Chapter 99: Repeatedly Jumping on the Edge of Death
“I’m not! I didn’t! Don’t just spout nonsense!”
The Empress’s eyes flickered as she directly dismissed the accusations with a triple denial.
“Really?”
Zhang Chuqiao pressed closer, a dangerous glint flashing in her eyes.
“How can you falsely accuse someone without any evidence? This Empress is just and upright, and I would never have any strange thoughts!”
“Then swear it.”
“Guest Senior… you’re here?”
Qian Miaoyu looked behind Zhang Chuqiao, revealing a look of surprise.
“Junior Apprentice Brother.”
Zhang Chuqiao instinctively turned around, only to find no one there.
“Got tricked!”
Turning back, the Empress had already dashed out, leaving only a graceful silhouette behind.
“Hmph! You’re quick on your feet.”
Zhang Chuqiao had no choice but to give up; after all, chasing after the Empress in the imperial palace was quite improper.
Anyway, while she might evade today, she couldn’t escape forever; there would be plenty of opportunities to deal with her later.
…
“Greetings, Guest Senior!”
“Good morning, Guest Senior!”
Zhou Tong walked along the streets of the Imperial Capital, with greetings ringing in his ears.
In the past few days, the residents of the Imperial Capital had already remembered his face.
However, his stroll this time was not for leisure, but to measure the dimensions of the Imperial Capital.
When the auction commenced tomorrow, the Imperial Capital would become a battlefield that would extinguish flesh and blood.
To prevent the suffering of living beings, he had to prepare early.
“Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never lose in a hundred battles.”
“Come here.”
Before his voice fell, the Guard Leader came over.
Zhou Tong whispered a few instructions in his ear, and the Guard Leader immediately showed an expression of shock.
“Is it really so?”
The Guard Leader swallowed hard, as if he had received a tremendous shock.
“No need for more questions. Just carry out the orders.”
“Yes! Guest Senior.”
He didn’t hesitate any further and hurried away, unwilling to linger for even a moment.
…
“Is this the person? Such a big pretense, yet his strength is inconsequential.”
On a high ground somewhere, a few gazes were fixed on Zhou Tong.
“Don’t underestimate him; this person is definitely pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.”
A strong warrior from the Life-Death Realm trembled, as if he was recalling something terrifying.
These individuals were from the Celestial Master Clan.
You Feng and You Chong looked grave; ever since they faced setbacks that night, they had sent for help from their clan.
In the end, they received only four words.
“Utter nonsense!”
Thinking back, how could someone from the Unity Heart-Mind Realm suddenly transform into a being capable of slaughtering those in the Life-Death Realm?
It simply defied logic.
Their clan had shown remarkable leniency by not treating them as lunatics after seeing the reports they submitted.
“Sister Yelan, I also think this person is very strange; we absolutely cannot underestimate him.”
You Chong looked at the woman beside him, speaking earnestly.
The woman named You Yelan was exceedingly beautiful and sharp, but the most eye-catching detail was the wildly colored pig that always accompanied her.
This was not some quirky preference; the pig, rugged and rather savage, was known as the Divine Listening Pig.
This was a rare beast from the primordial era, not only possessing immense combat power but also the ability to discern truth from falsehood.
With just one glance, this pig could identify the authenticity of a person, and reading their cultivation was a mere trifle.
You Yelan was the messenger sent by the clan to ascertain the truth.
If You Feng and You Chong were lying, they would undoubtedly face severe consequences upon their return.
“Hey, help me see his depth.”
You Yelan commanded as she patted the Divine Listening Pig.
The pig jumped twice in the air before laying its ears flat on the ground, seemingly listening for something.
Moments later, the pig stood up, its eyes radiating light and forming words on the ground.
“Unity Heart-Mind Third Level!”
This was Zhou Tong’s current realm.
“You are so bold to dare to fool the clan—this is truly disappointing.”
You Yelan looked at the few individuals condescendingly, a cold smile on her face.
How could they be the clan’s elite yet not even know how to lie? If this got out, wouldn’t it be a laughingstock?
A mere Unity Heart-Mind realm, an existence like an ant—how could it pose a threat to someone from the Life-Death Realm? If she were to act, she would have a hundred percent confidence in killing Zhou Tong!
Upon hearing this, both of their expressions changed.
You Chong wanted to retort but was hurriedly stopped by You Feng.
“Don’t you think about it, what benefit would there be for us to tell such lies? It’s precisely because it’s too absurd that we reported to the clan.”
“Moreover, we have already confirmed that the material is mixed in with this person. Whether you believe it or not is entirely your choice.”
The so-called material referred to the Little Demoness.
You Feng spoke cautiously and with precision, finally causing You Yelan to furrow her brows.
“Stop your excuses; no matter how grand you paint your tale, as soon as I strike, I can reveal the truth.”
“You’d do well to admit your mistakes now and voluntarily bear the consequences, or else when I expose you later, the consequences won’t be so pleasant.”
“Do you want to test him? I advise you not to; it would be better to wait for the clan’s strong reinforcements before making a move.”
You Feng’s expression changed slightly as he quickly urged.
“What? Are you afraid?”
You Yelan was unfazed, her aura blooming, reaching the level of the Sky Cleaving Seventh Level.
Stronger than You Chong, but slightly inferior to You Feng, she was considered a standout among the younger generation.
“What you say is useless to me.” You Feng’s expression turned cold again, “I will only advise you once; if you remain obstinate, you will bear the consequences alone.”
Hearing this, You Yelan sneered.
“Playing the retreat game, do you really think I’ll fall for it?”
In her heart, she was even more certain that the report was undoubtedly a fabricated lie, and today she would expose their false appearances.
With that thought, she hesitated no longer and directly flew out, heading towards Zhou Tong.
The Divine Listening Pig, known as ‘Hey’, followed closely behind, stepping through the air and landing before Zhou Tong.
“Stop!”
You Yelan looked down from above, disdain evident in her gaze towards Zhou Tong.
However, before she could say anything more, Zhou Tong’s expression had already turned frosty.
“You trash from the Celestial Master Clan, I clearly warned you before, yet you dare to be so stubborn!”
Under the enhancement of the Imperial Realm’s spirit, he had overheard the entire scheming of the group just now.
“Hmph! Since you know our origins, hand over that wench, and I can spare your life.”
“And what if I refuse?”
Killing intent filled Zhou Tong’s voice, as it was evident that they had crossed his bottom line.
“In that case, you are seeking your own death. That wench deserves to die without a burial place. If you interfere, you will die too, along with your family and friends…”
Before he could finish his words, Zhou Tong transformed into a streak of virtual light, instantaneously closing the distance and grabbing her mouth.
“Mm… you!”
You Yelan wanted to resist, but her body suddenly felt light as she was pulled away by Zhou Tong, swiftly moving outside the Imperial Capital.
“Quick, chase after him!”
You Feng said with a grave expression.
In the blink of an eye, Zhou Tong arrived in mid-air above an open space, hurling her down with immense force, creating a sonic boom in the air.
“Boom!!”
The ground cracked open, and You Yelan was already trapped in the chasm.
“How dare you launch a sneak attack!”
She quickly climbed up, her body unharmed, evidently wearing a defensive treasure.
Having suffered a setback right from the start, she blamed it all on her moment of carelessness.
Zhou Tong said nothing; he had countless methods to annihilate her, yet he refrained.
This You Yelan’s threat had completely touched his reverse scales.
He needed to vent.
He needed to use absolute violence to let her experience what true fear was!
