CHAPTER 466: CHAPTER 466: VOID ASKS QINGSHAN

When the Demon Sword entered Guang Xiaoyu’s Sea of Consciousness, it was shocked, its scalp tingling.

Two Heavenly Demons.

Damn it!

The last shred of pride it held as an Emperor Weapon incarnate shattered in that instant.

This Demon Emperor is no ordinary Demon Emperor.

She even brought Heavenly Demons here.

Fortunately, I didn’t enter Guang Xiaoyu’s Dantian. Otherwise, if I had seen the Tree of Great Dao with its lush branches and leaves, wouldn’t I have had to kneel?

"Is your Junior Sister up to the task?" the scholar asked dubiously.

"It’s not a major issue," Chen Pingping remained calm...

About ten minutes later, Guang Xiaoyu finally walked out from the altar. With a slight smile, she said, "All set."

"Huh?"

Earth Chicken approached. "Xiaoyu girl, you seem off."

Guang Xiaoyu rolled her eyes. "What would an old hen like you know?"

"You’re flustered." This time, Earth Chicken didn’t argue with her; instead, she noticed the details.

An Emperor Weapon had entered her body.

Although Guang Xiaoyu did her best to conceal it, restraining her aura, the unique presence of the Emperor Weapon was still difficult to erase completely.

But since Guang Xiaoyu said nothing, Earth Chicken’s suspicions remained just that—suspicions.

Chen Pingping’s eyes were sharp as he gazed into the depths. "Let’s go."

"Big Brother..." At this moment, He Yitian spoke up.

Although there had been no danger along the way, the closer they got, the more uneasy he felt. He had a growing sense of dread that something terrifying would appear in the depths of the Dragon Soul Secret Realm. He really didn’t want to go any further.

Chen Pingping paused and looked at him.

"You want to forge a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon, but you don’t necessarily have to come here, right?" He Yitian swallowed and said.

"Heavenly Fire," the Fairy stated.

"That’s not something you can control," He Yitian asserted.

"I can!" the Fairy insisted.

"Even if you are a Fairy, your current cultivation is so low. The Heavenly Fire in this Secret Realm has existed for hundreds of thousands of years... Sigh. There are also reports that the Heavenly Fire is rooted in an Emperor’s Body, which must have made it even more formidable," He Yitian lamented.

That indeed posed a problem.

Although Chen Pingping was very confident, there was no guarantee that no dangers would arise. After pondering, he said, "All of you stay here. The Fairy and I will go in alone."

"What?"

Guang Xiaoyu exclaimed, "Senior Brother, I..."

"You stay here," Chen Pingping said. "If something does happen, you can still lead them to escape."

Of the two guides, one must lead the way, and one must remain here.

Earth Chicken could break through restrictions and seals, so taking her was most appropriate, while Guang Xiaoyu would stay here.

After assigning the roles, Chen Pingping held Hei, brought Earth Chicken along, and ventured deeper into the Secret Realm with the Fairy.

Behind them, Guang Xiaoyu grew anxious.

At that moment, the Demon Sword in her Sea of Consciousness spoke, "Who is this person?"

He can even give orders to a Demon Emperor?

Guang Xiaoyu transmitted her voice, "You said before that you’ve been to the depths?"

"Yes!" the Demon Sword answered.

"And then?"

"There’s a certain Big Shot..." its voice grew solemn as it spoke.

...

Past the altar, there were hardly any restrictions left, nor any living creatures—just a boundless, unending stretch of mountains...

The aura of Great Emperors permeated the air freely, becoming denser the deeper they went.

At that moment, the Fairy spoke up, "To the left."

"Have you been here before?" Chen Pingping asked.

He wasn’t surprised that Earth Chicken found the place familiar; after all, she was essentially a phoenix, her origins shrouded in mystery.

It also didn’t surprise him that Guang Xiaoyu was familiar with this place, as he suspected Xiaoyu was the reincarnation of some great power.

Just like Lin Ruoxin.

However, the Fairy’s familiarity made him wary.

Throughout their journey, he had revealed many things, yet the Fairy had always maintained a calm demeanor.

Something isn’t right.

The Fairy said, "I’ve been here once."

"Oh?"

Chen Pingping smiled. "So, you’re sure the Heavenly Fire can melt the Fusang Tree’s branches?"

"Yes," she nodded.

"You just said that only you can control the Heavenly Fire," Chen Pingping looked at her.

The Fairy, walking ahead, suddenly stopped, turned, and looked at him. "Don’t you trust me?"

She seemed a bit angry.

Chen Pingping said, "I do trust you, but I don’t trust the people behind you." He took a few steps back. "The Great Elder once told me your identity is very special and advised me not to keep you by my side."

The Fairy was silent.

Indeed. I am not a disciple of Fairy Valley; I hail from the Star Sea. Furthermore, I cultivate the power of the Star Sea, but due to my unique constitution, no one in Fairy Valley can detect it.

However...

What Chen Pingping had just said was true; he genuinely trusted the Fairy. They shared a common goal, and she wouldn’t be foolish enough to attack him during this process. However, his subsequent statement of distrust was also genuine.

