Azazel: "???"
What the heck?
Wasn't he supposed to be indifferent?
Haven't you been hiding all along?
Didn't they even have the Yellow Emperor personally advise Xiong Da?
Azazel couldn't understand it at all; he had absolutely no idea what was going on.
Just then, a thought flashed through his mind, and he remembered that he seemed to have left for a while.
It was an extremely fierce battle; even someone as lazy as him as he was forced to take action and fight those foolish old gods.
When Azazel returned, continuing his freeloading lifestyle, he noticed that Tina seemed a bit off.
However, he didn't pay much attention at the time. Now that he thinks about it, it's highly likely that they became lovers during that period.
"I was ordered to go out and protect the mine, Tina and Xiong Da sniped at the old god who came to cause trouble along the way. And in just three days, his attitude has completely changed? Wait, three days... I think I understand!"
Azazel's expression shifted from confusion to understanding, and from understanding to shock.
Three days! That's amazing!
"My God, the Holy War Angel Tina admires your greatness and wishes to serve under your command, conquering all corners of the world!"
Just as Azazel was feeling frustrated, Xiong Da arrived with Tina.
" Azazel, I have decided to follow behind my god. What about you?"
At this moment, Xiong Da's body size had shrunk considerably, clearly in order to be able to hug Tina.
Otherwise, one is twenty meters tall and the other is only two or three meters tall, they look like a human with a dog by his side.
"They've come after all!"
Hearing Tina's words, Azazel sighed helplessly.
When he saw Xiong Da again, he knew this moment would come.
There must have been a purpose in going to such lengths to summon the two of them from afar.
"I'm sorry, I don't like fighting. I want freedom."
Azazel refused decisively, without even the slightest hesitation.
"You want freedom? Do you know what you'll have to pay? The heavy price is one you can't bear."
Upon hearing Azazel's words, Xiong Da snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
He was determined to kill him; he would kill the guy as soon as Xu Long gave the order.
The era of new gods and old gods has passed; all the powerful have turned to ashes and vanished into history.
Since Xiong Da is following Xu Long, he naturally has to make Xu Long the center of everything.
Azazel's refusal was tantamount to a direct declaration of war.
If it were according to Xiong Da's usual temperament, he would have already taken action.
"In ancient times, I was merely a lowly servant in the Divine Hall. I had no dignity, no freedom, and was at the mercy of the gods every day. Any mistake would result in severe punishment, even death. After the Primordial Great Tribulation, all the high and mighty gods perished, but I, a weakling, survived. I followed the Yellow Emperor because he promised me I wouldn't be forced to serve him. Now the Yellow Emperor is dead, the old gods and the new gods are gone, and I'd rather die for freedom."
As Azazel finished speaking, his eyes began to glow with a bloodshot hue.
As the saying goes, "Give me liberty or give me death."
He would not risk his life for anyone, not even if he were to be killed immediately.
Rumble!
A powerful surge of energy erupted from Azazel, and as his words fell, the Fallen Angels actually burned his own Magic Power, intending to fight Xiong Da head-on.
"You're insane! Why would you do this!"
Upon seeing Azazel's reaction, Tina couldn't help but cry out in surprise.
She hadn't expected Azazel to be so fierce, immediately burning his Magic Power.
This is a short-term burst of power gained at the cost of one's cultivation; even if one manages to escape, the burned-out Magic Power can never be recovered.
Azazel had no choice but to suffer in silence; the mere mention of Xiong Da wouldn't have driven him to such desperate measures.
What he feared was Xu Long, the man who hadn't said much throughout.
Although no aura could be sensed, Xu Long must possess extraordinary abilities and was certainly not an ordinary person.
There are only two possibilities if you can't sense any breath at all.
One possibility is that Xu Long is an ordinary person without any cultivation. Another possibility is that Xu Long's strength exceeds his sensory limits, which is why he cannot be detected.
It is obvious that Xu Long could not possibly be the first type.
This would be extremely frightening.
Azazel couldn't imagine just how strong Xu Long must be.
Therefore, he decided to give it his all and fight with all his might.
"Ha, you think you can fight me by burning your Magic Power?"
Xiong Da sneered, looking at Xiong Da as if he were an idiot.
"We're both at the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, no matter how you fight, you're no match for me. Furthermore, you're suppressed by the rules of this world, and without Spirit Host to rely on, how much power can you possibly unleash? My god transcends the laws and is unaffected by this world; what are your chances of winning?"
