Chapter 2079: The Skies Change (IV)

In the void of the chaos.

Someone followed by Chaos Sky’s side—Yuan Shuo. The man’s presence was unsteady as it swiveled between eighth and seventh rank. His face was pale and he didn’t say a word.

His strength did not measure up to his opponent’s. He was far beneath the other. Even though he’d killed an eighth rank in Five Elements major world, he was like a child when he faced Chaos Sky.

Yuan Shuo had been restrained in a heartbeat and didn’t have the slightest ability to get away!

When he saw that Chaos Sky only wanted to capture him, Yuan Shuo immediately realized that something bigger was in play. And since they were traveling west, he raised an eyebrow.

“Is my disciple still in the west?”

Chaos Sky inclined his head. The power of darkness was beginning to disperse from him as order returned. He regained his customary calm.

“He’s there and he’s taken my people. He hasn’t killed anyone though, so it looks like he’s waiting for me to return and make a trade. It looks like he places a lot of importance on you,” Chaos Sky chuckled softly. “He had you keep your word and breach Five Elements, so you could absorb their strength and ascend to eighth rank. Your disciple has really gone to a great deal of effort for you. Don’t worry, I won’t kill you.”

Yuan Shuo didn’t respond.

A large number of powerhouses followed behind Chaos Sky. Apart from a crowd of eighth ranks, there were also seventh ranks.

“Dao master, most of the strength of order has dispersed...” murmured the captain of the guard.

It hadn’t dispersed, but been absorbed by Li Hao. Everyone was well aware of that. And since the young man still had Heaven’s Stratagem with him, the Exalted Withdrawal Emperor was quite irritated.

Li Hao was too bold for his own good and courted death!

“I know, it’s fine.” Chaos Sky smiled and returned to his conversation with Yuan Shuo. “According to what I know, Li Hao doesn't seem to have any other family, apart from you. Is it his parents and other family who he’s wanted to resurrect all this time?”

Yuan Shuo didn’t make a sound.

“There is no need for the fellow daoist to be wary. I would ask Li Hao the same questions if he was in front of me. I think he wouldn’t mind answering.”

After giving it some thought, Yuan Shuo agreed.

Li Hao... didn’t really keep any of this secret. Hence, Yuan Shuo smiled without fear, despite how pale his face was.

“That’s right, it’s his parents and friend.” nodded the man. “They were victims of foul play and died to old enemies. Li Hao was only a mundane then.”

“A mundane...” Chaos Sky sighed with emotion. “It’s incredible what happens when one is blessed by time. It’s been only a few short years for him to reach this level. More than anything, I also actually... want to meet the cultivator who created time. Apparently he comes from New Martial as well?”

“You can meet him anytime you’d like!” Yuan Shuo teased, becoming bolder. “He killed himself. It’s easy for you to meet him!”

As for Chaos Sky thinking that Li Hao had made his way to these heights only through time... Yuan Shuo didn’t refute it. Perhaps.

But when did time make it to Li Hao’s side?

It was the young man who’d relied on himself to scheme against Li Daoheng, Zheng Yu, the Red Moon exalted emperor, Ying Hongyue... Only after he eliminated this large batch of powerhouses did he control time and seize the star of time.

Did he make use of it before then?

In Silver Moon, he’d relied on himself and walked his path by himself, step by step. He killed countless people after they threatened him. That was when he finally took time. It didn’t mean that time had been his to begin with.

In Yuan Shuo’s eyes, this was putting the cart before the horse!

How would Li Hao have obtained the star of time if he hadn’t risen to his power? It wasn’t that he’d obtained his slate of achievements because he possessed the star of time.

Chaos Sky didn’t mind Yuan Shuo’s response, but the Nine Layer Guard around them bristled with outrage. Those who were newly surrendered gaped at Yuan Shuo.

You’ve got quite the nerve now! Will that last?

As strong as Li Hao is, he’s not stronger than Chaos Sky. If you want to threaten Chaos Sky in exchange for your survival... That will be harder than reaching for the heavens.

Li Hao might even lose himself in the process.

......

The east.

The Human King sent an eighth rank flying with one blow. He looked to the west. While he couldn’t sense things clearly, he could still determine a thing or two.

The man then curled his lip in the direction of the Ninth City of the alliance of mid worlds. Damn, they ran off a long time ago, but they’re still on guard against me! I seriously want to... smash all of them to hell!

He’d taken almost all of the eighth rank worlds in the eastern region. The eighth rank who’d been sent flying picked himself up with a very aggrieved look.

“I’ve already surrendered, Human King...”

Why did you still hit me after that?!

“Did I tell you to surrender?” sneered the Human King. “I’m on a killing spree, what am I supposed to do with a surrender?! My style has always been to finish things via killing.

“What am I supposed to do with someone who surrenders?! I’d be afraid of you ignoring my orders if I took you under my wing. They say not to kill captives, so it’d ruin my reputation if I kill you after your surrender. Why can’t you just resist to the end? You’ve got no backbone!”

Fang Ping rolled his eyes with immense irritation. Meanwhile, the eighth rank across from him was extremely resigned.

