Chapter 1454 - Oppression (2/2)

Compared to Tianhuang's darkened expression, Nine Nether was much more composed. However, her clutched, jade-like hands revealed the slight fluctuation in her mood.

Tianhuang heaved a deep breath as he said to a gray-robed elder beside him, ”Elder Lu, we can only trouble you this time.” This elder was the only Heavenly Sovereign from the Nine Netherbird Clan. He had been in secluded cultivation, and he was invited out because of Nine Nether. However, this elder only possessed the strength of the later stage of Spiritual Grade.

Upon hearing this, a bitter smile surfaced on his pale face, but he nodded and said, ”Don't worry, Clan Leader. I will do my best to protect Nine Nether, but… I may not be a match for Huang Xuanzhi.”

Clan Leader Tianhuang quivered slightly. How could he not be aware of it? Huang Xuanzi was already at the initial stage of God Grade. His combat capacity must have been extraordinary. It was said that some experts at the same level perished at his hands, too. Such achievements were incredible.

”We do not need Lu Hao to fight head-on with Huang Xuanzhi. All we need to do is to make sure he stays away from Nine Nether. It would be best to stall him and bring Nine Nether out.” Tianhuang Clan Leader consoled him.

”I will do my best.” Elder Lu nodded. His face showed determination as he took a deep breath. He was furious with how pushy the Phoenix Clan was. Hence, no matter what, he must protect Nine Nether, even if it cost him his life.

However, he suddenly thought of something. He threw Nine Nether a glance and asked hesitantly, ”Is there any news from Heavenly Sparrow Elder? I heard Mu Chen is quite formidable now. If he could help, we may be able to counter that Huang Xuanzhi…”

Tianhuang knit his eyebrow slightly. ”Not yet… there is no need for the Nine Netherbird Clan to depend on outsiders. Moreover, he will offend the Phoenix Clan if he shows up. That lad might have to weigh his pros and cons.”

He was not blaming Mu Chen when he said that, because it was perfectly understandable. In the Great Thousand World, no one would dare to offend the Phoenix Clan because of the Nine Netherbird Clan. Even all those Divine Beasts Clans who had initially been on good terms with them dared not help them out.

However, just as his voice faded, Nine Nether immediately glared at him with her pretty eyes. ”Father!”

Tianhuang could only shake his head. With a bitter smile, he said, ”Fine, I will not badmouth him.”

While they were talking, the imposing Huang Jin on the highest mountain suddenly lowered his chin. He looked in the direction where the Nine Netherbird Clan was with a pair of expressionless eyes. With a faint smile, he asked, ”Have all of you given it some good thought?”

Countless gazes cast over. Clan Leader Tianhuang could only ask with much difficulty, ”Phoenix King, can't you just let our clan off?” He sounded like he was pleading and had completely let go of his dignity as a clan leader.

Huang Jin could only sigh softly when he saw this. ”Why are you acting this way? If you can satisfy my son, I will definitely be grateful to you and repay your kindness in the future. But you have turned me down time and time again. I guess you don't know your limit.” Without any emotion in his eyes, he looked at Tianhuang and said, ”Since you insisted on having it your way, let's settle it by force.”

Tianhuang's face paled slightly as his expression became dejected.

Behind Huang Jin, Huang Xuanzhi stood up like a ruler as he swept his gaze across the three people before him. He peered at Elder Lu and smiled faintly. ”I guess this is your protector?”

”Later stage of Spiritual Grade…” Huang Xuanzhi drew a vague smile at the corner of his lips. He shook his head and said, ”With such strength, I guess you can simply give up.”

As his voice faded, Huang Xuanzhi took a step forward. Cries of the Phoenix instantly resounded as overwhelming oppression swept out. The entire land was vibrating under his oppression. This oppression was directed at Elder Lu. He immediately jerked his body as mixed expressions climbed up his face. The fearsome oppression was bending his knees, slowly forcing him to kneel on the ground. Apparently, Huang Xuanzhi intended to shatter Elder Lu's courage before they entered the Deification Pool.

Elder Lu knew his intentions very well. He immediately gritted his teeth, and veins were popping out on his forehead. However, the fearsome pressure from the God Grade Heavenly Sovereign and the mightiness of the real phoenix from Huang Xuanzhi were pushing Elder Lu further onto the ground.

Clan Leader Tianhuang and Nine Nether were infuriated, but under Huang Xuanzhi's oppression, they could only helplessly watch Elder Lu slowly bending his knees before them.

Clan Leader Tianhuang started seeing stars, and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Huang Xuanzhi was determined to humiliate the Nine Netherbird Clan.

Nine Nether held her fists tight with her fingernails eating into the flesh of her palms. Blood dripped from her hands. Despite her unbending character, tears could not help but roll down her cheek at this moment.

The helplessness was magnifying her self-reproach. Her eyes were staring at Huang Xuanzhi when she cried out bitterly, ”Enough. If you want this bloodline, just take…”

Before she could finish her words, a sudden clap of thunder roared ferociously between Heaven and Earth. Countless experts jerked their heads up and stared at the sky warily. Boundless spiritual energy suddenly swept in like waves of the ocean.

Boom!

The vast spiritual energy impact burst Huang Xuanzhi's spiritual energy oppression. Soon after, a low voice echoed throughout the land. ”You're not fit to take this bloodline yet!”

The thunder roared, ending Nine Nether's sentence abruptly. She lifted her head and saw the young and slender figure walking in the air. The handsome face was like an awakening thunder striking fear into everyone.

Nine Nether gazed at the familiar figure, and tears could not stop rolling down from the corners of her eyes.