novelaction Chapter 909 Xisha Region (1)
Chapter 909 Xisha Region (1)
Chapter 909 The Western Sands (Part 11)
"The Emperor Black Scorpion..." Han Yi pondered for a moment.
This thing has strong physical defense, but it looks like the kind that's tough and slow-moving.
The main attack method relies on surprise attacks from underground locations with minimal disturbance.
Kill with one blow.
This assassin-like attack method, if not detected in time, even if one is at the edge and merely grazed by the aftershocks, would be difficult to escape due to the power unleashed by a creature of the Emperor Black Scorpion's size.
Fortunately, we now have the Time Hourglass.
With heightened perception and the world appearing to slow down, one can easily detect every subtle change in their surroundings from every angle, making them fearless of any sneak attack.
So almost the instant Han Yi activated the Hourglass, he noticed the abnormality under his feet, dropped his longsword without hesitation, and turned to run away.
He reacts quickly, and even faster.
In the blink of an eye, it rushed more than ten miles away and dodged the attack.
The menacing Black Scorpion missed its target.
Roar! ! !
At this moment, the majestic and enormous Emperor Black Scorpion in the distance seemed to have also realized that its attack had missed and that its target had long since disappeared without a trace, and it immediately became impotently furious.
The two enormous claws pounded the ground repeatedly, and a deep, rumbling howl, like muffled thunder, echoed from afar. The invisible sound waves surged like an overwhelming tide, impacting in concentric circles.
The reverberating sound waves, centered on the Emperor Black Scorpion, created massive black cracks in the surrounding sand. *Whoosh...*
Countless black scorpions from the Xisha Islands wriggled and flowed out of the cracks like a tide.
Countless scorpions converged into a black tide, like advancing waves, engulfing vast swathes of desert and sweeping outwards.
"It seems...it's time to leave..."
Han Yi narrowed his eyes, having made up his mind.
Even when he unleashed his full power, he wasn't incapable of defeating the enormous monster before him.
But this solo trip was originally just about wanting to go out and explore.
Having obtained the Soul Crystal and completed the third task required by the Demon Saint Palace, it was a pleasant surprise.
Then there's no need to stay and fight to the death.
The Xisha Domain, an external realm rated as Black Spirit Level 3, should theoretically not contain enemies far exceeding the Profound Realm.
Since the anomaly we are witnessing has occurred, either there was a flaw in the initial exploration, or some unknown and strange change has taken place in this world.
In short.
This matter has nothing to do with Han Yi anymore.
Let the people of the Demon Saint Palace have their own headaches.
As for Nangong Ling, who was just knocked away...
Han Yi pondered for a moment.
That guy was incredibly resilient; he withstood that punch and didn't seem to die on the spot.
However, after the appearance of the Emperor Black Scorpion...
Whether Nangong Ling is still alive... Han Yi doesn't know.
Located in the core area where the impact is most powerful.
Even if they didn't die on the spot, they would probably be killed by the shockwave later on.
Han Yi was too lazy to care anymore.
A slight ripple appeared in the air.
His figure faded and slowly disappeared.
……………
After a long time.
The black tide gradually receded, and the wind slowly subsided.
The red sun hangs high, casting its boundless afterglow.
Even the two bright suns hanging in the sky, after a long day, seemed to have lost their luster and dimmed slightly.
The flowing fine sand gently soothes the wound.
The cracks were filled and repaired, and the gold color returned.
The golden sand, reflecting the sunlight, shimmered brilliantly, its golden ripples spreading out like a beautiful golden ocean. *Swish, swish…*
rustling...
In an inconspicuous, shady corner, a small sea buckthorn swayed in the wind, shaking off the sand and dust on its body.
Chi.
Suddenly.
The yellowish-brown sea buckthorn shone with a wisp of blue light, and immediately a series of ripples appeared in the air.
Swish.
The void cracked open, and a figure fell from it.
Cough cough cough...
Nangong Ling's chest was sunken, his breath was weak, and dark red bloodstains covered his body.
He coughed violently, spitting blood from his mouth, barely managing to protect his head with his hands before falling heavily to the ground. It took him a long time to struggle to his feet.
"Cough... This time... it's really a loss..."
"Cough... What a huge loss..." Nangong Ling said with a pale face and a bitter smile.
In order to maximize profits.
This time, he didn't even accept the deposits from the Hailan School and Xuanqing Mountain.
All they wanted was to get the Soul Crystal first, with the highest bidder winning, so they could make a big profit.
As a result, the Soul Crystal was lost.
His trump card, the Time-Controlling Hourglass, was also lost.
He even got injured.
"Han Yi..." Nangong Ling gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with hatred.
He doesn't dare to seek revenge now.
But that doesn't mean there won't be another chance in the future.
The North is vast, yet also very small.
