Chapter 1186
Xuanyu 42
Chapter 1186 Xuanyu 42
Helian Xi wouldn't listen to Tan You's words. She looked up at the sky above her head, never before had she thought the sky was so beautiful. But from now on, she would never see it again.
She fumbled for Huangfu Wei's longsword, and Tan You saw her desire to die. But everyone in the Helian family turned a blind eye. It seemed that to Helian Xi, she was just an insignificant outsider.
Minmin pouted and ran her hand around Tan You's ponytail: "So heartless."
Jin Han quickly added, "You can't really categorize demons and immortals by race. How many beasts with human faces have we seen over the years?"
Tan You glanced at Helian Qiao; she wasn't surprised at all that he would choose to abandon Helian Xi. Just like just now, for the sake of the family's interests, he didn't hesitate to abandon Tan You and choose his three wives instead.
Even though Tan You is a quasi-god at this time, she is still a quasi-god who is not close to him. Her value cannot compare to that of the Zhongli family, Huangfu family, and Nangong family, who have been on good terms with him for tens of thousands of years.
Tan You was indifferent to Helian Qiao's choice because she had no expectations of him. Since she had no expectations, she didn't care what choice Helian Qiao made.
Not only Tan You noticed Helian Xi's suicidal intent, but everyone present did too. To be honest, Tan You might as well have just killed Helian Xi instead of crippling her immortal foundation.
When a celestial being is transformed into a mortal, their lifespan is already limited; the result is that one dies immediately while the other lingers on for a while before finally dying.
But the latter is undoubtedly more torturous to one's mind.
For a moment, everyone looked at Tan You with extreme fear, realizing how ruthless she had been. She had killed Huangfu Jianchun, Huangfu Rong, and Huangfu Wei without a sound.
She then destroyed Helian Xi's immortal foundation. What will be her next opponent?
Countless eyes fell on Zhong Liyan and Nangong Yan. After all, the mastermind was dead, so how could the remaining accomplices possibly get away with it?
Suddenly, several figures appeared around Tan You. Countless swords, spears, and halberds, imbued with immense immortal energy, attacked Tan You. The ones making the move were members of the Zhongli and Nangong clans.
Zhong Liyan and Nangong Yan were among them; they were the most ruthless, knowing that this was a fight to the death.
Everyone had their plans meticulously laid out, some even sporting smiles. With so many attackers, even if their opponent was an eighth-rank Immortal Lord, the Xuanwei Mermaid wasn't skilled in close combat. Could she possibly escape?
Before their smiles could grow wider, Zhong Liyan felt a sharp pain in her chest as an icicle pierced her heart.
Zhong Liyan recognized it at a glance; it was Nangong Yan's natal weapon. But now, the attack that should have landed on Tan You was instead causing her to suffer heavy injuries.
The same thought crossed Nangong Yan's mind. She stared at the spear that had nearly pierced her abdomen, spitting out a mouthful of blood. She recognized it as Zhongli Yan's weapon, but now…
The two men steadied themselves and looked around. They saw the two clansmen fighting fiercely against each other, as if the person opposite them was their lifelong enemy.
Zhong Liyan and Nangong Yan tried to stop the clansmen, but they were all bloodthirsty and none of them were willing to give up.
Tan You's voice rang out: "Those who reap what they sow will not live."
Zhong Liyan and Nangong Yan turned their heads at the same time and glared at Tan You, both saying in unison, "It's you!"
“It’s me,” Tan You said, showing no mercy. The chess pieces flew off the board, and a star array firmly locked down the Zhongli family and the Nangong family.
Sang Yue's expression changed: "How come this formation has become more powerful now?"
Indeed, he too arrived at Biluo Ridge. However, compared to Sang Lin and Jin Jiao, Sang Yue was nearly three thousand years behind in ascending to immortality. After all, Sang Yue had committed many sins, and it had taken him thousands of years to settle his karmic debts. As for his wife, she perished under the tribulation lightning of ascension. Sang Yue didn't feel much about it, since he had more than just his queen; otherwise, he wouldn't have had so many sons.
Sang Lin and Jin Jiao stood beside Sang Yue. Sang Lin explained, "Back then, she was only at the sixth level and was at the bottom of the sea. But now she is in the Ninth Heaven and is an eighth-grade Immortal Lord, so naturally her power is much greater."
Jin Jiao chimed in, "Indeed, her growth rate... is really fast."
Over the years, she has cultivated day and night without the slightest slackening. After Sang Lin ascended to heaven, because of the Heart-to-Heart Pact, Jin Jiao naturally ascended to the Ninth Heaven with Sang Lin.
Even though she was only at the Void Returning stage at that time, after more than ten thousand years of arduous cultivation, Jin Jiao was only at the First-Rank Immortal Lord level. How could she compare to Tan You, who jumped to the Eighth Rank right after ascending?
In particular, she had even formed a divine seal, while Jin Jiao didn't even know what a divine seal was.
Sang Yue glanced at her son and daughter-in-law: "You... are definitely on her side."
Sang Lin said calmly, "She helped us a lot, so we should naturally repay her."
It is said that cultivation level determines status. Even though Sang Yue is his father, he is already a third-grade immortal lord, while his biological father is only a first-grade immortal lord. Therefore, Sang Lin is not as polite to his father as before.
Jin Jiao touched the baby dragon coiled on her arm. Although she didn't say anything, she clearly agreed with Sang Lin's words.
Sang Yue snorted coldly. He still remembered how Tan You had disrupted his birthday banquet back then. But unfortunately, he couldn't compare to Tan You in any way now, so he could only keep a low profile.
As soon as the Star Formation was set up, everyone's movements within the formation slowed down.
Their previously dizzy minds quickly cleared: "Why is my immortal power circulating so slowly?"
Who just hurt me?
"Where is Xuan Yu?"
Tan You watched as these people chattered on and on, but she had no intention of answering their questions. She simply moved the chess pieces swiftly, reinforcing the formation layer by layer, while the celestial lords within the formation were subjected to even heavier constraints.
Zhong Liyan and Nangong Yan were both adaptable and quick to plead with Tan You: "We misunderstood and acted impulsively, offending you. Please forgive us, Immortal Lord Xuanyu."
Nangong Yan: "If you would be so kind as to spare us, my Nangong family will certainly offer you a generous gift!"
Tan You chuckled: "That sounds tempting, but right now your lives and the lives of your people are in my hands. If I kill you, all the wealth and resources behind you will be mine. Why would I let a tiger return to the mountain?"
Zhong Liyan's heart sank. She hadn't expected Tan You to be even more ruthless than Xuan Qi. The other party had just bluntly stated that question—how many people had she killed over the years?
Also, could you please stop laughing? Your laughter is giving me the creeps.
Helian Sheng was not as shrewd as Helian Qiao. His biological mother, Zhong Liyan, was seriously injured and trapped in the Star Array. He immediately knelt down before Tan You and said, "Immortal Lord Xuanyu, we acknowledge that my mother made a mistake, but she does not deserve to die."