novelaction Chapter 197 Get off the boat!
Chapter 197 Get off the boat!
"Xiaohong, we are all here for the same goal. Why bother arguing over these trivial matters?" Qu Yin's voice was soft but firm. She tried to calm Xiaohong's anger with reason.
Xiaohong clenched her fists, her eyes gleaming with resentment: "But, Quyin, you know how important that treasure is to me!"
Qu Yin sighed softly. She understood Xiao Hong's feelings, but she was more aware of the current situation. "I know, but we should unite and face the difficulties together. Only in this way can we find the true controller and take back what belongs to us."
Xiaohong was silent for a moment, then finally nodded, accepting Qu Yin's suggestion. The atmosphere between the two gradually eased, and the tension between them was temporarily relieved.
At this time, Zhang Chulan came over from the side. He looked at Qu Yin and Xiao Hong, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes. He knew that these two women were indispensable forces in the team, but their dispute also gave him a headache.
"Qu Yin, what should we do next?" Zhang Chulan asked, with a hint of urgency in his voice.
Qu Yin pondered for a moment, then raised her head and looked at everyone with a determined gaze: "We need to find the controller's hiding place and take them down in one fell swoop. Only then can we put an end to this chaos once and for all."
Upon hearing this, Li Qiankun immediately agreed: "Good idea! Then let's split up and act separately. This way, we will be more efficient."
However, just as everyone was about to split up, Zhang Chulan suddenly looked at Xiaohong provocatively, a sneer on his face: "Humph, what treasure did you think you got? It's just a piece of junk."
Xiaohong's face instantly turned pale upon hearing this. She was about to explode, but Qu Yin's gaze stopped her. Qu Yin's brow furrowed, a strange sense of doubt welling up in her heart. She felt as if there was a bigger secret behind this matter, and this secret might be inextricably linked to Zhang Chulan's provocation.
Just as the atmosphere became tense again, a majestic voice suddenly echoed in the palace: "Enough, stop arguing."
Everyone looked up to see a queen in gorgeous robes approaching with several guards. Her gaze swept across the crowd, then she spoke slowly, "I have a suggestion. Since you all want this treasure, let's each take what we want. Stop arguing over these trivial matters."
Zhang Chulan and the others looked at each other in bewilderment, clearly not expecting the Queen to make such a suggestion. They had originally expected the Queen to take sides or propose a more complex solution. However, the Queen resolved their dispute in such a simple and direct way.
Qu Yin's heart skipped a beat; she thought the proposal seemed interesting. Although she didn't completely trust the Queen, at this critical moment, she preferred to trust a proposal that could bring peace. So, she accepted the Queen's offer without hesitation: "Haha, Your Majesty is wise! Then I won't hesitate. Take one!"
The Queen looked at Qu Yin, a flicker of displeasure in her eyes. She clearly disliked Qu Yin's smug attitude. However, she finally nodded, "Okay, since you're so forthcoming, then go ahead."
Qu Yin proudly accepted the treasure, but she couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed. She felt like she had truly struck gold, not only having obtained the treasure but also the Queen's appreciation. However, at that moment, the Sky Tower suddenly began to shake, as if some immense force were at work.
Everyone panicked and looked around, trying to find the cause of the shaking. Zhang Chulan asked palely, "What's going on? Is it an earthquake?"
Qu Yin also felt a wave of dizziness, but she suppressed the discomfort, tightly gripping the treasure in her hands, fearing it would drop. However, at that moment, a gigantic Nine Infants suddenly crawled out of the passage. It exuded a terrifying aura, sending shivers down one's spine. Above it stood a mysterious figure, his silhouette looming in the dim light, like a messenger from another world.
"How...how is this possible?!" Xiao Hong screamed in horror. She had never seen such a huge creature before, and she had no idea where it came from.
Li Qiankun was also horrified: "Isn't this giant snake already dead?! How did it suddenly appear here?!"
Qu Yin's face changed drastically. She tightly grasped the treasure in her hand, and a sense of foreboding surged in her heart. She knew that she might really be in big trouble this time.
At that moment, a man in a black robe emerged from the darkness. He looked at everyone coldly, his eyes filled with disdain and mockery. "Hmph, you overestimate your abilities. Do you think obtaining the treasure will change anything? Let me tell you, the true controller is still watching you from the shadows."
Everyone's hearts sank upon hearing this. They knew that this black-robed man was the legendary Xu Fu, the mysterious figure with immortality and immense power. His appearance undoubtedly made the situation even more complicated and dangerous.
Xiao Hong gritted her teeth and punched the snake. However, as soon as her fist touched the snake's body, it was rebounded by a powerful force. She flew backwards and fell heavily to the ground, grimacing in pain.
