Killing God - Chapter 76
Chapter 76 Wait
The last ray of sunset finally disappeared from the sea level. The night fell, and darkness seemed to surge in from all directions, enveloping the demon island, adding a bit of mystery to it, as if it was even more ferocious and ferocious than in the daytime.
With the arrival of the night, the shrill roars of the beasts suddenly became much louder. One after another, it was as if many demonic beasts that were sleeping in the daytime had woken up during the night. They walked out of their hiding places and roared towards the endless night.
By the long seawall on the south side of Demon Island, the large ship was still in its original position. If it was at this time of the day, they would have already left Demon Island and were halfway to Qingyu Island. On the deck, someone had lit a lamp. It was hanging by the mast. Under the dim yellow light of the fire, everyone’s expression looked very serious. Many people were looking at Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai, the two Elemental Condensation Realm senior brothers who were leading the crowd.
The two of them stood on the side of the ship, staring at the demon island without saying a word. The boundless darkness seemed to be concealed within it. Niu Xiong, who had a bad temper, had already turned dark. He could tell at a glance that he was anxious and frantic, like a volcano that could erupt at any time. Zeng Zhibai’s expression was also very ugly. Unlike these Qi Refining Realm outer sect disciples, the two of them, as direct disciples of the Origin Condensation Realm, understood better than these junior brothers what the Gan Clan meant within the Lingxiao Sect Sect. The importance of Gan Ze’s identity and even the talent he had displayed over the past three years was even more unimaginable.
The Gan Clan would never allow any accidents to happen to Gan Ze.
Lin Hu, this idiot!
At this moment, both Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai were cursing the same thing in their hearts. However, as the night gradually grew darker, according to the rules of the sect, it was time to set sail and leave the Demon Island. After all, the Demon Island at night was much more dangerous than day, and even their disciples at the Origin Condensation Realm would have difficulty coping with it.
However, when the two of them exchanged a glance, none of them was able to say such words. Leaving behind the Gan Clan’s sole successor was a sin that they could not afford.
Standing behind the crowd, Shen Shi could clearly sense that the atmosphere on the deck was getting more and more solemn, and even started to get a little nervous. Apart from Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai, who were standing at the front of the ship, the remaining twenty Qi Refining disciples waited silently for the first time. Following the arrival of the night, they gradually started to feel restless.
Finally, someone in the crowd couldn’t hold their breath and asked, “Senior Brother Niu, Senior Brother Zeng, the night is already dark. How long are we going to wait here?”
As soon as these words were spoken, someone began to speak. Immediately, they attracted the agreement of many people. Everyone opened their mouths to ask. Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai looked at each other with ugly expressions on their faces. All of them knew what these Qi Refining Realm disciples were thinking. For many years, disciples had been forbidden from staying at night on Demon Island. The reason for that was because some of the demonic beasts that roamed around at night were extremely fierce and dangerous. As for the large ship, it lingered by the seawall. No one could guarantee that the legendary powerful demonic beasts would take advantage of the darkness to directly touch the large ship.
When your life is in danger, who cares if you’re a disciple of a prominent family that hasn’t returned? Moreover, this matter doesn’t seem to have anything to do with them at all. It’s very likely that Gan Ze or even Lin Hu did it himself. Many disciples of the Qi Refining Realm were filled with indignation. After all, no one would be happy to find themselves in such a dangerous situation for no reason.
Under the gazes of the crowd, even if Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai’s cultivation were a bit higher than everyone else’s, they wouldn’t be able to bear it for a while. The Qi Refining Realm disciples who could come to Demon Island to hunt demons wouldn’t be far behind. In the future, it was very likely that some of these disciples would advance to the Origin Condensation Realm. If they didn’t handle it well today, they would probably end up with a grudge in the future.
Niu Xiong couldn’t hold on for a moment. He gritted his teeth and turned to look at Zeng Zhibai. There was a hint of inquiry in his eyes, but Zeng Zhibai smiled bitterly and shook his head slowly. He said softly, “We can’t leave. We really have to go. If something happens, Lin Hu will definitely blame us.”
Niu Xiong took a deep breath and felt suffocated. This breath seemed to be blocking his chest. He felt extremely uncomfortable and scolded in a low voice, “D*mn Lin Hu!”
Seeing that there was no movement between the two of them, A layer of anger gradually appeared on the faces of the Qi Refining Realm disciples on the deck. None of the people present were fools. Everyone knew why they were still stuck on the island late at night. Many people even thought that if they were delayed on the island for some reason and hadn’t returned by this time, the ship might not have waited like this and would have set sail long ago.
The disparity and injustice between people had never been so obvious in front of everyone. In the dark night, the atmosphere on the ship was already extremely oppressive. Suddenly, a woman walked out from the crowd. It was Chen Tang. Her beautiful appearance carried a hint of anger. She said to Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai,
“Senior Brothers, Little Sister has something to ask.”
Niu Xiong gritted his teeth and remained silent. Zeng Zhibai’s expression was ugly. He swept his gaze across the angry crowd and smiled bitterly, “Speak.”
Chen Tang took a deep breath and said proudly, “Senior brothers, do you think that the lives of more than twenty junior brothers and sisters on this ship are inferior to those of Junior Brother Gan alone, so you have to risk your lives to wait here forever?”
As soon as these words were spoken, the Qi Refining Realm disciples behind her instantly erupted as if they were ignited. Suddenly, many people began to speak, their voices filled with resentment and dissatisfaction, and their auras surged fiercely. They were all questioning the two Elemental Condensation Realm senior brothers.
