Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 2220: Chapter 2264: Yuwei

He remembered this scythe so vividly because it had once posed a massive threat to him.

It was none other than the most bizarre of the three Ancient Dark Creatures—the Dead Soul! In a calm state, it was a mere shadow. In an attacking state, it transformed into a black phantom wielding a scythe and wearing a massive hat! It targeted the soul, making its attacks nearly impossible to defend against.

According to the information disclosed by the participants of the ancient hunt, Dead Souls were on the verge of extinction across the heavens. This was not because they were weak. On the contrary, they were far too strong. In almost every world they invaded, all living creatures were driven to extinction! Without any prey left to hunt, the Dead Souls had begun slaughtering each other until they died out. This was the true reason behind their impending extinction.

The Ancient Giants of the Southern Heavenly Realm had established the once-a-century great hunt, giving the Asura Clan villages a chance to rest and multiply, precisely because they had learned from the tragic lesson of the Dead Souls.

What Jiang Fan couldn’t understand was why anyone would trade them. What did the Mysterious Great Sage want with them? Moreover, all of them were at or above the Sage Realm, and the batch even included top-level Dead Souls at the Three Calamities Realm!

Dead Souls could instantly kill living creatures within the same realm. If these were released, not to mention minor worlds, even middle-tier worlds would face total annihilation. After all, those possessing powerful soul defenses were ultimately in the minority.

The Mysterious Great Sage nodded in satisfaction. ”Not bad at all! You guys really found a way to get them! Take them!”

The Sages behind her immediately stepped forward and carried away the full twenty cages.

The Myriad Phenomena Great Sage also looked slightly relieved. With the most critical items successfully traded, the rest of the transaction would be much easier.

”Next up are some captives and precious treasures from various realms,” she said. ”Go ahead and take your pick. Just take whatever catches your eye.”

Jiang Fan remembered that Pianrou, the avatar of the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage, specialized in human trafficking in the Earth Realm. It was perfectly normal for them to have captives.

The Mysterious Great Sage turned to her subordinates. ”Pick one item each. Take whatever you like.” Then, she specifically looked at Jiang Fan. ”Although you are a newcomer, you are also allowed to pick one.”

Her subordinates all revealed looks of joy and cupped their hands in thanks. Jiang Fan actually found himself appreciating this woman a bit; she was truly generous to her own people. Even someone like him, who had joined on the very first day and achieved zero merit, got a share of the benefits.

”Thank you, Senior,” Jiang Fan also cupped his hands in gratitude, then turned to examine the resources and captives being brought up one by one.

Anything the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage called a precious treasure was naturally extraordinary, and Jiang Fan was extremely tempted by quite a few of them. For instance, he spotted the Human Clan’s Holy Blood. If he had possessed this earlier, he wouldn’t have been plagued by the Law injuries for so long. He also saw a powerful Fire Origin and Thunder Origin, which were crucial items for cultivating the Void Flow Fire Force and Thunder Power. Aside from those, he noticed a precious treasure imbued with a highly lethal poison.

The other Sages all selected their respective precious treasures. Jiang Fan intended to claim the highly toxic one to give to his poison avatar. However, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a group of captives.

They were experts from various realms, captured by the Dead Sound Pirates when they were vulnerable. Their overall strength was quite formidable; the weakest were at the Divinity Transformation Realm, while the strongest were at the Sage Realm. As powerhouses of their respective worlds, it was truly tragic for them to be reduced to prisoners.

A flash of pity crossed Jiang Fan’s heart, but alas, he alone could not save them all. Just as he was about to retract his gaze, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of his eye and looked over in confusion.

When he saw her face clearly, he was stunned on the spot. It was a peerless woman in a cyan and white dress, with features as beautiful as a painting. Her beauty was so breathtaking it seemed to freeze time itself. Even someone like Jiang Fan, who was accustomed to seeing beautiful women, lost his focus for a split second.

