Chapter 2341 Mighty Aura
The more Yue Tinghai took the Spiritual Power attack, the intense the sharp pain he felt in his brain. All of a sudden, he was worn out, and his body trembled. He couldn’t help but bend his knees downward.
Roar!
Yue Tinghai let out an indignant roar.
“Zhang Ruochen, as a Supreme Saint, I must not tolerate insult… from now on… I will fight you to death!”
The s.p.a.ce around Yue Tinghai shook violently.
Under the suppression of the Dimensional force, Yue Tinghai could not hold on any longer. He knelt on the ground hard, causing the earth to sink.
With Yue Tinghai’s body as the center, the s.p.a.ce within a five-mile radius was frozen.
The entire world fell into silence.
Whoosh
Lady Wind’s beautiful figure flew onto the city wall. Shock appeared in her almond-shaped eyes. “You should not do this.”
“What’s wrong?” Zhang Ruochen asked.
Lady Wind said, “A Supreme Saint would rather get killed than endure humiliation.
“Moreover, Yue Tinghai is a talented elite with the potential to ascend. Not only him, but the forces behind him and even the entire Puresky Clan will view you as an enemy.”
Zhang Ruochen said, “Yue Tinghai doesn’t have that much influence. A loser has no honor in Infernal Court.
“The cultivators of Puresky Clan wors.h.i.+p Yue Tinghai due to his achievement as someone who has attained Great Perfection at the Hundred-Shackle Realm. They won’t wors.h.i.+p the Yue Tinghai who knelt.”
Lady Wind sighed softly, “Maybe you’re right. As long as we lead the immortal vampires to win first place in Infernal Court’s ten clans, all immortal vampires will regard us as their pride and respect us like they respect their deities.”
The 23 streaks of Saint Light flew from afar and landed at Cloud City.
They were the 23 Supreme Saints of Puresky Clan.
The moment they saw Yue Tinghai kneeling on the ground, some were terrified; some were angry, and some rushed over. They wanted to save Yue Tinghai, but they were blocked by the frozen s.p.a.ce.
“Zhang Ruochen, you’re humiliating the entire Puresky Clan. We’re no match for you. But when the Celestial-Hunting battle is over, the deities of Puresky Clan won’t let you go.”
A young female Supreme Saint in her twenties scolded angrily. She spread out her six red wings and slashed at the frozen s.p.a.ce with a
sword.
Crack!
Zhang Ruochen’s Spiritual Power moved. A lightning bolt in the form of a dragon and serpent flew down from the clouds. It struck her and sent her flying. Her body was charred; she was severely injured.
“Yue Tinghai did something wrong, so he must reflect on it. On the Celestial-Hunting battlefield, the G.o.ds of Puresky Clan can’t discipline him, but I can,” Zhang Ruochen said.
“Who do you think you are? How can you discipline the Supreme Saint of Puresky Clan?”
“Whether Yue Tinghai did something wrong or not, it’s not up to you to decide.”
Seven or eight Supreme Saints of Puresky Clan activated their murderous Blood Qi, intending to attack Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen’s voice became bone-chilling, “I did not kill Yue Tinghai because he could still take a punch from me,” he said. “Besides, he is useful. As for you guys, if any of you dare to offend me, I will kill you without mercy.”
Hearing this, those Supreme Saints of Puresky Clan felt like they had been splashed with cold water. Their heads became clearer.
The one they were facing Zhang Ruochen!
This guy was famous for being fearless. He had killed countless Infernal Court deities’ children, scions, and scionesses. Even the seventh son of the Ghost Lord had died at his hands. What else did he not dare to do?
Lady Wind was really afraid that Zhang Ruochen would start a ma.s.sacre, she quickly said, “I heard that Yue Tinghai controlled the tsunami last night and wanted to kill 30 million immortal vampires on b.l.o.o.d.ysky Continent. I can testify to that.
“Fortunately, he attempted such a serious crime on the Celestial-Hunting battlefield. Otherwise, the Fane of Immortality would have taken him away and skinned him.
“Did you also partic.i.p.ate in what happened last night?”
