Nine Evolutions of the True Spirit - Chapter 452
Chapter 452 – Enraged Ao Yu
Ignoring the retreating Monsters, Lu Ping dashed toward Lu Ling’er, who lay in Lu Hai’s arms. Oblivious to the blood streaming from her mouth, she said, “Father, the Ice Wyrm Bead and the interspatial items!”
Lu Ping noticed that whilst Lu Ling’er was gravely hurt, she was still cheerful, so he immediately knew her life wasn’t in danger. He remarked with a smile, “You often claim that Da Bao is a miser, but I believe my little Ling’er is the biggest miser here. She’s not even concerned about her injuries.”
The Ice Wyrm Bead and Ao Wu-Shuang’s interspatial item flew into Lu Ping’s hands.
Lu Ling’er appeared to recall something and yelled angrily, “Father, be careful with the Ice Wyrm Bead!”
Unfortunately, Lu Ling’er’s warning came too late. Lu Ping felt a chill permeate his flesh and blood immediately through his palm as soon as he held the Ice Wyrm Bead. It flowed up his veins and into his heart, trying to turn his entire body into an ice cube.
“Hmmm…” Lu Ping was curious, but that did not stop him from swiftly channeling his energy to disperse the energy surging along his veins.
When Lu Ling’er saw that Lu Ping was fine, she let out a sigh of relief and felt a surge of exhaustion. Lu Ping gave her a recovery pill and was about to place her in the Spirit Beast Bag for her to recuperate. Suddenly, Lu Ling’er said anxiously, “Father, can I see that Ice Wyrm Bead?”
Lu Ping grinned and answered, “Not now. We’re in the Abyssal Monster Realm, the Monster’s stronghold. We created such a commotion and scores of Monsters escaped. I fear that other powerful Monsters will soon come to slay us. We have to depart quickly to avoid being surrounded.”
Lu Ling’er pouted, but she eventually accepted his answer. “Alright, but I want those two ice swords!” she exclaimed stubbornly, pointing behind Lu Ping.
Lu Ping examined the pair of ice swords left by Ao Wu-Shuang, which also happened to be his Origin Mystic Tool. It was a powerful weapon that had four Mystical Inscriptions.
“That’s fine, but you’ll have to wait until your cultivation level improves,” he remarked with a smirk. You aren’t strong enough to use the flying sword.”
“Ling’er will work hard and cultivate,” Lu Ling’er replied, nodding her tiny head.
Lu Ping patted her head before placing her in the Spirit Beast Bag. “You two little brats, don’t get jealous over your sister’s possessions.” Lu Ping said, smiling at Lu Qing and Lu Hai, who were standing to the side with envy on their faces. Don’t worry, I’ll find something equally as precious and powerful, as long as you both work hard to cultivate.”
Lu Qing and Lu Hai repeatedly nodded at his words like small chicks pecking at grains. “Clean up the possessions of the slain Core Forging Realm Monsters,” Lu Ping said as he laughed. “I’ll see if I can get rid of this formation, but we have to hurry.”
In the meantime, on Golden Dragon Island, a banquet was being held to entertain a middle-aged cultivator. The banquet was organized by the lord of the island who had advanced into the Law Avatar Realm a few years ago. He said, “Ao Yu! I didn’t expect you to be so aggressive even after all these years! Just look at the damage you’ve caused!
Ao Yu quietly set down his wine glass as a small smile slowly appeared on his tranquil face. “You’re flattering me, Brother Ao Chuang,” he added. “I have my own reasons. Back then, Dao Shi murdered my sister, and Li Xuan-Yin also deserved to die. If it weren’t for him, my sister would not have fallen in love and would still be alive right now. My sister is dead, while he lived on. He was also living a lavish lifestyle just like Dao Shi! To hell with all those stupid titles they have! They should have died much earlier!
Ao Chuang burst out laughing, and cussed, “You’re right, Brother Ao Yu. These foolish Humans are good talkers that sweet-talk you while plotting something vicious behind your back. Apart from their infighting, they’re also very zealous at fighting us. How entertaining and foolish. Anyway, I think it’s better that they’re all dead.”
In a slow and deliberate tone, Ao Yu said, “But, this plan is not enough to destroy the Zhen Ling Sect and Xuan Ling Sect. In the end, it will only be the two sects’ top cultivators showing off their fangs and threatening each other. When have these two sects ever stopped fighting?”
Ao Yu’s attitude, the Monster crowned as the last hope of the Ice Wyrm Clan, piqued Ao Chuang’s interest. So he curiously inquired, “It appears that Brother Ao Yu still has some tricks up his sleeves?”
