Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 833: Chapter 832: The Sect Grand Competition Concludes

”What it said about internal strife causing regret—this wasn’t directed at me but at Yuan Ling and the others. At the same time, it was also reminding me...”

Su Han watched Dragon Martial Intent depart and murmured in his heart, ”Is it really Dragon Martial Intent? Why does it feel otherwise? When I first arrived in the Central Domain, I saw it. Back then, only I could see it. And at that time, it seemed as though it wanted to tell me something, much like those remnant souls in the Ancient Battlefield, yet it was still intercepted by someone.”

”Moreover, ever since its appearance this time, it has been biased toward me. Though its every word is reasonable and truthful, I can blatantly feel that its intent is aligned with mine.”

Pondering deeply, Su Han suddenly turned his gaze to Yuan Ling and the others: ”Could it be that my suspicion is correct and they have some conspiracy targeting me? That conspiracy would have only one purpose—to kill me. And now that I’ve acquired this Supreme Pass, this item isn’t illusory but tangible, making it an object others can covet.”

The more Su Han thought about it, the more he felt a looming crisis approaching.

At this moment, Nangong Chenfeng suddenly transmitted his voice, ”Su Han, after the Sect Competition ends, don’t travel alone. Stay with One Slash Palace.”

Su Han narrowed his eyes and transmitted back, ”Thank you, Senior, for your kind intentions. But if I truly face danger, it would mean they’ve already made thorough preparations. They perhaps don’t dare to provoke One Slash Palace, but people from Phoenix Sect are unlikely to escape their wrath. If I travel with you, I’ll be dragging you all into the line of fire.”

Nangong Chenfeng was stunned, furrowing his brows, ”Then what will you do?”

”I must go alone.”

Su Han said, ”No matter how strong One Slash Palace is, it is still just a Sect. Yuan Ling and the others’ killing intent toward me has reached its peak; they absolutely won’t allow me to develop further. If they genuinely aim to kill me, they’ll likely act in the month before we enter the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal. Or perhaps, once we scatter after departing, they’ll strike directly.”

”I’ve already sent One Slash Palace experts to support you,” Nangong Chenfeng replied.

”It’s not enough...”

Su Han took a deep breath. ”Again, I appreciate your kindness, Senior, but I have other plans. As for Liuyun and the others, please ensure their safety for me.”

”If you travel alone, you’ll die even faster!” Nangong Chenfeng said urgently.

”But if I don’t go alone, I may survive, but many Phoenix Sect members will undoubtedly perish!” Su Han’s voice was resolute.

”You!”

Nangong Chenfeng faltered, his words stuck, and said anxiously, ”Su Han, you are the Sect Master. In this situation, you shouldn’t only consider part of the equation—you must prioritize the greater whole. If you die, Phoenix Sect will suffer immediate annihilation. Only by staying alive can you achieve what you wish to accomplish!”

”But they joined Phoenix Sect because of me. Before any disaster strikes, I need to prepare a retreat for them,” Su Han said.

”Just listen to me and stay with us...”

”There’s no need for further persuasion, Senior. I know what I must do.” Su Han interrupted Nangong Chenfeng’s words.

This place wasn’t near One Slash Palace’s gates. Although it was within the Central Domain, the distance to One Slash Palace’s mountain gate remained considerable.

While One Slash Palace had dispatched experts coming to support him, Su Han understood that it wouldn’t be their entire force. Under such circumstances, One Slash Palace alone was certainly insufficient to rival Jade Void Palace and the other Five Great Super Sects.

As for the Xuanyuan Clan, Su Han dared not rely on them. He didn’t know if what Xuanyuan Qiong had said was true or false; staking his life on them was out of the question.

The other factions, though outwardly supportive of Phoenix Sect, weren’t dependable.

Even the Ye Family—only Ye Longhe and Ye Longchen were genuinely kind to him. The rest of the Ye Family remained indifferent, grudging against him due to the Seven-Domain Divine Mountain incident.

Regarding the Yun Family, before the matter with Yun Qianqian was clarified, the Yun Family certainly wouldn’t go all out to assist Su Han. Particularly as it wasn’t the Five Great Super Sects who wanted Yun Qianqian dead but Yun Congcong.

Ultimately, at this moment, Su Han had few reliable allies. Whatever the outcome, he would have to rely on himself.

”Senior, I’ve heard there’s a place called Black Wind Cliff within the Central Domain. Is this true?” Su Han abruptly inquired.

”Black Wind Cliff?”

Nangong Duanchen’s expression changed before he immediately said, ”Why are you asking about this? Do you intend to go there? Black Wind Cliff does exist; it’s about three days’ journey from here. However, its danger level rivals Mountain of the Divine Medicine and other perilous places. If you go, you’ll be far from safe—in fact, you’ll be exposed to greater danger!”

”I won’t go unless necessary,” Su Han shook his head.

...

Their communication used sound transmission and was extremely swift, so others were unaware.

At present, the Sect Competition had concluded, and all passes had been distributed. Su Han could clearly feel numerous greedy eyes locked onto him.

A foolish man possesses no sin, yet treasuring jade invites calamity!

Even though Su Han hadn’t antagonized other factions, the Phoenix Sect’s acquisition of the Supreme Pass—and its presence in Su Han’s possession—was bound to incite widespread covetousness.

Among these, Yuan Ling and the others posed the greatest threat!

”Once the crowds dissipate, I’ll return to the inn. You all stick with One Slash Palace,” Su Han transmitted instructions to Liuyun and the others.

Liuyun and the others froze, each asking, ”Sect Master, what are you...”

”Obey me. That’s an order,” Su Han said sternly.

Though uncertain why, a deep sense of foreboding stirred within them. They weren’t foolish—piecing together the situation, they quickly realized Su Han was in danger, and this command was meant to safeguard their lives.

”You’re our Sect Master, but if...”

”I know what you want to say, but this is an order! Disobey, and I’ll expel you from the Sect!”

Su Han cut them off and then took another deep breath, his tone chilling: ”Besides, I am Su Han. The name Su Han isn’t as simple as you think. If they want to kill me, it won’t be that easy!”

”Sect Master!!!” Liuyun and the others’ eyes turned red.

Suddenly, they felt that while they looked mighty on the surface, in truth, they were powerless when it truly mattered.

The bitter taste of helplessness surged within them. They wanted to reject Su Han, yet under his stern gaze, they couldn’t utter a word.

At that moment, the Eastern Ancestor’s voice suddenly boomed from atop the warship.

”All passes are now distributed, and the rankings have been finalized. For this Sect Competition, as the presiding host, I officially announce... it has concluded!”