Chapter 266

"Puff!!!"

Watching helplessly as the white light pierced through his chest.

The purple-robed leader spat a mouthful of blood, eyes wide open.

His face was filled with disbelief.

He hadn't even managed to utter a single word.

His body trembled slightly.

He fell like a kite with its string cut.

Drifting gently toward the ground.

The entire process seemed slow.

In truth, it happened in the blink of an eye.

By the time they realized it,

the match was already over.

"No!!"

Xiongba roared and rushed forward to catch the purple-robed leader.

His expression was filled with regret.

Whether it was regret for letting his father intervene and causing his death,

or regret for losing a major pillar, only he himself knew.

"I never expected you to have such a technique!"

Watching the sudden reversal of fortune,

Senior Dugu Jian looked utterly astonished.

"If only I had such a technique—this is all thanks to Great Dragon Chief's efforts."

A flicker of pain flashed in his eyes.

Senior Dugu Qiubai shook his head and carefully tucked the jade pendant away.

Then he slowly explained the reason.

As one of the top experts in Jiuzhou,

Ximen Wudi naturally had no concern for their safety.

This jade pendant,

come to think of it,

was merely some Dao resonance he had left behind at random.

He hoped it would help them improve their strength faster.

Using it against enemies was truly a waste of a precious thing.

But unfortunately, there was no choice.

Just now's situation,

had he not pulled it out,

even if he wanted to flee, he likely wouldn't have made it.

So,

despite his heart aching with pain,

Senior Dugu Qiubai felt no regret whatsoever.

"It is my fault."

"Had I not insisted on coming here, my friend would not have lost such a precious treasure."

Upon hearing this,

Senior Dugu Jian's aged face flushed with shame.

"It's merely an external possession."

"Didn't you help me before without asking for anything in return?"

Senior Dugu Qiubai waved his hand.

He smiled faintly and offered reassurance.

"Come to think of it, I'm growing more curious about the Great Dragon Chief."

"Quickly deal with this fellow, then take me to meet the Great Dragon Chief."

Hearing this,

Senior Dugu Jian said no more.

He simply filed away this favor in his heart.

Then he changed the subject and spoke.

"Agreed!" Senior Dugu Qiubai nodded.

However,

just as the two were about to act,

a dark shadow suddenly appeared beside Xiongba.

Grabbing both of them, he swiftly fled away.

The entire process,

lasted only the blink of an eye!

"Sss! Another expert!"

They exchanged a glance, dumbfounded.

Senior Dugu Jian wore an expression of shock and horror.

Until now,

he had believed that, aside from Wuming, he was the strongest in Yunzhou.

But now, he was truly stunned.

First came Xiongba's sudden rise.

Then came the appearance of the Purple Robe Boss.

Added to that, the black-clad man who had just appeared.

One after another—truly, dragons and tigers lie hidden here!!

"No matter."

"It's merely Xiongba."

"What difference does it make if he lives a little longer?"

Senior Dugu Qiubai laughed dismissively.

His expression, however, was not overly exaggerated.

"Let's go—the Great Dragon Chief is waiting."

"Alright," Senior Dugu Jian replied.

As the two hurried toward Qinglong Peak,

in the void,

the Heaven's Dao Golden List trembled slightly.

It emitted brilliant light.

For just an instant,

it drew the attention of all the people of Jiuzhou.

A few breaths later,

as the Jin Guang faded,

lines of characters slowly appeared.

【Jiuzhou Power Ceiling List — (Tied) 37th Place…】

153—The envy, jealousy, and hatred of the people of Jiuzhou! (Request self-subscription)

【Jiuzhou Power Ceiling List — (Tied) 37th Place: Third Pig Emperor, Cultivation: Tianren Peak.】