parentshiftbook Chapter 278 Lighting The Powder Keg
Chapter 278 Lighting The Powder Keg
Chapter 278: Igniting the Powder Keg
At this moment, Miao Feng had no idea that disaster was about to strike. Just as he was enjoying himself, someone suddenly barged in, causing everyone to tremble in fear. Kun Kun instantly became dispirited.
Miao Feng became furious and saw that Zhen Shan Hao's puppet had low cultivation. He immediately released a group of gu worms.
Coincidentally, these gu worms were the same as the ones found at the crime scene.
Even if they were different, Ao Mo had already developed murderous intent.
Without a doubt, Miao Feng had consumed Ao Yue's tentacles. Since that was the case, what else was there to say?
These past few days, Ao Mo had been tormented by dreams of his son's death and his daughter's misfortune, causing immense grief in his heart. Seeing Miao Feng, who clearly had Ao Yue's aura within him, and remembering Ao Yue being eaten in his dream, Ao Mo had lost his sanity in that moment.
"Die!"
Ao Mo used the most brutal means and unleashed invisible tentacles. Miao Feng was still releasing gu worms when suddenly an invisible giant hand slapped down, causing him to have a heart attack on the spot.
Monster Sovereign made a move, and Miao Feng had no will to resist.
When Miao Ren Long saw Miao Feng, he realized something was amiss and immediately reacted.
He was also an old powerhouse, although in his twilight years, his strength had not declined much.
He quickly appeared in front of Miao Feng, and a golden cicada-shaped phantom spread its wings, protecting the two of them.
"Golden Cicada!"
In the room where Zhang Chi was alone with Zi Mian, Zi Mian exclaimed in shock.
"What is that?"
"It's a powerful spirit insect. It is said to be naturally endowed with Buddha nature and is an extremely strong and masculine spirit insect. It is rarely seen in Central State, let alone in this remote Western State."
"You don't understand. It's easier for special products to emerge in small places."
Zhang Chi didn't care about Zi Mian's evaluation of Western State. It was already a poor and desolate place, and there was nothing that couldn't be said.
What disappointed Zhang Chi was that Ao Mo didn't kill Miao Feng in one blow.
However, since they had already taken action, it was time for them to retreat.
"Cut off the connection. We don't need that puppet anymore."
Zhang Chi suggested, and Zi Mian obediently said her final lines.
"I have done what I needed to do. We may meet again if fate allows."
After speaking, her puppet burst into flames and turned to ashes in no time.
Zi Mian had sacrificed her Divine Soul and self-immolated, leaving no clues behind.
The soul fire burned quickly, and Western Emperor and the others couldn't stop it in time.
Even if they did, all they would get was a pile of rotten wood and a broken mask.
The black robe had long been burned, and the patterns on the puppet were also destroyed when Zi Mian cut the connection.
It was the wisest choice for Zhang Chi to have Zi Mian retreat at this moment. There was no need to watch the commotion any longer.
Originally, Zhang Chi had planned to guide Ao Mo to see his son's corpse, but now that step was unnecessary. He knew his son had been eaten by Miao Feng just by looking at him. His anger had already been ignited, and an explosion was imminent.
At this moment, even Dragon City had become extremely dangerous.
"We will be temporarily separated. Based on my speculation, there is a high probability that a large-scale war will break out. We will probably be transferred to the Northern Icefield. You can go to the territory of the Eastern Imperial Palace and wait for me. Then we can go to the Northern Territory together."
Zhang Chi shared his analysis and reminded, "You can leave Dragon City now. The sooner, the better. The enraged Monster Sovereign may not restrain himself. We don't know what Dragon City will become."
"Okay."
Although Zi Mian was reluctant to part with Zhang Chi, she was also delighted by his concern for her.
Since she started her career, besides Zhang Chi, no one else had cared about her safety.
Even Jiang Qingyun, who had been kind to her in the past, only cared about her in other aspects.
Of course, it was also because of the nature of an assassin.
Telling an assassin to be safe was no different from stating the obvious.
Assassins were always walking on the edge of a knife. If you went to kill someone, you would also be killed.
Which assassin wouldn't pay attention to their safety?
But paying attention was useless.
Instead of saying meaningless things, it was better to give some guidance on how to survive in danger.
So, Zi Mian indeed had a new experience with Zhang Chi.
In reality, Zhang Chi was only worried that his perfect tool would be damaged.
After all, she was a high-value maid!
As for winning people's hearts, it was just a side benefit.
After finishing his instructions, Zhang Chi handed his body over to Gu Youyou and quickly returned to Longshou Peak.
Zi Mian also listened to the advice and quickly left Dragon City, preparing to hide in the Eastern Imperial Palace.
When Gu Youyou controlled the body to leave Dragon City, she also sensed a powerful surge of mana erupting from somewhere in the city.
Miao Ren Long's strength was not inferior to Ao Mo's, and with Ao Mo being in the Land Realm, if they were to fight, Ao Mo would definitely lose.
However, under the influence of anger, Ao Mo had lost his sanity.
The golden cicada was a spirit insect with extremely strong defensive power. Under Miao Ren Long's cultivation, it had also acquired the indestructible characteristics of a vajra.
If not for this, he wouldn't dare to directly face Ao Mo's furious attack.
Ao Mo is not just angry with one strike, he is continuously angry!
