Chapter 748: Kneeling and Begging
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The members of the Five Beasts Sect and the Purple Qi Pavilion treated Tan Qiyue as their pillar of support. They thought that his arrival would solve their problems. No one had expected that in the end, the result would be like this.
As a patriarch of the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension, shouldn’t he be siding with the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension?
Moreover, the Cries of Hades Bell and the Dark Soul Pearl were both in the hands of Mo Wen. Where was the logic in allowing an outsider like Mo Wen to possess these two most valuable treasures? Patriarch Tan could not just watch as Mo Wen took the treasures of the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension away, could he?
“Patriarch Tan, Mo Wen is ambitious. Not only did he take the Cries of Hades Bell and the Dark Soul Pearl, he also wants to ruin our Purple Qi Pavilion and Five Beasts Sect. The Purple Qi Pavilion has a heritage of a thousand years and is the signature sect in the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension. If it was destroyed by an ancient martial art practitioner from the outside, how could the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension show its face? Moreover, the Cries of Hades Bell and the Dark Soul Pearl are the most valuable treasures of our Green Ancient Mystery Dimension. They should only belong to us, to the strongest practitioner in the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension like you. How can we let an ancient martial art practitioner from the outside take them?”
Grandmother Hui Ling was dissatisfied. She tried to persuade Patriarch Tan to deal with Mo Wen, even resorting to talking about upholding justice. It was because she knew that if Patriarch Tan did not intervene in this matter, their Purple Qi Pavilion and Five Beasts Sect would truly be in deep trouble. Aside from Patriarch Tan, no else in the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension could stop Mo Wen.
“Say no more. I will not intervene in this matter. As for the Cries of Hades Bell, I have also seen it. Since Mo Wen was able to obtain these two treasures, that is his fortune. Since the Luofeng Sect back then was destroyed, the Cries of Hades Bell and the Dark Soul Pearl are items without owners. Anyone is qualified to become the next master of these treasures,” Tan Qiyue said.
Grandmother Hui Ling looked at Patriarch Tan in disbelief. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that Patriarch Tan would say such things. The Cries of Hades Bell and the Dark Soul Pearl were so important, and Patriarch Tan was actually just giving them up? How was this possible?
Maybe the Cries of Hades Bell could not entice him. She had long heard rumors that Patriarch Tan had a profound level weapon, but the Dark Soul Pearl was an absolute important treasure that could help ancient martial art practitioners become immortal. As a Martial Arts Grandmaster Second Realm ancient martial art practitioner, the obstacle in Patriarch Tan’s path was becoming immortal. Otherwise, sooner or later he would turn to dust. For a Martial Arts Grandmaster, the opportunity to become immortal was an irresistible temptation.
Patriarch Tan had actually given up the Dark Soul Pearl because Mo Wen had the fortune of obtaining the two treasures. Since when had Patriarch Tan become so pedantic?
Not only Grandmother Hui Ling was in disbelief, but the surrounding members from the large sects were as well. Even the elders of the Intentionless Sect who were still tied on the stone pillars, including Chen Wuhui, all looked amazed.
When Chen Wuhui knew that Mo Wen had the two most valuable treasures, the Cries of Hades Bell and the Dark Soul Pearl, on him, Chen Wuhui knew that it was over. It was because, in the past few days, he had heard from Jiang Jingtao that Patriarch Tan had appeared in Intentionless City.
With Mo Wen having such important treasures on him, Patriarch Tan would not let him leave Intentionless City. This was why Chen Wuhui had asked Mo Wen to quickly leave and forget about them. However, Patriarch Tan’s reaction was completely different from what he had imagined. It was practically the exact opposite.
Only the ancient martial art practitioners from the banquet had calm expressions. They did not show any expressions of surprise or disbelief at all. It was because they knew how powerful Mo Wen was. Even now, when they had left the Fighting Spirit Tower, Mo Wen’s mysteriousness and ability had not been affected much. For them, for a Second Realm Martial Arts Grandmaster not daring to provoke Mo Wen was completely understandable.
