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Chapter 2039 - 2035: Read.

Chapter 2039: Chapter 2035: Read.

A dazzling light flashed from the woman’s hand, causing Wang Mang to subconsciously squint his eyes.

Once the light faded, Wang Mang was finally able to see what the woman was holding.

At that moment, the order of the young clan leader had transformed into a crystal-clear jade pendant.

The character for "skeleton" was engraved on the jade pendant.

This left Wang Mang utterly confused; he had not expected such a thing to be hidden within the order of the young clan leader.

"System, what is this?"

As soon as he asked, the voice of the system chimed in:

[Ding! Answering host: This is the Dusk Jade, a symbol of love, typically used as a token of engagement.]

???

Hearing the system’s explanation, Wang Mang was even more baffled.

A token of engagement?

Since this was given by the Eighth Patriarch, then...

Wang Mang’s gaze shot towards the jade pendant, and after confirming the character was "skeleton," a bold idea suddenly emerged in Wang Mang’s mind.

Could it be that this mysterious woman was an old acquaintance of the abyssal skeleton?

While Wang Mang was lost in wild thoughts, the woman inexplicably produced another jade pendant.

This one also bore a character, "escape."

As Wang Mang was puzzled, she slowly brought the two jade pendants together.

Bang!

A crisp sound followed, and the two jade pendants miraculously joined together.

For a moment, the corners of Wang Mang’s mouth twitched violently.

It seemed very likely that this woman had a significant connection with the abyssal skeleton.

"Young man, how will you settle the matter of killing the young clan leader of my seven divisions?"

"Hmm?"

At these words, Wang Mang was stunned.

"Who are you?" Wang Mang asked, full of confusion.

Facing Wang Mang’s gaze, the woman said expressionlessly:

"I am the patriarch of the seven divisions’ Qi Ling clan."

Hearing this answer, Wang Mang’s eyes widened.

He hadn’t expected the patriarch of the Qi Ling clan to be a woman!

For the moment, Wang Mang was filled with immense regret; the enemy had been right before his eyes, and he had only just noticed.

If she really wanted his life, it would have been as simple as lifting a finger.

However, considering she might be a person from the abyssal skeleton’s past, Wang Mang wasn’t too worried.

After all, if she wanted to make a move, she wouldn’t have waited until now.

He was just unclear about the nature of her relationship with the abyssal skeleton.

"Elder, what do you wish to do?"

Staring at her breathtakingly beautiful face, Wang Mang cautiously inquired.

Upon hearing this, the woman did not speak but stared intently at Wang Mang.

Faced with her gaze, Wang Mang also swallowed nervously.

What did this mean?

Half an incense stick of time passed by.

The teleportation altar was eerily silent.

After a long while, she finally withdrew her gaze and spoke slowly:

"Not bad, the Undying Realm indeed enables one to defy the higher powers."

"Why don’t you join my seven divisions?"

"What do you say?"

Hearing her offer, Wang Mang instinctively wanted to refuse.

Joining someone else’s power—where would that leave his freedom.

Not to mention the undevoured corpses.

But considering the strength of the person before him, Wang Mang diplomatically replied:

"I’m someone who is used to freedom, who prefers to be unbound by commitments."

Hearing Wang Mang’s response, the woman was not irritated and followed up on Wang Mang’s words: "It’s just a nominal title."

"Apart from clan summons, you are free to arrange your other time as you wish."

"The campaign for the Stellar Domain Emperor is about to begin, and at this crucial juncture, you have killed the most promising Peerless Heavenly Talent of our clan."

"Junior, I have been polite to you, but it does not mean you are entitled to it."

As the words fell, her beautiful eyes suddenly became intense, and her sharp gaze landed on Wang Mang.

An endless pressure exuded from her body, causing the teleportation altar to slowly ripple.

Seeing this, Wang Mang did not hesitate and directed his thoughts towards the system: "Retrieve the Ninth-Generation Ancient Bronze Coffin!"

As soon as he had spoken, the voice of the system followed:

"[Ding! Congratulations to the host! The item has been retrieved successfully!]"

In the next moment, an even deeper and more terrifying pressure seeped from the void.

Faint murmuring, as if an ancient god was whispering, echoed in the ears of both.

Well-prepared, Wang Mang naturally fell prostrate.

Meanwhile, the woman opposite him abruptly changed color, no longer maintaining her previous composure.

Boom!

With a muffled sound, the Ancient Bronze Coffin appeared between them.

The sudden appearance caused the teleportation altar to start shaking violently, as if it would collapse.

Feeling the irresistible pressure bearing down on her shoulders, the woman cried out in alarm:

"What is this!"

"Such a..."

Before she could finish, a swath of black mist surged out of the coffin.

An unparalleled sense of crisis shook her to the core.

Immense divine radiance burst forth from her graceful body.

Powerful Dao runes slowly emerged, attempting to counter the approaching black mist.

Seeing this, Wang Mang thought disdainfully, she’s still too young.

In the next moment, Wang Mang silently commanded in his mind: "System, recall the Ninth-Generation Ancient Bronze Coffin."

Just as he finished speaking, the coffin situated between them suddenly vibrated.

And then it disappeared into the void.

Along with it vanished the black mist.

The woman might be an old acquaintance of the abyssal skeleton, and although her demeanor was quite haughty, Wang Mang had no intention of killing her.

Towards that patriarch who had shown him nothing but loyalty and sacrifice, Wang Mang still held profound respect.

As for the woman who might be an old friend, Wang Mang did not wish to trouble her too much.

The moment the Ancient Bronze Coffin vanished, the woman collapsed softy, slumping onto the teleportation altar.

Her chest, proud like mountain peaks, also heaved violently.

Seeing this, Wang Mang promptly diverted his gaze, reminding himself in his heart, ’Do not leer at impropriety...’

"I show you respect as an old friend of the abyssal skeleton, therefore I have given you some courtesy."

"Skip the threats."

Hearing Wang Mang’s words, the woman finally came back to her senses.

She hurriedly stood up, straightened her somewhat disheveled clothing, and once more regained her composure.

"Abyssal skeleton, good, he has really trained an extraordinary junior."

The woman glared at Wang Mang, her words tinged with gritted teeth.

Hearing her words, Wang Mang just shrugged his shoulders.

"Senior, I am heading to the Divine Demon World, may I ask what are your plans?"

Seeing her ready to erupt in anger, Wang Mang cleverly changed the topic.

’To kill or not to kill, indeed women are the most troublesome.’

"Not sure, I was merely attracted here by the Token you took out."

"I was planning to smash this teleportation altar directly!"

Hearing her response, Wang Mang was left speechless.

"Where is the destination of this altar?"

"You are not planning to leave the Endless Sanctuary, are you?"

Without waiting for Wang Mang to speak, the woman asked again.

"Well."

"Not to that extent, the final destination of the altar is the Divine Demon World."

"The Divine Demon World? What are you going there for?"

"Nothing much, just to have a look."

"Heh."