Chapter 483: 483: Zhongli: I Will Take Action!
"Sss~ Wow, what a huge bear claw!"
Paimon exclaimed, taking a deep breath as she looked at the massive dark golden claw.
The distance between Heaven Dou City and the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect wasn't very far. When the Spirit Hall besieged the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, Zhongli and the others quietly arrived at the scene.
"Wouldn't it be delicious if roasted?"
Lumine swallowed her saliva. It was her first time seeing such a large bear paw, and it was dark golden in color. She wondered if it had excessive heavy metals.
Hearing this, Paimon trembled all over, turning her stiff neck to look at Lumine beside her.
"Wait, Lumine, are you so hungry that you're hallucinating?"
Her little hand waved in front of Lumine, as if checking something, then continued, "He's human!"
Seeing this, Lumine's eye twitched slightly. Was this little creature doubting her judgment?
"No, he's not human!"
"Eh, really? Why can't Paimon tell?"
Paimon was skeptical of Lumine's words and took another look at the Bear Lord, saying somewhat confusedly.
No matter how she looked at it, this big guy was human, just a bit more muscular.
Of course, this was when she wasn't using her powers.
After all, she was Paimon. Did she need power?
What if Lumine and Zhongli found out...
Lumine crossed her arms, glancing sideways at Paimon, and said softly, "If you could tell, you wouldn't only have one-fifth of a wild boar's combat power."
Hearing this, Paimon was stunned for a moment, then stomped her feet in the air.
"Lumine, I'm angry!!"
How dare she compare the noble and cute Paimon to a wild boar in terms of combat power! Did she think this little creature wouldn't get angry?
Emergency food, divine mouth, or whatever... None of these were as insulting!
She, Paimon, will never compare her combat power to a wild boar!
Speaking of which, was a wild boar's combat power really that weak?
Even a god could be sent flying by it if they weren't careful!
Seeing Paimon's pitiful expression, Lumine's lips curled up slightly. Serves you right for not thinking of me!
After all, she was a girl, beautiful, kind-hearted, and broad-minded...
"If it really gets roasted, I'll give you half!"
Patting Paimon's shoulder, Lumine said calmly.
Knowing Paimon...
"Lumine, you're the best!"
Just as expected!
While the two girls were "playfully bickering," the silent Xiao cupped his hands towards Zhongli and said, "Your Majesty, that pair of siblings has been blinded by hatred, lost themselves, and turned into evil spirits. Should we eliminate them?"
Turning into "evil spirits" right under Xiao's eyes? That was practically asking for death!
Even if "He" had a reason for turning into an evil spirit, keeping such a thing around would only lead to disaster. Therefore, Xiao decided to take action and eliminate this evil spirit!
Hu Liena and Xie Yue had almost completely fallen. For power, for revenge, they had become the kind of evil soul masters that would exist ten thousand years later.
Moreover, they weren't ordinary evil soul masters, they possessed a spirit fusion skill!
At this moment, the Demonic Charm had turned into a machine that only knew how to kill, constantly devouring to grow stronger, aiming to kill Tang Xiao!
If the Demonic Charm still had some rationality, Xiao wouldn't call "Him" an evil spirit, but the problem was that the Demonic Charm at this moment was completely irrational!
Zhongli stroked his chin, pondering for a moment, then reversed at the Demonic Charm again, and finally shook his head.
"No need to eliminate them for now. If they still haven't regained even a shred of rationality after leaving this place and started harming innocent civilians, then we'll treat them as evil spirits and deal with them."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xiao had no objections to this. His Majesty must have his reasons for doing so.
As for Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan, he couldn't comment on their relationship.
But no matter how deep their feelings were, it wasn't a reason for them to harm the innocent!
The girl in the large sleeves, seeing such a scene, had a trace of heartache appearing on her always smiling face.
Why did these human children have to walk down such a path?
Human wisdom was limitless. Couldn't they sit down and talk, using their wisdom to solve the problem?
War only brought casualties and suffering.
"Zhongli, should we stop them from continuing to fight?"
The girl in the large sleeves looked at Zhongli beside her, her eyes filled with a hint of reluctance.
