Supreme Sword Exalt

Gu Han paused again. Wait, he is the master of the War God Hall? Then what about Yun Ao?

Chi Yao gazed over the demoness. In a tone full of disgust, he asked, “Hugging and holding each other in broad daylight, where are your manners? Aren’t you ashamed?”

The demoness’ face reddened slightly as she gently released Gu Han. “T-this place is very dark. Night has already fallen...”

The barbarian was speechless. Did I say anything about whether it was daytime or not?

He looked back at Gu Han, somewhat impatient. “Hurry up! Where’s the pill? Take it out now! Don’t tell me you don’t have any?! I just saw you hide your storage ring, kid. You’re practically overflowing with wealth! Don’t worry, I’m a principled person. I’ll only take what rightfully belongs to me!”

Gu Han didn’t speak. He felt that Chi Yao was different from any barbarian he had ever met. He was just shrewd, exceedingly shrewd!

Without hesitation, he tossed two bottles of pills to Chi Yao. After all, not only did he trust the demoness’ judgment, but the barbarian also didn’t resort to force despite his superior strength. Chi Yao was certainly very satisfied. Gu Han wanted him to stay even less.

Chi Yao was principled, which was extremely rare for a barbarian. Moreover, it seemed he had been here for a very long time.

Gu Han could extract some information from him. “Senior, may I ask, how long have you been trapped in here?”

The barbarian had no interest in talking. “Who remembers about that? Stop asking! Ask, and the answer is you can’t get out! With that time, you’d be better off figuring out how to survive longer—”

Gu Han flipped his hand and took out another bottle of pills.

With a grand wave of his hand, Chi Yao snatched the pill. He then quickly reported, “2152 years!”

Gu Han was speechless. Seems like he remembers it very clearly...

The barbarian glanced at him. “Kid, for the sake of the pill, here’s some advice. Find a place to hide right now and avoid all unnecessary consumption. No amount of pills will save you here. Be grateful you ran into me. If it were someone else, heh... Not to mention your pills, even you two would get drained dry!”

Gu Han thought for a moment. “Senior, I want to ask a few questions.”

To remain in such a place for so long and still maintain his principles, Chi Yao was simply remarkable!

After a moment of silence, Chi Yao said, “Another bottle.”

Gu Han was baffled.

After getting the pill, the barbarian simply sat down on the spot. “Ask away. After you’re done asking, you’ll give up.”

Gu Han thought for a moment. “Why did Yun Ao become the War God Hall master? What exactly happened back then?”

Chi Yao was somewhat surprised. “Considering you know quite a bit, you should have figured it out by now. I am the real deal. That bastard Yun Ao just seized my nest! Several thousand years ago, Yun Ao and his group walked out of the forbidden ancient path that had been destroyed for many years.”

Gu Han was stunned. “Forbidden ancient path? Does this continent still have a path leading to the outside world?”

The barbarian stared at him as if he were an idiot. “Duh. You think they split open the sky veil and forced their way in? Have you ever seen anyone do such a thing? Do you know how thick that thing is?”

Gu Han very much wanted to say he had seen it more than once. Whether it was the divine clan, the old blind man, or even Steward Yue, they all did it that way. The ordinary path was simply beneath them. After mulling it over, he didn’t dare say it lest he get beaten.

Chi Yao glared at him. “No one paid much attention at first. But in less than a hundred years, the Yun brothers unified the Southern Border of the Eastern Wasteland and established the Great Flame Empire! Yun Tian used to be a very rule-abiding person. The barbarian tribe also has simple customs and doesn’t like conflict, so there was nothing between us...”

Gu Han couldn’t listen anymore. Is he really reliable? Or is he just trying to look good?

Then, a trace of anger arose in the barbarian’s tone. “After a few more decades, Yun Ao suddenly came looking for me at the barbarian tribe. He wanted to cooperate, he said. Attack the Great Flame Empire and occupy the Eastern Wasteland, he said. He also didn’t want any of the resources we obtained! Of course, I disagreed.

“Although the Northern Domain wasn’t as rich as the Central Continent, it was enough for the barbarian tribe to rest and recuperate. Why would we need to fight others for territory? Besides, I am a very principled person. Since they didn’t provoke us, why would we provoke them for no reason?”

The demoness chimed in, “Indeed. You are the most principled person I have ever met.”

Chi Yao said proudly, “Of course! I don’t know about others, but I'd rather lose my life than abandon my principles!”

Gu Han thought for a moment. “So you got trapped in here?”

Chi Yao nodded. “Yes. Although Yun Ao was strong, he was injured. I wasn’t afraid of him anyway. It was just that the bastard pretended to ask me for a duel when he had already tricked those War God Hall elders into setting up a blood sacrifice formation. Afterward, taking advantage of my injury and defeat, he trapped me in here!”

Gu Han didn’t speak. That was indeed one of Yun Ao’s usual tactics.

“Oh, right. You came from outside. What’s the situation now?”

Gu Han recounted the battle outside, omitting what he deemed unnecessary.

The former hall master was silent.

“I no longer recognize the barbarian tribe today. Forget it. Since I’m in this state myself, why should I care whether they live or die!” After a long while, he let out a long sigh and gave Gu Han an odd look. “How did you two get in anyway? With such a low cultivation level, what earth-shattering thing did you do to make him so angry?”

Gu Han felt a bit embarrassed. I can’t say it. You’re going to beat me to death.

The demoness timely rescued him. “Senior, since you were already seriously injured, why didn’t he just kill you instead?”

The barbarian sneered and pointed upward. “He couldn’t bear to! That devouring power can refine the living beings here to heal his injuries. After all, I am a cultivator at the Feather Transformation realm. Of course, he wouldn’t let go of my qi.

“Although I have secret techniques to protect myself, after enduring for so many years, my foundation is almost completely ruined. I’ve had enough of this half-human, half-ghost existence!” He then stood up. In a desolate tone, he added, “Enough, enough! I’m going to find a place to wait for death. You two should also—”

Gu Han interrupted, “Senior, do you know where the hub is?”

The barbarian waved his hand. “Just give up! So What if I do? I studied it for many years for nothing. There’s just no way out...”

Gu Han wordlessly flipped his hand and took out two more bottles of pills.

Chi Yao moved like the wind and swept up the pills, then waved his hand grandly. “Let’s go! I’ll take you there personally!”

Gu Han was speechless again.

***

With a clear cry, the green dragon once again quietly coiled in the pond.

Yun Ao smiled. “He didn’t notice? I knew it. His cultivation level is too low. How could he survive?”

He looked into the distance, his gaze deep and profound.

“Whose turn is it next—hm?” His eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression darkened. “Yun Tian!”

***

At the Great Flame Border, inside the void, the desolate aura from the dragon-shaped mark sprinkled down. The Flame Emperor became faintly transparent, and the purple hue on him grew darker and darker. The moment he opened his eyes, he flashed and stood on top of the dragon’s head.

With a cry, the purple dragon grew with the wind, expanding to a thousand zhang. Purple flames spread over it, threatening to burn the heavens. It dispersed the endless clouds and mist, dyeing half the sky purple.

The Flame Emperor said calmly, “I will settle things with him today.”

Feeling his intent, the dragon swung its tail, flying swiftly toward the Northern Domain. Its target was the War God Hall!