From their perspective, although Mo Wen may not be as powerful as Tan Qiyue, Tan Qiyue would also not necessarily be able to keep Mo Wen here. Unless Tan Qiyue had reached the Martial Arts Grandmaster Third Realm and had absolute confidence that he could take Mo Wen down, otherwise once Mo Wen escaped and returned in the future, it would be a destructive catastrophe.
Everyone knew clearly that Mo Wen was certainly extraordinary and his future would be inestimable. They would also not want to provoke such a person. Lan Zhongzhi and Zong Changsheng were Martial Arts Grandmasters that were on better terms with Mo Wen and would not challenge him. However, even a Martial Arts Grandmaster such as Gong Xingyu who had a grudge with Mo Wen did not dare to provoke Mo Wen.
He Xiangyu’s original expression of insufferable arrogance disappeared. He had thrown his weight around and had threatened Mo Wen with Tan Qiyue’s power. Now, his entire face turned pale.
“Your pillar of support doesn’t seem to stand on your side.”
Mo Wen placed his hands behind his back. The corners of his mouth curled into a cold smile. An astonishing Cold Qi suddenly exploded from his body. The Cold Qi was like a tornado shooting up into the high heavens, encompassing the entire Intentionless City in it. Bolts of azure lightning silently leaped from his body. The terrifying aura kept increasing gradually, almost reaching its peak in an instant.
Everyone was shocked, including Tan Qiyue. In the end, they had still underestimated him. Mo Wen’s current cultivation was already approaching that of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.
“Master, Mo Wen saved our lives in the Fighting Spirit Tower. Whoever is an enemy of his is our enemy. Repaying debts of gratitude is a fundamental principle, right master?” Pei Fengwu, who was standing beside Zong Changsheng, suddenly said. She looked coldly at the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension ancient martial art practitioners.
Right now, she finally understood. Mo Wen had not simply come to cause trouble without reason, but for the sect that was tied up on the stone pillars. She did not recognize the sect, but she recognized someone among them. Chen Zi! They were both Vermillion Bird Palace Hall Executors. There were so many Vermillion Bird Palace Hall Executors. The reason why Pei Fengwu recognized her was that, back in the Vermillion Bird challenge ring, Chen Zi had comprehended her dagger technique in battle due to Mo Wen’s help. Later, she returned the favor and helped Mo Wen pass the tenth stage of the King of the Ring challenge.
It was because of this incident that Pei Fengwu recognized Chen Zi. She did not know what relationship Mo Wen had with this sect, but since Chen Zi was here, then she most likely had some relationship with Mo Wen.
“Yes, repaying debts of gratitude is a fundamental principle for an ancient martial art practitioner. Whoever makes an enemy of Mo Wen today is my enemy, and has made an enemy of the Maple Forest Valley.” Zong Changsheng hugged his saber. A powerful Martial Arts Grandmaster aura exploded out, enveloping the entire Intentionless City. The nearby ancient martial art practitioners were all terrified as they kept retreating. The aura of a Martial Arts Grandmaster was too frightening!
Even without Pei Fengwu’s reasoning, Zong Changsheng would not miss this opportunity to form closer relations with Mo Wen. If they did not have an unresolved vendetta, anyone would try to befriend an ancient martial art practitioner like Mo Wen. No one would want to offend this youth.
Moreover, from the looks of Mo Wen’s current condition, if Zong Changsheng did not grab this opportunity, he would not even have a chance in the future.
“Indeed, Mo Wen also saved my life in the Fighting Spirit Tower. At the same time, he is also my Cold Light Pavilion’s most distinguished guest. Whoever makes an enemy of him is my enemy, and has made an enemy of the Cold Light Pavilion.” Lan Zhongzhi took a step forward. His body emanated a Martial Arts Grandmaster aura that did not pale in comparison with Zong Changsheng’s. Terrifying aura swept up all around.
“Mo Wen has also saved my life and the lives of everyone in our Yinyuan Sect. Whoever makes an enemy of him is my enemy, and has made an enemy of the Yinyuan Sect.”
