Chapter 635: Support or Being Supported?

But if they now leave the team to look for the next target, perhaps they could gain some points, as Hei Di said.

But……

This isn't his original intention!

「Tsk, this Lao Huang, he always does things like this! 」 Hei Di cursed under his breath, then let out a heavy sigh.

「Forget it, forget it, there's nothing we can do. Since he's already made this decision, let's just follow him—after all, we have no other choice now! 」

Thinking of Huang Tianhou's arrogant expression, Hei Di felt annoyed, especially her words, which were barbed.

If he doesn't vent this anger, even if he wins the second round, he'll toss and turn unable to sleep.

Since Lao Huang has made his target clear, let's act together and stir up trouble for Huang Tianhou!

「Alright, let's go, take it step by step. I just don't believe our flawless heaven-earth strongest trio will end up in such a sorry state! 」

Having said that, Hei Di took the lead and ran toward the Lord of the Great Wilderness.

Chu Di shrugged, gave a wry laugh, and also ran over.

……

「Why do I feel like someone is cursing me? 」

On the mountainside of Coiling Dragon Mountain, Duan Di, who was walking ahead, suddenly felt something, but he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.

「What's wrong? 」

Zu Jishen, walking in front, turned his head to glance at Duan Di and asked doubtfully.

「Nothing, just suddenly felt a bit cold, maybe the wind picked up……」

Duan Di casually found an excuse and said with a grin.

「Everyone be careful, we've now entered a special place. 」

「Hmm, sis, I feel it too; this place is quite different from where we were just before. 」

Zu Jishen casually grabbed a handful of air, feeling it damp and sticky in his palm.

He pulled his hand back and saw that his palm was completely covered in blood!

「Sis, look! 」

Zu Jishen hurriedly reported this discovery to the Talented and Emotional Empress.

Duan Di also came over.

「Holy shit, what is this? Are you hurt? 」

「It's not my blood…… it's in the air……」

Zu Jishen didn't know how to describe it; although strange, it was indeed a fact.

The air was filled with a kind of mist, more like water vapor, but this water was red……

「It's blood……」

The Talented and Emotional Empress sniffed and recognized the liquid in her palm.

「Blood? No way, can Coiling Dragon Mountain even spray blood? 」 Duan Di looked around.

They kept heading up the mountain.

They had originally wanted to find a high point to observe the situation, seeking a place with few people and where ferocious beasts roamed.

But now, Coiling Dragon Mountain looks like a place of trouble no matter how you look at it.

「Looks like this place is quite unusual. 」

The Talented and Emotional Empress circulated her Spiritual Power, closed her eyes, and sensed the movements nearby.

But after withdrawing her divine sense, she shook her head.

「How is it, sis? Did you discover anything? 」

「Nothing, everything is normal. 」

But she always felt things weren't that simple.

「Forget it, thinking more won't help. Let's not stand here; let's go check it out—the summit is not far ahead. 」

Having said that, the three continued forward.

But they didn't notice that a huge something moved at the mountain pass.

……

At the summit, a beautiful vista came into view.

It was as if a colorful world unfolded before their eyes.

「No wonder it's a world created by the big shots of the Sect of the Cut—the scenery is so captivating! 」

Zu Jishen gazed at the distant scenery and took a deep breath.

The air was fresh; just taking a whiff made one feel their Spiritual Power increase.

At the peak of Coiling Dragon Mountain where they now stand, they can clearly overlook the entire world's scenery.

Looking far off, to the left is a barren mountain range, which is where they came from.

That uninhabited region has also seen many strange occurrences.

To the right lies the Yin Mountain Marsh, extremely dangerous. The Talented and Emotional Empress had originally suggested going there to take a look, hoping to encounter a ferocious beast.

But Duan Di refused.

The reason is simple: with their current strength, they can handle ferocious beasts, but if they run into an ambush by others, they'd easily get into trouble.

Moreover, the Talented and Emotional Empress is still carrying points; she might already have been targeted.

「Sis, what's over there? 」

Zu Jishen suddenly spotted something strange in the distance and pointed, asking.

The Talented and Emotional Empress looked over, her brows furrowed, her face showing surprise.

That is…

Divine Turtle.

Duan Di stood behind with his arms crossed, staring at the distant giant object that kept writhing, muttering.

Deep in the forest, a rock-like object was slowly moving. Although its speed was extremely slow, ordinary people could hardly notice it,

Even if one were in that area, they might not feel the surrounding huge mountain shifting bit by bit.

But from afar, it was crystal clear.

