Chapter 701 Sincerity

Little Nineteen walked out of the manor. Her face was red and she kept mumbling angrily, "Bad guys, they're all bad guys."

As she walked, she had already rushed out of the courtyard. It was getting late, and a little gray snow began to fall in the night of Jinling City.

The anger in Nineteen's heart gradually dissipated after walking a short distance. Then, she let out a long sigh. She also knew that she was angry not because of the teasing of others, but because of the helplessness and resentment in her heart towards the departure of everyone. This helplessness and resentment also grew as the time for Su Mu'an and the others to leave drew nearer and nearer.

Thinking of this, she walked to the courtyard where she would wait for her master to teach her martial arts every night. Then, the little fellow sat down somewhat dispiritedly. He lowered his head and hunched his body, stretching out his fingers to unconsciously draw circles on the ground.

A good while passed by like this.

"What? You're not cultivating today?" However, at this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him.

Nineteen, who was squatting on the ground, suddenly regained her senses. She stood up and turned to look behind her. However, she saw Zhou Yuan, who was dressed in black, standing there. The corner of her mouth was smiling as she looked at her.

"Master!" A look of surprise appeared on Nineteen's face, but soon the surprise dissipated and he became lonely again.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan did not reveal much surprise. He calmly walked to the side of Nineteen. Looking at the girl squatting on the ground, he seemed to have pierced through her thoughts. At that time, Zhou Yuan whispered, "Tell me, who provoked my little fairy?"

Nineteen raised her head when she heard this. She knew that her expression of unhappiness and waiting for someone to comfort her couldn't fool her master. She wrinkled her head and asked, "Master, why did you say that Su Mu'an and the others must go there? Didn't you say that it was very dangerous? Isn't it good for us to find a place to hide?"

Zhou Yuan thought for a moment, then reached out and touched Nineteen's head, "I've thought about this question before."

Xiao Nineteen did not think about why Zhou Yuan would think about this question. She subconsciously asked, "What about the result?"

A bitter smile appeared on Zhou Yuan's face. He glanced at Nineteen and then said, "There's no result. I can't think of an answer to this question."

Little Nineteen blinked his eyes and looked at Zhou Yuan in surprise. "Is there something that Master doesn't know?" He asked.

Perhaps in Nineteen's eyes, his master was omniscient. In fact, most of the time, this black-clothed Zhou Yuan was indeed such a person. He could answer every question of Nineteen perfectly, to the extent that he gave Nineteen such an illusion.

"The world is so big, how can anyone be omnipotent, and how can anyone really know everything?" At that time, Zhou Yuan's tone became a little bleak. Even Nineteen could tell that his master seemed to be hiding something.

She couldn't help but feel a little curious. At that time, she leaned in front of her master and blinked her eyes. "Master, do you have any troubles too?" She asked.

Zhou Yuan shook his head, "What troubles can I have? My biggest worry is you! Quickly learn the martial arts I taught you, then I'm relieved."

Nineteen, who used to have great enthusiasm for cultivation, lowered his head and muttered, "Master… Nineteen has no mood to practice kung fu today."

Zhou Yuan did not feel the slightest bit unhappy because of Nineteen's words. Instead, he asked with great interest, "Why? Don't you want to be the number one in the world?"

Nineteen muttered bitterly, "In the past, I thought that nothing in this world could stop me from becoming the number one in the world. But now, I realize that there are many things in this world that cannot be changed by cultivation levels. Furthermore, I don't know how long it will take for me to reach that level of cultivation. At that time, maybe they will all …"

"If that's the case, then what if he reaches Number One Under Heaven?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan's expression suddenly changed. He said again, "I have a way to allow you to possess a cultivation that is sufficient to resist those people in a very short period of time."

"Huh?" Nineteen was stunned. In the past, she wanted to cultivate faster and reach a level comparable to Xu Han and the others one day earlier, but her master always advised her to say that she cared about the path of cultivation. She cared about one step at a time and could not get any quick results or instant benefits. Why did she suddenly change her temper today? However, although Nineteen was puzzled in his heart, he still turned around and asked, "What can we do? Can we make it before the Battle of Great Abyss Mountain?"

