Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 361: You Even Dare to Push Your Luck!

Great Saint Blood Netherworld's eyes opened, causing the surrounding void to collapse and the Gang Wind to shatter into dust. He reached out, and in the next moment, a crow was summoned before him.

His expression softened as he constructed a barrier, enveloping the bird. The crow transformed into the likeness of Zang Wu, who bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Ancestor."

He had lied to Ning Xuan earlier when he claimed Great Saint Blood Netherworld's true form was a Golden-Winged Roc. In truth, he had no idea what the Great Saint's true form was at the time. It was only after possessing the crow that he learned the truth: Great Saint Blood Netherworld's true form was a crow.

Upon rushing to the Chaos Boundary Sea, he hadn't seen the Great Saint himself, but he had encountered two of the Great Saint's disciples. That was how the so-called "Great Saint's Gala" came about. The reason he hadn't revealed himself immediately upon Ning Xuan's arrival was out of fear of angering Great Saint Blood Netherworld. After an agonizing wait that felt like years, he finally mustered the courage to enter the Chaos Boundary Sea. However, the news he heard from the two disciples almost made his lungs burst with rage.

Although Great Saint Blood Netherworld showed not the slightest hint of his Majestic Pressure, Zang Wu still dared not even breathe too loudly. However, the thought of Ning Xuan gave him courage. Bracing himself, he spoke up.

"Ancestor, that little beast Ning Xuan is audacious and reckless, daring to deceive even you! Please, Ancestor, grant me Divine Skills. I will capture him and bring him back for you to slice into a thousand pieces!"

Great Saint Blood Netherworld asked impassively, "What makes you say that?"

A murderous intent flashed in his eyes. He had recognized this fellow's origins at a glance. The fact that he could merge with one of his descendants indicated a karmic bond. If Zang Wu had used any tricks, he would already be a corpse. Yet this man was daring to stir up trouble, relying solely on his descendant's Bloodline. Great Saint Blood Netherworld had already decided to erase him if he couldn't provide a proper explanation.

"At the edge of the Chaos Boundary Sea, there is a member of the Human Race and a fox. Please, Ancestor, bring them here. One question will be enough to reveal the truth."

Great Saint Blood Netherworld said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. In the next instant, two more figures appeared inside the barrier before him.

It was Shentu Yi and Heavenly Charm.

Their faces turned pale upon seeing Great Saint Blood Netherworld. Even with a barrier separating them and no aura leaking out, a single glance was enough for them to sense his terrifying power. His identity needed no introduction. This was a true Great Saint.

Damn it, why am I so unlucky?! Right, where's Ning Xuan? Why has he disappeared? Shentu Yi was completely beside himself, and his thoughts naturally turned to the young man.

Zang Wu sneered, "Speak! Who is Ning Xuan? You stand before Great Saint Blood Netherworld. Any lie will be exposed, so choose your words carefully!"

Shentu Yi and Heavenly Charm were both bewildered and intimidated. They had no idea why Great Saint Blood Netherworld was so interested in Ning Xuan.

Could Ning Xuan have escaped from Great Saint Blood Netherworld? No, that's absolutely impossible! I know! The Great Saint must have seen Ning Xuan's exceptional talent and developed an appreciation for it!

As this thought flashed through his mind, Shentu Yi's mouth opened like a machine gun, spilling everything he knew about Ning Xuan. Of course, he dared not reveal anything about the Stele Forest.

As he finished speaking, the smile on Shentu Yi's face froze. He had planned to use Ning Xuan's supposed favor with the Great Saint to ask for help, but in that moment, he realized he was in huge trouble. That was far too optimistic of me!

Great Saint Blood Netherworld didn't appreciate Ning Xuan at all; he wanted to tear the boy limb from limb.

I'm so screwed! Shentu Yi collapsed, his face ashen.

"Good! Very good!" Great Saint Blood Netherworld ground out through his teeth.

He, who had lived for millennia, had never imagined he would be deceived by a mere boy from the Human Race. He thought about his own humiliating behavior just moments ago, and then about that Netherworld Contrary Yang Grass…

At this moment, Great Saint Blood Netherworld wanted to slaughter Ning Xuan's entire Ten Clans.

That Human Race brat! How dare he deceive me so thoroughly!

PFFT!

Overwhelmed by rage, Great Saint Blood Netherworld suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, immediately aggravating his old wounds. Frightened, he immediately sat cross-legged, circulating his energy according to the mantra Ning Xuan had taught him. To his surprise, his injuries stabilized instantly.

This Healing Divine Scripture is incredibly powerful! That little mongrel must possess the complete version. That's how he saw through my injuries at a glance!

Great Saint Blood Netherworld's mind instantly began to race. He then beckoned to Zang Wu. "Come here. Sit."

"Yes, Ancestor." Zang Wu immediately complied.

Great Saint Blood Netherworld reached out and began raising Zang Wu's Cultivation. After just a moment, he stopped.

"You are now only a step away from the Holy Realm. Go to Yao Guang immediately and capture Ning Xuan! Remember, I want him brought back unharmed."

"Yes, Ancestor!" Zang Wu immediately prostrated himself. He then turned to eliminate Heavenly Charm and Shentu Yi.

"Hold on! We can help!" Shentu Yi was the first to speak.

Great Saint Blood Netherworld glanced at him, and Zang Wu found his descending hand frozen in place.

Sweating profusely, Shentu Yi didn't bother to wipe his brow as he quickly laid out his idea. "Great Saint, that Ning Xuan values sentiment and loyalty above all else. He would never expect us to move against him. If you let us accompany him, we can complete the mission much faster."

Great Saint Blood Netherworld frowned and then uttered a single sentence, "Take them with you."

Zang Wu didn't dare to disobey and accepted the order. Shentu Yi and Heavenly Charm both sighed in relief.

Realizing the depth of Great Saint Blood Netherworld's hatred for Ning Xuan, Shentu Yi grew bolder. Taking a deep breath, he said, "Great Saint, as you know, Ning Xuan is quite strong. We are no match for him. Could you perhaps raise our Cultivation as well?"

Before Great Saint Blood Netherworld could speak, Zang Wu's head whipped around. This fool is courting death!

"Insolence!" Zang Wu roared. "The Ancestor sparing your lives is already a gift, yet you dare to push your luck!"

With that, he swung his hand to slap Shentu Yi across the face.

Shentu Yi made no attempt to dodge, knowing any effort would be futile against the current Zang Wu. He stared bravely at Great Saint Blood Netherworld without so much as blinking.

"Enough."

As soon as Great Saint Blood Netherworld spoke, Zang Wu's arm fell limply to his side. At the same time, two streams of energy enveloped Shentu Yi and Heavenly Charm.

Less than fifteen minutes later, the streams of energy vanished, revealing Shentu Yi and Heavenly Charm with faces full of joy. They thanked him in unison.

Shentu Yi had become a Venerable.

And Heavenly Charm had miraculously grown nine tails.

"Don't be so quick to thank me. Carefully sense what is inside your bodies."

A sinister black light glinted in Great Saint Blood Netherworld's eyes.

Shentu Yi and Heavenly Charm quickly looked within themselves. Instantly, their expressions changed drastically.

Within each of their dantians rested a thumb-sized mass of black qi.

"Bring me Ning Xuan, and you will regain your freedom. But if you dare to try any tricks, I can obliterate your bodies and souls with a single thought."

Great Saint Blood Netherworld wore a smile, but all Shentu Yi and Heavenly Charm felt was a bone-deep chill.