This wasn't her being overly compassionate. Having experienced the Demon God War and ending up on the losing side, she understood the cruelty of war.
But if they can solve the problem through wisdom, she still prefers this peaceful approach over a bloodbath.
Hearing this, Zhongli paused, falling into deep thought once again.
History always repeats itself in eerily similar ways, but people never learn from it.
When it came to the deepest layers of interest, should they let the Spirit Hall back off, or let the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect give up resistance?
Even if the highest echelons were willing, how could they end the grudges accumulated over so many years?
Before unification, the various sections and family forces always tried to trip each other up, never hesitating to assassinate the other side's geniuses.
After so many years, the corpses had long piled up into mountains.
"No need. In a world where sect and family ideologies are deeply rooted, this war is necessary, even if it means many sacrifices."
For the first time, Zhongli rejected the "request" of the girl in the large sleeves. He knew she was intelligent, but the accumulation of over five thousand years in another world was no joke.
Perhaps in terms of intellect, he couldn't compare to the person before him, but he wasn't the same as before. He was now standing on the shoulders of giants, looking at this world.
"This isn't just a simple struggle; it's a game between the common people and the nobility."
"If the common people win, the world will change because of it."
"If they lose, the next ten thousand years will likely…"
Hearing this, Guizhong's eyes flickered with understanding and a trace of heartache.
Although he hadn't changed much, his way of thinking was different from the Morax of old, who only knew how to solve problems with force.
Just how much suffering had he endured to change like this?
In just a moment, the girl in the large sleeves returned to her usual self, chatting casually, "Given the current situation, they're likely to lose, right?"
"They" naturally referred to the members of the Spirit Hall.
Even though the Spirit Hall seemed to have an absolute advantage at the moment, the intervention of Di Tian and the other beasts had completely turned the tables!
In the face of absolute strength, numbers were just a joke.
"If no one else interferes, the Spirit Hall will indeed lose."
Zhongli shed. He hadn't expected Ning Fengzhi to have contacted Di Tian.
Perhaps this was the butterfly effect they had brought about?
Seeing Zhongli's calm demeanor, Guizhong's eyes showed a hint of confusion.
"Then why do you look so confident?"
Indeed, the common people's side was about to lose, with no hope of turning things around, yet Zhongli remained calm and collected?
"If things reach a point of no return, I will take action!"
Guizhong: "…"
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CHAPTER 484: Qiangu Daoliu
"A sense of déjà vu…"
Lumine touched her chin and fell into deep thought.
When she and Paimon first arrived in Liyue…
Thinking about it carefully, wasn't she just a tool back then?
She raised her head, tilted her face, and placed her hands on her hips, her gaze filled with dissatisfaction as she looked at Zhongli.
He could clearly solve everything, and with ease.
Yet he just wouldn't act!
Seeing Ying's expression, Zhongli's heart skipped a beat, and he felt a bit guilty. He avoided her gaze and instead looked toward the battlefield.
Back then, he was about to retire, returning the authority of humanity… If he acted, his retirement would be delayed indefinitely. Could he really be blamed for that?
"Hmph~"
Lumine snorted, turned her head, and went off to sulk alone.
The battle on the battlefield continues to rage. With the addition of the Beast Kings on the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's side, the tides of the battle had shifted.
The Beast Kings were not opponents that normally Titled Douluo or Spirit Douluo could handle. Even Super Douluo had to be cautious, as a single misstep could lead to their demise.
At that moment, a holy light descended at the center of the battlefield. His appearance sent a shock through the higher-ups of the Spirit Hall.
At the same time, his presence illuminates the night, bringing a bit of warmth to this blood-soaked battlefield. Those who had been blinded by bloodlust felt a hint of warmth in their hearts.
"Grand Elder!"
"Big Brother!"
So the Grand Elder had finally come after all!
He had not continued to guard the cold statue of the Angel God but had instead come to the battlefield, bringing a glimmer of hope to the Spirit Hall's side.
Qian Daoliu scanned the area, his gaze fell on the several Beast Kings.
