Chapter 686 - 671: Scaring Away an Emperor Martial Realm with One Sentence

Whether it was Tang Yiyi, the Demon Martial Artists from the White Bone Hall, or even the White Bone Hall’s Elder Ancestor Huangfu Qing, they had all underestimated Shen Lang’s domineering nature and insanity.

Not only had he dared to kill Spirit Martial Realm martial artists in this area the moment he entered the Yumu Cave Blessed Land, but he was even going to torture and kill these Demon Martial Artists right in front of Huangfu Qing!

What blatant arrogance, what sheer dominance!

When Shen Lang looked to the sky with unparalleled dominance and said, "What are you going to do about it?" Huangfu Qing, high above, was unusually still. He had fallen completely silent.

Tang Yiyi’s heart was in her throat as she stared, unblinking, at the massive phantom in the sky.

The figure Huangfu Qing projected was an illusory one, his face shrouded in mist, making it impossible for Tang Yiyi to see his expression.

But the profound and unfathomable pressure of an Emperor Martial Realm expert clearly intensified, causing cold sweat to stream down Tang Yiyi’s face.

Shen Lang, however, stood with his hands behind his back, calmly watching Huangfu Qing in the sky with a detached and carefree air.

It was as if he wasn’t the one who had spoken those incomparably domineering words just moments before.

In this world, the strong reigned supreme.

Arrogance without strength was just a death wish; for a truly powerful expert, anything they said or did... was right!

The words Shen Lang had just spoken, though blunt, were simply irrefutable!

He had no intention of playing games with Huangfu Qing; it was utterly useless!

From the moment he killed the White Bone Hall’s Hall Master, Helian Qiushui, he knew that they had become mortal enemies.

If the people of the White Bone Hall were a little smarter and just swallowed this insult, then nothing would come of it.

If they couldn’t swallow it and really insisted on coming to die, Shen Lang would kill them all the same, even if it had something to do with the Candle Dragon!

If Huangfu Qing wasn’t smart enough and tried to make a move against him at this moment...

Then Shen Lang might just have to take the opportunity to slaughter him right here in the Yumu Cave Blessed Land!

Sooner or later, he’d have to have a major showdown with the White Bone Hall anyway. Killing him now or killing him later, it was all the same.

Eliminating an Emperor Martial Realm expert from the White Bone Hall early on, aside from possibly attracting the Candle Dragon’s attention, had only benefits and no other drawbacks!

It was just like back in the Dark Moon Abyss; after Shen Lang had eliminated two King Martial Realm experts from the Holy Light Sect, the Sect was now severely weakened and couldn’t cause any more trouble.

...

Within the Water Realm, the dozen or so Demon Martial Artists were still bleeding from all seven orifices, their bodies writhing in agony.

Tiny chains formed from water pierced through their bodies, their blood continuously seeping into the surrounding mist.

The water mist, which was originally like clouds, had turned a shocking, terrifying crimson.

In this scene of sheer torture, these people wanted to die, but simply couldn’t...

It was a true state of being unable to live, yet unable to die!

The very fate they had intended for Tang Yiyi had now befallen them.

And Huangfu Qing, watching all of this from the sky, actually remained silent for a long time!

This bizarre situation made Tang Yiyi’s breathing grow heavier and heavier.

She knew Shen Lang had an ace up his sleeve like Duanmu Xie.

But Huangfu Qing, who was rumored to be at the Emperor Martial Realm Second Heaven, was not someone to be trifled with. If he was pushed too far and attacked without hesitation, it was hard to say whether Shen Lang would be able to dodge in time...

After all, Shen Lang’s own cultivation had not yet reached the Emperor Martial Realm, and Emperor Martial Realm experts not only had absolute power, but also incredible speed!

"Brother Shangguan, Shen Lang is openly violating the rules of the Yumu Cave Blessed Land trial. What are your thoughts..."

Unexpectedly, Huangfu Qing actually turned his head slightly and called out towards the distance.

His voice, like rolling thunder, spread far into the distance.

After a moment, the voice of the Imperial Dragon Sect’s Elder Ancestor, Shangguan Feiyue, rang out: "Huh? No way, how is that possible? I didn’t see anything!"

"..." Huangfu Qing was so furious he almost choked.

Each of the Five Great Spirit Copper Level Sects had an Emperor Martial Realm expert patrolling here, scattered in five directions.

The Divine Thoughts of the five Emperor Martial Realm experts covered the entire area. How could Shangguan Feiyue, who was nearby, not know what Shen Lang was doing?

He was clearly just playing dumb!

Faint traces of Divine Thought were now sweeping over the area, a clear sign that the other Emperor Martial Realm experts were secretly paying attention. Yet this Shangguan Feiyue was telling a barefaced lie!

Huangfu Qing hadn’t sought out Shangguan Feiyue with the expectation that he would help him deal with Shen Lang; he was well aware of the relationship between the Imperial Dragon Sect and Shen Lang.

But things had reached this point. He had rushed out impulsively and was now in a position where he couldn’t back down gracefully.

He had to find someone to make a show of reasoning with, otherwise, it would be too embarrassing to retreat in disgrace.

He never expected that Shangguan Feiyue, who clearly knew what was happening, would brush it all off with a single sentence.

And he showed no intention of coming over to mediate at all!

Just as Huangfu Qing was about to die from anger, Shen Lang asked indifferently, "Since you’ve appeared, I actually have a question for you... I’d just like to ask, how many Emperor Martial Realm experts does the White Bone Hall have in total?"

Huangfu Qing’s lungs were about to explode with rage, and he almost went berserk. "Junior... are you threatening me?"

