Antarctic: Was I schemed against?

Di Jun smiled as he looked at Nan Ji, the feeling making Nan Ji feel as if he were basking in a spring breeze.

At this moment, it was unlike Nan Ji charging towards the Sun Star; it was more like martial uncle and nephew meeting after years apart to reminisce.

Di Jun continued, "Martial Nephew, Kunlun's Three Pure Ones and my Demon Clan have always kept to ourselves. You injured one of its heads, so this karma is settled, isn't it?"

"I..."

Nan Ji knew at this moment that any struggle would be futile.

Nan Ge!

But thinking of his time with Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao made it impossible for him to speak.

"Hmph!"

Tai Yi snorted coldly and, without another word, waved his long sleeves towards the Ghost Chariot.

"Ah!"

In an instant, the Ghost Chariot's head, which was already only half there, was severed.

Tai Yi ignored the Ghost Chariot before him and instead stared at Nan Ji with ill intent, saying, "This extra half-head is just a burden. Are you satisfied now, young friend?"

He no longer addressed Nan Ji as "Martial Nephew" but as "young friend."

Nan Ji clearly understood the warning in his words.

Di Jun, standing beside him, also understood his brother's intentions and spoke, "Since young friend is a disciple of the Three Pure Ones Senior Brother, why not come to our Sun Palace for a visit when you're on the Sun Star?"

This was hardly an invitation for Nan Ji; it was merely telling him to back down.

Utterly shameless!

Although Nan Ji was furious, he knew that with his cultivation, he was no match for Di Jun and Tai Yi.

However, to retreat so ignominiously would be to disgrace the Three Pure Ones, and it would also betray his friendship with Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao.

So, Nan Ji gritted his teeth and said, "Senior Di Jun, Senior Tai Yi, please allow this humble one to settle this karma."

"You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"

Tai Yi looked at Nan Ji before him, thinking this fellow was unappreciative of his kindness. He cursed and immediately took out the Eastern Emperor Bell.

This was one of the three great treasures from Pangu's creation of the heavens and earth, the Chaos Bell, but after Tai Yi obtained it, he renamed it the Eastern Emperor Bell.

As Tai Yi produced the small Eastern Emperor Bell, the surrounding flames seemed to hit a pause button.

Seeing the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda above Nan Ji's head, Tai Yi casually shook it.

Buzz~~~

With a chime of the bell, it felt as if the heavens and earth fell silent.

The ripples emanating from the bell touched Nan Ji, and the invincible Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda let out a mournful cry and fell before Nan Ji.

It wasn't that the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda was inferior to the Eastern Emperor Bell, but rather that Nan Ji's own cultivation was inferior to Tai Yi's, and this pagoda had not been refined by Nan Ji.

As the pagoda fell, Nan Ji couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

The moment the blood touched the air of the Sun Star, it vaporized, leaving only traces of bloodstains on his Soul Slaying Staff.

At this moment, Nan Ji felt as if his internal organs were being crushed by a giant stone, yet he still tightly gripped the Soul Slaying Staff with both hands and hurled the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda with all his might towards the two of them.

"Heh, a mere trick, daring to show off in front of an expert."

Tai Yi said dismissively, effortlessly catching the pagoda with his magic power.

When Di Jun saw Nan Ji suddenly reveal a meaningful smile, he reacted and hurriedly said, "Not good!"

Bang!

"Ah!"

The Ghost Chariot, already severely wounded, had a wing immediately smashed by the attacking Soul Slaying Staff.

Nan Ji's act of throwing the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda was a feint; the real target was the Soul Slaying Staff.

At this moment, the Ghost Chariot was not only suffering the pain of its Primordial Spirit being tainted but was also bleeding uncontrollably from its body.

"You..."

Tai Yi stared at Nan Ji in fury, unwilling to accept that he had been tricked by a junior.

Nan Ji used his meager magic power to speak, "Nan Ji only wishes to settle the karma of the younger generation. Do the two seniors intend to intervene as well?"

With every word spoken, Nan Ji poured all his strength into it.

Each word was accompanied by the dispersal of magic power.

After all, his three masters were in seclusion and might not be able to emerge in time.

Nan Ji was gambling on whether Di Jun and Tai Yi dared to disregard the friendship of Zixiao Palace in front of the great powers of the Great Desolation.

Others might not know, but Nan Ji knew that Di Jun and Tai Yi intended to establish the Heavenly Court during the upcoming second sermon.

As expected, Di Jun, who had been smiling all along, immediately put on a cold expression.

His clenched fist also showed that he was not as calm as he appeared.

At this very moment, the Soul Slaying Staff in Nan Ji's hand suddenly emitted a cool aura, even gently lifting him.

"Stop!"

This was Martial Uncle Laozi's voice.

"Di Jun, Tai Yi, are you treating us Three Pure Ones of Kunlun Mountain as if no one is here?"

