Chapter 3304: The Day of the Battle
Han Yun Jin? Lei Ying was shocked by Xu Langs words. Are you sure?
Xu Lang responded, Do you think Id tell you this if Im not sure? Weve known each other for so long now; you should know what kind of person I am.
Lei Ying asked, Han Yun Jin is fighting your seventh disciple in a year, right?
Thats right. He probably resorted to this because hes not confident hed win, Xu Lang said.
Meanwhile, after conversing with Xu Lang, Lei Ying fell deep into her thoughts. After a while, she finally shook her head, dismissing her thoughts.
At this moment, Lei Jun was coincidentally by Lei Yings side. Upon seeing his mothers behavior, he asked curiously, Mother, whats the matter?
Lei Jun had not been in a good mood recently because he had discovered Dugu Wens shattered Soul Pearl not too long ago.
Lei Ying replied, I just spoke to Xu Lang through Voice Transmission. He told me they were attacked by the Dugu Wen and Dugu Wu, the Hundred Variant Celestial Emperor and the Indestructible Celestial Emperor respectively. It seems like someones targeting Duan Ling Tian, and Xu Lang suspects its Han Yun Jin.
Since Lei Jun was Lei Yings son, she did not feel the need to conceal this matter from him. She did not notice that his eyes had widened briefly when she mentioned Xu Lang suspecting Han Yun Jin.
Lei Jun asked curiously, How did they escape?
Lei Jun had assumed Dugu Wen had died before he could even carry out his mission to kill Duan Ling Tian. His heart sank when he realized Dugu Wen was killed while he attempted to assassinate Duan Ling Tian.
Coincidentally, Zheng Yu Yi, the Copper Mountain Celestial Emperor, had brought his disciple to the Title Temple as well. Therefore, Xu Lang asked for Zheng Yu Yis help... Lei Ying said, Apart from that, Xu Lang said that another titled Celestial Emperor who escorted his granddaughter to the Title Temple had helped as well due to his enmity with Dugu Wu and Dugu Wen. Apparently, Xu Lang and Zheng Yu Yi werent a match for Dugu Wen and Dugu Wu. However, when that powerful titled Celestial Emperor joined them, the scale tipped in their favor. Although they managed to kill Dugu Wen, Dugu Wu managed to escape.
After that, I think there was another titled Celestial Emperor heading to the Title Temple with their granddaughter who knew and held a grudge against Dugu Wen and Dugu Wu. Thus, they joined in the fight. When it was only Xu Lang and Zheng Yu Yi, they were no match for Dugu Wen and Dugu Wu... However, the titled Celestial Emperor who happened to pass by was very powerful. Not long after they joined the fight, Dugu Wen was killed. Nevertheless, Dugu Wu managed to escape.
Duan Ling Tian is really lucky... Lei Jun said as his eyes glinted with a vicious light. However, it was gone before Lei Ying could see it.
Lei Ying nodded. He wouldnt have survived if the other two titled Celestial Emperors werent around. Although they suspect Han Yun Jin and are highly certain their suspicion is right, they have insufficient evidence to prove it. Nevertheless, Xu Lang has said that hell continue investigating the matter. I didnt expect Han Yun Jin to lack so much confidence to the extent of hiring someone to assassinate Duan Ling Tian.
After Lei Ying finished speaking, she shook her head as contempt flashed in her eyes.
Lei Jun said, Mother, the culprit might not even be Han Yun Jin. This is just their speculation, after all.
Lei Ying shook her head. Its not just a baseless suspicion. I said they had insufficient evidence to prove their suspicion; I didnt say they have no evidence to prove their suspicion. After Dugu Wen died, the titled Celestial Emperor who joined them last collected Dugu Wens Spatial Ring. After searching in the Spatial Ring, Xu Lang found three Soul Pearls. Xu Langs fourth prodigious disciple identified one of the Soul Pearls as Han Yun Jins Soul Pearl. Im sure you know Xu Langs fourth prodigious disciple, Wen Waner, used to be a couple with Han Yun Jin. Although they did not get married, they were together for such a long time. Its not surprising she could identify Han Yun Jins Soul Pearl...
Soul Pearls? Lei Juns eyes widened imperceptibly. He knew one of the three Soul Pearls was his. Previously, he had given Dugu Wen his Soul Pearl. Han Yun Jin had also handed his Soul Pearl to Dugu Wen in case he needed to contact Dugu Wen.
Whats the matter? Lei Ying asked in confusion when she saw her sons abnormal behavior.
Nothing. Lei Jun shook his head after he inhaled deeply. Then, he said, Mother, I just remember I have something to attend to. Ill take my leave first...
Lei Jun did not even wait for a response from his mother and left as soon as he finished speaking. At the same time, he hurriedly sent a Voice Transmission to Han Yun Jin. Han Yun Jin, Dugu Wen and Dugu Wu actually did meet Duan Ling Tian. We were wrong when he thought he died before he could even carry out his mission.
Han Yun Jin was shocked when he heard Lei Juns Voice Transmission. What happened? If Dugu Wen found Duan Ling Tian, how did he fail the mission and die?
It is because... Lei Jun recounted everything he heard from his mother to Han Yun Jin.