In Infernal Court, strength was indeed the most important thing. As long as one was strong, they could decide the life and death of the weak.
However, no clan would allow the strong to slaughter their own clansmen. Such a person would only end up like Saint Lord Zuo Mu.
In comparison, the punishment of the immortal vampires was even heavier.
Not to mention the 23 immortal realm Supreme Saints of Puresky Clan, even Yue Tinghai, who was kneeling on the ground, had a change in expression.
Even if he killed 30 million clansmen on the Celestial-Hunting Battlefield, it was not a big deal for a Supreme Saint at the Great Perfection of the Hundred-Shackle Realm. After all, he alone was worth more than 30 million clansmen. If the attack had succeeded last night, the deity of Puresky Clan would have protected him. The Fane of Immortality couldn’t do anything to him.
However, the operation had failed last night, and Zhang Ruochen and Lady Wind had found out about it. Now that he’d lost so much face, the deity of Puresky Clan would definitely be very disappointed in him. Would the deity still protect him?
“No… No. We don’t know what happened last night.”
“Did Yue Tinghai really commit such a heinous crime?”
“I don’t know what happened last night. It has nothing to do with me.”
The Supreme Saints of Puresky Clan sensed that something was wrong. They all became obedient.
The reason why they dared to disobey Zhang Ruochen’s orders was that they knew that Lady Wind and Lord Bladeh.e.l.l would never submit to Zhang Ruochen. They had thought Lady Wind and Lord Bladeh.e.l.l would definitely stand up to him.
However, Lady Wind was actually on Zhang Ruochen’s side. Together with Lord Xia Yu, Supreme Saint Yi Xuan, and Gu Chenzi, they had formed a force that even the other eight clans combined couldn’t contend with.
“They’re here!”
Zhang Ruochen looked up and saw the blood clouds rolling in the sky. He felt the powerful aura of the saintly way.
The Supreme Saints of the ten clans were coming from all directions on the planet.
Yue Tinghai’s kneeling was a warning signal.
The cultivators of the other seven clans were afraid of the same fate. Who dared to wait for Zhang Ruochen to personally invite them?
“Yao Bing of Sealsky Clan is here. I’ve led seventeen Supreme Saints of our clan to greet Supreme Saint Ruochen.”
Eighteen streaks of blood light descended from the sky and landed outside Cloud City.
“Saint Yihui of Demonsky Clan is here. I’ve led twenty-four Supreme Saints of our clan to pay respects to the Supreme Saint Ruochen.”
Blood-red figures descended outside Cloud City.
Apart from one or two Hundred-Shackle Realm elites, the others who stayed behind to guard Immortal Vampires’ home planet were all Supreme Saints who had just entered Neverwilt Realm.
A moment later, more than 100 Supreme Saints gathered outside Cloud City.
Apart from Qitian Clan, all the cultivators from the major clans had arrived.
Zhang Ruochen snorted and ordered, “Lord Xia Yu, go to Qitian continent personally and invite all the Supreme Saints of Qitian Clan here. Remember, you must invite Lord Bladeh.e.l.l.”
Lord Xia Yu frowned and said, “Lord Bladeh.e.l.l is on our planet?”
“Even if he isn’t here, there must be a Spiritual Power clone.” Zhang Ruochen gave a meaningful look.
A dense blood cloud flew over from the horizon, rolling like a sea of blood.
A heavy and overbearing voice came from the blood cloud. “Don’t bother Lord Xia Yu. I and the Supreme Saints of Qitian Clan are here!”
The blood cloud swooped down like a waterfall and crashed to the ground.
The Blood Qi instantly covered thousands of miles of land. When the blood Qi dispersed, Lord Bladeh.e.l.l and more than a dozen Supreme Saints of Qitian Clan appeared outside the city gate.
It was not Lord Bladeh.e.l.l’s Spiritual Power clone, but he himself.
Seeing Lord Bladeh.e.l.l appear, the cultivators of other clans who obeyed Qitian Clan all breathed a sigh of relief. Their eyes shone with excitement. They seemed to have someone to rely on and were no longer afraid of Zhang Ruochen’s might.
