Chapter 2181 - 2170: Red Gold Bracelet

A hint of hesitation flashed across his face, Xiluo slightly bowed, furrowing his brow as he spoke slowly.

When the words reached White Sky Venerable’s ears, they actually brought an uncommon look of doubt to his usually impassive old face.

Though he didn’t understand why Xiluo would ask him such a question, without any hesitation, he dismissively replied, "The reason ants are called ants is that no matter how hard they try, they can never overcome those who look down upon them."

How could Xiluo not understand the meaning in White Sky Venerable’s words? He immediately appeared enlightened, with a look of joy mixed with caution on his face, and said in a deep voice, "Venerable, the new slave Dongfang Ziyue summoned is suspicious. In my humble opinion, his cultivation at least matches that of Dongfang Ziyue!"

What Xiluo said was true; the strength Lin Zifeng inadvertently displayed when he met him was indeed not far off from Dongfang Ziyue’s.

However, what he couldn’t have imagined was that this strength was merely because Lin Zifeng didn’t want to arouse his suspicion and intentionally suppressed it!

Otherwise, with just Xiluo at the Seventh Layer of the Sub-Saint Realm, how could a mere palm strike touch Lin Zifeng’s clothes?

If Xiluo were to know that Lin Zifeng had the same level of power as the White Sky Venerable he deeply feared, he might have his doubts, but he definitely wouldn’t dare provoke Lin Zifeng.

When the words reached White Sky Venerable’s ears, instead of surprise, he let out that terrifying laugh that made Xiluo shiver: "Hehehe... Interesting, the last generation’s maiden escaped, could it be that this generation’s maiden wants to escape too?"

The dry old face of White Sky Venerable twisted together, and beneath the stage, Xiluo only felt a bit of fear, unable to discern whether it was joy or anger.

Finally, the laughter stopped, and replacing it was a purple wave of energy that filled the dark cave along with the echo.

"Boom!"

The wind rose abruptly, rocks cracked!

White Sky Venerable, sitting on the stone platform, suddenly stood up, his long untrimmed white beard swaying violently, and looking at his aged face, where was any sign of senility?

His eyes were like electricity, slowly gazing at the trembling Xiluo below the platform, trying his best to conceal his fear, he said word by word: "When the last generation’s maiden escaped, I was in seclusion at a critical moment of cultivation, allowing that ant to slip through the cracks!"

"This time, if Dongfang Ziyue dares to harbor suspicions, I will use her blood to cleanse every corner of the Human Sacrifice Tower!"

In that moment, the powerful aura of White Sky Venerable, the Saint, was fully revealed, and uncontrollably, Xiluo’s legs trembled, stumbling backward.

White Sky Venerable glanced slightly at Xiluo’s embarrassing state and a look of disdain flashed across his face, he spoke in a deep voice: "You’ve done well, Xiluo. If my guess is correct, Dongfang Ziyue and that person will definitely attempt to sneak into the Human Sacrifice Tower in the coming days!"

"Sneak into the Human Sacrifice Tower!?"

According to clan rules, during each sacrifice, the four Lords take turns managing it, and this time, it just happened to be Xiluo’s turn!

Immediately, Xiluo clenched his fists, bowed his body, and said with great respect in his tone: "Rest assured, Venerable, if Dongfang Ziyue and that person dare to harbor disloyalty, I will certainly take their heads in the Human Sacrifice Tower and offer them to you!"

With Xiluo’s assurance, a hint of satisfaction appeared on White Sky Venerable’s sinister face, he lifted his withered right hand, taking off the Red Gold Bracelet from his left wrist.

A golden light drew a dazzling arc in the air, landing in Xiluo’s hand, White Sky Venerable’s voice was solemn, his stance proud: "Four Lords Xiluo, hear my command. I order you to infiltrate the Human Sacrifice Tower three days in advance, bide your time, regard this bracelet as me. If Dongfang Ziyue dares to resist, kill without mercy!"

"Xiluo accepts the order and will not disappoint the Venerable’s great expectations!"

Xiluo’s voice barely concealed his fervent excitement; this Red Gold Bracelet, he had seen it continually on White Sky Venerable’s wrist since he had pledged loyalty to him.

And today, White Sky Venerable gave him this bracelet, a gesture full of significance, perhaps wanting to groom him as the next of the Five Supreme Venerables!

"You must remember, if Dongfang Ziyue’s slave is formidable, you can infuse your spiritual energy into the bracelet, and within an hour, your realm will rise by three levels or more, reaching the Saint Realm. Even if Dongfang Ziyue and that person join forces, it will be effortless to kill them."

"Yes! Thank you, Venerable, for your great favor!"

After Xiluo spoke, he slowly lifted his head, seeing that the terrifying aura around White Sky Venerable had disappeared, sitting on the stone platform, gesturing for him to leave, then closing his eyes to meditate.

Xiluo understood, bowed, and walked out of the cave, playing with the bracelet that still shone gold in the darkness, thinking to himself: "Could it be that this old guy thinks he’s done for, about to step down, so he gave me this bracelet?"

But how could Xiluo know what the vividly red and fearsome giant serpent on the bracelet symbolized?

On the stone platform, White Sky Venerable’s voice was light but with hidden killing intent that was not concealed in the slightest: "Humph, you’ve been with me all these years, do you think I can’t see the fleeting hatred on your face?"

The night passed in silence, and when the sunlight shone on Lin Zifeng’s sleeping face on the stone bed, he finally opened his bleary eyes.

Stretching his muscles, he saw Dongfang Ziyue on the bed had long been awake, meditating and cultivating, so Lin Zifeng was too embarrassed to disturb her and went to wash up and dress by himself.

Soon, a refreshed Lin Zifeng entered, and with a light smile towards Dongfang Ziyue, sitting cross-legged, he said, "Stop meditating, today we still have to go to the northern cave to purchase inscribed stones."

Hearing the words, Dongfang Ziyue slowly opened her beautiful eyes, her face still indifferent, and after tidying up, they both left the residence, walking towards the north.

On their way, passersby stopped in their tracks, pointing and whispering as they saw the cold-faced Dongfang Ziyue: "Isn’t this Dongfang Ziyue? What a pity, such a beautiful girl is going to be sacrificed in a few days."

"Yes, with an event as significant as the sacrifice, not even Dongka Lord can save her."

Ignoring the curious gazes, Dongfang Ziyue turned her head and instructed Lin Zifeng, who was half a step behind her: "When we go to purchase the inscribed stones, you go in alone. I’ll wait outside. Today, just buy a few hundred pieces to avoid drawing suspicion."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zifeng raised a hand, pointing at his own nose, with a slightly baffled look on his face: "Why me? I’m not familiar with the Beiyao Ancient Clan."

"Because... you are my slave now, isn’t that enough?"

Dongfang Ziyue’s righteous tone left Lin Zifeng speechless, with a wry smile, he nodded in agreement.

In no time, with quick steps, they reached the entrance of a wide and large cave in the north.

A cool breeze rose from within the cave, brushing against their cheeks; even though it was morning, many vendors had already set up and were hawking their goods.