The Xiong Da approached step by step, while Azazel retreated continuously.
Putting aside their strength, in terms of fighting courage alone, the latter is far inferior.
boom!
The tension between the two grew stronger and stronger, so much so that it created an explosive sound as the air was compressed.
"Are you really going to resist to the very end?"
Xiong Da roared angrily.
"I'd rather die than surrender!"
Azazel suppressed his fear and spoke with a stiff neck.
He knew that even if he burned his Magic Power, he wouldn't be a match for Xiong Da, but having finally gained his freedom, he would never become someone else's subordinate again.
"Very well! Since that's the case, then die!"
Seeing Azazel's ungrateful attitude, the Xiong Da but laughed instead.
A terrifying force gathered in his fist, causing ripples to spread through the surrounding space.
As the War Lord general under Chi You, the God of War, Xiong Da experienced countless life-and-death situations and met all sorts of people.
He was acutely aware of the preciousness of freedom.
But the price to pay for freedom is often unbearable.
Xiong Da fully understood Azazel's feelings, but he had no intention of letting him go.
For everyone, freedom is an extreme luxury, and so is compassion.
"Stubborn fool, die!"
A murderous glint flashed in Xiong Da's eyes, and his spiritual energy surged as he swung his fist and smashed it down.
However, at that moment, Xu Long interrupted him.
" Xiong Da, let him go."
Azazel's cultivation level Tribulation Transcendence Stage can play a significant role.
With his mindset, it would be good enough if he didn't hold us back in crucial moments; don't expect him to contribute anything.
Xu Long has never sought quantity, but rather stability.
One sincere Body Integration Stage is better than ten half-hearted Tribulation Transcendence Stage.
"Everyone has their own thoughts, and you can't force them. Since you're unwilling, I won't force you. Leave here and never appear before me again. Otherwise, the next time we meet will be your death."
"You... you really want to let me go..."
Azazel was stunned upon hearing Xu Long's words.
He didn't expect Xu Long to stop Xiong Da and actually let him leave.
"Leave now, I don't want to repeat myself!"
Thank you!
Azazel, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, immediately turned and left.
After Xu Long spoke, Xiong Da remained silent, standing obediently behind him, while Tina wore a face full of gratitude.
After years of relationship, she didn't want Azazel to strangle her, but she didn't dare disobey Xu Long.
The current outcome is the best it can be.
Stopping thinking about Azazel, Xu Long pondered his next plan.
According to the plot, the Snow King Wind King, Four Sacred Heavens of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon in the Forest of the Void God, will be killed, while the Flower King and Moon King will be buried in the ruins.
Cao Yanbing were able to achieve this only with the help of the Fire-Eating Lizard Gila.
Now that the Fire-Eating Lizard Gila has been killed by Xu Long, it's unknown what will become of the Four Sacred Heavens of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon.
"Speaking of which, I remember during the final battle in the Forest of the Void God, Xuan Ma, Tiezu, and Tie Zu of the Heavenly Xue Xiang Tiangang Dragon Cavalry came out and easily stopped Cao Yanbing and the others. The three of them fought against Xu Chu, Dian Wei, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Xu Huang, Feilian, and Li Xuanyuan. The Tiangang Dragon Cavalry is quite powerful!"
Xu Long pondered to himself that while the Tie Zu and Xue Xiang were very powerful, they were not worth paying too much attention to.
What he cared about was Xuan Ma, a very dangerous woman.
She and the Four Kings of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon are old acquaintances, and her Guardian Spirit is most likely Nine-Tailed Fox.
Furthermore, she joined the Tiangang Dragon Cavalry purely for fun, and who knows when she might cause trouble.
Such a person must be guarded against, because she has no clear purpose and acts entirely according to her whims.
The purpose is easy to guess, but preferences are ever-changing.
Who knows, she might like Brother Ji right now, but the next second she'll be chasing after Candy Super Sweet.
Besides these, there are some other people hiding in the shadows.
Their strength and motives are unknown, yet they are plotting something sinister.
Perhaps when your plan is almost complete, or when the battle is at its most intense, these guys will suddenly pop up and give you a scare.
It's impossible to guard against!
Oh, and those people from the Eternal Life Heavenly Palace will definitely cause trouble.
Because of the delay caused by Father Honglian, Cao Yanbing and his group stormed in and had already reached the Moon King's doorstep.