Without h.e.l.lblade Realm backing them, they didn’t dare to challenge Zhang Ruochen.
Groups of people approached Lord Bladeh.e.l.l, ready to fight Zhang Ruochen.
The female Supreme Saint of Puresky Clan, who had been charred black by Zhang Ruochen’s lightning strike, came to Lord Bladeh.e.l.l. She said weakly, “Zhang Ruochen acted arbitrarily. He started infighting and humiliated the Supreme Saint of Puresky Clan. Lord Bladeh.e.l.l, please do justice!”
“Yue Tinghai would never do anything to harm immortal vampires. Zhang Ruochen planted the evidence on purpose. He thinks he can be lawless just because he is strong,” another cultivator said.
The other Supreme Saints of Puresky Clan all stood behind Lord Bladeh.e.l.l.
They radiated powerful Saint Might. They were full of fighting spirit. Lord Bladeh.e.l.l glanced at Yue Tinghai, who was kneeling on the ground. He snorted, “How could a figure like the Supreme Saint Ruochen and Lady Wind do something like this on purpose? Don’t be presumptuous!”
All the Supreme Saints of Puresky Clan were stunned.
The Supreme Saints of the other clans looked at each other. They weren’t sure what Lord Bladeh.e.l.l was trying to do.
Lord Bladeh.e.l.l stood straight and spoke righteously. He said, “I think that the more Tinghai does something wrong, the more he should be punished.
“The situation of the immortal vampires is great now. We should stay united as one and fight against outsiders. We should strive to achieve better results in the Celestial-Hunting battle. Only then will we live up to the expectations of our G.o.ds and the entire immortal vampires. “At this time, I will not let anyone who dares to create internal strife go.
“Let Yue Tinghai kneel first. Kneeling on the Celestial-Hunting battlefield is better than being sent to the Fane of Immortality to be skinned.
“The young cultivators in Infernal Court are still lacking in respect. It’s a good chance to temper his character.” When he said the last sentence, Lord Bladeh.e.l.l’s eyes were as cold as a blade. He glared at Yue Tinghai, obviously threatening him.
Yue Tinghai was extremely humiliated. He thought that his situation would change when Lord Bladeh.e.l.l returned to their home planet. Who would have thought that Lord Bladeh.e.l.l would cast him aside after using him and s.h.i.+ft all the blames on him?
‘No, it shouldn’t be.
‘Lord Bladeh.e.l.l is a proud man. How could he give up so easily? There is no way he would willingly submit to Zhang Ruochen.
‘Why?
‘Why?’
Yue Tinghai’s heart was filled with a grievance, confusion, resentment, and confusion.
“Supreme Saint Ruochen, let’s enter the city to discuss our big plans.”
Lord Bladeh.e.l.l waved his hand and took the lead to enter the city gate.
On the city wall, Lady Wind and Lord Xia Yu both showed strange expressions.
Zhang Ruochen had only been in Infernal Court for a short time, so he didn’t know Lord Bladeh.e.l.l very well. However, they had interacted with Lord Bladeh.e.l.l many times, so they knew what kind of person Lord Bladeh.e.l.l was. How he acted just now was definitely unusual.
Lord Xia Yu was puzzled. She muttered to herself, “What is Lord Bladeh.e.l.l planning?”
Zhang Ruochen didn’t seem to care. If Lord Bladeh.e.l.l was willing to obey, it would be a good thing.
If he refused to do so, Zhang Ruochen could just beat him into submission.
Lady Wind said, “Lord Bladeh.e.l.l is ranked in the top ten on the top Hundred-Shackle Realm cultivators. Since he took the initiative to show his goodwill, we have to show him something.”
Zhang Ruochen nodded slightly. He walked down the city wall with Lady Wind and Lord Xia Yu to welcome Lord Bladeh.e.l.l.
From Afar, Lord Bladeh.e.l.l cupped his hands and bowed. He laughed and said, “Saint Ruochen is indeed the prodigy of the Xue Jue family. After the Celestial- Hunting battle, he will definitely be famous throughout the world. I admire him.”
