Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 2231: Chapter 2275: Professional Habit

The surging Vast Energy radiated outward in an instant, drawing down an elusive, profound power from the unseen. Soon after, the two Sealing Talismans tightly adhering to the wings of the Eighth Grade Heavenly Pill melted away like snowflakes. At first, the Five-Colored Peacock had no reaction and continued to brew its terrifying soul beam. Having been imprisoned since the day of its birth, it couldn’t immediately adapt to this sudden freedom.

It wasn’t until Jiang Fan shouted, ”You silly bird! You’re free, why aren’t you running?” that the Five-Colored Peacock finally came to its senses. Twisting its long neck, it glanced at the Tongyuan Realm Master behind it, then excitedly flapped its wings and took to the sky.

The Tongyuan Realm Master also snapped back to reality and barked, ”Halt!” He continuously tossed out several Sealing Talismans in an attempt to seal the Eighth Grade Heavenly Pill once again.

A sharp glint flashed in Jiang Fan’s eyes as he shouted, ”Rivers and Mountains Sharing the Moon!” A full moon appeared in the sky above, immediately transforming into a beam of moonlight that cascaded down and intercepted the talismans.

Seizing the opportunity, the Eighth Grade Heavenly Pill transformed into five-colored brilliance and vanished between heaven and earth via Instantaneous Movement. Only a long, incredibly excited shriek was left echoing endlessly in its wake.

The Tongyuan Realm Master flew into a rage. This pill was the key to his soul’s recovery! Glaring viciously at Jiang Fan with eyes full of murderous intent, he roared, ”The day I return to the Saint Realm is the day I will annihilate your Central Earth!” Then, having no time to deal with Jiang Fan, he turned and chased after the Eighth Grade Heavenly Pill.

Clutching the Hell Soul Bell, Jiang Fan wanted to give chase, but Du Xiyuan stopped him. ”Don’t waste your energy,” she advised. ”If a Saint Realm Remnant Soul wants to leave, no one can make it stay.”

Souls could naturally shuttle rapidly through the Void, let alone a Saint Realm Remnant Soul. After just a brief hesitation, Jiang Fan’s Sage Realm soul could no longer even capture the other party’s aura. Looking at the Hell Soul Bell in his hand, which was brimming with Soul Power, he felt a wave of regret.

”What a pity! I was so close to eliminating future troubles once and for all!”

This ten-thousand-year-old immortal monster had even tried to threaten the destruction of his Central Earth. If he ever got another chance, he would definitely not let him off easily.

Du Xiyuan’s mouth twitched. Killing a Saint Realm expert to eliminate future troubles? Only Jiang Fan could say something so shockingly audacious. She quietly shifted her steps, blocking the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage, and said, ”Hurry up and put your bell away.”

Noticing the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage’s burning gaze, Jiang Fan immediately stowed it away. With a frosty expression, he said, ”I might not be able to eliminate the threat of the Tongyuan Realm Master, but don’t tell me I can’t eliminate the threat of a certain Great Sage with a heavily injured soul?”

Hearing this, the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage, who had been staring blankly at the Hell Soul Bell, immediately averted her gaze. ”Ahem, professional habit. Please forgive me.”

Jiang Fan shot her an exasperated glare. ”You’ve been a pirate for so long that you want to snatch any treasure you see, huh? Well, aren’t you dedicated to your craft!”

The Myriad Phenomena Great Sage couldn’t quite maintain her composure; after all, she was a grand bandit of the Dead Sound Pirates, yet here she was being scolded by a junior. Glaring back at Jiang Fan, her body began to turn ethereal as she prepared to leave. However, Du Xiyuan clamped a hand down on her shoulder and yanked her back.

”My man saved your life and the lives of your Third Fleet, and you’re just going to leave like that?”

The Myriad Phenomena Great Sage looked confused. ”Your man?” She carefully scrutinized Jiang Fan. When she noticed the ancient sword scabbard on his back, her pupils contracted sharply. ”He is that Jian Wuming?”

Now, the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage was no longer calm. She grabbed Du Xiyuan’s wrist. ”I’ve changed my mind. I can’t just let you have this person for free.”

She had already regretted giving this accidentally captured voyeuristic trader to Du Xiyuan for free. Seeing how formidable Jiang Fan was—capable of even exchanging blows with a Saint Realm Remnant Soul—she was kicking herself in regret.