What else am I supposed to do when I obviously can’t fight you? The chaos is a complete mess these days and it’s not safe anywhere. Seriously, you tell me what I’m supposed to do!

There had been many eighth ranks in the eastern region before. Now they were either all dead or had run off. The Human King had struck down two eighth ranks today before they had a chance to surrender. Hence, this one had panicked and waved the white flag before the Human King even reached him.

I surrender, alright?!

Somehow, that ticked the Human King off even more!

No wonder he’d moved so quickly before this, he didn’t want to give people a chance to ask for mercy! That meant that the Human King hadn’t planned on accepting people under his banner in the first place.

Even the Light master marveled at what he saw. What is this... This is seriously...

Fine, he didn’t know what to say.

Looking at it this way, he’d actually had a good time with New Martial. At least they’d been very polite when he joined, and not... whatever the situation was now. Just look at how the Human King wanted nothing more than for the guy in front of him to fight to the death!

He was so pissed off that the guy had surrendered instead.

The Human King frowned in the middle of his tirade. The void rippled in the distance. Seasons faded away, like the worlds were withering and flourishing. In response, Fang Ping raised his blade to hack at the new arrival.

“Please stay your hand, Human King.” A little girl frowned in the distance. “This is just one of my replicas. There’s no point in killing it. Li Hao is trapped in the west, Chaos Sky has defeated Disorder and is on his way back. He’s captured Li Hao’s master, Yuan Shuo. There might be problems if Li Hao stays in the west...”

It was Spring Autumn!

“Has he not left?” frowned the Human King.

“No, Yuan Shuo’s been taken.”

The Human King stroked his chin with understanding. So Yuan Shuo had been captured... It was surprising that Li Hao was still there, but understandable. I wouldn’t leave either if old man Li had been captured.

I’d fight the enemy if I could, and make sure I could save the old man if I couldn’t.

Clearly, that was the effect of Yuan Shuo’s capture. But that old monster spirit Spring Autumn... had come searching for reinforcements!

“Aren’t you over there? What do you want with me?” the Human King answered with his eyes darting around the place.

“Li Hao is stubborn and out of control,” sighed Spring Autumn. “I tried to help him a few times, but he didn’t want my help. I’m thinking that since the Human King is of the same origin and heritage as him, he might be more at ease with you there.”

“Do you think I don’t know what you have in mind?” sneered the Human King. “Chaos Sky won’t be easy to handle. Not even Disorder in the flesh managed the deed, and you’re looking to us for hope? Well, we’re not afraid of him, that’s one thing...”

“Is the Human King not going to take an interest in this?”

“I’ll be way too late if I do go,” shrugged Fang Ping. “The western region is so far away that I can’t make it.”

“That’s fine, I can help the Human King!” Spring Autumn said sincerely. “I can travel through the seasons with the method of withering and flourishing. We’ll reach my primary body in the west very quickly!”

“And why should I save him?” laughed the Human King. “I mean seriously, he’s not my son!”

Spring Autumn frowned. Weren’t New Martial and Silver Moon... together?

Or had they broken it off?

Supreme Zhang was furrowing his brows as well, mulling over something. He addressed Spring Autumn, “What about Long Zhan? Has the senior found Long Zhan? Perhaps a joint effort between us is the best way to prevent Chaos Sky’s incursion!”

“Another one of my replicas has already gone to notify Long Zhan. If successful, we might be able to suppress Chaos Sky a bit still!”

The Human King was still contemplating something. Supreme Zhang waited patiently for his decision. He would not interfere at a time like this.

Exalted emperors rushed over to them. The Thunder Emperor and the rest had received word as well. They dropped everything at hand and raced over with great anxiety.

Li Hao was trapped in the west! Chaos Sky had just finished dealing with Disorder and was on his way back. What was the young man to do when even a ninth rank had been defeated?

Li Hao was just an eighth rank and he was too young. He only had several thousand dao rules to call upon. How would he withstand Chaos Sky?

Instead of abstaining from the discussion to preserve a standing of impartiality, Void said frantically, “Senior Human King... Fellow Daoist Hao Moon needs our help... Can you... extend some aid...”

“You didn’t tell me when he ran off, but now you want my help?” snorted the Human King. “Very well, let’s go!” He suddenly changed tack. “Let’s go take a look. I’ll be more at ease with everyone being around too. I won’t have to worry about Chaos Sky targeting me either. He won’t gun for me first. Let’s go check out the fun!”

He didn’t seem concerned at all about what would happen to Li Hao. As Fang Ping always said... the little guy was ruthless. Li Hao wouldn’t just sit by and wait if it really looked like Yuan Shuo wouldn’t be traded back.

There might be a good show to be watched in the west.

The Human King raised an eyebrow when a new thought occurred to him. The west was a suitable place to establish a new chaos. What are you trying to do, little Li Hao?

Spring Autumn’s fallen for whatever act you’re putting on, hasn’t she? She’s running around ragged trying to get everyone to go to you. The idiot monster spirit is working harder than she would be if she was the one trapped.

Mm, it has nothing to do with me. I’m just along for the ride. It’s nice for Spring Autumn to give me a lift.