Chapter 116: Smash to Pieces (600 Votes Bonus Chapter)

Jiang Fan gazed into the distance, where an elder emerged, exuding an aura as deep as an abyss and a presence that seemed to pierce the heavens.

Just moments ago, he had intended to shatter the Red Flame Venerable with a single punch, but suddenly heard a telepathic message warning that this individual might be the mastermind behind the calamity in Baihe Commandery. He was urged to spare his life for further questioning, prompting Jiang Fan to hold back his strength at the critical moment.

While knocking the Red Flame Venerable unconscious, Jiang Fan cleverly employed a mind-confounding technique, compelling him to reveal the circumstances of the past.

The words spoken sealed the guilt.

Yuan Cheng stepped forward, intent on silencing the witness to ensure no evidence remained, but it was at this moment that Ji Changkong appeared.

This was the second time Jiang Fan had encountered Ji Changkong, who was extraordinarily powerful.

It was clear that this was reinforcements summoned by Changyuan.

“The Divine Concealment Sect has always upheld righteousness and guarded the mortal realm. How could we commit such treacheries? Red Flame was clearly knocked unconscious and had his mind manipulated by sorcery; his words just now were coerced and intended to frame us,” Yuan Cheng said as he strode forward, stopping a thousand meters away. “I must rescue him and investigate thoroughly. For those who dare slander the disciples of Divine Concealment Sect, I will exterminate them without mercy, leaving no trace, so the world may witness the might of our sect.”

His aura was profound and oppressive, and a mere glance at Jiang Fan caused a heavy weight to settle in his chest.

“This old fellow must be at the third step of the Primordial Spirit, the Transformation of Divinity! And he is extremely cunning, leaving no loopholes, even issuing threats,” Jiang Fan speculated inwardly, adding Yuan Cheng to his list of enemies to be eliminated.

“Hahaha!” Ji Changkong let out a long roar that shook the surrounding mountains, causing rocks to tumble and crash into the sea, sending up towering sprays of water. Raising his great halberd, he pointed coldly at his opponents. “No matter how sweet your words, they cannot alter the truth. Yuan Cheng, I know well the deeds you’ve done. The last time I led the imperial investigation into Baihe Commandery, in the underground pits, Ao Pokong was also present. Just as we were about to uncover the truth from the memories of the Eight-Limbed Demon God, you struck him down. Though you concealed your identity, how could you fool me? Red Flame Venerable, Yuan Cheng, and your Divine Concealment Sect—are you tired of living?”

“To impose guilt is easy when one can fabricate accusations at will,” Yuan Cheng replied with a calm expression, seemingly indifferent.

Ji Changkong ignored him and turned to Jiang Fan with a slight smile. “Not bad, not bad at all. I received the notice and came immediately, just in time to witness this grand spectacle. Our Great Song Empire spans countless miles, blessed with heroes, and you, without a doubt, stand at the pinnacle. There’s no time for lengthy words here, Jiang Fan—kill the Red Flame Venerable!”

“Kill him?” Jiang Fan asked in confusion.

“He has confessed; there’s no use sparing him,” Ji Changkong said. “Enemies surround us; keeping him alive only invites trouble. Better to eliminate him outright!”

With that, he transmitted the command telepathically: “For the sect, only one pretext is needed—this justifies either advance or retreat.”

“Understood!” Jiang Fan nodded.

What Ji Changkong meant was simple: if the Divine Concealment Sect wished to cause trouble, the Red Flame Venerable’s confession was perfect evidence. If not, all blame could be pinned on him.

This was the meaning of “advance or retreat.”

“The Divine Concealment Sect is finished!” Jiang Fan thought, realizing that this top-tier sect would surely be destroyed.

The Human Sovereign would never spare them.

The massacre of an entire city’s population was a sin the world would never tolerate.

Crack!

As he thought this, Jiang Fan’s palm struck the Red Flame Venerable’s head, crushing the mighty figure into a pulp. The powerful cultivator died on the spot.

Yuan Cheng’s pupils contracted sharply. “Ji Changkong, are you ready to act?”

“The sin of slaughtering a city is unforgivable!” Ji Changkong gripped his halberd and swung fiercely. “Your master must die as well. Today, I will slay you here, to appease the souls of the hundreds of thousands who perished in Baihe Commandery.”

“Jiang Fan, back me up! Don’t let him escape!”

Ji Changkong struck and then leapt forward through the air.

“Good!” Jiang Fan responded, soaring into the sky and hovering aloft.

The Unity Sword also ascended to the firmament, slowly circling.

Lei Chen and Gongsun Wujian retreated to a safe distance.

At this moment, Jiang Shan had awakened. Understanding what had transpired left him stunned. Ninth brother had slain not just one but two Primordial Spirit experts?

If not for his injuries, he would have leapt up in astonishment.

High above, Ji Changkong and Yuan Cheng clashed fiercely. Both were Primordial Spirit cultivators at the third step of Divine Transformation, and each strike shattered the heavens and stirred the seas into towering waves. Rocks along the shore were split apart.

Every move carried unfathomable heavenly might; slaughtering a city was but a trifle.

Ultimately, Yuan Cheng was outmatched and prepared to escape with a divine technique.

“This path is blocked!” Jiang Fan barred his way.

“Insignificant ant, you’re courting death!” Yuan Cheng slashed his sword through the void.

“I’m about to test the might of divine transformation!” Jiang Fan’s body shifted as boundless power surged from the Purple Mansion into his three hundred and sixty-five orifices, coursing through his meridians and bones beneath his skin, causing his figure to swell to nearly ten meters tall.

He radiated golden light, like a godly general descending.

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