Ao Yu’s eyes twitched a couple of times. “My nephew is a hybrid Human and Monster, but my brother-in-law kept it a secret. I’m curious what kind of impact would occur if this matter is revealed to the North Ocean. After all, humans and Monsters have never coexisted happily.” Ao Yu softly chuckled while his calm tone was laced with murderous intent.
Ao Chuang smacked his thigh and remarked, “How cunning! Humans and Monsters have been eternal enemies since the beginning of time. In the North Ocean, the Zhen Ling Sect is growing stronger, while the ancient Xuan Ling Sect is declining. The Xuan Ling Sect will never stop looking for reasons to suppress the Zhen Ling Sect. When word about this hybrid gets out, the Zhen Ling Sect will be charged with conspiring with our Monster race. Even if the two sects do not go to war, there will be plenty of internal conflicts, creating openings that we Monsters can exploit.”
Ao Yu smiled gently, taking a few sips from the wine glass in his hand. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Ao Yu’s face turned white. His previous grace and elegance had vanished. He sprang to his feet and yelled, “How dare you!”
Ao Chuang’s expression changed. He rose to his feet and inquired, “Is there something wrong, Brother Ao Yu? If there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know.”
Ao Yu’s face turned black. He nodded coldly and added, “My son, Ao Wu-Shuang, is most likely dead. My Ice Wyrm Cave was invaded.”
Ao Chuang was stunned and enraged. He stated, “Who dares to commit such an atrocity? Don’t they realize that the Ice Wyrm Clan is under the protection of the Primordial Crocodilian Clan? If I find out who did this, I will level their entire clan and everyone that they love.”
Ao Chuang recalled something and forcibly calmed down. “Brother Ao Yu, please accept my condolences,” he said.
Ao Yu didn’t seem to notice Ao Chuang’s yell. Instead, he was calmly contemplating something. When he heard Ao Chuang’s condolences, he burst out laughing. A confused Ao Chuang asked, “Brother Ao Yu, why are you laughing?”
Ao Yu gave a cold smile in response and said, “Brother Ao Chuang, the culprit might not be us Monsters!”
Ao Chuang was surprised and shook his head, adding, “Are you claiming that a human invaded the Abyssal Monster Realm? Impossible! That place is well-defended; no one can enter without being noticed.”
Ao Yu maintained his indifferent smile, and remarked, “Thank you for having me today. I must return to my cave as quickly as possible and make this murderer pay for his sins.”
Ao Chuang was dazed by Ao Yu’s words, prompting him to say, “Brother Ao Yu, I know you want revenge, but the Zhen Ling Sect’s cultivators are currently all over the North Ocean looking for your whereabouts. There are already spies in the areas surrounding the island. The Zhen Ling Sect cultivators may hunt you down once you depart from Golden Wyvern Island.”
Ao Chuang continued, staring at Ao Yu’s uninterested expression, “May I suggest you wait for the turmoil to calm down before you head back to your cave? I believe the news of what happened in the Ice Wyrm Cave has already piqued the interest of the Monster cultivation world. I can have my men look into this matter. My men will find out the identity of the murderer and protect the Ice Wyrm Cave. How about that?”
Ao Yu shook his head. “Thank you, Brother Ao Chuang, but I still need to get to the area around Nucleus Island. If the murderer is a human, he will definitely show up there.”
“Nucleus Island? Certainly not. Tian-Xue, that insane woman, is on that island. It is very likely she will disregard the rules and strike you down! I don’t have the ability to save you from her, and even our clan’s patriarchs would be powerless if you fell victim to her.”
Ao Yu punched the table in front of him. The coldness flashing across his eyes intensified and his eyes twitched even more. The eerie smile he wore became even wider. “Good. Good!” A tremendous murderous intent surged through the compound. Ao Yu spurted out blood vigorously and shouted in anguish, “My dear son, I’ll avenge you!”
Meanwhile, Lu Ping was unaware that Ao Yu was hiding on Golden Wyvern Island and was driven insane by the death of his son. Lu Ping was standing in front of the cave’s defensive formation, contemplating how to open it as swiftly as possible because he knew he didn’t have much time left. He was worried that powerful Monsters cultivators were already on their way here.
“All hope is now on Da Bao!”
When Ao Wu-Shuang emerged from the cave, Da Bao took advantage of the situation and sneaked in via the opening that Ao Wu-Shuang’s exit had created. However, the defensive formation was exceedingly powerful, so Da Bao would be helpless even if he stumbled upon the weak point of the formation.
Lu Ping fell silent and considered his chances. In the end, he decided that he had no choice but to shatter the protective structure, hoping that he had enough time.