As soon as Yuanshi's voice fell, the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, which had been dim and lusterless, suddenly shot towards Tai Yi.

Bang!

Following that was Tai Yi's muffled groan, "Mmm..."

Struck in the chest by the pagoda, Tai Yi tightly shut his lips, his teeth clenched so hard that the muscles in his jaw bulged.

"Why must you interfere in the affairs between juniors?"

This was Tongtian's voice.

Listening to the voices of the Three Pure Ones before him, Nan Ji instantly felt all his strength drain away, the warmth in his heart like a breached dam.

With the Three Pure Ones backing him, it was worth it!

Tai Yi kept his mouth shut, his gaze towards Nan Ji filled with a desire to tear him apart.

But Di Jun suddenly grasped Tai Yi's raised hand, his face still wearing that spring-like smile. "I didn't realize the three Martial Brothers cherished this senior disciple so much that you would refine your own essence blood to forge his weapon. Di Jun was indeed remiss."

Di Jun spoke these words not only to the Three Pure Ones but also to convey to Tai Yi the importance of Nan Ji to them.

Tai Yi immediately understood Di Jun's meaning and lowered his head unwillingly.

Within the Soul Slaying Staff, the voices of the Three Pure Ones no longer sounded.

However, the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda suddenly emitted a suction force towards Nan Ji.

Sensing it was Martial Uncle Laozi's doing, Nan Ji did not resist. He merely shot Ghost Chariot and Tai Yi a fierce look before declaring, "The karma of today will surely be repaid in the future."

Then, the pagoda absorbed Nan Ji and flew towards Kunlun Mountain.

It wasn't that Nan Ji was overestimating himself by daring to threaten Ghost Chariot, or even Tai Yi.

It was because Nan Ji knew that after this incident, there would be no goodwill left between the Three Pure Ones and Di Jun and Tai Yi.

In the future, when the Witch and Demon tribulation arrived, Nan Ji, as a transmigrator, would have plenty of opportunities to trip Tai Yi.

To Di Jun, Tai Yi, and even Ghost Chariot, this scene appeared as overestimation.

They didn't take it to heart. However, after Nan Ji left, Tai Yi finally couldn't hold back and spat out a mouthful of blood.

After all, Nan Ji's Master, Yuanshi, was never a magnanimous person when it came to his disciples' affairs.

As the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda released Nan Ji, he found himself back at the foot of Kirin Cliff on Xuanqing Peak.

The Three Pure Ones were still seated, but they all opened their eyes.

Looking at the familiar Three Pure Ones, Nan Ji's eyes couldn't help but redden. He wanted to tell them everything that had happened on his journey, but when the words reached his lips, they became, "Your disciple is unfilial, causing you elders worry again."

The Three Pure Ones seemed not to have heard Nan Ji's explanation. Laozi spoke, "It's good that you're back."

"Beasts that grow fur and scales, are born wet, or hatch from eggs should not be given a second thought," Yuanshi also said to comfort him.

Hearing his Master Yuanshi's words, Nan Ji's emotions immediately eased, and he almost laughed out loud.

Master, aren't you also scolding me?

As if sensing Nan Ji's state, Yuanshi also seemed to realize this, but he added expressionlessly, "You are different."

"Little Nan Ji, next time someone dares to bully you, your Martial Uncle will stand up for you!"

Tongtian became so animated that he almost started to gesticulate wildly.

But glancing at Laozi and Yuanshi, Tongtian didn't dare to look at Nan Ji and lowered his head.

"Your Master and I, along with your Martial Uncle, will need another hundred years before we can leave seclusion. Take good care of yourself," Laozi said.

Nan Ji bid farewell to the three and went alone to the summit of Xuanqing Peak.

Sitting on a large rock at the summit, Nan Ji stared blankly at the familiar white clouds and took out the storage bags left by Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao.

The Treasure Dropping Coin...

The Enlightenment Tea Tree...

And some ordinary items, all collected by the two.

Nan Ji held the Treasure Dropping Coin, his eyes devoid of any excitement or joy at obtaining a treasure, but rather tinged with a hint of sorrow.

Suddenly, the Treasure Dropping Coin emitted a fluctuation.

Sensing the fluctuation, Nan Ji's eyes widened, and he probed the Treasure Dropping Coin with his divine sense.

"Brother Nan Ji..."

This, this was Xiao Sheng's true spirit!

"Brother Xiao! You, you're still alive!"

Hearing Xiao Sheng's voice, Nan Ji's melancholy vanished, and he quickly replied excitedly.

But Xiao Sheng, within the Treasure Dropping Coin, didn't respond to Nan Ji. Instead, he spoke on his own, "Brother Nan Ji, Cao Bao and I only have a wisp of true spirit left. Please listen to me."

"Your brother... didn't tell you..."

"Your brother's previous life was the Karmic Demon God. I only schemed for my own death under the Heavenly Dao in order to survive and hide from it."

"In the future..."