A dignified Emperor Martial Realm expert, one of the giants of the Celestial Defying Demon Realm, was actually saying "are you threatening me" to a mere King Martial Realm junior!

If word of this got out, it would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar.

Shen Lang smiled calmly and said, "What are you talking about? Threatening? I’m just curious... For example, if the White Bone Hall were to lose an Emperor Martial Realm expert, I’m curious if another Spirit Copper Level Influence in the Celestial Defying Demon Realm, the Blood Wing Demon Sect, would take the opportunity to attack and wipe out the White Bone Hall?"

"Ah, I’m just talking nonsense, don’t mind me. I’m just a very curious person, can’t help it."

Feng Qingye, the Elder Ancestor of the Blood Wing Demon Sect, along with Nangong Yan and the others who had been secretly watching, almost burst out laughing.

In the entire Purple Chu Country, you really couldn’t find anyone other than Shen Lang who would so arrogantly threaten an Emperor Martial Realm expert.

’Who asked you to court death, you old bastard, scampering over the moment you saw your disciples being killed? Let’s see what you do now!’

Among the other four Spirit Copper Level Sects present, the Blood Wing Demon Sect was the mortal enemy of the White Bone Hall;

while the other three sects, like the Imperial Dragon Sect, had an unbelievably good relationship with Shen Lang;

If Shen Lang really had Duanmu Xie deal with Huangfu Qing...

If he was lucky, these other experts would just stand by and watch from the sidelines;

If he was unlucky... it was possible they would all rush up and gang up on Huangfu Qing!

All that was missing now was a trigger!

It was precisely because he knew this that Huangfu Qing was filled with bitter regret.

Just then, Nangong Yan’s voice suddenly rang out. "Brother Huangfu, why lower yourself to a child’s level? Do me a favor and let this matter go, alright?"

Like Shangguan Feiyue and the others, Nangong Yan had not the slightest bit of goodwill for the White Bone Hall.

But since Shen Lang was hesitating to act even though Duanmu Xie had the power to kill Huangfu Qing, there was probably some hidden reason behind it.

To put it simply, Shen Lang probably didn’t really want to annihilate Huangfu Qing right now.

Once Nangong Yan understood this, she stepped in to smooth things over, so that this old monster Huangfu Qing would scram sooner.

Over on his side, although Huangfu Qing scoffed at Nangong Yan calling Shen Lang a "child," her words were a lifeline to him!

This was exactly what he had been waiting for!

Huangfu Qing was overcome with emotion, his opinion of the Flower Sect soaring. He hurriedly put on a dignified expression and said, "Alright, how could I not do a favor for Sister Nangong? If I continue to pursue this, it would make me seem petty. Let’s leave it at that. Just this once!"

After saying this, Huangfu Qing’s figure flashed. He shamelessly abandoned his group of half-dead disciples and took his leave.

He had arrived quickly, and left even faster!

The mountain-like pressure vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye!

Tang Yiyi, watching from below, was a little dumbfounded...

"Hmph. An old monster of the Emperor Martial Realm is certainly a cut above those at the King Martial Realm. He knows when to yield, the old fox!" Shen Lang muttered under his breath.

After saying this, Shen Lang turned his head, frowned, and said, "You’re gripping my hand with all your might. Aren’t you tired? He’s already gone. Let go."

Tang Yiyi froze, subconsciously glanced at her left hand, and immediately blushed, releasing his hand in embarrassment.

"By the way, this Han Yue... is it male or female?" Shen Lang glanced at the Ice Evil Python next to Tang Yiyi and asked casually.

"..." Tang Yiyi’s brow furrowed in exasperation.

"Don’t look at me like that. I’m just curious... Alright, fine, I won’t ask, okay?"

Shen Lang shrugged and said, "Last time I saw this Ice Evil Python helping you fight Tang Wenqing, the two of you cooperated with such perfect tacit understanding. It didn’t seem at all like you had only had it for a month."

"In fact, just a few days before the Yumu Cave Blessed Land selection trials, I saw my cousin Shen Jianfeng being chased all over the mountain by his own Spirit Beast, and Cai Chaoqun was almost crippled by his... To be able to communicate so well with a newly subdued Spirit Beast in such a short time and achieve this level of coordination, you are the first among the Five Great Sects."

Hearing Shen Lang’s praise, Tang Yiyi’s eyelashes trembled slightly, but she still replied in a cold voice, "Is my synergy with my Spirit Beast the only thing worthy of praise?"

Shen Lang waved his right hand, and a force controlled the Water Realm to snatch the Sumeru Rings from the hands of the dozen or so men.

Then, his body rose into the air and he flew north.

Tang Yiyi quickly recalled her Spirit Beast and activated her Flying Spiritual Artifact to follow.

Only then did Shen Lang say, "Of course it’s not just your coordination with your Spirit Beast. In fact, from your initial attack to the final victory, every step was steady, clean, and commendable. Aside from Mo Ge, only Ziyan could compare to you."

"In terms of control over your power, even your senior sister, Jun Qiluo, is a notch below you."

Just as the two had flown more than two hundred meters away, the dozen or so Demon Martial Artists who were being controlled by the Water Realm suddenly exploded, turning completely to dust and smoke!

Afterward, as if the Celestial River was pouring down, a torrent fell from the sky, washing over the ravaged ground and cleansing all the crimson color away completely.

Then it seeped into the ground, disappearing without a trace.

Hearing the sounds behind her, Tang Yiyi didn’t look back. She couldn’t resist asking, "If I were to face Mo Ge, what would be my chances of winning versus losing?"