Chapter 315: Western Heaven War Token, Werewolf Lan Tian, and Luoshui City
"Is this… the Western Heaven War Emperor?"
On the Continent of Kings, Xiao Tiance's expression grew solemn as he turned to the Sky Academy Dean for confirmation.
Even from the token alone, he could feel a heavy, oppressive force, as if it carried the presence of an incredibly powerful being. Although Xiao Tiance was not affected, the aura from the token hinted at the terrifying strength of the figure it represented.
"That's correct," the Dean said gravely. "This token is a Western Heaven War Token, originating from the Western Heaven War Hall.
"The token contains a trace of the War Emperor's divine consciousness. It's unclear whether Wu Li didn't dare to use it or if the battle ended too quickly for him to react.
"In any case, before we determine whether Wu Li acquired this token legitimately or if it was stolen, we cannot kill the three siblings.
"If this token was issued by the Western Heaven War Hall, killing them would mean becoming enemies of the War Hall."
The Dean sighed before continuing in a somber tone. "Tiance, you may not know this yet, as you've only just arrived in the Great Thousand World. The Western Heaven War Emperor, also known as the Emperor of a Hundred Battles, is the sole ruler of the Western Heaven Continent.
"Even the Four Divine Clans submit to his authority. It's said that even the ancient God Clans give him respect, as he is a late stage Immortal Supreme of unparalleled strength."
Xiao Tiance was well aware of the War Emperor's fearsome reputation. The War Emperor was a master of the Great Emperor's Internal Canon, excelling in the art of battle energy. His Battle Spirit Technique was unmatched, seamlessly fusing spiritual energy with battle intent.
However, Xiao Tiance also recalled some less flattering tales about the War Emperor. In the Iceling Tribe's side stories, the War Emperor had once sought to claim Ying Huanhuan's fragmented soul as one of his many consorts, provoking Lin Dong into defeating and suppressing him for three years.
Later, in the main storyline of The Great Ruler, the War Emperor became enamored with Luo Li, Mu Chen's wife. Attempting to make her a Saintess, he clashed with Mu Chen and Mandala, only to be defeated by Mu Chen, who summoned the Flame Emperor for assistance.
Eventually, Xiao Yan traded a Dragon Phoenix Supreme Pill to secure Mu Chen's participation in the Child of the Continent Tournament in the Western Heaven Continent. The War Emperor later reached the Saint Supreme Realm during the 49th Grand Thousand Alliance Meeting but only resolved his feud with Mu Chen at Beihuang Hill to avoid further conflict.
As Xiao Tiance considered these events, he assessed his current strength. If he were to face the War Emperor now, before his power fully recovered, victory was uncertain.
"Very well," Xiao Tiance said, nodding. "We'll follow your suggestion, Dean. These three are insignificant to me; whether they live or die makes little difference."
The Dean hesitated, reluctant to give up the opportunity to gain two Nine Grade Supreme level Heavenly Demon Puppets. However, he quickly came up with a compromise.
"Tiance, how about this? Use a spiritual array to seal their spiritual energy. Once we reach the Western Heaven Continent, we'll investigate their connection to the War Hall.
"If the War Token was stolen, we'll return it and deal with the siblings ourselves. But if the token was issued by the War Hall, we'll quietly dispose of them and discard the token. Sound reasonable?"
Xiao Tiance smirked. "Fine, Dean. Let's do it your way."
He had already prepared for such a scenario. If the Dean had suggested releasing the siblings outright, Xiao Tiance would have lost respect for him. After all, while the War Emperor was powerful, he was not invincible.
"Good! Then it's decided. Let's head to the teleportation array it's not far now," the Dean said with a smile.
Lan Tian's Arrival
Before the group could leave, Xiao Tiance's gaze turned toward the direction of the Blood Puppet Sect.
Moments later, the others noticed it too. A murderous aura accompanied by the stench of blood and decay was rapidly approaching.
Five minutes later, a furious middle aged man appeared. His overwhelming bloodlust marked him as Lan Tian, the Blood Puppet Sect Master and the father of Lan Yu, whom Xiao Tiance and his group had casually killed earlier.
"Greetings, everyone. I am Lan Tian, Sect Master of the Blood Puppet Sect. May I ask if any of you have seen my son, Lan Yu?"
Initially, Lan Tian had planned to demand answers through force. However, upon sensing the formidable auras of the Sky Academy Dean and his companions, he quickly became cautious.
Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he realized the danger he was in.
Xiao Tiance and the Dean exchanged amused glances. In both the Great Thousand World and the Dou Qi Continent, the weak always submitted to the strong.
"Greetings, Sect Master Lan. I am the Sky Academy Dean from the Tianchang Continent," the Dean said with a smile.
"I am Liu Changkong, Hall Master of the Heavenly Net Hall," Liu Changkong added, releasing his aura.
"I am Wan Sui, Mountain Lord of Spirit Sword Mountain," Wan Sui said, following suit.
Their combined auras left Lan Tian drenched in cold sweat, his earlier arrogance evaporating.
"Pardon my earlier rudeness," Lan Tian stammered, bowing deeply.
"Hahaha, no need to worry, Sect Master Lan," the Dean said. "You were asking about your son, Lan Yu, correct?"
"Ah, you must have misheard, Dean. No, no, I wasn't asking about him. Since you're not from the Continent of Kings, I'm sure you wouldn't have seen him. I won't waste your time any further. Please forgive the disturbance," Lan Tian said hastily, backing away.
The Dean and Liu Changkong chuckled as Lan Tian beat a hasty retreat, knowing full well he couldn't afford to provoke them further.
