Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

Of course, Lu Chao didn’t answer who had sent him.

As he spoke, he unleashed the power of his Fire Roaring Saint Bone.

Master Tian, who had been brimming with killing intent, froze on the spot. At the same time, the two Qianjian Sect disciples guarding Lu Chao were also dumbfounded.

Not understanding the situation, Third Junior Sister’s eyes lit up.

A flicker of hope suddenly appeared on First Senior Sister Qian Ya’s bitter expression. She quickly looked toward Master Tian...

”Master Tian, who is this?”

If they had someone with a Fire Roaring Saint Bone, they would only need to find someone with a Water Chant Bone, and that would be enough.

That would make things far, far simpler.

This naturally gave Qian Ya hope that she could recover from her injuries within half a month.

Master Tian calmed himself slightly, then quickly replied, ”Qian Ya, this man is likely from some rival Sect, sent to cause trouble for us. He might even be in league with the black-robed person who injured you.”

The presence of the Fire Roaring Saint Bone did nothing to lessen his suspicion of Lu Chao.

Master Tian briefly explained Lu Chao’s situation to Qian Ya, which immediately caused Third Junior Sister to eye him with displeasure.

Third Junior Sister said in a low voice...

”He’s so suspicious. Revealing that he has a Heavenly Destiny Fire Roaring Bone must be his way of protecting himself.”

Since they had captured him, Third Junior Sister concluded that Lu Chao had only revealed his Fire Roaring Saint Bone as a means of self-preservation.

Just as Qian Ya nodded slightly in agreement...

Lu Chao suddenly smiled again. ”And what another coincidence, I have the Heavenly Destiny Water Chant Bone, too.”

Before the others could even react to his words... BUZZ!

The aura of the Heavenly Destiny Water Chant Bone erupted from him. In an instant, Lu Chao’s entire body was suffused with the energies of two different Heavenly Destiny Bones.

Water and fire intermingled—the roar of flames, the chant of water...

The sight left everyone present completely and utterly stunned.

Even Master Tian couldn’t help but gape, his earlier composure and suspicion completely shattered.

The two Qianjian Sect disciples guarding Lu Chao instinctively took a step back, staring blankly at him.

Third Junior Sister, who had been so suspicious of Lu Chao, stammered in disbelief, ”Both Fire Roaring and Water Chant in one person... H-how...”

Plenty of people possessed two Heavenly Destiny Bones...

But to have both Fire Roaring and Water Chant in one person was exceptionally rare. And for it to happen so coincidentally, appearing just when their First Senior Sister needed it most, was almost unbelievable.

”So, what do you say? Will you dare to let me try and save your First Senior Sister?”

Lu Chao’s voice gently broke the stunned, frozen silence.

”It is quite a coincidence, I’ll admit. But I want to stress again: as for the man I killed from the Nether Spring Illusion Array, we simply had a prior grudge. I have no ill intentions toward your Qianjian Sect.”

”I’d never even heard of the Qianjian Sect before today. Our meeting was a complete coincidence.”

”Of course, you can continue to disbelieve me.”

Having said his piece, Lu Chao fell silent, his expression calm as he stood waiting.

He had explained everything he needed to. The next move was up to them.

Lu Chao had been planning to leave, but then he heard that the Green Bone Palace would be in Rising Moon City in half a month to recruit disciples, and that only Four Moon Level sects would even have a chance...

He decided he wasn’t leaving.

And when Master Tian had said that only the combination of Fire Roaring and Water Chant could allow Qian Ya to recover quickly, Lu Chao himself had been stunned.

’What a coincidence, indeed.’

Since there was an opportunity to resolve this misunderstanding, Lu Chao certainly wasn’t going to let it pass.

His main goal was to use the Qianjian Sect to see if he could secure a chance at the Green Bone Palace’s recruitment tests.

The Biyin Bone Flute had given him no response so far. With an opportunity like this suddenly laid before him, Lu Chao couldn’t possibly leave.

While Lu Chao waited calmly, the members of the Qianjian Sect all stared at one another, at a loss.

Their faces were a mixture of shock and suspicion. One of the Qianjian Sect disciples muttered, ”H-how can there be such a coincidence? There’s definitely something wrong with this guy. First Senior Sister, you absolutely can’t let him try.”

But the other Qianjian Sect disciple stammered...

”But... but...”

”The person who can quickly heal First Senior Sister is right in front of us. Are we not going to let him try? Should we just throw this chance away?”

The two disciples’ words perfectly captured what Master Tian and the others were feeling. It was just too damn hard to believe.

They were utterly torn.

In the end, all eyes turned to Qian Ya. The decision rested with their First Senior Sister.

First Senior Sister Qian Ya’s brow was furrowed in thought. She stared at Lu Chao and, after a few moments, finally said, ”With Master Tian here, we don’t need to worry about him trying anything. Let him come over and try.”

’I really don’t want to pass up this chance for a quick recovery.’

Master Tian took a deep breath, finally nodding at Lu Chao. ”Come over here. And remember, if you dare try any dirty tricks on Qian Ya, I’ll take your life in an instant.”

His voice was still laced with killing intent, his deep suspicion of Lu Chao still apparent.

At the same time, the two Qianjian Sect disciples stepped forward and said gruffly, ”Did you hear him? Get over there.”

But Lu Chao just laughed. With a PLOP, he sat right down on the ground. Under the confused and stunned gazes of the others, Lu Chao tilted his head and said, ”Sorry, I’ve suddenly changed my mind. I don’t feel like trying anymore.”

As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere froze.

A moment later, the two Qianjian Sect disciples bellowed in unison, ”What did you say? You don’t want to try anymore?”

Lu Chao, still seated, just smiled faintly.

”I don’t owe the Qianjian Sect a thing. Why should I save someone just because you tell me to?”

”Is this how you ask for a favor?”

At Lu Chao’s words, the scene froze once more.

The next moment, however, one of the Qianjian Sect disciples erupted, lunging to grab Lu Chao. ”Kid, you’re going to help today, whether you want to or not!”

As he spoke, his hand shot toward Lu Chao’s shoulder, his body radiating the aura of the Creation Third Layer.

A glint flashed in Lu Chao’s eyes. With a casual flick of his hand, he unleashed the auras of both the Fire Roaring Saint Bone and the Water Chant Bone, swatting at the disciple’s approaching hand. In an instant, two streams of True Qi collided in midair... BUZZ.

With a sharp crack, the Creation Third Layer disciple from the Qianjian Sect stumbled backward three steps.

His eyes widened as he roared, ”A mere Peak Realm practitioner dares to resist me? Break!”

His first move had been casual, but now, having been forced back three steps, he was getting serious. Unleashing his full power, he aimed a palm strike at Lu Chao, who was still seated on the ground.

Lu Chao didn’t rise. Instead, he once again unleashed the power of the Fire Roaring and Water Chant Bones, meeting the attack head-on with the Power of Water and Fire.

BOOM!

This time, it was a true, head-on clash with a master at the Creation Third Layer.

As their True Qi clashed and palm winds collided, dust swirled violently around Lu Chao, yet his expression remained as calm as ever.

The expression on the face of the Qianjian Sect disciple opposite him, however, had already changed.

Two breaths later, he cried out and was thrown back wildly, stumbling several more steps before he finally managed to stop.

At that moment, Lu Chao rose to his feet. ”So, a Creation Third Layer from the Qianjian Sect... isn’t all that strong, after all.”