Although she didn't say anything, Nineteen really wanted to be able to help Xu Han and the others. Even if it was just a trivial matter, what could she do before she could feel at ease?

However, Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "Although this method is fast, we still have to wait until the Great Abyss Mountain Battle is over."

The joy in Nineteen's heart dissipated when she heard this. She became dull again, "What's the point? If they're all dead, who will see the number one person in the world I cultivate?"

"Of course it's meaningful." However, Zhou Yuan's voice followed closely behind Nineteen's words. At that time, his tone became a bit low, like the whispers of some wild beast in the boundless black.

Nineteen also seemed to have sensed his master's strange state. He raised his head and looked at Zhou Yuan, asking, "What's the meaning of that?"

At that moment, her gaze fell on her master's face. Although that face was still the familiar face of Nineteen, there were many things that Nineteen was very unfamiliar with. She could not tell what those things were, but she felt that the face, in the darkness of the night, was so gloomy that it was as if an evil spirit had returned from hell was looking at her with an extremely fanatical gaze.

At this moment, Zhou Yuan also gave his answer.

The two short words struck Nineteen's tender chest like a heavy hammer.

He said.

"Revenge."

…

'"Fate is really a wonderful thing. From Shangyun City in Qingzhou to Lunar Temple in Ya Qi Mountain, Brother Xu still has to meet me in the end, don't you think?" At the foot of Ya Qi Mountain, Yuan Xiucheng, dressed in green, stood in front of Xu Han and looked at him with a smile.

Xu Han narrowed his eyes and looked at the man in front of him.

From the moment he sold himself into Dark Asura Hall, his fate had changed. During that time, he had met many people, and he could more or less know what they wanted and what they wanted to do. However, this man was the only one in front of him. Everything Xu Han experienced seemed to have his shadow behind it, but he was still unable to see through him.

Even though he had obtained his memories from the previous eighteen times, everything in Lunar Temple was still a mystery to Xu Han.

But even so, Xu Han did not understand Lunar Temple or Yuan Xiucheng's thoughts. He was very busy, he still had a lot of things to do, so he frowned at that time and said coldly, "Get out of the way, or die."

However, when these murderous words fell into Yuan Xiucheng's ears, it was as if he hadn't noticed them. He still looked at Xu Han with a smile on his face. "The Lunar Temple is a good place. It is said that as long as someone can climb the Mystic Tooth Mountain and push open the door of the Lunar Temple, the immortals living in the Phoenix Arrival Pavilion will be able to solve the questions for them. Although everyone can only ask one question, from wealth to the supreme Dao of Heaven, the immortals in the palace can answer them one by one."

"I wonder how many immortals and emperors have gone to great lengths to climb the Ya Qi Mountain and ask about the path of longevity, or how to make their mountains and rivers immortal."

"Since Brother Xu has come here, don't you want to go up and do something to let Lord Palace Master resolve your doubts?"

When Yuan Xiucheng said this, the smile on his face became even more intense, and his tone was filled with a hint of bewitchment.

However, how could Xu Han be influenced by his words and deeds? Ever since he had known Yuan Xiu, Xu Han had been extremely wary of him. Moreover, there were many things that he had encountered that were obstructed by the Lunar Temple. Xu Han had no good impression of him, so he naturally did not have the temper to climb mountains. He had only come here to retrieve Xuan'er's true body, so there was no need for him to climb the mountain. He only needed to cut through the Ya Qi Mountain.

Therefore, Xu Leng smiled and said, "First, the Tian Ce Mansion , then the Dark Asura Palace, and then the current Lord Palace Master, can Brother Yuan, these three family slaves be freely and happily employed?"

"It can't be said to be carefree and happy. It's just that we have the same goals." Yuan Xiucheng seemed to be unaware of the ridicule in Xu Han's words. He said to himself, "I have walked all the way with ideals and ambitions. The more people I have met, the closer I get to the truth of this world. But the truth is often desperate."