The circles within the three lower levels of the body, the social strata that come and go, are actually comprised of the same people.
One day, they will find an opportunity to trip them up.
Nangong Ling shakily pulled out a silver array plate, blood flowing from his fingers, and touched a few symbols on it.
Suddenly, the entire array plate lit up with a ball of silver light.
This place has just been ravaged by that giant monster, so normally it should be safe for a while.
However, this is the Xisha Islands.
Even monsters at levels above the Profound Realm can suddenly appear.
Therefore, Nangong Ling could not be certain whether any further anomalies might occur.
top priority.
We still need to find an absolutely safe place to recuperate and hide for the time being.
He dared not return to the logistics headquarters; if he were to run into Han Yi again, who was pursuing him, the trouble would be immense. Fortunately, he was a cautious person and had made several contingency plans.
*Sizzle*
The array plate suddenly trembled violently.
A silvery-white light suddenly appeared and burst open.
In an instant, the silver light exploded, turning into specks of silver light that drifted slowly across the desert.
Nangong Ling has completely disappeared.
……………
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three days later.
Lotus Wheel Flying Palace.
In the main hall.
"How is Guangning?"
As the palace doors opened, the alluring woman named Yusheng hurriedly stood up and asked in a low voice.
“No… We’ve searched everywhere according to the agreed-upon location and code… but we still can’t find him…” Xie Guangning looked exhausted and helpless.
“That person… has quite a reputation, and we’ve collaborated several times before… aside from being a bit greedy, it’s unlikely they would risk their own reputation for this…” Yu Sheng said, looking puzzled. “But… we’ve checked, the Soul Crystal has already been taken… meaning this person succeeded… but they didn’t show up at the last minute…”
She thought of a possibility, and her face suddenly turned ugly.
Their purpose in this trip to the Xisha region was to contact Nangong Ling, complete the mission, and obtain the highest reward from the Holy Palace.
The difficulty of the three tasks given by the Demon Saint Palace increases in that order.
The first task is to survive for three days, and the second task is to assist in building a landmark array. Both tasks are easy to complete. Therefore, to obtain the highest reward...
The key is still to complete the third task: find the Soul Crystal and find out why the previous team had an accident.
"The first possibility is that something happened, which is why they can't find him. However, as far as I know, Nangong Ling is an extremely cautious and prudent person. He's a veteran expert, and it's rumored that he has already reached the second stage of the Profound Realm."
Such a person… in a Black Spirit Level 3 world in the Xisha Domain… the probability of them getting into trouble is not high, given their endless array of methods. Self-preservation is absolutely no problem. If it weren't for an accident, then…”
Xie Guangning frowned and analyzed the situation carefully.
"It's quite possible that, as you guessed, the Soul Crystal was sold to someone else by Nangong Ling. After all, this person's biggest characteristic is greed. He always waits for the highest bidder and whoever pays the most is the boss. He might even try to profit from both sides."
"You mean... Gongye Yun, Xuanqing Mountain?" Yu Sheng asked softly. "Hard to say," Xie Guangning shook his head. "If it were just Xuanqing Mountain interfering, that would be fine, but the key is the other two... their motives... I can't see through them either..."
The Hailan School and Xuanqing Mountain, as two major schools of thought in the Hongji area, are opposed to each other, yet also interdependent. Their relationship is complex and not simply one of hostility.
Recently, the two schools of thought have been exchanging ideas and engaging in close cooperation, with many regions expressing their intention to cooperate.
If the Hailan School failed to obtain the Soul Crystal, it would be fine if Xuanqing Mountain could.
After all, the two major factions are closely connected and ultimately represent the interests of the Hongji region.
The key is the other two.
Kagura of the Kagami-ryu school, and Han Yi from an unknown school.
The former acts discreetly, remaining unknown to others, seemingly with ulterior motives.
The latter is also elusive and mysterious, clearly the kind of person with their own agenda.
Xie Guangning believed he could see through Kagura's true nature and was confident in handling her.
And the latter…
Xie Guangning couldn't help but smile wryly.
It's completely unfathomable.
I have absolutely no idea why this person came here...
boom!
Just then, the palace door trembled violently and was forcefully pushed open from the outside.
Bright light shone through, instantly illuminating the entire hall.
Tap tap…
As footsteps sounded, a tall figure slowly appeared at the doorway.
The man exuded a fierce aura, his body emanating a faint bloodthirsty energy. As he moved, he seemed to be shrouded in a thin layer of red mist, making him appear menacing and menacing.
The palace doors closed quickly, and darkness fell instantly.
A pungent smell of blood wafted over, causing Xie Guangning to frown deeply. From his angle, the light was blocked by the tall man's figure, making it impossible to see his expression. All he could see were a pair of eyes that were terrifyingly red, like slowly burning flames leaping about.