Venerable Holy Light’s eyes twitched. “Xuanbing, are you crazy? Are you sure you want to turn against the entire god race just for the sake of a True Immortal Realm brat, a remnant of the Ice God bloodline that crawled out from the lower realm? Have you ever thought about the fate of your five hundred disciples?”
“I’ve thought about it.”
Venerable Xuanbing’s voice was as calm as a still pond, “This Pavilion Master has thought it through very well. Today, if you hurt David, you hurt my Xuanbing. If you hurt Wan Yao Ling, you hurt Shen Yuan Pavilion.”
Behind you are eight hundred Heavenly Saint Palace disciples, and behind me are five hundred Divine Abyss Pavilion disciples. The Thousand Demon Ridge also had over a thousand capable warriors. With two against one, you have to consider your chances of winning.
The atmosphere in the square suddenly froze.
Venerable Holy Light’s face twitched.
He quickly calculated; eight hundred Tian Sheng Palace disciples and five hundred Shen Yuan Pavilion disciples were originally his mainstay.
If Xuanbing defected, then the number would be 800 to 1500, not even including David, the genius who single-handedly defeated a Heavenly Venerate.
If David and Xuan Bing joined forces, and with Qingqiu as a Tier 3 Golden Immortal in the lead, his chances of winning were indeed less than 10%.
“Mystic Ice”.
Holy Light Venerable’s voice was freezing cold, “I have remembered what happened today. The Divine Race has also remembered it. You have severed your ties with the Divine Race, and there will be no place for you in the Seventeen Heavens from now on.”
Whether you have a place to stand or not is not entirely up to you.
Venerable Xuanbing’s voice was full of ridicule and disdain, “Leave. Before this Pavilion Master changes his mind, take your people and immediately exit the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge region.”
The Holy Light Venerable clenched his fists.
The knuckles under the white robe made a faint rubbing sound.
He looked at Venerable Xuanbing, then David, and finally glanced at Qingqiu, who was standing on the mountain gate wall with a white robe and his hands behind his back.
His gaze lingered on everyone for a moment, as if etching their faces into the depths of his memory—not out of spite, but to recall the scene that had humiliated him today.
Then he turned around suddenly, flung his white robe, and said in a voice as cold as poison: “All members of the Heavenly Saint Palace, retreat!”
The floating altar slowly rotated, and the light from the ninety-nine Blazing Stones dimmed slightly.
Eight hundred Heavenly Saint Palace disciples turned around in unison, their formation remaining intact. Even while retreating, these troops maintained a frightening level of discipline.
However, five fine cracks appeared on the edge of the altar under the Holy Light Venerable’s feet, a result of his clenched fingers.
The disciples at the end of the formation couldn’t help but turn towards the gate of the Ten Thousand Demon Hill. Their gazes were not filled with anger, but rather confusion and a hint of annoyance.
No one understood why, when victory seemed certain, Pavilion Master suddenly led the Ice God lineage to defect, and Palace Master simply retreated.
The last disciple of Tian Sheng Palace disappeared at the edge of the barren land, and the remaining holy light was again swallowed by the misty forest.
The suffocating sense of oppression that enveloped the Wanyao Ridge gate finally dissipated.
A gentle breeze blew across the square, slightly reducing the strong smell of blood.
The mountain gate slowly opened, and Qingqiu walked down from the city wall.
His white robe was covered in dust and sweat. Controlling nine layers of restrictions to fight an army of four thousand five hundred men was a painstaking task that took an entire day. Even a level three Gold Immortal was somewhat tired.
But his steps remained light, and a faint smile lingered in his fox-like eyes.
“Pavilion Master Xuanbing.” He walked over to Venerable Xuanbing and nodded slightly. “Please.”
Venerable Xuanbing glanced at him, then at David, and finally his gaze fell on Jiang Xuelan. “Little girl, lead the way.”
Jiang Xuelan smiled faintly, turned around, and entered the mountain gate.
Half an hour later, in a side hall of the Demon Emperor Palace on Wan Yao Hill, everyone sat around a stone table.
Qingqiu sat in the main seat, with David and Jiang Xuelan on his left, and Guiyuanzi, Qingyunzi, and the Great Elder of Wanfamen on his right.
Venerable Xuanbing sat alone in the guest seat.
The group’s armor still had traces of blood that had not been cleaned off, and their faces showed signs of fatigue, but none of them complained of being tired.
Venerable Xuanbing took the spiritual tea on the table but did not drink it. Steam rose from the teacup in his palm, the icy blue spiritual energy creating a strange contrast to the hot tea.
He looked at Jiang Xuelan, then at David.
“There’s one more thing I have to tell you.”
His voice returned to its usual calm and coldness, “Don’t think everything is fine just because you managed to repel the Heavenly Pole Palace and forced the Heavenly Saint Palace to retreat today.”
FAQ NovelQ: Why is Xuanbing acknowledging a debt to David?A: Xuanbing is indebted to David for protecting the remnant soul of his ancestor, the Divine Ice lineage’s patriarch, within David’s consciousness.Q: What is the significance of the contrasting lights between Xuanbing and Shengguang?A: The clash of icy blue and sacred golden light symbolizes the intense power struggle and opposing stances between Xuanbing and Shengguang, signifying a deep conflict.As tensions escalate and betrayals are questioned, the path forward for our heroes becomes increasingly perilous and uncertain.
FAQ Novel
Q: What significant debt does Venerable Xuanbing acknowledge in this chapter?
A: Venerable Xuanbing acknowledges a profound debt to David for protecting the remnant soul of his Ice God bloodline’s ancestor, a kindness the entire bloodline will remember.
Q: What is the nature of the confrontation between Venerable Xuanbing and Venerable Shengguang?
A: Their confrontation is an intense clash of wills and powers, sparked by Xuanbing’s declaration to protect David as his protector, directly challenging Shengguang’s intent.
Q: What does the ancestor’s presence imply about David’s destiny?
A: The ancestor’s deliberate choice to reside in David’s consciousness suggests it’s not a coincidence or luck, hinting at a destiny for David that is far grander than mere chance.
Dive into this chapter to experience the escalating tensions and profound revelations that will shape the path ahead!