tempered his body, he would have been killed.
His skin split while his blood sprayed everywhere, his body looking extremely miserable. Even so, he still shouted unyieldingly, "Just this much? It's not even enough to scratch my itch! You're trying to kill me with this? Are you dreaming?"
His words further annoyed Di Lin and the rest.
"Senior sister, use the strongest attack and kill him," said Di Lin.
An awkward look covered Situ Yan's face as she said, "With my strength, these are the strongest attacks I can unleash."
Di Lin had the urge to shout at her, but he swallowed his words and said with a calm tone, "Are there no other options?"
"Simple. We can just leave. When this space collapses, he will be destroyed along with the Spatial Suppression Diagram," said Situ Yan.
"But the Spatial Suppression Diagram is a valuable treasure," said Di Lin hesitatingly.
"This is a counterfeit product. At most, it can be used once or twice. Now that it has managed to eliminate an enemy for you, it has achieved its purpose," said Situ Yan with voice transmission.
Di Lin's eyes lit up. "You're telling the truth?"
"Of course. How could I have gotten it from Grandpa otherwise?" said Situ Yan confidently.
"Fine. Let's leave. This space will collapse in a few days. It's dangerous for us to stay," Di Lin resolved.
"Why are you not attacking anymore? Is this all this stupid diagram can do?" Xiang Shaoyun continued yelling.
"Hehe, shout all you want. Remember to shout louder. We're leaving. Good luck," said Di Lin, looking at Xiang Shaoyun like he was a dead man.
"Xiang Shaoyun, consider it your honor to be buried with the Spatial Suppression Diagram," said Situ Yan mockingly.
And thus, Di Lin led the Di Alliance people and headed toward the exit. Only then did Xiang Shaoyun understand what they were trying to do. He quickly shouted, "Don't go! I won't spare you even in death!"
Chapter 737: You Must Be Trying to Scam Me
The Di Alliance merely sneered when they heard his words. They viewed those words as a deathbed struggle, and they felt extremely refreshed listening to his shouts. That was especially true for Di Lin, who was confident Xiang Shaoyun would die this time.
Without Situ Yan's manipulation of Situ Yan, the Spatial Suppression Diagram maintained its state. Nobody would be able to withdraw it unless it was an expert with a strength beyond the diagram's.
Since there were no Sovereigns in this restricted space, Di Lin and company were sure nobody could remove the Spatial Suppression Diagram, which meant that Xiang Shaoyun would ultimately perish together with the restricted space.
"Junior brother, I have sacrificed so much for you. Remember to reward me amply," said Situ Yan with a coquettish tone as she glued her body onto Di Lin. While she said that, she did not forget to toss Xia Yunxi a gaze of inexplicable meaning. However, Xia Yunxi pretended she didn't see anything, her feelings complicated.
Di Lin smiled. "I will not forget your kindness, senior sister."
Di Lin no longer cared much about Xia Yunxi. Perhaps he still liked her, but he would not give up on Situ Yan's feelings for him. After all, it was normal for a man to have multiple wives. It was normal for Di Lin to have such a thought, as that was a thought many men would have.
Apart from Situ Yan's background, the other reason Di Lin treated her better was that Xia Yunxi had not remained to fight Xiang Shaoyun to the end at the Flame Mountains. He had started suspecting that she still had feelings for Xiang Shaoyun.
That was the real reason Di Lin finally accepted Situ Yan. Meanwhile, Xiang Shaoyun was watching at the departing group with a toying expression, his previous anxiousness nowhere to be seen.
At this time, Ouyang Chuanqi, who was concealed, finally showed himself. "You don't seem nervous. Do you have a plan?"
"What plan could I have? I'll just wait for my death here," said Xiang Shaoyun. His eyes glowed with a crafty light
as he said, "Why don't you remove the Spatial Suppression Diagram and free me?"
"You overestimate me. I'm not strong enough to deal with that diagram," said Ouyang Chuanqi with a shrug.
Although the Spatial Suppression Diagram was a counterfeit, it was still a saint weapon. How could an Emperor do anything against it? Only if he also had a saint weapon would he be able to remove the diagram. However, saint weapons were rare. Even some Saint Realm experts did not have one.
The reason for the rarity was the low number of Saint Realm crafters. And the rarer something was, the greater its value. That was why saint weapons were so valuable.
"Well, looks like I'm dead then," said Xiang Shaoyun with a sigh.
Ouyang Chuanqi looked at Xiang Shaoyun with a complicated gaze. He could not see any trace of anxiousness. Thus, he was sure Xiang Shaoyun had a way of freeing himself. But he could not figure out how Xiang Shaoyun would achieve it.
"Do you want to make a bet?" Xiang Shaoyun suddenly asked.
"What bet?" Ouyang Chuanqi asked curiously.
"If I can escape in the blink of an eye, you will join the Overlord Legion and become my deputy commander. What do you think?" Xiang Shaoyun asked with a toying look on his face.
Ouyang Chuanqi's mouth went wide agape when he heard him. He could not understand why Xiang Shaoyun was still confident. Even he himself would not be able to remain calm in such a situation.
"You must be trying to scam me. I won't fall for it," said Ouyang Chuanqi.
"You're so smart. You really think I can leave so easily?" Xiang Shaoyun asked, still with the same toying tone.
"Since you are so calm, of course I believe that," said Ouyang Chuanqi with a nod.
In a way, each genius was a fortuitous individual. Someone with a high-grade nine-star physique like Xiang Shaoyun definitely had considerable luck as well. The calmer Xiang Shaoyun was, the more Ouyang Chuanqi was sure that he had a great trump card left.