Du Xiyuan shot her a sidelong glance and said unhurriedly, ”A deal is a deal. Who told you to make such a hasty decision? Cut the nonsense and take out your heavy treasures so he can pick another one! Don’t even think about reneging on a life-saving debt.”

Only then did the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage reluctantly wave her sleeve, causing a massive array of heavy treasures to float in front of Jiang Fan.

”Go ahead, pick another one!”

Last time, Jiang Fan had taken the Light God Command Banner that she cherished the most. She had no idea what he would choose this time.

To her surprise, Jiang Fan said without hesitation, ”I don’t want your heavy treasures. I just want you to release all the personnel you’ve abducted.”

He remembered the group of captives who had been caught by the Dead Sound Pirates and reduced to merchandise awaiting sale. He hadn’t had the chance to save them before. Now that the opportunity presented itself, it was only natural to rescue them from their misery.

Du Xiyuan looked surprised. With so many heavy treasures, even she was slightly tempted, yet Jiang Fan didn’t want a single thing. He only wanted a group of captives?

The Myriad Phenomena Great Sage frowned. ”What do you want so many captives for? There are hundreds of them.”

She pondered inwardly whether there were some exceptionally valuable captives among them that she had failed to spot, or if Jiang Fan intended to use them to form an army of experts.

Jiang Fan replied, ”Just release them. You don’t need to ask about the rest.”

What?

Both Du Xiyuan and the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage stared at Jiang Fan in shock. He was using a heavy treasure to exchange for the freedom of a group of unrelated people?

Du Xiyuan gazed deeply at Jiang Fan, her eyes holding an indescribable meaning. It was no wonder he could command Central Earth at such a young age. Without a character that commanded respect, how could he win the hearts of everyone in Central Earth? A hint of admiration rose in her eyes. Looking at the equally astonished Myriad Phenomena Great Sage, she urged, ”What are you spacing out for? Release them!”

The Myriad Phenomena Great Sage also gave Jiang Fan a profound look. ”You really are quite different. My clone has terrible taste; falling for a monk instead of you.”

Little did she know that Jiang Fan and Wang Chongxiao had teamed up to strip her clone down to a single undergarment. It would have been a miracle if she actually liked Jiang Fan.

With a roll of her sleeves, the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage withdrew her many heavy treasures, then took out the Black Jade Horn and blew it.

From the distant World Destruction Battleship, groups of captives were immediately escorted over. They were all at the Divinity Transformation Realm at the very least, and three among them were even at the Sage Realm. They were likely all living beings from various weak, minor worlds.

”Consider yourselves lucky to have run into Jiang Fan of Central Earth,” the Myriad Phenomena Great Sage said flatly. ”He bought you. Let them go.”

The escorting pirates immediately lifted the seals on their bodies. However, the captives didn’t dare to flee, looking uneasily at Jiang Fan, the man who had bought them.

A pale, sickly sixteen-year-old girl asked weakly, ”S-Senior, what are your orders?”

Jiang Fan looked at her, then at the crowd, and cupped his hands. ”Everyone, you are free. Return to your respective worlds.”

What?

The crowd couldn’t believe their ears. Jiang Fan had bought them, yet he was letting them go.

Jiang Fan didn’t offer any lengthy explanations. He cupped his hands to Du Xiyuan and said, ”Senior, please take care of them for me. I’ll be going on ahead.”

He had already delayed for a day and a half. He needed to rush to Nanqian at top speed immediately. Otherwise, the Chaotic Ancient Blood Marquis could appear at any time.

Just as he was about to leave, the sickly girl hurriedly called out, ”Senior, p-please take me with you.”

The rest of the captives also came to their senses. They were all in the Divinity Transformation Realm; they lacked the strength to fly through the Void, let alone return to their hometowns. They could only rely on the help of others. However, in this place, only Jiang Fan—the man who was willing to let them go—was worthy of their trust. If they were handed over to this Great Sage in the pink palace dress, heaven only knew if she would just turn around and sell them back to the Dead Sound Pirates.

Jiang Fan furrowed his brow slightly. Bringing so many people along would be more than just a little bit of trouble.

Growing anxious, the sickly girl said, ”Senior, I-I’m actually from the Divine Capital. I have some special abilities that might be able to help you, Senior.”