Even though Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai were not people who had never seen this scene before, they were still unable to endure the angry accusations and inquiries of more than twenty junior brothers and sisters. Moreover, this matter was already justified first, and they felt that it was impossible for them to explain it. For a moment, they did not know how to explain it back.
Under everyone’s criticism, Niu Xiong’s face turned pale and his anger flashed. He took a step forward and seemed to be about to speak. However, Zeng Zhibai, who was beside him, grabbed him and whispered anxiously, “Senior Brother, you don’t dare to act impulsively.”
Niu Xiong scratched his head anxiously, but he was at a loss. He said angrily, “Then what do you think we should do?”
Zeng Zhibai was also speechless. The two of them were as anxious as ants by the stove. Suddenly, they heard a sharp and ear-piercing howl from the depths of the demon island. It was like thunder and rumbling. It was as if the entire demon island was trembling.
The fierce and fierce howl seemed to pounce on their faces. Even from such a distance, the expressions of the people on the ship all changed, and the Qi Refining Realm disciples revealed expressions of fear.
Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai’s expressions changed greatly. They were speechless for a moment. After a moment, Zeng Zhibai spoke in a low voice, but even his voice sounded a little hoarse. He said,
“Then, could that be the Yin Ghost King?”
Niu Xiong gritted his teeth and said angrily, “Is Lin Hu’s brain full of mud? He’s so stupid that he actually dared to bring Junior Brother Gan to the Demon Catching Cave without saying anything. He still waited until the Hundred Ghosts Night Walk!”
Zeng Zhibai’s expression turned pale as he whispered, “Once the Yin Ghost King appears, even our Yuan Condensation Realm disciples will have to retreat. If we accidentally die here, only Senior Brother Wang Gen will be able to subdue this vicious ghost. What should we do? Why don’t we go back and report it to Senior Brother Wang and ask him to save us?”
Niu Xiong gritted his teeth and said, “Go back and come again. I’m afraid Junior Brother Gan doesn’t even have any bones left.”
Zeng Zhibai wanted to say something else, but suddenly, the two of them raised their heads at the same time, and a red light flashed through the night in the depths of the Demon Island.
Although it was weak, most of the people on the ship were always paying attention to it. Most of them saw that this red light was especially dazzling and strange in the dark night.
Niu Xiong stared at the night sky where the red light had disappeared. He was surprised and said, “What is that?”
Zeng Zhibai also shook his head in confusion. Niu Xiong anxiously came back two steps. Suddenly, he seemed to have made up his mind and said, “Junior Brother Zeng, bring a boat of people back to Green Fish Island, and then immediately find Senior Brother Wang to surrender to the demons and save them. I’ll go to the demon hunting cave on the island and see if I can help delay it as much as possible.”
Zeng Zhibai was shocked and said, “Senior Brother, this matter is too dangerous. You …”
Niu Xiong smiled bitterly and said, “Do you think I am willing? Isn’t there no other way? Your cultivation isn’t as good as mine. Who else can I not go? The situation is urgent now. Don’t waste any more time.”
Zeng Zhibai took a deep look at him and knew that Niu Xiong was telling the truth. He nodded heavily and then took a step forward and said in a very low voice, “Senior Brother, be careful. If … if there is really danger, you should still put your own life first.”
Niu Xiong nodded and said, “I know.”
With that, Niu Xiong turned around and looked at the Qi Refining Realm disciples. He wanted to say something but stopped. Finally, he sighed and shook his head. Without saying a word, he pressed his hand on the side of the ship and jumped down. Then, he swiftly rushed towards the depths of the Demon Island.
His actions immediately caused a commotion on the deck, and many people ran to the side of the ship to look at Niu Xiong’s departing back. Then, they turned to look at Zeng Zhibai, puzzled.
Zeng Zhibai’s face was pale. He took a final look at Niu Xiong’s back, who had sunk into the darkness. Then, he turned around with great difficulty. At this moment, he had scolded Lin Hu countless times in his heart and greeted the Lin Clan’s ancestors more than eighteen generations ago. Then, he shouted loudly,
“Stand properly and return to Qingyu Island!”
④
Under the curtain of night, the sea breeze was fierce. The large ship turned its bow and slowly turned around in the night, heading in the direction of Qingyu Island.
On the deck, everyone was silent. Although they had asked the two senior brothers why they couldn’t wait and put everyone in danger, they understood why this happened. To be honest, they really couldn’t blame Niu Xiong and Zeng Zhibai.
Seeing Niu Xiong risking his life to enter the island at night, Thinking about it, he knew why he had left. Normally, although Niu Xiong’s temper was a little irritable, he still cared for his junior brothers and sisters. For a time, everyone was worried. However, under the night sky, when they heard the roars of the beasts on the demon island, they became more and more miserable, but no one was able to say anything.
The atmosphere was so stiff and cold that even the sea breeze was about to blow into his bones. Shen Shi sat quietly in a corner of the deck and looked up at the vast night. There was no expression on his face. He didn’t know what he was thinking at this moment.
It was at this moment that his pupils suddenly shrank. He saw a sword light that was as fast as lightning in the depths of the dark clouds, illuminating the horizon. It swept across the night sky like lightning, and it was unstoppable like a meteor as it charged towards the demon island.
Life is like a play, it all depends on acting, the same goes for the football field … Today will be a whole new day
