Nine Realms Sword Emperor
Chapter 696 - 697: Luring the Snake out of Its Hole

Chapter 696: Chapter 697: Luring the Snake out of Its Hole

Join Tongtian Pavilion?

Tongtian Pavilion is unlike other sects; they rarely take in disciples, most of their powerhouses are enshrined.

But this does not mean joining Tongtian Pavilion has few benefits, on the contrary, with the resources of Tongtian Pavilion, joining them is not at all inferior to joining the seven major sects.

At this time, Tongtian Pavilion suddenly came to invite Chu Fengmian to join, precisely because they had their eye on the current threat of the ancestor Ye Mu. Chu Fengmian, returning to Beimang Academy, was bound to face retaliation.

Joining Tongtian Pavilion at this time would definitely be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

But the next moment, Chu Fengmian’s response stunned everyone present.

"Thank you for your kind intentions, senior. Since I am a disciple of Beimang Academy, I have always been one and have no plans to leave Beimang Academy."

Chu Fengmian spoke calmly.

No one expected that at this time, Chu Fengmian would actually choose to refuse.

Now, having killed Ye Tianjun, Chu Fengmian’s return to Beimang Academy was fraught with danger. At such a time, receiving an olive branch from Tongtian Pavilion was, in everyone’s eyes, something not even worth considering for refusal and definitely to be accepted without hesitation.

But now, Chu Fengmian had actually refused.

Such a rare opportunity, and Chu Fengmian had outright refused it.

Many martial artists in the crowd thought Chu Fengmian was crazy to refuse the invitation from Tongtian Pavilion at such a time.

Staying at the perilous Beimang Academy versus joining Tongtian Pavilion for protection, Chu Fengmian chose the former.

Upon hearing these discussions, Chu Fengmian’s heart remained quite calm.

He had his own choices.

Now was not the right time to leave Beimang Academy.

"Oh?"

The elder from Tongtian Pavilion seemed somewhat surprised upon hearing Chu Fengmian’s response, as if he hadn’t expected to be refused by Chu Fengmian.

In his view, now was the best time to recruit Chu Fengmian, and Chu Fengmian’s refusal seemed somewhat unexpected to him.

However, he was not angry and spoke with a very calm expression.

"If Young Master Chu does not wish to join us now, we will not force you. The doors of Tongtian Pavilion are always open to you, and should you wish to join, you can do so at any time."

While speaking, the elder from Tongtian Pavilion took out a jade token and handed it to Chu Fengmian.

"This is our Tongtian Pavilion’s identity token. As long as you have this jade token, you’ll be treated as a distinguished guest at any Tongtian Pavilion. If Young Master Chu has any issues, you can also come to us at Tongtian Pavilion for assistance."

"Mhm."

Chu Fengmian nodded and accepted the jade token.

He did not refuse the overture from Tongtian Pavilion.

It was good to be in Tongtian Pavilion’s good graces in the Northern Region with their heaven-reaching abilities.

"The opening of the Return to Ruins Sky is in one month’s time. Warriors who have placed in the top ten at the Martial Arts Convention are to arrive at Return to Ruins Sky within one month, where the people from the seven major sects will arrange entry."

The elder from Tongtian Pavilion said.

This session of the Martial Arts Convention had thus come to a subdued end.

Chu Fengmian obtaining first place surprised everyone.

But the strength Chu Fengmian displayed was indeed worthy of being called the number one person of the younger generation in the Northern Region.

From today on, the name Chu Fengmian would also resonate throughout the Nine Domains.

Numerous martial artists began to leave Martial King City one after another.

This session of the Martial Arts Convention had really seen too many events unfold.

The death of Ye Tianjun, the death of Zang Tian, the strong rise of Chu Fengmian, and the sudden appearance of the elder Ye Mu, among others, were news that many people wanted to spread quickly.

"We should go too."

Chu Fengmian glanced at Han Yueli and without much fanfare, turned into a streak of light and left.

"The number one person in the Northern Territory, today, the number one person in the Northern Territory has become a dead man."

On the viewing platform, a cold gaze fell upon Chu Fengmian.

This cold gaze belonged to none other than the Poison Hand Demon Monarch.

"This man is strong on the outside but weak inside. Now that he’s been injured by that old man Ye Mu, it’s the best opportunity to kill him!"

Following Chu Fengmian’s disappearing light, he also turned into a streak of light, heading directly towards the direction where Chu Fengmian had flown.

Outside Martial King City.

Chu Fengmian and Han Yueli left Martial King City and became a streak of light, directly entering into the void, weaving through it repeatedly.

The speed of this streak of light was extremely fast.

But not far behind, another streak of light was in hot pursuit.

"The Poison Hand Demon Monarch seems to have caught up? What should we do?"

Han Yueli, sensing the streak of light behind them, couldn’t help but speak nervously.

"How are your injuries? Do you want me to lead him away and block him?"

Chu Fengmian had previously taken a blade strike from the elder Ye Mu and now appeared to have sustained serious injuries. At this moment, engaging in a battle against the Poison Hand Demon Monarch would be extremely disadvantageous.

"It’s fine, let’s lead them deep into the void. If I want to kill them, it will be effortless."

Chu Fengmian said coldly.

"There are many strong people inside Martial King City, and making a move there would easily be stopped. As long as we take them deep into the void, these ants will all die."

In Chu Fengmian’s words, there was a full intent to kill. At the moment he spoke, one could visibly see that the injuries on Chu Fengmian’s body had suddenly recovered significantly.

However, quickly, he returned to the appearance of being seriously injured.

Thinking of taking advantage of Chu Fengmian’s injuries to deal with him?

Chu Fengmian possessed the Dragon Blood lineage and the lifeforce of the Kendo tree branch; his injuries could actually heal in an instant.

But Chu Fengmian intentionally hadn’t healed, wanting to see if anyone would come looking for death.

The Poison Hand Demon Monarch, indeed, wanted to take advantage of Chu Fengmian’s injuries to pursue and kill him.

In that case, Chu Fengmian would play along with them.

After all, the Poison Hand Demon Monarch was also on Chu Fengmian’s list of people to kill.

Chu Fengmian and Han Yueli continued to shift their forms in the void, moving further and further, starting to fly deep into the void.

"Thinking of escaping from the palm of my hand? Ridiculous. Offending anyone from our Earth Demon Sect means only a dead end lies ahead. Run, run as far as you like, when the time comes, it will be your time of death. The Innate Divine Body, the heavenly-rank Spiritual Artifact, all these items will be mine!"

The Poison Hand Demon Monarch watched the retreating lights of Chu Fengmian and Han Yueli with a cold laugh, his eyes full of greed.

Now, both Chu Fengmian and Han Yueli were seriously injured, and there couldn’t be a better opportunity than this.

Killing Chu Fengmian and Han Yueli and obtaining their fortunes would allow any martial artist with poor talent to ascend to the heavens, let alone the Poison Hand Demon Monarch.

The streak of light of the Poison Hand Demon Monarch continued to follow closely behind.

Just as they arrived in the depths of the void.

The body of the Poison Hand Demon Monarch moved.

His body turned into a cloud of poison mist, and suddenly, moving faster than the streak of light, it surrounded Chu Fengmian and Han Yueli from all directions, trapping them within.