”Yuwei?” Jiang Fan muttered to himself, his eyes filled with bewilderment and disbelief.

Wasn’t this the worldly romantic karma that Dharma Seal couldn’t cut off? Wasn’t this woman the Concubine of the Hell Realm’s Tongyuan Realm Master? Shouldn’t she be by the Tongyuan Realm Master’s side? How did she fall into the hands of the Dead Sound Pirates?

”What a beautiful woman! My Lady, I want her!” A Sage who noticed Yuwei instantly sank into her stunning beauty, unable to extricate himself. As more people took notice, they, too, fell under her spell.

”My Lady, I want her too.”

”Please bestow her upon me, My Lady!”

The subordinates who hadn’t picked their items yet abandoned the precious treasures entirely, staring at Yuwei in sheer infatuation. Those who had already chosen were filled with deep regret.

The Mysterious Great Sage gave a soft snort. ”Snap out of it!”

As her voice rang out, the infatuated Sages jolted awake, revealing expressions of shock. As Sages, they had long undergone countless temperings of their state of mind. Although they weren’t entirely ascetic, it was absolutely impossible for them to become so obsessed with a woman’s looks.

The Myriad Phenomena Great Sage chuckled. With a raise of her hand, she pulled Yuwei over through the air. Pinching her picturesque, Immortal Beauty-like cheeks, she said, ”As expected of the Hell Realm’s Youmei Asura Emperor. Few men can resist your Charm Power. If your identity wasn’t so troublesome, I really would have wanted to refine you into my avatar.”

She then looked at the Mysterious Great Sage with a half-smile. ”Your people all want her. You decide who to give her to.” With a casual push, she sent Yuwei flying toward them.

The many Sages revealed looks of raw desire. Such a beauty was worth no less than any precious treasure present.

The Mysterious Great Sage glanced over her many subordinates. With a wave of her sleeve, Yuwei was enveloped by a gentle breeze and drifted to a stop directly in front of Jiang Fan. ”She’s your reward.”

Jiang Fan looked perplexed. Of course, he wanted Yuwei. She was the woman Dharma Seal loved, and there was no way he could watch her sink into this quagmire without rescuing her. But he hadn’t even opened his mouth yet.

Some subordinates immediately expressed their dissatisfaction. ”My Lady, why not give her to us instead of a newcomer like him?” The others looked at Jiang Fan with glaring hostility. Wasn’t this guy a little too favored by My Lady?

The Mysterious Great Sage said indifferently, ”Out of everyone, only Jian Wuming can withstand the Charm Power of this Youmei Asura. You can’t control her. Forcing the issue will only make you all look like fools.”

The subordinate Sages looked deeply embarrassed. This Asura hadn’t even utilized her Talent yet, and they were already completely mesmerized by her natural aura. If they actually kept her by their side, they would eventually be manipulated. It was indeed something they couldn’t force.

Jiang Fan chuckled inwardly and cupped his hands. ”Thank you, Senior.”

As he looked up, he found Yuwei staring at him with a hint of confusion in her eyes. It seemed she also didn’t understand why Jiang Fan could completely withstand the Charm Power she naturally exuded.

It wasn’t convenient for Jiang Fan to say much at the moment. He took out a Life Pocket and placed her paralyzed body inside.

He thought, ”I’ll let her out when it’s safe... No, if I let her go back, wouldn’t that just be doing the Tongyuan Realm Master a favor? I’ll bring her back to Central Earth, then fetch Dharma Seal from the Hell Realm, and help the two of them get together! As for the Tongyuan Realm Master... he’ll just have to deal with being a cuckold.”

”Hey, Brother Dharma Seal, don’t leave.”

As the remaining captives were brought up, a sweet, coquettish voice suddenly rang out.

Jiang Fan was stunned once again. What the hell? This voice belonged to Pianrou, the avatar of the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage. He could understand her being here, but what in the world was this ”Brother Dharma Seal” she was talking about?

Don’t tell him it was actually Dharma Seal in the flesh.