Chapter 633 - 632: 9 Heavens Divine Fist

Chapter 633: Chapter 632: 9 Heavens Divine Fist

The appearance of a Celestial Tribulation would naturally startle a few people. The aura of Celestial Punishment, in particular, made everyone turn their heads.

But because the aura was too faint, no one paid it much mind. They were merely aware that someone, somewhere, was Crossing the Tribulation.

Their focus, naturally, remained on the center of the forest.

Mo Mingbei, especially, paid it no mind at all. After all, the Celestial God Flower was almost in his grasp.

However, just as he was about to pluck the Celestial God Flower, a stream of black energy shot toward him.

This black energy didn’t seem particularly ferocious, but Mo Mingbei frowned, not daring to treat it lightly.

He struck out in response. The black energy collided with his power, and the surrounding area instantly erupted.

A mysterious man in a black robe appeared, cackling. "Glad I made it in time. A moment longer and it would have been yours. I never thought you’d still be alive, old man."

"Beitian Qi, you’re actually still alive." Mo Mingbei frowned at the mysterious, black-robed man.

The mysterious, black-robed man burst out laughing. "Beitian Qi? What an ancient name. I stopped using it long ago. Call me Hei Ye. I find it more pleasant to the ear.

Besides, why shouldn’t I be alive?

I was just a small fry, after all. Those people were never worried I’d cause trouble, and they didn’t have time to bother with the likes of us."

Mo Mingbei stared coldly at Beitian Qi—no, at Hei Ye.

Hei Ye was right. When he first arrived in this world, he was just a nobody, so people like King Qin Wu paid him no mind.

They didn’t have time to care; King Qin Wu’s time was far too precious.

As long as people like him didn’t stir up trouble, they were generally left alone.

The moment one reached the Tier Nine level, they would draw attention and be either killed or suppressed.

Very few were willing to submit.

Hei Ye was lucky. When he arrived in this world, he was only a Tier Seven Daoist, so he went unnoticed.

But it was a miracle that he had survived this long. His innate talent was lacking, so his path was ultimately limited. He couldn’t go much further.

Finally, Mo Mingbei said, "You’re neither human nor ghost."

"Hahaha," Hei Ye couldn’t help but roar with laughter. "Old man, you have the nerve to talk? Take a good look at yourself! It can’t be easy for you to stay alive either, can it?"

"We’re all in the same boat, so let’s not trade insults. Hand over the Celestial God Flower, and I’ll spare your life. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what happens next."

"Spare me the empty threats," Mo Mingbei said. "I’ve seen bigger braggarts than you."

He would never hand over the Celestial God Flower.

Hei Ye wasn’t bothered. ’As the saying goes, the day can’t understand the black of night.’ ’This foolish old man has no idea how terrifying my power truly is.’

’The Celestial God Flower is destined to be mine.’

Then, Hei Ye made his move. Darkness began to envelop everything.

Mo Mingbei didn’t hold back, unleashing a direct punch. To Hei Ye’s surprise, his pitch-black darkness was shattered by that single blow.

Hei Ye was speechless.

Mo Mingbei scoffed, "Just a short-sighted junior. I may only have the strength of Tier Seven, but did you not know I possess the comprehension of Tier Nine?"

"Did you think a trick like this could escape my notice?"

The corners of Hei Ye’s mouth lifted into a savage grin. "I’d like to see just how long you can last, old man."

The battle was joined in an instant.

But both of them instinctively avoided the area around the Celestial God Flower.

Meanwhile, Gui Jianchou had also arrived nearby. He withstood the shockwaves from their battle, watching with cold eyes.

The Ghost Cultivator trio, of course, was in a miserable state.

They realized that their great senior wasn’t the only powerful Ghost Cultivator here. ’If a real fight breaks out, who’s going to protect us?’

’Caught in the middle of the fight, wouldn’t we be the first to suffer?’

’So, it’s better to risk escaping now than to just wait around to die.’