"That is the divine turtle's shell, grown as huge as a mountain…" Duan Di shrugged.

"So, is this divine turtle also a ferocious beast? Sis, why not…"

"No!"

Duan Di quickly interrupted Zu Jishen's words, "First ask yourself if you can handle this divine turtle."

"Huh? Is this divine turtle really that formidable?"

"It's not about whether it's strong or not; judging by the posture, it must be a terror‑level monster painstakingly created by the big shots of the Sect of Severing—its strength is easy to imagine. It might even be an incarnation of Senior Brother Duobao; dare you go challenge it?"

Upon hearing the name Duobao Daoren, Zu Jishen's body involuntarily trembled.

This is indeed a terrifying matter!

Just having half of Duobao Daoren's strength is already unimaginable.

"Forget it, forget it; let's pick another target."

Zu Jishen hurriedly changed the subject to hide his embarrassment.

Just then, a huge roar suddenly came from the center of the distant forest.

Immediately after, a powerful surge of spiritual essence came rushing toward us.

Fortunately, the three of us were relatively far away, distant from the explosion's epicenter, so the impact of the spiritual essence wasn't strong, but it still caught Duan Di's attention.

"How familiar this spiritual essence is… Could it be Wu Zhong Dadi and his group?"

"Wu Zhong Dadi? What are they doing in the swamp?" The aura just now came from that dangerous swamp, where a fierce battle seemed to be underway, and unusually fierce.

If Wu Zhong Dadi is also in there, then he must have encountered danger.

"Damn, let's hurry over and take a look!"

Upon thinking of Wu Zhong Dadi, Duan Di lifted his leg to fly over, but Cai Qing Nüdi stopped him.

"Wait!"

"Tsk! What else do you want to do? You've run into an old acquaintance—you wouldn't just stand by and let them die, would you?"

Duan Di complained.

"How did you say before? We were supposed to find a safe place to observe the situation first, then devise a plan before acting. We've only just arrived here, and you say you'll just go—what do you think we are?"

Cai Qing Nüdi said angrily.

"Oh my, my Empress, now a brother is in trouble—you wouldn't really just sit back and watch, would you?"

!

"Hmph, I'm not that cold‑blooded either. It's just that there's no evidence Wu Zhong Dadi is down there—are you really that sure?"

At the summit of Coiling Dragon Mountain, several people were discussing heatedly, almost chatting the heavens upside down…

Duan Di had made up his mind; he had to go. He thought, if the people in the swamp really were Wu Zhong Dadi or other companions, not going to help would likely leave him with lifelong regret!

However, Cai Qing Nüdi's attitude was extremely firm; she would not allow Duan Di to act on his own without her permission.

"The current situation is unfavorable to us; you'd better not run around recklessly. We need to first work out a countermeasure." Cai Qing Nüdi warned, "Acting rashly will only increase our risk of exposure."

After saying that, she glanced at Zu Jishen beside her and said, "Sis, you've been silent—speak up if you have any ideas."

She felt that having another person persuade Duan Di might be better.

Zu Jishen spoke up: "Hmm… actually you two both make sense. Duan Di wants to save his companions; perhaps they really are people of the Flawless Heaven and Earth—that's understandable. But sis is right; sis now has points on her, and if she draws attention and her position is exposed, that would be terrible!"

Once her position is exposed, everyone will come to hunt Cai Qing Nüdi, turning her from hunter into prey!

Moreover, countless experts lie hidden in the world, lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike the final blow.

After all, they only have one chance to act; if they fail, it could trigger a chain of serious problems!

Therefore, everyone is highly vigilant, wary of any potential threats lurking underground or in the air.

No one can relax!

Just then, a huge roar came from the swamp direction in the distance, a booming sound that made heaven and earth seem to tremble.

The violent shaking spread widely, cracks began to appear on the ground, and underground lava started to surge out.

It seemed as if it were about to destroy this whole realm of heaven and earth.

Seeing this, Duan Di exclaimed in shock, "Look, this commotion—it must be the work of our Flawless Heaven and Earth people!"

Although he had no idea in his heart who it was, he didn't know exactly who possessed such a fierce aura, capable of erupting in such a destructive roar.

Now Duan Di could no longer hold back: "Cai Qing Nüdi, you two—are you coming with me or not?"

He reached out his hand, hoping to persuade Cai Qing Nüdi.

But obviously, he couldn't achieve that.

"I've said it before—I won't casually go rescue a stranger unless I can confirm their identity; otherwise there's no other choice."

