343 The Mysterious Master Shows Up, and Has Some Other Plans (1/2)
The Snake King felt very guilty. She looked at everyone with an expression of regret. In fact, her expression was almost that of shame…
”Search everything carefully! Check every blade of grass, and every tree's nook! Do it even if it seems like a waste of time!” Long Crane raised his hand as he issued this command. His voice was stern, and his eyebrows were raised as if he was in a murderous mood, ”There are eight of us here. So, we'll each be responsible for one particular direction. We must pay attention to each other's actions, and co-ordinate accordingly. The beasts of level nine and above must prepare themselves for a fight. We mustn't allow that man to escape if he's present here. Be warned that this man is extremely capable and skilled. So, anyone who discovers anything unusual must first issue a warning signal!”
The Xuan Beast Kings agreed in response. They had crazed expressions in their eyes. They had been waiting for the Tian Fa's Scared Fruit for hundreds of years. And, it had been stolen just like that…? Who here wouldn't be mad?
The Xuan Beast Kings were on the verge of setting into action…
When suddenly…
An extremely terrifying and earth-shattering pressure descended from the heavens with a loud ”Bang!”. It seemed as if the nine heavens had exerted their pressure on Tian Fa from the sky above. In fact, this pressure pressed so heavily on their heads… that one could reach out with their hand, and touch the heavens if they were close by!
This power was immense, magnificent and formidable. It felt like a lofty mountain had descended down upon them. Big Bear and the other Xuan Beast Kings felt that they couldn't ever resist such a thing. In fact, this feeling had arisen from the bottom of their hearts. Therefore, they couldn't help turning pale with fear and shock.
The Xuan Beast Kings' cultivation still fared decent against this pressure. However, the beasts below their cultivation level slunk down on the ground in one movement. They then neatly lowered their heads to the ground, and didn't dare to make any movements! The Level Nine Xuan Beasts could barely stand on their feet. However, their bodies — including their legs — trembled. And, it was evident that they didn't have any fighting spirit left in them.
This scene was similar to one when an ordinary person would come face-to-face with a lofty God. This Great God could easily manipulate that person's life in the palm of his hand once he had appeared. So, the said-person had submitted to him, and had allowed the God to amuse himself to his desire…
Perhaps that said-person was marvelous, and might even be a royal by blood. And, perhaps he possessed overwhelming and superhuman power, and could control many people in his territory. But, it didn't matter how frightening… or marvelous… or grand he was! He would still be an ordinary mortal in front of this lofty God! Therefore, the difference between them would be such… that he would never be able to resist the God's influence!
The eight Xuan Beast Kings felt the same thing in their hearts. [The entirety of Tian Fa's strength won't be able to retrieve the Sacred Fruit if this person has taken it!]
No one had heard this person's voice. Nor had anyone seen this individual as of yet… However, this thought had already crossed the minds of every Xuan Beast King…
[This man seems to be more frightening than the heavens! He's like a God! We will die if we are rash enough to challenge him!]
The eight Xuan Beast Kings struggled, and raised their heads to look into the air. However, only they had the courage to do so…
A black figure was suspended in the air. He was clothed in black. His face… and even his feet were covered with a black cloth. However, he appeared as steady as a formidable mountain as he hovered midair. It was night time, and the man was completely garbed in black. But, it still seemed like an extremely bright sun had set forth its unending rays! This figure seemed so dazzling that one simply couldn't look at it directly!
It was only Long Crane and Big Bear who felt a familiar feeling in their hearts…
[Is it him?]
”That fruit was mine. So, I have taken it,” the mysterious man announced in an elderly, sonorous, and clear voice. The tenor of his voice was enough to tell of the undeniable authority he possessed. One could discern from his voice that he thought in the following manner; [this is my world. And so, I will take whatever I so desire. This is the natural course of things.]
However, the mysterious person also explained his words, ”Because this heavenly material will be too great a waste in your hands.” He then let out a mournful sigh, and this sorrowful sigh lasted for ages. Then, he said, ”The mere wastage of this material wouldn't have been an issue on its own. The eight of you are at an advance stage, but none of you can safely consume this spiritual fruit's essence and efficacy. I fear that each one of you will explode and die if you do go ahead, and try to absorb its efficacy. There will be no exceptions to this outcome!”
Then, he snorted in a dignified and cold manner, ”It would be reckless for anyone to try and take this fruit with such a low cultivation. Such an individual must've become tired of living by then. So, such an individual might as well take a knife to his throat, and slash it if they don't wish to live-on. But, why should such a worthwhile spiritual treasure be wasted?”
The eight Xuan Beast Kings looked at each other in dismay after they listened to those words. There were many wild and untamed hearts present amongst them. They knew that the opposite party's strength was a mystery, and they wouldn't be able to match him. However, they also knew the benefits of the Sacred Fruit. So, how could they be convinced of that one-sided story? Therefore, a bewildered clamor rose in response…
This was especially true for the Snake King. Her beautiful eyes were shooting flames, and her fists were clenched. It seemed that she was about set into action…
”Sire… did we have the pleasure of meeting you in the Tian Xiang City as well?” Long Crane waved his hand to suppress the rising revolts from his younger siblings as he asked his question in a very cautious tone. He seemed rather uncertain, and couldn't help but wonder, [this feeling is very familiar. But, this person is still giving a very different feeling. It feels that this person is far superior to the one we brothers met in Tian Xiang City. In fact, he seems far more powerful!]