Chapter 1970: Not Much Time Left
Chapter 1970: Chapter 1970: Not Much Time Left
Black Demon Territory.
Inside the Black Demon Main Hall.
In the study of the Master of the Main Hall.
The figure of Senior Luoo appeared out of thin air.
In that instant, heaven and earth seemed frozen in time.
With just a flick of his robe, all beings came to a halt.
Upon closer inspection, the figure seemed to merge with this world, becoming one.
At that moment, it appeared Senior Luoo was the world itself, and the world was him.
Cre-eak...
The door creaked open.
The silhouette of Changtian Wine Demon slowly walked in.
"Has Master left seclusion?"
"Yes." Senior Luoo nodded, and the surrounding anomalies disappeared instantly.
With just a light ’yes’, all beings seemed to suddenly revive, returning to motion.
Everything returned to normal.
"Did you wait outside for me ten days and nights?" Senior Luoo stood with hands folded, questioning.
"Yes," Changtian Wine Demon nodded, bowing in response.
"Matters?" Senior Luoo uttered coldly.
"Yes." Changtian Wine Demon nodded again.
Yet, he remained silent, still bowing, directly facing Senior Luoo.
Senior Luoo slightly frowned, "Did you come concerning that young fellow?"
"Yes." Changtian Wine Demon nodded once more.
"I don’t understand why Master wants this."
"Nor do I think Master would play games with a young junior without reason."
"Clearly, it was promised..."
Changtian Wine Demon gradually spoke with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"So what if it was promised?" Senior Luoo cut in coldly.
"Changtian, after living this long, must such simple truths still be taught by me?"
"If I wish to go back on my word, that young fellow can do nothing, because I am stronger than him."
In a serious tone, Changtian Wine Demon replied, "But Master never broke a promise made to me."
"You are you, he is he," Senior Luoo replied indifferently.
"You are discontent now, but if you were strong enough, you could just take the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit from my hands."
"But you’re not capable, have no solution, and are not my opponent."
"Hence, you can only come here, showing dissatisfaction and questioning angrily."
Crack...
Changtian Wine Demon’s fist clenched tightly but soon relaxed again.
"I merely want to ask on behalf of that young fellow."
In a slightly pleading tone, Changtian Wine Demon spoke.
Senior Luoo squinted his eyes, "Then I’ll tell you."
Senior Luoo turned around, his back facing Changtian Wine Demon, still standing with hands clasped behind.
His deep eyes seemed to contain thousands of stars, gazing at the vast earth and heavens outside.
The starry radiance seemed to contend with the outside daylight and heavens.
"When I learned that young fellow had indeed broken the 18 Cave Mansions, especially within this short month, I was extremely surprised."
"Whether he had assistance behind the scenes or not, this already proves his exceptional talent, far beyond my expectations."
Senior Luoo spoke of surprise.
Yet, his tone held no surprise, but was instead flat to an extreme coldness.
"I told you before, that was a test for that young fellow."
"And clearly, this young fellow handed me a perfect answer sheet."
"Yet, upon Tianji’s return, he told me the young fellow is not worth much."
"Tianji has always been shrewd; if Xiao Xun really was worthless, how could he have possibly disappeared alongside him for a month’s time?"
With a faint smile, Changtian Wine Demon said, "Senior Tianji is indeed shrewd, even cunning."
Senior Luoo abruptly frowned, "I can’t help but feel a certain inexplicable feeling."
"It seems that once this young fellow obtains the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, he will vanish into thin air."
"At present, he cannot leave, nor can he disappear."
"This Xiao Xun should indeed be extraordinarily remarkable."
"But there are still things unmet, needing further observation."
"Hence, the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit cannot be given for now."
"I see," Changtian Wine Demon chuckled, "Master fears he might suddenly leave?"
"15 Martial Arts Relics were deliberately not taken."
Senior Luoo shook his head, "No."
"I never planned to take the 15 Martial Arts Relics."
"While they are treasures, they have long been suppressed over millennia, gathering evil power, entirely unusable."
"In other words, they are merely cumbersome, why would I want them?"
The 15 Martial Arts Relics originally indeed gathered evil power.
But unbeknownst to Senior Luoo, the evil power had long been absorbed clean by Xiao Yi.
Now, they are merely 15 treasures containing the purest and strongest power of Martial Arts Relics.
"Master..." Changtian Wine Demon furrowed his brow.
"Just simply wishing he won’t leave, won’t disappear," Senior Luoo reverted to his indifferent tone.
"Simply?" Changtian Wine Demon clearly focused on those words.
In the next second, his face drastically shifted.
"Master, could it be..."
Senior Luoo nodded, "Time is running out."
"This Central Region..." Changtian Wine Demon exclaimed.
"No." Senior Luoo shook his head, "The state of the Central Region, the fate of all beings in the world, has nothing to do with me."
"It is my time that is running out."
"Master..." A trace of sadness flashed across Changtian Wine Demon’s face.
In a solemn voice, Senior Luoo said, "You have always been useless, and I am already disappointed."
"I originally favored Mo Youu; but now, there is Xiao Xun."
"Between them both, I still cannot choose."
"There are matters still unseen, still needing observation."
’You have always been useless, and I am already disappointed,’ clearly words of disappointment, yet, in Senior Luoo’s speech, only cold indifference could be found.
A hint of guilt appeared on Changtian Wine Demon’s face.
"Any other questions?" Senior Luoo withdrew his gaze, the stars in his eyes now dissipated.
Turning toward Changtian Wine Demon, he asked indifferently.
"No more." Changtian Wine Demon shook his head; perhaps he should say something, but found himself speechless.
"Master, I take my leave."
Changtian Wine Demon sincerely saluted.
Just about to slowly retreat.
A Main Hall Master knocked and entered.
"Changtian Hall Master, Master of the Main Hall," the Main Hall Master saluted, subsequently revealing an anxious expression.
"What’s the matter?" Changtian Wine Demon asked.
Main Hall Master urgently replied, "An hour ago, Master Tu Qianqiu furiously headed to the Heavenly Mechanism Region, claiming to seek Xiao Xun, the Deacon."
"Oh?" Changtian Wine Demon frowned, "What’s that old fellow Tu Qianqiu up to?"
...
Heavenly Mechanism Region.
Heavenly Mechanism Main Hall.
Outside the seclusion room.
The elderly wearing the Black Demon Hall attire glared coldly at Xiao Yi, "Are you Xiao Xun?"
Xiao Yi nodded. Though sensing hostility in the elder’s gaze, he still asked, "And who might you be?"
"Tu Qianqiu." The elder replied coldly.
"Tu Qianqiu?" Xiao Yi frowned.
He had heard this name before.
Human Slaughter, Tu Qianqiu, one of the Legendary Palace Masters of the Black Demon Hall.
Rumors had it that this person was ruthless, with overwhelming methods, infamous and renowned, all gathered in one.
A true legendary figure.
"Matters?" Xiao Yi asked indifferently.
"Must I ask the obvious?" The elder, also known as Tu Qianqiu, retorted coldly, "Was it you who killed my disciple carrying the Jingzhe Sword?"
"Dare you challenge me to a battle?"
Xiao Yi squinted.
"Nonsense." The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master turned angry, "A mere Four Thousand Dao dares to act insolently in my Heavenly Mechanism Hall?"
...
Third update.
Today’s update, complete.
Originally, Little Eight’s condition was not well yesterday, unsuitable for writing.
Hence, planned to take a day off, but ultimately refrained.
The result being, while writing, sleep overcame...
I awoke at around four or five in the morning at my computer...
Sigh... Sorry.
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