Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
What a high-sounding sentiment! Just as Duan Ling Tians words left his mouth, a thunderous sound resonated in the distance.
The sound exploded by their ear and caused Feng Wu Dao and the others to turn pale right away.
The reason they turned pale was not the sudden appearance of the voice but because this voice was not unfamiliar to them.
The Moon Illumination Sect turned out like this all because of this person.
And I was wondering why would these people return after theyve fled away. It looks like theyre waiting for you... In that case, you must be the new Master of Half Moon Island, that Duan Ling Tian of that Ling Tian Sect or something? The voice resonated again as a figure emerged from the secluded and quiet valley.
A sturdy, middle-aged man in golden robes who resembled like an iron tower hovered in the sky and looked down at Duan Ling Tian in an inspecting manner with an aloof face.
Right at this moment, Duan Ling Tian could feel an unstoppable Spiritual Energy sweep out and shroud his entire being in just the blink of an eye, making him feel as though he was being pried.
At that instant, he felt that he no longer had any secrets in front of this golden-robed man.
Your strength is indeed much powerful than theirs, but youre still merely on the Perfection Saint Rudiment Stage. Just you alone and you dare to boast shamelessly that youll get even with me and the dragon clan? The golden-robed man was Di Jue, the Five-clawed Golden Dragon. As he studied Duan Ling Tian mockingly, from what he had just said, it was as though he had just heard the greatest joke in the world.
Youre Di Jue? Duan Ling Tians expression turned grave as he stared at the golden-robed man in front of him and he could guess his identity right away.
The fact that he was able to see through his cultivation base meant that Di Jue must be on the Saint Stage and above. Furthermore, he seemed to be an adult Five-clawed Golden Dragon.
Thats right! Im Di Jue, the person who destroyed Half Moon Island! Dont you want to get even with me? Im standing right here in front of you right now. Im really curious as to how you want to do just that! Staring at Duan Ling Tian, the jeering on Di Jues face became even more apparent.
Duan Ling Tians face turned even glummer. Di Jues words made him wish that he could sink into the ground out of shame.
The things that he had said about wanting to get even with Di Jue and the dragon clan did not apply right there and then.
He had not reached such a level of overestimating himself and he did not think that he would be able to defeat Di Jue and the dragon clan now.
Oh? Suddenly, Di Jue who was staring at Duan Ling Tian suddenly transformed into a grave expression and he snarled as he asked loudly, Duan Ling Tian, why do you have my sons aura on you?
Your son? Duan Ling Tian was stunned.
Stop acting dumb! My son is Di Yong, the former Island Master of Half Moon Island, Di Jue snorted coldly.
Upon hearing Di Jues words, Duan Ling Tian had also begun to piece the puzzles together.
So, it turned out that Di Jue was actually Di Yongs father.
As for why he would come all the way here, it must be because he already knew about the fact that Di Yong had been killed. He could roughly guess that Di Jue must have Di Yongs Soul Pearl with him.
Now that Di Yong was dead, of course, Di Jue would find out about it.
So, youre actually Di Yongs father? At that instant, Duan Ling Tians face regained its calmness and he continued nonchalantly, That time, Di Yong told me that he wanted to go to the Dao Martial Saint Land, so he passed the Half Moon Island to me. On top of that, as a reward, he also gave me a drop of his blood essence. Perhaps this is the reason you sense his aura on me.
When Duan Ling Tian reached the end of his sentence, he remained calm. No joy or anger could be seen on his face at all.
My sons blood essence? No wonder... No wonder... Di Jue nodded and when he looked at Duan Ling Tian once again, the murderous intent gleamed coldly out of his eyes. Ive already heard many people mention the things that you told me. If it hadnt been for the fact that its impossible for my son to leave Half Moon Island and go to the Dao Martial Saint Land on top of that, Id most likely have been deceived by all of you.
When Di Jue reached the end of his sentence, he smirked.
Impossible? Theres nothing impossible in this world, Duan Ling Tian answered indifferently.
Perhaps you have no idea, but that time, I made Di Jue swear by the thunder penalty oath that before his cultivation base has broken through to the Saint Stage, hes not allowed to leave Half Moon Island, let alone the Dao Martial Saint Land, Di Jue snorted with a face that seemed to say cut the bullsh*t.
The moment Duan Ling Tian heard that, his heart could not help but leap right away.
Di Yong had actually made such an oath before?
Duan Ling Tian could kind of guess why Di Yong had been able to leave Half Moon Island safely after his body was possessed and hijacked by a soul.
It was because Di Yongs soul had changed.
The thunder penalty oath recognized the soul of the person who took the oath and not the body.
Even though I have no idea how you managed to get my sons blood essence, Im very sure now that you must have something to do with my sons death! The gaze that Di Jue looked at Duan Ling Tian with became even colder. It was so cold that it made him feel as though he had entered a thaw hole.
Tell me how did my son die? If you tell me the truth and swear on the thunder penalty oath, then Ill let everyone else here go except for you. When Di Jue spoke, his gaze swept past Keer who was by Duan Ling Tians side. He also noticed Feng Wu Dao, Sima, and the rest.
At once, Feng Wu Dao and the rest put up their guard as though they were facing a mortal enemy.