"Humph, you don't know your own limitations." Xu Fu taunted again. His voice echoed in the palace, as if mocking everyone's ignorance and stupidity.
The queen recognized Xu Fu's identity, and a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes. However, she quickly regained her composure and gently waved her scepter. A dazzling beam of light shot towards Jiuying, forcing it back a few steps. Jiuying roared angrily, as if protesting the queen's provocation.
"Xu Fu, it's you," the queen said coldly, her tone filled with shock and anger. She had never expected that this man, who had betrayed Qin Shi Huang and disappeared for years, would appear before her at this moment, and his appearance had changed drastically, like a demon crawling out of hell.
Xu Fu sneered, with a playful gleam in his eyes: "Of course I am still alive. Moreover, not only am I alive, I also possess endless power. You ants are no match for me at all." His words were like ice, causing the temperature in the cabin to drop sharply.
The queen frowned upon hearing this. She knew Xu Fu's strength was unfathomable, but she couldn't just give in. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil: "Xu Fu, although you are powerful, you can't do whatever you want. My royal family is not to be bullied."
Xu Fu laughed heartily, his voice full of sarcasm: "The royal family? That fallen family? Their predecessors may have some abilities, but you younger generations are simply vulnerable." As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a powerful void wave attacked the nine guards.
These nine guards were all masters carefully trained by the royal family. They were usually majestic and awe-inspiring, but they seemed so vulnerable in front of Xu Fu. They were like kites with broken strings, being blown away one after another, falling to the ground and groaning in pain. The cabin was immediately in chaos.
"See? This is the difference in strength." Xu Fu said with a smug smile. His smile was like a sharp blade, piercing everyone's heart. "You people are not worthy of being my enemy. If you know what's good for you, just hand over what I want. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."
Li Qiankun and the others' expressions changed slightly. They knew what Xu Fu was talking about. That item was a treasure that their family had guarded for generations, containing endless power and secrets. It must not fall into Xu Fu's hands. However, facing Xu Fu's powerful strength, they felt powerless.
The nine guards had already lost their fighting ability; they were no match for Xu Fu. The queen gripped the scepter tightly, her fingertips turning white from the strain, her heart filled with resentment and anger. She knew this day was likely a dangerous one. But she would never give up easily; she would do everything in her power to protect the family treasure.
"Xu Fu, do you really think you can find the secret of immortality this way?" Li Qiankun asked in a deep voice, a hint of determination in his voice. He knew that immortality was just a mortal delusion, but Xu Fu's persistence left him confused and puzzled.
Xu Fu smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of disdain: "Immortality? That's just a mortal's delusion. What I pursue is true ascension to immortality, transcending the constraints of worldly affairs and achieving an eternal realm."
The queen stepped forward, her eyes full of emotion: "Xu Fu, you betrayed Qin Shi Huang, and now you have nowhere to stay in the Central Plains. Do you really think that you can find the answers you want overseas?" There was a hint of sadness and disappointment in her voice, as if she was sighing for a lost lamb.
Xu Fu turned around and looked at the queen with deep eyes: "The royal family was once glorious, but now it has fallen to this overseas land. How is I, Xu Fu, different from them? But I see further and more openly than they do. I know that the true power and secrets are not in the Central Plains, but in this unknown sea."
His words sent a chill down the spine of everyone present, as if enveloped by an invisible force. Zhang Chulan and the others looked even more solemn, as if they had sensed the impending danger, like the calm before the storm.
"Xu Fu, don't go too far!" Qu Yin couldn't help but stand up. There was a tremor in her voice, but more anger and unyielding. She glared at Xu Fu, as if she saw through him. "You betrayed Qin Shi Huang and the country, and now you are committing crimes here. Do you really think that no one can punish you?"
Xu Fu sneered, as if mocking Qu Yin's childishness and naiveté. "Excessive? I was merely stating the truth. You people simply don't understand what true pursuit is. You will only be bound by worldly shackles and will never achieve true enlightenment."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved it, instantly enveloping the entire cabin with a powerful aura. Everyone felt a surge of pressure, as if it threatened to crush them. Their breathing became rapid and difficult, as if even the air itself had become thinner.
"Only one person can stay. Everyone else, get off the boat!" Xu Fu's voice was cold and decisive, like the sentence of death. His eyes were filled with indifference and ruthlessness, as if he was watching the life and death of a group of ants.
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed. They knew that the person Xu Fu was talking about was clearly not them. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear and anxiety. Qu Yin and Xiao Hong were especially embarrassed and ashamed.