Moreover, the power fluctuations belonging to the level of Monster Sovereign, he did not hold back at all, the powerful aftermath spread everywhere, truly making Ao Mo unleash his full firepower, and Dragon City itself is about to be destroyed.
This is Long Yi's territory, so of course he will not sit idly by.
He retreated to the edge of the battlefield and summoned a bowl-shaped cover, enveloping Chunse Yuan within it. The residual waves of the battle collided with the cover and dissipated into nothingness, without affecting other parts of Dragon City.
As for the other victims inside Chunse Yuan, there is nothing more Long Yi can do.
When immortals fight, mortals suffer, there is no reason to be found.
Zhang Chi actually considered the aftermath of the battle, but at that time the plan was already being implemented, and Zhang Chi couldn't delay Ao Mo, who was on the verge of going berserk, for too long. He could only take him to Chunse Yuan to find Miao Feng.
The destruction of Chunse Yuan became an expected outcome.
Ao Mo's anger will destroy everything in front of him, and he will not hesitate to harm mortals.
"Regretting it?"
Gu Youyou thought Zhang Chi felt guilty and was preparing to comfort him, but she didn't know where to start the conversation.
Zhang Chi understood her intentions and calmly said, "This step is indeed beyond the plan, but it was also within expectations. I am not as soft-hearted as you think."
Gu Youyou: "..."
Upon careful consideration, how could Zhang Chi, with his intelligence, not anticipate that Miao Feng might not have enough self-control? It is not surprising for him to indulge in pleasure after experiencing the joy of being powerful.
Zhang Chi did anticipate this, but he did not interfere or remedy the situation.
Does he disregard the lives of ordinary people?
No, Zhang Chi has always regarded ordinary people as human beings.
Gu Youyou suddenly understood that Zhang Chi's most terrifying aspect is not his intelligence, but his decisiveness.
Clearly, he also cares about the lives of ordinary people, but he knows that if he wants to save the people in Chunse Yuan, there is a high possibility of complications. Once the conspiracy is exposed, the consequences are unpredictable.
Therefore, even though he cares, he still disregards everything and lets Zi Mian control the puppet to take Ao Mo to kill.
He probably will never let emotions cloud his judgment. When necessary, morality and emotions are things that can be abandoned at any time.
This guy, is he really not a natural demon?
Gu Youyou couldn't help but admire Zhang Chi a bit.
At this moment, the battle is still ongoing on the ruins of Chunse Yuan.
Miao Renlong's Golden Cicada is indeed extraordinary. With the protection of the Golden Cicada, Ao Mo's attacks have no effect.
However, Miao Renlong is also under great pressure. If this continues, the defense of the Golden Cicada will eventually be broken. He can only hope for a peaceful resolution through negotiation.
He believes that Miao Feng must be innocent. There might be other people at the scene, so why focus on Miao Feng?
Miao Renlong didn't know that Ao Mo could sense Ao Yue's aura, which was the real reason for his madness. He was still thinking about clearing his suspicion.
Because he is truly innocent!
However, Ao Mo no longer believes him.
The evidence is conclusive, and he has no intention of listening to anyone's explanations. Blood debts must be repaid with blood.
In such a crisis, Miao Renlong can only ask for help from the Fuhu Gang.
Fuhu hesitated in his heart, but still chose to intervene and persuade. He didn't want to see the Western State Alliance being accused. If it was indeed someone from the Western State who killed Ao Yue, he wouldn't let the blame fall on them.
Finding a scapegoat would be the most appropriate.
"Black Emperor, please calm down. A mere Gu worm doesn't prove anything. Besides, this might be the calculation of the true good at this moment. Don't let the treacherous deceive you."
Fuhu subconsciously thought of shifting the blame onto someone else. After all, the true good had already destroyed the puppet and fled, so it wouldn't be a problem to splash dirty water on him.
However, this kind of approach by Fuhu is only effective within the human race. The Black Emperor doesn't buy it and his anger escalates.
The words of the Western Emperor still linger in Ao Mo's ears. He suddenly realized that these people within the human race were all in cahoots and didn't want him to uncover the truth.
At this moment, Ao Mo became somewhat clear-headed.
With angry eyes, he looked at Miao Feng and said fiercely, "Today, you are doomed. No one can save you!"
Being stared at with such eyes, Miao Feng felt a chill all over his body. He felt an unprecedented fear.
But he couldn't understand at all how he had offended such a powerful being, forcing him to kill him.
He would never have dreamed that a dish that was not poisoned and was indeed nourishing would become his death warrant.
The moment after the Black Emperor made a fierce statement, countless black liquid sprayed out from his mouth.
This is the innate Divine Ability of the Dragon Whiskered Octopus, spewing ink.
Ink sprayed by a Monster Sovereign is naturally extraordinary.
The black liquid instantly obscured Miao Renlong and Fuhu's vision, and at the same time, the golden cicada that was shining with golden light lost its luster.
In the moment of losing perception, Miao Renlong knew something was wrong.
He quickly mobilized True Qi to dispel the darkness and reached out to protect Miao Feng behind him.
But it was all too late.
In his anger, Ao Mo unleashed his innate Divine Ability, which was completely unstoppable against a Divine Ability junior.
Miao Renlong regained his vision in the shortest time and saw Miao Feng being entangled and crushed into a twisted shape by a tentacle. At the same time, his Divine Soul was absorbed by Ao Mo and then swallowed in one gulp...
(End of this chapter)