Cai Qing Nüdi snorted coldly, then took Zu Jishen to the other side and sat on a large rock.

All they need to do now is wait for the right moment.

Meanwhile, Duan Di's urgency at this moment forms a stark contrast with them!

"Forget it, if you don't want to go, I'll go alone! You wait here, don't run around—if I make it back alive, I'll definitely come find you!"

Having said that, Duan Di took a deep breath, leapt down, and rushed toward the Spirit Mountain direction!

A pair of eyes stared from beyond the mist, their pupils tinged with red. But Duan Di's flight speed was extremely fast, simply beyond ordinary!

Hah, that Duan Di, always so willful!

The Talented and Virtuous Empress gave a cold snort, gazed at a corner of the sky, and helplessly shook her head.

Since Duan Di had already set off first, they could only wait here for his return.

After all, the situation is now complicated; they dare not leave lightly.

"Sister, are we really not going to help?" the Ancestral Sacrifice Deity asked softly.

"No, this is Duan Di's own decision; let him settle it himself."

After the Talented and Virtuous Empress finished speaking, she found a large rock to lean against and said, "Come, rest a while; who knows if we'll get another chance to rest later."

The second round of the contest didn't specify how to end early, but there is one thing the Talented and Virtuous Empress is very clear about.

This contest will last a very long time……

……

Meanwhile, Duan Di pierced through the clouds, flew over Coiled Dragon Mountain, and dove straight into the marshland region.

Upon entering, he smelled a foul stench assaulting his nose.

"Mm!"

This smell made Duan Di feel nauseous; he hurriedly stopped his steps and found a big tree to rest.

What's going on?

Just now, wasn't this place fiercely battling? How come there's not a hint of movement now?

This left Duan Di puzzled.

Not long ago, atop Coiled Dragon Mountain, he still sensed an unusual spiritual presence nearby; judging by the smell, it was likely someone he knew—either the Eternal Emperor or the Lord of the Great Wasteland.

It's rare to meet an old friend, so he was naturally excited. But unexpectedly, upon coming over to look, he found nothing at all.

Duan Di tried to calm himself, using his sensing ability to search for any unusual presence nearby.

But aside from some inexplicable rhythms, there were no other living beings.

"Damn, could it be that he was tricked? The battle ended?"

"How could that be!"

Just thinking about it made Duan Di feel it impossible.

He had just descended from the summit of Coiled Dragon Mountain at great speed; it really didn't take long.

How could the battle here possibly end so quickly? Nobody would believe it if said aloud.

Sigh……

There's nothing to be done; since nothing was found, let's leave for now.

Duan Di sighed, just as he was preparing to fly back to Coiled Dragon Mountain, when a faint sound suddenly came from behind.

The sound wasn't loud, yet it couldn't escape Duan Di's ears.

After all, he is the most powerful existence in the Flawless Heaven and Earth.

"Who goes there?!" Duan Di shouted loudly, but the thing swiftly darted into the grass, so fast he didn't even get a look at its appearance.

"Hmph, daring to ignore me—truly over the line!" Duan Di gave a cold snort, then jumped down from the tree and likewise plunged into the grass.

He had thought it might be the culprit behind the earlier explosion, or perhaps the Lord of the Great Wasteland or the Eternal Emperor. But when he parted the grass, he found only a wild rabbit that had manifested in this world.

"Tsk… so it's you, little guy." Duan Di waved his hand, chased the rabbit away, and helplessly shook his head.

It seems he was still too sensitive; such a trifle stirred his curiosity. If that earlier had been a trap, he would have surely fallen for it. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.

However, just as he turned around, a figure suddenly appeared before his eyes.

"Oh my!" Duan Di was startled, staggering and shivering all over.

What was that just now? A white shadow flashed past his vision!

That instant's image made goosebumps rise all over Duan Di's body; added to the slightly cool air, this world has no sun, night blankets everything.

It is already deep night; the surroundings are pitch black, with no light source, so nothing can be seen. In such a situation, any sudden appearance would shock and astonish Duan Di, just like now.

That instant's white shadow nearly made him collapse straight to the ground.

Just then, a wave of spiritual aura began to spread, like wafts of fragrance drifting out from behind.

This smell…… is unusually familiar!

What's going on? Duan Di furrowed his brows, took a sniff, and his doubts grew deeper.

"Isn't this the aura of the Dark Emperor?"

Why would the Dark Emperor be here? And who exactly was that white shadow just now?

Duan Di didn't think much; following that sound in his mind, he walked toward that deep black place. (End of chapter)