Chapter 428: Chapter 422: Refusing to Make Peace

Back then, during the battle between the World Honored one and Wu Nengsheng, if Daoist Randeng chose to help Wu Nengsheng, he could have destroyed one of the World Honored one’s avatars without any loss.

However, Daoist Randeng chose to stand by indifferently to rid himself of the identity of Wu Nengsheng’s avatar.

This was the most direct reason that led to Wu Nengsheng’s death.

Slaying Daoist Randeng is both to help Lin Yuan enhance his strength and to give Wu Nengsheng some closure.

Daoist Randeng traveled at a rapid pace towards the direction of the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Originally, Daoist Randeng, who had a relaxed demeanor, suddenly looked grim.

Just now, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and a sense of crisis spontaneously emerged.

This feeling, in the cultivation world, is generally called a sudden emotional surge.

Such a surge of emotion is often extremely accurate.

Daoist Randeng abruptly stopped in his tracks and muttered to himself: "This..."

"It seems the Ten Thousand Mountains are out of the question, dangers surely lurk there!"

As soon as Daoist Randeng thought of this, he immediately changed direction and fled elsewhere. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Now, Daoist Randeng didn’t know which direction was safe for him.

He kept changing directions, trying until he found one where the surge of emotion disappeared or lessened.

That direction would be safe.

However, no matter which direction he ran or turned, that sense of surge continued to haunt him.

There is no escape, absolutely no escape.

And not only that, but the sense of crisis became increasingly intense, as if some enemy was drawing closer to him.

At this moment, behind Daoist Randeng, Elder Bai, the Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder, and others were pursuing him.

In Elder Bai’s hands, the tortoiseshell constantly revealed Daoist Randeng’s whereabouts—wherever he ran, they could detect him immediately.

"He does have a pretty high sense of vigilance!"

"Too bad, it’s all useless!" the Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder said disdainfully.

Elder Bai glanced at the puddle inside the tortoiseshell and instructed, "Eighty miles west—there’ll be nowhere for him to escape."

Quickly, Elder Bai and his group rushed over.

Four shadows descended from the sky, encircling Daoist Randeng, their gaze fixed on him.

Seeing the figures of the four, Daoist Randeng’s face turned dark.

As Wu Nengsheng’s Evil Corpse, he possessed Wu Nengsheng’s memories and naturally knew who Elder Bai and the others were.

He also knew clearly that against four opponents, he stood no chance.

"Elder Bai, Grand Elder... chasing over thousands of miles, you’re here to kill me, aren’t you?" Daoist Randeng asked directly, without beating around the bush, speaking with bravado.

"Ha!" The Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder sneered, her eyes glared slightly, and she exclaimed, "You should know very well what wrongdoings you’ve done."

"You harmed Wu Nengsheng, and we need to kill you to give Wu Nengsheng an explanation!" Elder Bai said indifferently.

Having heard what Elder Bai and the Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder said, Daoist Randeng snorted at their words.

Daoist Randeng thought, if it weren’t for your hesitance and not supporting Wu Nengsheng decisively, how could he have died?

And now, they blame everything on me.

Daoist Randeng reckoned that if blame had to be apportioned for Wu Nengsheng’s death,

if he were to bear fifty percent, the other fifty should be shared by Elder Bai and the others.

Betrayal is certainly a cause, but Elder Bai and the others did nothing while watching a comrade perish, thus bearing another fifty percent.

Though he thought this, Daoist Randeng dared not speak it aloud.

After all, beneath eaves, one must bow their head!

If he wanted to live now, he had to consider their sentiments.

Daoist Randeng bowed respectfully to Elder Bai and the Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder, politely persuading: "The dead cannot be resurrected, especially after martyrdom with their souls scattered."

"Wu Nengsheng can no longer assist you; that’s an undeniable fact on the board."

"On the contrary, I can replace Wu Nengsheng and assist all of you. If you spare me, we can swear a blood bond and unite against the World Honored one."

Indeed, it could be considered a good idea.

Daoist Randeng was originally Wu Nengsheng’s Evil Corpse, not lacking in strength, possessing at least eighty percent of Wu Nengsheng’s power.

However, Elder Bai and the others clearly did not trust Daoist Randeng.

"You’re not worthy!" the Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder spat, said disdainingly, "You can betray Wu Nengsheng without hesitation, surely you’d have no qualms betraying us!"

Daoist Randeng could betray Wu Nengsheng without hesitation, so betraying them would come easily!

Such an ally, they dared not keep.

"Enough of the nonsense!"

"Even if you talk till you’re blue in the face, it’s impossible for us to let you leave here alive today," said the handsome young man, known as the Golden Roc Demon.

As for the burly Black Bear Spirit, he was already rubbing his fists, ready to attack.

For him, action supersedes talk.

Seeing his offer declined after much talk, Daoist Randeng’s pupils sharply contracted.

If that’s the case, then he must strike first to carve a bloody path.

"Boom!"

In Daoist Randeng’s hands appeared a Glazed Lamp, from which violent flames spewed forth.

The scorching firelight forced everyone to retreat continuously.

"It’s Karmic Fire, everyone be cautious!" Elder Bai reminded.

The Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder, who recently seemed to have some issues with her temper, was the first to make a move.

With a flick of her sleeve, it extended continuously like two giant serpents.

Daoist Randeng’s Karmic Fire couldn’t damage the sleeve at all, without knowing what material it was made of.

The sleeve swept away the Karmic Fire, flinging it out directly.

Seeing this, Daoist Randeng’s nose began to perspire profusely with fine droplets.

One can always discern an expert’s skills.

When the Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder made her move, Daoist Randeng immediately recognized her strength.

Such strength was almost comparable to Wu Nengsheng.

As Wu Nengsheng’s Evil Corpse, Daoist Randeng was naturally no match for Qingqiu Mountain’s Grand Elder.

Dealing with one Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder was already challenging, never mind the fact that there were four in front of him.

However, before Daoist Randeng could act, Elder Bai and the other three struck simultaneously.

Water waves, Golden Feather, bear paws...

Following the Qingqiu Mountain Grand Elder’s action, the other three followed suit with their attacks.

Daoist Randeng didn’t possess the strength to resist directly. His pupils contracted slightly, and he was forced to dodge swiftly from the attack.

Nonetheless, he was thoroughly surrounded, escaping seemed almost impossible.