Although he couldn't clearly see Di Tian and the Deep Sea King, he knew that the likes of Xiong Jun and other fierce beasts were not human.
Qian Daoliu frowned, his pupils contracted as he looked at Ning Fengzhi with anger.
As the sect leader, didn't he know the dangers of the spirit beasts?
For tens of thousands of years, from ancient times to the present, the spirit beasts and humans had been mortal enemies. That hatred was etched into their bones!
"Well, well, well, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
As he spoke, Qian Daoliu was filled with indignation. The Spirit Hall could lose, but they couldn't lose to an external enemy!
Allying with spirit beasts, wasn't that like conspiring with a tiger?
If the Spirit Hall is lost, humanity will likely suffer greatly.
Qian Daoliu clenched his fists, stared intently at Ning Fengzhi, and said, "Ning Fengzhi, you dare to collude with the spirit beast race!!"
Qian Daoliu's words caused everyone present to freeze. The reinforcements of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were actually the spirit beast race?
Everyone knew that humans and spirit beasts were mortal enemies. How could Ning Fengzhi dare to defy the world's expectations and ally with the spirit beasts?
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected this "middle-aged man" to recognize the identities of Di Tian and the others.
As if he had thought of something, Ning Fengzhi smiled freely and, without any attempt to explain, admitted, "Although I don't know who you are, you're not wrong."
"I have indeed cooperated with the spirit beast race!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions changed.
Both the Spirit Hall and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were composed of spirit masters, and naturally, they had all experienced spirit hunting.
In spirit hunting, casualties were inevitable, but having witnessed it firsthand, they knew the cruelty of spirit beasts.
This sect leader, Ning Fengzhi, dared to defy the world's expectations and cooperate with spirit beasts to fight against the Spirit Hall!
Even the disciples of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect now look at Ning Fengzhi with a different gaze.
However, these disciples were not fools. Without the help of these powerful spirit beasts, they would have already been killed by the elders, deacons, or disciples of the Spirit Hall, right?
Where would they have the current counterattack?
Ning Fengzhi paused, then turned his gaze back to Qian Daoliu and continued, "But so what? If I hadn't invited them today, the thousand-year legacy of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have been destroyed, and I, Ning Fengzhi, would have been the greatest sinner of the sect."
"Even in death, I will have no face to meet our ancestors!"
In this world where family and sect were paramount, children were instilled with loyalty to their family and sect from a young age.
Sect leaders like Ning Fengzhi received millions of teachings, living as a member of the sect, dying as a dead member of the sect. This was no joke.
"Sect Leader!"
The disciples of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, who had initially doubted Ning Fengzhi, now had red eyes. They knew that Ning Fengzhi had done all this for the sake of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu fell silent.
Ning Fengzhi's words were not without reason. If it hadn't been for the appearance of these Beast Kings today, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have been doomed!
Could they really expect the other side to not resist and just kneel down to die?
Obviously, that was impossible.
After a while, Qian Daoliu finally spoke, "Aren't you afraid of becoming the sinner of all humanity?"
This was also something Qian Daoliu was concerned about. If the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect won, not to mention the conflicts between the nobility and the commoners, just the spirit beasts alone could plunge the entire Douluo Continent into crisis.
Without the Spirit Hall's powerful figures to suppress the spirit beasts, what could the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect use to suppress them?
Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, his expression unchanged.
"Don't try to pressure me with righteousness…"
"If the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is destroyed, I don't care if the world floods!"
"Boom~" A sound like thunder seemed loud to explode in everyone's hearts, letting the world know of this sect leader's determination.
Yes, if the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was destroyed, why would Ning Fengzhi care about anything else?
The right and wrong between the two sides would ultimately be decided by their fists. The winner will be the one on the right.
"Well, well, Ning Fengzhi!"
Qian Daoliu clapped his hands and sobbed, "Truly, heroes emerge from the young!"
"Even bearing such infamy, you still protect your sect. I, Qian Daoliu, acknowledge you!"
"But you must die today!"
"You humans fight so slowly, with so much nonsense!"
"That birdman up there, has the guts to come down and fight your Grandpa Bear!"