Huo Mian immediately spoke up, "Senior, perhaps we should get out of your way so we don’t hold you back?"

Shui Mian added, "Yes, Senior! We’re so weak, we’re not worth you wasting your precious power on."

Gui Jianchou glanced at them, then said, "Go."

’In any case, I’ve already reached the Celestial God Flower,’ he thought. ’They’re dispensable.’

’That being the case, I’d rather operate alone anyway.’

The Ghost Cultivator trio felt as if they’d been granted a full pardon.

Braving the shockwaves, they fled for their lives.

At that moment, Demon Cultivator Nan Xuan arrived on the other side. Her target was also the Celestial God Flower, a piece of information she had paid a great price to obtain.

That was why she had been the first to agree to have her Cultivation sealed. She had to be the first one in to get the Celestial God Flower.

To her great surprise, however, there were so many other experts here.

She had expected one or two at most, but there were three.

The two who were currently fighting were especially terrifying.

Even with the trump cards she had prepared, she would still struggle to match either of them.

And that Ghost Cultivator seemed even stronger. She was, arguably, in the weakest position here.

But she couldn’t give up. She had to obtain the Celestial God Flower.

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Having fled, Chi Xue Child and his companions entered a Stone Forest.

The first thing they did after escaping was, naturally, to examine the plants that had attached to them.

Chi Xue Child said, "The little tree actually hid in my shadow, but I can’t communicate with it."

Blade Master Hai Bian added, "I can’t communicate with mine either, but it doesn’t seem like it plans on leaving."

The Black-robed Demon Cultivator said nothing. He felt extremely uncomfortable, completely ill at ease.

He truly was allergic to pollen, but this flower showed no intention of leaving.

’What was he supposed to do?’

’This will seriously affect my business, and I’m even breaking out in a rash on my face.’

’Heavens, I’m a Cultivator!’

’Luckily, my robes are big enough that the others can’t see.’

Chi Xue Child said, "I can’t get in touch with Fellow Daoist Po Xiao. Otherwise, we could ask him. I wonder when he’ll be finished with his business."

Blade Master Hai Bian glanced back toward the woods. "We’ll probably be able to contact him once whatever is happening over there is resolved."

This was from experience. It was always the same with Po Xiao—they could only ever reach him before or after the main event.

"Hey, look at this!" Chi Xue Child suddenly shouted, pointing at a stone stele.

Blade Master Hai Bian and the Black-robed Demon Cultivator both looked over and were stunned by what they saw.

Inscribed on it was a Fist Skill, and it looked incredibly profound.

The name alone was startling. This Fist Skill was called the Nine Heavens Divine Fist.

The moment they saw this Fist Skill, Blade Master Hai Bian and the Black-robed Demon Cultivator instantly distanced themselves from each other, their guards immediately up.

Blade Master Hai Bian was speechless.

So was the Black-robed Demon Cultivator.

It couldn’t be helped; they simply couldn’t trust one another.

The Black-robed Demon Cultivator said, "How about we call a temporary truce?"

Blade Master Hai Bian retorted, "And you’d trust that?"

The Black-robed Demon Cultivator fell silent.

After a moment’s thought, the Black-robed Demon Cultivator spoke again. "How about this? Let’s make a deal. You two give me one Fifth-Grade Spirit Stone, and I’ll stand guard and prevent anyone from disturbing you."

"I always uphold my reputation in business. That solves the problem, doesn’t it?"

Blade Master Hai Bian was speechless.

Just then, Chi Xue Child hopped onto the stone stele. "Why don’t you two go look elsewhere? There are a lot of other people here. Maybe every stele has a Cultivation Technique on it. You can just find ones that suit you."

Upon hearing this, the Black-robed Demon Cultivator said, "The Nine Heavens Divine Fist isn’t for me. I’ll go look somewhere else."

He left after saying his piece. ’I’ll be back soon, though,’ he thought. ’I have to wait for them to contact Po Xiao.’