After listening to Lei Jun, Han Yun Jin fell silent for a long time. In the end, he said, Even if they know Im the culprit because of my Soul Pearl in Dugu Wens Spatial Ring, its not enough to prove anything.
I know... However, Im worried about my Soul Pearl. They managed to identify your Soul Pearl because of Wen Waner. They didnt recognize my Soul Pearl, but who can guarantee they wont find out its my Soul Pearl in the future?
So what? Even if they identify your Soul Pearl, its insufficient to prove that youre the culprit, Han Yun Jin said nonchalantly, clearly unafraid.
Han Yun Jin, were in different situations, Lei Jun said, Based on how much Junior Sister Huaner cares about Duan Ling Tian, if she finds out the Soul Pearl belongs to me, she definitely wont accept me even if Duan Ling Tian dies. Therefore, she can never find out the Soul Pearl belongs to me.
Han Yun Jin said in a leisurely tone, Alright, alright. So in the end its all for a woman? Dont worry, Ill help you kill him during our life-or-death battle. After a moment, he asked, Hey, since they failed the assassination attempt, will Dugu Wu return us the price we paid?
Youre dreaming, Lei Jun said with a sneer, Do you really think thats possible? Put aside the fact that the treasures we used to hire them were probably with Dugu Wen and were probably taken away by someone else after he was killed, even if the treasures were with Dugu Wu, do you really think hell return them to us now that Dugu Wen is dead? If you dare ask him for a refund, hell probably kill you in a fit of rage!
Han Yun Jin was frightened by Lei Juns words. After a moment, he said with a sour expression, If thats the case, we shouldnt ask for a refund. However, we still need to find out if hes still going to continue with the mission...
Upon hearing this, Lei Jun reminded, I think its best you wait for some time to pass before you head out. Xu Lang already suspects you...
If I have to wait, itd probably be the time for my life-or-death battle with Duan Ling Tian. If thats the case, whats the point of us hiring an assassin? Han Yun said in a deep voice.
We have no choice. Dont act rashly unless you have a death wish. If Xu Lang finds evidence that you met Dugu Wu, its over for you. Thats all the evidence they need. Colluding with outsiders to harm fellow members of the Heavenly Pool Palace is a heavy crime. If youre convicted, even your master, the Profound Heaven Celestial Emperor, wont be able to help you! Lei Jun said icily. Naturally, he did not care about Han Yun Jins wellbeing. He was only worried he would be implicated if Han Yun Jin acted rashly. If Han Yun Jin was caught, it was not impossible for Han Yun Jin to sell him out in exchange for a lighter punishment. Moreover, he was also worried that his Soul Pearl would be identified.
Han Yun Jin mulled over Lei Juns words before he said, I know what to do. I wont act unless Im 100% confident I wont be discovered.
Time continued to pass.
Han Yun Jin discovered that every time he planned to leave the Heavenly Pool Palace, Xu Langs disciples would be nearby, keeping an eye on him. Apart from Wen Waner and Xu Langs first disciple, it seemed like all of Xu Langs prodigious disciples, including Duan Ling Tian, were taking turns keeping an eye on him. With this, he naturally did not dare to leave. In the end, he could only give up. After all, at this time, the life-or-death battle was just a little more than two months away.
Although Han Yun Jin had given up on meeting Dugu Wu, Xu Lang and his prodigious disciples did not stop keeping an eye on him. During the last two months before the battle, it was only Hu Mei, Ouyang Qi Fei, and Hong Fei were the only ones left keeping an eye on him, leaving Duan Ling Tian to cultivate. Although they were confident about Duan Ling Tianss strength and knew he had extraordinary means to defeat his opponents, Duan Ling Tian could hardly bring out the Ning Dragons during the battle, after all. Therefore, they wanted him to continue cultivating his Godly Image Phenomenon to increase his strength so that he would be able to face Han Yun Jin in peak condition.
Finally, the day of Duan Ling Tian and Han Yun Jins life-or-death battle arrived.
A huge crowd had already formed at the Prodigy Arena early in the morning. Many of them were disciples of the Heavenly Pool Palace who had come early to secure themselves a good seat.
The day of the battle between the Profound Heaven Celestial Emperors strongest disciple, Han Yun Jin, and the Verdant Prairie Celestial Emperors seventh prodigious disciple, Duan Ling Tian, is finally here!
Duan Ling Tian is an up-and-coming star of the Heavenly Palace. Although hes not even 300 years old, hes already incredibly powerful!
Since he dares to challenge Han Yun Jin to a life-or-death battle, he must have tricks up his sleeve.
Thats not necessarily true. I was there when he challenged Han Yun Jin. He might have only done it to intimidate Han Yun Jin and didnt expect Han Yun Jin to accept the challenge. In the end, he was left with no choice but to continue on with what he had started...
Well, it doesnt matter. Soon enough well be able to see whos the stronger one between the two of them!
Hey, it seems like theyre taking bets! Lets place a bet as well. Although Han Yun Jins odds are lower, Ill bet on him!
I agree. Im betting on him as well!
Before the main stars of the battle arrived, there was already a huge buzz of activities around and in the Prodigy Arena.