Right behind Lan Zhongzhi, Gong Xingyu also stood out. His body also emanated a Martial Arts Grandmaster aura, establishing dominance over the entire square. As the Yinyuan Sect’s Grand Elder, Gong Xingyu hoped to form closer relations with Mo Wen. It was because, among the large sects present in the square, only their Yinyuan Sect had squabbles with Mo Wen before. He was afraid that Mo Wen would settle the score afterward. Hence, the Yinyuan Sect hoped to use this opportunity to settle their differences with Mo Wen.
Grandmother Hui Ling, He Xiangyu and the other Green Ancient Mystery Dimension ancient martial art practitioners were all terrified. Their figures trembled and they could not speak for a long while. Not only were three Martial Arts Grandmaster rank absolute strong practitioners not aiding them, but they were actually all standing beside Mo Wen.
Mo Wen had saved their lives? What virtue and ability did Mo Wen possess to actually save the lives of so many Martial Arts Grandmasters? What situation was this? The group of Green Ancient Mystery Dimension ancient martial art practitioners could not get their heads around what was happening.
Grandmother Hui Ling trembled slightly as she clutched the staff in her hand. Her face looked decades frailer. With so many Martial Arts Grandmasters against them at the same time, if Patriarch Tan did not intervene, they could easily eradicate all the large sects in the Green Ancient Mystery Dimension, not just their Purple Qi Pavilion and Five Beasts Sect,
She took a deep breath and slowly walked up to Tan Qiyue and then knelt down by bending both her knees.
“Patriarch Tan, back then our sect great grandfather was your sworn brother. You swore to live and die and face suffering together. When sect great grandfather passed away, you promised him that as long as you were around, you would protect the Purple Qi Pavilion. Right now, the Purple Qi Pavilion is on the verge of being eradicated. Patriarch Tan, please protect our sect.”
Tan Qiyue sighed softly. Back then, he had indeed said those words, and he had meant them. He had never expected that the Purple Qi Pavilion would offend someone like Mo Wen. Also, from the looks of it, their grudge was not an ordinary one.
“Mo Wen also saved me. Making an enemy of him would be repaying kindness with evil. Am I such a person? However, since I said those words back then, I will try my best to protect your Purple Qi Pavilion. However, I only protect the Purple Qi Pavilion. I hope you will understand,” Tan Qiyue said as he coldly looked at Grandmother Hui Ling.
Mo Wen had actually even saved Patriarch Tan. What exactly had happened between these Martial Arts Grandmasters and Mo Wen?
Upon hearing this, Grandmother Hui Ling turned pale. She trembled slightly and said, “I understand. As long as the heritage of the Purple Qi Pavilion is preserved from eradication, I am content. Anyone from our Purple Qi Pavilion will sacrifice themselves for the sect.”
She understood Patriarch Tan’s words clearly. He could protect the Purple Qi Pavilion, but he would not necessarily protect her. It could even be said that as long as he guaranteed the heritage of the Purple Qi Pavilion was preserved, anyone in the Purple Qi Pavilion could die. She knew what this meant. If Mo Wen wanted to kill her, or even kill a batch of Purple Qi Pavilion ancient martial art practitioners to vent his resentment, Patriarch Tan would not intervene, as long as the heritage of the Purple Qi Pavilion was preserved.
“Little friend Mo Wen, back then, a pavilion leader of the Purple Qi Pavilion was my sworn brother. I owed him a great debt of gratitude. Before he died, I promised him that as long as I live, I would protect the Purple Qi Pavilion. If you can allow me to save face, I will be eternally grateful.”
“Elder Tan, you are too serious. Since you asked, I will not eradicate the Purple Qi Pavilion. I can spare their lives, but punishment still needs to be dealt out. So many members of the Intentionless Sect have died. Someone must be held accountable.”
Mo Wen’s gaze turned cold as he shifted his gaze towards the members of the Intentionless Sect tied up on the stone pillars for all to see.