Although he didn't have Xu Long's help, Cao Yanbing was still a protagonist and was protected by the Heavenly Dao of this world.
What if you can't beat them? No problem, just buff yourself.
What if the enemy is too strong? No problem, just use a cheat code.
As long as Cao Yanbing isn't instantly killed, he can keep getting stronger.
Being the main character isn't shameful!
After speeding along, we soon arrived in front of the Ancient Reed Flower Tower.
The three-story building exudes a sense of solemnity amidst its simplicity, and a grand presence amidst its weathered appearance.
However, in the face of time, even the most exquisite craftsmanship will eventually decay.
The Ancient Reed Flower Tower is devoid of any vitality, only a sense of twilight remains.
Inside the Ancient Reed Flower Tower, there are separate passages leading to the Four Sacred Heavens of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon, and it also contains a key left behind by the Spirit Controller.
Once you obtain this key, you can find the treasure left behind by the Spirit Controller.
Of course, this is just a legend.
Whether the Spirit Controller left behind treasures or traps, only they themselves know.
In the original storyline, Cao Yanbing and the others were nearly exhausted of their spiritual energy after a series of battles. At this moment, Tie Zu and his two companions appeared, repelled them, and took the key away.
Xu Long was about to go inside to look for Cao Yanbing and the others when he suddenly stopped and glanced at a large tree not far from the Ancient Reed Flower Tower.
"Since you're here, why hide? Why not be a decent person instead of playing the role of a rat?"
Xu Long sneered, showing no intention of giving the other party any face.
"Sharp-tongued and sarcastic, I wonder if your bones are as hard as your mouth."
A faint, mocking voice rang out, and a man appeared out of nowhere.
She had a faint smile on her face and wore simple clothes.
Although it was strange, Xu Long's impression of it was "indifferent," like the descriptions of some neurotic authors.
"My bones aren't hard, but killing you would still be easy."
Xu Long said calmly...
Bah! Xu Long glanced at him, already certain that he was from the Eternal Life Heavenly Palace.
The aura emanating from him is exactly the same as that of the person Xiong Da killed on Yulin Street, but whether it is or not, we'll only know after we kill him.
Upon hearing Xu Long's provocative words, the man immediately flew into a rage.
"I was hoping to gather some information from you, but since you're so arrogant, I'll just beat you half to death first."
boom!
The roar was followed immediately by a fierce attack.
The person vanished instantly, reappearing right in front of Xu Long.
Snap!
The power of the punch was immense, so great that it stirred ripples in the air.
However, Xu Long easily blocked such a powerful punch.
Xu Long was skilled in close combat, and his physical body was unmatched among those of the same level.
The man's attack looked impressive, but in Xu Long, it was nothing special.
"How is that possible!"
The man was utterly shocked that his full-force attack had been blocked.
He instinctively tried to pull his hand back, but Xu Long's hand gripped him tightly like a steel hoop, and no matter how much he struggled, he couldn't break free.
"Too weak, far too weak. Why would someone like you choose to come here and die instead of finding a safe place to hide?"
Xu Long was a little helpless; this guy was so weak he couldn't muster any interest in him at all.
For Xu Long now, only those ancient gods who survived from the Primordial Era can be his opponents.
The Power of Oblivion is ridiculously strong; only the laws of nature can barely withstand it for a while.
Xu Long could easily kill someone like this without even needing to use his Power of Oblivion.
"By the way, if you don't come out soon, he might really die."
Xu Long pointed towards the location of the big tree and said something, his face full of sarcasm.
Unless you reach the Immortal Realm and your soul transforms into True Spirit, don't even think about hiding from him.
There were twenty people from the Eternal Life Heavenly Palace, but only one of them showed up, clearly indicating that they planned to launch a sneak attack.
However, Xu Long had already seen through their disguise, causing their plan to fail.
"No wonder it's a 20-person difficulty level; we've already encountered a master in such a short time."
A man who looked like the team leader spoke to Xu Long.
Following normal communication methods, his next step would be to build rapport and try to persuade Xu Long to release his team members.
Following the usual procedure, avoid fighting if possible, prioritizing survival.
If there's absolutely no other way, it's never too late to try your best.
After all, it wasn't a mandatory hostile mission; they were merely assisting another team in finding the World Core.
However, before he could speak, Xu Long used force to snap his teammate's neck, shattering his soul.
[Defeat the intruder! Obtain a wisp of Spirit Rhyme!]