Chapter 540 - 539: You Forced My Hand

Chapter 540: Chapter 539: You Forced My Hand

With the help of the stone stele, Ximen Chuihuo quickly reached Spirit Peak.

He also learned that someone had broken in. He didn’t know who, only that they were definitely not from the Spiritual Control Sect.

Although the stone stele feared Jiang Zuo, it belonged to the Spiritual Control Sect after all, so it would definitely help Ximen Chuihuo.

It couldn’t help with much else, but it was capable of sending him up and informing him of Jiang Zuo’s presence.

Then it was time for it to hide.

Because it couldn’t ascend Spirit Peak.

Whether this promising Spiritual Control Sect disciple would make it out safely now depended entirely on his own fate.

The moment Ximen Chuihuo was delivered to Spirit Peak, the stone stele departed.

It was just an Artifact Spirit; it couldn’t afford to get involved in anything.

And although Ximen Chuihuo was concerned about the intruder, he did not lose his composure.

He simply began to survey Spirit Peak.

Spirit Peak was nothing like he’d expected. He never imagined that it could be so ordinary.

After a moment of surprise, Ximen Chuihuo decided to look for an exit.

He hadn’t come for the inheritance, so there was no need to interact with the other person.

He had learned from the stone stele that this person was terrifying.

So it was best to avoid them if at all possible.

But before Ximen Chuihuo could leave, a scorching aura instantly swept over him.

Startled, Ximen Chuihuo’s Life-Protecting Treasure activated automatically.

However, in a single clash, the Life-Protecting Treasure instantly shattered. In that same moment, Ximen Chuihuo threw up a Defense.

With a loud BANG, he was blasted away.

He crashed to the ground, spitting a mouthful of blood.

The force was completely beyond what Ximen Chuihuo could handle.

He was lucky to be alive.

’If this keeps up, I’m going to die.’

But he still couldn’t even see who his opponent was.

After the aura swept past, a ball of fire began to coalesce before Ximen Chuihuo.

Then, a Spirit Beast resembling a small lion emerged from the flames.

The small lion’s entire body was wreathed in flames.

It looked at Ximen Chuihuo, its eyes filled with disdain.

Ximen Chuihuo looked back at it. Though the little lion appeared small, looking at it felt like being stared down upon by an enormous lion.

’What a terrifying Spirit Beast.’

’Is its meat cooked?’ This was Ximen Chuihuo’s first thought.

But he quickly banished the thought.

’My life is more important right now.’

"Senior, are you the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast?" Ximen Chuihuo asked weakly.

He had heard on his way up that the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast had been left behind by one of their ancestors long ago.

But it had since become corrupted.

In response to Ximen Chuihuo’s question, the small lion spoke in a human tongue, "You were worthy enough to reach this place, but unfortunately, I no longer require anyone’s presence.

Soon, I will be free, and the inheritance will be mine.

You are a disciple of the Spiritual Control Sect, so I will not kill you. However, from this day forward, I, Fen Yan, have nothing more to do with the Spiritual Control Sect.

If you people insist on taking back the inheritance, then I will not hesitate to become an enemy of the Spiritual Control Sect."

Fen Yan’s voice was low and profound, but Ximen Chuihuo let out a sigh of relief.

’At least I’m still alive. As for the inheritance...’

’If it’s gone, it’s gone.’

’If my father insists on getting it back, there’s nothing I can do about it.’

’Anyway, I should find a way out of here first.’

Just as Ximen Chuihuo was about to ask where the exit was, a voice spat from behind Fen Yan, "Pah! You, a mere Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast, dare to seize the inheritance?"

Both the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast and Ximen Chuihuo couldn’t help but look over.

The moment they looked, an invisible pressure seemed to descend, crushing any thought of resistance.

Especially when they saw the faint, eerie smile on the man’s face—it was a deadly smile.

Ximen Chuihuo was stunned. ’It’s Po Xiao!’

’But when did Po Xiao become so terrifying?’

The Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast was also astonished.

It knew someone else had come up, but it hadn’t paid them much mind. At least, it wasn’t the time to clash with them, not before it had dealt with the disciple from the Spiritual Control Sect.

But the moment it laid eyes on him, an oppressive feeling washed over it.

It felt as if its very thoughts were being suppressed.

It hardly dared to even think of resisting.

’How can this be?’

’I’ve waited for so many years, all those years of waiting for nothing... Why should I have to suffer like this?’

’I haven’t wronged anyone! It was the Spiritual Control Sect that wronged me!’

’It was all their fault.’

’Why did they Seal me? What did I do wrong?’

’All these years... I’ve been awake for so long, and the loneliness is maddening.’

’It’s almost over now! Why does someone have to show up and make trouble? I was even planning to spare the Spiritual Control Sect, so why must someone still cross me?’

’Why?’

’Why?!’

’Was I wrong?’

’They forced my hand. They all did. Then they can’t blame me for destroying everything.’

AHHHHH!!

The Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast roared, "I don’t care if you’re just a man! Even if you were the heavens themselves, I would burn you to ash!"

Massive flames erupted from the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast’s body. Then, it used its claws to gouge out its own eyes.

’Yes, it’s better if I can’t see. As long as I can’t see, it will be fine.’

’If I can’t see him, I won’t feel fear.’

’Kill them. Burn the Spiritual Control Sect to the ground.’

’Burn it all.’

"AHHHH! I’LL BURN IT! I’LL BURN EVERYTHING TO THE GROUND!"

The power radiating from the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast exploded outward.

Ximen Chuihuo was caught in the blast and sent flying once more.

He grew even weaker.

Jiang Zuo, however, paid it no mind. He looked at Ximen Chuihuo and said, "Go on behind me. There’s a thatched hut over there. Once you reach it, you’ll know where to find the inheritance.

Go. Don’t worry about what’s happening here."

Ximen Chuihuo cupped his hands. "Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Po Xiao. In return, I’ll be sure to send you a variety of Spirit Beast meats as a token of my gratitude."

Jiang Zuo nodded slightly. ’Ximen Chuihuo really knows the score.’

’And since Ximen Chuihuo has tasted them himself, he knows which are which. He definitely wouldn’t send over any that aren’t delicious.’

’Just as I thought. I was right about Ximen Chuihuo.’

As the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast flew into a rage, the Jinling Loach also unleashed its reserved power and faced off against it.

The power of both combatants surged continuously, but neither had yet made a move.

Only when Ximen Chuihuo was a safe distance away did the Jinling Loach prepare to slay the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast.

’The Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast now has the intent to slaughter everyone in the Spiritual Control Sect.’

’It cannot be allowed to live.’

’But I have to admit, I’m impressed. It found a way to counter the man so quickly.’

’Just go blind, and it works.’

’I wonder if just closing your eyes would be enough.’

’But I don’t have time to test it. I have to fight the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast now.’

The Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast looked at the Jinling Loach and said, "Did you think this was the extent of my power? Don’t underestimate me!"

ROOOOAR—

The Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast’s voice instantly echoed across the entire mountain peak.

In response, countless rocks on the mountain began to melt.

All of this molten rock then flowed into the Heaven-Burning Spirit Beast’s body.

Its power surged, continuously breaking through its limits, and it seemed about to surpass the Jinling Loach.

If that happened, the Jinling Loach would likely be forced to retreat in defeat.

And if the Jinling Loach were to fall, the entire Spiritual Control Sect would face annihilation.

Jiang Zuo looked at Spirit Peak. He noticed that this place was about to break apart.

No, it had already broken apart.