Duan Ling Tian, ignore him! Casting aside the fact that whether his words are true or not, even if he really is willing to let us go because of this, I dont know about the rest, but Ill never be able to live peacefully for the remaining of my life anymore! Somehow, Chen Shao Shuai shouted out loudly and went to stand beside Duan Ling Tian in just the blink of an eye. With a raise of his hand, a three-foot spear appeared in his hand and he pointed it at Di Jue.
Feng Wu Dao took a stride forward. Standing by Duan Ling Tians side, he announced magnanimously, Ling Tian boy, even though theres nobody who wouldnt fear death, I, Feng Wu Dao, will be willing to accompany you to the next world today.
Even though Sima did not say anything, his action also showed that he undoubtedly had the same determination as Feng Wu Dao.
Then, be it Xiong Quan, Gold Thug, or the two Nangong twins, all of them were also standing by Duan Ling Tians side, choosing to meet the same fate as Duan Ling Tian. They could not just watch Duan Ling Tian die while they lived on just like that.
At once, only Luo Ping was left there, not knowing what to choose.
Despite the fact that she did not want to betray Duan Ling Tian, she felt terrified from the bottom of her heart in the face of the superior Di Jue who was so powerful.
If it was possible, she hoped that she would be able to live.
How touching... But it seems like theres somebody who wishes for you to die so that she survives alone. Di Jue shifted his gaze to Luo Ping and caused her to raise up her guard right away
Duan Ling Tian felt warmth swell from the bottom of his heart towards Feng Wu Dao, Sima, Chen Shao Shuai and the rest of the group. As for Luo Pings indecisiveness, he did not blame her although he felt a little disappointed.
After all, even he was on the verge of life and death for that matter today.
Huh? Suddenly, Duan Ling Tian noticed that Keers delicate hand had somehow gripped onto his hand tightly. Her grip was so tight that it was obvious that she wanted to live and die together with him.
What more could he ask for to have a wife like this?
Duan Ling Tians gaze was overcome with tenderness. However, after the tenderness appeared, an intense look of determination replaced it next.
Bang!
Along with the loud blast that reverberated in the air, Luo Ping suddenly exploded and turned into nothingness even though Di Jue did not seem to move an inch at all. Not a drop of blood could even be seen as though she had completely vanished from the world.
The technique that Di Jue cast made Duan Ling Tians mood turn even worse.
So powerful!
He was simply too powerful!
Di Jues strength elicited a sense of helplessness from the bottom of his heart. He also found it hard to summon the strength to go against Di Jue now.
He was completely sure that Di Jue would be able to annihilate everyone, including him, with just a raise of his hand if he wanted to.
Ive helped you settle the person who was not loyal to you. Dont you think you should thank me? Di Jue looked at Duan Ling Tian in the eyes and asked nonchalantly.
Though his tone was calm, it contained a murderous intent, giving the others chills.
However, Duan Ling Tian had no intention to thank at Di Jue at all. Instead, he changed the topic and asked indifferently, Is what you said just now real?
Of course, its real. Di Jue realized what Duan Ling Tian was asking and his eyes lit up right away before he continued nonchalantly, Theyre merely ants to me, so their life and death have no effect on me at all.
Who knows whether you might go against your words? Duan Ling Tian snorted.
If I wanted to kill them, Id have already done that long ago when they returned to Half Moon Island again, Di Jue defied.
This was indeed true. If he had really wanted to kill Keer and the rest, they would not have been able to live up until now.
However, Duan Ling Tian did not fall for it and merely said, Do you dare say that you have no other reason to keep them alive?
What do you want then? Di Jue frowned and asked in an unfriendly tone.
Swear on the thunder penalty oath too and do what you said just now that you wont go against them in any way if I go along with you, Duan Ling Tian replied.
Boy, youre the first person who dares to make me, Di Jue, swear on the thunder penalty oath, Di Jue snorted coldly
Well, its up to you then whether you want to know the cause of your sons death or not, Duan Ling Tian answered indifferently.
As I suspected! You know! Di Jues gaze turned colder. If it was not for the fact that he wanted to know the cause of his sons death, he would have already made his move now and kill Duan Ling Tian directly.
At this moment, Keer and the rest started to realize what Duan Ling Tian intended to do.
Duan Ling Tian wanted to sacrifice himself to save their lives.
Young Master, I will die together with you! If you die, I wont be able to live alone! Keers hand that was gripping on Duan Ling Tians hand became even stronger. Her tone was absolute.
Ling Tian boy, none of the people standing beside you now are scared of death. Although he is indeed powerful, theres no way that hed be able to make us agree to it! Feng Wu Dao chimed in too.
Sima and the rest each piped in one after another as well.
Everyone, Ive already made my decision, so well stick to it... of course, on the premise that he must make his thunder penalty oath first. When Duan Ling Tian reached the end of his sentence, he looked at Di Jue expectantly.
Hmph! Di Jue whose face was extremely grave finally chose to go along with it and swore by the thunder penalty oath in front of everyone.
Boy, so tell me now! After Di Jue had sworn the oath, he glared at Duan Ling Tian coldly and asked in a deep voice.