Xiong Jun complained, then looked at Qian Daoliu and shouted.
Qian Daoliu's eyes twitched. This bear-like beast was truly seeking death!
He took a step forward, and black, black, black… red!
Eight black and one red spirit rings rose from under Qian Daoliu's feet, and instantly, the entire battlefield seemed to fall into silence.
Where did this peerless monster come from?
Eight ten-thousand-year spirit rings and one hundred-thousand-year spirit rings, even the Rock King Emperor didn't have that, right?
Truly terrifying!
As Qian Daoliu unleashed his power, Xiong Jun instinctively took two steps back. This human was not right!
He was very wrong!
Although his aura wasn't as strong as Di Tian's, it wasn't much weaker. He was truly at the peak of humanity!
Xiong Jun swallowed hard, unsure whether to advance or retreat.
"Dammit, Old Bear will fight you to the death!"
Xiong Jun didn't hesitate and directly revealed his true form. Instantly, a dark golden giant bear over forty meters tall appeared before the world!
"Birdman, your Grandpa Bear isn't afraid of you!"
"Let's fight!"
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Chapter 485: Di Tian, Save Me!
"This fool…"
Di Tian crossed his arms, still not having made a move, and coldly observed the battlefield.
His gaze occasionally fell on Bi Ji and Zi Ji.
In such a large-scale battle, even a beast could face the danger of falling if they weren't careful!
If other beasts fell, Di Tian wouldn't bat an eye, but Bi Ji and Zi Ji must not perish!
This was also one of the reasons why he hadn't made a move yet.
Of course, there was another reason. As a guard of the Dragon God, his identity was too sensitive.
There were far too many heirs of deities present, and now even a servant of the Angel God has arrived.
The strength of this servant was quite impressive, worthy of his serious attention.
"Birdman, take a claw from your Grandpa Bear!"
The Tear Sky Claw was Xiong Jun's ultimate technique, which he had once used to ambush Di Tian. Even though Di Tian didn't defend at all, it still left a claw mark on him.
Even so, Xiong Jun could be proud of that.
Seeing this, Qian Daoliu's expression remained unchanged.
Human battles were very much like turn-based games. One side will unleash a soul skill, and the other side will have to endure it. Then the other side will unleash a soul skill, and the first side will have to endure it as well.
There were three peerless Douluos in the world.
Qian Daoliu was known as the invincible in the sky.
Tang Chen was known as the invincible on land.
Bo Saixi was known as the invincible in the sea.
These three invincible titles were judged under turn-based conditions.
In a real fight, Qian Daoliu will be the first to stand undefeated!
He could fly…
Of course, even those at the 99th level, though suppressed by the Douluo Continent, could also fly.
But Qian Daoliu flew faster…
Because he could naturally fly.
The turn-based combat style of humans didn't apply when fighting spirit beasts.
Qian Daoliu took a step forward, his body shifting 20 meters, narrowly avoiding the massive Dark Gold Claw.
"You… you humans have no martial virtue!"
"You actually dodged my attack!"
Xiong Jun was stunned and shouted loudly.
The human powerhouse twitched at the corner of his eye, feeling somewhat speechless.
Spirit beasts had advantages over humans, especially in terms of physical strength, total soul power, and recovery.
When fighting spirit beasts, there was no need to talk about martial virtue. Did this silly bear think everyone was Golden Crocodile?
If Golden Crocodile Douluo wasn't skilled in speed, who would bother to clash head-on with spirit beasts?
Qian Daoliu wasn't angry either. He drew the Angelic Holy Sword and pointed it at Xiong Jun.
This wasn't a soul skill manifestation of the Angelic Holy Sword, but a real divine artifact!
As a descendant of the Angel God and the Grand Elder, it was only natural that he could wield the Angelic Holy Sword.
"Angel… Assault!"
A soul ring flashed on Qian Daoliu's body as he shot towards Xiong Jun like a golden flash.
"Ding~"
The Dark Gold Claw clashed with the Angelic Holy Sword, and Xiong Jun felt as if his claw was almost flattened!
