Chapter 1033: Chapter 1032: Not for Long_1
All eyes were fixed on the Demon-testing Stone suspended in the air.
One breath.
Two breaths.
Three breaths.
The Demon-testing Stone showed no response.
Uncle Wang pursed his lips, showing not the slightest relaxation, his body ready to unleash his strongest strike at any moment.
It continued for over ten breaths before the Third Elder burst out laughing, "Kirin Sword Emperor, now everyone can testify that you are not one of the Outer Heaven Demons."
Shi Xiaole smiled, yet his back was slightly damp with sweat.
He did not have complete confidence in passing the test, and had the Demon-testing Stone shown any abnormalities, what would have awaited Shi Xiaole and Nine Heavens Mountain would have been an unprecedented storm. While he could have certainly protected himself, he might not have been able to ensure the safety of the people behind him. Thankfully, the "Purple Blood Great Method" did not let him down.
Upon seeing this, the Hanguang Emperor, the Xueluo Emperor, and others merely snorted. The chance of Shi Xiaole being an Outer Heaven Demon was too low; they hadn’t held any hope to begin with.
"Kirin Sword Emperor, you are innocent, but this old man hopes that you will also allow the rest of the Nine Heavens Mountain disciples to come out for the test. Nowadays, almost every power in each state has gone through this process; it’s not specifically targeting you," the Third Elder said patiently.
Shi Xiaole nodded, "Of course."
Uncle Wang, after conducting his research, discovered that the Nine Ancestors clay sculptures could sense bloodlines from Outer Heaven. Shi Xiaole had already privately tested them and knew there wouldn’t be any issues.
Many Demon-testing Stones floated in mid-air as people from Nine Heavens Mountain came and went. Roughly a few 2-hour periods later, when it was known that everyone had passed the test, a relaxed atmosphere permeated Nine Heavens Mountain.
The Third Elder said with a smile, "The duty of purging demons is urgent and also the responsibility of the citizens of our East Victory continent. Kirin Sword Emperor, would you be willing to join us?"
The question did not require consideration, but Shi Xiaole still feigned hesitation, "I’m afraid that Nine Heavens Mountain on its own is too weak."
"This old man believes in the Kirin Sword Emperor. As long as you agree, Nine Heavens Mountain will become the leading force of the Qingmo Organization in Xuanwu State. You will have command over all members within this territory. Additionally, Xuanwu State will be directly managed by the headquarters and will not need to follow orders from Tian State," the Third Elder stated, with each clause darkening the expressions of the Hanguang Emperor and others by a shade. Their faces had darkened as if they were the bottoms of pots, nearly dripping with gloom.
Without a doubt, the Qingmo Organization had ignored their sacrifices and chosen to get closer to the Kirin. This made it much more difficult for them to openly confront Nine Heavens Mountain.
"We need not hurry. There are plenty within the organization who are hostile towards the Kirin. Think of it this way, it will be even easier to plot against him in the future," a ferocious middle-aged man transmitted his thoughts in secret.
"That’s right, let’s allow this youngster to jump around for a few more days. One day, he will pay his debts in blood!" the Hanguang Emperor thought, filled with murderous intent.
His hatred for Shi Xiaole was not without reason; among the forty-two Void Origin Realm Martial Emperors that Shi Xiaole had killed, one had been his only disciple.
Shi Xiaole seemed oblivious to their expressions, and after pondering for a moment, he looked at the Third Elder and said, "In that case, I respectfully accept."
"You are indeed a wise man."
The Third Elder laughed triumphantly. He was indeed worried that Shi Xiaole would act rashly and reject his proposal. In that case, it would have been difficult to explain to the organization, and they might have resorted to measures. But now, by absorbing the Kirin, he had contributed to their efforts, and Nine Heavens Mountain would gain the organization’s protection—it was a win-win situation.
The group was about to leave when Shi Xiaole suddenly called out, "Wait." He pointed at the Blood Emperor, the Hanguang Emperor, and the fierce-looking middle-aged man, "If you want to go, that’s fine, but leave your names first."
What?
The crowd was stunned.
Shi Xiaole said indifferently, "Earlier, the three of you repeatedly threatened us without seeking the reasons or understanding the circumstances, and you wanted to harm Nine Heavens Mountain, nearly causing a misunderstanding between us and the Qingmo Organization. You think you can just walk away without any explanation? It’s not that easy."
The Blood Emperor laughed out of anger, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Sure."
"What can you do to me if I refuse to say?"
The Blood Emperor’s face bore a mocking look.
The Nine Profound Great Formation had no ability to attack on its own, and as for Shi Xiaole himself, he was not the least bit afraid, not to mention that the Third Elder and others were by his side. If Shi Xiaole dared to act recklessly, he wouldn’t mind teaching the opponent an unforgettable lesson.
"If I tell you to leave your names, you must do so. After threatening Nine Heavens Mountain, no one can just swagger away."
Shi Xiaole’s voice was cold. With a casual wave of his hand, a surge of energy suddenly formed between heaven and earth, turning into a prison that trapped the Blood Emperor, the Hanguang Emperor, and the fierce middle-aged man, preventing them from breaking free no matter how hard they tried.
Indeed, the Nine Profound Great Formation couldn’t attack, but trapping enemies was still easy, even though it could only be maintained for half a 2-hour period.
The Blood Emperor roared, "Shi, with the Third Elder present, you dare to make a move against an ally out of personal spite, no better than a jackal. Our Qingmo Organization will inevitably be dragged down by you. Your heart is not in the right place!"
"Kid, if you have the guts, fight me head on. I can deal with you with one hand!"
The Hanguang Emperor was also shouting.
The fierce middle-aged man was silent, but his eyes, like those of a venomous snake, were fixed on Shi Xiaole.
At this moment, the Third Elder also felt disgraced and his complexion turned cold. Even though he was not aligned with the Blood Emperor and others, Shi Xiaole’s action in his presence was just like a slap in his face, turning all his previous admiration for Shi Xiaole into anger.
Before the Third Elder could speak, Shi Xiaole said, "You should feel lucky that I joined the Qingmo Organization, and should thank the Third Elder for being here today. Otherwise, just for what happened earlier, I would make you all pay. Get lost!"
The prison vanished, but the faces of the three Martial Emperors turned from green to white.
They were all cunning, how could they not understand Shi Xiaole’s purpose? This youngster wasn’t really trying to find out their names; he was simply using it as an excuse to humiliate them and then, conveniently, give both the Qingmo Organization and the Third Elder some credit by stepping on them.
The Blood Emperor was trembling all over, his chest nearly exploding.
As one of the five top experts of the Blood Emperor’s lair, even the lair master treated him politely. Today, he had been bested by a mere youth, which was an unprecedented humiliation, and yet, he was helpless to do anything about it.
Kill, given the chance, he would definitely kill this youngster to wash away the humiliation of this day!
The Third Elder looked deeply at Shi Xiaole, at a loss for words, and ultimately, leading the experts that had come with him, left without saying a word. Nine Heavens Mountain soon returned to tranquility.
"Just you wait, it won’t be long."
Shi Xiaole was unconcerned with the wary gazes of the Heavenly Realm experts as they departed.
His perception of malice and killing intent surpassed that of ordinary people by far; therefore, from the very beginning, he had regarded the Blood Emperor and the others as those who must be killed.
Perhaps they thought that he, hidden away in Nine Heavens Mountain, would not progress as quickly as before, but he would prove with facts just how laughable that thought was.