Zhang Ruochen said calmly, “I haven’t even reached the Great Perfection of the Hundred-Shackle Realm. What’s there to admire, Lord Bladeh.e.l.l?”
Lord Bladeh.e.l.l said seriously, “Being able to defeat Wu Jiang before attaining the Great Perfection stage makes your achievement even more impressive. Luo Shengtian can’t do it, neither can Yan Huangtu, nor can Lan Ying.”
Lord Xia Yu and Lady Wind suddenly understood, and then the two girls smiled.
The Supreme Saints behind Lord Bladeh.e.l.l who hadn’t received the news that Zhang Ruochen had defeated Wu Jiang were all struck by Lord Bladeh.e.l.l’s words.
They all understood why Lord Bladeh.e.l.l’s att.i.tude toward Zhang Ruochen changed drastically.
If Zhang Ruochen had only defeated Xu and Supreme Saint Yanhong, even if Lord Bladeh.e.l.l knew that he was no match for him, with the support of the other clans, he still had the confidence to fight against Zhang Ruochen.
As long as Wu Jiang and Lan Ying made their moves, Zhang Ruochen would most likely die horribly and cease to become a threat.
However, just now, when Lord Bladeh.e.l.l received the news that Zhang Ruochen had defeated Wu Jiang, he instantly dismissed all ill thoughts against Zhang Ruochen. Zhang Ruochen, who could defeat Wu Jiang, would not be afraid of Lan Ying.
Whose presence could threaten him on the entire Celestial-Hunting battlefield?
Maybe Que could.
However, there were not many feuds between Que and Zhang Ruochen. He definitely wouldn’t make someone enemies easily. All sorts of thoughts flashed through Lord Bladeh.e.l.l’s mind. In an instant, he thought of the immortal vampires’ G.o.ds. Now, immortal vampires had many elites. They could already rival Yanluo Clan and Asuras.
With such an advantage, the immortal vampires’ G.o.ds must have hoped that the immortal vampires could fight for better ranking: second place, or even first.
If he, Lord Bladeh.e.l.l, interfered, Zhang Ruochen wouldn’t let him go. The Immortal Vampires’ G.o.ds would also be angry.
It was because of all these considerations that Lord Bladeh.e.l.l rushed back to his home planet, ready to discuss the big plan with Zhang Ruochen. Only in this way would he get a share of the achievements in the future.
The Spiritual Power clone of Supreme Saint Jinkun of Azuresky Clan asked Lord Bladeh.e.l.l telepathically, “Did Zhang Ruochen really defeat Wu Jiang?” Lord Bladeh.e.l.l said, “Don’t harbor other ill thoughts against Zhang Ruochen. Not only did he defeat Wu Jiang, but he also killed Saint Lord Zuo Mu. Moreover, he has cultivated a Grade Two Saintwill and held two Supreme Artifacts in his hands.
“It’s said that even his parasitic plant, the Saint Devourer, has the battle strength of the top 10 Hundred-Shackle Realm cultivators.
“With such strength, the number of people who dare to challenge him on the Celestial-Hunting battlefield is not more than five.”
The expression of Supreme Saint Jinkun became grave. He said, “In this case, in terms of power among the elites, the immortal vampires have already surpa.s.sed Asuras. Can we compete against Yanluo Clan?”
Lord Bladeh.e.l.l’s expression became grave as he nodded his head heavily and said, “This is indeed something that we didn’t dare to imagine before. I’m afraid the immortal vampires’ G.o.ds are also very surprised.
“The G.o.ds must have great expectations for us. After all, Yanluo Clan has been the number one clan in every Celestial-Hunting battle. If we can defeat them this time, all of our names will be listed in Fane of Immortality’s record.
“Rewards are secondary. The meaning behind it is the most significant. Even the deities care about it.
“Defeating the most upper clan despite being a lower clan is what we, the immortal vampires, want the most. Whoever screws things up at this big-time will have to suffer the consequences after the Celestial-Hunting battle ends.
“This must be why Zhang Ruochen called us here.”