A divine artifact was, after all, a divine artifact!
"Tsk~ such a terrifying weapon!"
Xiong Jun's pupils contract, somewhat in disbelief!
His claws were no ordinary thing, yet today, after clashing with a sword, it was his claws that got injured!
If that sword had struck his body, wouldn't it have been a bloody mess?
"Blind bear, today I'll send you to meet your grandfather."
Qian Daoliu's expression remained unchanged, but his eighth soul ring quietly flickered.
Xiong Jun's strength was not low, but he hadn't reached the 99th level!
When Qian Daoliu appeared, Chen Xin's pupils on the other side of the battlefield couldn't help but contract. He knew this man named Qian Daoliu!
His father had died at the hands of this man. He never expected that after so many years, he was still alive!
Feeling the "birdman" before him surging with power, Xiong Jun's whole body trembled. Was this guy serious?
Would he really die here today?
"No, I can't die!"
"I still have great ambitions to fulfill!"
"I still have my bear cubs to take care of!"
"I can't die, I can't die!"
In an instant, Xiong Jun's thoughts raced. If he took Qian Daoliu's attack, even if he didn't die, he'd be severely injured, which was undoubtedly a major taboo on the battlefield.
"Di Tian, save me!!"
There was no choice but to use his ultimate move!
Just as the Angelic Holy Sword was about to descend, a dark figure appeared in front of Xiong Jun.
Countless times, he had wanted to ambush this figure to gain absolute authority over the Star Dou Great Forest.
But today, he felt unusually reassured.
As he breathed a sigh of relief, he quietly retreated behind the other beasts…
"Ding~"
Qian Daoliu took a few steps back, looking at Di Tian in shock.
Among spirit beasts, there was actually a powerhouse like Di Tian?
Di Tian also took a step back and nodded slightly.
As expected of a deity's servant, his strength was indeed impressive.
"Human, I acknowledge your strength. Retreat now, and I'll spare your life."
Di Tian placed his hands behind his back and spoke indifferently.
Against such a powerhouse, he would also have to go all out, but going all out carries the risk of exposure.
In their first clash, Qian Daoliu was actually at a disadvantage, leaving the powerhouses of the Spirit Hall exchanging bewildered glances.
In their minds, Qian Daoliu was invincible.
But today, he had met his match!
"I never expected there to be a powerhouse like you in this world."
Qian Daoliu sobbed. His previous knowledge had been like a frog at the bottom of a well.
"Today, I have no retreat. Behind me are the lives of my brothers, disciples, and elders. How can I retreat?"
"If I can die at the hands of a powerhouse like you, I'll have no regrets in this life."
Hearing this, whether it was the elders, the disciples, or the ordinary members of the Spirit Hall, all were deeply moved.
This Grand Elder could have left, but he chose to fight to the death. He truly…
"Brother!"
"Grand Elder!"
"Everyone, don't say more. My decision is final!"
Qian Daoliu waved his hand, staring intently at Di Tian.
"Human, I've given you a chance."
Di Tian said calmly.
He hoped Qian Daoliu would seriously consider whether to leave or stay.
"Then I thank the Beast King for your kindness."
"Seventh Soul Skill: Angel True Body!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Qian Daoliu directly unleashed his martial soul true body, deciding to fight Di Tian to the death.
The martial soul's true body wasn't used lightly, as it was a trump card. Once unleashed, it was a fight to the death.
"Since you're so determined to die, I'll grant your wish!"
As Di Tian's words fell, a resounding dragon roar echoed. Golden and black lights clashed, each strike capable of seriously injuring or even killing an ordinary Title Douluo.
This battlefield was no longer something an ordinary Title Douluo could intervene in.
"Boom…"
"Boom…"
The speed of a battle above the 99th level was unimaginable for Title Douluos like She Long and Ci Xue. They couldn't even see how the attacks were made.
"Boom…"
After an unknown amount of time, Qian Daoliu was struck and sent flying, a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.
He had lost!
Just as the Spirit Hall members were in despair, a voice echoed throughout the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!
"Before the dawn arrives, someone must illuminate the darkness…"