"What's ridiculous is that most people in this world can't see the truth clearly. Canghai Liu, Mu Yushan, Yuan Xiucheng, Mo Chen Zi, which one of them isn't the hero of the world? However, in their eyes, there is only this small world. They can't see the essence of this world clearly. Their horizons are too small to accommodate me, so I can only change my lintel again and again."

"And I have always believed that Brother Xu and I are on the same side. Sooner or later, we will stand together and realize what you and I have in mind."

Xu Han didn't comment on Yuan Xiucheng's inexplicable confidence. His narrowed eyes filled with killing intent as he repeated his previous words, "I don't have the heart to listen to your lengthy discussion. I'll say it one last time. Move aside, or die!"

This time, unlike before, the aura around Xu Han began to surge as he spat out these words. The golden sword intent that carried a faint black gas enveloped the world, covering the sky and the sun, as if dark clouds were pressing down on the city.

Yuan Xiu's long green robe was raised under the sudden sword intent. Although Xu Han hadn't made a move yet, the corner of his robe was cut apart by the sharp sword intent, and the corner of his robe blossomed. Even so, his face was still as calm as ever. He similarly narrowed his eyes and looked at Xu Han. His gaze wandered over the sword intent, and in the end, he keenly discovered the faint black gas contained within the sword intent.

Yuan Xiucheng, who had always been calm, had a change in expression when he saw this object. A wisp of dense joy appeared in his eyes, but it passed in a flash. He muttered to himself, "This time, you're walking much faster than last time."

The surging sword intent around Xu Han carried a roiling sound of thunder, so much so that he could not hear Yuan Xiucheng's whispers clearly. He only gradually lost his patience. The killing intent in his eyes was even more intense. He wasn't afraid of Yuan Xiucheng , but he didn't want to fight with him unless he had to. After all, he couldn't understand the reality of Yuan Xiucheng 's cultivation. In order to cope with something that was about to arrive, he wasn't willing to experience too many changes. Of course, all of this didn't mean that he wouldn't make a move. He just wanted to avoid it as much as possible.

Right now, his patience was gradually losing, and the time he had left for Yuan Xiu to complete his cultivation was also decreasing along with his patience.

"Looks like Brother Yuan is going to fight me today." Xu Han was definitely not a person who was afraid of others. After giving Yuan Xiu enough time, Xu Han finally decided to make a move.

At that moment, the power around him suddenly surged even more violently. He took a step forward, and his vast aura struck the yellow dragon, pouring down on Yuan Xiucheng's body.

Under such an imposing aura, Yuan Xiu's figure paused and his face turned slightly pale.

He quickly waved his hand at Xu Han and said, "Brother Xu, don't worry. I'll listen to the last word."

Hearing this, Xu Han frowned. Naturally, he did not believe that Yuan Xiucheng was truly shocked by his aura. After all, with Yuan Xiucheng 's temperament, if he did not have the confidence to escape with his entire body, he would not have come here alone to see him. His expression was likely to be a cover-up. Hence, Xu Han's expression sank. He temporarily accepted the majestic momentum and asked, "What do you mean?"

As soon as he cultivated, his aura returned to its normal state, and he maintained his elegant demeanor once again.

He said, "Brother Xu only wants the true body of Yao Monarch Lu Wu. Lunar Temple has guarded Yao Monarch for so many years, so there is naturally a way to take out the true body of Yao Monarch. Why bother to cut off Ya Qishan?"

Yuan Xiucheng's words greatly exceeded Xu Han's expectations, but he would not believe Yuan Xiucheng so easily. At that time, he asked with a deep gaze, "Your master, Shen Wushuang, would be so kind as to send out the true body of a Demon Lord?"

"This is not good intentions." Yuan Xiucheng smiled and said, "It's just a greeting gift for Brother Xu to show our sincerity in cooperating with Brother Xu."