"To express my apology, please accept this scroll containing the minor divine ability, Whirling Wind and Scattered Clouds, as a gift."
It was difficult to tell whether Lan Tian had truly sensed the impending danger or if he was just cowardly. Regardless, offering up such a valuable treasure left the Sky Academy Dean and Liu Changkong reluctant to kill him outright.
After all, divine abilities were incredibly rare and precious, often unattainable without extreme luck or effort.
The Dean used a trace of spiritual energy to draw the scroll into his hand and, after examining it, smiled warmly. "Lan Tian, you're too generous. Such a valuable gift leaves us a bit embarrassed. Since you've been so gracious, we'll take our leave now."
"Yes, of course, Dean, Lord Liu, Lord Wan. My apologies for the intrusion. Please, take care," Lan Tian said, bowing deeply.
It was pitiful to see someone of Lan Tian's stature an Eighth Grade Supreme completely devoid of pride. But his actions only highlighted the harsh reality of the Great Thousand World, where life and death struggles were constant. Lan Tian's behavior suggested he had encountered far too many instances where words weren't exchanged, only lives taken.
Aftermath of the Encounter
As Xiao Tiance followed the Dean and the others into the void, Lan Tian sat heavily on the ground, his heart pounding in relief. His face reflected the expression of someone who had narrowly escaped death.
The scene he had witnessed was terrifying. The infamous Three Mouthless Bandits notorious for their strength were dragged like defeated dogs, while the group of opponents had suffered no casualties apart from minor injuries to the Dean.
If the three bandits, including a near Upper Earth Supreme, were no match for this group, how could Lan Tian, a mere Eighth Grade Supreme, possibly hope to escape? Offering the minor divine ability had been his smartest decision yet.
Whether or not these people had killed his son, Lan Yu, no longer mattered. What was important was preserving his own life. Lan Tian comforted himself with the knowledge that while he had lost his only publicly known son, he had many illegitimate children hidden away.
In the Void
As the group traveled through the void, Wan Sui chuckled. "That Lan Tian sure knows how to adapt. Offering us a divine ability as a meeting gift? He's smarter than I expected."
The Dean smiled and tossed the Whirling Wind and Scattered Clouds scroll to Xiao Tiance. "Indeed, Lan Tian is clever. But credit should also go to the infamous reputation of the Three Mouthless Bandits. If even they were subdued, Lan Tian wouldn't dare cause trouble."
"A true survivor," Xiao Tiance commented, casually tossing the scroll to Xiao Tianming.
The scroll didn't interest him. After studying several minor divine abilities, Xiao Tiance found little difference between them and Dou Techniques. The former relied on spiritual energy, while the latter used Dou Qi. Once his Dou Qi crystals fully transformed into spiritual energy crystals, Xiao Tiance planned to convert his Dou Techniques into divine abilities or spells.
As Xiao Tianming accepted the scroll, he grinned and asked, "Brother Tiance, do you think Lan Tian realized we were the ones who killed his son, Lan Yu?"
"Does it matter?" Xiao Tiance replied coldly.
Everyone laughed in agreement. "No, it doesn't," they said in unison.
"Lan Tian may be weak, but his cunning has kept the Blood Puppet Sect as the top faction on the Continent of Kings," Liu Changkong noted with a smirk.
Arrival at the Teleportation Array
About an hour later, the group arrived at the teleportation array within the Eastern Family's territory.
Given the Dean's reputation, the Eastern Family dared not obstruct them. The family head personally escorted the group to the teleportation array and breathed a sigh of relief only after they disappeared.
However, the family head's reprieve was short lived. Not long after, Lan Tian arrived, requesting to use the teleportation array himself.
The Teleportation Experience
Inside the teleportation passage, Xiao Tiance marveled at the phenomenon. The surrounding void was pitch black, save for the illuminated path they traveled.
Although he was on the verge of becoming a Grandmaster in spiritual arrays and had studied teleportation arrays in the Dou Qi Continent, their workings remained somewhat mysterious to him.
Suddenly, Xiao Tiance felt a presence watching them from the darkness.
"What's that?" he muttered, extending his soul force to investigate. However, the Void Blades surrounding the passage shredded his soul force immediately.
"Hmph!" Xiao Tiance grunted, pulling back his probe. The sensation of being watched vanished, leaving him wary but unable to pinpoint the source.
Far away, in a deep abyss shrouded in darkness, a massive dragon chuckled to itself. "What sharp senses. He nearly discovered me even in a teleportation passage.
"Interesting… Very interesting indeed," the dragon murmured, its eyes gleaming with amusement.
Arrival in Luoshui City
After several hours, the group emerged from the teleportation array in Luoshui City. The bustling metropolis was filled with powerful individuals, their auras permeating the air. The weakest among them were at the Three Heaven Stage, and Supremes were everywhere.
"Incredible. So, this is Luoshui City," Xiao Tiance remarked, observing the vibrant streets and imposing figures.
Suddenly, Xiao Tianming handed him a glowing jade pendant.
"Brother Tiance, look at this," Xiao Tianming urged.
Examining the pendant, Xiao Tiance noticed its flickering light. A murderous intent flashed across his face.
"Well, well. Looks like I've been given a surprise the moment we arrived," Xiao Tiance said coldly.
Before anyone could respond, a group of armored guards surrounded them.
The leader, a One Grade Supreme, stepped forward and saluted. "I am the commander of the Luo God Army. This is Luo God Clan territory. Fighting within the city is strictly prohibited!"
(End of Chapter)
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