The Fairy’s eyelids drooped as if she sensed something, and her expression darkened.

WHOOSH!

The Void rippled, and a man in green robes stepped out.

Upon seeing him, Chen Pingping couldn’t help but smile. "We’ve met before."

"Indeed!" said the man in green robes. "I originally planned to make my move when you obtained the Heavenly Fire and were ecstatic and off guard. Little did I expect you to be so vigilant."

He was a peerless genius from the Star Sea, possessing a powerful Divine Body—the Void Body—and his cultivation was at the sixth level of the Lord realm. His strength was formidable.

The Fairy said coldly, "You used me?"

Wen Qingshan smiled. "This fellow stole our Star Sea’s flying ship and so blatantly humiliated the elders of Star Sea. As disciples of Star Sea, shouldn’t we join forces to annihilate him?"

"So, you used me?" The Fairy’s voice grew even colder, chilling to the bone.

"Not really..." Wen Qingshan shook his head. "I possess the Void Body. Whether I followed you or that group outside, the principle is the same."

"Heh!" Chen Pingping chuckled. "It’s good that you followed me in here. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know what to do."

He could reveal his strength in front of the Fairy because he trusted her. Their stances might differ, but she was undoubtedly a friend worth making.

Of course, the Scholar and He Yitian were also individuals worth befriending. However, he couldn’t reveal too much right now. It was better to maintain a low profile; discretion was key to long-term survival.

Wen Qingshan raised an eyebrow. "You seem quite confident."

Chen Pingping replied, "Not really..."

"You should know this is the depths of the Dragon Soul Secret Realm, enveloped by the aura of Great Emperors, not the City of Extinction," Wen Qingshan kindly reminded him.

"I know that!"

"Good!" Wen Qingshan smiled. "The Fairy and I will travel the path from here. As for you, you have two options: first, die here; second, submit to me."

His tone was very calm, but his words were filled with dominance.

Because he was a Divine Body, the Void Body.

Even in a terrifying place like the Dragon Soul Secret Realm, he could move freely, even ignoring the aura of Great Emperors.

If he were to strike, Chen Pingping would have no chance to retaliate.

It was fortunate Liu Changqing and Alan had gone to Huangzhou. Otherwise, they would undoubtedly have chimed in, "Ah! That’s right, Chen Pingping is doomed!"

In the past, countless people had wanted to kill Chen Pingping, yet to this day, he was still alive and well.

Chen Pingping smiled without a word, quietly watching him.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the area grew tense.

「Meanwhile, outside.」

Yang Wuzong had finally recovered from his injuries, but the Quasi-Emperor Weapon in his hand was even more damaged. It was uncertain if it could withstand another full activation. He felt a pang of distress.

At this moment, Shisan approached. "Still watching?"

"Why is the tribulation so powerful?" Yang Wuzong stared, utterly perplexed and unable to fathom the reason.

"Alas!" Shisan coughed up blood. "This is the Dragon Soul Secret Realm!"

Yang Wuzong was suspicious. "That doesn’t seem right, does it?"

Shisan revealed the truth, "There’s someone here I can’t afford to provoke. I advise you all to leave quickly..."

Hearing this, Yang Wuzong immediately felt annoyed. He mistakenly assumed Shisan was referring to Chen Pingping and immediately retorted, "This time, he’s definitely going to die."

Shisan: "???"

"I have already dispatched a Divine Body to follow Chen Pingping into the Dragon Soul Secret Realm. When the time is right, the Divine Body will join forces with the Fairy to slay him." Yang Wuzong laughed as he looked at Shisan. "What do you think of this plan?"

Well, the agent is already inside. Revealing the plan now wouldn’t change that fact.

Shisan wiped the cold sweat from his brow and finally processed it. "You’re going to kill Chen Pingping?"

"Of course..." Yang Wuzong replied.

"..."

"Little friend from Spirit Mountain, why that expression?" Yang WZong frowned. "Do you think my Star Sea is incapable of killing him?"

"I have divined his fate."

"And?"

"It’s... unclear..."

The truth was, it wasn’t unclear at all; I saw it with perfect clarity. Moreover, the Chen Pingping that manifested in the Heavenly Dao smiled at me. That smile completely terrified me. I was utterly flabbergasted.

Recently, when Gu Mang found me, I had been reluctant to perform any divinations. But that bastard had to bring up Dong Chan. Sigh! I couldn’t resist and performed the divination after all. The result was that, for the second time, I couldn’t see clearly.

I had a dreadful feeling, as if someone was manipulating the Heavenly Fortune Tao. This is outrageous. Now, upon making my calculations for the third time, that feeling has become even clearer.

Shisan coughed up blood again. "Elder of Star Sea, may I say something?"

Seeing him so serious, Yang Wuzong said, "Please do."

Shisan spoke up, "Call it off!"

"This old man doesn’t like hearing such words," Yang Wuzong snorted coldly. "Chen Pingping is doomed. No one can change his outcome. The Wuji Sect will also be destroyed for this. That is the price for provoking my Star Sea."