Saying this, Yuan Xiucheng intentionally paused. His gaze landed on Xu Han without a trace, as if he wanted to see the slight change in Xu Han's expression. However, there was nothing else on Xu Han's face other than a dense expression of suspicion.

Therefore, Yuan Xiucheng said later, "Of course, since it is sincerity, we hope Brother Xu can give us some sincerity."

Xu Han's expression immediately relaxed. It had to be admitted that Yuan Xiucheng's actions had dispelled Xu Han's doubts. If they really gave this thing to Xu Han for nothing, Xu Han would not dare to take it lightly. After all, Shen Wushuang in Lunar Temple was also good, and the Yuan Xiucheng in front of him was a schemer. Xu Han would not believe that they would really show him any sincerity.

"Sincerity? I never thought I would join you." However, Xu Han said at that time.

Yuan Xiucheng did not mind and said, "There are no eternal enemies in this world. Besides, the sincerity we want is not what Brother Xu wants. Brother Xu will not give it to us. It is not too late to make a decision after listening to my words."

Xu Han's expression was still gloomy, but after thinking for a while, he said, "Then tell me, what sincerity do you want?"

"The Crimson Firmament Sect evaporated overnight. The 30,000 disciples, the three Immortals, and the Mountain Protection Divine Beast are nowhere to be found. No one can contact them. The sincerity we want is to ask Brother Xu if he can tell us where they are going." Yuan Xiucheng asked with narrowed eyes, his eyebrows flickering with a strange light that Xu Han could not see through.

"You guys are well-informed." Xu Han did not expect Yuan Xiucheng to ask with sincerity. He sneered and spat out the words he had said to Nangong Jing, "Dead."

Nangong Jing still didn't believe this answer, so how could he perfunctorily persist in Yuan Xiucheng 's cultivation?

The green-clothed man paid attention to his clothes that had just been blown into chaos by Xu Han's aura. Then, he looked at Xu Han again and said in an accentuated tone, "Brother Xu, if you want to see people alive and corpses dead, you have to remember that we need the word'sincerity '. Only by being honest with each other can we avoid unnecessary fighting, right?"

Xu Han naturally understood the implied meaning of Yuan Xiucheng's words. His expression darkened a bit, but his mouth was still the same as before. "They are indeed dead."

"Dead?" Yuan Xiucheng narrowed his eyes and looked at Xu Han. A cold light flowed through his eyes. He said again, "I really treat Brother Xu with sincerity. If Brother Xu is still like this, then…"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Xu Han's voice again.

"To live, you need to see people. To die, you need to see corpses. But unfortunately, I don't have people, nor do I have corpses. But I think this thing should be enough to prove my sincerity."

"Huh?" Yuan Xiucheng was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Xu Han in surprise. Obviously, he did not understand what Xu Han meant.

However, when his gaze was cast on Xu Han, the surprise in his heart turned into shock that surged like the waves of the river in the blink of an eye.

At that time, Xu Han lowered his head and his eyes were deep. The pitch-black color in his eyes spread out, and very quickly, it infected his entire eyeball. A majestic and extremely dark aura rose up in his body. His long hair rose randomly under this aura, making his entire body look extremely bizarre.

At this moment, Xu Han raised his head and smiled faintly at Yuan Xiucheng.

That strange smile made Yuan Xiucheng's heart skip a beat. In that instant, it was as if he had fallen into an ice purgatory.

However, at this moment, Xu Han stretched out his hand and crouched down. Then, the hand heavily slapped the ground beneath his feet. Countless black objects gushed out from his palm like poisonous snakes, spreading in all directions. With Xu Han's body as the center, they formed a strange black formation.

Yuan Xiucheng's pupils dilated violently at that time. He looked at the scene in front of him in confusion and astonishment. The shock between his eyebrows was already hard to write.

A huge object was reflected in his pupils as it rose from the formation.

It was a giant Vermillion Bird…

A Vermillion Bird dyed with pitch-black flames seemed to be devouring the heavens and earth.

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