A Crime Worthy of Ten Thousand Deaths, Atoned for with Death?

News of the punishment for Emperor Yu quickly spread throughout the entire Grand One God Clan.

You are forbidden to leave the North Pole Island in this lifetime.

This is an extremely severe punishment for someone who cultivates spiritual practice.

Moreover, this was a top-tier expert like Emperor Yu, who had cultivated to the Saint Emperor Realm.

This is a punishment worse than death.

It's equivalent to being permanently placed under house arrest on the North Pole Island.

Those who normally disliked Emperor Yu felt extremely pleased.

"I'm afraid that in the entire Grand One God Clan, only the clan leader can control Emperor Yu..."

"Someone sighed."

"Alas... It's a pity we still couldn't get Emperor Yu to hand over that young cultivator. I wonder what Emperor Yu saw in that young cultivator? He actually took him as a disciple for the first time ever."

"Yes, I heard that person is only at the Saint Realm Middle Stage. In the outside world, he might be considered a genius, but in our clan, such cultivation is nothing special among the younger generation..."

"Yes, it's incomprehensible that we would offend the Darkness God Clan for someone like that!"

I overheard some people in the clan discussing this matter.

A kind-looking man walked slowly towards them.

After meeting him.

Those who were discussing this matter immediately panicked and hurriedly said, "Greetings God Child Wuxia!"

Luo Wuxia smiled faintly and said, "Don't talk about Emperor Yu anymore, or I'll tell Emperor Yu!"

Everyone hurriedly shook their heads. "We'll never dare to do it again!"

"Okay, everyone can leave now."

Luo Wuxia wanted to continue walking forward when a voice came from behind her.

"Brother Wuxia, there's no need to be so polite to a bunch of good-for-nothings. Our status is worlds apart from theirs. We both have the chance to become successors in the future. Being too polite to these good-for-nothings will diminish their respect for us."

Upon hearing this Luo Wuxia...

Looking back.

Then a man with a cold and stern face slowly walked over.

This person was his cousin.

His Luo Wuming, the first among the divine sons of the Grand One God Clan!

They are also the ones with the best chance of becoming successors.

"Brother, even if you become the successor, it's not proper for us to be too domineering Lineage. We all have our clan's blood flowing through our veins."

Are you lecturing me?

Luo Wuming countered with a question.

Luo Wuxia shook her head and said, "Of course not."

"That's alright, Wuxia, you're really on a roll lately, almost surpassing me... Of course I'll heed your advice."

Luo Wuming chuckled.

Luo Wuxia said calmly, "Brother, you jest."

"Wuxia, you've heard about the guy Emperor Yu brought back, haven't you?"

I've heard a little about it.

"A mere Saint Realm Middle Stage, yet Emperor Yu accepted him as a disciple—aren't you curious about what kind of person he is?"

Luo Wuxia pondered and said, "Wuxia only wants to cultivate her own path. As for the paths of others, they are irrelevant to Wuxia. Besides, if Emperor Yu accepts a disciple, it would be a good thing for our clan to recruit another outstanding person."

"Jun Jie?"

Luo Wuming sneered, "If someone like this can be considered a hero, then Emperor Yu has misjudged him this time..."

"Brother, if there's nothing else, Wuxia will take her leave."

"Um."

Luo Wuming watched the other person leave.

A slight ripple stirred within him. In the past, he had wanted to become a disciple of Emperor Yu, but was rejected. Yet now, he had taken this very fellow as his apprentice.

He didn't care about someone like Chen Ning at all; they should have nothing to do with him. But this time, Emperor Yu's actions made him feel humiliated.

He, the first divine son of the Grand One God Clan, was not even qualified to be Emperor Yu's disciple, yet an outsider had placed himself above him.

"Cousin."

At this moment, Luo Wuchen flew over from a distance and said, "Brother, you must also be troubled by that disciple of Emperor Yu..."

Luo Wuming remained expressionless, neither confirming nor denying.

Luo Wuchen continued, "Wuchen is willing to find an opportunity for my cousin, to make Emperor Yu regret not taking him in, and also to let Emperor Yu see who the true peerless genius is!"

Tell me about it...

A moment later

After Luo Wuchen finished speaking...

He then left on his own.

Luo Wuming gazed into the distance and muttered, "I'll see what kind of person you are..."

That's all.

Luo Wuming also walked away into the distance.

After three days and three nights of contemplation.

Chen Ning finally opened his eyes.

He stretched his limbs and saw a person kneeling outside the palace gate.

It was Ding Erliang.

Chen Ning smiled and walked forward, saying, "What do you mean by this?"

"Chief! I have been disrespectful to you many times before, and deserve to die. I have come to apologize..."

Ding Erliang distress.

Chen Ning nodded and said, "Alright! Since he deserves to die, then let him atone with his death..."

"This..."

Ding Erliang was stunned for a moment, then cried out, "Chief... I also want to atone for my sins with my death, but if I die like this, wouldn't that be too easy for me? Besides, you would lose a loyal subordinate, wouldn't you?"

"You? Are you utterly loyal?"

Chen Ning glanced at him sideways.

Ding Erliang and said, "Absolutely loyal! From now on, as long as the leader gives the order, I, Little Dingzi, will be your sword and your horse, ready to go through fire and water for you, even unto death!"

Let's not.

Chen Ning shook his head and said, "Back on Yellow Dragon Island, didn't you already help me? I'm very grateful, but our fate has run its course. We agreed before that everyone would do something for me, and now that you've protected me, that's considered it done."

"No, no... How can this be considered a crime? It's such a small matter, it's a subordinate's duty. If this is considered a crime, then I, Little Dingzi, am simply not human..."

Ding Erliang, with a fawning expression, said, "Chief, just tell me what you need. I'm not afraid of hardship or fatigue, I'm just afraid you won't trust me..."

"Okay."

Chen Ning reluctantly agreed.

Ding Erliang even exaggeratedly burst into tears of joy.

At this moment.

A loud laugh rang out.

"But my disciple has emerged from seclusion?"

Soon.

The figure of Emperor Yu descended.

Chen Ning cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Master."

"Excellent! Excellent! In just three days, your mastery of the Great Dao of Time has improved once again. You truly are worthy of being my disciple."

Emperor Yu smiled with satisfaction.

At this moment.

But then an uninvited guest arrived.

It was Luo Wuchen.

He first paid his respects to Emperor Yu, then looked at Chen Ning and said, "Chen Ning, I never expected Emperor Yu to actually protect you..."

Chen Ning ignored him.

He glanced at the arrogant fellow and sensed that he was up to no good.

"What are you doing here, kid?"

Emperor Yu glared at Luo Wuchen with annoyance.

The latter clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "Your Emperor Yu, the martial arts competition for the younger generation of our clan is about to begin. I have come here specifically to present an invitation to this newly accepted disciple of yours."

As he spoke.

Luo Wuchen flicked his finger, and a stone tablet flew towards Chen Ning.

Chen Ning caught it.

Luo Wuchen continued, "If you wish to come, this stone tablet qualifies you. If you dare not, it's alright. After all, you have Emperor Yu protecting you, so others can't say anything. Even if they look down on you because of this, I don't think you'll take it to heart."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ning smiled faintly and said, "Alright, I happen to have some free time, I'll go take a look then."