Serpent Ancestor

Xu Hei remained unfazed, stomping his foot down onto the Void. Instantly, the entire ground trembled violently as if a massive earthquake had erupted. Visible shockwaves swept out in all directions.

It was the first transformation of his Divine Ability, Earth Pulse.

”Boom, boom, boom...”

The newly frozen space shattered in an instant. Xu Hei clenched his fist towards the front, causing a massive layer of soil to condense out of thin air above Zhao Nanqi’s head, forming a towering mountain with increased gravity.

Zhao Nanqi didn’t just sit and wait for death. With a flick of his wrist, countless seeds, invisible to the naked eye, flew out and landed on the mountain, quickly sprouting.

In no time, the mountain was covered with lush green thorny vines, surrounding it and blocking out the sky and sun. Wood overcomes earth, and Xu Hei lost control over it.

At the same time, several tentacles emerged from the space around Xu Hei, driven by Ancestor Zhang Yu’s rolling eyes, crashing down on him, forcing Xu Hei to retreat swiftly.

Xu Hei returned along the same path, landing back on the original glacier, squinting at the Sea Star Demon Clan. ”What? Are you all going to meddle?”

He hadn’t used his full strength, just a probing strike to see how others would react.

Who would have thought so many would take the bait? Truly surprising!”Heh, we just can’t stand you taking advantage of others,” Shi Lan sneered, then turned to Zhao Nanqi, cupping her hands. ”Friend Zhao, we all saw the events unfold. Justice is in the hearts of the people!”

”Today, if the Divine Puppet Sect won’t stand up for you, we of the Demon Clan will. No one can take what’s yours! We are determined to help you!”

Shi Lan’s voice echoed across the scene, unabashedly, prompting the Demon Clan to voice their agreement.

Clearly, she intended to side with Zhao Nanqi and make things difficult for Xu Hei!

Earlier, she had two choices.

One was to watch coldly, letting the tigers fight.

However, knowing Xu Hei’s terrifying strength, she feared that Zhao Nanqi wouldn’t withstand a few moves, and the spirit insects would be taken.

That was an outcome she didn’t want to see.

She wanted a balanced fight, both sides suffering, so she could have a chance!

The second option was to step in and ally with one side.

Allying with Xu Hei would be foolish. Xu Hei had participated in killing several of their Divine Transformation experts, expanded into the Northern Continent, and fought the Water God for territory, becoming a thorn in their side.

His strength didn’t need their alliance.

Therefore, the best plan was to ally with Zhao Nanqi.

The so-called fairness and justice were just excuses; they couldn’t care less about such trivial matters. If Xu Hei were the weaker side, they would consider allying with him to deal with Zhao Nanqi, the same principle.

Only by keeping both sides balanced could they better fan the flames.

Zhao Nanqi smiled, cupping his fists. ”Thank you, friends, for speaking up, but I am from the Divine Continent Star and cannot stand with you. I appreciate your goodwill, but I hope you understand.”

Zhao Nanqi leaped, skillfully avoiding Shi Lan, maintaining a safe distance.

Thus, the three parties formed a triangular stance.

Zhao Nanqi was shrewd, fully aware of the current situation. If he took advantage of the situation and made overtures to the Demon Clan, how would Night Owl perceive it?

He seemed to retreat, putting himself in danger, but in truth, he was advancing by retreating, forcing Night Owl to take a stand.

Seeing this, Shi Lan continued to fan the flames, ”This matter isn’t about sides; it’s about justice. We just can’t stand it!”

”Of course, we can give you justice, but whether your sect will, that’s another matter.”

After speaking, she turned her gaze to the silent Night Owl, her words dripping with sarcasm.

Zhao Nanqi frowned slightly, ”Stop sowing discord! I, Zhao, don’t need your justice. As a person of the Divine Continent Star, I naturally trust my sect!”

”Trust your sect? Be careful not to be killed by your own, with no one to collect your body,” Shi Lan smirked, continuing her taunt.

The two exchanged words, like a double act.

But Zhao Nanqi’s goal was achieved; he was forcing Night Owl to take a stand! If Night Owl didn’t protect him, Zhao Nanqi had enough reason to leave, taking the Divine Transformation spirit insect with him, to join the Sea Star Demon Clan.

In this way, the situation would immediately reverse, plunging the Divine Continent Star into a crisis.

Any high-level leader with a sense of the bigger picture would make the wisest choice!

Zhao Nanqi’s cunning was on full display.

Seeing her efforts in vain, Shi Lan gradually realized she was being used as a pawn. She didn’t want Night Owl to protect anyone; she wanted Zhao Nanqi to join them.

”What a cunning human.”

Shi Lan’s face darkened, her mind racing.

”Shi Lan Ancestor, forget it. Why bother recruiting such a shameless person?”

Suddenly, a cold voice came from afar.

It was a young man in a blue dragon robe, standing tall, with blue hair like a waterfall, long sideburns, scales on his arms like ocean waves, and a pair of blue dragon horns on his head. As he moved, water splashed around him, exuding majesty.

It was none other than Hai Teng.

Three years had passed, and Hai Teng had inherited all the Azure Sea Dragon King’s knowledge. His bloodline was fully inherited, and his aura was now immensely powerful, exuding a regal presence.

”Stealing is one thing, but even if you rob openly, it’s nothing! Yet you pretend to be righteous, acting all noble, seeking justice. It’s disgusting!”

Hai Teng stepped forward, his fierce gaze locked onto Zhao Nanqi, eyes blazing with anger.

Zhao Nanqi shuddered, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

Hai Teng, why did this dog show up?

If there were two people he least wanted to face, one was Xu Hei, and the second was undoubtedly Hai Teng!

Zhao Nanqi, a lifelong schemer and mind reader, was helpless against such a madman. He couldn’t understand or predict the other’s actions!

To this day, he couldn’t fathom why the other suddenly attacked last time.

At this moment, Hai Teng soared into the air, swimming towards Zhao Nanqi, his eyes filled with undisguised killing intent.

”You want justice, right? Fine! I’ll give you justice!”

Hai Teng roared, opening his mouth wide. As vast laws converged, a highly condensed high-pressure water jet shot towards Zhao Nanqi.

”Whoosh!”

The terrifying water pressure compressed the space, forming a dragon pearl mid-air, which exploded, turning into countless silver snakes, accompanied by a storm of lightning, water blades, and sword lights, rushing towards Zhao Nanqi, a killing move right from the start.

”No!!” Zhao Nanqi’s face changed drastically.

At this moment, not only was the person involved shocked.

Both the Divine Continent Star side and the Sea Star side, everyone, whether human or Demonic Beast, were stunned. They never expected Hai Teng to also make a move, aiming to kill Zhao Nanqi!

The sudden scene left everyone dumbfounded.